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- [SIRIUS XM’S GLOBAL BEATLES DAY CELEBRATION](https://www.musicconnection.com/sirius-xms-global-beatles-day-celebration/) - Nearly six decades after The Beatles introduced “All You Need Is Love” to an estimated 400 million viewers during the groundbreaking Our World satellite broadcast, its universal message found fresh life at SiriusXM’s Los Angeles studios, where a fortunate group of Beatles Channel listeners gathered for an exclusive Global Beatles Day celebration honoring the band’s
- [Carole King 2016 Tapestry Live Concert to be broadcast Saturday on YouTube](https://www.musicconnection.com/carole-king-2016-tapestry-live-concert-to-be-broadcast-saturday-on-youtube/) - This Saturday Carole King is celebrating the 10th anniversary of one of her epic concerts by giving fans a chance to rewatch it online. It was announced Thursday on Instagram. View the concert film of her 2016 show in London's Hyde Park, with selections from 1971’s Tapestry, on YouTube. Released in late March 1971, Tapestry,
- [GAVIN TEMPANY JOINS KYLIE MINOGUE’S TENSION TOUR ON SSL LIVE L550 PLUS](https://www.musicconnection.com/gavin-tempany-joins-kylie-minogues-tension-tour-on-ssl-live-l550-plus/) - Monitor engineer Gavin Tempany supported Kylie Minogue’s 2025 Tension Tour using a Solid State Logic Live L550 Plus console, managing complex in-ear mixes, and an extensive communications setup across nearly 70 global shows. The production combined detailed vocal control, integrated comms routing, and full system redundancy to accommodate the scale and technical demands of the
- [AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund Expands Global Performer Network](https://www.musicconnection.com/afm-sag-aftra-fund-expands-global-performer-network/) - Pictured L to R: Stefan Gheorghiu, Executive Director of CREDIDAM; Stefanie Taub, Chief Executive Officer of AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund; and Michael Huppe, President and Chief Executive Officer of SoundExchange. News broke on Thursday that the "AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund (The Fund), along with SoundExchange (SX), has signed a new performer reciprocal agreement with CREDIDAM, the collective
- [The Ed Sullivan Show Reaches One Billion Streams](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-ed-sullivan-show-reaches-one-billion-streams/) - The Ed Sullivan Show has found an entirely new audience across digital platforms with 1 million YouTube subscribers, 1 billion views on Facebook and now, 1 billion views on YouTube. Fans can explore this vast archive through more than 250 curated YouTube playlists featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Motown legends, and iconic music
- [Assignments: Katherine Palmer](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-katherine-palmer/) - Executive Director NAMM NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) announced the appointment of Katherine Palmer as the new Executive Director of the Museum of Making Music (MoMM), effective summer 2026. In her new role, Palmer will lead the museum’s mission to celebrate and advance the history, impact and future of the music products industry and
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: Meet Maeve De Voe](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-meet-maeve-de-voe/) - Five No. 1 songs and one unforgettable artistic vision. Few independent artists have created a world as distinctive as Maeve De Voe. Her Princess Pop Star vision blends music, imagination, and faith. On The Jeremiah Show, De Voe shared the story behind the artistic transformation that began on New Year's Day 2021, when she says
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: US3 Digs Bowie](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-us3-digs-bowie/) - Geoff Wilkinson of US3 told us about his Bowie experience... Geoff Wilkinson: Without a doubt one of the best gigs I ever saw was the first time I saw David Bowie. It was June 15, 1978 at Newcastle City Hall, and I was an impressionable and excited teenager. He hadn’t toured for quite a few
- [KISS 50th Anniversary of Destroyer Released in Limited Edition](https://www.musicconnection.com/kiss-50th-anniversary-of-destroyer-released-in-limited-edition/) - KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History: Making And Touring The Legendary Album, Official And Authorized Book Set For October; KISS Unmasked Live Show Three-Day Kiss Army Event November 14-16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Celebrating its 50th anniversary, KISS’s Destroyer was originally released in 1976 and is considered to be one of the quintessential KISS albums. It is
- [In the Studio with Pærish](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-with-paerish/) - The Members: Mathias Court, vocals, guitar; Frédéric Wah, guitar; Martin Dupraz, bass; Loïc Fouquet, drums Producer: Will YipAdditional Production and Engineering: Justin BartlettStudio: Memory Music Studios The Origin: Operating entirely on intuition, Parisian alternative rock outfit Pærish developed their alt-emo sound by surrendering to an internal infrasonic frequency — those comforting, heavy vibrations pulsing deep within, becoming the baseline of
- [Release Radar: Atta Boy Gets Down and Dirty on Silt](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-atta-boy-gets-down-and-dirty-on-silt/) - For over a decade, Los Angeles indie-rock quartet Atta Boy—composed of high school friends Freddy Reish, Eden Brolin, Lewis Pullman, and Dashel Thompson—has occupied a remarkably cozy, self-contained box. But when it came time to craft their fourth studio album, Silt, they decided it was time to blow the walls off. They shopped demos. They
- [Weary Ramblers Strike Gold at IAMA with “Kentucky Never Seemed So Blue”](https://www.musicconnection.com/weary-ramblers-strike-gold-at-iama-with-kentucky-never-seemed-so-blue/) - The Weary Ramblers have taken home the highest honor at the 22nd Annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA), with their song “Kentucky Never Seemed So Blue” earning both the Overall Grand Prize and Best Country/Bluegrass Song. For a track built on subtlety and emotional weight rather than flash, the win feels especially fitting. “We are
- [Assignments: Jesse Dean](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-jesse-dean/) - Managing Director of the Americas beyerdynamic beyerdynamic has announced the appointment of Jesse Dean as Managing Director of the Americas. In this role, Dean will oversee beyerdynamic's business operations, sales strategy, and brand development across North and South America. "I look forward to bringing beyerdynamic closer to the musicians, creators, gamers, and professionals who make this market so exciting,” said
- [Universal Music Group needs a Coordinator, Visual Creative](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-coordinator-visual-creative/) - In this role, you will be: Managing video / photo / art process—trafficking and obtaining approvals internally and externally. Maintaining and distributing approved creative assets internally to respective departments, and externally to mgmt. and joint venture label partners. Helping to source new creative talent—directors, photographers, production companies, reps, designers, stylists, hair, makeup—while maintaining a robust
- [Sony Music needs a Soundtracks Production Specialist](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-a-soundtracks-production-specialist/) - In this role, you will: Collect final track mixes, track lists and, full credits from composers, artist managers, and licensors. Set up and execute commerce-focused email campaigns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with release strategies. Assist marketing team with audio and video campaign optimization using internal systems. Create and distribute audio e-cards to support marketing
- [Warner Music Group needs a Senior Music Producer](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-senior-music-producer/) - As a full-time Producer within WCPM’s lean, high-energy production team, you will operate out of their state-of-the-art Hollywood studios and report to the US Head of Production. In this dual-threat role, you will produce and executive produce projects while helping spearhead their custom music-for-picture initiatives. You will uphold their elite creative standards by overseeing freelance
- [Ariana Grande Transports Moody Center Into a Celestial Wonderland](https://www.musicconnection.com/ariana-grande-transports-moody-center-into-a-celestial-wonderland/) - Pop powerhouse Ariana Grande turned the Moody Center into a dazzling celestial wonderland last weekend, bringing her highly anticipated eternal sunshine tour to Austin, Texas for a strictly limited, multi-night engagement. Rather than launching a traditional, extensive multi-city trek, Grande opted for a highly selective routing of major markets, making each stop feel like an
- [Simmons Titan: A Next-Gen Electronic Drum Kit That Actually Feels Alive](https://www.musicconnection.com/simmons-titan-a-next-gen-electronic-drum-kit-that-actually-feels-alive/) - If electronic drums have always felt like a compromise, the new Simmons Titan 90 is here to argue otherwise—and it’s making a pretty convincing case. Guitar Center’s latest exclusive leans hard into Simmons’ legacy while trying to close the gap between rubber pads and real skin. The result? A kit that gets the feel right.
- [Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Enjoy RockWalk Induction](https://www.musicconnection.com/billy-idol-and-steve-stevens-enjoy-rockwalk-induction/) - On June 23, 2026, Guitar Center Hollywood hosted the induction of famed rock singer and multiplatinum artist Billy Idol, along with his longtime guitarist and writing partner, Steve Stevens into the Hollywood RockWalk. The standing room only ceremony was hosted by Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto and writer, actor, producer, former K-Rock DJ and current
- [Assignments: Dan Hawie](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-dan-hawie/) - Managing Director MNRK Music Group MNRK Music Group has promoted Dan Hawie to Managing Director of Last Gang Records, effective immediately. In his new role, Hawie will oversee Last Gang’s full P&L and assume expanded leadership across A&R and brand strategy. Based in Toronto, he will report to Randy Derebegian, VP of Artist Development, and
- [Staff Picks with King Adora and Violet Grohl](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-king-adora-and-violet-grohl/) - Associate Editor Ruby Risch Violet Grohl "Bug in the Cake" How wonderfully unbothered and nonchalant this track is. (Yeah that's Dave Grohl's kid.) Senior Editor Brett Callwood King Adora "Big Isn't Beautiful" Taking on the ludicrous expectations society places on women in particular when it comes to body shape, King Adora penned a stunning pop-rock
- [Kirk Franklin Honored, NSAI Rise Program](https://www.musicconnection.com/kirk-franklin-honored-nsai-rise-program/) - Kirk Franklin Honored With 30+ years of hits, multi-Grammy winning artist-songwriter-producer Kirk Franklin receives SoundExchange’s Hall of Fame Award as one of the most-streamed artists of the past 20 years. Part of inaugural Rise and Rhythm Cruise, he headlines August’s Gospel Garden event in London. -- NSAI Rise Program The 2026 Nashville Songwriters Association International
- [Leland: Humble Creative](https://www.musicconnection.com/leland-humble-creative/) - Biloxi, MS is hardly the destination that springs to mind when thinking of cutting-edge queer pop, but that is exactly where it all started for producer-songwriter-deejay Leland (Brett Leland McLaughlin). MTV (Total Request Live) reached him during his precious 90-minute after-school window, and he got the bug. He has since worked with artists including Selena
- [KIESZA RELEASES DANCING & CRYING VOL. 3](https://www.musicconnection.com/kiesza-releases-dancing-crying-vol-3/) - Electro-pop artist Kiesza has released Dancing & Crying Vol. 3, the latest installment in her ongoing series. The project follows recent singles “When I’m Dancing” and “Good Morning America,” and continues her exploration of dance-driven pop with varied emotional and thematic elements. The release arrives ahead of a run of international tour dates across North
- [Peter and Julian Frampton: It’s a Family Affair](https://www.musicconnection.com/peter-and-julian-frampton-its-a-family-affair/) - What’s that phrase about the apple not falling too far from the tree? That certainly applies in the case of Peter Frampton and his son Julian. It has been 16 years since the elder Frampton had recorded a full-length album of all original material and, after much toil and deliberation, Carry the Light (Universal Music)
- [A Museum Show with its own Punk Playlist](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-museum-show-with-its-own-punk-playlist/) - The Skirball’s new exhibition, Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86, comes with its own playlist (which we highly recommend tuning into as you peruse the show), and there are free grainy xerox takeaways, so that’s already more fun than the usual artifacts-in-a-glass-box history show. But in its quirky exhibition design and the evocative
- [Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Headphones](https://www.musicconnection.com/sennheiser-hd-480-pro-headphones/) - Sennheiser has long been at the forefront of professional audio products of the highest quality. In April, Sennheiser launched its top-of-the-range closed-back headphones for studio and live environments. Sennheiser cites that the top design goals were to deliver tight, accurate bass reproduction and ensuring ultimate comfort for audio professionals tasked with recording, tracking, or monitoring
- [Freqport Freqtube FT1 EMU Tube Preamp Emulation Plugin](https://www.musicconnection.com/freqport-freqtube-ft1-emu-tube-preamp-emulation-plugin/) - Following the 2022 release of the highly innovative and unique Freqport Freqtube FT1 USB Hardware Tube Preamp, Freqport has unveiled an emulation plugin of their FT1 analog hardware. The original Freqport Freqtube FT1 features four analog tubes, (2) E83CC and (2) 12AT7, that operate as 4 mono or 2 stereo tube preamp channels. The FT1
- [Shining A DIY Spotlight on Quill](https://www.musicconnection.com/shining-a-diy-spotlight-on-quill/) - From the opening bars of her song “Tightrope,” it’s clear that there’s a magic about alt-rocker Quill. Not in a cheesy, sword-and-sorcery sort of way, but rather a magic steeped in gothic majesty. With a tip of the hat to Poe, as well as the likes of Nick Cave, Quill works in the darkness to
- [Composer Högni Egilsson](https://www.musicconnection.com/composer-hogni-egilsson/) - Web: hogni.netMost recent: Apex Högni Egilsson’s career is vast. It has included playing in bands (like indie rock act Hjaltalín and electronic group GusGus), composing concerts (his Symphony No. 1 was premiered by the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra), songwriting solo (including the Nordic Music Prize-nominated album Two Trains), and scoring a growing body of television and
- [TOULOUSE ENGELHARDT RELEASES MUSIC from the MARTIAN GRAS](https://www.musicconnection.com/toulouse-engelhardt-releases-music-from-the-martian-gras/) - Five & Dime Universe Inc., in collaboration with guitar wunderkind Toulouse Engelhardt, the “Segovia of Surf,” has just released his newest album, Music from the Martian Gras. It’s available in Vinyl, CD, & Streaming formats. Distributed internationally by MVD Audio Entertainment Group, Pottstown, PA., USA A cleverly crafted novelty record, Music from the Martian Gras
- [Assignments: Eric Reese](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-eric-reese/) - Vice President AUDIX AUDIX has announced the appointment of Eric Reese to the position of Vice President. In his new role within the Videndum Creative Solutions family of brands, Reese will oversee all functions at AUDIX, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations. “I look forward to utilizing my varied skillset and industry knowledge to
- [A Close Up of Stephanie Spruill](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-close-up-of-stephanie-spruill/) - stephaniespruill.net Generations of Vocal Artistry: Few artists in the entertainment industry embody versatility, longevity, and purpose-driven artistry quite like Stephanie Spruill. Over a remarkable five-decade career, the Los Angeles native has built a global reputation, not only as one of the most recorded and in demand background vocalists in modern music history, but also as
- [Songs in the Key of Diane](https://www.musicconnection.com/songs-in-the-key-of-diane/) - “The idea of merging Diane’s world with island reggae and the artists that we work with at Island Empire is a dream come true for both sides, and so I’m happy that we were able to accomplish that. I love it, and hopefully everybody likes it.”-Steven Rosen With 450 artist recordings—including Whitney Houston, Celine Dion,
- [50th Anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Debut](https://www.musicconnection.com/50th-anniversary-of-tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-debut/) - I suspect the estate of Tom Petty and Universal Music Enterprises are preparing a 50th edition of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ first LP in the summer of 2026. As a recording artist and archivist, the late frontman Petty was keenly aware of his ongoing legacy and repurposing his catalog. A recent Record Store Day
- [Film - TV - Theater - Games: Hacks, Indie Film Music Contest](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-hacks-indie-film-music-contest/) - Lakeshore Records released the Hacks Seasons 2–5 Original Series Soundtrack digitally, featuring an original score by Emmy and GRAMMY-winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera and composer David Stal. Their orchestral work spanned the full emotional and comedic range of the HBO Max series, which follows the unlikely partnership between a Las Vegas comedian played by Jean
- [Ear Candy: 'Merica the Beautiful](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-merica-the-beautiful/) - TGIF, my playlist patriots! Tomorrow is the one day a year we collectively agree to romanticize sweating through denim—standing, scorching as we pretend that watching someone's Uncle drive a lawnmower float through your town square is where it's at. But after that, feel free to fling yourself into the summer heat with a fierce, almost
- [My Favorite Album: Bahar Movahed Loves the Night Silence Desert](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-bahar-movahed-loves-the-night-silence-desert/) - Mohammad Reza Shajarian and Kayhan Kalhor Night Silence Desert (Traditional Crossroads) Iranian-born, California-based singer Bahar Movahed told us about her love for a gem from Mohammad Reza Shajarian and Kayhan Kalhor... Bahar Movahed: For me, one album that has remained deeply woven into my memories is Night Silence Desert by two great Iranian musicians: singer
- ["Rare Blasts: Studio Outtakes and Movie Music 1979-1985" by The Blasters](https://www.musicconnection.com/rare-blasts-studio-outtakes-and-movie-music-1979-1985-by-the-blasters/) - Liberation HallProducers: The Blasters, Antone DeSantis, Chris Morris Roots-rockers/rockabilly exponents The Blasters managed to get themselves caught up in the diverse L.A. punk scene alongside old pals X, mainly thanks to an uncompromising attitude and a sound that remains as raw as chicken sushi. This compilation collates outtakes from the American Music, Non Fiction and
- [PISO 21 NAMED UFORIA’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH](https://www.musicconnection.com/piso-21-named-uforias-artist-of-the-month/) - Colombian group Piso 21 has been selected as Uforia’s Artist of the Month, earning placement across the platform’s national programming and digital content. The feature includes interviews and coverage of their latest album TrEcender, a project that reflects the group’s ongoing evolution as they continue to grow their presence within the U.S. Latin music market.
- [Video of the Week: Future on the Radio](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-future-on-the-radio/) - Multi-GRAMMY winning rapper Future is back with new single and video "Radio, which is lifted from his 10th solo album The Real Me, out July 10. "An early preview of what's to come, 'Radio' finds Future in a reflective mode — legendary and unbothered, moving in silence while the world catches up," a statement reads.
- [Chili Pepper Sale, SourceAudio Music Monitoring](https://www.musicconnection.com/chili-pepper-sale-sourceaudio-music-monitoring/) - Chili Pepper Sale WMG acquires catalog masters of the Red Hot Chili Peppers for rumored over $300 million (a joint venture with Bain Capital). Catalog includes 13 studio albums, generating approximately $26 million/year. The sale follows 2021’s publishing sale to Hipgnosis (now Recognition Music) for roughly $150 million. SourceAudio Music Monitoring Sync Platform SourceAudio has
- [Ear Candy: Congraduations, You Made It](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-congraduations-you-made-it/) - Happy Friday, my verse voyagers! As June rolls out in a slow, sun-drenched wave and the world collectively realizes we are somehow already halfway through 2026, we pause to salute the brave souls who just survived one of life’s most chaotic boss levels: graduation. Whether you’re tossing a cap for college, high school, trade school,
- [OWEN BARRY DEBUTS CARDBOARD ARCHTOP GUITAR IN CARDBOARD SESSIONS](https://www.musicconnection.com/owen-barry-debuts-cardboard-archtop-guitar-in-latest-cardboard-sessions/) - Cardboard Sessions features Owen Barry as the first artist to perform on a fully playable, archtop hollow-body acoustic guitar made from cardboard. Developed in collaboration with Ernest Packaging and luthier Gabriel Currie, the instrument expands an ongoing series of unconventional builds, exploring the intersection of material experimentation, craftsmanship, and live performance.
- [Up Close With Violet Audio US](https://www.musicconnection.com/up-close-with-violet-audio-us/) - violetaudio.com A Legacy Reimagined: While Violet Audio may be a relatively new name to many North American audio professionals, the company’s engineering pedigree runs deep. The Australian-based brand has been active for more than two decades and is now re-emerging with a new generation of products built by a team whose innovations have helped shape
- ["Nirvana—The Complete Scores" Transcriptions by Gabe Andrews, Jordan Baker, Joe Collinson, Chris Romero, and Jim Schustedt](https://www.musicconnection.com/nirvana-the-complete-scores-transcriptions-by-gabe-andrews-jordan-baker-joe-collinson-chris-romero-and-jim-schustedt/) - All of the songs from the three Nirvana studio albums—Bleach, Nevermind, and In Utero—plus the MTV Unplugged in New York live album (though not the Incesticide odds ‘n’ sods collection) are transcribed and compiled here, making this a gorgeous hardcover tome for guitar-playing fans of the pioneering ‘90s alt-rock icons. “The Complete Scores provides a unique
- [Release Radar: Tenroc Gets Divine On God Is a Person](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-tenroc-gets-divine-on-god-is-a-person/) - If you’ve listened to top-40 radio or scrolled through a major streaming playlist over the last half-decade, you’ve already heard Tenroc. The New York City-bred multi-hyphenate has spent years behind the glass, quietly racking up over 3.6 billion streams and a couple of GRAMMY nominations by crafting soulful, genre-crossing hits for heavyweights like Rihanna, Jon
- [DreamDoll: From Bad Girl to Hot Mom](https://www.musicconnection.com/dream-weaver-from-bad-girl-to-hot-mom-dreamdolls-clocking-it-all-with-her-next-career-phase/) - When it comes to milestones, nothing changes a woman like motherhood. Tabatha Robinson, AKA DreamDoll, is no exception, and as we prepare to discuss her new music, the outspoken rapper is clearly in the midst of creating a balance that works for her. Our Zoom chat happens during naptime for her one-year-old daughter Jream, a
- [Hip-Hop Roundtable 2026](https://www.musicconnection.com/hip-hop-roundtable-2026/) - With DreamDoll gracing the cover this month, MC has taken the opportunity to speak to five up-and-coming rappers about the state of the genre in 2026, and much more besides. Hip-hop is still one of the biggest genres on the current music industry landscape, and these artists have provided some eye-opening insights. Read on… Star
- [Singers Sound Off 2026](https://www.musicconnection.com/singers-sound-off-2026/) - Welcome to Music Connection’s annual artist roundtable where we shine the spotlight on five diverse vocalists from a host of musical genres. We always try to bring the best of emerging talent as well as name performers. And this year is no exception, with Gulf Coast Records blues-rock singer-songwriter Kelli Baker, Oklahoma-based indie country star
- [The Human League: Still Feeling Fascinated](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-human-league-still-feeling-fascinated/) - Since their formation in 1977, British synth-pop/new-wave outfit The Human League has been one of the more forward-facing, ingenuitive, and imaginative bands of its type. More than just a nostalgia-based pop act, The Human League has always offered listeners a glimpse into the future—both thematically and artistically. Simultaneously, the group has, during its lifespan, been
- [Staff Picks with The Jellys, Rose Gray, and Jacob Banks](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-the-jellys-rose-gray-and-jacob-banks/) - Associate Editor Ruby Risch Rose Gray "Club to Your Arms" A new release from Gray and it absolutely slaps—summer is here. Senior Editor Brett Callwood The Jellys "Milk 'n' Honey" The thing with the chaotically perfect U.K. band The Wildhearts is that all of the bands that span out of it were amazing too. Guitarist
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: Post Sex Nachos and White Denim](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-post-sex-nachos-and-white-denim/) - White Denim "Lock and Key" Mitch Broddon, guitarist with Nashville-based indie rock outfit Post Sex Nachos, told us about his love for a White Denim lick... Mitch Broddon: White Denim’s music found me exactly when I needed it to. When I was a senior in high school, I finally caved in and got a streaming subscription,
- [My Favorite Album: Baylee Littrell Gets Battle Studies](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-baylee-littrell-gets-battle-studies/) - John Mayer Battle Studies (Columbia) American Idol alum Baylee Littrell told us about his love for a John Mayer gem... From highlighting personal struggles and depression in "War of My Life" to the beautiful, but yet simple complexity of "Who Says," John Mayer’s Battle Studies has a consistent nostalgia within every song on the album. "Edge of
- [Sicksense Can't Do Without Their Telefunken TF47](https://www.musicconnection.com/sicksense-cant-do-without-their-telefunken-tf47/) - Vicky Psarakis of nu-metal band Sicksense told us about her love for her Telefunken TF47... Vicky Psarakis: After moving to Phoenix in 2022, I decided to finally build my own home recording studio. I still remember the day my Telefunken TF47 arrived and since then it's been my go to mic for all my recording
- [Hit the Decks! It's Raw Main](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-raw-main/) - French producer and DJ Raw Main says that he started on his DJ path when he was 18 years old. "I got a job during the school holidays, and with my first paycheck I bought a pair of vinyl turntables," he says. "That’s where it all started. Today I’m 40 years old and I’m still here.
