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Ten Songs For Valentine's Day HatersSome people might be feeling down about their single status or a recent breakup, annoyed by the rampant commercialism of a day supposedly dedicated to love, or just in a cynical mood. If any of the above sound like you, you may appreciate this compilation of "anti-Valentine" songs, best enjoyed on February 15th while eating all the leftover half-price candy.

H.E.R debuts customized red Stratocaster guitar at surprise Big Game halftime performanceIf you saw the surprise guest performance at this weekend’s big game, you saw the ultimate reveal of H.E.R.’s customized red Stratocaster guitar. 

The guitar was made specifically for H.E.R.'s surprise halftime show performance at the big game with Usher and was designed with her style inspiration and performance needs in mind. The body and matching headstock include never-been-done before transparent paint with finish that replicates her chrome aesthetic.

“I imagined a chrome red, I love a good texture,” said H.E.R. “We also made the neck a little slimmer to make it easier for my solos, I wanted it to be effortless.”

In addition to the unique finish, the design behind the customized Stratocaster guitar also includes:

Chrome Glow H.E.R. Signature Strat body with transparent red paint over it, and matching headstock 

Anodized aluminum black pickguard 

Black Noiseless pickups with matching black knobs

Modern D shaped neck with satin finish 

Rosewood fretboard 

Modern vintage tuners

Cinq Music raises $250m from parent company GoDigital to fund acquisitions – with an eight-figure ‘marquee’ catalog acquisition already in the pipelineThe significant capital raise arrives as heat appears to be reentering the blockbuster music rights acquisition space
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The major record companies (and Merlin) saw their Spotify market share fall again in 2023. Yet even before ‘artist-centric’ changes, this decline started slowing.Spotify's annual report reveals an interesting trend around the joint market share of major record companies and Merlin on the platform
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US accounts for 9.9% of global music piracyAfter years of decline, global music piracy is rising again by double digits, and the United States accounted for 9.9% of all illegal activity...
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Music Subscriber Market Share Report 2023 shows global growth [MIDiA]Mark Mulligan and the team at MIDiA have released their latest music subscriber market share report, and it shows continued global streaming growth...
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Can’t find a music manager? This AI-powered bot could be the answerHaving trouble finding the perfect manager? Don't despair. An AI-powered virtual manager is about to launch that claims to be capable of providing the professional support you need...
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Getting It Done – The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music: playlists, marketing drivers, social tips & moreLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to make fan content, a guide to marketing drivers, and more...
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REWIND – New music industry’s week in review: Spotify, TikTok, WMG layoffs & MoreLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception: big numbers from Spotify, indie artists had success at the Grammys, artists dealt with the UMG-TikTok debacle, success and layoff at WMG, and more...
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Artist Profile: Jessica Downs at Illuminate StudiosNestled in the heart of Studio City, Illuminate Studios stands as a beacon of ingenuity in the entertainment industry. This hidden gem, known for over 22 years for delivering production and post-production excellence to the major studios and independent producers alike, recently called upon visionary artist Jessica Downs.

Owners Steven Wiener and Jim Hardy, the driving forces behind Illuminate, recognized the need for a fresh perspective during their studio's remodeling phase. A quest for inspiration led them to a Music Connection Magazine article titled "She Paints with a Knife," featuring the upcoming artist Jessica Downs.

Jessica's unique painting style, employing a palette knife to blend colors and textures, had already earned her accolades in the art world. Now, she was poised to bring her artistic talents to illuminate. Jessica rose to the challenge of blending and balancing the studio's Feng Shui catering to the furnishings Wiener and Hardy had just installed. Her artistry resulted in eight original canvas pieces that breathed new life and creativity into the space.

Illuminate, Studio City's best kept secret, is not just any space. It boasts a turnkey Broadcast Studio and Sound Stage complete with a vast 60-foot green cyc, ideal for shooting music videos, talk shows and other creative endeavors along with a post production finishing division second to none. As one of only two studios located in Studio City, Illuminate shines as a one stop shop for both Television and Feature Production.  Now, as her artwork graces Illuminate's walls, it welcomes creatives from the entertainment industry.  Jessica Downs and Illuminate Studios promise a brighter, more vibrant arena for all who enter their doors, all while remaining Studio City's best-kept secret.

For more info on Jessica's art and Illuminate Studios, contact Sammy Oriti at 310-985-5511

Artist Profile: She Paints With A Knife... Meet  Jessica Downs―Artist / Model

Sub Pop Records Launches 18th Annual 'Loser' ScholarshipSub Pop Records has announced the return (for its 18th year!) of the Sub Pop Loser Scholarship. Further details on the scholarship are below, and even further below is some clarification on what they mean with all this “Loser” business.

Sub Pop Records is offering a grand total of $18,000 in college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. There are three scholarships—each for $6,000! As longtime, proud losers ourselves, we’re exceedingly happy to be able, in some small way, to help further the education of art-enthused misfits from the NW. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be residents of Washington or Oregon, and graduating seniors on the way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college. We are looking for applicants who are involved and/or interested in music and/or creative media and arts in some way. However, you do not need to be pursuing an education in the arts.

To apply: you must submit an essay, one page or less, using any combination of the following questions as a guide (or write something completely your own, be inspired and creative!). Please list the school you are graduating from and the school you plan to attend in the fall at the top of your essay, along with your contact information.

- What are you doing in the arts/music field in your community?- What does being a Sub Pop ‘Loser’ mean to you?- What are your influences and/or who inspired you to become involved in the arts?- Describe your biggest failure and explain how it has brought you closer to your goal(s).- Discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart.- How has your family or community background affected the way you see the world?- Why should you be the Loser winner?

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Please send all submissions and attachments to scholarship@subpop.comby Tuesday, March 19th. We will announce the scholarship winners during the first week of April.

From Warner’s best-ever quarter to Spotify’s $9bn payout to the music industry… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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85% of TikTok and 84% of YouTube videos include musicA new analysis shows just how high the stacks are in the battle between TikTok and UMG and reinforces how important music is to TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram...
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