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The National Restaurant Association’s annual Public Affairs Conference went virtual this year (4/20) and featured an intimate interview and performance by BMI songwriter Sam Harris of X Ambassadors. The band’s lead singer shared stories of the time he spent working in the restaurant industry, while providing some insight into what…
BMI Indie Spotlight: Decade Rewind 2010-2020
In this special rewind edition of the Indie Spotlight, we’re looking back at twelve incredible artists, bands, and duos who we’ve featured throughout the last decade. At BMI, our finger is always on the pulse of what’s happening in new music, and we’re proud to have highlighted so many groundbreaking…
Indie Spotlight Decade Rewind: X Ambassadors
Since their 2011 appearance on the BMI Indie Spotlight, X Ambassadors have propelled themselves into the global spotlight. The Ithaca-based indie band’s debut album, VHS, went platinum and spawned genre-defining hits like “Renegades” and “Unsteady,” leading them on a three-year tour odyssey across the world. Follow-up albums, VHS 2.0 and…
Indie Spotlight Lolla Rewind: X Ambassadors
Since their 2012 performance on the BMI stage at Lollapalooza (where they performed as The Ambassadors) the group now known as X Ambassadors have propelled themselves into the global spotlight. The Ithaca-based indie band’s debut album, VHS, went platinum and spawned genre-defining hits like “Renegades” and “Unsteady,” leading them on…
BMI Stage Launches Up-and-Coming Talent at 2018 ACL
With fifteen years of Austin City Limits history under its belt, the BMI stage has returned to Austin to solidify its reputation as Zilker Park’s hottest location for music discovery throughout the festival. A true ACL staple, festival attendees expect and get groundbreaking performances from some of music’s most promising…
BMI Returns to Austin With its Signature Stage at ACL Fest
BMI is set to return to Austin, TX, for another great year of curated music with twenty-four up-and-coming artists October 5-7 and 12-14. With fifteen years of Austin City Limits history under its belt, the BMI stage has solidified its reputation as Zilker Park’s hottest location for music discovery throughout…
‘Complexity is Overrated’: Songwriter/Producer David Pramik on Getting the GRAMMYS’ Attention
It’s a muggy January morning in LA as I drive to our local Valley diner, where for the past five years, songwriter/producer David Pramik and I have met to talk about music, the industry, and his career. And despite the low cloud cover and heaviness in the air, the day…
BMI Celebrates 15 Years at ACL With Must-See Lineup
For the fifteenth year in a row, BMI will bring the best up-and-coming artists across all genres to the BMI stage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Music-enthusiasts can kick off each day at the legendary Zilker Park checking out some of the hottest BMI singer-songwriters and bands October…