Winamp outlines its plans for aggregation, artists and NFTs

 

 

 Media player Winamp‘s original heyday may be some time in the past, but it remains a going concern – 80 million people are using the software around the world still.

It also made headlines in March this year when it announced plans to sell NFTs based on the 1997 Winamp skin – its first graphical interface – albeit while rousing the ire of Winamp’s co-creator Justin Frankel in the process.

So what is the Winamp of 2022 really up to? The player’s corporate history is a saga in itself: its original developer was bought by AOL in 1999 for $80m, then sold on to Belgian music/tech startup Radionomy for a rumoured $5m-$10m in 2014.

Vivendi then bought a 64.4% stake in Radionomy in 2015, before selling that back to a new parent group called AudioValley in 2017.

Fast forward to 2022, and Winamp is still owned by AudioValley, alongside sister subsidiaries including Targetspot (the rebranded Radionomy service, focusing on digital audio advertising tech); music licensing firm Jamendo; and recently-launched rights-management entity Bridger.

It’s complicated! But CEO Alexandre Saboundjian shed some more light on his company’s plans for Winamp in an appearance last week at the Wallifornia Music & Innovation Summit in Belgium, interviewed by Music Ally CEO Paul Brindley.

Some of those plans are focused on Winamp’s consumer player, which will soon be relaunching as software that aggregates various kinds of listening: different music streaming services, podcasts and radio stations for example.

“All your listening experiences. I think this is really the future of our player, and I was really surprised that in the last 10 years, nobody tried to build a player like this,” said Saboundjian.

Open source project Tomahawk is the closest thing we can remember to this vision: it was getting lots of buzz in 2012, exactly 10 years ago.

While companies ranging from Spotify to TuneIn have offered different combinations of radio, podcasts and/or on-demand music, nobody has quite wrapped it all up with multiple streaming services in one app.

Saboundjian said that Winamp will pursue these DSP integrations on a “step by step” basis, with one partnership already in place for this year, and more to follow.

Keep reading on  https://musically.com/2022/07/11/winamp-aggregation-artists-nfts/

Toronto’s Legendary GROSSMAN'S TAVERN Announces Return of Annual Amy Louie / Grossman's Music Scholarship & Fundraising Event

 

Following a two-year hiatus on account of the pandemic, Toronto’s legendary Grossman’s Tavern has announced its annual Amy Louie / Grossman's Music Scholarship and fundraiser event will return for 2022. 

Created in memory of the late Amy Louie — a member of the family that has owned Grossman’s Tavern since 1975 — the ALGMS is an artist development bursary that provides two musicians or bands from the Greater Toronto Area $2,000 and $1,000, respectively, to help with career development. 

The 2022 Amy Louie / Grossman's Music Scholarship fundraising event will take place Tuesday, September 27th at Grossman’s Tavern, 379 Spadina Ave, Toronto. 

ALGMS applications are officially open and can be received until September 16th, 2022 at 11:59pm EST. Successful candidates will be chosen by a panel of judges that include members of the Louie family, music industry professionals, and individuals with long-standing connections to Grossman’s Tavern. 

Previous recipients of the Scholarship include The Big Butter and Egg Men, Mike Nagoda, The Swingin’ Blackjacks, Dan McKinnon, Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes, Chloe Watkinson & Park Eddy, Jerome Godboo, and The Responsables. 

As one of the longest-running live music venues and a stalwart within Toronto’s vibrant and dynamic music scene, Grossman’s has long been considered an incubator for an impressive roster of local artists who got their start inside the Tavern, including the late Jeff Healey, the Downchild Blues Band, Rough Trade, and more. 

http://www.grossmanstavern.com/the-amy-louie-grossmans-music-scholarship-algms-call-for-submissions/

 

ONLY THE NEWEST. New bands on JAM 66 Radio from today

 From today, EHRLING, ELENA LEY, ELEPHANT FUNERAL, ELISABETH HOPE, ELISA DAY, EMERSON, ELLINOR SPRINGSTRIKE and many others on JAM 66 Radio. ONLY THE NEWEST.

Many new groups and artists every day on the radio. Every day, the newest in rock, country, folk, blues and jazz music.

Tune in and hear on this blog or through the links on the right column. https://jam-radio.blogspot.com/

Also you can hear us on https://bit.ly/3xAefB1 Stream https://bit.ly/3pTmJQN

The Blog of JAM 66 Radio, is the blog of the radio that plays rock, country, blues, blues rock, music of route 66 and the newest. 

Every day new stories on radio, new posts, new bands, blues, blues-rock , country, folk and rock music are posted on this blog. Also, updated news on the blog in real time.

