Tracy Maddux steps down as Chief Commercial Officer of Downtown Music HoldingsMaddux has served as CCO for Downtown since October 2020
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‘Music – It’s About Purpose, Stupid! ‘ (How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ put Socially Driven Music back on the map)[EXCLUSIVE] The music industry needs to focus on the meaning behind music, tying the art back to purpose. That’s the central thesis behind this thought-provoking piece by Stephen Love, former. Continue reading
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Former CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux exits exec role at Downtown HoldingsTracy Maddux is stepping down from his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Downtown Holdings, effective immediately. Downtown acquired CD Baby where Maddux served as CEO in May of 2019.. Continue reading
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We Are Giant launches promising music community platform with $8M fundingWe Are Giant has launched a platform with $8 million in funding led by Sterling Partners designed to foster artist and fan communities and enable collaboration, discovery, and monetization. During. Continue reading
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to find more creative collaborators, prepare for a release, and much more…
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review: Spotify fights fakes • WMG royalties • Music Health Alliance & MoreLast week was a busy week by any definition. The music industry was no exception, with healthcare being offered to musicians, WMG joining the artist-centric royalty system, and more…
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Immediate Family's "Skin In The Game" Coming in February on Quarto Valley Records

The Immediate Family’s much-anticipated new studio album, Skin In The Game, will be released on February 16, 2024, via Quarto Valley Records. The legendary musicians’ second full-length studio album is a skillful combination of power and precision, fun and introspection, featuring soaring harmonies and a burst of R&B with the pure essence of rock and roll. Produced by the band themselves, Skin In The Game’s fourteen tracks showcase the remarkably versatile musical skills possessed by all five members of The Immediate Family: singer/songwriter/guitarists Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Steve Postell, and one of the most renowned rhythm sections in rock history, Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar. Launching with the raucous opening track “Whole Lotta Rock and Roll,” the album’s thirteen original songs exuberantly careen from funky rockers such as “24/7/365,” “Confusion” and “Lost in the Shuffle” to gentler numbers, such as “Fragile Heart” and “Catch You on the Other Side.” On “Looking Away,” they effortlessly build the emotional drama by shifting from restrained acoustic guitars to a blast of electric guitar fury. Similarly, the band’s satiric edge can slide from the dark side on “Party at the Graveyard” to the lighter-hearted fun of “High Maintenance.” Sklar and Kunkel’s subtly profound ways of building and holding down a song’s foundation are present throughout Skin In The Game. The album’s title track begins with Kunkel’s drumbeat, complemented by Sklar’s sonorous bass. Together they bring a gravitas that supports the song’s message that life isn’t just about the money; you need to have heart, soul, pride, and be willing to risk everything – “skin in the game.” The first single from Skin In The Game is its only cover tune: an arresting reimagining of Sparks’ “The Toughest Girl in Town.” The Immediate Family’s rendition, initially released in October of 2022, was hailed by Guitar Player Magazine as: “Injected with a shot of rock ‘n’ roll prowess, ‘The Toughest Girl in Town’ is transformed from eccentric synth-pop gem to ax-centric masterpiece.” Watch the video HERE. The second single, the title track “Skin In The Game,” will be released in January 2024. The tight-knit quintet (Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell) initially rose to prominence working with some of rock’s biggest names, such as Keith Richards, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Billy Joel, David Crosby and Joni Mitchell, to name a few – but now they have reinforced their own identity as The Immediate Family. “This band has such power. It’s almost like an embarrassment of riches,” states Wachtel. “We just knew we had all moved up to the next level in the group. It was such a great feeling, one that is the real reason all of us do what we do.” Leland Sklar adds, “The Immediate Family’s unrivaled musical chemistry comes from years of playing together. We all know each other backward and forward and can play to each other’s strengths in ways that other groups can’t always get to.” The band’s unique, decades-long musical journey is the subject of the full-length documentary, Immediate Family, by acclaimed filmmaker Denny Tedesco (director of The Wrecking Crew). The film tracks the rise and collaborations of this group of legendary studio musicians Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, and Leland Sklar, through the 1970s and onward, spotlighting their prestigious partnerships and their indelible mark that helped define the sound of a generation. Immediate Familyis a backstage tour of rock history, featuring intimate interviews with the band members, as well as memorable stories from some of music's most iconic performers including Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, Keith Richards, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett and Phil Collins. Immediate Family will be released by Magnolia Pictures in theaters for special one-night screenings on December 12th and will be available everywhere on December 15th.Watch the Official Trailer Now: https://www.immediatefamilyfilm.com/

