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• Watch: Gaps - 'Keep You'

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  Jack Stovin

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:27 am

  GAPS are two old school friends, Rachel and Ed, reunited in Brighton after many years apart. Rachel sings and records her ideas into the mic on her mac and Ed then works on the production after which they reconvene to finish their songs off together seeking influence from the likes of Vashti Bunion, Kate Bush, Fleetwood Mac, Ravi Shankar, For Tet and John Hopkins amongst others… ‘Keep You’ / ‘Cascade’ is their AA side debut offering released on Sexbeat on 15 July 2013. Forthcoming UK live dates: Thurs 20th June @ Shacklewell Arms, LondonThurs 11th July @ Shacklewell Arms, London -…

• SiriusXM Offers Free Two Month Subscription to Maintenance Conscious Car Owners

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  Spencer

  12 Jun 2013 | 8:48 am

  Were you aware that there are millions of satellite radios on the roadways of America that are idle, not generating revenue, and are essentially like a diamond in the rough?  About once every quarter SiriusXM “lights up” every satellite radio for about a week in hopes that a non-subscriber will experience the service and then become a customer.  From SiriusXM’s perspective it is a decent plan.  It costs nothing to do it, and if it lands some subscribers that is great.  The problem is that there is a total reliance on the consumer to reach out to SiriusXM. If only there…

• KISS BRINGS THEIR ARMY TO AXS TV FOR A MONSTER LIVE EVENT

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  Rob Rockitt

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:07 pm

  Exclusive World Premiere Television Broadcast LIVE from Switzerland Thursday June 20 KISS and AXS TV are giving the Kiss Army a special opportunity to see the legendary rockers with a live broadcast from the Zurich, Switzerland stop on their current European MONSTER WORLD TOUR. The live concert event will air Thursday June 20th at 3pmET/NoonPT […]

• Web-Connected Analog: Synths Render Sound From Your Browser, Remotely

  Create Digital Music

  Peter Kirn

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:56 am

  On the Internet, no one knows you’re a dog. But they just might know you’re an MS-20. Hector Urtubia – aka Mr. Book – has connected his synths to the Web and set them up for the world. Submit a music pattern, and send it off to the synths to be rendered to sound. It’s like Kinko’s, if they did analog synths instead of printers. Hector explains more: I created a web app (http://analogalacarte.com) which allows you to create a synth pattern, submit it and it will get rendered live in hardware on one of my synths at home. I did this because I wanted everyone…

• 'End of Time' by Beyoncé

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  Artist: Beyoncé | Album: 4 | Label: Columbia

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• New Drake Song 'On My Way' Surfaces

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm

  A previously unreleased song by Drake titled "On My Way" surfaced last night The song which the singer apparently recorded several years ago features vocalist and songwriter James Fauntleroy who worked with Drake on "Girls Love Beyoncé" The sultry track is an intimate bedroom-eyed R&B song with Drake singing about arriving...

• On the Charts: Black Sabbath Score First Number One

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:40 am

  Four weeks after Daft Punk's Random Access Memories began what appears to be a long run in the Top 10 the record business is in one of those summer periods where even acts that aren't your typical blockbuster pop stars can score a Number One album – last week it...

• Digable Planets Reissue 'Blowout Comb': Butterfly Looks Back

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  When the Seattle-based label Light in the Attic Records told Ishmael Butler that they wanted to put out a vinyl reissue of 1994's Blowout Comb – the second and final album he recorded with the jazzy hip-hop trio Digable Planets – he was pleasantly surprised "I was flattered" says the...

• Chet Flippo, Former Rolling Stone Editor, Dead at 69

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  Chet Flippo a former Rolling Stone editor who was the editorial director of CMT died this morning He was 69 No cause of death was available Flippo started writing for Rolling Stone when he was studying at the University of Texas in Austin where he earned a master's degree in journalism...

• Hanson Celebrate 21st Birthday as a Band in New York

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:40 am

  Hanson turned 21 this year and the brotherly trio celebrated with a birthday party last night in New York at Irving Plaza as fans swarmed to see the band perform The brothers started the group as pre-teens and released their sixth studio album Anthem yesterday  The night began with a six-song...

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• Chet Flippo, Music Journalist and CMT Editorial Director, Dies at 69

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:45 pm

  Longtime music journalist and critic Chet Flippo passed away early this morning at a hospital in Nashville, Tenn. He was 69.

• Watch the Trailer for Sundance Winner The Spectacular Now

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:45 pm

  The first trailer for Sundance Winner The Spectacular Now was released today, along with a new poster.

• Cartoon Network Updates Summer Branding With New Illustrations

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:22 pm

  Six illustrators from various corners of the world were recently hired to illustrate a new campaign for Cartoon Network's 2013 Summer Refresh.

• HBO Go, WatchESPN Now Available on AppleTV

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:15 pm

  Apple TV owners can now tune in to Game of Thrones or their favorite sports games. Apple announced today that it has now added HBO Go and WatchESPN to its list of content providers.

• This Is the End

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:10 pm

  Too often, Hollywood comedies aimed at a male audience skew more towards the single-digit side of the age scale. Yet there’s a pretty potent distinction between puerile and “late-juvenile” humor. The former—all fart, poop and pratfall—is the stuff that the eye rolls of girlfriends and wives is made of (not to mention a good portion of Adam Sandler and Kevin James’ careers). But the latter, done right, is an equal opportunity amuser. (Oh, eyes may still roll, but they do so while laughing.) In This Is the End, Seth Rogen, James Franco and their band of the…

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• Lido Beach

  Kings of A&R

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:12 am

  Buzz Track: Please Come Home Lido Beach performance at the Andaz Hotel grabbed the attention of the Los Angeles Times, which referenced them in an article regarding the Sunset Strip’s re-emerging rock scene. The band’s track was featured during the Super Bowl XLVII and they just finished a tour, having just opened for the Almost at the Roxy in West Hollywood. Contact: danielrfriedman@aol.com

• Ashley Allen

  Kings of A&R

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:04 am

  Buzz Track: Let’s Go Ashley Allen just released her brand new video which already hit 90,000 views+ on YouTube in its first weekend. She just returned from a two week Australian tour having been featured in The Huffington Post and Charged FM. Contact: liza@infinitespin.com

• Subblime: A New Source of Money for YouTube Stars

  Kings of A&R

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:03 am

  Subblime, a new online hub for YouTube stars to shared products they love (and generate revenue in the process), launched publicly on Tuesday. The site has been in a private beta stage for months. It has already drawn YouTube creators like Elle Walker and Kristina Horner to publish lists of their favorite items. Fans who join Subblime immediately subscribe to their favorite YouTubers’ lists and can choose to favorite it or buy it. “My number one customer is the content creator on YouTube and my goal for them is to help them grow their business,” said co-founder and CEO Adam…

• Ed Ghost Tucker

  Kings of A&R

  17 Jun 2013 | 10:36 am

  Buzz Track: On Your Own Ed Ghost Tucker is a five-piece indie folk/pop band from San Diego. Think Of Monsters and Men and Mumford & Sons.  They have been gaining recognition around their area after being selected as the April winners of the SoundDiego Blog’s ‘Garage 2 Glory’ contest. They just came off a tour on the CA coast, performing shows with The Lonely Wild, The Americans, and Mojo Stone. They kicked off the tour with a Sold Out show in May. Contact: edghosttuckerband@gmail.com

• Samsung to Give Away 1 Million Copies of Jay-Z’s New Album

  Kings of A&R

  17 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  Samsung has purchased 1 million copies of Jay-Z’s coming album, entitled “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” slated for release July 4, and plans to give them to Samsung Galaxy smartphone users for free – 72 hours ahead of the release. The users are to receive the music through an app they’ll receive later this month. (Recipients won’t be able to share it until the official release date.) Samsung paid $5 apiece for the albums, according to a person familiar with the matter. It wasn’t immediately clear if Nielsen SoundScan will count Samsung’s purchases in its sales tallies. For Jay-Z,…

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• Exclusive Giveaway: The View album giveaway

  Jack Stovin

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:41 am

  The View released their new compilation album Seven Year Setlist on Monday (June 17th). The release of the album comes just days after they support the legendary Stone Roses in front of 50,000 people at Glasgow Green on June 15th. Seven Year Setlist spans The View’s journey to date from ‘Face For The Radio’ which originally featured on their self-titled debut EP which was released in 2006 up to the present day with three new songs in the shape of ‘Dirty Magazine’, ‘Kill Kyle’, and new single ‘Standard’ - Check out the video here: In celebration of the release of their new…

• Parkinson’s UK comments on Kanye West’s choice of lyrics in new album

  Chris MUG5 Maguire

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:46 am

  Parkinson’s UK comments on the release of rapper, Kanye West’s new album, Yeezus, which features the lyric “get this bitch shaking like Parkinson’s”. Steve Ford, Chief Executive at Parkinson’s UK, said:“Kanye West has shown an inexcusable level of stupidity and cruelty towards people living with an incurable condition. Life with Parkinson’s is difficult enough without becoming fodder for insensitive celebrities, who should know better, looking for their next big hit. People with Parkinson’s have to cope with intolerable social discrimination on a daily basis – often to the…

• Watch: Gaps - 'Keep You'

  Jack Stovin

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:27 am

  GAPS are two old school friends, Rachel and Ed, reunited in Brighton after many years apart. Rachel sings and records her ideas into the mic on her mac and Ed then works on the production after which they reconvene to finish their songs off together seeking influence from the likes of Vashti Bunion, Kate Bush, Fleetwood Mac, Ravi Shankar, For Tet and John Hopkins amongst others… ‘Keep You’ / ‘Cascade’ is their AA side debut offering released on Sexbeat on 15 July 2013. Forthcoming UK live dates: Thurs 20th June @ Shacklewell Arms, LondonThurs 11th July @ Shacklewell Arms, London -…

• Bloodstock festival in search of stage announcer

  Jack Stovin

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:18 am

  Do you reckon you've got what it takes to be a main stage announcer? You've got the drive, attitude, delivery skills, and the balls to introduce some of the biggest bands in metal? Here’s your chance... Bloodstock are offering a one lucky winner an opportunity to plant their feet firmly on the Ronnie James Dio Stage and introduce a band at this year’s event, alongside a guided tour to see behind the scenes, meet the organising team, and generally be part of the whole experience. Sounds pretty cool, right? All you need to do is grab your iPhone or video camera and show us what you got –…

• Listen: Filter - The Sun Comes Out Tonight [Full Album Stream]

  Jack Stovin

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:12 am

  Filter have given fans the opportunity to stream their brand new album, The Sun Comes Out Tonight in its entirety for one week, following its worldwide release. https://soundcloud.com/spinefarmrecords/sets/filter-the-sun-comes-out The Sun Comes Out Tonight is the US band’s sixth studio album and Wind-Up/Spinefarm Records’ debut, available digitally as well as CD and vinyl formats now. On the live front, Filter have announced two UK headline shows, the first of which will take place on August 26th at Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh followed by an appearance at Islington O2 Academy, London on…

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• Live: tour map of concerts

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:48 pm

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• Five: tour map of concerts

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:44 pm

  check out this map of Five upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 27 times on http://music.alltop.com, has myspace fans

• Arctic Monkeys: tour map of concerts

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:41 pm

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• James: tour map of concerts

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:38 pm

  found today: map of James upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 14 times on http://music.alltop.com, has myspace fans

• Chicago: tour map of concerts

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:34 pm

  loving this map of Chicago upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 14 times on http://music.alltop.com, has myspace fans

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• The Band Perry

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:25 pm

  The Band Perry talks about the joys of live performance, both on and off stage, and what it took to get them to where they are today.

• Keith Urban: Throat surgery gave me artistic liberation

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:18 pm

  Keith Urban talks about throat surgery, creative confidence, and playing with the Rolling Stones.

• 'After Earth' movie trailer

  13 May 2013 | 1:49 pm

  Will and Jaden Smith team up in this action-packed science fiction film as a father and son who after crashing their spacecraft, end up on a deserted planet 1,000 years after it has been abandoned.

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• 'End of Time' by Beyoncé

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• J. Cole Goes On Twitter Rant, Says Music Critics Are “F*cking Up Hip-Hop”

  Carl Williott

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:24 pm

  J. Cole‘s Born Sinner definitely avoided the sophomore slump, but it received a few tepid reviews, one (or several) of which seem to have ticked off the generally cool-headed rapper. Today (June 19) Cole took to Twitter to call out music critics, arguing that they (we) overthink and under-listen to albums before reviewing them. And that practice, along with album sales projections, are “fucking up hip-hop.” He finished off by lobbing the “critics aren’t fans” go-to and said “fuck critics” — but not before showing a bit of optimism, firing off…

• Cher’s ‘Woman’s World’ Lyric Video Is A Work Of Art

  Mike Wass

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:01 pm

  Cher is taking no chances with her 107th comeback! In the last 24 hours, the 67-year-old sex kitten graced The Voice with her glorious presence (wearing what appeared to be Tina Turner‘s Private Dancer wig), spoke to Billboard about her new album Closer To The Truth and dropped one of the cutest lyrics videos of 2013. “Woman’s World” is possibly the campest song ever recorded, so it’s only fitting that the addictive dance anthem get a kitsch lyric video. A variety of animated pin-up girls from yesteryear strike saucy poses while Paul Oakenfold‘s lyrics…

• Kanye West Under Fire For Parkinson’s Line In “On Sight”

  Carl Williott

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:53 am

  Kanye West‘s Yeezus has its share of provocative lyrics — there’s a whole discussion to be had about his use of sex on this album — but the first “official” controversy seems to come from his Parkinson’s line in “On Sight.” Kanye raps, “Soon as I pull up and park the Benz, we get this bitch shaking like Parkinson’s.” Now the American Parkinson Disease Association has spoken out about the rhyme, saying, “We find these lyrics distasteful and the product of obvious ignorance.” One quick search of…

• Nelly Teams Up With Nicki Minaj & Pharrell With “Get Like Me”: Listen To The Boastful Track

  Bianca Gracie

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  Nelly gets braggadocious for his new single “Get Like Me”, off his forthcoming seventh album M.O. Featured artist Pharrell (who also produced the track) channels his inner Ying Yang Twin with his seductive whisper of a hook, while Nicki Minaj brings back her “Nicki Da Ninja” alter ego with a playful verse. The track’s intricate drum beat and fun xylophone melody makes for a surefire summer booty shaker. Given that “Hey Porsche” peaked just outside the Top 40 in the United States, he could use a mainstream hit — and this might be the one.