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: Naomi Jane Finds Her Voice with Kinda Sorta Country](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-naomi-jane-finds-her-voice-with-kinda-sorta-country/) - At just 17 years old, singer-songwriter Naomi Jane is entering a new chapter—one defined less by chasing trends and more by trusting her own artistic instincts. On The Jeremiah Show, Naomi discussed the creative journey behind her forthcoming debut full-length album, Kinda Sorta Country, due October 9. While the record introduces country influences into her
- [Assignments: David Kalt](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-david-kalt/) - Board of Directors Member Guitar Center Guitar Center has named David Kalt as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Kalt is the founder of Reverb, the platform that transformed how musicians buy and sell new, used, and vintage gear online. He also previously acquired and helped grow Chicago Music Exchange, one of the country's most
- [Assignments: John Holloway](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-john-holloway/) - Chief Executive Officer Seattle Chamber Music Society Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Holloway, previously the Dr. Oliver E. Cobb Executive Director of SCMS, as Dr. Oliver E. Cobb Chief Executive Officer. Holloway has served as Executive Director since 2021, a period marked by SCMS’s expanded community reach, patron growth, and new approaches to
- [Assignments: Chris Rogerson](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-chris-rogerson/) - Artistic Director The Bravo! Vail Music Festival The Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Bravo! Vail) has announced composer Chris Rogerson as its next Artistic Director. Rogerson assumes the Artistic Director Designate role immediately and the Artistic Director title on September 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term. “Bravo! Vail represents the highest level of music-making in an incomparable natural
- [Musical Longevity From a Semi-Pro Musician](https://www.musicconnection.com/musical-longevity-from-a-semi-pro-musician/) - I’ve been a bassist since the mid-1980s, mostly at a semi-professional level (i.e., earning money but not making a living from music). I’ve toured across multiple continents, recorded in world-class studios, and realized many of my adolescent dreams. Since arriving in L.A. in 2000, I’ve also been a music journalist. On occasions, I’ve acted as
- [George Usher at the 503 Social Club, Hoboken, NJ](https://www.musicconnection.com/george-usher-at-the-503-social-club-hoboken-nj/) - Web: facebook.com/p/george-usherContact: gjusher@aol.comPlayers: George Usher, acoustic guitar, keyboards, vocals; Mark Sidgwick, electric guitar; Laurie Webber, artwork Visual arts and music come together in this 30-year journey finally getting its due. Stevensonville, based on a cast of fictional characters in a small town, this song cycle consists of 12 original folk-rock compositions each relating to a
- [Jason Mraz at the GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/jason-mraz-at-the-grammy-museum-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: jasonmraz.comContact: ashley@ashleywhitepr.com Sitting down with rising artist Philip Labes for a Q&A session with Dan Povenmire (Phineas and Ferb) following the screening of music documentary The Opener, it is clear that two-time GRAMMY winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz is a fan of Labes’ art. Sharing the inspiring journey of a
- [Turbo Goth at Chelsea Table & Stage, New York, NY](https://www.musicconnection.com/turbo-goth-at-chelsea-table-stage-new-york-ny/) - Web: turbogoth.comContact: fiona@thebloomeffect.com Players: Sarah Gaugler, vocals; Paolo Peralta, guitar In April, N.Y.C.-based duo Turbo Goth invited listeners to their “Multiverse Party” at Chelsea Table & Stage. Below a hotel, the low stage was circled by tables and chairs, as if the audience and musicians were on equal footing. The set list featured less than 10
- [Jarrod Lawson at The Sun Rose, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/jarrod-lawson-at-the-sun-rose-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: jarrodlawson.comContact: fiona@thebloomeffect.comPlayers: Jarrod Lawson, vocals, piano; Mark Novelich, trumpet; Raul Anguiniga, tenor saxophone; Adrian Carillo, trombone; Samir Moulay, guitar; Phil Chuah, bass; Gorden Campbell, drums Thrilling a packed house in West Hollywood, with a six-piece band in tow, R&B/soul phenom Jarrod Lawson played his first headliner show in Los Angeles and, with fans including
- [Helloween at the YouTube Theater, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/helloween-at-the-youtube-theater-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: helloween.orgContact: curtis@csquared.infoPlayers: Michael Kiske, vocals; Andi Deris, vocals; Kai Hansen, guitars, vocals; Michael Weikath, guitars; Sascha Gerstner, guitars; Markus Grosskopf, bass; Dani Löble, drums The story of German power-metal titans Helloween is an undeniably thrilling one. Having formed in ’84, the 1985 debut album Walls of Jericho saw them fronted by guitarist Kai Hansen. By the
- [Rock for Ronnie at Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/rock-for-ronnie-at-griffith-park-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: diocancerfund.orgContact: info@diocancerfund.orgPlayers: Saints and Sinners; Legs Diamond; Whole Lotta Rosies; Led Zepagain; Dio Disciples; Lita Ford Rock for Ronnie is an annual fundraising concert for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund in honor of the late Dio/Black Sabbath/Rainbow vocalist. The 2026 edition delivered an afternoon of quality hard rock under
- [Sleaford Mods at The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/sleaford-mods-at-the-fonda-theatre-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: sleafordmods.comContact: taliamiller@roughtraderecords.comPlayers: Jason Williamson, vocals; Andrew Fearn, programming The stars of MC’s first cover story of 2026, British duo the Sleaford Mods fast appeared on our radar due to the almost-audible buzz, the undeniable freshness of their sound, and the fact that they’re just a lot of freaking fun. Jason Williamson (vocals) and Andrew
- [Lily Allen at The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/lily-allen-at-the-orpheum-theatre-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: lilyallenmusic.com The noise surrounding Lily Allen’s incredible 2025 comeback album West End Girl has been close to deafening. Justifiably so, because this is so much more than a regular album. West End Girl recalls, in excruciating detail, a chapter of Allen’s life that could diplomatically be referred to as difficult. Moreover, it’s a vitally
- [New Music Critique of Troubles](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-troubles/) - Contact: troublespunx@gmail.comWeb: troublespunk.bandcamp.comSeeking: Gigs, DistributionStyle: Garage-Punk Troubles is the second punk ‘n’ roll band from Helsinki that submitted music to us this month and, like Dharma Guns, this female-fronted outfit stands out. Their Red Alert LP dropped in April, and the whole thing is a fuzzy, gnarly gem. It’s like The Cramps jamming with Bikini
- [New Music Critique of Richard Zeier](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-richard-zeier/) - Contact: pearlmusic@sbcglobal.netWeb: richardzeier.comSeeking: Sync, Exposure, LabelStyle: Electro-Symphonic-Rock Fans of guitar virtuosos like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Yngwie Malmsteen will lap up this gloriously symphonic, wonderfully overblown instrumental rock. Well, we say “rock,” but “Hold on Tight” features elements of funky tango. The songs which were submitted to us feature on Zeier’s new album Running
- [New Music Critique of MOMARZ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-momarz/) - Contact: momarz1842@gmail.comWeb: instagram.com/momarz99Seeking: Review, Label, Film/TVStyle: Electronic The term “electronic music” can mean almost anything nowadays. Most producers, certainly in pop and hip-hop but elsewhere too, incorporate electronic elements. According to his online bio, MOMARZ “centers his music on piano-rooted melodies, hypnotic percussion sequences, and instrumentals.” That makes for a sound which comfortably blends a
- [New Music Critique of Dharma Guns](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-dharma-guns/) - Contact: petri.leppanen@gmail.comWeb: linktr.ee/dharmagunsSeeking: Booking, CollaborationStyle: Action Rock Helsinki, Finland has an admirable history of producing quality rock and metal bands. From Hanoi Rocks to The 69 Eyes to Beast in Black, the region is synonymous with big riffs and bigger tunes. Dharma Guns fit comfortably into that rich tradition. Like Hanoi in particular, these guys
- [New Music Critique of Me the Machine](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-me-the-machine/) - Contact: taylor@trendpr.comWeb: methemachine.netSeeking: BookingStyle: Alt-Pop There’s a very 2000’s feel to Me the Machine, although not necessarily hyper-contemporary. The first name that springs to mind when listening to first submitted track “Remember Me” is Linkin Park. That said, there’s some mariachi-esque instrumentation in there that adds a fresh twist. “War in Silence” features the talents
- [New Music Critique of Hillbilly Vegas](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-hillbilly-vegas/) - Contact: ed@npmprandmarketing.comWeb: facebook.com/hillbillyvegasmusicSeeking: Film/TVStyle: Southern Rock, Modern Classic Rock Hillbilly Vegas includes former Bad Company bassist Todd Ronning in their ranks, and the great Paul Rodgers (Bad Co., Free) guests on the song “Mr. Midnight.” So the resume looks good. That song in particular, “Mr. Midnight,” is a bluesy, boogie-rocker of a beast. Great riffs,
- [New Music Critique of The Only Humans](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-the-only-humans/) - Contact: theonlyhumans@gmail.comWeb: on.soundcloud.com/8juO3wB6dmlzAhas0NSeeking: AudienceStyle: Indie Rock The Only Humans aim for emotional contrast—“sad lyrics, happy music”—but the execution suffers from a jarring tonal disconnect. There’s no shortage of narrative strength as the lyrics show a clear instinct for storytelling and perspective, though the vocals lack dynamism, often settling into a flatness that undercuts the intended
- [New Music Critique of Innuendo](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-innuendo/) - Contact: brichey4@cox.netWeb: brettricheymusic.com/press-kitSeeking: ExposureStyle: Pop, Rock Operating under the moniker Innuendo, journeyman Brett Richey boasts a staggering resume of thousands of gigs. That deep, road-worn experience bleeds directly into his nostalgic ’70s and ’80s rock revivalism. “Smile for the Camera” juxtaposes gritty, throwback guitar work with modern lyrical references, effectively anchoring the nostalgia in the
- [The Band’s Music From Big Pink Released On UMe’s Vinylphyle Series](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-bands-music-from-big-pink-released-on-umes-vinylphyle-series/) - The Band’s Music From Big Pink is the latest addition to UMe’s Vinylphyle series exemplifies its mission to present essential albums across genres with uncompromising sound quality and packaging. It’s been meticulously mastered by Joe Nino-Hernes and pressed at RTI on 180-gram black vinyl. Similar in presentation and execution to Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet
- [New Music Critique of How Now Brown Cow](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-how-now-brown-cow/) - Contact: dave@hownowbrowncowband.comWeb: hownowbrowncowband.com/listenSeeking: Film/TV, Distribution, LabelStyle: Jazz, Funk, Heavy Instrumental, Jam band Seattle instrumental four-piece How Now Brown Cow proudly dub themselves “true siblings of swing and herders of funk,” and their latest offerings absolutely deliver on that promise. On “Not My Monkeys Not My Circus,” the band cooks up an intoxicating blend of jazz
- [New Music Critique of Jahmi Roc](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-jahmi-roc/) - Contact: bookjahmiroc@gmail.comWeb: jahmiroc.comSeeking: Booking, SyncStyle: Reggae, R&B Jahmi Roc successfully threads academic insight and cultural history into a sound designed to empower, weaving cultural awareness and personal healing into her songs to give them a quiet authority. Far from dry, her music feels deeply alive. “Safe and Sound” radiates an easy, sunlit optimism, while collaborations
- [INTERNAL EXILE: DIY Deathrockers The Exile Keep it In-House](https://www.musicconnection.com/internal-exile-diy-deathrockers-the-exile-keep-it-in-house/) - The Exile are among America’s mere handful of deathrock buzz bands. After four years of climbing the live ladder and releasing their debut album last summer, the Santa Ana outfit is now opening for genre legends and finalizing their first tour. Fronted by the iconic Lex, The Exile are gaining traction not by reimagining deathrock
- [New Music Critique of Mid-Night The Golden Soldier ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-mid-night-the-golden-soldier/) - Contact: midnightthegoldensoldier@gmail.comWeb: thegoldensoldier.comSeeking: Booking, Film/TV, LabelStyle: Hip-Hop Mid-Night The Golden Soldier positions his work as reflective listening, and he largely delivers, bringing a heavy, atmospheric Griselda-style gravity to traditional boom-bap frameworks. “Matched Energy” cuts through with purpose, its critique of modern society delivered in steady, unflinching bars. There’s a clear command of tone here, but
- [Presonus Air XD 12 Loudspeaker](https://www.musicconnection.com/presonus-air-xd-12-loudspeaker/) - The focus of the PreSonus Air XD loudspeaker line is to deliver professional-grade, high-definition sound in a portable, user-friendly, affordable, and lightweight package. They are designed specifically for live bands, club venues, corporate events, gigging musicians, and mobile DJs. An update from the original Air series, the newer Air XD series steps up with powerful
- [Oeksound Soothe3: Automatic Full-Spectrum Resonance Suppression Plugin](https://www.musicconnection.com/oeksound-soothe3-automatic-full-spectrum-resonance-suppression-plugin/) - Soothe3, the most refined version of Oeksound’s flagship automated resonance suppression plugin, was released in May 2026. Soothe3 is a “cut-only” dynamic processor that analyzes incoming audio in real-time, applying a virtually unlimited amount of dynamic notch filters to suppress and eliminate spikes and resonances that can make your sound harsh and hard. Soothe3 employs
- [DPA DPK2015 Piano Microphone Kit](https://www.musicconnection.com/dpa-dpk2015-piano-microphone-kit/) - DPA Microphones is a Danish manufacturer of professional condenser microphones. The company was founded in 1992 as Danish Pro Audio by two former employees from Brüel & Kjær. Brüel & Kjær had decided to close its pro audio division, and these employees made a contract with B&K to take over sales, service, and development. DPA
- [New Music Critique of Deer Tick](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-deer-tick/) - Contact: grace@grandstandhq.comWeb: grandstandhq.comSeeking: ReviewStyle: Alternative Rock There’s a certain barroom mythology Deer Tick taps into—the kind that smells like spilled beer and sounds like a voice cracking at just the right moment. The grit in the vocals carries a Springsteen-adjacent earnestness, but it’s the storytelling that really sticks, especially on tracks like “Mary Singletary” and
- ["Time" by Taj Mahal](https://www.musicconnection.com/time-by-taj-mahal/) - Resonatin’ Records / Thirty Tigers Producers: Tony Braunagel, Larry Fulcher 18 years after Maestro, Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band (PBB) return for Time. The GRAMMY-winning, genre-defying phenom’s 10-track compilation of decades-old, previously unreleased covers and originals navigates blues, soul, R&B, and island sound, with Mahal’s trademark cheeky, joyful spirit front and center. The album
- ["Thirteen" by Soft Machine](https://www.musicconnection.com/thirteen-by-soft-machine/) - Dyad RecordsProducer: Theo Travis Soft Machine is a legacy band that has been on the international music scene since the ‘60s. However, they are not ones to rest on their laurels. Theirs is a morphogenetic approach that adapts its sonic shape to fit each composition. And all of the 13 tracks break down barriers where
- ["Live '81-'85" by Romeo Void](https://www.musicconnection.com/live-81-85-by-romeo-void/) - Liberation HallProducers: Louie Beeson, Patrick Haight This special edition live album, released for Record Store Day, begins with the line “The band you’ve all been waiting for, from San Francisco, California, Romeo Void.” We’re then presented with 17 songs from the underrated new wave/post-punk outfit, recorded over a four-year period in four cities (Ann Arbor,
- ["King Kong" by Michael Hampton](https://www.musicconnection.com/king-kong-by-michael-hampton/) - Sound Mind RecordsProducer: Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo The guitarist better known as Kidd Funkadelic is still turning out stunners, despite being nearly 70. This time ‘round, he mines inspiration from cinema’s most notorious ape, fitting in as much tribal percussion, jungle ambience, and banana humor as possible. Beyond the hokum, there’s true genius on display.
- ["Surf Masada—The Compositions Of John Zorn" by Golems of the Red Planet](https://www.musicconnection.com/surf-masada-the-compositions-of-john-zorn-by-golems-of-the-red-planet/) - heyday AGAIN RecordsProducers: Golems of the Red Planet, John Koval Over the years, avant-garde musician/producer John Zorn has composed hundreds of instrumentals with his Masada project, combining mystic Judaism and jazz. Seasoned musicians Golems Of The Red Planet (“golem” being a clay Frankenstein in Jewish folklore) have taken 10 selections and ROCKED THEM OUT using a surf-based approach. This
- ["Frisson Noir" by Tarja](https://www.musicconnection.com/frisson-noir-by-tarja/) - earMUSICProducers: Neal Avron, Tarja Turunen With no disrespect meant towards those that followed her, symphonic metal band Nightwish just hasn’t been the same since vocalist Tarja Turunen left the ranks in 2005. The trained classical singer with a three-octave vocal range brought something to the world of metal that we’d never really seen before: actual
- [Music Supervisor Cheryl Wang](https://www.musicconnection.com/music-supervisor-cheryl-wang/) - Web: imdb.com/name/nm11125087Most recent: I Love Boosters One of Cheryl Wang’s most significant moments as a music supervisor, she says, was when she cleared Eagles’ “Hotel California” for a project. “To me, as a nonnative English speaker, that song was kind of like one of the three English songs you could find everywhere in China, so
- [SHAKIRA WINS TAX CASE IN SPAIN](https://www.musicconnection.com/shakira-wins-tax-case-in-spain/) - Colombian superstar singer Shakira was recently acquitted in a tax fraud case in Madrid, Spain. The court ruled that she is entitled to a refund of approximately $70 million in wrongfully imposed fines. Shakira has been fighting the Spanish government in court since 2011. The Court ruled that the Spanish taxing authorities had failed to
- [Assignments: Carlos Alcala](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-july-2026-carlos-alcala/) - Director of A&R Ultra Records Ultra Records has announced that Carlos Alcala has joined the company as Director of A&R. Alcala–who boasts over a decade leading A&R in dance music–will represent the New York-based label from Los Angeles and be focused on identifying the next wave of global dance music and breaking records that cut through the
- [Diego Contento Finds A New Creative Reference With KRK Kreate Latte Monitors](https://www.musicconnection.com/diego-contento-finds-a-new-creative-reference-with-krk-kreate-latte-monitors/) - According to recent news from KRK Systems, "For Producer Diego Contento, music is about emotion, experimentation, and finding the perfect balance between technical precision and creative instinct. Working from his Miami-based studio, Contento is a sought-after name in Latin pop production, collaborating with artists such as Pedro Capó, Santiago Cruz, and Lasso. Even after years of
- [Crosstalk With Les Camacho](https://www.musicconnection.com/crosstalk-with-les-camacho/) - Producer and engineer Les Camacho got his start when he was barely a teenager in Miami, FL. Like many 14-year-olds, he faced challenges. His mother recognized the signs early and connected him with a friend who ran what was then Pantera Studios. He learned engineering on the job and at 17 was tapped to record
- [FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPS FOR JUNE '26](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-props-and-opps-for-june-26/) - PROPS Mega Ran, the GRAMMY-nominated rapper and educator known for pioneering nerdcore hip-hop and bringing the worlds of videogames and music closer together, returned to Morocco for a second national tour this spring. He was joined by rapper and gaming culture innovator Richie Branson, for a cross-country tour that brought the duo’s unique blend of
- [Whisper Doll Signs with Take Care Records](https://www.musicconnection.com/whisper-doll-signs-with-take-care-records/) - Date Signed: April 2026Label: Take Care RecordsType of Music: Indie RockManagement: whisperdollmusic@gmail.comBooking: whisperdollmusic@gmail.comLegal: whisperdollmusic@gmail.comPublicity: Kenzie Davis, kenzie@bighassle.comA&R: Rob Glander - Take Care RecordsWeb: whisperdoll.neocities.org At a certain point in New York City, you learn that some shows don’t feel like shows so much as shared hallucinations. Lights dim, conversations dissolve, and suddenly you’re inside someone else’s emotional
- [Maiah Wynne Signs with Kscope](https://www.musicconnection.com/maiah-wynne-signs-with-kscope/) - Date Signed: April 2026Label: KscopeType of Music: Folk, Indie RockManagement: maiahwynnemanager@gmail.comBooking: greg@manicmerch.comLegal: greg@manicmerch.comPublicity: Austin Griswold - Secret Service Publicity, austin@secretservicepr.comA&R: Greg RossWeb: maiahwynne.com Maiah Wynne didn’t know where to start. Without any industry connections yet still wanting to make inroads as an entertainer, she searched Google for songwriting competitions. “Not the big ones that everybody’s
- [Melanie Radford Signs with Jealous Butcher Records](https://www.musicconnection.com/melanie-radford-signs-with-jealous-butcher-records/) - Date Signed: February 2026Label: Jealous Butcher RecordsType of Music: Ambient, Indie-Folk, InstrumentalPublicity: Charm School MediaA&R: Rob JonesWeb: melanieradford.com Bassist and vocalist Melanie Radford built a reputation with bands like Built to Spill and Blood Lemon, but she recently released her debut album For the Sake of Stillness, while signing with Jealous Butcher Records. The “Hangin’ On” single offered a taste; haunting vocals and equally
- [Foreign Body Signs with Brutal Panda](https://www.musicconnection.com/foreign-body-signs-with-brutal-panda/) - Date Signed: March 2026Label: Brutal PandaType of Music: Noise-Rock, PunkManagement: bob@brutalpandarecords.comBooking: bob@brutalpandarecords.comPublicity: dave@earsplitcompound.com A&R: bob@brutalpandarecords.comWeb: instagram.com/foreignbody_nyc The members of Brooklyn-based grimy noise-rockers Foreign Body have been knocking around in different bands for the best part of a decade, often crossing paths during their college years. That’s where they met—at school in New York—and the idea of forming a band together took shape during COVID.
- [Shining a DIY Spotlight on Tiffany Johnson](https://www.musicconnection.com/shining-a-diy-spotlight-on-tiffany-johnson/) - Nashville-based country/pop/alternative singer and songwriter Tiffany Johnson says that she started creating music as soon as she could talk. “I loved to sing around the house growing up and make up little songs about ladybugs or playing outside,” Johnson says. “I was always so inspired by female songwriters like Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, and Kelsea
- [Darkroom Records' Sacha Mattey, Lead of Business Partnerships](https://www.musicconnection.com/darkroom-records-sacha-mattey-lead-of-business-partnerships/) - Lead of Business PartnershipsDarkroom Records Years with Company: 2.5Address: 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211Phone: 267-438-2203Web: darkroomrecords.comEmail: info@thedarkroomco.comClients: Waylon Wyatt, John Summit, Julian Fijma, Saam Sultan, Riordan BACKGROUND Darkroom Records has helped develop the careers of breakout stars such as Vincent Mason and hey, nothing. Toiling behind the scenes at this indie with major
- [Song Biz, June 2026: What's Going On This Month?](https://www.musicconnection.com/song-biz-june-2026-whats-going-on-this-month/) - ROSALÍA’s Ivor Award Singer-songwriter ROSALÍA is The Ivors’ International Songwriter of the Year Award. El Mal Querer (2018) reimagined flamenco, she wrote/performed/recorded/produced 2022’s MOTOMAMI (global #1 debut), 2025’s LUX (in 13 languages) included hits “La Perla,” “Berghain,” “Reliquia,” “Sexo, Violencia y Llantas.” French Regulatory Leadership SNEP, SACEM, and 79 other French organizations in film, music,
- ["Joan of the Arcane" By Alexandra Fleder](https://www.musicconnection.com/joan-of-the-arcane-by-alexandra-fleder/) - We cover a lot of biographies and music theory guides in this column, so it’s great when we’re presented with a novel with a musical lean. That’s the case with Joan of the Arcane, the story of the former singer with a Los Angeles–based punk band who managed to evade success when it came knocking
- ["Lessons & Lace" By Rachel Brodsky](https://www.musicconnection.com/lessons-lace-by-rachel-brodsky/) - Celebrated L.A.-based journalist Rachel Brodsky has tagged her biography of Stevie Nicks (also her debut book), “Everything I know about dreams, heartbreak and magic I learned from Stevie Nicks.” That’s a long but refreshing personal sentence to put right on the front of a book. The biography is, as stated in the press release, “structured
- ["Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of the Strokes (and Rock ‘n’ Roll)" By Steven Hyden](https://www.musicconnection.com/is-this-it-the-never-ending-rise-and-fall-of-the-strokes-and-rock-n-roll-by-steven-hyden/) - There was a point in time when New Yorkers The Strokes were one of the most highly rated new rock bands on the planet. It was the beginning of the new millennium, garage rock had seen a resurgence, and the debut Is This It? album was an absolute smash. Author Steven Hyden captures the buzz
- ["Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Group: Second Edition" By Ian F. Svenonius](https://www.musicconnection.com/supernatural-strategies-for-making-a-rock-n-roll-group-second-edition-by-ian-f-svenonius/) - “This book is an indispensable guide for anyone attempting to create a rock ‘n’ roll group,” author Svenonius writes at the very start of the introduction. The Los Angeles-based writer, described in his bio as a “rock ‘n’ roll antihero,” then provides what is described as, “an instructional guide, which doubles as a warning device,
- ["How to Prepare for the Past" By Brian Cullman](https://www.musicconnection.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-past-by-brian-cullman/) - The exploits of music writers always make for a fun, often chaotic memoir. We speak from experience here. Music journalists are introduced to a life of intrigue and magic; it can feel like we’re Charlie Bucket in the presence of Wonka’s infinite delights. And Cullman’s new book is a blast. “Blending memoir, criticism, and travelogue, How
- [Warner Music Group needs a Vice President of Marketing Strategy](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-vice-president-of-marketing-strategy/) - As a VP, Marketing Strategy, you will serve as the chief strategist for a diverse roster ranging from emerging talent to global icons. You will be expected to leverage a deep understanding of the Rock, Alternative, and Country landscapes to build distinct, competitive identities for our artists. This is a high-visibility role that requires a
- [ASCAP needs a Film & TV Membership Coordinator](https://www.musicconnection.com/ascap-needs-a-film-tv-membership-coordinator/) - As a Membership Coordinator for ASCAP’s Film TV/Visual Media team, you will serve an important role as a representative to composers and other professionals within the music community. As the department coordinator, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Film TV/Visual Media team and will be expected to assist with various departmental
- [Universal Music Group needs a Senior Specialist, Global Controls](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-senior-specialist-global-controls/) - In this role, you will: Own and support defined workstreams within Global Controls & Assurance initiatives, including internal audit initiatives, internal controls over financial reporting/SOX compliance, risk assessments, maturity assessments, and related control assurance activities across UMG Operating Companies, Corporate functions, and key business areas. Support the evaluation of process and controls, including process walkthroughs,
- [In the Studio with The Dwarves](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-with-the-dwarves/) - The Members: Blag Dahlia, vocals; HeWhoCannotBeNamed, guitar; The Fresh Prince of Darkness, aka Marc Diamond, guitar; Nick Oliveri, aka Rex Everything, bass; Snupac, drums Producer: Blag Dahlia Recording & Mixing Engineer: Andy Carpenter The Origin: Slicing through several decades of shifting punk counterculture, The Dwarves have perfected a dangerous provocateur mystique by routinely sharpening their sonic identity
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- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Jamie Webster Loves Macca](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-jamie-webster-loves-macca/) - Liverpool singer-songwriter Jamie Webster told us about his Macca experience... Jamie Webster: The best gig that I’ve ever been to has to be Paul McCartney when he headlined the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury festival on 25th June 2022. Nothing will ever come close. Or at least it’s hard to imagine anything that will. Being a native
- [DPA Mics Play a Crucial Role in Groundbreaking Immersive Audio Live Events](https://www.musicconnection.com/dpa-mics-play-a-crucial-role-in-groundbreaking-immersive-audio-live-events/) - For the worldwide anniversary tour celebrating AIR’s, Moon Safari, the French duo set out to deliver a live experience that felt rich, precise and atmospheric..
- [The Live Beat: The B-52s and DEVO](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-the-b-52s-and-devo/) - If the universe ever needed proof that joy, irony, and rubber-heeled futurism can survive intact across decades, it just booked it into a fall tour. Two of the most shape-shifting forces in American art-rock history—The B-52s and DEVO—are teaming up for a co-headlining run that seems to be a synchronized transmission from an alternate pop
- [Inside AIMP 2026: Glen Ballard and U.S. Copyright Office Leaders Debate A.I., Ownership, and the Future of Music Publishing](https://www.musicconnection.com/inside-aimp-2026-glen-ballard-and-u-s-copyright-office-leaders-debate-a-i-ownership-and-the-future-of-music-publishing/) - The future of music publishing is rarely discussed quietly, but at the 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit in New York City, it was especially loud—in the most intellectual, policy-heavy, and occasionally philosophical sense of the word. Hosted by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), the June 9 gathering at Fordham University’s McNally Amphitheatre
- [Crosstalk with Colin Leonard](https://www.musicconnection.com/crosstalk-with-colin-leonard/) - Like many behind-the-glass gladiators, Atlanta, GA-based mastering engineer Colin Leonard got his start as a musician. Beginning with piano, he moved on to drums and as a high school freshman graduated to guitar. He studied classical guitar at California’s University of the Pacific before earning an audio engineering degree from Full Sail in 1998. A
- [SingFit Merges Music with Technology to Improve the Lives of People Facing Cognitive Challenges](https://www.musicconnection.com/singfit-merges-music-with-technology-to-improve-the-lives-of-people-facing-cognitive-challenges/) - Music is powerful. It brings us together and offers hope when all seems lost. Many credit a song with saving their lives. Though much of the mind’s inner workings remain a mystery, the link between music and cognitive health is undeniable. Siblings Andy Tubman and Rachel Francine have long been aware of this mystical bond.
