From Ed Sheeran’s speech to UMG vs. TuneCore… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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CD sales are down again… or are they?Physical music sales are still an important revenue source for most indie artists. Despite recent optimism CDs sales are down again. Or are they?
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Rise+ helps musicians find community, resources and educationLooking for help taking your music career to the next level? Learn how Rise+ helps musicians find community, tools and support.
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How to become a successful Classical Musician: Paola Prestini Composer Paola Prestini has been named a Top 35 Female Composer in Classical Music by the Washington Post, a Top 100 Composer in the World by NPR and a Top 30 Professionals of the Year by Musical America. One can learn a lot about how to become a successful Classical Musician from Paolo Prestini.
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Sarah Kinsley featured on final episode of BMI & More or Less (With Jess) series 'Struck a Chord' BMI and More or Less (With Jess) share the final episode of their newly launched series Struck a Chord today. In this episode, More or Less (With Jess) sat down with breakout artist Sarah Kinsley ahead of her hometown show at Webster Hall, the final stop on the North American leg of her Escaper tour. Sarah’s journey from crafting intimate EPs in her NYC apartment to achieving viral success has captivated audiences worldwide. Her authentic storytelling and emotional depth create a space where fans can explore complex feelings and connect on a profound level. With the recent release of her debut album Escaper, Sarah’s music has grown from its introspective roots to filling sold-out venues across the globe. Watch episode 3 now here.At Webster Hall, More or Less (With Jess) interviewed fans who shared their own stories how Sarah’s music has helped them navigate mental health challenges, confront cultural stigmas, and celebrate the beauty of platonic love.BMI and More or Less (With Jess) recently partnered to produce a new series, Struck a Chord, to highlight the importance of mental health and the power of music and lyrics in the healing process for both creators and fans. The three-part series features interviews with BMI singer/songwriters Ashe, Lauv and Sarah Kinsley, and their fans on location at concerts, giving an insider’s look into how an artist’s mental health can impact their songwriting and how those lyrics resonate with fans who personalize and internalize them as a source of comfort and connection. The first installment launched October 10th in honor of World Mental Health Day, and featured Ashe at her sold-out Brooklyn Bowl concert in Nashville. The "One Night Only" event saw fans from all across the country welcoming her back to the stage after a 22-month-long mental health hiatus. Watch episode 1, featuring Ashe here and episode 2, featuring Lauv here. The post Sarah Kinsley featured on final episode of BMI & More or Less (With Jess) series 'Struck a Chord' first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

TikTok deepens integration with Spotify and Apple Music via new feature that lets streamers ‘Share to TikTok’‘Share to TikTok’ allows users to share music they found on streaming platforms to TikTok
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TikTok just got banned in Canada, under Trump is the US next?The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to close its operations in the country, citing national security concerns. Canadian users will continue to have access to the app. But when President,. Continue reading
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‘You can’t advocate for something if you don’t believe in it.’Donna Caseine, Reservoir's EVP and Global Creative Director on her career in publishing, championing her writers and the power or being patient
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How To Use Cover Songs to Promote A Career In MusicFind out how to use cover songs to promote music and grow an audience. Learn simple strategies to turn popular songs into career-boosting tools.
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Why Album Variant Releases Aren’t Enough: Fans Want Exclusivity!While album variant releases are everywhere, it's exclusive content and special access that truly boost music sales. Check out how successful artists are winning over fans by offering unique bonuses and limited editions that go beyond standard releases.
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Hollywood Music in Media Awards Announce 2024 NominationsNovember 6, 2024 –The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) today announced the 2024 nominees for scores and songs in film and other visual media categories. The 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) will be held on November 20, 2024 at The Avalon in Hollywood, CA. The HMMA honors composers, songwriters, and music supervisors around the world for their contributions over the previous year in music for film, TV, video games, and more.

Nominations highlights include:

EMILIA PÉREZ received 5 HMMA nominations; BLITZ received 3 HMMA nominations; THE WILD ROBOT, MOANA 2, and WICKED each received 2 HMMA nominations

Song Nominees Include: Elton John and Brandi Carlile; Diane Warren; Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear; Pharrell Williams; Miley Cyrus; Taura Stinson, A.R. Rahman; Savan Kotecha; Shane McAnally; Kristen Wiig; Linda Perry, among many others.

Song – Onscreen Performance Nominees Include: Zoe Saldana, Timothée Chalamet, Cynthia Erivo, Saoirse Ronan, Nicholas Galitzine and Anne-Marie

HMMA nominated composers and songwriters include Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard; Nicholas Britell, Steve McQueen, and Taura Stinson; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Luca Guadagnino; Jon Batiste, Volker Bertelmann, Kris Bowers, John Debney, Michael Giacchino, Tom Holkenborg, Alberto Iglesias, John Powell, A.R. Rahman, Rob Simonsen, Hans Zimmer, among others.

This year, the HMMAs will honor legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin with the prestigious Outstanding Career Achievement Award.

Several of the nominated HMMA songs will be performed live during the HMMA awards ceremonies on Nov. 20.

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Jon Platt accepts International Executive of the Year honor, pays tribute to Sony Music Publishing, the songwriting community and more at MBW’s Music Business UK AwardsYesterday evening (November 5) saw MBW's Music Business UK Awards take place in Covent Garden, celebrating the very best that the UK music biz has to offer.
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Believe, TuneCore respond to $500M UMG ‘industrial scale’ infringement lawsuitBelieve has responded to the UMG lawsuit alleging that it and DIY arm TuneCore have engaged in “industrial-scale" copyright infringement and asking for $500 million in damages.
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Paradise Worldwide wants to help Gen AI platforms become licensed – and get rightsholders paid in the processCompany claims to be the "only Independent All Rights Distributor" with its own AI department
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The New Realities of Life as a Full-Time MusicianDiscover the real challenges and rewards of life as a full-time musician, and what it truly takes to turn your passion into a sustainable career...
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