Resilience: The Story of Ryan PorterRyan Porter / Resilience

Produced by The Variety Group and directed by Marquell Byrd, Resilience: The Story of Ryan Porter is a music documentary celebrating Porter’s rise—and resiliency—as a musician who has persevered and developed an incredible career, against all odds. Developing his skillset through support and encouragement from the free music programs in the Los Angeles area during his formative years (an experience he shared with many who remain his musician friends today), Porter shares that it is, “a look at how my life was affected by people who gave wholeheartedly to their community,” adding that “It is dedicated to Reggie Andrews, a great teacher and friend."

With interviews including the late Los Angeles educator Reggie Andrews (Porter’s beloved teacher-mentor who taught the West Coast Get Down Collective, Thundercat, Tyrese Gibson, Patrice Rushen, and others), Kamasi Washington, and many others, the film navigates the trials and triumphs experienced by dedicated musicians. In a story that inspires commitment and emphasizes the importance of music education and the ongoing mentorship of young people from all backgrounds, Porter’s unique challenges added a health crisis and homelessness into the mix, in addition to the intensity of navigating the world in lockdown. Byrd’s ongoing mission is to pay it forward through the Color Compton youth artist programs (colorcompton.org), and to help inspire and impact the next generation of young creatives. Shares Byrd, “I am beyond thankful that Ryan trusted me enough to help tell his story on film.”

The intimate screening at the Regent included a brief Q&A, followed by a fabulous post-screening jam session including Ryan Porter on trombone, Kamasi Washington on tenor saxophone, Brandon Coleman and Cameron Graves on keys, Isaac Green on the bass guitar, and Lyndon Rochelle on drums. The set included Porter’s piece “Kings and Queens,” Oscar Pettiford’s “Oscalypso,” and John Coltrane’s “Equinox.” Student mentees, Nick Ortiz (tenor saxophone) and Jaay Dover (alto Saxophone) also sat in.

“This film about Ryan Porter’s life is the definition of resilience,” shares Byrd. “…amplifying Ryan’s story, capturing the essence of resilience and what it means to be a musician.”’ Accompanying album is out now at: allmusic.com/album/resilience-mw0004033549The post Resilience: The Story of Ryan Porter first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Radial Mourns Loss of Founder Peter JanisRadial Engineering® is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its founder, Peter Janis. Best remembered for his passionate dedication to his family, friends, and work, Janis launched Radial in 1996 with its signature Radial JDI direct box, the first in what would become an extensive line of professional products and brands with a solid reputation for ruggedness and reliability that continues today around the world.

“Peter’s accomplishments were many and his legacy will live on here at Radial, but what will be remembered more than anything was his passion for friends, music and fellowship,” said Roc Bubel, Director, Sales and Marketing for Radial. “Our industry has lost a true innovator and visionary, and we take solace in knowing that Peter’s legacy lives on here at Radial through the products, passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that he founded the company on.”The post Radial Mourns Loss of Founder Peter Janis first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From HYBE’s new label services business to Sony and Warner’s calendar Q2 earnings… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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As HYBE raises $80m for its gaming business, could it try to emulate Sony Corp’s cross-media strategy?New 'HYBE 2.0' global strategy could look to borrow elements of Sony's longstanding multi-divisional structure
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Blink-182 Touring Engineers Tap DPA Microphones for World TourInitially billed as a “reunion tour,” Blink-182’s World Tour 2023/2024 marks the band’s 30th anniversary and first tour with original singer and guitarist, Tom DeLonge, since 2014. Given the significance of the tour, Front of House Sound Engineer Charles Izzo and Monitor Engineer Ray Jeffrey knew there would be high expectations for quality audio during performances from both the band and its audiences around the globe. Pulling from their past experiences with the brand, the duo set their sights on a variety of DPA Microphones vocal and instrument mics. 

