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Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Release an Album Independently

Please release me, let me go So you want to release your album independently. It’s so good that you want to get it out NOW, but how? You’re confident the fan base that you’ve developed will love it, and you don’t want to waste time with a major label dog and pony show. You know […]

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David Gurtina, A Capella

David Gurtina, A Capella A love of all things musical unites us here at Play MPE, and our team is bursting with music fans (and musicians!) who have a crossover interest in the worlds of technology and engineering. We also have a desire to help expand the way music is promoted and received, and propel […]

Easter Eggs : Surprising Side Hustles of Your Favorite Musicians

Frank Sinatra had pasta sauce. Justin Bieber has DREW. Pete Wentz has a string of nightclubs called Angels & Kings, Ludacris has cognac, Kanye has sneakers, Trent Reznor has Oscar winning soundtracks, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Britney Spears and many others have fragrance lines. We all know about these ‘celeb’ side hustles, […]

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Returning To The Mountain – An Online Songwriting Sojourn

There is a good deal of lore surrounding Alberta’s Banff Centre For The Arts and its creative heritage. There are the Indigenous stories, songs and traditions that surround the area, located in the Rockies on the side of Tunnel Mountain – known as “iniskim’ the ‘sitting buffalo’ or “big buffalo rock” in Blackfoot – a […]

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Kiss Me, I’m An Irish Music Lover

Erin go Bragh – Ireland Forever – isn’t that usually something you hear around pubs, parades and, well anywhere people are wearing green on March 17th? Also known as St. Patrick’s Day, if you don’t know the origin, let’s help you out:    St. Patrick’s Day started as a religious celebration in the 17th century to commemorate […]

Play MPE Blog Podcasts

Alice in Bloggerland

Just like podcasts (or anything online) if you have an interest you can find a blog that covers it in detail. Unlike a podcast, by giving it a quick scan you can pretty much nail down whether it is, in your opinion, worth a read, or not. Also, unlike videos or podcasts, blogs tend to […]

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Cool Music Podcasts from Around the World

With so many of us spending a lot more time at home looking and listening for new ways to pass the hours, there’s never been a better opportunity to seek out fresh sounds. Hey, why not go on a musical exploration, or broaden our horizons with industry insights?   Are you looking for particular information, […]

The Keys To Your Home Office – How To Work It While Working From Home

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems” – James Clear – Atomic Habits   Depending on your point of view and circumstances, the shift to working from home may be a bonus, a burden, or a bit of both. While many people have found […]

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Love Is In the Air(waves)

Love is in the Air(waves)   “Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs. And what’s wrong with that?” As Paul McCartney and WINGS sang in 1976, the world is filled with silly love songs. With that in mind, we’ve set out to prove to you that when it comes to Valentine’s Day, […]

Bradley Gant

Bradley Gant, A Capella

Bradley Gant, A Capella    Play MPE is a Vancouver based music tech company, but our reach is global, and so is our team.  Our very own Bradley Gant hails from the UK, grew up in Spain, and is currently based in Vancouver.  “Just like everyone at Play MPE, I do like all types of […]