ASCAP launches Green Theme Song Contest and ASCAP @ Studio Green
In celebration of Earth Day, ASCAP has launched a Green Theme Song Contest and Studio Green @ ASCAP, an environmental sustainability initiative. Studio Green @ ASCAP is an employee-driven initiative. Continue reading
Fast Company names 10 Most Innovative Music Companies 2023
Fast Company has named its ten most innovative music companies of 2023, and while the list includes familiar names, it’s also peppered with some interesting newcomers. The two we are. Continue reading
Can Country Music enact Common Sense Gun Control? 60 top artists pledge to try
Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kelsea Ballerini, and dozens of other top Nashville musicians have signed a letter and met with Tennesse lawmakers. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Myxt opens w/ $2M • StageIt + Full Option • Public Pressure adds music • Qobuz to Canada • Promotions @ ASCAP, WCM
Myxt has launched its audio file management platform alongside seed funding of $2 million led by Accel and Quiet Capital to support the development of its centralized audio workplace. •. Continue reading
#Musicians: If you aren’t using AI… everyone else is
Indie digital distributor Ditto Music recently released surprising statistics about how their musician and label community uses AI. by Bobby Owsinski from Music 3.0 It’s agreed that AI (artificial intelligence). Continue reading
Kenyan artist Karun is bringing something new to Alt-R&B
Here’s a rundown on up-and-coming star Karun, who, with her global creative touches and fierce passion, is changing the game of R&B. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou As an artist. Continue reading
Tracy Maddux on how AI can positively transform the business of music
Even as the music industry struggles to contain AI-generated music, it’s essential to explore how it can also transform how the business runs from fighting bad actors to rewarding artists. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Downtown • BMG • Discogs • Pirate studios
Ben Patterson has been named Downtown’s President of Artist & Label Services, the company’s new division dedicated to independent artists and labels. Prior to his promotion, Patterson served as Chief. Continue reading
As Spotify shuts down live audio features, will Amazon & Twitter follow?
In a post-pandemic world, the demand for virtual live shows is dwindling, and popular platforms like Spotify, Reddit, and more have shut down such features. So what are Twitter and. Continue reading
We obsess over artist performance stats, but where are the label stats?
“While all the artist’s statistics are on the table, visible to all,” writes Keith Jopling of MIDiA Research. “how can the artist assess the label’s track record of success in. Continue reading
