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WORKSHOPS BMI 101 Workshop: New York BMI 101 is a one-hour introductory workshop for writers and publishers, covering the role that BMI plays in the music industry, basics of performing rights, and becoming a BMI affiliate. When: January 31, February 28, March 28, 2019, 12:00 - 1:00…
BMI Bulletin Board: October
WORKSHOPS BMI 101 Workshop: New York BMI 101 is a one-hour introductory workshop for writers and publishers, covering the role that BMI plays in the music industry, basics of performing rights, and becoming a BMI affiliate. When: October 25, November 29, 2018, 12:00 - 1:00 PM…
BMI Bulletin Board: September
Cliff Goldmacher Workshop-Making Your Rough Recordings Anything But “Rough” A rough recording can do so much more than just capture the melody and lyric of your latest song.Caring about all facets of the songwriting and recording process, not only helps you present your songs in the best light…
BMI Members Receive Free Song Submission to the Independent Music Awards
BMI affiliates who release their music independently, and who are signed to independent labels, can get a free bonus song entry after their first paid submission in the 17th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Click here to enter in any Album, EP, Song, Producer, Video or Design category…
BMI Members Receive Free Song Submission to the Independent Music Awards
BMI affiliates are again this year invited to take advantage of one free song submission after their first paid submission to the 16th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Enter in any Album, EP, Song, Producer, Video or Design category here during the program and you’ll receive a free…
Rainy Milo Delights Audience During ‘Pick of the Month’ Series
BMI held the February installment of its “Pick of the Month” series on February 20, 2015, at Hotel Café in Los Angeles. This month’s event featured a performance by London’s own Rainy Milo, who performed a variety of sultry selections that delighted the audience. BMI’s “Pick of the Month” is…
Indie Spotlight: Julian Shah-Tayler
Julian Shah-Tayler writes, produces and performs all his own music. He has released EPs “Un Ange Passe,” “Blah Blah Blahnik,” and “Fill Your Joys With Love,” in addition to his debut album, Coito Ergo Sum, which dropped in September 2010 via IMPOSSIBLETHINGSRECORDS.COM. This year has been a blur of activity:…
Macy Gray, Lessons Learned
Grammy winner and multi-platinum recording star Macy Gray was having a very bad year. Her 2007 release Big was supposed to be her “big” comeback; instead, it was a commercial and creative disappointment, and a doubt-filled Gray was left questioning her future. “Big was a wild experience for me. I…
Indie Champs: Superlitio
Superlitio will perform during BMI’s official SXSW showcase at Maggie Mae’s (323 East 6th St, Austin, TX) on Thursday, March 18. Superlitio will take the stage at 11:15 p.m. On March 18, Colombian band Superlitio will take the stage at the BMI Showcase at the prestigious South By Southwest (SXSW)…
Robert Cooper, Flying High
Robert Cooper knows a thing or two about taking music to higher elevations of success, but to say that he has been flying under the radar would be a bit of an understatement. Continental Airlines recently selected his song “Beautiful” for airplay on their “Hit Factory” onboard radio channel, landing…