Confirmed: Bruno Crolot joins Believe as President, Label & Artist Solutions (LAS)Exec was previously Spotify’s Senior Director, Head of International Music
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U.S. Performing Rights are broken and unreasonable, says NIVAThe National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) says that U.S. performing rights are broken and is demanding change. The comments came in a new letter filed with the Copyright Office which is investigating U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).
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Email Marketing for Musicians Made EasyWant to grow your fanbase and make more money from music? Email Marketing for Musicians breaks down how email connects with fans and boosts income, without getting spammy.
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Classical Highlights for May 2025This year being the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel's birth, we are seeing more recordings of his music, such as Jean-Efflam Bavouzet's excellent, new traversal of the solo piano works. Yet there are other noteworthy releases to hear too, including Prokofiev's string quartets by the Quatuor Danel (pictured); a blend of classical music and spirituals by harpist Ashley Jackson; and Beatrice Rana's return to the music of Bach with four keyboard concertos.

Signing Stories: Militia VoxDate Signed: August 2024Label: Golden Robot RecordsType of Music: Alt Metal, Rock, Goth, Industrial, ProgBooking: Joy Collingbourne, joy@mobagency.comPublicity: Sarah Facciolo, Facci PR, sarah@faccipr.comA&R: Kim BencicWeb: militiavox.comSome artists are inherently suspicious of record labels. That’s especially true for singer, songwriter, visual artist, and all-around creative badass Militia Vox. As a teenager, she was in a band signed to Cleopatra Records. She recorded an album for them that ultimately got shelved, leaving a sour taste in her mouth. Also, as a woman of color who performs heavy music, she’s had to battle negative industry attitudes from many corners. “Any record deal I’ve been offered I turned down, because it was always contingent on changing something,” she divulges. “If they’re changing who you are, they don’t want you.” Besides, she’s been thriving on her own for years, earning her way to the stage and in the studio with artists such as Twisted Sister, L7, 24-7 Spyz, and Cyndi Lauper. Another act she became friendly with is Living Colour, including lead singer Corey Glover. One day, producerTony Bruno suggested she cover the '80s hit “It’s Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner. Glover was Vox’s immediate choice for laying down the duet. Also on the cut are Living Colour’s Vernon Reid and Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme. Vox knew the track was special and wished to give it a bigger promotional boost than she could on her own. Wondering where to take it, Glover suggested Golden Robot Records. The four-octave rebel eached out and quickly received a response from the Sydney, Australia-based label. Happily, the head of A&R was already a fan. Besides wanting the single, Golden Robot desired everything else she had, including her all-female Judas Priest cover band, Judas Priestess. She scrutinized the contract and removed every trace of objectionable verbiage. “They met me halfway,” notes the stage performer and former TV host. “I would like to publicly thank Golden Robot for giving me a shot,” continues Vox, who recently made her Lincoln Center debut. “I feel incredibly humbled and grateful to be with them.”The post Signing Stories: Militia Vox first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Court rules NewJeans will be fined if they engage in independent promotional activities, amid contract dispute with HYBE’s ADORA court in Seoul has ordered K-pop group NewJeans to pay 1 billion won (USD $726,300) per member for each unauthorized activity outside their agency’s control, potentially totaling 5 billion won ($3.6 million) if all five members perform together. Multiple news outlets out of South Korea reported that the Seoul Central District Court on Friday … Continued
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20 years ago, labels targeted fandom. Will it work the second time around?As record labels push to monetize fandom yet again, the are reviving an old playbook. But will today’s artists play along? The recorded industry’s future may hinge on expanded rights deals and there ability to finally deliver on their promise, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research
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Live Music Industry News RoundupLast week we've shared major stories from the stage and beyond, including a critical look at Live Nation by the Wall Street Journal, why concerts tickets are so pricey, ticket resales, the NIVA conference and more.
