REWIND: The New Music Industry Last Week in ReviewCatch up on the latest happenings in the music industry last week, from a rise in tour cancellations to the success of Bandsintown, Taylor Swift v. Trump, recent streaming stats, and more...
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Signing Story with Robert DeLongDate Signed: 2024

Label: Round Hill Records

Type of Music: Alternative Electronic Pop

Management: Hardin Bourke Entertainment

Booking: Mike Hayes, Independent Artist Group

Legal: Denise Stevens, Pierson Ferdinand, LLP

Publicity: Ashley White, Ashley White Public Relations

Web: robertdelong.com

A&R: Michael Volk

Robert DeLong is a unique artist. Due to cross-pollination of electronic subgenres and a love of indie rock, his sound has as much in common with alternative pop as the thumping beats of all-night raves. He’s an innovative multi-instrumentalist, too, incorporating tools such as video game controllers and a laser harp into his visually arresting performances. 

In the beginning, DeLong’s artistic vision might not have been so clear. He admits to being naïve when he first signed with Glassnote Records. “I didn’t understand all the moving parts,” the former drummer for The Denouement admits. One decade, three full-length albums, and two EPs later, he was ready for a fresh start. Although the label had been a perfect fit, DeLong saw it was changing and the releases slowing down. He says a move, “felt like the right thing at the right time.”

Tasked with finding a new home were his managers, Chris Hardin and Brendan Bourke of Hardin Bourke Entertainment. Having been with the duo for years, DeLong entrusted them to carry out the mission. The pair began passing around a collection of demos featuring new material that eventually ended up on the desk of Michael Volk, President of Round Hill Records. Although other labels showed interest, “Nothing else came close as far as believing in the creative direction. It was kind of a no-brainer.”

DeLong also appreciated Round Hill’s deep promotional pockets. Trusting his managers’ judgment helped settle the decision. Further, Vick is a longtime fan, and it boded well that the label wanted to shift its focus from legacy artists onto newer names with fresh perspectives.

“I’m excited to put out this record,” DeLong states regarding his Round Hill debut, Playlist of Doom. Like the signing itself, the recording fell organically into place. “Everything felt natural. And it sounds awesome. That’s all because Round Hill made it easy for me.” The post Signing Story with Robert DeLong first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Hipgnosis’ next phase to TikTok’s indie takeover… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Riot Games partners with Virgin Music for ‘Arcane’ season 2 OSTArcane's season one soundtrack proved to be a major commercial and critical success
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Tour cancellations are rising as another reliable income source evaporatesTour cancellations are rising as more musicians struggle to earn money from live performances. What once accounted for 60% to 80% of most artists' revenue in the streaming era has become a far less reliable source of income.
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Vinyl and CD Sales: Why Physical Sales Still Matter in Some GenresVinyl and CD sales still matter. Some music genres, more than others, aren't ready to say goodbye to physical products. Discover why vinyl, CDs, and cassettes still reign supreme for certain audiences.
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Jada Kingdom and Govana offer a Caribbean Music Case StudyLearn about the rise of Caribbean Music with a case study of two of its top torch-bearers Jada Kingdom and Govana. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog At Symphonic, we. Continue reading
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New Toys: D’Addario Autolock Swivel Guitar StrapD’Addario has come up with a simple and affordable solution to the age-old problem of guitar straps versus Strap Locks. The D’Addario Auto Lock Guitar Strap is a simple integrated strap locking system and requires no drilling or luthiers. Simply slide the strap end over the guitar strap buttons and you are locked in—it’s that easy. The grey latch is spring-loaded so it automatically clamps down on the strap button and won’t come loose until you release it.  Just push up on the grey latch, slide off the end, and the strap is removed. 

This innovation is a welcome relief to the market. If you have been playing guitar for a length of time, no doubt you have either seen or been the victim of a guitar strap letting go and damaging a precious expensive guitar. Additionally, it is ready to go right out of the store. You don’t have to consider whether to drill an expensive or vintage guitar—long a negative aspect of most of the Strap Lock. It just snaps right on.

