24.04.01-14 Digest
MUSIC BUSINESS WORLDWIDE
The following op/ed comes from Noemí Plenas, CEO of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), which represents independent music trade associations …
UPROXX
The life of a touring artist isn’t for the weak. As most fans and musicians are aware, artistic preservation demands a break from time to time to make space for re-centering, writing, and relaxing. With that, it only made sense when globally recognized …
ACCESS ALL AREAS
James Blake has revealed that he’s now an independent artist, sharing the news on his Instagram account today (April 10). The artist shared a video alongside his post, which you can watch below. In the video, Blake said “it feels good to be independent …
ACCESS ALL AREAS
Access was back in Estonia for the 16th edition of Tallinn Music Week, which hosted 1,300 delegates, along with 174 artists from 35 countries. Tallinn Music Week (TMW) again demonstrated the power of live music and European-wide collaboration in testing …
LOS ANGELES TIMES
In November 2022, Isimeme Udu uploaded the song that changed her life. The singer, who performs as Hemlocke Springs, was stressing about her medical studies at Dartmouth when she dropped her synth-pop track “Girlfriend” onto TikTok. …
VARIETY
The electronic artist Benn Jordan, who performs under the alias the Flashbulb, was attempting to reference one of his songs during a recording session but couldn’t access his music on Spotify or Tidal. He thought at first that his phone was …
I CARE IF YOU LISTEN
For better or worse, video content has become the number one way to satisfy algorithms and encourage people to engage with your work through digital platforms. The importance of video became especially clear to musicians during the pandemic …
THE POLY POST - CA
From concept to showcase, Cal Poly Pomona music industry studies students produced “It’s Not a Phase” music festival in downtown Pomona March 23. Music industry studies students, Juan Nuñez, Rowan Gordon, Damian Torres and …
PULSE
He noted that social media has empowered artists to connect directly with their audience, bypassing traditional gatekeepers and fostering a more democratic environment for artistic expression. "Social media has been a game-changer …
FASTCASUAL
Nearly 80% of people notice the music being played in restaurants and research has proven music has a lasting impact on consumer spending habits. Few industries are as competitive as the restaurant business. Many restaurants, especially fast casual …
MADISON NEWS
Madison will soon have a new independent music venue and bar in its Downtown. Gamma Ray Bar will open June 1 and be located at 121 W. Main St., where Barley Pop Live and The Frequency used to be. It's owned and operated by Kevin …
MUSIC BUSINSS WORLDWIDE
TuneCore, a DIY artist distribution platform owned by Believe, has integrated its technology with PreSonus, an audio software company, to simplify music distribution for artists. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, PreSonus …
BROCK UNIVERCITY
The next chart topper might not be composed by a human musician. The potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on musicians and listeners was discussed last week at Business Matters Songs in the Key of ChatGPT. The event, which took place on …