- [A Close Up With FAME Recording Studios](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-close-up-with-fame-recording-studios/) - famestudios.com Living Legacy, Daily Fight: As the son of Rick Hall, founder of FAME Recording Studios and a central architect of the Muscle Shoals sound, Rodney Hall carries one of American music’s most storied legacies—but he’s quick to emphasize that FAME isn’t a museum. It’s a working, breathing studio that honors history without being confined by
- [Interscope-Capitol Records’ Definitive Sound Series (DSS) announces Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On](https://www.musicconnection.com/interscope-capitol-records-definitive-sound-series-dss-announces-marvin-gayes-lets-get-it-on/) - Marvin Gaye’s epic Let’s Get It On is the next release in the Definitive Sound Series (DDS), an acclaimed premium audiophile vinyl collection. Arriving July 17, it’s a limited-edition AAA 180g high-definition vinyl One Step pressing. “Mr. Gaye created music that was deeply personal, yet universally understood,” says The Estate of Marvin Gaye. “Let’s Get It On remains one of
- ["In Times of Dragons" by Tori Amos](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-times-of-dragons-by-tori-amos/) - Universal/FontanaProducer: Tori Amos Tori Amos’ 18th album sees the alt-pop veteran in full myth-maker mode, spinning political dread into fire-breathing allegory, where tyrants lurk like serpentine villains and hope flickers stubbornly underneath. It’s a sprawling 76-minute velvet coup that demands total surrender to its intricate, moss-covered melodies and, despite the record’s sheer density and occasional
- [Cole Berliner Signs With Drag City](https://www.musicconnection.com/cole-berliner-signs-with-drag-city/) - Date Signed: October 2025Label: Drag CityType of Music: Folk, Jazz, ClassicalManagement: Self-managedBooking: Black Rice Booking (Europe)Publicity: Drag CityWeb: coleberliner.com After making his name as a member of the bands Kamikaze Palm Tree and Sharpie Smile, Cole Berliner has gone solo and The Black Door is his debut solo full-lengther. It also marks his debut for the Drag City Label, though it’s been a long
- [FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPS FOR JUNE '26](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-drops-for-june-26/) - The Alarm recently released "Live Today," the final music video featuring the late Mike Peters, who passed away in April 2025 following a 31-year battle with cancer. Filmed on a beach in northern England just days before Peters underwent CAR-T therapy in a last effort to fight an aggressive form of lymphoma, the video captures
- [Ringo Starr Twinkles With Friends at the Greek](https://www.musicconnection.com/ringo-starr-twinkles-with-friends-at-the-greek/) - Ringo Starr has been one of the biggest names in drumming world-wide for over 60 years. For the last 37 years Ringo has been touring with his All-Starr band, which has had some big alumni such as The Band’s Levon Helm and Rick Danko, The Eagle’s Joe Walsh, The E-Street Band’s Nils Lofgren and Clarence Clemons, Billy Preston,
- [Video of the Week: Flyana Boss is In Motion](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-flyana-boss-is-in-motion/) - Rap-pop-punk-alt duo Flyana Boss celebrated both Juneteenth and Pride Month with the release of new EP Under the Influence. That coincides with new single and video "In Motion." "Leading the project is "IN MOTION," an effortlessly cool, West Coast-inspired standout that glides over a smooth bounce while showcasing the duo's undeniable chemistry and evolving sound,"
- [Studio Mix June 2026: PinkPantheress, Taj Mahal, Easy Honey, and More](https://www.musicconnection.com/studio-mix-june-2026-pinkpantheress-taj-mahal-easy-honey-and-more/) - OSCAR SCHELLER SCORES GLOBAL HIT WITH “STATESIDE” REMIX U.K.-born producer Oscar Scheller lands a global breakthrough with his remix of PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” featuring Zara Larsson, which topped the Billboard Global 200. Reimagined from vocal stems into bouncy electropop, the track gained further momentum after its spotlight at the 2026 Olympics, underscoring Scheller’s growing influence behind
- [Falstaff, LA Opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/falstaff-la-opera-at-the-dorothy-chandler-pavilion-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: laopera.orgContact: customerservice@laopera.orgPlayers: James Conlon, conductor; Shawna Lucey, director; Craig Colclough (bass-baritone) as Sir John Falstaff; Nicole Heaston (soprano) as Alice Ford; Ernesto Petti (baritone) as Ford; Hyona Kim (mezzo-soprano) as Mistress Quickly; Deanna Breiwick (soprano) as Nannetta; Sarah Saturnino (mezzo-soprano) as Meg Page; Anthony León (tenor) as Fenton; Nathan Bowles (tenor) as Dr. Caius In
- [Isaia Huron Signs With RCA Records/Slang](https://www.musicconnection.com/isaia-huron-signs-with-rca-records-slang/) - Date Signed: December 2025Label: RCA Records/SlangType of Music: R&BManagement: Jaha Johnson, November YellowBooking: The Team (formerly Wasserman)Publicity: Amanda Zimmerman – RCA RecordsWeb: isaiahuron.com The ink is barely dry on the contract, but Isaia Huron is already onto the next thing. In an industry that loves a long-winded origin story, the Greenville, SC native is refreshingly, almost
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW--Carlton "Santa" Davis: The Rhythm Behind Reggae History](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-carlton-santa-davis-the-rhythm-behind-reggae-history/) - "I felt the heat of the gun close to my head" Few musicians can say they helped shape a musical movement from its earliest days. Even fewer can say they stood alongside legends as that movement changed the world. In this episode of The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons, Food Gods, guest host Mike
- [The Bass Line That Blew My Mind: Powerlöad Gets 'Head](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-bass-line-that-blew-my-mind-powerload-gets-head/) - Shel Shock, bassist and vocalist with Canadian sleaze-rock troublemakers Powerlöad, told us about his love for a Lemmy line... Shel Shock: When I was a kid, I used to listen to a lot of hair, metal, and thrash. I got a copy of Metal Hammer that had a DVD of performance videos with it, and
- [Winona Fighter Can't Do Without Their SE Electronics V7 Dynamic Microphone](https://www.musicconnection.com/winona-fighter-cant-do-without-their-se-electronics-v7-dynamic-microphone/) - Coco Kinnon, multi-instrumentalist and frontwoman with rising punks Winona Fighter, told us about her love for her SE Electronics V7 Dynamic Microphone... Coco Kinnon: If you’ve seen us live, you know that I am moving all around the stage. For a band that only uses stage monitors, it often felt impossible not to get crazy
- [Hit the Decks! It's Kirsty](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-kirsty/) - Melodic hardcore artist Kirsty bought her own set of decks six years ago, in 2020. "[I] was teaching myself how to mix from YouTube tutorials and a lot of trial and error," she says. "I was mixing (looking back now probably very poorly) at house parties and raves during covid and when covid finished, I
- [Assignments June 2026: Who Got Hired?](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-june-2026-who-got-hired/) - Roslyn Pineda President, Asia Sony Music Publishing Sony Music Publishing (SMP) announced the appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately. As President, Pineda will be responsible for overseeing creative and business operations across multiple territories in Asia. Pineda will be based out of Hong Kong and will report directly to Sony Music Publishing President,
- [The Live Beat: G Flip](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-g-flip/) - Melbourne-born dynamo G Flip is striking while the iron is very much hot. Fresh off the runaway success of their viral hit “Bed On Fire,” the singer, songwriter, and all-around sonic architect has announced a Summer 2026 North American headline run—the aptly titled Bed On Fire Tour. If the name sounds urgent, that’s because the
- [Ear Candy: Dad Core At Its Finest](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-dad-core-at-its-finest/) - TGIF, my legacy listeners! There’s a very specific kind of magic in “dad music.” It lives somewhere between a perfectly timed guitar solo, a story that sounds like it’s been lived a hundred times over, and the feeling of being in the passenger seat with the windows down and nowhere urgent to be. This Father’s
- [Songwriter and Poet Stephen J. Kalinich ](https://www.musicconnection.com/songwriter-and-poet-steven-j-kalinich/) - The Beach Boys’ Dennis Wilson released his first solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue, in August 1977. A track, “Rainbows,” written by Carl Wilson and Stephen Kalinich with Dennis in the summer of 2026, is featured in the Phil Lord and Christopher Miller sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling. The soundtrack to Project Hail
- [Warner Music Group needs a Music Deals Analytics Analyst](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-music-deals-analytics-analyst/) - Warner Music Group is looking for an Analyst on the Deals Office’s Reporting & Analysis team in Los Angeles, California. You will analyze financial datasets that inform content investment decisions across Recorded Music and Music Publishing. The role entails generating reports, maintaining data standards in internal platforms, and leveraging A.I. for enhanced insights. A Bachelor’s
- [Walt Disney Imagineering needs a Music Production Specialist (Project Hire)](https://www.musicconnection.com/walt-disney-imagineering-needs-a-music-production-specialist-project-hire/) - The Music Production Specialist is a hybrid role that oversees the organization, metadata integrity, and documentation of all music assets within the WDI Music Studio. This position combines cue sheet management, music librarianship, research and data cleansing under the overall umbrella of the Music Production Specialist to ensure that cue sheets music files and project
- [Universal Music Group needs a Coordinator, International Digital](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-coordinator-international-digital/) - The Coordinator, International Digital will be tasked with coordinating for the International Digital marketing team for all releases. This role will support key team members across IGA’s international Influencer and Content marketing campaigns to support key releases, and partners. This position will work closely with all members of the digital marketing, international marketing and revenue
- [Mixed Notes June 2026: Leena Punks, ZHU, Paris WYA, and More](https://www.musicconnection.com/mixed-notes-june-2026-leena-punks-zhu-paris-wya-and-more/) - LA ZORRA ZAPATA REIMAGINES A CLASSIC WITH “PALOMA” Peruvian artist La Zorra Zapata unveils “Paloma,” a haunting reinterpretation of the classic “Cucurrucucú Paloma,” marking the first release from her upcoming covers album. Now based in Mexico City, she reshapes the beloved song into an atmospheric, introspective piece, reflecting her personal journey across cultures and her
- [Paul Simon at The Rady Shell, San Diego, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/paul-simon-at-the-hollywood-bowl-los-angeles-ca/) - In 2018, Paul Simon embarked on his Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour, which concluded with two nights at Madison Square Garden and a final performance at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Though billed as a farewell, Simon remained active, with select dates in 2019, including an appearance at Outside Lands. In 2022, he was honored
- [Naoya Ogura Wins Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize with Standout Big Band Piece “Paper Cups”](https://www.musicconnection.com/naoya-ogura-wins-charlie-parker-jazz-composition-prize-with-standout-big-band-piece-paper-cups/) - Composer Naoya Ogura presents his composition “Paper Cups” at the 37th Annual BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase on June 12, 2026 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space in New York City. Photo: Brian Berson for BMI. At the 37th Annual BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase, held June 12 at New York
- [Staff Picks with The Lightning Seeds, and Chromatics](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-the-lightning-seeds-and-chromatics/) - Senior Editor Brett Callwood Baddiel, Skinner, & The Lightning Seeds "Three Lions (Football's Coming Home)" The World Cup is up and running! Associate Editor Ruby Risch Chromatics "I'm On Fire" Is it sacrilege to say that I heard this version before I ever laid ears on the OG Boss version? And is it even more sacrilege to say
- [Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon](https://www.musicconnection.com/bob-marley-roots-rock-reggae-live-at-the-hammersmith-odeon/) - Fifty years ago, Bob Marley & The Wailers headlined a four-night residency at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England, spanning June 15-18, 1976, to kick off the second leg of their Rastaman Vibration tour. The prestigious booking was a risky move, with a ticket count five times of a usual Wailers show. They sold it
- [A Song That Changed My Life: Cardinals on Aphex Twin’s “Avril 14th](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-song-that-changed-my-life-cardinals-on-aphex-twins-avril-14th/) - The Band Members: Euan Manning; lead vocals, guitar, Finn Manning; accordion, vocals, Oskar Gudinovic; guitar, Aaron Hurley; bass, Darragh Manning; drums. The Storyteller: Finn Manning The Song: Delicate and unnerving, Aphex Twin’s “Avril 14th” hesitantly registers in the mind, allowing its beautiful four-chord piano arpeggiation to take hold. Its muted, ever-so-slightly held notes linger just long enough, signaling
- [Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Inducted into Guitar Center Hollywood Rockwalk](https://www.musicconnection.com/billy-idol-and-steve-stevens-inducted-into-guitar-center-hollywood-rockwalk/) - Rock history added another permanent imprint on Sunset Boulevard this week as Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens were officially inducted into the Hollywood Rockwalk, the long-running sidewalk tribute outside Guitar Center that honors artists whose influence has shaped the sound and culture of music. Owned and operated by Guitar Center since 1985, Rockwalk has
- [MIIST: 15 Second Impact](https://www.musicconnection.com/miist-15-second-impact/) - Having never written a song before 2022 to writing 70 pieces over two years, multilingual singer-songwriter Miist’s journey has been anything but conventional. Abandoned at age five by her father, and surviving a terminal diagnosis at age 28, her professional journey began at age 34 after inadvertently discovering her gift for songwriting. Her mission ever
- [Beyerdynamic M 88](https://www.musicconnection.com/beyerdynamic-m-88/) - Celebrating over 100 years of superior and historic audio achievement in 2024, Beyerdynamic was founded in Berlin in 1924 by Eugen Beyer. Beyerdynamic pioneered cinema loudspeakers before launching the world’s first dynamic headphones, the DT 48, in 1937. Relocating to Heilbronn after World War II, the company became a global leader in professional studio headphones
- [Up Close With Royer Labs](https://www.musicconnection.com/up-close-with-royer-labs/) - royerlabs.com New Vision, Same Sonic DNA: A respected boutique brand long revered for its handcrafted ribbon microphones, Burbank, CA-based Royer Labs is entering a dynamic new chapter following its recent acquisition by Sounds Great Holdings, an investment group focused on acquiring pro audio brands with great intellectual property. Dave Hetrick, a recording engineer, drummer, and serial
- [Looking Back at 80 Years of Rhodes](https://www.musicconnection.com/looking-back-at-80-years-of-rhodes/) - According to news that broke last week, "Founded by Harold Rhodes in 1946, Rhodes became one of the most influential keyboard instruments of the 20th century, shaping the sound of jazz, rock, soul, and pop music. As the company marks its 80th anniversary, Rhodes looks back on a history spanning from the original Fullerton factory
- [The Live Beat: SIENNA SPIRO](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-sienna-spiro/) - London-born powerhouse SIENNA SPIRO is officially turning the page from rising star to full-scale global headliner, announcing her expansive My House Tour—a run that feels like an open-door invitation into her world (with better lighting and a 20-piece string section, of course). Arriving in support of her forthcoming debut album Visitor, out July 3 via
- ["Middle of Nowhere" by Kacey Musgraves](https://www.musicconnection.com/middle-of-nowhere-by-kacey-musgraves/) - Lost Highway RecordsProducers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk Kacey Musgraves pays homage to her Texan roots with her seventh studio album Middle of Nowhere. The album does a good job at showcasing ​​Musgraves’ magnetic personality through her witty humor and tongue-in-cheek songwriting, especially on tracks like “Dry Spell” and “Mexico Honey.” The album also
- [Ear Candy: Happy Pride Month!](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-happy-pride-month/) - Happiest of Fridays, my groove gurus! This week's Ear Candy celebrates all that is Pride Month! It's a playlist built on a foundation of undeniable Pride anthems and powered by voices of some LGBTQ+ artists who have shaped—and continue to reshape—the sound of pop. It’s the kind of soundtrack that understands Pride isn’t just a
- [My Favorite Album: King Coffey Gets Cramps](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-king-coffey-gets-cramps/) - The Cramps Songs the Lord Taught Us (I.R.S. Records) King Coffey of art-punks the Butthole Surfers told us about his love for a Cramps classic... “You ain’t no punk, you punk. You wanna talk about the REAL junk? I’m your Garbageman!” - Lux Interior (1980) There are times I think the Cramps are the greatest
- [Gipsy Kings at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Oxnard, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/gipsy-kings-at-the-oxnard-performing-arts-center-oxnard-ca/) - Web: gipsykings.comContact: heather@reybee.comPlayers: Tonino Baliardo, leader; Benji Baliardo (Cosso), guitar; Mikael Baliardo, guitar, percussion, vocals; Jean-Claude Villa (Mounin), lead vocals, guitar; Jean Samuel Rey, lead vocals; Jean Michel Kerwich (Miguel), vocals, guitar; Cyril Serguy, keyboard; Thomas Potrel, bass; Sebastian Contreras, drums, percussion Fiery rumba flamenca group the Gipsy Kings brought their charismatic, passionate energy to the stage for
- [Video of the Week: No Doubt Erick the Architect is in Love](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-no-doubt-erick-the-architect-is-in-love/) - Brooklyn rapper and producer Erick the Architect, a founding member of the Flatbush Zombies, has released new single and video "No Doubt (I'm In Love)," and it's a super-sweet summer throwback anthem. "This song is about being unapologetically in love with someone," the artist said. "It’s about the honesty and vulnerability it takes to let
- [Family Stereo Signs With Bella Union](https://www.musicconnection.com/family-stereo-signs-with-bella-union/) - Date signed: April 2026Label: Bella UnionType of Music: Singer-songwriterManagement: Northern Lights ManagementBooking: Free Trade AgencyPublicity: Charm School MediaA&R: Simon RaymondeWeb: familystereo.net The end of July will see Family Stereo, AKA singer-songwriter Blake Watt, release his debut album The Thread, a fact that was announced recently by the label which is his new home, Bella Union. “An
- [THE ASCAP FOUNDATION NAMES RECIPIENTS OF 2026 MORTON GOULD YOUNG COMPOSER AWARDS](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-ascap-foundation-names-recipients-of-2026-morton-gould-young-composer-awards/) - According to news breaking this week, "The ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams today announced the recipients of the 2026 ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, which encourage talented young creators of concert music ranging in age from 13 to 30." “It is such a joy to recognize these truly remarkable young composers,” said The ASCAP Foundation President
- [Danny Elfman’s 121-Input Live Show Achieves Cinematic Clarity with Neumann Mic System](https://www.musicconnection.com/danny-elfmans-121-input-live-show-achieves-cinematic-clarity-with-neumann-mic-system/) - There are live shows, and then there’s what Danny Elfman is doing right now—a high-wire act that swings between orchestral film scores and industrial rock without ever losing its footing. Following his set at Sick New World Festival, the production team behind the performance revealed just how much technical precision it takes to make that
- [Casio and ROLI Launch New Interactive Piano Learning App for Beginners](https://www.musicconnection.com/casio-and-roli-launch-new-interactive-piano-learning-app-for-beginners/) - Casio has teamed up with U.K.-based music technology company ROLI to introduce a new digital learning platform designed to make picking up the piano faster, more engaging, and far less intimidating for beginners. The collaboration, announced this week, centers around ROLI Learn for CASIO, an interactive app that blends popular music, real-time feedback, and gamified
- [The Drum Beat That Blew My Mind: The Woggles on The Beatles](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-drum-beat-that-blew-my-mind-the-woggles-on-the-beatles/) - Dan Elektro, drummer with veteran garage rockers The Woggles, told us about his love for a classic Ringo beat... Dan Elektro: There is, of course, a multitude of drummers and drum beats that blew my mind that I could write about but I have to choose one. So, I choose the first drummer whose name
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Cherry Bomb Explodes at LCD Soundsystem](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-cherry-bomb-explodes-at-lcd-soundsystem/) - Mandy Lee, the brains behind solo project Cherry Bomb (and a member of MisterWives) told us about her LCD Soundsystem experience... Mandy Lee: The best gig I ever saw has to go to LCD Soundsystem headlining Bonnaroo in 2016. This was no easy feat considering the runner-ups were tied between Florence And The Machine where
- [My Favorite Album: ILUKA Loves Bush's Hounds of Love](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-iluka-loves-bushs-hounds-of-love/) - Kate Bush Hounds of Love (EMI) Australian singer-songwriter ILUKA told us about her love for a Kate Bush classic... ILUKA: If I had to choose a favorite album right now, it would probably be Hounds of Love by Kate Bush. It’s one of those records that feels less like an album and more like stepping into somebody’s inner world.
- [Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Can't Do Without Their P&Bros Sitar and PRS Signature Fiore Guitar](https://www.musicconnection.com/purbayan-chatterjee-and-mark-lettieri-cant-do-without-their-pbros-sitar-and-prs-signature-fiore-guitar/) - Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee, and Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy, collaboratively told us about their sitar/guitar loves... Purbayan Chatterjee: My new custom-built P&Bros electric-acoustic sitar, handcrafted by master luthier Suman Karmarkar, has quickly become one of my most versatile instruments. Suman comes from a distinguished lineage of sitar makers—his father trained under the legendary Hiren
- [Hit the Decks! It's Sam Divine](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-sam-divine/) - U.K. house artist Sam Divine started DJ’ing in 2001. "I entered a DJ competition in my local club," she says. "I won the competition then went onto to be the resident DJ and junior booker and I started promoting my own event called 'Sundays are Divine' whilst working part time as a House buyer in a
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: YALANA - CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD GIRL](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-yalana-confessions-of-a-good-girl/) - Artists spend years discovering their voice. YALANA had to find her way back to it. The Russian-born singer-songwriter recently joined The Jeremiah Show to discuss a creative journey that took her from fronting a rock band in Russia to building a successful public relations career in Los Angeles, before ultimately returning to the music that
- [Nazzy The Mic at The Loft at City Winery New York, NY](https://www.musicconnection.com/nazzy-the-mic-at-the-loft-at-city-winery-new-york-ny/) - Web: nazzy.hiphopContact: press@nazzy.hiphopPlayers: Nazzy the Mic, vocals On a rainy March night at The Loft at City Winery, actor Orlando Jones ended his stand up set in an unexpected way. Instead of simply taking a bow, he invited up-and-coming Philadelphia rapper Nazzy the Mic onstage to close the show. At only 21, Nazzy has been
- [Jai’Len Josey Signs With Def Jam Recordings](https://www.musicconnection.com/jailen-josey-signs-with-def-jam-recordings/) - Date Signed: March 2026 Label: Def Jam RecordingsType of Music: R&B, Soul-PopManagement: Taryn Anchrum - Top Ten Management; Al Branch - The Blueprint Group; Anastasia Wright - Imperial Marketing GroupBooking: Michelle Martinez, Josh Sanchez - WMELegal: Dorna TaylorPublicity: Bryan Pierce, Humbert Luna, Becky McElrath - 1964 AgencyA&R: Drew Corria - Def Jam; Laurne Munroe - Sony
- [Submission Deadline Approaches for Hollywood Independent Music Awards 2026](https://www.musicconnection.com/submission-deadline-approaches-for-hollywood-independent-music-awards-2026/) - The clock is ticking for independent artists looking to make their mark on one of the industry’s fastest-rising stages. With a June 15 submission deadline looming, the Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) is calling on creators across the globe to throw their hats in the ring before entries officially close. Set to take over The
- [Netflix needs a Music Cue Sheets Coordinator](https://www.musicconnection.com/netflix-needs-a-music-cue-sheets-coordinator/) - In this role, you will be responsible for vital components of their music cue sheet and music administration processes, and will have visibility into all facets of their music business. As a cue sheet expert, you know the exact process of using music in a production and understand the significance of synchronization licenses, publishing splits,
- [Warner Music Group needs a Senior Director, Brand Management](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-senior-director-brand-management-3/) - As a Brand Manager, you are responsible for managing artist accounts and developing product strategy with creative oversight across a roster of artists. As the central lead for each artist, you advocate for their vision and business in online sales, tour merchandise, VIP ticketing, in-store sales, and intellectual property agreements. Additionally, you coordinate the progress
- [Sony Music needs a Fan Engagement Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-a-fan-engagement-manager/) - The Manager, Fan Engagement is responsible for supporting the execution of fan engagement strategies across Epic Records’ artist roster by managing day-to-day digital and audience facing platforms. This role focuses on driving fan acquisition, engagement, and retention through social media, CRM, and other fan facing digital properties, while partnering closely with the Marketing team to
- [BERKLEE STUDY REVEALS VIDEO HAS BECOME ESSENTIAL TO MUSIC CAREERS](https://www.musicconnection.com/berklee-study-reveals-video-has-become-essential-to-music-careers/) - According to news breaking this week, "Berklee College of Music has released a new study, In Sync: Music and Video 2026—Video Creators, Musicians.
- [CRAFT RECORDINGS TO RELEASE SPECIAL VINYL REISSUE OF HOWL AND OTHER POEMS IN SEPTEMBER](https://www.musicconnection.com/craft-recordings-to-release-special-vinyl-reissue-of-howl-and-other-poems-in-september/) - Craft Recordings commemorates the centennial of one of the most influential literary figures of the twentieth century with a special vinyl reissue of Allen Ginsberg's landmark spoken-word album, Howl and Other Poems. Originally released by Fantasy Records in 1959, the recording captures Ginsberg performing many of his most celebrated works, including the era-defining title poem
- [Staff Picks with Pansy Division, MF DOOM, Ian Moore, and Hole](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-pansy-division-mf-doom-ian-moore-and-hole/) - Senior Editor Brett Callwood Pansy Division "Cocksucker Club" Happy Pride! Associate Editor Ruby Risch MF DOOM "Lavender Buds" Oh what a lovely little MF track. That production, that piano... it tickles. Operations Manager Robin Rose Ian Moore "Deliver Me" "Is that the cry of an angel, Or the cry of a woman, such a lonely soundI
- [In the Studio with Charles Fauna](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-with-charles-fauna/) - Artist: Charles FaunaProducer and Arranger: Charles FaunaCo-Production and Additional Instrumentation: Jaguar SunAdditional Bass Production: Ronnie LanzilottaMixing Engineer: Andy D. ParkMastering Engineer: Ariel Loh The Origin: Absorbing a world where sound, vision, and feeling overlap, Charles Fauna — the moniker of the LA/NY-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Mischer—has developed a synesthetic field where emotion, atmosphere, and imagery
- [COURT HOLDS LIVE NATION MONOPOLIZED THE MARKET FOR CONCERT TICKETS](https://www.musicconnection.com/court-holds-live-nation-monopolized-the-market-for-concert-tickets/) - A Federal court jury in New York recently held that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, had an illegal monopoly on concert ticket sales. Live Nation/Ticketmaster used its dominant position in the market to make things more difficult for its competitors. The witnesses in the trial included Live Nation head Michael Rapone and Ben Lovett
- [The Live Beat: Little Big Town](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-little-big-town/) - Multi-platinum quartet Little Big Town is hitting the road this fall with their newly announced For The Art Of It Tour. Kicking off September 24 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the run stretches across the U.S. and Canada with stops in Atlanta, Boston, Philly, Chicago, Toronto, and more before the year wraps. In other words: yes,
- [QSC CB 10 Battery-Powered Portable PA Speaker](https://www.musicconnection.com/qsc-cb-10-battery-powered-portable-pa-speaker/) - QSC is a well-known manufacturer of PA and monitor speakers for mid and small-sized venues, with experience dating back to the 1960s. QSC WideLine line arrays are commonly used in smaller arenas, amphitheaters, and regional concert series. QSC is a leader in portable, active loudspeakers often used by support acts, in clubs, or as fill
- [Marc Almond, Soft Cell, and Danceteria](https://www.musicconnection.com/marc-almond-soft-cell-and-danceteria/) - At the start of June, just before summer officially kicks in, Marc Almond’s Soft Cell will be performing at the Hollywood Bowl with this month’s cover stars The Human League, plus Alison Moyet. The last time this writer caught Soft Cell, they were playing the Kia Forum with Simple Minds. In the months since, the world
- [Amadour’s Orchestral Maneuvers in the Light](https://www.musicconnection.com/amadours-orchestral-maneuvers-in-the-light/) - Across a sweeping multidisciplinary practice, Amadour uses visual art and architectural history as a structural blueprint for an intimate, world-building sound—a transified, technicolor, high desert latter-day Jean Cocteau, whose expansive vision is both born from and continually returning to the specific surrealism of the American West. It is this intersection which Amadour triangulates in their
- [Tom Gordon’s Secret Weapon Is KRK Monitors](https://www.musicconnection.com/tom-gordons-secret-weapon-is-krk-monitors/) - Trends come and go in the studio, but trust is harder to replace. For veteran engineer Tom Gordon, that trust has been earned over decades—and it still points back to the same place: KRK monitors. While the industry continues to reinvent itself, Gordon’s approach proves that the right foundation doesn’t need to change. For nearly
- [NEW YORK CITY TO CO-NAME WEST 8TH STREET FOR JIMI HENDRIX](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-york-city-to-co-name-west-8th-street-for-jimi-hendrix/) - On June 10 at 11 a.m., New York City will officially co-name West 8th Street Jimi Hendrix Way in honor of legendary guitarist and cultural icon Jimi Hendrix.
- [Soka Records Launches in Los Angeles, Led by James Dai](https://www.musicconnection.com/soka-records-launches-in-los-angeles-led-by-james-dai/) - Soka Records has officially entered the chat—and it’s not trying to play by the usual rules. Founded by former artist manager James Dai, the newly launched Los Angeles-based label positions itself less as a traditional record company and more as an “artist studio,” a deliberate nod to legacy systems like Motown and the highly structured
- [My Favorite Album: Lisa Dominique Feels Anticipation](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-lisa-dominque-feels-anticipation/) - Carly Simon Anticipation (Elektra) Hard rocker, author and wine maker Lisa Dominique told us about her love for a Carly Simon classic... Lisa Dominique: I was 13 when I first discovered this album one rainy afternoon in Yorkshire. I had a day off school with a miserable cold and decided to root through an old box of
- [Sheila Landis & Rick Matle at Ro Cham Beau Detroit, MI](https://www.musicconnection.com/sheila-landis-rick-matle-at-ro-cham-beau-detroit-mi/) - Web: sheilalandis.com Contact: shelandis@gmail.com Players: Sheila Landis, vocals, percussion, kazoo; Rick Matle, 7-string guitar; John Hill, drums One of Detroit's newest live jazz music rooms is the sleek and acoustically perfect Ro Cham Beau. The veteran duo of Sheila Landis and Rick Matle recently made their maiden voyage there, one for the books. They were joined by
- [Ear Candy: Tumblr's Greatest Hits](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-tumblrs-greatest-hits/) - Happiest of Fridays, my mixtape-mavens! If you just felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to put on a pair of galaxy print leggings, adjust your side bangs, and re-blog a black-and-white photo of a neon sign, do not panic. Your internal clock hasn’t failed you; you’ve just tuned into the sonic time capsule that is Ear
- [Rare Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin & Queen Memorabilia Heads to Auction for Music Education](https://www.musicconnection.com/rare-beatles-rolling-stones-led-zeppelin-queen-memorabilia-heads-to-auction-for-music-education/) - There’s a certain magic in owning a piece of music history—the kind that once lived backstage, in darkrooms, or plastered across venue walls during rock’s most formative years. Now, that magic is up for grabs, and it comes with a purpose. The Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), founded by blues-rock mainstay Joe Bonamassa, has
- [Video of the Week: Mai Mai Asks, Why Me?](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-mai-mai-asks-why-me/) - Vallejo-born singer, rapper, and songwriter Mai Mai has released new single and video "Why Me?," her Warner debut, and it's chill soul number that serves as the perfect summer kick-off. "Built around warm basslines, dreamy melodies, and a laid-back groove, 'Why Me?' finds Mai Mai wrestling with insecurity and self-worth as she questions whether she's deserving of the love being
- [David Chatfield: A Music Man With A Plan](https://www.musicconnection.com/david-chatfield-a-music-man-with-a-plan/) - Harmony Records owner David Chatfield is a veteran record producer, recording studio owner, and production company executive.
