QUICK HITS: Sofar adds Greenberg • Nederlander promotes Loeb • 9:30 reborn Moises & moreMarni Greenberg, the former head of Music Communications at YouTube, has landed at Sofar Sounds, where she is taking on a new role as VP of Communications. “Live music, supporting artists,. Continue reading
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Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Talks New Album, Overlooked Tull, and Salmon FarmingAnderson spoke with AllMusic shortly before the arrival of RökFlöte, and discussed a variety of topics, including the latest album, band members past and present, and this year marking the 50-year anniversary of a Tull release that is the "black sheep of the discography family."

Oceanway Audio to Demonstrate AeroWave Sound System at NAMMBurbank-based Oceanway Audio (booth 16315), led by legendary audio innovator and multiple GRAMMY® award-winner Allen Sides, will be hosting live demonstrations of its new AeroWave AW-9045 large-venue sound system technology at the NAMM 2023 exhibition. The demonstrations will occur each day at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in room 201D, upstairs across the Sky Bridge.

"We look forward to meeting with our customers, colleagues and partners at NAMM 2023," commented Allen Sides, CEO and Founder of Oceanway Audio. "We are looking forward to demonstrating the AeroWave AW-9045 — our very latest point source system for live sound applications. This is a system that delivers superior clarity and definition, no matter where you are seated in a venue. Most importantly, it is very musical and fun to listen to."

Oceanway Audio's innovative AeroWave system has the widest linear horizontal and vertical dispersion of any comparable array system currently manufactured. Further, it is the only live sound system with superb directivity all the way down to 125Hz, which is simply not possible on line arrays using multiple, direct radiating components. The AeroWave system is also roughly 10 dB more efficient than other conventional line arrays because of its incredibly efficient straight horn design. The result is increased power efficiency: it only requires approximately one third of the power conventional systems require to reach the same volume. The result is lower distortion, and a more natural sound — even at high sound pressure levels.

One the key differentiating factors of the AeroWave system is that it only requires one crossover point between two truly constant directivity high frequency and low frequency horns with identical flare rates. This eliminates the need for excessive amounts of digital corrections which are often needed to remediate anomalies present in multi-crossover/multi-direct radiator line array systems. Most importantly, the AeroWave system is able to impart an incredibly natural, ultra-wide bandwidth, truly high-fidelity sound — without a trace of harshness.

Visit Oceanway Audio's at its demo room 201D, upstairs across the Sky Bridge to experience AeroWave for yourself. For more information on AeroWave, visit oceanwayaudio.com/aerowave-large-venue-sound-system-technology/.

Spotify shuts down Spotify Live after two years of ‘experimentation’Daniel Ek's firm capitalized on the Clubhouse boom. Then the Clubhouse boom ended.
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Anitta and Warner Music Group part ways ‘after eleven years of successful partnership’Anitta signed with Warner Music Brazil in 2013 and with Warner Records in 2020
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Patreon alternative Fanfix says active creators earn $70,000 a yearNew stats from Fanfix signal the fan engagement app’s arrival as a Patreon and Fanhouse alternative worthy of consideration. First, the stats: Fanfix says that it has attracted more than. Continue reading
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TV is the answer to the music fandom crisis says MIDiA’s Mark MulliganAs anyone trying to build a fanbase or market music knows, “music fandom is fragmenting. Super fans are still present, but there are fewer of them,” and “most have become. Continue reading
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How Book A Band: Interview with Brooklyn Bowl talent buyer Lucas SacksBrooklyn Bowl Director of Booking Lucas Sacks joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss the ins and out of booking a band.. Continue reading
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Wise Music Group Acquires Controlling Interest in Edition Peters GroupWise Music Group has announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Edition Peters Group, one of the world’s oldest and most distinguished music publishing houses. Wise Music Group has made its acquisition from the Hinrichsen Foundation and will own Edition Peters Group in partnership with Christian Hinrichsen whose family association with the company began in 1863.

Currently, Edition Peters Group has offices in London and New York as well as Leipzig, the city where it was founded in 1800. Today it remains one of the most respected music publishing houses in the world.

In the 19th century Edition Peters was pre-eminent for its association with classical giants including Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Grieg. In the 20th century its catalogue spanned Gustav Mahler, Hugo Wolf, Richard Strauss, Morton Feldman, George Crumb, and John Cage.

