Off the Strip at the Punk Rock MuseumLas Vegas is a wild vacation location, no matter how you slice and dice it. Whether you go for the gambling--the activity which, let's be honest, built the city--or the various other attractions that cause the skyline to drip with sweat, blood, tears, and decadence, a memorable time can be pretty much guaranteed.On a recent trip over Thanksgiving week, this writer and his family stayed at the Luxor, the pyramid-shaped, Egypt-themed hotel situated on one end of the infamous Strip. With a 13-year-old in tow, this was a chance to experience a family-friendly version of a Vegas break.So, as well as the Luxor and Excalibur hotels, we ventured off the strip to take in art experience Meow Wolf's Omega Mart location, as well as the One Piece Cafe (based on the popular One Piece anime).But best of all was the Punk Rock Museum. When our Uber pulled up, it was immediately apparent that there was nothing else in that location but for a strip club a few yards away. Maybe, when you dig into the sometimes-seedy club origins of punk, that's appropriate.

The guy checking us in informed us that the museum is arranged chronologically, starting at the birth punk and taking us through to the present. So we see artifacts from the proto-punk era, including from Detroit bands the MC5 and the Stooges.We explore CBGB's and Max's Kansas City New York, and the origins of U.K. punk with the likes of the Sex Pistols and the Damned.

Outfits, instruments and other sundries from L.A. punk bands including the Germs and the Circle Jerks are fascinating, with the CJs supplying a full drum kit.

We could have stood and stared at the wall of flyers all day long. And the circle of stage outfits, including one of the Aquabats' superhero suits, is glorious. If you haven't been yet, get yourself there! For all info, visit thepunkrockmuseum.com.The post Off the Strip at the Punk Rock Museum first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Daniel Ek cashes out another $37m in Spotify stock, bringing total value of shares sold this year to nearly $320mSpotify's market capitalization is more than double that of the world's largest music company, Universal
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Inside Sony Music Publishing’s flagship creative hub for songwriters in Los AngelesSony Music Publishing has opened a new office space and creative hub for songwriters in Los Angeles.
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Music AI Revenue Loss: Study Reveals Disturbing StatisticsThe first global study of the economic impact of AI on the music paints a bleak picture. Generative AI will enrich tech companies while music AI revenue loss will top. Continue reading
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Artists Growth adds Credit Cards, Expense Tools for the Music IndustryArtist Growth has added a suite of music industry credit cards and expense management tools to its platform.
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Free Music Business Newsletter: Subscribe NowStaying on top of the fast-changing music industry, the latest trends in music marketing, and the most interesting music tech startups can feel like a full time job. We make it easy with Hypebot's free music business newsletter.
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The 21 biggest music business deals of 2024: From Irving Azoff to Daddy Yankee, Hipgnosis, and Queen.The year's biggest deals were dominated by private equity, securitization of music assets, and some blockbuster acquisitions by Sony Music
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Disney Music Group Needs a Digital Sales and Marketing SpecialistThe Sales and Digital Specialist focuses on and supports multiple verticals within the Sales and Digital Department. This includes guiding DMG's efforts in opportunities with voice technology and marketing for smart speakers, handling the editorial placement of music on fitness applications and being the liaison with select digital accounts. They are responsible for the delivery of podcasts produced by DMG to podcast platforms via the corporate distribution agreement, ensuring accurate lyric delivery to DSPs, facilitating UGC sound delivery and claiming, oversight for pertinent Wiki pages, as well as managing pivot pages and QR Codes as needed.Apply via EntertainmentCareers.net.The post Disney Music Group Needs a Digital Sales and Marketing Specialist first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Maximizing Spotify Wrapped 2024 to Connect with Fans (even if you missed the deadline)Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here and it is not too late for every musician to hop on board this global cultural phenomenon - even if you forgot to update your profile before last week's deadline.
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Why Kevin Kelly’s 1,000 True Fans Isn’t Enough in 20241,000 True Fans Isn’t Enough in 2024. Kevin Kelly’s "1,000 True Fans" theory is outdated in today’s digital world. Learn how creators must adapt to thrive in the age of streaming and fan-driven content.
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TikTok reveals its top songs of 2024; says that 13 of 16 No.1 hits in the US this year are linked to trends on its platformTikTok has published its Year-End Music Report for 2024. Gata Only by Chilean artists FloyyMenor and Cris Mj was revealed as the platform's top track globally.
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The Resurgence of Record Stores: Exploring the Vinyl RevivalDive into why vinyl has become so popular in the digital age and driven a resurgence of record stores.
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Join Your Industry Peers with the End-of-Year Gift ChallengeGiving Tuesday is today, and The NAMM Foundation is excited to announce their End-of-Year Gift Challenge!  Thanks to the generosity of the 2024 donors so far this year, they have raised $237,000 which has helped them expand their programs to reach more schools, educators, children and adults around the world. But there is still so much more they can achieve together, so they would like to DOUBLE these efforts! On behalf of those who have supported us already in 2024, they are issuing this End-of-Year Gift Challenge to raise another $237,000 from additional donors by the end of the year. They invite you to help them meet their end-of year giving challenge of $237,000 by December 31. A Special End-of-Year Gift Challenge:100% of your contribution toward this challenge, whether large or small, will directly support The NAMM Foundation’s programs.

Starting at the $500 giving level, you will be recognized by our donor recognition program at The NAMM Show in January.

This is an opportunity to maximize your charitable impact by joining your industry peers in supporting your industry's foundation. Here’s how you can help:Donate by December 31 online or by check, payable to The NAMM Foundation, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. 

Support a wide range of charitable causes with a single gift to our Global Grantmaking, or designate your gift to a specific program, scholarship, or designated fund. JOIN THE CHALLENGEThe post Join Your Industry Peers with the End-of-Year Gift Challenge first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Live Nation just majority-acquired a Hollywood influencer management company. Here’s why that matters.Company currently represents 25 clients, who, together, have nearly 200 million combined social media followers
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