- [Michael Gilas at The Cutting Room New York, NY](https://www.musicconnection.com/michael-gilas-at-the-cutting-room-new-york-ny/) - Web: michaelgilasmusic.comContact: sotthuggermusic@gmail.com Players: Michael Gilas, lead vocals; Allan Phillips, musical director, keyboards, guitars; Natalya Phillips, guitars, background vocals; Daneen Wilburn, background vocals; Draeh Jirnae, background vocals; Shirly Ace, drums; Angelica Yamada, bass; Brian Kennedy, keyboards It's hard to put a period on Michael Gilas’ music. His influences run the gamut from legendary artists like The
- [Hit the Decks! It's AD7USTMENT](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-ad7ustment/) - Techno artist AD7USTMENT says that his history with music is a long and exciting journey. "[It started] back in 1988 and [was] influenced by both my home in Germany and my mother’s sunkissed origin in Petín, Spain," he says. "Learning to play the drums as a kid laid my rhythmic foundation, but it was during
- [SESAC Honors 2026’s Top Film & TV Composers](https://www.musicconnection.com/sesac-honors-2026s-top-film-tv-composers/) - L-R: Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, Erin Collins (SESAC SVP TV/Film Creative Services), Laura Karpman, and Scott Jungmichel (SESAC Performing Rights President & COO) If there’s one corner of the music world that quietly shapes how we feel about everything on screen, it’s film and television scoring—and this week in Santa Monica, those behind-the-scenes architects got their moment. At SESAC’s annual Film & Television
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: Hunter Hawkins is Here Now](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-hunter-hawkins-is-here-now/) - Singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker Hunter Hawkins joins The Jeremiah Show this week for a conversation about storytelling across music, film, and life. Recently honored with the Emerging Artist Award at FestForums 2026 and managed by Kevin Jonas Sr. and George Kreis of Jonas Group Entertainment, Hawkins is building a career that moves seamlessly among the
- [The Bass Line That Blew My Mind: Sparta Gets The Cure](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-bass-line-that-blew-my-mind-sparta-gets-the-cure/) - The Cure "The Kiss" Matt Miller of alt-rock vets Sparta told us about his love for a Cure bass lick... Matt Miller: Before I started playing music, pre-high school, I was a full-blown Skate Rat. Listening to music and skateboarding was my entire existence, and The Cure’s album, Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me, was on
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Emma Louise Dug Adele](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-emma-louise-dug-adele/) - Australian singer-songwriter Emma Louise told us about her Adele experience... Emma Louise: I went to Adele’s One Night Only concert in October 2021. It was the most incredible concert I’d ever seen. It was at the observatory overlooking Hollywood, and there were helicopters flying overhead and everyone had to catch buses to be seated in the courtyard for
- [Ladytron Can't Do Without Their Kawai K1ii Synth](https://www.musicconnection.com/ladytron-cant-do-without-their-kawai-k1ii-synth/) - Daniel Hunt of electronic pop icons Ladytron told us about his love for his Kawai K1ii synth... Daniel Hunt: My choice of a piece of gear I can’t do without would be a surprise to those who’ve followed Ladytron since the beginning. It would even to me back then. We were analogue purists before it became the industry
- [Composer, Recording Artist, and Songwriter Colin Stetson Signs With Third Side Music ](https://www.musicconnection.com/composer-recording-artist-and-songwriter-colin-stetson-signs-with-third-side-music/) - News broke this week that "Global independent publisher Third Side Music (TSM) has re-signed award-winning composer, artist, songwriter, and arranger Colin Stetson, whose career trajectory has soared since the beginning of his long and successful 15-year partnership with the company." According to a statement, "Through the exclusive, worldwide administration deal, TSM will continue representation of the renowned bass and
- [GWAR at the Belasco Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/gwar-at-the-belasco-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: gwar.netContact: freeman@freemanpromotions.comPlayers: Blöthar the Berserker, vocals; Sawborg Destructo, vocals; Balsac the Jaws of Death, guitar; Bonesnapper, backing vocals; Beefcake the Mighty, bass; Grodius Maximus, guitar; Jizmak Da Gusha, drums Reviewing a GWAR performance as if it’s just a regular gig is practically impossible. GWAR is many things: theater, satire, slapstick, puppetry, and, yes, a
- [Release Radar: Lauren Sanderson Preserves the Chaos on LAUREN](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-lauren-sanderson/) - Lauren Sanderson doesn’t introduce herself so much as she kicks the door in and expects you to keep up. With her new album LAUREN arriving May 29 via Pack Records, she’s turning that energy into a full-scale statement of identity—loud, chaotic, intentional, and entirely self-defined. At its core, LAUREN started as something deceptively simple. As
- [Release Radar: Pucker Up—Asal Will Show You How To Kiss the Sun](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-pucker-up-asal-will-show-you-how-to-kiss-the-sun/) - There’s a difference between writing songs and needing to write them. On Kiss the Sun, Asal makes that distinction clear, turning a year marked by loss, change, and quiet self-reckoning into her most personal and fully realized project to date. The 22-year-old artist, already known for her blend of dark pop and emotional precision, leans
- [Release Radar: Lenka Makes the Case for More Good Days](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-lenka-makes-the-case-for-more-good-days/) - It’s easy to write a hopeful record when things are going well. It’s harder—and a lot more interesting—to write one when they’re not. On Good Days, Lenka does the latter, building an album that feels lived-in, human, and just a little bit stubborn about its optimism. “I wanted to make a ‘classic’ album, and a
- [Apply Now to the BMI Foundation 2026 Songwriting & Composer Awards](https://www.musicconnection.com/apply-now-to-the-bmi-foundation-2026-songwriting-composer-awards/) - The BMI Foundation has officially opened applications for its Summer 2026 awards, offering emerging songwriters and composers a pair of high-impact opportunities designed to support artists at a pivotal stage in their careers. This year’s open programs include the peermusic Latin Music Award and the Pete Carpenter Fellowship, each tailored to distinct creative paths within
- [Universal Music Group needs a Manager, Global Controls and Assurance](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-manager-global-controls-and-assurance/) - Universal Music Group’s Global Controls & Assurance (GCA) Department is a global team of professionals responsible for defining UMG’s ICFR framework, internal control requirements, and related guidance and training. Their team is responsible for assessing the design and ongoing effectiveness of the company’s internal controls; identifying, evaluating, and supporting the mitigation and remediation of risk;
- [Warner Music Group needs an Analyst, Deals Office](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-an-analyst-deals-office/) - As an Analyst on the Deals Office’s Reporting & Analysis team, you’ll play a key role in delivering the insights and analysis that power their content investment decisions across Recorded Music and Music Publishing. This role requires a highly analytical mentality that’s equally comfortable with high-level strategy and granular data analysis. The right candidate will
- [Sony Music Entertainment needs a Manager, Fan Engagement](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-entertainment-needs-a-manager-fan-engagement/) - The Manager, Fan Engagement is responsible for supporting the execution of fan engagement strategies across Epic Records’ artist roster by managing day-to-day digital and audience facing platforms. This role focuses on driving fan acquisition, engagement, and retention through social media, CRM, and other fan facing digital properties, while partnering closely with the Marketing team to
- [Bob Dylan’s Blonde On Blonde Turns 60 In June](https://www.musicconnection.com/bob-dylans-blonde-on-blonde-turns-60-in-june/) - The Bob Dylan Blonde On Blonde Bob Johnston-produced recording sessions began in New York City in October 1965 at CBS studios and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee at the company’s facility until March 10, 1966. Dylan and Johnston during April ’66 in four days did the bulk of the final monaural mixdown session at Columbia's studios
- [Staff Picks With The Orb, The Beatles, and Joni Mitchell](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-the-orb-the-beatles-and-joni-mitchell/) - Senior Editor Brett Callwood The Orb "Fluffy Little Clouds" Back in 1995, The Orb was one of the groups that introduced this rock kid to electronic music, solidified by an electrifying performance at the Phoenix Festival 1995. "Little Fluffy Clouds" is one of their hypnotic best. Associate Editor Ruby Risch Joni Mitchell "Dark as a
- [A Song That Changed My Life: she’s green on Beach House’s “Myth”](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-song-that-changed-my-life-shes-green-on-beach-houses-myth/) - The Band Members: Zofia Smith; lead vocals, Liam Armstrong; guitar, Raines Lucas: guitar, Teddy Nordvold; bass, Kevin Seebeck, drums The Storyteller: Zofia Smith The Song: Atypically inviting listeners into their vast dream-pop world with a deeply dampened syncopated cowbell, Beach House’s beau ideal “Myth” gradually gathers momentum through metronomic elegance before fully opening to a synthesized
- [AIMP Awards 2026 Linda Komorsky Scholarship to USC Music Industry Student Samantha Navarro](https://www.musicconnection.com/aimp-awards-2026-linda-komorsky-scholarship-to-usc-music-industry-student-samantha-navarro/) - According to news breaking this week, "The Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has awarded its seventh annual Linda Komorsky AIMP Scholarship to Samantha Navarro, a Music Industry student at the USC Thornton School of Music. Navarro received a $4,000 scholarship and a one-year AIMP membership during the AIMP Music Trivia Night & Scholarship Presentation
- ["Distracted" by Thundercat](https://www.musicconnection.com/distracted-by-thundercat/) - Brainfeeder RecordsProducers: Greg Kurstin, Flying Lotus, Kenneth Blume Any album that leans into intergalactic detours and Star Wars nods is bound to be both nerdy and cool as hell. Distracted, Thundercat’s fifth album, fully commits, unfolding as a dreamy expanse of futuro-jazz-funk threaded with a constant undercurrent of soul—and it might be the most geek-chic
- [Tipify's Dan Carucci, MD, PhD](https://www.musicconnection.com/dan-carucci-md-phd/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Brennan Wedl Signs with ANTI-](https://www.musicconnection.com/brennan-wedl-signs-with-anti/) - Date Signed: March 2026Label: ANTI-Type of Music: Indie rock / Country / GrungeManagement: Another Management CompanyBooking: TBA AgencyPublicity: Kelly @ ANTI- A&R: Andy Kaulkin + Allison CrutchfieldWeb: brennanwedl.com When singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Brennan Wedl signed with ANTI- Records, the alt-roots sister label to the very punk-centric Epitaph, the deal made perfect sense. Placing Wedl on a roster that also included the likes of
- [VOLTA and Dave Matthews Band: The Interactive Power of Live Music](https://www.musicconnection.com/volta-and-dave-matthews-band-the-interactive-power-of-live-music/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Live Beat: Tove Lo](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-tove-lo/) - Tove Lo has rooted her career in tension—the push between desire and doubt, control and collapse, intimacy and detachment. And her upcoming sixth album, ESTRUS (out September 18), doesn’t resolve any of that. It leans in. The newly released lead single, “I’m your girl right?,” leans all the way into that emotional whiplash, all tangled
- [Queens of the Stone Age: The Catacombs Tour in Seattle](https://www.musicconnection.com/queens-of-the-stone-age-the-catacombs-tour-in-seattle/) - Players: Josh Homme; vocals, guitar, piano, Troy Van Leeuwen, guitars, lap steel, keyboard, backing vocals, Dean Fertita; guitar, keyboards, glockenspiel and backing vocals, Michael Shuman; bass, keyboards, additional vocals, Jon Theodore; drums, percussion. Plus, guest chamber ensemble. The Venue: Seattle’s historic Paramount Theatre. A venue known for its haunted history and architectural significance. The Origin: The lineage of
- [New Music Critique of Halo Kitsch](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-halo-kitsch/) - Contact: byronb@urbzlyfe.comWeb: halokitsch.comSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TVStyle: Alt-Rock Claiming you’re “underrated” in your bio is a high-stakes gamble, but Halo Kitsch has the receipts. Tracks like “american medicine” strike a modern alt-pop chord, finding a perfect balance between melodic hooks and a glorious, essential fuzz. She shifts gears effortlessly on “losttime,” revealing a pensive, engulfing side
- [New Music Critique of Meteor Street](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-meteor-street/) - Contact: meteorstreetmusic@gmail.comWeb: meteorstreetband.comSeeking: Love, SuccessStyle: Rock “Meteor Street are here to bring the world the dulcet, chaotic sounds of literary rock,” reads the duo’s bio, and it sure is indulgent. There’s a scrappy intelligence to their sound, especially on “Likewise,” where slightly unpolished vocals add character rather than distraction. “I Need A Vocation” kicks off
- ["Worst Girl in America" by Slayyyter](https://www.musicconnection.com/worst-girl-in-america-by-slayyyter/) - RECORDS/Columbia RecordsProducers: Slayyyter, Valley Girl, Austin Corona, Wyatt Bernard, Hamish, Yakob, Owen Jackson Slayyyter’s been kicking around since 2018, dropping killer tracks like “BFF” and “Hello Kitty,” and eventually the 2021 album Troubled Paradise and the 2023 follow-up Starfucker. And yet it feels very much like this is her time. Right fucking now! Her third
- [Dark Lords Deicide and Behemoth Rule Over Hollywood](https://www.musicconnection.com/dark-lords-deicide-and-behemoth-rule-over-hollywood/) - Ah, Satanism and metal--the happiest of bedfellows. How serious is the connection? That depends on who you ask. For the likes of Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, the dark themes were always about horror movie theatricality. Later though, Norwegian black metal bands were murdering each other and burning down churches. And death metal band Deicide's
- [Ear Candy: The Price of An Erewhon Smoothie](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-the-price-of-an-erewhon-smoothie/) - Finally, Friday is here, my beat heads. So you just spent $19 on a smoothie with adaptogens, you’re wearing something neutral, and you’re saying it’s... casual? Nice job, you've made it! Now, let's dial that in, and turn up that dial, because this week's Ear Candy is The Price of An Erewhon Smoothie. There’s something
- [The Riff, Beat and Bassline That Blew Gollylagging's Minds](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-beat-and-bassline-that-blew-gollylaggings-minds/) - Boston shoegazers Gollylagging told us about the riff, beat and bassline that floats their boat... Riff Built To Spill "Some" Jules Skiffington: I really like the opening riff on "Some" by Built to Spill. It just reminds me of glass shattering or someone falling down the stairs in a really eloquent way where they fall
- [Video of the Week: BKTHERULA Goes Punk](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-bktherula-goes-punk/) - Genre-blending artist BKTHERULA has joined forces with Whethan for new single and video "I GO PUNK," and true to form it's a hard-hitting, energetic monster of a track. "Produced by platinum-selling artist and producer Whethan, 'I GO PUNK' marks the duo’s first collaboration together, setting the stage for BK’s N5ON-era rooted in movement, freedom, and being present," a
- ["Making Music: Conversations With Record Producers" By Larry Crane and John Baccigaluppi](https://www.musicconnection.com/making-music-conversations-with-record-producers-by-larry-crane-and-john-baccigaluppi/) - Larry Crane was a member of the gloriously named band Vomit Launch, before moving to Portland and founding Tape Op magazine, as well as opening a studio. So, he’s perfectly placed to put this book together, with the help of colleague Baccigaluppi, which compiles “interviews with people who have made records with some of the
- ["Stranded in the Future" By Robyn Hitchcock](https://www.musicconnection.com/stranded-in-the-future-by-robyn-hitchcock/) - Former Soft Boys man Robyn Hitchcock remains a force. Catch him live anywhere around the globe and you’ll see a show that seamlessly blends paisley hippiness with new wave quirk. The man can pen a tune and, as it turns out, he’s quite the author too. This is his second memoir, and this writer admits
- [Archers Sign with Fearless Records](https://www.musicconnection.com/archers-sign-with-fearless-records/) - Date Signed: January 2026Label: Fearless RecordsMembers: Nathanael Pulley, vocals; Ben Koehler, guitar; Grayson Mesarosh, drumsType of Music: RockManagement: Scott Sheldon and Ben Bruce, RM 64Booking: Imran Xhelili - ixhelili@independentartistgroup.comPublicity: Amy Sciarretto and Tori Kravitz, Atom Splitter PR - tori@atomsplitterpr.comWeb: archersband.com There’s a particular kind of musician who doesn’t choose music so much as get chosen by
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- [Radio Memphis Keeps Memphis’ Heritage Upfront… and Personal](https://www.musicconnection.com/radio-memphis-keeps-memphis-heritage-upfront-and-personal/) - If ever there were a musical “bunker,” it’s the place Radio Memphis calls home. You find it tucked deep in the basement of an unassuming strip mall somewhere around 4745 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, TN. It’s easy to miss from the outside—but once you’re inside, you realize this little station has been sending out waves
- [New Music Critique of Andrea Magee](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-andrea-magee/) - Contact: lauren@beachwood.laWeb: andreamageemusic.comSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Placement, DistributionStyle: Indie-Folk, Singer-Songwriter The fact that she was raised in Belfast and has been based in Austin, TX since 2014 makes a lot of sense when listening to Andrea Magee’s new album Wild Woman. That blend of traditionally Irish (in this case Northern Irish) Celtic singer-songwriter fare and
- [New Music Critique of Betty Moon](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-betty-moon/) - Contact: bob@bradleypublicity.comWeb: bettymoon.comSeeking: Film/TVStyle: Indie, Pop Betty Moon is apparently keen for her music to be licensed for film and TV, though she has already had songs featured on shows as successful as Californication, Dexter and, umm, Teen Mom. It does make sense though; a song like the hair-raising “Last Night” and the sultry “Taxi
- [New Music Critique of Levi Petree](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-levi-petree/) - Contact: levistpetree@gmail.comWeb: levipetree.comSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV, PublishingStyle: Singer-Songwriter There’s a warm authenticity about Levi Petree’s Americana-roots songwriting and delivery, that is actually quite refreshing. On a song like “I Told the River,” Petree tells his simple but effective love story with emotive honesty and a touch of wit. The listener is immediately enthralled, and ready
- [New Music Critique of Angie Hartley](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-angie-hartley/) - Contact: angie.hartley89@gmail.comWeb: samply.appSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV, DistributionStyle: Power-Pop, Pop-Rock Straight away, when listening to the songs “How Do You” and “Are You Lonely,” it’s clear that Detroit artist Angie Hartley has the potential to bring in a mainstream audience. The tunes are there, the songwriting is on point, and the musicianship is exemplary. In addition,
- [New Music Critique of The New Music Sculptors](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-the-new-music-sculptors/) - Contact: crj@newmusicsculptors.comWeb: newmusicsculptors.bandcamp.comSeeking: ReviewStyle: Freak Rock, Punk Who are the New Music Sculptors? “A group of sonic sculptors with over a century of combined musical wherewithal,” is what they say. A song like “Doom” would suggest that this is a band of skilled, experimental musicians, happy to dispel the notion that a group needs to
- [New Music Critique of Adrienne Leska](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-adrienne-leska/) - Contact: leskaadrienne@gmail.comWeb: adrienneleska.comSeeking: Film/TV, PlaylistStyle: Folk, Pop, Indie In her online bio, singer-songwriter, artist, and teacher Adrienne Leska describes her folk-pop as having a “deep and whimsical twist.” That’s a wonderful and welcome quirk which is apparent on the song “Someone Like You” (with the line “how could someone like me end up with someone
- [New Music Critique of Kem ’Yah](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-kem-yah/) - Contact: kemyahmusic@gmail.comWeb: kemyah.bandcamp.comSeeking: ReviewStyle: Afro-Furutistic, Hip-Hop, R&B Kongolese-Toronto native Kem ‘Yah offers a textured, often hypnotic sonic palette. “Seven Powers” stands out as the most immersive, while other tracks follow a more predictable structure that slightly blunts the impact. Lyrically, Kem ’Yah takes a bold, if divisive, stance in a way that feels unnecessarily abrasive—“We
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- [Epiphone Les Paul Modern Pro](https://www.musicconnection.com/epiphone-les-paul-modern-pro/) - In the 1930s, Epiphone and Gibson were fierce rivals with both companies making archtop guitars. Financial difficulties for Epiphone enabled Gibson to purchase the company in 1957, and Gibson moved Epiphone manufacturing from New York to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gibson continued the brand using the same equipment and craftsmen as Gibson Guitars. Initially used for competing
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- [Immersive Design Labs' Adrian Weidmann, CEO](https://www.musicconnection.com/immersive-design-labs-adrian-weidmann-ceo/) - CEO Immersive Design Labs Years with Company: 2Address: 19000 Maple Lane, Excelsior, MNWeb: immersivedesignlabs.comEmail: listen@immersivedesignlabs.comNotable Users: Willy Porter, Justin Gray BACKGROUND Adrian Weidmann believes immersive audio is the future. Despite his faith in the format, he noticed nobody was capturing audio at its source to create immersive recordings. Thus, he invented the 7.0.4 Immersive Array, now
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- [The Milk Carton Kids Capture Raw, In-Room Sound on Lost Cause Lover Fool with AEA Ribbon Microphones](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-milk-carton-kids-capture-raw-in-room-sound-on-lost-cause-lover-fool-with-aea-ribbon-microphones/) - The Milk Carton Kids have never been a band that hides behind production. On Lost Cause Lover Fool, the Los Angeles duo sticks to what they do best—keeping things stripped down, letting the performances speak for themselves, and trusting that the right sound starts in the room, not on a screen. The Los Angeles duo,
- [Staff Picks With Snap, Labi Siffre, The Guess Who, Spazz, and Clinic](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-snap-the-guess-who-spazz-and-clinic/) - Senior Editor Brett Callwood Snap! "The Power" Back in 1991, I saw Snap! opening for MC Hammer in Birmingham, England. While a lot of Hammer's tunes haven't dated particularly well, Snap! still hits hard. "The Power" is a classic. Associate Editor Ruby Risch Labi Siffre "Cannock Chase" Siffre always seems to deliver whatever it is you
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- [Sony Music needs a Content Development Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-a-content-development-manager/) - The Manager, Content Development role is a pivotal team member of their content development team. This role is tasked with shooting (when appropriate) and editing short form content for digital/social distribution. This person must excel in a fast-paced environment and be able to balance multiple projects simultaneously. The right person will use their creative vision
- [Warner Music Group needs an Associate Director, LBA](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-an-associate-director-lba/) - They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented junior lawyer to join their Los Angeles-based Legal and Business Affairs team at Warner Chappell Music, Inc. (“WCM”). This role will be involved in a wide range of legal and business transactions related to music publishing. You will also work closely with other departments within WCM, such
- [Universal Music Group needs a People Operations Administrator](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-people-operations-administrator/) - The People Operations / HR Administrator is responsible for handling all workforce administration, ensuring all people/HR records are accurate and up to date, providing accurate accompanying paperwork, running data checks, answering queries in a timely manner and producing relevant reporting that drives efficiency across the team and supports improved decision-making. You'll work alongside their People
- [Assignments May 2026: Who Got Hired?](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-may-2026-who-got-hired/) - Assignments May 2026: Who Got Hired? The Patron Saints of Music has appointed Allie Moskovits as Head of Sync & Business Development. More to follow.
- [Release Radar: Kid Sistr Are Fulfilling the American Teenage Prophecy](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-kid-sistr-are-fulfilling-the-american-teenage-prophecy/) - There’s something inherently cinematic about the way Kid Sistr talk about their music—and fittingly, their latest EP American Teenage Prophecy feels like it was ripped straight from a reel of cult classics, fuzzy VHS tapes, and late-night rewatches. The trio's latest EP, American Teenage Prophecy, didn’t arrive in a rush of inspiration or a single
- [The Live Beat: KATSEYE](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-katseye/) - KATSEYE aren’t just entering their arena era—they’re owning it. The global girl group has officially announced their WILDWORLD TOUR, a sweeping fall run across the U.K., Europe, and North America—and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most in-demand tours of the year, with reports of dates selling out almost instantly. The trek
- [In the Studio with Hammok](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-with-hammok/) - The Members: Tobias Osland, vocals, guitars; Ferdinand Aasheim, drums; Ole Benjamin, bass Additional Vocals: Haley Shea from Sløtface & Nikki Brumen from Blood Command Producer: Tobias Osland Additional Engineering & Bass Re-amping: Benjamin Bosse Krogh Kiønig Mixing: Derek Coburn Mastering: Alan Douches The Origin: Evolving from within Oslo’s contemporary post-hardcore circuit, Hammok stand out by blending aggressive energy with heavily textured production.
- [The Womack Sisters Sign with Daptone](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-womack-sisters-sign-with-daptone/) - Date Signed: February 2025Label: DaptoneMembers: BG, Zeimani, and Kucha WomackType of Music: R&BManagement: thewomacksisters@redlightmanagement.comBooking: josh@crossovertouring.com, kate@crossovertouring.comPublicity: judy@motormouthmedia.com, mick@motormouthmedia.comA&R: Gabe Roth/Daptone Web: thewomacksisters.com It’s been a long time since we heard a soul vocal group like The Womack Sisters. With a sound rooted in the classic R&B of the Supremes, the Pips, Aretha, etc. despite their relative youth, theirs is
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- [Kesha Gets Free at the Forum](https://www.musicconnection.com/kesha-gets-free-at-the-forum/) - Pop icon Kesha wowed Los Angeles this week, stopping off at the Kia Forum as part of her Freedom Tour with openers Chromeo and Sizzy Rocket. The whole night was one big dance party, kicking off with her number one hit and 12x platinum single “Tik Tok,” and including other major hits like “Timber," and
- [HELLINGS at the Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/hellings-at-the-whisky-a-go-go-west-hollywood-ca/) - Above photo by Mathias Fau There’s a certain electricity that only exists at the Whisky a Go Go—a sense that decades of Sunset Strip mythology are still hanging in the air somewhere between the Marshall stacks, the dim red lights and the ghosts of every band that ever walked onto that stage believing they were
- [Video of the Week: Ty Dolla $ign Drops Good To Me](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-ty-dolla-ign-drops-good-to-me/) - Singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ty Dolla $ign has released a new single and video called "good to me," and it's a sweet soul gem. The song is, according to the press release, "one of the many highlights on his acclaimed recent EP, girl music vol. 1, available now via Atlantic Records HERE. Directed by his frequent
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Des Rocs Praises The Boss](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-des-rocs-praises-the-boss/) - Rising rocker Des Rocs told us about his Springsteen experience... Des Rocs: The best gig I ever saw was Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Brooklyn. I'd just finished a grueling tour the night before. I was exhausted. But seeing him was a bucketlist show for me (and this was the first time
- [Guitar Center Launches Folk-Roots Line Mitchell Silver Creek](https://www.musicconnection.com/guitar-center-launches-folk-roots-line-mitchell-silver-creek/) - Guitar Center announced on Thursday that it has "launched the Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line, a game-changing seven-piece collection of high-quality instruments including banjos, mandolins and resonator guitars at price points accessible to a wide range of players. Mitchell looked toward the historic icons, developing a collection that meets high standards for quality and
- [Ear Candy: Summer’s Soft Launch (Memorial Day Edition)](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-summers-soft-launch-memorial-day-edition/) - Finally Friday, my sound seekers! There is a very specific window of time at the tail end of May where the air starts to really shift. The winter coats are buried in the back of the closet, the grills are firing up for the first time, and the water—while still a little biting—is officially open
- [idobi Radio Summer School Tour 2026 Returns with Save The Music Partnership, Emerging Artists, and Warped Tour Finale](https://www.musicconnection.com/idobi-radio-summer-school-tour-2026-returns-with-save-the-music-partnership-emerging-artists-and-warped-tour-finale/) - The idobi Radio Summer School Tour is officially back in session for 2026—and once again, it’s proving that this traveling showcase is about more than just sweaty club shows and breakout bands. For its third consecutive year, the tour is teaming up with the Save The Music Foundation, continuing a partnership that blends live music
- [Pennywise and Circle Jerks at the House of Blues Anaheim, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/pennywise-and-circle-jerks-at-the-house-of-blues-anaheim-ca/) - Punk rock legends Pennywise and Circle Jerks took over the House of Blues Anaheim alongside H2O and DFL for two nights (May 16–17), celebrating the venue’s 25th anniversary. Originally opened on January 12, 2001, at Downtown Disney with Lit, the House of Blues operated there until 2016 before reopening at GardenWalk on February 28, 2017,
- [Dennis Loren (June 15, 1946 – May 18, 2026)](https://www.musicconnection.com/dennis-loren-june-15-1946-may-18-2026/) - It was an honor to have known and collaborated with visual/graphic artist and musician Dennis Loren. Dennis supplied poster art for several of my books. He also contributed reflections and essays on recording artists. Loren was born in Detroit, MI, and began to create seminal concert posters in 1967 for Muddy Waters, the Youngbloods and
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- [FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPS FOR MAY '26](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-props-and-opps-for-may-26/) - PROPS There is still time to catch Sierra Madre Playhouse’s One Million Words – Rilke, a hit solo show created by and starring Ivo Müller, with performances on May 1-3. The production, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke, made its North American premiere in California as part of an international
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- [Ten of the Best Gram Parsons Songs](https://www.musicconnection.com/ten-of-the-best-gram-parsons-songs/) - Continuing the theme from our recent Queen Latifah list, we're looking at ten of the best songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 "Musical Influence" inductee Gram Parsons. The man recorded with The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, after all... "A Satisfied Mind" From The International Submarine Band's Safe At Home (1968) "I Am
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: Homeboy Music Artists Find Their Voice THE HOMEBOY WAY](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-homeboy-music-artists-find-their-voice-the-homeboy-way/) - Pictured above: Dyamond Watts Tom Vozzo’s conversation with The Jeremiah Show offers a powerful look inside Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program founded by Father Greg Boyle. Together, Vozzo and Father Boyle have helped shape a community centered on kinship, trauma recovery, mental health support, job training, and the belief
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: NinjaWitch Digs The Power of the Night](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-ninjawitch-digs-the-power-of-the-night/) - Herb Himes, lead guitarist with Knoxville’s space doom overlords NinjaWitch, told us about his love for a Savatage lick... Herb Himes: This is so incredibly difficult because there have been many over the years that not only knocked me off my feet when I first heard them, but also went on to influence the foundation
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- [Taxi Girls Can't Do Without Their Japanese Fender Mustang Bass](https://www.musicconnection.com/taxi-girls-cant-do-without-their-japanese-fender-mustang-bass/) - Jamie Radu of Montreal garage-punk crew the Taxi Girls told us about her love for her Fender bass... Jamie Radu: I have a Japanese Fender Mustang bass that I absolutely adore. At this point, it feels like an extension of me. I haven’t played another bass live in about 10 years. I also never change the
- [Hit the Decks! It's Flour](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-flour/) - Italian underground techno DJ and producer Flour started DJing around the age of 16, "playing 80s music in some lounge bars." "At that time it was more of a passion than anything else," Flour says. "Production came later, in 2021 during the pandemic, and that’s when I truly felt it was my calling." Flour describes
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: Jacob the Horse on Waits' "Hoist That Rag"](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-jacob-the-horse-on-waits-hoist-that-rag/) - Aviv Rubinstien of L.A. indie-punks Jacob the Horse told us about his love for a Marc Ribot lick on a Tom Waits gem... Aviv Rubinstien: The Riff the Blew My Mind is Marc Ribot's guitar take in the Tom Waits song "Hoist That Rag." Second track off of the 2004 album, Real Gone, the song's quasi Calypso style might
- [Ten of the Best Queen Latifah Songs](https://www.musicconnection.com/ten-of-the-best-queen-latifah-songs/) - Continuing the theme from our recent Phil Collins list, we're looking at ten of the best songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 "Musical Influence" inductee Queen Latifah. Rock or hip-hop? Who gives a crap--she's awesome! "Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children" (featuring De La Soul) From All Hail the Queen (1989) "Evil That Men
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- [Mary Lucey of TANASI Can't Do Without Her Jason Romero Clawhammer Banjo](https://www.musicconnection.com/tanasi-cant-do-without-her-jason-romero-clawhammer-banjo/) - Mary Lucey of worldgrass trio TANASI told us about her love for her Jason Romero clawhammer banjo... Mary Lucey: For my 30th birthday, my husband and bandmate, Billy, gifted me a gorgeous Jason Romero clawhammer banjo. Jason lives with his wife, Pharis, in Horsefly, British Columbia. They are incredible musicians and work together making exquisite banjos, with Pharis designing
- [The Bob Moog Foundation Announces Fundraising Raffle for Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-bob-moog-foundation-announces-fundraising-raffle-for-bob-moog-tribute-edition-minimoog/) - The Bob Moog Foundation announced this week that it, "is excited to announce its fundraising raffle for a brand new Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D.
- [A special day with Miles the Music Kid in The Bronx](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-special-day-with-miles-the-music-kid-in-the-bronx/) - The Guitar Center Music Foundation recently released details of, "Rising producer and multi-instrumentalist Miles Bonham, known as Miles Music Kid, recently visited two elementary schools in the Bronx in partnership with non-profit Education Through Music. During the visit, he donated 1,000 ukuleles and three DJ decks, provided by The Guitar Center Music Foundation, to help
- [Producer and Engineer Will Yip Opens Memory Music Studios](https://www.musicconnection.com/producer-and-engineer-will-yip-opens-memory-music-studios/) - According to news breaking on Tuesday, "Grammy®-winning producer and engineer Will Yip has opened Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia where each of the four control rooms feature Focal Trio6 ST6 monitors. Yip recently won a 2026 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album as Co-producer with Brendan Yates, and Recording Engineer along with Jason Lader for the album Never Enough
- [FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPS FOR MAY '26](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-drops-for-may-26/) - DROPS Brandon Wilson (Nickel Boys), Soap Collins, and Aaron Holliday (Cocaine Bear, Euphoria) are all set to star in Pockets of Heaven, the feature directorial debut of Maria Belafonte, who is known for her work on music videos, commercials, and more. Also joining the ensemble are Academy Award nominee Alfre Woodard (Clemency, 12 Years a
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- [The 10 Best Songs from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-10-best-songs-from-the-eurovision-song-contest-2026/) - It's kitschy, it's silly and it's undeniably cheesy, but the Eurovision Song Contest is also a ton of fun if you let your "music snob" guard down for a minute. This year, this MC editor yelled at the TV with a furious energy, as great songs were passed over in favor of the more turgid.
