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Hey Music City! We're having an Indie Mixer on Tuesday, April 21 and we'd love to see you there. Stop by and say hi to our CEO Ian and mingle with the independent community down in Nashville! Open to both A2IM Members & non members. RSVP here: bit.ly/4m1dcTP

We've got a full Job Board today! Here's who is currently hiring in independent music: @TempResLtd is looking for a Project Manager @SecretlyGroup is hiring a Music and Audience Insights Analyst @VPRecords is searching for an In-House Publicist @rhymesayers is looking for an E-Commerce Operations Manager @Polyvinyl is hiring a Creative Assistant Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4dtLIEp

Mark you calendars for an Indiescussion featuring @MLC_US! Register here: bit.ly/3PLik2r Are you an independent label, distributor, or music company navigating the U.S. streaming landscape? In this session, we’ll break down how The MLC supports your songwriter and publishing partners by collecting and distributing U.S. mechanical streaming royalties, and what your team needs to know to ensure your catalog is properly registered and monetized.

Our CEO Ian Harrison is headed down to Nashville for his first one on one conference conversation since joining A2IM! Hits Home takes place April 19-21. Learn more at hubs.ly/Q048Yjpw0

Meet A2IM Member MazeFlower! MazeFlower is an artist-owned Public Benefit Corporation building an integrated streaming, social, and commerce platform - where music drives discovery and commerce drives profit. Read more on our blog: hubs.li/Q048gdsF0

This could be you at Indie Week in June! 👀 Today’s your last chance to grab 2026 Indie Week badges before prices rise at 11:59PM EST tonight. Don't miss out on being a part of it all. Get your badges here: hubs.li/Q048Dtls0

Here's what's new on our Job Board this week! Stones Throw Records is hiring a full-time Project Manager based in Los Angeles, CA. Light in the Attic is hiring a full-time, remote Head of Marketing & Digital Strategy. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04899jk0

Did you hear? 👀 Ticket prices for the 2026 Libera Awards Presented by Merlin are rising on March 28! Now's your chance to lock it in before prices jump to next tier on Thursday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST. And that’s not all… we’re thrilled to have Delisa Shannon return as this year's host! It's shaping up to be an incredible night you don't want to miss! Grab tickets here: hubs.li/Q0488Tr10

Our first April Indiescussion webinar is here! Live performances are the most powerful thing the music industry produces, and almost no infrastructure exists to preserve them. Bootleg is a platform where fans collect live shows, earning artists new revenue and delivering valuable fan data. In this session, founder Rod Yancy will walk through how Bootleg works and why independent music is uniquely positioned to lead in this space. Register here: hubs.li/Q047-wQT0

Meet A2IM Member Spinitron! Since 2003, Spinitron has been tracking spins, building DJ playlists, and powering independent radio. With Spinitron Search, tap into 350+ stations’ real-time data to research artists and discover trends. Read more at our blog: hubs.li/Q047mV750

ONE WEEK until Indie Week badge prices increase! The last day for current prices is March 27 until 11:59PM EST, so register today! A2IM Members can take advantage of discounted badges on our member portal. Indie Week takes place June 8-11 in New York City. Register here: hubs.li/Q047K8ZT0

We sat down with Giancarlo Cordasco, Founder and CEO of Lunar Vision Entertainment, for this week's Industry Insider! Giancarlo is a music industry executive with over a decade of experience across major and independent labels, formerly Head of U.S. Operations & Promotion at Armada Music and Promotion Manager at RCA Records. He is the founder of Lunar Vision Entertainment, an artist consulting and label-services agency focused on release strategy, DSP coordination, radio promotion, and commercial partnerships. Read the full interview here: hubs.li/Q047n39h0

We’re thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards Presented by Merlin! Congratulations to this year’s outstanding independent artists, labels, and teams whose work continues to move the independent community forward. Make sure you get your tickets to the ceremony, taking place on Monday, June 8 in NYC! 🏆 See the full list of nominees here: hubs.li/Q047k2nP0

Read all about it: A2IM's Star Certification program was recently featured in @billboard! Read the full story here: hubs.ly/Q046ZTjR0

See who is hiring in independent music over on our Job Board! @secretlydistro is looking for a full-time, Director of Label & Shared Services, based in Brooklyn, NY. Apply and explore more jobs: hubs.li/Q046MfRy0

Meet A2IM Label Member: EmmaJava Recordings EmmaJava Recordings began when The Refreshments left their label, Mercury Records, for the independent route in 1999. The remaining members, Singer/Songwriter Roger Clyne, and his drummer, PH Naffah, re-tooled and named themselves Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers. Learn more over on our blog: hubs.li/Q046D14Y0

Headed down to Austin for SXSW this week? Here's your Indie Guide to events from the A2IM Community! See you there. Event descriptions here: hubs.li/Q046rKYt0

A big congratulations to our very own Lisa Hresko, who was named a Leading Light Award Finalist at the 2026 Bizzy Awards! 🌟 We’re proud to see her work recognized, and we’re also celebrating the other outstanding nominees across all categories who continue to push the industry forward.