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Remembering Bernard Baur
It is with profound sadness that we at Music Connection report the passing of our longtime feature writer and Business Affairs columnist, Bernard Baur. Bernard, ... -
DIY Spotlight: The AJAY Project
Celebrating the universal message of love and respect, The AJAY Project released a multi-lingual single that honors mothers worldwide. The song, “You Made Me” presents ... -
Starving Musicians Program Reaches Out to Young Artists
By Bernard Baur She’s been called the “Queen of Metal” and “Metal Mama.” In truth, the most accurate moniker for Ondrea Faillace may be one ... -
RIAA Gold & Platinum Program Update Increases Digital Single Awards
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) added song streams to its Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program in 2013 which helped fuel a record-breaking 663 ... -
DIY Spotlight: Corday
Corday has all the qualities of a DIY artist... ambitious, brave, determined and innovative. As a result, she is living her dream and making a ... -
Number Of Music Streaming Subscribers To Triple By 2017
The number of music streaming subscribers will grow almost threefold from 2012 to 2017. New digital audio research from Parks Associates predicts the number of ... -
Producers Sound Off: 5 Acclaimed Producers Offer Advice
IF THERE IS ONE INDIVIDUAL WHO USES RECORDING STUDIOS THE MOST, it is the producer. Producers often oversee multiple projects over the span of a ... -
CD Review: Beth Hart - Bang Bang Boom Boom
Following her jaw-dropping performance (with Jeff Beck) where she paid tribute to Buddy Guy, Hart spreads her wings with her eighth full-length album. Hart and ... -
DIY Spotlight: Strangely Attractive
It’s challenging to be a DIY act, but Strangely Attractive met that challenge in a most unusual way. In fact, they are involved in something ... -
Karl Louis Gives Insider Management Advice
A veteran manager who formed Moral Compass Management over a decade ago, Karl Louis developed his skills at Warren Entner Management and Lindy Goetz Management, ... -
DIY Spotlight: Ratcliff Bailey
These artists are so DIY they create their own opportunities when none exist. Ratcliff Bailey are two musicians, Tim Ratcliff and Ken Bailey, who realized ... -
Do It Yourself Management
The role of a Manager has changed as much as the music business. In fact, the traditional artist team (manager, attorney, agent, business manager) may ... -
DIY Darling Spotlight: Marina V
Marina V is a DIY darling who has nurtured an incredibly devoted fan base. So much so, her fans are willing to do anything for ... -
DIY Spotlight Featuring LePaige
By Bernard Baur The members of LePaige, an independent pop-rock act, will go to almost any extreme to achieve their goals—including dancing in their underwear, Gangnam Style. It started with a ... -
70 Best Career Tips of the Year
Compiled by Andy Mesecher Quick links: Songwriting - Preproduction - In The Studio - Behind the Glass - Practicing - Performing - Promotion - ... -
24 Booking & Touring Tips
By Bernard Baur BOOKING TIPS 1. You need a recording that is mixed and mastered, and a performance video. 2. Prepare enough material for ... -
Nielsen Report: Radio Still Dominates Music Discovery
By Bernard Baur According to an in-depth Nielsen study of consumer interaction with music in the United States, radio is still the dominant way people ...
