Why A2IM Started an RIAA-Style Sales Certification Program for Indie Artists

Indie artists can now have their album and singles sales certified via an RIAA-style certification program from A2IM. Go ...
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He coined the term EDM and created the electronic drum kit... meet Richard James Burgess

Richard James Burgess is very much the unsung superhero of music production and innovation. He coined the phrase New Romantic while hanging out with the likes of Rusty Egan at The Blitz club in the ...
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Music Industry Moves: A2IM CEO Richard James Burgess to Exit in 2026

Richard James Burgess announced today that he will step down as President and CEO of the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) at the beginning of 2026 after 10 at the company. “As A2IM ...
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The history of music production / by Richard James Burgess

Beginning -- The acoustic period -- The electric period -- Economic and societal overlay -- The studio is interactive -- The post World War II reconstruction of the recording industry -- Mobile music ...
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Executive Turntable: Burgess and Son Aim to Boost Royalty Recovery — Plus, Wasserman EVP Retires

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at BMG, Primary Wave, Atlantic, RCA, Peermusic and more. By Marc Schneider Industry News Editor Richard James ...