The Latest from FocusriteNews has come in directly from Focusrite."STL Tones AmpHub LE - Free plugin for hardware ownersFor a limited time, Focusrite hardware owners can claim a free copy of STL Tones' all-encompassing electric guitar effect plugin, AmpHub LE.""Wu-Tang producer reveals all: Producer and engineer Josh Gannet shares his workflow with Focusrite interfaces."
"Recording drums with 18i20: Join George 'G1' Lever and drummer Georgia Challinor recording drums with Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen."

"Recording guitar with 2 mics: Get inspired by some innovative recording and sampling tricks."
 

 
"Bedroom indie folk guide: AudioHaze explores how to sound like Elliott Smith in a home or bedroom studio."
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Splice strikes partnership with Avid to add sample library to Pro Tools DAWThe latest version of Avid's popular DAW also features an AI-powered speech-to-text tool to search for lyrics and speech
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NIVA State of Live study released as convention beginsThe NIVA State of Live study was released Monday as the independent venue and promoter trade group’s annual convention began in Milwaukee. NIVA State of Live study released as convention. Continue reading
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Musician’s Income Checklist: Get Paid What You DeserveIf you work in music, getting paid often isn’t easy—but it can be. This simple musician's income checklist helps you ask the right questions so you paids what you deserve.
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Music Business News Last Week: NIVA ’25, Fatigue, Fraud, MoreTune in for top music business news last week ranging from a NIVA preview, entertainment's Mad Max era, to young men caring less about music, and more...
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Independent Musician News: House shows, Managers, Fans, MoreThis week, our tips and advice and D.I.Y. and independent musician news last week covered playing house concerts, how to make it in uncertain times, becoming an artist manager, building a smart release strategy, and more...
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New Manson Meta Series MBM-2H ModelsAccording to a report on Friday, Muse guitarist Matthew Bellamy, Manson Guitar Works, and global manufacturer Cort, have announced the launch of "two new exciting color finishes on the Manson Meta Series MBM-2 Matthew Bellamy Signature, award winning guitar, plus further model choices with black hardware and left hand variants to expand the range and offer additional options.""Following many public requests, the MBM-2H now includes a retrospective return of the original MBC-1 Red Sparkle finish, a striking high gloss glitter lacquer that pays tribute to the artist’s 'Santa' instruments used widely in the studio and on stage," a statement read. "It is available as either a twin humbucker pickup version or a Sustainiac equipped variant. The former incorporates Manson Guitar Works design humbuckers, first seen on the previous MBM-1 model to deliver a powerful but versatile combination whether soloed or in combination.""The Sustainiac version replaces the neck humbucker with the same pickup system used by Bellamy in his stage and studio instruments," they said. "The pickup can be switched to work as an active and detailed regular neck pickup or switched into Sustain mode where three alternative sustainiac modes are available, each giving endless sustain operation.""Also new for the 2025/26 model year is a new color - Satin Olive Green - which will also be available in dual humbucker and Sustainiac equipped models plus a left-hand option. Equipped for the first time with black hardware, the instrument brings the current range up to three color choices (the popular Satin Black remains in the line-up), two model variations and left hand variants for the model year.""The features that have garnered a Total Guitar 5/5 Platinum award, Electric Guitar Of The Year Award (MIA/Guitarist) and Guitarist Signature Guitar of the Year awards remain in place including a sleek, compound radius neck, kill button for stutter effects, whilst introducing Manson's renowned quality and design offering the shape, features and details that feature on the company’s headline products."For more information, please visit www.mansonguitarworks.comPrices start at $764 USDThe post New Manson Meta Series MBM-2H Models first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Book Store: "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion" By Paul RappaportDuring his 33-year career at Columbia Records, Paul Rappaport played an instrumental role in developing the careers of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Judas Priest, Alice in Chains, and many more. Gliders Over Hollywood, a book that Rappaport described to MC as “for passionate music lovers,” gives us an up-close look at his many successes, allowing the reader to feel like we were right there with him. If you’re looking for industry tips, you’ll get those. If you’re after rock ‘n’ roll shenanigans, you’ll be satisfied in that regard too. Dig in!(Paperback) $24.95The post Book Store: "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion" By Paul Rappaport first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Must See at NIVA ’25 Next WeekNext week Hypebot will be reporting from Milwaukee at NIVA '25. the National Independent Venue Association's important annual gathering of the independent live music community.
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Deezer rolls out AI tagging system to fight streaming fraud; says up to 70% of streams from fully AI-generated tracks are fraudulentPlatform has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first AI tagging system for music streaming
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My Journey to Becoming an Artist Manager at 20At 20 years old, Ale Gil started managing artists while still in college at Berklee - learning everything from booking shows to building an artist’s brand. Ali shares the journey to becoming an artist manager and what it really takes to break into the music industry.