• Miley Cyrus’ 14 Naughtiest & Nuttiest “We Can’t Stop” Video Screengrabs: Twerk To These Pics

  Robbie Daw

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:32 am

  Our rear ends are getting tired from all the gyrating we’ve been doing for the past hour to the fancy trashterpiece that is Miley Cyrus‘ “We Can’t Stop” music video. And so we decided to cool our twerk long enough to really have a think about what we’ve seen. The Diane Martel-directed clip presents many saucy images of comeback queen MC for us to process — and they’re mainly ones of her mouth, crotch and, um, posterior. (But mostly of her mouth.) As always, we’re here to serve you the most sophisticated coverage of all things pop, so here,…

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• ArtsBeat: Another Wide-Ranging White Light Festival From Lincoln Center

  By ALLAN KOZINN

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:11 am

  The 2013 Lincoln Center White Light Festival will open on Oct. 24 with a free concert by the Campbell Brothers.    

• Johnny Smith, Venerable Jazz Guitarist, Dies at 90

  By PAUL VITELLO

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:13 am

  Mr. Smith’s biggest hit, “Walk Don’t Run,” became famous in covers by other bands, notably the Ventures. Mr. Smith, the writer of “Walk, Don’t Run,” gave up his career in 1958 to care for his daughter.    

• Critic’s Notebook: A Boston Biennial Celebrates the Baroque Tradition

  By JAMES R. OESTREICH

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:09 am

  The biennial Boston Early Music Festival last week drew on home-grown and international talent.    

• Music Review: Orchestra of the League of Composers Takes On a Challenge

  By STEVE SMITH

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:31 am

  The Orchestra of the League of Composers/I.S.C.M. performed two world premieres as part of its Monday program at the Miller Theater.    

• Critic’s Notebook: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in All Its Multiplicity

  By BEN RATLIFF

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:30 pm

  With its 121 shows of many stripes, not counting the sets on the lesser stages, the four-day Bonnaroo music festival had something for everyone.    

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• China's First Overseas Paid Music Service MOOV Launches In Guangdong

  musicdish

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:07 pm

  The Four Companies Have Combined Their Resources To Launch The First Overseas Paid Music Service In China http://feeds.feedburner.com/musicdish-complete

• Zebra Music Festival (Shanghai) 2013 At Jinshan Beach

  musicdish

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:57 pm

  The Festival Will Sport Three Stages – Heaven Stage, Earth Stage And Ocean Stage – As Well As Nearly 40 Sets Of National And International Performers http://feeds.feedburner.com/musicdish-complete

• Taiwan's DJ Code Composes Music For ASUS Transformer Trio Launch At Computex

  musicdish

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:57 pm

  DJ Code Has Had A Full Schedule Working For Global Brands http://feeds.feedburner.com/musicdish-complete

• Emine AND TwitMusic PARTNER FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL ONLINE PREMIERE OF NEW SONG ‘WHO ARE YOU’

  IMN ADMIN

  16 Jun 2013 | 8:11 pm

  Emine PREMIERES NEW SONG ‘WHO ARE YOU’ AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ONLY ON TwitMusic.com, 13 JUNE 2013Read More

• Why We Shouldn’t Be Impressed with this 9 Year Old’s “Moxie”

  Natasha Sapp

  16 Jun 2013 | 3:42 pm

  If this parent had any sense she would be a lot smarter about what she was teaching her child... She would advocate via her cooking channel tried and true parent tested methods of getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables...teach moderation over exclusion, choice over deprivation..She would go into the major fast food restaurants look at the kids’ meals, look at all the menu choices and detail which ones are the healthiest available, which fast food place has the healthiest stuff for kids, the healthiest over all giving people a guide to eating out, most importantly teaching her child…

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• Amazing bike tricks with a twist!

  tomspeed (/music/member/tomspeed)

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:21 am

  Two years in the making, street trials rider Danny MacAskill releases his brand new riding film. Whilst previous projects have focused on locations and journeys, MacAskill's Imaginate sees Danny take a completely different approach to riding. Enter Danny's mind and enjoy.

• Ryan Hansen announces he will be in the Veronica Mars Movie

  Lilithia (/music/member/Lilithia)

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:10 am

  YouTube Description: With just two days left until production starts on the Veronica Mars Movie, we can confirm that Ryan Hansen WILL return to reprise his role as Dick Casblancas. But we'll let him tell you himself. Featuring the music of The Jane Doze (@thejanedoze) & Cash Cash (@cashcash).

• Die Antwoord - "Cookie Thumper" (Official Video)

  RFlagg (/music/member/RFlagg)

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:49 am

  Die Antwoord's newest video... Their usual level of... WTF...

• The Beerglass That May Save Humanity

  maatc (/music/member/maatc)

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:28 pm

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• Spaceman Came Down | Learn Guitar With David Brent

  PlayhousePals (/music/member/PlayhousePals)

  18 Jun 2013 | 2:48 pm

  I find the dry subtlety of these "David Brent" videos highly entertaining ... so full of nuance. YouTube Description: David Brent responds to viewer questions, and plays to you 'Spaceman Came Down' in its entirety.

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• Fifth Harmony Bows 'Miss Movin' On' Lyric Video

  David Greenwald, Billboard

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:57 am

  Watch the "X Factor" finalists' Vine-style video for their debut single. read more    

• Baz Luhrmann Preps Another 'Great Gatsby' Album (Q&A)

  Tracey Davenport, Shirley Halperin

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  The director talks to THR about "Yellow Cocktail Music," a companion to the gold-certified soundtrack featuring new tracks by the Bryan Ferry Orchestra along with period classics.read more    

• Chet Flippo, Longtime Music Writer, Former Billboard Nashville Bureau Chief, Dies

  Billboard Staff

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:48 am

  An illustrious career included books on Paul McCartney, Graceland, the Rolling Stones and David Bowie as well as editorial stints at Rolling Stone and CMT.read more    

• Lady Gaga's Father: Bad Potato Led to Lower Restaurant Health Rating

  Hilary Lewis

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:56 am

  The star's dad rants on Twitter after his NYC eatery got enough violations to receive a "B" grade.read more    

• Slim Whitman, Yodeling Country Star, Dies at 90

  Chuck Dauphin, Billboard

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:53 am

  With millions of records sold, the singer's high octave falsetto kept fans entertained for years. read more    

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• The Boomtown Rats returning to Belfast's Ulster Hall!

  Lisa McGarry

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:31 am

    Almost 30 years since their last show in Belfast, The Boomtown Rats – Bob Geldof on vocals, Pete Briquette on bass, Simon Crowe on drums and Garry Roberts on guitar – have confirmed a return to the city to play the Ulster Hall on Friday 18 October.  Tickets go on sale Friday 21 June at 9.00am. read more

• The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Starring BEYONCÉ hits Dublin, Berlin, Paris!

  Lisa McGarry

  5 Feb 2013 | 1:11 pm

    Parkwood Entertainment today announced that The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour starring Beyoncé kicks off in Europe on April 15, 2013.  With stops in twenty European cities, including Dublin, Ireland; Berlin, Germany; Paris, France and a four-night stint at The 02 in London, UK, this is Beyoncé’s first multi-city tour in over three years.   read more

• Gig Review: JASON MRAZ - Tour is a Four Letter Word: London

  amazinsuphilips

  4 Jan 2013 | 8:14 pm

  I went to see Jason Mraz last month at the O2 Arena when his world tour, whimsically named Tour is a Four Letter Word, hit the UK for its final night.  The tour is to support his latest album, Love is a Four Letter Word, which has spawned various other "is a four letter word" themes, including a bonus album, Live is..... and then there's the tree planting scheme, Tree is.... well, you get the idea. read more

• Lionel Richie Brings Gangnam Style To Belfast!

  Lisa McGarry

  15 Dec 2012 | 11:56 am

        He may be 63 but Lionel Richie was not lacking in energy when he performed in Belfast's Odyssey Arena this week.   The concert had previously been cancelled and rescheduled due to health issues so our expectations had dropped a little when we travelled down to see the US star sing, but the crooner was all fired up and brought out the big guns for the latest leg of his his Tuskegee tour. We are huge fans of Lionel's most famous work and his chart topping 80's hits and were slightly worried that we would be a little bored when listening to his newer material taken from…

• Single review: Gabrielle Aplin - THE POWER OF LOVE

  amazinsuphilips

  13 Nov 2012 | 2:54 pm

  Talented live performer Gabrielle Aplin has released a new single, a cover of the 1984 Frankie Goes to Hollywood number 1 THE POWER OF LOVE. It is the theme tune for the John Lewis advert this Christmas and is doing nicely, currently number  5 in both the Amazon and I-tunes download charts. Production is rather simpler than the original with little more than Gabrielle's beautiful bell-clear voice and a piano played softly. As the festive season approaches, I predict that this will continue to sell well. Lovely, lovely version of a beautiful song.  

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• Backtrack: Gang Gang Dance God’s Money

  Stereogum

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:21 pm

  Gang Gang Dance’s 2005 record God’s Money used to feel difficult. To put it in context, at the time, seeing Gang Gang Dance live was alternately the best and most frustrating experience. They’d move from long drones to these moments of percussion-based psychedelic, eyes-roll-back-in-your-head bliss. The difficult parts made everything else that came after so much better. It also helped me understand records that came before that I’d been grappling with, like Out Hud’s S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D., which I wrote about

• Wavves – “That’s On Me” Video

  Stereogum

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:13 pm

  Punk weirdos Wavves release another oddball clip with “That’s On Me.” This one is way less trippy than “Afraid Of Heights,” but still contains multitudes of absurdity. Whether it’s a suit seeking stress-relief via slicing up soda bottles or parody metal dude standing in for Nathan Williams, the video is filled with quirk. Check it out below.Read More...

• Watch Neil Young & Willie Nelson Perform “Long May You Run” On CMT Crossroads

  Stereogum

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:01 am

  CMT Crossroads is a series of specials that aims to connect country-music luminaries with friends from across musical divides, but it usually just combines different flavors of cheese. (The last episode, for instance, paired Rascal Flatts with Journey.) But the show’s next episode promises to be something special. Willie Nelson taped his Willie Nelson & Friends special at Jack White’s Third Man Records, and he brought a roster of guests that included Jamey Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Leon Russell, Norah Jones, and Ashley Monroe. And in what must’ve been a show-stopping…

• JJ DOOM – “Bookhead” Video (NSFW)

  Stereogum

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:32 am

  In 2012, rap-weirdo legend DOOM teamed up with the quirky producer Jneiro Jarel to form the short-lived duo JJ DOOM and released the album Keys To The Kuffs. Nearly a year later, they’ve made a video for the album track “Bookhead,” and it shows DOOM going through a Kafka-style metamorphosis, joining forces with a bodega security mirror to become a human fisheye lens. He then goes shopping for used books. The street artist Steve “ESPO” Powers directed the video, and you can watch it below.Read More...

• Porcelain Raft – “Think Of The Ocean”

  Stereogum

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:21 am

  Mauro Remiddi, bka Porcelain Raft, returns this year with his sophomore full-length Permanent Signal. Our first taste of the album is “Think Of The Ocean,” a sprawling track covered in a sheen of hazy sweetness. Check it out below. Read More...

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• SiriusXM Embraces Connected Car With Ford

  Spencer

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:25 am

  Whether you want to call it Satellite Radio 3.0, or SioriusXM Hybrid, the result is the same.  SiriusXM and Ford have announced an expanded deal that brings together the satellite service with the streaming service.  For the first time a true hybrid in-dash experience is available from Sirius XM.  This has been a long time goal of the company, and seeing it come to fruition is a huge postive for Sirius XM consumers.    Ford drivers will be the first to enjoy access to the MySXM and SiriusXM On Demand features of SiriusXM Internet Radio alongside satellite radio all by using voice…

• SiriusXM Offers Free Two Month Subscription to Maintenance Conscious Car Owners

  Spencer

  12 Jun 2013 | 8:48 am

  Were you aware that there are millions of satellite radios on the roadways of America that are idle, not generating revenue, and are essentially like a diamond in the rough?  About once every quarter SiriusXM “lights up” every satellite radio for about a week in hopes that a non-subscriber will experience the service and then become a customer.  From SiriusXM’s perspective it is a decent plan.  It costs nothing to do it, and if it lands some subscribers that is great.  The problem is that there is a total reliance on the consumer to reach out to SiriusXM. If only there…

• SiriusXM Annual Meeting Positive

  Spencer

  23 May 2013 | 9:11 am

  SiriusXM conducted its annual meeting, and while there was nothing earth shattering outlined, the news is positive. The company outlined that it is executing its plans, continuing growth, and on a pace to meet or exceed guidance for 2013. Share buybacks are happening, the auto sector is growing, and the company is making efforts to grow in the used car channel as well as the Internet side of the business. I typically attend the meeting each year. Unfortunately, this year I had other commitments and was unable to attend. SiriusXM present a slide presentation and that is available on the…

• SiriusXM Updates iPhone and iPad App — Bugs Squashed?