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Sounds and Visions: Paul McCartneyBy Shana Nys Dambrot Rearview Mirror: Photographs, December 1963–February 1964 April 25–June 21, 2025 Gagosian, 456 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills Our appetite for pictures of the Beatles is boundless across their many eras, but none so captivating as the early years. Regarding the fresh-faced, unbounded joy of their youth, balanced on the precipice of the mania that exploded circa 1963, with their floppy bangs and cute suits—it’s poignant to recall that innocence now, on the far side of decades. What makes Gagosian Gallery’s exhibition featuring photographs of that era unique, even amid the ocean of iconic existing pictures of that time, is that these were captured from the inside, by the ultimate insider photographer—Paul McCartney himself, and he’s really good at it. The three dozen assembled works are but a selection culled from a larger traveling project—Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm, which debuted at London’s National Portrait Gallery in 2023 and is currently on view at the de Young in San Francisco through July 6—but the exhibition design goes to great lengths to evoke a museum setting with precious ephemera, enlarged contact sheets, and nostalgic video and sound augmenting the selection of moody self-portraits, jovial and pensive candid moments, crowds chasing them down city streets, and historic locations. Overall, the effect is like if Whit Stillman did a remake of A Hard Day’s Night. Actually, can someone make that happen please? Beyond the content, which would be compelling regardless, what comes through is McCartney’s genuine curiosity about his broadening horizons, and a desire to document and remember what it was like to experience it; seeing familiar moments through his reverse perspective feels fresh. As well, he was friends with artists, and it shows. The finesse of his instincts is genuinely impressive—for framing, finding decisive moments, teasing out intimacy and empathy in portraits of his cohort, embracing the lowkey and totally understandable ego in self-portrait mode, his sophisticated use of light and architectural opportunities, and his presence of mind in the face of his life changing in real time. gagosian.com/exhibitions/2025/paul-mccartneyThe post Sounds and Visions: Paul McCartney first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Up Close: K&K Insurance Group, Inc.kandkinsurance.comOrigin in Motorsports: Decades before K&K Insurance became a leading provider of sports, leisure, and entertainment insurance, its co-founder, Fort Wayne, IN businessman Nord Krauskopf, was a popular stock car racer. In the late '40s, the only insurance for this high-risk sport consisted of individual racers contributing to a fund that would help cover the costs in the event of an accident. Aware of a gap in the market, Krauskopf and his wife Teddi pitched a plan to Lloyd’s of London to create specialized insurance for race car drivers. Eighteen years after launching K&K Insurance for this purpose in 1952, their dedication to motorsports resulted in winning the Grand National Championship. In the '60s and '70s, they expanded into festival and fair insurance, and in the '80s took a broader approach that included sports, leisure, and event organization across the U.S. and Canada. Over the past 70+ years, K&K has also become one of the largest providers of insurance and claims resolution services for recreation, motorsports, and event organizations. Driven by their trademarked branding motto “Insuring the World’s Fun,” the company offers over 80 specialty insurance programs in numerous categories—ranging from Camps and Campgrounds, Events and Attractions, and Venues and Facilities to Instructors, Schools and Product Liability Insurance.Essential Operations: Staffed with experienced examiners, litigation specialists, and management personnel, K&K’s claims team offers decades of experience in the investigation and resolution of claims, providing quality claims management. The company employs more than 250 agents who perform a variety of traditional insurance company functions on behalf of the insurance companies they represent, allowing them to provide stellar service in sales, marketing, underwriting, loss control, and claims resolution. Through active involvement in industry associations, events, and conventions, its staff stays connected with current industry trends and challenges. Liability Insurance for Musicians: According to K&K Marketing Manager Lorena Hatfield, the company’s claims staff is well versed on the types of risks musicians face when they’re performing at an event, festival, or concert venue. If something should happen that prompts an audience member or facility owner to sue, the performers are often drawn into the lawsuit—and without insurance, they need to hire an attorney to determine liability. Whether it’s injury or property damage, with insurance coverage, K&K manages the process, reducing a musician’s stress considerably. Many facilities require this coverage in advance. There are three criteria for insuring musicians: 1) A group must have at least one member or representative who is at least 18 years old; 2) Annual gross income from the performing group’s activities cannot exceed $500,000 ($300,000 for an individual musician); and 3) No more than 30 members in a performing group. Coverage options are offered for both individual Performer’s Insurance and Entertainer and Musicians (Group) Program.Contact K&K Insurance Group, Inc. 800-637-4757 The post Up Close: K&K Insurance Group, Inc. first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Music Business News Last Week: Live Nation, NIVA, Tickets, MoreHere’s a roundup of the key music business news last week with highlights including Live Nation, the NIVA Conference, Quebec's battle with Spotify and more.
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Indie Musician News Last Week: Marketing, Merch & MoreThis week, our tips, advice and indie musician news covered some unique merch ideas, music PR, a guide to A/B testing, and more...
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New Music Critique: Bobby Bognar's HandsomeContact: bobbybognar@gmail.comWeb: PandoraSeeking: Film & TV PlacementStyle: RockBobby Bognar’s Handsome delivers a familiar brand of rock that rarely strays from the genre’s well-worn paths. “Every singer tells a story, all are more melodic than mine,” he admits on “Get Out!”—a line that proves unintentionally self-aware. The vocals lack distinction, and while the lyrics occasionally hint at poetic depth, they fall short of resonance. The guitar work is serviceable but uninspired, and production choices do little to elevate the material. Despite its sincerity and flashes of introspection, the tracks struggle to leave a lasting impression.The post New Music Critique: Bobby Bognar's Handsome first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Taylor Swift’s masters victory to HYBE’s eventful week… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days
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Why Are Concert Tickets So Expensive? A look at the numbersWhy are concert tickets so expensive? This analysis breaks down what’s behind rising prices - from rising expenses to high demand, ticket fees and even streaming.
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