Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey showsThe new Music Fans' Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.
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Friday is ‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to get involvedThis Friday April 25, 2025 is The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual ‘The Day That Music Cares’ volunteer day of action. It’s not too late to get involved! “Whether. Continue reading
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Sperzel Style 1-Pin InvisoMatch PlatesGraph Tech Guitar Labs has announced the latest addition to its InvisoMatch® Adapter Plates lineup: a new set of Sperzel-style 1-pin plates. "With this release, Graph Tech now offers seven different InvisoMatch® plates, allowing guitarists around the world to upgrade to Ratio® Machine Heads without drilling, filling, or damaging their instrumentsm" they say."Whether you're replacing tuners on a Fender®, PRS®, Gibson®, or now a guitar with Sperzel-style tuners, there's an InvisoMatch plate that lets you make the switch — cleanly and easily."Specs are as follows:The Full InvisoMatch® Adapter Plates Line-up Now Includes:1. Fender® 2-pin 2. Fender® 2-pin (Deluxe Style) 3. Vintage-style 6-in-line 4. Vintage-style 3+3 5. Modern 45-degree screw 6. Offset screw 7. NEW! Sperzel-style 1-pinEach plate is designed to align perfectly with your guitar’s existing mounting holes, so you can drop in Ratio® Machine Heads with no drilling and no extra holes, keeping your guitar in original condition while upgrading to better performance.Why Upgrade to Ratio®?Unlike standard tuners, Ratio® Machine Heads use individual gear ratios for each string, delivering a consistent and intuitive tuning feel across the entire set. This means:·       More precise and predictable tuning·       No overshooting·       Faster string changes and better tuning stabilityThe complete range of InvisoMatch® Adapter Plates, including the new Sperzel-style 1-pin plates, is available now at graphtech.com and through authorized dealers worldwide.Finish: Chrome, Nickel,  Black. GoldExplore All InvisoMatch® Plates: graphtech.com/pages/invisomatch-mounting-platesView the New Sperzel-Style Plates: Click hereLink to online-related content: https://graphtechguitarlabs2.box.com/s/0a84d25kguq3atiwjcc22nsib3clk4xn

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‘My interest is purely about what’s right for the artist… who also happens to be my daughter.’Dugi Lipa is the manager (and father) of Dua Lipa, one of the most successful global pop stars of recent years. His own story is pretty incredible in its own right...
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Sesh superfan platform adds $7M, innovative Member CardThe Sesh superfan platform has raised $7 million to date. Like its many competitors, it connects artists directly with fans while giving them full ownership of the data. But Sesh adds an innovative twist.
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5 Surprising and Sustainable Earth Friendly Music VenuesCelebrate Earth Month with Sofar’s look at sustainable earth friendly music venues ranging from local backyards and a hydroponic farm in Brooklyn to an ancient temple in Japan. Learn how unforgettable performances in eco-conscious spaces are redefining what it means to enjoy live music without harming Mother Earth.
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Women in Music Presents Shop TalkWomen in Music LA is a chapter of WIM, estabished in 2017, that is "dedicated to fostering equality in the music industry through the support and advancement of women. Providing knowledge, strategy & solutions to our members and the greater community is our driving purpose."Women In Music​ Los Angeles' Shop Talk returns to The Village Studios​ on April 26th, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the fourth edition of this popular annual workshop, diving even deeper into the heart of studio recording. "Shop Talk 104 is designed specifically for women creators and those working alongside them, offering a welcoming and inclusive space to explore the fundamentals of audio production," they say. "Whether you're an artist or on the support team, with questions about working in a commercial studio or recording tracks at home, Shop Talk 104 is your chance to learn directly from the women engineers and producers at The Village Studios, who will explain essential recording terminology and demystify the gear and workflow of the control room.""Don't miss this unique opportunity to visit this world-renowned studio where legendary artists like The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre, Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan, Shakira, Janet Jackson, and Gwen Stefani have recorded — and get your questions answered without fear or judgement," they continue. "If you've ever felt like you should know more about the technical side of music but didn't know where to start, this event is for YOU!"Register here.The post Women in Music Presents Shop Talk first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Spotify expands concert discovery offerings with new Stager integrationFounded in 2012, Stager’s platform allows event organizers to offer ticketing services, planning software, and marketing tools
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Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify in ‘1000 Streams’ debateTony van Veen, the former CD Baby and current Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify and their statement explaining the decision to stop paying royalties on tracks with under 1000 plays.
