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ASCAP Experience 2023 was a Smashing, Sold-out Success This Year

ASCAP Experience 2023 exceeded all expectations by selling out and providing valuable educational and networking opportunities to hundreds of attendees and panelists. The event provided a platform for music industry professionals to learn, exchange ideas, and share their passion for creating new music. ASCAP recognizes that their attendees and panelists are the driving force behind the success of the event and appreciates their contribution. The event left attendees inspired and excited to continue making music and pushing boundaries in the industry. ASCAP is committed to continuing to provide this annual experience for years to come, connecting music creators, industry leaders, and fans in an unforgettable way.

ASCAP Experience 2023 was jam-packed with:

  • Sound advice from A-list music creators
  • Insider info on social media best practices and how AI will impact the music world
  • One-of-a-kind performances by top songwriters
  • Opportunities to get feedback on your music from industry pros
  • A special celebration of 50 years of hip-hop
  • A special keynote conversation with Timbaland
  • Networking galore

ASCAP Experience 2023

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, held a one-day edition of their music creator conference, which brought together many famous songwriters, composers, producers, and musicians. The event was entirely dedicated to educating and empowering their ASCAP community and offering them essential tools and resources to grow their careers in the fast-paced music industry. Attendees participated in various insightful panels, seminars, and workshops that helped them to navigate the different stages of their music careers, from songwriting to copyright protection. The attendees also had the privilege to network, share, and learn from the industry’s best and meet like-minded creative individuals. With its commitment to excellence, ASCAP’s music creator conference proved to be a fruitful and impactful forum for music industry professionals and aspiring talents alike.

SCHEDULE

Times listed below are subject to change

10:00 AM | DOORS OPEN

11:00 AM | WELCOME REMARKS FROM ASCAP PRESIDENT PAUL WILLIAMS

11:15 AM | THE HITMAKERS

The ASCAP Experience audience is made up of talented music creators from every genre imaginable, eager to learn more and turn their passion for music into a successful career. But “success” can mean many different things, and everyone takes a different road to get there. Our Hitmakers session offers practical advice and inspiration from respected music creators who have enjoyed major success recently. They’ll recount their unique journeys and what kinds of decisions they made to get where they are.  

PANELISTS:

  • James Fauntleroy – Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Musician (Bruno Mars, Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna)
  • Hitmaka – Artist/Producer/Songwriter (Lil Wayne, Tamar Braxton, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign)
  • Sarah Hudson – Songwriter/Vocal Producer (Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Illenium, Adam Lambert, Nicki Minaj)
  • Steph Jones – Songwriter (Sabrina Carpenter, Lotto, Kelsea Ballerini, Selena Gomez, Florence + The Machine)
  • Anna Waronker – Composer/Songwriter (that dog., YellowjacketsShrillJosie and the Pussycats, Lovelace a Rock Opera)  
  • MODERATOR: Kristin Robinson – Music Publishing Reporter, Billboard

12:15 PM | SOCIAL LISTENING: BUILDING A MUSIC CAREER IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA AGE

Music is fundamentally a social form of art, so it makes sense that some of today’s most valuable tools for music creators are social media platforms, and apps that help you make the most of them. This panel will provide our members with actionable steps to expand their audience and get their music heard. We’ve partnered with some of ASCAP’s buzziest artists who have seen notable impact from their strategic use of social media platforms. These artists will share their unique stories of how they used digital and social strategies to grow their fanbases and build their careers.

PANELISTS:

  • Caroline Kimiko Jensen  Director of Digital Marketing, Atlantic Records
  • Alex Warren – Singer/Songwriter (“One More I Love You,” “Screaming Underwater,” “Chasing Shadows”)
  • MODERATOR: Maria Gironas – Founder of Cool Shit, Cool People; Global Chair, Diversity & Inclusion, Women In Music

1:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK

2:00 PM | INTELLIGENTLY NAVIGATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Everybody’s talking about artificial intelligence these days. Some call it the future of everything, while others warn it’s the end of everything. Without a doubt, AI’s recent rise to prominence is opening up exciting creative possibilities for music creators. Yet it also brings up some very real concerns about how your music, your rights and your income will be impacted as AI becomes more widespread. This panel brings together knowledgeable experts from the creative, tech and business worlds for a state-of-the-union on AI in music. They’ll discuss how AI has the potential to change how music is made and consumed, as well as how ASCAP is addressing these evolving opportunities and challenges. You’ll also learn about tools to enhance your creative process, while making informed decisions to protect your intellectual property. This is a timely conversation you don’t want to miss.

