As proud prize partners of Unsigned Only, Play MPE is thrilled to share the chosen winners of the 2025 Music Awards! Widely recognized as one of the premier music awards for independent talent, Unsigned Only provides a unique space for artists to get their music heard. With thousands of entries from over 100 countries, the […] The post Unsigned Only Music Awards Announces 2025 Winners appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
When I was a kid, I was really anxious. My headphones were my safe space. I loved to sit in my room, listening to music and making mix tapes.| Play MPE
“I’m gonna hit the big time” While artists Dualidy and Anna Katarina may not be household names YET, they’re pretty well known to people who follow Play MPE: They are the winners of our Caster Emerge Contest, which wrapped up in July. Back in November of 2024 we announced the Caster Emerge Incubator contest, highlighting […] The post Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Music Contests Rule appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Win Prizes and Promote Your Music Like the Pros| Play MPE
“Flaming youth, our flag is flying ” I grew up in Rochester, NY, and have always loved music. When I was three or four I got a little acoustic guitar, but once I discovered the band KISS, I needed to rock. I took guitar lessons and begged for an electric guitar, which I eventually got […] The post Beyond 10,000 Hours Featuring: John Gaenzler appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Radio is Real: get your music to radio contacts everywhere Ah, the good ole days. I know this is a music blog, but I have to admit, sometimes I long for the days when I could actually pitch someone on the phone rather than email, write a thank you letter after a get together, have […] The post Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Radio is Real appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Finding Your Formats: There is some nuance to navigating radio formats. If you fit into one…you’ll fit into a handful of others as well.| Play MPE
Beyond 10,000 Hours Feat. Ryan M. Carroll of Melody Haunts Reverie: “You know I read it in a magazine” I never had a strong desire to be a performer. That wasn’t my thing at all. I went to Fordham University in New York to focus on media studies. At the time, I pursued music journalism […] The post Beyond 10,000 Hours Featuring: Ryan M. Carroll appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
The Results Are In And We’re Ecstatic! Over the past few months, ten standout independent artists have poured their hearts into our very first Caster Emerge contest, competing for a game-changing prize. From promoting their releases and tracking engagement to monitoring radio airplay, their drive and dedication has left us in awe. After much deliberation, […] The post Play MPE Announces the 2025 Caster Emerge Winners appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Play MPE is thrilled to be wrapping up its first ever Caster Emerge contest! Ten finalists have been competing for the grand prize.| Play MPE
You know what’s an interesting topic? Music Supervision. Licensing your music for a movie or TV show is great exposure, & it could make you a lot of money.| Play MPE
Cutting Through The Static: Radio Formats. You’re keen to get on the radio…but don’t know where to start. Luckily, it’s simpler than it seems.| Play MPE
Play MPE is a Proud Prize Partner of ISC 2024. ISC is one of the most respected and influential songwriting competitions in the world.| Play MPE
The Rolling Stones cover Clifton Chenier on limited edition 7”. The track is now available for both streaming and downloading on Player.| Play MPE
Katy Krassner sits down with Sabrina Cartan to discuss the power of activism in online fan communities and more.| Play MPE
Meet Journalist/Sirius XM Host Lori Majewski: all about getting her start in the industry and “Fierce Women in Music”.| Play MPE
Play MPE is pleased to provide the Grand and First Place winners with music promotion and radio tracking packages| Play MPE