CreateSafe, the company behind Grimes AI, raises $4.6m in seed roundFunding round was led by Polychain Capital
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More than 50% of Grammy 2024 Nominations went to independentsMore than half of all 2024 Grammy nominations went to independent artists and labels according to A2IM (American Association of Independent Music). “A2IM offers its heartfelt congratulations to the independent. Continue reading
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Music Health Alliance offers healthcare help for musiciansMusic Industry 360 is our music industry podcast that aims to educate new and existing musicians about tools in the industry, while sharing knowledge to help artists take their careers. Continue reading
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QUICK HITS: Machin + Virgin • Brooklyn Basement expands • GoldState + Flexpoint Ford •Machin & Equinoccio Records have signed a worldwide agreement with Virgin Music Group.  The independent labels, founded by legendary Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer Pepe Aguilar, both focus on the Regional Mexican genre. • Brooklyn. Continue reading
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The MLC Introduces Lawyer Toolkit for Legal ProfessionalsThe Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) has released a comprehensive toolkit, prepared by The MLC’s Educational Partnerships team, tailored to assist legal advisors and members of the music publishing community, including music publishers, songwriters, composers and lyricists, in finding answers to their frequently asked questions pertaining to The MLC. The MLC’s Lawyer Toolkit, and the website page where it is accessed from, brings together helpful information and organizes it in a way to provide legal advisors with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the world of mechanical licensing and royalties efficiently. 

Key features of The MLC’s Lawyer Toolkit include:  

Becoming a Member of The MLC: A guide for legal advisors and their clients on who should become a Member of The MLC and how to become a Member of The MLC. 

Royalty Distribution Timeline: A timeline that details The MLC's royalty distribution process, ensuring legal advisors can advise their clients on when to expect their royalties. 

Catalog Transfers: Information about how to access the procedures for catalog transfers, streamlining the process for legal advisors and their clients. 

Member Tools: An overview of the comprehensive tools available to members of The MLC, enabling legal advisors to help their clients maximize their benefits. 

The purpose of these materials is to provide general information about The MLC and is not intended to provide legal advice. Nothing contained within the materials should be construed as legal advice. 

For more information and to access The MLC’s Lawyer Toolkit, click here.  

Why I just resigned from my job in generative AI.Ed Newton-Rex has quit his role at Stability AI. In an exclusive op-ed, he shares why.
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Gary Chan appointed Managing Director of Universal Music Hong KongExec joins from Media Asia Group Holdings Limited
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Spotify to charge $10 per song for fake streamsAs part of a slate of changes early next year that will reshape how Spotify pays royalties, the streamer will charge labels and distributors for every song with a substantial. Continue reading
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The truth about the popular Playlist Promotion platform [Brian Hazard]Indie musician Brian Hazard, who I hereby name the Tim Ferris of music marketing experimentation, digs into the popular Playlist-Promotion.com platform and shares the results. by Brian Hazard of Passive. Continue reading
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Today is LAST DAY to upload video & get ready for Spotify Wrapped 2023Today, Wednesday, November 15th, is the last day to upload a 30-second video to be sent to an artist’s top fans as part of their Spotify Wrapped 2023. Wrapped is. Continue reading
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Another suitor wants BMI – and has put a $2bn+ proposal on the tableMBW sources tell us that a SPAC has made a significant proposition to BMI management
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New Christmas Album Benefits Pediatric Cancer PatientsCure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.

The album, available on all major music streaming platforms, features a new version of the John Lennon classic “Happy Xmas” featuring Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and American Idol Casting Producer Kyle Khou. One hundred percent (100%) of the streaming proceeds from Christmas 4 The Kids go directly to kids battling cancer and rare diseases. Watch the Official Music Video HERE.

“I’m so happy and fortunate to be part of the Christmas 4 The Kids project,” said Nick Carter. “Cure 4 The Kids Foundation does incredible work serving Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable kids and listening to Christmas 4 The Kids is a simple and easy way to support these courageous kids.”

It has never been easier to help children battling pediatric cancer and other rare diseases. By simply streaming any of the 22 tracks on Christmas 4 The Kids, listeners will be making a small donation to C4K. The album is available on over 30 music streaming services including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited, Pandora and everywhere you can stream digital music. Listeners can find the tracks by searching for Christmas 4 The Kids or asking their smart speaker connected with a streaming service to play Christmas 4 The Kids.

