http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/16/ind...n-opening-act/
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Worldwide, iTunes has held on to its spot as the single-biggest source of revenues for Merlin’s independent label members, both across key markets like the U.S. and UK, as well across Europe and globally. Interestingly, Spotify is securely in second position, underscoring just how popular both Spotify and streaming services have become — second has been a place held by Amazon for some time prior to this. Amazon’s MP3 download service subsequently slipped down to third place across the board, while Deezer and eMusic are split regionally in terms of their influence and in grabbing fourth place.
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Biggest Source of Revenue for Merlin's Independent Label Members
For those unfamilar with Merlin, its market share worldwide is about 10%. Warner Music Group worldwide marketshare is about 15%.
It is not a record label. More like an organization of the biggest indie labels.
Merlin's global membership include the world's leading independents, including Rough Trade, Warp Records, Epitaph, Naïve, Domino, Tommy Boy, One Little Indian, Yep Roc/Red Eye, Kontor New Media, Naxos,
XL Recordings, Beggars Group, Merge, Sub Pop, The Mushroom Group, !K7, [PIAS], Domino and Koch/E1 amongst thousands of others.
XL Recordings is the record label of Adele.
