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Exposed Vocals Interview: FTP DRE on ‘THERE 4 ME’ and Making Music in Detroit
Detroit artist FTP DRE discusses ‘THERE 4 ME,’ how stories find their sound, and what he wants to bring to FROM THE…
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Monique Maion Turns a Neighbor’s Hostility Into a Song of Her Own
On “KAREN,” the Brazilian singer-songwriter turns an experience of discrimination into a Portuguese-language act of defiance, drawing on longtime collaborators in Brazil…
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Tyler Ivey’s “MARIONETTE” Is Back After a DistroKid Copyright Takedown
The Austin artist says fans alerted him when his single disappeared. As Universal Music Group’s case against DistroKid proceeds, his experience shows…
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TOP MUSIC NEWS
Tyler Ivey’s “MARIONETTE” Is Back After a DistroKid Copyright Takedown
The Austin artist says fans alerted him when his single disappeared. As Universal Music Group’s case against DistroKid proceeds, his experience shows what a disputed takedown can cost an independent…
MUSIC INDUSTRY
Eminem’s Publishers Sue Suno Over 269 Compositions
Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated allege Suno used their songs to train its AI music generator. They seek up to $40.35 million in…
GLOBAL MUSIC
He Was Told to Be Afraid. He Ran Anyway.
Abdul El-Sayed picked “Not Afraid” for his last word to Michigan voters. For a Muslim candidate who spent a campaign being called a threat,…
THE GRIND
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THE GRIND
The Grind: Your Session Is Not Backed Up Until You Can Restore It
Build a recoverable music archive with complete project files, documented versions, independent backups and a real restore test.
THE GRIND
The Grind: Give Mix Notes an Engineer Can Actually Use
Replace vague revision requests with a focused listening process, clear priorities and notes that describe what the song needs.
THE GRIND
The Grind: Advance the Show Before You Load the Van
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Interviews
Exposed Vocals Interview: FTP DRE on ‘THERE 4 ME’ and Making Music in Detroit
Detroit artist FTP DRE discusses ‘THERE 4 ME,’ how stories find their sound, and what he wants to bring to FROM THE…
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2027 CPI Duo Fellowship: Free New-Music Residency for Pre-Professional Ensembles
Boscawen, New Hampshire
For: Artist · Band · Other · Must be available to travel
Deadline Jan 2, 2027
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Fromm Foundation 2027 Composer Fellowships: Free Two-Week Residency Applications
Boscawen, New Hampshire
For: Songwriter · Artist · Producer · Other · Must be available to travel · Original music required
Deadline Jan 2, 2027
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Musicians Foundation: Rolling Emergency Assistance for U.S. Professional Musicians
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For: Artist · Songwriter · Producer · Other
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