Join the SOUND Connections music conference in LA next weekThe new music industry tribe is gathering in LA next week for the SOUND Connections music conference. The day event offers a unique opportunity to build relationships and gain insights as part of the creative and business community driving the music industry forward.
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Amuse adds Stream Check to help artists detect fraudulent streamsDistributor and artist services company Amuse adds Stream Check – a new tool to equip DIY and independent artists with the resources to fight artificial streams proactively. 
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Joy To The Polls Confirms 2024 Concert lineup: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Carla Morrison, Durand Bernarr, Princess Nokia + moreJoy To The Polls (JTTP), the original joy factory in civic engagement, kicked off with a 9/29 all-star Broadway block party in Times Square in partnership with Broadway Votes, as well as a block party this past weekend in Philadelphia featuring activist and DJ Cosmo Baker, Sanovia, DJ Nash and The Positive Movement Drumline. Today, JTTP confirms a string of pop-up performances at early voting and Election Day polling locations in PA, AZ, NC & GA.

Initial performers include DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim (Philadelphia 10/19), rapper Flau’jae and R&B star Tray Milz (Atlanta, 10/20), Princess Nokia and singer/songwriter/DJ Durand Bernarr (Philadelphia 10/26), Dreamville Records rapper Lute (Raleigh 10/29), and Carla Morrison (Phoenix 11/1), with more surprise artists on election day (11/5) in all 4 cities (Atlanta, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, Phoenix) – to be announced soon. 

Founded in 2020, JTTP has brought musicians including Rick Ross, Questlove and Jon Batiste out to polling sites across the country to initiate fun for voters in long lines, and released playlists from the likes of President Barack Obama, Selena Gomez, and Lin-Manuel Miranda for anyone to listen to while waiting to vote. In addition to playlists and pop-up performances, JTTP kicked off an original song series last month with Rhiannon Giddens, Crys Matthews, and the Resistance Revival Chorus’ cover of Peggy Seeger's "How I Long For Peace".

Amid efforts to restore “joy” to politics, few organizations capture the joy of political engagement as tangibly as Joy To The Polls. Commenting on this, Joy To The Polls cofounder Nelini Stamp says: 

“Since 2020, our work has inspired a movement of joy-centered activations to get out the vote as people began to understand the power of our cultural strategy. The Joy To The Polls secret sauce is surprise, delight, and human connection all wrapped up in the guise of pop-up DJ sets, roving concerts, and spontaneous sidewalk dance parties that have the power to transform the culture around voting. Using your voice at the ballot box becomes the community-focused celebration it should be— all while creating a protective, de-escalating presence outside polling places using the soft power of music, art, and communal joy. Look for us this election season and bring your own joy to the polls wherever you vote.” 

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Universal Music sues Chili’s restaurant chain owner over alleged copyright infringement in social media adsThe restaurant chain's owner Brinker reported $4.42 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2024
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In key markets outside the US, TikTok’s revenues soared 75% to $4.6bn last year, but losses widened amid $1bn in legal costsTikTok's massive increase in European, LatAm and African revenue was more than offset by a sharp spike in expenses
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The Live Music Crisis: Challenges Facing the IndustryIs live music facing an unprecedented crisis? Discover the major challenges shaking the industry and what it means for the future of concerts and events for artist big and small.
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Sureel AI offers music AI protection and monetizationSureel AI offers music AI protection and monetization as creators battle unauthorized use in AI models.
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Musician’s Guide to LiveStreamingIn this Musician's Guide to LiveStreaming discover how to livestream with proven strategies used by successful musicians. Learn how to grow a fanbase, maximize revenue, increase visibility, and take full control of your virtual success.
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Spotify slams ‘outdated bureaucracy’ in Sweden as it moves ‘parts’ of 250 jobs from its home market after court ruling over night shiftsCourt rejects Spotify's request to allow its engineers in the market to work shifts between midnight and 5am
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Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst sues Universal for $200m over alleged unpaid royalties (report)Durst's complaint alleges he was never paid royalties, despite the major commercial success of Limp Bizkit's early albums
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PRS Guitars Announces 2025 SE Series LineupPRS Guitars today announced the 2025 PRS SE Series lineup, bringing sophisticated new instruments, new colors, updated player-centric appointments, and new left-handed signature models to players.

