Is StubHub doing all it can to police 10% Maine ticket resale cap?The new Maine concert ticket law is the toughest in America. Enforcing the landmark law will test its effectiveness. But leading ticket resale platform StubHub is not going out of their way to ensure compliance.
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More Artists join ROSTR + Bandsintown EARLY Showcase next weekROSTR and Bandsintown's new live music industry showcase EARLY debuts next week in Los Angeles. Two more artists have joined the four act bill. Read on to find out who's performing and a link to attend.
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From Drake losing his UMG lawsuit to HYBE’s new services division… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place
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LR Baggs Announces Exclusive Dan Tyminski Video SeriesOn Thursday, LR Baggs announced "the launch of an exclusive video series with 14-time GRAMMY® Award winner Dan Tyminski. The series highlights Tyminski’s transformative experience with the groundbreaking HiFi Duet pickup system, capturing his unmistakable sound with unparalleled clarity, balance, and depth. Best known for his iconic voice and masterful guitar work, Tyminski shares how the HiFi Duet has reshaped his live performances."

“I’m currently running the HiFi Duet in both guitars I’m playing out," Tyminski says. "In the past, I would never use a pickup because it never suited the way I needed to sound. I’d rather my guitar have been a little quieter and sound great than be loud, harsh, and bad. But audiences have grown, the demand has grown, and these new Duets have changed the way we’re able to do things now. I can play louder than ever and still feel the breadth of my instrument. It’s been a pretty amazing crossover for me—to go into a wired sound and still hear acoustics.”

"The series begins with an in-depth interview exploring the HiFi Duet’s capabilities and Tyminski’s journey with the system. The following episodes will showcase powerful performances of his favorites, featuring both his Gallagher and Johnny Gray guitars outfitted with the HiFi Duet and running through the Venue DI for a pure acoustic experience."

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Drake lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ dismissed by US courtA US federal court has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling that Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us constitutes protected opinion rather than actionable defamation. Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York granted UMG’s motion to dismiss all claims on Thursday (October 9), finding that accusations made about Drake … Continued
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Musicians, Get Ready For Spotify 2025 Wrapped: Here’s HowWith the release of Spotify 2025 Wrapped just weeks away, the countdown is on for every musician to be part of this rare global cultural moment. Fortunately, Spotify makes it easy with a guide to help musicians get ready for Spotify Wrapped.
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Women’s Audio Mission Announces WAMCon 2025 (Discount Code!)Women’s Audio Mission is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women and gender-expansive individuals in music production and the recording arts.
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The Waterboys Shimmer at The BellwetherMike Scott, main man with British/Irish folky rockers The Waterboys, may be one of the most underrated songwriters on the planet. Like a Scottish Marshall Crenshaw, he's had a couple of hits but he's kinda criminally known for them by the wider world, when in fact his entire body of work deserves serious attention. He should be studied, and perhaps one day he will be.

At the Bellwether, Scott and his band were incredible. Essentially, they performed a handful of crowd faves, then the recent Life, Death and Dennis Hopper album in its entirety, then more classics.

Scott has surrounded himself with wonderful musicians, with the one American in the band -- Memphis keys man Brother Paul Brown -- the wild performer in the ranks. His keytar, which Scott refers to as the "white thing," is both glorious and hilarious.

Within the first batch of songs, we got the gorgeous "Glastonbury Song," as well as the "woo-hoo-hoo" sing-along of "Fisherman Blues" (the band's best song, in our opinion).

The Life, Death and Dennis Hopper portion of the set started with a video of country icon Steve Earle singing the Scott/Earle co-written "Kansas." From there, the live rendition of the album took us on quite the journey, Scott the narrator. He clearly adores visionaries, of which Hopper is definitely one. Earle too.

"Hopper's On Top (Genius)" is a celebration of that, and by the time the album ended with the beautiful and dramatic "The Passing of Hopper," we felt like we knew the legendary actor a little better. Or at least, a little deeper.

For the final portion of the set, we were back to Scott's arsenal. "Don't Bang the Drum," "Spirit," and "The Pan Within" are all from 1985's classic The is the Sea album, and they were given new life here.

