TikTok has revolutionized the way we consume music. At The Orchard, we amplify and empower independent artists and labels across the platform and believe it’s vital for everyone to be informed on what steps we can all take.  The US Senate has approved a bill that would ban TikTok unless China-based company ByteDance divests from … The post The US TikTok Ban and What You Can Do  appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

The nominations for this year’s Premios Gardel have been announced! This year’s awards will take place on May 28, 2024 at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires and will be viewable exclusively on STAR+ and STAR Channels. Congratulations to The Orchard’s distributed labels and partners on 80+ nominations! Milo J received a total of 15 … The post Premios Gardel Nominations Have Been Announced appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

The Orchard continues to expand our Latin roster with new deals from Norteño to Musica Mexicana.  Grupo Intocable, the legendary and wildly successful Norteño group has entered into a global distribution agreement with The Orchard. Therefore, Intocable’s new recordings will now be released with support from The Orchard. Intocable recently regained the rights to their … The post Norteño to Musica Mexicana, New Latin Signings appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

The Latin Recording Academy has made a number of changes to the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards process. Read more on how to submit, eligibility requirements, new categories, and amendments below!  Labels and management companies can still apply to submit entries as a Media Company through April 23 here (membership is not required). We recommend … The post What’s New To This Year’s Latin GRAMMY® Process? appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

With a variety of regional languages, ethnic groups, and geographical environments, Kenyan music has a complex history. There is a diversity of folk music, sung most frequently in Swahili or native languages. Traditional Kenyan music included instruments and costumes, and was mostly passed down through word of mouth. Bongo Flava, which originates in nearby Tanzania … The post 5 Artists You Should Know: Kenya appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

First, The Orchard helped level the playing field for independent artists & labels. Then, The Orchard brought local music to a global audience. On that front, we’re just getting started.  Recent music consumption data reflects that Japanese music is trending… and not just in Japan.  As part of a Japanese company, The Orchard and Sony … The post The Orchard, Sony Music & 88rising See the FUTURE of Japanese Music  appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

The Spellemann Awards, often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards, is an annual music award ceremony established by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). This year’s ceremony was held on April 4 at The Hub in Oslo to celebrate Norwegian musicians. Congratulations to our distributed labels and artists on thirteen wins!  GR:OW … The post Celebrating Norwegian Artists: Spellemannprisen Winners  appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

MBA for Africa, a pioneering music industry education programme founded by Godwin Tom, is thrilled to release their second album Pepple Street in partnership with The Orchard, out today. MBA for Africa equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the global music landscape. Recognizing the flourishing creativity within the African music … The post MBA for Africa Releases Second Album with The Orchard appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

Record Store Day, on Saturday, April 20, has just announced their 2024 official list of music to celebrate “the culture of the independently owned record store.”  The celebration includes exclusive vinyls, performances, meet and greets, and more. The Orchard has 44 RSD exclusive accounts this year.  This year, several of The Orchard’s artists will be … The post Plan Your Buy For Record Store Day – April 20, 2024 appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a musical movement that has paved the way for female musicians, called riot grrrl. Riot grrrl is a political movement that began in the 1990s to fight against the male-dominated punk rock scene. While there were many female musicians involved in the punk scene before riot grrrl, … The post Underground Music: A Celebration of Riot Grrrl appeared first on The Daily Rind ..read more