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10 things you need before releasing music

Hypebot
… songs on digital music platforms by adjusting the overall volume to industry standards. Once your music is mastered, you’ll want: 24-bit WAV or …

Music Commission considers dedicated grant stream for live music venues

Austin Monitor

Music venues around the city could have a dedicated source of funding in next year’s Live Music Fund program, which was created to help inject city money into the local music economy.

During discussion on expected changes to the program in 2024, members of the Music Commission …

Sona launches its music service with $6.9m of seed funding
Music Ally

Sona was one of the finalists in our Music Ally SI:X startups contest this year, although it was still in pre-launch mode at the time.

Now the company, which was co-founded by artists and producer Jennifer ‘TOKiMONSTA’ Lee, has launched in open beta, backed by a $6.9m seed funding round…

We asked three experts how to make it in the music industry

Beat Magazine

We asked three of Australia’s most successful music industry veterans how they turned their passion into careers. They offered us a surprisingly clear path to follow.

The biggest surprise? The jobs are there for the taking – everyone we spoke to made that abundantly clear…

MU Challenges Government on Music Education Funding Shortfall

The Musicians’ Union
Working with Music Mark and the Independent Society of Musicians, we have written urgently to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, …

Shazam hits 300m monthly active users worldwide

Music Business Worldwide

Apple acquired Shazam for $400 million in 2018 Source…

Ebook: The Road to Success in the Music Business

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“The Road To Success In The Music Business,” a new ebook released on Amazon, is worth reading. Written by Dean Cramer, it covers the steps to have a successful career in music. However, these steps could be applied to other careers outside of music. Branding and image are everything, as well as telling a story that people connect to. I know what…

Top 5 developments in the AI space in 2023 | Marketing-Interactive
Marketing-Interactive
From Google’s Bard to OpenAI’s Sam Altman ousting saga, 2023 was a ripe year for the AI world. MARKETING-INTERACTIVE rounds up the year’s top five …

Curious about The John Lennon Songwriting Contest?

Music Connection

In honor of John Lennon, The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997 to give songwriters an opportunity to express themselves, gain recognition, and get their music heard. The JLSC is made possible by Yoko Ono Lennon. The contest is open to everyone. Enter your original songs in any of the 12…

Winter 2024 Musician’s Way Newsletter

MusiciansWay.com

Music practice tips, career builders, teaching resources, industry news, and more! The post Winter 2024 Musician’s Way Newsletter first appeared on MusiciansWay.com….

Radio still relevant for music promotions, says Kween Mellisa

The Nation Newspaper
On-Air personality Melissa Nnamdi aka Kween Mellisa has said radio is still relevant in music promotion. Melissa who hosts “The Music Lounge” on …

ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – LAKESIDE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

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Lakeside Entertainment Group takes an innovative entrepreneurial approach to managing, developing, and breaking artists. The post ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – LAKESIDE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP appeared first on American Association of Independent Music. …

Spotify’s Campaign Kit brings together its Artist marketing tools

Hypebot

Spotify offers a range of music marketing tools, including playlist pitching, Discovery Mode, Marquee, and Showcase. Each is designed to help reach the right listeners, drive engagement when they’re listening,. Continue reading The post Spotify’s Campaign Kit brings together its Artist marketing tools appeared first on Hypebot. …

Ooka Radio Unleashes a Sonic Revolution for Music Promotion: Elevating Singers …

Up18 News

Ooka Radio, the unparalleled titan in the realm of music platforms, boasting a staggering 20 million captive audience, is setting the stage for a musical renaissance. With an unwavering commitment to promoting new talent, singers, and fresh music, Ooka Radio, one of the best In Store Music Managemen …

Music Biz Member BMI Receives Major Growth Investment From New Mountain Capital

News Archive – Music Business Association

Music rights management company, BMI has announced the company will be acquired by investment firm New Mountain Capital, LLC. Per the acquisition, New Mountain will fund growth investments, new ventures and technology to improve BMI’s mission to maximize distributions and the service it provides songwriters, composers and distributors. As part of…

Get Up To 15% Discount on Every Purchase from Video Promotion Club

The Magazineplus
Video Promotion Club has come up with 10% and 15% discounts on their video promotion services that will be valid from the 6th to the 20th of …

Making Decisions as a Music Teacher

Jessica Peresta- The Domestic Musician

This blog post, and podcast episode 272, will help you when it comes to making decisions as a music teacher. We all know that being a music teacher involves a blend of passion, creativity, and decision-making on a daily basis. From the classroom to your home life, the daily decisions can become overwhelming, leading to “decision fatigue.” So, let’…

The top artists and songs on SoundCloud 2023

RouteNote Blog

Over 40 million artists are on SoundCloud. What makes SoundCloud unique is that many of their users are both uploaders and listeners. That makes it all the more spicy, seeing who’s topping the charts for 2023 in SoundCloud’s year in reflection. Let’s take a look at who was streamed the most on SoundCloud in the last year. The mo…

If A Vinyl Record Store Doesn’t Report Sales, Does It Even Exist?

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog

In 2022 vinyl records surpassed CD sales for the first time in 30 years, showing the remarkable new life for a format that was given up for dead at one point. Vinyl sales continue to grow and have become a major revenue source for artists and labels alike, but new changes to how the sales […] The post If A Vinyl Record Store Doesn’t Report Sales,…

Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 004: The Great Led Zeppelin Heist
Global News

In the spring of summer of 1973, Led Zeppelin was the biggest live act in the world. On May 4, they started a two-leg, 34-date tour of North America, their ninth time on the continent. And they began to break records…

[TOP OF 2023] The Recording Studio Lifestyle | with Greazy Wil

Progressions: Success in the Music Industry

BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION Today’s guest is recording engineer and mixer Wil “Greazy” Anspach. Wil is a veteran in the Los Angeles recording scene with credits including Killer Mike, Vic Mensa, Imagine Dragons, Frank Ocean, X-Ambassadors, The Greatest Showman, and Ariana Grande. He’s also become the defacto “TikTok Engineer” by amassing a foll…

What Industry Pros Are Looking For (Part 1)

Made It In Music

Brad O’Donnell is Co-President of Capitol Christian Music Group based in Nashville, TN. His wide musical background and ambitious vision has helped him excel in a variety of roles from A&R to marketing and promotion. He was instrumental in developing sixstepsrecords and played a large role in the success of rapper NF. With a Master’s degree in …

Drop your holidays songs in the comments! #HolidayMusic

Symphonic

Get more from your music with Symphonic. Apply now at https://symphonic.com Subscribe to our channel & stay in the know // http://bit.ly/2medpJw Let’s connect on socials ⚡ Instagram: http://instagram.com/symphonicdistro Twitter: https://twitter.com/symphonicdist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symphonicdistribution/> Spotify: https://open…

The Global Beat: The Rise of Multicultural Musical Mavins

Rolling Stone
In the evolving tapestry of modern music, the distinctions between genres are blurring as artists craft an interconnected world of sound.

Submit your original tracks by 12/18/23 and the winner will receive $10,000 and a Custom Xbox Series X console!

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Eight Everyday Wellness Tips for Artists and Music Industry Professionals

Okayplayer

For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we are tackling physical and mental wellness within the music industry. Our guide for this journey is Marni Wandner, a former music executive turned health and performance coach…

Keith Urban To Appear At Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley During CRS 2024

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Keith Urban is set to appear at Bob Kingsley‘s Acoustic Alley on Thursday, Feb. 29 during Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2024. Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley pays homage to the songwriting craft and the brilliant songwriters behind the music. In addition to Urban’s performance, two writers’ rounds featuring some of the industry’s most established s…