I surf the interwebs continuously (frequently with bags under my eyes) looking for music information & news that is good for independent artists of all genres to be aware of and aid in the advancement of their careers. I tend to tweet this information more often than I share on other social media outlets (Facebook, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Tumblr, etc), but here's a "go to" list in the event you've missed my tweets or the posts of sites that have provided the information. These posts typically exclude sensationalized mainstream gossip such as supposed "hip hop beefs", "who's dating/'whatevering' who" & other stuff that may be entertaining, but won't help you advance in your own endeavors. Peep relevant music news that happened this week below.
Apple Music Reportedly Has Nearly Half as Many Paid Subscribers as Spotify https://t.co/86ONrRNBOn pic.twitter.com/H2IHTsDAqH
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 10, 2016
January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle... https://t.co/ENRSiT43Zy
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) January 11, 2016
At Least 10 Let Go at Capitol Music Group https://t.co/a1DZOIcxuR pic.twitter.com/9ez2cuXZvP
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 11, 2016
UMG Re-signs Streaming Music Deal with SPINNR in the Philippines https://t.co/5JixewGKTE pic.twitter.com/SDop7bJ2vh
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 11, 2016
MyMusicTaste, A Crowdsourcing Platform For Concerts, Raises $10M… https://t.co/JX5TeyTIDc pic.twitter.com/yan1lKlG88
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 11, 2016
Crowdmix Bought Buddybounce and Music Technology Limited https://t.co/gbYNfMe4Ka
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 11, 2016
Ed Lover, Former MTV Host, Lands Throwback Hip Hop Radio Morning Show With Monie Love https://t.co/aBWAYCiGJ3
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
Ladies Of The Underground Daily is out! https://t.co/25yNTvnDh6 Stories via @Polaryss @SpiritofOya @achickwitbeatz
— Paradyme (@LUMvmtMusic) January 12, 2016
SoundCloud Reportedly Raises €32 Million in Debt Funding https://t.co/WndfJH64ot
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
Coachella Organizers Announce Panorama Music Festival in New York City | https://t.co/t9PHrJKIh7 https://t.co/HEbVEtHP79
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
Capitol Music Group Hires Republic Records’ Nate Albert https://t.co/Z8oxYXctBB pic.twitter.com/8vytq7yMpr
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
Tonight 9pm EST Watch the #SOTU w/ #HipHopEd & discuss the impact on HH & Education pic.twitter.com/FTx3UlW50x
— Timothy Jones (@tdj6899) January 12, 2016
RT @uniqueloves: #FergusonIsEverywhere recap ft. @TalibKweli & @BootsRiley & @tmorello & Cornel
West & more! https://t.co/8FjIhjG4Tq …
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 12, 2016
Spotify Now Shows The Music Backstory In New Deal With Genius |… https://t.co/kYg3s8HuAg pic.twitter.com/zT5LVSgQX3
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
SFX Considering Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring and Asset Sales | Billboard https://t.co/Evz1QVIvXQ pic.twitter.com/S3NC2znVzt
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
Kakao to Buy South Korea's Top Music Streaming Operator for $1.6 Billion https://t.co/POTCCFGkPa
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 12, 2016
Almost Half of Americans Say Streaming Music Costs Too Much https://t.co/aBHRUAPF9Y pic.twitter.com/ZasixNlb7w
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
'America's Blues' Doc Takes on the Meanings of the Music https://t.co/GwRBzQCRiz pic.twitter.com/KdxlsTiNhN
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
Universal Set to Finalize SoundCloud Streaming Deal https://t.co/2HASROcY1X
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
New Music Festival to Launch on Randall's Island https://t.co/KVkbz3bxXT pic.twitter.com/IPbTmBnpqt
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
Proposal to Close Doors on Late-Night Music in Beaufort Meets Resistance https://t.co/4j8fs7psB8
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
Indie Label Sessions Episode 1: Truth Tone Records @TruthToneMzk | https://t.co/XR3oEyCLiS https://t.co/i00lBcWCiI pic.twitter.com/OG99yR1lSZ
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
Montreal to Host 2016 Red Bull Music Academy https://t.co/XXhzVRReEF pic.twitter.com/tr5REpl98g
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
Warner Bros., BMG, Rightscorp Agree To Pay $450K For Using Robocalls To Hassle Alleged Music Pirates https://t.co/vENaDqqOWb
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 13, 2016
Shout out to @achickwitbeatz for showing love! Check out the interview! @TruthToneMzk @yossoulartistry @dcemcee... https://t.co/PteH0EpCIq
— Kevin Lavender,Jr (@MrTruthTone) January 13, 2016
Peace to @achickwitbeatz for capturing such a beautiful moment and all love to my #TruthTone… https://t.co/CKyF0ld7d6
— Yolonda D. Lavender (@YOsSOULARTISTRY) January 14, 2016
YouTube Red Poised for UK Launch Thanks to New PRS Licensing Deal https://t.co/hmT9Jq00Iv pic.twitter.com/d5u4gihCJY
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 14, 2016
Former Viacom Exec Van Toffler Launches Studio With High Powered Help https://t.co/ifiBXj1qjQ
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 14, 2016
Hip-Hop Landmark VIP Records Is Closed for Good. But Its Iconic Sign Is for Sale https://t.co/UjNtWqsMYw pic.twitter.com/W8lUd4tHZs
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 14, 2016
Hernando Man Builds Guitars out of Cigar Boxes to Help Start Music Program https://t.co/FfoHXXx4kF pic.twitter.com/CHyXeYEa5F
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 15, 2016
Rap Sessions Seminar Offers Aspiring Hip-Hop Artists Advice from Industry Insiders https://t.co/1xrpryVNP9 pic.twitter.com/aDJuoSuhCq
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 15, 2016
Music Videos: Exposure to Alcohol, Tobacco Content High in Teens https://t.co/qw6vJEYaOZ pic.twitter.com/g5fljoNrxO
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 15, 2016
Meet the Disruptor Trying to Get Artists Paid for Streaming Music https://t.co/KW7cHD51dP pic.twitter.com/iWwZ2qrzDC
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 15, 2016
Play Music from Dropbox on Your iPhone When You are Offline | CNET https://t.co/eTNQoUdIKx pic.twitter.com/f2iNhPd8MC
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 15, 2016
Apple Will Start Charging for iTunes Radio on January 28th https://t.co/ClBzsEkxeJ pic.twitter.com/fPhTNNzPW0
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 16, 2016
Deezer's N. American CEO Explains the Future of Streaming (And Those Confusing Subscriber Numbers) https://t.co/Ni9PFKdzYW
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 16, 2016
Get Lost in This Interactive Music Map of NYC | Thump https://t.co/w4Fd3DQfE1 pic.twitter.com/811AqVdbvo
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 16, 2016