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 […]
“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 […]
“We know where the music’s playin’, let’s go out and feel the night” My dad played music my whole life and as a kid, I would jam with him. He played country, classic rock, Beach Boys, the Beatles. When I was about 12 or 13, I went in a different direction and got really into […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
Spread Holiday Cheer: Get Your Festive Music Heard with Caster It might seem early, but in the music world, holiday prep is already in full swing! While most people are thinking about Halloween costumes, radio programmers, music directors, and curators are already shaping the playlists that will soundtrack the holidays. Don’t let your festive single […]
Are you a Canadian artist feeling like you’re screaming into an empty void when it comes to music promotion? The options can feel overwhelming: Spotify playlisting, influencer content, sync licensing. Though options are plentiful, but opportunities can feel scarce. It feels like every promoter wants pre-existing hype behind an artist before they consider featuring them. […]