Music Industry Monday

Ever wondered how Kiss FM got started? We were fortunate enough to find out for ourselves at one of our Music Industry Mondays events where we sat down with Lindsay Wesker, seasoned music industry veteran and the man behind some of the most incredible music innovations, including MTV Base.

Starting out as a songwriter is an exciting time, perfect for those who want to be surrounded by creativity and watch bright ideas come to life. The path to this world can be both thrilling and challenging as you start the chase for the perfect lyric, melody and song that can capture the hearts of many.

When was the last time you tuned into a livestream on Instagram? Depending on your answer, you may think livestreaming has had its time in the sun, just a fun thing we all did during quarantine but has since died out. According to the guys at Lounges.tv, however, it’s the complete opposite.

If someone handed you six figures for one of your songs but you could never own the copyright again, would you take it? Welcome to the world of synchronisation (or ‘sync’). This is where songs are placed in various media such as films, TV shows, advertisements etc. and have the ability to generate a ton of reach for that song and the artist.

The music industry is undoubtedly full of talent, but if there is one subset of people who don’t always get enough credit for their craft, it’s songwriters.