“The Christmas holiday is a season of family, hope, love, and optimism. Listening to Christmas 4 The Kids is a simple way to help kids with cancer and rare diseases and provide hope and much-needed financial help to kids and families during the holiday season” said Annette Logan-Parker, Founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. “We’ve had remarkable support in the entertainment community for this project and are grateful for the outpouring of support both in Las Vegas and around the country.”

Among the 22 holiday tracks is a new version of the John Lennon classic “Happy Xmas” featuring Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys. American Idol Casting Producer Kyle Khou joins Carter in a passionate duet on the lead vocal for “Happy Xmas.” The track features professional musicians from shows on the Las Vegas Strip as well as many C4K cancer patients singing on the chorus. Two different mixes of the duet appear on the album from award-winning sound engineers Stephen Hart and Jon Muro. The digital album includes additional holiday tracks by The Smithereens, Ron Dante (former Barry Manilow producer), Alphabet Rockers, (2023 GRAMMY winner for Best Children’s Album) and many more.

In addition to the digital album, a music video for “Happy Xmas” is also available. It features well-known celebrities from the Las Vegas Strip including Blue Man Group, Murray SawChuck, the cast of History Channel’s Counting Cars, and others as well patients of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the C4K providers who care for them. The video was shot in the state-of-the-art virtual production studio Vū Studios in Las Vegas. The video is available on the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

One hundred (100%) percent of the streaming proceeds will go directly to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization treating children with cancer and rare diseases - including those who are without medical insurance.

Amazon Music Unlimited - https://amzn.to/40CmhI3   https://bit.ly/3FUJV9h

Apple Music - https://apple.co/3QprRJ6

iTunes - https://apple.co/46YaxlC (download)

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3QEKjPg

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40kLxCG

YouTube -https://bit.ly/3MpYBRr

Official Music Video - https://bit.ly/3SrSwYq

In addition to streaming songs, the public can support the Christmas 4 The Kids digital album project by making a donation to the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation GoFundMe campaign.

Track list:

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [Jon Muro Mix] - Kyle Khou/Nick Carter

Santa Loves Las Vegas - Rob Hegel

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Ron Dante

Christmas Magic Is Real - Alphabet Rockers

Last Christmas - Sage Johnston

That Festive Feeling - Huuli

The Bells of St Victor - Andrew Gold

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Stephen Hart Mix] - Kyle Khou/Nick Carter

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – The Smithereens

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Doc Oliver

I’m Coming Home For Christmas - Orleans

Away In A Manger - George Hill

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Jon Muro Mix] - Kyle Khou

2000 Miles - The Black Donnellys

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mary Wilson

I’m A Little Angel - Auntie Kayte

On Christmas Eve - Andrew Gold

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Jeff Jimerson

O Holy Night - Jessica Rosado

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Stephen Hart Mix] - Kyle Khou

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Instrumental] - C4K Kids

About Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

Founded in Las Vegas in 2007, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation provides high-quality, research-focused medical treatment to children battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation operates the only outpatient childhood cancer treatment center in Nevada and is proudly accredited by The Joint Commission. This stringent medical accreditation and the required unannounced inspections ensure patients are getting the best care possible. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation increases access to specialized treatments that improve patient outcomes. Its Charity Care Program provides high-quality treatment on a sliding-scale basis. No patient is ever turned away for financial reasons. For more information, visit www.cure4thekids.org.

YouTube is clamping down on AI-generated clones of superstarsThe video platform is also rolling out mandatory labeling of AI-generated or "synthetic" content.
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Guide To Planning Your Next Release: Jay Gilbert shares a free updateReleasing music is easy; some would say it’s too easy. But doing it right takes planning. Fortunately, industry veteran and master music marketer Jay Gilbert has created – and just. Continue reading
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Hypebot: 100% FREE Music Business, Music Marketing & Music Tech NewsFrom Billboard and Music Business Worldwide to Variety, Music Ally, and Digital Music News, publications covering the music business, music marketing, and music tech are increasingly putting some or all. Continue reading
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