FMA Team Curator

Today (July 24) is Netlabel Day 2024! For those of you who have not heard of Netlabel Day (most people haven't, it seems, even people who've been releasing music for over a decade) -- it's a yearly celebration of freely licensed music every year on July 14th.

The Exploding Pea is Chris Pusinelli living in the Chicagoland area. Chris is a songwriter/musician who as a kid used to journal about his day. Now he writes songs instead.

Hey there, music lovers and holiday enthusiasts! It's that magical time of year again, and we've got something special for you. Free Music Archive (FMA) brings you a musical celebration like no other.

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with the gift of music? We're excited to announce an incredible opportunity for musicians and producers to showcase their talents and spread some festive cheer. We're putting together a special holiday album featuring your original tracks, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Maxim Novak is from Riga, the capital of Latvia, and for the last 29 years he has been living in Israel. Maxim’s main specialty is related to computers, but he carries a love for music his entire life. Gradually, he developed his own musical style, which he calls romantic retro.

Zapa is Miguel Zapata from A Coruña, Galicia in Northern Spain and based in London since 2009. He is an artist and singer-songwriter with passion for the evocative, lo-fi folk music of the late 60s and early 70s. This is best represented in his 2018 homemade albums Triangle and Images, both released on Vulpiano Records. Zapa is represented by, and a long time member of netlabel; Vulpiano Records on Free Music Archive.

Hey there, folks! We're diving into the world of intellectual property and emerging tech. Now, I know what you're thinking, "IP? Boring!" But hold on, because we've got a twist for you. Meet two music industry dudes (Chris and Hessel) with a passion for empowering musicians. They've got an incredible story to share, and guess what, it's captured on video. Trust me, it's not your typical corporate spiel. Whether you're a musician seeking a boost or just curious about the intersection of music and technology, this is your backstage pass. Here is the link to the video. Bonus treat! We answer the questions from a select group of WIPO guests who participated in this webinar below. Continue reading. Don't miss out!

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Brylie Christopher Oxley is an artist from Finland who creates music to promote wellness and healing. Brylie's music appears in several independent documentaries and podcasts. His discography ranges from abstract electronic minimalism to mixed instrumental, sometimes blending many types of instruments, timbres, textures, and musical genres.

Meet Rrrrrose Azerty aka Loyalty Freak Music, Monplaisir, Alpha Hydrae, Komiku, Dancefloor is Lava, Demoiselle Döner, Comme Jospin, Frederic Lardon, Cuicuitte, Soft & Furious to name a few. Rrrrrose is a French musician, music producer, recording folk, rock, classical guitar, but also noise and distortion. Rrrrrose Azerty has over 600 tracks uploaded under one artist page alone and is one of FMA's main artists sharing their music catalogues under CC0! Rrrrrose Azerty is non-binary genderfluid and use she/her or they/them for pronouns.

Meet Kellee Maize. An independent musician out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who sings and raps about spirituality, feminism, and social and political issues. As an independent artist, Kellee Maize was skeptical about giving her music away for free, but learned that the exposure you get from FMA and other outlets has catapulted her career. Under Creative Commons licenses, her 6 albums has millions of listens, a Toyota sponsorship deal, TV appearances on Adult Swim, press coverage in the likes of XXL Magazine, and a Bonnaroo Music Festival performance under her belt. Kellee has spent the last few years focusing on her children and family, but has plans to get back into the studio soon.

Frau Holle is Holger Mangler. A German musician. He has made music since his early childhood, starting with an interest in drumming, then learning organs and synthesizers until the end of the 80s. Holger's first tracks were inspired by traditional electronic artists like Jean Michel Jarre and Kraftwerk. In the early 90s he created his first project, as Holle Mangler, and signed his first contract, releasing two albums with the Ardema label.

Meet Jorge Mario Zuleta. A film director, producer, and editor, born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. A Proud father of three. He is primarily known for his experimental short films such as Frondio (2019), Soft Calm (2015), and Cuando Ella Vuelva (2018). His works have been shown at various film festivals.

We Is Shore Dedicated sits between the two colliding worlds of Brooklyn, NY, and Oakland, CA. They feature a motley collection of influences and members from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. It's not polite or advised to try to describe the music of We Is Shore Dedicated. Perhaps a team of PR professionals could do it. They DID try to do it, and we saw the results and immediately buried them in the darkest corners of the internet. We Is Shore Dedicated converges in whatever is good for the times feel and sound.

Policy is FMA artist Mark Buchwald. Policy is an accomplished drummer/percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, studio session player, actor, recording engineer, producer, and music business consultant.

Sara Afonso is a French composer, sound designer, producer, and singer. She creates music for fun and sometimes for clients, such as indie video games and short movies.

Matt Oakley is based near Bristol, in the UK. He writes, produces, and records royalty-free music from genre soundtracks to theme tunes and other instrumental music, both acoustic and electronic.

Jahzzar is a Javier Suarez from Spain. Jahzzar’s music offers sounds for ideas, to enjoy, share, and use. Instrumental music in all styles. From Folk-Rock to Dub, from traditional Celtic music to Funk and Soul, Trip hop, or IDM. Classic Pop, Synthpop, Dream Pop, Shoegaze… No matter the language, just communicate.

Maarten Schellekens is a composer and musician from Switzerland. He creates soundtracks for video and media. Since 2018, Maarten has been experimenting with orchestral and neo-classical music. A stream of new music evolved, including electronic music as Amarent, which has been published on FMA, to positive acclaim. Maarten's catalog has been used in numerous documentaries, shorts, and other videos.

Echo Chamber Rope Trick is Seamo, Andy, and Simon from the southwest of England. An experimental psychedelic trio. With a combined love of 60's US garage rock, German Kosmische Musik and psychedelic folk, their lo-fi recordings reflect these influences, mashing them together in songs about DIY and starlings.