Today, beyerdynamic - the preferred audio brand for live music and studio professionals globally - announced that its DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition headphones are now available for purchase. Originally debuted at NAMM 2024, the DT 770 PRO X blends the reference-setting features of the DT 770 PRO with the dynamic STELLAR.45 driver system's flexibility and a detachable cable. Redefining studio gear for a new era, the DT 770 PRO X is now available in limited quantities at beyerdynamic’s e-shop, Guitar Center and Sweetwater for $199. In today’s fluid lan ..read more

The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest returns for a second year to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts from May 14 - 21. This year’s Fest, which is geared to aspiring musical theatre writers, will focus on music for film and TV animation, and features award-winning composers and top executives from film and TV animation studios. With support from the Gary Geld Musical Theatre Foundation, the event showcases opportunities for musical theatre songwriters and composers, whose ability to craft music that establishes mood, develops characters and advances narratives is essential ..read more

David J Tracks From the Attic (Independent Project Recordings) 3 LP, brown Kraft vinyl, limited to 850. After we dug into the joys of pioneering UK electronic group Woo in this column last week, we looking at two more releases from the exquisite Independent Project Recordings this week, starting with this incredible triple album from Bauhaus/Love & Rockets man David J. Anyone looking for gothic rock in the vein of J's bands should look elsewhere. This isn't that. What we have here is 34 previously unreleased solo home demos that were recorded between 1984 and 2004. That's three decades of ..read more

 Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW)® debuts its new UXA4416 Amplifiers along with a companion update to its Resolution software. UXA4416 represents a new generation of EAW four-channel DSP amplifiers, offering high-power class D amplification, innovative processing and analog/digital audio management. Pairing seamlessly with the brand’s KF and SB Series products, these new amps ensure stability and continuity for KF passive line source systems deployed at stadiums, arenas, houses of worship, amphitheaters, outdoor festivals and more.  “Through the creation of our own ..read more

BMI has announced the launch of a new dynamic Royalty Dashboard as part of a broader growth plan to enhance its overall affiliate customer service experience. Featured in the newly redesigned Online Services Platform (OLS), the interactive Dashboard gives BMI songwriters and composers a more streamlined and transparent way to view their statements and gain greater insights into their earnings than ever before. For the first time, BMI affiliates will have a fully interactive view of their royalty statements, giving easier access and a deeper understanding of what is driving their earnings. Whe ..read more

“Do You Have Anything Left?” Photos & Words by @KevinEstradaPhotography It’s been 8 years since Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band rolled through Los Angeles, but you would never know it – at 74 years old, Springsteen and his band is still setting the standard for arena rock shows. Last year, Springsteen was stricken with a severe ulcer disease, causing many dates of the tour, including the two night stand in Los Angeles to be cancelled and rescheduled.  Age may have played a factor in his illness, but Bruce’s final night in Los Angeles had more energy and a longer set than mos ..read more

With deep sadness the Allman Brothers Band learned today that founding member Dickey Betts has passed away peacefully in his home in Sarasota, Florida, following a period of declining health.  Dickey wrote quintessential Brothers songs including “Blue Sky,” “Rambling Man,” “Jessica,” “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and many others. His extraordinary guitar playing alongside guitarist Duane Allman created a unique dual guitar signature sound that became the signature sound of the genre known as Southern Rock. He was passionate in life, be it music, songwriting, fishing, hunting, boating, gol ..read more

Pictured: Davido, Steve Stoute (Founder & CEO, UnitedMasters) and Bobo Obi-Ajidua (Davido's Manager) Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records. In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together ..read more

The Recording Academy is thrilled to announce GRAMMY GO, a new online initiative with Coursera offering classes tailored for music creators and industry professionals, exclusively taught by Recording Academy members and featuring GRAMMY winners and nominees. With a variety of specializations available, dive into practical up-to-the-moment digital content with the first creator-to-creator learning platform by the Recording Academy.  Learn more at GoGrammy.com. Debut Specialization on GRAMMY GO x Coursera: Building Your Audience For Music Professionals Artists and t ..read more

Scott Sorensen is one of the trusted sound engineers at the Silverlake Lounge in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Music Connection: How long have you been running sound? Have you worked anywhere else besides the Silverlake Lounge? Scott Sorensen: I've been working as an audio engineer for 13 years. I played in bands all through my teens and twenties. At age 28, I attended an audio trade school (SAE Institute) in NYC. After that, I interned at a recording studio, worked at a rehearsal facility, and  started mixing bands at a few bars in Brooklyn. I moved to L.A. in 2015. As a freelancer, I've wor ..read more