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.

It's a self heating, Water-resistant, jacket that transforms into a sleeping bag. Homeless are Hired to make them https://t.co/6ytQPWpKJg
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) January 3, 2016

Have you ever wanted to host an Open Mic? Our friends @bandzoogle have put together a blog with useful tips & info: https://t.co/5oUrayfxQX
— TuneCore (@TuneCore) January 3, 2016

Twitter Invests In Muzik, a High-End Headphone Startup https://t.co/dIYoIMYrVn pic.twitter.com/qZ9PkX5MQJ
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 4, 2016

5 Years and $7 Later, U.S. Returns a Seized Hip-Hop Site | https://t.co/y8s49b81XM https://t.co/S07s4AC7hx
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 4, 2016

Hip Hop, Rap acts needed for 3/15 at Kick Butt Coffee in #Austin TX: https://t.co/f7Q26SXqPJ #gigging #DIY #gigs4u #IOTM
— Indieonthemove (@Indieonthemove) January 4, 2016

Pandora Signs New Licensing Deals with ASCAP and BMI https://t.co/WMSkpip9fA
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 5, 2016

Muzit's Trace Platform: Did This Company Just Figure Out How To Monetize Music Piracy? https://t.co/xpJ2aECaOQ pic.twitter.com/bJjzD6DeKU
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 5, 2016

20 Music/Tech Startups We'll Be Watching in 2016 | Musically https://t.co/GPZH8W1DS8 pic.twitter.com/0y3vBSDbdn
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 5, 2016

Juanita Copeland Named President, Partner at Sound Emporium https://t.co/DBGaiceZhR pic.twitter.com/u1TOPjKY9c
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 5, 2016

UK recorded music market grows 3.5% in 2015 – but subscription savages downloads https://t.co/2Nb1i1ilWr pic.twitter.com/210o3Jkllg
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 6, 2016

Digital 1 Media Services Opens, Providing New Online Distribution for Independent Artists and Labels https://t.co/FWhTjclxxB
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 6, 2016

7digital to Acquire French Digital Streaming Music Provider Snowite https://t.co/9ubfJzAeYO
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 6, 2016

Universal Music Launching Virtual Reality Concerts This Year https://t.co/8a86BWpx6Y pic.twitter.com/rgzcDyW64X
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 6, 2016

Killer Mike Wrote Marvel's Hip-Hop Covers Intro https://t.co/tMw7lC2oNS pic.twitter.com/1okE2XSVhx
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 7, 2016

iHeartRadio to expand into Canada via Bell Media alliance | Complete Music Update https://t.co/MruJyaVh9X pic.twitter.com/VTMIrBfOXC
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 7, 2016

Sony Corp Original Shows Coming to Verizon Communications Inc Go90 https://t.co/Bp5VRBjXND pic.twitter.com/pGO08TfeU8
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 7, 2016

Rhythm Related Recollections: January 7th https://t.co/TsC0MqmI01 #HappyBirthdayPraverb pic.twitter.com/ipQdmD1fmi
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 7, 2016

My new sounds: Windows Down Instrumental (Teaser-Full Version @ https://t.co/XR3oEyCLiS) https://t.co/9dnf8qca3E on #SoundCloud
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 7, 2016

Nielsen: Music Streams Doubled In 2015, Digital Sales Continue To… https://t.co/j8Nnuxnt2m pic.twitter.com/uKegulPWEH
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 8, 2016

CES 2016: Will Affordability Position Hi-Res Music to Go Mainstream? | Billboard https://t.co/XKZuv4tFwe
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 8, 2016

Janet Jackson Denies Cancer Rumours | Complete Music Update https://t.co/kRH0JE1RmP pic.twitter.com/PuD4eOj0pq
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 8, 2016

Conversations & Quotables: Q&A with Cedric Umoja | https://t.co/XR3oEyCLiS https://t.co/Ww8tmJkNPf pic.twitter.com/hTUr2NTH23
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 8, 2016

Listen to On Fire Tonight (feat. Myron) by Blackalicious on @AppleMusic. Do you follow us on Apple Music ?! https://t.co/8PH9cs2DNr
— Blackalicious (@blackalicious_) January 8, 2016

This dude had a HUGE impact on my love for Hip Hop growing up! ‘Episode 6 - @saansolo by Artist Philosophy Podcast' https://t.co/7quan7hHXm
— A.Chick.Wit.Beatz. (@achickwitbeatz) January 8, 2016

Ladies Of The Underground Daily is out! https://t.co/DevZ7Yjnt6 Stories via @LadyFlava206 @FemaleMusic @achickwitbeatz
— Paradyme (@LUMvmtMusic) January 9, 2016