I found the Auto Lock to be very secure and easy. The strap version I tried is made of Polypropylene, which has a similar feel to Nylon… it is a bit slippery, and the guitar moved a bit, so it made me want to try the leather version of the strap. New, and an additional innovation of this particular guitar strap is the Swivel feature.

The Auto Lock Swivel is designed specifically for guitars with rear-facing strap buttons. Rear-facing strap buttons can be a challenge for standard straps and can lead to twisting. This may cause the strap end to stretch, creating a risk that the guitar may fall off. The Auto Lock Swivel rotates as the strap is pulled in different directions and eliminates this issue completely. The strap stays straight and comfortable for the player. 

Two things to be careful about—use care when installing the strap on a guitar with a neck heel strap button, it can get a little tight there. Also, I would remove the strap when putting a guitar in a case so that the strap swivel does not hurt the guitar. 

The Auto Lock Swivel Strap was forged by virtuosic guitarist Joe Satriani and inventor Ned Steinberger. Steinberger designed the Auto Lock and Satriani formulated the swivel concept.

Available with multiple graphic designs, styles and materials, the Auto Lock Guitar Strap works with most strap buttons on the market. Ideal for electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass. $16.99-$39.99

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Primary Wave acquires publishing and other rights to entire catalog of ‘Feels So Good’ composer Chuck MangioneMangione's five-plus decade career in music yielded more than 30 albums and two Grammy wins
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NetEase Cloud Music profit soars as revenue from streaming subscriptions jumps 25.5% YoYChina's second-largest music streaming company more than doubled its net profit year on year
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How Bandsintown has revolutionized live music discovery: Fabrice Sergent on the Adventures In Venueland podcastIt's not hyperbole that Bandsintown has revolutionized live music discovery and marketing. Bandsintown co-founder and managing partner Fabrice Sergent joins the Adventures In Venueland podcast to discuss the state of live music marketing and how the platform serves fans, artists, and venues.
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Breath Control for Musicians: Find Your FlowUnlock the secret to mastering breath control for musicians and elevate your musical performance with Ray LeVier's groundbreaking techniques. Download a free snippet from his book Drumming in Flow and discover how to breathe your way to success both on and off the stage.
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Top Streaming Statistics of 2024: Music, Video, Gaming & MoreBobby Owsinski covers the top streaming statistics of 2024 across multiple industries, from gaming to music to video and more...
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The Immediate Family Q&A at The Village StudiosHistoric recording studio The Village hosted a special intimate screening, Q&A, and performance with the Immediate Family last night. The Immediate Family is composed of legendary session guitarists Waddy Watchel and Danny ‘Kootch’ Kortchmar, bassist Leland Sklar, drummer Russ Kunkel who were the go to session players in the 70’s along with guitarist/vocalist Steve Postell (David Crosby). The film was released in December of last year and included a special premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. This documentary takes you into the lives of the Immediate Family members, how they became musicians, how they formed a band together, and interviews with the icons they performed with like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Warren Zevon, Linda Rondstandt, Carole King, David Crosby, Don Henley and more. 

 Following the film legendary producer Jimmy Jam moderated a Q&A with the band and filmmaker Denny Tedesco who also made the world-renowned Wrecking Crew documentary. The band and crowd would move into the “Moroccan Room” down the hall from the screening room to perform several songs featured in the movie including Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London” and Jackson Browne’s “Somebody's Baby.” In attendance were Browne, session bassist Bob Glaub, Elton John keyboardist Kim Bullard, song-writer Diane Warren, Guitar Center Foundation President David Helfant, keyboardist/producer CJ Vanston, producer Dave Reitzas, Capitol Records studio manager Paula Salvatore, Judith Owen, engineer Ross Hogarth, Get Together Foundation's Kevin Wachs, and Jefferson Starship’s Jude Gold.

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Full details confirmed of NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival following acquisition and expansion by NTERTAINLeading Latin culture event includes music artists, executives and panel sessions for first time
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