Artisan News Service is a New York–based independent entertainment news outlet that specializes in music and pop culture coverage across print, radio, TV, web, and mobile platforms. It’s best known for producing short-form video news segments and interviews with artists, often distributed via YouTube and other media channels. The company is led by husband-and-wife duo […]
That’s So On Brand: Getting Your Music to Curators If you’re reading this blog, you probably already know what a music curator is…but just in case, let us explain for you: A music curator selects and organizes music for different ‘aural’ opportunities. Not to be confused with a music supervisor (who chooses and licenses music […]
Written by Sabina Gallier “Why Do You Do What You Do” A Program Director is in charge of managing staff schedules, curating station features, community outreach and works as the bridge between radio staff and upper management and sales. The Music Director is the point person for all the music distributors, managers and labels. In […]
“Now I’m a believer” I was born Missoula, MT and moved around a lot. In hindsight, that gave me a great life skill: how to work with different people and understand different mindsets. Initially, I was really into sports and wanted to be a gymnast or a stunt double. I don’t know that I’d say […]
You have a killer track, a great band, a lot of enthusiasm and no music team. You aren’t signed to a label; your manager is your bass player’s cousin Amy who once appeared on MTV’s TRL and you have zero contacts at radio. You’re ready to hustle and you know the song is worth the […]
As proud prize partners of Unsigned Only, Play MPE is thrilled to share the chosen winners of the 2025 Music Awards! Widely recognized as one of the premier music awards for independent talent, Unsigned Only provides a unique space for artists to get their music heard. With thousands of entries from over 100 countries, the […]
Written By Sabina Gallier “When I was a kid, I was really anxious” I always had headphones on. My headphones were my safe space. I wasn’t solitary, but I did love to sit in my room, listening to music and making mix tapes. Sharing music was my love language and the primary way I communicated […]
“I’m gonna hit the big time” While artists Dualidy and Anna Katarina may not be household names YET, they’re pretty well known to people who follow Play MPE: They are the winners of our Caster Emerge Contest, which wrapped up in July. Back in November of 2024 we announced the Caster Emerge Incubator contest, highlighting […]
Enter the International Songwriting Competition for a chance to win Prizes from Play MPE Play MPE is excited to once again team up with the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) as an official prize partner! We’re thrilled to announce another round of our special collaboration – the Promote Your Music Like the Pros special promotion which […]
“Flaming youth, our flag is flying ” I grew up in Rochester, NY, and have always loved music. When I was three or four I got a little acoustic guitar, but once I discovered the band KISS, I needed to rock. I took guitar lessons and begged for an electric guitar, which I eventually got […]