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James Boosts Beasley Management Meet

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BMI singer/songwriter Brendan James was invited to perform at the Beasley Broadcast Group’s annual management meeting, held recently in Miami. James, who was recently named by the ITunes editorial staff as one of the top singer/songwriters to watch in 2008, played songs from his forthcoming album, which is due out early next year.


From News, posted 9.12.07

Podcast 19 Scours Atlanta’s Rock Scene

BMI continues to share tomorrow’s music today with its groundbreaking “See It Hear First™” new artist podcast series, the first of its kind in the music industry. Available at bmi.com/podcast, edition #19 explores Atlanta’s eclectic and bustling indie rock scene. BMI’s hand-picked sampling of the region’s up-and-comers features hard rockers Esmé; singer/songwriter John Pringle; roots rock band The Beggars’ Guild; and zealous rockers Tx/Rx. Esmé’s frenetic rock relies…


From News, posted 6.12.07

BMI Podcast 18 Features Ivory, Tally Hall, Ludo & The Nice Device

BMI continues to share tomorrow’s music today with its groundbreaking “See It Hear First™” new artist podcast series – the first of its kind in the music industry. Available at bmi.com/podcast, edition #18 trolls through America’s Midwest. BMI’s search exposes the lush indie rock sounds of Appleton, Wisconsin’s Ivory; Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Tally Hall; St. Louis, Missouri’s Ludo; and Detroit, Michigan’s The Nice Device.


From News, posted 4.26.07

Nashville Explores Country/Rock Concoctions on Podcast 16

BMI continues to share tomorrow's music today with its groundbreaking "See It Hear First" new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry. Available at bmi.com/podcast, edition #16 samples a trio of new sounds emerging from Nashville. Songwriters and artists Eli Young Band, Stephanie Chapman and Trent Summar's collective sounds…


From News, posted 12.04.06

Latin Music Grabs the Spotlight on BMI Podcast #15

As BMI's "See It Hear First(tm)" new artist podcast series continues to lead the way in discovering new music first, edition #15 spotlights the best up-and-coming talent in Latin music. The first of its kind in the industry, this groundbreaking podcast series-now enjoying its second successful year-continues to showcase tomorrow's hottest music today with such acts as Alejandra Alberti, Fulano,


From News, posted 10.31.06

BMI Podcast #9 Extends Road Trip to Austin with SXSW Line-Up

BMI continues its groundbreaking new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry - with the release of the ninth edition showcasing a diverse line-up fresh off the stages of BMI's SXSW Music Festival showcases held last month in Austin. "See It Hear First™" podcast #9 glides from genre to genre, featuring clever pop champions Captain, soulful singer/songwriter


From News, posted 4.16.06

BMI Takes Podcast Series on the Road to SXSW

BMI continues its groundbreaking new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry - with the release of the eighth edition featuring a diverse line-up of talent scheduled to perform at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin. BMI's "See It Hear First(tm)" podcast #8 offers something for everyone, including rock trio Sons of William, Latin Grammy…


From News, posted 3.13.06

BMI Hosts Music Panel at Woodstock Film Fest

BMI hosted a "Music for Film" panel at the 2005 Woodstock Film Festival, held recently in the Catskills in Upstate New York. Moderated by BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, who has been instrumental in creating a platform at film festivals for the independent film and creative music communities to interact in a positive and insightful forum, the panel provided a frank discussion about music in film and the…


From News, posted 11.17.05

BMI Focuses on West Coast Talent in Podcast #3

BMI continues its popular podcast series with the release of a third show featuring exceptional yet undiscovered talent based on the West Coast. Terra NaomiThe Plebz All of the featured songwriter/artists are currently working out of Southern California, including Missoula, Montana-born…


From News, posted 7.31.05

BMI and Gibson Guitar Launch Fellowship Program

Performing rights organization BMI and renowned musical instrument manufacturer Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano have launched a fellowship program for up-and-coming songwriters, artists and musicians. The Gibson/BMI Fellowship will be awarded quarterly to a deserving and emerging BMI songwriter who will have access for three months to a practice room and office at the new Gibson Guitar New York Showroom located at 421 West 54th Street.…


From News, posted 5.15.05

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