Most popular SiriusXM channels and how to submit musicThis week SiriusXM decided to buck industry trends, pull back on streaming and concentrate on in-car satellite broadcasting. So this Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a perennially popular post sharing the most popular SiriusXM channels and how to submit music.
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US government asks court to reject TikTok’s motion to delay law that could see its app banned in the marketTikTok and parent company ByteDance filed an emergency motion asking for a temporary injunction to delay the law
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Cast Your Vote in the AllMusic 2024 Readers' PollAs the year winds down, we want to hear from you. Vote for your favorite albums in our 2024 Readers' Poll.

Steven Hill is new A2IM Board ChairA2IM (American Association of Independent Music) representing over 600 independent record labels, has today announced Steven Hill, Head of North American & Global Marketing at Warp Records, as the new Chair of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
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After Spotify’s $100bn market cap milestone, Daniel Ek cashes out another $28mSpotify's co-founder and CEO has sold $248.3 million-worth of company stock so far this year
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TASCAM December 2024 News: TASCAM's Portacapture X8 Brings Creative Versatility to Rico Casazza's WorkflowAs an electronic music producer, DJ, and film sound designer/location sound recordist, the ability to capture a wide array of sonic innovation keeps Rico Casazza very busy. As a music producer, he has been creating electronic music for over 15 years. As a film sound designer, he records sounds on film sets, focusing primarily on dialogue. He also captures a variety of ambient sounds, which he uses to add various textures to his projects. And to capture all this and more, Casazza relies on the versatility and creativity inspired by his Portacapture X8 Portable Audio Field Recorder from TASCAM.Since 2007, Casazza has released music under his own name and other aliases in both vinyl and digital formats. These efforts have given him the opportunity to work as a DJ while also performing live sets of his own music. He also teaches sound design at the Prague Film School in the Czech Republic and has worked as the main sound designer on numerous independent films—earning several sound design nominations in the process. His passion for music and sound design has resulted in many creative opportunities. He discussed his use of the TASCAM Portacapture X8, which is central to much of what he does creatively.“For songwriting, I use the Portacapture X8 to record percussion sounds to build my drums in electronic music projects,” Casazza explained. “Sometimes, I also capture sounds with interesting textures, which I then load into Ableton Live, my preferred DAW for music composition. In Ableton, I can transform and modify these sounds to create something entirely new, similar to Musique Concrète.”Casazza also uses his Portacapture X8 for various types of sound design work. “As a location sound mixer, recording sound is an important part of my daily routine,” he reports. “I capture dialogue, foleys, and ambiances for film sound design. I also have a page on freesound.org where I upload various sounds that I've collected worldwide for free download, as I believe in giving back to the community I'm part of.”When queried about the various Portacapture X8 features he finds so well suited to his manner of working, Casazza focused on the recorder’s 32-bit floating point recording capability and its various presets. “The Portacapture’s 32-bit float recording mode is a game-changer, especially for recording loud percussive sounds. Sometimes, striking an object hard risks distortion, but with the recorder’s 32-bit float capability, I don’t have to worry about that. I can lower the gain in post-production and retrieve the sound quality, ensuring clean recordings even in intense sessions.” “The ability to switch between the Portacapture’s specific field recording presets, like Nature, Birds, Vehicles, and City, has been incredibly useful,” Casazza added. “Each preset tailors settings like mic sensitivity, EQ, and dynamic range, which optimizes the recorder’s audio for different environments. This feature is especially helpful when I need to capture the unique characteristics of each soundscape accurately. The Portacapture’s field recording mode is fantastic. Being an avid ambience recordist, I find it the best way to customize recordings with different ambience presets—enabling me to capture a wide variety of soundscapes with precision.”The Portacapture X8’s Manual Mode enables the operator to customize one’s own settings for various types of recording tasks—providing the highest level of flexibility for capturing sounds. Here too, Casazza is finding the feature to be very beneficial. “Thus far, I've used the manual mode with the built-in microphone, but I can see it being ideal for filmmaking when you need four inputs, such as a boom mic and three radio mics. The ability to adjust gain staging between the gain and volume fader, along with the option to assign panning, makes it a highly professional multi-track recorder.”With much of today’s electronic music and audio gear, questions inevitably arise. Hence, responsive and capable support services are crucial for assisting customers. Here too, Casazza was very complimentary of TASCAM, “I have always found TASCAM to be very supportive of its customers. They clearly have musicians and recording enthusiasts on their support team—and since they understand what you’re trying to accomplish, they are very helpful. While I’ve only had the Portacapture X8 for a few weeks, I have used the TASCAM DR-40 handheld recorder for over 10 years. In the process, I’ve also learned how TASCAM approaches audio recording, which makes it easier to adapt to a new piece of equipment.”Before turning his attention back to the business of the day, Casazza offered these parting thoughts on his Portacapture X8, “I feel incredibly fortunate to have this fantastic device, and with each use, I discover more of its potential. It's the perfect recorder for world travel, offering professional multi-track recording with a range of powerful features. The touchscreen adds a sleek touch to the design, making it even easier to navigate. The built-in microphones have impressively clean preamps with a very low noise floor. While recording my voice for a tutorial, I was amazed by the crystal-clear quality the recorder delivered. This is a very capable recording tool and I’m confident others will find it equally compelling.”To learn more about Rico Casazza, visit him online at https://rico-casazza.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/ricocasazzamusic/.The post TASCAM December 2024 News: TASCAM's Portacapture X8 Brings Creative Versatility to Rico Casazza's Workflow first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Antonious Porch, SoundCloud’s General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer to exit; Ama Walton promoted to EVP & General CounselPorch to join magazine publisher Condé Nast as its new General Counsel in February
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How to Create a Social Media Calendar for MusiciansBoost your marketing game with an easy-to-follow social media calendar for musicians.
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Music Tech News: #1 for UnitedMasters • DAWn wins • EVA expands • Rostr adds app • un:hurd + IndieKnow • BootlegIn the latest music tech news: UnitedMasters artist FloyyMenor recently had the #1 global song on TikTok. It's the latest proof that indie and diy musicians can now compete on a global stage.
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Steve Stoute talks independence, emerging markets and how UnitedMasters artist FloyyMenor scored TikTok’s biggest song of 2024Gata Only, released independently via UnitedMasters, was the most popular track globally on the platform this year
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Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Laufey and More Light Up the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs ChartWith the holidays in full swing, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, unwraps the ultimate soundtrack for the season. Celebrating the songwriters behind the latest trending tinsel tunes and cherished seasonal standards alike, ASCAP announces the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs for 2024. For the second year in a row, Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree,” co-written with acclaimed hitmaker Greg Kurstin, takes the top spot on ASCAP’s New Classic Holiday Songs chart, which comprises songs released in the last 20 years. Grammy-winning and genre-defying singer-songwriter Laufey’s “Christmas Magic” sparkles as the newest addition to the New Classic chart, captivating holiday listeners alongside Katy Perry’s “Cozy Little Christmas” and Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe.” ASCAP’s seasonal standards continue to delight listeners with "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by acclaimed Broadway composer Meredith Willson coming in at #1 on ASCAP’s Top 25 Holiday Songs chart. No holiday would be complete without Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The now classic song, co-written by acclaimed songwriter-producer Walter Afanasieff, turns 30 this year and returns at #8. Another familiar tune on the ASCAP chart, beloved bilingual singalong “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano, continues to shine in the holiday canon at #17.Johnny Marks’s fireside favorites “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” take three of the top 25 spots – a feat that defines Marks as the ultimate holiday hitmaker. Originally written between 1949 and 1962, his timeless songs have been covered by countless artists including Kacey Musgraves, Meghan Trainor, DMX, Ingrid Michaelson and Dan + Shay to name a few.Below are the top 10 most-played ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs of 2024* and the top 25 most-played ASCAP Holiday Songs of 2024**, all written, co-written or arranged by ASCAP songwriters and composers. Each song is listed with ASCAP-licensed songwriter credits and copyright date.Listen to the top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs here: https://bit.ly/49sygfK THE TOP 10 ASCAP NEW CLASSIC HOLIDAY SONGS OF 2024:“Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson and Greg Kurstin (2013)

