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Last Month in Music: February 2026
Nadia Mair
March 04, 2026
Last Month in Music
Welcome to a review of music for February - including playlists of released music, news in the industry, upcoming opportunities, and more!
Featured Episode: How to Release Music
Ever wondered how to release your own music? On this episode, I walk you through the details from start to finish, based off of my own experience releasing my EP, The Storm. We go over how to start writing, details you'll need to plan for, and how distributing to platforms works.
Industry News
US Appeals Court Overturns BMI Rate Hike on Performance Fees
BMI has been pushing for greater compensation to music makers and composers when having their music performed. However, the US Appeals Court overturned this decision. Despite the overturn, BMI continues to fight for the rights of music makers. Read more…
Is AI really all-consuming? Why musicians shouldn't be too gloomy... yet!
While we figure out this new age of AI, this author discusses the pros and cons of what it could mean for the music industry. Read more…The 7th Annual SCL Awards Announce Winners
The Society of Composers and Lyricists, who are a professional organization that represent music in film, television, games, and musical theater, announced winners for the 2025 season. Read more…
Name Change:
We are having a name change for the newsletter from The Composer’s Life to The Composer’s Studio!
The podcast will continue being The Composer’s Life, continuing to educate composers with rich experiences, advice, and cover composition topics - while this newsletter will go by The Composer’s Studio, offering you an even deeper insight alongside the podcast into a composing career, with all of the same great monthly newsletters to come. So, if you see an email from something a bit different… it’s still me!
Music Releases
Listen to the latest and greatest compositions that came out last month, including orchestral works, experimental music, film scores, and more.
Check out the custom playlists here:
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Upcoming Opportunities:
Sound & Music: List of Opportunities
Fellowships, programs, workshops, and more, with deadlines approaching in March & April.
American Composers Forum
Opportunities for composers, with deadlines up and coming throughout the spring. (This forum does require you to register with an account - but it’s free!)
More Competitions
You can find more opportunities for composition competitions linked below.
*When entering competitions, make sure to research where they come from, reviews from past entrees, and get to know if it’s a legitimate organization.
This Month in History
Rhapsody in Blue Premieres on the 12th February, 1924
George Gershwin premiered one of his famous pieces of music in New York City’s Aeolian Hall during a concert meant to help educate listeners about the evolution of jazz. While audience members were growing a bit tired while listening, they were suddenly captivated by the exciting sound that Gershwin brought to the stage.
Hope you enjoyed today’s newsletter!
Until next time,
Nadia