PANELISTS:

  • Nick Lehman – Chief Strategy & Digital Officer, ASCAP
  • Rachel Lyske – CEO, DAACI
  • Lucas Cantor Santiago – Composer
  • MODERATOR: Jazz Tangcay – Senior Artisans Editor, Variety

2:45 PM | BREAK

3:00 PM | GET HEARD: LIVE SONG FEEDBACK

There’s nothing like honest opinions from experienced music fanatics to help you tune up your songs. Want to know what the pros listen for when they’re evaluating music, lyrics and production? Find out at this unique, multi-genre feedback session featuring some of the most trusted songwriters and producers in the music business. They’ll listen to a limited number of songs, pre-submitted by ASCAP Experience registrants, in front of a live audience.

Submissions for our Live Song Feedback session closed on June 12.

PANELISTS:

  • Darrell Brown – Songwriter/Producer (Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Neil Young, Dolly Parton, Ziggy Marley)
  • Theron “Neff-U” Feemster – Producer/Composer/Songwriter (Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Justin Bieber, Sia)

4:15 PM | BREAK

4:45 PM | CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HIP-HOP 

Hip-hop has undergone monumental changes since DJ Kool Herc first extended an instrumental break into “five minutes of dance fury” at a Bronx block party in 1973. What started as an inner-city art form evolved into an unstoppable force that has made a major commercial and cultural impact on every region of the globe.  

In this one-of-a-kind session we honor hip-hop’s first 50 years by paying tribute to two of its pioneering practitioners: legendary rapper and songwriter Big Daddy Kane, and renowned DJ and producer Easy Mo Bee, whose beats have underpinned classic tracks by Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Busta Rhymes and many more. These two icons will recount how hip-hop shaped their lives and careers, and talk about what it means to be a part of a culture that has changed so much over the decades. You’ll hear the stories of some of their greatest musical triumphs, and find out what they think hip-hop’s next 50 years will look like. 

PANELISTS: 

  • Big Daddy Kane – Songwriter/producer (“Ain’t No Half-Steppin,” “Smooth Operator,” “The Symphony,” “Warm It Up, Kane”) 
  • Easy Mo Bee – DJ/music producer (Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Miles Davis) 
  • MODERATOR: Datwon Thomas – Editor-in-Chief, Vibe Magazine

5:45 PM | BREAK

6:00 PM | KING STAYS KING: KEYNOTE INTERVIEW WITH TIMBALAND  

You can divide the history of R&B, hip-hop and pop production into two eras: pre-Timbaland and post-Timbaland. This sonic scientist has been expanding our minds for over 25 years with his futuristic beats and unerring ear for a hook. In the late ‘90s, Timbaland’s collaborations with Ginuwine, Aaliyah and Missy Elliott changed the sound of radio, building unearthly grooves out of strange sounds that propelled these incredible talents into superstardom. He charted new sonic territory in the 2000s with Justin Timberlake (“SexyBack”), OneRepublic (“Apologize”), Nelly Furtado (“Promiscuous”) and Madonna (“4 Minutes”), amassing a bulletproof canon of massive hits. In the years since, Timbaland has left his stamp on film/TV scoring, production music, book publishing and beyond. More recently, Timbaland united the world during the pandemic with VERZUZ, which brought us epic battles between many of music’s greatest names. And he’s paying it forward with his new platform BeatClub, an all-in-one solution for music creators. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with one of the most innovative musical minds of our era. You’ll hear about the sounds that inspired Timbaland on his way to the top, and what inspires him to stay ahead of the curve today. 

PANELISTS: 

  • Timbaland – Grammy-winning producer/CEO (Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, OneRepublic)
  • MODERATOR: Ray Daniels – CEO, RAYDAR; Host, The GAUDS Show podcast

7:00 PM | NETWORKING BREAK – CASH BAR + LIGHT BITES

8:00 PM | THE WRITERS JAM 

It’s an annual tradition: we’re bringing together a killer lineup of songwriters from across the genre spectrum to play their hits in a supercharged “in-the-round” setting. They’ll tell the stories behind their best-loved songs, and play them like you’ve never heard them before. There’s a reason why we close out every ASCAP Experience with The Writers Jam – nothing could top the experience of a world-class songwriter performing an original song as the entire ASCAP community sings along.  