NEW MODELS

2025 brings two stunning new electric models to the PRS SE Series with the PRS SE Custom 24-08 Quilt and the PRS SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo. While the SE Custom 24-08 is an aesthetic update, the PRS SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo is an all-new instrument for players seeking acoustic and electric tones in one instrument.

“Veneering is an artform our partners have mastered and branching out into more veneer materials like quilted maple, and further developing our staining operations, brings visual art to players while we also continue to advance the tactile elements of guitar making at PT Cort,” said PRS Guitars Chief Operating Officer, Jack Higginbotham. “Meanwhile, the SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo model represents our continued quest to bring innovation, sophisticated versatility, and value regardless of where a guitar sits inside of our lineup. The piezo system developed with Lloyd Baggs and his team truly shines in this guitar.”

Also debuting for 2025, the PRS SE T60E is the newest addition to the SE acoustic-electric family’s Tonare Grand body shape. Built to exude full, vintage tone, the SE T60E pairs ziricote back and sides with a solid spruce top, PRS hybrid “X”/Classical bracing and a PRS-voiced Fishman Presys VT pickup.

LEFT-HANDED SIGNATURE GUITARS

As teased earlier this year, three new left-handed signature models are also now available: PRS SE Silver Sky, PRS SE Silver Sky Maple, and the PRS SE Zach Myers.

“We put years into creating guitars that meet the exacting specifications from our Signature Artists. For them to attach their name to a model means it must be everything they need and everything other players, from beginner to pro, will need,” said PRS Guitars Director of Artist & Community Relations, Bev Fowler. “We are pleased to finally offer these two artist models for left-handed players.”

UPDATED APPOINTMENTS & NEW COLORS

Updated appointments and new colors across much of the lineup also continue to elevate the playing experience of the PRS SE Series. For 2025, many of the guitars in the SE Series will now feature lampshade knobs (replacing speed knobs), and guitars that sport a 5-way blade electronics switch will be upgraded to PRS’s proprietary flat-tip switch design. Both of these designs are modeled after appointments found on PRS’s Maryland-made electrics and give players a more ergonomic, player-friendly experience.

“We are happy to bring our latest efforts to the guitar-player community. It almost feels like we are presenting a song we wrote instead of a guitar we’ve designed. It’s a personal effort and our team has all the right kinds of pride around sharing these new instruments and enhancements. Paul can often be heard saying ‘this is our time,’ and I feel that across the spectrum of our instruments, from our Maryland-made guitars through our SE Series,” said PRS Guitars Chief Operating Officer, Jack Higginbotham.

Many models have also been updated with new colors, like Cobalt Blue and Fire Red acoustic models as well as new blue, gold, and silver satin metallics on the $499 USD PRS SE CE Standard, a model introduced earlier this year.The post PRS Guitars Announces 2025 SE Series Lineup first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

.MUSIC Domain Registration Opens: Control your Music Identity Now!Top level .MUSIC domain registration is are available after several pre-registration rounds along with a new verified MusicID program.
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CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist GrowthDiscover how CARYS refined her artistic direction to grow her fanbase and amplify her brand. CARYS: A Case Study in Independent Artist Growth reveals key strategies behind her transformation and. Continue reading
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Brazil climbs the global top 10: a new era for the music market [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]The music industry in Brazil is now officially a powerhouse, climbing into the top 10 markets worldwide. Discover what’s driving this explosive growth.
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Laufey: Gen-Z's Gateway to the Realm of JazzYoung artists including Icelandic-Chinese singer songwriter Laufey, English pop group Wasia Project, London-based singer/songwriter Ella Hohnen-Ford, and American Jazz singer Samara Joy, utilize their own personal fusions of contemporary jazz and pop to bridge the genre divide. We explore these musicians who are helping to introduce jazz-adjacent sounds to new audiences.