From Larry Jackson’s $1bn-backed gamma to the US recorded music industry’s $15.9bn in 2022… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories on MBW from the past seven days
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AI and how it will affect musicians, songwriters, authors, and creatorsIs artificial intelligence (AI) a giant step forward or a threat to artistic creativity? And what about the potential for a copyright infringement nightmare? Wallace Collins explains. by Wallace Collins. Continue reading
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How to avoid scams and get music on independent Spotify playlistsThere are so many scam companies promising streams and playlist placements that it’s easy to forget that there are still some companies who do streaming promotions the legitimate way. Michael. Continue reading
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Snoop Dogg returns Death Row catalog to streaming services, label to sign new artists in partnership with Larry Jackson’s gammagamma and Snoop Dogg sign long-term licensing deal for exclusive rights to market and distribute Death Row Records Catalog
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How to use Spotify’s new short video feature ClipsThis week Spotify announced Clips – short, under-30-second vertical videos that allow musicians to express themselves and connect with fans “all while keeping your music front-and-center.” by Sarah Maloy of. Continue reading
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Spitfire Audio Releases FREE LABS Classic Synths
Spitfire Audio releases LABS Classic Synths, a free collection of vintage analog synthesizer sounds for the LABS virtual instrument. You all know the drill by now, I’m sure: another month equals another LABS instrument. This month brings Classic Synths, a collection of vintage analog synthesizers ideal for all sorts of genres. LABS has been a [...]
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Antelope Zeo: Portable D-A & headphone amp Antelope reintroduce their acclaimed range of hi-fi products, whilst also providing a portable listening solution for travelling musicians and producers.

Roland announce SP-404MKII Version 3 update The Version 3 update for Roland's compact sampler adds an array of new features and functionality, including multi-track file playback support. 

Some SVB customers are struggling to wire funds out of the bankSome of Silicon Valley Bank’s customers are struggling to transfer funds out of their bank accounts, numerous sources tell TechCrunch.
The seeming wave of attempted withdrawals comes after SVB announced yesterday that it lost $1.8 billion in the sale of U.S. treasuries and mortgage-backed securities that it had invested in, owing to rising interest rates. The bank also said that it was raising more capital, and investing into higher-yield products. Concern ensued, leading the share price to tank more than 50% at time of publication.
Dozens of VCs are advising their portfolio companies to pull their assets from the bank, sources say, while others are pushing for founders to at least diversify where they hold their capital. Others, meanwhile, warn that the panic is coming too early – perhaps from earlier news this week that Silvergate, another bank, is shutting down. SVB as a result is clearly experiencing deposit volatility from a subset of its users.
One source tells TechCrunch that parts of the SVB site is down, as well as one of its client support phones, despite using different browsers and apps to try to move their capital. Another says that account access controls are now view only, meaning that users cannot conduct withdrawals or wires. Others on Twitter say that they’re unable to log into the online banking portal at large.
One VC tells me that, because the website is down, portfolio founders are at SVB bank branches currently asking for cash to be released.
In a call earlier today, CEO Greg Becker told clients that said the bank has “ample liquidity” to support its clients “with one exception: If everybody is telling each other that SVB is in trouble, that will be a challenge.” The executive asked VC clients to “stay calm. That’s my ask. We’ve been there for 40 years, supporting you, supporting the portfolio companies, supporting venture capitalists.”
If you have a juicy tip or lead about happenings in the venture world, you can reach Natasha Mascarenhas on Twitter @nmasc_ or on Signal at +1 925 271 0912. Anonymity requests will be respected. 

Silicon Valley Bank’s shares are tanking as a mess unfolds

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Biden budget proposes 30% tax on crypto mining electricity usageThe tax would be phased-in at 10% per year over three years and covers electricity generated from both on and off-grid sources.

RIAA Honors Caitlyn Smith & Female Team for International Women's Day In celebration of International Women's Day (March 8) the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) with the Creative Right Caucus, National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) and the Recording Academy hosted a special conversation with critically-acclaimed Monument Records' artist/songwriter Caitlyn Smith and her all-female team. Katie McCartney (GM of Monument Records and Caitlyn Smith Manager), Missy Roberts (VP A&R Universal Music Publishing Nashville), and producer/engineer Gena Johnson rounded out the panel alongside moderator and USA Today National Music Writer Melissa Ruggieri for an open discussion about women in the music business. The overall theme of the night proved vulnerability is strength, showcasing what a woman's unique perspective offers to the wider industry.

RIAA Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens welcomed the audience with excitement and acknowledgment that women have made a lot of progress in the music business – but not nearly enough. She shared a few insights from a recent Annenberg study reflecting the slow movement toward equality before introducing video remarks from Congresswoman Judy Chu.

The co-Chair of the Creative Rights Caucus said, “hearing from these amazing women in the industry on International Women's Day is so important because they are showing countless girls that they too can succeed in this business. We know that when women see other women in these positions, and especially when they receive mentorship and guidance, they are much more likely to succeed. In fact, over 90% of women in the music industry who had been mentored felt that their careers benefited as a result, and women with mentors earn more money and are more satisfied with their career growth. I look forward to continuing our work together to make the music industry even stronger and more inclusive.”

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Universal’s music catalog spending has shrunk dramatically over the past two years. Why?A dive into the reasons why Universal's spending on catalog rights has reduced by 61 percent since its 2020 billion-dollar splurge
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