CHRIS MUCKLEY, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC PROGRAMMING AT SIRIUSXM, 10,000 HOURS Well the truth may need some re-arranging I have always loved music, even as a little kid. When I was in school, I was always making mix tapes for people. I would literally ditch class to go and look for out-of-print records I wanted to […]
Play MPE Partners With STRUT VIP to Support Emerging Artists in Canada Play MPE is proud to announce a new partnership with STRUT VIP, an annual artist membership program designed to support developing artists with practical tools, industry expertise, and hands-on guidance. This partnership brings a valuable new partner perk to the Play MPE artist […]
Beyond 10,000 Hours featuring composer ANDREW SHAPIRO “It’s just another story caught up in another photograph I found” A music class was presented to my mother as an after-school activity, so she signed me up. I liked it and it came very easy to me. After the second year, the teacher told my mom that […]
“Don’t underestimate the power of a lifetime ahead” I was born in a teensy town in England; my family immigrated to Vancouver, Canada when I was a baby and that’s where I grew up. I recall my parents having a lot of vinyl. Both my parents had worked in news radio, so there was cool […]
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 […]
Play MPE Partner Perks Alert – Get OnPitch FREE for 6 Months We’re always looking for new ways to help artists take control of their music promotion and connect directly with their audience. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Play MPE’s newest partnership with OnPitch! To celebrate, we’re giving you 6 months free when you […]
“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 […]
Play MPE is a Proud Prize Partner of ISC Play MPE is honoured to be an ongoing prize partner of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), which announced their 2024 winners on May 7th. ISC is one of the most respected and influential songwriting competitions in the world. Just check out ISC’s panel of judges. We’re […]
Katy Krassner sits down with Sabrina Cartan to discuss the power of activism in online fan communities and more in this edition of Beyond 10,000 Hours. Beyond 10,000 Hours with Sabrina Cartan Sabrina Cartan is a fan activist, writer, and award-winning digital strategist. She specializes in mobilizing online fan communities for social justice and civic […]
Play MPE is a Proud Partner of HRDRV We are thrilled to announce our expanded partnership with HRDRV! HRDRV is a thriving community of indie producers, songwriters, and artists that provides comprehensive tools and guidance for every aspect of music creation. From art direction, mixing/mastering, to global distribution, radio promo tools (like Play MPE) and […]