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- [Warner Music Group needs a Senior Director, Brand Management](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-senior-director-brand-management-2/) - As a Brand Manager, you are responsible for managing artist accounts and developing product strategy with creative oversight across a roster of artists. As the central lead for each artist, you advocate for their vision and business in online sales, tour merchandise, VIP ticketing, in-store sales, and intellectual property agreements. Additionally, you coordinate the progress
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- [Universal Music Group needs a Creative Director, Los Angeles](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-creative-director-los-angeles/) - Fame House, a division of UMG, is seeking a Creative Director within their Digital Creative Services team. This role will sit at the forefront of connecting artists with their fans across all digital touchpoints, leading brand expression, art direction, and UX/UI across artist merchandising and e-commerce experiences. This role is responsible for shaping how artist
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- [Studio Mix May 2026: David Guetta, Tenroc, Flore Laurentienne, and More](https://www.musicconnection.com/studio-mix-may-2026-david-guetta-tenroc-flore-laurentienne-and-more/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [Video of the Week: Wale Drops YSF](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-wale-drops-ysf/) - GRAMMY-nominated Nigerian-American rapper Wale has joined forces with breakout Nigerian singer-songwriters Teni and Seyi Vibez for new single and video "YSF," which seems to stand for "you're so fine." "Shot on 16mm film, the video drifts between worlds with Wale, Teni, and Seyi Vibez donned in a mix of Adire Alabela traditional garb and Western
- [Ten of the Best Phil Collins Songs](https://www.musicconnection.com/ten-of-the-best-phil-collins-songs/) - Continuing the theme from our recent Joy Division/New Order list, we're looking at ten of the best songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductee Phil Collins. Genesis is already in (as of 2010), so this is only Phil as a solo artist... "In the Air Tonight" From Face Value, 1981 "You Can't Hurry Love" From
- [The Live Beat: HAYLA](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-hayla/) - HAYLA is stepping back into North America this fall, and she’s not easing in quietly—she’s arriving with The Dark Tour, a run that feels like a mood shift across the continent. Kicking off August 6 in Chicago, the tour moves through major cities across the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast before landing in Los
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- [Ear Candy: Live Versions to Change Your Life](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-live-versions-to-change-your-life/) - TGIF, my riff riders! There’s something about a live performance that a studio recording can’t always bottle. Maybe it’s the crack in a voice, the stretch of a guitar solo, or the sound of thousands of people singing the same line back to the stage—and suddenly the song belongs to everyone in the room. Whatever
- [Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship 2026 Deadline Nears](https://www.musicconnection.com/mark-brunner-professional-audio-scholarship-2026-deadline-nears/) - As the next generation of audio professionals readies itself for careers behind consoles, in studios, and on stages, a key opportunity is approaching its final call. The sixth annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship—presented by the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) in partnership with Shure Incorporated—is officially entering its last stretch, with applications due May
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- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Yot Club Digs Ghost-Note](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-yot-club-digs-ghost-note/) - Ryan Kaiser, the brainchild behind multi-platinum indie-pop project Yot Club, told us about his Ghost-Note experience... Ryan Kaiser: The best show I ever went to was on January 29, 2015 in Jackson Mississippi. The show was for Snarky Puppy but my favorite part was the opener, Ghost-Note. My drummer friend was into them and made sure
- [My Favorite Album: Moody Joody Enjoys Jack's Mannequin](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-moody-joody-enjoys-jacks-mannequin/) - Jack's Mannequin Everything in Transit (Maverick) Nashville-based rising pop trio Moody Joody told us about their love for a Jack's Mannequin gem... Andrew Pacheco: Everything in Transit is one of those rare albums from my youth that isn’t tied up in just one specific time, memory, or relationship. Somehow it’s managed to stick with me throughout my entire
- [Hit the Decks! It's DJ MII](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-dj-mii/) - Tokyo-based DJ and producer DJ MII says that she started DJing because she's always loved the energy of music and the connection felt on the dance floor. "Before getting into bass music, I actually listened to a lot of rock," she says. "I’ve always loved the sound of guitars, and that influence still inspires my
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: CJ Vanston Producing Rock Icons](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-cj-vanston-producing-rock-icons/) - CJ Vanston has spent decades shaping the sound of music from behind the console, inside the studio, and on stages around the world. A producer, songwriter, film composer, keyboardist, and arranger, Vanston’s career stretches from touring with Joe Cocker and working with Toto, Def Leppard, and Prince, to composing music for Christopher Guest classics, including
- [The Return of Cabaret Voltaire at the Bellwether, L.A.](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-return-of-cabaret-voltaire-at-the-bellwether-l-a/) - There was something in the water in the county of Yorkshire, England in the early-to-mid '70s. In 1975, proto-industrial pioneers Throbbing Gristle formed in Hull. But two years prior, 68 miles south in Sheffield, Cabaret Voltaire was born. So the story goes that founding member Chris Watson, inspired by Brian Eno, was experimenting with making
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- [Violet Audio Expands to North America, Debuts dMix 128 Live Mixing Platform](https://www.musicconnection.com/violet-audio-expands-to-north-america-debuts-dmix-128-live-mixing-platform/) - Melbourne-based pro audio innovator Violet Audio is officially planting its flag in North America with the launch of Violet Audio US, a new distribution arm aimed squarely at the region’s live sound and integration markets. Headquartered in Los Angeles and led by industry veteran Phil Wagner as President/CEO, the company will oversee sales, marketing, training,
- [Universal Music Group needs a Coordinator, Film & TV Music Licensing](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-coordinator-film-tv-music-licensing/) - The Coordinator, Film & TV Music Licensing supports a hybrid workflow across licensing administration and accounts receivable/payable functions. This role ensures accurate contract drafting, efficient financial tracking, and smooth communication between Licensing, Finance, and external partners. You’ll help maintain operational excellence by monitoring AR automation systems, preparing financial reports, and supporting the licensing team with
- [Sony Music needs an Executive Assistant and Office Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-an-executive-assistant-and-office-manager/) - As the Executive Assistant/Office Manager you will provide administrative and executive support to the COO handling a wide range of tasks as well as oversee the overall operations of the Culver City office. Responsibilities include: calendar and inbox management—including scheduling of meetings across multiple time zones, arranging the conference room, and video conferences, routing meeting
- [Warner Music Group needs a Sync Licensing Administration Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-sync-licensing-administration-manager/) - The Manager, Sync Licensing Administration plays a critical, hands-on role in ensuring the efficient and legally sound execution of synchronization licenses and invoice issuance for Warner Music Group's extensive catalog. This position involves overseeing final contract processing, and acting as a key liaison between their Creative Sync team and external partners. This role requires a
- [Newfangled Audio Introduces Fixate:Midrange](https://www.musicconnection.com/newfangled-audio-introduces-fixatemidrange/) - This week, Eventide Audio announced Fixate:Midrange (developed by Newfangled Audio), which they describe as "a new intelligent EQ plug-in designed to solve one of the most important challenges in mixing: perfecting the midrange. Built on a model of human hearing, Fixate:Midrange quickly identifies and corrects issues like mud, harshness, and imbalance, helping engineers and producers get to
- [RIP Jack Douglas](https://www.musicconnection.com/rip-jack-douglas/) - MC was saddened to learn of the passing of celebrated producer Jack Douglas. A note on social media from his family reads, "He passed away peacefully on Monday night. As many of you who follow him know, he produced great music, and lived a colorful life. We know that he touched many of your lives;
- [Enter the 31st USA Songwriting Competition Before May 29 for a Shot at $50K + Radio Airplay](https://www.musicconnection.com/enter-the-31st-usa-songwriting-competition-before-may-29-for-a-shot-at-50k-radio-airplay/) - If you’ve been sitting on a song you swear could change your life—or at least your rent situation—consider this your friendly (but firm) nudge. The 31st Annual USA Songwriting Competition is closing in on its May 29 deadline, and the stakes are anything but small. At the top: a prize package valued at $50,000, including
- [Ten of the Best Joy Division/New Order Songs](https://www.musicconnection.com/ten-of-the-best-joy-division-new-order-songs/) - Continuing the theme from this April's Oasis list, we're looking at ten of the best songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees Joy Division/New Order. It's unusual, some would say a bit weird, that these two are being inducted as one, but we'll go with it. Here are five from each... "Warsaw" From An Ideal
- [A Song That Changed My Life: Friko on Frank Ocean, Cursive, Broken Social Scene and Kamasi Washington](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-song-that-changed-my-life-friko-on-frank-ocean-cursive-broken-social-scene-and-kamasi-washington/) - A Song or(four) that Changed My Life: Niko Kapetan: Frank Ocean’s “White Ferrari,” Bailey Minzenberger: Cursive’s “What Have I Done,” David Fuller: Broken Social Scene’s “Guilty Cubicles,” and Korgan Robb: Kamasi Washington’s “Truth.” The Band Members: Niko Kapetan, lead vocals, guitar; Bailey Minzenberger, drums; David Fuller, bass guitar; Korgan Robb, guitar. The Storytellers: Niko Kapetan, Bailey Minzenberger,
- [Brassroots District at Jewel’s Catch One, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/brassroots-district-at-jewels-catch-one-los-angeles-ca/) - Web: brassrootsdistrict.comContact: jon@prospectpr.comPlayers: Celeste Butler Clayton, vocals; Ari Herstand, vocals, guitar; Brandon ‘Butta B’ Samuels, trumpet; Fabio Kizambo, trombone; Dee Simone, drums, Kevin Eknes, guitar; Kya Karine, bass; Quintin Farr, keyboards; Randal Fisher, saxophone Celebrating the release of their first full-length album (Welcome to the Brassroots District) earlier this year, following standalone band productions in
- [Zappa ’66: Vol. 1 – Live at TTG Studios Arriving May 15 From Zappa Records/UMe.](https://www.musicconnection.com/zappa-66-vol-1-live-at-ttg-studios-arriving-may-15-from-zappa-records-ume/) - Frank Zappa’s vaunted Vaulternative Records imprint returns in 2026 after nearly a decade, reigniting the revered archival series in the Zappa catalog. Originally launched in 2002 by Gail Zappa and overseen by Vaultmeister Joe Travers, the direct-to-fan label carved out a space for releases that lived outside the scope of traditional catalog titles, spotlighting rare
- [The Live Beat: Niall Horan](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-niall-horan/) - Niall Horan is officially setting the table for his next era—and fans across North America are invited. The former One Direction star has announced the North American leg of his Dinner Party Live On Tour, a sweeping arena run in support of his upcoming album Dinner Party, due out June 5, 2026 via Capitol Records.
- [James Taylor at the Santa Barbara Bowl, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/james-taylor-at-the-santa-barbara-bowl-ca/) - James Taylor returned to the Santa Barbara Bowl this past Wednesday (May 6), continuing a now-familiar tradition at the iconic venue. After a two-night stint on May 13–14 last year and a previous stop on May 31, 2023, his visits have become something of an annual ritual. Still, predictability ends there—each tour brings a freshly
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- [FanLabel Launches FanLabel SongPicks App](https://www.musicconnection.com/fanlabel-launches-fanlabel-songpicks-app/) - According to news out of FanLabel this week, the company announced the official launch of FanLabel SongPicks, its paid-entry, skill-based, music-contest app .
- [NAMM CEO Calls Out Tariff Toll on Music Industry in Washington](https://www.musicconnection.com/namm-ceo-calls-out-tariff-toll-on-music-industry-in-washington/) - When the head of NAMM heads to Washington, it’s not for small talk. This week, President and CEO John Mlynczak stepped in front of the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 Committee with a clear message: tariffs are hitting the music world where it hurts. Rather than drowning in policy jargon, Mlynczak
- [Video of the Week: 6LACK and Young Thug Are Ashin the Blunt](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-6lack-and-young-thug-are-ashin-the-blunt/) - Multi-platinum, 5x GRAMMY-nominated artist 6LACK has joined forces with Young Thug for a chill new vibe called "Ashin the Blunt." "Produced by multi-platinum producer Oz (Drake, Future, Travis Scot, Kendrick Lamar) and Reske (Vince Staples, Joji), the track sees Young Thug in new form, stepping into a world of 6LACK’s creation that sonically and thematically honors love in its many dimensions as two men
- [Jonah Kagen at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC](https://www.musicconnection.com/jonah-kagen-at-cats-cradle-carrboro-nc/) - Web: jonahkagen.comContact: kylie@jonahkagen.comPlayers: Jonah Kagen, guitars, vocals; Jefferson Rinck, guitars, bass, lower register musings; Sam Johnson, guitar; Dalton Thomas, drums, percussion Smart acts use a cool walk-on track so the audience knows what’s about to happen. The music starts, and people begin drifting in from the hallways or the parking lot. Tonight was different. At
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- [Hit the Decks! It's Born Dirty](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-born-dirty/) - Forward-thinking DJ and producer Born Dirty started DJing in 1998. "Mostly techno and hip-hop, then I started producing in 1999 on a Macintosh Quadra with Logic (can’t remember which version)," he says. "It was always serious though, I was already a musician and gigging since I was 13. It always felt like my path… my
- [NEP at Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC](https://www.musicconnection.com/nep-at-cats-cradle-carrboro-nc/) - Web: robertlesterfolsom.comContact: dshaw@baselinemusic.comPlayers: Nep, vocals; Tyler Pons, drums; Sophia Damiani, bass; Jake Sonderman, guitar Grab your slide rules: Albert Einstein almost had it right, but the real equation on display at Cat’s Cradle was E = NEP². That proof arrived in the form of NEP (yes, that’s really her name)—a shadow-boxing indie-pop artist who brought
- [Release Radar: New Constellations is Riding the Tide](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-new-constellations-is-riding-the-tide/) - After nine years of honing their craft in the shadows of the Pacific Northwest, Portland’s indie-pop duo New Constellations is finally stepping into the full light of day. Their debut album, It Comes In Waves, is set for release on May 15 via Nettwerk, marking the end of a three-year creative odyssey. Following the staggering
- [Cake at the Saenger Theater, New Orleans, LA](https://www.musicconnection.com/cake-at-the-saenger-theater-new-orleans-la/) - Cake brought their signature deadpan swagger to the Saenger Theater in New Orleans, LA on April 28 and 29 following a performance at the Saenger in Mobile, AL. After their intro music rolled, the band eased into their first set with “Frank Sinatra.” Highlights from the set included their cover of “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps“ (Osvaldo
- [Spiritual Cramp at Neumos, Seattle, WA](https://www.musicconnection.com/spiritual-cramp-at-neumos-seattle-wa/) - Web: spiritualcramp.comContact: caitlin@atomsplitterpr.comPlayers: Michael Bingham, vocals; Mike Fenton, bass; Orville Neely, guitar; Nate Punty, guitar; Julian Smith, drums; José Luna, keyboards If you’ve ever wanted to combine your love of Franz Ferdinand with your love of the Germs, then you’re in luck because San Francisco’s Spiritual Cramp is the perfect blend of distorted classic punk
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: Pink Fuzz to Black Sabbath](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-pink-fuzz-to-black-sabbath/) - John Dimitro of Denver stoner trio Pink Fuzz told us about his love for a Sabbath lick... John Demitro: The guitar riff that absolutely blew my mind first time hearing it was Black Sabbath’s “Symptom of the Universe.” The tonality, dropped tuned heaviness, and ferociousness of the riff still inspires me as a songwriter and
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Jordy Goes Pop Crazy](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-jordy-goes-pop-crazy/) - Singer, songwriter and pop auteur Jordy told us about his Cheetah Girls/Hannah Montana experience... Jordy: When I was 11 years old, I found myself in a very serious predicament. My parents, both lovers of live music, were always taking us to shows; but this time I had a difficult decision to make. Either go to
- [My Favorite Album: Sophia James Digs King Crimson's Discipline](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-sophia-james-digs-king-crimsons-discipline/) - King Crimson Discipline (E.G./Warner Bros.) L.A.-based singer-songwriter Sophia James told us about her King Crimson love... Sophia James: Respectfully, this is an impossible task. My favorite album depends on the day, my mood, season of life, location, whether I’m listening for poetry or production choice or musical arrangement or vocal prowess or groove or originality
- [The Klezmatics Can't Do Without Their Bach Stradivarius Trumpet](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-klezmatics-cant-do-without-their-bach-stradivarius-trumpet/) - Frank London of GRAMMY-winning klezmer group The Klezmatics told us about his love for his Bach Stradivarius... Frank London: A trumpet is very personal, it is the one piece of equipment I cannot do without, literally and figuratively. My breath, my spirit, goes into the mouthpiece and music comes out the bell. The great trumpet teacher, Prof. William Fielder
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: ANIA Finds Her Edge In “Reality”](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-ania-finds-her-edge-in-reality/) - Above photo by Kevin Harvey - beautybonesphotography ANIA is building her career the way many great musicians do—by putting in the work, staying versatile, and showing up wherever the music is happening. A songwriter, guitarist, producer, and collaborator, Ania brings both technical training and real-world experience to everything she touches. A full-ride scholarship student at
- [CYPRESS HILL ANNOUNCES NEW SPANISH LANGUAGE ALBUM DIOS BENDIGA ](https://www.musicconnection.com/cypress-hill-announces-new-spanish-language-album-dios-bendiga/) - Pictured above: B-Real with Harvey Kubernik, by Richard Lewis Multi-platinum hip hop legends Cypress Hill announce their highly anticipated new Spanish-language album Dios Bendiga slated for release on July 24th via HYBE Latin America. Marking their first ever full-length Spanish effort and their first complete project in over four years, they reveal a thrilling new
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: The Reckoners Get Wild for The Rover](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-the-reckoners-get-wild-for-the-rover/) - Johnny Trama, guitarist with rock 'n' soul group the Reckoners, told us about his love for a classic Led Zeppelin lick... Johnny Trama: Well, let me just start by saying, that’s an amazing question! There are so many influential riffs in the music I’ve loved that have shaped me into the player that I am,
- [Sony Music Global needs a Manager, Fan Engagement](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-global-needs-a-manager-fan-engagement/) - The Manager, Fan Engagement is responsible for supporting the execution of fan engagement strategies across Epic Records' artist roster by managing day-to-day digital and audience facing platforms. This role focuses on driving fan acquisition, engagement, and retention through social media, CRM, and other fan facing digital properties, while partnering closely with the Marketing team to
- [Warner Music Group needs a Senior Director, Brand Management](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-senior-director-brand-management/) - As a Brand Manager, you are responsible for managing artist accounts and developing product strategy with creative oversight across a roster of artists. As the central lead for each artist, you advocate for their vision and business in online sales, tour merchandise, VIP ticketing, in-store sales, and intellectual property agreements. Additionally, you coordinate the progress
- [Universal Music Group needs a Manager, Physical Music Pricing](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-manager-physical-music-pricing/) - Universal Music Group is currently seeking to fill the role of Manager, Physical Music Pricing. The Manager will work closely with the Creative and Production departments of the label groups, and internal and external partners to provide finished goods pricing estimates to support Universal's physical music manufacturing activities. This person will also assist in other
- [Gunnar Nelson Can't Do Without His Martin 1937 D18](https://www.musicconnection.com/gunnar-nelson-cant-do-without-his-martin-1937-d18/) - Gunnar Nelson of Nelson and First Born Sons told us about his love for his Martin 1937 D18 Authentic Acoustic guitar. Gunnar Nelson: I found my #1 at Carter Vintage here in Nashville a few years ago when I really wasn’t in the position to buy another guitar… with my pending divorce and all. But five minutes alone with it,
- [Eastman School of Music Announces New Major in Music Creation and Technology](https://www.musicconnection.com/eastman-school-of-music-announces-new-major-in-music-creation-and-technology/) - News broke on Monday that the Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester has announced the launch of a newly conceived Bachelor of Music (BM) degree in Music Creation and Technology. According to a company statement, "This new major is designed for students whose musical practice is grounded in electronic and digital technologies, fostering
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- [Angry Mob Music Signs AIKO, Expands Sync Roster with Strategic AM2 Deals](https://www.musicconnection.com/angry-mob-music-signs-aiko-expands-sync-roster-with-strategic-am2-deals/) - Independent publisher Angry Mob Music is widening its reach on both the artist development and sync fronts, announcing a new deal with rising pop force AIKO alongside a trio of targeted signings through its creative sync division, AM2. AIKO’s agreement introduces a hybrid Admin+Co-Pub structure—a flexible model that reflects how modern artists are navigating publishing.
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- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Erin LeCount Goes to Church with Sampha](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-erin-lecount-goes-to-church-with-sampha/) - Alt-pop artist Erin LeCount told us about her Sampha experience... Erin LeCount: The best gig I’ve ever experienced was when I went to Hackney Church to see Sampha with my beautiful friend Ella. This was just before he dropped Lahai, the last album, and so nobody in the crowd knew any of the words yet. It was our first time
- [Video of the Week: Yves and Lolo Zouaï Drop Nail](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-yves-and-lolo-zouai-drop-nail/) - Indie-Kpop star Yves has joined forces with rising R&B-pop artist Lolo Zouaï for new single and video "Nail," and it's a sultry summer jam taken from an EP of the same name. "A testament to Yves’ ever-evolving signature style, her five-song NAIL EP shifts the focus from the 'inner self' to the body—capturing its changing
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- [Stax Does the Beatles: David Porter’s Memoir The Soul Man-Life of a Songwriter Published](https://www.musicconnection.com/stax-does-the-beatles-david-porters-memoir-the-soul-man-life-of-a-songwriter-published/) - Stax Records and Craft Recordings announce a long-awaited wide vinyl reissue for Stax Does the Beatles. Released nearly two decades ago on the influential Memphis soul label, Stax Does the Beatles boasts members of the iconic label’s roster putting their indelible touch on Beatles classics. Among the highlights: Otis Redding’s exhilarating take on “Day Tripper,”
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- [Recording industry Renaissance man David Goggin (aka Mr. Bonzai) passes at 78](https://www.musicconnection.com/recording-industry-renaissance-man-david-goggin-aka-mr-bonzai-passes-at-78/) - Recording industry Renaissance man David Goggin passes at 78. Music Connection was saddened to learn of the passing of David "Mr. Bonzai" Goggin this week.
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- [My Favorite Album: Ultra Sunn Shines On the Fab Four](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-ultra-sunn-shines-on-the-fab-four/) - The Beatles The Beatles (White Album) (Apple) Belgium-based darkwave group Ultra Sunn collectively told us about their love for a bonafide Beatles classic... Ultra Sunn: It’s always a difficult exercise to choose a single favorite album. We consume a huge amount of music, in all its forms, everything from classical music to Detroit techno, contemporary
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- [Release Radar: girli Has Her Opinions](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-girli-has-her-opinions/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [Universal Music Group needs an Audit, Risk, and Advisory Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-an-audit-risk-and-advisory-manager/) - Responsibilities for this role include: Assist the Senior Manager Internal Audit, with the execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan. Plan and perform assigned Internal Audit projects that focus on the evaluation of the company's internal controls. Leads project planning, on-site fieldwork and draft reporting with limited support from the Senior Manager. Manages all project
- [Warner Music Group needs an Artist Brand Lead](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-an-artist-brand-lead/) - An international music company in Los Angeles is seeking a Brand Manager to oversee artist accounts and develop product strategies. The role involves collaboration across departments, managing budgets, and maintaining relationships with artists and label partners. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a similar operational role and the ability to encourage
- [Amazon Music needs a Senior Artist Relations Manager, Music Industry](https://www.musicconnection.com/amazon-music-needs-a-senior-artist-relations-manager-music-industry/) - The Amazon Music Artist Relations team is seeking an experienced professional to work with the creative community across multiple genres, focusing on Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and R&B. The role involves collaborating with artists, managers, and attorneys to facilitate increased collaboration with Amazon Music. Based in Los Angeles, the Artist Relations Manager will act as a passionate
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- [Engineer and Producer Darrell Thorp Chooses Focal Trio6 ST6 Monitors](https://www.musicconnection.com/engineer-and-producer-darrell-thorp-chooses-focal-trio6-st6-monitors/) - According to news emerging this week, "Darrell Thorp, ten-time Grammy-winning producer, mixer and engineer, is using Focal Trio6 ST6 monitors on more projects recently including tracking and mixing several albums. For Roger Waters' live albums Dark Side of the Moon Redux and This is Not a Drill, Thorp mixed both on the Trio6 ST6 at 101 Studios in Beverly Hills.
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- [Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger at the GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/lzzy-hale-joe-hottinger-at-the-grammy-museum-los-angeles-ca/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Focusrite ISA C8X: Vintage Studio DNA Meets a Modern Workflow](https://www.musicconnection.com/focusrite-isa-c8x-review-vintage-studio-dna-meets-a-modern-workflow/) - There’s legacy gear, and then there’s ISA—the kind of circuitry that’s quietly shaped decades of recordings without ever needing to scream for attention. Now, for the first time, Focusrite has pulled that DNA into a full audio interface with the ISA C8X. To understand why this matters, you have to go back to 1985, when
- [Staff Picks With Lily Allen, Buddy, and Emmett Skyy](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-lily-allen-buddy-and-emmett-skyy/) - Senior Editor Brett Callwood Lily Allen "Nonmonogamummy" I attended one of Lily Allen's recent Orpheum shows, and it was a powerful, heartbreaking experience. "Nonmonogamummy" is our pick from the new West End Girl album (which she's playing start-to-finish on this tour)--an upbeat pop banger, with devastating lyrical content. Being pushed into an open relationship is
- [A Song That Changed My Life: A Place to Bury Strangers on Slowdive’s “Jazz Odeon”](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-song-that-changed-my-life-a-place-to-bury-strangers-on-slowdives-jazz-odeon/) - The Band Members: Oliver Ackermann, guitar, vocals, bass; John Fedowitz, bass; Sandra Fedowitz, drums. The Storyteller: Oliver Ackermann The Song: Composed with swirling, spellbinding sonics, Slowdive’s “Jazz Odeon” unfolds like an ever-evolving auditory drift — waxing and waning, dissolving and returning. Long coveted as a captured live rarity traded on cassettes and limited-run CD-Rs, the track circulated
- [Tommy Bolan Powers Up N.Y.C.’s ‘Built to Destroy’ with Celestion](https://www.musicconnection.com/tommy-bolan-powers-up-n-y-c-s-built-to-destroy-with-celestion/) - Tommy Bolan, veteran guitarist best known for his work on Triumph & Agony, is back with a vengeance, fronting his latest project N.Y.C. and unleashing a debut record that lives up to its name: Built to Destroy. It’s loud, unapologetic, and, if Bolan has anything to say about it, powered to perfection. Bolan’s reputation as
- [Out Take: Myrkur](https://www.musicconnection.com/out-take-myrkur/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [The Live Beat: SOMBR](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-sombr/) - Fresh off a breakout weekend at Coachella, rising alt-pop force SOMBR has officially announced his fall YOU ARE THE REASON TOUR, a massive 39-date North American arena run that signals just how quickly his trajectory is scaling. The tour kicks off in Mexico City before making its way across major markets, including a two-night hometown
- [Workingman's Dead (Rhino High Fidelity) From Grateful Dead Out](https://www.musicconnection.com/workingmans-dead-rhino-high-fidelity-from-grateful-dead-out/) - On June 14, 1970, the Grateful Dead released Workingman's Dead, an album that was unlike anything they'd ever done, one that showed the world a new side of the Dead. It was clearly the same band as before, but now with a distinctly different sound and approach to the music, pivoting from psychedelic improvisation to
- [Hit the Decks! It's Disco Shrine](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-disco-shrine/) - #Post Excerpt
- [80s KIDS at The Virgil, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/80s-kids-at-the-virgil-los-angeles-ca/) - In the world of independent artists, there are those whose musical aesthetics evolve gradually, while a rare few create rare transformations that feel almost cinematic—where everything that came before suddenly clicks into a vivid, fully realized expression. Watching Shannon Curtis confidently strut onto the stage at The Virgil as one half of 80s Kids, it’s
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- ["Thunder in the House" by Eliza Neals](https://www.musicconnection.com/thunder-in-the-house-by-eliza-neals-7-10/) - #Post Excerpt
- ["Loon & Thrush" by Club d’Elf](https://www.musicconnection.com/loon-thrush-by-club-delf-7-10/) - #Post Excerpt
- ["Kurage" by Mei Semones](https://www.musicconnection.com/kurage-by-mei-semones-7-10/) - #Post Excerpt
- ["Midnight Hurricane" by Asher Brinson](https://www.musicconnection.com/midnight-hurricane-by-asher-brinson-7-10/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [BMI Composer Lab Returns for 2026, Offering Emerging Film Composers a Career-Defining Opportunity](https://www.musicconnection.com/bmi-composer-lab-returns-for-2026-offering-emerging-film-composers-a-career-defining-opportunity/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Electric Callboy at the KIA Forum, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/electric-callboy-at-the-kia-forum-los-angeles-ca/) - German electronicore group Electric Callboy played the KIA Forum with Polaris and Scene Queen Tuesday night (April 21st). Electric Callboy’s last L.A. show took place at the Belasco Theater in 2023. This would be their first arena show in the U.S. The group consists of lead vocalists Kevin Ratajczak and, for the last six years,
- [Video of the Week: Latto and GloRilla Say GOMF](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-latto-and-glorilla-say-gomf/) - Grammy nominated rappers Latto and GloRilla have reunited to deliver another slamming just in time for the summer, "GOMF" (Get out my face). "This follows the release of her single and video 'Business & Personal (Intro)' where Latto addresses rumors, gives life updates and talks her shit," a statement reads. "This latest two singles and her previous summer single 'Somebody' will be on
- [CREAM'S WHEELS OF FIRE 5CD SUPER DELUXE EDITION](https://www.musicconnection.com/creams-wheels-of-fire-5cd-super-deluxe-edition/) - Cream’s 1968 album, Wheels of Fire, will be receiving a Super Deluxe Edition chronicling the full creation and fruition of the supergroup’s—Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce—groundbreaking third album. The expanded title, to be released on 5-CDs on June 12, 2026, via Polydor/UMe, features newly remastered mono and stereo versions of the studio album, live
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- ["Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, Devo, The Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music" By Robert Margouleff with Jim Reilly](https://www.musicconnection.com/shaping-sounds-stevie-wonder-devo-the-synth-revolution-and-my-life-behind-the-music-by-robert-margouleff-with-jim-reilly/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Jarrod Lawson Digs D'Angelo](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-jarrod-lawson-digs-dangelo/) - Portland-based singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Jarrod Lawson told us about his D'Angelo experience... Jarrod Lawson: In 2015, shortly after I had dropped my debut album, which was gloriously received in Europe and Japan, I was touring the globe ferociously, and found myself in the Netherlands performing at the prestigious North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam.
