Utopia Distribution Services, the UK’s largest distributor of physical music and video, has completed its busiest month to date since acquiring the assets of Cinram Novum in September 2022.

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) named Ruth Barlow, Director of Live Licensing at Beggars’ Group, as its new Chair at its 2023 annual general meeting.

IDOL, the independent digital distributor, has agreed a global distribution and label services deal with Young Art Records, the LA-based label belonging to US producer and DJ TOKiMONSTA.

Reactional Music has signed a far-reaching agreement with house music institution Defected Records to bring dance music to games.

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) is entering a strategic partnership with professional services firm, EY to accelerate growth in the UK’s thriving independent music sector.

Reactional Music has announced two key appointments. Former Take Two Interactive (NASDAQ TTWO) CEO Kelly Sumner has joined its Board as Chairman and Jacob Deshayes becomes Chief Content Officer, joining Reactional from senior leadership positions at Spotify (NYSE SPOT).

AIM celebrated an electrifying evening at this year’s Independent Music Awards, with success for Avelino with ‘Best Independent Album’, RAYE and 070 Shake for ‘Best Independent Track’ & Shygirl for ‘UK Independent Breakthrough’.

The UK office of Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies, has entered into a new partnership with breakout Afroswing artist Darkoo and UK rap titan Tion Wayne for new single 'Shayo'.

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has revealed the winners of the Innovator and Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards alongside performers for the upcoming ceremony.