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“How To Be A Musician During The Pandemic” plus 1 more |
| How To Be A Musician During The Pandemic Posted: 16 Oct 2020 12:07 PM PDT The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do everything from working and shopping to the way we play music. For musicians, it’s been especially challenging. Venues closed their doors and large gatherings are dangerous — and in some cases, even outlawed. This doesn’t mean you have to stop playing or putting your music out there, though. What do you need to do to be a musician during a global pandemic? Engage With Your Fans We have to stay 6 feet apart to prevent the spread of the virus, but that doesn’t mean we have to be alone. The internet allows us to connect with friends and fans from around the world without ever leaving our homes. Take this time to build your social media presence and, most importantly, engage with your fans. Let them know you’re still out there, making music and looking for ways to connect with them. Schedule Virtual Concerts You can still build your fanbase even if you’re stuck at home. Virtual concerts are becoming a popular alternative to in-person events. Depending on the size of your audience, you can host free online events or even paid ones to bring in extra income during the pandemic. All you need is your recording equipment, a camera and a solid internet connection. Plan Road Trips Carefully Road trips and concerts are still an option, but you need to approach your planning stages more carefully than ever. Planning a tour doesn’t look like it did just a year ago. You need to do a lot of legwork before you leave to ensure venues are open and food and lodging are available. You’ll also need to know if you’ll even be allowed to travel. In some areas, you may have to quarantine for two weeks before you can be around other people, which puts a damper on your plans. Opt for Outdoor Venues Indoor spaces are a no-go, especially for crowds and concerts. If road-tripping is on your agenda for 2020, opt for outdoor venues instead where you can stay a safe distance from the crowd. Your audience can socially distance themselves while still enjoying your music. Make sure you set up your equipment to project your music as far as possible to ensure everyone can hear, no matter how socially distant they are. Remember Your Masks Face masks and social distancing are our two most important tools for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Remember to put on your masks, and wear them whenever you’re dealing with people. You can even wear them on stage if you feel so inclined. Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande proved at the 2020 Video Music Awards that you can still put on a hell of a show while wearing a mask. Be Careful and Rock On! We need music that speaks to us now more than ever. Whether you’re planning a small socially distanced tour or focusing on virtual concerts, be careful out there. We haven’t weathered this storm just yet, and until we do, the music industry will have to adapt to keep both artists and audiences safe.
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| Monstercat Partners With Amanotes, Launches Music And Custom Level In Tiles Hop Posted: 16 Oct 2020 12:02 PM PDT
Monstercat strengthens their imprint in the gaming landscape through their most recent partnership with Amanotes, the powerhouse in mobile music games. Amassing a diverse library of electronic music in hit games like Magic Tiles 3, Tiles Hop, and Dancing Road, this collaboration is notably the largest catalogue deal with an EDM label for Amanotes.
From October 8th, Monstercat music is playable within Amanotes’ marquee title, Tiles Hop, which has achieved over 350 million downloads since its launch in 2018. With this update, players will also be able to test their skills on the custom Monstercat-themed level using their mobile device.
Throughout the rest of 2020, this partnership will see the inclusion of Monstercat songs in more than 30 Amanotes apps. Household names such as Noisestorm, Koven, Pegboard Nerds, Rogue, Conro, and Tokyo Machine will power a sensational music gaming experience and introduce mass audiences to a genre-diverse EDM collection through hypercasual games.
With a huge monthly active user base of over 95 Million, this collaboration with Amanotes serves as the pathway for Monstercat to reach undiscovered listeners. This partnership presents a unique opportunity to target the general public, noting that Amanotes games are played by mainly females aged 25 - 44, who enjoy “snackable” mobile gaming in their free 5 minutes of the day, according to Amanotes.
Monstercat’s Commercial Director, Daniel Turcotte shared: “Amanotes understands the role that great music plays in creating memorable and long-lasting mobile rhythm games. We’re excited to work with them to create engaging music games that position Monstercat artists in front of millions of mobile gamers and music fans around the world.”
Amanotes offers users with an extensive portfolio of music-centric games. The recent blanket deal with the Canadian electronic music record label follows their past partnership with DJ TheFatRat, and YG Entertainment (home to international hit-makers like BLACKPINK, BIG BANG, and iKON). The publisher positions themselves as the pioneer in developing interactive music experience, where music is not just in the background but also serves as the main mechanism for their application.
“We are proud to work with one of the most prolific labels in the world. This strategic partnership will not only deliver new unique sounds to our large community of players but also give Monstercat lovers more platforms to engage with their favorite tunes,” said Jheric Delos Angeles, Head of Marketing at Amanotes.
● Amanotes is the #1 Music Game Publisher worldwide (2019) ● Amanotes is ranked Top-20 Mobile App Publisher worldwide across all categories (2019). ● As of July 2020, Amanotes amassed more than 1 Billion app downloads worldwide, almost 100 Million monthly active users, and 15 Million daily active users.
Amanotes is a fast-growing music-tech company from Southeast Asia. Their goal is to delight people with interactive music experiences. Some of their chart-topping hyper-casual games include Magic Tiles 3, Tiles Hop, Dancing Road, etc. Amanotes garnered over 1 Billion downloads worldwide with almost 100 Million users every month. In 2019, Amanotes were listed as the #1 mobile apps publisher from Southeast Asia, the #1 music games publisher in the world, and one of the top 20 mobile apps publishers in the world across all app categories. Monstercat is one of electronic music’s most influential independent record labels. Founded in Canada in 2011, Monstercat artists have topped radio and streaming charts worldwide and amass over 200 Million monthly streams. Monstercat has redefined music licensing for content creators and major brands; undertaking co-branded soundtracks, in-game activations, and collaborations with game publishers and titles— including Fortnite, Rocket League, and now Amanotes— Monstercat cements their position in the innovative field of music and gaming.
Contact: Ha (Michelle) Nguyen PR & Communications Specialist Amanotes +84 37 660 7793 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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