- [My Favorite Album: Paris WYA Gets Lost in Translation](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-paris-wya-gets-lost-in-translation/) - Valley Lost in Translation (Capitol) Trilingual, effortlessly cool pop artist Paris WYA told us about her love for a Valley gem... Paris WYA: My favorite album is Lost in Translation by Valley. I first heard it the summer after my freshman year of college, when I was interning in Singapore. On a day off, my
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- [Haylie Davis Can't Do Without Her 1974 Gibson J-40](https://www.musicconnection.com/haylie-davis-cant-do-without-her-1974-gibson-j-40/) - Laurel Canyon singer and songwriter Haylie Davis told us about her Gibson love... Haylie Davis: My 1974 Gibson J-40. She’s big and bold, and forever has my heart. I have two guitars, and this one goes with me everywhere. It’s plays so easily, and just has a special sound. Since I don’t have many instruments,
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW with Chris Hillman: Six Decades, Still in the Moment](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-with-chris-hillman-six-decades-still-in-the-moment/) - Few artists carry the history of American music the way Chris Hillman does, but if you ask him, he’d rather talk about the work than the legacy. Revisiting our 2021 conversation, Hillman spoke with a mix of humility and clarity about a career that helped define folk rock, country rock, and everything in between. From
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- [New Music Critique of J Donte ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-j-donte/) - Contact: jayne@redwarriorrecords.comWeb: YouTubeSeeking: Audience, Sync Style: SophistaPop, R&B, Pop J Donte wields a voice that’s as confident as it is effortless, gliding through tracks with Broadway-worthy clarity and concert-ready soul. “There Is No City As Pretty As Savannah” and “Dead End Street” showcase the duality of his appeal: intimate storytelling and infectious swing. There’s a subtle
- [New Music Critique of The Velvonics ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-the-velvonics/) - Contact: thevelvonics@yahoo.comWeb: thevelvonics.comSeeking: BookingStyle: Pop Burbank quartet The Velvonics claims that “If we can’t get your party swingin’, you invited the wrong people.” And after spinning their latest, this writer is beginning to suspect we are the “wrong people.” Their aesthetic is a dizzying cocktail of B-52s camp and Fear and Loathing disorientation. The spoken-word
- [New Music Critique of The Dead and Blue ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-the-dead-and-blue/) - Contact: ceh0917@gmail.comWeb: SpotifySeeking: Booking, live shows, fill billsStyle: Indie rock/blues, bilingual L.A.-based outfit The Dead and Blue feels like a love letter to the canyon-rock era, channeling the storytelling grit of the likes of Eagles with a modern, dust-on-the-dashboard soul. On “6 p.m.,” they offer a laid-back anthem that resonates deeply with the local sprawl,
- [New Music Critique of Tiffany Johnson ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-tiffany-johnson/) - Contact: natalie@ladysavagemgmt.comWeb: YouTubeSeeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV, SyncStyle: Pop Nashville pop artist Tiffany Johnson released her debut album Temptress on April 24, and the songs that she submitted to us make us want to hear the whole damn thing. “You’re a nice guy right until you’re not,” she sings on the frankly brilliant “Shocked,” a song
- [New Music Critique of Alison Whiteacre ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-alison-whiteacre/) - Contact: alison@bigplanetmusic.comWeb: YouTubeSeeking: Label, Film/TVStyle: Modern fingerstyle guitar According to an online bio, “Alison Whiteacre has had an amazing music career as a recording artist, producer, composer for film, TV, and commercials, and the publisher of her own 4500-plus track music catalog.” After listening to “The Lively Maiden” and “The Fake McCoy,” it’s little wonder
- [New Music Critique of The Tape Cassettes ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-the-tape-cassettes/) - Contact: thetapecassettes@gmail.comWeb: thetapecassettes.comSeeking: BookingStyle: Appalachian Garage Rock Dakota Free and Wade Gillette of The Tape Cassettes have reportedly been jamming together for their entire lives, and that chemistry is evident. Tracks like “I Said, I Said” showcase their garage rock prowess, drenched in a thick, glorious fuzz that leans so heavily into distortion that it
- [New Music Critique of XCO](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-xco/) - Contact: viko007@gmail.comWeb: xcogames.comSeeking: ReviewStyle: Experimental There’s a lot going on here and it’s not particularly easy to get a grasp of it all. XCO appears to be behind a company/website called XCOGAMES, putting out video games. This writer isn’t a gamer, so a full appreciation of that is impossible. Thankfully, it doesn’t appear necessary to
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- [New Music Critique of JimMIDaxX ](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-of-jimmidaxx/) - Contact: jimmidaxxofficialbooking@gmail.comWeb: linktr.ee/jimmidaxxofficialSeeking: Label, Film/TV, ManagerStyle: Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative There’s a joy, a playfulness, about JimMiDaxX’s music (as well as his name), that reflects positively on his music. He bounces between alt-pop, trad R&B, and contemporary hip-hop on a song like “Indigo Green” or perhaps “Stargazer” that suggests a determination not to be pigeon-holed, or
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- [Countdown to Coachella, Part 3](https://www.musicconnection.com/countdown-to-coachella-part-3/) - We at Music Connection are counting down the days to the 2026 Coachella festival. Our outfits have been carefully chosen, we've downloaded the Coachella app, we're getting excited about the food and art that is on offer, and we've scoured the bill and highlighted our priority acts. Here are Sunday's, to wet your appetite. Do they match yours? Pictured:
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: Morgan Woolsey and “Treasures from The Golden Road”](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-morgan-woolsey-and-treasures-from-the-golden-road/) - At Julien’s Auctions, Morgan Woolsey brings a thoughtful, research-driven approach to music history. A senior music specialist with a PhD in Musicology from the University of California, Los Angeles, she combines her background in teaching and writing with a deep knowledge of rock and popular music. Her work includes researching and documenting collections from artists
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- [Countdown to Coachella, Part 2](https://www.musicconnection.com/countdown-to-coachella-part-2/) - We at Music Connection are counting down the days to the 2026 Coachella festival. Our outfits have been carefully chosen, we've downloaded the Coachella app, we're getting excited about the food and art that is on offer, and we've scoured the bill and highlighted our priority acts. Here are Saturday's, to wet your appetite. Do they match yours? Die
- [CHRIS WELCKER DEPLOYED FULL DPA ARSENAL TO RECORD LIVE MUSIC FOR “SINNERS”](https://www.musicconnection.com/chris-welcker-deployed-full-dpa-arsenal-to-record-live-music-for-sinners/) - News broke this week that, "Catgut Sound Owner and Production Sound Mixer Chris Welcker, CAS, has built a career at the intersection of music and film. A former musician and composer, Welcker worked his way up from utility sound technician to boom operator and ultimately department head. Known for projects that demand both cinematic storytelling and authentic
- [KRK Kreate 5 Monitors Elevate Miami’s 555 Studios Creative Space](https://www.musicconnection.com/krk-kreate-5-monitors-elevate-miamis-555-studios-creative-space/) - Some studios are built for recording. Others are built for content. 555 Studios, tucked inside Miami’s ever-electric Wynwood Arts District, is chasing something bigger—an ecosystem where creativity doesn’t just happen, it collides. Inside the 10,000-square-foot labyrinth, it’s not unusual to find a podcast being tracked upstairs while a fashion shoot unfolds down the hall and
- [Amazon Music needs a Data Scientist Lead - DISCO](https://www.musicconnection.com/amazon-music-needs-a-data-scientist-lead-disco/) - The Data, Insights, Science and Optimization, Consumer Product and Tech (DISCO CPT) team is looking for an Data Science Lead to join a team of Data Scientists, Analytics Leads, Business Intelligence Engineers and Data Engineers who analyze big data, provide analytics and insights, as well as build models and algorithms that power product for personalized
- [Universal Music Group needs a Director, Physical Revenue](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-director-physical-revenue/) - The Director, Physical Revenue works across UMG’s physical business—driving revenue, margin, and execution across all labels, partners, and retail channels. This role is integral in helping to determine the physical release strategy and ensures delivery, with full accountability for how physical product is planned, produced, distributed, and sold. Apply via Indeed
- [Sony Music Publishing needs a Music Studio Operations Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-publishing-needs-a-music-studio-operations-manager/) - Sony Music Publishing in Santa Monica is seeking a Studio Manager to oversee technical operations of multiple studio spaces. Responsibilities include managing studio equipment, troubleshooting software, and providing technical support during sessions. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of music production and digital workflows, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills. An inclusive workplace offering competitive
- [TASCAM DR-40XP: A Pocket-Sized Recorder That Fixes Your Worst Audio Nightmares](https://www.musicconnection.com/tascam-dr-40xp-a-pocket-sized-recorder-that-fixes-your-worst-audio-nightmares/) - Great audio rarely happens in perfect conditions. It happens mid-voice memo, halfway through a chaotic live set, or in that one fleeting moment you weren’t fully set up for. That’s exactly the space TASCAM is targeting with the DR-40XP—a handheld recorder built for when you don’t get a second chance. At first glance, the DR-40XP
- [In the Studio with Devon Gilfillian](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-with-devon-gilfillian/) - The Artist: Devon Gilfillian The Origin: Synthesizing his instinctual ability to draw from the sonic worlds he has inhabited — first the soulful foundations of Philadelphia, and now the collaborative energy of Nashville — Devon Gilfillian has realigned his passion for emotional songwriting, weaving it into rich tapestries of sound. After years immersed in Music
- [Staff Picks With Des Rocs, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney and More](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-des-rocs-neil-diamond-paul-mccartney-and-more/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Taylor Guitars Unveils New Gold Label Grand Concerts—Including a Ben Harper Signature Model](https://www.musicconnection.com/taylor-guitars-unveils-new-gold-label-grand-concerts-including-a-ben-harper-signature-model/) - Taylor Guitars has unveiled the next evolution in its Gold Label Collection, introducing three new Grand Concert models that blend heritage-inspired tone with modern playability. The Gold Label 512e, Gold Label 712e, and the Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition bring Taylor’s signature voicing to the compact, player-friendly Grand Concert body, delivering warmth, clarity,
- [Signing Stories: Devil's Cut](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-devils-cut/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Jim Morrison: The Lords and the New Creatures Now Out In Paperback Edition](https://www.musicconnection.com/jim-morrison-the-lords-and-the-new-creatures-now-out-in-paperback-edition/) - Originally published as two separate volumes in 1970 by Simon & Schuster, both works are now housed in a single volume entitled The Lords and The New Creatures. Jim Morrison’s first published volume of poetry gives a revealing glimpse of an era and the man whose songs and savage performances have left an indelible impression
- [New Toys: Sony C-100 High Resolution Studio Condenser Microphone](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-toys-sony-c-100-high-resolution-studio-condenser-microphone/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Artist Profile: Toad the Wet Sprocket—Four Decades of Ditties](https://www.musicconnection.com/artist-profile-toad-the-wet-sprocket-four-decades-of-ditties/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Sounds and Visions: Jewel in Venice](https://www.musicconnection.com/sounds-and-visions-jewel-in-venice/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Live Beat: Lily Allen](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-lily-allen/) - Pop’s sharpest tongue is about to get a whole lot louder. Lily Allen is taking her latest era out of the clubs and into the rafters, announcing a full-scale North American arena run that feels like a coronation. Fresh off the release of her critically adored West End Girl, Allen isn’t just touring—she’s staging a
- [Staff Picks With ABBA, Kendrick Lamar, Crashing Wayward, and Bev Rage & the Drinks](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-abba-kendrick-lamar-and-crashing-wayward/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Ear Candy: Get Up and Go!](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-get-up-and-go/) - Happiest of Fridays, my frequency friends! If the snooze button has been winning recently, this week's Ear Candy is here to rescue you. It's Get Up and Go! Think of it as your personal soundtrack to shake off the grogginess, stretch out the yawns, and actually step out the door with a little spring in
- [Roland and Berklee Spotlight the Future of Beat-Making with 404 Day Classroom Takeover](https://www.musicconnection.com/roland-and-berklee-spotlight-the-future-of-beat-making-with-404-day-classroom-takeover/) - On April 3, 2026, Roland Corporation and Berklee College of Music joined forces for a 404 Day activation. Centered around the cult-favorite SP-404 sampler, the collaboration puts hardware-based beat production front and center—right where many argue it belongs. At the core of the partnership is Berklee’s SP-404 Lab, a course that quietly launched in spring
- [Roland SPD-SX PRO Gets Major 2.0 Upgrade](https://www.musicconnection.com/roland-spd-sx-pro-gets-major-2-0-upgrade/) - When Roland Corporation introduced the SPD-SX PRO, it was clearly designed to be more than just another sampling pad—it was built as a centerpiece for modern performance setups. With the newly announced Version 2.0 update, that vision sharpens even further, bringing a wave of enhancements that feel directly shaped by real-world use on stage and
- [Video of the Week: DDG and Polo G are Not Friendly](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-ddg-and-polo-g-are-not-friendly/) - Detroit rapper DDG has joined forces with Polo G for new single and video "Not Friendly." "Blending raw emotion with sharp lyricism, 'Not Friendly' finds DDG and Polo G, known for their high-energy anthems, peeling back layers of vulnerability while delivering an introspective offering," reads a statement. "Across the track, the duo explores themes of distrust, mental strain,
- [Tip Jar: Brian Kehew Brings Classic Music Techniques, Equipment, and Mindsets to the Modern World](https://www.musicconnection.com/tip-jar-brian-kehew-brings-classic-music-techniques-equipment-and-mindsets-to-the-modern-world/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Des Rocs Rocks the Rickshaw Stop](https://www.musicconnection.com/des-rocs-rocks-the-rickshaw-stop/) - During a recent roadtrip along the Pacific Coast Highway that concluded in San Francisco, MC's editor found himself at a glorious venue called the Rickshaw Stop. With velvet drapes decorating every wall, friendly staff at the door and the bar, and a killer sound, this place has far more charm than the average side street
- [Bad Omens at the Kia Forum](https://www.musicconnection.com/bad-omens-at-the-kia-forum/) - Not an empty seat in sight as metalcore band Bad Omens performed an electrifying show for a sold-out crowd at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on March 26.
- [Come Together: Billie Eilish, Neil Giraldo & More Launch Music-Driven Initiative to Combat Loneliness Crisis](https://www.musicconnection.com/come-together-billie-eilish-neil-giraldo-more-launch-music-driven-initiative-to-combat-loneliness-crisis/) - At a time when the word “community” gets tossed around more than it’s actually felt, a new national initiative is trying to make it mean something again—and it’s tapping into music to do it. The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network has teamed up with Artist For Action—a collective that includes names like Billie Eilish,
- [Becca C. Smith Records "Grandma’s Little Secret" Audiobook at Home Using AEA KU5A Microphone](https://www.musicconnection.com/becca-c-smith-records-grandmas-little-secret-audiobook-at-home-using-aea-ku5a-microphone/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Cirkut Wins 2026 JUNO Award for Producer of the Year, Cementing Global Hitmaker Status](https://www.musicconnection.com/cirkut-wins-2026-juno-award-for-producer-of-the-year-cementing-global-hitmaker-status/) - #Post Excerpt
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Girl Named Tom ](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-featuring-girl-named-tom/) - New Album Dust To Dust In a warm, living-room listening session for their new album Dust to Dust, Girl Named Tom invite listeners into something deeper than an album release—it’s a reflection on life, loss, and the fleeting beauty in between. The sibling trio speaks openly about the album’s core idea: that there is “freedom
- [Snoop Dogg Joins Forces with Jagger & Richards for New Band: The Rolling Stoned](https://www.musicconnection.com/snoop-dogg-joins-forces-with-jagger-richards-for-new-band-the-rolling-stoned/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Release Radar: Common People Let the Worry Win on Games](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-common-people-let-the-worry-win-on-games/) - There's a voice most of us know all too well—the one that shows up at 2 a.m. to remind you of every awkward thing you've ever said. The one that second-guesses, catastrophizes, and occasionally spirals into full existential dread over a minor email. Common People have written a love letter to it. "Dear Worry" is
- [Amazon Music needs a Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/amazon-music-needs-a-senior-affiliate-marketing-manager/) - Amazon Music is looking for an experienced Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager to join their team and help driving WW customer acquisition. You will define, execute, and measure Affiliate marketing from strategy to execution to drive scalable growth for the business. This marketing leader will be passionate about measuring ROI, as well as a thinking big
- [Warner Music Group needs a VP, D2C Marketing](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-vp-d2c-marketing/) - The Vice President, D2C Marketing will lead the global direct-to-consumer marketing function for WMX, overseeing marketing strategy across artist ecommerce, third-party business, and the development of new D2C properties. This role is responsible for managing a team of senior marketing leaders embedded with label partners, as well as owning CRM, lifecycle marketing, paid media, and
- [Universal Music Group needs a Manager, Artist & Label Services](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-manager-artist-label-services/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton at the State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-edition-boyz-ii-men-and-toni-braxton-at-the-state-farm-arena-atlanta-ga/) - #Post Excerpt
- [In the Studio with Good Riddance](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-with-good-riddance/) - Emerging through the brume of Santa Cruz’s oft-overlooked yet resolutely alive, wave-to-wheel punk scene, Good Riddance carved out a reputation for hardcore.
- [Signing Stories: Maria Taylor](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-maria-taylor/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Close Up: Musicians Union Local 47](https://www.musicconnection.com/close-up-musicians-union-local-47/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Songwriter Profile: Frank Handy-Empowering Through Education](https://www.musicconnection.com/songwriter-profile-frank-handy-empowering-through-education/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Rare Moog Liberation Keytar Synthesizer Donated to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives](https://www.musicconnection.com/rare-moog-liberation-keytar-synthesizer-donated-to-the-bob-moog-foundation-archives/) - According to news breaking on Monday, "keyboardist and synth programmer Casey Young recently donated a rare, vintage Moog Liberation keytar synthesizer to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Notable musician and performer Gary Wright previously owned the synthesizer. Manufactured in 1980, its serial number is 8041, and it is treated with a rare white factory paint
- [Album Review of "Play Me" by Kim Gordon (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-play-me-by-kim-gordon-8-10/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Music Critique: Quill](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-quill/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Ear Candy: Plot Twist, I'm Actually Enjoying Myself!](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-plot-twist-im-actually-enjoying-myself/) - TGIF, my noise chasers! Somewhere between overthinking everything and pretending we’re too cool to care, there’s a rare, fleeting moment when you realize… wait. Life can be fun again! Suddenly you’re not spiraling, you’re moving. You’re trading the "what-ifs" for the "why-nots." This week's Ear Candy is the sound of that shift, it's Plot Twist,
- [MusicPro ’26 Conference in Hollywood to Feature Closing Keynote by T Bone Burnett](https://www.musicconnection.com/musicpro-26-conference-in-hollywood-to-feature-closing-keynote-by-t-bone-burnett/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Video of the Week: Shab Drops New Single "It's On You"](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-shab-drops-new-single-its-on-you/) - Iranian-American pop singer and songwriter SHAB has released new single and video "It's On You," which sees her work with producer Preston Harris. "Filmed in Los Angeles, the visual brings the track to life with a bold, cinematic energy that reflects her evolving sound in the dance and electronic space," reads a statement. "Set against
- [Cacapehon 2026: Recording & Songwriting Retreat Announces its Tenth Year of Music, Creativity, and Community](https://www.musicconnection.com/cacapehon-2026-recording-songwriting-retreat-announces-its-tenth-year-of-music-creativity-and-community/) - News recently broke that the Cacapehon: A Recording and Songwriting Retreat "will take place from May 3-8, 2026. Located just two hours from Washington, D.C. in West Virginia, the event is an immersive five-day gathering for musicians, producers, engineers, songwriters, and audio professionals seeking inspiration, education, and collaboration in a unique mountain setting." According to a
- [Staff Picks With Dropkick Murphys, Miley Cyrus, Gino Vannelli](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-dropkick-murphys-miley-cyrus-gino-vannelli/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Music Connection April 2026 Playlist is Live!](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-music-connection-april-2026-playlist-is-live/) - Listen along with MC! Our monthly issue playlists allow you to hear the featured artists as you read about them, and the April, 2026 playlist is live now! Check out cover star Ari Lennox, the DIY Spotlighted Claudia Hoyser, and all of the artists included in our Signing Stories, Album Reviews, New Music Critiques, and Live Reviews (as long as they are on
- [Chess/Acoustic Sounds Series Releases Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson II](https://www.musicconnection.com/chess-acoustic-sounds-series-releases-little-walter-and-sonny-boy-williamson-ii/) - The Chess/Acoustic Sounds series has officially launched Little Walter’s The Best of Little Walter, a collection of hits by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and accomplished harmonica player, and Sonny Boy Williamson’s The Real Folk Blues. Founded in 1950 by Polish immigrant brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, Chess Records emerged from the south side of Chicago and quickly crossed lines
- [Book Store: "Pete's Beat" By Matt Robinson](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-petes-beat-by-matt-robinson/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Music Connection March 2026 Playlist is Live!](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-music-connection-march-2026-playlist-is-live/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Drum Beat That Blew My Mind: DFL Digs Slayer](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-drum-beat-that-blew-my-mind-dfl-digs-slayer/) - Snare Jordan, drummer with veteran punks DFL (Dead Fucking Last), told us about his love for a Slayer beat... Snare Jordan: It’s hard to pick just one since I’ve heard so many great riffs throughout the many years of my crazy life. But I guess one that stands out is Slayer’s masterpiece, "Angel of Death"
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: KIMIKO Recalls Regina Spektor](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-kimiko-recalls-regina-spektor/) - Artist, actress and performer KIMIKO, aka Kimiko Glenn, told us about her Regina Spektor experience... KIMIKO: I have seen Regina Spektor in concert more times than any other artist I’ve known and loved. She is, IMO, the GOAT. I have listened to her albums since high school, and have always kept tabs on the new
- [Opera For All](https://www.musicconnection.com/opera-for-all/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Young the Giant's Victory Lap](https://www.musicconnection.com/young-the-giants-victory-lap/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Light Bird Can't Do Without Her Princeton Reverb](https://www.musicconnection.com/light-bird-cant-do-without-her-princeton-reverb/) - Folk-rocker Light Bird told us about her love for her Princeton Reverb... Light Bird: I can’t do without my custom-wired Princeton Reverb, worked on for me by Bob Leonard of Black Dog Amplifier. It’s been my primary amp for the last five years, and now I can’t imagine playing without it. I’ve been steadily downsizing
- [Hit the Decks! It's Blood Vision](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-blood-vision/) - Electronic duo Blood Vision went to architecture school together, and decided to start DJing after they saw Zed's Dead at Red Rocks in 2019. "Being inspired by another duo gave us the spark to try it out together," they say. "Our first mixes were made in Ableton before we bought decks. We then started to
- [THE BEACH BOYS’ MASTERPIECE PET SOUNDS TURNS 60](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-beach-boys-masterpiece-pet-sounds-turns-60/) - Providing deeper insight into the making of the album, The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights due from UMe compiles standout material from the 1997 Grammy-nominated 4CD box set, The Pet Sounds Sessions, which documented the legendary 1965–66 recording sessions. The new collection features 25 alternate takes, a cappellas, and tracking sessions, all making their vinyl debut.
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Jeremy Keith, Team Adam, The Voice](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-featuring-jeremy-keith-team-adam-the-voice/) - Jeremy Keith Steps Into the Spotlight on The Voice After more than two decades in the music industry, Jeremy Keith is finally claiming center stage. Known for years as a background vocalist, Keith’s appearance on The Voice marks a turning point—one he describes as both “full circle” and “life-changing.” When three coaches turned their chairs,
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW: The Hollywood Composers Series](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-the-hollywood-composers-series/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: Nukem Feels Desire](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-nukem-feels-desire/) - Steve Brogden, guitarist with thrashers Nukem, told us about his love for a Zakk Wylde/Ozzy lick... Steve Brogden: "Desire" by Ozzy from the album No More Tears. I was born in 86 so when this record came out I was only 5 years old. I didn’t hear it until at least 5 years after that point
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Gottlieb Recalls Dead City  Punx at the Metro Detention Center](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-gottlieb-recalls-dead-city-punx-at-the-metro-detention-center/) - Andrew Pescara, frontman with LA anarcho-punks Gottlieb, told us about his Dead City Punx experience... Andrew Pescara: For all of the talk within punk, so much of the genre's "resistance" is confined to performance. An anti-cop shirt, a monologue in-between songs, a few lines in a verse... while I share a deep love for punk/counterculture, it
- [My Favorite Album: Abby Nissenbaum Loves Frightened Rabbit](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-abby-nissenbaum-loves-frightened-rabbit/) - Frightened Rabbit The Midnight Organ Fight (Fat Cat) Critically acclaimed, Nashville-based LGBTQ+ indie-rock artist Abby Nissenbaum told us about her love for a Frightened Rabbit gem... Abby Nissenbaum: I was a junior in college the first time I heard Frightened Rabbit's classic song, Head Rolls Off. The year was 2013, and back then, there were no Spotify AI DJs
- [Sean Griffin Can't Do Without His Bodhrán](https://www.musicconnection.com/sean-griffin-cant-do-without-his-bodhran/) - Sean Griffin, solo artist and frontman with New York punks the Ruffians, told us about his bodhrán love... Sean Griffin: What I love about the bodhrán is the incredible range of sounds you can coax from such a simple frame drum. You can produce amazing pitches, particularly those deep bass tones, along with compound, complex,
- [Hit the Decks! It's JNR CHOI](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-jnr-choi/) - Model and producer JNR CHOI spontaneously started DJing just this last September. "I threw a party in Miami and bought some decks to accommodate the DJ’s playing," he says. "One night, I started playing around with them, remembering the one lesson a friend gave me on how to beat match mix a song. I sat
- [New Toys: Martin 000 Jr E Jeff Tweedy Electro-Acoustic Guitar-FSC Certified](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-toys-martin-000-jr-e-jeff-tweedy-electro-acoustic-guitar-fsc-certified/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Producer Crosstalk: Pete Doell](https://www.musicconnection.com/producer-crosstalk-pete-doell/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Live Review: Trueblood and Prestyn Smith at The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/live-review-trueblood-and-prestyn-smith-at-the-observatory-north-park-san-diego-ca/) - Today's rising artists Trueblood and Prestyn Smith closed out their tour with two shows at The Observatory North Park San Diego, CA (3/20) and the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA (3/22). This short run of six dates began at Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA last month and followed with the Bowery Ballroom in N.Y.C.,
- [Release Radar: Aubrie Sellers Gets Clingy on Attachment Theory](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-aubrie-sellers-gets-clingy-on-attachment-theory/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Live Review of Lady Gaga](https://www.musicconnection.com/live-review-of-lady-gaga/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Music Critique: Shiver](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-shiver/) - Contact: shiverrockandroll@gmail.comWeb: shiver.bandSeeking: Film/TV/media placement, labelStyle: Rock and Roll/Hard Rock Los Angeles rock outfit Shiver seem to play it safe in a genre that’s practically begging for reinvention. The riffs are serviceable, the hooks familiar, and the vocals land closer to polished pop-rock than grit. There’s energy here, no doubt—you can imagine these songs hitting
- [New Music Critique: ryan john clary](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-ryan-john-clary/) - Contact: taylor@trendpr.comWeb: music.trendpr.com/ryanjohnclarySeeking: BookingStyle: Indie Rock ryan john clary operates in the quiet architecture of the “inner monologue,” crafting chill, mid-tempo tracks that prioritize atmosphere over artifice. The songwriting is sturdy, yet there’s a sense that clary is holding back from a much-needed sonic exorcism. The lyrics hint at emotional detonation, but his vocals stay
- [New Music Critique: Jim Bush](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-jim-bush/) - Contact: jbush001@neo.rr.comWeb: jimbushmusic.comSeeking: BookingStyle: Singer-Songwriter Based on immediate impressions of “The End of Me,” Jim Bush is hugely influenced by The Beatles. Yep, that’s a bit of a “well, duh” statement; who in the hell hasn’t been influenced by The Beatles, directly or indirectly? But still, there’s something in the sweet melody on that song
- [New Music Critique: Kendra Chanae](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-kendra-chanae/) - Contact: kendrachanaemusic@aaron-freiwalWeb: kendrachanaemusic.comSeeking: A&R, labelStyle: R&B/Indie Pop Kendra Chanae possesses a technical toolkit that most vocalists would envy, yet her original material often feels like a Ferrari stuck in a school zone. Her range is undeniable, but it’s currently wrapped in a layer of restraint that dampens the emotional impact. Ironically, her cover of “Feeling
- [New Music Critique: AITA](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-aita/) - Contact: booking@aitaband.comWeb: aitaband.comSeeking: Listeners/bookingStyle: Pop-Punk Baltimore’s AITA bottle the exact kind of pop-punk that smells like sunscreen and bad decisions. Their sweet spot is full-throttle: crunchy guitars, sprinting drums and choruses that beg to be shouted. “KNOW HARD FEELINGS” is a clear gem, its dual vocals playing off each other with a push-pull chemistry that
- [New Music Critique: Carlo Muscat](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-carlo-muscat/) - Contact: info@carlomuscat.comWeb: carlomuscat.comSeeking: BookingStyle: Jazz According to his online biography, saxophonist and composer Carlo Muscat is “recognized as one of the most promising voices on the European jazz scene,” and that’s utterly believable based on the three songs submitted to MC. “Totoro” takes the listener through and around a progressive arrangement that, in traditional jazz
- [New Music Critique: Gishiki-P](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-gishiki-p/) - Contact: ritualguyofficial@gmail.comWeb: SpotifySeeking: Label, Film/TVStyle: Electronic There’s a lot to unpack here. Gishiki-P is a Vocaloid producer, which essentially means that he composes, writes, and produces music using Yamaha’s Vocaloid singing synthesis software. In other words, the vocals are created by inputting lyrics into the software. Some might balk at that use of technology, perceiving
- [New Music Critique: Uncle Weevil](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-uncle-weevil/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Music Critique: Trevor Renteria](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-trevor-renteria/) - Contact: ts@trevorsrenteria.comWeb: trevorsrenteria.comSeeking: Film/TVStyle: Dance-Pop, Indie Oklahoma-born, Texas-based Trevor Renteria uses words like “house” and “dance-pop” to describe his music, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that he’s primarily an electronic artist. A song such as “Gotta Get Out” is pure alt-rock—building, mood-setting verses, before a chant-along chorus crashes in. “When is it Over”
- [New Music Critique: Teo Tala](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-teo-tala/) - Contact: taylor@trendpr.comWeb: linktr.ee/teotalamusicSeeking: BookingStyle: Singer-Songwriter Teo Tala describes himself online as a “SoCal indie artist and grandpa sweater enthusiast.” While the first half of that statement is a simple fact, the second half oddly makes sense too. There’s something very hip and sweet about Tala’s gentle indie pop, though it’s not without its edge when
- [Human Error Can't Do Without Their Orange Rockerverb 100 Head](https://www.musicconnection.com/human-error-cant-do-without-their-orange-rockerverb-100-head/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Album Review of "Future Soul" by Tedeschi Trucks Band (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-future-soul-by-tedeschi-trucks-band-7-10/) - Fantasy RecordsProducers: Mike Elizondo, Derek Trucks Spouses Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks have been making music on and off the stage since 2010. In the process, they’ve become jam band legends, pleasing fans of The Allman Brothers Band as much as Deadheads. This album proves why. Though less memorable than the Mad Dogs and Englishmen
- [Album Review of "Closer to the Sun" by Tyketto (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-closer-to-the-sun-by-tyketto-7-10/) - Silver Lining MusicProducers:Danny Vaughn, Chris Childs There was a point in the early ‘90s, when East Coast hard rockers Tyketto were releasing their awesome first two albums Don’t Come Easy and Strength in Numbers, that it looked like they were going to break big. “Forever Young” remains one of the great hard metal anthems of
- [Album Review of "Savage Imperial Death March" by The Melvins with Napalm Death (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-savage-imperial-death-march-by-the-melvins-with-napalm-death-8-10/) - Ipecac RecordingsProducers: Toshi Kasai, Melvins, Napalm Death Not a split release, this is a genuine collaboration between two of rock/metal’s more uncompromising groups in sludge-punks the Melvins and death-grind vets Napalm Death. “I have loved the Melvins forever and their outlook on music,” says Napalm bassist Shane Embury. That love and respect results in a fascinatingly brutal,
- [Album Review of "Best of Our Possible Lives" by Boy Golden (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-best-of-our-possible-lives-by-boy-golden-8-10/) - The OrchardProducer: Robbie Lackritz What would happen if Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and Paul Simon had a baby? This would be the musical equivalent. Just wow. Delicious nostalgia in a groovy Americana-tinged rock album, accented by tight instrumentals and warm melodic underpinnings. Boy Golden’s latest release—his fourth album—came about while navigating Buddhist and Taoist ideologies,
- [Album Review of "Fables" by Isabel Pine (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-fables-by-isabel-pine-8-10/) - Kranky RecordsProducers: Isabel Pine Playing viola since the age of three, Isabel Pine grew frustrated with the traditional classic college music scene and recently moved to Canada’s remote East Kootenay mountains. With her subsequent turn inwards, she has made some impressive solo music, recording (mainly stringed instruments) out in nature. This is instrumental and ambient
- [THE KIMI KATO SHOW: Japan Music Journey: Chiba](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-kimi-kato-show-japan-music-journey-chiba/) - In this episode of The Kimi Kato Show – Japan Music Journey: Chiba, Kimi Kato takes listeners just east of Tokyo to explore a prefecture where ocean views, deep history, major industry, and unforgettable food all come together. From the Boso Peninsula, Narita Airport, and Tokyo Disney Resort to Kujukuri Beach, Sawara’s old-town charm, and
- [Album Review of "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally." by Harry Styles (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-kiss-all-the-time-disco-occasionally-by-harry-styles-7-10/) - Erskine and Columbia RecordsProducer: Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson Fans expecting a big disco extravaganza from Harry Styles are going to be sorely disappointed as his fourth album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., heavily veers toward mellow indie alt-pop. The album’s cohesive and layered production is solid, but its low-tempo and monotone sound can feel
- [Cardboard Chaos: First Acoustic Guitar Made From Cardboard](https://www.musicconnection.com/cardboard-chaos-first-acoustic-guitar-made-from-cardboard/) - According to news which broke this week, "Cardboard Chaos is back and never truer to their name, because chaos is an understatement when you set out to make an arch-top acoustic guitar out of cardboard. When Ernest Packaging partnered with famed guitar builder Gabriel Currie at his Detroit shop, they made the impossible happen. It was spontaneous.
