Rockwood launches GoFundMe, benefit concert series to save indie venueLike many independent music venues, The Rockwood Music Hall is fighting to stay open. To help save it, The Preserve Rockwood campaign has launched a GoFundMe and a benefit concert. Continue reading
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5 free and affordable tools for independent musiciansThese five tools have been proven by users to be integral in a successful independent music career. Keep reading to see how they can help you. By Sara-Lena Probst of BlackbirdPunk. Continue reading
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicThis week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to make money with YouTube, how to secure funding, and more… A guide to secure funding. Continue reading
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REWIND: The new music industry’s Week In ReviewA busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with AI making strides in sync, Spotify adding a new subscriber tier and more… Spotify to (finally) add. Continue reading
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Moog Releases New Episode of GIANTS Synth History Documentary SeriesGIANTS is a platform for legendary electronic musicians and innovators to express themselves through the art of storytelling. The artists in this series have left an indelible impact on electronic music history and culture, and their contributions have pushed the artform and industry forward. They are the “giants” whose shoulders we stand on—the pioneers who propelled synthesizers and analog instruments into the mainstream many years ago. Watch the newest episode, centered on early synthesizer pioneer Bernie Krause, here.

Following an entertaining and insightful first episode of the series about Moog synthesizer co-inventor Herb Deutsch, this second installment of GIANTS focuses on soundscape ecologist and bio-acoustician Bernie Krause. Once a Motown session guitarist intrigued by early advancements in the world of electronic music, the artist’s first Moog modular synthesizer encounter in 1965 led him to develop a new understanding of sound and musical expression. It was this understanding and early adoption of the instrument—co-owning one of the very first models—that helped Bernie and his musical partner Paul Beaver introduce the Moog synthesizer to the likes of George Harrison, The Monkees, The Byrds, and The Rolling Stones. 

Krause shares his story in the latest episode of Moog Music’s GIANTS docuseries. Watch the episode here.

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The Village Recorders Hosts Women In Music's Shoptalk 102The Village Studios, long recognized for promoting women’s careers in production, recently hosted the Los Angeles Chapter of Women In Music’s Shoptalk 102, the second in a series of workshops about the technical basics of audio recording and the terminology of the control room.

Moderated by producer Lenise Bent, and assisted by engineer Jasmine Mills, the panel was curated by The Village Studios manager Tina Morris and offered wisdom from veteran engineer/producers Vanessa Wormer and Alise Laymac, as well as insight from newer staff members Nicole Schmidt and Hannah Samuels.

Organizer Kathleen Wirt, who hosted Shoptalk 101 at 4th Street Recording, said “Most female artists are still working in studios with an all-male production crew and are hesitant to ask about the aspects of the process that they don’t fully understand. Shoptalk serves toempower female artists in their recording sessions by providing a safe space where they can ask women engineers and producers any question without judgment. The comments we had afterwards were universally and enthusiastically positive, with many attendees sharing their personal experiences and expressing how grateful they were for the knowledge they had gained.”

