ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO May 7-9, 2018 Hollywood, CA
Looking to give your music career a boost? ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that its 13th annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO will take place May 7 – 9, 2018 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The United States’ largest conference for songwriters, composers, […]
Jae Cabrera: “Show Out” – smooth crooning, edgy rap and a cutting edge electronic beat
R&B Singer-songwriter Jae Cabrera has been singing since the age of 5. And since he attempted to make his passion his living, he has experienced it all. From performing in a boy band to collaborating and writing material for big league productions by Kadis & Sean (G-Unit) and Dave Liang (The Shanghai Restoration Project, Carl […]
Kylie Minogue’s “Stop Me From Falling” Is Another Adorable Country-Pop Hybrid
Kylie Minogue stays true to the country-pop format of “Dancing” on new single “Stop Me From Falling.” The second taste of Golden arrived this morning (March 9) and it’s every bit as cute and catchy as the first. (Think Eurovision by way of Nashville). “Should have seen the warning signs, now we’re running out of […]
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The 11 Best Songs to Listen to in April
Getty Images It’s officially spring—and while spring cleaning is typically reserved for our closets, our playlist could use a little detoxing as well. Breezy, festival-ready bops from artists like Alison Wonderland, Twin Shadows, and Sofi Tukker, should do the job. If you’re ready to warm it up, here are the 11 best songs to listen […]
Naomi Campbell Announces Theme For Cannes Fashion For Relief
Naomi Campbell will return to Cannes next month with her Fashion For Relief charity gala and this year’s theme is Race To Equality (focusing on education, health and culture), she has announced today. PA Photos In support of Save the Children and Time’s Up, amongst other charities, the event will take place on May 13 […]
Australia’s Alison Wonderland Has The No 1 Dance/Electronic Album In The USA
Sydney DJ Alexandra Sholler (aka Alison Wonderland) has the number one Dance/Electronica album in the USA this week with ‘Awake’. It what is an incredibly low number to score a US number one, ‘Awake’ sold just 4,000 albums from traditional sales and then was credited a further 3000 sales for streams. In Australia last week, […]
Developing a new market
By Zack Salem As an artist development consultant, I work with bands and solo performers of all styles and at all levels of experience. Most of them have unique problems or issues, but one common mistake I see artists make is poor development of the markets they play in. Anyone can put together a tour. […]
Interview with Jenn McMillan
Jenn McMillan, Michigan-born musician has been spreading her songwriting and musical talent across the great lakes state for years and is ready to inspire as many people as possible with her music from coast to coast. What was your first eye opening music experience? (JM)My first eye opening music experience happened the first time I […]
Global recorded music industry revenues topped $17bn in 2017
The global recorded music business generated wholesale revenues of USD $17.4bn in 2017 – up 8.5% year-on-year. According to calculations from Midia Research, this figure represented year-on-year growth of $1.4bn, taking the industry back to its highest level since 2008 ($17.7bn). This increase, says Midia, comes after global recorded industry grew by over $1bn in 2016. […]
Facebook signs music licensing deals with Merlin, Beggars Group, [PIAS] and Ingrooves
Facebook has announced new multi-territory licensing deals with some of the most influential independent companies in the music industry. The key agreement, naturally, is with Merlin – which represents more than 20,000 independent record labels and distributors, and says that this membership commands over 12% of the global digital recorded music market. Earlier this week, Midia Research […]
9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Backup Singers
Getty Images You can hear backup singers, also called backing vocalists, background singers, or harmony vocalists, in almost every genre of music. While they’re singing, they may simultaneously be playing an instrument, dancing, or harmonizing with the lead singer. Whether they’re live in concert or recording in the studio, these singers play an important—but often […]
Interview with the iconic drummer James Gadson
James Gadson is the iconic drummer whose work spans generations and crosses over into multiple genres. Mr. Gadson has laid down beats for a virtual who’s who within the music industry including Marvin Gaye, Randy Crawford, Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Martha Reeves, Bill Withers, and Herbie Hancock just to name a handful. His ability to […]
Female writers and thinkers unafraid to speak their minds
This book should be better. It should be racy and effervescent and captivating. It should be filled with eye-opening quotes that you can’t wait to share with your friends. Instead, a book that explores the professional lives of some of history’s most provocative essayists and theorists is slow and a bit plodding and even boring […]