CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist GrowthDiscover how CARYS refined her artistic direction to grow her fanbase and amplify her brand. CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist Growth reveals key strategies behind her transformation and. Continue reading
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Brazil climbs the global top 10: a new era for the music market [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]The music industry in Brazil is now officially a powerhouse, climbing into the top 10 markets worldwide. Discover what’s driving this explosive growth.
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Ticket touts cost UK music fans an extra £145 million per year: “All too often fans are forced to pay a price decided by a stranger on the internet”Ticket touts are costing UK music fans an extra £145 million annually, according to a recent report by global research firm YouGov.
The survey, conducted among music fans over the age of 18, found that ‘almost half’ of gig-going fans find it difficult to identify a ticket resale platform, and that approximately one in five tickets end up on a resale platform of some sort.

READ MORE: UK government to look at transparency of dynamic pricing and “the technology around queuing systems which incentivise it” following Oasis ticket chaos

O2 – which sells over a million tickets each year through its Priority customer reward platform – says of the findings: “We are tired of professional ticket touts abusing the market and stealing tickets out of fans’ hands.”
“Music fans deserve the chance to buy tickets at a price set by their favourite artist, but all too often they are forced to pay a price decided by a stranger on the internet. Consumers deserve more protection and better information about the tickets they’re paying for.”
The company also claims that it has prevented more than 50,000 suspected bots from entering its Priority platform over a six-week period.
In light of these issues, O2 has called for several steps to improve the current ticketing system: Better legislation against the sale of concert tickets for significant profits; clearer information during the sale process on ticket resale platforms, such as a pop-up notification that explains who the ticket is being bought from and the potential risks involved; and clearer identification of ticket resale platforms on search engines. Currently resale websites can buy their way to the top of search results, without having to mention their tickets are second-hand.
Gareth Griffiths, O2’s Director of Partnerships and Sponsorship, has a few tips for music fans in the meantime. They include checking the artist’s website and social media for official ticket partners and educating yourself on the risks of buying a second-hand ticket — While platforms like Viagogo may offer a full refund should you fall victim to a ticket scam, they cannot guarantee entry to the show.
Alternatively, gig-goers can turn to fan-to-fan platforms such as Twickets and Ticketmaster’s resale marketplace, where tickets can be resold for no more than the price originally paid (plus fees).
In related news, the UK government recently said it will investigate dynamic ticket pricing following mass outcry over the soaring prices of tickets to Oasis‘s reunion tour.
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Ableton Move is the perfect instrument for music-making on the flyAbleton has officially launched Move, a compact, portable standalone instrument designed for capturing musical ideas whenever they appear.
Featuring a rechargeable battery and a built-in processor, microphone, and speaker, Move is touted as the “ideal companion for creating on the go”.

READ MORE: “I just found a way to make the sound come out”: Rick Rubin says he still doesn’t know the “right way” to program an 808

Move features an intuitive design and a simple workflow, making it easy for users to dive into new ideas. With a core library of over 1,500 sounds and instrument presets, getting started is a breeze. The unit is equipped with 32 polyphonic aftertouch pads, a 16-step sequencer, and integrates seamlessly with Ableton Live software, so ideas started on Move can be finished in Live.
Sound shaping is also made simple with nine touch-sensitive, endless rotary encoders. Users can play notes, beats, samples, and clips using the 32 backlit, pressure-sensitive pads.
Move is able to run up to four tracks, each of which makes use of a version of one of Live’s Instrument Rack or Drum Rack devices. The unit uses many of the same instruments and effects that power Ableton Live, which should make things familiar enough. It is also equipped with built-in audio effects such as reverb, delay, and saturation for real-time sound manipulation. Users can apply up to two effects per track, plus two on Move’s master output.
Move also features onboard sampling capabilities. Users can sample via a built-in mic, a 3.5mm audio input, or by resampling the main output. You can also import samples via a wired connection or Move’s onboard WiFi, which comes in handy when transferring Sets to Live and Note with Ableton Cloud and Move Manager. The instrument also provides up to four hours of use on a single charge.
Weighing just 2.1 lbs, Move is lightweight enough to fit into any bag and offers up to four hours of use on a single charge.
The unit is priced at $449/ £399/ €449.

Head to the Ableton shop to learn more.
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“In high school, I was making songs on my laptop that sounded fully professional”: Ninajirachi on the democratisation of music technologyEDM artist Ninajirachi has shared her thoughts on the democratisation of music technology, and how advancements allowed her to make music at a professional level without a studio.
With an ever-growing market of budget friendly plugins, DAWs and freeware, music making to a high standard is becoming more and more within reach of up and coming artists and bedroom beat makers.

