Turntable Labs’ social music platform Hangout launches with Sony, Universal and Warner dealsHangout launches with a catalog of over 100 million tracks
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Trump allies say he’s likely to reverse TikTok ban (reports)Trump once sought to ban TikTok, but ended up using the app during the recent presidential election
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Mother Mother's TikTok RenaissanceCanadian indie rock band Mother Mother have come a long way from their days in the attic in Vancouver. A series of well-received albums and the group's sudden bombshell resurgence on TikTok in 2020 has cemented them amidst a new generation of fans, one which embraces the band's alien soundscape as their own.

Spotify active users exceed 640 million, Stock jumps 10%Spotify active users now exceed 640 million monthly, the streamer reported on Tuesday. That's up 16 million in the last three months and 11% over the previous year. 252 million of those are paid Premium users.
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Michael Rapino talks superfans, the secondary ticketing market and more on Live Nation’s Q3 earnings callThe live events company is also 'hopeful' about its antitrust fight under a Donald Trump administration
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Musical.AI teams up with China’s Kanjian to deliver licensed music to AI developersMusical.AI says it has built the world’s first secure platform for rights management in AI training
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RØDE RELEASES THE WIRELESS MICRO THE PERFECT POCKET-SIZED WIRELESS MIC FOR SMARTPHONE CREATORSRØDE is excited to announce its smallest, simplest and sleekest wireless microphone to date – the Wireless Micro. RØDE has been the premier brand for cutting-edge, high-quality wireless microphones for over a decade. The WirelessGO was the world’s first compact wireless microphone system, revolutionizing on-camera audio for creators around the world. Its small size, clip-and-go design, professional sound quality and in-built microphones formed the foundation of the RØDE wireless range, which soon grew to include wireless audio solutions for creators at every level and across every category. Now, the Wireless Micro is changing the game again, revolutionizing smartphone content creation by delivering RØDE’s wireless foundation in its most accessible format yet.The Wireless Micro is a pocket-sized wireless microphone system tailor-made for smartphone creators. Available in both black and white, and with versions for either USB-C or Lightning devices, the slimline receiver connects directly to a phone with no need for cables, making for a super compact and tidy recording setup. It features two ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight transmitters with integrated clips and magnetic attachments that are incredibly easy to mount on a subject while remaining discreet on camera. The built-in microphones are housed in acoustic chambers with a patent-pending design, purpose-built to capture exceptionally clear and intelligible audio while mitigating wind noise. Combining this innovative design with RØDE’s legacy of pristine wireless audio transmission and intelligent GainAssist technology, the Wireless Micro delivers perfectly balanced audio, every time. Finally, the super sleek charging case is perfectly pocket-sized and delivers two full recharges for up to 21 hours of battery life, all while keeping the system safe and secure – the ideal grab-and-go solution for smartphone creators.KEY FEATURES OF THE WIRELESS MICRO:In-built microphones and automatic pairing makes it incredibly easy to use

Receiver connects directly to a smartphone with no cables required (USB-C or Lightning version available)

Patent-pending acoustic chamber design purpose-built to capture exceptionally clear and intelligible audio while mitigating wind noise

IntelligentGainAssist technology automatically controls audio levels for perfectly balanced sound in any application

Pocket-sized charging case provides additional two charges for up to 21 hours battery life, making it the ideal grab-and-go companion

Ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight form factor with a sleek design for discreet on-camera presence and elegant aesthetic