Today the rich and diverse catalogue of contemporary composers includes Mark Andre, Sally Beamish, Daníel Bjarnason, Gloria Coates, James Dillon, Jonathan Dove, Sebastian Fagerlund, Brian Ferneyhough, Bernd Franke, Ash Fure, Bernhard Gander, Emily Howard, Clara Iannotta, George Lewis, Elena Mendoza, Shawn Okpebholo, Roxanna Panufnik, Roger Reynolds, Rebecca Saunders, Tyshawn Sorey, Erkki-Sven Tüür and Errollyn Wallen.

Edition Peters Group will retain its individual identity within Wise Music Group, alongside Chester Music, G. Schirmer, Associated Music Publishers, Novello & Co, Éditions Alphonse Leduc, Première Music, Le Chant du Monde, Edition Wilhelm Hansen, Unión Musical Ediciones and Bosworth Music GmbH.

This year Wise Music Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 

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Bids fall short for Warner Bros. Discovery music assets as sale process stalls (report)Company is reportedly 'scaling back' its plans
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Reservoir Media has spent over $695m on catalogs to date (and 5 other things we learned about the company from its new Investor Factsheet)MBW fillets a new investor factsheet published by the publicly-traded firm
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Songwriters demand $700M – $800M in royalties owed [Sign the petition]The Songwriters of North America, the Music Artists Coalition, and the Black Music Action Coalition have joined in pushing for a decision on the $700-$800 million in mechanical royalties due songwriters. Continue reading
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Money Management For Musicians: Everything You Need To Know [Bobby Borg]Many independent musicians struggle to pay bills on time and build credit, and many others who blow up lose their fortunes within ten years. This is why all musicians need. Continue reading
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How to build a brand as a musicianTo attract an audience to your music, you need to tell a story, and a deliberate approach to building your artist brand is key to doing it right. by Tony. Continue reading
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Close Up: Royer LabsRoyer Labs

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25 Years of Modern Ribbon Mics: In 1996, Dave Royer, Rick Perrotta and John Jennings talked about starting a new pro audio company; then, in 1997 Dave Royer designed the first R-121 ribbon microphone in his garage in Fullerton, CA. Royer Labs opened in 1998, and the R-121 quickly became a sought after, award-winning staple of studios and live stages around the world. Before Royer, the only ribbon mics that existed were vintage models from the ‘40s and ‘50s, which were large, heavy and very fragile. The R-121 was the first ribbon mic that could handle high SPLs (sound pressure levels) and it was lightweight and compact. 

Another major advantage Royer discovered was how well ribbons addressed problems with early digital recording systems. Tape systems sounded warm and more natural, while the new digital systems of that time sounded harsh and unforgiving by comparison. The warm, natural response of ribbon mics made engineers feel like they were working with tape again so much that in 2013 Royer Labs became one of the youngest companies ever to win a Technical Grammy, for bringing ribbon mics back and helping digital recording sound better. 

Shortly after the R-121—whose high profile users have included Al Schmitt, Ross Hogarth, Joe Chiccarelli, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen and others—Royer Labs released the SF-12 stereo ribbon mic, followed by the R-122, the world’s first phantom powered ribbon mic.

R-10 “Hot Rod” 25th Anniversary Mic: To kick off its 25th anniversary celebration, Royer has  released the R-10 Hot Rod ribbon mic, which is designed for both studio and live stage use. Their standard R-10 was based somewhat on the R-121 technology but at a lower price point. When paired with their dBooster plug-in—an inline signal booster with two gain settings—the R-10 was also ideal for quiet instruments and vocals. The limited edition “Hot Rod” is fitted with a custom transformer that gives 5dB hotter output and a punchier, more open sound, and comes with a 25th Anniversary trim package that makes it unique from the standard R-10. It features a lowered proximity effect that makes it a perfect choice for close miking instruments and singers. For more bite in the highs without multi-miking, the R-10 Hot Rod takes EQ beautifully. Dave Grohl has used an R-10 on his guitar amp for Foo Fighters gigs for years, appreciating its extreme durability and natural sound.

Quote from John Jennings, VP of Sales and Marketing: “Royer Labs is thrilled to be in our 25th year, and kicking it off with the R-10 Hot Rod is just fun. The innovative guys in our shop cooked this mic up and we love it, with its cool looking trim package and its different sonic personality. It expands on the R-10 in interesting ways, creating a unique  flavor of R-10 with a beefier low end that we think recording engineers and FOH engineers will really like.”

Contact Royer Labs, 818-847-0121