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Independent Musician News: Apple Music Album Motion, Music Meets Data, Super Listeners, More…Calling musicians everywhere to check out this week’s Independent Musician News with the top guides and tips to finding success in such a competitive industry… Independent Musician News
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Music Business News Last Week: Micro-Markets, The Value of a Stream, Amazon Music Insights, More…Check out the top music business news last week including new marketing trends, what streams are worth, and more… Music Business News Last Week
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Guitar Center’s “Big Bang” drum event returnsGuitar Center announced on Friday the return of its annual Big Bang event, "a nationwide seasonal promotion that’s focused on drums and percussion running August 7–20, 2025. The two-week event includes special pricing on acoustic and electronic drum gear, along with new product drops from top brands.""Big Bang also brings Guitar Center exclusive models developed in collaboration with Ludwig, Gretsch, and TAMA, plus an expanded snare assortment available both in stores and online," they said. "Drummers can explore event offers on select snares and shell packs designed to deliver standout tone, style, and craftsmanship. In addition, Big Bang includes 48-month promotional financing on select models and in-store opportunities to demo featured kits. The event also features deals on electronic drums from brands like Alesis, giving players at every level a chance to upgrade their sound."“Big Bang highlights what’s possible when we work closely with the world’s top drum brands,” said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Guitar Center. “We’re bringing drummers gear they won’t find anywhere else, from custom finishes and collector-grade builds to performance ready kits designed specifically for our community.”Guitar Center Exclusive New Launches Featured in the Big Bang Event:Ludwig Supraphonic Hammered Chrome-Plated Copper Snare Drum"This Guitar Center exclusive reimagines one of the most iconic snare drums in history – the Ludwig Supraphonic. Built with a hammered, chrome-plated copper shell, it delivers a darker, harmonically complex tone with enhanced sensitivity and resonance. A warm alternative to the traditional aluminum shell, this 14x6.5" snare drum is both a visual showpiece and a studio-ready workhorse. Limited to just 75 individually numbered pieces, this model merges classic pedigree with modern musicality."Ludwig White Mosaic Snare Drum with Gold Hardware"Blending sophistication and sonic clarity, this Guitar Center exclusive 14x6.5" Classic Maple snare drum features a rare Italian-made White Mosaic wrap paired with gleaming gold hardware. Crafted from 7-ply USA maple, it delivers a full-bodied, warm tone with powerful projection and rich midrange – perfect for both recording and live performance. Only 18 pieces were produced using the last available material from the Mosaic wrap series."Pearl M80 Snare Drum (12x4")"Back by popular demand and exclusive to Guitar Center, the Pearl M80 returns with a larger 12" diameter shell for improved versatility. Constructed from 6-ply poplar, it delivers sharp, focused attack with enough body to serve as a primary snare, a tight effects drum or a dynamic side snare. The updated version also features lighter, more efficient hardware for easier integration into any setup. Compact, crisp and budget-friendly, the M80 is ideal for drummers seeking punchy articulation without sacrificing tone."Pearl GPXS Snare Drum (14x6.5")"New to the Pearl GPX lineup, this Guitar Center exclusive GPXS snare features a 1 mm black nickel-plated steel shell designed to cut through the mix with clarity and power. Tuned for projection and tone, the drum’s eight dual-tuning lugs maintain consistent tension, while the rapid-release strainer allows quick head or snare wire changes – ideal for players who switch styles mid-set. Balancing brightness with warmth, this snare is a rock-solid choice for any genre."Gretsch Catalina Club 4-Piece Shell Pack in White Satin Flame"This Guitar Center exclusive Gretsch kit is as bold in sound as it is in appearance. Featuring an eye-catching White Satin Flame wrap – limited to only 150 shell packs – this 4-piece set (10"/12"/16"/22") marks the first time a Catalina Club has been offered with a 22" bass drum, giving it broader versatility for rock, funk and live gigging. With 7-ply mahogany shells and vintage-style appointments, the kit provides classic Gretsch warmth and attack in a head-turning finish."TAMA Superstar Classic 7-Piece Shell Pack in Coastal Drift"Exclusive to Guitar Center, this expansive 7-piece maple shell pack (8"/10"/12"/14"/14"/16"/22") features