February 2, 2018

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, February 2

This week, the #MeToo movement impacted the music industry in the wake of new revelations about criminal misbehavior by executives and missteps at The Grammys. The Daily Chord linked to a number of stories with relevant information and opinions on the matter. Get a quick and thoughtful overview of the day’s music news with The Daily Chord. Subscribe to the email blast for a reminder to surf our way each weekday.

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Monday, January 29

• 2018 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List
  Post from Grammys
• Copyright Royalty Board boosts songwriter’s streaming pay nearly 50%
  Post from Variety
• Congress, it’s time to pay musicians
  Op-ed from NY Times
• Podcast listeners really are the holy grail advertisers hoped they’d be
  Post from Wired
• Here’s why the music industry is celebrating again – and here’s why the music industry is still in mourning
  Post from Recode
• Higher Brothers are Chinese hip-hop’s greatest hope
  Post from Noisey

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Tuesday, January 30

• What do the Grammys have against women?
  Post from Rolling Stone
• Ratings for Grammy Awards drop 24%
  Item from NY Times
• Quincy Jones has a story about that
  Interview from GQ
• Ron Ron is the 21-year-old producer defining the rowdy sound of L.A.’s rap underground
  Interview from The Fader
• Republic Records president Charlie Walk accused of sexual misconduct
  Post from Pitchfork
• What the latest wave of promoter consolidation means for the biz
  Post from Pollstar

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Wednesday, January 31

• How to be a responsible music fan in the age of streaming
  Feature from Pitchfork
• Spotify is testing a new playlist-based music app that’s a lot like Pandora
  Post from TechCrunch
• Tencent, Sony launch Liquid State electronic dance music label
  Post from Variety
• DJ who groped Taylor Swift hired by Mississippi radio station
  Item from The Guardian
• The coolest music gadgets at NAMM 2018
  Post from The Verge
• They told the women in Bahia they couldn’t drum. Try telling that to Banda Didá.
  Story from NY Times

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Thursday, February 1

• David Byrne on Trump, cultural appropriation and why he won’t reunite Talking Heads
  Interview from Rolling Stone
• Three incidents of sexual harassment from the music industry’s boom years
  Story from Variety
• The Wired guide to the blockchain
  Post from Wired
• 2018 is the year that classic rock begins to say farewell
  Column from Uproxx
• Beauty in chaos: The Velvet Underground’s ‘White Light White Heat’ turns 50
  Post from Consequence Of Sound
• Bryan Ferry on how Roxy Music invented art-pop: ‘We were game for anything’
  Interview from The Guardian

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Friday, February 2

• Female executives call for Grammy chief Neil Portnow’s resignation
  Post from Variety
• In days after Grammys, a #MeToo spark comes to music
  Story from NY Times
• Bands recall their terrible first gigs
  Post from BBC News
• Will Music Modernization Act precipitate the decline of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC?
  Post from Hypebot
• The man who would save country music
  Profile from Washington Post
• How the music industry poured water on a drowning man
  Story from Kankakee Daily Journal

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February 1, 2018

Get to Know: 9 Mexican Artists Performing at SXSW 2018

Creatives, industry pros, and fans travel to Austin each year for the SXSW Music Festival to see performances from iconic and emerging talent. With 2000+ Showcasing Artists, many of which are international and regional artists, it’s impossible not to find something new to be excited about in our festival lineup if you are on the lookout. To help facilitate music discovery, we are highlighting a selection of Mexican artists performing at SXSW 2018.

Mexican Artists Spotlight

Yoga Fire is a leader in Mexican underground hip-hop, and is redefining the trap scene in 2018. Mexico City is an iconic hub for music and the performing arts, and home to Sputnik, the next up-and-coming Punk group you need to check out. We agree with Noisey that MINT FIELD’s blend of vocals layered over organic and spacious instrumentals create “brutally touching results.” Following a strong 2017, Ramona (pictured) continues to be a key band in the indie scene by creating their own pop ballads from their Rock, Folk, and Alternative influences. Hailing from a poor neighborhood in Guadalajara, rapper C-Kan has overcome adversity and achieved international stardom with over 50 music videos, many boasting millions of views.

A young innovator in Mexican rap music, Aleman has become a hometown favorite after his 2016 single Rolemos Otro made it onto Alternative Mexico City radio station Reactor 105.7. The Indie duo Coma Pony (pictured) is bringing their scenic electronic pop beats for their sophomore SXSW performance. Nominees at the Latin Grammys in 2015, Centavrvs received praise for their unique mixture of electronic and regional music of Mexico. With over 350 shows in Mexico since 2014, Lng/SHT (Longshot) is an MC with lyrics that touch on middle-class lifestyle, love stories, social issues, and a mass of popular culture references, making him one of the most versatile rappers on the scene.

Discover More

Need some help diggin into the 1000+ artists we’ve dropped on you so far? We’ve got you covered. Check out our Get to Know features on UK, Canadian, and Australian Artists, surf the SXSW 2018 Showcasing Artists Music Videos playlist, and listen to the SXSW 2018 Spotify Playlist. There are still plenty of artists to announce for SXSW 2018 so keep an eye on the SXSW Schedule for additions, and don’t forget to mark your favorites to make planning your SXSW experience even better.

Attend SXSW 2018

Interested on getting a sneak peak at the next generation of musical talent by attending SXSW 2018? Learn more about attending SXSW 2018 here. The best way to experience SXSW Music Festival events is with a Music Badge: not only will you have access to all nighttime showcases, but you’ll also receive entry into daytime Conference sessions, networking events, and parties.

Book your hotel through SXSW Housing & Travel for the best rates and availability. We hope to see you in March!

Top to bottom: Ramona – Photo by Joel Eléctrico

Coma Pony – Photo by David M.

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February 1, 2018

Eerie Illustration and 3D work by Carlos Neda

Eerie Illustration and 3D work by Carlos Neda

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Feb 01, 2018

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February 1, 2018

Motion Design & Illustration: A Dream Within a Dream

Motion Design & Illustration: A Dream Within a Dream

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January 31, 2018

Beautiful Art Direction and Photography for Soubois F1 GP

Beautiful Art Direction and Photography for Soubois F1 GP

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Jan 31, 2018

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January 31, 2018

UI Inspiration: This week’s selections from Matthew Sandoval, Haoming, Tony DeAngelo and more

UI Inspiration: This week’s selections from Matthew Sandoval, Haoming, Tony DeAngelo and more

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