PERFORMERS: 

  • BUZZ – Artist/Producer/Songwriter (Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, Lady A) 
  • JT Harding – Songwriter (Darius Rucker, Uncle Kracker, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton) 
  • Joelle James – Singer/Songwriter (Ella Mai,  Saweetie, Tamar Braxton, JoJo)

9:00 PM | THAT’S ALL, FOLKS

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Music in the Age of AI, Music for an Action Film, Music for a Food Delivery Service, Music for a Runway, Music for a Period Drama, Music for a Chocolate Commercial, Offering a grant of up to £3000, In Store Play at New Look, Oasis, Alexander McQueen, Jaguar, PureGym, Harrods, Costa, FatFace, Sunset Music!

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the music industry faces both exciting opportunities and overwhelming challenges.

While it is true that emerging technologies like AI hold immense potential for revolutionizing the world of music, we must ensure that they don’t undermine the hard work and creativity of composers and songwriters. Recently, concerns have been raised that some applications of AI could actually devalue the contributions of human music creators, which is a troubling trend.

Fortunately, organizations like ASCAP have been vigilant in ensuring that new technologies are properly licensed in order to protect the rights of creators.

ASCAP’s leadership is deeply committed to putting people first, and their collaborative approach has already yielded initial policies that prioritize the needs of music creators. It is clear that we must keep pushing for more transparent, ethical ways of implementing AI that work in tandem with creators, rather than against them.

By partnering with organizations like ASCAP and contacting elected officials, we can ensure that we maintain a thriving, innovative music industry that values human agency and ingenuity.

Jukebox OpportunityIf you’re an aspiring musician, you’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to get your music heard.

We want to tell you about some exciting chances to get your music playing in some of the UK’s biggest and most stylish establishments.

Landing your music on in-store playlists can really make a huge difference to your career. By securing a broadcast placement, your music will be just a few clicks away from being played in up-scale locations like New Look, Oasis, Alexander McQueen, Jaguar, PureGym, Harrods, Costa, FatFace, and many more. Imagine the exposure your music can get with this kind of guaranteed airplay.

And it gets even better!

Your music has the potential to be heard by people in public places who can Shazam your tracks and discover your music even more.

This means a bigger audience and more exposure, which can lead to higher royalties for your music. If you’re interested to submit your music for consideration, simply fill up the submission form below and take the first step towards getting your music heard.

As diverse and unique musical needs are needed for projects ranging from a mouth-watering chocolate commercial, an exquisite period drama, a fashionable runway show, a reliable food delivery service, and a heart-pounding action film. Music is imperative when it comes to setting the right tone and mood for such projects, and I understand how crucial it is to have the perfect match for each of them.

We promise to relentlessly explore and search for the choicest and optimum music that will blend seamlessly with your creative ideas for each project. 

Sync Requests This Week

Music for an Action Film
 
This client would like to find a track suitable for a film set in Western America featuring marshals and mobsters.
 
The client is searching for a track to introduce the audience to a lawless town, where disputes are often settled by violence. Lyrics referring to the evils of money and greed are preferred by the client or keywords like criminal, outlaw and fugitive. The genre must also fit into the alternative country/rock categories.

Reference: Johnny Cash – Ain’t No Grave

Deadline: 13th November 2023

Music for a Food Delivery Service

The client is looking for a track for a food delivery service advertisement.

This client is looking for a track that is heavily focused on production, with a futuristic or experimental feel, falling within the electronic or pop music genre. The track should have a driving rhythm or any elements that emphasize speed. While lyrics are not essential, they should not be distracting and should blend seamlessly with the overall sound of the track.

Reference: Coi Leray – Players

Deadline: 20th November 2023

Music for a Runway

This client would like to find music suitable for a fashion show.

The client is searching for tracks that are modern, and experimental with a strut-worthy beat. Their style as a company is described as having an edgy, streetwise aesthetic and would like music that compliments this. The client is primarily interested in music within the electronic, rock, and hip-hop genres, although they are open to other options as well.

Reference: Gorillaz – Dare

Deadline: 6th November 2023

Music for a Period Drama

Our client would like a track for an upcoming trailer for a period drama.

They are searching for modern adaptations of classical music, which could include classical covers of popular songs or compositions with classical instrumentation. The tracks should have a distinct 1800s feel but must also resonate with a 20th-century audience. It is important to note that all the tracks must be instrumental.

Reference: Max Richter – Spring 1

Deadline: 20th November 2023

Music for a Chocolate Commercial
 
Our client would like to find a track fitting for a chocolate brand commercial.

The client is keen to find a similar rhythm, elegance, and timelessness such as the reference track below, with lyrics more relevant to their brand. This could range from lines about taste, pleasant experiences, or chocolate itself. Regarding the style of music, the client is open to various genres but prefers more minimalistic instrumental styles.

