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Pursuing a Career in the New Music Industry: Tips for DIY Success
Let there be no mistake—pursuing a career in the music industry in the 2020s may look easy, but it is highly competitive. The successful musicians ... -
Choosing & Using Vocal Mics
A veteran sound engineer’s hard-won expertise, found in his new book “First 50 Recording Techniques You Shoud Know To Track Music” will help you to nail ... -
NAMM "Believe in Music Week"... NAMM's Online Evolution
For nearly two decades, lifelong drummer and avid motorcyclist Joe Lamond has stood at the helm of NAMM as its president and CEO. The organization’s ... -
Industry Profile: Lance Podell
Iron Mountain has been in the information management services business since 1951. About a decade ago the company consolidated its entertainment offerings under Iron Mountain ... -
A&R Roundtable 2021
Every year, Music Connection gathers a number of the industry’s most intriguing talent scouts to acquire perspective on their trade. Our 2021 edition kicks off ... -
Artist Profile: Ragdolls
Tribute bands have been a staple of the club, theater and festival scenes for decades. From Elvis Presley and the Beatles to Neil Diamond and ... -
In The Box: Eric Johnson-Stratagem Tone
Eric Johnson’s playing has always been exceptional when it came to tonal characteristics. Especially when he plays in the higher register, it almost has a ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Top 20 Prospects of 2020
One of Music Connection’s best-known specialties is reviewing the work of unsigned recording artists. Over the past year, our listening crew heard some stellar talents ...
