SONG CONTEST BLOG

YouLicense, the first online music licensing marketplace, released a product update last week detailing the launch of Private Label, a new service catering to YouLicense’s target customer base comprising of independent labels and enterprising artists.  Private Label is essentially a branded storefront, specifically developed for the streamlined procurement of synchronization and master use music licenses. This is a major turning point for YouLicense which, until now, has very much operated as a destination site and, arguably, the only standalone open marketplace for music licensing.  The company has already converted noteworthy distributors and labels including INgrooves, Big Fish Media, AWAL, MBop Digital, Dashgo, and Cyberset Records.  Private Label is currently in closed beta but interested parties can request an invitation here.

Related Post: Christmas Playlists from YouLicense.com

As an artist, getting your ass on stage and performing to as many people as often as possible is key.  In the US, SXSW is arguably the largest draw of both music fans and artists, certainly independent artists.  Should you get on a SXSW stage?  Of course you should.  However, assuming that you are not yet well known, playing live at an over-crowded and super competitive event has its limitations.  Sometimes, you have to get off the stage in order to truly make an impact and, year after year, I’m seeing more independent artists attending music conferences, on their own behalf, and with their business hat on.  Although the largest of the lot, Midem in Cannes and Popkomm in Berlin, also offer a variety of live performance opportunities to acts big and small, the true event value is in the aimless wondering between the booths and random handshakes with industry professionals.  I’m not joking.  You’ll meet a lot more people on the floor than on stage.  If you meet someone who wants to hear you play, both Midem and Popkomm have listening rooms big enough for you to perform acoustically.  If nothing else, attending these events will teach you a lot about the current music market and provide you with the confidence to approach prospective partners who may [or may not] invest in your next recording, touring, licensing, or writing initiative.  You never know.

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YouLicense.com, the online music licensing marketplace, has thrown together a fun application in the spirit of the Christmas Holidays. By selecting the ‘kind’ of Christmas you’re hoping to have this year (e.g. traditional, freezing, drunken etc.), YouLicense automatically compiles an appropriate playlist for your streaming pleasure. Should you wish to make further use of your Christmas playlist, YouLicense provides you with various licensing options for personal and commercial use, as well as full downloads.

The “what kind of Christmas are you hoping for?” playlist is YouLicense’s third playlist theme, preceded by “what’s your weather?” and “what mood are you in?”.

Lots of fun.

Online music licensing marketplace, YouLicense.com, launched an amusing initiative this week that compiles playlists based on “your weather”. If you’re feeling “hot & sweaty” or it’s “sunny” outside, click on the corresponding icon and listen to the music that matches your forecast.