Indian streaming service Wynk Music to shut down; subscribers pushed to Apple Music via new Airtel partnershipWynk rival Gaana was recently consolidated into a subsidiary of Times Group after merger talks with Wynk fell apart
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Italy’s paid music streaming subscription revenues jump 23% as local acts completely dominate chartsWith Italy lagging Western countries in paid music subscribers, strong growth is expected to continue
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SOUND VISION WORKS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WOLFF AUDIOSound Vision Works, a professional audio sales, distribution, and marketing agency, will exclusively represent Wolff Audio, a leader in professional audio equipment design, beginning with Wolff’s MeMore Personal Monitor Mixer. 

The MeMore is designed to solve the problem of distorted and cumbersome headphone monitoring. This all-analog personal monitor mixer from designer Paul Wolff, one of the innovators 

at Wolff Audio, includes twelve input channels: eight mono inputs and two stereo, and two headphone amps with two outputs on each. With its “one knob, one function” design, response 

is intuitive and instant. The MeMore’s tactile, user-friendly interface serves musicians and professionals at all stages through its ergonomic, 13-inch configuration. Fully expandable, 

MeMore units can be cascaded to accommodate larger tracking and post-production scenarios. 

Unlike underpowered, finicky digital cue mixers, the MeMore empowers musicians to achieve optimal performance thanks to its reliable, immediate, and exceptionally clean and powerful analog mixing.

“Having launched our company six months ago, Sound Vision Works is thrilled to represent Wolff Audio, a true legend in audio innovation,” says Will Kahn, Managing Director of Sound Vision Works. “At a time when so much of our workflow as engineers has gone digital, The MeMore returns to what we yearn for: a way to instantly dial in the sound with analog simplicity and unmatched sound quality.”

Kahn continues, “Our mission at Sound Vision Works is to elevate the most brilliant analog and digital toolmakers working in audio today. Wolff Audio is a rare group of minds redefining excellence and creative problem-solving in audio products. We can’t wait to see what the Wolff Audio designers come up with next.”

“We’ve designed the MeMore to meet any musician’s absolute requirement: get a mix, always stay in the groove and focus on their performance rather than wrestling with technology,” says Paul Wolff, MeMore designer and Wolff Audio Co-Founder.

“Together with Sound Vision Works, we aim to set a new standard in what studio gear can achieve. As the only all-analog personal monitor mixer on the market today, the MeMore is an exemplary cornerstone of the kind of innovation and commitment to perfection users can expect from Wolff Audio.”

The MeMore is now available through select retailers, beginning at $1,287. 

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Spotify is swamped with AI cover bands farming millions of streamsSpotify is swamped with AI cover bands farming millions of streams from unwitting users, according to multiple reports.
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TIDAL adds free songwriter royalty management toolkitTIDAL songwriter royalty management tools now provide a free platform for managing royalties. This makes TIDAL the first major streaming platform to offer this vital option.
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4 Strategies to Sell More Music: Ye, Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Ice SpiceWant more fans to buy your music in 2024? Check out these four proven strategies from Ye, Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, and Ice Spice that sell more music.
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Live Review of Nation Beat in New YorkJoe’s Pub New York, NY

Web: nationbeat.com

Contact: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

Players: Scott Kettner, percussionist, bandleader; Tom McHugh, trombone; Mark Collins, trumpet; Paul Carlon, tenor saxophone; Heather Ewer, sousaphone; Christylez Bacon and Melanie Scholtz, guest vocalists

Material: To celebrate the release of their new album, Archaic Humans, Nation Beat held a show at Joe’s Pub. Nation Beat is a jazz group from Brazil, founded in 2017 by Kettner. The album blends jazz, forró, maracatu, beatboxing, and vocals into something beautiful and unique.

