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New Post: 8 Best Quotes From ‘Wonder Women of Latin Music’ Panel at LAMC 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gr8-xq-6 - The Latin music landscape is undergoing a bigger transformation where women are not only stepping into the spotlight, but also reshaping the industry through leadership, innovation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This was demonstrated by top female executives and industry members at the Wonder Women of Latin Music panel, which kicked off the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) on Wednesday (July 10) morning in New York. Moderated by Billboard‘s Griselda Flores, the panel featured Kemelly Figueroa-Mouriz of Loud And Live, Yasmin Muller of Spotify, Fabi Kulick of Live Nation, Rocio Guerrero of Amazon Music, Isabel Paz of the Latin Recording Academy, Gabriela Urquiza of GlamRock Agency and Celia Saez of The Orchard, all female Latin music wonders who took to the microphones at the InterContinental Hotel for a candid conversation about why female solidarity and representation is critical in the music industry. “Having female leadership has been crucial for my professional development, because we understand each other and know the challenges we face, such as the glass ceiling,” said Saez of The Orchard, for example. Here are some of the best and most memorable quotes from the Wonder Women of Latin Music panel at LAMC 2024: Kemelly Figueroa-Mouriz of Loud And Live on diversity initiatives: “I have a lot of experience in mentorship. I think that has forced me to go outside of my circle and find the solution to allocating voices. Going outside and seeking them has been so amazing — seeing that support, and receiving that support. I think it’s important to see that not only are we all here together to have the conversation but also to celebrate. This generation coming in, it’s important to seek and establish relationships, nurture these student-mentor connections.” Yasmin Muller of Spotify on artist development: “I’ve been involved in curation and programming, and a big part of our job is to discover new artists and help them gain exposure. We’re always asking, ‘Why are we passionate about this artist, and why should you give them a chance?’ However, I often consider the side: finding an artist with talent and working with them in a meaningful way, utilizing my experience. Working with artists is incredibly challenging; it’s a job that never stops and requires constant thought. But it would be fascinating to apply all my experience to support a talent I truly believe in, particularly women in challenging industries.” Fabi Kulick of Live Nation on career resilience: “You should never be afraid to lift yourself up and start from scratch. This industry might look glamorous and indeed, it is fun. You get to support artists, work with talented people, and meet incredible profe

As social media marketers, we understand the value of sparking discussion and engaging with contemporary issues in the music industry. In our latest blog post, we delve into the provocative perspective of a top-charting music producer who challenges artists on the grounds of environmental responsibility. This producer, known for their success with 44 chart hits, expresses bewilderment at musicians who advocate for climate change action yet continue to sell their work in physical formats like CDs and vinyl. The blog post provides a deep dive into the dichotomy of environmental advocacy and the traditional distribution of music. Join the conversation and explore the complexities surrounding this issue by reading our latest piece. Find out more about the arguments presented and their implications for artists and the music industry at large. Click here to continue reading: https://ift.tt/DBnzPQU

Donald Glover talking about his album rollout in 2012 is timeless advice on how to think about marketing: "Trying to make music the thing instead of advertisement for the thing feels silly" "Music is advertisement is for your t-shirt, or whatever, or your show, your live-show" DG's approach to his music career helped him - Build a fanbase of 4M fans - Earn multiple Emmy's, Grammy's, Golden Globe awards and more #timelessdigital #marketing #contentmarketing

This infographic from Billboard typifies an approach to data prevalent in the music biz - purported drivers of inflection points are outlined on a graph, but no real attempt at attribution and no consideration of the many different possible causal factors is made. Read why record labels need to evolve to embed a culture of analysis in part II of the “Record Label Recovery” below. https://lnkd.in/eaJVU2vm

Аstrologers have declared it the year of country music — in a new post, I reflect on the main comeback of 2024. Demuzo is at the forefront of the music industry, so naturally we are tracking musical trends. A month ago, Beyoncé released the highly discussed album "Cowboy Carter" with numerous references to country music. A couple of weeks ago, alt-country artist Shabuzi surpassed Sabrina Carpenter and Dua Lipa on the American charts with the song "Bar Song (Tipsy). In March, the song "Austin" by Dasha went viral on TikTok. In addition to, Lana Del Rey and Post Malone (of all people) will release country albums this year. Casey Musgraves has already "returned to her roots" with the new album "Deeper Well". We've already seen hints of a country comeback in last movie award season's main contenders/rivals — "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" flirted with the western genre on many levels. And now, deserving stars of the genre are returning to the forefront. I was drawn to the story of country icon Randy Travis, who came back on the country-wave just in time, assisted by AI. Travis was silenced by stroke in 2013. His latest release, "Where That Came From," employs AI to recreate his voice, marking his first song since the stroke. This innovative use of AI signifies hope for creative expression in individuals with disabilities, resonating deeply with supporters. We see how a seemingly outdated genre with a well-established and narrow fanbase is rapidly expanding its boundaries and attracting numerous listeners. The music market is evolving, reinventing itself, and demanding new solutions. And we need a way to capitalize on such bright trends and ride the wave of success. Demuzo offers just such a solution. A quality music rights portfolio is a good investment. Fashion and music trends remain unpredictable, and who knows what will take off next year. But you will always be ready for the next big comeback, and your investments will bring you profit. #Trends #Music #Investment #Demuzo

