How to submit to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest 2023The Tiny Desk Contest, NPR Music’s annual search for the best-undiscovered artist, is back for the ninth year. The winner gets to play a Tiny Desk Concert and be part. Continue reading
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Dave Grohl Comic Book Gets Bonus EditionWith the success of the "Orbit: Dave Grohl" comic book, TidalWave Comics has announced a special bonus edition the popular “Orbit” comic book featuring Dave Grohl with a new cover.  The series focused on personalities who impact the world.  “Orbit: Dave Grohl Bonus Edition” is released this week.   

Special expanded 32-page edition of "Orbit: Dave Grohl Bonus Edition" comes with never-before-seen images and a special cover famed comic book artist Noumier Tawilah.  Also, exclusive photos from Taylor Hawkins’ band featuring Grohl, "Chevy Metal" by photographer Stephanie Swartz.  Written by Adam Rose and illustrated by Martin Gimenez is available both digitally and in print and can be found on multiple platforms such as Amazon.   

The world of Rock and Roll shook with the arrival of David Grohl. From his time on drums with Nirvana, to his creation of The Foo Fighters, Grohl has captivated fans across the planet. This comic gives a glimpse of all that is Grohl! It will transport you to him playing with Iggy Pop, his record appearances on Saturday Night Live, his face-off on drums with the Muppet’s Animal and so much more. Grohl continues to jam, Grohl continues to inspire, Grohl is Rock. This edition has 10 extra pages than the previous version.

“It has been great fun working on Dave Grohl’s comic cover! As a teenager in the 90’s, Foo Fighters were one of my favorite alternative rock bands. I remember having a big poster of them in my room and listening to (The color and the shape) album non-stop. For this cover, I tried to capture Dave’s thunderous screaming baritone voice and his emotional facial expressions.”  said cover artist Noumier Tawilah.

The "Orbit" comic book series has featured musical artists such as John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne and more!

For more information about the company, visit www.tidalwavecomics.com

SESAC Digital to represent Wise Music catalog for DSP negotiations in multiple regions in AsiaLiechtenstein-headquartered music rights organization, SESAC Digital Licensing, and Wise Music Australia (part of the Wise Music Group) have partnered via an exclusive digital licensing deal for the Wise Music catalog in Asia (excluding Japan, South Korea and China). On behalf of Wise Music, SESAC Digital will negotiate agreements with online service providers in the markets … Continued
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Robert Kyncl and Luz Avila Kyncl pledge 5 more years of scholarship support for underrepresented STEM students at SUNY New PaltzIn the past, 16 students have benefited from Kyncl Scholarship at New York educational institution
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Music Watch’s Generation Audio is a better way to understand listenersAs Russ Crupnick and the analysts at Music Watch know, music and audio are categories ripe for segmentation, and the more we understand our listeners, the better we can serve. Continue reading
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8 things musicians should never do on social mediaBobby Owsinki offers some usually unspoken but universal do’s and don’ts that musicians (and the rest of us) need to follow to maintain good social media health. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
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Snoop Dogg is bringing Death Row Records catalog back to streaming services… and TikTok has got it exclusively for the first weekRelease marks first-ever catalog reissue to release exclusively through SoundOn
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Jamaican Dancehall Artist Masicka Signs to Def Jam RecordingsAfter building up an international buzz with north of 100 million streams independently and earning widespread acclaim, Jamaica-born and Miami-based multi-talented singer-songwriter, Masicka has unveiled his new track and video “Pieces” [feat. Jahshii]. Watch “Pieces” HERE.

Additionally, he has announced his signing to Def Jam Recordings with “Pieces” as his first release under the newly minted deal.

“​​‘Pieces’ is a song of triumph. It’s a celebration of what you have worked hard for and motivates the listeners to keep going. You will be victorious” says Masicka. “The song touches on overcoming challenges and obstacles you face along the way, as we navigate through this thing called life. The challenges you’re faced with make you stronger. They mold you into a warrior. The warrior which is needed to be successful.” The track’s airy synth loop and island-inflected beat uplift his hypnotic hook, “Just picking up the pieces from the puzzle of life on my journey.”

“Def Jam has always been the home for great artists across the wide spectrum of Black music, and Masicka is very much emblematic of that vision” said Tunji Balogun, Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. “Representing the new wave of Jamaican dancehall and reggae, Masicka’s versatility and unique sonic perspective has the potential to impact markets all over the world. It feels like the beginning of something very special. We’re excited to welcome him to our Def Jam family.”

Iconoclast acquires Diplo’s Mad Decent Publishing catalogFounded by Olivier Chastan, Iconoclast entered the music rights acquisition space in February 2022
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Where have all the fans gone? A visual breakdown of Music ConsumptionNever has music consumption been so divided across literally dozens of services. So to have any chance of success, musicians and the companies helping them need to understand how and. Continue reading
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TikTok music marketing myths & much more with Matt Sherratt of AmuseMatt Sherratt is an Artist Marketing Manager at Amuse. He’s responsible for building and delivering marketing strategies for a range of artists and releases, both new and catalog, for Amuse’s label. Continue reading
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Ari Herstand explores the state of indie music on the Music Biz Weekly PodcastAri Herstand, the CEO and founder of music business education and artist advocacy company Ari’s Take, returns to the Music Biz Weekly Podcast for an update on a new edition. Continue reading
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100 Years Ago ⁠— The Songs of 1923In honor of the new year, and to look back on how much the world has both changed and stayed the same, here are 10 hits from 1923 celebrating their 100th birthday.

Wide Open Music Signs 2 Lane SummerWide Open Music has announced the signing of country music duo 2 Lane Summer to its Management and Publishing rosters. Comprised of Joe Hanson (Naperville, Ill.) and Chris Ray (Jackson, Miss.), the pair’s instant friendship and brotherhood is evident in 2 Lane Summer’s contagious personalities and mesmerizing harmonies. 

“We were chasing solo careers when our paths crossed; after hanging and jamming together we knew there was something special,” shared 2 Lane Summer’s Joe Hanson and Chris Ray. “Once Wide Open Music discovered us, we knew that they were the right team to take this duo to the next level and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s next.”

Ash Bowers, Wide Open Music Owner/Manager, shares, “These guys have the talent, work ethic, vision, and music, and are so dialed in on who they are. From the first meeting, everyone on our team has been beyond excited to work with 2 Lane Summer. We can’t wait to watch what’s about to happen!” 

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The Rihanna NFT That Isn’t A Rihanna NFT, and Some Serious Questions Raised.Bill Werde on the details behind a timely NFT drop that's hit headline news
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