READ MORE: Billy Corgan thinks Pro Tools made music worse: “It brought a lot of people into the music business that really have no business being in the music business”

Speaking to MusicTech for a brand-new cover story, Ninajirachi – real name Nina Wilson – reveals her early ventures into dance music began with Lady Gaga: “I was in primary school when Gaga was kind of blowing up, and she was my hero. My 12th birthday was Lady Gaga themed.”
She went on to discover Skrillex, Madeon, Deadmau5, Flume and her absolute favourite, Porter Robinson via YouTube. “I had no idea about clubbing,” she recalls, “but the sonic palette was so crazy and made me feel so euphoric. Also, just the dynamics of it — the tension, the build-ups, the drops, were just so thrilling. I would just listen to it on the bus to school in my headphones. It was such a solo endeavour. I would never really be [given] the AUX [cable], because I was the friend with the ‘wob wob’ taste.”
Nina’s own journey into music began at primary school, when she began tinkering with iMovie and GarageBand, and in turn was later gifted the full version of FL Studio at 14 by her mother. She later adds, “In the past, someone would have to spend 20 grand on a studio, an engineer and a mix person to create something that people would deem consumable.
“When I was in high school, I was making songs on my laptop that sounded fully professional. With a computer, you can hypothetically make any sound. That’s so awesome,” she concludes.

In other news, producer Jack Antonoff recently unveiled early plans to make accessible studios across America for those who would not normally be able to afford to use them. Arguing that while at-home production tools are brilliant, there’s no experience like a real-life studio. As part of his mission, Antonoff wants to begin by launching these within LGBTQ+ youth centres.
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It is good to combine that technique with M/S processing in mixing to avoid clashing frequencies... or I would use a multiband sidechain (non M/S) processing for more natural results sometime

Sidechain dynamic EQ modern mixing trick for #vocals #musicproduction

This is the DDJ-GRV6 by AlphaTheta: a 4-channel controller with the ability to live remix drum loopsAlphaTheta announced the latest addition to their family of gear today: the DDJ-GRV6. The 4-channel DJ controller is compatible with both rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro – and introduces the ability to remix and manipulate drum loops in real time via the Groove Circuit features. Key Features Take a look at the major features worth noting on […]
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Great video published by Melodyne about #vocals doubles creation strategies in #musicproduction. They have more interesting tutorials there

Laufey: Gen-Z's Gateway to the Realm of JazzYoung artists including Icelandic-Chinese singer songwriter Laufey, English pop group Wasia Project, London-based singer/songwriter Ella Hohnen-Ford, and American Jazz singer Samara Joy, utilize their own personal fusions of contemporary jazz and pop to bridge the genre divide. We explore these musicians who are helping to introduce jazz-adjacent sounds to new audiences.

Meet the ScaleUp Startups exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024We’re excited to announce the debut of the ScaleUp Startup Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! Join us at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30 to meet an exciting lineup of startups that are poised to make their mark in the tech world. The ScaleUp Startup Exhibitor Program offers Series A and B […]
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Musk: Polymarket ‘more accurate than polls, as actual money is on the line’The billionaire mogul’s opinion comes as he ramps up his support for Republican candidate and former US president Donald Trump.

BlepFX releases FREE Destruqtor distortion plugin
BlepFX releases two new plugins, including Prisma ($20+) and the FREE Destruqtor for macOS, Windows, and Linux. BlepFX is a brand-new indie developer debuting with two new plugins: Destruqtor and Prisma. Destruqtor is available to download for free with a pay-what-you-like option. Before I get into the plugin features, I want to briefly mention the [...]
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The Turing Machine Made Real, In LEGOThe British mathematician and pioneer of computing Alan Turing published a paper in 1936 which described a Universal Machine, a theoretical model of a computer processor that would later become known as a Turing Machine. Practical computers don’t quite follow the design of a Turing Machine, but if we are prepared to sacrifice its need for an infinitely long paper tape it’s quite possible to build one. This is what [The Bananaman] has done using LEGO as a medium, and if you’d like one for yourself you can even vote for it on the LEGO ideas website.
There’s a video for the project which we’ve placed below, and it goes into quite some detail on the various mechanisms required. Indeed for someone used to physical machinery it’s a better explanation through seeing the various parts than many paper explanations. Not for the first time we’re bowled over by what is possible through the use of the LEGO precision mouldings, this is a machine which would have been difficult and expensive to build in the 1930s by individually machining all its parts.
With just shy of six thousand supporters and a hefty 763 days left at time of writing, there’s plenty of time for it to garner support. But if you want one don’t delay, boost the project by voting for it early.

Thanks [Furby73] for the tip!

Warriors with a song and a purpose honored by the Songwriters of North AmericaThe five honorees at the 2024 SONA Warrior Awards held last night (October 6) at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles do much more than write the songs that make the whole world sing. Willie "PROPHET" Stiggers, the late songwriter Andrea Martin, Thomas Scherer, RAYE, and Ross Golan were celebrated by the Songwriters of North America (SONA) at the organization’s fourth annual gala for being extraordinary music creators and visionary business leaders who exemplify SONA’s mission of fostering a community of inclusion and uniting passionate creatives, songwriter advocates, and allies.

