Finding your formats In our last blog, we broke down the basics of radio formats. Check it out here. To be perfectly candid, there is going to be some nuance to navigating radio formats and figuring out where you fit best. The good news is that if you fit into one… you’ll likely fit into […]
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. […]
What are radio formats? So you’re keen to get on the radio…but you don’t know where to start. That’s totally fair! What in the world is a “radio format”? What does “AAA” and “AC” mean? How can you know where your tune fits into the mix? Luckily for you, it’s a lot simpler than it […]
Over the years, local Australian artists have gained worldwide recognition in a variety of genres, including Australian rock, dance, and country music. The success of Aussie musicians like Flume, Methyl Ethel, and others has fuelled the demand for international exposure among local acts. However, global domination is not exclusive to major labels, especially due to […]
Meet Journalist/Sirius XM Host Lori Majewski Lori Majewski loves music. The journalist (check out her Kacey Musgraves piece here)/ Sirius XM host has made a career out of knowing something about everything. So, Katy grabbed her for a quick chat about how she got started, why she put Gwen Stefani on a magazine cover and […]
Verified curators access & discover releases in Player Being able to access trending releases, discover new artists, and instantly download broadcast-ready music files, metadata and promotional assets, only scratches the surface of Player’s functionality. Making the day-to-day workflow of busy music industry professionals more efficient is always a priority. Our talented team is consistently releasing […]
Caster Emerge March Finalists and Katy Krassner’s Wild Card Pick Announced Upon Caster Emerge closing submissions this past February 28th, Team Play MPE selected three more finalists and Katy Krassner of Sirius XM’s WHOOOSH! selected her top choice for the Wild Card! Let’s meet the March finalists who will join the other six in receiving […]
What does it mean to get added into rotation at radio ? You promoted your song to radio with Play MPE’s Caster and want to know if it is getting airplay, so you sign up for MTR to track your spins. Now what? Once a spin is detected by MTR your airplay data will show […]
Caster Emerge February Finalists Announced Play MPE’s indie artist incubator Caster Emerge is still going strong and open for submissions until February 28th (midnight PST). Our industry relations team is having a blast listening to all of the song submissions – so keep ’em coming! Each month three finalists are selected, with one additional wild […]
Caster Emerge January Finalists Announced Play MPE’s industry relation team has been busy listening to a ton of incredible music submissions for Caster Emerge. Part music contest, part artist incubator, Play MPE is on the hunt to uncover indie artists who are ready to take the next step in their career. Each month three finalists […]