Producer Crosstalk: Charlie PeacockGrammy-winning writer, musician and producer Charlie Peacock is the child of a musician and music educator. As a lifelong fan of literature, his love of music and words blended early to create a passion for songwriting. He struck upon his talent for production in 1979 when he was invited to produce a single for a friend’s punk band. A decade later he relocated from California to Nashville. Over the years, he’s aided artists including The Civil Wars, Switchfoot and Amy Grant. He’s also composed for a number of films and TV shows. In February, his memoir Roots & Rhythm: A Life in Music will be published.His latest record Every Kind Of Uh-Oh dropped on August 30 by way of his label Re:Think, which is distributed by Universal. As a seasoned producer and music pro, he found that the biggest challenge was the idea that artists create their best work between the ages of twenty and thirty. “To be fifty years into my career and say ‘I’m going to do something that’s unique and different,’ it’s easy to look around and think that my moment has passed,” Peacock admits. “But I’m still an artist; I dream like an artist; I wake up each morning as an artist. Ultimately there was still a reason to do this. It was worthwhile, viable and beautiful.“My son [Sam Ashworth] writes for Universal but the person who made the [distribution] deal for me there was once a jazz bass student who’d write to me for advice,” he continues. “He went on to become the president of a record label. There’s a real serendipity and connectedness to a life in music. It’s one of the reasons that you begin healthy relationships and build as many bridges as you can. You never know when someone you met 20 years ago will play a huge role in your life.”Peacock has created a wealth of music for film and TV. One of the key lessons he’s learned is that fewer lyrics are often more effective. “Most of the songs that succeed in film and TV are generally the ones that are evocative of a particular feeling,” he observes. “Lyrics-wise, the songs that do well are the ones that have some space in them. A Paul Simon song might be amazing but it may not work well for a sync placement because there’s no room for the film or dialog to come through, so leave space for it. Sometimes great songs aren’t used in film or TV because they’ve got too much going on.”The biggest challenge that the producer has faced over the span of his career is the occasional loneliness of self-reliance. “I talk about this in the first chapter of my book,” Peacock says. “[When you’re producing] There’s no one to complain to, there are no excuses to make. You’re either going to rise to the occasion or you’re not. There was a time when it rested on me to finish The Civil Wars’ last album [2013] when the duo had just broken up after a huge deal with Columbia Records had been signed. There was a lot on the line. The record was only half finished and it was up to me to complete it. Ironically, it went to number one. I’ve never not finished a record.”When Music Connection spoke with him, Peacock was in promotion mode for his book and latest record. He has some jazz projects that he’ll complete in the New Year including one with John Patitucci and Eric Harland. He’s built several sonic spaces over the years including The Arthouse. Now, though, he works largely out of his home studio. Visit charliepeacock.comThe post Producer Crosstalk: Charlie Peacock first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Court rejects crucial part of Limp Bizkit’s claim in $200m lawsuit against Universal Music GroupLimp Bizkit's lawyers have until February 3 to amend their lawsuit, or face total dismissal of the case, a federal court judge has ordered
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Weverse hit 150m lifetime downloads, saw 19% user growth in 2024, as Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa join superfan platform'2024 was a transformative year for Weverse,' said Joon Choi, President of Weverse Company
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Trump has music industry worried as new term beginsMusicians and Donald Trump has music industry worried as he begins his second term as U.S. President begins.
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Vinyl Record Pressing is finally improving thanks to new techAfter years of stagnation vinyl record pressing is finally improving thanks to new tech that speeds up production and improves quality. Plus, eco-friendly methods are making the process greener than. Continue reading
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Music Biz Weekly Podcast: LA Fire Relief For Musicians & Music Industry ProfessionalsThis episode dives into Hypebot’s continuously updated list of LA Fire relief, events, donations and resources for musicians and music professionals. The stories of loss and devastation in Los Angeles. Continue reading
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UMG’s Frank Briegmann advocates for robust copyright protection on ‘AI and Content Creation’ panel at DavosExec spoke on the 'AI and Content Creation' panel at the World Economic Forum event
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With latest price increase, Netflix’s Standard subscription now costs $72 more per year than Spotify Premium in the USThere once was a time when a Netflix subscription actually cost less than Spotify
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Veteran Agent JON PLEETER Announces The Formation of JPAVeteran agent JON PLEETER has announced the formation of his own booking agency, the Los Angeles-based JPA, debuting with such legendary artists as Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey (the full roster is below). JPA also created and represents the Totally Tubular Festival, the successful ‘80s New Wave multi-act tour that last year rolled across North America and will return in 2025 (lineup and dates TBA).
"I could not be more excited at this stage of my career to be my own boss, and chart my own path,” says Pleeter. “My decades of experience at the highest levels of the business will benefit all my clients. My hands-on, fearless approach will give the artists a distinctive advantage, enabling them to stand out in the touring industry,” he adds. “JPA is here, and as my website says: “Do Now. Explain Later."
