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Calling All Creatives: Connect and Create!
The UK will be out of the European Union, politically. That’s a fact. But let’s stop complaining here. Now is the time to prove that the European community goes way beyond politics. For me, after and whilst watching the Brexit happen it finally ignited something. I see nationalists on the rise everywhere. I’m watching the…
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„Oh Land“ To Hand Out Songpier QR Cards Opening For Katy Perry
Press release: Currently, Oh Land opens for Katy Perry on her UK and Ireland tour including arenas such as London’s O2, followed by headline gigs all over Europe. Her track „Sun Of A Gun“ made Danish born Nanna Øland Fabricius already break through in the US. Singer/songwriter Oh Land follows in the steps of A Genuine Freakshow, giving her fans immediate access to the vast riches of information included in her Songpier app.
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Songpier Apps To Play Crucial Role In Promoting Marillion’s Double Bill German Tour with Saga
Press release: Marillion have been joining forces with pierlane, adding another valued customer to the constantly increasing roster. Always cutting-edge, Marillion are about to reward their huge and loyal fanbase of 100.000 Facebook friends with a very special extra – an exclusive campaign to be available via Songpier apps only. The release of the upcoming apps marks the launch of the band’s double bill German tour with Saga.
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Songpier Live Mission: “A Genuine Freakshow” Premieres New Single Via Songpier
Press release: This weekend, A Genuine Freakshow will hit the stage at the Reading and Leeds Music Festivals and announce the availability of their new double A-side single “Our Bodies / New Houses” via Songpier’s mobile app service. They are about to make use of Songpier’s unique ability to link online and real life campaigns.
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Musicians Can’t Cope With Their Own Business
Whenever I’m attending any kind of music conference there’s one thing I’m curious about most: How many musicians are to be found at this event? How many of you are attending the seminars, workshops and lectures on schedule? Some events are well-attended by musicians… though the majority is not. Why?
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all2gethernow 2010: Out Now – Free Sampler With Creative Commons Licensed Music
For all2gethernow 2010 (a2n), I contacted a few guys from the German netlabel community plus some artists and teamed up compiling this sampler. It includes various styles of music, from electronics to singer/songwriter stuff. But, you should take a listen for yourself. It’s a treat.
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Zoe.LeelA – Lush Electronic Soul From Berlin
Sometimes, things simply happen. There are a few coincidental moments which start a whole chain of terrific encounters. Now, if this leads to discovering new music, it gets a full-fledged Mike-Masnick-“connect with fans” experience. Somewhat surreal, yet very real. That’s how I met Zoe.Leela – and her music.
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Recommended Music: “Ambient Circle” (Germany)
Ambient Circle is a collective of various participants located in Germany’s North-Rhine area. Every now and then, they get together to play electronic music sessions. They are entirely focused on electronic ambient music, and it’s just twelve sessions they did so far. This includes public and private sessions. Here’s an intro to their music.
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DIY-Marketing #3: Georgia Wonder Serving Fresh Ideas in Reducing Recording Cost
Georgia Wonder is Stephanie Grant from London and Julian Moore from Portsmouth. We got to know each other via Andrew Dubber’s blog and Twitter. You’re searching for a pop/rock/folk band serving beautiful tunes and a brilliant female voice – buy their tracks. You can even choose if and how much to pay for downloads. Or you may order a physical copy.
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Do We Need Music Conferences?
Music Conferences provide numerous possibilities to make business, network and discuss with your colleagues, share knowledge with your peers and discover new talents and industry trends – so they say. But do Music Conferences really provide added value and do they fulfill what they promise? What are the reasons for the increasing amount of conferences all over Europe?