Musicianship: Nation Beat’s musicianship is unparalleled. They strive to blend New Orleans-style jazz with the Brazilian maracatu, a performance style created for festivals in the northeast. Every member capitalized their opportunities to shine with features and solos, often repeating improv sections. Kettner and Bacon went head-to-head before “A New Flow,” battling it out between Kettener’s pandeiro and Bacon’s beatboxing. About halfway through, Kettner treated the audience to a pandeiro solo. He used alternative techniques such as dragging motions and different parts of his arm to create unique sounds, before incorporating a loop pedal and additional percussive instruments to compose a new track on stage. 

Performance: A mixture between a theater and a jazz club, Joe’s Pub is a swanky venue, organically encouraging feedback from the crowd. Any time someone soloed or the band finished an impressive section, the crowd went wild. Audience participation was a major part of their show. Before beginning “Give A Little,” Bacon took a minute to sit with the audience and explain how important they were. From there, he went through the call and response of “give a little!” at the end of his phrases. This returned with their version of “Hey Pocky Way,” but the ultimate testament to the symbiotic nature of the show was when couples got up from their tables to dance in the aisle. 

Summary: Nation Beat is one-of-a-kind. They never miss an opportunity to fold different cultures into their sound, constantly evolving as they play. It makes them a perfect embodiment of jazz—creating, growing, and changing with their music. Their album Archaic Humans debuted in May, so make sure to give it a listenThe post Live Review of Nation Beat in New York first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Oscar Scivier named Warner Music’s Senior Director, A&R, AsiaIn his new role at Warner Music, Scivier will be based in Hong Kong
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BMG hires Celine Joshua as EVP, Global MarketingJoshua was most recently at Universal Music Group where she headed up Web3-focused projects
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Grammy Awards Deadlines: 2025 eligibility ends this weekThe Recording Academy's 2025 Grammy Awards eligibility period ends this week. Here is a full list of all the Grammy Awards deadlines.
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Musicians’ Guide to Recording while TouringExplore how to record high-quality tracks while traveling with essential road-ready tips and tricks . From mobile gear to location setup, this Musicians' Guide to Recording while Touring will help turn any space into a recording studio.
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Linkfire adds Bandcamp smartlinks: Expand your Music Marketing reachLinkfire has added Bandcamp to the 250+ services, retailers, and outlets directly integrated into its smartlinks platform.
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New Music Critique: GlycerylContact: amicangelo@myyahoo.com

Web: Youtube

Seeking: Film/TV, Label

Style: Industrial Metal

Seriously, what on earth is going on here? Glyceryl’s “Sister” opens with the sort of industrial, noisy goodness that one would associate with Canadian pioneers Skinny Puppy. But it quickly moves into Ministry territory, with harsh vocals and lyrics expressing both hate and love for the singer’s sister.

It’s a little confusing, but that’s probably the point. “All of God’s People” is similarly disjointed in fascinating ways. There’s a difference between industrial music and industrial-metal music, and this certainly fits more comfortably into the latter category. Fans of Ministry, Filter and Nine Inch Nails would likely love this.The post New Music Critique: Glyceryl first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

New Music Critique: Leslie EversContact: beatrice@empktmedia.com

Web: Spotify

Seeking: Film/TV, Booking

Style: Contemporary Acoustic Folk

Leslie Evers describes herself online as, “a poet, dramatic writer and cinema veteran, but most of all a musician whose diverse talents include songwriting, singing, swing guitar and clawhammer banjo.” That nails who she is, and what she is as a musician.

But there’s so much feel in a song like “Genevieve”—a sweetly expressive example of great storytelling though gently strummed melody and stark vocals—that Evers really does need to be heard to be appreciated. Her restraint is impressive; when you think that she’s about to let loose and soar, she holds back and that ends up being to the immense benefit of the song. The post New Music Critique: Leslie Evers first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Getting It Done: Last Week in Indie & DIY Musician NewsLast week in DIY musician news, our tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered how to grab the attention of music bloggers, a guide to publishing and master rights, and much more.
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