Fascinating article by Tim Ingham on Sony's acquisition of AWAL (Kobalt) and the subsequent investigation by the competition watchdog as they move to phase two, asking the question whilst AWAL was a much needed distributor in the music industry would it have survived as a business if it had carried on as a standalone company. Read all about here #awal #kobalt #music #sony

Sony is adding to its 'indie' offering by buying AWAL, the successful distribution company offering marketing support to independent artists, they've also snapped up Kobalt Neighbouring Rights, 'indie' is the new 'major'. AWAL will continue to work independently from The Orchard. Read all about it here and here. #emergingbehaviour #awal #kobalt #sony #theorchard #distribution

AWAL's latest press release stating that hundreds of their artists are now earning over a $100,000 a year on the platform is getting a lot of attention once more showing a shift in the way artists can manage their careers and keeping their copyright. Full article at MBW here #emergingbehaviour #awal #musicindustry #distribution