Music2Deal News

John O’Neill – Undertones Interview - Sep 30, 2024
This is the first of a two part interview with legendary guitarist and songwriter John O’Neill from The Undertones, That Petrol Emotion and trip hop darlings Rare. The man famous for writing ground breaking hit songs Jimmy Jimmy, Wednesday Week, Julie Ocean, Here Comes The Summer, Big Decision and of course John Peel’s favourite all time song and punk/new wave anthem Teenage Kicks. Our expert music industry A&R man Richard Rogers asks the questions.
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Richard Rogers: Hi John, it’s great to see you. We are here in Düsseldorf for your band, The Undertones who are playing tonight at a sold out Zakk club. Welcome. First question, why are you doing the tour when there is nothing to promote? John O’Neill: hi Richard. To make money, basically that is the simple answer. Since 1999, our fees have trebled. With Feargal Sharkeyl not being in the band, we don’t get played on the radio now. Maybe Radio Six but otherwise we don’t get played, it’s very frustrating. At this stage, everybody ....

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Feature: Lon Van Eaton - Music Producer (Imagine a Better World Productions, United States) - Sep 23, 2024
Platinum Award Winning Recording Artist. Creative, focused, high integrity, dedicated professional with proven track record of more than 30 years in music recording, instruction and business.
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Singular distinction of being produced by Beatle George Harrison on the Apple label prior to George’s ground breaking “Concert For Bangladesh.” Inspired by George, relocated to Denver in 1985 and founded Imagine a Better World Productions, LLC. Serves as President/ CEO.

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Feature: David Elfström Lilja (Record Label I/O Music) Sweden - Sep 17, 2024
I/O Music is a record label dedicated to the vast and dynamic world of electronic music. Since its inception in 2011 by founder David Elfström Lilja in Söderhamn, Sweden, I/O Music has been a hub for electronic pop, ambient, techno, experimental, and everything in between.
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He has been nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2011, 2012, 2013 and received my hometown’s culture prize 2013 for significant contributions to the cultural life and Söderhamn. David has remixed Pet Shop Boys, Moby, Imogen Heap, Red Snapper amongs many others

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Interview with Lasse de Flon, the new representative for Music2Deal Scandinavia - Sep 11, 2024
Since the music business is a "people business," Music2Deal operates locally to build its international music network. Therefore, Music2Deal is excited to expand its global network with the addition of the highly respected and well-recommended Lasse de Flon as the new representative for Scandinavia.
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Lasse de Flon is an independent music publisher since 2001 and former CEO and label representative for Mute Records, Playground Music Scandinavia, and MNW Records Group, and have more than 30 years of experience within the music and entertainment industry. Music2Deal: Lasse, you’re the exclusive representative for Music2Deal across several Scandinavian countries. How do you feel about the responsibility of handling multiple countries simultaneously? Lasse: I have spent many years in various prominent positions within the music industry across Scandinavia. Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, I resided and worked there until 1988. Subsequently, I lived and worked in Oslo, Norway, for 11 years, and I have been based in Copenhagen, Denmark, since 1999. The late Keith Flint once kindly called me the Scandinavian father …..

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Do you need music promotion? - Sep 10, 2024
Maurits Dofferhoff, our Music2Deal representatives for Benelux offers with Airplay Promotion also a professional promotion company for the radio, TV and media market. Like Physical Promotion, Social Media Promotion, Spotify Playlist Promotion and DJ Promotion.
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Maurits and his team deliver custom work. Please contact him for a quote.

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FREE PRO SUMMIT CONFERENCE TICKETS - Get Yours Now! - Sep 4, 2024
Our UK representative has a limited number of free tickets for next week to the Pro Summit online Music Conference 2024. This year it will be taking place from September 10th to the 12th and saves you the full $89. If you require a ticket or two please email him on the M2D internal system. Free tickets available on a first come first served basis. THEY ARE LIMITED! More info below.
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Music Pro Summit SEPT 10 - 12 music conference (online) is the premier gathering for high-level music business strategy, bringing together industry leaders and visionaries to explore the forefront of music monetization, production, and innovation. Delve into the strategies and insights that drive success in today's dynamic music landscape.