Pleeter started as an agent trainee at Triad Artists Talent Agency upon graduation from University of Colorado in 1990. A year later, he continued his agent training at William Morris Agency and was an assistant to agents responsible for legends such as Barry White, En Vogue, Sheryl Crow, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ziggy Marley, Pearl Jam, Lollapalooza Tour, and many more.
Next, Pleeter became an agent at ARTISTdirect and then The Agency Group, followed by CAA, where he spent eight years as a senior level agent booking tours for the agency in arenas and amphitheaters including clients Daft Punk, Paul Oakenfold, Sammy Hagar, and many more. Pleeter then spent 10 years at ICM as a Vice President, working with Alice In Chains, TLC, The Cult, Kings of Chaos, and more, expanding the agency’s footprint in the rock and pop genres. This was followed by a brief stint at Sound Talent Group.
The full artist roster of JPA is: Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, A Symphonic Evening Of Bob Marley, Back To The Block Party Festival, Richie Sambora, Eagle Eye Cherry, Wang Chung, Wheel, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, Jeffrey Osborne, Saving Abel, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone, Right Said Fred, The Motels, Animotion, Davy Knowles, The Escape Club, Musical Youth, Omar Hakim, and the Totally Tubular Festival.
Pleeter has also launched a film and television production company called Throne Ventures. His email is jon@jpaagency.com
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Moises maker Music AI adds $40M from CAA, Steve Aoki, moreThe makers of Moises, Music AI adds $40 million in a funding from Connect Ventures, a partnership of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and investment firm NEA, and Brazil's monashees. DJ and producer Steve Aoki and his Aoki Labs are also among the new investors.
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6 Tips For Selling Music Merch at Live ShowsSelling music merch at live shows can boost income and deepen fan connections. Learn how to pick the right products, set prices, and create an unforgettable experience to maximize merch sales.
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FireAid confirms official lineups for Intuit Dome and Kia ForumThe benefit concerts aim to raise funds for communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires
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EAJ Sings Worldwide Record Deal With Position MusicTyler Bacon, President and CEO of Position Music, has announced that eaJ has signed a global label deal with the company. The musician first burst on the scene as a prominent member of chart-topping Korean rock band DAY6 but later left the group to embark on his own very personal artistic and musical journey.Jae Park, known as eaJ, is a Argentinian-born, Korean-American musician who traveled to Korea after quitting college to see if he could break into the exploding music scene there. As fate would have it, he was quickly recruited by the newly formed DAY6. After an incredible seven-year run with the group, Jae made the difficult choice to leave and pursue his own musical ambitions. Three days after independently releasing his debut single “Car Crash,” the track hit over one million views and four million streams. eaJ has collaborated with notable artists such as MAX, Rich Brian, keshi, Seori, DPR Live, and more. He has also completed a sold-out world tour, performed at multiple festivals, and is already planning for a robust touring schedule in 2025.“I’m so grateful to my listeners who have shown me such incredible love. It is thanks to them that I’m able to now call Position my home. My utmost gratitude to Position for believing in the project and choosing to be my partner!” says eaJ.eaJ is managed by Coulter Reynolds and Jerren Devine of Reynolds Management."We are truly honored and excited to embark on this new chapter with Position. Their passion for artistry and dedication to innovation resonate deeply with eaJ's vision. We’re looking forward to building something meaningful together and can’t wait to share what’s ahead with the fans,” says Reynolds and Devine."When I first listened to Jae’s song ‘Pacman,’ I was blown away by his ability to create genre-bending music. He’s not just an incredible singer, but also a killer musician, performer, and writer. He has a keen eye for aesthetics and truly embodies the full package. Paired with consummate pros like Jerren Devine and Coulter Reynolds of Reynolds Management, there is no limit to what this team can accomplish,” says Joe Brooks, A&R at Position Music.eaJ joins a Position music publishing roster that includes Tinashe, Cannons, Audien, Jack LaFrantz, ¿Téo?, Austin Powerz, Brandyn Burnette, Layto, Dru “Falconry” DeCaro, Evalyn, John “Feldy” Feldman, Judah & the Lion, Alex “A-Bomb” Fernandez, KANNER, No Love For The Middle Child, Erik Ron, NoMBe, Yonatan Watts, RJ Pasin, and more.FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Back Row: Coulter Reynolds (Manager, Reynolds Management), eaJ, Jerren Devine (Manager, Reynolds Management)FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Front Row: Mark Chipello (Partner and Head of A&R, Position Music), Garrett Ream (VP of Artist Strategy and Promotion, Position Music), Joe Brooks (A&R, Position Music), J Scavo (GM of Recorded Music, Position Music)The post EAJ Sings Worldwide Record Deal With Position Music first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Drake’s deal is up for renegotiation in 2025, and other revelations from his lawsuit against Universal MusicDrake alleges UMG knowingly damaged his reputation and endangered his life through Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
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Evolution of Spotify from music to multi-content platformThere has been an evolution of Spotify from a music platform to multi-content platform with podcasts, audiobooks, AI-created tracks, and more. Learn how the shift is reshaping how we discover and experience music and entertainment.
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