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After $1.5bn takeover proposal, Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s board tells Blackstone: We’re listening…Bring on a firm offer, HSF's board tells private investment giant
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Green Day Pop Up at the EchoplexPhotos by Greg Schneider

Since the release of their third album, Dookie, in 1994, Green Day have arguably been the most popular punk band on the planet. So if you didn't catch them during the 924 Gilman Street days, the opportunities to see Green Day in venues that aren't enormous have been extremely rare.

As a result, it's been tough for many to view Green Day as a punk band at all, so much as an arena rock outfit. A really fucking good one, armed with a ton of rapid-fire, catchy tunes. But a festival-headlining arena rock outfit all the same. So this Hella Tiny Tour of smaller venues, which already saw them play the House of Blues in Anaheim in March, is priceless because we get to see Green Day in an environment where, to be completely honest, they thrive. It's like they're still in the Kerplunk era, fighting for their lives. The youthful energy is there in mountains -- snotty, joyful and very punk!

These guys connect with their crowd like few others. Peers such as the Offspring are full of on-stage banter, but Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool make it their business to make every single person in the Echoplex feel like they're a bonafide part of the show. Green Day does that even when they're playing an enormodome, as they will this summer when they play the SoFi Stadium with the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas. But it hits so much more intensely in a relatively intimate room.

All of these shows -- the Hella Tiny ones and the big gigs that will follow -- are a three-part celebration. Dookie is 30 years old, the American Idiot album is 20 years old, and they have a new album too -- Saviors was released in January.

So at the Echoplex we got both Dookie and American Idiot played in their entirety, plus a handful from Saviors. Each and every song sounded glorious in this environment. Dookie classics including (but not limited to) "Longview" and "Basket Case" allow us to imagine for a moment that we're catching this superb band in the moments before they explode onto the global stages.

The likes of "American Idiot" and "Jesus of Suburbia" prove that, even when the band had achieved insane levels of success, they were at their peak when it came to socially conscious, intelligent and politically aware songwriting.

And the new songs, particularly "The American Dream is Killing Me," are clear evidence that this timeless, apparently ageless band are still filled with fire, energy, and tunes.

"We can't wait to see you this summer," Armstrong says as the band leaves the stage. Ditto, fellas.

Strap in. Blackstone is ready to bid $1.5 billion for Hipgnosis Songs Fund.To paraphrase Pink Floyd, Will the sun (Concord Chorus) be eclipsed by the moon (Blackstone)?
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to book better gigs, release new music, use TikTok as a tool, and much more.....
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewIt was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. The DoJ eyed Live Nation and Ticketmaster, new National Recordings Registry inductees were announced, songwriters fought for expression in China, and more.....
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From the NMPA’s criticism of Spotify’s bundling plans to Concord’s bid for Hipgnosis assets… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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Now Available: beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition HeadphonesToday, beyerdynamic - the preferred audio brand for live music and studio professionals globally - announced that its DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones are now available for purchase. Originally debuted at NAMM 2024, the DT 770 PRO X blends the reference-setting features of the DT 770 PRO with the dynamic STELLAR.45 driver system's flexibility and a detachable cable. Redefining studio gear for a new era, the DT 770 PRO X is now available in limited quantities at beyerdynamic’s e-shop, Guitar Center and Sweetwater for $199.

In today’s fluid landscape of music creation, having the flexibility to work with a variety of applications is paramount. The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition features the convenience of a detachable Mini-XLR cable so you can move freely while you create. A recess in the headband padding also protects against the pressure-sensitive fontanelle, allowing you to wear the headphones for hours on end. With premium sound quality, replaceable parts, low impedance and high-wearing comfort, the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition is tailor-made for studio professionals, artists, filmmakers, producers and more.

As beyerdynamic reaches its 100th anniversary, it was important for the design of the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones to pay tribute to this accomplishment. On the side of the headband, a limited-edition anniversary emblem is hot stamped in silver and features the beyerdynamic logo.

The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition comes with ultra-soft gray velour earpads, a 3m Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm jack adapter, a drawstring bag and an anniversary booklet with visual assets and information about beyerdynamic’s storied history.

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The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition studio headphones are now available for purchase in limited quantities at beyerdynamic’s e-shop, Guitar Center and Sweetwater for $199.

Saturday is Record Store Day 2024: What to expectThis Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day 2024,​ both in the U.S. and internationally.  This gathering of music lovers takes place in hundreds of independent record stores, in celebration of recorded music with special releases, in-store performances, and much more.....
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The marketing magic of including your fans in your processProducer and DJ Downupright explains how they have invited fans to do more than just listen to their music. This not only boosts engagement but is also a great way to build a mutually beneficial bond with your fanbase.....
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Market like Taylor Swift: How to use Spotify Pre-Save, Countdown pagesAhead of today's release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift broke Spotify's record for the most pre-saved albums in its history.....
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Taylor Swift’s return to TikTok includes an in-app experience for ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ with ‘first-of-its-kind’ featuresIn-app experience follows the return of the superstar's music to TikTok, amid its licensing dispute with Universal Music Group
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#MusicIndustry trend goes to 'disintermediation'...
We need to be careful with that though - everywhere must be balance at #MusicBusiness

Yes… Udio’s output resembles copyrighted music, too.After playing with Suno, Ed Newton-Rex gets his hands on the next hottest new app in generative music AI, Udio
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the Kia Forum“Do You Have Anything Left?”

Photos & Words by @KevinEstradaPhotography

It’s been 8 years since Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band rolled through Los Angeles, but you would never know it – at 74 years old, Springsteen and his band is still setting the standard for arena rock shows.

Last year, Springsteen was stricken with a severe ulcer disease, causing many dates of the tour, including the two night stand in Los Angeles to be cancelled and rescheduled.  Age may have played a factor in his illness, but Bruce’s final night in Los Angeles had more energy and a longer set than most of his younger contemporaries. 

As the lights went down, the fabulous Kia Forum erupted in deafening moans of “Bruuuuce.” Springsteen & his band kicked the show off with Open All Night (the first time playing this song since 2014), then jumping into Lonesome Day and the iconic, Prove It All Night.

Bruce treated his fans to a few surprises – Fire and Tougher Than The Rest featuring his wife Patti Scialfa on guest vocals.  Next, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine joined Bruce and The E Street Band as they powered through American Skin and The Ghost Of Tom Joad.

Springsteen’s shows may be simple stage presentations compared to some of the blockbuster tours that travel the world, but the difference is quality and quantity.  Los Angeles was treated to 3 hours and some of the greatest songs ever recorded – Hungry Heart, Because The Night, Thunder Road, Born To Run, Rosalita, Glory Days, Dancing In The Dark.  With an arsenal like this, there is no need for a flashy stage show.

There was a magical moment at one point of the show – the house lights came up, Springsteen took a good look at the sold-out arena and yelled, “Do you have anything left?”  Springsteen definitely has a lot left. 

SET LIST

Open All Night

Lonesome Day

Prove It All Night

Two Hearts

Ghosts

Letter To You

The Promised Land

Death To My Hometown

Tougher Than The Rest

Fire

Hungry Heart

Sherry Darling

Spirit In The Night

My City Of Ruins

Nightshift

Last Man Standing

Backstreets

Because The Night

Wrecking Ball

American Skin

The Ghost Of Tom Joad

The Rising

Badlands

Thunder Road

Born To Run

Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)

Glory Days

Dancing In The Dark

Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

Detroit Medley

I’ll See You In My Dreams