Reference: Laufey – From The Start

Deadline: 13th November 2023

Offering a grant of up to £3000, the Development Fund has been re-launched to support our artists who are looking to take the next step in their careers by developing their upcoming musical project or campaign through education, training or equipment.

Are you looking to upskill via a training programme or course? Perhaps you want to purchase or upgrade your production equipment or instruments?

Apply via the link below – applications close on 30th December 2023 at 23:59 GMT.

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Sunset Music Supervision Company, Hundreds of Sound recordings, Recent Placements, Supervision for Film, Television, and Video Games, as well as Copyright Clearance and Licensing Services for a Variety of Commercial Projects!

Placements Films, TV Shows, Ads, News, Videos

We offer a wide range of services, including music supervision for film, television, and video games, as well as copyright clearance and licensing services for a variety of commercial projects

Equinox+ is a transformative at-home bike and digital fitness app that allows users to stream exclusive video and audio content from brands like SoulCycle, Precision Run, HeadStrong, and more—wherever, whenever.

School Music License provides convenient annual licenses for K-12 schools in the United States wishing to record and stream school-sponsored student performances that contain music, or to print or display song lyrics within the context of a performance.

CapCut is an application that allows users to edit videos and add or apply various elements, and offers video templates that are created by users or by CapCut.

Managed Media is a web-based Content Delivery Network (CDN), content aggregator and Guest Experience Platform for Hospitality and Family Entertainment businesses like Restaurants, Bars, Bowling Centers, Roller-skating Rinks, Trampoline Parks and Family Entertainment Centers.
 
Sybersound is a record label based in Malibu, California, and distributed by Universal Music Group that produces the Party Tyme and Billboard Karaoke lines, and operates and distributes various digital services, including but not limited to the Party Tyme Karaoke Streaming Service and the Party Tyme subscription-based app and linear channels that can be accessed via Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Apple iOS and Android devices, all of which offer high quality audio-only and/or audiovisual recordings.

Volley develops world-class voice-controlled games and entertainment apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Song Quiz is a fun and challenging app that allows users to listen to song clips and guess the correct title and artist for points. Players may compete against friends, family, or other music fans. Volley develops world-class voice-controlled games and entertainment apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Home
 
New license opportunity for participation in the “TikTok” mobile platform.
 
GuitarTuna Play, by Yousician Oy, is a global digital music learning service allowing users to play and practice their favorite songs, along with lyrics, licks and riffs, in the form of chord charts, tablatures and/or other standard musical notation and improve their playing with the help of training tips and exercises.
 
License your works for use in Videos in connection with Apple Music and use of Lyrics with Apple products and services for Apple and
for use in Apple Fitness+. Apple Fitness+ is a new interactive fitness experience featuring exclusive new video workouts.
 
License your works to be made available by Singa. Singa has developed a digital platform and online streaming karaoke service and is setting out to turn karaoke into a money-making category combined with an engagement channel for rights owners. 
 
License your works to be made available on Snapchat! Snap is offering a library of music that end users can add to text and multimedia messages using the Snapchat camera and Snap’s online properties. Please click through here to review and opt into the new agreement which is a direct agreement between you and Snap.
 
New license opportunity for participation in Lickd Limited’s platform for licensing commercial music to online content creators all over the world
 
 
New license opportunity for the mechanical reproduction and distribution of the compositions in your catalog as permanent digital downloads and ringtones by Believe Digital.

Landing your music on in-store playlists will significantly add value to your music. 

Once you secure a broadcast placement, your music could be played in frequent circulation at places such as New Look, Oasis, Alexander McQueen, Jaguar, PureGym, Harrods, Costa, FatFace and many others. Consumers in these public places will hear your music and combined with potential Shazam engagement, present an alternative avenue of airplay promotion.

This means your music will reach a wider audience of listeners, as well as increasing the royalties earned from your music.

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Music for a Travel Commercial

This client would like to find the perfect song to capture the excitement of travel for their new commercial.  

The client has requested a track that is uplifting and positive. They want the track to carry a sense of adventure, excitement, and fantasy that can transport their audience abroad. The client is open to both folk/indie and electronic genres, as long as the track is enjoyable and fun to listen to. 

The track should have a clear narrative around family, togetherness, travelling, or a journey.  

