“The world is a kinder, richer, more beautiful place because of the music you create.”
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week...
• We are the Sultans of Swing! from This Day In History on Facebook— A rainy night. An empty pub. A terrible jazz band. The singer— completely oblivious to the sparse crowd and mediocre performance— announced with pride: "Goodnight and thank you. We are the Sultans of Swing!”
• The inside scoop on how technology is reshaping music licensing and artist revenue from Rich Estra— Tune in to our exclusive chat with Lisa Farris on the 'MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast' and see why every artist and brand should pay attention! Highlights include • AI curated soundtracks for any environment • The compliance gap costing artists $1.4 billion annually • Steps you can take to unlock new music revenue streams
• Passengers singing on train causes tears. on YouTube— Heart felt spontaneous sing-a-long on public morning train ride into work brings strangers to tears on a Monday morning, lovingly sung by Simone Alexander, The Liberators and complete strangers.
• The 50 greatest albums of all time from The Telegraph— The Beatles to Beyoncé, Prince to Pink Floyd – our critic ranks the most influential LPs of our times. Has your favourite made the cut?
• How A&R at Publishing Companies Work from Ari's Take— On this podcast, Ari sits down with Ralph Torrefranca, Executive Director of A&R at Angry Mob Music.With nearly two decades of experience, Ralph has championed emerging songwriters, artists, and producers, working with talents like Jake Scott, Bailey Bryan, and Joe Pepe.
in partnership with Terence Fisher and MusikSpace
“Musicians are invaluble— and they should be
always be paid their worth."
That’s not just a nice sentiment. It’s the core belief driving Terence Fisher and his platform, MusikSpace— a community built to help musicians come together, grow, and actually thrive from their talents.
Terence knows the challenges independent artists face. From trying to find an audience, to figuring out how to get paid, to staying motivated when the industry feels stacked against you, because... He's. Been. There.
That’s why he built MusikSpace: not just another networking site, but a place where artists can connect, learn, and access resources that make earning a living from music realistic.
For TrueFans AMP™ readers, this isn’t theory— it’s a functional roadmap. Terence shares practical ways to support your music career, from tools and classes to ongoing community support. One of his most popular offerings? His FREE YouTube Quickstart Class, designed to help you get your music in front of people fast and start building a fan base that lasts.
If your goal is to stop spinning your wheels and start thriving with your music, Terence Fisher and MusikSpace are worth your attention.
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... and here's the more...
• This Issue... about 22pages (about 33ish minutes to read) You'll Get...Welcome to the looonnnnggggst AMP ever!
• Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 Grammy Nominees from NYTimes— Rap will be front and center at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in February, with Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Doechii and Tyler, the Creator among the top nominees.
• Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary a Gift Article from NYTimes— In 1975, she transformed poetry into punk. Neither would ever be the same. More than 20 artists who made and admired the album share their memories.
• How to Write a Bridge in a Song (8 Pro Tips) from SongTown— Multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills & Marty Dodson break down 8 pro bridge tips to bring fresh momentum, new sounds, and real emotion to your songs. Learn when you actually need a bridge, how to create contrast with melody/chords, and ways to set up that last-chorus lift. Perfect for leveling up your songwriting and sharpening your bridge writing toolkit.
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