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"YANGAROO Inc.(TSX-V: YOO, OTC: YOOIF, the “Company”), the software leader in workflow management and media distribution solutions, today announced a new corporate relationship with Sound Royalties, a specialty finance company providing royalty-based financing to creatives in the music industry Sound Royalties now appears on the YANGAROO website as a “Featured …"

"Sound Royalties, which provides royalty-based financing to creatives in the music industry, has hired a pair of senior-level executives to serve as regional directors fo business development and artist relations in New York (Jamie Dominguez) and Atlanta (Cappriccieo “Capp” Scates)."

"Evan Bartholomew’s, a.k.a. “Bluetech”, Behind The Sky label released Portals: A Kosmische Journey through Outer Worlds and Inner Space, featuring 13 tracks of Berlin school-inspired electronic music. The two-disc set includes original work from legends of synthesis including two-time GRAMMY nominee Steve Roach, U.K. ambient virtuoso Ian Boddy, award-winning film …"

"In a new series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. This …"

"Music Week is monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 spread around the globe on the biz. The outbreak has already led to the cancellation of Glastonbury and urgent calls to support grassroots venues. Dixie Chicks have announced the release of their fifth studio album, Gaslighter has been postponed. Sound Royalties …"

"The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every industry thought of, including the music community. With COVID-19 safety precautions put into place, Alex Heiche, CEO of Sound Royalties, has remedied a way for artists, producers, and songwriters to still be able to thrive."

"Sound Royalties announced today that it will extend their $20 million no-cost funding program, originally scheduled to expire April 16, by 30 days. Through May 16, songwriters, performing artists, producers and others, includingindependent labels, distributors and publishers receiving royalty income, can apply for financing on a one-year repayment schedule with no fees or costs of any kind."

"Based on the overwhelming response from the music community, we’re continuing our no-cost funding program and also want to emphasize that many independent labels and publishers are eligible, says Alex Heiche, CEO and founder of Sound Royalties. The past month has been brutal for the music industry with so many …"

"Songwriters, performing artists, producers, independent labels, distributors and publishers receiving royalty income, can apply for financing on a one-year repayment schedule with no fees or costs of any kind through MAY 16th due to lost income from CORONAVIRUS pandemic."

"As most musicians have no safety net, the recent crisis has hit bands and artists especially hard. Fortunately, there are some resources available on the national, state, and even city level to help ease the pain. The following is only a partial list from that only covers national organizations offering COVID-19 help, there is an additional link in the article for State level support. "

"Ongoing event cancellations and business closures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have thrust artists, music companies and behind-the-scenes entertainment workers into an unprecedented state of financial uncertainty. Click read more for some resources where businesses and workers can apply for emergency financial assistance on the local and federal level, contribute to data-collection and advocacy efforts and establish an interim foundation for generating recurring revenue online. "

"Musicians have always lived on the edge unless you’re part of the 1%, and even then you’d be surprised how tight things can be. It’s easy to fall into a hole of depression, especially when you’re isolated (believe me, I know), but there’s also a lot of help available on a National, State, and even city basis that you may be able to tap into. The following is a partial list that covers national organizations offering help. "

"The coronavirus pandemic has left countless members of the music community facing an uncertain future, as festivals and tours are canceled, studio sessions are called off and business travel is restricted. To help music professionals and their loved ones navigate the crisis, Billboard has compiled a list of resources at both the national and state levels, including more than four dozen relief funds. "

"The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the trade group that represents more than 600 indie labels, is exploring federal relief for smaller labels that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, while music finance firm Sound Royalties has announced a $20 million fund to assist musicians, producers and songwriters."

"Musicians will be able to obtain advances from the $20m pot over the next 30 days, through April 16, or until the money is depleted. Sound Royalties says that songwriters, performing artists, producers and others with royalty income can apply for zero-interest cash advances on a one-year repayment schedule with “no fees or costs of any kind”."

"Alex Heiche of Sound Royalties joins Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts Micahel Brandvold and Jay Gilbert, where they talk about all things Sound Royalties, what sets us apart, and how it works."

"'50 Income Streams Music Creatives Should Know About, And Where to Find Them' details the growing number of music royalty and revenue sources for creators, with direct links to industry resources."

"Tsilimparis, along with GRAMMY-winning artists such as Wyclef Jean, DJ Khaled, and Lil Wayne, has partnered with Sound Royalties expressly because the company does not take possession of a client’s copyrights under any circumstance…"