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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From Deezer’s fight against AI music to Charles Goldstuck’s $500m raise… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Charles Goldstuck’s GoldState raises $500m to buy music rights, with investment from Northleaf Capital and Ares Management"Our new relationship with Northleaf and Ares marks the next step in the evolution of our music investing strategy,” said GoldState founder Charles Goldstuck
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Spotify Responds: Did the 1000 Stream Rule cost Artists $47M?Spotify's 1000 stream rule has stripped artists of $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen. After Hypebot published this article a Spotify spokesperson reached out to rebut some of the data.
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Pollstar Live Music Industry Awards 2025: Full Winners ListPollstar unveiled its Pollstar Awards 2025 winners on Wednesday night during the live music industry trade's annual Pollstar Live! conference.
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Judy Collins at the GRAMMY MuseumMusic legend and GRAMMY-Winner Judy Collins discussed her poetry book Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss, and Redemption with  three-time Emmy-winner, On-Air Reporter, and Senior Producer for Extra TV Adam Weissler in the Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum on April 5th. Collins, just a month away from her 86th birthday, has had quite an extraordinary career—the following night she performed at the Fred Kavli Theater in Thousand Oaks, CA. Since her first album release in 1961, Collins has released over 30 albums and her music has spanned the genres of Pop, Folk, Country, and Show Tunes. During the discussion, she spoke of her friendship with Leonard Cohen (they did a duet album together in 2004, Democracy). Of the poems read from her book, Collins read one that she had written quite some time ago about Gene Hackman, who recently passed. Although the event was a book discussion and not a performance, Collins did sing quite a bit throughout the conversation. Afterwards, she signed copies of her book and talked with fans. Collins continues to tour across the U.S.—most recently, in 2023, she toured across England and in 2024, she toured in Australia. Collins first appeared at the GRAMMY Museum for "An Evening With" event in 2011, which was just two years after the museum opened.Photos by Alex KluftThe post Judy Collins at the GRAMMY Museum first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: AI that is ‘as smart as the smartest artist’ will be here in 3 to 5 yearsSchmidt predicts AI that is 'as smart as the smartest mathematician, physicist, artist, writer, thinker, politician...'
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Support for a 10% cap on ticket resales grows in UK and USOnce almost unthinkable, a 10% cap on ticket resales is inching closer to reality in the UK and the US.
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How to Find Copyright Owners For Covers and SamplesWant to use a someone else's audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast - and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.
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CALLUM KERR SIGNS TO ONErpm & HUFF CO.L-R Back Row: Angela Chamberlain (ONErpm) & Kylie Dembek (ONErpm)Front Row: Ryan Cunningham (ONErpm), Callum Kerr, David Huff (Huff Co.)Scottish born, Texas raised and Nashville livin’ country artist Callum Kerr, of “Tequila Therapy,” “Tamed by Tennessee” and “Cold Beer Cold” fame, has signed up with ONErpm and Huff Co. "I'd heard about the Huff's before even landing in Nashville” says Kerr. “Couldn't have been more delighted when David called me with the offer. And to team up with ONErpm is even more awesome, given their experience in music marketing and distribution. The music is recorded and ready to go, and I think everyone is super excited to get it out into the world.""When we first met Callum, we had an instant connection” exclaimed Dann and David Huff. “Working with him in the studio was effortless, even having to record a few of his vocals via Skype while he was filming in South Africa! His Scottish roots along with his Country Rock roots really bring a new feel to his debut Country EP. This guy is gonna come out of the gates smokin’!""Callum Kerr is a true entertainer. We've watched him captivate live audiences with just him and a guitar, and our entire team is excited for everyone to hear the new music he’s created with Dann and David Huff. With this new project, Callum is bringing a sound to Country music that is true to who he is as an artist, and we can't wait for the world to hear it” states Ryan Cunningham, Director of A&R, ONErpm Nashville.Kerr is also a model and actor, and has appeared in 13 different movies and TV series including Monarch on Fox and Virgin River and One Piece, both on Netflix.Visit instagram.com/callum_kerr_1 for more info.The post CALLUM KERR SIGNS TO ONErpm & HUFF CO. first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC have their say in US Copyright Office’s PRO inquiry…The four biggest PROs in the United States just filed with the Copyright Office. Here's what they said.
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CashorTrade leads face value ticket resale revolutionWhile Trump and Congress are promising to end predatory concert ticketing, scrappy startup CashorTrade is already winning the war for the artists, promoters and 400,000 fans that use its platform for face value ticket resale.
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