  Charles LaRocca

  16 May 2013 | 6:45 am

  For those of you who have been struggling with the recently released version 2.5, SiriusXM has an app update featuring “many bug fixes” and as an added bonus, support for the voice controlled Ford SYNC AppLink. It has taken the company five frustrating weeks to release 2.6 but, after 24 hours of using the latest version, I am happy to report, I am no longer experiencing any crashing issues – although, I remain apprehensive. If you have experienced the dreaded crash bug with previous versions I do recommend completely deleting the app and performing a fresh install of the latest version…

• SiriusXM App Crashing Woes Cause Ratings Slide

  Charles LaRocca

  7 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  For some SiriusXM subscribers it’s been a very long 30 days since the company launched their much anticipated MySXM app. While the majority of people tend to agree the new App is full of great new custom features, the few haven’t been able to fully enjoy them. The seemingly unlucky minority, who I happen to be one of, have seen a barrage of random and often maddening crashes. It doesn’t matter when you’re listening, or what you’re listening to. It might happen once every minute or once every hour but, eventually it will get you – and when it does, it often causes you to lose your…

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  Roger McGuinn's Folk Den

• We Are Crossing The Jordan River

  McGuinn

  1 Jun 2013 | 2:11 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: We Are Crossing The Jordan River – Click To Play This is a song that helped catapult Joan Baez to become the “Queen of Folk Music.” Bob Gibson had invited her to sing with him at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival. Her performance was so riveting that [...]

• Early One Morning

  McGuinn

  1 May 2013 | 2:13 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Early One Morning – Click To Play “Early One Morning”, also known as “The Lovesick Maiden” is an English folk song that dates back to 1787. It was cataloged by Roud #12682. I learned this song in glee club at the Latin School of Chicago in the [...]

• Swing Low Sweet Chariot

  McGuinn

  1 Apr 2013 | 3:03 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Swing Low Sweet Chariot – Click To Play This was written by Wallis Willis, circa 1860 in Native American Territory, which is now Hugo Oklahoma. The Red River inspired the song because it reminded Willis of the Jordan River where the prophet Elijah was taken up to [...]

• The Moonshiner

  McGuinn

  1 Mar 2013 | 2:33 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: The Moonshiner – Click To Play Inspired by Buell Kazee’s 1958 Folkways recording, I did my best to emulate his phrasing and 5-string banjo style. The photo is of a real moonshiner, Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton who was quite popular in the hills of Tennessee and North Carolina. [...]

• Banks of Newfoundland

  McGuinn

  1 Feb 2013 | 3:38 am

  How do I download this Mp3? Mp3: Banks of Newfoundland – Click To Play Written in 1820 by Chief Justice Francis Forbes, “Banks of Newfoundland” is one of the first published songs about this northeast region of Canada. It was once used as a dance tune and later as a march by the Royal [...]

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  XLR8R News and Features

• Download a New Mix from Pariah

  XLR8R Magazine

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:54 am

  Though it feels like we've mostly heard from Pariah in relation with Karenn—his hard-edged techno project alongside Blawan—the London-based producer/DJ is obviously no stranger to solo work. Fortunately, for those who may need a reminder of that fact, the man has shared a new hour-long mix in anticipation of his upcoming performance at Fabric this weekend. read more

• Stream the New LP from Planet Mu Boss Mu-Ziq

  XLR8R Magazine

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:50 am

  It's been six years since the last album from Planet Mu head Mike Paradinas (a.k.a. µ-Ziq), which might not be much of a surprise given the prolificacy and quality of the label's output. But the UK artist's latest LP, Chewed Corners, is nonetheless on the way, and is currently available to stream in full. read more

• Watch Carl Craig Talk Movement Festival, Modern DJing, Record Shopping, and More

  XLR8R Magazine

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:29 am

  Following just behind the release of his three-disc contribtuion to Ministry of Sound's Materpiece mix series, Carl Craig takes a few minutes to chat on camera about his role in Detroit's recent Movement Festival, the state of modern DJing, and how record shopping has changed. read more

• Beacon "Drive (No Regular Play Remix)"

  XLR8R Magazine

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  Brooklyn duo Beacon (pictured above) just released the melancholy The Ways We Separate album via Ghostly, and are following it up by sharing a pulsating house remix of album track "Drive" from fellow Brooklynites No Regular Play. read more

• Download a Series of Classic Jeff Mills Radio Mixes

  XLR8R Magazine

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:28 am

  Rumor has it that legendary Detroit DJ/producer Jeff Mills turned 50 this week, and to celebrate, German blog Nerdcore has compiled seven classic mixes from Mills' late-'80s WLJB Detroit radio show—which were recorded as The Wizard—and offered them for free download. read more

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  SPIN - Music News, Album Reviews, Concert Photos, MP3s, Videos and More

• Jay-Z and Samsung Are Selling the Concept of Selling Out

  Brandon Soderberg

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:56 am

  When you're watching the three-minute teaser for Jay-Z's upcoming album Magna Carta Holy Grail, it is easy to forget that it is really just a lengthy commercial for Samsung. A mostly hand-held, Fade to Black-like snapshot of Jay in the studio recording and attempting Ray Lewis-like speeches to his crew of producers and engineers is sorta exciting if you don't think about it too hard...

• Watch Sigur Ros' Live 360-Degree Webcast Performance

  Kyle McGovern

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:49 am

  Sigur Rós are celebrating the June 18 release of their seventh album, Kveikur, by performing a live, 360-degree interactive webcast from Dresden, Germany Wednesday (June 19)...

• M.I.A. Mocks Critics of 'The Message' After NSA Leaks

  Marc Hogan

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:47 am

  There's a certain irony in taking to social media to bemoan the loss of privacy. Exploding that paradox, though, is a big part of what M.I.A. has signaled through her music in recent years. As SPIN's Charles Aaron wrote in a rave review of 2010's Internet-obsessed 

• Please, Miley Cyrus, Show Us How to Get 'Turnt Up' in Your 'We Can't Stop' Video

  Chris Martins

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:45 am

  Miley Cyrus has released the video for her polarizing (?) new pop breakthrough, "We Can't Stop" — you know, the song that's

• Smith Westerns Will Ride for Long John Silver's

  juliaselinger

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:39 am

  In 2011, Chicago glam-garage dude-gamines Smith Westerns impressed with their sophomore effort, Dye It Blonde, an album of lush melodies and golden guitar equally inspired by Nuggets, T...

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  Popdose

• Album Review: Chris Stamey, “Lovesick Blues”

  Rob Ross

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:15 am

  I’m not sure why – I can’t put my finger on it, but this is a special album. Released during the long and sometimes dreary winter months, this album immediately give you warmth. The songs run the gamut of emotions in a way few albums I’ve heard in many years can do. Stamey’s legend has already been carved several times over – as sideman to Alex Chilton, releasing Chris Bell’s only solo single while Bell was still alive; as founder and leader of The dB’s and with his now three-decades long solo career. But it seems to me, after several listens,…

• Top 10 Rock Songs About… Rock

  Chris Holmes

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am

  Typically, writing a rock and roll song about rock and roll is a pretty lame move. It’s sort of like writing a poem about writing poetry. By virtue of the fact that we’re listening to a rock song we’ve pretty much established that we like rock already, so why the hard sell? I guess it is a nice break from songs about getting drunk or laid. Or both. But like anything else, there are exceptions. Here are ten great rock tunes that extol the virtues of rock (just mentioning rock isn’t enough for this list). You can hear most of these (and more) on my Spotify playlist. #10.

• Like, Omigod! Digging Through the ’80s Pop Culture Box, Part 19

  Popdose Staff

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  Rounding the horn into the back half of Disc Five of this 7-disc set, things get (mildly) funky, we talk a little about race, and Jack makes a dick joke. So, you know. The usual. #11 Bryan Adams, “Heaven” (1983) Recorded for the soundtrack to a little-remembered 1983 film, this hit the Number One spot in June 1985, over a year and a half after its initial release. Feerick – I give Bryan Adams tremendous props for remaining a public figure for 30+ years while giving virtually nothing away about his personal life. That in itself is a pretty remarkable achievement. Certainly moreso than…

• Popdose Contest: Win a Blu-ray Copy of “21 & Over”

  Scott Malchus

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:31 pm

  Popdose has one copy of 21 & Over available for one lucky reader. This new film from Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers of The Hangover, is pretty raunchy and contains some pretty funny-as-shit moments. It also bushes the envelope of good taste (as you would expect from the guys who gave us Mr. Chow), but it also shows some genuine heart. Straight-A college student Jeff Chang (Justin Chon of the Twilight films) has always done what’s expected of him. But when his two best friends Casey (Skylar Astin of Pitch Perfect, Wreck-It Ralph) and Miller (Miles Teller of Project X,…

• Single Play (Week of 6/17/13)

  Ted Asregadoo

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:20 pm

  “W-O-E,” Little Comets Quirky, off-kilter, and a bit funky. That’s pretty much Little Comet’s “W-O-E” in a nutshell. This UK band has been compared to the Talking Heads (I don’t hear it), but they do share a love of odd vocal phrasing nestled squarely in a pop structure. “W-O-E” is quite catchy and will most likely hit big across the pond. But if North American radio gets on board, Little Comets might be more of a household name in my neck of the woods very soon. “I Taketh Away,” Mark Mulcahy Mark Mulcahy hasn’t lead a charmed life since the death of his wife in 2008.

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  The KEXP Blog

• Live Video: Capsula

  Jim Beckmann

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:45 am

  photo by Jim Bennett (view set) Ever since we caught sight of Rising Mountains, their 2009 release, we’ve been fans of Capsula. The Bilbao by way of Buenos Aires band always thrills with their glam rock inspired riffs and pounding rhythms, reminding you as much of Sonic Youth as T.Rex and David Bowie. Their stage shows, in particular, are a spectacle to behold, as Martin Guevara wails, flails and grinds his guitar on any and every object near him while Coni Duchess lays down the most alluring bass lines ever, and if ever The Muppets’ Animal were embodied in an actual human, that…

• KEXP Suggests: Noise For The Needy w/ Julia Massey and The Jesus Rehab

  Jacob Uitti

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:58 am

  Noise for the Needy, a music festival that raises money for Seattle charities through a variety of shows and events, will culminate in June with performances at the Conor Byrne Pub, the Sunset Tavern, Hattie’s Hat and the Tractor Tavern June 20 - 23 in Ballard. Two artists featured in this year’s performance will be Julia Massey and Jared Cortese from the Seattle bands, Julia Massey and the Five Finger Discount and The Jesus Rehab, respectively. The two artists, who will be live at NFTN on June 22 at Conor Byrne, also happen to be married to one another. KEXP caught up with the…

• Song of the Day: Oblivians - Run For Cover

  Gerrit Feenstra

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s song comes from Memphis garage band Oblivians. “Run For Cover” is from their first record in 16 years, Desperation, out now on In The Red. Oblivians - Run For Cover (MP3) The garage rock scene of the modern age owes a lot to Oblivians. The Memphis threesome made their short heyday in the mid 90s count with…

• Live Video: Foals

  Jim Beckmann

  18 Jun 2013 | 2:50 pm

  photo by Dave Lichterman (view set) For good reason, Foals have earned a reputation for some wild and frenetic peformances, mixing high energy math rock with modern take on 90′s Britpop. It’s not really a show if frontman Yannis Philippakis isn’t surfing the crowd or climbing the walls. Yet Foals have never been one-dimension and through the choas, the band members’ individual talents inevitably shine through -- Jimmy Smith’s shimmering fingerpicking, Walter Gervers’ melodic bass and angelic vocals, Edwin Congreave’s atmospheric keys and Jack…

• Tuesday Music News

  Jacob Webb

  18 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm

  photo by Morgen Schuler In addition to producing about three months of shows and two new songs, The Postal Service reunion can now add a video to the list of things its produced. The AB/CD/CD-directed clip for the new song “A Tattered Line of String” finds a man fighting off a laundry machine that’s trying to suck him in. So, in other words, they’re still making quirky videos to go with their mostly melancholy music. (It’s like ten years never went by!) Watch the clip below and if you haven’t gotten a chance to see them on the farewell jaunt, there are…

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  Create Digital Music

• Hands Off: Apple Wants to Pull Orphion Music App Over Touch APIs

  Peter Kirn

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:22 pm

  Apple’s devices have earned praise from developers for consistently supporting multiple fingers in predictable ways. But to go further with expression, one developer made use of the size of contact area on the screen. Any time a developer goes beyond “public” or official APIs, there’s a chance Apple will eventually balk. We knew this was a risk to the excellent music app Orphion when we covered it, but hoped, in fact, that if the app were successful, Apple might reconsider. Unfortunately, today we learn from developer Bastus Trump that Apple will remove the app. And…

• As Mac Pro Debates Rage On, Time for Some Reality Checks

  Peter Kirn

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:16 am

  Say cheese! The end of Macs with storage and expansion slots is proving very unsettling to some. If it’s not unsettling to everyone, well, blame how much better at making music laptops and cheaper desktops have gotten. Photo (CC-BY) Paul Hudson. For all this debate over the new Mac Pro, you really need to know only two things: 1. The current Mac Pro is not a good value at the moment. 2. We have no idea how much the new Mac Pro will cost. And so, everything else (minis, iMacs, MacBooks, and yes, even PCs) rule the roost. That’s good for music, because (as a couple of commenters…

• Web-Connected Analog: Synths Render Sound From Your Browser, Remotely

  Peter Kirn

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:56 am

  On the Internet, no one knows you’re a dog. But they just might know you’re an MS-20. Hector Urtubia – aka Mr. Book – has connected his synths to the Web and set them up for the world. Submit a music pattern, and send it off to the synths to be rendered to sound. It’s like Kinko’s, if they did analog synths instead of printers. Hector explains more: I created a web app (http://analogalacarte.com) which allows you to create a synth pattern, submit it and it will get rendered live in hardware on one of my synths at home. I did this because I wanted everyone…

• Control Music with Cubes Using Your Fingers: AeroMIDI 3D for Leap Motion

  Peter Kirn

  17 Jun 2013 | 11:21 am

  Not just another Theremin or KAOSS-style control. Now you’re playing with cubes. Image courtesy the developer. Cue the Tetris theme, and start playing music by navigating a field of cubes. So, you’ve seen X/Y touchpads before, many times, in hardware like the KAOSS Pad (or Lemur, or your computer trackpad). But AeroMIDI 3D does something rather different: instead of just a single X/Y area, you get an array of programmable 3D cubes floating in space, all triggered with waves of your fingers using the forthcoming Leap Motion connect. Use one finger, multiple fingers, different…

• Life After Slots: What the Mac Pro, External Hardware Mean for Production

  Peter Kirn

  14 Jun 2013 | 2:19 am

  This array of ports has the power that PCI slots on old Mac towers did. But will it be as practical? That answer may depend on vendors. Photo courtesy Apple. “Pro” is a funny word. When people say “pros” in contrast to “amateurs,” “producers” rather than “consumers,” they mean something about relative seriousness. And in tech, they usually invoke these words when they’re looking down on tools they feel aren’t up to snuff. That’s fair. Especially in music making and digital art where money is tight, people invest in…

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  MetalSucks

• Holy Shit, Stomach Earth’s Album Has a Release Date!!!

