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DIY Spotlight: The Lights Out
Music and beer are historically a comfortable pairing—something few bands know as well as Boston-based sci-fi alt-rockers, the Lights Out (TLO). They do, however, bring that bond to a whole ... -
DIY Spotlight: J GRGRY
J GRGRY is one of the most enigmatic bands out of the Pacific Northwest. Recognized for their dark pop sound, electro-pop balladry and powerful stage show, this collection of seasoned ... -
DIY Spotlight: Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi
This DIY visionary is a multi-talented international artist with lofty goals. December 2016 Hot 100 artist Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi utilizes art and music, in various mediums, to address important issues, such ... -
A&R Reps: Who They'll Sign--Who They Won't
So much music is being consumed--and via so many different forms of media--that A&R representatives and label execs today face numerous challenges, and it affects the way they evaluate talent ... -
2016's Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands
The annual Music Connection Hot 100, listed below in alphabetical order, puts the spotlight on superior unsigned live performers across the U.S. who caught our eyes and ears over the ... -
DIY Spotlight: Ruby Chase
Ruby Chase is a DIY dynamo who seemingly possesses inexhaustible energy. She is not only a performing and recording artist, she is also a creative visionary, entrepreneur and social light. ... -
DIY Spotlight: In The Whale
In The Whale are the epitome of road warriors. Since forming in 2010, Nate Valdez and Eric Riley have taken to the highways of America and never looked back. Opting ... -
Industry Profile: The Fund - AFM & SAG-AFTRA IPRDF
Imagine receiving money––money you once earned––that you never knew existed. Many artists find themselves in exactly that position when they’re contacted by The Fund. Indeed, some are so shocked they ... -
DIY Spotlight: Kady Rain
Kady Rain, a blue-haired pop aficionado, might be the only person who ever took the recorder seriously. In fact, she could play “Yankee Doodle” faster than anyone at her elementary ... -
Industry Profile: Norman Harris: The Stories that Guitars Can Tell
Norman Harris is the Indiana Jones of guitars. If one is rare but rumored to exist, he will hunt it down until he finds it. That’s his mission and the ... -
Need To Know: Music Placement Terms
Before jumping into the licensing world and getting your music out there, here are some terms you should know about music placement! PLACEMENT RIGHTS & LICENSES There are two rights ... -
DIY Spotlight: Happy Lives
Happy Lives is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Mike Lande, who recently relocated to Los Angeles from NYC. In true DIY fashion, Lande writes, plays, produces and creates ... -
Music Industry Advice: Licensing for a Living
Music placements in film, television, commercials and video games continue to be an exciting area of the music business. Not only do placements deliver exposure to a mass audience, they ... -
DIY Spotlight: Shirley Levi
Shirley Levi is the embodiment of a DIY artist, a self-taught singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Her guitar-driven style and soulful vocals are a blend of rock, country, folk, pop and blues that ... -
Music Industry Advice: Rehearsal Insights from the Pros
“Rehearsals can be fun, but they’re also serious business. Sure, it’s great to hang out and be a part of the gang, but the fact is rehearsals are about getting ... -
DIY Spotlight: Aiym
Alt-pop artist Aiym (Almas) began paving her DIY path through music at a young age. Hailing from Kazakhstan, she discovered American pop music and was drawn to acts like Whitney ... -
Career Connection: Vicky Hamilton - Cautionary Tales of Guns N’ Roses and more
Vicky Hamilton, the manager, consultant and caretaker for some of the most badass bands on the planet, has written a memoir about her experiences with Mötley Crüe, Poison, Stryper, Faster ... -
DIY Spotlight: Diana Ebe
Indie alternative-pop artist Diana Ebe defines the driven, self-motivated spirit of a DIY musician. Fiercely independent, she writes, produces and releases her dream-pop symphonies all on her own. Hailing from ... -
Signing Story: The Ready Set
While many artists dream of a record deal, Jordan Witzigreuter, an electro-pop singer/songwriter who performs as The Ready Set, recently inked his third one. It seems that even when he wants ... -
Music Career Trend: Managing Yourself
Artist management is not what it used to be. In fact, management today requires a different set of skills. It’s not just about getting a record deal anymore, it’s about ...
