We're happy to announce the hiring of Daniel Stuart as senior vice president, business affairs, United States. Based in AWAL’s Los Angeles office, Daniel will oversee AWAL’s U.S.-based legal affairs activities, which include the negotiation of AWAL’s agreements with its clients, distributors and vendors, and the development and implementation of new business affairs initiatives and strategies.
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We're bringing 'A World Artists Love' to Brighton, so expect rare chats with artists & industry mavens, plus AWAL x Future Bounce sounds all evening long.
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We're happy to announce an exclusive worldwide recordings partnership with LA-based independent label In Real Life.
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We're happy to announce an exclusive worldwide deal with the established LA-based independent label, SideOne Dummy Records.
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We’re excited to announce that AWAL will take to the airwaves with the launch of a biweekly residency, ‘A World Artists Love.’ Each episode will feature AWAL artists and the series kicks off today with Franc Moody.
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We're thrilled to announce the hiring of Thomas Fiss as Vice President, Strategic Marketing, North America. Fiss will oversee creative multichannel marketing, which includes conceptualizing and producing content offerings and partner integrations for AWAL artists, to grow relationships with brands, media outlets and other external organizations.
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We're happy to announce a new expansion at AWAL with our most recent hiring of Delphine Ferre as Marketing Director, France. Based in Paris, Delphine will oversee international artist marketing and strategy for AWAL artists and labels.
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We're happy to announce an exclusive worldwide recording deal with UK-based independent label, B-Unique. The worldwide deal will leverage AWAL and its vast digital and traditional distribution and marketing expertise to further maximize the opportunities and promotion of B-Unique’s artist roster.
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We're happy to announce an exclusive worldwide recording deal with singer-songwriter, Millie Turner. The AWAL recordings deal offers Turner a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination, A&R and global distribution.
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We're happy to welcome Chris Hardy to the AWAL family as Head of Operations, Canada. Based in AWAL’s newly announced Toronto office, Hardy will act as the Canadian contact for global label clients.
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We're happy to announce an exclusive, long-term worldwide recordings deal with artist, Omar Apollo. AWAL recordings deal offers Apollo a full range of services, including marketing, radio promotion, digital account representation, international campaign strategy, creative support, and more.
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Happy to unveil our plans to take over legendary Austin music venue, Antone’s at this year’s SXSW on March 13th and create, “A World Artists Love.”
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We're happy to announce a new worldwide recordings deal with Danish label The Bank for singer-songwriter, Hugo Helmig. The expanded AWAL recordings deal offers Helmig a full range of services, including marketing, campaign promotion, synch licensing and global distribution.
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We’re excited to announce a new partnership with The Other Nashville Society (TONS), a community of non-country music industry professionals and artists. Our aim is to offer events and initiatives throughout the year to educate and connect creators in Nashville, as well as grow the TONS community.
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Our entire team is grateful for a game-changing 12 months. Here’s what we’ve been up to.
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We're happy to announce a worldwide recordings deal with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and visual artist, Ella Vos. The AWAL recordings deal offers Vos and hwyl records a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination and global distribution.
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We're happy to announce the opening of a new office in Toronto, Canada, which will open in early 2019. This new location strengthens the AWAL North American presence and global recordings team, while providing more support for artists in Canada as a whole.
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We're happy to announce today a worldwide recordings deal with singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, Gus Dapperton. The AWAL recordings deal offers Dapperton a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination and global distribution.
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Two visionary companies, glassnote & Kobalt Music’s AWAL, collaborate to enhance offerings for Glassnote’s acclaimed artist roster and break more global independent artists.
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2000 people spent time in the AWAL Lounge at BBC Music Introducing LIVE to hear icons perform classics, masterminds share wisdom, and newcomers show and prove. Click through to see what went down.
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Kobalt founder/CEO, Willard Ahdritz, and CEO of AWAL, Lonny Olinick, sit down with Billboard to discuss the future of the recordings industry and where AWAL fits into it.
