"It was such a stunning impact to hear this young girl breathe such fire, such life into this song, I mean, it really sent the proverbial tingles up my spine."
— Clive Davis on the first time he saw Whitney Houston
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week 07/05—through 07/11
07/05
07/06
• How record collectors find lost music and preserve our cultural heritage—from TED .com—For generations, record collectors have played a vital role in the preservation of musical and cultural heritage by "digging" for obscure music created by overlooked artists. Alexis Charpentier shares his love of records -- and stories of how collectors have given forgotten music a second chance at being heard. Learn more about the culture of record digging (and, maybe, pick up a new hobby) with this fun, refreshing talk.
07/07
• Tom Petty On Elvis The Beatles Rolling Stones—on YouTube—Fascinating Fun…
07/08
• A Michael Jackson Renaissance—from NewMusicLives—If you prefer not to think about Michael Jackson—because you do not like his music or because you are not inclined to separate the art from the artist—then you may not enjoy what comes next. Arguably the most popular cultural figure of 2026 is Michael Jackson, who, by all accounts, has been dead for 17 years. The Michael Jackson biopic, released in late April, is the second-highest-grossing film of the year and has recently arrived on streaming.
• in partnership with DiskMakers
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... and here's the more...
07/08
• for MUSIC ARTISTS— the TrueFans AMP™ Magazine 151
In This Issue... 22 pages (about 33ish minutes to read) You'll Get...
• TrueFans Recommends—Complete Music Update: Read the Business You're Building
• Your BIZ—The Future Speaks More Than One Language
• in partnership with Carlo Kiksen and The FanBase Builder
• Greatest Music Artists of All Time—Julie Gold: The Woman Who Showed Us One Great Song Can Change the World
• TrueFans Feature—Authenticity: Why HI Matters More Than Ever by John Fogg
• P.S. from PS—Play the Long Game
07/09
• Top Streaming and Fan Growth Tactics for Musicians—from aristakeacademy .com—In this FREE live 60 minute online training, Ari Herstand will be discussing how to find your fans and grow your audience on streaming services. Ari will cover… • The innovative Tiktok and Instagram song promotion strategies used by indies and majors • How user-generated, editorial, and algorithmic playlists function in 2026
07/10
• Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Explains What’s Wrong With Pop Music Today from americansongwriter—While stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande continue to dominate pop music, Kirk Hammett believed the genre was suffering from the age of technology. Since AI was released, countless creatives have warned about the dangers of the technology. Those fears included AI stealing a person’s likeness, voice, and mannerisms. But for Hammett, he wasn’t focused on the power of AI…
07/11
• Are You Still Learning…?—on Facebook—Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift were close friends and collaborators long before their 2017 duet “End Game” appeared on her Reputation album. In this candid moment, Sheeran walks Swift through a chord shape on her white acoustic guitar, adjusting her finger placement one note at a time. The song they work through together is “We Found Love,” Rihanna’s 2011 Calvin Harris-produced single that spent ten weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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