Additional furry windshields included

Works seamlessly with RØDE’s free iOS video app, RØDE Capture

Available in both black and white

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Key Takeaways from Live Nation Investor Report Q3 2024Live Nation stock hit an all time high on Tuesday after the concert and tickering giant's latest report to investors.
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Press for Independent Musicians: Strategies for Gaining ExposureLearn proven strategies and practical steps to get press for independent musicians.
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Heritage Audio announces availability of SUCCESSOR, successfully recreating its industry-changing SUCCESSOR outboard predecessor as a plug-inVintage-sounding recording equipment developer Heritage Audio is proud to announce availability of SUCCESSOR — successfully recreating all of its industry-changing SUCCESSOR outboard predecessor’s features as a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) workflow-friendly plug-in with welcomed additions — as of October 31…As a British Diode-bridge STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR released to widespread critical acclaim back in 2019, Heritage Audio’s SUCCESSOR readily represented a first in its class, finally allowing creative engineers, musicians, and producers alike to apply colourful, fat, and warm compression to their treasured productions. Prior to its release, only clean and transparent VCA-based processors had been available for performing those duties, and — although adequate for mix bus usage, often — they simply do not possess anything like the energy, mojo, and vitality that Heritage Audio’s SUCCESSOR can clearly offer.Originally conceived for mix bus usage itself, SUCCESSOR subsequently became a popular choice for all aspects of the music and audio production process. Present in thousands of studios worldwide, it has made its way into tracking sessions, on sub-groups and even at the mastering stage, showing that it works well wherever anyone chooses to use it. Top-tier engineers — such as GRAMMY® Award-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge — have happily integrated SUCCESSOR into their setups, drawn to how it lets them feel how their separate tracks interact and blend together in a way that was previously not possible when master bus compression duties are relegated to the mastering stage.Saying all that, though, having received dozens of offers from plug-in developers eager to try and capture SUCCESSOR’s sought-after energy, mojo, and vitality, Heritage Audio admirably opted to take on the challenge itself. Indeed, SUCCESSOR successfully recreates all of its industry-changing outboard predecessor’s features as a DAW workflow-friendly plug-in with welcomed additions — after all, as a newly-designed plug-in, its creator could not resist bringing a little extra to the production table. The new NUKE function, for example, will actually apply an extra 20dB to the front end before compression, so SUCCESSOR is working much harder and, therefore, producing more and more of the desired artefacts and characteristics for which its hardware namesake is renowned. It is fair to say that this can sound incredible — well worth trying on most material, in fact, as the results can surely surprise. And an OUTPUT TRIM control offers an additional +20 (dB) of GAIN MAKEUP right before the output stage to compensate for the extreme compression. Combined, those welcomed additions essentially take the compressor into new sonic territory that benefits from its exaggerated response.Helpfully, Heritage Audio’s goal with its SUCCESSOR plug-in is to create a tool to channel creativity and put the focus firmly back on music production, which is exactly why the vintage-sounding recording equipment developer wants to reach as many users as possible by applying a pricing scheme that is both comprehensive and fair. For instance, all SUCCESSOR hardware owners can complete an online form (https://heritageaudio.com/successor-owners-form/) to redeem a native version of the SUCCESSOR plug-in for free, while that native version of the SUCCESSOR plug-in is also available for free to owners of any i73® PRO family products — offering varying I/O and features as the first ever USB-C audio interfaces with built-in Class A 73-style preamps — from here: https://users.heritageaudio.com. Additionally, a DSP (Digital Signal Processing) version of the SUCCESSOR plug-in will soon be available for those i73® PRO family products via a firmware update. Fortunately for everyone else, a no-nonsense price of €99.00 EUR/$99.00 USD is guaranteed. The post Heritage Audio announces availability of SUCCESSOR, successfully recreating its industry-changing SUCCESSOR outboard predecessor as a plug-in first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Warner acquires minority stake in India-based live entertainment and ticketing platform SkillBoxSkillBox also runs an artist management arm, LevelHouse
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Ikenna Nwagboso, co-founder of Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa, to step downExec to step down from his role effective January 2025
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How To Prepare Spotify Artist Accounts For Wrapped: 5 DAYS LEFT!Spotify Wrapped is a rare opportunity for every musician to be part of a global cultural moment regardless of their level of success. The are now just 5 days left to prepare Spotify Artist Accounts for Wrapped 2024.
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Battle for Control Of The Creator EconomyThe competition for control of the creator economy is intensifying as tech giants build all-encompassing ecosystems designed to lock in creators. Where should creators invest their time and content for long-term success?
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How to Legally Cover a Song: A Musician’s Guide to CopyrightLearn how to legally cover songs while respecting copyright and protecting your music career. This guide breaks down essential steps every musician needs to take before releasing a cover song.
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