Live Nation revenue reached $3.8bn last quarter; attendance grew 21% to 23m fans in Q1The concert giant's latest financial results were published on Thursday (May 2)
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Concord Label Group hires former UMG execs Brad Clark and Kristen Reed to its data analysis teamsThis is the second round of senior hires at Concord Label Group just this week
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TELEFUNKEN Introduces TF17 Large Diaphragm FET MicrophoneTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has introduced the TF17, newest voice in the TEC Award-winning Alchemy Series and latest vintage-inspired phantom-powered condenser microphone. Combining the iconic mid-forward "German" voicing with modern FET technology, the TF17 is sonically bold with a punchy transient response, high SPL handling, and very low self-noise. 

The new TF17's extended low frequency response, strong midrange, and smooth top end is ideal for vocals, drums, electric guitar, and piano. The mic features a K47-style center-terminated capsule, premium through-hole components and a UK-made OEP/Carnhill transformer with high-grade nickel-iron core. Designed with a broad variety of recording environments in mind, the fixed true cardioid TF17 is ideal for home, studio, or stage.  

Designed and assembled by hand in the USA, the TF17 provides depth and detail with extended low frequency response, bold midrange, and a smooth top end. 

Learn more: https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/product/tf17

MSRP: $895

Steve Redmond to step down as Global Head of Communications at BMG“Steve Redmond has played a pivotal role over more than a decade in helping define BMG as a new kind of music company," said BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld said
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SoundCloud enhances Music Discovery with fan-driven Buzzing PlaylistsSoundCloud has added Buzzing Playlists, a set of genre-specific playlists featuring songs based on genuine fan engagement. These playlists are available to all users.....
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UMG and TikTok have a New Deal, and the War of Words is now a LovefestThe rancorous public battle UMG and Tikok has ended with a "new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s global family of artists, songwriters, and labels and will return their music to TikTok’s billion-plus global community"....
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How to be your own music publisherNot every songwriter can - or wants to - attract and sign with a music publishing company. Fortunately, there are viable DIY alternatives that still ensure full payment.....
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Artists have earned $123m via Bandcamp Fridays since 2020 and fans have paid artists and their labels $1.3bn via the platform to dateThe direct to fan platform celebrates its 40th Bandcamp Friday on May 3
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The NMPA’s TikTok deal has officially ended. What does that mean for independent publishers in the US?“Music is essential to TikTok. As we have said, we are not engaging in an extension of our deal," said NMPA President & CEO David Israelite
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Sonic Temple to Return to Columbus Later This Month   

After a three year pause due to COVID, Sonic Temple Festival (formerly Rock on the Range) made a triumphant return to Columbus last spring. Not only did the festival pack MAPFRE stadium all weekend, but they did it for a ground-breaking 4 days, vs the standard 3, which is how the festival had run for years prior.

Once again, festival-goers are gearing up for an incredible weekend, highlighted by a combination of some of the biggest acts in rock and metal, as well as some of the most exciting up-and-coming bands. My personal highlights this year include The Original Misfits, Pantera, Evanescence and Limp Bizkit (none of whom I’ve personally seen at this festival, and I’ve been attending since 2014.

There are dozens of other really exciting bands to check out this year as well. Judas Priest are touring a juggernaut of a new album (‘Invincible Shield’). Sum 41 just released ‘Heaven :X: Hell,’ slated to be their last. Kerry King is back with an all-star band and the new tunes sound amazing so far! This year also sees Machine Head return to the festival circuit for the first time in ages.

As if this wasn’t enough, Sonic Temple has added a fourth stage this year! How’s that all going to flow? I’ll let you know in my review afterwards, but I’m confident the DWP team will continue to run the best festivals in the country, once again.

For anyone who attended last year, you were sure to notice the major changes in the layout of the festival. Rather than supporting the stadium with a stage on either side, one of the stages is now “in front of” the stadium, meaning that the festival grounds have now pushed into the parking lot. This looked a bit odd on the map, but once inside, it proved to be an excellent layout and a nice improvement over what was in place for years prior.

In prior years, I’ve always supplied the annual “survival guide,” which I’ve linked to HERE.

The most important take-a-ways from it are really the following:

Sunscreen and fluids are a must

Explore the grounds. Don’t just run up to the rail and camp all day.  You’ll burn and burn out, not to mention miss everything.

Pace yourself. Four days is a lot and I’m ten years older than I was when I started this. Sit down every once in a while. It does wonders for your feet in the morning. 

Enjoy the city of Columbus while you’re in town. There is so much to do in the city, but be sure to get in to the festival early every day. Those afternoon bands are future headliners and you’ll want to be able to say “I saw them when.”

It’s hard to imagine this festival (or any for that matter) getting much bigger than 4 days and 4 stages, but here we are. This is an adventure I look forward to every single year and this one looks like it just might be the best yet!
If you've had your tickets for months, then you've likely been counting down the days for some time. If you're still waiting though, head over HERE and grab your tickest today! 

American Music Tourism Act aims to help struggling venues and musiciansIf you get past the top 5%, dominated by Live Nation and AEG, live music tours and venues in the US are treading water and, in many cases, struggling to survive. The bi-partisan American Music Tourism Act hopes to harness music tourism to change that.....
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Musicians: Don’t Panic, TikTok will NOT be banned tomorrow!Bruce Houghton of Hypebot and Bandsintown joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss some current events impacting musicians.....
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10 Quick (and powerful) Emails you can send to Fans right now!These ten email ideas will only take you minutes, but can do NUMBERS for your fan engagement. Let's get into it.....
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Classical Highlights for April 2024There are many excellent choices for sampling among April's new reviews. Start with Vaughan Williams: A Birthday Garland, a belated celebration of the composer's 150th birthday, put together by baritone Roderick Williams (pictured) and pianist Susie Allen. Discover this and more highlights on AllMusic.

The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee CandidatesPictured: MLC CEO Kris Ahrend

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Operations Advisory committees. Under the Music Modernization Act (MMA), certain governance positions at The MLC are reserved for representatives of Publishers. The terms of several Publisher seats on the Board and the organization’s advisory committees are slated to end later this year.  

Elections to determine who will fill the open Board seats will be held this summer. Board and committee members sit for three-year terms and may be re-elected. Seats are filled pursuant to The MLC’s Bylaws.

There are openings on the Board of Directors for two (2) Publisher representatives. Under The MLC’s Bylaws, a “Publisher” means a music publisher to which songwriters have assigned exclusive rights of reproduction and distribution of musical works with respect to Covered Activities. “Covered Activities” means the making of digital phonorecord deliveries of musical works, including in the form of permanent downloads, limited downloads, or interactive streams, where such activity qualifies for a compulsory license under Section 115 of the U.S. Copyright Act.

The openings on The MLC’s advisory committees are as follows:

Two (2) Publisher seats on the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, which recommends policies and procedures to The MLC’s Board related to the distribution of unclaimed accrued royalties; 

Two (2) Publisher seats on the Dispute Resolution Committee, which recommends policies and procedures to the Board for the processing of royalties related to works that are subject to disputes over ownership; and 

Two (2) Publisher seats on the Operations Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the Board concerning the operations of The MLC, including the efficient investment in and deployment of information technology and data resources. 

The MLC’s Board of Directors and committees meet regularly, and all meetings allow for virtual participation such that travel is not generally required. Members are expected to devote sufficient time to prepare for and participate fully in all meetings. More information on The MLC’s Board of Directors and advisory committees can be found here.

Suggestions should be made no later than May 31, 2024. To suggest a candidate for a Publisher representative seat to The MLC’s Board or committees, please complete the suggestion form available here.