Independent distributor IDOL, which provides world-leading artist and label services to its curated roster, has agreed a global partnership with renowned independent music imprint City Slang.

UK-based afro-gospel artist Limoblaze retraces his steps from Lagos to London promoting purpose and free expression on his anticipated second album, Young & Chosen – out 23rd August.

Mahogany, the global multi-platform music brand best known for the Mahogany Sessions YouTube channel, has established a new fund for early-stage artists and opens its first round of grant applications today.

AIM’s Independent Music Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the UK’s independent music community, has revealed its first nominees for 2024.

Amanotes, the world’s leading publisher of music-based mobile games, has opened up submissions for its first ever song contest.

Independent digital distributor and A&L services company IDOL has integrated with Details and eddy to enhance its royalty processing offering.

The University of Westminster’s Black Music Research Unit (BMRU) will host a symposium on 12th July, reflecting on the historical context and legacies that define Black British music.

Polaris Hub, the alliance of Nordic collection societies KODA (Denmark), TEOSTO (Finland) and TONO (Norway), has released the results of its 2024 Polaris Nordic Digital Music Survey.

‘AIM Presents: Future Independents’ is the annual music industry knowledge and networking conference for independent artists, labels, music entrepreneurs and anyone involved in, or looking to get into, releasing music professionally. Organiser, The Association of Independent Music (AIM), has revealed the first wave of speakers for its 2024 instalment on Wednesday 10th July, 10:00 – 19:00 BST.