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Bon Iver, The National Launch People Music Publishing Platform

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Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jun 6, 2018 - 4:00 pm

On June 6 the collective team of Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National, Tom and Nadine Michelberger, and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver launched the beta version of their new music publishing platform, People. The full version is expected to be available in time for the People Festival at Funkhaus Berlin on Aug. 13–20 with festival performances scheduled semi-spontaneously on Aug. 18–19.

What is People? The Guardian described the platform, which streams music but aims to be the antithesis of premium services, as "a place for artists to do what they want, entirely free of commercial expectation."

"We are a steadily growing group of international artists who have come together to create and share our work freely, with each other and everyone," the team wrote in a joint statement. "It was born of a wish to establish an independent and nurturing space in which to make work (generally around music) that is collaborative, spontaneous and expressive in nature and where all unnecessary distractions or obstacles that get in the way are removed."

"It's not open to everyone, like Soundcloud, but it's also not fully curated," is the way Tom Michelberger explained why the platform is not open to everyone.

The first People Festival was held by the same collective in October 2016. Designed to feature spontaneous opportunities for musicians to team up and record or perform, the festival gave way to next-level discussions.

"The overall feeling we took away was: why can't music feel like this more often?" Bryce Dessner shared. "Those conversations fed into creating a structure where this music could develop."

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"This is much more spontaneous and free, without promotional timelines and requirements and the label demands that come into play," explained Aaron Dessner. "We've been 20 years in the National and gone through every phase of doing that. We see this as something else entirely."

"For me, People is a necessity for publishing certain music without cause for PR alarm," is how Vernon described the service, "or any other reason than just to publish it."

In addition to rarities and collaborations by the GRAMMY-winning founders, artists featured on the People platform include David Chalmin, David Kitt, Marijuana Deathsquads, Nico Muhly, Velvet Negroni, PoliΓ§a, Songs Without Words, and Francis Starlite.

"If it's just National B-sides, it won't be a success," said Bryce Dessner, but there is no reason for worry. The spontaneous ability to record is why the People Festival is held at Funkhaus Berlin, formerly the leading recording institution in East Germany. In many ways, the People publishing platform online seems a fitting extension of the festival spirit and it is bound to be better populated by indie rarities as the summer progresses. There is certainly an audience salivating at the potential listening opportunities.

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Music Festivals 2018: Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Jack White Set For Lollapalooza

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Four fantastic days of music in August are in store for Chicago festivalgoers with the latest festival announcement
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Mar 21, 2018 - 2:18 pm

On March 21, headliners for Lollapalooza 2018 were announced, and festivalgoers can look forward to a star-packed lineup during the event, which will be held in Chicago's Grant Park on Aug. 2–5. Live concerts at music festivals are a primary art form of their own, as SXSW 2018 demonstrated last week, and festival season is just beginning.

Without further ado, headliners for this year's Lollapalooza include GRAMMY winners Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Jack White, Daya, LL Cool J, the National, St. Vincent, Vampire Weekend, and Zedd. Rounding out the lineup are GRAMMY nominees Arctic Monkeys, James Bay, Galantis, Khalid, Lil Uzi Vert, Logic, Odesza, Portugal, The Man, Travis Scott, Tyler, The Creator, and Kali Uchis, among others.

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We’re bringing The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys + more to Grant Park for #Lolla 2018! Grab your 4-Day Tickets and get ready for the party of the summer. https://t.co/JJzAOWVVnO πŸ•πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸŽ€πŸ¦„πŸ»πŸΈπŸπŸ»πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰ pic.twitter.com/sNIpQBEgfA

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Get ready to party with your favorite artists this summer and get your tickets now via Lollapalooza'sΒ website. Enjoy the summer!

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Taylor Swift Announces New Surprise Album 'Folklore,' Featuring Bon Iver & The National's Aaron Dessner

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"Most of the things I had planned this summer didn't end up happening, but there is something I hadn't planned on that DID happen," the GRAMMY winner wrote on social media today. "And that thing is my 8th studio album, 'folklore.' Surprise!"
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Jul 23, 2020 - 2:09 pm

Today, July 23, pop queen Taylor Swift took the internet by storm by revealing her eighth studio album, folklore, will be released at midnight (eastern time zone) tonight. The surprise announcement comes with no advance singles or prior news around a 2020 album, in contrast to the four-month teasers and single parade in the lead up to August 2019's GRAMMY-nominated Lover.