The SONA Warrior Awards is an event for songwriters held by songwriters honoring songwriters, artists, executives, and activists. It’s a celebration of music and the people who make it. The awards are not doled out based upon the number of record sales or streams, but to acknowledge the leadership and the impact made by these “warriors,” contributions usually made behind the scenes away from the limelight.

“I was so excited to celebrate the 2024 Warrior Awards honorees in front of a packed and enthusiastic house filled with songwriters and the people who love us. We’re in the background so much of the time, but songwriters and composers are a brilliant, funny, and entertaining bunch with lots to say. And we clean up well! Shining the spotlight and putting mics on us, it was an inspiring and meaningful night,” said SONA CEO Michelle Lewis.

After Lewis welcomed the crowd, she introduced the event’s hosts, songwriters Shane Stevens (Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood) and Bonnie McKee (Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Kesha).

The United Kingdom-based RAYE was feted first, accepting her award via video after being introduced by GRAMMY nominated songwriter and producer Michael Sabath (Lizzo, Meghan Trainor, the Jonas Brothers). The singer-songwriter is the first woman to win Songwriter of the Year, making history by winning six BRIT Awards, including Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Songwriter, after receiving a record seven nominations. She’s written songs for some of the brightest stars in music - from Charli XCX to Beyoncé - but it was RAYE’s own records that scored eight UK top 20 singles, five billion Spotify streams, and registered her first No. 1 single in the UK for the global hit, “Escapism,” which was the best-selling single by a female British artist last year. The certified platinum single was her first to hit the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. RAYE’s triumphs come after overcoming the adversity of a prolonged battle with her record label, eventually resulting in her freedom to release her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues,” independently. She adds her SONA Warrior Award to her prestigious Ivor Novello Award awarded for songwriting and composing.

Songwriter and ASCAP President Paul Williams, a three-time GRAMMY winner, two-time Golden Globe winner, and an Oscar winner, was present to introduce Sylvia Rhone, the chairwoman and CEO of Sony’s EPIC Records, who bestowed the 2024 SONA Warrior Award to the family of the late songwriter Martin. Martin wrote hit songs for powerhouse female R&B stars including Toni Braxton (“I Love Me Some Him”), En Vogue (“Don’t Let Go”), Monica (“Before You Walk Out of my Life”), Angie Stone (“Wish I Didn’t Miss You”), Leona Lewis (“Better in Time”), Melanie Fiona (“It Kills Me”), and SWV (“You’re the One”). Two-time GRAMMY winner Fiona performed in tribute to Martin.

GRAMMY winner Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) presented the 2024 SONA Warrior Award to Scherer. Spending nearly three decades at BMG and its parent company Bertelsmann as an artist, songwriter, music publisher, producer, label owner, and executive, Scherer has quarterbacked the signing and resigning of songwriters including GRAMMY, Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Diane Warren, Bebe Rexha, and Lewis Capaldi. He’s also secured the rights to more than fifty song catalogs by Paul Simon, Mötley Crüe, Five Finger Death Punch, and Gucci Mane among them. In addition to serving as president of music publishing in North America, Scherer was named president of global catalog recordings earlier this year.

Mega-selling and 11-time GRAMMY nominated songwriter, producer, and record executive Benny Blanco (Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran) took the stage to honor Ross Golan, a multiplatinum songwriter, record producer, playwright, and the host of the songwriter-centric podcast “And the Writer Is…” As a powerful advocate, Golan played a role in passing the Music Modernization Act, adding songwriters to and abolishing the 33% rule for the GRAMMY’s Album of the Year category. He’s also the first songwriter to serve as a board member of the National Music Publishers Association. After collecting his 2024 SONA Warrior Award, Golan performed the song he wrote for Ariana Grande, “Dangerous Woman.”

The evening’s final honoree was Stiggers, who is better known as PROPHET, co-founder, CEO, and president of the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC). BMAC is a force in the music industry that advocates for racial equity and justice within the music industry on behalf of Black artists

GRAMMY winning and two-time Oscar nominated singer-songwriter Siedah Garrett closed the show with a performance of the empowering hit “Man in the Mirror,” which she co wrote for Michael Jackson.

The SONA Warrior Awards is also a fundraiser for the organization thus the event included a live auction during which guests bided on such prizes as tickets to see the Eagles’ concert at The Sphere in Las Vegas, songwriting sessions with Stevens and Lauren Christy (Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown), Henry Diltz photos of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, and champagne jeroboams. The proceeds of the event and auction help fund SONA’s advocacy work all year long.The post Warriors with a song and a purpose honored by the Songwriters of North America first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.