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Wednesday Wisdom: Music Artists and Mental Wellness

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By Sacha Walton, Business Strategist and CEO of SWI Management Group

Mental health is not a niche topic in the music industry. The industry is fast-paced and full of demands for music artists. They are faced with a whirlwind of expectations from labels, fans, management, and promoters. However, the artists are typically left feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and at times, they lack the will to create.  

It’s easy for artists to get caught up and neglect their mental well-being. Maintaining a healthy state of mind is essential not only for personal happiness but also for creating inspired, meaningful music. This blog article delves into practical tips and techniques that can empower music artists to proactively manage their mental wellness, allowing them to flourish both on and off stage.

Read Sacha’s 8 tips!

Change the Way Forward

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As we reflect on the first half of 2023, there is an opportunity to make second half adjustments.

Let’s chat about some of the lessons we’ve learned at UMC, and how they inform our journey toward greater impact.

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Wednesday Wisdom: How To Get Your Music Featured in Films, TV, and Commercials

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Jeannie Jones is an award-winning journalist, media personality, actress, producer, director and brand architect. Jeannie’s Los Angeles-based multimedia firm, Ready Set Impact, specializes in music, film, and radio production; publishing; social media marketing, branding, and casting.

This month, Jeannie offers insight into the world of sync licensing for commercial, film, and television media.

With new TV shows, films, and streaming services popping up, there are more opportunities than ever to obtain sync placements — assuming you have the goods music supervisors are looking for.

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UMC20: Keepin’ it Independent (July 4, 2023)

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How fitting for us, an independent music outlet, to unveil the latest, freshest edition of our independent music playlist to celebrate the Fourth of July?

It’s worth noting that there are some VIBES on this one. It’s rich with R&B and soul, but that’s not all she wrote. This week’s playlist also brings the rock, delivers some bars, and even has some tender, heartfelt Americana to appeal to those tastes.

All and all, it’s a dazzling sonic fireworks show. Jump in!

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Nashville Female Artists: Music on the Move Showcase Submissions Open July 7

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We had a delightful time at The Basement East in March, when Music on the Move Studios hosted its most recent all-female showcase. True to form, this was a phenomenal night of live music and community building that broke down genre barriers and gave women a voice.

If you’re a musician, and you’ve been wondering when you’d have another chance to participate in one of these, we have good news: submissions for Music on the Move’s next showcase open on Friday, July 7!

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Wednesday Wisdom: How to Rediscover Your Passion When the Industry Gets You Down

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The music industry is tough. I get it. Anyone you meet in this industry isn’t likely to argue with you.

Choosing to pursue a career in music comes with a plethora of unique challenges which, if we’re all being honest with each other, can really get to a person. And if you’re an artist, the demands on you can be extraordinarily overwhelming.

For those days when things feel just a little too hard — when you lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel, and you start questioning why you’re pursuing your dreams in a field where it can be so difficult to break into and succeed — here are some of my favorite tips for helping you to rediscover your passion, and restore your faith that you are on the right path.

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UMC20: The Best of June 2023

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With respect to every month that has taken place since we became UMC (and subsequently started the UMC20 playlist)… this might have been the most solid month of submissions yet.

That also means we had a devil of a time narrowing this down to just 20 tracks. True to the start of summer, there was an abundance of heat thrown our way this month. Decisions were made, but y’all didn’t make ’em easy!

We think these 20 tracks do a nice job of representing June 2023. Check ’em out!

Hear the Best of June
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