DMN TV Archives - Digital Music News

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Neeta Ragoowansi, President of Music Managers Forum US (MMF) and International (IMF), spoke about the benefits of conferences like SXSW for networking and a sense of community.

How Music Managers Network: A Conversation With Neeta Ragoowansi, President of Music Managers Forum at SXSW

Marc Thompson

March 25, 2025

Neeta Ragoowansi, President of Music Managers Forum US (MMF-US) and International (I-MMF) spoke about the benefits of conferences for networking and ‘a sense of community.’ " conferences have allowed me to ne... Read More...

Richard Burgess shares his thoughts on the music industry not monetizing music enough, DSPs 'leaving money on the table,’ and expansion into fast-growing global markets.

Richard Burgess on Reshaping A2IM, Untapped Revenue Opportunities, and DSPs ‘Leaving Money on the Table’

Marc Thompson

March 20, 2025

In an interview with DMN, Richard Burgess recalls how he worked to reshape A2IM during the last decade. Burgess also shares his thoughts on the music industry not monetizing music enough, DSPs 'leaving money ... Read More...

In an interview with Downtown Music, Gil Gastelum of Cosmica Artists recalls his time working in record shops, sleeping in his truck, temping at Hollywood Records, and managing (now Grammy-winning) musician David Garza.

The Music Industry Lives Here: Cosmica Artists’ President Talks About Punk Rock, Innovation of Imagination — And Taking Out a Loan to Start His Record Label

Raha Muhammad

February 24, 2025

In an interview with Downtown Music, Gil Gastelum, founder and president of Cosmica Artists recalls his time working in record shops, sleeping in his truck for seven months, temping at Hollywood Records, mana... Read More...

The 67th Grammy Awards: Unforgettable Performances, Speeches, and Dedications to LA Wildfires

The 67th Grammy Awards: A Look Back at the Unforgettable Performances, Speeches, and Dedications to LA Wildfires

Marc Thompson

February 22, 2025

The 67th Grammy Awards, an evening that would crest on several high notes, featured heartfelt tributes to the individuals who fought the devastating California wildfires. On the biggest annual night in music,... Read More...

In an interview with Downtown Music, self-taught guitarist Andrew Gialanella speaks of the intertwined journey he made as a person and musician.

The Music Industry Lives Here: Andrew Gialanella on Earthy Acoustic Guitar Sounds, Nature, ‘Organic’ Improvisation — and How Sobriety Led to a ‘Big Shift’

Raha Muhammad

February 18, 2025

In an interview with Downtown Music, self-taught guitarist Andrew Gialanella calls music his ‘escape.’ Speaking of the intertwined journey he made as a person and musician, Gialanella says going sober trigger... Read More...

In an interview with Downtown Music, cellist The Wong Janice talks about her love of pop music and meditation.

The Music Industry Lives Here: The Wong Janice on Her Love of Cello and Pop Music, Her Corporate Career — and the Meditation Retreat That Led Her Back to Her Musical Roots

Raha Muhammad

February 11, 2025

In an interview with Downtown Music, cellist and ‘90’s kid’ The Wong Janice talks about her love of pop music, dabbling with the guitar, getting piano lessons before finding her instrument, and learning impro... Read More...

In a candid interview with Downtown Music, John Robie reflects on his life.

The Music Industry Lives Here: John Robie Talks Early Years, Music History, Electronic Beats, Artist Innovation, and More

Raha Muhammad

February 8, 2025

In a candid interview with Downtown Music, John Robie reflects on his ‘white-privileged upbringing,’ forming the band ‘Backdoor Man’ as an alternate family, leading the evolution of electronic music, the cult... Read More...

Music Tectonics 2024: From Artist-Fan Relationships and Merch to Streaming Fraud and Financing

Marc Thompson

November 20, 2024

Music Tectonics 2024 featured informative panels on hot industry topics like streaming fraud, fan relationship management, music investments, financing options for artists, and more. The Music Tectonics 2024... Read More...

Billboard Latin Music Week 2024: 35th Anniversary Special Tackles Reggaeton, Music Management, Catalog Acquisition, and More

Marc Thompson

November 4, 2024

The following comes from Open On Sunday, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. Billboard Latin Music Week 2024 — artists and industry frontliners converged to attend round table discussions and pan... Read More...

What Are the Economics of Superfandom? Stationhead, Hangout, Open On Sunday, bemyfriends Break Things Down In Our Latest Webinar

Raha Muhammad

October 23, 2024

Open on Sunday webinar, 'Beyond the Hype: The Economics of Superfandom,' began today at 2 pm EST. Taking a seat at the table are Executives from superfan monetization platform Stationhead, social music platfo... Read More...

Alex Solano of AlexProMix: ‘Reimagining Music Arrangements in Dolby Atmos’

Raha Muhammad

August 13, 2024

Photo by Luke Heiber on Unsplash As one of the earliest adopters of immersive music mixes, Alex Solano is the mixing engineer behind Dolby Atmos projects for labels like Atlantic Records, Photo Finish, NinjaT... Read More...

For A2IM IndieWeek 2024, the music industry convened at the InterContinental Hotel in Times Square.

A2IM IndieWeek 2024: Music Industry Insights and Networking

Marc Thompson

June 27, 2024

For A2IM IndieWeek 2024, the music industry convened at the InterContinental Hotel in Times Square. From panel discussions and sharing insights and knowledge to networking, A2IM IndieWeek offered something fo... Read More...

The Music Industry Lives Here: Jake Fine on Retaining the Essence of Emotion in His Instrumental Music

The Music Industry Lives Here: Andres Salce on ‘Filling the Void’ and Providing Services to Artists in the Latin Space

The Music Industry Lives Here: Erin Davis on His Father Miles Davis’ Musical Genius, and Carrying His Prolific Artistic Legacy

The Music Industry Lives Here: Riot Games Bringing The ‘Most Dynamic Community-Building Music Experiences’ Into Gaming

Attendance Was Noticeably Down at SXSW 2025 — Will Format Changes for 2026 Bring Back the Crowds?

How Music Managers Network: A Conversation With Neeta Ragoowansi, President of Music Managers Forum at SXSW

Richard Burgess on Reshaping A2IM, Untapped Revenue Opportunities, and DSPs ‘Leaving Money on the Table’

The Music Industry Lives Here: Cosmica Artists’ President Talks About Punk Rock, Innovation of Imagination — And Taking Out a Loan to Start His Record Label

The 67th Grammy Awards: A Look Back at the Unforgettable Performances, Speeches, and Dedications to LA Wildfires

The Music Industry Lives Here: Andrew Gialanella on Earthy Acoustic Guitar Sounds, Nature, ‘Organic’ Improvisation — and How Sobriety Led to a ‘Big Shift’

The Music Industry Lives Here: The Wong Janice on Her Love of Cello and Pop Music, Her Corporate Career — and the Meditation Retreat That Led Her Back to Her Musical Roots

The Music Industry Lives Here: John Robie Talks Early Years, Music History, Electronic Beats, Artist Innovation, and More

Music Tectonics 2024: From Artist-Fan Relationships and Merch to Streaming Fraud and Financing

Billboard Latin Music Week 2024: 35th Anniversary Special Tackles Reggaeton, Music Management, Catalog Acquisition, and More

What Are the Economics of Superfandom? Stationhead, Hangout, Open On Sunday, bemyfriends Break Things Down In Our Latest Webinar

Alex Solano of AlexProMix: ‘Reimagining Music Arrangements in Dolby Atmos’

A2IM IndieWeek 2024: Music Industry Insights and Networking