Reference: Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way 

Deadline: 23rd October 2023  

Driving Track for Upcoming Film

Our client is working on the production of an exciting film which follows the lives of two roommates in New York City. We are searching for a track to play during a scene where the main character turns on the radio to her favourite song and stars dancing around the house. The track should be fun and upbeat, something that would instantly lift your mood. Tonally, the director is drawn to a retro inspired sound, something that sounds a little vintage and nostalgic. The music should be driving, a true foot tapper that makes everybody move, ideally it would start slow and pick up in pace and rhythm throughout. 

Reference:  Uptown – (I Know) I’m Losing You 

Deadline: 30th October 

Music for a Runway

This client would like to find music suitable for a fashion show.

The client is searching for tracks that are modern, and experimental with a strut-worthy beat. Their style as a company is described as having an edgy, streetwise aesthetic and would like music that compliments this. The client is primarily interested in music within the electronic, rock, and hip-hop genres, although they are open to other options as well.

Reference: Gorillaz – Dare

Deadline: 6th November 2023

Music for a Christmas Pet commercial

This client would like to find a track fitting in a Christmas pet adoption advert for a large rescue organisation.

The client is searching for tracks that are both emotive and positive. The genre is open, and the track isn’t required to be festive as the lyrics are more important to the client. The message is that there are lots of rescues ready and waiting for their new home for Christmas, so any lyrics pointing towards new homes, the perfect match or waiting for time to pass would be needed.

Reference: Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Deadline: 6th November 2023

Music for a Romantic TV series

Our client would like a track for an important restaurant scene in an upcoming series.  

For their project, they require a contemporary track that has a relaxed feel to it but still has a slight driving beat. The ideal track should be minimalistic, with an emphasis on the lyrics and setting a romantic tone for the two main characters. They want the track to sound like it is from an older time, perhaps blues-influenced, but it doesn’t have to be an old song necessarily.  The lyrics should focus on the themes of love, new love, or seeing someone differently.  

Reference: Mazzy Star – Fade Into You  

Deadline: 23rd October 2023

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Equinox+, School Music License, CapCut, Managed Media, Sybersound, Volley Song Quiz, TikTok, GuitarTuna Play by Yousician Oy, Apple Fitness+. Apple Fitness+, Singa, Lickd Limited, Believe Digital, Sunset Music Supervision

Placements Films, TV Shows, Ads, News, Videos

We offer a wide range of services, including music supervision for film, television, and video games, as well as copyright clearance and licensing services for a variety of commercial projects

Equinox+ is a transformative at-home bike and digital fitness app that allows users to stream exclusive video and audio content from brands like SoulCycle, Precision Run, HeadStrong, and more—wherever, whenever.

School Music License provides convenient annual licenses for K-12 schools in the United States wishing to record and stream school-sponsored student performances that contain music, or to print or display song lyrics within the context of a performance.

CapCut is an application that allows users to edit videos and add or apply various elements, and offers video templates that are created by users or by CapCut.

Managed Media is a web-based Content Delivery Network (CDN), content aggregator and Guest Experience Platform for Hospitality and Family Entertainment businesses like Restaurants, Bars, Bowling Centers, Roller-skating Rinks, Trampoline Parks and Family Entertainment Centers.
 
Sybersound is a record label based in Malibu, California, and distributed by Universal Music Group that produces the Party Tyme and Billboard Karaoke lines, and operates and distributes various digital services, including but not limited to the Party Tyme Karaoke Streaming Service and the Party Tyme subscription-based app and linear channels that can be accessed via Smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Apple iOS and Android devices, all of which offer high quality audio-only and/or audiovisual recordings.

Volley develops world-class voice-controlled games and entertainment apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Song Quiz is a fun and challenging app that allows users to listen to song clips and guess the correct title and artist for points. Players may compete against friends, family, or other music fans. Volley develops world-class voice-controlled games and entertainment apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Home
 
New license opportunity for participation in the “TikTok” mobile platform.
 
GuitarTuna Play, by Yousician Oy, is a global digital music learning service allowing users to play and practice their favorite songs, along with lyrics, licks and riffs, in the form of chord charts, tablatures and/or other standard musical notation and improve their playing with the help of training tips and exercises.
 
License your works for use in Videos in connection with Apple Music and use of Lyrics with Apple products and services for Apple and
for use in Apple Fitness+. Apple Fitness+ is a new interactive fitness experience featuring exclusive new video workouts.
 
License your works to be made available by Singa. Singa has developed a digital platform and online streaming karaoke service and is setting out to turn karaoke into a money-making category combined with an engagement channel for rights owners. 
 
License your works to be made available on Snapchat! Snap is offering a library of music that end users can add to text and multimedia messages using the Snapchat camera and Snap’s online properties. Please click through here to review and opt into the new agreement which is a direct agreement between you and Snap.
 
