Roblox strikes deal with DistroKid – but indie artists won’t be paid any money from itRoblox revenues are forecast to hit $3.5bn across the course of this year
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UnitedMasters launches new $20-a-year subscription tier that allows artists to keep 100% of royaltiesOnce again, the indie artist services and distribution platform is bringing down the cost of doing business for artists
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Metro Boomin Continues ‘Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' Grant ProgramLast night, GRAMMY®-nominated, diamond-certified producer and global superstar Metro Boomin descended on Atlanta for the 6th stop of his highly anticipated ‘We Trust You’ tour with Future at the State Farm Center. Metro and Future performed a collection of their top hits, including “Like That” and “Type Shit” from their #1 Billboard 200 album We Don't Trust You, which holds the #1 spot on the Apple Music charts in over 80 countries and was also the most streamed album in a single day of 2024. 

Also, making its 6th tour stop was Metro Boomin's Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes grant-giving tour program, a national, multi-city initiative providing $20,000 in grants and show tickets to selected single mother non-profit organizations in each market of the ‘We Trust You’ tour. 

The first recipient of the night was the Atlanta Mission, an Atlanta-based organization and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of those experiencing homelessness through customized services offering a path forward amidst challenging circumstances. Followed by the second grant recipient Solomon’s Temple, a holistic emergency and transitional shelter for homeless women and their children, driven by a mission to treat the root causes of homelessness in Atlanta.

Both organizations were gifted $20K from Metro to help further the work for their important causes as he takes the 'Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' tour grant program to all 21 markets of his national, multi-city 'We Trust You' tour. Metro officially launched the grant program at the first tour stops in Kansas City and St. Paul. Metro initially launched his ‘Single Moms Are Superheroes’ initiative in 2017, hosting annual give-back activations. In December of 2023, he partnered with St. Louis-based non-profit organization RUNG for Women and presenting sponsor Amazon Access to launch his grant-giving program in honor of his late mother, Leslie Joanne.The post Metro Boomin Continues ‘Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' Grant Program first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

SoundCloud Store launches with Exclusive Artist merch – 100% profits to artistsSoundCloud has launched the SoundCloud Store, where a curated group of its Next Pro artists can design and sell exclusive merchandise, keeping 100% of the profits.
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The Ultimate Advertising Toolkit for MusiciansAdvertising music is not the easiest task for musicians. With this Advertising Toolkit for Musicians, learn how to boost your music career with top advertising tools to increase your reach and impact.
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From the Philippines to TikTok: The Rise of Budots and Dr. BeatBudots, a Filipino dance and music genre, has gone viral globally on TikTok. However, this may not be a ticket to longevity, as evidenced by other microgenres that have garnered attention on the app.
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Nearly Nilsson - Songs in the Key of HarryNoting the 50th anniversary of the album Pussy Cats, the legacy Harry Nilsson left behind is immeasurable. Generations of soft-hearted and romantic dreamers followed the trail he paved, and herein lies a list of songs that tread in Nilsson's footsteps, celebrating reverb-laden vocals, lost loves, childlike wonder, and a winking sense of mischievousness.

Free 3-Day “Mix-Off” Virtual Event: Old School SSL VS. New School SSL Plug-insIntroducing the ‘Mix-off’ virtual event, brought to you by Solid State Logic and Mastering.com.

Watch as two mixers go head to head — one using “old school” SSL plug-ins inspired by consoles and processors from the ‘70s and ‘80s - think early 4000B and E consoles, valve compressors, and other ‘vintage’ style processors. The other mix engineer using “new school” SSL plug-ins with modern features; Channels strip’s based on the 9000 series console, tools with multi-band and side-chain processing, and other plug-ins associated with contemporary production techniques.

You’ll watch the entire process, picking up tips and tricks along the way that you can apply to your own music.

Anyone who attends the ‘Mix-off’ virtual event will receive a software discount voucher the SSL plug-ins used by both engineers at this event, and also be able to download the stems used to create both mixes and apply the techniques used to their productions.

Which will win? Old school or new? Join us live to find out.

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Amra’s Tomas Ericsson on the future for PROs, songwriter royalties – and an industry crying out for transparencyThe CEO of Amra explains how his company is shaking up the world of global digital royalty collections for songwriters and publishers
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SXSW 2025 panels worth voting for from Bandsintown, Rock Paper Scissors, The Orchard & more SXSW PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday, August 18. We’ve put together an extensive list of SXSW 2025 panels worth voting for. Anyone can register for a free SXSW account to vote, helping ensure the best panels are chosen.
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Turn Followers into Loyal Supporters: Lasting Fan EngagementTransform your fanbase from casual followers to loyal supporters with strategic nurturing techniques. Discover key methods to building lasting fan engagement. Turn Followers into Loyal Supporters: Lasting Fan Engagement by. Continue reading
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MLC and Beatdapp partner to fight Streaming FraudLearn how the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and Beatdapp have partnered to fight streaming fraud and ensure artists get the royalties they deserve. This partnership could reshape the way digital music fraud is detected and prevented.
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David Goldsen promoted to Senior Vice President, North America A&R at Warner Chappell MusicA&R exec elevated to leadership role, on top of signing Zach Bryan, Mitski, Tones and I, Red Clay Strays, Laufey, Teddy Swims, and more

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REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in reviewIt was a busy week in the music industry, with comedic TikTok rappers on the rise, new generative AI aiding creatives, and more...
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Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies aged 56Wojcicki was personally involved in YouTube striking landmark deals with the music industry
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