Pandora AMP adds spotlight picks, custom Bios, cover photosPandora does not get the headlines that its streaming competitors do, but with 50 million monthly active users, it would be a mistake not to include Pandora in every music marketing plan.....
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TikTok offers Musicians new ways to make money and grow an audienceTikTok is under fire from Congress, music publishers, and the world's largest music group, but it's battling back on multiple fronts. In addition to asking users to call their Representatives, its trying to keep creators happy by offering them new ways to monetize content and grow on the platform.....
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BEWARE: OpenAI Sora text-to-video AI may be the most dangerous threat yet!Attorney Wallace Collins looks at OpenAI's new text-to-video tool and its implications for creators and rightsholders.....
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Crosses in RaleighCrosses is currently on tour in North America and Europe, showcasing their sophomore LP, “Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.”

Crosses (stylized as †††) is an electronic alternative rock music group featuring vocalist Chino Moreno and producer/guitarist Shaun Lopez. Their music project seamlessly blends elements of alternative rock, synth-pop, trip-hop, and ambient music, emphasizing melody and mood. Despite the protentional for dark undertones, the duo characterizes their sound as “contemporary.” They draw influence from notable bands such as Nine Inch Nails and The Cure, which adds depth and richness to their musical pallet.

Crosses recently emerged from a self-described “hiatus.” Although there hasn’t been much public news or releases, Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez have been quietly immersed in music production for the past four years. In 2022, the band made a comeback with a new EP titled “Permanent Radiant,” signaling to fans that they are back with their signature sound. Shaun Lopez highlighted that the success of this release bolstered their confidence, leading to the creation of tracks that eventually found their place on the 2023 sophomore album, “Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.”

Chino Moreno, producer and vocalist of Deftones, brings his distinctive vocals to Crosses, contributing to a new and ethereal atmospheric sound.  Producer and multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez carries his own weight within the group, boasting a strong background in music production, guitars, and synthesizers. Shaun intuitively knows when to step up, making his sounds heard, and this ability can be particularly impressive at times.

The 18-song setlist you’ll experience on most tour night offers a blend of old and new tracks, including classics such as “This Is a Trick,” “Bitches Brew,” and “Telepathy” from their self-titled 2014 debut LP. The lineup also features big hits like “Invisible Hand” and “Big Youth” from their 2023 LP, “Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.” One of the standout moments of the show was the Depeche Mode-influenced track “Vivien” from the 2022 ‘PERMANENT.RADIANT – EP,’ boasting a captivating mix of fluttering electronic and ‘80s new wave sounds.

Crosses continues on tour in North America until March of 2024 with upcoming shows in Sacramento, California; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle, Washington. After a brief break, the band will embark on a European tour in June 2024 with shows in Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

You can find additional tour dates and music at crossesmusic.com

Interscope Geffen A&M and Capitol Music Group are now officially consolidated under the ‘Interscope Capitol Labels Group’; Steve Berman and Annie Lee both promoted to new rolesInterscope Capitol Labels Group is headed up by Chairman and CEO, John Janick
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Unofficial Guide to Music Industry Events during SXSW 2024The Music Tectonics and Rock Paper Scissors team has pulled together an impressive list of official and unofficial music industry and music industry and music tech events happening next week in Austin during SXSW.....
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Warner Music makes $1.8B bid to buy Believe, TuneCore, Naïve, Nuclear BlastWarner Music Group (WMG) has confirmed its intention to acquire Believe for $1.8 billion, a price greater than one made by a consortium led by Believe founder Denis Ladegaillerie.....
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Ultimate Guide to how the Spotify Music Discovery Algorithm works [Janelle Borg]Even though streaming has become unimaginably easy for the user to discover new music, that does not mean the process isn't complicated. This guide breaks how the Spotify algorithm works its magic and how musicians can use it to their advantage.....
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Roberto Neri appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Ivors Academy in the UKNeri was most recently CEO of the publishing arm of Believe
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Late Philosopher Alan Watts Lands Publishing Deal with Third Side MusicIndependent music publishing powerhouse Third Side Music (TSM) continues to expand its eclectic roster with one of the most unique additions yet - the late Alan Watts, the legendary philosopher, scholar, speaker, writer, and seminal figure in the counterculture of the Beat Generation who continues to impact culturally worldwide more than 50 years after his death.

Through a new global creative publishing deal with The Alan Watts Organization, TSM is fostering unique creative music opportunities with Watts’ treasure trove of 500+ hours of audio commentary, lectures, and radio programing for use in new songs by contemporary artists, and in films, TV series, advertising, and other media.

As one of the first to interpret Eastern philosophy and make it relatable to Western audiences, Watts’ commentaries, and aspirational lectures on themes of unity, self-realization, and the spiritual world have proven to be not only way ahead of their time, but evermore mainstream. He is perhaps best known for a multitude of famous quotes such as, “What would you like to do if money were no object? How would you really enjoy spending your life?” and "I wonder, I wonder, what you would do if you had the power to dream at night any dream you wanted to dream.” “Way Beyond the West,” his legendary Bay Area radio show that started in the 1950s, is still broadcast on KPFK in Los Angeles. By the early sixties, Watts’ radio talks aired nationally, and the counterculture movement adopted him as a spiritual spokesperson.

Mark Watts, Director and Co-Founder of the Alan Watts Organization, said: “Working with the wonderful team at Third Side Music brings abundant real-world experience and great talent to our focus on crafting creative relationships with musicians and labels. It will also help us foster conversations in the areas of filmmaking and commercial use. We are excited about the possibilities!”

For more information, visit: thirdsidemusic.com

Warner Music Group shuts down office in EstoniaWarner's operations for the Baltics to be handled from Helsinki and Stockholm, MBW understands
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The NMPA isn’t planning to renew its deal with TikTok. Will any indie publishers join Universal Music Group’s boycott?NMPA offers to help indie pubs take legal action against ByteDance's platform
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TuneCore adds Release Tracker with real-time updates, marketing assetsMost of the 100,000 or so tracks uploaded to Spotify and other streamers daily come via a handful of DIY distributors, including TuneCore, CD Baby, and DistroKid, which provide the same access to global digital music distribution.....
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New Liam Gallagher and John Squire LP is world’s first vinyl EcoRecordThe new Liam Gallagher and John Squire joint album has been released by WMG as its first sustainable EcoRecord.....
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Music videos don’t drive Marketing and Engagement like they used toSome evidence suggests that music videos are not as impactful to an artist's success as they used to be. Should musicians even bother.....
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