New license opportunity for participation in Lickd Limited’s platform for licensing commercial music to online content creators all over the world
 
 
New license opportunity for the mechanical reproduction and distribution of the compositions in your catalog as permanent digital downloads and ringtones by Believe Digital.

Landing your music on in-store playlists will significantly add value to your music. 

Once you secure a broadcast placement, your music could be played in frequent circulation at places such as New Look, Oasis, Alexander McQueen, Jaguar, PureGym, Harrods, Costa, FatFace and many others. Consumers in these public places will hear your music and combined with potential Shazam engagement, present an alternative avenue of airplay promotion.

This means your music will reach a wider audience of listeners, as well as increasing the royalties earned from your music.

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Music for a Travel Commercial

This client would like to find the perfect song to capture the excitement of travel for their new commercial.  

The client has requested a track that is uplifting and positive. They want the track to carry a sense of adventure, excitement, and fantasy that can transport their audience abroad. The client is open to both folk/indie and electronic genres, as long as the track is enjoyable and fun to listen to. 

The track should have a clear narrative around family, togetherness, travelling, or a journey.  

Reference: Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way 

Deadline: 23rd October 2023  

Driving Track for Upcoming Film

Our client is working on the production of an exciting film which follows the lives of two roommates in New York City. We are searching for a track to play during a scene where the main character turns on the radio to her favourite song and stars dancing around the house. The track should be fun and upbeat, something that would instantly lift your mood. Tonally, the director is drawn to a retro inspired sound, something that sounds a little vintage and nostalgic. The music should be driving, a true foot tapper that makes everybody move, ideally it would start slow and pick up in pace and rhythm throughout. 

Reference:  Uptown – (I Know) I’m Losing You 

Deadline: 30th October 

Music for a Runway

This client would like to find music suitable for a fashion show.

The client is searching for tracks that are modern, and experimental with a strut-worthy beat. Their style as a company is described as having an edgy, streetwise aesthetic and would like music that compliments this. The client is primarily interested in music within the electronic, rock, and hip-hop genres, although they are open to other options as well.

Reference: Gorillaz – Dare

Deadline: 6th November 2023

Music for a Christmas Pet commercial

This client would like to find a track fitting in a Christmas pet adoption advert for a large rescue organisation.

The client is searching for tracks that are both emotive and positive. The genre is open, and the track isn’t required to be festive as the lyrics are more important to the client. The message is that there are lots of rescues ready and waiting for their new home for Christmas, so any lyrics pointing towards new homes, the perfect match or waiting for time to pass would be needed.

Reference: Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Deadline: 6th November 2023

Music for a Romantic TV series

Our client would like a track for an important restaurant scene in an upcoming series.  

For their project, they require a contemporary track that has a relaxed feel to it but still has a slight driving beat. The ideal track should be minimalistic, with an emphasis on the lyrics and setting a romantic tone for the two main characters. They want the track to sound like it is from an older time, perhaps blues-influenced, but it doesn’t have to be an old song necessarily.  The lyrics should focus on the themes of love, new love, or seeing someone differently.  

Reference: Mazzy Star – Fade Into You  

Deadline: 23rd October 2023

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Sunset Music Supervision, Licensing, Publishing, Sync Requests, the premier one-stop-shop for music supervision, licensing, and publishing services

Placements Films, TV Shows, Ads, News, Videos

We offer a wide range of services, including music supervision for film, television, and video games, as well as copyright clearance and licensing services for a variety of commercial projects

Landing your music on in-store playlists will significantly add value to your music. 

Once you secure a broadcast placement, your music could be played in frequent circulation at places such as New Look, Oasis, Alexander McQueen, Jaguar, PureGym, Harrods, Costa, FatFace and many others. Consumers in these public places will hear your music and combined with potential Shazam engagement, present an alternative avenue of airplay promotion.

This means your music will reach a wider audience of listeners, as well as increasing the royalties earned from your music.

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Music for a Psychological Thriller Series

The client is producing a psychological thriller TV series and is currently searching for a song to play a major recurring role in the show. 

They’re looking for a track that compliments a woman in her late 30s who is experiencing paranoia as her life is unravelling. The client is seeking a memorable song that has a slightly haunting and ethereal quality, while still being trendy enough to appeal to both older and younger audiences. The client prefers female vocalists and lyrics that relate to themes such as darkness, sleeplessness, complicated love, or motherly love. 

