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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · May 10

Portland: Want Your Music featured in tv shows, films, and commercials?
Saturday, June 7th: Noon - 4pm

Register Today:
www.eventbrite.com/e/music-sync...

Music Syncup Conference

Learn directly from top industry professionals, and uncover new opportunities to place your music in film, TV, commercials, and beyond.

www.eventbrite.com

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · May 9

So you have dope music now what's next?
Get your music into tv shows, film and commercials.
#music #musiclicensing #sync

Check out
www.syncyoursound.com

Sync Your Sound

“Looking forward to talking with you and learning more about your sync journey.”

www.syncyoursound.com

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · May 8

Have you checked out the new ebook?

Honestly, it’s my response to years of helping folks get on a level playing field in sync and it makes my job a whole lot easier too. 😅

www.syncyoursound.com

Sync Your Sound

“Looking forward to talking with you and learning more about your sync journey.”

www.syncyoursound.com

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · May 8

People are always asking me how to get into sync, so I made an ebook to help. It’s based on my experience at Marmoset Music. This will get you and your catalog in shape and ready to pitch to companies and supervisors. #musiclicensing #synclicensing

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Sync Your Sound

Sync Your Sound is an actionable, easy-to-follow guide designed to help independent artists break into the world of sync licensing. Drawing from years of real-world experience as a Senior A&R at M...

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · May 2

Learn how to get your music placed in TV shows, films, and commercials at the Music SyncUp Conference happening June 7th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

www.formationsound.com/post/music-s...

Music SyncUp Conference

Music SyncUp Conference: Get your music in tv shows, films and commercials.

www.formationsound.com

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Apr 26

Great gig last night celebrating “The Baby Boomer” from @kmhd.bsky.social It was amazing seeing so many listeners in the audience — meeting new faces and reconnecting with people I hadn’t seen in ages.

Appreciate the call 🎺

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Apr 15

The film I worked on "The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge" is up for a Telly Award. Check it out and Vote. Deadline Friday

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Mar 18

On my Birthday March 21st, I am excited to be part of this amazing event once again with my friends at 2Indie If you are serious about learning the in's and out's of this industry conferences like Get Signed in Sync '25 is a great one to be a part of.

www.2indie.com/a/2148068100...

Get Signed In Sync Conference - March 20-21, 2025 - Online

Meet The World's Top Music Licensing Agencies That Can Place Your Music in Ads, TV & Film. Join hundreds of indie artists and top sync agencies for film, TV, video games, and advertising, to learn, n...

www.2indie.com

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Mar 3

This is going to be another great event.

Stevie Wonder Tribute
Don’t miss out. #portland #pdx #pdxsoul

www.eventbrite.com/e/stevie-won...

Stevie Wonder Tribute

Featuring Saeeda Wright, Alonzo Chadwick, Michael Elson, Damian Erskine, Kyle Molitor, Farnell Newton, Tyrone Hendrix and special guests!

www.eventbrite.com

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Marcus Kaneshiro @marcuskaneshiro.bsky.social · Feb 27

Dark times, but a great comfort is good music. I'm listening to @farnellnewton.bsky.social's 2021 album, Feel the Love. This is the kind of thing I used to love listening to just sitting on the couch in the dark and having to get up to flip the record with only the streetlight to see by. #music #pdx

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 25

Coffee time

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 21

a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white polo shirt and saying yes .

ALT: a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white polo shirt and saying yes .

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 12

One of the greatest joys has been watching musicians and composers come together, collaborate, and create music. This is exactly why I started the Music Syncups—to provide a space for meaningful collaborations and networking.

Register Today:
www.eventbrite.com/e/music-sync...

Music Syncup

Formation Sound Music SyncUp in Portland, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with fellow musicians and composers.

www.eventbrite.com

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 12

I havent seen that one. I need to check it out.

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 10

No, it was (a minor) lol

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 10

The worse commercial this Super Bowl. (IMO)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnbr...

New Coffee mate Cold Foam

YouTube video by Coffee mate

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 10

My son asked was that an Amazon chain K.Dot is wearing? #kendricklamar

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Feb 6

MIKE LUCKOVICH APPRECIATION POST

@mluckovich.bsky.social is one of the greatest political cartoonists of all time. Thank you for 3 decades of scathing satire, remarkable insight and helping us all laugh to avoid weeping openly. 🙏

Your longtime fan, Mar🐫

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ThatGuyAgyei @thatguyagyei.bsky.social · Feb 7

Every now and then I act like I can play guitar.

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 7

A new jam with Blü and L PRO.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOO...

Shine

YouTube video by Release - Topic

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 7

A new jam with Blü and L PRO.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOO...

Shine

YouTube video by Release - Topic

www.youtube.com

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 6

There’s some wiggle room, but ultimately, you have to deliver what they’re looking for—or you won’t land the placement.

Grateful for the opportunities!

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 6

1:30 AM, and I just finished two demos for two different agencies and brands. 😅🥲

Writing to briefs and brand videos is not for the faint of heart. You have to step out of your own creative preferences and think about what the client and brand need.

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 5

I had to put together some jams to get hyped for the Super Bowl this Sunday! Whether you’re gearing up for the big game, hosting a watch party, or just getting in the zone, this playlist has you covered.

www.trackclub.com/playlist/388...

Track Club

Track Club provides small-batch, highly-curated music licensing with MixLab™ —the first in-app song customization tool. Plus, unlimited licenses, instant ContentID clearance and 10% of all profits to ...

www.trackclub.com

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Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 5

Damn....yeah I have Nov. 5th on my calendar cause Hunter and I signed a record with a company that hasnt done anything. That record could have made money elsewhere. Let people leave when they are ready to go.

Farnell Newton @farnellnewton.bsky.social · Feb 4

Everybody and their Mamas opening a music licensing company these days. I think I'll just sit back and keep doing what Im doing and stay out the way.

homer simpson from the simpsons is standing in front of a grassy field .

ALT: homer simpson from the simpsons is standing in front of a grassy field .

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