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the AMP— POSTED Issue 47

the AMP— POSTED Issue 47

PAUL SAUNDERS
September 07, 2024

"Can a mere song change a people's minds? I doubt that it is so. But a song can infiltrate your heart and the heart may change your mind."
― Elvis Costello

Here's the list of posts in your New Music Lives™ Facebook .ComUnity this week.

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• Up the Downbeat… from SongTown— Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson critiqued over 2,000 member songs in 3 years at SongTown. These are the most common songwriting mistakes they found. Don't make these!

Who wins the social spiral? Consumers’ relationship with social platforms is changing from MIDiA Research— There is no shortage of takes on the role of social platforms in our daily lives, from former influencers lamenting the end of Twitter’s golden era to researchers studying social media’s impact on...

• Alan Garmonsway, NML .comUnity Member, posted about his latest award from the International Singer-Songwriters Association for his album Stories in Time.

• Cognitive Dissonance from Soundfly ... is a psychological concept when you hold two or more competing beliefs that don't make sense together. What if we embrace dissonance more fully? In our music...

and more to come, down below...

in partnership with Where Music's Going and Rob Abelow

Rob Abelow is a visionary music producer and entrepreneur, renowned for his forward-thinking approach in shaping the future of the music industry. With a passion for innovation and a keen ear for emerging trends, Abelow has become a driving force behind the evolution of contemporary music.

Born and raised in a musically inclined family, Abelow's journey into the world of music began at a young age. His innate talent and dedication propelled him to pursue a career in music production, where he quickly made a name for himself with his distinctive style and unparalleled creativity.

Throughout his career, Abelow has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, collaborating on chart-topping hits and groundbreaking projects. His ability to blend genres and push boundaries has earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his reputation as a trailblazer in the field.

In addition to his work as a producer, Abelow is also a savvy entrepreneur with a knack for spotting emerging trends and identifying untapped opportunities. He has successfully launched several ventures aimed at revolutionizing the way music is created, distributed, and experienced in the digital age.

As the founder of Where Music's Going, Abelow has established himself as a thought leader in the industry, spearheading initiatives to shape the future of music consumption and production. Through his innovative platforms and collaborative efforts, he continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the ever-evolving world of music.

With his unparalleled vision and unwavering commitment to pushing the envelope, Rob Abelow stands at the forefront of a new era in music, where creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship converge to shape the sound of tomorrow.

Join 9,000+ artists & builders getting insights & tools to navigate music's future. Tap the link to subscribe to Rob's Where Music's Going.

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Join 9,000+ artists & builders getting insights & tools to navigate music's future. Tap the link to subscribe to Rob's Where Music's Going.

... and here's the more...

• Send In The Clowns! Bands Making Funny Money On The Road from Pollstar News— For all the talk of comedy’s rapid growth as a live art form, for many successful musicians making people laugh has always been part of the act.

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AL JARDINE: The Wayback Machine lands on Summer 1981 from NML .comUnity Member Johnny J Blair's Singer at Large Music Page

• “The more you write songs…” Ed Sheehan from Jason Blume. Ed famously compared writing music to turning on a faucet that’s been sitting idle for a while.

• How to run a YouTube channel with Creative Sauce's Mike Enjo from Song Talk Radio— Mike Enjo of Creative Sauce talks about building and running a successful youTube channel for musicians and home studio producers.

• Here are some hard-working songs as you celebrate your time off this Labor Day from American Songwriter— The figure of the workingman is commonly depicted in American music. Songs about blue-collar life, celebrating the working class hero, filter through the sweat, dirt, and back-breaking routines to make our work days that much more tolerable.

• Julie Fowlis' 5 Tips On Writing For Wellbeing Treatments from Songwriting Magazine— Dream of composing music for spa experiences? Follow a multi-award-winning singer’s top strategies for creating transformative, journey-based soundtracks with purpose...

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