  Axl Rosenberg

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pm

  "I'll get my ice skates," sighs Satan.The post Holy Shit, Stomach Earth’s Album Has a Release Date!!! appeared first on MetalSucks.

• Surprisingly, the New James LaBrie Song isn’t “Agony”

  Axl Rosenberg

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

  And I wanted to hate it so much, goddamnit.The post Surprisingly, the New James LaBrie Song isn’t “Agony” appeared first on MetalSucks.

• Mammoth Grinder Push Paragons

  Axl Rosenberg

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:30 am

  Band's new song is downright corrosive. The post Mammoth Grinder Push Paragons appeared first on MetalSucks.

• “We Are” Pretty Into this New Song Featuring Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, and Ihsahn

  Axl Rosenberg

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  AND it's for charity!The post “We Are” Pretty Into this New Song Featuring Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend, and Ihsahn appeared first on MetalSucks.

• The Dillinger Escape Plan’s New Video is “Killer”

  Axl Rosenberg

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

  Watch the clip for the title track from their new album, One of Us is the Killer.The post The Dillinger Escape Plan’s New Video is “Killer” appeared first on MetalSucks.

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  AbsolutePunk.net - News

• Punknews.org Chat With Larry Livermore Tonight

  Drew Beringer

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:01 pm

  Punknews.org will be hosting a live chat with legend Larry Livermore tonight at 9 PM EST. In case you don't know, he's the founder of Lookout! Records and the guy who discovered Green Day among other things

• The Dillinger Escape Plan "One of Us is the Killer" Music Video

  Alex DiVincenzo

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:06 am

  Watch The Dillinger Escape Plan's music video for "One of Us is the Killer" in the replies.

• R.I.P. Slim Whitman

  Alex DiVincenzo

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:49 am

  Country legend Slim Whitman has passed away at the age of 90. Rest in peace.

• New Night Verses Track

  Jack Appleby

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:48 am

  Stream a new Night Verses track entitled "Whatever Makes You Hate Me" here. You can now pre-order Lift Your Existence here.

• Beartooth/City Lights Tour

  Christian Wagner

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:31 am

  Beartooth and City Lights are going on tour. Dates are in the replies.

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  AllHipHop.com » News

• Arrest Warrant Issued For Chief Keef In Miami

  Houston Williams (@AllHipHopcom)

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:04 am

  (AllHipHop News) Chief Keef’s legal woes just got bigger as a warrant was just issued for his arrest in Miami. The rapper was arrested on a pair of misdemeanor marijuana charges as he celebrated his 17th birthday last August. The rapper was charged and ordered to appear in court on January 23, 2013 but he was already in a Chicago jail for violating his probation. As long as he stays away from Miami or Miami Beach, Keef may be ok. According to the report, Keef admitted to having weed on her person when he was apprehended. “I have weed in my right front pocket,” Keef…

• The Pharcyde Members Sue Other Pharcyde Members For Using Pharcyde Name

  Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:55 am

  (AllHipHop News) If the news article’s title is confusing, the story behind it does not help much either. Original members of the legendary group The Pharcyde are in the middle of a legal battle over the misuse of the group’s name. Romye Robinson (Bootie Brown) and Imani Wilcox (Imani) are suing fellow founding members Derrick Stewart (Fatlip) and Trevant Hardson (Slimkid3) in federal court in Los Angeles following an apparent breach in a previous agreement. According to the lawsuit, Stewart and Hardson have been performing under the Pharcyde name even though both men left the…

• Flo-Rida and Manager Banned From Final Two NBA Finals Games

  Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:38 am

  (AllHipHop News) The Miami Heat and Hip Hop have a strange relationships. Proud Floridian transplants Birdman and Lil Wayne have openly stated their dislike of how some of the team’s players have treated them and even partied with the Dallas Maverick in Miami’s Club Liv after they beat the Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals. However, this time it is the Miami Heat’s opponents with the Hip Hop gripe. During a recent interview with 104.3 The Ticket, Flo Rida’s manager Freezy spoke on how the NBA emailed to inform him that he would not be permitted to attend Game 6 and Game 7…

• Kanye West in Trouble for “We get this b*tch shaking like Parkinson’s” Lyric

  Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:28 am

  (AllHipHop News) Yeezus is Kanye West’s most polarizing album ever and has parted the sea divided people on their perceptions of the album. Some believe it is brilliant, others, such as the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) find some of the lyrics reprehensible. On the album opening song “On Sight”, Kanye boasts he’ll “get this b*tch shaking like Parkinson’s” to the chagrin of the APDA. The Vice President of  the APDA sent out a message to Kanye about his lyric: “We find these lyrics distasteful and the product of obvious…

• Bun B Cosigns Texans RB Arian Foster’s Rap Skills

  Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am

  (AllHipHop News) Texas Hip Hop legend Bun B is a serious fan of the NFL’s Houston Texans and apparently a fan of their starting running back Arian Foster’s rap skills as well. Recently Bun sat down with Nick Scurfield for his “Off The Turf With Scurf” podcast to talk about his music career and his interest in football. During the interview Bun revealed that Foster is an undercover rapper, and in his opinion the Texans franchise leader in career rushing yards and rushing touchdowns is as formidable in the booth as he is on the field. During the offseason, Foster reached out…

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  Tracksounds (The Blog)

• SoundCast Ep. 62 - Man of Steel

  17 Jun 2013 | 10:11 am

  Episode 62 - Man of Steel Alex Billington (Firstshowing.net) and Tim Burden (Movie Magic) join Christopher Coleman to discuss the most divisive film of the year, MAN OF STEEL ... and it's original score by one of the more divisive composers in Hollywood, Hans Zimmer.  Episode Highlights 00:43 - Welcome: Alex Billington, Tim Burden 08:44 - Our History of Superman (Donner, Returns, Smallville) 24:26 - Man of Steel - Spoiler movie reactions 61:53 - Man of Steel - The Divisiveness 70:18 - Man of Steel - The Score: before, during, after the movie 98:12 - Audio excerpt: Interview with Hans…

• SoundCast Live - Episode #62: Man of Steel with Alex Billington and Tim Burden

  16 Jun 2013 | 12:32 pm

  Thanks for joining us.  Our live broadcast will begin at 4:00 PM ET.  Feel free to join us in the chat and do invite someone to join you (ie. Use the social media sharing options above!). Do something "fatherly" and have him listen in with you, today! We'll be talking about MAN OF STEEL at or around 4:00 PM!

• Pain & Gain (Soundtrack) by Steve Jablonsky - Review

  14 Jun 2013 | 1:58 pm

  Not Much to Gain Here Review by Edmund Meinerts Having spent most of his career creating big-budget explosion clotheslines, director Michael Bay’s latest is a surprising downscale in scope and budget: PAIN & GAIN, a crime film based on the exploits of a group of real-life bodybuilders-turned-organized-criminals. The film (and in particular its stab at dark comedy) has received mixed reviews, which by Bay’s standards is like being nominated for half a dozen Oscars, and along for the ride for the fifth BAY film in a row is STEVE JABLONSKY, whose disappointingly hit-and-miss career path…

• Audio Evidence: 5 Composers (You Haven't Thought Of) That Could Score Thor: The Dark World

  11 Jun 2013 | 6:17 pm

  Audio Evidence: 5 Composers (You Haven't Thought Of) That Could Score Thor: The Dark World by Christopher Coleman (@ccoleman) With the untimely departure of composer Carter Burwell from THOR: THE DARK WORLD, the film music world has been left to speculate on who will be taking over the scoring-reigns.  While I've made it quite public that I think either ELLIOT GOLDENTHAL or HOWARD SHORE would be so-good-it-hurts-choices, neither are very likely...but not impossible.  Of course the most obvious choice would be to bring back PATRICK DOYLE.  This would bring some much needed…

• Man of Steel Soundtrack Limited Deluxe Edition - The Unboxing of Solitude

  10 Jun 2013 | 5:21 pm

  Ok...you yellow-sun-absorbing-weaklings, take a look with us as Christopher Coleman (@ccoleman) shares his unboxing of the MAN OF STEEL LIMITED EDITION SOUNDTRACK by HANS ZIMMER. Get an x-ray-good look at the packaging, liner notes, and two-disc release from Water Tower Records and then decide if you should invest in this physical-only release. The music is from Water Tower Records release and no copyright infringement is intended but offered for informational purposes only. TRACKS: Track 01 - "Look to the Stars" (Disc 1) by By Hans Zimmer Track 17 - "17 - What Are You Going to Do When You…

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  perfectporridge.com

• Jamstik + iPad apps = Daft Punk’s Get Lucky

  Greg Swan

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:12 am

  Minnesota-based start-up JamStik, whose Indiegogo campaign blew out its goal, posted this video with musician Chris Heille recreating Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” using the Jamstick and seven iPad apps. This is pretty sweet. Apps: Audiobus Loopy HD Animoog Sunrizer Peter Vogel CMI Sampletank iVoxel And more on the JamStik: Indiegogo Facebook Twitter

• 5 words = psychedelic math pop rock opera

  Greg Swan

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:29 am

  Collywobble by Hectorina

• Weird experimental ambient EP performed live

  Greg Swan

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:22 am

  Can’t think of a better soundtrack for an early Tuesday morning – can you? Transmit Bliss, Miami, FL

• Sun Rai live looping at Dakota tomorrow night

  Greg Swan

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:09 pm

  Rai Thistlethwayte’s new project sounds like this: His new EP came out just a few weeks ago… Playing Dakota Jazz Club tomorrow, June 18.

• Nice piece on MTV and the commercial standards of cool

  Greg Swan

  15 Jun 2013 | 5:19 pm

  With the initial release of canned media followed by the rise of faux-reality shows whose placement on the network is solely based on ratings on some papers, one can’t help but wonder- does this network which relentlessly spouts off how well they represent today’s youth really reflect our generation as free spirits or does it expose us as young, mindless consumers? Take a closer look, and you will see that the answer is clear. (basically, the mouth breathing public doesn’t give a rip about good music. surprise surprise.) via MTV and the commercial standards of cool | My Vinyl Muse.

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  The Q Daily

• Arctic Monkeys unveil new single & possible Glasto opener, Kings Of Leon & more join iTunes Fest, dealing with hecklers the Patti Smith way... Music News Daily

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:52 am

  A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (19 June)     

• Q&a Jake Bugg - "I'm cynically open-minded" Rick Rubin, Glastonbury, his second LP & more

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:04 am

  Plus the singer-songwriter discusses his rebooted new single Broken out next month (29 July)     

• Guest Column - Block party: East London's musicians on organising their own festival

  19 Jun 2013 | 3:01 am

  Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs' Samir Eskanda explains what it's like to step out from behind the drums to curate the brand new East End Live (13 Jul)     

• East End Live 2013 the final line-up with Toy, Pere Ubu, Charlie Boyer & more

  19 Jun 2013 | 3:00 am

  Exclusive - here's who is playing where at London's newest festival on 13 July    

• MIA returns with new track, Glastonbury set times announced, Daft Punk say JJ Abrams' Star Wars will "keep the Force alive"... Music News Daily

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 am

  A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (18 June)    

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• RANDOM PILE: RICK HOLMES + ROY AYERS

  O-Dub

  17 Jun 2013 | 12:54 am

  Rick Holmes: Remember to Remember + The Unknowledgeable One From 12″ (Gold Mink, 1981) Picked this up at Record Jungle the other week: a really strange 12″ produced by Roy Ayers, featuring L.A. radio DJ Rick Holmes. Some of you might already be familiar with Holmes since his voice graces the Cannonball Adderley Love, Sex, and the Zodiac album but I didn’t realize he went onto record something with Ayers, a decade later. Musically, this is vintage post-disco Ayers; very groovy and soulful. Holmes though… He’s ok in small nuggets, like on that Love, Sex and the Zodiac…

• SUMMER SONGS 2013: CHOIMATIC

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  13 Jun 2013 | 8:33 pm

  (Editor’s note: It’s time to bring back the Summer Songs after two seasons off. Our first guest is Moe Choi aka DJ Choimatic. I’ve known Moe for years, back when he was a big presence in the NY hip-hop club scene but in more recent years, Moe has branched out into everything from swanked-out weddings to Fashion Week runway shows to, you know, DJing parities on the roof of The Met. He’s got Billy Danze’s number on speed dial and the inside lane on YSL couture; that’s how he rolls. For his summer song post, Moe takes it back to ’90 and the era of the…

• GO SEE THIS: 20 FEET FROM STARDOM

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  12 Jun 2013 | 10:32 pm

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• DARONDO: DIDN’T HE TREAT US RIGHT?

