-
Album Review: Fetch the Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple (10/10)
Fiona Apple found a way to release a timeless record in the timeliest situation. Fetch the Bolt Cutters is about liberation from both external oppressions ... -
Album Review: Romance by Camila Cabello (8/10)
"... an unfiltered and refreshing look at Cabello's life." There is no hiding Camila Cabello’s love for fellow pop star and collaborator Shawn Mendes. Aptly ... -
Monsta X Ink Deal With Epic Records
Continuing a banner year marked by sold-out arena shows, tens of millions of streams, and widespread critical acclaim, K-pop supergroup and worldwide phenomenon, Monsta X, ... -
Epic Records appoints John Kirkpatrick to SVP of Brand Marketing
Epic Records has appointed John Kirkpatrick as SVP of Brand Marketing. The marketing executive will align label artists with appropriate brands for collaborations timed to ... -
Epic Records appoints Michelle Belcher as Vice President of Epic Film & TV
Epic Records has appointed Michelle Belcher as Vice President of the newly launched Epic Film & TV. Belcher will head the department and focus on ... -
Signing Story: Tom Walker
Over the course of earning a degree in songwriting at the London Centre of Contemporary Music, Scotland-born Tom Walker met two songwriters who subsequently connected ... -
Cassie Signs to Bad Boy Entertainment/ Epic Records
Platinum-selling artist Cassie Ventura has officially signed to the roster of the Bad Boy Entertainment/Epic Records partnership. On the heels of this signing, Cassie makes ... -
Mariah Carey Forms Butterfly MC Records with Epic
Multi-platinum star Mariah Carey has inked an exclusive joint partnership of Butterfly MC Records and Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Terms of ... -
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is First Album Certified 33x Million
The Recording Industry of America (RIAA), the Estate of Michael Jackson, Epic Records and Legacy Recordings (the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment) has announced ... -
Ricky Reed: Grammy-Nominated Producer Expresses Himself
With a “Producer of the Year” Grammy nomination and a roster of artists that includes Meghan Trainor, Twenty One Pilots, Jason Derulo, Phantogram, Fifth Harmony, ... -
Signing Story: Zipper Club
Los Angeles-based Zipper Club began as a duo of experienced artists. Guitarist Mason James was previously in punk/alt band Cerebral Ballsy, while singer and multi-instrumentalist Lissy Trullie ... -
Jennifer Hudson Signs with Epic Records
Jennifer Hudson has been signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records. The deal was announced today by Epic Chairman and CEO LA Reid, following up ... -
Signing Story: Bernard Flowers
Growing up on the mean streets of Memphis, TN, Bernard Flowers fell into music when his sister’s boyfriend brought him to a local studio. The ... -
Music Career Trend: Managing Yourself
Artist management is not what it used to be. In fact, management today requires a different set of skills. It’s not just about getting a ... -
4 Label Reps: What They're Signing in 2016
The music industry has evolved beyond the simple concept of selling a song or an album. Today, A&R reps and label execs face a multitude ... -
Bad Boy Entertainment and Epic Records Join Forces
Bad Boy Entertainment has inked an exclusive partnership with Epic Records, that includes distribution of two upcoming albums from Grammy award-winning artist, producer, entrepreneur Sean ... -
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces Judges
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its panel of judges for the 2015 competition. The panel includes iconic, high-profile recording artists, as well as ... -
Epic Records Promotes Lowery
Epic Records has promoted music publicist Courtney Lowery to Vice President of Publicity. In his new role, Lowery will oversee all aspects of publicity activities ... -
BT PR, New Independent Public Relations Firm
Music industry PR veteran Benny Tarantini announced the formation of his new independent public relations company BT PR. The boutique firm currently represents Adele, AC/DC, ... -
Kongos Kritique
Before gracing Music Connection's July 2014 cover, the band KONGOS had one of the top demos of 2013. Pictured below is the band's New Music ...
