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 […]
DIY Radio Plugging with Play MPE’s Music Promotion Tool Caster Are you an indie artist, manager, or label looking to get your music out there? You can access the same powerful radio plugging tools as major labels without an enormous budget. Play MPE’s Caster provides DIY artists with the same professional music promotion and distribution […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]