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Caps, Costs Awards & MoreThis week's roundup of live music industry news covers topics from ticket resale caps, the financial realities for touring artists, to the recent executive order on ticketing, and more...
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Independent Musician News: Touring, Merch. Samples & ViewsLast week, our tips, strategies and independent musician news covered the cost of touring, how to create band merch, copyright protocol for covers, view counts, Spotify royalties and more...
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Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, AI, Tickets & TrumpA busy week by any definition, music business news last week was no exception, with a debate over Spotify's 1000 stream royalty rule, a 10% ticket resale cap, AI comments hurting social media, and more...
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British Invasion to Post-Punk: Two Iconic Amps, Now as Plugins from OverloudILIO (the distributor of virtual instruments and audio processing software) and Overloud (audio plugin developer) have announced the latest additions to the THU Made In Rock series: KR30 and Sioux 50. "These new virtual amps faithfully recreate the tone and dynamic response of two actual amps used by rock icons The Rolling Stones and Siouxsie and the Banshees—using Overloud’s proprietary Fluid Capturing technology," a statement reads. "Each title functions as a standalone plugin or as an expansion for Overloud’s THU platform. Both are available now at an introductory price of $39 each, or as part of a 3-pack bundle for $74 or a 5-pack bundle for $109, through May 8, 2025. THU Premium owners receive additional savings."Specifications are as follows:THU Made In Rock – KR30The sound of the British Invasion—captured from Keith Richards’ 1964 AC30.*KR30 delivers the bright, mid-focused, high-gain voice of a 6-knob Vox AC30—responsive, articulate, and full of dynamic energy.* It includes all three original channels: Normal, Brilliant, and a built-in Vibrato/Tremolo circuit. Paired with 12” Grey Bulldog Alnico speakers, the cabinet model completes the unmistakable Stones* tone.This actual amp was played by Keith Richards on early Rolling Stones tours, including the infamous 1964 Blackpool riot concert, where it was thrown off stage and later restored.Scene-based presets offer quick tone variations inspired by key parts of iconic tracks.Learn more here - https://www.ilio.com/th-u-made-in-rock-kr30THU Made In Rock – Sioux 50The unmistakable edge of post-punk—captured from Siouxsie and the Banshees’ red Marshall combo.*Sioux 50 brings to life the bold, articulate voice of a 1976 Marshall JMP 2104 combo. Based on the first Master Volume 2204 circuit, this amp delivers a quick, punchy response with a defined midrange bite—perfect for rhythm-heavy, angular tones. The included cab, featuring Celestion G12-65 speakers, offers a slightly darker profile that tempers the amp’s cutting top end.*This red tolex Marshall was used by Siouxsie and the Banshees between 1976 and 1981, both in the studio and on tour, becoming a fixture in the band’s signature post-punk sound.Learn more here - https://www.ilio.com/th-u-made-in-rock-sioux-50Learn more here - https://www.ilio.com/made-in-rockThe post British Invasion to Post-Punk: Two Iconic Amps, Now as Plugins from Overloud first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Closed door DoJ meeting on ticketing, live events last weekLast week, the Randy Nichols representing the National Independent Talent Association (NITO) was among the stakeholders that attended a closed door discussion at the Department of Justice on unfair practices in the live events industry.
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Ari Herstand on Spotify royalty debate: ‘Reverse Robin Hood’Artist advocate and musician Ari Herstand has jumped into the Spotify royalty debate which began on Hypebot earlier this week. "It’s disgraceful and slapped every emerging, independent artist in the face with this backwards policy," wrote Herstand.
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