Author Archives: Whitney

Announcing New uPlaya Partner: IAPSM

August 6, 2010 – 4:53 pm

Let’s be honest, beginning a career in music is not an easy road and far from a straight shot to fame. And one of the most difficult tasks an artist faces is stitching up the hole in their shallow pocket to fund their expensive lifestyle. True, most musicians begin to play not with the sole [...]

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Innovative blend of technology and art: the Heart Chamber Orchestra

August 3, 2010 – 12:29 pm

At uPlaya, we just love reading about how people are blending technology and art together in unique and creative ways. We couldn’t be more proud of the fact that we’ve built unique tools – using an innovative duo of sophisticated algorithms and digital applications – to help musicians hone and learn about their craft. We’ve [...]

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We All Make Music Interview: Part 2

August 3, 2010 – 12:05 pm

Don’t Miss Part 2 of David Bell’s interview with We All Make Music on his use of the uPlaya technology! What do you think? Does his experience mirror yours? How are you using the technology and promotional tools yourself?

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We All Make Music: David Bell of the Block Scholars

July 29, 2010 – 6:31 pm

Longtime uPlaya users, the Block Scholars, reflect on the past 11 months they have spent using the uPlaya music analysis and promotion service in a recent feature on We All Make Music. The popular music site, which is “Helping Musicians Thrive in a Post-Label World”, recently reviewed the uPlaya service with CEO, David Meredith, and [...]

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Best Band Movie of All Time

July 20, 2010 – 7:02 pm

uPlaya Artists – What is the best band movie of all time? As you know, we are partnering with The Second City to place music in their upcoming film, BuzzKill, a dark comedy about the Karaoke Killer (Darrell Hammond) who trolls around karaoke bars and kills particularly offensive singers who can’t carry a tune. Here [...]

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uPlaya Artist Covers Elvis Costello’s “Watching the Detectives”

July 8, 2010 – 3:15 pm

In response to our encouragement to create your own cover, uPlaya® Artist Eclecticus just sent us their own version of Elvis Costello’s “Watching the Detectives”.  Check it out here, and if you like it, don’t forget to visit them on YouTube and click the “Like” button to show your support! Great work guys! Eclecticus is [...]

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Artist Tip from uPlaya: Try doing a cover!

June 29, 2010 – 5:44 pm

Hey uPlaya Artists, Looking for a unique new way to earn some additional fans? Cover one of your favorite songs and add a unique twist that epitomizes your act’s personality.  Something that will make your current fans fall in love with you all over again and make potential new fans look twice!  That’s what Pomplamoose [...]

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Inside the uPlaya Music Universe®: Bizarre

June 11, 2010 – 1:09 pm

Bizarre have won numerous awards, including being nominated for Los Premios de la Musica. Bizarre maintains fans all over the world, including Spain Bolivia, Chile, Mexico and the United States. The six person pop band accumulated a passionate following online and through tours on both sides of the Atlantic, including London and New York. Bizarre’s [...]

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Writing Songs In 3D

June 7, 2010 – 10:29 am

©Dennis R. Sinnott Some songwriters seem to think all they have to do to write a great song, is come up with a great melody, and a great lyric – and the rest will write itself. Nothing could be further from the truth. To me, there’s nothing worse than a wonderful melody and a super [...]

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Inside the uPlaya Music Universe: Sarah Solovay

May 25, 2010 – 4:13 pm

Listening to her energetic and addictive melodies, Hit Song Science isn’t the only one predicting sweeping success for young singer/songwriter Sarah Solovay. Solovay fell in love with music at the age of six and in over a decade she has built an impressive resume for herself in the New York music scene. Solovay’s “Gone” won [...]

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