MUSIC FEATURES
Splice Announces its Acquisition of Spitfire Audio
Splice, the leading platform for music creation, has announced the acquisition of Spitfire Audio, the UK’s premier developer of high-end virtual instrument libraries.
BandLab Wins People’s Voice Webby Award for Technical Achievement
BandLab, the world’s leading social music creation platform, has been named a winner at the 29th Annual Webby Awards, receiving the People’s Voice Award for Technical Achievement under the Apps & Software category.
Kobalt Signs Bizzy Crook, the Writer Behind Leon Thomas’s “Mutt”
Kobalt, the largest independent music publisher in the world, has announced the signing of Bizzy Crook, the acclaimed songwriter who played a pivotal role in crafting Leon Thomas’ breakout hit “Mutt.”
Rise and BMI Launch Spark Music Creator Program
Spark, Rise and BMI's new music creator program, is available to BMI songwriters, composers and producers, and features exclusive offers and special discounts on leading music creation tools and tech, valuable career insights, educational content and health and wellness resources...
Streaming Powerhouse Audiomack Expands Deeper Into Latin America
Big names have ruled coverage of Latin music's ascendence... but the superstars aren't the full picture. Audiomack has a more nuanced portrait, thanks to its growing adoption by music fans in Latin American diasporas.
Rise Partners With Symphonic to Fix Music Marketing
Does it feel like your marketing efforts to promote your music aren’t working? Well good news: Rise is partnering with Symphonic to fix that.
Amuse Announces Their Licensing Deal With The Walters
The Walters are one of many Amuse artists who get the best of both worlds: artistic independence with stalwart industry-savvy support. From digital music distribution and metadata optimization to smart funding and marketing, Amuse’s offerings allow the artist full ownership of their creative vision.
Stationhead Unveils Stationhead Shop for Artists and Music Fans
Stationhead is now letting artists create unique, thrilling Shops, where fans can find must-have merch while gaining increased cred in their fan communities. Stationhead Shop easily expands artists’ existing Shopify stores, linking online fan experiences with e-commerce in a direct, fun way.
Amplify The Stage Champions Rising Canadian Talent With Audiomack
Audiomack, a leader in music streaming, proudly supports the launch of Amplify The Stage, a transformative program designed to empower emerging artists and their teams with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s competitive music industry.
Audius Continues Ambitious Program to Reward Artists and Fans
Audius, the largest decentralized music community, discovery platform and marketplace for artists and their fans, is currently in its fourth week of an ambitious program to reward the artists and fans who have made the platform one of the most vibrant and exciting ways to experience music today.
AI for Music Creators: A Guide to Success
This article will delve into how artists and music producers can utilize AI tools to not only make music but also to build and sustain a career in the highly competitive and ever-changing music landscape.
MashApp Launches App Allowing Fans to ‘Mash Up’ Songs from Universal, Warner, & Sony
MashApp, the innovative music app that allows users to curate and play back real time personalized ‘mashups’ of their favorite songs in an environment that supports artists and songwriters, has launched in the Apple App Store in the US.
Amuse Unveils Deal Tracker, for Greater Transparency in Artist Licensing and Funding Deals
Amuse, the global distribution and Artist Services platform, announces that they’re bringing even more transparency to their funding and licensing deals, by - in addition to their usual statements - introducing monthly, detailed financials and a Deal Tracker in their music distribution apps.
How to Get Your Music Placed in Advertisements, Movies, and Video Games
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.
3 Best Practices for Social Media Music Promotion
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.
GigSalad Connects Artists in the Growing Gig Economy
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.
Career Ideas If You Love Music
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.
Enter Raw Cutz’s Rappers Delight Competition Now!
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 Nigeria Partners with rain.Labs in Ghana, Elevating African Artists
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 Launches Levels Empowering Artists With Resources and Financial Support
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.