Play MPE Is a Supporting Partner of Departure 2026 Play MPE is proud to be a Supporting Partner of Departure 2026, a premier destination for music, media, technology, and culture, uniting artists, industry leaders, and audiences from Canada and around the world. As a dynamic and innovative launchpad for new talent and groundbreaking work, Departure […]
“Perception is reality” Have you ever heard the saying “perception is reality”? For most individuals, seeing something makes it real or true to them. This idea marks social media a very powerful tool. People are able to project an image they want you to believe. For example, an “artist” you never heard of might seem […]
Why an Artist’s Back Catalog Is So Important… and Why It Deserves Ongoing Promotion When artists think about music promotion, the spotlight usually lands on what’s new. New releases feel urgent, exciting, and time-sensitive. But an artist’s back catalog plays an important role in telling your evolving story while providing more opportunities for discovery. Your […]
WHOOOSH! – A Radio Show with Heart for New Music I’ve not been shy in letting people know I am the co-host of a very cool weekly radio show called WHOOOSH!. My co-host is Simon Le Bon – he of Duran Duran. Each week we play 11 tracks and talk a little smack in between […]
Written by Rusty Roberts “Cassette tapes in blue Ford Ranger pick up truck” My earliest memories of music are like a fever dream of different things. My dad playing cassette tapes in his blue Ford Ranger pick up truck. Seeing music videos on MTV for “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty on a Saturday morning. Playing […]
¡La Promoción Anual de Catálogo está de Regreso por Tiempo Limitado! ¡Tu promoción anual favorita ha vuelto! Ahora es el momento de cargar todo tu contenido de catálogo en Player y elegir tantos paquetes de distribución como desees. Los lanzamientos con un año o más de antigüedad califican, ¡porque tu música más antigua también merece […]
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 […]
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 […]