Sting's Trio (Not That One)Rock icon Sting's current tour has been named 3.0, in reference to the fact that he's performing as a trio. Of course, Sting fronted one of the most famous trios in rock 'n' roll's rich history so he's no stranger to the format. Still, this trio is completed by guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. These names might not be as instantly recognizable as those of the Police men, but they are supreme musicians.At the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 12--the first of five gigs at that venue--the band performed a 23-track set, stripping down Sting's greatest hits to their stunning core, while absolutely doing Police gems justice.The set kicked off with "Message in a Bottle," a bonafide classic of the punk/new-wave era and the perfect way to start this show. That initial refrain, the hypnotic vocals, the slow-build -- wonderful.The early part of the set brings us two songs from the brilliant Ten Summoner's Tales album--"If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" and "Fields of Gold." That latter really benefits from the trio approach. "Englishman in New York" from 1987's Nothing Like the Sun comes quickly, and a glorious version of the Police's "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" swiftly follows.

It's noticeable that Sting himself seems to be having an absolute blast. A charming host, he appears to be reveling in this stripped back environment, performing in smaller venues than he's been used to for some time. It really is a joy to behold.Other Police tunes that get an airing include "Wrapped Around Your Finger," a buoyant "Can't Stand Losing You," "Walking On the Moon," the ironic joy of "So Lonely," "Every Breath You Take" and of course "Roxanne."

Maybe some hardcore fans would have liked more deep cuts, but this was the perfect Sting set performed wonderfully well. What more could you want?The post Sting's Trio (Not That One) first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Spotify launches ‘Partner Program’ with new monetization options for video creatorsSpotify says expanded video offerings will be good for music rightsholders, as it will bring more listeners to the platform
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Boomplay MD Phil Choi exits, joins Warner Music Group as Head of Business Development for APAC regionExec to report to New York-based Allen Coye, who heads up business development for Recorded Music at WMG
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New Bandsintown Ticket Presales: Empowering Artists with Fan DataNew Bandsintown ticket presales empower any artist to launch presales for shows and tours while retaining control of the fan data regardless of the ticketing platform.
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How Tech can Prioritize the needs of CreatorsAs the digital landscape evolves, it's crucial for tech solutions to prioritize the needs of creators for sustainable growth. Explore how innovative platforms are shifting focus to empower creators and reshape the industry.
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Spotify stock up 11.44% on WednesdaySpotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock rose $47.98 or 11.44% closing Monday at $467.37. The increase came after the streamer reported strong user and revenue growth after trading on Tuesday.
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Celestion Introduces the First in their Series of Artist Impulse Responses: The Tony Iommi IR Collection Celestion, the premier designer and manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers, well-known as the “Voice of Rock and Roll” behind many of music’s most memorable guitar performance, is proud to introduce the first in their collection of Artist Series Impulse Responses, the Tony Iommi Impulse Responses. This digital collection of IRs faithfully captures the tones of two iconic cabinets that have been used extensively by Tony Iommi, on record and on stage through different eras of Black Sabbath’s history, for use on any digital music production platform. Whether in a DAW for recording or a modelling amplifier for performance, the Tony Iommi IR series places his iconic tones within reach of any musician, recordist, or producer, and are available for audition and download at celestionplus.com. Widely considered the father of Heavy Metal, Tony Iommi has seared the sound of his legendary Laney amps and cabs into the history of rock ‘n’ roll. From the late ‘60’s grind of a cranked LA100 BL 100W head (boosted with a modified Arbiter Dallas Rangemaster because it just wasn’t heavy enough) through a LA412 HLC cab, to the 90’s smack of a signature model GH 100 TI head through a TI412S cabinet, he has written, recorded and toured some of most iconic music in the history of Classic Metal.That iconic Iommi guitar tone is a sound that countless guitarists have aimed for, and it’s now possible to get a bit closer by playing through authentic digital versions of two of the Laney cabinets used by Tony. The new Tony Iommi IR Series includes: Tony Iommi Laney LA412 HLC:Closed back 4×12”, Green label Goodmans® speakers. A late 60s cab recorded by Tony from 1969 through the early 1980s – it is THE sound of those early Black Sabbath records. Tony Iommi Laney TI412S:Closed back, 4×12 Celestion G12H speakers. This cab was owned by Tony and used extensively in the studio and on tour through the ‘90s – the sound of latter era Black Sabbath.   Both cabinets are available either singly or as a collection.  Celestion employs a meticulous recording process to digitize the sonic characteristics of their acclaimed Impulse Responses, beginning with studio-quality, go-to professional guitar cabinet microphones. Each IR thus offers a variety of mic type and placement options and can be loaded into any IR host within a DAW or into stand-alone amp modeling hardware. The result is an authentic speaker emulation that sounds every bit as outstanding as its hardware counterpart. Paired with a DAW and IR loader plug-in, modeling amp hardware, or amp-top load box, Celestion Impulse Responses provide authentic tone alongside lively and dynamic response, all without introducing latency. These benefits create a playing experience that is as credibly vintage as any speaker can achieve, but with real-world performance that is predictable and reliable in today’s most demanding recording and performance applications. Combining Celestion’s unparalleled all-areas access, together with considerable speaker response know-how, Celestion will introduce future Series of Artist IR collections captured using guitar speaker cabinets made famous by legendary and influential artists. The Celestion Tony Iommi Responses are available for downloadable as individual IRs and as a complete collection at  celestionplus.com.Photo by Chad Lee The post Celestion Introduces the First in their Series of Artist Impulse Responses: The Tony Iommi IR Collection first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Maximize Impact with a Waterfall Music Release StrategyUnlock the power of a waterfall music release strategy to amplify a reach and build lasting engagement. 
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Spotify is focused on Growth, Video, AI and SuperfansAfter reporting a strong Q3 2024 Tuesday, Spotify focused on Growth, video, AI and superfans during a call with investors and analysts that followed. In after hours trading Tuesday, Spotify. Continue reading
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Turntable Labs’ social music platform Hangout launches with Sony, Universal and Warner dealsHangout launches with a catalog of over 100 million tracks
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Trump allies say he’s likely to reverse TikTok ban (reports)Trump once sought to ban TikTok, but ended up using the app during the recent presidential election
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Mother Mother's TikTok RenaissanceCanadian indie rock band Mother Mother have come a long way from their days in the attic in Vancouver. A series of well-received albums and the group's sudden bombshell resurgence on TikTok in 2020 has cemented them amidst a new generation of fans, one which embraces the band's alien soundscape as their own.

Spotify active users exceed 640 million, Stock jumps 10%Spotify active users now exceed 640 million monthly, the streamer reported on Tuesday. That's up 16 million in the last three months and 11% over the previous year. 252 million of those are paid Premium users.
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Michael Rapino talks superfans, the secondary ticketing market and more on Live Nation’s Q3 earnings callThe live events company is also 'hopeful' about its antitrust fight under a Donald Trump administration
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Musical.AI teams up with China’s Kanjian to deliver licensed music to AI developersMusical.AI says it has built the world’s first secure platform for rights management in AI training
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