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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Amyl and the Sniffers at The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WAAmyl and The Sniffers (Amy Taylor, Declan Mehrtens, Gus Romer, Bryce Wilson) kicked off their biting, bona fide Aussie-punk set with lead singer ‘Amyl’ bounding onto the stage. After a few fist pumps and pogo-style jumps, she emphasized respect for one another during the show before screaming, “Now, let’s get rowdy!” Her strong ‘Strayan’ voice and visceral energy prompted the packed pit at the Paramount Theatre to thrash at will as the Sniffers careened into the fast-paced, three-chord slammer “Control,” from their self-titled first release (2019). The song’s ‘Be Resilient, Be a Boss, and Believe in Yourself’ themes continued in the rocking banger “Do It Do It,” from their recent release Cartoon Darkness (2024). The pair of tracks made for a ripping opening subset encapsulating the band’s unrestrained, in-your-face punk lyrics and licks, with wallops of way back classics: Wendy O. William’s “It’s My Life” mashed with Dale Bozzio’s (Missing Persons) “Destination Unknown” attitude, crashing with Motörhead-meets-AC/DC’s gritty rock riffs.The band’s skull-crushing performance was chock-full of punk-rock anthems loaded with savage power chords, thunderous basslines, and brash wit. “Security” and “Freaks to the Front,” both from Comfort to Me (2021), were hard-hitting and had the crowd moshing as Amyl moved across the stage—her presence, a force-to-be-reckoned with. The Sniffers’ raw edge and dynamic performance further lured enamored fans into their ferocious lair. The realness made for a refreshing antithesis to the polished, pretty-from-afar acts that tend to dominate today’s touring scenes.While the fourpiece highlighted their love of all things rock on their sleeves, beneath the band’s tongue-in-cheek sneers, Amyl and the Sniffers are observing, seething, and writing about darker societal themes. “Big Dreams,” the band’s first single from Cartoon Darkness moves away from their signature brash punk, slithering into a grim requiem that touches on the concept of the strength of the human spirit in the throes of trying to move beyond the daily grind and challenging times.The band’s talent for confronting unsettling topics also cuts through in “Knifey” (Comfort to Me).  Amyl’s voice carved a hole through its driving rhythm, piercing the veil of the foreboding unknowns—in doing so, capturing a fear felt by many while walking alone, particularly at night, and confronting a rising ‘what if’ panic by pulling out a comforting ‘knifey.’Amyl and the Sniffers retained their bite for the duration of their set, broaching portentous tropes with spiky, cynical tones that describe a sense of urgency while unshackling self-restraints to find purpose in life. The booming ‘know your worth’ single from Cartoon Darkness, “U Should Not Be Doing That,” and the breakaway escapism in “Hertz” (Comfort to Me) were two standouts.Amyl and the Sniffers round-kicked it back to their touchstone high-voltage energy by closing the superb set with “GFY.” The song’s self-reliance punk ethos served as a perfect ending to the night. Concertgoers left the historic hall with reminders from the band, to keep a head up while advocating for oneself, resonating within, ready to resurface when needed.SETLISTControlDo It Do ItDoing In Me HeadSecurityChewing GumSnakesFreaks to the FrontGot YouMutts (Can’t Be Muzzled)Big DreamsIt’s MineGuided by AngelsCapitalKnifeyMe and The GirlsJerkin’Tiny BikiniFactsU Should Not Be Doing ThatHertzENCORE:Balaclava Lover BoogieGFYPhotos by Megan Perry Moore.The post Amyl and the Sniffers at The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Sarah Gabrielli promoted to Head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing UKGabrielli first joined the company in 2016 as an A&R Assistant
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Kendrick Lamar, SZA Top Most Expensive Concerts of 2025 ListA new analysis of concert tours announced so far in 2025 ranked them based on their average ticket price to find the most expensive concerts of 2025.
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last WeekLast week, our tips and advice for DIY and independent musician news covered how to make money as a musician, get the first 1000+ streams, and more...
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