Rise of the Songwriter Brand [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]Explore the rise of the songwriter brand that has played a major role in shaping the current industry. With this shift, songwriters can gain more recognition and opportunities beyond traditional songwriting roles.
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TikTok says that over one in four of Germany’s Top 100 singles of 2023 was popular on its platform before becoming a chart hit in the market'TikTok has disrupted the way hits are created and in doing so, in a sense, started a democratization of the music industry,' said Charlotte Stahl, Head of Music partnerships, EMEA
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Willie "Prophet" Stiggers Honored with Visionary Award at 2024 SESAC Music AwardsSESAC's Sam Kling, Willie "Prophet" Stiggers, SESAC's Mario Prins  (Photo credit: mèShell studio)

SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the most-performed songs of 2023 across a variety of genres at The Highlight Room in Hollywood last night, September 17, marking the third year the awards took place in Los Angeles.

The event was attended by several top music industry executives, artists, songwriters, and publishers including Bryan Michael Cox, Prophet, Alex Isley, Knox, and Kenyon Dixon, among others.

Jack Harlow continues his winning streak for the fourth year, taking home both Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year with his smash hit “Lovin On Me”. Sony Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year for the third year in a row, taking home multiple awards including “3D” recorded by Jack Harlow and Jung Kook, as well as “Good Good” recorded by Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage, among many others.  

Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) co-founder, president and CEO, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, was presented with SESAC’s Visionary Award in recognition of the organization’s ongoing work championing artists and creating equity within the music industry. “Prophet’s dedication to equality and racial justice has inspired us all to do more and build a stronger, more equitable creative community. I'm proud to call him a friend," said Mario Prins, VP, Creative Services.  

Additional award-winning writers include Jimmy Napes;Ariana Grande; Green Day; Fede Vindver; and longtime SESAC songwriter, Traci Hale for her co-write with SESAC writer and performer, Burna Boy.  

“We are honored to celebrate our songwriters and publishers,” shared Sam Kling, Chief Creative Officer, SESAC Performing Rights. “It takes so much effort from so many to bring these songs to life, and we’re thrilled to be able to recognize the dedication and talent of our SESAC family.”

Opening the show was SESAC President & COO, Scott Jungmichel and Chief Creative Officer Sam Kling, as well as VP, Creative Services Mario Prins and VP, Creative Services & Operations Diana Akin Scarfo. Artist and SESAC songwriter Tamara Jade, who performed at the 66th GRAMMY Awards with Jon Batiste and recently toured with Doja Cat, served as the MC for the evening for the second year in a row.   

Sponsors for the event included Bombas, EBOOST, Hasbro, Herban Essentials, Pause Wellness Studio, Pura Vida, Purely Elizabeth, Vacation Sunscreen, and Yeti.   

For event highlights, visit @SESAC on Instagram. A full list of winners is available below and at www.sesac.comThe post Willie "Prophet" Stiggers Honored with Visionary Award at 2024 SESAC Music Awards first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

TuneCore says that tracks within its ‘TuneCore Accelerator’ program ‘experienced nearly 10 billion new streams’ in the first half of 2024TuneCore has released the second edition of its 'TuneCore Accelerator Report'
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Labels vs Distribution: The Lines Are Blurring [Jay Gilbert]Learn the difference between labels and distribution and how those lines are blurring as each shifts focus and adds or subtracts services to better compete for talent.
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Lyte Seeks a Buyer as Founder, Former Employees Speak OutTicketing company Lyte shut down suddenly late last week. Now Lyte seeks a buyer as founder Ant Taylor, former employees, and affected promoters and fans are offering a clearer picture of the closer despite $53 million in funding.
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What are Vinyl Records made of? (The Answer is NOT what you think…)Ever wondered what gives vinyl records their iconic sound and durability? Uncover the materials and processes that make vinyl records a timeless music medium.
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Beggars and Secretly strike deal with Cargo Records to launch new UK-based indie distribution companyCargo Independent Distribution will be led by Cargo Records UK founder & CEO Phil Hill
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Apogee Launches Symphony Studio SeriesApogee Electronics has unveiled the Symphony Studio Series, a new line of high-fidelity recording and mixing interfaces designed to empower artists, producers, and engineers with the legendary Apogee sound at an extraordinary value.The three products in the Symphony Studio Series provide no-compromise entry points to Dolby Atmos/Immersive Audio mixing and unprecedented access to Apogee sound quality for recording and mixing. All three configurations deliver pristine audio quality found across our Symphony product line, from the Symphony Desktop to the Symphony MkII. "The Symphony Studio Series marks a significant expansion of our product line, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to growth and development," says Betty Bennett, CEO and Founder at Apogee. “We’ve created a new standard for affordable, high-end audio, making it easier than ever for aspiring and established professionals alike to experience the pristine audio quality Apogee is known for.”

