Queen shows no sign of fading into history as band’s earnings jump 4.3% to $50m in 2022Latest annual report published by Queen Productions Ltd.
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TikTok’s parent has launched an AI music making app. What might this mean for the video platform’s music licensing talks?How might the launch of Ripple, an AI-powered music making app, play into the short-form video platform's future licensing negotiations
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New Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube US subscriber stats from NMPAWe’ve got new US-paid subscriber stats for Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and Pandora, courtesy of National Music Publishers Association boss David Israelite. MBW reported that at the NMPA’s. Continue reading
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Upgrade Now to the new Google Analytics 4 before everything Stops WorkingMost musicians and music marketers use Google Analytics to measure website traffic, and many platforms like Bandsintown that offer musicians free analytics encourage connecting it for a more integrated view.. Continue reading
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10 Career-changing Social Media Tips for MusiciansAs musicians and artists, we all want the maximum exposure for our work, and we know social media is the absolute number one way of getting our content in front. Continue reading
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Recent Classical Highlights for June 2023Epic listening is what you get with this month's classical reviews, in more than one sense. If only we all had the energy of Garrick Ohlsson (pictured), who, with conductor Donald Runnicles, performed the heroic feat of playing all of Beethoven's piano concertos over the course of one week.

Product Profile: Mixing for Podcasting on the Mackie HR 824 MK 2 Nearfield MonitorsMixing and podcasting mixing have similarities, but require attention on different areas of your mix. Such variables include which frequencies you will need to pay attention to when mixing your vocal tracks. This means you likely will also need to pay more attention to correctly applying equalization and compression on your vocal tracks than if you are mixing a typical pop song.

When recording or streaming live, you should have a target level in mind for how hot your tracks will be. Each person or instrument should have their own track, and it is important to name your tracks in a way that makes sense to you. The goal is to have your gain levels correctly set up when you start recording, and to avoid as much as possible making minimal changes from the content after you captured it.

Once you have captured your session content, the next step is to organize your audio clips and then decide how much additional sweetening, i.e., additional equalization, compression or reverb your tracks will require. If you are streaming live onto OBS or a similar platform, you will have to take these factors into account before you start your livestream or broadcast.

For example, boosting the low frequencies in your vocal mix can help you to get your radio announcer voice on. Moving up the frequency spectrum, enhancing the upper mid-range can help dial in warmth and help you to tame harsh vocals. Keep in mind that nasal-sounding vocals can be fixed by adjusting high frequencies, which is where your ears are most sensitive to hear what your talent is saying. In general, carefully adjusting the equalization on your recorded or streaming content can help eliminate “tinny” or thin sounding vocal tracks and, in general, add warmth. Just remember when applying equalization to your tracks “a little goes a long way” and overdoing it can result in harsh sounding vocal tracks. When you are working with phone-in callers, use of a high or low pass filter can be an effective tool to help dial out unwanted background noise. 

The same principle applies to compression and reverb. While it may be tempting to boost compression on your tracks to make them “louder in the mix,” too much compression can result in tracks that sound artificial or “squashed.” Applying too much reverb can make the difference between tracks that are “sweetened” versus completely washed out. 

When mixing your content for podcasting there are many situations where it will be to your advantage to monitor your content through nearfield monitors, as opposed to headphones. 

Mackie’s HR 824 MK2 are high resolution, two-way bi-amplified studio monitors. They are designed to deliver broad stereo imaging and flat, ultra-linear frequency response, which makes them a great choice for mixing vocal intensive content as would be found in a typical podcast. The Mackie HR 824 MK 2’s translates audio well to a variety of acoustic spaces, which is one of the reasons why even though they have been on the market for several years now, they remain a popular choice with musicians, content creators and producers.

The Mackie HR 824 MK 2’s utilizes a two-way crossover and has a total of 250 watts, 150 watts for the bass frequencies, 100 watts for high frequencies. Mackie’s HR 824 MK 2 makes use of a passive radiator for enhancing low frequencies and an integrated wave guide, which provides for good off-axis response. The Mackie HR 824 MK 2 has XLR, RCA and quarter inch inputs. On the back of the HR 824 MK 2 are controls to adjust input sensitivity, acoustic space, low and high frequency boost and cut as well as selectable on-off and standby modes. The front power button of the HR 824 MK II also functions as an overload indicator. The HR 824MK II Mackie has a passive radiator on the rear of each speaker for enhancing bass frequencies. The Mackie HR 824 MK II is designed to be placed horizontally. 

As with all studio monitors, the correct placement of your monitors is an important factor to consider when setting up your studio. Plan to have your monitors placed away from walls and placed symmetrically in a triangle at your mixing position. Your monitors should be placed high enough on speaker stands so that the tweeters are firing at ear level. It’s recommended to put your monitors on top of isolation pads to help improve efficiency and to decouple them from whatever surface they are sitting on.