Reference: Wolf Alice – After the Zero Hour 

Deadline: 9th October 2023

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Music for an Online Game Trailer

The Client is looking for a track that would compliment an online game play advertisement. 

They want a hard rock track with a driving energy that makes the player feel invincible. The lyrics should be centred around the themes of adventure and conquest, and the overall mood of the music should compliment the adrenaline-fueled pursuit that the player is undertaking.

Reference: Kasabian – Underdog

Deadline: 2nd October 2023

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Trailer Music for a New Sci-fi/Comedy Series

Our client is producing a brand-new eccentric, humorous yet progressive TV series, requiring a fitting soundtrack. 

They are looking for all things hyper-pop, distorted Indie, or any other chaotic and colourful genres. The client would like the tracks to be innovative, cool, and modern with an empowering or quirky message. They are particularly looking for LGBTQ+ artists, with lyrics based on the universe, sexuality, gender, mental health, or strangeness. The more unique the better! 

Reference: Baby Queen – We Can Be Anything 

Deadline: 18th October 2023  

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Music for a Fragrance Commercial 

The client would like a track for a new men’s fragrance commercial. 

They are looking for a dark hip-hop track with a casual attitude. The ideal track should have a minimalistic production, with emphasis on the attitude and tone of the vocals rather than the instrumentation. They would like this track to feature different dynamic sections with a selection of parts to pick and choose from.  

Reference: Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan – Rumble 

Deadline: 18th October 2023

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

Songs for a Reality TV Show

Our client is looking for tracks for a new mockumentary / reality TV show based in Hollywood.

They are searching for warm and driving songs, think of a Californian soft rock sound, vocals and an acoustic guitar lead with plenty of energy yet a laid back vibe. The client has also specified they aren’t looking for tracks that are repetitive but rather develops and gives a sense of forward direction, anything that is well sectioned and versatile (can be used at any point) is a plus. 

Reference: Sublime – What I Got

Deadline: 2nd October 2023

If you would like to submit your music for consideration then please send us your demo at Submissions@SunsetMusicSupervision.com.

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Ex Wai, a gifted musician from Ghana, delivers this amazing

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Ex Wai, a gifted musician from Ghana, delivers this amazing rendition of “TOKENDO.”

This amazing song, titled TOKENDO, will be released by the talented and dedicated Ghanaian musician Ex Wai. This beautiful song will be newly released on the 14th of August. You can listen to the song when released by following Ex Wai on all social media and musical platforms and downloading this lovely music.

Amazing Ghanaian singer and composer Ex Wai is on the rise. He is the mastermind behind the exquisite symphony known as TOKENDO, which will be accessible to the general public right here on Ghanaweb.com.

The gifted singer and songwriter is steadily ascending the ranks of the music industry. Ghanaian music, who is dedicated and talented, created TOKENDO.

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Round Hill Leads Music Stocks This Week On Concord

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News that Concord plans to buy Round Hill Music Royalty Fund for $1.15 per share sent Round Hill shares soaring 64.4% on Friday (Sept. 8), from $0.6875 to $1.13 per share. They finished the week up 62.6%, leading all music stocks by a wide margin.

The deal, which must be approved by at least 75% of Round Hill’s shareholders at the company’s Oct. 18 general meeting, values the rights in the fund at nearly $469 million. On March 6, an independent valuation from Citron Cooperman put Round Hill’s economic net asset value at $519.6 million, according to the company’s 2022 annual report. That puts Concord’s bid at a 9.7% discount to economic NAV — a vast improvement from the 46% discount the stock had been trading at before the deal was announced. 

Round Hill competitor Hipgnosis Songs Fund was also a beneficiary of Concord’s announcement. Shares of Hipgnosis rose 15.7% to 0.923 pounds ($1.15) on Friday, bringing the stock’s one-week gain to 16.8%. Hipgnosis shares have been trading at a steep discount to the company’s net asset value — a measure of the company’s catalog, less liabilities — and hadn’t closed above 0.923 pounds since Sept. 27, 2022. The fact that Concord found a buyer at a price close to its NAV could have signaled to Hipgnosis investors that its shares should be trading closer to its NAV. Some Hipgnosis investors may have also believed that, like the Concord deal, Hipgnosis could also find a suitor that would bid close to the NAV.

Round Hill and Hipgnosis were — by far — the biggest gainers of the week. Overall, the 21-stock Billboard Global Music Index dropped 0.8% to 1,348.41. Year-to-date, the index has gained 15.5%.

