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“Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.”
—Janelle Monáe
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week...
02/22
02/23
• EXCLUSIVE: Jay DeMarcus Explains Surge in Country + Christian Collaborations from tasteofcountry .com—Lately there has been a surge in faith-based country music as well as country and Christian collaborations. Jay DeMarcus from Rascal Flatts stopped by Taste of Country Nights, and I thought he would be the perfect person to explain this, as he is an artist and a record label owner himself…
02/24
• NEW FreeNewsletter—The Vocal Edge Issue #1 from Mike Goodrich—Mike said, "I have a confession: I'm completely addicted to AI.Not in a scary, robots-taking-over kind of way. More like a kid-in-a-candy-store, up-till-2am-because-I-just-found-another-incredible-tool kind of way. I've spent the last couple of years knee-deep in AI tools for singers and musicians, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm hooked.
02/25
• Coming up to a big release… from Alan Garmonsway—There are two ingredients to having a successful music launch. The amazing efforts of artists who find ways to create their ideas into music, and the amazing efforts of those believing in what you do and (often behind the scenes) supporting our efforts in so many different ways.
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.
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02/25
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02/25
• 2016 Nostalgia Sends the Era’s Hits Surging on Streaming from luminatedata .com—Social media users were apparently feeling wistful going into 2026, as one of the first big memes of the year was digging up old photos and posts from 2016. As “2026 is the new 2016” gained traction online, Luminate found numerous artists that defined popular music in 2016 were gaining significant streaming increases as people took nostalgic trips back to the days of EDM and Soundcloud rap.
02/26
• SILENCE: Masters of silence know how much it can irritate people from simonnapierbell.substack .com—David Bowie was brilliant at it—one minute all over the place, the next totally absent, sometimes for a year at a time. His knack of withdrawing from the industry’s daily churn was soon copied by other artists. Kate Bush built a legend out of silence. And Sade, after three years of nonstop success, disappeared for eight years before coming back with a hit album. Then repeated the trick; this time with a break of ten years.
02/27
• Google just launched Lyria 3... its ‘most advanced’ AI music generator yet, in the Gemini app from musicbusinessworldwide .com—Google has launched what it says is its ‘most advanced’ generative AI music model yet within its Gemini chatbot app—allowing users to create 30-second tracks from text prompts or images.
02/28
• 4 Guitarists Play A Stunning Acoustic Instrumental Of Dire Straits’ Sultans Of Swing from themusicman .uk— Soooooo worth watching—with your ears This is the multi-talented 40 Finger Guitar Quartet from Trieste in Italy. The band consists of Matteo Brenci, Emanuele Grafitti, Andrea Vittori, and Marco Steffè who all come from various musical backgrounds and have more than 15 years’ experience in the music industry... over 5 million views with this acoustic instrumental of this classic song…
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