To ensure the band delivers unbeatable sound on stage throughout the North American and European legs of the World Tour, together Izzo and Jeffrey selected DPA’s d:facto 4018VL Vocal Microphones for Singer/Guitarist Tom DeLonge and Bass Guitarist Mark Hoppus. They also deploy DPA mics across Travis Barker’s entire drum kit, which features the 4055 Kick Drum mic, 2011 Twin Cardioid mics for snare and hi-hats, 4015 Wide Cardioids for underheads and 4099 Instrument Microphones on all other instruments, including toms and the cowbell.

“When Charlie and I got the call for this, we had to start at the very beginning, and it was on us to figure out what microphone solutions would be best,” says Jeffrey. “From my experience with DPA’s reliability when I was on tour with Lorde, mixed with Charlie’s experience with the mics while working with the band Passion Pit, we decided it would be the perfect choice for Blink-182. We initially brought in a few DPA mics and, once we realized Tom and Mark were extremely pleased, we went from there. Now, 95-percent of the mics we have are DPA.” 

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Emily Dashiell, Jeff Gunkel, Carlos Monnaco promoted to SVP roles at Capitol Christian Music GroupThe three veterans of Capitol CMG see a bright future for Christian and Gospel music
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SM Entertainment reports $185m in Q2 sales, driven by near-doubling of concert revenueHowever, the company's bottom line was dragged down by weak performances at subsidiary businesses
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Facebook Warning Removal Program: How to Get Out of ‘Facebook Jail’Facebook creators who have been 'warned' of violations have a new way to get out of 'Facebook jail,' thanks to the new Facebook warning removal program.
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From drum machines to AI: How musicians can lead the way for labelsMusicians are using AI technology to enhance their creativity and shape the future of music. Keep reading to discover how labels can learn from these innovative artists. by Michael Nevins,. Continue reading
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Instagram Views is now the top metric for all contentMeta is making Views the primary metric for Instagram content. Creators can track Views across Reels, Stories, photos, and more. According to a post on Instagram‘s creators account, the combined. Continue reading
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Sony unfazed by streaming music revenue growth slowdown in calendar Q2Sony says it's now expecting the music market to grow at mid-to-high-single-digit rates
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NAMM "Bonzai Beat" Features Betty BennettBetty Bennett, president, CEO and one of the founders of Apogee Electronics, joins Bonzai Beat for a look into the world of pro audio. With 30 employees and a 40-year history of being in business, Apogee develops professional audio devices, from mics to audio interfaces. For young professionals who are interested in exploring the field, she offers insights into the types of roles that she values at her company, shares an intern success story, and pinpoints some of the things that make a great team.

Visit here: https://www.namm.org/blog/apogee-betty-bennett-talks-pro-audio-career-opportunities

Mr. Bonzai is an award-winning photographer, author, and interviewer. He has written more than 1,000 articles for pubs in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and has published numerous books, including Studio Life (Mix, 1984), Hal Blaine and The Wrecking Crew (Mix, 1992), The Sound of Money (Focal, 2000), Faces of Music (Cengage, 2006), Music Smarts (Berklee Press, 2009), John Lennon's Tooth (BookBaby, 2012) and the forthcoming Record Plant Diaries. http://www.mrbonzai.com

NAMM is a not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of approximately 10,400 member companies located in 104 countries and regions. NAMM events and members efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music, and advance active participation in music making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit https://www.namm.orgThe post NAMM "Bonzai Beat" Features Betty Bennett first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Alix Kram appointed Head of Marketing at Universal Music Publishing Group in new global roleKram is a former Netflix and Warner Music Group exec
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Alternative Social Media apps for Marketing MusicWith every musician using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to market music, it can be smart to add some alternative platforms. Don't miss these alternative social media apps for marketing music to tens of millions of fans.
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Why Musicians Need a Team to Succeed: Avoid Career SabotageMusicians need a team to succeed, but too often, the artists themselves or their immediate team sabotage their careers.
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