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  12 Jun 2013 | 10:30 pm

  Darondo (né William Pulliam) passed away today at the age of 67. His single, “Didn’t I” remains one of my favorite Bay Area records (and really, just an all-time great slow jam). I interviewed Darondo back in 2006 for Wax Poetics and they just reprinted the article on their site. Here’s an excerpt: The name “Darondo” is so unique, it’s hard to forget. But for many years, all people knew of him was only that: a name on a faded label. In his brief recording career, the Bay Area native only released three 7-inch singles, all in the late ’60s and early ’70s. In…

• HOLY GHOST POSTS: FEEL THE ETERNAL RUSH

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  7 Jun 2013 | 2:35 pm

  Arthur Blessitt/The Eternal Rush: God’s Love From Soul Session At His Place (Creative Sound, 1969) So Blessitt is an…interesting guy and this album was recorded during what I can only imagine was a really heady, psychedelic era of Hollywood history when Blessitt used to run a nightclub called The Soul Session.1 Among the folks who used to come in was a group called The Eternal Rush, whose lead singer Jim McPheeters is who you hear here. Really trippy, groovy stuff here, especially the mix of acoustic and electric piano. The rest of the album is whatever, but this one song is pretty…

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• Video: Willie Nelson and Neil Young - Long May You Run

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  OLD FRIENDS WILLIE AND NEIL PERFORM A TIMELESS CLASSIC Back on April 18 music legend Willie Nelson performed with an all-star cast of friends at Jack White's Third Man Studios in Nashville, TN for a memorable concert that will hit the airwaves this Sunday as the latest installment of CMT's Crossroads. Willie was joined by Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Norah Jones, Ashley Monroe, Leon Russell and Neil Young for what will air on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT as "CMT CROSSROADS: WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS FROM THIRD MAN RECORDS." Nelson performs a selection of his greatest hits as well as sits for an…

• Review | Photos | Day 4 | Bonnaroo | Tennessee

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

  Words & Images By: L. Paul Mann Day 4 :: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival :: 6.16.13 :: Manchester, TN Full Review Below Gallery! 6/16/13 - Day 4 @ Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN) View Photos It was a relatively reticent morning by Bonnaroo standards, the last day of the festival. Many campers were up early, no doubt because the music schedule started and ended early. There were no late night sets planned after the headline finale with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The weather was much more temperate than the days before, with evolving cloud cover and a cooling breeze. There were many more…

• Rolling Stones Welcome Brad Paisley For "Dead Flowers" In Philly

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am

  PAISLEY DUETS WITH JAGGER ON STICKY FINGERS TUNE AT WELLS FARGO CENTER IN CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE

• Setlist And Audio: Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration In Pittsburgh

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:30 am

  THE WARREN HAYNES-LED GARCIA TRIBUTE KICKS OFF AT HEINZ HALL Slipknot! interlude > Terrapin Station Encore: Patchwork Quilt, China Doll Audio: Listen to "China Doll" as performed at the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration: Here's audio of "Crazy Fingers" from last night's concert: The list of remaining Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebrations: 06/20/13 Red Hat Amphitheatre - Raleigh, NC 06/22/13 Tanglewood -Lenox, MA 06/25/13 Mann Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA 06/26/13 Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts - Vienna, VA 07/30/13 Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO…

• Tea Leaf Green Announces Weir Here Appearance

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:30 pm

  TEA LEAF GREEN TO APPEAR ON EPISODE OF WEIR HERE

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• Black Sabbath's Lucky 13 Scores First Billboard #1 Debut

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:24 am

  Big Time Rush slide in at #4 with their new one, 24/Seven.By Gil Kaufman Black Sabbath's <i>13</i> Photo: Universal Music Group 13 is proving to be a lucky number for reunited hard rock icons Black Sabbath. The (once again) Ozzy Osbourne-led doomsayers will score their first-ever #1 Billboard 200 album chart debut next week when the first effort from (most of) the original members in 35 years takes the top spot thanks to sales of nearly 155,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan. It is also only the second time the band has debuted in the top 10 in its 40-plus…

• Kanye West Ran Yeezus Like Apple Inc., Cyhi The Prynce Says

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:47 am

  'The bible just wasn't wrote by Jesus,' Cyhi tells MTV News about Kanye's collective creative process for Yeezus.By Rob Markman Kanye West Photo: The Image Gate/Getty Images Cyhi the Prynce built a reputation as a raw and capable lyricist even before he linked up with Kanye West and signed to G.O.O.D. Music, dropping mixtapes every year since 2010. This year has been relatively quiet for the Atlanta spitter, but his influence is being felt all across the world as fans begin to digest Kanye's boundary-pushing Yeezus. "The biggest thing about Yeezus was just being there creatively," Cyhi told…

• Andrew W.K. Will Be 'A Drum Vampire' During O Music Awards' World Record Attempt

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:24 am

  W.K. will 'suck the rhythmic skill and energy out of you' in drum marathon at Wednesday's O Music Awards.By James Montgomery Andrew W.K. Photo: MTV News On Wednesday night's O Music Awards, profound partymeister Andrew W.K. will attempt to set a previously unimaginable (mostly because it didn't exist) world record: Longest Drum Session in a Retail Store. And, much like he does with all of his endeavors — music, motivational speaking, hanging out with "Bronies" — he's throwing himself headlong into the challenge. "I've been preparing, always air-drumming, sometimes with weights or…

• Danielle Bradbery 'Excited For Whatever Comes' After 'The Voice' Win

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:24 am

  The 16-year-old singer gets praise from Blake Shelton, fans as she opens up about her record deal and Hunter Hayes fandom.By Jocelyn Vena Blake Shelton and Danielle Bradbery win on "The Voice" Photo: NBC Blake Shelton may have celebrated his birthday Tuesday night during "The Voice" finale, but the night really belonged to his team member Danielle Bradbery, who was crowned this season's champ. Her win was hardly surprising considering former contestant Sasha Allen and mentor Adam Levine both declared Bradbery the early winner. Bradbery beat out fellow finalists the Swon Brothers (who were…

• Eminem Revives Raw Raps On Tony Touch's 'Symphony In H'

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:08 am

  'Hell yeah, I nailed J. Lo,' Em raps on angsty new track.By Rob Markman Eminem Photo: Getty Images Before Marshall Mathers became a multiplatinum rap juggernaut, he was an underground rap juggernaut. So with a new album release looming, Eminem makes a return to his roots on Tony Touch's "Symphony in H." There's no catchy hook or radio friendly beat. Instead, there is just a minute-and-a-half of unfiltered Slim Shady rhymes. The track will appear on Tony Touch's upcoming The Piece Maker 3: Return of the 50 MC's album when it drops on July 9, but on Tuesday night (June 18), Toca premiered it on…

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• MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Don't Follow Rules, I Follow My Heart'

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:38 am

  Drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) has released the following update: "I had a great time with my [ADRENALINE MOB] brothers at these last shows in South America.

• ANGRA Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: Sao Paulo Concert Filmed For Upcoming DVD

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:28 am

  On June 15, Guitarhoo.com conducted an interview with Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro's (ANGRA).

• THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: 'Everblack' First-Week Sales Revealed

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:18 am

  "Everblack", the sixth full-length album from Michigan's unstoppable sons of molten melodic death metal THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, sold 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No.

• MEGADETH Interviewed On 'Rockline'; Audio Available

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:14 am

  MEGADETH was interviewed on this past Monday's (June 17) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn.

• ANTHRAX Guitarist Says He Has Enough Material For A 20-Hour Spoken-Word Show

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:53 am

  RoomThirteen.com conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian about his recently completed "Speaking Words" U.K.

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• Slim Whitman dies at 90; listen to the graceful crooner

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:49 am

  Slim Whitman, a country pop singer whose forlorn wail influenced a generation of vocalists in the early 1950s, has died at age 90. Whitman, born in Tampa, Fla., was a regular on the influential country radio program "The Louisiana Hayride" starting in 1950, and first hit with the eerie country pop song “Indian Love Call” in 1951. His death Wednesday at a Florida hospital was due to heart failure, said his son-in-law, Roy Beagle.

• Five surprises from Pitbull and Kesha at the Hollywood Bowl

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:43 am

  Tuesday night's Pitbull and Kesha double-bill at the Hollywood Bowl was one of the oddest pop shows of the year. Two distinct crowds, two different ways of tackling danceable pop, and a venue built for sylvan music royalty upended into a salacious grind-down.

• Watch Cher perform 'Woman's World' on 'The Voice'

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:32 am

  Cher sang Tuesday night on the season finale of "The Voice," turning in what her representatives said was her first television performance in more than a decade.

• '20 Feet From Stardom' moves spotlight to the background

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:05 pm

  The documentary focuses on the lives and careers of six female backup singers.You've seen them but not noticed them. You've heard them but not listened to them.

• Essential mix: DJ BC's 'Ill Submarine' mixes Beasties and Beatles

  18 Jun 2013 | 11:59 am

  It's not the most original conceit: blending rappers with the Beatles to create a new work. It's how Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton first made his name in 2004  with his "Grey Album,' which mixed a cappella recordings of Jay-Z rapping from his "Black Album" with reworked songs from the Beatles' self-titled record known as "The White Album." 

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• New Drake Song 'On My Way' Surfaces

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm

  A previously unreleased song by Drake titled "On My Way" surfaced last night The song which the singer apparently recorded several years ago features vocalist and songwriter James Fauntleroy who worked with Drake on "Girls Love Beyoncé" The sultry track is an intimate bedroom-eyed R&B song with Drake singing about arriving...

• On the Charts: Black Sabbath Score First Number One

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:40 am

  Four weeks after Daft Punk's Random Access Memories began what appears to be a long run in the Top 10 the record business is in one of those summer periods where even acts that aren't your typical blockbuster pop stars can score a Number One album – last week it...

• Digable Planets Reissue 'Blowout Comb': Butterfly Looks Back

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  When the Seattle-based label Light in the Attic Records told Ishmael Butler that they wanted to put out a vinyl reissue of 1994's Blowout Comb – the second and final album he recorded with the jazzy hip-hop trio Digable Planets – he was pleasantly surprised "I was flattered" says the...

• Chet Flippo, Former Rolling Stone Editor, Dead at 69

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  Chet Flippo a former Rolling Stone editor who was the editorial director of CMT died this morning He was 69 No cause of death was available Flippo started writing for Rolling Stone when he was studying at the University of Texas in Austin where he earned a master's degree in journalism...

• Hanson Celebrate 21st Birthday as a Band in New York

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:40 am

  Hanson turned 21 this year and the brotherly trio celebrated with a birthday party last night in New York at Irving Plaza as fans swarmed to see the band perform The brothers started the group as pre-teens and released their sixth studio album Anthem yesterday  The night began with a six-song...

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• Amphifest 2013 - only 4 weeks and you can Call Ships To Port

  13 Jun 2013 | 10:32 am

  I bought a special box for Amphifest 2013 in a good time. I am a die hard fan of Covenant and this is why it´s so much exciting!It includes special pass and ticket to Call Ships to Port boat trip.sold outDigital Beat Music newsfeed

• Syna 101 free VST demo video in youtube - kind thanks to Uproar24

  13 Jun 2013 | 9:54 am

  One synth I made with Synth Maker in Computer Music magazine. I made also backplate interface graphics and rendered with Cinema 4D. You can download VST instrument from my website: http://digitalbeatmusic.net/?p=148. One vst music fan Uproar24 kindly made a demovideo for youtube of my VST instrument. Be sure to visit uproar24 channel for more videos of free VST instruments. There´s always more use to these than expensive Native Instruments. Please watch this video and share it to your electronically musical friends. Thanks ;-) ps: I am all around digital media guy with experience from making…

• Digital Beat Robotwerk album available in iTunes

  9 Jun 2013 | 9:17 am

  Get the latest album Robotwerk from iTunes. Digital Beat Music newsfeed

• new album by Tricky

  23 May 2013 | 12:12 pm

  Some new interesting tunes on Tricky´s new album False Idols. False Idols is a name for his new album but also a name for his new label. For a long time after his album Maxinquaye Tricky goes back again to his musical roots in his latest musical piece. Accompanied with real recorded drum beats, guitars and electronic drum cuts there´s also some nice painted blue harmony by cellos and violins. There´s some really good vocals in this album featuring by Francesca Belmonte, Fifi Rong, Nneka and Peter Silberman of The Antlers. Album is available for streaming and free download. Read story in…

• New Digital Beat application for Android mobile phone

  17 Apr 2013 | 4:43 am

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• Nine Inch Nails Tap David Lynch to Direct 'Came Back Haunted' Video

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:35 pm

  Trent Reznor and David Lynch will team up for Nine Inch Nails' video for "Came Back Haunted" the first time the pair has collaborated since 1997's Lost Highway soundtrack The glitchy track is the first single off NIN's upcoming album Hesitation Marks which will be out September 3rd on Columbia Readers'...

• New Drake Song 'On My Way' Surfaces

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm

  A previously unreleased song by Drake titled "On My Way" surfaced last night The song which the singer apparently recorded several years ago features vocalist and songwriter James Fauntleroy who worked with Drake on "Girls Love Beyoncé" The sultry track is an intimate bedroom-eyed R&B song with Drake singing about arriving...

• On the Charts: Black Sabbath Score First Number One

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:40 am

  Four weeks after Daft Punk's Random Access Memories began what appears to be a long run in the Top 10 the record business is in one of those summer periods where even acts that aren't your typical blockbuster pop stars can score a Number One album – last week it...

• Digable Planets Reissue 'Blowout Comb': Butterfly Looks Back

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  When the Seattle-based label Light in the Attic Records told Ishmael Butler that they wanted to put out a vinyl reissue of 1994's Blowout Comb – the second and final album he recorded with the jazzy hip-hop trio Digable Planets – he was pleasantly surprised "I was flattered" says the...

• Chet Flippo, Former Rolling Stone Editor, Dead at 69

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  Chet Flippo a former Rolling Stone editor who was the editorial director of CMT died this morning He was 69 No cause of death was available Flippo started writing for Rolling Stone when he was studying at the University of Texas in Austin where he earned a master's degree in journalism...

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• New Drake Song 'On My Way' Surfaces

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm

  A previously unreleased song by Drake titled "On My Way" surfaced last night The song which the singer apparently recorded several years ago features vocalist and songwriter James Fauntleroy who worked with Drake on "Girls Love Beyoncé" The sultry track is an intimate bedroom-eyed R&B song with Drake singing about arriving...

