Musosoup’s Industry Noodles: 22nd April
Welcome to Musosoup’s Industry Noodles, where we serve up the juiciest music industry news for emerging artists! Grab your chopsticks and let’s dive into this week’s highlights.
Audiomack’s innovative Audiomod tool allows music fans to customize their listening experience by adjusting elements like speed, pitch, and even applying nightcore or daycore filters to their favourite tracks.
But how does this benefit emerging musicians? Independent artists can now claim their Audiomack accounts, connect with fans, and offer a fresh twist to their music. Imagine fans grooving to your tunes with their personalized Audiomod settings—talk about fan engagement and loyalty! 🎶
This real-time voice changer lets artists transform their vocals on the fly. Picture this: emerging musicians experimenting with different voices, switching seamlessly between characters, and adding a dash of magic to their performances. Whether you’re a YouTuber, content creator, or gamer, Supertone Shift empowers you to express your chosen persona’s voice like never before. And the best part? No expensive studio sessions required! 🌟
What’s on the menu? Global royalty collection! BeatBread songwriters and artists can now earn and collect royalties from their work worldwide through Kobalt and AMRA. Imagine the sweet satisfaction of getting paid for your music, no matter where your fans are listening to it.🎵
Picture this: fans scrolling through TikTok, vibing to their favourite artists, and suddenly—boom! They spot an event highlight. With a tap, they’re whisked away to AXS, securing their tickets to that epic concert or mind-blowing gig. For emerging musicians, this partnership is like hitting the jackpot. It’s your golden ticket to fill venues, expand your fan base, and turn TikTok buzz into sold-out shows. 🚀
Spotify’s Discordant Note with Songwriters 🎵 Hold onto your headphones! Spotify’s recent changes to how it pays mechanical royalties in the US have struck a chord with the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA).
The NMPA accuses Spotify of “attacking songwriters” by appealing the Copyright Royalty Board’s rate determinations. What’s the fuss? Well, these rate increases are a lifeline for songwriters, granting them only their second meaningful bump in history. Emerging musicians need to stay tuned to this battle—it affects their bottom line. Spotify are now claiming that their subscriptions are bundles as they now deliver audiobooks. This in turn means that they can bypass the recent change to the percent they’re required to give to songwriters. 🎶
For emerging musicians, especially women, this call to action is crucial. Imagine a world where talent knows no gender, where every artist thrives without bias. The MU’s disappointment with the government’s silence on this issue echoes loudly. So, whatever your role in the music industry, let’s create an industry where everyone’s talent shines, regardless of gender. 🌟
Six organizations have won grants to advance AI applications, and guess what? Emerging musicians get a front-row seat! Imagine having cutting-edge tools at your fingertips—tools that enhance your creativity, streamline your process, and boost your overall presence.
The aim of the Innovate UK Fund competition is to advance the development of artificial intelligence products and services within the global music supply chain, which benefits the UK music sector. Winners must collaborate with industry stakeholders to unlock the full potential of AI applications across the value chain, support and uplift the music industry, and drive long-term creative and commercial success.
UK Iconic venue Brixton Academy re-opened it’s doors with tribute bands!
Like it or not, tribute bands are on the rise and they’re nabbing more and more prolific slots. From music festival main stage debuts to slots in iconic venues across the globe, there’s an undeniable thirst for tributes that is now dying down. Many musicians are taking advantage of this, forming a tribute band to bring in some funds that can then in turn financially support their independent music career.