the stunning “Coastal Drift” finish – an ocean-inspired gradient that fades from aqua green to natural woodgrain. Designed for expressive players who crave both tone and aesthetic excellence, the drums include TAMA’s Star-Mount system for enhanced resonance, die-cast hoops for tuning stability, and a warm, focused maple tone. With a broad configuration and an approachable price point, this kit is built for performance versatility and visual impact.""Beyond these Guitar Center exclusives, Big Bang features discounts on a wide range of drum gear, including cymbals, pedals, hardware and accessories. Shoppers can browse in-store or online and connect with expert Gear Advisers for personalized recommendations, whether upgrading a single snare or building a complete rig from scratch. Additionally, customers can use the recently introduced Rig Advisor, Guitar Center’s groundbreaking in-store AI assistant that helps musicians instantly explore, compare and choose gear available at their local store, making it easier for musicians to find the right gear for their needs."For more information, visit guitarcenter.com.Photo: Ludwig Supraphonic Hammered Chrome-Plated Copper Snare DrumThe post Guitar Center’s “Big Bang” drum event returns first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Live Nation’s record Q2 concerts revenue to Kobalt’s new AI deal… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe biggest headlines from the past seven days... all in one place
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Study claims ticket resale saved fans $414M last year. Did it?A study by "data-analytics firm" Automatiq for self-proclaimed "consumer advocacy group" Protest Ticket Rights claims that fans saved $414 million last year. They saved this amount by buying tickets on resale marketplaces.
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What is a Smart Music Release Strategy in 2025?Releasing music without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting buried in the noise. Learn how to build a smart, step-by-step music release strategy that gets music heard and keeps momentum going long after release day.
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PIANIST AND COMPOSER JAHARI STAMPLEY TO PERFORM AT DC JAZZ FESTIVALThe ASCAP Foundation announced on Thursday that, under the leadership of President Paul Williams and Executive Director Nicole George-Middleton, it "continues its partnership in support of emerging jazz artists for a third year with the DC Jazz Festival, headed by President & CEO Sunny Sumter.""The 2025 DC JazzFest takes place August 27-31. The citywide jazz celebration lineup ranges from renowned jazz legends to emerging artists and features a performance by one of this year’s ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipients. Pianist and composer Jahari Stampley will take the DC JazzFest Transit Stage at The Wharf, 1001 7th Street SW in Washington DC on August 30 at 5:15 pm.""Jazz continually reinvents itself, shaping young talent into tomorrow's generation of creators," said ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams. "We are excited to partner for a third year with DC Jazz Fest to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming jazz creators."“Every summer, we look forward to the DC JazzFest to celebrate the art of jazz and theopportunity to have one of our Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipients share their talents on a high-profile stage,” said ASCAP Foundation Executive Director Nicole George-Middleton."The Jahari Stampley Family Band will surely be a performance to watch. Featured are Jahari Stampley on piano, D-Erania Stampley on upright electric bass, sax, synth and vocals, Ofri Nehemya on drums, and a surprise guest who will be announced during the performance. Earlier that day at 1:00 pm, Jahari will join 'Composing the Future,' a free 'Meet The Artists' discussion at DC’s Arena Stage. Jahari will also be a featured guest on “VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast” on August 25."Jahari Stampley"Jahari Stampley is a Chicago-born pianist who began playing at the age of 14. Within two years of exploring the instrument, he won competitions including the Best High School Jazz Soloist Award and the National Young Arts Competition. By the age of 18, he was recognized and followed by many world-renowned musicians such as Yebba Smith, Jill Scott, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, Jacob Collier, Stanley Clarke, and Derrick Hodge, among others. Jahari has toured with Stanley Clarke and is featured on Derrick Hodge’s Color of Noise album."Jahari has performed at Radio City Music Hall, The Met Philadelphia, Byline Bank Aragon in Chicago, Carnegie Hall, San Francisco Jazz Center and more. He has also headlined and