• On the Charts: Black Sabbath Score First Number One

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:40 am

  Four weeks after Daft Punk's Random Access Memories began what appears to be a long run in the Top 10 the record business is in one of those summer periods where even acts that aren't your typical blockbuster pop stars can score a Number One album – last week it...

• Digable Planets Reissue 'Blowout Comb': Butterfly Looks Back

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  When the Seattle-based label Light in the Attic Records told Ishmael Butler that they wanted to put out a vinyl reissue of 1994's Blowout Comb – the second and final album he recorded with the jazzy hip-hop trio Digable Planets – he was pleasantly surprised "I was flattered" says the...

• Chet Flippo, Former Rolling Stone Editor, Dead at 69

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  Chet Flippo a former Rolling Stone editor who was the editorial director of CMT died this morning He was 69 No cause of death was available Flippo started writing for Rolling Stone when he was studying at the University of Texas in Austin where he earned a master's degree in journalism...

• Hanson Celebrate 21st Birthday as a Band in New York

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:40 am

  Hanson turned 21 this year and the brotherly trio celebrated with a birthday party last night in New York at Irving Plaza as fans swarmed to see the band perform The brothers started the group as pre-teens and released their sixth studio album Anthem yesterday  The night began with a six-song...

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• Kanye West Slammed Over 'Distasteful' Parkinson's Lyric

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:24 pm

  Health advocacy groups are slamming Kanye West for rapping about Parkinson's disease in a new song. "On Sight," from the rapper's latest album "Yeezus," has been called "distasteful" due to a line... Read More >

• Photographer demands memory card from Justin Bieber

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:20 pm

  A paparazzo has fired off a letter to Justin Bieber's manager demanding the return of a memory card he alleges was taken by the star during a clash in Miami, Florida. Gustavo Garces claims the Bab... Read More >

• A Slimmed Down Christina Aguilera & 67-Year-Old Cher Rock 'The Voice' Season Finale

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:47 am

  While 16-year-old Danielle Bradberry made headlines after being the youngest person in the history of "The Voice" to win the competition, she wasn't the only one who rocked Tuesday night's season f... Read More >

• Will.i.am Angered Over Record Company's Lack Of Promotion For British Winner Of 'The Voice'

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:20 am

  Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am has spoken out over his frustration with executives at Universal Music and blamed them for the lack of success singer Leanne Mitchell, who won the British version of ... Read More >

• 'World War Z' NY Premiere, 'Anger Management' Can't Manage Anger, Danielle Bradbery Wins 'The Voice'

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:43 am

  Brad Pitt's new film "World War Z" hits theaters this week, and the fans were out to catch a glimpse of the star in Times Square on Monday for the premiere. The film centers on a UN employee who en... Read More >

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• Joni Mitchell delivers rare live performance in Toronto – listen

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:51 am

  The singer surprised the audience at her 70th birthday celebration    

• Kanye West battling Kodaline for Number One spot in UK Album Chart

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:08 am

  It's 'Yeezus' versus the Irish band for the top spot this week    

• Enter Shikari frontman accuses 30 Seconds To Mars of 'exploiting their fans'

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:21 am

  Rou Reynolds says Jared Leto's band are 'exploiting their fans'    

• 30 Seconds To Mars play secret set on the roof of the O2 Arena

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:39 am

  Tickets for the group's November show at the venue go on sale on Friday    

• The Killers work with M83 on new song

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:56 am

  Band team up with Anthony Gonzalez on new, unnamed track    

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• video: Lace Curtain – “Falling”

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  19 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am

  [directed by Daniela Velickovic & David West / taken from Lace Curtain's Falling/Running 12", out now on Mexican Summer]

• premiere: Mikky Ekko – Kids

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  18 Jun 2013 | 11:50 am

  Here’s Mikky Ekko‘s Benny Blanco + John Hill-produced new single/anthem, which serves as the first official follow-up to his Clams Casino-produced “Pull Me Down” (although he’s also mixed in a pretty notable collab and subsequent Grammy performance with Rihanna and a moving, self-produced “ruff demo” as well). The immaculate, rousing “Kids” is out now on iTunes; catch Ekko next month supporting the great Jessie Ware on a handful of dates in the UK.

• new Julianna Barwick – “One Half”

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  18 Jun 2013 | 9:45 am

  Taken from Julianna Barwick‘s gorgeous Nepenthe, out August 20 on Dead Oceans.

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  17 Jun 2013 | 4:31 pm

  these photos are from the studio for blowout comb sessions thats guru from gangstarr with ladybug — Ish [click for larger images]

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  ISHMAEL BUTLER

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:20 pm

  me and Buckshot used to “work” in the mailroom together at Soul records in downtown manhattan. — Ish

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• Harpers Bizarre :: Witchi Tai To

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  19 Jun 2013 | 11:08 am

  Water spirit feelin’ / Springin’ round my head / Makes me feel glad / That I’m not dead MP3: Harpers Bizarre :: Witchi Tai To

• Dead Notes #2 :: Viola Lee Blues (2/2/68 Portland, Oregon)

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  19 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  Welcome to round two of Dead Notes. We kicked things off with a “Good Lovin”’ from 1971; today we touch down in February, 1968 where we find the Dead eleven months after the release of their self-titled debut, tackling the recording of their sophomore album, Anthem of the Sun. In the late months of 1967 [...]

• Clifton’s Corner: Volume 20 – Brazilian Favorites

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  18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  (Volume 20 of Clifton’s Corner. Every other week on the blog Clifton Weaver, aka DJ Soft Touch, shares some of his favorite spins, old and new, in the worlds of soul, r&b, funk, psych and beyond.) I’m not sure exactly when or how my interest in Brazilian sounds began. Growing up, my parents had tons [...]

• Bitchin Bajas :: Sun City

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  18 Jun 2013 | 7:00 am

  Like a dream collab between Fripp & Eno circa No Pussyfooting and peak period Alice Coltrane, Bitchin Bajas’ Bitchitronics long player is a stupendous set of spiritual, cosmic bliss. The Coltrane connection is made explicit by song titles such as  “Transcendence” and “Turiya” (the latter being the name Alice went by in her later days), [...]

• The Lagniappe Sessions :: Daniel Romano on George Jones

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  17 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am

  Lagniappe (la·gniappe) noun ˈlan-ˌyap,’ – 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. The music world lost a giant in April: George Jones, White Lightening himself — the Possum. For this installment of The Lagniappe Sessions our favorite Canadian country crooner, Daniel Romano, pays tribute [...]

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• Andrew WK attempting to set record for "Longest Drum Session in a Retail Store" today in Times Square

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  19 Jun 2013 | 12:26 pm

  Andrew WK at Santos in May (more by Dan Bracaglia) Professional partier Andrew WK is in the midst of some shows singing in Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg (he already did one in NYC), and today he'll attempt to set a drumming world record. At 7 PM today (6/19), Andrew will head to the Oakley Store in Times Square and attempt to drum for 24 hours straight until Thursday at 7 PM, to set the record for "LONGEST DRUM SESSION IN A RETAIL STORE." Throughout his session, he'll be joined by other drummers, including Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Marky Ramone (Ramones), Questlove (The Roots), Liberty…

• Whirr releasing a new mini-LP, announce tour (dates, stream)

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  19 Jun 2013 | 12:15 pm

  by Andrew Sacher California shoegazers Whirr (whose Nick Bassett used to be one of the revolving members in post-metal crew Deafheaven) are set to release a new mini-LP, Around, on July 9 via Graveface. The first single from that release, "Swoon," is total shoegaze in terms of atmosphere, but the music itself is darker, heavier, and more similar melodically to a band like Hum than MBV. Check that song out below. Whirr will be supporting the new mini-LP with a tour this summer. Many of the dates on the tour are with Nothing, including the NYC show happening on August 13 at Saint Vitus. Tickets…

• Famous Class releasing 'Live at Death by Audio 2012' flexi book w/ Ty Segall, METZ, Thee Oh Sees, APTBS & more

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  19 Jun 2013 | 11:36 am

  It probably goes without saying that long-running Williamsburg DIY spot Death by Audio gets a lot of good shows. Many of those are recorded  -- you may have noticed a microphone sticking out of the drop-ceiling tiles. DbA has cherry-picked a dozen of the best moments from last year for a book of flexis simply titled Live at Death by Audio 2012 that is being released by Famous Class at the end of July. That's the cover art above. Bands featured include JEFF the Brotherhood, METZ, Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, and A Place to Bury Strangers. It also features art by Brian Chippendale, Dave Singley,…

• watch a video from Black Tusk's new EP ++ tour dates

  brooklynvegan

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:18 am

  by Fred Pessaro Black Tusk at The Studio at Webster Hall, May 2013 (more by Keith Marlowe) Ready for this one? Black Tusk only have four tour dates right now, and none are in NYC. I know thats a hard pill to swallow considering the hard-touring nature of this Savannah swamp metal band. But Black Tusk still isn't taking a true break though, readying the release of Tend No Wounds, a new six-song EP via Relapse on July 23, 2013. Head below for the video for "In Days of Woe" along with a shockingly small amount of tour dates. Continue reading "watch a video from Black Tusk's new EP ++ tour dates"…

• Mikal Cronin, Fat Tony & more played the Bruise Cruise during NXNE (pics); watch Mikal Cronin play P4K offices today

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  19 Jun 2013 | 11:12 am

  photos by David Andrako Mikal Cronin We already posted pictures of the Mikal Cronin/Shannon & the Clams show from day 3 (6/15) of Toronto festival NXNE, and that same day we also caught Mikal on the annual M for Montreal / Panache Bruise Cruise during NXNE with Toronto locals Odonis Odonis, Montreal's We Are Wolves, and rapper Fat Tony (who also played Yonge-Dundas Square). PIctures from that Bruise Cruise are in this post. Mikal Cronin and Fat Tony both play NYC soon too. Mikal Cronin is currently in NYC and will be playing live at the Pitchfork offices at 3 PM today (6/19) which will be…

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• Full ‘Anchorman 2’ Trailer Voids Any Hope For Funny Sequel

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

  In the pantheon of somewhat amusing things run into the ground by an appalling fan base, the first Anchorman film certainly has...

• Get an In-Depth First Look at Steve McQueen's 'Twelve Years a Slave'

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

  With only two features under his belt, director Steve McQueen stands out like a beacon for modern filmmakers. The fearless and outspoken filmmaker whose work is as brutally human as it is viciously beautiful has given us the Michael Fassbinder-led Hung...

• Plunge Pools, Cliffside Casas, and Sunset Sails: Three Blissful Days in Virgin Gorda

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

  On a recent trip to Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, I contemplated the sublime luxury of Biras Creek Resort and Oil Nut B...

• Traveling From Cassavetes to Carruth: This Week on Hulu

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

  With the wealth of rare and unique films populating Hulu's film section, tradition holds that each week we make you privy to the best of what the Criterion Collection is highlighting on the site. But this week, I thought I'd share with you the best movies...

• 1997 Again: David Lynch to Direct Nine Inch Nails' Video for 'Came Back Haunted'

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

  Well, as if David Lynch hadn't given us enough grotesque pleasure lately—between the haunting snippets off his new album The Big ...

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  Digital Music News

• Source: Song Downloads Remain 'Down 3 Percent' In 2013...

  19 Jun 2013 | 3:14 pm

  In March, this could be written off as a blip. In late-June, it looks more like a trend: according to preliminary data shared Tuesday by a major label source, song download sales remain down by roughly 3 percent in the US.

• Breaking: Universal Music Canada and PledgeMusic Partner Up

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:45 pm

  Universal Music Canada (UMC) announced today a partnership deal with PledgeMusic, an international direct-to-fan music company, that will provide UMC artists access to the platform and resources of the team.

• China Has 1.4 Billion People. And Less Than $100 Million In Annual Music Revenues...

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:36 pm

  Let this be a stunning statistical warning for all ye who dare enter the Chinese music market.

• Breaking: Seven Additional Members of Congress Co-Sponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:30 pm

  A bipartisan group of six new Members of Congress and a Senator are in full support of the Local Radio Freedom Act that dictates "Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recording on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

• Right Now: SXSW 2014 Already In the Works

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

  The South by SouthWest (SXSW) conferences and festivals are one of the biggest entertainment industry events in the world, and they've set the dates for next year. From March 7-16 of 2014, droves of creative and business professionals will gather in Austin, TX (although rumors have been flying around about a possible relocation to Las Vegas) to interact and foster each other's growth in the film and music industry.

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  CMJ

• Listen: No Age Release Opening Track To An Object, “No Ground”

  Nancy Hoang

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am

  Releasing two new tracks within a week of each other? That’s totally normal for L.A. skuzz rock duo No Age—in fact, that’s exactly what they’ve done. Just last week the band released the first single, “C’mon Stimmung” off their upcoming album, played on a ocean landscaped non-video to boot. Now the band has released the opening track to An Object, “No Ground.”   The slow-building track plays like No Age is holding nothing back. There’s a sense of urgency in singer/drummer Dean Spunt’s vocals as he wails, “I…

• Listen: Arctic Monkeys Return With “Do I Wanna Know?”

