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Music AI and Audible Magic Announce New Partnership
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.
5 Essential Tools Every Guitarist Needs in Their Arsenal
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.
Calling All Music Creators: Apply for the 2025 Bang on a Can Summer Festival!
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!
Connyct Launches on iOS: TikTok’s Replacement is Already Here
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.
Hangout Details Live Fan Listening Parties Feature With Artists
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 App is Here to Help Artists ‘Find. Feetures. Fast.’
Feeture, the app giving artists everything they need to make great collabs with ease, is here and available to download on iOS now.
Interview: D.Matthews
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 Wins 2024 Music Tectonics Swimming With Narwhals Competition
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.
Interview: Emzeezy
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.
Muse App Redefines Remote Music Collaboration for Artists
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.
Amped Studio Gives Online Music Production a Pro-Level Upgrade
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.
Audio/Video Creative Collaboration App Pibox Announces $1.2M Financing
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 Launches LABS+, Offering Quality Sounds for Music Creators
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, the New Collab App for Artists, Launches Nov. 1
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.
Protecting Your Musical Creations: A Guide to Copyright
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.
Fans Become Co-Producers in Groundbreaking Label Launch of Fankee
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.
Interscope Geffen A&M Records Unveils Year-Long HBCU Initiative
Interscope Geffen A&M Records has announced an ambitious initiative that will deepen the bond between the label and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and provide support to these institutions, which have played a vital role in the careers of a number of the label’s artists and executives.
The Beatport Group Announces Third Annual Diversity + Parity Fund
The Beatport Group, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, is proud to announce the opening of applications for the third annual Diversity + Parity Fund, aimed at supporting organizations that champion diversity and equity in the dance music industry.
The Circuit Group Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with LabelWorx
The Circuit Group has announced its exclusive distribution partnership with LabelWorx, the world's largest independent digital distributor for indie electronic music labels.
AllTrack Unveils Performing Rights API Tools for Creator-Centric Platforms
Performing rights organization, AllTrack, is announcing and launching a suite of APIs that are now available and open to creator-centric platforms like streaming services, UGC platforms, distributors, and publishing administrators.