performed solo piano tours in Berlin, Koethen and Magdeburg in Germany, Geneva, and Los Angeles. He has conducted music workshops in Santa Ana, Costa Rica, and taught masterclasses in Spokane, Washington. Jahari is also the band leader and featured pianist playing the part of Bill Withers’ keyboardist in the feature film Spinning Gold.In May of 2025 Jahari released his single “To Be Alive” from his upcoming second album What A Time, which is set to be released in Asia in July 2025 and in the US in September 2025.In 2023, Jahari won first place in the Herbie Hancock Institute International Competition, was named Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz, became the first non-classical musician to receive the Chicago Youth Symphony Alumni Award, and was awarded the 2023 Luminarts Fellowship for his debut album Still Listening. Still Listening rose to #1 on Apple iTunes in the first weeks of the album’s release. The music on Still Listening has also been arranged for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra."Earlier in his career, Jahari won the Bösendorfer prize in the 2019 International American Jazz Pianists Association Competition (for ages 18-25), the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Fran Morgenstern Davis Scholarship, and was a National Young Arts Foundation 2018 Young Arts Winner. Jahari also created and wrote the music for a mobile music training game, 'Piano Chronicles.' It is available as a mobile app for all mobile devices on Google Play Store and the Apple Store.""The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards were established by The ASCAP Foundation in 2002 to encourage gifted jazz composers up to the age of 30. The program carries the name of the great trumpeter and ASCAP member Herb Alpert in recognition of The Herb Alpert Foundation's multi-year financial commitment to support this unique program. The recipients, who receive cash awards, are selected through a juried national competition."More information on this year’s Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards recipients can be found at https://www.ascap.com/press/2025/03/03-28-foundation-herb-alpert-recipients.The post PIANIST AND COMPOSER JAHARI STAMPLEY TO PERFORM AT DC JAZZ FESTIVAL first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Warner Music appoints Lo Ting-Fai as President of Asia-PacificLofai’s appointment fits into Robert Kyncl's plan to strengthen Warner’s presence in the region’s fast-changing music scene
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How to report setlists to PROs after shows and why you shouldPerforming Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC collect fees from venues that play live or recorded music and distribute them to Artists. Learn how to report setlists to PROs and increase your chances of getting your share.
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Marketing music and going viral on Instagram just got easierMeta just added features that will make marketing music and going viral on Instagram a lot easier.
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TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS at the HOLLYWOOD BOWLBy Jonathan Widran and Jessica TaylorAs Gustavo Dudamel’s long tenure as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil enters its final year, anticipation was high during the Hollywood Bowl’s Forever Summer schedule for his first appearances as conductor in early August. This meant July was a grand opportunity for the city’s classical music fans to experience the grandeur, grace and adventurous excitement of guest conductors from various countries across the globe, who brought their unique styles and cultural aesthetics to lead the orchestra through the enduring works of many beloved composers. These include Carlos Miguel Prieto, a Mexican conductor making his second appearance at the Bowl (after last year’s Ballet Folklórico de México) leading the annual audience favorite Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks and Tabita Berglund from Norway, making her debut with the LA Phil for a program of Brahms & Grieg. Starting with the lighthearted and lilting, Rome-inspired 15-minute fantasy for orchestra “Capriccio Italien Op. 45,” the multi-faceted Tchaikovsky program presented a high contrast in dynamics between the sweet, graceful and timeless storytelling of Swan Lake (featuring members of the San Francisco Ballet) and the familiar boisterous crescendo of the closing 1812 Overture. During this segment, the LA Phil was joined by the USC Trojan Marching Band as the vibrant fireworks display lit up the sky behind the band shell. Conducting these works, Prieto showcased the range of his refined and sophisticated artistry, also allowing us to feel the joy and passion of his heritage.  