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Twist It: Philly’s Rising New Rock Band Hits Octane!      Written by Sammy OritiPhiladelphia’s Twist It is carving out a space in modern hard rock without a manager, record label, or industry backing—just music, drive, and fans. Blending clean vocals with djent-inspired guitars and heavy rhythm, the band delivers rock that’s sharp, focused, and built to move crowds. Their growing success is a clear example of what can happen when the music speaks for itself.Founded by drummer Sara Higgins, who started the band with guitarist/producer Logan Smith who she met at an after-school music program. Shortly after that, they met singer Kayla Hallman who was performing at a local show. From the beginning, the trio had one goal: to make music a full-time job. A real connection—personal and musical—became the backbone of what would become Twist It.Their debut EP Breathe has already pulled in over 1,000,000 streams, with radio support from SiriusXM Octane and a presence on key rock playlists. They’ve earned spots opening for national acts like Taproot, (hed) p.e., and The Millionaires—without relying on any industry gatekeepers.Twist It’s newest single “Undertow” continues to build momentum. The track leans into atmosphere and groove, balancing dark textures with a steady confidence that feels like a natural step forward for the band.With pure and melodic vocal lines, tight guitars and relentless drums, Twist It is proving that there’s still room for rock bands doing it their own way without a manager or a label. Just three young rockers and a growing wave of support. Twist It isn't the finished article, but there's a lot of potential and a huge amount of space for growth. Keep your eyes on them.Spotify - Spotify Website - https://twistitband.com The post Twist It: Philly’s Rising New Rock Band Hits Octane!       first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

HarbourView leads $85m investment in AI-powered kids entertainment company AnimajAnimaj reports to have a monthly global audience of 242m unique viewers on YouTube
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Yachtley Crew Release New Original Single "Pain Of Losing You" We have a proper treat for yacht rock fans today! Yachtley Crew has announced that it will "release their new single and original song 'Pain Of Losing You' via Earache Records. The song was written by the iconic and multi-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren and will  be featured on the group’s  upcoming album Seas The Night, set for release on September 19, 2025."According to a press release on Wednesday, "'Pain Of Losing You' was  produced by Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day), and mastered by Ted Jensen (Eagles, Norah Jones, Evanescence, Alice in Chains, James Taylor) at Lord-Alge’s studios in Los Angeles."“Our new song “Pain Of Losing You” was written by none other than the legendary  songwriter Diane Warren…and it’s a fun story of how it came about. We heard through our manager Andy Gould that Diane was a fan of Yachtley Crew and loves the genre yacht rock. When Andy was speaking with her about our upcoming album, Seas The Night, she told Andy that she had a song that she thought would be a perfect fit in the yacht rock genre and for Yachtley Crew to record as an original. That’s when we heard the song ‘Pain Of Losing You’ and we knew that we had to record it.  Honestly, it’s a dream come true to get to record a song written by someone as iconic as Diane Warren, and our producer Chris Lord-Alge knew exactly what to do to get it to sound like the Crew.” Yachtley Crew“It was a pleasure working on an “original” song with the band , thank you Diane for such a great one. From playing so many shows they are a fine- tuned machine and after learning the track it came together very quickly. Phillip is a great singer and really sold the song. Rob and Chaz built a great foundation while Tommy , Matt, Paul and Stoney brought all the flavors needed to make a fantastic song. They all sing and always have great ideas.  It’s a pleasure producing all the Yachtley Crew music!“ Chris Lord-Alge“'Pain of Losing You' is the 2nd single from Yachtley Crew’s upcoming album Seas The Night album and follows the release of the band’s cover of the  Boz Scaggs classic 'Lowdown'," they said. “'Lowdown is accompanied by a video that captures footage from some of  Yachtley Crew’s sold-out international and U.S. shows. The band are fresh on the heels of an Australian tour and are currently on the 3rd leg of their 2025 Seas The Night tour, with dates scheduled through November, including their  longstanding residency at KAOS at The Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, NV.""Yachtley  Crew is comprised of  lead vocalist Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean), drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald)."

