Twitch cuts over 400 roles amid widespread layoffs at parent company AmazonAmazon announced another 9,000 job cuts this week
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D.I.Y. musicians share their Top 5 Tips in new CD Baby video seriesNo one knows what works and doesn’t better than those doing it. So the team at CD Baby asked some successful D.I.Y. musicians: “For your particular area of strength in. Continue reading
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How Nickelback launched a fan club using affordable, easy to use toolsLearn how Nickleback successfully relaunched their fan club using two affordable and simple-to-use tools – a Shopify online store and Single’s Membership product. via Single It’s quite rare when a. Continue reading
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6 Questions with The ShootoutsThe Shootouts are known for their fun blend of honky-tonk, Americana, and old-school country. For this latest edition of 6 Question With, we caught up with the band during an. Continue reading
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HEADRUSH® ACQUIRES AUDIO MEDIA RESEARCHinMusic, the global leader in music technology hardware, software, and consumer electronics, is proud to announce the acquisition of Audio Media Research (AMR) and the inclusion of AMR’s flagship ReValver amp modeling software in the HeadRush product line.

Audio Media ResearchTM (AMR), a leading developer of professional audio production software, is dedicated to creating software tools that help people make music. AMR leverages the latest in technology and software development to deliver professional audio software solutions that raise the bar for tone, realism, and innovation. AMR’s flagship ReValver® award-winning guitar amp modeling software sets the standard for amp modeling realism, dynamics, and tone.

inMusic is the parent company for a family of leading music technology and consumer electronic brands. inMusic’s world-famous, state-of-the-art research and development team responds dynamically to its customers with advanced technology and software ecosystems. AMR and its entire engineering department will now become part of inMusic’s R&D family, bringing their specialized knowledge and expertise to be supported by the resources and IP of the entire inMusic group. This new integration will see ReValver amp and effect content becoming available within future HeadRush products.

Michelle Teh appointed SVP, Global Classics and Jazz at Universal Music GroupExec returns to GCJ from UMG’s Global Priorities team
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Ryan MacTaggart, Gary ‘Bolo’ Sargeant and Michael McArthur promoted at 300 EntertainmentRyan MacTaggart upped to SVP, Artist Development & Lifestyle Marketing; Gary “Bolo” Sargeant to VP, Urban & Rhythm Promotion, and Michael McArthur to VP, A&R
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Build audiences with Found•ee’s new ‘Automated Follow-up Remarketing’found.ee has introduced a new feature called ‘Automated Follow-up Remarketing Audiences’ that allows marketers and musicians to capture and target audiences who have viewed their advertisements automatically. Found.ee offers a. Continue reading
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Why 1000 TRUE fans are worth more than 1M passive ones + How to attract themSaying true fans are better than those who don’t care may seem like an obvious statement, but this post explains how you can attract more of these ultra-supportive fans by. Continue reading
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Guide to growing your fanbase with Gated ContentThe music industry can feel saturated with musicians trying to make their mark. As social channels grow, so does the number of musicians trying to reach new fans.  by Collin. Continue reading
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AllMusic Trivia: 50th Anniversary Albums - 19731973 was an incredible year for classic albums from Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, the Stooges and more. In this round of AllMusic Trivia, we test your knowledge of the albums celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

Last week in music industry commentaryLast week’s commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on the ultimate power of music fans; Spotify creates new opportunities for artists and more… Is. Continue reading
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Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. and Indie musicThis week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how a TikTok ban could affect artists, a how to prepare a guide, and much more How. Continue reading
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with almost a third of musicians skipping meals to survive, ten up-and-coming artists to. Continue reading
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BLUE ÉLAN RECORDS RELEASES CHARITY ALBUM 'PRECIOUS TO ME'Blue Élan Records, in collaboration with KZZ Music, have once again joined in partnership with the Alliance for Children's Rights to benefit this worthwhile organization. Released today, PRECIOUS TO ME, will bring awareness to a shared vision in which all children have safe permanent families with the support they need to thrive. All proceeds from the album will directly benefit The Alliance. You can follow this link to pre-order the album and get a digital copy instantly.

Listen to Precious to Me

The Alliance provides services to impoverished, abused, and neglected young people; providing free legal services, advocacy, and programs that create pathways to jobs and access to education.  The Alliance levels the playing field and ensures that children of all ages within the foster care system are able to fulfill their potential. Blue Élan/KZZ Music founder, Kirk Pasich, explains the significance of this project to the label: “We chose to revisit classic songs from over the years.  Some are just songs we and the artists love - “Call Me The Breeze,” “Big Rock Candy Mountain,” “Bennie and the Jets.” Others are songs that we thought said something in their own way about helping children - “Runaway Train,” “It’s A Hard Life Wherever You Go,” “When The Children Cry.” Label artists Soul Asylum, Gerry Beckley (of the band America), Ozomatli, Chelsea Williams, and label alumni Bob Gentry, Cindy Alexander, Mustangs of the West, Bryan Stephens and Scout Durwood, were joined by label friends Sam Morrow, Ginny Luke, Maiya Sykes, Mary Scholz and Bernie Barlow to record the 15 classic tracks, handpicked by producers Pasich and Colin Devlin. Recording sessions took place over a period of time and slowly the album began to take shape. The idea to gather this collection and benefit such a worthwhile charity as The Alliance for Children’s Rights was born. Blue Élan has supported the charity with various releases over the past few years and looks forward to bringing awareness to the work that they do to help children succeed and flourish. Precious to Me Track Listing:

"Runaway Train" -  Chelsea Williams

"Call Me the Breeze" - Sam Morrow

"It's a Hard Life" - Natalie Gelman

"Big Rock Candy Mountain" - Soul Asylum

 "Always Midnight" - Ginny Luke

"Bennie and the Jets" - Maiya Sykes

"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - Gerry Beckley (of America)

"Willie and the Hand Jive" - Ozomatli 

"You Make Loving Fun" - Mary Scholz

"Stuck in the Middle with You" - Bernie Barlow

"Crazy for You" - Bob Gentry

"In This Life"  - Cindy Alexander

"Crystal Blue Persuasion" - Bernie Barlow & Chelsea Williams

"Precious to Me" - Mustangs of the West

"When the Children Cry" - Bryan Stephens, Ginny Luke & Scout Durwood

 For more information contact:Blue Élan Records / MAD InkPRMelissa Dragich - mdragich@blueelan.comWhy the Alliance for Children’s RightsSince 1992, the Alliance for Children’s Rights has provided services to impoverished, abused, and neglected young people. By providing free legal services, advocacy, and programs that create pathways to jobs and access to education, the Alliance levels the playing field and ensures that children who experience foster care are able to fulfill their potential. Blue Élan and the Alliance for Children Rights share a vision in which all children have safe, permanent families with the support they need to thrive. Your support will help provide free legal services and advocacy for children in foster care, training and education for those who work with or care for these children, and system-wide reform to change policies to improve children’s lives. The Alliance cuts through the bureaucracy of the courts, healthcare system, school districts, and government agencies to secure a brighter future for children in need. Their staff and extensive network of pro bono attorneys advocate directly for individual children and work toward broader policy solutions to expedite adoptions out of foster care, secure medical coverage, critical therapies, housing, and education, support children recovering from trauma and those with disabilities, and assist young adults aging out of foster care as they grow into independence and self-reliance. Learn more about the Alliance for Children's Rights here: https://found.ee/PghX