Measure of Music conference free online thru SundayIt's not too late to join the free Measure Of Music online conference and hackathon happening thru Sunday 2.23.25. With an emphasis on music data, the three day virtual event includes something for musicians and music industry professionals at all stages of their career.
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last WeekThis week, our tips, advice and independent musician news last week covered how to start a band, where to go to network this year, and more...
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I Wrote This Because People Are Still Dying.Attune's Matt Thomas calls for the industry to wake up over the threat to artists from mental health and addiction
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Signing Stories: Deep Sea DiverDate Signed: September 2024Label: Sub Pop RecordsType of Music: Indie RockBand Members: Jessica Dobson, Peter Mansen, Elliot JacksonManagement: Red Light ManagementPublicity: Frank Nieto - frankn@subpop.comWeb: thisisdeepseadiver.comSeattle-based rock band Deep Sea Diver, led by guitarist and vocalist Jessica Dobson, is celebrating their stronger support from their new home at the legendary Sub Pop Records. With the backing of the label, Dobson most looks forward to the extra care and assistance that she will have access to, something foreign coming from her hustling DIY nature."In the beginning, I have been close to the process and it can be painful at times," Dobson shares. "Hearing crickets from the time you send your record in. 'Is it in the void?' 'Do people not like it?' This time around, it was pretty quick that we got responses and Sub Pop was one of the first that said, 'We believe this. Let's keep talking.'""With self-released albums on an independent label, we know what goes into promoting an album, keeping it on the radar... there are moving parts," says Dobson. Dobson has logged time as a touring member for Beck and The Shins and has performed with numerous other acts, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Spoon, Dinosaur Jr. and more. In addition to headline touring, they've supported Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco, and most recently, playing to the largest audiences of their career, supporting Pearl Jam."It's quite a gift for us to have landed on a label that we have respected for years," says Dobson. "We went with SubPop because they were on board and loved what we were doing already. That's what we'd hope for when signing to a label is that they love you already. You're not having to work backwards." As for connecting with fans and labels alike, Dobson advises, "You cannot force an audience to love what you do. You can just make the best [album] you can, and the people will decide." Deep Sea Diver recently shared a video for “Let Me Go,” a collaboration with Madison Cunningham. Their fourth album Billboard Heart is out now. Check the group on their tour, which kicks off and finishes up with hometown shows in Washington.  – Joseph MalteseThe post Signing Stories: Deep Sea Diver first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Ole Obermann leaving TikTok to Daniel Ek’s $666m… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Independent, College and Non-Commercial Radio Charts launchIndependent artists and labels often get their start at independent college, community and non-commercial radio. New independent radio charts launched by A2IM and Muzooka should bring much needed attention to these important outlets.
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How to Monetize Music on YouTube and TikTokIt's wonderful when a song goes viral, but it's even better to get paid for it. Learn how to monetize music on YouTube and TikTok and get every dime you deserve.
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New Toys: Artiphon Orba 3--Handheld Synth with Built-In SamplingNashville, TN's Artiphon has released Orba 3, their third version of their portable handheld synth. Offering instant sampling as well as 300 built-in sounds, the Orba 3 has an omnidirectional microphone, allowing users to sample their voice, sound effects, or any other audio directly onto the instrument with no additional cables or devices required. The idea of the Orba 3 is to use its built-in sounds as well as sampling your own sounds to create beats and songs. Musicians and non-musicians alike can have fun and be proficient and enjoy making beats and sampling/building songs on the Orba 3. You can easily sample everyday sounds to make rhythmic hooks and add chords and melody to create. Orba 3 is a little larger than the size of a hockey puck and can fit easily in your pocket so you can record sounds wherever you are and build beats and songs on the fly.Orba 3 has four primary modes—Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead—that integrate with the sampling feature. In Drum mode, each of the eight pads can hold a unique sample, while in Chord mode, samples are automatically tuned to fit musical chords. The sound engine automatically crops and tunes the audio. Users press the red “sample” button, make a sound, and Orba distributes it among the eight pads and pitch changes it. The looper helps you build songs. Tap the menu button to record each part, and a click track sounds. The built-in quantizer tightens timing so your loops lock in. Your movement shapes each part's sound. What does this mean? The Orba 3 has an accelerometer, gyroscope, and embedded haptic feedback. Designed to be physically interactive, it translates your gestures into music. Tap, tilt, shake the Orba 3 and each move modifies the sound. Move around the surface to control volume or add effects by tilting. For drums, shake a shaker or bump the side for a tambourine. The Artiphon Connect app is available free. It allows for Bluetooth MIDI control of all their devices and for Orba 3, allows for part volume mixing, the addition of reverb effects and expanded sound libraries including sounds inspired by genres like Trap, R&B, Electro-pop, Lo-fi, as well as electric guitars and upright pianos, vocals, and more. With the built-in battery, you can use it anywhere. The Orba 3 is an innovative and enjoyable unique product. There is a learning curve, but you can be making beats and creating with it right away. It connects via USB-C or Bluetooth to your digital audio workstation for MIDI control within production software. $159artiphon.comThe post New Toys: Artiphon Orba 3--Handheld Synth with Built-In Sampling first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Live Nation reports record 2024 revenue, more growth aheadLive Nation Entertainment released its full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 results, showcasing impressive growth with more ahead. As CEO Michael Rapino put it, "2024 was live music’s biggest year yet," and 2025 is poised to surpass it.