As much as the crowd anticipates and loves the fireworks, nothing on this night was as magical and uplifting as the opportunity to experience the fluid, dreamlike interplay between the LA Phil and the SF Ballet as they presented three of the most compelling segments of Swan Lake – the White Swan Pas de Deux, Act II, Black Swan Pas de Deux Act III and Dance of the Cygnets, Act III. In the Pas de Deux (a dance for two), the male dancer showcases the beautiful ballerina, making her look light and ethereal, particularly during the lifts and spinning pirouettes. He is strong but makes lifting her seem effortless, allowing her angelic nature to shine and making it appear she is floating through the air, then assisting her as she lands with perfection.    The White Swan, the female lead of the ballet symbolizing good, danced with grace and heavenly beauty, transcending to the magnificence of a swan with solo harp accompaniment. Her male counterpart was the prince falling in love with the princess who had been transformed into the white swan. A gentle violin accompanied them as they danced together. In the second Pas de Deux, the Black Swan, representing evil, used her stylish moves to try to trick the prince and make him fall in love with her instead. Contrasting with the gentle movements of the White Swan, the Black Swan’s dramatic dance, full of jumps and turns, reflected her demands for more of the prince’s attention. The orchestra’s blend of softly charming passages and more emphatic, percussive strings perfectly reflected the seduction.  

It's likely that no other dancer or athlete can display elegance in motion as well as ballerinas performing Swan Lake, a notion most perfectly displayed on one of the ballet’s most renowned piece of choreography, “Dance of the Cygnets.” In synch with the high spirits and great whimsy of the orchestra, it featured four ballerinas (white swans) dancing together in unison, breathtakingly imitating the way petite swans huddle and move together with perfection for protection. The swimming effect created as they danced across the stage hid the hard work it takes to move in such perfect synch, much like we don’t see the intense movement of a swan’s legs under the water because they make it look so smooth on the surface. The need for the precise timing between the music and the cygnets’ movements was so great that Prieto would often look over his shoulder to make sure the orchestra was on point with them. While perhaps not the marquee event the Tchaikovsky Spectacular was, the Bowl’s presentation a few nights earlier of Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor Op. 15 (the composer’s first performed orchestral work) and Grieg’s Peer Gynt was majestic and inspiring in its own special way. Besides the opportunity to hear these grandeur-filled works, perhaps the greatest revelations of the night were the elated and elegant conducting of the exuberant, internationally acclaimed Norwegian Tabita Berglund and the stunning, flawless and richly complex playing of French piano virtuoso Hélène Grimaud. Bringing much needed, insightful and intuitive feminine energy to a realm whose roles are traditionally filled by male conductors and soloists, Berglund and Grimaud regaled the audience with alternating moments of both softness and extreme intensity as they shared the ageless classical wonder of Brahm’s three movement concerto.Not surprisingly, the highlight of the post-intermission presentation of Peer Gynt was its most famous piece, “Morning Mood,” which Grieg composed to depict the rising of the sun in the Moroccan desert in Act 4 of Henrik Ibsen’s play (also named Peer Gynt). Beginning with subtle clarinets, flutes and a single lyrical oboe, it built on a symphony of multiple violins, which often convey a more solemn feeling, but here were extraordinarily uplifting, like seeing the first sunrise after God created his beautiful earth. Photo credits: Elizabeth Asher, courtesy of the LA Phil.The post TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Substack isn’t the right model for music. But there’s still a future to believe in.MBW Views is a series of exclusive op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following comes from Matt Jones, CEO of Medallion and former CEO of Songkick. Jones has spent over 15 years building direct-to-fan platforms and has facilitated hundreds of millions in artist revenue through various fan engagement models. Substack … Continued
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Vivid Seats sinks as ticket resales drop 900,000 in 3 monthsHave we reached peak ticket presale or is Vivid Seats just not as good is its competitors? The company is clearly struggling, reporting that its marketplace ticket resales fell to 2.2 million compared to 3.1 million in Q2 last year.
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Grow Spotify Streams with the Power of Super ListenersYour most valuable Spotify fans aren't just streaming, they're fueling your growth and income. Here's a guide on how to attract, retain, and activate super listeners to level up your audience and grow Spotify streams.
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