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Unlock the secrets of using modern music marketing techniques to cut through the noise using expert promotion strategies from Groover and Symphonic. by Randi Zimmerman from Symphonic Feeling lost in an infinite sea of music online? Are you interested in learning how to build a fanbase and grow your audience? In this masterclass with our […]

Without a shadow of a doubt, Nas created one of hip-hop’s greatest bodies of work, Illmatic. The status of this album is elevated by the fact that it was his debut offering. It spawned some of the best writing and performances the genre has ever seen. Prime examples include “N.Y. State of Mind,” “The World

Feeling lost in an infinite sea of music online? Are you interested in learning how to build a fanbase and grow your audience? In this masterclass with our friends from the badass music promotion platform Groover, we’re breaking all of that down and more. Join in on the action on May 29th. 🔊🔥 Groover x

On June 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the 2024 BET Awards will air live from Los Angeles. As for who’s contending for what awards, that’s information we now have, as the full list of nominations was just revealed today, May 16. Drake is the leader with seven total nods, while Nicki Minaj is right behind

Spotify received a cease-and-desist letter Wednesday from the National Music Publishers Association regarding its use of lyrics in newly launched video functions and a remix feature that enables users to speed up and edit songs to create derivative works. The NMPA says these uses are copyright violations and must be paid for. The letter [full text

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Noam Galai / Getty Students at Duke University walked out on the commencement speech by Jerry Seinfeld over his pro-Israel stance on the war in Gaza. On Sunday (May 12), comedian Jerry Seinfeld was introduced at the commencement at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Before rising to speak, about

Are you a Symphonic client? If so, you’re probably aware of all the tools available to you in the SMS. But with so much to choose from, we understand it can be easy to miss some of what’s available here. That said, we’d like to break down some of the most useful offers you have

Music Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4predntXyxfCwRHrmB7JZF?si=xpcovP7nR6WmOksJZbF-PA     Brooklyn-born Cash Sinatra, hailing from Queens, has been captivating audiences with his sharp wit, lyrical prowess, and adept songwriting skills. His ascent has been swift, marked by electrifying performances at iconic NYC venues like Santos Party House, Webster Hall, Drom, and more.   Kicking off 2016 with the introspective release

DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore, Symphonic, The Orchard, Believe, Downtown. The list goes on and on. This guide will help you find what’s right for you. by Chris Huff from the Disc Maker Blog Historically, artists have needed assistance getting their music into people’s hands. Enter the music distributor! In the old days, music distribution companies