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Knut Frängsmyr appointed Chief of Music at Epidemic SoundFormer Klarna exec joins Stockholm-based music licensing platform
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TikTok music dominance is fading as younger users defectWhile by some metrics TikTok is still outperforming YouTube and Facebook, there are the MusicWatch team found clear signs that TikTok music dominance is fading, especially among its younger users.
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BMI Presents 29th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival LineupThe annual Key West Songwriters Festival presented by BMI announced today the first details behind the five-day event, set to take place April 30th through May 4th. In its 29th year, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and Rams Head Presents will welcome more than 150 BMI creators as the island transforms into Music City. Multi-day offerings of free and ticketed shows will include veteran songwriters to the next big hitmakers as they showcase the artistry behind their songs while also introducing new music to audiences. Additional songwriters will continue to be revealed and schedules will be made available in late March at www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com.The “unparalleled five-day experience for music fans” (Keys News) will feature stripped-down and full-band performances from Nashville’s hit songwriters and local favorites such as Chuck Cannon, Bob DiPiero, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Raul Malo, Lee Thomas Miller, Taylor Phillips, Liz Rose, Jeffrey Steele and Bridgette Tatum. Prominent newcomers like Matt Castillo, Bre Kennedy, Jackson Nance, DJ Smoke and The Kentucky Gentlemen will make their debut. The festival will commence with the official “Sunset Pier Kick Off Party” at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa, on Wednesday (4/30), featuring Dylan Altman, Robert Randolph and Guthrie Trapp. As previously announced, Nate Smith will headline the Coffee Butler Amphitheater on Thursday (5/01) with support from Chase Matthew and tickets are available here. The annual free block party at Main Stage Duval Street will be held on Saturday (5/03) with talent to be announced soon.After making their inaugural debut at last year’s festival, “Sunday Songs: Music & Mimosas” at Williams Hall will return on Sunday (5/04) as well as hourly rounds from the Key West Woman’s Club at Hellings Curry Museum and intimate theater showcases at La Te Da. New venues will be on display such as the Marquesa Hotel, The Alamo and Island Dogs while Rams Head Southernmost Bar & Restaurant will be the event’s headquarters. Longstanding popular destination spots throughout the island will return like Key West Theater, Southernmost Resort, Blue Heaven, Dante’s Key West Pool Bar & Restaurant and San Carlos Institute.“We're excited for another year of collaborating with BMI and the amazing venues across the island to highlight the industry’s best songwriting talent,” said Kyle Muehlhauser, owner of the Key West Songwriters Festival and Rams Head Presents.Additional info on Platinum passes and ticketed shows at the Key West Theater and San Carlos Institute will be available here. Proceeds from the five-day event benefit the BMI Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 1985 that supports music education and creation through various grants and scholarships, along with the Michelle Foundation, a Key West-based nonprofit that helps children and families in need. Over the years, the festival has provided a platform for established and emerging songwriters to showcase their work through one-of-a-kind experiences. Notable BMI alums include Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Maren Morris, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell and more.The 29th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival is sponsored by Delta Air Lines, Gallagher, HD Radio and Texas Roadhouse. Songwriters will have the opportunity to enjoy the “Lift Off to the Kickoff” event at BNA in Delta’s Sky Club as Delta Air Lines is the official airline for the festival.The post BMI Presents 29th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival Lineup first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

TuneCore launches new ‘Advanced Trends and Analytics’ dashboard for for self-releasing artistsThe new dashboard features cross-platform performance tracking and real-time engagement metrics, among other functions
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Facebook is deleting all live streams: Act Now!Facebook is deleting all live streams and live video recordings that are 30 days old or older starting on February 19th.
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Study shows major growth in Patreon Creator incomeThere have been a major growth in Patreon creator income, according to the new State of Create report based on internal data from its creator community.
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