"Diane Warren is one of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters. She has penned nine #1 and thirty-three top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and is tied for having written the most #1 songs as a sole writer in Billboard history. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001 and received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the organization in June 2024.   Warren has received 16 Academy Award nominations, is a GRAMMY winner with 15 nominations, an EMMY winner, and is a two-time Golden Globe winner whose songs have been featured in more than 150 films.  She is an Honorary Oscar recipient.""Yachtley Crew have appeared on HBO’s Yacht Rock : A Dockumentary, Andy Cohen’s Watch WhatHappens Live, helped ring in the New Year on KLAS and KTLA’s “Las Vegas Countdown to 2023” (the exclusive, Emmy-winning special syndicated program that reached more than 16.5 million U.S. TV households), performed on countless morning television and radio shows throughout the country, been featured on Fox News nationally, and performed on SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock Radio “Yacht Rock 311” show as the first ever Yacht Rock band to perform live at the satellite radio studio and have performed at a cadre of charity and special events throughout the years including the Mario Lopez Golf Classic Tournament in support of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center."Yachtley Crew On The Road!06/19/25 Enid, OK, Stride Bank Center06/21/25 Flagstaff, AZ, Pepsi Amphitheatre06/25/25 Wyandotte, MI, District 14206/26/25 Midland, MI, Dow Diamond06/27/25 Paw Paw, MI, Warner Vineyards06/28/25 Ludington, MI, Stix07/03/25 Worley, ID, CDA Casino Event Center07/04/25 Worley, ID, CDA Casino Event Center07/05/25 Boise, ID, Knitting Factory – Boise07/11/25 La Jolla, CA Epstein Family Amphitheater07/16/25 Quakertown, PA, Univest Performance Center07/17/25 Glen Allen, VA, SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion07/18/25 Roanoke, VA, Dr. Pepper Park @ The Bridges07/19/25 Selbyville, DE, Freeman Arts Pavilion07/20/25 Hyannis, MA, Cape Cod Melody Tent07/23/25 Annapolis, MD, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts07/24/25 Webster, MA, Indian Ranch07/25/25 Hyannis, MA, Cape Cod Melody Tent07/26/25 Cohasset, MA, South Shore Music Circus07/27/25 Cohasset, MA, South Shore Music Circus08/02/25 Arlington, WA, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort08/07/25, Portland, OR, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom08/08/25 Eugene, OR, WOW Hall08/09/25 Bend, OR, Volcanic Theatre Pub08/12/25 Salt Lake City, UT, The Depot (SLC)08/14/25 Redding, CA, Redding Civic Auditorium08/15/25 San Francisco, CA, The Regency Ballroom08/16/25 Santa Barbara, CA, Arlington Theatre08/22/25 East Meadow, NY, Eisenhower Park - Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater08/29/25 Rocklin, CA, Quarry Park Amphitheater Concert Series08/30/25 Paso Robles, CA, Vina Robles Amphitheatre09/06/25 Pala, CA, Pala Casino09/11/25 Louisville, KY Bourbon & Beyond09/12/25 Louisville, KY Bourbon & Beyond09/13/25 Louisville, KY Bourbon & Beyond09/15/25 Chattanooga, TN, The Signal09/16/25 Memphis, TN, Minglewood Hall09/18/25 Savannah, GA, Johnny Mercer Theater09/19/25 Lexington, KY, Icehouse Ampitheater09/20/25 High Point, NC, High Point University09/24/25 Little Rock, AR, The Hall09/26/25 St Lois, MO, The Hawthorn09/27/25 Topeka, KS, Topeka Performing Arts Center09/28/25 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom09/29/25 Wichita, KS, The Cotillion10/01/25 Colorado Springs, CO, Pikes Peak Center10/03/25 Dallas, TX, Granada Theater10/04/25 Leander, TX, The Haute Spot10/09/25 Morristown, NJ, Mayo Performing Arts Center10/10/25 Atlantic City, NJ, Harrah’s Resort10/11/25 Atlantic City, NJ, Harrah’s Resort10/14/25 Alexandria, VA, The Birchmere10/16/25 Red Bank, NJ, Count Basie Center for the Arts10/18/25 Danville, VA, Caesars Virginia-Danville10/30/25 Joilet, IL Rialto Square Theater10/31/25 Detroit, MI Music Hall for the Performing Arts11/01/25 La Porte, IN, La Porte Civic Auditorium11/07/25 Las Vegas, NV KAOS at the Palms Casino11/08/25 Las Vegas, NV KAOS at the Palms Casino11/29/25 Los Angeles, CA, The Peacock Theater12/13/25 Porterville, CA, Eagle Mountain Casino12/19/25 Las Vegas, NV KAOS at the Palms Casino12/20/25 Las Vegas, NV KAOS at the Palms Casino12/27/25 Del Mar CA, The SoundThe post Yachtley Crew Release New Original Single "Pain Of Losing You"  first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Trump grants third TikTok extension as US sale talks stallThe latest extension pushes ByteDance's deadline to sell its TikTok US operations to mid-September.
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