.HipHop: An exclusive domain for the Hip Hop communityHip Hop artists, managers, musicians, and more can now create a unique and readily identifiable online presence with the internet (dot) HipHop domain. Indie Spotlight via A2iM If you’re into. Continue reading
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What’s new in social media music marketing?Cassie Petrey, the CEO & co-founder of celebrity social media and artist management firm Crowd Surf, joins Michael Brnadvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to talk. Continue reading
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BSAMZ to Big Yellow Dog MusicBig Yellow Dog Music has signed BSAMZ, aka Brandon Sammons, to its songwriters roster. 

With a career spanning more than a decade, BSAMZ is a highly sought-after songwriter and producer who has collaborated with some of music’s biggest names including Lady Gaga, Kygo, Bryce Vine, Adam Lambert, Culture Club, Sam Feldt and many more. He has written multiple chart-topping hits, and his songs have amassed more than 500 million streams across platforms.

BSAMZ’ successes include co-writing K-Pop group Girls’ Generation’s "You Think" off of the #1 Billboard World Album ‘Lion Heart,’ as well as co-writing the #1 hit single "Hear Me Now" with the band Bad Wolves, which spent 36 weeks climbing rock radio charts. 

Originally from Missouri, BSAMZ began his music career as the lead singer and guitar player for the band Sunset Black. After moving to LA, he transitioned into songwriting and producing. He made the move to Nashville during the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually finding a home at Big Yellow Dog Music.

“Brandon’s boundless energy for writing great music, along with such a diversity, has me pumped about what we can accomplish in Nashville and abroad,” says Jacee Badeaux, Senior Creative Director, A&R. 

For more information, visit bigyellowdogmusic.com. 

Dan Waite named Better Noise Music CEO, Steve Kline becomes President; company founder Allen Kovac is now ChairmanRecently, Allen Kovac established a second division to BNM, Better Noise Films, a global independent entertainment company developing feature films and other content.
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Ditto Music, edging towards 1m registered artists, goes on hiring spree to fuel international expansionBrothers Lee and Matt Parsons continue to fully own UK-born global distribution and services platform
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Chartmetric relaunches free OneSheet EPKs for musiciansChartmetric has relaunched OneSheet, a simple-to-create, graphically pleasing, data-driven electronic promotional one-sheet for musicians. Chartmetric acquired the EPK startup last year. How One Sheet Works OneSheet automatically pulls stats from. Continue reading
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Why AI generation might be just what music needs [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]AI-generating hit songs seem scary but could actually be exactly what the music industry needs, writes Tatiana Cirisano of music and entertainment industry consultancy MIDiA. by Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. Continue reading
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A complete guide to digital music distributionAs easy as it is to pull out your phone and immediately play just about any song in a matter of seconds, getting the music out there is not as. Continue reading
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Andrea Bocelli at the Hollywood BowlThe great Andrea Bocelli played the Hollywood Bowl May 9th and 10th. 

Just two days before the first show Bocelli performed at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This has become an annual show, however it typically takes place in June. Bocelli’s last L.A. area show took place in December last year in Anaheim for his Christmas tour. This show was quite different from last years, but the first song Bocelli sang on which was Giuseppe Verdi’s “La donna e’ mobile,” following the orchestra and choir’s performance of the epic “O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana. Bocelli than sang Vedi’s “Di Quella pira” before walking off the stage. The first guest Nadine Sierra performed Giacomo Puccini’s “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta.” Bocelli returned for Umberto Giordano’s “Si, fui soldato.” This was followed by a duet with Bocelli and Sierra on Umberto’s “Vicini a te.” The next guest was Edward Parks who performed Puccini’s “Te Deum” and then a duet of George Bizet’s “Au fond du temple saint” with Bocelli. Sierra returned for a second duet with Bocelli which was Puccini’s “O soave fanciulla.” Both along with the orchestra closed out set one with Verdi’s “La traviata.” 

Following intermission the orchestra played John William’s Harry Potter score of “Hedwig’s Theme.” This was followed by two songs of Bocelli with the choir. The next guest was Amy 

Manford for “The Winner Takes it All by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The next guest was Zucherro on Billy Preston’s “You Are so Beautiful.” Zucherro performed his own songs “Cosi Celeste” and “Miserere” with Bocelli. Sierra and Bocelli closed out the show with his world famous song “Con te partio.” 

 Bocelli has been awarded a Guinness World Record for his album Sacred Arias for simultaneously holding the top three spots on the U.S. Classical Albums chart, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is a seven time World Music Award winner. Outside of music Bocelli has earned a law degree. Bocelli can sing in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin. Bocelli also had the best selling Classical album by a solo artist of all time with Sacred Arias. In 2020 Bocelli released his latest album Believe including covers of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” and “Amazing Grace,” with Allison Krauss.

‘Irresponsible and offensive’: NMPA’s David Israelite does not like IMPALA’s new report on the ‘music streaming pie’. At all.Publishers' association chief calls report questioning slices of revenue pie "irresponsible and offensive"
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Tencent Music is developing AI-powered tools to ‘help reduce the barrier to music creation’Tencent Music Entertainment is doubling down on AI
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Live Nation offers $99 tickets to 12 major festivals in Festival Weekend promotionLive Nation is expanding its Concert Week promotion to include festivals with a $99 all-in 1-day tickets to a dozen major festivals, including Gov Ball, FORMAT Festival, Broccoli City, and. Continue reading
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AI in Music Creation for Brands: The Good, The Bad & The UglyAmy Crawford, the Executive Creative Director of Music Products at global sonic branding studio Made Music, explores the highs and lows in AI music branding and promotion. Hypebot welcomes responsible commentary.. Continue reading
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What are custom domains, and why do you need one?Learn the branding basics needed to establish a digital identity as a musician, starting with a custom domain and subdomains. by Janelle Borg of Amplify You In today’s digital age,. Continue reading
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