When mixing for podcasting you will likely be utilizing a combination of live and studio tracking and mixing techniques. There is much more to covering the basics of tracking and mixing audio for podcasting or general music production than can be discussed here. Just keep in mind to trust your ears and to mix preferably at a moderate or even low volume.

Mackie’s HR 824 MK 2 are available now for MAP $799.99 (for each speaker).

For more information and useful instructional videos check out mackie.com

Instagram to launch Twitter-like Threads app on July 6: Pre-order NowMeta and Instagram are talking aim straight at Twitter this week with the launch of Threads, a new app to “share ideas and trends with text.” With many musicians and. Continue reading
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Universal is spending $50 million to boost its market share in Thailand. Expect more M&A activity in Asia to follow.The majority-acquisition of RS Group in Thailand may indicate that more M&A swoops are on the way from Universal
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‘Some of the most successful and prominent talent that I’ve worked with are also some of the most shrewd and commercial minds that I’ve worked with.’Adrian Sykes talks to one of the UK music industry’s most prominent and respected lawyers, Nick Eziefula...
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Spotify in talks to add full length videos, take on YouTube and TikTokFacing increasing competition from YouTube and TikTok, Spotify is in talks with record labels and music publishers about adding full-length music videos. Spotify already encourages creators to upload a “Canvas’. Continue reading
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Spotify had 44.4m US subscribers in February, Apple Music had 32.6m, according to new dataStats were revealed at the NMPA annual meeting on June 14
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Sofar claims that artists have generated nearly $650m in ticket and merch sales via its self-serve listings tool since the pandemicCompany revealed the figure in a recent blog post
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Logic Music Catalog Acquired By Influence Media PartnersInfluence Media Partners (“Influence Media”) announced the acquisition of GRAMMY® nominated rapper and producer Logic’s music catalog spanning 185 titles. The eight-figure deal features chart-topping tracks including multi-platinum single “1-800-273-8255” ft. Alessia Cara and Khalid, “EVERYDAY'' with Marshmello, “HOMICIDE” ft. Eminem, and “6  SUCKER FOR PAIN” with Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Logic & Ty Dolla $ign ft. X Ambassadors. 

“Making music has always been a creative outlet and a form of therapy for me, and I've been humbled by how deeply it has connected with people around the world,” said Logic. “It’s important to me that the positive messages of my music continue to reach new audiences, and I’m excited to partner with Rene and the Influence Media Partners team to make a further impact through creativity."

“Logic is a changemaker with an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. He’s proven himself to be a multifaceted artist who never confines himself to one box,” said Rene McLean, Influence Media Partner and Founding Advisor. “Logic has made a tangible impact not only on the music charts, but on culture, and his commitment to destigmatizing and raising awareness around mental health issues is admirable. Influence Media is proud to partner with Logic to ensure his powerful body of work is heard for generations to come.” 

The Logic deal further solidifies Influence Media’s investment in the future of hip-hop within the  music publishing and content rights marketplace. In 2022, Influence Media acquired hundreds of titles by GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper Future from 2004 to 2020. Aligned with their mission to bolster “modern evergreen” music, Influence Media will continue to expand the impact of Logic’s contribution on pop culture. 

The news of the acquisition comes on the heels of the release of Logic’s eighth studio album College Park and announcement of his U.S. tour “Logic: The College Park Tour with Special Guest Juicy J.” College Park marks Logic’s first independent release following his 10-year deal with Def Jam Records, where he released his 2017 album Everybody and multi-platinum track “1-800-273-8255” featuring Khalid and Alessia Cara. The hit single received two GRAMMY® nominations and propelled Logic forward as an advocate for mental health. Since then, Logic has had over 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and has collaborated with legendary artists among the likes of Eminem, RZA, Pusha T and Childish Gambino. 

In 2022, Influence Media announced a $750 million fund platform backed by BlackRock, Inc. and Warner Music Group to invest in high-value compositions from artists with global reach, growth potential and streaming success. The fund has resulted in Influence Media’s investment in over 25 music catalogs from GRAMMY® winning and GRAMMY® nominated artists, including platinum recording artist Future, country superstar Blake Shelton, producing team The Stereotypes, Puerto Rican songwriter-producer Tainy, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez, singer-songwriter Julia Michaels, and more. 

What are Anisongs, and how has Anime music exploded worldwide?Anime songs, also known as Anisongs, are finding new life outside of the shows and films they were created for, especially thanks to TikTok. by Michelle Hyun Kim from Chartmetric. Continue reading
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