- [4TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION AT THE HOTEL CAFE](https://www.musicconnection.com/4th-annual-womens-day-celebration-at-the-hotel-cafe/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Mixed Notes March 2026: Hotel Fiction, Holly Humberstone, Katie Tupper, and More](https://www.musicconnection.com/mixed-notes-march-2026-hotel-fiction-holly-humberstone-katie-tupper-and-more/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Book Store: "Live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop" By Peter Alan Lesser](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-live-at-mccabes-guitar-shop-by-peter-alan-lesser/) - McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, CA is a beloved local store, and it’s been hosting live shows since 1969. Their room is just spacious enough to not feel cramped but retain an air of intimacy. The artists that have performed there over the years are many and varied, and include Jackson Browne, Bill Monroe,
- [Book Store: "Slow Stories" By Bette A.](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-slow-stories-by-bette-a/) - Dutch artist, activist and author Bette A. has released this book of short stories, simultaneously dropping a vinyl record 2 Short Stories that sees the writer reading two of her stories—“The Endless House” and “The Other Village”—backed by the music of Brian Eno. This isn’t the first time that A. and Eno have worked together,
- [Book Store: "Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine, and Payola" By Paul Rees](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-raised-on-radio-power-ballads-cocaine-and-payola-by-paul-rees/) - Paul Rees has penned well-received biographies of Robert Plant, John Entwistle, John Mellencamp, and Elliott Smith, and he was previously the editor at Kerrang! and Q in the U.K. He knows how to tell a story, and Raised on Radio sees him digging into the “critically derided at the time but massively popular during its
- [Book Store: "Tastykakes, Soul Songs & Shining Stars" By Joe McEwen](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-tastykakes-soul-songs-shining-stars-by-joe-mcewen/) - Industry veteran Joe McEwen has long had a passion for all things jazz, soul, and R&B, and that calling led him to write for the likes of the Village Voice and Rolling Stone, among other respected outlets. With the gloriously titled Tastykakes, we’re taken through “vivid, compelling, up-front and personal profiles and encounters with a
- [Book Store: "Screen Gems: Pop Music Documentaries & Rock and Roll TV Scenes" By Harvey Kubernik](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-screen-gems-pop-music-documentaries-rock-and-roll-tv-scenes-by-harvey-kubernik/) - Frequent MC contributor Harvey Kubernik is a well-respected music historian across the genres, a scholar with a firm grasp for what makes these characters, the work of whom we adore so passionately, so utterly fascinating as people. This book, which covers screen appearances from said icons, is well-researched and lovingly told, and it never feels
- [THE KIMI KATO SHOW: Japan Music Journey: Gunma](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-kimi-kato-show-japan-music-journey-gunma/) - In this episode of THE KIMI KATO SHOW, Kimi continues Japan Music Journey with a stop in Gunma Prefecture—a region of dramatic mountains, legendary hot springs, deep history, and powerful musical legacy. The show opens with the latest in Japan entertainment and global culture news, including the excitement of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Samurai
- [NUGEN AUDIO HALO VISION PLUG-IN SERVES AS ‘SPATIAL COMPASS’ FOR MICHAEL PHILLIPS KEELEY](https://www.musicconnection.com/nugen-audio-halo-vision-plug-in-serves-as-spatial-compass-for-michael-phillips-keeley/) - According to a statement from Nugen Adio, "Composer and Re-recording Mixer Michael Phillips Keeley has built his career around immersive storytelling. Working from his Dolby Atmos-equipped studio, Sound Striker, Keeley has spent more than a decade refining a workflow that prioritizes clarity, translation and creative intent. Central to that workflow is the NUGEN Audio Halo Vision plug-in, a 3D immersive analysis tool
- [Signing Stories: Blackstreet](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-blackstreet/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Bob Moog Foundation Announces “Celebrating the Legacy of Keith Emerson”](https://www.musicconnection.com/bob-moog-foundation-announces-celebrating-the-legacy-of-keith-emerson/) - According to news on Monday, "The Bob Moog Foundation has announce its upcoming premiere of the 'Celebrating the Legacy of Keith Emerson' panel discussion.
- [The Live Beat: Kesha](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-kesha/) - Pop used to be escapism for Kesha. Now, it’s something closer to exorcism—in the most glitter-drenched, scream-it-out-loud sense of the word. Fresh off the unhinged, body-positive chaos of last year’s run, Kesha is back on the road this summer with The Freedom Tour, a 25-date spectacle that reads less like a victory lap and more
- [Megadeth Pack Arenas as They Kick Off Their Final Tour](https://www.musicconnection.com/megadeth-pack-arenas-as-they-kick-off-their-final-tour/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Sony Music Global needs a Director, A&R](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-global-needs-a-director-ar/) - The Director, A&R with AWAL will be responsible for finding and acquiring recording artists, songs and producers as well as leading artist development efforts for designated artists in their genre. This role will report directly to the SVP, Head of A&R, AWAL North America and can be in New York or Los Angeles. In this
- [Warner Music Group needs a Media Relations Coordinator](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-media-relations-coordinator/) - The Coordinator, Media Relations role will have the opportunity to be involved in all facets of media relations including preparing and distributing digital press releases and interfacing with independent radio consultants. Thriving in our fast-paced environment will require this individual to be an organized self-starter and natural-born multi-tasker; executing on detailed plans and administrative tasks
- [TikTok needs a Senior Label Partnership Manager - SoundOn](https://www.musicconnection.com/tiktok-needs-a-senior-label-partnership-manager-soundon/) - Responsibilities for this role include: Negotiation of music labels, with catalogs and frontline for acquisition. Execute SoundOn content supply strategy, including but not limited to signing labels and artists for their catalogs and new releases. Focused on data analysis to understand label artists and track performance, market opportunities, and business forecasting based on market share
- [The Live Beat: i-dle](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-i-dle/) - Arena tours don’t usually need a morning show to prove a point—but i-dle took theirs to NBC’s Today anyway. The group used the national broadcast to formally unveil their 2026 WORLD TOUR [Syncopation], pairing the announcement with a performance of “Mono." And if this rollout makes anything clear, it’s that i-dle isn’t interested in scaling up quietly. Kicking off
- [Man’s Body Releases For All the Jailhouse Chess Masters EP in April](https://www.musicconnection.com/mans-body-releases-for-all-the-jailhouse-chess-masters-ep-in-april/) - For All The Jailhouse Masters the latest release from Man’s Body is the Chicago/LA band’s most overtly political work. The advance single, “American Firesale”, became available on all streaming platforms and as a Bandcamp download on Friday March 13th. The accompanying video is by filmmaker Steve Hanft, the acclaimed indie auteur behind Beck’s “Loser”, which
- [Tip Jar: A Tale of Loss, Redemption, and Fulfillment That Is All True and Uplifting](https://www.musicconnection.com/tip-jar-a-tale-of-loss-redemption-and-fulfillment-that-is-all-true-and-uplifting/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Toys: WARM AUDIO TUBE SQUEALER Guitar Distortion Pedal—A Guitar Center Exclusive](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-toys-warm-audio-tube-squealer-guitar-distortion-pedal-a-guitar-center-exclusive/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Up Close: Bass King](https://www.musicconnection.com/up-close-bass-king/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Signing Stories: The 69 Eyes](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-the-69-eyes/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Tatiana Tate and Cameron Parsons on the Giving Music Podcast](https://www.musicconnection.com/tatiana-tate-and-cameron-parsons-on-the-giving-music-podcast/) - According to news from the Guitar Center's Music Foundation, "On this week's episode of the Giving Music Podcast, we’re joined by Tatiana Tate and Cameron Parsons! This one is all about music, mentorship, and giving back." “What stands out about Tatiana and Cameron is that their work goes far beyond performance, they’re actively creating access, mentorship and
- [Studio Mix March 2026: The Format, Laughing Hyenas, Julian Lage, And More](https://www.musicconnection.com/studio-mix-march-2026-the-format-laughing-hyenas-julian-lage-and-more/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Coachella 2025 Weekend 2 Delivers a Genre-Spanning Desert Spectacle](https://www.musicconnection.com/coachella-2025-weekend-2-delivers-a-genre-spanning-desert-spectacle/) - The second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returned to Indio, California with a lineup that felt both expansive and deliberately unpredictable, offering a carefully balanced mix of legacy acts, global headliners, and emerging talent.
- [Ear Candy: A Little Pre-Summer Sizzle](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-a-little-pre-summer-sizzle/) - TGIF, my beat heads. It’s only March, and somehow the sun is already acting like it’s got something to prove. This week’s Ear Candy leans all the way into that early warmth, it's A Little Pre-Summer Sizzle. It seems that spring barely got a say as the heat this week came in bold, unapologetic, and
- [Video of the Week: Don't Make Lizzo Love U](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-dont-make-lizzo-love-u/) - GRAMMY and Emmy-winning singer, rapper and musician Lizzo has dropped banging new single and video "Don't Make Me Love U." The song itself is an anthem with an '80s vibe. It feels like something that Pat Benatar might have put her name to back in the day, which is no bad thing. The video sees
- [A Song That Changed My Life: Sparks the Rescue on Fugazi and Old 97's](https://www.musicconnection.com/a-song-that-changed-my-life-sparks-the-rescue-on-fugazi-and-old-97s/) - A Song (or two) That Changed My Life: Sparks The Rescue’s — Marty McMorrow: Fugazi’s “Waiting Room” and Toby McAllister: Old 97’s “Timebomb.” The Band Members: Alex Roy, vocals; Marty McMorrow, vocals, keyboards; Toby McAllister, guitar, vocals; Patrick O’Connell, guitar; Ben Briggs, bass; Nathan Spencer, drums. The Storytellers: Marty McMorrow and Toby McAllister The Songs: The instantly recognizable, heavily dissected,
- [My Favorite Album: Mel Denisse Loves Mew](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-mel-denisse-loves-mew/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Roland Melody Flip Wants to Be Your Co-Producer—Not Your Replacement](https://www.musicconnection.com/roland-melody-flip-wants-to-be-your-co-producer-not-your-replacement/) - There’s a fine line between an A.I. tool that actually helps and one that quietly flattens creativity into something generic. Roland seems aware of that tension, which makes its new release, Melody Flip, feel less like a tech flex and more like a considered response to where music-making is headed. Developed in collaboration with Sony
- [An In-Depth Look at Faithfull: An Autobiography With Marianne Faithfull](https://www.musicconnection.com/an-in-depth-look-at-faithfull-an-autobiography-with-marianne-faithfull/) - Broken English is a 2025 British hybrid documentary film that explores the life and career of singer/songwriter/author/performer Marianne Faithfull that features Tilda Swinton and George MacKay as fictional characters. Interview subjects include Edith Bowman, John Dunbar, Sophie Fiennes and Barry Reynolds. The film incorporates Faithfull's last ever singing performance with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Marianne’s six-decade journey through her music,
- [The Bass Line That Blew My Mind: Eric Hilton on "Stratus"](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-bass-line-that-blew-my-mind-eric-hilton-on-stratus/) - Thievery Corporation man Eric Hilton told us about his love for Leland ‘Lee” Sklar’s bass on "Stratus"... Eric Hilton: One bass line that particularly influenced me is Leland ‘Lee” Sklar’s incredible riff in Billy Cobham’s song "Stratus." It was famously sampled by Massive Attack for their song "Safe From Harm." Recently Richard Dorfmeister talked about
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Elizabeth Nichols Recalls Gaga and Bennett](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-elizabeth-nichols-recalls-gaga-and-bennett/) - Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Nichols told us about her Lady Gaga / Tony Bennett experience... Elizabeth Nichols: I live in Nashville and when I first moved here I was so taken by all of the live music here, I’d go (sometimes by myself) to any, or all, of the bars on Broadway and watch the bands
- [Hit the Decks! It's Tomu DJ](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-tomu-dj/) - Critically acclaimed producer Tomu DJ started on her musical path ten years ago and started getting serious about DJing before the pandemic. "In 2020 I shifted my focus to producing," she says. Tomu DJ has that her sound describes itself. "I make a lot of different kinds of music grounded in reflecting my inner experience and
- [Staff Picks With Courtney Love & Ginger, The Proclaimers, Meth Wax, Jacob the Horse](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-ginger-the-proclaimers-meth-wax-jacob-the-horse/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Signing Stories: Westside Cowboy](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-westside-cowboy/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Song Biz, March 2026: What's Going On This Month](https://www.musicconnection.com/song-biz-march-2026-whats-going-on-this-month/) - #Post Excerpt
- [FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPS for March '26](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-props-and-opps-for-march-26/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Universal Music Group needs a Vice President, Privacy & Data Protection](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-vice-president-privacy-data-protection/) - Responsibilities for this role include: Strategize, lead, and ensure compliance with privacy laws and standards, including but not limited to GDPR and US state and federal regulations. Investigate privacy incidents and breaches, ensuring appropriate legal notifications when required, and timely and effective resolution. Lead privacy audits, assessments, and reviews across the enterprise. Manage and review
- [NBCUniversal needs a Manager, Film Music](https://www.musicconnection.com/nbcuniversal-needs-a-manager-film-music/) - Essential responsibilities for this role include: Manage the tracking and maintenance of budgets, song charts, score memos, clearance forms, and other music production documentation. Lead and support creative music searches by preparing briefs, coordinating external searches, downloading and organizing audio, and compiling materials for executives and filmmakers. Assemble and oversee end credits and soundtrack credits,
- [Sony Music needs a Creative Marketing Assistant](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-a-creative-marketing-assistant/) - As the Assistant, Creative Marketing, you will provide administrative support to the General Manager, including: Scheduling and calendar management. Organizing and submitting expenses. Helping coordinate travel. Researching and pulling reports on artists' new releases, catalog activity, social activity; industry case studies. Coordinating company-wide events and initiatives. Circulating meeting agendas, taking notes in meetings. You will
- [Ghost at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/ghost-at-the-honda-center-in-anaheim-ca/) - #Post Excerpt
- [FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPS for March '26](https://www.musicconnection.com/film-tv-theater-games-drops-for-march-26/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Legal Beat: WIXEN SUES META FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND DEFAMATION ](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-legal-beat-wixen-sues-meta-for-copyright-infringement-and-defamation/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Grateful Dead Movie 10 LP Vinyl Set Partnership](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-grateful-dead-movie-10-lp-vinyl-set-partnership/) - The Grateful Dead Movie is a documentary concert film which captures the band, their associates, and their (extremely) passionate fanbase.
- [Book Store: "Hello George" By Jon Fried](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-hello-george-by-jon-fried/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Fists Pump for Vince DiCola and Stan Bush at the Whisky](https://www.musicconnection.com/fists-pump-for-vince-dicola-and-stan-bush-at-the-whisky/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Release Radar: Bryce Vine Flirts With Folly on LET'S DO SOMETHING STUPID!](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-bryce-vine-flirts-with-folly-on-lets-do-something-stupid/) - There’s something so intoxicating about an artist deciding to stop overthinking and just hit the gas. And that’s exactly the spirit behind LET’S DO SOMETHING STUPID!, the new album from multi-platinum artist Bryce Vine, out now via Big Noise Music Group. The record marks one of Vine’s boldest pivots yet, leaning headfirst into the pop-punk
- [Harmony Records Releases Ronnie Laws Single “Ribbon In The Sky”](https://www.musicconnection.com/harmony-records-releases-ronnie-laws-single-ribbon-in-the-sky/) - “Few artists have influenced both jazz and dance music the way Ronnie Laws has.” – SoulTracks. Ronnie Laws — saxophonist, composer, producer, and musical visionary, stands as one of the most dynamic and influential figures in modern music. With a career spanning more than five decades, Laws has redefined the sound of contemporary jazz, funk,
- [Industry Profile: Vocana Ushers in a New Generation of Streaming and Fan Interaction for Independent Artists](https://www.musicconnection.com/industry-profile-vocana-ushers-in-a-new-generation-of-streaming-and-fan-interaction-for-independent-artists/) - #Post Excerpt
- [DIY Spotlight: Charlie Angel](https://www.musicconnection.com/diy-spotlight-charlie-angel/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Toys: CASIO LIMITED EDITION PRIVIA PX-S1100 DIGITAL PIANO IN LIFESTYLE COLORS](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-toys-casio-limited-edition-privia-px-s1100-digital-piano-in-lifestyle-colors/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Girl in a Coma Has Fun Fun Fun With Mike Patton](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-girl-in-a-coma-has-fun-fun-fun-with-mike-patton/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Truly Wows the Moroccan Lounge, Truly](https://www.musicconnection.com/truly-wows-the-moroccan-lounge-truly/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Assignments March 2026: Who Got Hired?](https://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-march-2026-who-got-hired/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Live Beat: The Sex Pistols Feat. Frank Carter](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-the-sex-pistols-feat-frank-carter/) - After a forced pause in 2025 due to Steve Jones’ wrist injury, the Sex Pistols—Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock—are finally ready to hit the road again, with acclaimed frontman Frank Carter joining the chaos. The rescheduled North American tour kicks off September 11 at Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom, marking a return to the stage
- [Bad Bunny Delivers Hands-Free Halftime Performance at Super Bowl LX With New Shure SM39 Headset](https://www.musicconnection.com/bad-bunny-delivers-hands-free-halftime-performance-at-super-bowl-lx-with-new-shure-sm39-headset/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams](https://www.musicconnection.com/bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-street-bands-land-of-hope-and-dreams/) - Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis’ Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, and a final night outdoors on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Springsteen offered
- [Staff Picks With Scarlet Fantastic, Metric, Emperor X, Kenny Rankin](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-scarlet-fantastic-metric-emperor-x-kenny-rankin/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Ear Candy: Go On, Celebrate The Women In Your Life!](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-go-on-celebrate-the-women-in-your-life/) - Happiest of Fridays, my groove goddesses! March may be flying by, but we’re still riding the energy of Women’s History Month and the glow of International Women’s Day. This week’s Ear Candy playlist is a celebration of women in all their power, joy, swagger, and soul. Think anthems that make you strut a little taller,
- [My Favorite Album: Whitney Whitney is Into Vessel](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-whitney-whitney-is-into-vessel/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Video of the Week: Lakeyah is HERSKIII](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-lakeyah-is-herskiii/) - Sparkling rapper Lakeyah has dropped new single "HERSKIII," with a killer video directed by Jaketheshooter. The vid has an old school vibe, taking place in a strip club. Pole dancers are dancing and cash is raining down, in what is a very playful visual. "The message behind 'HERSKIII' also taps into the growing wave of women
- [Philip Glass' Akhnaten Rises at the LA Opera](https://www.musicconnection.com/philip-glass-akhnaten-rises-at-the-la-opera/) - Above: John Holiday as Akhnaten and Sun-Ly Pierce as Nefertiti in LA Opera's 2026 production of Akhnaten. Photo credit: Cory Weaver It's been four days since this writer attended the LA Opera's production of Philip Glass' Akhnaten at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on a Sunday afternoon in March, and still, more time is needed to process
- [New Music Critique: Arily Michele](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-arily-michele/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Andres Troncoso Leverages NUGEN Audio to Train the Next Generation of Sound Engineers](https://www.musicconnection.com/andres-troncoso-leverages-nugen-audio-to-train-the-next-generation-of-sound-engineers/) - Andres Felipe Troncoso Salinas, Technical Manager of Audimixpro According to news from Nugen audio, "For Andres Felipe Troncoso Salinas, Technical Manager of Audimixpro, audio has transformed from much more than a career, it has become a way to help change lives. With more than 15 years of experience in music production, mixing and post-production, Troncoso has more
- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Sean, Jason Mendelson, and Vince Guaraldi](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-featuring-sean-jason-mendelson-and-vince-guaraldi/) - Sean and Jason Mendelson share the inside story of the creative partnership that shaped Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip, and how they’re preserving Vince Guaraldi’s music from lost studio tapes to new soundtrack releases for a new generation of listeners. ~ For Sean and Jason Mendelson, the world of Peanuts isn’t just a cultural
- [Book Store: "Speakeasies to Symphonies: The Jazz Genius of James P. Johnson" By Scott E. Brown](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-speakeasies-to-symphonies-the-jazz-genius-of-james-p-johnson-by-scott-e-brown/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: Mizery Loves Crown of Thornz](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-mizery-loves-crown-of-thornz/) - Taylor Parker, guitarist with San Diego crossover hardcore outfit Mizery, told us about his Crown of Thornz love... Song: Crown Of Thornz - "Mentally Vexed" Taylor Parker: I came across COT in my teens when I moved to Tucson, AZ for a few years. A friend of mine was obsessed with 90’s NYHC, we watched
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- [Release Radar: The Undercover Dream Lovers Are Going Nuclear With Atomic House](https://www.musicconnection.com/release-radar-the-undercover-dream-lovers-are-going-nuclear-with-atomic-house/) - If you’ve been keeping tabs on The Undercover Dream Lovers, you know Matt Koenig has a knack for bending nostalgia into something hypnotically modern. And now, the Los Angeles-based musician and producer is gearing up to release his upcoming album (and what appears to be an alt-rock playground) Atomic House on March 20 via SoundOn.
