Confirmed: BMI royalty rate from terrestrial US radio is rising by nearly 24%Radio stations will go from paying 1.78% of gross revenue for BMI's music in 2021 to 2.20% in 2026
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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Ends Soon: Our Favorites FYCSXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday August 24th. Everyone is eligible to vote whether you are registered yet for SXSW or not. Here's how to vote and a few of our favorite panels and presentations for your consideration.
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What Is A Ticket Count? Why Do Ticket Counts Matter So Much?What is a ticket count? Simply put they are a regular report of how tickets are selling for a particular show. The head of ticket count platform RealCount breaks it down and explains why ticket counts matter so much.
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Enhypen Ends U.S. leg of Third World Tour with Thrilling L.A. ShowThe energy was palpable as South Korean boy band Enhypen closed out the U.S. leg of their third world tour, ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE’ IN U.S. (hereinafter ‘WALK THE LINE’), on Aug. 16th with a sold-out show in Los Angeles. Piercing screams rattled the BMO Stadium as members Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki walked on stage for an electrifying performance. The show serves as a lens into Enhypen’s growth, walking with their fans (nicknamed Engene) through every step of their journey—from their early days of stepping into the spotlight, to the present and future. The group was formed through the 2020 survival competition show I-Land, which was a joint venture between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) under Belift Lab. The show featured 23 male trainees competing for a spot in the final group. They debuted on November 30, 2020, with their first mini album, BORDER: DAY ONE. The group name Enhypen is a play on the words “en dash” and “hyphen," symbolizing the members' journey of connection, discovery, and growth.Since their debut in 2020, Enhypen have worked hard to become household names and have rapidly expanded their global influence. In five years, they’ve placed five albums in the Billboard 200 Top 10. Their second studio album, Romance: Untold, marked the group’s career-high, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and ranking highest among K-pop acts on the 2024 IFPI Global Album Chart. Enhyphen’s music is a terrific mix of catchy hooks and layered arrangements. None of the seven members have designated roles; they are all well-rounded in dance and vocal skills. They’re the perfect introduction for those who want to get into K-pop, as their music has the right blend of English and Korean. K-pop shows are known for being super timely, and this was no exception as the group hit the stage precisely at 7:30 p.m. with the fiery opener “Brought the Heat Back,” followed by the soulful R&B hit “Fever.” The WALK THE LINE tour showcases their dynamic musical range and evolution from early youthful hits to their most recent EP from this past June, Desire: Unleash. After the opening songs, the members took a few moments to introduce themselves one by one and gave heartwarming speeches about the tour and its meaning. Group members Jake and Jay are fluent in English—Jay was raised in the U.S. and Jake in Australia. The rest of the members were assisted by a translator who helped throughout the night. After their intros, Enhypen kept the energy pulsating with the electrifying songs “ParadoXXX Invasion” and “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC).” Photo Credit: BELIFT LAB

Keeping fans on their toes, the group separated into subunits for two performances from their 2024 release DARK MOON SPECIAL ALBUM . Dressed in all-black priest-inspired attire to match the dark aesthetic of “Lucifer,” Jay, Sunghoon, and Jake’s piercing whispery vocals stole the show. While Heeseung, Jungwon, Ni-ki, and Sunoo had everyone singing and dancing along to the fun lyrics of “Teeth.” Throughout their set, we got a couple of segments highlighting their individual talents as well. There was a guitar solo from Jay before “Blessed-Cursed,” while Heeseung played the opening melody of “XO (Only If You Say Yes)” on the piano. Once the group joined in on “XO,” everyone was singing along as the song has a fun repetitive melody and chorus. Plus, the performance features a cheery dance number that involves fun hand gestures. Fans went crazy every time Sunoo appeared on screens during this number.In total, Enhypen performed a big setlist of 24 songs in just over two hours. Delivering a fun-paced show filled with showstopping dance performances and impressive live vocals. Once the end was near, the group made sure to give their heartfelt goodbyes to their fans—promising to be back and teasing some new music. The group also mentioned that their first VR concert, ENHYPEN VR Concert: Emergence, is coming to theaters in the U.S. in September. Enhypen sent their fans into a frenzy as they finished with an explosive EDM version of “Drunk-Dazed” and a fitting reprise of their bombastic hit “Go Big or Go Home.” Photo Credit: BELIFT LABThe post Enhypen Ends U.S. leg of Third World Tour with Thrilling L.A. Show first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

ASCAP secures ‘higher rates’ in settlement with US radio broadcastersThe deal covers the public performance of more than 20 million musical works in ASCAP's repertory across AM/FM radio stations nationwide
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NIVA Live Policy Summit aims to ‘strengthen the ecosystem’The Nation Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA) will host the NIVA Live Policy Summit on October 15 -16 at the HI-FI in Indianapolis. The conference will bring together industry stakeholders and policymakers to "strengthen the live music and performance ecosystem."
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How To Turn Casual Listeners into SuperfansMost artists focus on superfans, but real growth starts with your casual listeners. Fan engagement expert Dan Goldberg reveals how to turn casual listeners into superfans using strategies the music industry often ignores.
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Colin Hay Discusses Men at Work, His Solo Career, and the Music Biz [Part One]Colin Hay spoke to AllMusic shortly after the release of his latest solo release, Man @ Work: Volume 2, which like its successful predecessor, contains "re-imagined favorites from across Hay's rich catalog, including Men at Work classics, solo album highlights, and new material."

