FOUR JAMIE RECORDS' ARTISTS IN SEASON 4 OF "GODFATHER of HARLEM" – MGM+

Tonight starts Season 4 of “Godfather of Harlem”. Thrilled to have 4 more Jamie Records vintage R&B songs in this great series on MGM+ at 9:00pm EST:

Episode 401 - “Girls Have Feelings Too” - Barbara Mason (Airs 4/13)

Episode 402 - “I’m So Glad” - Lee Garrett (Airs 4/20)

Episode 404 - “I’m Confessin’” - Honey & The Bees (Airs 5/4)

Episode 410 - “Dry Your Eyes” - Brenda & The Tabulations (Airs 6/15)

BETTER STRANGERS' "ACETONE" - PART 2 - ON "RESCUE: HI-SURF" - FOX

Better Strangers’ song “Acetone” will be featured for a second time in tonight’s episode of “Rescue: Hi-Surf” on Fox at 9:00pm. This blistering track features Nic Collins propulsive drumming. You may have seen him on the farewell Genesis tour a few years ago sitting in for his dad Phil.

LARS DEUTSCH SCORES "A TROJAN WOMAN" INTERACTIVE DOCUMENTARY

Directed by Luc Walpoth (“Dead Money”). This compelling film explores the journey of a formerly incarcerated young woman as she reimagines her future, finding strength and agency in the face of personal, social, and political challenges.

There will be a screening and discussion on Tuesday, February 18th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the IHC McCune Room at UC Santa Barbara. Additional info in graphic.

BETTER STRANGERS' "ACETONE" ON "RESCUE: HI-SURF" - FOX

Better Strangers’ song “Acetone” will be featured in tonight’s episode of “Rescue: Hi-Surf” on Fox at 9:00pm. This blistering track features Nic Collins propulsive drumming. You may have seen him on the farewell Genesis tour a few years ago sitting in for his dad Phil. This will be the first of two uses with the next one later in the season!

& OTHER CONCERNS DEBUTS AT BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL - MAY 21st

The Canadian short film, “& Other Concerns” will make its debut at the Big Apple Film Festival in the "Strange and Unusual" Short Film Program on Tuesday, May 21st at 3PM in New York City. It features SSE artist Wolf Larsen’s “If I Be Wrong” as the end title song! Future screenings will be announced on their IG page @and_other_concerns

Music Licensing Podcast: Steven Scharf: A Journey Through Music's Evolution in Sync

Thanks to Sonnet Simmons Matthews & John Clinebell at 2Indie for having me. In this episode, we welcome Steven Scharf, an industry icon with over 50 years of experience in record labels, publishing, and sync. Steven shares firsthand stories of working with artists like Tamiko Jones and James Taylor. He provides insights into his time at Muscle Shoals Studios, reminiscing about pivotal moments like encountering early recordings of The Rolling Stones and fostering emerging talent like Lynyrd Skynyrd. His anecdotes provide historical context and insight into the music industry's evolution, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities and staying true to one's passion for music.

Reflecting on Steven's journey, it's clear that his experiences navigating through the changing landscapes of music distribution and consumption offer valuable insights into the industry. His emphasis on building relationships and finding advocates for music underscores the importance of networking and persistence. Despite the challenges of today's saturated market, success can still be achieved with dedication and quality work.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QzAYYSkUZ6ixoOVIk4ham 



STEVEN SCHARF WILL BE A FEATURED PANELIST TODAY AT THE AD SYNC SUMMIT

Steven Scharf will be a featured panelist at the first Ad Sync Summit in New York City.

Ads, Brands and Indie Artists at 3:00pm ET with:

· Steven Scharf, President, Steven Scharf Entertainment

Heather Lee MacFarland, Senior Music Producer | Music Supervisor, Benzēne

Randy Frich, President, Love Cat Music

Celia Rose, Sync Agent and Co-Founder, What Up Pitches