Merlin

Jaxsta and Merlin have struck a deal. Less than a month after launching a public beta version, Jaxsta has entered into a commercial data access agreement with Merlin, the independents' digital music…

Merlin is the digital rights agency for the world’s independent label sector.

Charles Caldas is stepping down as CEO of Merlin at the end of the year. Caldas has been flying the flag for Australians abroad since he relocated from Melbourne to London 12 years ago to launch and…

Caldas is departing the global rights agency at the end of the year.

“As well as being the world’s second largest music market, Japan has a thriving music culture with huge export potential."

"Our continued goal is for Merlin members to derive the maximum impact from our global licensing partnerships."

“It’s had a big effect on the way we do business - not just us but everyone in the industry.”

The European-based digital rights agency has its commented to its support of Aus indie music.

According to the report, indie musician's digital revenue has jumped almost 40% in the last four years.

Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent label sector has published its 10th anniversary Impact Report to celebrate the global success of its independent label membership. The…