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- [Producer Crosstalk: Ian Charbonneau](https://www.musicconnection.com/producer-crosstalk-ian-charbonneau/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Live Beat: Young the Giant](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-young-the-giant/) - Young the Giant are stepping out of our March magazine pages and straight onto the road with their freshly announced Victory Garden Tour, and it’s blooming with all the right sonic colors. Kicking off in late May and winding its way across North America, the run finds the band balancing their signature atmospheric alt-rock with
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- [Gaga Brings Mayhem Back to the Forum](https://www.musicconnection.com/gaga-brings-mayhem-back-to-the-forum/) - Approximately seven months after Lady Gaga kicked off this Mayhem Ball tour, quickly playing four dates at the Kia Forum in July and August, the pop megastar is back at the same venue for four more shows. Gaga has taken Mayhem all over Europe, to Australia and Japan, before returning to North America and, at
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- [New Music Critique: Summer Colds](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-summer-colds/) - Contact: info@summercoldsmusic.comWeb: summercoldsmusic.comSeeking: ReviewStyle: Indie/Alternative Rock There may be nothing worse than a summer cold, but Nic McNamara (whose moniker is Summer Colds) is the rare case you actually want to catch. There’s a whiff of Green Day DNA here and an obvious yet welcoming sense of nostalgia. The only palpable limitation is a vocal
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- [Hit the Decks! It's Bailey Ibbs](https://www.musicconnection.com/hit-the-decks-its-bailey-ibbs/) - London-based producer Bailey Ibbs started producing around the age of 15. "A friend introduced me to what was ‘Deep House’ at the time," Ibbs says. "From the beginning, I was more drawn to production than DJing, there was something about the creative process that captivated me. I quickly discovered that my school had Logic Pro
- [Luny Tunes to Be Honored with the BMI President's Award at the 2026 BMI Latin Awards](https://www.musicconnection.com/luny-tunes-to-be-honored-with-the-bmi-presidents-award-at-the-2026-bmi-latin-awards/) - According to news that broke this week, "BMI® is thrilled to salute legendary production duo Luny Tunes with the BMI President’s Award for their immense contributions to Latin urban music at the 2026 BMI Latin Awards on Thursday, March 19. This prestigious award celebrates the duo’s enduring legacy as pioneers of reggaetón whose work helped transform the genre from an underground movement into
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- [BEE GEES LIMITED EDITION 4 LP COLLECTION DUE FEBRUARY 27](https://www.musicconnection.com/bee-gees-limited-edition-4-lp-collection-due-february-27/) - UMe has announced the release of a new limited-edition box set by one of the biggest and most beloved acts in popular music history, the Bee Gees. Out February 27, You Should Be Dancing is a four-disc collectors’ item featuring the highly sought-after original 12-inch versions of some of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb’s most iconic dancefloor-fillers,
- [Exec Profile: Ian Brenchley](https://www.musicconnection.com/exec-profile-ian-brenchley/) - Founder & CEOVertigo Live Years with Company: 3Address: 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SNWeb: vertigo.liveEmail: info@vertigo.liveClients: OneRepublic, Christina Aguilera, Foreigner, Spinal Tap, KALEO, Billy Idol, Duran Duran BACKGROUND Vertigo Live is making concert films for a new generation. The spunky startup takes renowned artists and places them in exotic locales, then films them performing in
- [Sony Music needs an Associate Director, Insights & Reporting—Commercial Partnerships](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-an-associate-director-insights-reporting-commercial-partnerships/) - As an integral part of the central analytics team that provides data, insights, and reporting across all of Sony’s U.S. labels, your role will be involved with creating and executing the next generation of reports, dashboards, and analytical approaches to assess the performance of their artists, albums, and track releases, evaluate release/artist campaigns, uncover actionable
- [Universal Music Group needs a Coordinator, Operations](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-coordinator-operations/) - They are seeking a highly organized, proactive Operations Coordinator to provide support to two leaders within Interscope Capitol’s Operations team. This role will combine administrative support, project coordination, and operational execution, working across multiple verticals while collaborating closely with internal teams across Interscope Capitol. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable balancing executive support
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- [Amazon Music needs a Research Scientist, DISCO](https://www.musicconnection.com/amazon-music-needs-a-research-scientist-disco-2/) - They are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Research Scientist. You will play an integral part in the measurement and optimization of Amazon Music marketing activities. You will have the opportunity to work with a rich marketing dataset together with the marketing managers. This role will focus on developing and implementing causal models and randomized
- [The Wiggles Sign Global Deal With Universal](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-wiggles-sign-global-deal-with-universal/) - News broke on Tuesday that, "The world’s most successful children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles, today announced a landmark strategic global agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, marking an exciting new chapter in the group’s 35-year history." "Through this collaboration, Universal Music Australia (UMA) will take the lead in amplifying
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- [Industry Profile: Steel, Soul, and Six Strings: Inside the World of Mike Slotboom’s Telecasters & Stratocasters](https://www.musicconnection.com/industry-profile-steel-soul-and-six-strings-inside-the-world-of-mike-slotbooms-telecasters-stratocasters/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Out Take: Tiffany Townsend ](https://www.musicconnection.com/out-take-tiffany-townsend/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [Shure Microphones Steal the Spotlight at the GRAMMY Awards](https://www.musicconnection.com/shure-microphones-steal-the-spotlight-at-the-grammy-awards/) - When viewers tune into the GRAMMY Awards, they expect dazzling performances, surprise collaborations, and the occasional meme-worthy moment. What they don’t usually think about is the invisible infrastructure that makes every note, laugh, and acceptance speech sing (pun intended). This year, once again, Shure was the quiet force ensuring the world heard every decibel exactly
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- [Miles Davis The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 Released](https://www.musicconnection.com/miles-davis-the-complete-live-at-the-plugged-nickel-1965-released/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Staff Picks with All Saints, J.Cole, Gary Numan, Powered by Rainbows, and Gesaffelstein](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-all-saints-j-cole-gary-numan-powered-by-rainbows-and-gesaffelstein/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Macy Gets Nostalgic for Dua Lipa](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-macy-gets-nostalgic-for-dua-lipa/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Live Review of CY&I](https://www.musicconnection.com/live-review-of-cyi/) - #Post Excerpt
- [My Discography: A New Discogs Series](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-discography-a-new-discogs-series/) - Over the course of the past twenty-six years, Discogs has served music lovers and media collectors as a mecca marketplace for collecting and sourcing records, CDs, and cassettes. The platform has historically fallen more in line with Last.fm and Rate Your Music as opposed to Facebook and Instagram, but this niche has developed a loyal
- [Signing Stories: Elanor Moss](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-elanor-moss/) - #Post Excerpt
- [The Live Beat: Jimmy Eat World](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-live-beat-jimmy-eat-world/) - Arizona alt-rock mainstays Jimmy Eat World are hitting the road in a major way, unveiling a sprawling U.S., Canada, and Europe headline run in celebration of Bleed American’s 25th anniversary. The tour launches June 9 at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and stretches into November, culminating with appearances at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando—marking the
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- [The Drum Beat That Blew My Mind: Nukem on Rainbow](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-drum-beat-that-blew-my-mind-nukem-on-rainbow/) - Norm Leggio, drummer with San Diego thrash metal titans Nukem, told us about his Rainbow love... Norm Leggio: I discovered Rainbow because I just bought Sabbath's Heaven & Hell. Back then I would discover new things as a kid by going backwards and sideways . Hearing the intro to the song "Stargazer" melted my mind and
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- [My Favorite Album: John Corabi Journeys Down Abbey Road](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-john-corabi-journeys-down-abbey-road/) - The Beatles Abbey Road (Apple Records) Solo rocker John Corabi (formerly of The Scream, Mötley Crüe, and Union) told us about his love for a Beatles classic... John Corabi: I have so many albums that I absolutely love, but I think the one album I could listen to repeatedly and never get tired of would
- [Far Caspian Can't Do Without Their Neve 1073spx](https://www.musicconnection.com/far-caspian-cant-do-without-their-neve-1073spx/) - Far Caspian, aka Irish musician Joel Johnston, told us about his Neve love... Joel Johnston: A piece of gear I can’t do without is my Neve 1073spx. It gets used every single day I record and is used on absolutely everything that only requires one mic at a time... which is basically everything for my style
- [Oscar Nominees Celebrated by Songwriters Hall of Fame With Panel](https://www.musicconnection.com/oscar-nominees-celebrated-by-songwriters-hall-of-fame-with-panel/) - News broke this week that the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) is "celebrating this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Original Song with its annual all-star virtual event, A Conversation with 2026 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters for Best Original Song, which is streaming on demand and free to watch now through March 16, 2026 exclusively on songhall.org." According to a
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- [How Greg Glaser and Guitar Center Pro Amplify Support for Touring Artists](https://www.musicconnection.com/how-greg-glaser-and-guitar-center-pro-amplify-support-for-touring-artists/) - The latest Giving Music Podcast episode just dropped, and if you’re passionate about the behind-the-scenes world of professional audio, this one’s a must-watch. Myka Miller-Jimenez, Executive Director of the Guitar Center Music Foundation, sits down with Greg Glaser, Vice President of Guitar Center Professional & Custom House, for an in-depth conversation about how thoughtful gear
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- [The Bassline That Blew My Mind: Nukem in a Rush](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-bassline-that-blew-my-mind-nukem-in-a-rush/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Drink the Sea at the Lodge Room](https://www.musicconnection.com/drink-the-sea-at-the-lodge-room/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Nicole Zuraitis Records Live Album with TELEFUNKEN M80 Mic](https://www.musicconnection.com/nicole-zuraitis-records-live-album-with-telefunken-m80-mic/) - According to news this week, jazz album Nicole Zuraitis & Friends: Live at Vic's Las Vegas was recorded on location in Las Vegas by Carmen Grillo and Matty Mosca using TELEFUNKEN's M80 dynamic microphone. Brian Vibberts, who mixed the album, commented, "I have been using the Telefunken M80 microphone since 2008, when there were only
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- [The Riff That Blew My Mind: Naïm Amor Raises the Black Flag](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-riff-that-blew-my-mind-naim-amor-raises-the-black-flag/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Sony Music needs a Director, Content Producer - Columbia](https://www.musicconnection.com/sony-music-needs-a-director-content-producer-columbia/) - Responsibilities for this role include: Conceptualize, develop, and execute content ideas. Originally shot content or animated assets to support releases for both major and developing artists. Shoot or oversee the shooting of social-first native content, including performances or narrative building pieces. Oversee the editing process and ensure final delivery into high-performing social content. Create and
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- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Zain Effendi](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-featuring-zain-effendi/) - GRAMMY®-nominated composer Zain Effendi is currently nominated for "Best Instrumental Composition" for his piece "Opening.”
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- [ONEW at the Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/onew-orpheum-theatre/) - South Korean singer-songwriter ONEW (Lee Jin-ki) brought his world tour “PERCENT (%)” to the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on January 11th.
- [Kobalt Signs II from Sleep Token](https://www.musicconnection.com/kobalt-signs-ii-from-sleep-token/) - News broke this week that independent music publisher Kobalt has signed Sleep Token drummer II. "Known for his powerful yet nuanced drumming style and as a key songwriter of Sleep Token, II brings a unique blend of technical mastery and emotional depth that has become central to Sleep Token’s distinct sound and captivating live performances," reads a statement.
- [GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Opera Recording](https://www.musicconnection.com/grammy-nominations-2025-best-opera-recording/) - The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Opera Recording category. Take a listen to the nominated recordings below--who do you think will win? See the full list of nominees in every category here. Heggie: IntelligenceKwamé Ryan, conductor; Jamie Barton,
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- [My Favorite Album: Endearments Look Into Futures With Jimmy Eat World](https://www.musicconnection.com/my-favorite-album-endearments-look-into-futures-with-jimmy-eat-world/) - Jimmy Eat World Futures (Interscope) Kevin Marksson, singer with lush indie rockers Endearments, told us about his love for a Jimmy Eat World gem... Kevin Marksson: I was in college when Jimmy Eat World's Futures came out and remember feeling like it was a sea change for my relationship with their music — I already loved Clarity and Bleed American,
- [Melanie Vammen of the Pandoras Can't Do Without Her Schecter PT](https://www.musicconnection.com/melanie-vammen-of-the-pandoras-cant-do-without-her-schecter-pt/) - Melanie Vammen: My favorite guitar is an early 80s Schecter "PT” model . I love it because it fits my hand perfectly. The neck feels good. It has a big ballsy sound because it has humbuckers. It’s not too heavy and I think it looks rad! I’ve been playing it since the mid 90s in
- [GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Orchestral Performance](https://www.musicconnection.com/grammy-nominations-2025-best-orchestral-performance/) - The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Orchestral Performance category. Take a listen to the nominated performances below--who do you think will win? See the full list of nominees in every category here. Coleridge-Taylor: Toussaint L’Ouverture, Ballade Op. 4,
- [Maroon 5 and the End of the Analog Era](https://www.musicconnection.com/maroon-5-and-the-end-of-the-analog-era/) - Sennheiser this week released word that, with Maroon 5's "first tour to fully deploy Sennheiser Spectera, Dave Rupsch proves that wideband digital wireless is the future of high-stakes stadium audio." "For 25 years, monitor engineer Dave Rupsch has occupied the high-stakes sonic cockpit for global icons like My Chemical Romance, Katy Perry, Megadeth, Red Hot
- [Ear Candy: Turn That Frown Upside Down!](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-turn-that-frown-upside-down/) - Happy Friday, my groove-getters! If your mood’s been a little sideways as of late, consider this week's Ear Candy a sonic reset button. Turn That Frown Upside Down! is pure feel-good fuel—built on hand-claps, sunshine hooks, dancefloor nostalgia, and the kind of love-soaked melodies that refuse to let you sulk. From the breezy warmth of
- [Tip Jar: Low-Cost Guitars That Earn Their Place on Stage](https://www.musicconnection.com/tip-jar-low-cost-guitars-that-earn-their-place-on-stage/) - By the time a guitar survives years of live performances, price becomes irrelevant. What matters is whether it holds tune, projects reliably through a PA, and delivers a sound that supports the song rather than distracting from it. After decades on the road, one conclusion has become increasingly difficult to ignore: low-cost guitars, properly set
- [Live Review of Soul Hustler](https://www.musicconnection.com/live-review-of-soul-hustler/) - Road Rangers Taylor, MI Contact: jheb22@yahoo.com Web: facebook.com/soulhustlersound Players: Jim Hebler, vocals; Jake Smith, guitar; Gordon Spencer, bass; Sean Morse, keyboards; Jenny Molina, vocals; John Slitti, percussion; Jim Sparks, drums Soul Hustler is a band that is comprised of some of the leading musicians in the Midwest, and the Detroit area, specifically. Their mix of danceable and
- [New Music Critique: Gamilla](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-gamilla/) - Contact: gnesquerdo@gmail.comWeb: gamilla.bandcamp.comSeeking: LabelStyle: Grunge, Shoegaze, Punk Gamilla’s Catholic School Girl doesn’t play like a passion project—it feels more like the foundation to actualizing a dream. Opening with the heavy toll of church bells on "I Might Be A Sinner," she firmly plants her flag in the fertile soil where grunge, shoegaze, and punk intersect.
- [New Music Critique: Birdie Nichols](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-birdie-nichols/) - Contact: birdienichols07@gmail.comWeb: birdienichols.comSeeking: BookingStyle: Western Country Birdie Nichols operates firmly within the modern Western lane, dusted with familiar imagery and genre signifiers that can occasionally feel well-worn. While the sonic palette doesn’t always push the boundaries of originality, what cuts through is her instinct for narrative. Nichols writes like someone who values story over spectacle,
- [New Music Critique: Charlie Angel](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-charlie-angel/) - Contact: charlieangel2pr@hotmail.comWeb: dot.cards/charlieangelmusicSeeking: Booking, TV SyncStyle: Hip-Hop First of all, Norfolk, VA rapper Charlie Angel has a great name. But that would mean nothing without great tunes to back it up, and this particular Angel has those too. Bucket loads. “Momma Said” is a great example, a song that literally takes the artist back to
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- [Album Review of "Whichever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong" by Woo (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-whichever-way-you-are-going-you-are-going-wrong-by-woo-7-10/) - Independent Project Records Producer: Woo Woo were early pioneers of electronic-infused music, but never received the credit afforded to the likes of Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Kraftwerk. The good folk at Independent Project Records are doing a fine job of introducing the world to the joy of Woo through some quite stunning rereleases. Mark and Clive
- [Album Review of "Cryogenic Dreams" by Red 32 (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-cryogenic-dreams-by-red-32-8-10/) - Transglobal RecordsProducers: Steve Bonino, Red 32 Named for a lucky pocket on a roulette wheel, Red 32 scores a winner with this follow-up to their eponymous 2023 debut. The prog-pop powerhouse expands on previous sci-fi-tinged storylines, with tales of cryogenically frozen survivors of Earth’s destruction, aided by robots and A.I. transport, in search of building
- [The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Los Frankies Dive Into The Voidz](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-best-gig-i-ever-saw-los-frankies-dive-into-the-voidz/) - #Post Excerpt
- [New Music Critique: Miss J](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-miss-j/) - Contact: themissjexperience@gmail.comWeb: themissjexperience.comSeeking: Booking, interview, exposureStyle: Rockhouse According to the lyrics of the song “Numbing the Pain” from Miss J’s new album ROCKHOUSE, the aforementioned artist is numbing the said pain because she’s “just so angry atcha." There’s a blues rock vibe to that particular tune, while “22424” has the sort of bassline that recalls
- [New Music Critique: Cassia Dawn](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-cassia-dawn-2/) - Contact: cassiadawnmusic@aaron-freiwalWeb: cassiadawn.comSeeking: SponsorshipStyle: Singer-Songwriter Right from the opening bars of “Life is Like a Latte,” we get a flavor of what acoustic soul-pop artist Cassia Dawn is all about, namely the sweetest melodies adding color and vibrancy to her tales of everyday life. The entire Life is Like a Latte EP, in fact, features
- [New Music Critique: Emily How](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-emily-how/) - Contact: booking@emilyhow.comWeb: emilyhow.comSeeking: Management, BookingStyle: Indie, Alternative There’s not a lot of biographical info about Emily How available online—rather, she lets her music do the talking, which ends up being a wise move. Her voice is so expressive, her lyrics so vividly descriptive, that we feel we know her rather well by the end of
- [New Music Critique: NORA.](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-nora/) - Contact: michelle@pitchcandypr.comWeb: itsjustnora.comSeeking: Label, Booking, Booking AgentStyle: Indie-Pop “I may be a little weird,” says NORA. on her website, “but that’s what makes the world go ‘round.” Truer words have never been spoken, and it’s NORA.’s (the period is part of the name) little oddities that pull her out of the “standard singer-songwriter fare” category.
- [New Music Critique: Thick Needles](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-music-critique-thick-needles/) - Contact: thickneedles@gmail.comWeb: thickneedles.comSeeking: BookingStyle: Rock Hailing from Milwaukee, Thick Needles brings a jagged, high-voltage energy to the Midwest rock scene. The vocal performance carries the sneering, theatrical DNA of Iggy Pop, but the instrumental backing tilts heavily into a gritty, grunge-rock flair that thrives on attitude more than reinvention. While the sound doesn’t radically reshape
- [Album Review of "Balancing Act" by Vinyl Floor (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-balancing-act-by-vinyl-floor-7-10/) - Karmanian RecordsProducer: Emil Isaksson For fans of the B-52’s or the more crooning side of Weezer comes Danish alt-rock group Vinyl Floor. The muddy—and, at times, unintuitive—chord progressions are reminiscent of early Pearl Jam. The album’s instrumentation explores discordant piano and dewy electric guitar chords, weaving in and out of genres spanning polka to country,
- [Album Review of "Boycott Heaven" by The Format (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-boycott-heaven-by-the-format-7-10/) - The Vanity LabelProducer: Brendan O’Brien After achieving acclaim as a pop collaborator and fun. frontman, Nate Ruess had been all-but-solely writing hook-heavy lamentations for his original outlet The Format, with partner Sam Means. A successful attempt at maturity, the material guesses at God and parenthood and aging relationships. The overall optimism is infectious via power
- [Album Review of "Dream Life" by Marta Del Grandi (7/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-dream-life-by-marta-del-grandi-7-10/) - Fire RecordsProducers: Marta Del Grandi and Bert Vliegen There’s a magical quality about Italian singer-songwriter Marta Del Grandi’s new album that hits the feels from the opening bars of first track “You Could Perhaps.” By the time the title track kicks in, we’re fully enveloped in her sweet, melodic world. The songs are so instantly
- [Album Review of "Same Drug New High" by Gluecifer (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-same-drug-new-high-by-gluecifer-8-10/) - SteamhammerProducers: Gluecifer We nearly choked when we read the press release—it’s been 21 years since Norwegian hellraisers Gluecifer released their last album, Where the hell has that time gone? It feels like yesterday that we were blasting out their punky garage-rock anthems with reckless abandon. The good news is they’ve lost none of their fire,
- [Album Review of "No Lube So Rude" by Peaches (8/10)](https://www.musicconnection.com/album-review-of-no-lube-so-rude-by-peaches-8-10/) - Kill Rock StarsProducers: Peaches, The Squirt Deluxe After a decade-long hiatus, the high priestess of electroclash is back with the full-frontal No Lube So Rude. Peaches, born Merrill Nisker, hasn’t mellowed; she’s sharpened her jagged synths into weaponized, feral vulnerability. “When the world is friction, lube isn’t a luxury,” she says. “It’s a necessity. It’s
- [Industry Profile: AMOS Sweets Brings Delicious Flavors, Bumping Beats, and Novelty to This Year’s GRAMMY Gift Bags](https://www.musicconnection.com/industry-profile-amos-sweets-brings-delicious-flavors-bumping-beats-and-novelty-to-this-years-grammy-gift-bags/) - The music industry has been through many changes. From the invention of the phonograph to MP3s and streaming, the ways in which fans access recorded works has always been in flux. There’s every chance that the next disruption in music delivery is right around the corner. What might this shift be? Imagine someone suggested we
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- [Universal Music Group needs a Sales/Account Manager](https://www.musicconnection.com/universal-music-group-needs-a-sales-account-manager/) - In this role, your primary focus is on establishing and retaining business partnerships within various key industries by driving new licensing opportunities, negotiating renewals with existing clientele, and delivering best-in-class customer support for Universal Production Music’s business within North America. Responsibilities include: License production music to clients, with a focus on the key verticals of
- [Amazon Music needs a Media Planner, Brand Marketing](https://www.musicconnection.com/amazon-music-needs-a-media-planner-brand-marketing-2/) - They are looking for an experienced Brand Media Planner to own a multi-million dollar global budget with a strategic focus on driving growth and awareness for Amazon Music. In this role, you will build highly impactful full funnel campaigns and test into white space opportunities. You will define, execute, and measure Brand Paid Media marketing
- [Warner Music Group needs a Senior Coordinator, Artist Brand Management](https://www.musicconnection.com/warner-music-group-needs-a-senior-coordinator-artist-brand-management/) - The Artist Brand Management team is redefining catalog marketing. Their mission is to transform legendary artists and timeless music into living, breathing brands that matter right now—not just for their core fans, but new audiences discovering them every day on their preferred streaming platforms, socials, and beyond. As Senior Coordinator, Artist Brand Management, you will
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- [In the Studio: New Found Glory](https://www.musicconnection.com/in-the-studio-new-found-glory/) - Band Members: Jordan Pundik, lead vocals; Ian Grushka, bass; Chad Gilbert, lead guitar backing vocals; Cyrus Bolooki, drums. From their early days strumming their way through South Florida’s underground house shows and small band-in-a-van clubs, New Found Glory crafted a high-velocity style of melodic punk that transcended the DIY circuit and crossed into music’s cultural center.
- [Signing Stories: Poly-Math](https://www.musicconnection.com/signing-stories-poly-math/) - Date Signed: November 2025Label: The Lasers EdgeType of Music: Prog, Math-RockPublicity: Earsplit PRWeb: poly-math.net Sometimes, it’s all in the name. Poly-Math is English instrumental prog/math-rock quartet that was founded by Tim Walters around a dozen years ago. “At the time, Tim was the drummer of math-rock band Monsters Build Mean Robots,” says band member Chris Woollison. “Initially
- [Up Close: Bernardo Mendia Necro Productions](https://www.musicconnection.com/up-close-bernardo-mendia-necro-productions/) - facebook.com/necroproductions666 Veteran Midwestern Heavy Metal Musician: If you’ve ever wondered what the differences are between heavy metal sub-genres death metal, brutal technical death metal, and black metal, check out the relentlessly creative, prolific and multi-faceted career of Bernardo “Burns” Mendia. Two decades after launching his career as a guitarist from ages 16-25 with Chicago-based technical
- [Book Store: "Willie Nelson: All the Albums" By Geoffrey Himes](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-willie-nelson-all-the-albums-by-geoffrey-himes/) - On one hand, this book feels like it’s one for the Willie Nelson completists, as author Himes leads us through the living legend of country’s work, album by album. On the other, Himes is such a gifted storyteller that it never feels like a slog, like an academic textbook or something. Rather, we’re offered one
- [Book Store: "All Roads Lead to Punk" By Genny Schorr](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-all-roads-lead-to-punk-by-genny-schorr/) - A lot of pleasure can be had by diving into a scene and, once you’ve familiarized yourself with the main players, going back and digging a little deeper. Such is the case with L.A. punk; you might know the Germs, X, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and even the Screamers, Bags, etc. But Backstage Pass are
- [Book Store: "In the Hour of Chaos" By Chuck D](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-in-the-hour-of-chaos-by-chuck-d/) - “This book is not an autobiography,” a statement from the publisher reads. “It’s not a manifesto. It’s a razor-sharp investigation into hip-hop and rap music by searing lyricist and global music icon Chuck D of Public Enemy.” Anyone even slightly familiar with the work of P.E. will know that Chuck D is a gifted lyricist,
- [Book Store: "David Gilmour: Luck and Strange, Studio/Live" Photographs by Polly Samson](https://www.musicconnection.com/book-store-david-gilmour-luck-and-strange-studio-live-photographs-by-polly-samson/) - Photographer Polly Samson has done a quite glorious job of documenting the studio process and then the tour for former Pink Floyd man David Gilmour’s fifth solo album Luck and Strange. Samson knows Gilmour well; she wrote lyrics for Floyd’s The Division Bell and The Endless River albums, as well as being a frequent collaborator
- [GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Instrumental Composition](https://www.musicconnection.com/grammy-nominations-2025-best-instrumental-composition/) - The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Instrumental Composition category. Take a listen to the nominated compositions below--who do you think will win? See the full list of nominees in every category here. First SnowRemy Le Boeuf, composer (Nordkraft
- [Staff Picks With Olivia Dean, Rage Against the Machine, The Pandoras, and Snocaps](https://www.musicconnection.com/staff-picks-with-olivia-dean-rage-against-the-machine-the-pandoras-and-snocaps/) - Associate Editor Ruby Risch Olivia Dean “Let Alone The One You Love” The Art of Loving on repeat. Hard to choose just one. Operations Manager Robin Rose Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" "Those who died are justified, For wearin' the badge they're the chosen whites... Fuck you I won't do what you tell
- [Close Up: Lis Lewis/The Singers Workshop](https://www.musicconnection.com/close-up-lis-lewis-the-singers-workshop/) - thesingersworkshop.com Celebrity Vocal and Performance Coach for 50+ Years: Famed vocal coach Lis Lewis’ official bio says that her training began as a child at N.Y.C.’s world famous Dalcroze School of Music as well as with private music teachers. But her first experience with the kind of coach she would one day become happened in
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- [Drum Workshop to Honor Josh Freese with a Lifetime Achievement Award](https://www.musicconnection.com/drum-workshop-to-honor-josh-freese-with-a-lifetime-achievement-award/) - News broke on Monday that the Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) is honoring celebrated tub-thumper Josh Freese with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMM Show. The event will take place on the DW/Roland booth, room 202 (2nd level), 4.30 p.m. on the January 23. Freese, who is a member of the classic lineup of SoCal punks
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- [New Toys: Taylor Gold Label 714e Acoustic-Electric Guitar](https://www.musicconnection.com/new-toys-taylor-gold-label-714e-acoustic-electric-guitar/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [25 Years of Phatness: A Tribute to Gordon Goodwin at the Fred Kavli Theatre](https://www.musicconnection.com/25-years-of-phatness-a-tribute-to-gordon-goodwin-at-the-fred-kavli-theatre/) - After a rockin’, bold splash of brassy fanfare, the audience at the Fred Kavli Theater eager to celebrate the life of one of contemporary music’s most storied and versatile composer/arrangers heard a colorful intro from the recently departed - but very much there in spirit – legend himself. With percussive brass punches chiming in for
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- [Duran Duran at the Honda Center, Anaheim, CA](https://www.musicconnection.com/duran-duran-at-the-honda-center-anaheim-ca/) - Rock and Roll Fame inductees (2022) Duran Duran played the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on January 8th. Duran Duran is 4/5 of their classic lineup with lead vocalist Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor. Dom Brown has been the guitarist since 2006 after Andy Taylor left the
- [Ear Candy: It's Late, You Should Go To Bed](https://www.musicconnection.com/ear-candy-its-late-you-should-go-to-bed/) - Finally, Friday, my late-night listeners. This week’s Ear Candy lives in that liminal hour when you want to be sleeping, but just...can't. It's Late, You Should Go to Bed drifts through woozy neo-soul, late-night R&B confessions, and introspective hip-hop that feels designed for insomnia and the post-evening spins. Erykah Badu opens the door with the
- [GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Engineered Album, Classical](https://www.musicconnection.com/grammy-nominations-2025-best-engineered-album-classical/) - The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Engineered Album, Classical category. Take a listen to the nominated albums below--who do you think will win? See the full list of nominees in every category here. Cerrone: Don't Look DownMike Tierney,
- [Sound Particles releases a new free eBook — How to Program a Synth](https://www.musicconnection.com/sound-particles-releases-a-new-free-ebook-how-to-program-a-synth/) - #Post Excerpt
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- [THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Nuremberg Composer Brian Tyler](https://www.musicconnection.com/the-jeremiah-show-featuring-nuremberg-composer-brian-tyler/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Video of the Week: PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson Get Stateside](https://www.musicconnection.com/video-of-the-week-pinkpantheress-and-zara-larsson-get-stateside/) - Future MC cover star PinkPantheress has joined forces with rising pop icon Zara Larsson for new single and video "Stateside," and it's the sort of infectious, soul-infused, hyper-sweet pop ditty that is typical of both. "Directed by Charlotte Rutherford, the music video opens with a bystander discovering a mannequin version of PinkPantheress in a Fancy That-themed
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- [audix giveaway](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/audix-giveaway/)
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- [auralex acoustic panel review](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/auralex-acoustic-panel-review/)
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- [auralex product reviewsa](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/auralex-product-reviewsa/)
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- [auralex promax acoustic panels review](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/auralex-promax-acoustic-panels-review/)
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- [Austin & Ally](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/austin-ally/)
- [Austin City Limits](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/austin-city-limits/)
- [austin city limits 2014](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/austin-city-limits-2014/)
- [austin convention center events](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/austin-convention-center-events/)
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- [australian music](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/australian-music/)
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- [authors and publishers](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/authors-and-publishers/)
- [Autobiography](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/autobiography/)
- [Automatic Loveletter](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/automatic-loveletter/)
- [Aux](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/aux/)
- [aux sends](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/aux-sends/)
- [aux stereo line inputs](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/aux-stereo-line-inputs/)
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- [AV Networking Roadshow](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/av-networking-roadshow/)
- [avatar studios](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avatar-studios/)
- [Avenged Sevenfold](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avenged-sevenfold/)
- [average joes](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/average-joes/)
- [average joes entertainment](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/average-joes-entertainment/)
- [avett brothers](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avett-brothers/)
- [avett brothers interview](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avett-brothers-interview/)
- [avett brothers q&a](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avett-brothers-qa/)
- [Avey Tare](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avey-tare/)
- [Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avey-tares-slasher-flicks/)
- [avicii](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avicii/)
- [avid](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avid/)
- [Avid Pro Tools S3 Desktop Control Surface](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avid-pro-tools-s3-desktop-control-surface/)
- [AVID technology](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avid-technology/)
- [Avril Lavigne](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/avril-lavigne/)
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- [Awkward in a Good Way](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/awkward-in-a-good-way/)
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- [B.B. King](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/b-b-king/)
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- [bankrupt!](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/bankrupt/)
- [Barcelona](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barcelona/)
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- [barenaked ladies](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barenaked-ladies/)
- [barrence whitfield & the savages](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barrence-whitfield-the-savages/)
- [barrence whitfield & the savages review](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barrence-whitfield-the-savages-review/)
- [barrett strong](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barrett-strong/)
- [barry cleveland](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barry-cleveland/)
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- [barry knock](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barry-knock/)
- [Barry Manilow](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barry-manilow/)
- [barry rudolph](https://www.musicconnection.com/tag/barry-rudolph/)

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