Nashville based Remix Hits has launched a hit song stem marketplace offering producers iconic songs in the form of an affordable remix-focused ‘Kontakt’ stem instrument dubbed ReleaseTM. The first wave of available song packs includes classic hits from Sony Music, including: TLC’s No Scrubs, The Outfield’s Your Love, The Guess…
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Utilizing Video To Promote Your Music
With so many options available for promoting your music, it can be overwhelming to try and figure out which one is best for you, but video often emerges at the head of the pack. Here we take a deep dive into what it takes to effectively utilize video as a…
BBC Music Launches In US
BBC Music has launched in the US, bringing its in-depth music journalism to a stateside audience. US produced content will be featured alongside the BBC’s deep catalog and extensive coverage of global festivals, music news and more. It will also feature access to interviews and live performances, including BBC Radio…
YouTube Music Launches Free Ad-Supported Streaming On All Google Home Speakers
YouTube Music has launched a free ad-supported streaming service, just days after rumors surfaced that Amazon is about to launch similar free music service. YouTube’s free tier is currently available on Google Home speakers and other Google Assistant-powered speakers. YouTube Music’s free service and Amazon’s pending launch mark the first…
Major Labels Demanding ‘Guaranteed Money’ From TikTok Owners
Spring will shepherd in the cancellation of numerous music contracts, and with renegotiations on the table, three of the industry’s biggest labels are eager to see if they can squeeze some additional revenue out of the rapidly growing social media platform TikTok. _____________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix…
Look Inside The Tiny Bedroom Where Billie Eilish, FINNEAS Are Redefining Pop Music
Take a look at the humble origins of revolutionary pop artist and rising star Billie Eilish, and how the singer and her brother FINNEAS create their #1 signature sound in a small bedroom studio in a modest LA neighborhood. _____________________________ Post via AWAL Tucked away in a modest East LA…
Warner Music Is Tagging Music Teachers For Copyright Violations On YouTube
Musicians teaching other musicians online – often for free – are being tagged and their videos taken down by YouTube for alleged copyright violations. Many of the takedowns appear unwarranted. Here musicians two musicians shares their recent experiences with Warner Music Group. H/T A Journal Of Musical Things and another…
The Week’s YouTube Music Charts: BTS, Blackpink, Muse, Soundgarden, Lil Nas X and More
K-pop dominated the YouTube Music harts with BTS breaking records and Blackpink taking over the #1 spot on the Global Top Songs chart, Muse and Soundgarden also saw a spike in views following last week’s first black hole photo, and Lil Nas X continues his ride with the “Old Town…
BTS, Halsey Break 24 Hour YouTube Record Capping Massive Weekend For The K-Pop Superstars
YouTube has confirmed that the new video from BTS, “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey, is the now most-viewed 24 hour music video debut in YouTube history, adding to an already huge week for the K-Pop superstars. “Boy With Luv” got 74.6 million views in its first 24 hours. The video…
Tips To Optimize An Official YouTube Artist Channel
Since YouTube’s unrolling of its Official Artist Channel, how artists distribute and listeners consumer their music has shifted, and with their content now largely consolidated, artists now have a powerful tool at their disposal, provided they market it correctly. Here we look at how to get the most out of…