Solar Guitars Debuts European Master SeriesIn concert with Solar Guitars’ 5th Anniversary, the company has launched the first instrument from its new “Made in Europe”, European Master Series. The first model, a striking X shape with an explosive maple flame top burst sets the stage for what the company describes as an onslaught of top-notch instruments created with the finest craftsmanship. The “X” is not only describing the shape, but further boasts the X-treme approach to heavy metal guitar design embodied in the soul of the brand and now unleashed with the XF6FRFSB.

For more information on Solar Guitars, visit www.solar-guitars.com

Solar Guitars is owned by Chugs & Hugs AG, an international M.I. company that manufactures and distributes products worldwide.

From Universal’s TIDAL partnership to TikTok limiting access to music in Australia… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpOur biggest stories of the week, brought to you in association with Centtrip
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Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock ends week up 20%UPDATED: On Friday morning, Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock was trading at $122.57, up $21.90 or 21.75% s since the streamer offered Wall Street a mixed Q4 report on Tuesday. After. Continue reading
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Focusrite Offers Audio-Over-IP Expert GuideThe Focusrite Group Audio-over-IP (AoIP) Expert Guide is now available, designed to provide all the information needed to understand what’s possible with AoIP solutions. The guide takes you through the basics of AoIP equipment and options as well as the multitude of use cases for this technology, including education and instruction, studios, post-production, broadcast, rehearsal and performance spaces, and more. Case studies show the implementation and practicalities of investing in an AoIP system and the benefits you'll experience. 

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Spotify asked how to improve Artists, Album Pages & it’s not too late to tell themChris Stoneman, a product exec at Spotify, told the Twitterverse that his team “is spending lots of time right now on how we might improve the Artist & Album Pages”. Continue reading
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Google says YouTube Shorts now gets 50 billion daily viewsYouTube Shorts are now viewed 50 billion times a day, according to Google this week. That’s up from 30 billion daily views this time last year. That’s an impressive number. Continue reading
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4 ways to create the perfect artwork for your albumHere are four great ways to make your album cover turn heads affordably and with as little as a few clicks. by Gideon Waxman from the Bandzoogle blog In the music. Continue reading
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Sony Music’s Santa Anna makes three exec appointments a month after launchLabel was founded by Sony Music Entertainment (SME) and Todd Moscowitz in January
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Michelle Jubelirer premieres new-look Capitol Music Group at Town Hall event – including the return of MotownLos Angeles showcase saw performances from artists including Ice Spice and Niall Horan
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The MLC Announces Upcoming WebinarsMember Tools Webinar Series:

This new two-month series will take Members on a tour of The MLC's growing suite of songwriter tools.

You’re an MLC Member, Now What?

Becoming a Member of The MLC is the first step toward collecting your streaming royalties. But what’s next? As a Member, you’ll want to learn how to register your songs and use our Claiming and Matching Tools. Tune in to this webinar for an overview about how these next steps will help you get paid all the royalties you deserve!

February 9, 9 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. CT | 12 p.m. ET - Register Here

Claim Your Songs, Claim Your Cash

Join us for this webinar to learn how to use The MLC’s Claiming Tool to claim your share of songs that are already registered in our online database and make sure you are getting paid all the money you are due.

February 23, 9 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. CT | 12 p.m. ET - Register Here

Have a New Song? Learn How To Register It!

As a Member, it’s important to make sure each one of your songs is registered with The MLC. Remember, if you haven’t registered a song, we can’t pay you for all its streams! Join us for this webinar where we’ll walk you through the steps to register your old and new songs in our online Portal.

March 9, 9 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. CT | 12 p.m. ET - Register Here

How To Match Your Music To Make Money

Members, have you tried out The MLC’s Matching Tool? This tool can help you locate sound recordings that are not yet matched to your songs that are registered in our online Portal. In this webinar, we'll walk you through the simple process to propose matches, checking the final box to collect all your streaming royalties from The MLC.

March 23, 9 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. CT | 12 p.m. ET - Register Here

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How Max Martin’s songwriting techniques are used to write hit, after hit, after hitTop40 Theory founder Asaf Peres on how he studied Max Martin's songs to build out his Melodic Math Course
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1 Million Strong music industry campaign is transforming addiction recovery [SIGN ON NOW!]A Billboard op-ed penned by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and Colette Weintraub of Stand Together Music and an open letter signed by industry heavyweights are turning up the volume. Continue reading
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2023 Social media trends indie musicians should knowIn with the new year comes new social media trends! Don’t get left behind, the world is constantly evolving with us right along with it. To make sure you’re up. Continue reading
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