Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Signs with SESAC Nikki Sixx, co-founder, bassist and primary songwriter for the legendary rock band Mötley Crüe, has signed with SESAC for songwriter representation, as of January 1, 2015.  Sixx’s songwriting catalog includes “Home Sweet Home,” which, in addition to being a top hit for Mötley Crüe, has been covered by numerous artists, including Carrie Underwood. “I am excited about joining SESAC,” said... 

LIVE MICS Selecting the right microphone for your stage show is crucial to a sound performance “The microphone is the core of everything,” says veteran front-of-house engineer Andy Meyer. “If you don’t have your source properly miked, what good is a $2 million PA or a state-of-the-art mixing console? If the mics are terrible, a great performance doesn’t mean a thing.” It’s a challenge nearly all musicians face, from coffeehouse singer-songwriters...