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The July 24 release of folklore comes with the drop of its first music video and single, "cardigan," the second song on the 16-track album. The "Cruel Summer" singer wrote and directed the video, supported by a socially distanced video crew, including cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (The Irishman, The Wolf of Wallstreet) and producer Jil Hardin. Swift even did her own styling and hair and makeup to ensure everyone stayed safe.

The fourth track, "exile," features GRAMMY-winning alt-rock stalwart Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, who also co-wrote the song. Other collaborators, all of whom Swift worked with remotely, includes two more GRAMMY-winning alt powerhouses, The National's Aaron Dessner, who co-wrote or produced on 11 of the tracks and long-time collaborator/super-producer Jack Antonoff, along with the mysterious William Bowery, credited with co-writing.

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Surprise πŸ€— Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my 8th studio album, folklore; an entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. Pre-order at https://t.co/zSHpnhUlLb pic.twitter.com/4ZVGy4l23b

β€” Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 23, 2020

"Most of the things I had planned this summer didn't end up happening, but there is something I hadn't planned on that DID happen," she wrote on social media. "And that thing is my 8th studio album,Β folklore. Surprise! Tonight at midnight I'll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I've poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine."

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Lover Fest West, part of Swift's since-canceled 2020 Lover World Tour, was originally slated to take place this weekend, July 25 and 26, in Los Angeles. Like countless other artists, her live music plans were put on hold due to the global coronavirus crisis, and apparently she's had a very productive quarantine in the studio.

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"Before this year I probably would've overthought when to release this music at the 'perfect' time, but the times we're living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed," Swift continued in her social media post. "My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That's the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much."

To celebrate the release of her eighth studio album, she is releasing eight limited-run deluxe edition CD and vinyl albums, each of which includes bonus track "the lakes" and features unique artwork. More info and pre-orders can be found on taylorswift.com.

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ASCAP Makes Disaster Relief Donation To MusiCares

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Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 27, 2018 - 11:59 am

Performing rights organization ASCAP announced on Dec. 18 that it is donating to MusiCares to support music's creators including those "affected by the recent wildfires in northern and southern California" needing help with food, shelter and replacement of instruments or equipment.

"We are truly grateful for the support and ongoing partnership of ASCAP," said Recording Academy and MusiCares President/CEO Neil Portnow. "Their work on behalf of music people is vital, and their generosity to the music community is equally strong. This donation demonstrates how the music industry works together to take care of their own."

"We have all been stunned by the devastation caused by the California fires and the heartache and loss suffered by our members who reside there," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams, winner of three GRAMMY awards as a songwriter. "ASCAP has always been an advocate for music creators, and faced with these terrible circumstances, we have their backs. We are pleased to work with MusiCares to get help to those who need it most."

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#ASCAP Donates to @MusiCares To Help Provide Relief for Members of the Music Community Affected by Recent California Wildfires https://t.co/XDHqBRxjjh pic.twitter.com/vJ5Ya7XPEA

β€” ASCAP (@ASCAP) December 18, 2018

Members may make disaster relief requests by contacting MusiCares toll-free at 1.800.687.4227.

For those wishing to donate, the "Gift Designation" choice at MusiCares' donation page offers "Disaster Relief" as a selection.

"The music community knows that it can turn to MusiCares in times of distress," said ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews. "They have the organization and the infrastructure necessary to respond to these horrible events and help members of the music community in times of need. We're glad to work with MusiCares once again to ensure that our funds reach the people most affected by the fires."

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Firefly Festival 2019 Lineup Announced With Panic! At The Disco & More

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Find out who will headline and who will serve as supporting acts at next year's Delaware fest
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 12, 2018 - 1:37 pm

The Firefly Music Festival 2019 lineup was announced on Dec. 11 for next summer, June 21–23, in Dover, Delaware. The eighth annual, open-air fest features headliners Panic! At The Disco, Post Malone and Travis Scott. All three are past or present GRAMMY nominees.

GRAMMY winners in the lineup include TLC, Vampire Weekend and Zedd. Artists who received GRAMMY nominations, on the bill, include Courtney Barnett, Death Cab For Cutie, DJ Snake, and Tyler, The Creator.

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Some of what makes festivals so unforgettable are the performances by newcomers and emerging artists. With many more expected on Firefly's multiple stages, a few who we've written about or spoken to include Alison Wonderland, Brockhampton, Dashboard Confessional, GRiZ, Kygo, Gucci Mane, Jessie Reyez, Snail Mail, Walk The Moon, and Young The Giant.

For your chance to see what makes "the east coast's largest music and camping festival" unforgettable at The Woodlands beside Dover International Speedway, tickets and special packages go on sale Friday Dec. 14 at the Firefly Festival website.

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