Naturally, The Waterboys pulled out "The Whole of the Moon" as an encore, before finishing with a cover of Prince's "Purple Rain" (there's Scott's love of visionaries again).

Underrated Scott may be. But not by the crowd that gathered at The Bellwether on a Friday night.

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Iconoclast partners with Vermillio to monitor use of Tony Bennett’s name, image, voice and likeness on gen-AI systemsThe collaboration will use Vermillio's TraceID technology to scan the internet and AI models for unlicensed uses of Bennett's likeness.
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In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of world music venue Drom NYCAn experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she's served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue.
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How I Lost a Paid Gig to a DJ Working for ‘Exposure’Manila-based DJ Khim Custodio questions the morality of club management behavior after his paid gig was abruptly canceled when someone cheaper came along.
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VINCE GILL SIGNS LIFETIME RECORD DEAL WITH MCAPhoto ID (L-R): MCA’s Mike Haris and Rob Femia, Larry Fitzgerald, Vince Gill, MCA’s Katie McCartney and Stephanie Wright (Photo credit: Chris Hollo)

He's going to be the main feature in our November issue, and news just dropped that MCA has announced that country music icon Vince Gill "has signed a lifetime record deal with the label, cementing decades of partnership and collaboration. As part of this unprecedented agreement, Vince will release an EP featuring new music every month for the next year, giving fans a consistent stream of original material from one of country music’s most celebrated voices."

"The series, titled 50 Years From Home, will showcase Vince’s artistry through a combination of new music and carefully selected catalog tracks that complement each EP’s theme," they said in a statement. "The first EP, 50 Years From Home: I Gave You Everything I Had, is set for release on October 17 and will include the recently 2x Platinum-certified classic, Go Rest High on That Mountain."

“Vince has been a major part of the MCA family for decades,” said Mike Harris , President & CEO, MCA.  “This lifetime agreement reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting his artistic vision and providing him artistic freedom while ensuring his legacy continues to grow.”

“I’m feeling the most creative I’ve ever felt in my career these last few years,” shared Vince Gill. “I’ve collected a treasure trove of songs and with my friends and partners at MCA we’ve come up with a way to release all this new music. It’s a partnership that’s lasted 36 years and I’m grateful for it.” 

Vince’s longtime manager Larry Fitzgerald added, “MCA Records has been Vince’s home since early in his career, and now he knows their partnership will endure into the future. Vince’s fans wanting his music won’t have to look any further than MCA to find it.  My relationship with Vince began 41 years ago and I’m thrilled to stand with him at this important moment.”

"This lifetime deal is a testament to the long-standing partnership between Vince Gill and MCA," they said. "It reflects the enduring trust and commitment that has defined their relationship while positioning Vince as a timeless figure in country music, continuing to influence both the current landscape and future generations of artists and fans alike."

"During his time at MCA, Vince has amassed 1.7 Billion global streams and 19.4 Million in domestic album sales. He is up to 28.5 Million in total RIAA certified units with 24 Million in RIAA album certifications and 3.5 Million in RIAA single certifications. He has 2 Gold albums, 5 Platinum albums, 6 Multi-Platinum albums, 3 Gold singles and 1 Multi-Platinum single."

"Throughout his illustrious career, Vince has earned numerous accolades, including 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1991 and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. His songwriting contributions were recognized with induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005, and in 2014, he was awarded the prestigious BMI Icon Award."The post VINCE GILL SIGNS LIFETIME RECORD DEAL WITH MCA first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Supreme Court snubs Live Nation as multiple cases move forwardThe U.S. Supreme Court has has refused to review whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s arbitration plan to deal with customer complaints is protected by federal law. The defeat comes as multiple important federal cases against the concert giant move forward.
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Samantha Saturn exits role as Chief Marketing Officer at SESAC Music GroupSaturn says she's about to start "a new chapter" in the music industry, but hasn't offered details
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Artists announced for ROSTR & Bandsintown EARLY showcaseROSTR x Bandsintown's new live showcase EARLY debuts on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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