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Feature: Richard Rogers (Ncompass Music/Silverscope Records/Music2deal UK) - Aug 27, 2024
Richard has worked in the music industry for over 35 years in various capacities as an A&R man, a manager, a promoter, a songwriter, a producer, a lecturer and a consultant. Artists he has worked with in these varying roles include Gary Numan, A-ha, Hazel O’Connor, Amy Studt, Mick Karn (Japan), David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen Band, Karel Fialka, Depeche Mode, Dubstar, The Prodigy, Yello to mention just a few.
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Richard managed Mick Karn of Japan, Bill Pritchard and one of the members of UK chart stars Steps. Moreover Richard is also the representative for Music2Deal UK & Malta and the CEO of Malta Music Export (www.maltamusicexport.com)

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29th August, at Ram Jam Records in Kingston, SW London for the inaugural Cheeky Fest. - Aug 20, 2024
Cheeky Fest isn't just an event; it's the launch of a community powered arts festival for social impact organized by Music2Deal Member Rupert Cheek.
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Adam Wedd - singer-songwriter-producer Dead Blood Cells - Industrial/Dark wave band *Jessie Morrell* - singer-songwriter Paradise Taxi - indie-pop-rock band Conor Morrisey - singer-songwriter & pianist

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The Complete Guide to Music Marketing 2025 - Aug 20, 2024
Written by Music2Deal Member David Verney
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Now Available: The Complete Guide to Music Marketing 2025 offers fresh expert strategies, up-to-date tools, and actionable takeaways to elevate your music career right now.

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Feature: Luciana Pegorer (LPE Productions, Teresópolis Brazil) - Aug 13, 2024
Luciana Pegorer is in the music business since 1991, her graduation year. A former flute player, she started out in a live concert production company, followed by seven years at Warner Music Brasil. In 2003 she founded LPE Productions, a company that holds the brands Delira Musica and Music Trends Brasil.
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Delira Musica is a label and publishing company dedicated to classical, blues & jazz repertoires, recognized nationally as a quality brand, today working mainly with sync licenses deals. Music Trends Brasil was created in 2016 and is the company’s branch for education and events. Luciana served in the Brazilian Independent Music Association for 6 years, 2 as President and 4 as Managing Director. She served also as an Advisory Board member for WIN (Worldwide Independent Network) in the same period. Luciana is currently a Merlin Board Member and a member of the association Women in Music in Brazil. Along with the management of her company, Luciana consults for Warner Music Brazil on classical & jazz repertoires and represents Warner’s catalogue for synch licenses. She is a representative of the Canadian company LyricFind for licenses in Brazil and also advises foreign companies on the Brazilian market, acts as speaker in conferences in Brazil and abroad, organizes and curates the International Conference Music Trends Brasil, the global marketplace for the Brazilian music industry that gathers the most influential people from the sector. The event takes place in Rio de Janeiro in the last week of October each year (www.musictrendsbrasil.com).

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Spotlight: Brad Chapman's Vocal Coach Podcast "Music Industry Record Producers, Engineers, Etc... - Aug 13, 2024
Brad Chapman is a Music2Deal Ambassador and his Vocal Coach Podcast is about to learn from music industry record producers, engineers, and more in a fun and informative online.
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Learn from the experts, get insider tips, and discover what goes on behind the scenes in the music industry. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge. Tune in and take your music career to the next level Next Podcast: Sunday, August 25 · 5 - 7pm CEST Starring Billboard Charting "DreDeMost" DeAndre "DreDaMost" Monia, from Fresno, California, is a distinguished audio engineer and music producer with over 15 years of experience.

