Where do A&R and Music Execs go to discover new artists and music?The chorus of voices telling artists how to "get discovered" would have you believe that A&R and other music execs spend countless hours scouring social media and digging through data to discover new music.....
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Independent artists are getting caught in UMG TikTok takedownsWhile some independent artists view UMG's battle with TikTok as an opportunity, others struggle as their music is banned from the platform....
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Could YouTube be the music-first social platform the industry needs?There are music streaming platforms and social media platforms, but none have been good at mixing the two popular pastimes. YouTube could be the answer, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA.....
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So… maybe don’t bet your house on Universal Music Group and TikTok reaching a deal anytime soonUMG and Sir Lucian Grainge today doubled down on their borderline disgust with the licensing offer/s they've received from TikTok in recent months
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Universal Music Group generated over $1 billion per month on average in 2023MBW crunches the numbers from UMG's latest quarterly earnings announcement
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LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF MUSIC OFFERS FREE ACCESS FOR MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS EVERYWHEREThe Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) is proud to announce it is offering FREE access to industry insider sessions for music enthusiasts wanting to break into the increasingly competitive industry. Previously only available to attendees of the recent NAMM Show in Anaheim January 25 – 28th , the LACM @ NAMM: Continuing the Conversation series, a virtual panel extension of the NAMM GenNext Panels, represents a significant step forward in LACM’s commitment to providing cutting-edge music education and empowering the next generation of music industry professionals.These three upcoming free Zoom sessions bridge the gap between the NAMM discussions and real-world application. By registering for the series, participants will get access to all 3 sessions lead by leading industry members including who have worked with artists like Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Usher. Panelists also include Grammy and Emmy award-winning LACM faculty, and insiders with companies like Universal Music, Disney, and DISCO.

Free Sessions include:

2/29/2024 | 3:30-4:30 Songwriters, Composers, Producers: Level-up Your Business

3/7/2024 | 3:30-4:30 Artist Development

3/21/2024 | 3:30-4:30 College to Career: LACM Grads Transition to the Music Industry

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding, apply practical knowledge, and continue the conversation. Participants can secure their spot now for a series that propels their music industry journey forward!

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Songwriters mock low streaming royalty rates in new videoOne of the tragedies of the streaming age is that even hit songwriters are finding it hard to earn a living in the age of streaming.....
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Think musicians should be paid for radio play? SIGN THIS PETITION NOWThe United States is one of a handful of countries that don’t compensate artists when their music is played on AM/FM radio. The others denying hundreds of thousands of musicians. Continue reading
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Recent Classical Highlights for February 2024Several albums stood out to our reviewers this month. One of those was a beautiful recital of French orchestral songs by Sandrine Piau (pictured). Also from France, Christophe Rousset lead his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques and impressive star singers in one of Lully's famous operas, Atys.

Lizzy Borden at the Whisky A Go GoLike Alice Cooper, Lizzy Borden is the name of the band and the singer. Dual moniker uses, however, are not the only things that these Los Angeles shock rockers share with Coop. A proclivity for showmanship that veers heavily towards horror movie themes are their most shared traits, plus fake blood by the bucket, a theatrical sneer here and there, and tons of fun.

More importantly, Lizzy Borden has an arsenal of wonderful glam-metal stomp-along tunes. Not as open to mainstream acceptance as Coop's, sure. But still, really freaking good. Also, that's the last Alice Cooper comparison, we promise.

At the Whisky on the evening of Friday, February 23, Borden (the singer) arrived on stage wearing what looked like three faces, sewn together. After a song or two, he was kitted out like a robot skeleton. And the impressive costume changes just kept coming.

Those same costume changes made a song like "Master of Disguise" seem all the more on-the-nose. Meanwhile, "American Metal" is a fist-in-the-air chant, "Love Kills" is a Sunset Strip classic, "We Got the Power" is epic, and Lizzy Borden's cover of the Ramones' "Pet Sematary" is inspired.

They ended with a creepy "Long May They Haunt Us," an appropriate song given the crowd's feelings towards this most influential and never-say-die group.

SEVENTEEN’s FML was the biggest-selling album globally last year, according to IFPINews arrives a day after Miley Cyrus’ Flowers was named the biggest-selling single globally last year
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Atlantic Music Group makes around two dozen layoffs to ‘achieve maximum impact’ for its artistsNews was announced in a memo sent by Atlantic Music Group Chairman and CEO, Julie Greenwald
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Independents accounted for 50% of Spotify industry revenue last yearIndependent artists generated $4.5 billion on Spotify in 2023. This is the first year ever that Indies accounted for about 50% of what the entire industry generated on the streamer, which totaled $9 billion....
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The last phase of TikTok’s UMG music takedowns has begunThe third and final phase of TikTok's forced takedown of all UMG-controlled music has begun. The short video service has 30 days from January 31, 2024, to complete all takedowns.....
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Everywhere to announce your next show!Hot on the heels of the announcement that dates posted on Bandsintown now also appear on Spotify, Chris Robley of ReverbNation has a list of all the places that artists need to announce every show...
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