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If you’re at the stage of social media music promotion where it feels like all this effort is going to waste, we’ve got three best practices to check out. Sharing your sound will always be important, but if the numbers are getting you down, these methods could help.
With over 110,000 entertainers and vendors spanning 500+ categories of talent, GigSalad is the platform that musicians, performers, and event service providers turn to for their next gig.
If you are wondering how you can incorporate your love for music into your everyday life, there are so many ways you can get a job in the field. In this article we take a look at some career ideas if you love music.
Raw Cutz’s Rappers Delight competition has huge potential as a gateway opportunity for upcoming rappers, with a pretty neat prize pool too. The AI beatmaker is also an innovative, fun and efficient tool to assist producers of any skill level. Submit now!
Virgin Music Group has announced a new partnership with RainLabs, a boutique distribution and integrated label services company founded in 2020, in Accra, Ghana. rain.Labs is dedicated to propelling African talent onto the global stage.
ReverbNation has just announced the launch of Levels, a new invite-only program designed to provide independent artists with career resources, financial backing, and personalized services to guide their creative journey.
Global music distribution company Amuse is excited to announce the release of “Anti Social Camp, Vol. 2” with their longtime partner and the largest songwriting camp in the world, Anti Social Camp. This release serves as the second official compilation album of music created back in June 2024’s camp.
From Miley Cyrus winning her first Grammy to Clive Davis winning five, the Grammys are an influential achievement for those in music. Let's take a look at 5 reasons why the Grammys are so inspirational.
“eavesdropper ;; death stories” is the first in a three-part EP series that MEGGO plans to release throughout 2025, each chapter exploring a different facet of her journey through love, loss, and healing.
Beatport unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2025: Azzecca, DJ Fucci, Grace Dahl, IN2STELLAR, LUXE, Ma Sha, P-rallel, Sicaria, Slim Soledad, St. David, Tailor Jae, and Thakzin.
Check out this brand new list of AI-powered must have tools that you should be using as an artist or music producer in 2025.
This article will serve as your roadmap to success in 2025 (and beyond!), outlining the essential steps every independent music creator should implement to thrive in the ever-changing music industry.
Grammy-winning artist and cultural innovator Chance the Rapper has reached an extraordinary milestone with the Diamond certification of “I’m the One,” his 2017 collaboration with DJ Khaled, Quavo, Justin Bieber, and Lil Wayne.
Music AI, the creators of Moises, and Audible Magic, industry leaders in music identification, have just partnered, setting a new standard for ethical audio innovation, providing production companies with unparalleled tools to analyze and manage music in their projects.
Whether you are just starting your guitar journey or an experienced guitar player, having the right tools can make a massive difference in your guitar-playing journey. Check out NxtNow Music’s five must-have tools for every guitarist.
The 2025 Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival is officially open for applications, and they are on the lookout for talented musicians ready for a transformative, 3-week contemporary music experience. Apply Now!
After months of building excitement under the radar, Connyct, the mobile short form video app designed to connect people through personalized communities, has launched into the college market exclusively on the iOS App Store.
Newly launched social listening platform Hangout details one of its standout features: exclusive live listening parties that artists can host with their fans. With interactive chat, music, audio, and video, Hangout has created a unique new platform for artists to connect with fans.
Feeture, the app giving artists everything they need to make great collabs with ease, is here and available to download on iOS now.
Australia based Afrobeats singer-songwriter and musician D.Matthews and NxtNow Music connected for an exclusive interview to talk about his newly released single/video “My Race”, and much more.
DAWn Audio, a New Orleans-based music tech startup, took home both the Jury Award and Audience Choice Award at this year’s Swimming with Narwhals competition at the Music Tectonics Conference.
NxtNow connected with Bosnia and Herzegovina based rap artist and producer Emzeezy for an in-depth interview to discuss his newly released 3-track EP “WHERE I’M AT”, his musical goals for 2025, and much more.
The Muse app, a global platform built to be the “Zoom for musicians,” lets artists collaborate live from anywhere in the world and even allows for remote, real-time sound engineering and mixing.
The web-based music creation platform, Amped Studio, has announced an array of new tools and features designed to make music production faster, easier, and more enjoyable for creators.
Pibox, the audio and video collaboration superapp, is announcing a $1.2M financing with investors including Presto Ventures, Globalive Capital, and Startup Wise Guys. The company will use this investment to develop its audio and visual tools for creative industries and expand into the US market.
Spitfire Audio has just introduced LABS+ to the world, offering a wide-ranging and ongoing collection of samples and sounds to inspire music creators of all skill levels. LABS+ provides Spitfire Audio’s renowned audio quality at an affordable price point…
Feeture is the new artist-first platform making musical collaborations and features happen with less hassle and more inspiration, launching on the iOS App Store November 1st.
NxtNow’s comprehensive guide for understanding copyright will provide you with valuable insights into copyright protection for musical creations, from understanding your rights to registering your work and preventing infringement.
Fankee, the world's first community-driven music label, announces its official launch, introducing a revolutionary model that transforms music fans into co-owners and record executives.
Whether you’re an indie artist, songwriter or producer, this article will guide you through the process of getting your music placed in advertisements, movies, commercials and video games, provide practical advice and a list of reputable music licensing agencies to contact.