What Is (and What isn’t) Acceptable On Fingerprinting Platforms
About Fingerprinting You might already be aware of how fingerprinting works: platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Meta, and SoundCloud have tools that scan user uploads (aka user-generated content, or UGC) looking for instances of audio or audiovisual conten...
Unlocking Advertising Success with Contextual Targeting
On the heels of updated privacy laws and data restrictions, advertisers are faced with significant challenges in targeting their audiences. Recently, META introduced new products that enable users to opt out of data tracking for personalized ads, while...
Global Round Up 2025: Rising Women
This March, for International Women's Day and Women’s History Month, The Orchard launched a campaign to amplify the voices of nearly 30 revolutionary artists from across the world, whose innovative sounds transcend borders and inspire generations. Lis...
The Orchard Nominated For ‘Distributor of the Year’ & More: 2025 Libera Award Nominations
The nominations for this year’s A2IM Libera Awards have been revealed! The 2025 awards will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Gotham Hall in New York City. Congratulations to The Orchard labels and partners on 10+ nominations! We are also proud to ann...
Rising Women in the Nordics
In celebration of Rising Women across all genres and styles of music, we’re shining a spotlight on Rising Women in the Nordics. From indie to electronic pop, these women are making their mark in the Nordics music scene. ARY Norwegian ARY first made h...
Grammy-Winning Vocalist Kurt Elling Launches Big Shoulder Records
The Orchard is excited to distribute music from the new label, Big Shoulders Records, co-founded by Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and his longtime manager Bryan Farina. Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY winner celebrated for his rich sound and inn...