Proper, formerly Utopia, tells shareholders: We need $6.4m from youCompany has called on its shareholders to support a round of funding
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Indie artist Beks bites back after falling victim $4800 Coachella ScamLA-based Australian independent dance-pop artist Beks shares how she says she was scammed by a man who claimed to be a “seven-times Grammy Award-nominated producer and artist developer.”  Beks says. Continue reading
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7 Eco-friendly Music organizations making the world a better placeThis Earth Day, we highlight seven organizations that use the power of music to advocate for the planet, one note at a time. by Randi Zimmerman from Symphonic Blog The. Continue reading
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Congress eyes AM Radio mandates while ignoring compensation for ArtistsWill radio’s free ridee ever end? Chris Castle discusses U.S. Senator Markey’s proposal to equip all vehicles with AM radios, highlighting concerns over its impact on car manufacturing and fair. Continue reading
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How artists like The Ink Spots gained 300k new listeners after featuring in Amazon’s Fallout TV series. #Music #Synchronization #MusicBusiness #Film #TV #Games

After $1.5bn takeover proposal, Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s board tells Blackstone: We’re listening…Bring on a firm offer, HSF's board tells private investment giant
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Green Day Pop Up at the EchoplexPhotos by Greg Schneider

Since the release of their third album, Dookie, in 1994, Green Day have arguably been the most popular punk band on the planet. So if you didn't catch them during the 924 Gilman Street days, the opportunities to see Green Day in venues that aren't enormous have been extremely rare.

As a result, it's been tough for many to view Green Day as a punk band at all, so much as an arena rock outfit. A really fucking good one, armed with a ton of rapid-fire, catchy tunes. But a festival-headlining arena rock outfit all the same. So this Hella Tiny Tour of smaller venues, which already saw them play the House of Blues in Anaheim in March, is priceless because we get to see Green Day in an environment where, to be completely honest, they thrive. It's like they're still in the Kerplunk era, fighting for their lives. The youthful energy is there in mountains -- snotty, joyful and very punk!

These guys connect with their crowd like few others. Peers such as the Offspring are full of on-stage banter, but Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool make it their business to make every single person in the Echoplex feel like they're a bonafide part of the show. Green Day does that even when they're playing an enormodome, as they will this summer when they play the SoFi Stadium with the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas. But it hits so much more intensely in a relatively intimate room.

All of these shows -- the Hella Tiny ones and the big gigs that will follow -- are a three-part celebration. Dookie is 30 years old, the American Idiot album is 20 years old, and they have a new album too -- Saviors was released in January.

So at the Echoplex we got both Dookie and American Idiot played in their entirety, plus a handful from Saviors. Each and every song sounded glorious in this environment. Dookie classics including (but not limited to) "Longview" and "Basket Case" allow us to imagine for a moment that we're catching this superb band in the moments before they explode onto the global stages.

The likes of "American Idiot" and "Jesus of Suburbia" prove that, even when the band had achieved insane levels of success, they were at their peak when it came to socially conscious, intelligent and politically aware songwriting.

And the new songs, particularly "The American Dream is Killing Me," are clear evidence that this timeless, apparently ageless band are still filled with fire, energy, and tunes.

"We can't wait to see you this summer," Armstrong says as the band leaves the stage. Ditto, fellas.

Strap in. Blackstone is ready to bid $1.5 billion for Hipgnosis Songs Fund.To paraphrase Pink Floyd, Will the sun (Concord Chorus) be eclipsed by the moon (Blackstone)?
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to book better gigs, release new music, use TikTok as a tool, and much more.....
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewIt was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. The DoJ eyed Live Nation and Ticketmaster, new National Recordings Registry inductees were announced, songwriters fought for expression in China, and more.....
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From the NMPA’s criticism of Spotify’s bundling plans to Concord’s bid for Hipgnosis assets… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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Now Available: beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition HeadphonesToday, beyerdynamic - the preferred audio brand for live music and studio professionals globally - announced that its DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones are now available for purchase. Originally debuted at NAMM 2024, the DT 770 PRO X blends the reference-setting features of the DT 770 PRO with the dynamic STELLAR.45 driver system's flexibility and a detachable cable. Redefining studio gear for a new era, the DT 770 PRO X is now available in limited quantities at beyerdynamic’s e-shop, Guitar Center and Sweetwater for $199.

In today’s fluid landscape of music creation, having the flexibility to work with a variety of applications is paramount. The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition features the convenience of a detachable Mini-XLR cable so you can move freely while you create. A recess in the headband padding also protects against the pressure-sensitive fontanelle, allowing you to wear the headphones for hours on end. With premium sound quality, replaceable parts, low impedance and high-wearing comfort, the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition is tailor-made for studio professionals, artists, filmmakers, producers and more.

As beyerdynamic reaches its 100th anniversary, it was important for the design of the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones to pay tribute to this accomplishment. On the side of the headband, a limited-edition anniversary emblem is hot stamped in silver and features the beyerdynamic logo.

The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition comes with ultra-soft gray velour earpads, a 3m Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm jack adapter, a drawstring bag and an anniversary booklet with visual assets and information about beyerdynamic’s storied history.

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The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition studio headphones are now available for purchase in limited quantities at beyerdynamic’s e-shop, Guitar Center and Sweetwater for $199.

Saturday is Record Store Day 2024: What to expectThis Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day 2024,​ both in the U.S. and internationally.  This gathering of music lovers takes place in hundreds of independent record stores, in celebration of recorded music with special releases, in-store performances, and much more.....
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The marketing magic of including your fans in your processProducer and DJ Downupright explains how they have invited fans to do more than just listen to their music. This not only boosts engagement but is also a great way to build a mutually beneficial bond with your fanbase.....
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Market like Taylor Swift: How to use Spotify Pre-Save, Countdown pagesAhead of today's release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift broke Spotify's record for the most pre-saved albums in its history.....
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