Women in Live Music: New report reveals gender disparitiesA new report, ‘Seat at the Table: LIVE Edition’ looks at the role of women in live music and the battle for more equitable gender representation.
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Before Nirvana: 11 Great Alternative Rock Albums from the Late 1980sA lot of great music in the 1980s didn't sell, and many of the best artists reaped neither fortune nor fame. Author Daniel de Visé covers 11 great records from the pre-Nirvana years, 1987 to 1990, focusing on albums that represent an artist's best work.

Sony, Warner Chappell, Concord, Reservoir urge less regulation of PROs in responses to US Copyright Office inquiryAll companies have argued strongly for reduced regulation in the sector
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Live Music Stocks mixed Monday despite broad market rally​On Monday, April 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a notable rally, driven by easing trade tensions and optimistic signals from the Federal Reserve. But live music and entertainment stocks showed a mixed performance.
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The Live Beat: My Chemical RomanceMy Chemical Romance has never been one for subtlety—and thank the eyeliner gods for that. The band that soundtracked your teenage angst with a whole lot of “woe is me” is back on the road in 2025, and things are getting beautifully extra.To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, MCR is not only releasing a freshly remixed and remastered deluxe edition (with zoetrope vinyl and etched sides—because aesthetic), but they’re also hitting the stadium circuit with a tour that sold out faster than you could say “I’m Not Okay.”A statement from the company discloses that their 2025 North American stadium tour—titled Long Live: The Black Parade—"sold out merely hours after tickets went on sale." That’s right: the emos have risen once more, and they brought their credit cards.So dig up your old band tees, sharpen your eyeliner, and prepare to scream along to every lyric like it’s 2005. If you scored tickets, congrats—you’re about to have the most emotionally cathartic night of your adult life. And if not? Well, there’s always a way... as more tickets have been added just for you.More info and ticket prices can be found HERE.Photo credit: Chapman BaehlerThe post The Live Beat: My Chemical Romance first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

How Sober Curiosity and Music Are Redefining NightlifeGen Z is changing how we socialize and redefining nightlife by embracing sober curiosity with music leading the way. With a focus on inclusivity and connection, nights out are becoming more about the people, the music, and the memories, not just what’s in your glass.
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Top Music Business News Last WeekA busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with an update on The Ticket Act, MLC investments, songs getting shorter, and more… Top Music Business. Continue reading
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last WeekLast week, our tips, advice and independent musician news covered the struggles of earning a living as a musician, how to upgrade your TikTok profile, promote music on Threads, and more... Continue reading
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BMI Responds to U.S. Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry on PROsOn Friday, BMI released a statement to report that it had filed its, "response to the U.S. Copyright Office’s (USCO) February Notice of Inquiry (NOI) regarding performing rights organizations (PROs) and how they work. The inquiry was sparked when a coalition of music licensees and their lobbyists raised concerns with Congress about the number of PROs and how royalties are distributed. BMI believes raising these issues is nothing more than the latest attempt by music users to create unnecessary confusion in the marketplace in order to reduce the licensing fees they pay to our songwriters and composers. BMI’s formal response to the USCO outlines our position, the many reasons why the PRO system is effective, and how the music creators’ perspective is completely absent from this conversation.""BMI engaged its creative community to make their voices heard at the Copyright Office- and nearly seven thousand BMI affiliates signed a letter in support of the PROs, amplifying the need to safeguard the rights and royalties of songwriters, composers and publishers," they contnued.Mike O’Neill, BMI’s President & CEO, said, “It’s no surprise that, once again, music users are attempting to underpay songwriters and composers for their creative work. As always, BMI will continue to fight to ensure that does not happen. As our filing today makes clear, we work tirelessly to protect the livelihoods and professions of music creators and copyright owners through the public performance royalties we collect and distribute. Creating confusion in the marketplace in order to further regulate this industry only serves the purposes of the businesses that ultimately want to pay music creators less. We look forward to continuing our discussions with the Copyright Office about the work we do and the ways in which we do it.”Access BMI’s filing and BMI’s filing on behalf of our affiliates.  The post BMI Responds to U.S. Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry on PROs first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Tae-Ho Kim, HYBE COO and BELIFT LAB President, talks ENHYPEN, ILLIT, Coachella, and superfansMBW’s World Leaders series meets Tae-Ho Kim, Chief Operating Officer of HYBE and President of BELIFT LAB
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He tours the world but can’t make a living as a musicianThe vocalist for international touring metal band Thy Art Is Murder is leaving the band because he can't making a living as a musician.
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Musician’s Guide to Threads: Conversation and CommunityWith this Musician's Guide to Threads learn how build real fan connections, boost engagement, and share your creative journey more authentically.
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Tom Allen moves to CTO, Downtown Music; Richard Leach appointed to President of CurveTom Allen has served as interim CTO since April 2024, while Richard Leach previously served as Managing Director of Curve
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Emerson College Expands Production Facilities with Focusrite RedNet SolutionsAudio classroom at Emerson College, featuring Focusrite RedNet components.Emerson College, a private education institution in Boston, MA, has, according to a statement, "integrated Focusrite’s RedNet solutions into its state-of-the-art production and learning environments at its main campus in Boston."Bruno Caruso, Manager of Design and Integration at Emerson College’s Engineering Department headed up the project. "Emerson’s Media Technologies and Productions Department designed and supports their facilities, which span the media production techniques, from pre-production and recording to sound design, mixing, and final deliverables," the statement reads.“Focusrite has been ahead of the curve in Dante® networking, and that was a major factor in our decision to go with their RedNet solutions,” said Caruso. “We were looking for interfaces that provided a comprehensive range of I/O, including Dante, analog, optical, and MADI, without compromise. The RedNet lineup checked all those boxes, and its reliability and reputation in the industry made it an easy choice.”Among Emerson's facilities are: "five theaters, two television studios, immersive sound stages, a radio station, three recording studios (which serve as classrooms), and mix and post-production suites that cater to multiple disciplines throughout the College of Communication."“We can route audio across multiple buildings in downtown Boston, using smaller rooms as remote voice-over booths, amp rooms, or ADR spaces," said Caruso. "Because of our Dante infrastructure, a performance in our largest theater can be recorded in a completely different building in real time, while our radio station does a live mix for broadcast—all with virtually zero latency.”For more, visit focusrite.com.The post Emerson College Expands Production Facilities with Focusrite RedNet Solutions first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

How Trump Policies, Trade Wars and Tariffs impact Live MusicPresident Trump's policies, trade wars and tariffs impact live music and the live music industry.
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