Unveiling a New Standard in Audio ExcellenceThe Symphony Studio Series comes in three configurations – 8x8, 2x12, and 8x16 – catering to a range of traditional and Immersive studio setups and needs. Each configuration boasts:Uncompromising Apogee Sound: The Symphony Studio Series brings the legendary Apogee sound to a new generation of creators. With best-in-class audio fidelity and a focus on immersive audio, these products offer a unique and accessible way to elevate your recordings and mixes.Transparent-to-Source Preamps: Equipped with 75dB of clean gain, the Symphony Studio Series preamps ensure your microphones are faithfully reproduced, allowing your performances to shine through.Immersive Audio Workflows: The Symphony Studio Series seamlessly integrates with immersive audio formats, supporting up to 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos configurations for a truly captivating listening experience.Advanced Monitor Control: Tailor your monitoring environment with the included Control 2 software, featuring powerful calibration tools, 8 Apogee Monitor Workflows, and support for two subwoofers.Precise Speaker Calibration: Craft the perfect listening experience with Symphony Studio's precision speaker calibration. Our powerful output DSP features Room EQ, Bass Management, and Speaker Delay.  Empowering you to fine-tune your listening environment for optimal performance. Spice Up Your Recordings: Infuse your recordings with some analog flavor thanks to the Symphony Studio Channel Strip. This powerful input DSP plugin delivers professional-grade sound shaping with near-zero latency. Sculpt your tracks with precision using a suite of essential tools, including EQ, compression, and saturation.Optional Hardware Control: Speed up your workflow with the tactile precision of a dedicated hardware controller. Symphony Studio works seamlessly with our Apogee Control Remote with eight customizable buttons for adjusting levels and recalling monitor workflows. Modern Connectivity: The Symphony Studio Series features a USB-C connection for seamless plug-and-play operation with Mac and Windows computers.Low-Latency Monitoring: Achieve inspiring performances with direct monitoring featuring near-zero latency.

Configurations and Pricing:Symphony Studio 8x8: ($2,799) – 8 mic/line inputs, 8 line outputs, ideal for surround mixing and hybrid studios using analog outboard gear.Symphony Studio 2x12: ($1,999) – Perfect for Atmos mixing and listening rooms, featuring 2 mic/line inputs, 12 line outputs, and support for 7.1.4 Atmos configurations.Symphony Studio 8x16: ($3,499) –A powerful 9.1.6 Atmos mixing machine with 8 mic/line inputs and 16 line outputs, equally adept for hybrid mixing and recording in professional studios.

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Read Sir Lucian Grainge’s Universal Music Capital Markets day opening address in full: ‘Streaming will continue to propel many years of industry growth.’Superfandom, quantum leaps, and fundemental facts...
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How To Get Closer to Fans with Spotify For Artists: A Must-Use GuideFans and particularly superfans can’t get enough of their favorite artists. But how do you get closer to fans with Spotify and keep up with all the content creation needed to keep them interested?
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This Friday is Band Shirt Day: How your band can get involved in this international promotionThis Friday is Band Shirt Day and it's not too late for very musician with merch to sign up and participate.
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Lyte is still offline: Latest Updates and Impact on TicketingUPDATE: Lyte is still offline as of Tuesday and has been down since last week. The home page reads "undergoing scheduled maintenance."
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Jensen Speakers Announce Jensen Tornado Special EditionJensen Speakers introduces the Jensen Tornado Special Edition: a newly developed Neodymium guitar speaker, with a tight, powerful response, optimized for the most demanding contemporary tones, from pop and rock, up to high gainand metal applications.

After more than a decade of growing success with the Jensen Tornado series, established as one of the most popular Neodymium speaker families, it was time to offer a new voicing concept, designed from the ground up to meet the tonal requirements of today’s musicians, from the pop/rock and studio session guitarists, up to the heaviest, and most chugging metal players.

To ensure a tight and punchy response, some of the energy in the deepest bass range has been shifted up in the lower midrange, giving a thicker, richer tone where the electric guitar fundamental tones are. The midrange is well balanced with a subtle presence push to ensure clarity and detail, without harshness. The top end is carefully tailored to deliver a smooth, progressive roll-off, free from resonances and artifacts, allowing the upper harmonics to open up the guitar tone, with a cutting, present rendition, yet clear from excessive fizz.

The Jensen Tornado S.E. sports a new membrane, with a custom treatment on the surrounds, and a large diameter dust cap dome, a key factor in the shaping of the trebles. The large, 2” Copper-wound voice coil on a Kapton former, ensures high headroom for a great dynamic response. The magnet is a high-efficiency, 2nd generation Neodymium, an essential component to ensure the excellent performances in the minimum possible weight of the speaker, that is contained to 2Kg / 4.4lb. With 100W of power handling and 97.1dB of efficiency, the Tornado S.E. is equally suited to open back, vented and closed back enclosures, for the maximum versatility.

The Jensen Tornado Special Edition will be available in the last quarter of 2024, in both 8 and 16Ohm versions.

The Suggested Retail Price is announced at €179,00/US$229,00The post Jensen Speakers Announce Jensen Tornado Special Edition first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Pink Floyd’s recordings catalog could soon sell for $400m-$500m. But how much does it earn today?MBW has unearthed annual accounts filed by two UK-based companies owned by Pink Floyd
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