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Industry Spotlight
The 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is taking over two weekends at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA. April 13-15 and April 20-22 feature full slates of music, from the world’s most in-demand BMI artists including the Black Keys and Snoop Dogg, to rising BMI stars more
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Events
Coming up:
- May 16: BMI Buzz at the Basement: Nashville
- May 19: Musicians Corner: Nashville
- May 26: Musicians Corner: Nashville
- Jun 4: BMI Acoustic Lounge - Los Angeles
- Jun 7: Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival: Manchester, TN
10 Questions: LP
When a recent ad campaign by Citi featured “Into the Wild,” an aptly scaled blast of indie-pop fronted by the sweeping vocals of singer/songwriter LP, it sparked a national singalong that she, for one, did not expect. That’s probably because “Into the Wild” is but one of countless demos LP has penned in the… more
From MusicWorld, posted 5.10.12
Fly Golden Eagle Wins Final Round of BMI’s Road to Bonnaroo
BMI, Mercy Lounge, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and the Nashville Scene presented the third round of the 2012 edition of the Road to Bonnaroo competition at 8 off 8th on Monday, April 16. The final installment featured strong performances from Courtney Jaye, Ravello, Oh No No,… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: Nick Waterhouse
Everything about California-based singer/songwriter and producer Nick Waterhouse started with a single 45: the song was “Some Place,” recorded at the end of 2010. The song sold half its press in a single night in the winter. In the shacks and studios and some places of the days of Sun and Chess and Cadet and Cobra,… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: PushMethod
PushMethod's music is sprayed with colors from Tavis Sage Eaton, who has shared the stage with Wu Tang Clan, Nas, Rae Kwon, Fabulous, and Fat Joe. They're fused with the vibrancy of Michael Dustin "Dusty" Youree, whose inspiration stems from not only the international theater tours of Pipin,… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: Pure Bathing Culture
Daniel Hindman and Sarah Versprille began writing songs together in 2009 while living in Brooklyn, NY. In 2011, between tours with Sub Pop's Vetiver (who Versprille and Hindman play keyboards and guitar in, respectively) the duo packed up their lives, moved to Portland, OR, and realized that it was time to put a name to the new project – and… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: Meleni Smith
Born in Flint, Michigan, raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Meleni Smith began singing at the age of six. Brought up by a Jamaican mother, Meleni never knew exactly where she fit in this world but knew that music would help her find how she fits in it. She recently signed a publishing deal with EMI alongside hit… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: Terminal VI
Formed in 2009, Terminal VI is a dynamic rock group bursting out of the Los Angeles music scene bringing the focus of great songwriting and musicianship to the world of rock. From their demo release in March 2009, to their 2010 “Honor in Struggle” EP, the band has launched a movement in the Southern California region,… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: Sucré
Featuring the crystalline vocals of Stacy King, Sucré write the kind of dreamlike pop songs that get lodged into your head before the very first chorus even kicks in. Rounded out by Stacy’s husband, Darren King, on drums, and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Larson, the trio’s debut album, A Minor Bird, is an enchanting blend of ‘60s psychedelia and the intimacy of… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Indie Spotlight: Marquee Mayfield
What started in Nashville a little over a year ago as a side project for frontman Andrew Glass and guitarist Landon Rives to express their love for deep-grooved dance tracks, has morphed into Marquee Mayfield, a bold statement of blended r&b/soul with flirtatious pop-funk & acid-jazz inspirations. They’ve wasted no time making an impression on the… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Check Out BMI’s April Indies
The April collection of BMI indie profiles spotlights Coachella 2012—one of the most anticipated and beloved music festivals in the world—along with free-thinkers Marquee Mayfield, Sucré, Terminal VI, Meleni Smith, Pure Bathing Culture, PushMethod and Nick… more
From News, posted 4.17.12
Prom for Hope to Raise Funds for Cancer Research April 5 in L.A.
The first annual Prom for Hope will take place Thursday, April 5 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Presented by Hope’s Music and Entertainment Industry Group and Future Hope, the dance party will raise funds for cancer research and is proudly supported by BMI. 3OH!3 will deliver an anticipated DJ set, as will more
From News, posted 4.03.12
One More Spot: Final Round of BMI’s Road to Bonnaroo is April 16
Nashville’s Road to Bonnaroo competition has one more slot to fill. Eight third-round performers will compete during the final RTB 2012 showcase on Monday, April 16 at the Mercy Lounge. With tight, three-song sets, Captain Midnight Band, Courtney Jaye, The Electric Hearts, Escandido, Fly Golden Eagle, Oh No No, Ravello, and Sol Cat will each vie for a spot at Bonnaroo. Presented… more
From News, posted 3.29.12
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