Remembering Greg Kihn: One rock music’s nicest peopleRemembering Greg Kihn, best known for his 80's hits "The Breakup Song" and "Jeopardy," passed away on August 13th. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert share their memories and stories on a new Music Business Weekly Podcast.
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Metro Boomin Continues 'Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' Grant ProgramOn Wednesday night, GRAMMY®-nominated, diamond-certified producer and global superstar Metro Boomin took the stage in Denver, Colorado for the 19th stop of his ‘We Trust You’ tour with Future at the Ball Arena. The duo performed hits like “Like That” and “Type Shit” from their #1 Billboard 200 album, “We Don't Trust You”, which went #1 on Apple Music in over 80 countries and was the most streamed album in a single day of 2024. The Denver show of the tour simultaneously marks the 19th stop in Metro Boomin's “Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes” Tour Grant-Giving Program, providing $20,000 grants and show tickets to selected non-profits supporting single mothers in each market. At the Denver stop, Metro Boomin awarded a $20,000 grant to the Rose Andom Center. The Rose Andom Center is a survivor-centered, trauma-informed collaborative that cultivates hope for individuals and families impacted by intimate partner abuse.

The distribution of this grant is a continuation of Metro's national tour initiative, which offers financial support and show tickets to nonprofits that work to support single mothers and their families in each tour market. The program officially launched in Kansas City and Saint Paul and has already traveled to Detroit, Atlanta, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C., Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and last night to Denver, providing grants to organizations including Essential Families, Jeremiah Foundation, Alternatives for Girls,  Atlanta Mission, Solomon’s Temple, YWCA Toronto, EMpath, Women Against Abuse, Grace Institute, Calvary Women’s Services, Shades of Blue Project, SAMMinistries, Viola’s House and Rose Andom Center. The ‘Single Moms Are Superheroes’ initiative launched in 2019 focused on hosting annual give-back events and activations. In December of 2023, Metro partnered with St. Louis-based non-profit organization RUNG for Women and presenting sponsor Amazon Access to launch his grant-giving program within the initiative in honor of his late mother, Leslie Joanne.The post Metro Boomin Continues 'Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' Grant Program first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

It’s time for streaming services to act on AI musicThe following MBW Views op/ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex, CEO of the ethical generative AI non-profit, Fairly Trained
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‘Japan’s UGC monetization is starting late but growing rapidly.’MBW’s World Leaders series meets Alan Swarts, CEO of Orfium Japan
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AllTrack challenges PROs BMI, ASCAP & SESAC, adds new cost for venuesUS performing rights organization AllTrack was launched as an alternative to BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC. Now, the new PRO has obtained membership in CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers.
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Music Marketing vs. Advertising: What’s the Difference?Confused about the difference between marketing and advertising? Learn how each strategy can help you grow your fanbase and take your music career to the next level.
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Turntable returns as Hangout a decade after flameout with $8.2M fundingTurntable Labs has closed a $8.2M seed round before launching the social listening app Hangout later this year. After a promising start, the original Turntable.fm app failed, becoming a poster child for "How Not To Launch A Music Tech Startup."
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Bill Ackman unworried by Universal Music Group subscription revenue blipWall Street analysts were disappointed that UMG's subscription streaming revenues 'only' grew 6.9% YoY in the quarter
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Beggars Group is now a £100m+ annual revenue companyNevertheless, the record company has seen its operating profit slide amid rising costs
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Back to School, Back to Music: Universal Audio Supports Save The Music Foundation with Charitable GiveawayUniversal Audio, a worldwide leader in audio production tools, partners with leading nonprofit organizations through its philanthropic arm, UA Giving. UA Giving is proud to continue its long‑standing partnership with Save The Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music.

To support this goal, Universal Audio is running a back-to-school giveaway campaign from August 28 to September 1, encouraging donations to help fund a Music Technology Grant, which will allow students in grades 9-12 to learn the fundamentals of electronic music creation, recording, and production.

"We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Universal Audio, an incredible supporter of music education," says Danielle Zalaznick, Deputy Executive Director & Chief Development Officer at Save The Music. "Their commitment ensures that students can create music during the school day, fostering creativity and learning."

"Keeping music education in schools is something we care about deeply at UA," says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. "It's our goal to make the art of creating and recording music accessible to as many people as possible, and Save The Music is an incredible organization focused on making that dream a reality."

Throughout the giveaway campaign, participants can enter for a chance to win an exciting prize package from Universal Audio consisting of a Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone, Bock 187 FET Condenser Microphone, Apollo x8p Thunderbolt Audio Interface, UAFX Dream '65 Reverb Amplifier Pedal, UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead Amp Pedal, UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor Pedal, UAFX Teletronix LA-2A Studio Compressor Pedal, UAFX Del‑Verb Ambience Companion Pedal, and UAFX Orion Tape Echo Pedal.

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Yelp drops TicketNetwork after NIVA exposes fake, overpriced ticket salesUPDATE: After The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) called on Yelp to stop sending users to an affiliated site selling fake tickets and inflating prices, the recommendation site eliminated the offending links. But the war of words between NIVA and offending ticket reseller TicketNetwork has just begun.
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Chappell Roan manager Nick Bobetsky: An InterviewChappell Roan manager Nick Bobetsky offers insights into his career, from starting to managing top artists. He shares his most significant risks, upcoming projects, and advice for aspiring managers and artists.
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Essential Financial Strategies for Touring MusiciansIncome from live performances has become less reliable, but there are financial strategies for touring musicians that help turn a road trip into a profitable success. Avoid common pitfalls and learn how to maximize your earnings while on the road.
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Streaming Music and Sound Sample Clips on AllMusicOnce there was a pipe dream of an infinite faucet of music that could be turned on and (nearly) every song ever recorded would be available to hungry listeners and curious audiophiles. We're happy to announce a project to add the ability to stream music directly from AllMusic album and artist pages.