FTC says 379,776 concert tickets purchased illegally for resaleThe Federal Trade Commission is suing Key Investment Group (KIG) alleging 379,776 concert tickets purchased illegally for resale for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and other concerts involve violations of the BOTS Act.
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Trump targets scalpers: FTC sues company that bought and resold thousands of Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen ticketsThe action targets Key Investment Group LLC and its network of affiliated companies, along with three individual executives
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The Live Beat: Of Monsters and MenLooks like the parade is coming our way—specifically The Mouse Parade. Iceland’s beloved indie-pop storytellers Of Monsters and Men are packing up their folklore and heartache and heading back to North America this fall in support of their brand-new record All is Love And Pain in The Mouse Parade (out October 17 via Skarkali Records).The trek kicks off in October, winding through November with stops in Toronto, Brooklyn, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Los Angeles. Before parading into the States, the band will tune things up south of the border with a set at Mexico City’s Corona Capital Festival.This marks the group’s first full-length in six years, following 2019’s Fever Dream, the album that gave us stadium-sized anthems like “Crystals” and further cemented the band’s reputation for blending mythical imagery with heart-on-sleeve songwriting. The new record promises more of that signature Icelandic alchemy—wistful balladry laced with volcanic crescendos—that has carried them from Reykjavík coffeehouses to the world’s biggest festival stages.Of Monsters and Men still march forward with their original five-piece core: Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, Ragnar Þórhallsson, Brynjar Leifsson, Kristján Páll Kristjánsson, and Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson. Together, they’ve built a catalog that balances wide-eyed wonder with a weathered, lived-in melancholy.North America, consider this your invitation to the parade.More info and ticket prices HERE.The post The Live Beat: Of Monsters and Men first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

BandMGT: All-in-One Platform For Gigging MusiciansBandMGT is an all-in-one freemium platform for gigging musicians designed to replace endless juggling of spreadsheets, calendars, shared docs and group chats.
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Indie Musician News Last Week: Distributors, GEO vs SEO & MoreIn indie musician news last week learn the risks of switching music distributors, understanding GEO vs SEO, how to use a new Instagram feature for music marketing, and more...
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Music Business News Last Week: AI Copyright, Concerts & MoreRead on for the top Music Business News Last Week from AI copyright laundering and a possible concert slowdown to Gen Alpha's disregard of Rock, top earning artists, and more.
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Introducing the AEA RPQ503 & Snaqbox—Plus a Special KU5A MomentOn Friday, AEA announced the launch of the RPQ503, a 500 Series preamp and EQ module built on the third-generation circuitry of the celebrated RPQ3."Drawing on over 45 years of ribbon mic expertise and nearly three decades of in-house manufacturing, the RPQ503 delivers the rich, natural sound and clean, high-gain performance that engineers and artists have come to expect from us," they said in a statement."RPQ503 builds on the legacy of the RPQ500, introducing an expanded EQ section and refined circuitry designed for clean, responsive performance. AEA’s CurveShaper EQ offers sweepable high and low EQ controls with up to ±20 dB of boost or cut, allowing engineers to shape tone directly at the front end of the signal path.""With 85 dB of clean gain and an ultra-high 68 kΩ input impedance, the RPQ503 is optimized for passive ribbon microphones while remaining fully compatible with dynamic and phantom-powered condenser mics.""Launching alongside the RPQ503 is the AEA Snaqbox, a portable and transparent two-channel 500 Series chassis.""Built with separate linear regulators for each slot, the Snaqbox ensures complete power isolation between modules — preserving signal integrity across any configuration. Its rugged steel frame and clear or fluorescent acrylic side panels provide a visual window into the 500 Series signal chain, while the LINK/CASCADE switch enables internal routing between channels without the need for external cabling.""Compact and durable, the Snaqbox is well-suited for use in studios, mobile setups, and live performance environments. Compatible with all standard 500 series modules."Both will begin shipping now. Check out the link below to learn more! RPQ503 MSRP: $749 USD                 Snaqbox (Clear or Orange) MSRP: $299 USDLEARN MOREThe post Introducing the AEA RPQ503 & Snaqbox—Plus a Special KU5A Moment first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.