Bandcamp Alternative Subvert: New Era for Indie Artists and Labels?Bandcamp alternative Subvert is set to launch guided by the intriguing premise, “What if Independent Artists and Labels owned Bandcamp?” Bandcamp had become an essential tool for independent artists and. Continue reading
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Guide to Becoming an Artist ManagerThis guide looks at becoming an Artist Manager, their key roles and responsibilities, how they get paid, and essential do's and don'ts.
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Register.MUSIC domains FREE before September 10Musicians and music companies have until September 10th to register .MUSIC domains name with only a one-time $1.99 identity verification fee per domain name.
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Tencent Music’s ‘Super VIP’ tier costs 5 times as much as a regular subscription. Spotify could learn a lot from it.If Spotify is wondering what features to include in its new "Super-Premium" tier, it may want to look at China's Tencent Music Entertainment
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Key Songs in the Life Of… Lylette PizarroLylette Pizarro, founder of Influence Media Partners, selects the magnificent seven songs that tell the story of her life and career to date
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Secretly Distribution & Oh Boy Records Announce Global DealThe late John Prine (L) and Jody Whelan of Oh Boy Records (photo: Neilson Hubbard)
Today, Secretly Distribution (SD) announces a worldwide distribution deal with Oh Boy Records. The storied independent label, founded in 1981 by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and icon John Prine, started as Prine's vehicle to become an independent artist after his major-label record deal had expired. Winner of the A2IM Libera Award in 2022 for small record label of the year, Oh Boy continues to be run by the Prine family.
Secretly Distribution and Oh Boy will be co-presenting "Independents' Day," an AmericanaFest day party at Vinyl Tap on September 18, which will feature performances by artists from Oh Boy and other SD labels.
Oh Boy's catalog features albums from Prine, including 2018's The Tree of Forgiveness, as well as Kelsey Waldon, Swamp Dogg, Alice Randall's My Black Country (the companion to the award winning author and songwriter's book of the same name), Arlo McKinley, Emily Scott Robinson, and Tré Burt. Upcoming releases from core Oh Boy artist Dan Reeder, whose new album Smithereens will be out in October, and recent signing Palmyra (one of NPR's Best New Artists of 2024), will be among the first new Oh Boy titles to be handled by SD's global team and distribution network.
"Oh Boy is thrilled to be able to join Secretly Distribution at this time of growth and expansion for both companies. We've long been fans of the artists they work with, but in getting to know their team it also quickly became clear that Secretly holds dear the same independent values; the values that have fueled Oh Boy since its inception in 1981, and have seen Secretly Distribution build a truly independent global distribution network. We are honored to be represented by this excellent company and are excited to celebrate our collaboration in Nashville in September during AmericanaFest."- Jody Whelan, Managing Partner, Oh Boy Records
With the addition of this iconic Nashville label, SD continues its roster's expansion in not only size but also geographical breadth and genre diversity. In addition to Oh Boy, other recent label additions include Finland's Timmion (Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators, Franka Oroza); Italy's Record Kicks (Seun Kuti & Egypt '80, Michelle David & the True-Tones); Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad's Jazz is Dead and Linear Labs (Lonnie Liston Smith, Ghostface Killah); Dear Life (MJ Lenderman, Kath Bloom); with new label services clients including Andrew Bird and Guster.
"SD has been fans of Oh Boy for so long - I have John Prine LPs that I swiped from my mom's collection decades ago. They are a truly iconic American independent label - founded by artists, for artists looking for a sustainable way to release music outside of the major label system - and when I met Jody and Fiona it was clear immediately that their ethos perfectly aligns with what we strive for at SD.
Oh Boy is a cornerstone of the vibrant Nashville scene, and we could not be more thrilled to work with them on both their incredible catalog and their current roster of next generation folk, country and blues artists."- Josh Madell, Director of Artist & Label Strategy, Secretly DistributionThe post Secretly Distribution & Oh Boy Records Announce Global Deal first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

30% Patreon Creator Pay Cut: What You Need to KnowA 30% Patreon creator pay cut is coming to all new fan subscriptions paid via Apple. As of November, Apple is requiring Patreon to switch to its iOS in-app purchase system or risk being removed from the App Store.
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New Twitch DJ Program: Everything You Need To KnowThe new Twitch DJ program offers groundbreaking opportunities to expand reach, make money, and engage with audiences. Here's what you need to know to leverage this platform effectively.
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Radio Promotion and Sync Licensing on a budgetCan you do radio promotion and sync licensing on a small budget? Two experienced music marketers, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert, offer proven suggestions on a new episode of the Music Biz Weekly Podcast. Watch and listen here.
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Roblox strikes deal with DistroKid – but indie artists won’t be paid any money from itRoblox revenues are forecast to hit $3.5bn across the course of this year
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UnitedMasters launches new $20-a-year subscription tier that allows artists to keep 100% of royaltiesOnce again, the indie artist services and distribution platform is bringing down the cost of doing business for artists
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Metro Boomin Continues ‘Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' Grant ProgramLast night, GRAMMY®-nominated, diamond-certified producer and global superstar Metro Boomin descended on Atlanta for the 6th stop of his highly anticipated ‘We Trust You’ tour with Future at the State Farm Center. Metro and Future performed a collection of their top hits, including “Like That” and “Type Shit” from their #1 Billboard 200 album We Don't Trust You, which holds the #1 spot on the Apple Music charts in over 80 countries and was also the most streamed album in a single day of 2024. 

Also, making its 6th tour stop was Metro Boomin's Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes grant-giving tour program, a national, multi-city initiative providing $20,000 in grants and show tickets to selected single mother non-profit organizations in each market of the ‘We Trust You’ tour. 

The first recipient of the night was the Atlanta Mission, an Atlanta-based organization and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of those experiencing homelessness through customized services offering a path forward amidst challenging circumstances. Followed by the second grant recipient Solomon’s Temple, a holistic emergency and transitional shelter for homeless women and their children, driven by a mission to treat the root causes of homelessness in Atlanta.

Both organizations were gifted $20K from Metro to help further the work for their important causes as he takes the 'Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' tour grant program to all 21 markets of his national, multi-city 'We Trust You' tour. Metro officially launched the grant program at the first tour stops in Kansas City and St. Paul. Metro initially launched his ‘Single Moms Are Superheroes’ initiative in 2017, hosting annual give-back activations. In December of 2023, he partnered with St. Louis-based non-profit organization RUNG for Women and presenting sponsor Amazon Access to launch his grant-giving program in honor of his late mother, Leslie Joanne.The post Metro Boomin Continues ‘Leslie Joanne Single Moms Are Superheroes' Grant Program first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

SoundCloud Store launches with Exclusive Artist merch – 100% profits to artistsSoundCloud has launched the SoundCloud Store, where a curated group of its Next Pro artists can design and sell exclusive merchandise, keeping 100% of the profits.
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The Ultimate Advertising Toolkit for MusiciansAdvertising music is not the easiest task for musicians. With this Advertising Toolkit for Musicians, learn how to boost your music career with top advertising tools to increase your reach and impact.
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From the Philippines to TikTok: The Rise of Budots and Dr. BeatBudots, a Filipino dance and music genre, has gone viral globally on TikTok. However, this may not be a ticket to longevity, as evidenced by other microgenres that have garnered attention on the app.
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