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Happy to announce a worldwide recordings deal with singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin and her label, Never Fade. The AWAL recordings deal offers Aplin and Never Fade a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination and global distribution.
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We're happy to announce a worldwide deal with singer, songwriter and producer, Kevin Garrett. The AWAL recordings deal offers Garrett a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination, synch licensing and global distribution.
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We're happy to announce a worldwide partnership deal with the Liverpool indie-rock band, The Night Café. The AWAL Recordings deal offers The Night Café a full range of services, including global marketing, campaign coordination, synch licensing, and global physical and digital distribution.
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Independent Hip Hop Artist Partners With AWAL With Aim of Taking Her Career to the Next Level
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AWAL and the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) have joined forces to empower artists to succeed on their own terms. Hear from FAC CEO Lucie Caswell and AWAL/FAC Advocate artist ECKOES on how this partnership helps combat the misconception that artists only have two choices — 'signed' or 'flounder.'
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deadmau5 has signed a worldwide recording deal focusing on the electronic music producer's latest project, mau5ville, with new music and remixes to be released in the coming months.
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In the latest issue of Music Business UK, our Kobalt Founder and CEO Willard Ahdritz talks about the future for independent artists and how AWAL is working to change the music industry.
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What does it take to be an AWAL artist? Here are some of the key factors that we look for in an application for AWAL membership.
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Former VP of Marketing at Warner Bros. Records, Michael Pukownik, joins the AWAL Recordings team as SVP, Head of Artist Marketing, North America.
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Last Friday, AWAL landed at Brooklyn's Northside Festival for the first time ever. Get an inside look at the AWAL Artist Lounge at Brooklyn Brewery and our NYC Summer Party showcase including speakers, artists, and more.
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Radio promotions company in2une joins forces with AWAL Recordings after acquisition.
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On June 8, AWAL lands in NYC at Brooklyn's Northside Festival. Get the details of our showcase, artist-community-building events, speakers, and more.
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Last week, The Great Escape took over Brighton, UK, and for the first time ever, we presented the AWAL Artist Lounge — the Official Home for Independent Artists — at the fest. Here are the highlights of those three incredible days.
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For the first time, AWAL is partnering with The Great Escape, bringing electrifying showcases, insightful sessions with industry leaders, and 'The Official Home for Independent Artists' — The AWAL Lounge.
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From speakers and showcases to merch and free food — check out what went on at the AWAL House at SXSW 2018!
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AWAL to Invest $150 Million Into Artists and Independent Labels, Hire Another 100 Employees, and Introduce New Lineup of Tech Products at SXSW 2018.
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Now more than ever, independent artists are doing it on their own without record labels. Hear how three AWAL artists are finding success while keeping freedom and control.
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If you're headed to Austin, don't miss these emerging and independent artists performing on March 14 and 15 at the AWAL House — the Official Home for Independent Artists at SXSW.
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We're so excited to announce that we're partnering with SXSW to present “The Official Home for Independent Artists at SXSW” — the AWAL House. Here's what to expect.
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From artist stories to industry tips, take a look back at 2017 on the AWAL Blog with our top 15 most popular posts.
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On January 15, we welcomed artists, managers, industry executives, and more to our first AWAL Sessions event in London. Here's the recap of what you may have missed — and how to make sure you're in the loop for future events.
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Check out our photo-packed recap of the first-ever BBC Music Introducing hosts Amplify conference in London earlier this month!
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From YouTube to digital marketing, don't miss these AWAL sessions at BBC Amplify featuring industry pros and insider advice!
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From YouTube to digital marketing, don't miss these AWAL sessions at BBC Amplify featuring industry pros and insider advice!
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We’re excited to share that we’ll be teaming up BBC Music to shape one of the biggest events of the year for independent artists — Amplify.
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Welcome to the AWAL Blog! This isn’t just another music blog — promise. We’re creating a community just for independent artists and their teams.
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We launched the first official artist app for the new Apple TV, featuring 20 years of Placebo.
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