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Years & Years and CYN at Emo’s in Austin, TX
British synth-pop band, Years & Years, have trekked across the United States this October in support of their latest album, Palo Santo. As the tour—aptly titled after the album—has begun ... -
Panic! At the Disco at Toyota Center in Houston, TX
Following the June release of Pray for the Wicked, Panic! At The Disco embarked on a national tour of the same name, and for the second year in a row, ... -
Why Don’t We at House of Blues in Houston, TX
Hot on the trail of their latest single, “Trust Fund Baby,” the five young lads of Why Don’t We are currently on their headlining The Invitation Tour. They’re traveling cross-country ... -
We Came As Romans at Scout Bar in Houston, TX
Two years passed before We Came As Romans released their latest album, Cold Like War, which is the first full-length through their new alignment with SharpTone Records. Currently, the band ... -
Crown the Empire at House of Blues in Houston, TX
Since the departure of former unclean vocalist, Dave Escamilla, in 2017, Crown the Empire have been performing a long string of live shows around the world. Currently, the new quartet ... -
Industry Profile: Music Audience Exchange (MAX)
One of the challenges music artists face today is promoting their music in an efficient way to garner traction and more fans. Various entities can help contribute to specific aspects ... -
Watsky at the Theater at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, CA
Rapper, poet, and New York Times best selling author, Watsky, in realtime simultaneously aired his film and conducted his ensemble to a live audience at the Ace Hotel Theater in DTLA. Watsky was ... -
The Neighbourhood at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX
Grab a cigar, ladies and gentlemen, and get comfortable in a lounge chair whilst basking in a performance from the Neighbourhood. The five-piece rock band from Newbury Park, CA paid ... -
Emo Nite at RBC in Dallas, TX
Since its inception, Emo Nite LA’s popularity has skyrocketed, and in result, it’s expanded and reached other cities in form of a tour—Emo Nite in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Michigan, Denver, Seattle ... -
Demi Lovato - Tell Me You Love Me (8/10)
For those who relate to the tribulations of love, this album was written for you. Completely shed of her innocent Disney roots, Lovato dives a level deeper from Confident to ... -
Alexander Jean at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX
Singer-songwriter, husband and wife duo, Alexander Jean, have been going full force with their musical musings since they came onto the scene in summer of 2015. Since then, Music Connection ... -
Music Album Review: Alfa "Spark & Fury" (8/10)
Indie pop artist Alfa is not here to show off or impress with flashy vocals or gimmicky sounds. For her Pacific Records debut, the songstress has crafted a collection of honest songs, putting ... -
The 1975 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
No words can justifiably describe the performance the 1975 put on at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. This was night two at the Greek after high demand due ... -
Joseph: Getting Honest in a Hundred Ways
What initially started as a struggling solo career has blossomed into a harmonious family affair between the sisters of the band Joseph, comprising Natalie Closner and younger twin sisters Meegan ... -
MC's Preview Guide to SXSW 2017
Every year, thousands on thousands of musicians, artists, bands and industry professionals come from around the world to Austin, TX for the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival. ... -
KING on Grammy Nomination, Creative Process and Being Prince Approved
Music Connection connected with Los Angeles-based alternative R&B power trio KING in 2013. Now in 2017, the three women of KING celebrate a Grammy nomination for their debut album, We ... -
Corey Harper at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
Following his first album, On the Run, released in Fall 2016, along with a string of singles and music videos, 21-year-old Portland singer-songwriter Corey Harper played to a packed house ... -
Emo Nite's Two-Year Celebration at Echo/Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA
For those not familiar with Emo Nite, here's the gist: every first Tuesday of the month, music fans of ‘90s/2000s emo/punk scene come together to rock out to nostalgic tunes ... -
Music Gear Gifts Under a Grand 2016
Looking for music gear to give to your special musician but working with a budget? Here are Music Connection's gifts under $1000 for 2016: MESA/BOOGIE MINI RECTIFIER 25 The MESA/Boogie® Mini Rectifier® ... -
96 Best Career Tips of 2016
YOU WANT GREAT CAREER TIPS, ADVICE and hard-won insights from individuals who actually work in the music industry–that’s why a career-minded music-maker like yourself comes to musicconnection.com and our award-winning print ...