 

Judith Owen

 

Judith Owen, a performer whose stylistic range spans rock, pop, classical, jazz, blues, and musical theatre, Owen is also a comedic actress and master storyteller.

Born into an overtly musical Welsh family, Judith Owen grew up in London surrounded by classical music, ballet, theatre, and the fine arts.  Owen was also exposed to many jazz icons and Broadway musicals that her parents loved (the mixture would become her signature sound).

Owen quickly began performing at a variety of different venues around London. Her unique hybrid of classical/jazz-influenced styled sound soon affirmed a regular slot at Ronnie Scotts.

With Thirteen critically acclaimed album releases, multiple live shows (mini-musicals as she describes them), from Ronnie Scott’s to The Royal Albert Hall and Syndey Opera House and her “cinematic” songs featured in film and TV.

Pre lockdown, Judith wrapped up a tour in Europe and the U.K. to adoring fans, during which time she joined Richard Thompson as a featured guest (along with a cavalcade of British rock and folk royalty) at his 70th birthday celebration at London’s Royal Albert Hall. She then joined another legend… bassist Derek Smalls (“formerly of the band formerly known as Spinal Tap”), for a series of concerts in the U.S. followed by a handful of intimate shows in Australia with percussionist Pedro Segundo.

Judith Owen is co-creator and co-host of the annual “Christmas Without Tears” charity variety show that has featured guests including Steven Merchant, Tim Minchin, Catherine O’Hara, and many others.

https://judithowen.net

Gen2

 

 "Fire of Love" is the first single from Aussie Rockers Gen2's upcoming album "Future History Repeating".

Building on their reputation as one of Australia's most exciting live bands, Gen2 are taking the world by storm, rapidly amassing tens of thousands streams, thousand of new fans, and rave reviews from critics and punters alike - many of whom are now affectionately referring to Gen2 as 'The New Thunder from Downunder'.

And with no fewer than 4 major follow-up singles and an album ready to drop over the coming months, "Fire of Love" looks to be just the beginning for this Aussie powerhouse quartet, as they get set to support the releases with their high-energy live shows.

 Established in Melbourne, Australia in early 2016, Gen2 are renowned for the quality and energy of their live performances and have gained a reputation as one of Australia’s most dynamic and exciting live rock acts.

Combining high-energy guitar rock with strong funk bass undertones, Gen2's original music combines powerful drums and funk bass grooves with crafted guitars and vocals.

Following the release of their successful debut EP ‘Generation One’, Gen2 are currently finalising post-production on their debut album ‘Future History Repeating’, with release scheduled for September 2022.

The first single from Future History Repeating - ‘Fire of Love’ - is already gaining widespread attention on YouTube and streaming services globally.

https://www.facebook.com/gen2music

Novelties: Michael Logen, The Weeknd and others

Michael Logen returns with not one, but two new singles in collaboration with his talented friends!

“Blinding Lights” is a cover of The Weeknd by the Six One Five Collective (www.SixOneFiveCollective.com), a collaborative effort and creative brainstorm of four artists that are steeped in the musical mix of Country, Americana, Folk and Pop. Featuring Sarah Darling, Nicole Witt, Jamie Floyd, and Michael.

“Blinding Lights” has been added to the playlists Southern Craft, New In Country, Cross Country, and Fresh New Music.

“Something Good” is a collaboration between Michael and Amy Stroup and is featured in Episode 4 of the new season of Virgin River on Netflix.

Both singles are newly released… check them out!

Leah Belle Faser is also prepping two new single releases including the song “Trash Talk” which is coming out on September 2!

 

Sneak Peek: https://soundcloud.com/hubbubmusic/trash-talk/s-3QLLs0a4U5T/

JAM 66 Radio. New releases from August 28

From this week on JAM 66 Radio, COYOTES, CYGNUS BOX, CRISIE ISBELL, CREEP, CURTIS HOLLAND, CLIFFORD BROWN AND MAX ROACH and many others on JAM 66 Radio.

Many new groups and artists every day on the radio. Every day, the newest in rock, country, folk, blues and jazz music.

Tune in and hear on this blog or through the links on the right column. https://jam-radio.blogspot.com/

Also you can hear us on https://bit.ly/3xAefB1 Stream https://bit.ly/3pTmJQN

The Blog of JAM 66 Radio, is the blog of the radio that plays rock, country, blues, blues rock, music of route 66 and the newest. 

Every day new stories on radio, new posts, new bands, blues, blues-rock , country, folk and rock music are posted on this blog. Also, updated news on the blog in real time.