Complete Access is going live!You're invited to the first Complete Access live stream on Thursday 13th June (9 - 11am PST / 5 - 7pm UK)

On Thursday 13th June at 9am PST (5pm UK time), Slate Digital team members, Chad Carrier and Kevin Dorsey, will be hosting a live event, where they will show you they use plug-ins in the Complete Access bundle in their mixing and mastering sessions.

After the two-hour session there will also be a Q&A where you can ask questions and interact with the ever-growing Complete Access community.

The live event is FREE to sign up to and you do not have to be an active subscriber to attend.

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From price hikes at Spotify to Warner’s major new hire… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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DJs can stream legally on Twitch under new ‘pay-to-play’ label dealsTwitch's long-standing music licensing dispute over DJs spinning on the platform has been resolved thanks to new deals between the live streamer and UMG, Sony, WMG, and Merlin.....
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What is Tracklib? A look inside the pioneering music sample serviceFACT: 20% of songs on Billboard 100 contain samples. But where do they come from and how can they be used legally? Andreas Ahlenius from Tracklib joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss.....
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5 tips for introverts looking to nail music networking eventsNetworking is crucial in the music industry, but it doesn’t come easy to everyone. Here are a few tips to help any introvert plan to impress people. by Chris Robley. Continue reading
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Album Review of "Set the Tone (Guns & Roses)" by Ghostface Killah (9/10)Mass Appeal

Producer: Various

Set the Tone is Wu-Tang’s very own Ghostface Killah’s 12th album, released on fellow emcee/friend from New York, Nas’ record label. Shy of one hour’s worth of solid, flavorful music, GFK is in true Ironman form.

“6 Minutes” features an intro from Jim Jones (Dipset), who “sets the tone” for the album, reflecting on drug dealing days listening to Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, which features Ghostface Killah. Songs like “Pair of Hammers,” “Scar Tissue,” and “Shots” carry this top-tier installment in GFK’s catalog.The post Album Review of "Set the Tone (Guns & Roses)" by Ghostface Killah (9/10) first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

LVRN invests in Afro-Caribbean cultural platform Jerk X JollofThe investment 'underscores our commitment to empowering communities through music and culture,' LVRN says
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Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2024 BMI Pop AwardsMiley Cyrus’ 'Flowers' was named Song of the Year.
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5 Music Collaborations worth exploringUnlock the secrets to musical success with these five game-changing collaborations. They show how teaming up with the right partners can skyrocket your career and create unforgettable music. by Chris. Continue reading
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What is an ISWC? Hint: The key to music rights and royaltiesIf you’re a new artist, you may not fully understand all the important terms the industry throws at you yet. If an “ISWC” is one of those terms, don’t worry! We'll give you everything you need to know about it below…..
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Live Review of Kanii in Los AngelesHollywood Palladium Los Angeles, CA

Contact: dionte.williams@warnerrecords.com

Web: instagram.com/kanii_oPlayers: Kanii, vocals; Peter Sullivan, DJ

Material: Washington D.C. artist Kanii is having a moment. Towards the end of 2023, the 18-year-old’s single “I Know” was certified gold—no small feat in this current, unforgiving music industry climate. And now, he’s opening for English pop ’n’ soul star PinkPantheress on her current high-profile tour, including at the impressive Hollywood Palladium in L.A.

It’s no fluke; Kanii has developed a sound that masterfully blends contemporary electronic pop with classic R&B to create something that sounds absolutely fresh but also somehow reassuringly familiar. There are mild hyperpop elements to his vocal production, especially on record. But don’t mistake that for a compromise to the music’s authenticity in any way. Songs such as the aforementioned “I Know,” and “Marry Me” betray the old crooner soul in this young man.

Musicianship: It was just Kanii and his DJ up there, but that’s all that’s necessary. Musically, the set was flawless; Kanii arrived in a flurry to a crescendo of screams, his DJ, Sullivan, on stage-right dropped the needle (at least metaphorically, depending on the gear that he’s using), and the next 30 minutes or so passed by in a wave of sweet vocals and immaculate beats.

Performance: This is where Kanii really excelled. From the moment he hit the Palladium stage, Kanii never stopped moving. He moved side-to-side more times than a Newton’s cradle, occasionally pausing to really connect with some of the besotted fans at the front. Those moments were vital though—Kanii has already mastered the ability to make everyone in the crowd feel like he’s singing directly to them, which is half the battle. When the fans connect, when it feels personal, that’s when real art is born. When Kanii throws bouquets of flowers out to a few lucky recipients, you can only applaud the canny fellow.

Summary: When you look at how popular R&B is right now, when you really take a beat to feel what’s going on, then one has to conclude that Kanii has a real chance of expanding on his current success. He has the voice, the songs, the team behind him and the charisma (or “rizz,” kids) to sell a lot of records and, who knows, headline venues similar to this one in the future. For now, he just needs to focus on the music—keep those songs coming. Because as of right now, the signs are super-positive.

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Merlin launches ‘Merlin Connect’ to provide tech platforms with licensed indie musicMerlin developed the new tool in response to growing concerns about artificial intelligence and its impact on artistic creation
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Music streaming services come out swinging against Canada’s new ‘discriminatory tax’ that requires them to hand over 5% of their Canadian revenuesCanada’s Online Streaming Act requires streamers to contribute 5% of their annual revenue to a number of programs designed to aid Canadian content creators
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