Jack White and Strategies for Releasing a New Album in 2024Fred Jacobs offers essential tactics for labels and musicians releasing a new album in 2024. He delves into industry trends, marketing strategies, and practical tips to help artists maximize their. Continue reading
The post Jack White and Strategies for Releasing a New Album in 2024 appeared first on Hypebot.

Grammy FYC Marketing: Essential Strategies and Mistakes to AvoidExplore practical tips for marketing your music for Grammy consideration. It covers essential strategies and mistakes to avoid in Grammy FYC marketing.
The post Grammy FYC Marketing: Essential Strategies and Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Hypebot.

Exploring the Rise of Afrobeats in Latin AmericaAfrobeats has gone from Lagos to Lima! The genre and its artists have found an audience with Latin American listeners, boosted by prominent collaborations between Latin and African musicians.
The post Exploring the Rise of Afrobeats in Latin America appeared first on Hypebot.

Nexadyne 8/C and 8/S Now Shipping with Shure WirelessAfter a highly successful Nexadyne Dynamic Vocal Microphone launch this spring, Shure is happy to announce that the Nexadyne 8/C and 8/S are now shipping with Axient Digital, ULX-D, QLX-D, and SLX-D handheld transmitters. Additionally, both Nexadyne 8 polar patterns are available as options for SLX-D wireless system configurations.

This product line is made possible by the development of the patented RevonicDual Engine Transducer Technology. This technology uses two precisely paired dynamic transducers to enable exceptional clarity and unwanted noise reduction — more of what you want, less of what you don't.

Please visit Shure.com for details about the wide assortment of Nexadyne Vocal Microphones with Shure Wireless Systems.The post Nexadyne 8/C and 8/S Now Shipping with Shure Wireless first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Universal Music generated $3.15bn in Q2 – driven by top sellers Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, SEVENTEEN and moreUniversal Music Group has published its financial results for the three months to the end of June
Source

YouTube ad revenues jump 13% to $8.7B in Q2, but fall short of analysts’ expectationsThe video streamer's advertising earnings miss sent Alphabet shares down on Wednesday
Source

How to Promote Music Beyond Social MediaLearn how to improve your current strategies to promote music beyond social media and constant content creation. With these tested tips, musicians can 'passively promote' their music while saving time, money, and effort...
The post How to Promote Music Beyond Social Media appeared first on Hypebot.

What Are Neighboring Rights? A guide to foreign music royaltiesWhat Are Neighboring Rights? Navigating the royalties you are owed as an independent artist and songwriter can be confusing.
The post What Are Neighboring Rights? A guide to foreign music royalties appeared first on Hypebot.

KiT Access Advantage Plan for Album Releases: Bringing Physical & Digital TogetherUnlock the power of physical media in the digital world with the KiT Access Advantage Plan for new KiTalbum releases.
The post KiT Access Advantage Plan for Album Releases: Bringing Physical & Digital Together appeared first on Hypebot.

Daniel Ek talks new Spotify ‘deluxe’ tier, the company’s relationship with the music business and more on Q2 earnings callSpotify's Daniel Ek says his business aims to improve the wellbeing of the entire music industry
Source

US court orders Utopia Music to pay $1.9M to former owners of Lyric FinancialThe financially troubled music company had failed to make the final payment on its acquisition of Lyric Financial
Source

Recording Academy's GRAMMY GO Launches Music Production Specialization on CourseraGRAMMY GO, a new online initiative from the Recording Academy®, has partnered with Coursera, a leading online learning platform, to offer classes tailored for music creators and industry professionals. Continuing the Academy's ongoing mission to serve all music people, this partnership empowers the next generation of the music community with practical, up-to-the moment digital content that provides wisdom for both emerging and established members of the industry. With a variety of specializations tailored to creative and professional growth, GRAMMY GO on Coursera includes courses taught by Recording Academy members, featuring GRAMMY® winners and nominees and offering real-life lessons learners can put to work right away.

"Whether it be through a GRAMMY Museum® program, GRAMMY Camp® or GRAMMY U®, the GRAMMY organization is committed to helping music creators flourish, and the Recording Academy is proud to introduce our newest learning platform GRAMMY GO in partnership with Coursera," said Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy. "A creator's growth path is ongoing, and these courses have been crafted to provide learners with the essential tools to grow in their professional and creative journeys."

From earlier in the year, enrollment is open for GRAMMY GO's first Coursera specialization, "Building Your Audience for Music Professionals," taught by Joey Harris, international music/marketing executive and CEO of Joey Harris Inc., and featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and five-time GRAMMY winner Jimmy Jam, 10-time GRAMMY nominee Janelle Monáe and three-time GRAMMY winner Victoria Monét. This specialization will help participants gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a strong brand presence and cultivate a devoted audience within the ever-changing music industry.

The partnership's second course has now launched, aiming to strengthen the technological and audio skills of a music producer. "Music Production: Crafting An Award-Worthy Song" is taught by Carolyn Malachi, Howard University professor and GRAMMY nominee, and will include appearances by GRAMMY winner CIRKUT, three-time GRAMMY winner Hit-Boy, artist and celebrity vocal coach Stevie Mackey, five-time GRAMMY nominee and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., and 15-time GRAMMY winner Judith Sherman. Enrollment for "Music Production: Crafting An Award-Worthy Song" is open.

"We are honored to welcome GRAMMY GO, our first entertainment partner, to the Coursera community," said Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera. "With these self-paced online Specializations, aspiring music professionals all over the world have an incredible opportunity to learn directly from iconic artists and industry experts. Together with GRAMMY GO, we can empower tomorrow's pioneers of the music industry to explore their passion today."

GRAMMY GO also serves as the music community's newest digital hub for career pathways and editorial content that provides industry insights for members of the industry; visit go.grammy.com for more. For information and enrollment, please visit the landing pages for "Building Your Audience for Music Professionals" and "Music Production: Crafting An Award-Worthy Song."

The post Recording Academy's GRAMMY GO Launches Music Production Specialization on Coursera first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Free & Low-Cost Social Media Contest and Giveaway Ideas for MusiciansKeeping fans engaged does not have to be complicated or expensive. Here is a list of free and low-cost Social Media contest and giveaway ideas for Musicians.
The post Free & Low-Cost Social Media Contest and Giveaway Ideas for Musicians appeared first on Hypebot.

Musicians’ Earnings Remain Stagnant Despite Higher Ticket PricesA new survey reveals concerning stats about what is traditionally most musicians' top income source: performing live. Despite higher ticket prices, most Musicians' earnings remain stagnant.
The post Musicians’ Earnings Remain Stagnant Despite Higher Ticket Prices appeared first on Hypebot.

Most Popular Music Instruments to Learn in the USLearn about the most played musical instruments in the U.S., with an emphasis on their cultural significance and historical context making them the top choices in the country.
The post Most Popular Music Instruments to Learn in the US appeared first on Hypebot.