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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.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 2026 Libera Awards Presented by Merlin. Join us for the premier celebration of independent music in the United States. This year the Libera Awards will be hosted on Monday, June 8, 2026 in New York City’s renowned Gotham Hall. Get your tickets here: hubs.li/Q046bL8X0

Today's Member Spotlight is on Orphiq! Orphiq gives artists, managers, labels, and agencies an AI music strategist that plans releases, builds content strategy, and keeps campaigns on track across the full team. Read more over on our blog: hubs.li/Q0460TbM0

Coming up on March 19- It's Time to Go D2C: Why Artists Must Own Their Business in 2026. In this Indiescussion session, @winamp explores why the future of artist income is direct-to-fan, and how owning your website, fan community, and merch can unlock sustainable revenue and creative freedom. Register here: hubs.li/Q045MFmP0

Meet A2IM Member Lunar Vision Entertainment! They are an artist consulting and label-services agency working primarily across dance and electronic music, helping artists, managers, labels, and distribution partners build and execute high-impact release campaigns. You can learn more over on our blog: bit.ly/3NaPpDU

New Job Board postings are live! 💼 @Qobuz is hiring a contract Music Catalog & Artist Relations Consultant based in New York, NY @do312 is hiring a full-time Sales Account Executive, Do312 based in Chicago, IL Apply and learn more: bit.ly/3N6q5iy

Just Announced! We're excited to share the first round of programming for Indie Week 2026. Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4sk9lmL

Headed down to @sxsw? Catch our COO Lisa Hresko and Reid Wick of the Recording Academy for a conversation about music advocacy and the work of strengthening creative communities. 📌 Sunday, March 15: 11:30AM to 12:30PM Downright Austin - Capitol Ballroom FGH Together, they’ll explore how industry organizations champion independent voices, shape policy, and create meaningful opportunities for artists and music professionals. Add it to your SXSW schedule here: hubs.li/Q045015F0

Meet A2IM Member, @symphonicdist! They just launched their newest AI-powered tool, Release Campaign Builder, designed to help Symphonic clients generate a structured, personalized marketing plan for upcoming releases. Learn all about it over on our blog: hubs.li/Q044_ZGh0

Next week on Indiescussion: Understanding Your International Radio Presence with @Muzooka. Join Shawn Wilson, Founder & CEO, and Christian Rutledge, VP Partnerships, for an in-depth look at the Muzooka radio analytics portal. With real-time spin data collected from over 9,000 radio stations around the world, explore an exciting new tool that offers a deep dive into your domestic and international radio presence. Register here: hubs.li/Q044TXRg0

We've got a packed Job Board today! Here's who is hiring in independent music right now. Apply here: hubs.li/Q044TyV30 ✨ DistroDirect is hiring a Business Development Manager (Contract, Remote) ✨ Baby’s All Right / Night Club 101 is hiring a Programming Director (Full-Time, New York, NY) ✨ Bright Antenna Records is hiring a Director of Digital Marketing (Full-Time, San Francisco, CA) ✨ Too Lost is hiring an Enterprise Account Manager (Full-Time, Los Angeles, CA) ✨ VP Music Group INC is hiring a Royalty Manager (Full-Time, Jamaica, NY) ✨Reach Records is hiring a Manager, Commercial Partnerships & Direct-to-Fan (Full-Time, Atlanta, GA) ✨ Epitaph is hiring a Publicist (Full-Time, Los Angeles, CA)

Throwback to our time in the Texas sun last year! We'll be back this year on March 13 for our A2IM Austin Breakfast Social Presented By The Recording Academy and The MLC. Sponsored by Slighshot and Too Lost. Open to A2IM Members - access the RSVP link in our member portal. See you there!

We're back with another Indiescussion all about the HITS Act on March 3! This will be a practical explainer on implementing the HITS Act this tax season, featuring a guided walkthrough of IRS guidance that is tailored for independent artists, labels, and music accountants. The session culminates in a live Q&A between tax expert Marc Gerson and A2IM's Head of Advocacy, Josh Hurvitz, to address real world filing scenarios and best practices. Register now here: hubs.li/Q044s6C50