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Fraudulent plays hurt everyone involved in streaming, but now Spotify is taking a small step towards thwarting the problem. The company has stated that it will charge 10 Euros for each song that receives 90% of its streams in a fraudulent manner. This seems like a small tap on the wrist instead of a massive hammer blow, but at least it’s heading in the right direction. The policy is designed […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Kali Uchis’ explosive collaboration with Karol G, Danna Paola’s emotional ballad, and Melanie Martinez’s kiss-off bop. Also on the list: Roxiny’s cutting single and new albums from Myke Towers and Steve Aoki. Plus, the debut EP from rising Colombian singer Juan Duque and the emergence of Panamanian-American singer Chicocurlyhead. Kali Uchis and Karol G, “Labios Mordidos” […]

When Babba Rivera hops on our Zoom call toward the end of October, the Ceremonia founder is wrapped up in blankets and looking cozy. She’s in her house in upstate New York, a place she retreats to on the weekends, and where she and her family carve out time and space for self-care and beauty rituals. As an entrepreneur and mother of two, she has found that the best way […]

Home / Inner Circle Podcast / Sound Designer Scott Gershin, YouTube Copyright Strikes, And Ai Noise-Canceling Headphones On My Latest Podcast On my latest podcast episode: You won’t believe how much you’ll learn about movie post-production as award-winning sound designer Scott Gershin talks about how much time it takes to generate deliverables for a movie, how he records sound effects like rocket launches and helicopters, what qualifies as great post-production, […]

 Home Bobby’s Site Online Courses Inner Circle Podcast Music Production Blog Home / Uncategorized / Happy Thanksgiving And Thanks For Reading! November 23, 2023 in Uncategorized by Bobby Owsinski To all my friends and readers, I wish you a happy holiday. I truly appreciate your support and I am humbled and honored that you take the time out of your busy day to read my musings. It’s a good day […]

It wasn’t that long ago that record labels where fighting over artists who had their 15 minutes (more like seconds) of fame on TikTok. Large deals were handed out in hopes that the next wave of talent had arrived. The problem was that almost none of those deals ever worked out, as the viral music star of the time couldn’t sustain success beyond one song. As every artist, band, label […]

Yes, we know, it’s not Friday. But holiday releases are tricky like that. When it comes to the big ones, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, days off from school and work means more butts in seats halfway through the week. The late-year holiday weekends are a total grab bag, offering broadly appealing films for the whole family alongside the major Oscar contenders. This year is no exception. Whether you want to […]

I’m pleased to announced that my new Musician’s Ai Handbook is now available in both print and ebook versions. This comprehensive guide (already #1 on Amazon – thank you everyone!) shows musicians, artists, songwriters, producers, and anyone in the music business how to use artificial intelligence as a highly creative tool to generate new ideas, polish their productions, and help to promote their music. The book is packed with useful […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the latest from Dominican rapper J Noa, BIBI and Becky G’s cross-cultural collaboration, and Nicki Nicole’s sexy single featuring Bad Gyal. Also on the list: Joel Deleōn’s reggaeton romp, Matisse’s “White Christmas” cover with Ha*Ash, and Cami’s electronica-infused EP. Plus, Rauw Alejandro’s viral hit and Kany García’s feel-good anthem. J Noa, “Spicy” Following her first Latin […]