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From a $500m deal for Warner Bros’ film music catalog to Scooter Braun’s NDA… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe headlines from the past week you can't afford to miss...
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Learn how to get nominated for a Grammy as an Independent ArtistOver the last two weeks, the Grammy Awards have added three new categories perfect for indie artists and labels, reduced the number of nominees in several categories, and taken a. Continue reading
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Sweetwater’s Gearfest livesteam returns this Friday & SaturdayOnline musical instrument and music tech retailer Sweetwater’s annual GearFest event begins today at 3 PM ET with a free livestream event on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24. Sweetwater will give. Continue reading
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Geoff Taylor joins Sony Music as EVP, Artificial IntelligenceFormer BPI boss will focus on one of the global industry's biggest priority talking points
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4 important things to look for in a Music PublicistAn artist and their publicist should always be on the same page. Here are a few essentials when it comes the the dynamic between both of you. by Erica D’Aurora. Continue reading
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Exclusive: Scooter Braun wanted to sell Taylor Swift her masters. What happened?If you were gripped by MBW's investigation into this saga last week... buckle up
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Musicares® Launches Humans of Hip HopMusiCares®, the leading music charity that provides a safety net of health and human services for the music community, is pleased to launch Humans of Hip Hop. The program is directed at providing resources tailored to the needs of the hip hop community nationwide with an initial focus in eight key cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles/Compton, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. "Like so many other communities post-pandemic, the hip hop community is in need of support," said Rico Love, an artist advocate based in Miami and Chair of the Recording Academy®'s Black Music Collective. "I've heard my community voice their needs. With MusiCares and Humans of Hip Hop, I'm excited to work directly with artists and change-makers to get people the services that will really make a difference in their lives." Humans of Hip Hop will bring programming to key cities over three years, working to design bespoke services focused closely on the needs of members of the hip hop community. The partnership is grounded in co-creation, with a focus on fostering long-term relationships to continue building MusiCares programming that is responsive to the needs of the hip hop community. Between August 2021 and July 2022, one-fifth of all MusiCares clients identified as Black music professionals. Humans of Hip Hop will provide an opportunity for MusiCares to learn from the hip hop and Black music community to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the needs of these professionals. MusiCares will also be adding a full-time project lead for Humans of Hip Hop to serve as the day-to-day focal point for building inroads and maintaining partnership with the hip hop community. "I'm thankful to be part of Humans of Hip Hop and bring a voice to my community," said Salt-N-Pepa, artist advocates based in New York. "With MusiCares we're going to listen to leaders and creators and make sure our people are getting the help they need." Humans of Hip Hop would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors, including ticket marketplace Vivid Seats as the Supporting Partner. Each sponsor is critical to providing support for future programming, production, and community relations. "Vivid Seats is proud to support MusiCares' work through their new Humans of Hip Hop campaign. We believe in the power of live events and supporting those working behind the music," said Stan Chia, CEO of Vivid Seats. "Since partnering with MusiCares in 2020, we have proudly sponsored COVID-19 and natural disaster relief efforts to help affected music industry professionals. Through this campaign, we look forward to supporting the hip hop community and ensuring access to the important programming and assistance offered through MusiCares." More information will be shared in the coming months about when Humans of Hip Hop will officially kick-off in the eight key cities. For those interested in participating in their cities, stay tuned to MusiCares social media platforms. For interested sponsors, please reach out to laura.crawford@musicares.org. "MusiCares is grateful to our sponsors and artist advocates for helping us kick off this program," said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. "This work will allow us to zero in on the unique needs of the community and continue our work creating meaningful services driven by leaders and advocates of hip hop." "We are thrilled to see this important initiative for our music people in the hip hop community come to life," said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academyand MusiCares. "Providing the resources and services needed will ensure the community know their voices are being heard and I look forward to see the impact MusiCares, sponsors and artist advocates will produce with Humans of Hip Hop." For those in the music community seeking financial or health assistance, please contact MusiCares at 800.687.4227 or musicaresrelief@musicares.org. To be eligible for MusiCares assistance, applicants must be able to document employment history through a minimum of five years employment in the music industry or six commercially released recordings or videos (singles). MusiCares may grant short-term financial assistance for personal or addiction needs that have arisen due to unforeseen circumstances. Funding may also be awarded to help with needs such as rent, car payments, insurance premiums, utilities, medical/dental expenses, psychotherapy, addiction treatment, sober living, and other personal expenses. For more information about the Humans of Hip Hop program, visit www.musicares.org. 

ABOUT MUSICARESMusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.  ABOUT VIVID SEATSFounded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. Based on the belief that everyone should “Experience It Live,” the Chicago-based company provides exceptional value by providing one of the widest selections of events and tickets in North America and an industry leading Vivid Seats Rewards program where all fans earn on every purchase. Vivid Seats has been chosen as the official ticketing partner by some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry including ESPN, Rolling Stone, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Vivid Seats also owns Vivid Picks, a daily fantasy sports app. Through its proprietary software and unique technology, Vivid Seats drives the consumer and business ecosystem for live event ticketing and enables the power of shared experiences to unite people. Vivid Seats has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service in ticketing. Fans who want to have the best live experiences can start by downloading the Vivid Seats mobile app, going to vividseats.com, or calling 866-848-8499.

Warner Music Group buys stake in Hungarian record label MagneotonFinancial terms of the stake purchase were not disclosed in a press release announcing the move
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Patreon adds free fan memberships, direct-to-fan digital salesSubscription-based membership platform Patreon has added a free tier and will now enable creators to sell digital products to fans on and off the platform. Patreon’s new tier is free. Continue reading
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