Universal Music UK’s Selina Webb and songwriter Carla Marie Williams awarded MBEs in New Year Honours list; Don Black, Paul Burger and more also recognizedWebb awarded MBE for services to the music industry, neurodiversity, and charity
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Announcing The Passing Of Bram Inscore, Producer & Songwriter"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Bram Inscore, who ended his life after a hard fought battle with depression. Bram was a “musician’s musician,” a producer, composer and multi- instrumentalist, who lent his talents to artists such as Beck, Troye Sivan and BTS.  Selfless as a human and generous as a collaborator, he ingeniously served the music but never his own ego.  Deep compassion and dry wit were embedded into everything he did, though he never sought praise or approval.  He was truly a unique spirit and though his soul has left his body, it will live forever in his music."

From his family, wife and friends.

Bram Inscore’s producer and songwriter credits include songs for the likes of Troye Sivan, Claud, BTS, Rina Sawayama, Big Freedia, Andy Grammer, Allie X, Moses Sumney, Mayer Hawthorne, Duncan Laurence, SuperM, RMR, Sophie Meiers, Cola Boyy, John Carroll Kirby, Ben Platt, The Veronicas, Chloe x Halle, Greyson Chance, Morgan Saint, and more. He also scored the film Sierra Burgess Is A Loser, and toured/performed with the likes of Beck, Thurston Moore, Charlotte Gainsburg, Twin Shadow, and more. Inscore’s full credits and discography available upon request. 

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5 Free & Simple Ways to Promote Your Music and Live ShowsEven when you have no money to promote your music and live shows, there are free and simple things you can do that won’t cost a penny but that we’ve. Continue reading
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Experts share their 2024 Music Industry PredictionsWe’ve been sharing 2024 Music Industry Predictions from our favorite thinkers and doers. Get ready for the year ahead with this roundup.
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Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: JaM with Jonah Kagen BenefitMake a tax-deductible donation to Sweet Relief before the year ends and help hundreds of musicians and music industry workers that are dealing with physical and mental illness, disease, and age-related issues.

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LIVE THIS FRIDAY 12/29 @ 4:00p PST—POP the lush Butter Bubbles and join for the LAST #JaMHappyHour of the year—benefiting Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund! Hosted by iHeartRadio’s Jana Sutter and featuring LIVE music from Jonah Kagen. Tune in on Facebook and YouTube, @JaMCellars, for an hour of sips, cheers, doin’ good—JaM is donating $1, up to $3,000, for every like, comment, and share made during the show! Make sure to tune in!

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10 Most Read Posts on Hypebot in 2023As 2023 winds down, we share Hypebot’s most-read posts of the last year, and believe it or not, they aren’t only about AI, and all are worth revisiting as we. Continue reading
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25 Social Media Questions musicians should know the answers to [Bobby Borg]Social Media is an integral part of every musician’s success. But with so many platforms, things can get complicated. This video helps answer frequently asked questions about social media that. Continue reading
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YOUR MORNING COFFEE PODCAST: Big Music Stories ’23 • MIDiA’s Predictions • Label Crisis • Immediate Family film • MoreYear-end Episode 176 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s popular Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is now available. Learn more and listen here. Episode. Continue reading
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Brit Floyd at the YouTube Theatre Any fan that’s serious about the legendary band, Pink Floyd, must check out their number one cover act known as, Brit Floyd. Their show featured music from the original band’s catalog; from “Hey You” to “Run Like Hell,” this particular concert revolved around Pink Floyd’s Dark side of the Moon album. They celebrated its fiftieth year since its release. This all took place at the YouTube Theatre in Inglewood, CA.

Imagine watching a visual vinyl album from the seventies in real time, as Brit Floyd's show contained the latest in concert technology. There were colorful lights that did more than illuminate their entire set. There were a combination of lasers to animation to smoke, and more. It was a spectacle, to say the least. Musical acumen is what these professional musicians brought to the stage. Brit Floyd gave those in attendance the feel, the sound and the energy of Pink Floyd.

With approximately 25 songs that they covered during a 2-hour set, Brit Floyd delivered. In addition to the Dark Side of the Moon, songs from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, and Animals were performed. From start to finish, this concert was magical. 

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Guide to Vinyl vs. CDs: Which Sounds BetterWhen it comes to physical music sales, there are just a few options – vinyl, CDs, and., as a novelty, cassettes. Which is one is best? by Tony van Veen,. Continue reading
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Signing Story: Jobi RiccioDate Signed: January 2023

Label: Yep Roc Records

Type of Music: Americana / Indie

Management: Chris Tetzeli and Nate Meese - 7S Management, nate@7smgmt.com, 303-565-5690

Booking: N/A

Legal: David Wykoff - david@davidwykofflaw.com

Publicity: Anna DeNelsky - Shore Fire Media, adenelsky@shorefire.com

Web: jobiriccio.com, instagram.com/jobiriccio

A&R: Mariah Czap

Singer-songwriter Jobi Riccio caught her big break when she entered and won Citizen Vinyl’s Asheville, NC NewSong Music competition in 2019. Her prize was the professional production of her record by producer and musician Gar Ragland, who also sponsors the contest. Ultimately this led to the completion of her record Whiplash, which dropped in the summer of 2023, and to a deal with Yep Roc Records. 

“Gar knew some folks at Yep Roc through the North Carolina connection and sent them my record,” Riccio recollects. “They were super into it and that’s how I got my deal with them. He spoke with some other labels but I felt that Yep Roc seemed the most artist-driven; they really championed their artists being at the creative helm of everything.

“After I was offered a potential deal, I flew out and met with the folks at the label,” the singer continues. “I played a small showcase for them and Red Eye Distribution, who’s now my distributor. They were phenomenal people and we had the best time. It was clear that they’d listened to every single song on Whiplash. They were fired up about it as a whole body of work and about me as an artist.”

Work on Whiplash began in 2020 but due to the pandemic, it took some time to complete. Several singles from it have been released, the latest being “Lonely Tonight” in August. When Music Connection spoke with Riccio she was on a brief hiatus before stepping back out onto the road in November for a tour of the Northeast.

The NewSong Music contest is sponsored by Ragland’s Citizen Vinyl. In addition to his studio, he also runs a pressing plant and the indie label NewSong Recordings. “At the top of the building there’s an old radio studio where people like [bluegrass originator] Bill Monroe and other folk and bluegrass musicians would play when they’d come through North Carolina,” Riccio explains. “Whiplash was the first record done in [Ragland’s] studio since he acquired it.”

NewSong Music was launched in 2001 followed by Citizen Vinyl in 2020. Interestingly, Riccio’s entry was recorded as a voice memo on her phone rather than professionally. Given the minimal requirements, such contests should be within nearly any artist’s grasp.

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