Sometimes, the wrong crowd can lead to unexpected outcomes. 🤔 Here's my article that ties two seemingly different situations to the same result. #MusicIndustry #MarketingBlunders #ProductTesting #contextmatters #music #cocacola #audience #survey https://lnkd.in/dZ5AUnch

New Post: LISA’s ‘Rockstar’ Rises Above All International Hits on Global Excl. U.S. Chart So Far in 2024 - https://lnkd.in/ganJCPUQ - LISA debuts at No. 1 on the July 13-dated Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart with “Rockstar,” notably making BLACKPINK the first group with three members that have led the list as soloists. The song’s flashy debut also breaks a long streak of geographical monotony on the international ranking. The Global Excl. U.S. chart ranks the 200 biggest songs of each week, based on streaming and data from more than 200 international territories, with U.S. consumption removed, as compiled by data tracker Luminate. So, even more than the Billboard Global 200, and in further contrast to the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100, the Global Excl. U.S. chart has spotlighted artists from Africa, Asia, South America and elsewhere in its upper reaches since its 2020 launch. Related 2024 Midyear Market Share: Taylor Swift Helps Republic Beat WMG; Interscope, Warner Records… 07/11/2024 But while 2024 has minted new smash hits and ascendant stars, those breakthroughs have generally been by American acts, and performed entirely in English. LISA stands out not only as the first Thai artist to top the list in 2024, but also as the first artist not from primarily English-speaking countries the U.S., Canada, or the U.K. to reach the summit all year. (“Still, “Rockstar” is sung almost entirely in English, with one line in Japanese repeated.) At 2024’s midyear point (reflecting charts dated Jan. 6-June 29), 47 songs reached the top 10 of Global Excl. U.S., up noticeably from 26 during the same period of 2023. But just 40% of 2024’s top 10s in that span were by artists from outside the mainland U.S., compared to 92% last year and 85% the year before. In terms of language, 34% of this year’s top 10s included non-English-language lyrics, down from 58% in 2023 and 64% in 2022. Each of the last two years had major narratives, particularly in Latin music, driving representation in their first six months. In 2022, Bad Bunny released his culture-dominating album Un Verano Sin Ti, which spawned seven top 10s on Global Excl. U.S. Last year, Peso Pluma led a streaming explosion of regional Mexican music, expanding the pan-Latin footprint on the global stage. Plus, a growing wave of Nigerian artists including CKay, Rema and Tems have diversified the top of the chart. More than that, those years featured Global Excl. U.S. top 10s from Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Sweden and beyond. Many of those territories have cracked the top 10 this year as well, but less frequently, and amid a much larger pool of hits.

New Post: Music exec says artists who make physical records during the climate crisis are “hypocritical” - https://lnkd.in/gGduSCc5 - A senior music executive has said artists who advocate for climate change and continue to produce physical records are “hypocritical”. Sir Robin Millar is a senior record industry executive who has also produced albums such as Sade‘s ‘Diamond Life’ and Everything But The Girl‘s ‘Eden’. He is also the co-founder of management company Blue Raincoat Music, who currently lists Skin and Phoebe Bridgers amongst its clients. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Sir Millar said he believed the production of physical records such as vinyl and CDs should be eradicated. “I am baffled that no large record company has had the backing of a big-selling artist to stop making physical records,” he said. CU on hands searching through vintage records – stock photo. Credit: GETTY Millar further argued that the quality of digital songs were equal to vinyl, and that artist tours – which also cause damage to the planet – could be screened online. Furthermore, vinyl and CDs are packaged with “chopped-down trees and plastic”. “How can anybody stand up and say ‘save the planet’?,” he said. “Artists are awful for hypocritical bandwagonery.” Back in 2019, NME examined how artists could tackle climate change, highlighting vinyl production as one facet of the issue. We spoke to Chiara Badiali, who works at London-based charity helping industries improve environmental sustainability Julie’s Bicycle. Badiali said vinyl “is actually such a small part of the industry if you look at the manufacturing footprint.” (In 2019, vinyl accounted for 3.6% of music sales worldwide.) “People focus on it because it’s so visible and it’s a tangible thing. From a carbon footprint perspective the environmental impact doesn’t compare to the impact of travel. It’s so small that it’s basically a blip.” However, she did see room for improvement in the sector regardless: “People are looking at how you’d reduce the amount of energy that gets taken in pressing a piece of vinyl. There are people who are experimenting with the actual raw materials of vinyl. But that’s where it’s really tricky because at the moment vinyl is one of the best mediums that we have found to do what we want it to. The biggest problem is: what happens to it at the end of its life?” Since then, the likes of Bicep, Angel Olsen, and Black Country, New Road teamed up to feature on the first bioplastic vinyl release. R.E.M.‘s Michael Stipe also released music on the world’s first commercially available pioplastic vinyl in 2022. The post Music exec says artists who make physical records during the climate crisis are “hypocritical” appeared first on NME. - Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR