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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: FLETCHER
FLETCHER first made a name for herself in the industry when she released the single, “War Paint,” a streaming hit in the summer of 2015 that became a viral sensation shared by millions of social media users. The New Jersey native followed that success with her 2016 debut EP, Finding…
Speed Dating for Songwriters Returns to New York
BMI first conceived of its in-demand initiative Speed Dating for Songwriters™ as an experiment in creative alchemy. While the initial spark between collaborators is a crucial ingredient to any musical endeavor, it can sometimes be an elusive, intangible element. By handpicking a select group of promising songwriters and bringing them…
BMI Indie Spotlight: 2018 Annual Rewind
BMI’s Indie bands have had a landmark 2018. There was the breakout success of lovelytheband. The creativity and independence of The Wrecks. The international success of The Faim. The bold moves of Fletcher. The confidence of R.LUM.R. The charitable turn of Morgxn. This year, Indie music has reached new heights,…
Indie Spotlight: Fletcher
Originally hailing from Asbury Park, the rock capital of New Jersey, striking singer-songwriter Fletcher made a tremendous splash when her rousing pop track “War Paint” was essentially declared the anthem of the summer of 2015 via the Spotify Viral 50 Chart. The single became the #1 most socially shared track…
Indie Spotlight: Lollapalooza 2018 Edition
Now in its lucky 13th year, the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza is continuing its tradition of bringing the indie artists you need to know to the festival of summer. From gritty, guitar-based rock to futuristic funk to explosive pop and synth-driven soul, look for names like Larkin Poe, Mainland, Grace…
Indie Spotlight: FLETCHER
Originally hailing from Asbury Park, the rock capital of New Jersey, striking singer-songwriter Fletcher made a tremendous splash when her rousing pop track “War Paint” was essentially declared the anthem of the summer 2015 via the Spotify Viral 50 Chart. The single became the #1 most socially shared track on…