5 Best Local US Music Venues NamedConsequences of Sound readers have chosen the best local US music venues in five regions in a contest that the online music hub dubbed Hometowns of Consequences. All the winners. Continue reading
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Top 5 music marketing trends for 2024It’s the time of year when music marketing experts share their predictions for the music industry next year, and we think you’ll find this list particularly helpful as your work. Continue reading
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ASCAP Experience Offers Tips from 2024 Grammy NomineesWant to learn about the music business from a 2024 Grammy nominee? The ASCAP Experience family is full of them. Here are just a few highlights: Watch singer-songwriter Victoria Monét – nominated for 7 Grammys – discuss writing for Ariana Grande with her fellow collaborators. Chris Stapleton and Dan Wilson give their best songwriting tips and collaboration advice. They’re nominated for a song they wrote together Country stars Brothers Osborne share stories about their path in the music industry and their special relationship as brothers and collaborators. Producer/Composer/Songwriter Neff-U doles out live song feedback to Experience attendees with the help of Darrell Brown. Gospel hitmakers Erica Campbell and Tye Tribbett discuss the faith-based music that changed their lives and how to turn that passion into a career. Take a trip through the ASCAP Experience archives and see all the Grammy-nominated goodness they have to offer. Stream for free, anywhere, anytime!    Watch on demand   There are even more interviews with 2024 Grammy nominees over at VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast – listen to conversations with Cirkut, esperanza epalding, Dom Flemons, Lainey Wilson and more!

WMG’s Robert Kyncl expects more artist-centric streaming deals, and 2 other things we learned on the company’s latest earnings callWarner Music Group's CEO weighed in on YouTube's new AI tool that clones superstars' voices, and said he's talking to politicians about AI regulation.
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CreateSafe, the company behind Grimes AI, raises $4.6m in seed roundFunding round was led by Polychain Capital
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More than 50% of Grammy 2024 Nominations went to independentsMore than half of all 2024 Grammy nominations went to independent artists and labels according to A2IM (American Association of Independent Music). “A2IM offers its heartfelt congratulations to the independent. Continue reading
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Music Health Alliance offers healthcare help for musiciansMusic Industry 360 is our music industry podcast that aims to educate new and existing musicians about tools in the industry, while sharing knowledge to help artists take their careers. Continue reading
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QUICK HITS: Machin + Virgin • Brooklyn Basement expands • GoldState + Flexpoint Ford •Machin & Equinoccio Records have signed a worldwide agreement with Virgin Music Group.  The independent labels, founded by legendary Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer Pepe Aguilar, both focus on the Regional Mexican genre. • Brooklyn. Continue reading
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The MLC Introduces Lawyer Toolkit for Legal ProfessionalsThe Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) has released a comprehensive toolkit, prepared by The MLC’s Educational Partnerships team, tailored to assist legal advisors and members of the music publishing community, including music publishers, songwriters, composers and lyricists, in finding answers to their frequently asked questions pertaining to The MLC. The MLC’s Lawyer Toolkit, and the website page where it is accessed from, brings together helpful information and organizes it in a way to provide legal advisors with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the world of mechanical licensing and royalties efficiently. 

Key features of The MLC’s Lawyer Toolkit include:  

Becoming a Member of The MLC: A guide for legal advisors and their clients on who should become a Member of The MLC and how to become a Member of The MLC. 

Royalty Distribution Timeline: A timeline that details The MLC's royalty distribution process, ensuring legal advisors can advise their clients on when to expect their royalties. 

Catalog Transfers: Information about how to access the procedures for catalog transfers, streamlining the process for legal advisors and their clients. 

Member Tools: An overview of the comprehensive tools available to members of The MLC, enabling legal advisors to help their clients maximize their benefits. 

The purpose of these materials is to provide general information about The MLC and is not intended to provide legal advice. Nothing contained within the materials should be construed as legal advice. 

For more information and to access The MLC’s Lawyer Toolkit, click here.  

Why I just resigned from my job in generative AI.Ed Newton-Rex has quit his role at Stability AI. In an exclusive op-ed, he shares why.
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Gary Chan appointed Managing Director of Universal Music Hong KongExec joins from Media Asia Group Holdings Limited
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Spotify to charge $10 per song for fake streamsAs part of a slate of changes early next year that will reshape how Spotify pays royalties, the streamer will charge labels and distributors for every song with a substantial. Continue reading
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The truth about the popular Playlist Promotion platform [Brian Hazard]Indie musician Brian Hazard, who I hereby name the Tim Ferris of music marketing experimentation, digs into the popular Playlist-Promotion.com platform and shares the results. by Brian Hazard of Passive. Continue reading
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Today is LAST DAY to upload video & get ready for Spotify Wrapped 2023Today, Wednesday, November 15th, is the last day to upload a 30-second video to be sent to an artist’s top fans as part of their Spotify Wrapped 2023. Wrapped is. Continue reading
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Another suitor wants BMI – and has put a $2bn+ proposal on the tableMBW sources tell us that a SPAC has made a significant proposition to BMI management
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