With Skin In The Game, The Immediate Family have tapped into the magical connection they have together and created a stunning collection of songs. And now with the album’s release, there is just one thing left to do. “We can’t wait to start touring again,” Postell shares, “and play this new music for our fans and the newcomers just finding out about us.” The new album follows the band’s 2022 EP Live from Telefunken Soundstage, preceded by the critically acclaimed self-titled album and EPs, Can’t Stop Progress and Slippin’ and Slidin’. For more information on The Immediate Family, visit www.immediatefamilyband.com. For promo album links contact:Lucy Sabini – lucy.sabini@luciamediagroup.com – 917-864-0060Robert Clyne – robert@clynemedia.com – 615-300-4666Follow The Immediate Family on Social Media:Website Facebook Twitter.X Instagram SpotifyAbout The Immediate FamilyThe Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”) is a unique group of iconic musicians composed of four of the most recorded, respected, and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals). Frequent collaborators both in the studio and on stage, their work can be heard on albums from Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Warren Zevon, Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby, and many, many more. Kortchmar, Sklar, and Kunkel have worked together since the early 70s and made up three-quarters of The Section, best known for both their studio and live work in support of some of the top-selling singer/songwriters and solo singers in the history of music, as well as their acclaimed instrumental albums. (By the mid-70s, they were later joined by Wachtel). Collectively, these musicians helped define the sound of a generation.About Quarto Valley RecordsFounded by tech entrepreneur Bruce Quarto, the California-based independent label Quarto Valley Records represents Rock, Blues, Jazz and Americana genres with an impressive artist roster featuring legacy musicians Paul Rodgers, GRAMMY® award-winning Edgar Winter and Savoy Brown as well as the legendary talent that comprises The Immediate Family, GRAMMY® award-winning producer and renowned drummer and songwriter Tom Hambridge, GRAMMY® award-winning producer and percussionist Narada Michael Walden, blues-rock artist Sean Chambers, British blues sensation Bonham-Bullick, Wings member Denny Seiwell, acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Al Staehely, the esteemed and soulful Richard T. Bear, and emerging artist Dominic Quarto. https://quartovalleyrecords.com.Visit Quarto Valley Records on its social media pages: Facebook Twitter InstagramBand Photos Credit: Jay Gilbert/Chris SchmittCover Art: Brian Porizek

Grab Your Tickets For The Wisconsin Dells Music SummitTickets and full agenda can be found here.

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A once in a lifetime chance to compete in an artist showcase on Saturday, designed to springboard 3 lucky winners to the mainstream market.

Improve your craft, and qualify to perform in front of 3300 people in the Spring of 2024! Maybe you will be good enough to perform in front of a household name this August 2024 in front of over 10,000 people!!! Dream BIG!

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From superstar artist voice clones on YouTube Shorts to HYBE’s expansion into Latin Music… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days.
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Universal, Concord and ABKCO ask court for injunction to stop Anthropic’s AI from using their song lyricsThe three publishers sued multi-billion-dollar-backed AI company Anthropic in October

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Get your Bandsintown Artist account ready for High Notes 2023 NOW!Bandsintown High Notes is for artists that perform live what Spotify’s Wrapped and Apple Music’s Replay is for streaming – a review of the year that was and a great. Continue reading
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5 Best Local US Music Venues NamedConsequences of Sound readers have chosen the best local US music venues in five regions in a contest that the online music hub dubbed Hometowns of Consequences. All the winners. Continue reading
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Top 5 music marketing trends for 2024It’s the time of year when music marketing experts share their predictions for the music industry next year, and we think you’ll find this list particularly helpful as your work. Continue reading
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ASCAP Experience Offers Tips from 2024 Grammy NomineesWant to learn about the music business from a 2024 Grammy nominee? The ASCAP Experience family is full of them. Here are just a few highlights: Watch singer-songwriter Victoria Monét – nominated for 7 Grammys – discuss writing for Ariana Grande with her fellow collaborators. Chris Stapleton and Dan Wilson give their best songwriting tips and collaboration advice. They’re nominated for a song they wrote together Country stars Brothers Osborne share stories about their path in the music industry and their special relationship as brothers and collaborators. Producer/Composer/Songwriter Neff-U doles out live song feedback to Experience attendees with the help of Darrell Brown. Gospel hitmakers Erica Campbell and Tye Tribbett discuss the faith-based music that changed their lives and how to turn that passion into a career. Take a trip through the ASCAP Experience archives and see all the Grammy-nominated goodness they have to offer. Stream for free, anywhere, anytime!    Watch on demand   There are even more interviews with 2024 Grammy nominees over at VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast – listen to conversations with Cirkut, esperanza epalding, Dom Flemons, Lainey Wilson and more!

WMG’s Robert Kyncl expects more artist-centric streaming deals, and 2 other things we learned on the company’s latest earnings callWarner Music Group's CEO weighed in on YouTube's new AI tool that clones superstars' voices, and said he's talking to politicians about AI regulation.
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