(Photo: Amanda Stewart) Top 25 New Music Critiques Amanda Stewart... 9.0 Stacy Anonel... 8.8 Barely Legal... 8.8 Zoe Butler (pictured)... 8.6 Alyssa & Wayne... 8.6 Jenna Torres... 8.6 Hazelrigg Brothers... 8.6 Olivia Reid (pictured)... 8.6 Remy Riley... 8.6 Don Lincoln... 8.4 Jacqriot... 8.4 Marilyn Scott... 8.4 Last Planet... 8.4 Parker ...

FOR THE ARTISTS Tanya Venom  “Hydrate the day before you sing, because it takes time for water to be absorbed by your vocal cords. Coughing and constantly clearing your throat can scratch your vocal cords, as well. Try to speak light and gently from the front of your mouth and, ...

 MUSIC CONNECTION’S ANNUAL LIST OF UNSIGNED LIVE PERFORMERS puts the spotlight on individuals and bands who delivered unique excitement, expert musicianship and intriguing songcraft to stages during the past year. In addition to MC staffers and freelance writers, the contributors to this list include producers, club bookers, music attorneys, managers, ...

Native Instruments just released the Kontrol S-Series MK3 MIDI Controller, an all-new upgrade to their Komplete Kontrol S-Series MK2 MIDI controllers. Now rebranded as the Kontrol S-Series, the Kontrol S-Series MK3 MIDI controllers are designed around a one-piece unibody design and are available in 49, 61 and 88 key configurations. ...