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Roland and Berklee Spotlight the Future of Beat-Making with 404 Day Classroom Takeover

11+ hour, 5+ min ago  (387+ words) On April 3, 2026, Roland Corporation and Berklee College of Music joined forces for a 404 Day activation. Centered around the cult-favorite SP-404 sampler, the collaboration puts hardware-based beat production front and center'right where many argue it belongs. At the core of the…...

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Roland SPD-SX PRO Gets Major 2.0 Upgrade

11+ hour, 35+ min ago  (480+ words) When Roland Corporation introduced the SPD-SX PRO, it was clearly designed to be more than just another sampling pad'it was built as a centerpiece for modern performance setups. With the newly announced Version 2.0 update, that vision sharpens even further, bringing…...

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Des Rocs Rocks the Rickshaw Stop

13+ hour ago  (296+ words) Des Rocs Rocks the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco'Music Connection Magazine During a recent roadtrip along the Pacific Coast Highway that concluded in San Francisco, MC's editor found himself at a glorious venue called the Rickshaw Stop With velvet drapes…...

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Bad Omens at the Kia Forum

14+ hour, 1+ min ago  (368+ words) Bad Omens at the Kia Forum'Music Connection Magazine Not an empty seat in sight as metalcore band Bad Omens performed an electrifying show for a sold-out crowd at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on March 26 Smoke filled the stage as…...

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My Favorite Album: Abby Nissenbaum Loves Frightened Rabbit

15+ hour, 53+ min ago  (429+ words) My Favorite Album: Abby Nissenbaum Loves Frightened Rabbit'Music Connection Magazine Frightened Rabbit The Midnight Organ Fight (Fat Cat) Critically acclaimed, Nashville-based LGBTQ+ indie-rock artist Abby Nissenbaum told us about her love for a Frightened Rabbit gem.. Abby Nissenbaum: I was…...

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musicconnection.com > mixed-notes-april-2026-charlie-puth-girli-bryce-vine-and-more

Mixed Notes April 2026: Charlie Puth, girli, Bryce Vine, and more!

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (212+ words) BRYCE'VINE'RELEASES NEW ALBUM AND U.S. TOUR DATES TO BOOT Emerging singer/songwriter and actress' Genevieve'Hannelius'has released her debut EP, GIRLHOOD, inviting listeners into the beautifully messy world of a 20-something. Along with the project,'Hannelius'shared a music video for song "The…...

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musicconnection.com > becca-c-smith-records-grandmas-little-secret-audiobook-at-home-using-aea-ku5a-microphone

Becca C. Smith Records

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (427+ words) For many authors, stepping behind the mic to narrate their own audiobook can feel like a natural extension of storytelling. For Becca C. Smith, it became something more personal'a way to reclaim and retell a story rooted in her own past,…...

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musicconnection.com > in-the-studio-with-good-riddance

In the Studio with Good Riddance

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (249+ words) The Members: Russ Rankin, vocals; Luke Pabich, guitar; Chuck Platt, bass; Sean Sellers, drums." Now, with the release of their tenth album,"Before the World Caves In, Good Riddance channels decades of punk heritage to deliver a dark, strident set…...

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musicconnection.com > warner-music-group-needs-a-vp-d2c-marketing

Warner Music Group needs a VP, D2C Marketing

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (151+ words) The Vice President, D2C Marketing will lead the global direct-to-consumer marketing function for WMX, overseeing marketing strategy across artist ecommerce, third-party business, and the development of new D2C properties. This role is responsible for managing a team of senior marketing leaders embedded…...

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musicconnection.com > song-biz-april-2026-whats-going-on-this-month

Song Biz, April 2026: What's Going On This Month

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (458+ words) Cat's Is Out Now The Guild of Music Supervisors awards Deborah Mannis for Best Music Supervision in a Docuseries for her work on season one of Hip Hop Was Born Here, including clearing 30 requested songs, 27 additional songs and 65 videos (including…...