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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20 Short-Form Videos for song promotion on TikTok and ReelsHere are 20 short-form video ideas for song promotion on TikTok and Reels. These scroll-stopping videos are being used by indie artists right now to boost visibility, connect with fans, and rack up streams.
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Live Music Stocks Up Wednesday Exceeding Market RallyLive music stock were up Wednesday April 9, 2025, aligning with a broader market surge following President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on many newly introduced tariffs, excluding those. Continue reading
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NO FAKES Act aimed at cracking down on deepfakes reintroduced in US Congress – this time with support of Google and OpenAIGoogle and OpenAI joined the music majors and the RIAA in backing a bill that enables individuals to protect their voice and likeness against AI fakes
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GRAMMYs On The Hill Culminates With Introduction Of NO FAKES ActRecording Academy® leaders and members took the opportunity offered by GRAMMYs on the Hill® Advocacy Day with a press conference on Capitol Hill to take a stand on issues that arise due to the rise of A.I.Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Maria Salazar (R-FL) were also in attendance to announce the reintroduction of the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act. "Also known as the NO FAKES Act, this bipartisan, bicameral bill would advance creators’ rights by protecting their voices and likenesses from the unauthorized creation and use of digital replicas," a statement reads. "Also at today’s press conference were stakeholders from the Human Artistry Campaign – where the Academy is a founding member – along with MPA, RIAA, SAG-AFTRA, Warner Music Group, and YouTube.""The reintroduction comes as the Academy is gathering in the nation’s capital for its annual GRAMMYs on the Hill initiative, music’s biggest week in Washington, D.C. that honored country music legend and seven-time GRAMMY® winner Randy Travis, as well as Reps. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Ron Estes (R-KS), for their steadfast support of music creators," they continue. "The week also connected Academy leaders and members with members of Congress to advocate for incentivizing new music production through the HITS Act, protecting creators against harmful AI through the NO FAKES Act, and preserving continued federal support for the arts and cultural institutions."“The Academy is proud to represent and serve creators, and for decades, GRAMMYs on the Hill has brought music makers to our nation’s capital to elevate the policy issues affecting our industry," said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. "Today’s reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act underscores our members’ commitment to advocating for the music community, and as we enter a new era of technology, we must create guardrails around AI and ensure it enhances – not replaces – human creativity. We thank Senators Blackburn and Coons, and Representatives Dean and Salazar for their unwavering support on this issue, and we look forward to working alongside them to pass the NO FAKES Act this Congress.”The Recording Academy’s Washington, D.C.-based Advocacy team is already in existence. "Academy members and music professionals from across the country to present a powerful lobbying force that fights for music creators’ rights at the local, state and federal levels," they say.Visit grammy.com and recordingacademy.com for more info.The post GRAMMYs On The Hill Culminates With Introduction Of NO FAKES Act first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Congress advances TICKET Act without important changesThe House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously approved the TICKET Act Tuesday, sending it to the full U.S. House for consideration. But some music industry trade groups say the bill does not go nearly far enough.
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Don't Give It Away: The Jason Isbell Advice TrilogyOver the past two-plus decades of recordings, songwriter Jason Isbell has been crafting a trilogy of "Don't" songs, offering advice about parenting, facing your fears, and proper cookware maintenance. AllMusic offers an examination of these lessons through the years.

The Church Studio Celebrates Shure's 100th AnniversaryMichael Echart in front of exhibit at The Church Studio.The Church Studio has unveiled a new exhibit called Century of Sound, which commemorates Shure’s 100th anniversary in April.It's a worthy exhibition, as Shure has stood as an inspiration of quality, innovation, and excellence in audio technology for a century. "In celebrating the 100th anniversary of Shure microphones, The Church Studio pays tribute to a legacy of sound and the extraordinary evolution of microphones that has transformed music, broadcasting, and live performance," reads a statement. "The exhibit at The Church Studio honoring Shure's milestone features some of the most iconic microphones in the company's past, including renowned types that have revolutionized the field."Founder Teresa Knox said, “It's an incredible honor to host the Shure exhibit at The Church Studio; two legacy brands coming together to celebrate over a century of innovation in sound. In 2025, The Church Studio marks 110 years, and Shure celebrates its 100th anniversary. America's music landscape would look vastly different without Shure. From Leon Russell's era in the 1970s to today, Shure has played a critical role in shaping our studio and the recording industry at large, with great sound engineers, producers, and musicians coming together. Shure's impact on music is unquestionable, and we're proud to pay tribute to their extraordinary legacy through this exhibit.”Included among the mics on display are:Model 11N Hand Microphone (1933)

70H Crystal Mic with Branded Stand (1935)

Model 74B “Spheroid” Crystal Mic (1936)

701A "Grille-Type" Crystal Mic (1937)

70H "Curvi-Linear" Diaphragm and "Bimorph" Crystal Mic (1938)

720A "Tri-Polar" Crystal Mic (1938)

701D "Skyscraper" Crystal Mic (1939)

702D "Spherical" Wide Range Crystal Mic (1939) 100MC “Ultra” Wide Range Crystal Mic (1940)

705A "Rocket" Wide Range Crystal Mic (1940)

717A "Tenite" Design Crystal Hand Mic (1940)

700D "Ultra" Crystal Mic (1942)

730B "Uniplex" Single-Unit Cardioid Crystal Mic (1946)

Model 55 “Unidyne” Dynamic Mic (1949) Model 51 Dynamic Mic (1951)

55 6 S “Small Unidyne” Dynamic Mic (1951)

300 Bi-Directional Gradient Ribbon Mic (1952)

737A "Monoplex" Crystal Super Cardioid Mic (1952)

M33 “The Johnny Carson” Ribbon Mic (1974)

Super 55 Special Edition (2010)For more, visit thechurchstudio.com/shures-century-of-sound-exhibit-at-the-church-studioThe post The Church Studio Celebrates Shure's 100th Anniversary first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Live Music Stocks mixed Tuesday amid market uncertaintyLive music stocks presented a mixed picture Tuesday. While Live Nation (LYV) and Madison Garden (MSGE) continued their decline, The Sphere (SPHR) experienced a sharper downturn after a positive showing yesterday.
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Epidemic Sound’s revenues jumped 29% to $181.6m in 2024, as EBITDA soared 150% YoY to $13.9mThe company expanded its audio library with the acquisition of sound effects company Soundly
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Musicians: Do not rely on social media to reach fansOn social media, a significant portion of your followers typically don't see each post, with organic reach averaging around 2% to 6% of total followers. The lesson for musicians? Do not rely on social media to reach fans.
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Live Music stocks fell more than overall markets MondayMonday, April 7th, 2025 was a volatile day for the stock market as investors continue to react to concerns surrounding potential tariff escalations. Here's a look at how key live music-related stocks fared vs. the overall market.
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