Students of great arranging frequently and shortsightedly limit their focus to matters of technique–inspired orchestration, sophisticated voicings, clever melodic manipulation, etc. In short, elements which can be studied with a photograph instead of a recording. What can get missed in such analysis is the element of momentum, the quality of the arrangement to capture and […]

In its 2009 Annual Report, ASCAP’s auditors have disclosed that the performing rights society has authorized $25 million in personal loan guarantees for members who have loans with financial institutions. ASCAP’s press department did not respond to emails asking how members can apply for the guarantees or how the society determines which members are eligible […]

Stingray360 has announced that Walmart Canada has selected the company as the exclusive supplier of in-store music for all Walmart stores across Canada. “Walmart’s decision to choose Stingray360 as exclusive provider of background music for its stores is a reflection of the trust they put in us as recognized and established leaders in music programming […]

SoundExchange is partnering with Nielsen Entertainment to present the “Q1Y11 Webinar for Labels and Sound Recording Copyright Owners” as an online webinar Feb 17 The online event will occur at 3:00pm EST on Thursday, February 17 and will feature a 2010 Year in Review from SoundExchange’s Customer Care department, updates on their Track-Level Claiming program, […]

On Monday (Jan. 24), Diplo — who is best known for his work with M.I.A. and as one-half of the duo Major Lazer (with longtime collaborator Switch) — revealed that he, Beyoncé, and Derek of the indie electro-pop duo Sleigh Bells recently recorded music together in a New York studio. “I like sleigh bells so […]