Getting It Done – The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music: playlists, marketing drivers, social tips & moreLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to make fan content, a guide to marketing drivers, and more...
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REWIND – New music industry’s week in review: Spotify, TikTok, WMG layoffs & MoreLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception: big numbers from Spotify, indie artists had success at the Grammys, artists dealt with the UMG-TikTok debacle, success and layoff at WMG, and more...
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Abletunes introduce Infinite Keys for Ableton Live Abletunes' latest free release is a dual-layer Instrument Rack that samples over 30 vintage and modern analogue synthesizers and acoustic instruments.

5 tips on growing as an artist from BAER
Pop powerhouse BAER shares five actionable tips from her career that helped her grow into the artist she is today.

Artist Profile: Jessica Downs at Illuminate StudiosNestled in the heart of Studio City, Illuminate Studios stands as a beacon of ingenuity in the entertainment industry. This hidden gem, known for over 22 years for delivering production and post-production excellence to the major studios and independent producers alike, recently called upon visionary artist Jessica Downs.

Owners Steven Wiener and Jim Hardy, the driving forces behind Illuminate, recognized the need for a fresh perspective during their studio's remodeling phase. A quest for inspiration led them to a Music Connection Magazine article titled "She Paints with a Knife," featuring the upcoming artist Jessica Downs.

Jessica's unique painting style, employing a palette knife to blend colors and textures, had already earned her accolades in the art world. Now, she was poised to bring her artistic talents to illuminate. Jessica rose to the challenge of blending and balancing the studio's Feng Shui catering to the furnishings Wiener and Hardy had just installed. Her artistry resulted in eight original canvas pieces that breathed new life and creativity into the space.

Illuminate, Studio City's best kept secret, is not just any space. It boasts a turnkey Broadcast Studio and Sound Stage complete with a vast 60-foot green cyc, ideal for shooting music videos, talk shows and other creative endeavors along with a post production finishing division second to none. As one of only two studios located in Studio City, Illuminate shines as a one stop shop for both Television and Feature Production.  Now, as her artwork graces Illuminate's walls, it welcomes creatives from the entertainment industry.  Jessica Downs and Illuminate Studios promise a brighter, more vibrant arena for all who enter their doors, all while remaining Studio City's best-kept secret.

For more info on Jessica's art and Illuminate Studios, contact Sammy Oriti at 310-985-5511

Artist Profile: She Paints With A Knife... Meet  Jessica Downs―Artist / Model

Sub Pop Records Launches 18th Annual 'Loser' ScholarshipSub Pop Records has announced the return (for its 18th year!) of the Sub Pop Loser Scholarship. Further details on the scholarship are below, and even further below is some clarification on what they mean with all this “Loser” business.

Sub Pop Records is offering a grand total of $18,000 in college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. There are three scholarships—each for $6,000! As longtime, proud losers ourselves, we’re exceedingly happy to be able, in some small way, to help further the education of art-enthused misfits from the NW. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be residents of Washington or Oregon, and graduating seniors on the way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college. We are looking for applicants who are involved and/or interested in music and/or creative media and arts in some way. However, you do not need to be pursuing an education in the arts.

To apply: you must submit an essay, one page or less, using any combination of the following questions as a guide (or write something completely your own, be inspired and creative!). Please list the school you are graduating from and the school you plan to attend in the fall at the top of your essay, along with your contact information.

- What are you doing in the arts/music field in your community?- What does being a Sub Pop ‘Loser’ mean to you?- What are your influences and/or who inspired you to become involved in the arts?- Describe your biggest failure and explain how it has brought you closer to your goal(s).- Discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart.- How has your family or community background affected the way you see the world?- Why should you be the Loser winner?

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Please send all submissions and attachments to scholarship@subpop.comby Tuesday, March 19th. We will announce the scholarship winners during the first week of April.

‘World’s biggest casino’ app exposed customers’ personal dataThe startup that develops the phone app for casino resort giant WinStar has secured an exposed database that was spilling customers’ private information to the open web. Oklahoma-based WinStar bills itself as the “world’s biggest casino” by square footage. The casino and hotel resort also offers an app, My WinStar, in which guests can access […]
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Sub Ninja Bass Analyzer Plugin Is FREE Until February 29th
The Him DSP offers the Sub Ninja bass analyzer plugin as a free download until February 29th, 2024. Sub Ninja is a plugin that provides in-depth visual feedback on the lower frequencies to help ensure the perfect kick/sub/bass on every track. The plugin comes from the mind of Dutch DJ The Him, a man who [...]
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You can get up to 93% off Sonnox, Solid State Logic, UJAM plugins over at Plugin Boutique right nowPlugin Boutique’s 12th birthday is proving to be quite the celebration. A slew of top-grade plugins are currently available for up to 93% off, with many killer pieces of software sitting at around the £20 mark.
The biggest drop in price is Solid State Logic’s FlexVerb, dropping from £276 down to just £17.99 – that’s 93% off, with a saving of £258 up until 21 February. It’s a small price to pay for an extremely versatile, polished reverb plugin. The FlexVerb’s quick, intuitive design allows users to fine-tune their tracks with professional levels of precision. It boasts a 6-band EQ, as well as room, hall, plate and chamber reverb types, to capture and fine-tune your desired sound.

