Play MPE Returns as a Prize Sponsor for American Songwriter’s 2026 Song Contest We’re excited to be back as a proud sponsor of American Songwriter’s 2026 Song Contest, with bigger Play MPE prize packages than ever before! And this year, we have something extra for artists looking to enter: a special 10% discount on song […]
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Like peanut butter and jelly… Fashion, Turn To The Left. Notice how rock and fashion have always gone hand in hand? There has always been a kinship between the two – and I don’t mean rock stars dating models. Like peanut butter and jelly, or salt and pepper, music and fashion together just make things […]
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 […]
Radio Servicing: The commercial radio industry is not very friendly to independent musicians. Given the industry’s preference for popular artists and the ever-growing list of new music, emerging artists in Australia face an uphill task in getting airplay. Play MPE’s Caster helps Aussie artists connect with verified music industry contacts. The tool helps artists build […]
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 […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go When you’re launching your music career, one of the first things you need to do is get on social media. This is not news to anyone who is reading this. Social media is just another part of the job now – making sure you’re accessible to people via […]
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 […]
Play MPE is proud to partner with American Songwriter’s 2025 Song Contest If you are a songwriter with a great song who is interested in winning A&R Mentorship, $10,000 USD (which could help fund your next album), International music promotion distribution, radio tracking, a brand-new guitar AND more… Make sure to enter your song into […]
Play MPE’s Artist Incubator Caster Emerge Top Ten Finalists Impact at Radio Play MPE is excited to share BRAND NEW releases from the Caster Emerge Top Ten Finalists! Our Industry Relations team had a blast listening to all of the artist submissions over the last few months, and now it’s your turn! To recap, all […]