  Nancy Hoang

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:59 am

  It’s been two long years since Arctic Monkeys’ 2011 LP, Suck It And See, and now the band has come back with a new single “Do I Wanna Know?”. While on a string of U.S. tour dates, the Sheffield band have been playing the new track live with it first surfacing online from a show at California’s Ventura Theater, creating quite the stir, and this morning they’ve released the studio recording and music video for the song.   The fuzzy rock track is the first single off their as of yet untitled fifth studio album due out later this year, as frontman Alex…

• Watch: Die Antwoord Be Weird In The Video For “Cookie Thumper”

  Tanisia Morris

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:35 am

  We’re not sure where Die Antwoord gets their cookies from, but judging from the new video for their single, “Cookie Thumper,” we’re sure they’ve got some freakish ingredients. Highlights of the Ninja-directed video include masked rump shakers, a weak-bladdered Yo-Landi and a raunchy sex scene without much filter.   The story seems simple enough, but fans of the South African rap-rave clique know better. It features Yo-Landi Vi$$er decked out in a school girl outfit as she strolls through a gritty neighborhood to meet up with her gangsta-boo Anies, who was…

• Guards @ Brooklyn Bowl: June 18, 2013

  Eric Gossett

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:08 am

  Guards – Photo by Eric Gossett Garage-gaze trio Guards performed to a packed-house at Brooklyn Bowl Tuesday night as part of the Local X Local showcase in Williamsburg. The event celebrates local beer, art, food and of course, music. This was Guards’ first time playing in New York since December of last year. Sadly, this would also turn out to be the last time the band would play together (sort of).   At first glance, some might mistake Guards for the long-haired indie-pop group Cults. That’s probably because a few of them are actually former band members of the New…

• Lemuria – The Distance Is So Big

  Corinne Bagish

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:27 am

  Although the legend of the lost continent Lemuria has been determined scientifically defunct, punk trio Lemuria continues to persevere on its third full-length album, The Distance Is So Big. Released via hardcore-rooted label Bridge Nine (F-Minus, Agnostic Front), this effort is not the typical Bridge Nine release, nor is Lemuria the label’s most typical act. Hailing from Buffalo, these indie popsters are sugary sweet, but also occasionally literary and a little intense—they pack a honeyed punch with each thoughtfully intonated verse. As with 2011′s celebrated Pebble, Jawbox’s…

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• Miley Cyrus gets weird in 'We Can't Stop' video

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:13 pm

• Cher: Lady Gaga doesn't like our duet

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:23 am

• Madonna premieres tour film, talks secret project

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:02 am

  Madonna premieres MDNA concert film in NYC, talks secret project

• Family: Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:27 am

  Family: Country singer Slim Whitman, famous for his signature yodel, dies in Fla. at age 90

• T-Bone Burnett bows out of 'Nashville'

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:37 am

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  Mojo4Music

• Leonard Cohen: Celebrate His Genius in London

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:49 am

  Join musicians and Cohen's biographer for a one-off night of words and music.    

• The Who Breathe New Life Into Quadrophenia

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:29 am

  Daltrey and Townshend's Mod Odyssey keeps on runnin' at London's O2, finds Mark Blake.    

• Queens Of The Stone Age Launch MOJO Radio Show

  14 Jun 2013 | 5:45 am

  MOJO teams up with award-winning station, Planet Rock, for weekly music feast.    

• EXCLUSIVE: Win Tickets To Cambridge Folk Festival

  10 Jun 2013 | 9:50 am

  Be among the gawpers at Britain's top roots shindig, and take a pal.    

• Rolling And Tumbling: The Stones & The Blues

  31 May 2013 | 4:53 am

  An a/v guide to their defining blues covers. (Originals appear on MOJO's new covermount CD.)    

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  PopMatters

• Mates of State: 15 June 2013 - Hamden, CT (Notes from the Road)

  Sachyn Mital

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

  Mates of State kick out the jams with a very small audience in their metaphorical Connecticut backyard, fresh off of three nights opening for The Postal Service in sizable arenas.

• Shigeto Releases Single "Ringleader" (stream) (Mixed Media)

  PopMatters Staff

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:35 am

  The tune is the second single from Shigeto's upcoming 'No Better Time Than Now' releasing 19/20 August from Ghostly International. Sweet, organic-sounding, glitchy and chiming track suffused with the warm of sunny summer days. A drop-dead gorgeous composition.

• 'Monsters University' and Pixar's Transition from Perfectionists to Product (Short Ends and Leader)

  Bill Gibron

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:15 am

  With Monsters University (a good film, go see it), Pixar has stopped playing perfectionist forever. From now on, merely being good will have to do. Greatness seems like a thing of the past. The distant past.

• The Postal Service's New Music Video is a Bit of a Spin (Cycle) (Mixed Media)

  Evan Sawdey

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:34 am

  For their first music video in years, the Postal Service get all Inception-y on us... at a laundromat.

• Human Rights Watch Film Festival New York 2013: 'Born This Way' + 'Camera/Woman' (Review)

  Chris Barsanti

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:30 am

  The devastating weights of patriarchy and tradition hang over the resourceful subjects of the documentaries, Camera/Woman and Born This Way.

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  FILTER Magazine

• News : DISC COVER: Ty Segall, “Sleeper”

  info@filtermmm.com

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

    Ty Segall Sleeper (DRAG CITY)   Out August 20

• Media : WATCH: Arctic Monkeys Release New Track And Video: “Do I Wanna Know?” (Courtesy of FILTER Tumblr)

  info@filtermmm.com

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am

    It seemed, to us, that the Arctic Monkeys were on a perpetual tour--headlining festivals and selling out arenas--since the 2011 release of Suck It and See, but today the Sheffield group proved that they still had a few musical tricks up their sleeve by releasing a new track and official video that you can watch above.   "Do I Wanna Know?" is a four-and-a-half minute dive back into the seductive and heavy world of Alex Turner and co. With a simple, but lasting guitar riff on top of a steady bass drum beat, the track features Turner singing about lust and longing; two…

• News : TOUR WATCH: Ewert And The Two Dragons Leave Estonia For The States This Fall

  info@filtermmm.com

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:15 pm

    It is so easy to fall in love with Estonian group, Ewert and the Two Dragons. In fact, we enjoyed listening to them so much we just had to have them play at our Culture Collide last year! Now they're coming back to the states in support of the US release of their second album, Good Man Down, on June 25 via Sire/ADA. Continue reading at FILTERmagazine.com

• Media : WATCH: The Postal Service Can’t Get Laundry Done In “A Tattered Line of String”

  info@filtermmm.com

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:15 pm

  Days before Valentine's Day this year—thanks for the love, Ben & Jimmy!—The Postal Service surprised us with a new hit, "A Tattered Line of String," present on the 10th anniversary deluxe reissue of Give Up.  Since then, the duo—joined by pal Jenny Lewis—has been gracing venues all over the globe, giving fans a live dose of their well-loved indie pop creation that caused such a beautiful ruckus back in '03. Enjoy at FILTERmagazine.com

• News : LOOK: Bill Callahan Announces New Album “Dream River,” Slated for September Release

  info@filtermmm.com

  18 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm

  Today, singer-songwriter Bill Callahan announced that his new album Dream River, the follow-up to 2011’s critical darling Apocalypse, is set for a September 17th release via Drag City. Continue reading at FILTERmagazine.com

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  Metal Injection

• CONVERSE REPRESENT Brings Five Nights of Free Music To San Francisco

  Daniel Cordova

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:23 pm

  Good news and bad news. The good news, Converse is celebrating the opening of a store in San Francisco next week by throwing five nights of FREE concerts at the famous Slim's. These concerts include bands like Mastodon, Suicidal Tendencies, High on Fire, Saviours, The Bronx, and many, many more. The bad news… If you are ...The post CONVERSE REPRESENT Brings Five Nights of Free Music To San Francisco appeared first on Metal Injection.

• THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN "One Of Us Is The Killer" music video

  RobInjection

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:21 pm

  Killer video of the title track off the new The Dillinger Escape Plan album, One Of Us Is The Killer, which is out now.The post THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN "One Of Us Is The Killer" music video appeared first on Metal Injection.

• BLACK SABBATH Have The #1 Album In America and other metal chart positions

  RobInjection

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:50 am

  Last week was a huge week for heavy metal, topped by the release of Black Sabbath's first new album in 35 years to feature Ozzy, Tony and Geezer. The marketing blitz paid off as Sabbath have the #1 record in the country. Black Sabbath's 13 sold 154,890 copies of their new album to come in ...The post BLACK SABBATH Have The #1 Album In America and other metal chart positions appeared first on Metal Injection.

• SERJ TANKIAN, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IHSAHN Collaboration Release Epic Lyric Video

  RobInjection

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:23 am

  What do Serj Tankian of System of a Down, Ihsahn and Devin Townsend, with some music from Ray Holroyd sound like when they collaborate? Pretty good actually! Take a listen: The track was written for Revolution Harmony who previously said this about the track: The lyrical theme in "We Are" is based on the concept behind Revolution ...The post SERJ TANKIAN, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IHSAHN Collaboration Release Epic Lyric Video appeared first on Metal Injection.

• JEFF HANNEMAN's Wife Recounts His Spider Bite Aftermath And The SLAYER Guitarist's Depression

  RobInjection

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:44 am

  It's been a little over a month since the tragic loss of Slayer guitarist, Jeff Hanneman and the tributes keep rolling in. We posted our report from Jeff's memorial show a few weeks ago, and have seen tributes from Decibel Magazine, Revolver  and now Guitar World is releasing their tribute. We've already heard Hanneman's side ...The post JEFF HANNEMAN's Wife Recounts His Spider Bite Aftermath And The SLAYER Guitarist's Depression appeared first on Metal Injection.

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• Facebook Launches Photo Comments

  Bruce Houghton

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:09 pm

  Facebook has launched a new feature that allows users to share images as comments on posts. Previously, Facebook allowed users to share an image as a comment only with a link. FB engineer Bob Baldwin, who helped build the feature wrote, When I'm talking with a friend, sometimes showing a photo helps me tell a story much better than words alone." Here's what it looks like: I can imagine bands asking fans to post concert photos or running a photo-based contests.  How will you use it as a marketing tool?

• How To Publicize A Music Crowdfunding Campaign [Top Sites]

  Clyde Smith

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

  It seems unlikely that during a crowdfunding campaign musicians will be able to develop substantial numbers of new fans willing to immediately support their work. However media coverage and related publicity can help encourage supporters to follow through and pledge. In addition, crowdfunding campaigns can be a hook to get media attention that may not result in immediate support but helps expand awareness of one's music. As I and others have pointed out, raising money is not the only possible benefit of crowdfunding. If you have an appropriate story, it's possible to get coverage in all sorts…

• Spotify's 50 Most Played & Shared Tracks [U.S. & UK]

  Bruce Houghton

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

  Robin Thicke's "Blurred" Lines tops the Spotify US plays chart this week, while a new-to-Spot-fy Pink Floyd lands at #1 in the UK. The Spotify Top 50 is the top 50 most-streamed songs of the previous week, market-by-market. The Social 50 is the top 50 most-shared songs of the previous week. These are the songs that have been most actively shared to other Spotify users, including via Facebook and Twitter. Related articles Spotify debuts weekly top 50 Spotify's 50 Most Played & Shared Tracks [U.S. & UK] Spotify's 50 Most Played & Shared Tracks [U.S. & UK] Spotify Adds Music…

• Both Steve Wozniak & Apple's Eddy Cue Love Soundwave

  Guest Post

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:28 am

  By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. We apologize for the linkbait headline, but it’s true: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak enjoys an upcoming app for iOS and Android called SoundWave. Apple senior vice president Eddy Cue even liked it enough to make sure the US and UK iTunes app stores approved it, and now that has happened. But why wouldn’t Apple approve Soundwave, which lets people follow each other’s listening habits by individual or geographical area? Well, because it does what we haven’t ever seen another Apple-approved app do: listen to your main iOS Music app and some streaming…

• Is Spotify Paying You Everything You're Owed?

  Guest Post

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:58 am

  By Chris Robley of CD Baby's The DIY Musician. Are you collecting all the royalties you’re owed from Spotify? If you don’t have a publishing administrator working on your behalf, the answer is probably NO. But I should make it clear upfront that this isn’t Spotify’s fault. It’s not like they’re holding out on you! It’s just one of those crazy things about how the world of music publishing works (or doesn’t) for indie artists. So which monies have you been missing out on? Read on to find out… Four ways you can make money through Spotify 1. The regular ‘ole payment for the…

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• A tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration

  George

  8 Jun 2013 | 7:49 am

  “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or de-humanized. If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they…

• Some looking back to look forward

  George

  19 Apr 2013 | 11:46 am

  Yet another day where the world offers more questions than answers. As the Boston authorities hunt for the missing bomber, we all hunt for meaning and reason. Typically, my hunt involves writing; working through thoughts. That’s what this blog is for. However, since Monday, I’ve not been able to do so. I thought, therefore, “since I can’t write, I’ll read.” I went back and looked at some of the writing on this blog that occuoccured during other difficult times. I’ve compiled some here, with links back to the original posts. George ________________…

• Architecture of Participation: Make your fans teachers

  George

  23 Feb 2013 | 1:43 pm

  The impulse to teach is a powerful one. For me, it provides me with my Joseph Cambell “bliss.” It’s not just me, of course, who has this compulsion to share what I know. My kids (ages 6 and 8) recently set up an elaborate instructional day for my wife and me. They made signs and schedules for the classes each was going to teach; Annabelle taught dance, Henry: arts and crafts. They delighted in sharing information about something they felt they had expertise in. I talk a lot about how the key to marketing is shifting the burden of promotion from the band/brand to the…

• Fix For Google Chrome “Show in Finder” on Macs

  George

  9 Feb 2013 | 8:19 am

  Somewhere along the way — I think it’s related to an Apple Mountain Lion update — hitting “Show in Finder” after you downloaded a file in using the Google Chrome browser stopped working. Opening files from this tab may have been affected too (I tend not to use that functionality that often). This is a pain. So much easier to find downloaded files by clicking right within Chrome than opening a new Finder window and navigating to downloads, which is likely over-populated with files with unfamiliar names, and then you sorting by recent to determine which file you…

• The Importance of the Drishti in Business

  George

  9 Feb 2013 | 6:56 am

  In yoga a Drishti is a focused gaze. You set your vision on something solid and stable in front of you, and, in so doing, are able to maintain your balance much more effectively than if your gaze is not focused; looking from thing to thing. It’s amazing how effective this is. A pose that is almost impossible to hold while your vision is unfocused becomes do-able when you focus on something stable in front of you. This is true in business too, of course. I can’t recall any time in my business career when there wasn’t a swirling miasma of distraction around me; pulling at my…

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  OUPblog » Music

• The search for ‘folk music’ in art music

  Alice

  18 Jun 2013 | 12:30 am

  By Robert G. Rawson Writing about the perceptions and contexts for music from the Haná region in Moravia in the most recent volume of Early Music got me thinking more broadly about the subject of ‘folk music’ or rustic music of various types, and the emphasis and value frequently placed upon it in the context of art music. In particular, I started to think again about Bedřich Smetana (1824–84). The very concept of ‘folk music’ owes its origins to late enlightenment thinkers, especially Johann Gottfried Herder’s use of ‘Volkslied’ in 1771. Even then, Herder accompanied his…

• 20 of the most iconic songs in industrial music

  LaurenH

  15 Jun 2013 | 12:30 am

  By S. Alexander Reed Curated from the pages of Assimilate: A Critical History of Industrial Music, this playlist spans over 30 years, offering a chronological tour of industrial music. From its politically charged beginnings in noisy performance art and process-based tape meddling, it moved into 1980s flirtations with rock to its more recent aggressive, synth-driven goth-tinged dance stylings. Highlights include not only the classic work of Ministry, Front 242, and Skinny Puppy, but also nearly forgotten early work of Die Krupps and the moody latter-day masterpieces by Covenant and Wumpscut.

