Here’s a recap of recent executive shuffles — including both hirings and in-house promotions — from across the music industry. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to [email protected] If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected] …
[Editors Note: This article was written by Patrick McGuire.] Nothing like 2020 has been usual for the world, and the music industry hasn’t been an exception. By now, we’ve all grown accustomed to the mass cancelation of in-person events like festivals, shows at venues, and even local open-mic nights, but it’s important to remember just …
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Today’s the day: Authority Zero’s new EP, The Back Nine, is available to purchase and stream. A few tracks were available earlier this month. “Fire Off Another” and “Ollie Ollie Oxen Free” give a glimpse into the punk-rock vibe of the songs the band created during the pandemic. “Title-wise it means, ‘Come out, come out …
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Tencent is reportedly facing a more than $.5 billion “antitrust” penalty in China – with an emphasis on its Tencent Music subsidiary and the entity’s QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music streaming services. Reuters shed light upon the imminent crackdown and $.55 billion (¥0 billion) fine that Tencent will purportedly have to pay, citing …
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At a time when concert spots across the Valley have begun hosting shows again, one notable local venue remains dormant — and unlikely to return. The Lunchbox, the small east Phoenix DIY/underground venue situated in a strip mall near 40th Street and McDowell Road, has been closed for more than a year. Owner Danny Levie …
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Metro Phoenix’s music and nightlife scenes are continuing to come back to life as popular bars reopen for business, new concerts are announced, and music festivals are being planned. For proof, look no further than our latest roundup of recent news from around the Valley, including details about The Grid making its long-awaited return, synthwave …
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Royalties. Earnings. Income. Revenue. Scratch. Bones. Loot. Notes. Moolah. Dough. There are a lot of words for money. And there are also a lot of ways for musicians to get paid. Independent artists now have access to more revenue-generating opportunities than ever before. That doesn’t mean it’s EASY to earn money as a musician, but …
[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Angela Mastrogiacomo, founder and CEO of Muddy Paw PR.] I get it, you’re strapped for time. And yet, in between the 9-5, the gigs, the daily little curveballs life throws at us, you’re trying to figure out how to make time to actually grow your career. Not just …
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Spotify is now actively reviewing a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience following concerns that Rogan spread ‘COVID misinformation’ during the discussion. It’s unclear what direct action — if any — Spotify is planning to take against Joe Rogan following the remarks, though a recent episode is now understood to be ‘under review’ at …
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