MUSIC FEATURES
Indie-Folk Artist Mo Kenney Unveils Hazy and Poignant Track “Signs of Life”
On the darker sounding “Signs of Life,” Mo Kenney addresses an unbearable and obscure fissure; with recalling a loss of innocence in idyllic rural Nova Scotia, mixing sun-kissed organ with cryptic, unsettling choruses.
Soundful and SoundCloud Partner With Kaskade for Groundbreaking AI Songwriting Competition
Soundful, the recognized leader in AI-powered, ethically-trained music generation, announced a groundbreaking songwriting competition with Kaskade and artist-first global platform, SoundCloud.
Tuned Global’s AI DJ AutomixIQ Lets Any Music App Supercharge Engagement
Tuned Global is rolling out a new AI DJ to customers worldwide: AutomixIQ. This advanced technology can turn any set of tracks into a set that sounds like it was mixed by a professional DJ.
Elthia Drops Her Fantastical New Music Video “medusa”
Inspired by thrillers and the dark feminine, Elthia takes on the role of a monster playing with her prey in her most recent single, "medusa". The music video, which features all costumes created by Elthia, is directed by Ryan Blewett.
MannyA Debuts His Summer Smash Single/Video "Que Siga La Gozadera"
Take a moment to acquaint yourself with MannyA’s fresh highly addictive debut single “Que Siga La Gozadera” (Havana Mix), an uptempo dance track with an infectious hook that seamlessly blends a signature Latin rhythm with tastefully infused melodies.
SoundExchange Files Suit Against AccuRadio, Inc. for Failure to Pay Music Creators
SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, has announced that the non-profit company filed suit on July 19th to recover unpaid royalties owed to performers and rights owners.
Blank Face Releases His Debut EP “Cycles”, With The Cheesy Strings
Rising artist Blank Face breaks new ground with his debut EP, "Cycles," a project that explores life's ever-turning journeys not only through music, but also through innovative ownership via NFTs.
DistroKid Members Can Now Fast Track Their TikTok Artist Account Creation
TikTok and DistroKid have announced an innovative platform integration making it easier and faster than ever before for independent artists to create their official TikTok Artist Accounts.
Flexpoint Ford Invests in Create Music Group, Fueling Strategic Growth
Create Music Group, a rapidly growing music and entertainment company, has announced a $165 million investment led by private equity investment firm Flexpoint Ford.
GRAMMY-Nominated TAVE Unveils His Debut Single "No More Maybes"
"No More Maybes'' crystallizes TAVE's newfound vision with an irresistible first listen of diverse cultures and sounds. This enthralling sonic journey through soul, R&B, hip-hop and pop features trailblazing singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly and spell-binding R&B songstress India Shawn…
Lillian Hepler Shares Her New Single "Famous"
Rising pop star Lillian Hepler reveals her new single, "Famous." Following her recent hit singles, "Call Me Yours," "IDK Her," and "House of Lies," "Famous" cements Lillian Hepler’s status as one of pop music’s most promising newcomers.
Interview: Dmitri Vietze, Founder/CEO of Music Tectonics and Rock Paper Scissors
NxtNow Music had the opportunity to connect with Dmitri Vietze, the CEO of PR agency Rock Paper Scissors and the Founder of Music Tectonics, for an exclusive interview to discuss the upcoming Music Tectonics Conference, and much more.
Shola Drops Her Electrifying New Single “Some Other Day”
Shola is back with her latest single, "Some Other Day", a dynamic blend of House, Amapiano, and Afrobeats. This new track marks her second release of the year, following her successful collaboration with music producer Bankyondbeatz on "Who Are You".
SURF Music Introduces Freemium Tier
SURF Music introduces SURF Freemium, a new level of access that invites creators around the world to peek behind the curtain of the music industry. Freemium users can explore SURF’s powerful discovery features…
Fantastic Mr. Marcel Pairs With Minimalist and Arxivn on Summer Smash "I Know, You Know, I Know"
Fantastic Mr Marcel’s music ventures deeper into a more symbolic infused alternative pop sound with his new track “I Know, You Know, I Know”, featuring Minimalist and Arxivn.
IAMJJ Shares His New Single “Extra Spicy Noodles”
As tasty as it might sound, “Extra Spicy Noodles”, the new single by the genre-fluid Danish alternative pop artist is an honest story about torn love.
Splice Unveils “Create With Your Own Loop”, Integration Empowering Music Creators
Splice has announced that subscribers can now use Splice’s AI-powered Create inspiration engine to match compatible sounds from the company’s massive library starting with their own original loop.
Album Review: “Dark Nights of the Soul” by Ultra_eko
London based Hip-hop, classically bent, lyricist Ultra_eko delivers tortured pleas to the great unknown with his soon to be released “Dark Nights of the Soul” album. The lyricism, as always, is stellar from Ultra_eko, and the journey feels unusually personal, even unflinchingly.
Cakewalk Software Available Now Exclusively Through BandLab Membership
Cakewalk, a historic and pioneering name in digital audio workstations (DAWs), is excited to announce that Cakewalk Next and Cakewalk Sonar have exited public beta and are available worldwide exclusively through BandLab Membership.
Alt-Pop Artist ROKI Shares Her Brooding New Single "The Fall"
Alt pop artist ROKI's brooding, charged single, "The Fall," demonstrates an honest and heartfelt perspective on human existence amidst today’s complex social climate.