5 Indie Labels Join Forces to Change the Distribution Game

A collective of five influential independent labels are working together to change the major distribution game. Beggar’s Group, Secretly Label Group, Domino, Merge and Saddle Creek, also known as the Independent Distribution Cooperative, are attempting to strike a deal that could potentially transform the current business model for distributors. According to...

Read more
Catching Up With Catey Shaw, 2013 ‘AOV’ Top 3

Catching Up With Catey Shaw, 2013 ‘AOV’ Top 3

A strong voice and honest lyrics paired with the smooth strum of a ukulele, Catey Shaw creates an original, irresistibly catchy pop sound that she can truly call her own – which is why we selected her a top three ‘AOV’ artist for 2013. Last time we saw Catey, she rocked...

Read more

NMS Opening Night Red Carpet Event an Overwhelming Hit

The 2013 New Music Seminar is off to an electrifying start, after the Opening Night Red Carpet Event last night at Webster Hall in New York City. Headlining the performances was the eight-piece brass sensation The Soul Rebels, who had the entire venue dancing to their soulful rhythms. Also performing...

Read more

NMS Sponsors to Give Away Swag During New York Music Festival!

During the 2013 New York Music Festival, sponsors will be teaming up with New Music Seminar to give away swag to fans. The Festival is on the nights of June 10-11 at various venues across New York City’s Lower East Side. Participating venues are Webster Hall, Tammany Hall, The Delancey,...

Read more

2013 NMS New York Music Festival to Feature Performers From Around the World

May 30, 2013 (NYC) – On June 9-11, the  NMS New York Music Festival (NYMF) will hold several showcases featuring new and noteworthy international artists. NYMF kicks off Sunday, June 9 at Webster Hall with the Opening Night Red Carpet Event (see flyer here) featuring performances by The Soul Rebels, 2AM Club, Baby Bee, DJ Sav and Mystereo, and more. The nights...

Read more

NMS & Musichelp to Feature Emerging Swedish Acts at Sweden Showcase During 2013 New York Music Festival

May 31, 2013 (NYC) – On Monday, June 10 New Music Seminar (NMS) and Musichelp will present the Sweden Showcase at Cake Shop,  featuring new and emerging Swedish talents during the New York Music Festival (NYMF),. Artists performing at the Sweden Showcase include Chris Merritt, Yves Jean, State of Grace, and Full of...

Read more

NMS is Giving Away 50 FREE Badges to Artists & Music Industry Job Seekers!

Are you an artist or job-seeker looking to take the first big steps in igniting your career in the music business? Then you can’t miss this. However, we do realize it isn’t easy to break through in this industry and there are several challenges faced today to land that dream...

Read more
The Soul Rebels to Headline NMS Opening Night Red Carpet Event

The Soul Rebels to Headline NMS Opening Night Red Carpet Event

May 30, 2013 (NYC) –  The Soul Rebels  have just announced that they will headline New Music Seminar’s 2013 Opening Night Red Carpet Event. The eight-piece brass, percussion and vocal ensemble blends rock, hip-hop, funk, R&B and soul for a unique sound that has propelled them to major festival stages around the...

Read more

Just Announced: A&R Reps From Roster of Top Labels to Attend NMS 2013

Atlantic, Republic, RCA, Virgin, Label Recruit, Glassnote, Razor & Tie, Robbins Entertainment, Island, and Columbia will send A&R scouts to New Music Seminar’s A&R Listening Room to discover new artists. Get your music heard and critiqued on the spot! On June 10 and 11 (Monday & Tuesday) from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM,...

Read more

Artists: Get Your Music Discovered At The NMS A&R Listening Room!

On June 9 and 10 (Monday & Tuesday) from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the New Music Seminar will provide artists the unique opportunity to attend 2-hour, open-door A&R listening sessions. Leading A&R scouts from Majors, Independents, Booking agents, Publishers, media taste-makers, and more will be on-hand to listen and offer valuable...

Read more