SoundCloud, chasing profitability, cuts another 8% of employee headcountThe news was confirmed today (May 23) in an internal memo to staff from SoundCloud CEO, Eliah Seton, obtained by MBW
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Fix The Tix asks artists to sign letter demanding Congress limit scalping, fix ticketingThe new Fix The Tix Coalition is asking artists to sign a letter to the U.S. Congress calling on them to limit ticket scalping and fix the broken concert ticketing. Continue reading
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Know your story before releasing new music and 3 tips for finding itMost artists think that their story is their music. They’re wrong and Laura Ferreiro a Branding & Storytelling Strategist and Founder of Story Harmony joins Michael Brandvold on the Music. Continue reading
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HIMA Seeks Indie Record LabelsThe Hollywood Independent Music Awards (August 17, 2023 at The Avalon in Hollywood, CA) are looking for the best, most artist friendly and supportive INDEPENDENT RECORD LABELS, big or small. They want to shine a bright light on deserving indie labels. See details & guidelines in submission form. FREE to submit whether you're the label, an artist or just a fan. COMPLETE SUBMISSION FORM HERE

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HIMA WEEK 8/16 - 8/19

In addition to the spectacular main event, they'll have "satellite" events the week of the HIMA. Songwriting panels, sync & licensing presentations, networking events and more. Over the next couple months they'll reveal these added extras so you can plan a full schedule 8/16 through 8/19. Stay tuned.Share the HIMA Global Network (free) with other artists, industry professionals and friends HERE

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Above is a sample notification from the Job Board (powered by Smashhaus) We provide opportunities for indie artists worldwide.

It owns a chunk of both Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. But what is Fidelity Investments?Fidelity’s holdings of approximately 54.8 million shares of UMG is currently around €1.05 billion ($1.14 billion)
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Nick Jarjour exits role as Global Head of Song Management at Hipgnosis Songs FundExec to 'embark on an exciting new chapter in [his] journey'
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Touring’s major challenges and opportunities explored at Music BizA panel at the 65th edition of the Music Biz Conference in Nashville tackled one of the music industry’s most important and vexing topics, “Touring Challenges & Opportunities: How Can. Continue reading
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How to spoil your Superfans [Ben Weinman]Musician, teacher, and artist advocate Ben Weinman explains how to reward your most loyal supporters and strengthen your fanbase sustainably. by Ben Weinman from Soundfly Many of Ben’s strategies for. Continue reading
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Instagram to launch a Twitter competitor within weeksInstagram is readying a June launch of the first direct competition to Twitter backed by a major tech firm. Upstarts like Mastodon and Bluesky have taken advantage of the chaos. Continue reading
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Bandcamp workers vote to unionize, issues joint statement with companyBandcamp workers voted 31 to 7 in favor of forming Bandcamp United, a union represented by the AFL-CIO affiliated Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). On May 10th, the. Continue reading
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Last week in music industry commentaryCommentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on some recent legal trials in the industry, AI creating music and more… Global dance music. Continue reading
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLaset week’s tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered Spotify Canvas, how to get a custom domain, how to promote music on TikTok, and more… TikTok Music Promotion 101 How. Continue reading
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewA busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with TikTok testing an Apple Music integration YouTube about to go on trial, AI playing with music. Continue reading
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EastWest Sound Releases Hollywood Fantasy BrassHot on the heels of Hollywood Fantasy Strings, the first installment of EastWest Sound’s latest masterpiece Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra, comes chapter two: Hollywood Fantasy Brass.Produced by sound titans Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra includes everything you need to create fantasy film, television, and game soundtracks. It includes unique ensembles that bridge the gap between orchestral and world instruments - perfect for your next big fantasy epic or medieval tale. Recorded in the same soundstage as their award-winning blockbuster series Hollywood Orchestra, many of the instruments of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra have been recorded in small ensembles with full stereo imaging mic placement, surround sound options, and all the features of EastWest’s revolutionary Opus software.

Hollywood Fantasy Brass puts the grandeur of some of history’s most iconic brass instruments at your fingertips, complete with a broad articulation set and true legato for maximum realism and authenticity. Instead of trumpets, you’ll find flugelhorns; rather than French horns, Wagner tubas and alpenhorns take their place. There’s even a low brass section that’s unlike anything you’ve heard before. The result is a majesty that modern day orchestras can’t quite replicate, but with the power and conviction demanded by current movies and games. Hollywood Fantasy Strings and Hollywood Fantasy Brass have both been released. The next step in the journey is Hollywood Fantasy Winds (available June 22nd for $99), followed by Hollywood Fantasy Percussion (available July 27th for $99), Hollywood Fantasy Voices (available August 31st for $99), and then finally the Hollywood Fantasy Orchestrator (partnered with Sonuscore, available October 5th for $99.) Soon you’ll have an entire collection of instruments at your fingertips perfect for creating cinematic fantasy masterpieces of any size and scale!

Pricing & AvailabilityHollywood Fantasy Brass is available for individual purchase for a special introductory price of $99, or you can get it as part of a Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra bundle, or with EastWest’s popular ComposerCloud+ subscription service, which gives you access to this and all collections in their massive catalog.For new subscribers, EastWest is offering a 1 month ComposerCloud+ Free Trial: soundsonline.com/composercloud

From Ed Sheeran’s second ‘Let’s Get It On’ lawsuit victory to the 3 majors’ joint $2.9m per hour… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest music biz headlines from the past week, all in one place
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