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Mixers: The New A&Rs? Not quite. But close. Here's the deal: ▶ Mixers have golden ears ▶ They work magic on tracks ▶ They know what's hot But A&Rs do more: ▶ Sign artists ▶ Plan careers ▶ Handle contracts The real power? Mixers + A&Rs teaming up. It's happening now: ▶ Mixers spot talent ▶ A&Rs shape careers ▶ Together, they're unstoppable The music world is evolving. Roles are blending. But each brings something unique. Mixers aren't replacing A&Rs. They're becoming essential partners. Want to succeed in music? Build a dream team. Get a killer mixer AND a savvy A&R. That's how stars are made. Ready to mix things up? Let's talk about your next big move.

🎵 From Music to Tech: My Journey from Rockstars to Engineers 🖥️ In college, I studied music composition, but my career path took a surprising turn into the technology world. Discover how the passion and innovation of rockstars mirror that of engineers, and why it matters for your next hire. #Innovation #TechTalent #RockstarsAndEngineers

Despite reporting their highest numbers ever, major players are making cuts: * Spotify just announced layoffs affecting 17% of their workforce. * Warner Music Group is not far behind with a 10% layoff announcement. * Universal Music Group has also hinted that "lay-offs are coming." It's a turbulent time for the music industry, but every challenge brings an opportunity for change. 💡 🌟 It's Time for a New Beat 🌟 Are you ready to be part of a music revolution? Mousai is here to shake things up and we want you on board. Join us in creating a future where music and artists thrive together. Be part of the change. Be part of the revolution. Join us now at https://mousai.stream #MusicRevolution #JoinMousai #ChangeTheTune

Unveiling the Unprecedented Shifts at Spotify: Analyzing the Strategic Workforce Reductions, Economic Factors, and Future Outlook. Delve into the intricacies of Spotify's recent layoffs and the broader implications for the music streaming giant in the ever-evolving global market. To read the full story click the link below: https://lnkd.in/dumbQg3z #SpotifyNews #BusinessStrategy #workforcemanagement

If the Music Business Keeps Growing, Why the Layoffs? A read into the changes in the music industry, notably Universal Music Group's (UMG) plan to cut jobs in response to evolving trends. While UMG has thrived, other music companies like Warner Music Group and digital platforms such as Spotify faced challenges, leading to significant layoffs in 2023. The industry is shifting towards a leaner model, prioritizing technology, new skills, and reevaluating traditional promotional methods. UMG's future strategy includes in-house technology development, expanding into developing markets, and better monetization of superfans. Other major players are also reassessing priorities and exploring opportunities in growing regions. The restructuring aims to improve profit margins amid a changing industry landscape, echoing past transformations during the shift from physical to digital formats. It is important to keep yourself updated with the latest business practices and stay informed about the ongoing conversations within your industry.

With layoffs happening, it's important to build connections outside of work. Here's how: 1. Join fitness classes like Pilates or yoga regularly to meet familiar faces. 2. Explore art or music classes for a new hobby. 3. Participate in local book clubs. 4. Attend diverse meetups/events of personal interest. 5. Engage in advocacy groups supporting causes you care about. 6. Volunteer consistently to forge connections and friendships. Our identity isn't solely tied to work—community exists beyond our jobs.

For those part of the big lay offs at Spotify and other music/ tech companies: the comments on this list are a goldmine of current vacancies in music, music-tech and overlapping sectors. Take a look.

When the wind blows, some people build walls; others build windmills. When you can expand your product to solve LOCAL problems and impact your cohorts where they are in the real world = #Winning Roadmaps are evidence of strategy. Not a list of features. – Steve Johnson ENGINEEARS #productledgrowth #productinnovation #audioengineering

I recently read that Spotify, the music streaming giant, has organized its employee base into squads, tribes, chapters, and guilds, basically cross-functional autonomous teams. These teams are given the power to decide how to deliver the best value to customers and to experiment and learn from failures and successes. Impressive isn't it? What better way to show your team that you trust them and you value their input? And, who knows the nitty-gritty of the projects better than the ones who are working on it day in and day out? When they have a say, we are actually tapping into their expertise, and getting insights we’d never thought of. I do not intend to micromanage every little thing, instead, I set the opportunity and run with the team.   #EmpowerYourTeam #BottomUpDecisionMaking