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Dickerson Signs with Range Media Partners
With his fall Big Wheels & Back Roads headlining tour set to begin later this month, country hitmaker Russell Dickerson has signed with Range Media Partners’ Music Division. The multi-platinum ... -
Solar Guitars Unveils "Wolfmaster"
Solar Guitars has announced a new Solar Signature Artist, Jonas Wolf from the world renown eclectic Swiss folk metal band, Eluveitie. Aptly coined the “Wolfmaster”, there are two V-Type models ... -
Recording Academy to Honor Diltz
Morrison Hotel Gallery has announced that founding partner and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz is being honored with a Trustees Award on February 4th as a part of the Recording Academy®'s annual GRAMMY® Week. This Special Merit ... -
HOT 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands
Yes, it’s back once again! After skipping last year due to the pandemic, Music Connection’s annual list of unsigned live performers has returned, placing the spotlight on individuals and bands ... -
Live Review: Damn Tall Buildings
Rockwood Music Hall New York, NY Contact: dreamspider@gmail.com Web: damntallbuildings.com Players. Max Capistran, guitar, banjo, vocals; Sasha Dubyk, upright bass, vocals; Avery Ballotta, fiddle Material: Although bluegrass is at the heart of their music, other ... -
API new SV12 and SV14 Select Series Modules
Automated Processes (API) adds two new 500 modules to their Select range. Both modules are designed, built and tested at the API factory in Jessup, Maryland, USA. The API Select SV12 ... -
Audio-Technica Releases Limited Edition Turntable Slipmat
In light of the devastating events in Ukraine, Audio-Technica has released a limited-edition turntable slipmat, featuring artwork by Eugene Berd, a Ukraine-based calligraphy and lettering artist. One-hundred percent of the profits will ... -
'Scooch on Over' with Music Connection senior editor Mark Nardone
Scooch on Over with Music Connection Magazine senior editor, Mark Nardone Mark Nardone has been the Senior Editor of Music Connection magazine since 1999. He has interviewed legends Johnny Cash, ... -
Album Review: "Descent" by Leslie Hunt 9/10
Leslie Hunt Descent Spirit of Unicorn Music/Cherry Red Records Producer: Christian Matthew Cullen A residual goal of embarking on a solo project is to make a statement that stands apart ... -
New Toys: Overloud Dopamine
Overloud’s Dopamine is interesting to me because it models an "old-school" processor trick for enhancing either already recorded tracks or new recordings. Back when noise reduction was required for multi-track ... -
New Toys: Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ6 EQ plugin
Developed by the creator of the parametric equalizer George Massenburg, version 6 of the MDWEQ6 high-resolution parametric EQ for Pro Tools (both AAX DSP and AAX Native) was introduced in ... -
Album Review: "Top Shelf" by Laura Ainsworth (9/10)
Eclectus Records/Ratspack Records • Producer: Brian Piper • Specializing in the Great American Songbook, jazz vocalist Ainsworth releases a deluxe package featuring cuts from her acclaimed albums including New Vintage. ... -
Favorite Signing Stories of 2021
Rexx Life Raj Label: Empire Records Type of Music: Rap/R&B Management: Ari Simon - ari@empi.re Booking: Victoria, vgutierrez@icmpartners.com Legal: Joey Seiler, jseiler@loeb.com Publicity: Mikaela, mduhs@shorefire.com Web: rexxliferaj.com A&R: Nima Etminiam ... -
Favorite Signing Stories of 2020
As major and indie labels continue to sign new talent to their rosters, MC’s Signing Stories area has maintained its prominence as a go-to place for invaluable insights and advice ... -
Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists and Bands of 2020
Music Connection’s Hot 100 list is our annual opportunity to spotlight artists whose live performance talent made a special impact on us over the past 12 months. Despite the COVID ... -
Favorite Signing Stories of 2019
Music Connection’s Signing Stories are a regular and quite popular offering for readers like yourself who want the inside scoop on the who, what, when, where and why an artist or ... -
Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands of 2019
MUSIC CONNECTION'S ANNUAL LIST OF UNSIGNED LIVE PERFORMERS puts the spotlight on individuals and bands who brought a special excitement, impressive musicianship and intriguing songcraft to stages all over the ... -
MC's Favorite Signing Stories of 2017
Obtaining a contract with a record label, music publisher, booking agency or distribution company is no easy feat. A myriad of factors must align; a plethora of options must be ... -
MC Chats with Synth Developer Dave Smith
In advance of the NAMM TEC Awards, Jan. 21, happening as a part of the global NAMM Show, Music Connection spoke with NAMM TEC nominee Dave Smith of Dave Smith ... -
MC's Favorite Signing Stories of 2016
Ruth B Date Signed: July 2015 Label: Columbia Records Band Members: Ruth B, vocals, piano. Management: Marc Offenbach, Mark Cunningham - Red Light Management Booking: N/A Legal: Elliott Groffman, Rob ...
