The music industry has a dirty secret: almost everyone boosts their numbers. From major labels quietly paying for “playlist ...

Independent artists often spend countless hours trying to “crack the Spotify code.” Many experiment with the DIY route, plead with curators for playlist placements, or turn to third-party promotion ...

Indie stalwart Mom+Pop Music has partnered with Virgin Music Group distribution in a move to “support the continued growth” of the long-running indie label, the companies announced Thursday, without ...