“Santa Tell Me” by Savan Kotecha and Ilya Salmanzadeh (2013)

“Snowman” by Greg Kurstin and Sia (2017)

“Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber and Adam Messinger (2011)

“Like It's Christmas” by Gian Stone (2019)

“Cozy Little Christmas” by Ferras Alqaisi, Katy Perry and Greg Wells (2018)

“Santa, Can't You Hear Me” by Kelly Clarkson (2021)

“Believe” by Glen Ballard (2004)

“Christmas Magic” by Laufey (2024)

“Oh Santa!” by Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (2010)Listen to the top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs here: https://bit.ly/4f3swdC THE TOP 25 ASCAP HOLIDAY SONGS OF 2024:“It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Meredith Willson (1951)

“Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish (1948)

“Jingle Bell Rock” by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe (1958)

“A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Johnny Marks (1962)

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Johnny Marks (1958)

“Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne (1945)

“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” by Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie (1934)

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey (1994)

“Winter Wonderland” by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (1934)

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Edward Pola and George Wyle (1963)

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin (1944)

“White Christmas” by Irving Berlin (1941)

“Frosty the Snowman” by Steve Nelson and Walter E. Rollins (1950)

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Johnny Marks (1949)

“The Christmas Song” by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells (1946)

“Jingle Bells” (Frank Sinatra version), arranged by Gordon Jenkins (1958)

“Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano (1970)

“Santa Baby” by Joan Javits, Anthony Springer and Philip Springer (1953)

“Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman (1947)

“Silver Bells” by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston (1950)

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” by Dr. Seuss and Albert Hague (1966)

“This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor (1970)

“Deck the Halls” (Nat King Cole version), arranged by Nat King Cole and Leland Gillette (1960)

“Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson and Greg Kurstin (2013)

“Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Frank Loesser (1944)*Based on an analysis of ASCAP streaming and terrestrial radio data and continued ASCAP membership for songs with a copyright date after 2004.**Based on an analysis of ASCAP streaming and terrestrial radio data and continued membership in ASCAP.The post Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Laufey and More Light Up the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs Chart first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Music and tech veterans Deborah Mannis-Gardner and Pär Almqvist launch AYO Music GroupAYO is described as 'an active copyright administrator offering global administration of publishing, neighboring rights, and recordings'
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Pitchfork Album Of The Year is Not On Spotify: Trend or Anomaly?You can’t listen to “Diamond Jubilee,” Pitchfork’s Album Of The Year on Spotify or any other streaming service. In addition to Pitchfork, other outlets swooned,. Uproxx called the album the. Continue reading
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Essential Website Tips For MusiciansTransform an artist website into a powerful tool for fan engagement and career growth. From collecting email addresses to selling merch and optimizing your design, learn these essential website tips. Continue reading
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Music Industry Predictions 2025: Michael Brandvold & Jay GilbertMichael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert share three predictions for the music industry in 2025 on a new episode of the Music Biz Weekly Podcast.
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