New York's Matador Records and the UK's Beggars Group have entered into an agreement wherein Beggars is purchasing a 50% share in Matador Records, and all Matador releases will be marketed through the ...

Co-founded by Ivo Watts-Russell, English indie record label 4AD was funded by Beggars Banquet founder Martin Mills who recognised Russell's singular A&R vision. Between 1980 and 1999 Russell signed a… ...

The 32nd annual James G. Zafris Distinguished Lecture series was held on Thursday, November 13 with guest speaker Nabil Ayers, president of Beggars Group US. Moderated by Chris Wares, assistant chair ...

US indie-folk band Big Thief released Double Infinity, their sixth studio album, on 5 September. It was their first new album in over five years, although various solo projects helped bridge that gap.

Last year, Cocteau Twins member Simon Raymonde released a memoir recounting his life in music entitled In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me via Nine Eight Books in the UK. The book made its way ...

As part of our Horizon Future Leaders series of interviews, we are connecting with the music industry’s next generation of leaders to gather candid advice and insights into their career journeys. This ...

The first two episodes of States of Independence are available to stream now. By Sophie Williams Beggars Banquet, the legendary British punk-era imprint, is the focus of a new podcast that explores ...

A group of over 200 people representing independent music companies is pushing back against a proposed acquisition of Downtown Music in a new open letter to the European Commission (EC) issued on ...