Billboard has released their third annual Indie Power Players list including 80 executives across the scope of label, distributor and advocate in the independent music community. Redeye’s own Glenn Dicker & Tor Hansen are once again featured on the list for the 2nd consecutive year. Additionally, Billy Maupin makes his debut on the list for his work as General Manager at Yep Roc Music Group. You can read the full list and write-ups here.
It was announced on June 6th that the New Orleans funk icon, Dr John, had passed away. Please join Redeye in remembering his legacy. More information can be found through Pitchfork here.
The New York City Mayor’s Office has announced $500,000 in grants for local female musicians through the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre. Read more through Billboard HERE.
Congratulations to all the Redeye labels and artists nominated for 2019 Libera Awards. The Libera Awards ceremony will take place in New York City at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 20th as part of A2IM’s Indie Week. To view the full list of nominations, click HERE.
North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper visited Redeye’s Hillsborough, NC Office today, following on the heels of Governor Roy Cooper’s proclamation of 2019 as The Year In Music In North Carolina. The First Lady and her party toured the Redeye office and warehouse, and gave some brief remarks to our staff before departing.
