Music Connection

Music Connection is a United States-based monthly music trade magazine that began publication in 1977.[2] It caters to career-minded musicians, songwriters, recording artists, and assorted music-industry support personnel. Initially, the magazine focused solely on the Southern California music scene, but now it has a national focus and national distribution. The publication and its website offer inside information about the music business, including specialized directories of contact information about professionals and free classifieds for musicians. Music Connection also publishes reviews of unsigned and independent live performers and recording artists.[3][4] A number of acclaimed artists achieved their first music magazine cover status from Music Connection. Those artists and groups include Guns N' Roses, Madonna, Jane's Addiction, Alanis Morissette, White Stripes and Adele.[5][6][7]

Music Connection
Cover for March 1985, featuring Madonna
EditorMark Nardone (Senior Editor)
CategoriesMusic magazine
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherE. Eric Bettelli
Total circulation
(2011)		75,000[1]
First issueNovember 10, 1977 (1977-11-10)
CompanyMusic Connection Inc.
CountryUnited States
Based inGlendale, California
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.musicconnection.com
ISSN1091-9791

Beginnings

Music Connection[8] magazine was founded in 1977 in Los Angeles, CA, by J. Michael Dolan,[9] an unsigned singer-songwriter who worked as a background engineer and projectionist at various film and TV studios. Looking for songwriting gigs but finding no useful resource to help him, Dolan came up with the idea of a weekly music publication, with articles and reviews rivaling Cashbox and Billboard and free classifieds patterned after the Recycler. After quickly realizing that his idea had a real chance of success, he invited long-time pal Eric Bettelli to join the company as its first VP of Advertising. Eventually, the publication became a “must read” for industry executives and a trusted advocate for musicians and songwriters, who promptly dubbed it “the musician’s bible.” Shortly thereafter, Michael got the idea for Songwriter Connection magazine, which became part of the MC family of invaluable products and services. In 2010, after celebrating 33 years as CEO, Michael sold his shares of Music Connection Inc. to his longtime friend and partner, Eric Bettelli (who is now the sole publisher, with senior editor Mark Nardone promoted to Associate Publisher/Senior Editor).

Online

Music Connection has maintained an online presence since 1997. The digital edition has an archive that currently dates back to January 2008. The company launched the AMP Network in 2007.[5]

Annual Top Artist lists

At the end of each year, Music Connection magazine publishes a Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists and Bands list of live performers, as well as a Top 25 New Music Critiques list of unsigned recording artists. Artists who've appeared on the Hot 100 list include: 2003 Hot 100 Holy Ghost, 2003 and 2004 Hot 100 Sara Bareilles and 2008 Hot 100 Steel Panther.[5][10][11][12]

National Directories

In the course of each year, Music Connection publishes a series of annually updated directories containing music industry contact information. The directories focus on the following areas: Music Attorneys, Record Label A&R Reps, Music Schools, Vocal Coaches, Mastering Studios, Film/TV Music Supervisors, Music Publishers, Producers and Engineers, Managers, Booking Agents, Guitar/Bass Instructors, Recording Studios, Indie Record Labels, Marketers/Promoters, Publicists, Rehearsal Studios, Gear Rental/Cartage/Tech Services, Duplicators/Replicators, Merchandise/Swag Manufacturers.[13]

References
  1. "Music Connection - Magazine Advertising Costs". Gaebler. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  2. "Music Connection Magazine Selects House Band Wines for 2011 Holiday Gift Giving Guide". House Band Wines. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  3. http://www.lamusicconnect.com/classifieds/show-ad/967/Artists--Bands-Who-Are-Serious/General
  4. "Music Connection Magazine". Tyler Stenson Blog. January 6, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  5. "MUSICIANS AT HEART » Blog Archive » Q & A with Music Connection". Blog.lafamos.com. February 22, 1999. Archived from the original on December 16, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 15, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Music Connection". Afka.net. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  8. "Home Page". Music Connection Magazine. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  9. "J. Michael Dolan |". Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  10. http://www.neon-entertainment.com/media/promo/reviews/mann/mchot1002004.pdf%5B%5D
  11. "Three MI Alumni Bands listed on Music Connection's "2010 Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands" List | Jan 24, 2011 | Success Story at Musicians Institute". Archived from the original on April 15, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  12. "news | Katie Named Music Connection Top 100 Live Unsigned Artist Of The Year!". Katie Garibaldi. November 23, 2009. Archived from the original on December 10, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  13. "Frequently Asked Questions". Warner Bros Records. March 19, 1958. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
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