No other music stocks had a double-digit gain, and just six others finished the week in positive territory. Twelve stocks lost ground this week and one stock, music streamer Anghami, was unchanged. French music streamer Deezer gained 6.8% and was probably helped by its announcement of a partnership with Universal Music Group to adopt a new system for calculating streaming royalties. Universal Music Group shares improved 3.8% to 23.52 euros ($25.20). 

Stocks were down around the world this week. In the United States, the S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq composite dropped 1.9%. South Korea’s KOSPI composite index lost 0.6%. In the United Kingdom, the FTSE 100 was a bright spot with a slight 0.2% gain. 

With the help of Round Hill and Hipgnosis, the eight stocks in the record labels and publishing category on the Billboard Global Music Index had an average gain of 10.3%. The other categories saw losses; four live music stocks had a 0.9% average decline, six streaming stocks dropped an average of 3.9% and three radio stocks had a 4.7% average decline. 

LiveOne shares fell 10.4% on Friday following the company’s spin-off of its PodcastOne segment on the Nasdaq exchange. That brought its shares’ one-week loss to 21.8%. LiveOne distributed about 19% of PodcastOne shares to LiveOne shareholders of record as of Sept. 5, but the podcast company’s trading debut got off to a rocky start on Friday. Trading under the ticker PODC, shares of PodcastOne owner and operater Courtside Group fell 45.1% to $4.39 from a starting price of $8 per share.

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Could Drakes’ and the Weeknd AI-generated song win a

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Drake continues to make pop news in the entertainment industry. The “Heart on My Sleeve” TikTok hit sparked controversy earlier this year. A content creator, Ghostwriter, used artificial intelligence to create a fictional collaboration between The Weeknd and Drake. 

The viral song Drake was quickly taken down from streaming sites due to legal and ethical concerns. The song has this week raised some interest with what looks like a possible Grammy.

The Grammy boss’ statements

The New York Times reported that the artist is eligible for a Grammy despite the song being an AI mimic of Drake and The Weekend without their consent. The Recording Academy CEO, Harvey Mason,asserted the organization behind the Grammy’s position, that songs created partly by AI, but not entirely, would be eligible for the music industry’s top honour. 

Mason stated that they would not be awarding AI-generated material. However, creative works that AI touched would be entered into the categories. He added that discrediting any material with an AI touch would be unfair.

Mason caused a frenzy when he confirmed to the New York Times that the Tiktok hit would be eligible for a Grammy consideration since the artist wrote the lyrics thus of human origin. However, the CEO took to his Instagram Live last night to clarify the sentiments. He sought to clear the miscommunication. He said the Drake and The Weekend Mimic was not eligible for a Grammy. 

Mason clarified that despite the lyrics being written by a human, the artists’ vocals still needed to be consented to. This raised a legal concern since the respective artists’ record labels had not cleared them for wide distribution. As it stands, the song is not available commercially and thus not eligible for a Grammy award. 

He added that things were moving quickly and likely to continue evolving.” The academy will continue supporting and protecting human artists and creators”.

The Grammy boss also added that not knowing what Artificial Intelligence will mean or do in the future raises some concerns for him. However, he quickly said that AI will most likely become an integral part of the music industry and society.

Fans quickly noted that the reasons were not due to the AI generation but only the legal and commercial unavailability of the song, thus its ineligibility. Earlier this year, the Academy clarified its position on AI, stating that only human artists and creators are eligible for the Grammys’ consideration, nomination or awarding.

More of Ghostwriter 

The Heart on Sleeve hit song was released in April through Social Media, where the Artist appeared on his social media in a white sheet and sunglasses embodying a ghost. The artist also attended a meeting organised by the academy dressed as a ghost using a voice-altering device.

Ghostwriter is at it again with a new AI-generated song, “Whiplash”, another fictional collaboration between 21 Savage and Travis Scott. This time, the artist left the two hip-hop artists whose voices were mimicked a note seeking their consent for the song’s wide circulation in exchange for the generated royalties.

He also wrote in the post that it is clear that people wanted the song, and the future of music was already here. He added that artists now can put their voices to work without lifting a finger. Even after the legal and ethical concerns surrounding his AI-generated music, Ghostwriter’s persistence confirms the idea of some music recording industry leaders that AI is here to stay, and we can only adapt to it; the metaphorical technology toothpaste is already out of the tube.

The Drake AI song attracted discussions around the future of AI in the music industry. The hit’s seeming consideration for a Grammy shows that the industry is acknowledging the potential impact of the technology. This affirms that AI is here to stay, and the best we can do is embrace it to keep abreast with the industry’s developments.

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