New Spotify subscription tiers unintentionally confirm Music’s ValueAfter raising the price of Premium US subscriptions twice in the last year, Spotify has added new plans with and without audiobooks.....
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Grants are available for Musicians and Artists: How to ApplyFunds are limited, but some grants are available for indie artists and musicians. Keep reading to see how you can get your share.....
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First million hacked Ticketmaster user records released for freeHacker Sp1d3r has made the first 1 million records stolen as part of more than 560 million Ticketmaster user records taken earlier this month by infamous hackers ShinyHunters, available free. Continue reading
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered growing a fanbase, Marveille’s secret to millions of Spotify streams, top AI tools, and more.
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REWIND: New music industry’s week in reviewLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. Judges called out Live Nation, EDM was on the rise over rock, new names. Continue reading
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The Warped Tour of Summer Camps: Art-in-Action for KidsJoin Loyal to the Craft and Woodward for an unforgettable experience with their first-ever “Art-in-Action” Summer Camp from Sunday, July 28th to Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at Woodward PA. This week-long experience offers campers vibrant programming with exclusive music performances, art and digital media workshops, and epic shred sessions.

For the first time ever, Woodward will host performances and meet-and-greets with rising bands in the pop-punk scene. The current lineup includes high-energy punk duo Raue and 13-year-old artist, drummer, and Emmy-nominated actor Recker, with more to be announced. 

Art-in-Action Camp, presented by Loyal to the Craft, is an experience designed for the bold and the creative that will spark limitless creativity with hands-on learning from legendary artists, musicians, and brands that define action sports. The goal is to help kids who are interested in the world of action sports find their passion. The camp will offer rich programming each day that is focused across four different genres: music, art, digital media, and sport.

Campers will have the chance to explore the brand new Artist Lounge, the ultimate hub for Art-in-Action campers and a chill zone for everyone to indulge in music, creative arts, and visual wonders. With a stage and state-of-the-art media lab, the Artist Lounge is the perfect hangout to unwind and dive into the creative essence of action sports.

"As a teenager, music, arts, and action sports were my greatest inspirations. I dedicated myself to the scene, following the Vans Warped Tour, setting up a booth to showcase my drum brand, and forging connections along the way. Now, being able to create an epic week bringing back that same type of community to the next generation of kids is truly a dream come true," says Mike Ciprari, Founder of Loyal to the Craft and SJC Drum. "My goal is for campers to build lifelong relationships and leave equipped with the tools, knowledge, and motivation to pursue their dreams relentlessly."

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Ludacris Joined Urban One at Cannes on Influential Beach to Celebrate the Impact of Black Culture on JuneteenthIt was a full “Luda Day” hosted by Urban One on Juneteenth at Cannes, with 3x GRAMMY-winning global superstar Ludacris as he joined us for several events in celebration of Black culture. Urban One's CEO Alfred Liggins sat down with Ludacris for a special ONE-on-ONE conversation to discuss representation, Black excellence and history. As a key member of hip-hop that has uplifted the community for decades, Ludacris shared insights including that “we (Black consumers) have our ear to the streets. We ARE the culture…” Regarding being drivers of culture and its undeniable impact and influence even before the rest of the world catches on, he added, “we are the catalyst for change in our everyday lifestyles, and everything that we witness going on...”  Ludacris’ day with Urban One was a “full circle" one. During the conversation, he shared that he started his career as a DJ on Urban One-owned station 97.5 FM, now 107.9 FM. In reflecting, he said that “(Urban One) provided a platform for me to be authentically myself and from there I was able to evolve and grow and get signed and different things.” He added, “this is a full circle moment for me coming back and having a chat and being able to perform for the company that I started with.” 

That evening, Urban One hosted ONE VIP, an exclusive VIP reception, with Ludacris making a special appearance, followed by his pulling out all the stops to cap off the night with an extraordinary performance at our Urban One party on Influential Beach presented by Brand Innovators, where he took the stage for a one-hour set during the ONE Night happy hour which featured some of his chart-topping hits including “Yeah” and “All We Do Is Win,“ as well as a duet with Carmelo Anthony. DJ Trauma was the resident DJ for the evening, and Anthony Anderson, JB Smoove and other notable athletes, celebrities, and influencers stopped by to experience the fun! The post Ludacris Joined Urban One at Cannes on Influential Beach to Celebrate the Impact of Black Culture on Juneteenth first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From TikTok’s music investment team to Sony’s reported Queen catalog acquisition… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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KKR acquires live music giant Superstruct in $1.4bn deal (UPDATE)KKR is making the investment in Superstruct through its $8bn European Fund VI
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How to Grow A Fanbase [Angela Tyler]Learn how to leverage social media, email marketing, and fan collaborations to build a loyal and engaged audience. by Angela Tyler, owner of Muddy Paw PR. Your fans are everything.. Continue reading
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5 creative ways to share music using QR codesHere are some innovative ways to share music and expand an audience with QR codes. Learn how these simple codes can make promoting your music more effective and engaging. by. Continue reading
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UMG partners with SoundLabs to launch AI vocal plug-in MicDropUniversal Music Group and SoundLabs are launching MicDrop, a groundbreaking AI vocal plug-in. Find out how this new tool will change the way artists create music. via Celebrity Access SoundLabs,. Continue reading
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Bktherula Rules the EchoAtlanta rapper Bktherula is just 21 years old, yet it feels like she's been around forever. It's been five years since she broke out with the "Left Right" track in 2019 when, by our math, she would have been just 16. She started making music long before that, when she was nine. By the age of 13, she was uploading to Soundcloud.

All of which means that, despite the fact that she can only now legally drink, she has bags of experience behind her. This year's LVL5 P2 album is her fifth, which is basically insane.

At the Echoplex, Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 19, a respectably-sized crowd gave Bktherula all of the love in their collective locker, as the rapper blasted through a short, sweet set. "Bkbkbk," she repeatedly told us, resulting in mass whoops and cheers.

The setlist was perfect, as one banger after another snapped out: "Tan," the aforementioned "Left Right," "Pssyonft," and a riotous "Shakin It."

By the end, crowd members had been invited on stage to literally shake it ("21 and up"), and Bk was promising to "sign titties" at the merch table. A triumph.

Earlier, British non-binary rapper and singer Skaiwater saw an energetic set inspire the sort of circle pits and stage diving you'd normally see at a punk show. The Lil Nas X-approved artist jumps genres and blurs every line that there is to blur. We'll be looking out for more.

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$125m-backed Suno is being used to make racist and antisemitic musicSuno users are making music with hateful messages, according to report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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Sony Music inks partnership with India’s Maddock Films to produce soundtracks, pop singlesThe move comes amid remarkable growth in India's music market, and in the popularity of Indian music worldwide
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