Sonnox’s sale offers up to 87% off a dynamic range of mixing and mastering tools until 14 February. The comprehensive EQ plugin Claro is currently £23, while the Oxford Dynamic EQ sits at £39. There’s also an exclusive sale on the Essential Plugin Bundle for anyone currently owning any Sonnox plugin; the offer will allow Sonnox fans to get the bundle for only £95 instead of £684.60. The bundle includes a slew of Sonnox’s Oxford tools, including the Oxford Dynamics, Oxford EQ, Oxford Reverb and Oxford SuprEsser.
Elsewhere, Excite Audio’s KSHMR Chain is 40% off, going for £29. The innovative tool makes copying plugin chains easy as pie, allowing you to duplicate your chains and edit the settings across multiple tracks with one single, central control panel. The deal will be available until 25th February.
UJAM have three great tools available for just £17 each. The riff-ready IRON 2 offers guitarists over 30 styles, stomp box effects and 60 Finisher FR modes. The CIRCUITS analogue drum plugin is also up for grabs, as is the multi-effect Finisher NEO, with a mind-boggling array of 80 presets, 27 algorithms and 50 multi-effects modes.

Tracktion round things off with a huge selection of synths and samplers available for up to 70% off until 15th February. From Theia’s gorgeous emulation of the iconic Hyperion synth, to F.’em’s ultra-powerful hybrid quad-timbral synthesiser, Tracktion are sure to have something that will take your fancy. The groundbreaking Dawesome synth range is even on sale, its unique, colourful and fascinatingly mouldable approach to layering samples and synths going for a fraction of the price.
Any anniversary purchase will also allow users to claim a free gift, up until 29 February. Users can choose between Universal Audio’s PolyMAX, Pulsar Audio’s W495 or a month of Loopcloud.
All these deals can be found on the Plugin Boutique website.
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From Warner’s best-ever quarter to Spotify’s $9bn payout to the music industry… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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RME Fireface range gains immersive audio facilities The latest Fireface drivers and firmware introduce a range of room correction facilities for immersive audio setups.

85% of TikTok and 84% of YouTube videos include musicA new analysis shows just how high the stacks are in the battle between TikTok and UMG and reinforces how important music is to TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram...
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80% of people experience emotional and mental health benefits at electronic music events, report findsThe Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has conducted its second annual report into the electronic music industry, finding that 80 percent of its respondents experience emotional and mental health benefits when at electronic music events.
This report, titled Electronic Beats, Economic Treats 2024, follows on from last year’s first ever UK Electronic Music Industry Report, and has been produced in association with Audience Strategies to highlight the economic significance and evolving trends within the electronic music sector.

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The report presents an overview of the electronic music scene, covering the sector’s economic contributions, including recorded music, music publishing, and the live scene, plus new analysis into the perspectives of the audiences.
Some of its key findings paint an impressive picture for the electronic sector, revealing that the genre ranks at the second most popular in the UK across digital streaming services. 73 percent of the top 30 global artists are also “significantly influenced” by electronic music.
Elsewhere, the report states that 79 percent of women and 87 percent of men “believe the electronic music scene promotes diversity and inclusivity”, with 70 percent of respondents also stating they view dance/electronic events as centres of creativity and innovation.
Other important takeaways include:

80 percent of UK electronic music fans listen to the genre daily, including 75 percent of those aged 45 and over
30 percent of artists at UK festivals are electronic artists, leading other genres
£2.5 billion is the total measurable impact of electronic music on the UK
90m visits were made to nightclubs for electronic music, indicating a 9 percent decline. £1,457.3m was contributed by nightclubs to the economy, a 14 percent decrease
£210.6m was generated from recorded music, an increase of 16 percent
£567.8m was the economic contribution from festivals, up 9 percent
£285.5m came from other live electronic music events, reflecting a 5 percent increase

Despite many positive indicators of our industry in the report, it also acknowledges that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 396 nightclubs (32 percent) have been lost, including 31 in the last year alone.
Michael Kill, NTIA CEO, says of the report, “As we navigate the vibrant landscape of sound and culture, let us celebrate the resilience, talent and sense of community that define this extraordinary musical movement.
“What truly sets the UK electronic music scene apart is its sense of community. Beyond the pulsating beats and infectious melodies lies a collective spirit that unites individuals from diverse backgrounds. This community transcends borders, bringing together people who share a passion for the transformative power of electronic music. It is a space where differences are celebrated, and the universal language of beats and rhythms creates a sense of belonging that knows no bounds.”
View the full report by entering your email address over at the NTIA website.
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Why are playlists so important?Mathilde Neu of Reprtoir looks at how crucial playlists are to today's music ecosystem and how to get your fair share of placements...
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How do musicians make money on TikTok?UMG tracks accounted for 35% of the TikTok Top 50 last week, so pulling all their music off the platform has presented a unique opportunity for independent musicians to fill the void...
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