ASCAP has announced that it would present artist Lana Del Rey ASCAP Global Impact Award at the 35th annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on Monday, April 23rd in Los Angeles. The ASCAP Global Impact Award is intended to recognize the lasting and widespread popularity of ASCAP members and their music….
Category archives: Conventions & Awards
What’s The Point Of SXSW, Music Conferences? [Ari Herstand]
Coming on the heels of another busy SXSW, Ari Herstand here explains the value of participating attending and participating in major music industry conferences and conventions, and how to most effectively capitalize on such events once you’re there. _________________________ Guest post written by Ari Herstand and originally appearing on Ari’s…
How To Recover From SXSW (Or Any Festival, Conference)
"This still needs to be read because there is a pain in my neck that didn’t exist," write indie rapper Kosha Dillz as he returns from his 10th SXSW. "I need to let you know that there is life after horrible wi-fi, flirty business texts and hope for new business….
Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees 2018 + Voting Info
24 top Latin songwriters have been nominated to fill 6 slots in the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Voting is open to the public here until midnight on April 15. The full list of Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame 2018 nominees: Performing songwriter Nominees: Charly García (Argentina) João Gilberto (Brazil)…
Arrest Made For SXSW Bomb Threat, Roots Cancellation
Just as SXSW 2018 wound own on Sunday, a new bomb blast rocked Austin. So far authorities have been unable to find the perpetrator of this deadly series of bombings; but they have arrested a man on for emailing a bomb threat that led to the cancellation of The Roots…
Lyor Cohen @ SXSW On YouTube, Music Industry Renaissance [WATCH]
Speaking at SXSW, YouTube Head Of Music Lyor Cohen was his usual bullish self predicting the future of the music industry. "The industry is going to return and grow by ads and subscriptions. People are willing to pay, and we’ll convert them to paid subscriptions," said Cohen.
London Mayor Takes On Social Media At SWSW
In the late 1990s, consumers across the globe began using a resource in the comfort of their own homes that was destined to revolutionize information consumption – the internet. Twenty years later, computer advancement and faster connections have altered virtually every aspect of daily life and have, for better or…
#SXSW, Austin On Edge After Series Of Fatal Bombings
In Austin on Monday, police warned residents and tens of thousands of visitors in the city for SXSW to be on the lookout after a series of package bomb attacks in the city left one person dead and two seriously injured. The bombings, which took place over a 10-day period,…
SXSW Check List: Don’t Be Afraid To Do It [Kosha Dillz]
I showed up yesterday to SXSW and no place to stay for a few nights and since it’s my 10th year, I don’t always mind not having everything perfect. I flew in my team this year , we have video guys, this guys, tour managers, 8 shows, and a ton…
iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Delayed To Today For Awards Show
iHeartMedia’s likely bankruptcy was reportedly pushed to later today to avoid distracting from the company’s signature iHeart Radio Awards show, which was televised live on Sunday night. The delay also gave negotiators more time to prepare for an organized restructuring of the company’s $20 billion in debt. On Friday, the…