Bypass: Music Industry News for Independent Artists

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A Better Way to Collect Fan Videos From Your Shows

What’s Up

Picture this: you just played a show. Phones were everywhere. But by the next day… who knows where any of those fan videos went? Somewhere under #concert probably. Good luck trying to find it there. That’s where FanVids comes in.

So What

Fan videos matter more than you think. You might be thinking they’re memories. That’s cute and all, but they’re really marketing material. FanVids is what's gonna help you put them all in one place.

Now What

Sign up at FanVids.io, create your domain, and share it at your next show. It’s free for life (they'll monetize later with fan subscriptions).

[Full story at Hypebot]

Charlie Puth Got a Job at an AI Company

What’s Up

Yeah, you read that right.

Hold on, put down your pitchforks for a sec. The company is Moises. A lot of musicians already use it to split stems, detect chords, and play around with arrangements.

So What

To celebrate Puth joining the team, they’re holding a remix contest for his single "Beat Yourself Up." $100K in cash and prizes, and a backstage pass at Madison Square Garden on May 29. And yes - Charlie Puth will be picking the winners personally.

Now What

Give Moises a shot (it’s free). Grab the "Beat Yourself Up" stems in-app and submit your remix by March 31. Even if you’re not in the mood for a contest (who isn’t?), Moises is still worth checking out. Unlike all the other AI out there, Moises doesn’t want to replace you.

[Full story at Hypebot]

The Demo App PinkPantheress is Using

What’s Up

Alright, real question: what’s the secret behind great songs? Is it talent? Good production? Nah, it’s cool tools. And there’s one tool floating around right now that even PinkPantheress and Tommy Richman are using. It’s called [untitled], which is probably the name of half the songs on your hard drive.

So What

A good workflow should be simple. If you’re switching between five different apps just to send a demo to your producer… yeah, you’re doing too much. That’s why [untitled] is a game-changer. It organizes your demos and lets you make notes on specific parts of your track. On top of that, you can sell unreleased tracks or vinyl directly to fans and keep every single dollar.

Now What

Download [untitled] and check out their free tier. Upload those demos and mess around with the collaboration features. Thinking about dropping exclusives for fans? The paid tier ($49.99/year) lets you sell unreleased tracks or vinyl directly.

[Read more on Music Ally]