Quavo sued for alleged copyright infringement over ‘Bubble gum’ from Quavo Huncho albumA rapper called Lamount London (L.Mont) alleges that Quavo ripped off parts of his own track called 'Bubblegum'
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‘I know that if I love a song, or an artist really speaks to me, others will feel the same way.’Katie Welle, SVP of Creative A&R at Sony Music Publishing, now at her second spell with the company after a stint at RCA, discusses the art of A&R and the power of disruption
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SoundExchange AI Music Registry: Protecting Creators RightsSoundExchange is developing a much needed global artificial intelligence (AI) registry for sound recording creators and rights owner
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Kesha goes independent, launches label with ADA and CrushKesha has launched her own independent label. It will be distributed by WMG's with Crush Music overseeing marketing and promotion.
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Motel 6 offers Musician Discounts, launches Songwriting ContestStaying at a Motel 6 has long been a right of passage for musicians trying to save money on tour. Now Motel 6 offers musician discounts and launched a songwriting. Continue reading
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Repercussions: Meet the dB's, the Big Star of College RadioFrom time to time, here at AllMusic, we shine a spotlight on overlooked albums in the discography of a major artist. In the case of the star-crossed dB's, that pretty much means their entire catalog.

New Music Critique: SieskaContact: worldpeachrecords@gmail.com

Web: sieski.com

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Style: Pop

Sieski’s electro-pop/synth-pop vibe is instantly attractive, from the moment we hear the pulsing beat and insistent melody on “Gumdrops.” Think classic female-fronted acts such as Goldfrapp, but also more contemporary projects like Magdalena Bay and Sofi Tukker. “Lady Deity” is better still—a sultry, brooding statement of intent. This strong woman knows what she wants and what she likes.

Her voice is evocative and emotional, while maintaining a level of chill like a modern Beth Orton or Beth Gibbons. All the while, the electronic backdrop is exemplary. Never intrusive, the music frames the vocals. “Happy to be Here” is perhaps the most expansive song of the three—a hypnotic journey. But there’s much to admire here.The post New Music Critique: Sieska first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Album Review of "The Deacon Speaks" by Steve Hunter (9/10)Deacon Records

Producer: Steve Hunter

Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and Mitch Ryder are just a few of the musical luminaries that have relied on his guitar prowess. Hunter’s been one of the hired guns that has provided the secret sauce for their star maker machinery.

Now he’s front and center, serving up, not only soul-stirring axe work, but scintillating and resonant vocals as well. His takes on traditional tunes like “Back Door Man” and his own “Tiresome Blues” are spot on. And Reed’s “Sweet Jane” gets a fresh and revelatory arrangement.The post Album Review of "The Deacon Speaks" by Steve Hunter (9/10) first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. and Indie Musician NewsLast week, our tips and advice for the independent and do-it-yourselfers out there covered the blurring line between distributor and record label, a Spotify marketing guide, how to make money realistically with music, working with sync reps, and more...
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REWIND: The new Music Industry’s last week in reviewIt was busy week by any definition, the music industry last week was no exception, with a flamout by ticketer Lyte, NITO taking on ticket scalpers, CD sales on the rise, and more...
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Signing Story with Cascade RiotDate Signed: July 2024

Label: PNWK Records

Type of Music: Alt-rock, punk

Booking: sam@pnwkmusic.com

Legal: robert@pnwkmusic.com

Publicity: Mike Cubillos - Earshot Media

Web: pnwkmusic.com/cascaderiot

Detroit’s Cascade Riot started playing music together as kids. Explains frontman Ryan Failla, “We're big on the chemistry that the three of us have… I don't think any one of us really have much of a desire to play with anyone else.” Those kids eventually grew up, with one member taking an out-of-state job, dissolving Cascade Riot into the harsh waters known as the nine-to-five grind.

Fast forward to 2022, six years later, when the departed member returned to Michigan, posing the question, “what’s stopping us now?” This time, however, the group decided they needed to be all-in. “We couldn't go away for another six years and then come back and expect it to happen,” laughs Failla. “So one of the things we were interested in [this time] was label support.” 

In attempt to take the band the next level, Cascade Riot began submitting demos. Rather than agreeing to the first pitch they heard, however, the dudes took their time. “[With the first label we met], we realized we didn’t need what they're offering… They were kind of wanting to market us as just a punk band that only does this kind of sound and looks like this and acts like this.” Hearing this leaves us projecting the harsh reality Cascade Riot will be disappointed seeing we pigeon-holed their genre to fit our bio box above.

After turning down their first offer, the trio found PNWK. Failla and company were familiar with the label’s track record as fellow Michigan natives, Potion Seller were already signed. “They weren't locking us into any sort of commitment,” expresses Failla. 

Along with no long-term commitment, PNWK didn’t push an agenda or narrative on the band’s vision or sound, and only offered to help in spaces where Cascade Riot seemed interested. Like merch ideation and printing. “[Having the right deal], you don't feel like you're entirely on your own anymore. If there's something we need, we know we can go to them and they're probably gonna take care of it for us.”

The band is now recording its PNWK debut for a release later this year.The post Signing Story with Cascade Riot first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Global Music Rights’ $3.3bn valuation to the Miley Cyrus copyright lawsuit… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Music Tectonics music tech startup competition finalists namedThe Music Tectonics Conference Swimming With Narwhals music tech startup competition has named its 2024 finalists.
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QUICK HITS: Mellomanic + $6M •  Cargo Indie Distro launches • Audoo adds Advisors • Believe names Managing DirectorSuperfan platform Mellomanic (formerly We Are Giant) has announced the closing of a $6 million funding round, bringing the total capital raised to $13.8 million dollars.
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Musicians: Don’t Give Up! Success May Be Right Around the CornerSuccess as a musician can be illusive and it's natural to get discouraged. But our message is simple: musicians, don't give up! Keep trying, because success may be right around the corner.
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