Helping Music Artists build real careers
—without selling their soul.
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"Do you think I could sing with the emotions I do? You sing with those emotions because you've had pain in your heart.”
— Tina Turner
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week 06/21—through 06/27
06/21
06/22
• Detroit Is the Last City That Knows How to Dance— Gift Article from the NYTimes— The true dance floor was never about the room, the lights or the lineup. It was always about the people who showed up to feel something together. And they’re still here. In fact, they can be found in my hometown, Detroit, a city where— despite its many changes over the past decade— the dance floor is still very much alive.
06/23
• The Best Of Eva Cassidy Playlist— on YouTube— I just discovered Eva Cassidy— and I’m in Love! In issue of the TrueFans AMP™ out this Wednesday, we feature • Greatest Music Artist of All Time— Eva Cassidy: The Voice the World Heard Too Late. It is one of THE most remarkable stories ever told. Tragic and absolutely terrific. Be sure to read it. AND… if Eva is an unknown to you, go know her.
06/24
• Clive Davis, Music Industry Titan Who Signed Whitney Houston, Dies at 94—Gift Article from the NYTimes— Clive Davis... the music executive who rose from a midlevel legal position at Columbia Records to become one of the industry’s most powerful and longest-reigning dons, guiding the careers of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow and dozens of other stars, died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 94.
• In Partnership With Complete Music Update
If you're serious about building a career in music, sooner or later you discover something important.
Making music is one thing.
Understanding the music business is another.
And if you want a long, successful career, you need both.
That's why we're pleased to introduce you to Complete Music Update (CMU). For more than two decades, CMU has been helping people understand what's happening across the music industry. Streaming. AI. Copyright. Publishing. Live music. Labels. Ticketing. Legislation. Artist rights. They follow the business of music every day so the rest of us don't have to.
What we particularly appreciate is their style.
CMU doesn't simply repeat press releases. They explain what's happening, ask good questions, and aren't afraid to challenge powerful players when the facts warrant it. Whether the story involves Spotify, Live Nation, AI, copyright, or government policy, they consistently approach it with curiosity, intelligence, and a healthy dose of independence.
That's the kind of thinking we admire.
The TrueFans AMP™ exists to help Music Artists build real careers—without selling their soul. CMU helps us—and now you—better understand the world those careers are being built in. Different mission. Shared commitment to helping the music community make better decisions.
If you'd like to stay informed about the ever-changing business of music, we think Complete Music Update deserves a place in your regular reading. Learn more here: Complete Music Update
... and here's the more...
06/25
• for MUSIC ARTISTS— the TrueFans AMP™ Magazine 150
In This Issue... 19 pages (about 30ish minutes to read) You'll Get...
• TrueFans Recommends— His Audiences Don't Care If He's Famous: Plumes
• Your BIZ — the Personalization Paradox
• in partnership with Mike Goodrich and Your Inner Singer
• Greatest Musical Artists of All Time— Eva Cassidy: The Voice the World Heard Too Late
• True Fans Guest Feature— Your Inner Singer Is Always Listening from Mike Goodrich
• P.S. from PS — Just One More Conversation
06/25
• Michael Sheen: The magic of a creative career— on TED .com— a Creative Career that Goes Beyond You. The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working class population and a passionate commitment to the arts that produced Hollywood superstars Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. In this sweet, personal talk, actor Michael Sheen shares how he was also able to take advantage of all the city had to offer, why he's worried that a change in approach to arts education means that kids now don't get the same kind of chances— and the steps he's taking to ensure that creative up-and-comers get the support and access they deserve.
06/26
• Google says any music uploaded to YouTube is fair game for AI training— and there’s nothing musicians can do— from completemusicupdate .com— Oh Well… Or… What? Google has responded to a copyright infringement claim from a group of independent artists over its music AI model Lyria. It claims the artists basically gave Google permission to use their music in AI training when they uploaded content to YouTube, and therefore their lawsuit should be dismissed.
06/27
• Revealed: The Top Secrets A&Rs Look for in New Artists— from MUBUTV on YouTube— Building Your Career from an A&R pro…Dive into the evolving world of A&R as Ritch Esra & Eric Knight chat with Ed Poston, Head of A&R at Symphonic Distribution! Discover what it takes to stand out as an artist, how strong management teams power long-term careers, and how Ed blends analytics with intuition when scouting new talent. Plus, gain actionable advice on career building, finding your true audience, and making the most of today’s music industry options! Perfect for musicians & managers ready to level up.
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