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Interview with Kolade Olamide Ayodeji the new representative for Music2Deal Nigeria - Aug 5, 2024
Kolade Olamide Ayodeji is a highly skilled songwriter, producer, and director. Music2Deal is currently being represented by Kolade Olamide in Nigeria.
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M2D: Explain why you are well-suited for the Rep position at Music2Deal Nigeria. Kolade: Given my experience and music background managing Broadtube Business, I am confident in my ability to represent Music2Deal in Nigeria. As a Nigerian, I have a wide-ranging expertise in the music industry. Connecting with Nigerian music professionals through social media makes it easier for me to network online. My understanding of Software Application makes Digital Marketing a familiar concept to me. I have a good understanding of songwriting, registering songs, and distributing music releases. My expertise lies in music licensing and publishing. Considering my credentials, I am convinced that I would be a strong fit as the rep for Music2Deal Nigeria. M2D: Detail your responsibilities as the recently appointed Music2Deal Nigeria representative. Kolade: Music2Deal is an established online platform designed to connect music professionals worldwide. M2D makes it possible for a person in the music business to collaborate effortlessly, make music with global colleagues, and network in the music industry. I’m responsible for promoting Music2Deal in Nigeria and facilitating connections between Nigerian and international music professionals. At Music2Deal Nigeria, we strive to enable Nigerians in the Music Business to make .......

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Feature: Kevin Kay (The Entertainment Sponsorship Group/K2 Artist Mgmt, Detroit, United States) - Jul 31, 2024
Kevin started his music career as a Marketing and Promotions Assistant at Chrysalis Records, and then at Polydor Records. Later we works for work Dreamworks Records as the labels first Midwest Regional Marketing Director, responsible for developing the careers of Nelly Furtado, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Lifehouse, Alien Ant Farm, Powerman 5000, Jimmy Eat World and others. He has also held Marketing and Promotion Director Positions at Mercury Records and Virgin Records, working with such artists as KISS, Def Leppard, Shania Twain, 30 Seconds to Mars, The Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, Gorillaz and many more.
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Kevins teaching career started when I was selected to be the Head of the Music and Entrepreneurship Department at the Detroit Institute of Music Education. To go along with running this department, I was also an Adjunct Professor teaching classes in The Domestic Music Industry, The International Music Industry, Artist Management, Music Publishing, Artist Income Streams, Music Marketing and Promotion and Music Business Entrepreneurship. The Entertainment Sponsorship Group is a consulting and coaching agency under the leadership of Kevin Kay is a unique, full service music and entertainment marketing consultancy. The Entertainment Sponsorship Group consults and teaches clients how to connect the music and entertainment community with local, national and global brands by creating and producing memorable and creative strategic partnerships and marketing/promotional campaigns that engage consumers, create buzz and drive product sales and services using unique strategies and tactics that breakthrough and connect with target audiences.

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New: Film/Television Music Guide & The A&R Registry - Jul 24, 2024
The Inside Front Cover of The Film/Television Music Guide & The A&R Registry are available for the year (August 2024 – July 2025)
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The Film/Television Music Guide and A&R Registry reaches over 15,000 Film/Television Production Companies, Music Supervisors, Advertising Agencies, Video Game Companies, Major & Independent Record Label A&R Depts., Artist Managers, Music Publishers, Recording Artists, Producers, Songwriters and other music business professionals in LA, NY, Nashville, London, Chicago, Berlin, Toronto, Sydney, and other cities around the world.

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Feature on Music2Deal: Prince Emeka Ojukwu (Music Africa Awake foundation, Nigeria) - Jul 23, 2024
Prince Emeka Ojukwu is the C.E.O and founder of Music Africa Awake foundation
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Music Africa Awake foundation (MUAFA) is a non-profit organization with the aim to promote African culture, develop African musicians and promote indigenous music across the globe. We also encourage, promote African art, and create business platforms for African art/entertainment industry (African Music, African Fashion, African Food, Visual Art and etc).

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Feature: Giorgio Ranciaro (Artist, Manager - Germany) - Jul 16, 2024
Professional musician based in Bonn, Germany. 30 years of experience as a drummer, songwriter, and manager. Owner of SOFIA RECORDING STUDIO where he is recording and producing music.
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Sofia Recording Studio is part of a non-profit organization based in Rome of which I am the president. We take care of developing artistic projects. Our star artist is INNER SKIN

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Feature on Music2Deal: Cas Weinbren (See See Beats, New York) - Jul 10, 2024
Cas Weinbren, aka Caskeyboardproducer, and owner/manager of See See Beats is NYTopliners 2020 Award winning, multi-million streamed, classical and jazz trained keyboardist, composer, music producer, manager.
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Cas has been part of Billion+ streamed music projects from collaborations with Disney+ Zombies 3, Statik Selektah, Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, 2 Chainz, Black Thought, country legend Stephen Wrench and many more. Cas has performed at American Airlines Arena, Greensboro Coliseum, Blue Note NYC, SOBs, Ideal Glass Studios and stays active both as a musician and music producer in New York.

