Pirate Blog

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■ Features

From Underground to Iconic: An Interview with Framework’s Kobi Danan

November 11, 2024

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■ Industry Tips

How To Get Booked at Festivals According to Festival Bookers

November 07, 2024

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■ Music Production Tips

Recording and Mixing Techniques for Different Music Genres

October 31, 2024

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■ Features

Playing Electronic Music Live with Future Bass Up-and-Comer Maddy O’Neal

October 02, 2024

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■ News

We Out Here 2024 - 5 Stand Out Sets

August 22, 2024

The Great Escape Festival Brighton

■ News

44% of Music Fans are Buying Fewer Festival Tickets in 2024

August 20, 2024

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■ Music Production Tips

AI Tools for Music Production

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■ Discover New Music

18 New Rappers Your Should Listen to Right Now

C-Cane at The Great Escape Festival on the Pirate Stage

■ News

Despite Record Ticket Prices, Only 17% of Artists Report Increased Gig Fees

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■ DJ Tips

How To Throw A Club Night: Becoming A Club Promoter (Part 1/4)

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■ Music Production Tips

Music Studio Etiquette - Do’s and Don’ts for Recording Sessions

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■ News

Wide Awake '24

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■ News

Horst Festival 2024 - A Decade of Dancing

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■ Discover New Music

14 R&B Artists to Listen to Right Now

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■ DJ Tips

6 Asian-led underground dance music parties in NYC

Artists meeting each other and networking @ Pirate Ridgewood, New York

■ Discover New Music

10 Under the Radar Artists to Watch in 2024

The Great Escape Festival Brighton

■ News

Introducing The Pirate Studios Stage at The Great Escape 2024

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■ Discover New Music

New Music Releases and Albums

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■ Discover New Music

21 New British Bands To Watch This Year

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■ Features

Navigating Spotify for Indie Artists: Mastering the Playlist Game

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■ Industry Tips

Cover song licensing made easy

Discover New Music

■ Discover New Music

10 Music Digging Tips to Help You Discover New Music

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■ Discover New Music

Wordplay Magazine’s Ones To Watch in 2024

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■ Discover New Music

10 Jazz Artists to Watch in 2024

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