independent music

Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group ended late last year.

Record Store Day to Return in 2026

Artists and labels are invited to submit expressions of interest to release music as part of Record Store Day Australia 2026.

Report: Indies generate $6bn in 2016, account for 38% market share

WIN’s Alison Wenham talks indie spirit, strength in numbers and risk-taking

Alison Wenham is a legend of the independent community, a fighter who’s gone more rounds than Mayweather. Read her full Going Global keynote transcript.