Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal pioneer, dies aged 76"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," said his family in a statement
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Setmixer live recordings offer new Income for Artists & VenuesSetmixer has built and launched a platform that, once installed in a music venue, delivers quality live recordings for sale to fans within 12 hours.
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15 Ways to Make Money From Live ShowsMost musicians focus on ticket sales, but that's just the start. These 15 ideas show how to make money from live shows while also connecting with fans.
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8 Rising Artists You Don't Want To Miss at LollapaloozaAs the hullabaloo of Chicago's annual music festival approaches, many may be excited to see headlining artists, but with over 170 acts performing over the course of 4 days, there is so much more to get familiar with before July 31st. From up-and-coming bands to artists already legendary in their niche, here are eight rising artists to look out for at Lollapalooza 2025

Signing Stories: N8NOFACE Date Signed: March 2025 Label: Stones Throw Records Type of Music: Synth-Punk Management: Daniel Hall (Worldwide) Booking: Nick Storch Legal: Bryan Christner A&R: Peanut Butter Wolf Web: n8noface.la Anyone who has seen N8NOFACE (pronounced Nate No Face) live won’t forget the experience in a hurry. The synth-punk provocateur (think L.A. pioneers the Screamers, but more unhinged) has mastered the ability to grab a melody and then twist it round his hairless cranium and impressive moustache, the result emerging from his tear-filled ocular cavities like a dancing Basket Case mutant. It’s a mad, unpredictable situation, and yet it all started with MySpace. “When MySpace first started, I made really weird songs and posted them on there, being too shy to tell people it was me, constantly changing the ‘band name’ of the page,” he tells MC. “People in my city started to dig the page, making some noise among artists and bands of my city. I finally settled on the name N8NOFACE (Nathan being my real name) when I came out and revealed myself. The idea being no face or any particular sound—do what I want, which is everything.” N8NOFACE was a fan of Stones Throw Records, long before signing on with them himself. “Being a hip-hop head who also loves different styles of music, Stones Throw was that label,” he says. “Then in L.A., finally meeting and becoming friends with Peanut Butter Wolf, getting to send him stuff from time to time and then him remixing a song of mine. The relationship was building, then I sent him the latest project produced by Chico Mann, he was like ‘Let’s do some stuff.’ I was with it.” His latest release is “Waiting to Wait for You.” “Chico Mann produced, performed, and wrote all the music on this,” he says. “I just came up with the words and singing. I wrote the song about someone waiting for their partner to get dressed before they both step out. ‘I watched you try five outfits on, I'd wait and watch five thousand more,’ is the first line." N8NOFACE will celebrate the Stones Throw deal with an EP this summer, and he’s hitting the road with Eyedress in July before going back into the studio to record a debut album for release in 2026. The man just won’t stay still. The post Signing Stories: N8NOFACE first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Meta rejects EU’s AI Code of Practice, even as AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI say they will sign onThe EU's Code of Practice restricts how tech companies can collect copyrighted content to train their AI
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Is playing live worth it? Two questions help decideIs playing live worth it? It's harder than ever to perform live and tour profitably. The reasons are many, but the main culprits are rising costs and increased competition.
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How to Find Music PR Teams That Actually Understand YouA PR firm can help a music career skyrocket, but only if you choose the right one. Learn how to find music PR teams, the key traits to look for and red flags to avoid before making this critical investment.
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Last week’s Top Music Business NewsHere's what you missed in music business news last week, from YouTube cracking down on AI, to a big indie artist and producer win with the HITS Act, and more...
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Independent Musician News Last WeekTired of Spotify? Having trouble marketing music? Here's independent musician news last week plus the latest top guides, tools and tips.
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INDIE BAND THE CLIENTELE JOINS WISE MUSIC GROUP The Clientele, the British indie band known for their ethereal sound and literary songwriting, have signed with Wise Music Group, marking an exciting new chapter in their four-decade career. Founded in London in 1991, The Clientele have carved out a unique space in the indie landscape with eight albums, five EPs, and a dedicated global following.Wise Music Group, a global music publishing powerhouse with offices spanning London, New York, Tokyo, and beyond, will now represent The Clientele’s catalogue worldwide through its Sparta Florida Music Group imprint. This includes their most recent critically acclaimed album I Am Not There Anymore (2023), as well as forthcoming releases.A statement from Marcus Wise, CEO of Wise Music Group, reveals his enthusiasm: “Today might just be my best day in the office so far, because I get to announce our signing of The Clientele! I’ve been a long-time fan of this London band since the late nineties. Their pastoral and elegant songs are considered cult classics already, and these are serious musicians who are writing timeless music.”The band’s lineup features lead singer and guitarist Alasdair MacLean, drummer Mark Keen, and bassist James Hornsey. Known for their shimmering, fragile soundscapes, The Clientele’s music has often been described as “ethereal” and “hazy.” MacLean himself summarizes the band’s signature feeling: “It’s that feeling of not being there. What’s really been in all the records is a sense of not actually inhabiting the moment that your body is in.”Beyond the U.K., The Clientele have toured extensively in the United States, where they have found a strong audience. Their recordings are released through Merge Records, a respected independent label based in North Carolina.The band has some notable plans ahead. Later this year, they will re-release their 2003 album The Violet Hour and perform live at London’s St Pancras Old Church on November 26.On behalf of the band, MacLean expresses confidence in their new partnership: “We’re delighted to entrust our back catalogue and commit to some new music with a company that shares so many touch points with us in the worlds of pop and classical. They have a very obvious love and care for music.”The post INDIE BAND THE CLIENTELE JOINS WISE MUSIC GROUP  first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Live Music News: GigSalad, Lightroom, new boards @ MVT, LIVEGigSalad, the online booking platform for event talent, has paid out more than $31.8M to performers in the last 18 months. GigSalad connects private and corporate events with musicians, speakers, performers and bartenders.
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From Universal Music’s EU setback to Live Nation’s DOJ nightmare… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days
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How to Measure Success as a Musician: What data matters?You can’t grow what you don’t measure, and that is especially true in today’s music industry. From streaming stats to fan engagement, learn how to measure success as a musician.
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