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Music2Deal Blog: How Musicians Can Catapult to Stardom: A Strategic Blueprint for Success - Jul 10, 2024
Articel by Courtney Rosenfeld
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In the whirlwind world of music, carving a distinct niche and gaining recognition demands a blend of talent, strategy, and unwavering dedication. Courtesy of The Music2Deal Blog, this guide is your compass, navigating you through the crucial steps to elevate your music career from a whisper in the wind to a resounding anthem heard across the industry. The Digital Stage: Crafting a Virtual Persona In today’s digital era, your online presence is your stage, resonating with echoes …..

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Feature: Olamide Kolade (Record Label - Broadtube Business, Australia) - Jun 26, 2024
Broadtube is a record company that signs and promotes artists across the globe
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Founded in 2014 by Olamide Kolade, Broadtube Business is into digital music distribution, publishing, and licensing service. Approved and selected artists can distribute music to 200 online retailers through BB, which is based in Queensland, Australia.

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CATALOGS WANTED - Jun 18, 2024
Earning Publishing Catalogs, Masters, Record Labels, Streaming, Royalties & earning IP content.
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By James Citkovic, founder & president of Countdown Entertainment, brokers Music Publishing Catalogues & “Masters” of Gold and Platinum recording artists, many are in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He has sold for example a Jimi Hendrix 86 Song Catalogue to SONY; also Jimi Hendrix’s Classic “Band of Gypsys” Master album

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New Music People Map on Music2Deal - Jun 12, 2024
Update Your Address for the New Music People Map on Music2Deal
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We are excited to introduce our latest feature—the Music People Map! This innovative tool allows you to easily find and be found by other music professionals. To ensure that you are visible on the Music People Map and can be found by other members, we kindly ask you to update your addresses. This will make it easier for labels, musicians, managers, producers, and other industry professionals to contact and connect with you. Please log in to your Music2Deal account and update your address details. This way, you can fully benefit from this fantastic new feature.

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Singer for Live Shows / Kids RocknRoll project wanted - Jun 4, 2024
Singer wanted for dates in August + September all over Germany. Posted by Eric Burton, A&R - Schubert Music (Hamburg, Germany)
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Gender: male Age: >=34 Country: Germany Type: Lead vocal Language: German Genre: Rock & Roll Children's Music Voice: clean

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Music2Deal Blog: Birth Pangs - May 28, 2024
Written by Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist
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At a recent music conference, an executive from an independent distributor expressed a wish for the demise of the Internet, blaming it for the significant decline in record sales. Similarly, a major market radio consultant attributed the decrease in radio listenership across the United States to the Internet, advocating for its prohibition. To both assertions, I respond with a resounding “It’s about time.” The outdated business practices and limited opportunities within the radio and record store systems should have been challenged long ago. Michael Harrison, the publisher of Talkers magazine, addressed the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Show, highlighting the encroachment of competing technologies such as ......

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New Music2Deal Video! - May 21, 2024
Discover why music professionals should join the ultimate platform for the music industry! Our latest video, “Music2Deal - a LinkedIn for music professionals?”, is out now!
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See how Music2Deal offers more than a typical business network. Find out why Music2Deal is the right place for you in just 1 minute. Watch Now!

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Feature: Frank Greenfield (Grammy nominated, award winning Producer and performer from Los Angeles, USA) - May 14, 2024
Frank is a Multi-Platinum, Grammy nominated Guitarist and performer... Lead vocalist/guitarist/producer of The Family of Funk, former member of The Gap Band and Side Effect...
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Producer@Universal Music. LA Studio Musician, formally studied in Classical and Jazz. Gold and Platinum Records for Universal Music, Interscope,Blackground and Musicworld Entertainment. Hit songwriter and creative producer with consistent catalog for TV and Film, Publishing administered by Missing Link Music. Actual he is looking for International remixers for the hit song “EITM feat: LISO” performed by The Family of Funk.

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