• An outdoor overture

  VictoriaD

  13 Jun 2013 | 3:30 am

  By Anna-Lise Santella On 12 June, summer officially begins in Chicago when the Grant Park Music Festival, “the nation’s only free, outdoor classical music series of its kind,” opens its 79th season at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. I’m a huge fan of summer music festivals in general — what’s not to like about spending a beautiful night in a beautiful place listening to music I love performed by some of the best musicians in the world? — but of Grant Park in particular. Not only did it grant me access to free live music when I was an impoverished graduate…

• The power of popular songs

  AshleyP

  11 Jun 2013 | 12:30 am

  By Saartje Vanden Borre and Elien Declercq 1883. In Tourcoing, a French industrial town right on the border with Belgium, the local celebrity and writer of Flemish origin Jules Watteeuw published Le marchand d’oches for the first time. His song about a Flemish rag-and-bone man who had migrated to Northern France to make a living but kept dreaming about his hometown as the Garden of Eden, was a huge success. It was reprinted numerous times in the following decades; the song would influence the Northern French understanding of Flemish migrants for almost a century to come. Even in 1995, when…

• Kinky Boots

  AshleyP

  9 Jun 2013 | 3:30 am

  By Liz Wollman Young Charlie Price (Stark Sands) of Northampton, England, has just unwillingly inherited his family’s struggling shoe factory. His girlfriend wants him to sell it to a condominium developer and move to London, where they can live a properly upwardly mobile life. Torn between his family obligations and his desire to do something other than run a shoe factory, Charlie meets a drag queen named Lola (born Simon; played by Billy Porter), who happens to break a heel and mention that he would do anything for a better-made pair of fabulous boots to wear during drag performances.

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• The Dangerous Summer Announce New Album “Golden Record”

  Bryce Jacobson

  9 Jun 2013 | 7:16 pm

  The Dangerous Summer will release their new album, Golden Record, on August 6th. Check out the many pre-order options for Golden Record. The band has also released their first single “Catholic Girls.” You can pick it up on iTunes now and watch the official video for the song below. The Dangerous Summer – Golden Record Album Art

• The Almost Stream New Album “Fear Inside Our Bones”

  Bryce Jacobson

  8 Jun 2013 | 8:53 pm

  The Almost are streaming their new album, Fear Inside Our Bones, over on purevolume.com. The album is due out this Tuesday, June 11th. A pre-order for Fear Inside Our Bones is available here.

• Jimmy Eat World Stream New Album “Damage”

  Bryce Jacobson

  6 Jun 2013 | 11:40 am

  Jimmy Eat World are streaming their new album Damage which you can check out below. Damage will be in stores this Tuesday, June 11th.

• Jimmy Eat World Stream “I Will Steal You Back” Video

  Bryce Jacobson

  1 Jun 2013 | 7:48 am

  Jimmy Eat World are streaming their new video for “I Will Steal You Back.” The song is from the band’s new album, Damage, in stores June 11th.

• Skillet Flyaway To Rise VIP Experience

  Bryce Jacobson

  1 Jun 2013 | 7:39 am

  Skillet is inviting one lucky fan plus a friend to fly away to Chicago or Nashville for The Road To Rise VIP Experience. Get more details in the video below and enter here for your chance at the VIP Experience. Skillet will release their new album, Rise, on June 25th. Pre-order your copy of Rise now.

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  Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise

• Exile in Ritesville

  Alex Ross

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:05 am

  Two knowing takes on the recent bonanza of Rite of Spring reissues: Russell Platt, on the New Yorker website, and Sedge Clark, on his Musical America blog. See also Phil Kline's Ten Essential Rite Recordings. If pressed to pick my own favorites, I'd be inclined, at least as of this morning, toward Markevitch's 1959 recording, Stravinsky's 1960 version, MTT in Boston, and Esa-Pekka Salonen with the LA Phil. A footnote: longtime readers may recall that Lorin Maazel's peculiar treatment of the 11/4 bar of the Rite, mentioned by Sedge, figured prominently in the glorious…

• Immortality of a sort

  Alex Ross

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:53 am

  I'm flattered to find that my 1995 snapshot of the Aldeburgh beach has shown up in someone's YouTube video of the Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes. The famous beach is presently the setting for Tim Albery's brave and apparently successful outdoor staging of Grimes.

• Fear of the gadget

  Alex Ross

  16 Jun 2013 | 5:48 am

  "This eternal piano-playing is too much to bear! ... This shrill tinkling with no natural resonance, this heartless whirring, this ultra-prosaic banging and pecking — the fortepiano is killing all our thoughts and feelings, and we are becoming stupid, dull, imbecilic. This prevalence of piano playing, not to speak of the triumphal march of the piano virtuosos, is characteristic of our time and bears witness to the victory of machine over spirit. Technical proficiency, the precision of an automaton, the identification with strung wood, the sonic instrumentalization of human beings, is…

• The Sellars Ring

  Alex Ross

  16 Jun 2013 | 4:35 am

  Annals of American Wagneriana: Richard Lehnert sent me the program for Peter Sellars's legendary, unrecorded one-evening version of the Ring. Lisa Hirsch was there: "The giants were macramé, and you could see them only from the hips down, hung from the flies on the proscenium stage. The galloping Valkyries were children's hobby-horses, the magic provided by the best use of a disco ball I've ever seen in my life." More memories of early Sellars are here.

• Baudelaire dancing about architecture

  Alex Ross

  15 Jun 2013 | 9:30 am

  "I have often heard it said that music cannot boast of translating anything with certainty, as can writing and painting. This is true in a certain sense, but it is not entirely true. Music translates in its own way, through means which are its own. In music, as in painting and even the written word, which is still the most positive of the arts, there is always a lacuna to be filled in by the imagination of the listener."                             — "Richard Wagner and Tannhäuser in Paris."

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  Hard Rock Hideout

• KISS BRINGS THEIR ARMY TO AXS TV FOR A MONSTER LIVE EVENT

  Rob Rockitt

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:07 pm

  Exclusive World Premiere Television Broadcast LIVE from Switzerland Thursday June 20 KISS and AXS TV are giving the Kiss Army a special opportunity to see the legendary rockers with a live broadcast from the Zurich, Switzerland stop on their current European MONSTER WORLD TOUR. The live concert event will air Thursday June 20th at 3pmET/NoonPT […]

• TOM KEIFER CONFIRMED MUSICAL GUEST ON LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN TONIGHT

  Rob Rockitt

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:59 pm

  Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist TOM KEIFER is confirmed to be the musical guest on LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN tonight, Tuesday June 18th. Keifer’s highly anticipated debut solo album, THE WAY LIFE GOES, is out now and available everywhere via Merovee Records in conjunction with ADA Label Services. It was self-produced along with his wife Savannah Keifer and Chuck Turner, and recorded in […]

• Black Sabbath – 13 (2013)

  Rob Rockitt

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:01 am

  Legendary.  It is the only word that fits the band Black Sabbath! It is mind-blowing to me that Black Sabbath has been recording metal music off & on for over 40 years now.  Their music has stood against the test of  time.  There have been many imitators, but no band has been able to reproduce […]

• New Video – Grand Design – Baby It’s You (featuring Susi Päivärinta on guest vocals)

  Rob Rockitt

  17 Jun 2013 | 9:19 pm

  Sweden’s Grand Design has released a new single and video “Baby It’s You” featuring Susi Päivärinta (Lili & Susie) on guest vocals.  Check it out!! Filed under: Entertainment, Hard Rock Music, Hard Rock News, Hard Rock Videos, Music, Video Tagged: Grand Design

• REUBEN ARCHER TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM FT. GUESTS FROM Y&T, THUNDER, MAGNUM, UFO, SAXON, MSG & MORE

  Rob Rockitt

  17 Jun 2013 | 7:46 pm

  REUBEN ARCHER TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM ‘PERSONAL SIN’ Featuring special guests from Y&T, THUNDER, WHITESNAKE, MAGNUM, UFO, STATUS QUO, SAXON, MSG and more. August 19, Toxic Arrow Records REUBEN ARCHER, vocalist with hard rockers STAMPEDE and former vocalist of LAUTREC, WILD HORSES and LIONHEART, is set to release his debut solo album ‘Personal Sin’ […]

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  NashvilleGab - Country music news and Nashville celebrity gossip

• Rascal Flatts planning on 4th quarter release

  Broadway

  18 Jun 2013 | 11:20 am

• Did Blake Shelton pressure Cassadee Pope into going country?

  Broadway

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:47 am

  Watch this for the answer!

• Joe Diffie can't 'Diffie,' or seem to connect with Jason Aldean

  Broadway

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:14 am

  I had Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie on my radio show last week and contrary to what I thought, he is totally cool with Jason name checking him.  He even wants to collaborate on something.  "That was another case...I did shoot a video on it (referring to the video for 'Girl Ridin' Shotgun'), and we have some really cool, some surprise guests on there and we asked Jason, but his schedule wouldn't allow him to do it.  So, we tried again." Joe also admits he has no idea how to 'Diffie,' and talks about the hick-hock movement.  Listen below... Here's the new video for 'Girl Ridin'…

• Lee Brice has a tornado scare

  Shannon

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:23 am

  Scary stuff.  Last Thursday, rising country star Lee Brice took part in an event in Kennesaw, Georgia called "Live on the Lot with Lee Brice" at the Carl Black Kennesaw car lot. After Lee had finished performing and had signed autographs, there was a tornado scare that sent everyone running for cover. Apparently an EF-1 tornado had touched down in the vicinity. Lee's buses were pulled inside the dealership's service bays and Lee and the remaining fans took cover inside the dealership, with Lee personally checking everyone to make sure they were all safe before taking cover himself.   Lee…

• Exclusive: Rachel Williams on her college days, 'Nashville Star' and her Detroit upbringing

  Jason Scott

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:07 am

  Rachel Williams possesses a feisty charm in her music that mixes the power of The Judds with a Motown flavor, only channeled through her Detroit upbringing. After her stint on Nashville Star, the soulful singer continued making her rounds around the club and bar circuit in Music City. For a time, Rachel also attended college but soon realized that her college was spreading her message in her music. She has since amassed quite a loyal fan base, as she heads into a new era of music (set for release this August). Nashville Gab had the chance to meet her and talk to her about her upbringing, as…

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  wire to the ear

• New York City Club Scene 1984

  Oliver Chesler

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:30 am

  In the video above you see the emerging dance scene in NYC. If you ever listen New Order’s Confusion and thought wow this is well produced and really works well in a nightclub now you can know the reason. Producer Arthur Baker tells how he tested the track in club specifically to sound good there. At that time most music heard even in clubs had melody and lyrics. At 13:58 in the reporter amazingly has an epic thought and asks Baker if he thinks if eventually dance music will just be rhythmic without vocals or melody. He knew the future! “The other question is what would be the next?

• Claps – Wreck

  Oliver Chesler

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:41 pm

  I found this band Claps randomly on Spotify last night and quickly fell for them. In my book the song Wreck is a 10/10. Can’t tell if every step that I’m taking is one forward or another one back. “Cemented in their belief to play analog instruments without the aid of computers, Minnesota-based Claps are a trio with strong ideals. Channeling the ‘70s synth sounds of Depeche Mode and Joy Division, they perform minimalist measures with dark, foreboding themes…” – popmatters.com For more info: clapsus.bandcamp.com Related Posts:The Wreck RoomTransistor…

• 25 Years A Concert for the Masses

  Oliver Chesler

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:44 am

  25 years ago today Depeche Mode stood in front of 70,000 people and performed their most important concert. This is when music mattered. This is when underground synthesizer music took over. Depeche Mode showed the world that they were no niche. I was in the front row and backstage. I never heard a crowd so loud. I doubt a crowd ever loved a band as much as on that night in California. “The largest but also the most prestigious concert we’ve ever played as a headline act.” – Alan Wilder (Depeche Mode) For more info: archives.depechemode.com Related Posts:198X on eBayFront 242…

• Phonogene Firmware Update

  Oliver Chesler

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:14 am

  The MakeNoise Phonogene is hands down one of the coolest most interesting Eurorack modules. It’s a sort of sampler, tape machine, looper and grain slicer with CV control. This week there has been a firmware update and the video above shows some of what has changed. “The Phonogene rev 372 upgrade includes: Improved Audio Fidelity, Improved Vari-Speed response (shorter scale, greater resolution), End of GENE Pulse (EOS outputs pulses for both Splices and Genes, turn up Gene Size see this in action), Longer Record Time (improved memory management and improved audio fidelity make…

• Radical G and The Horrorist

  Oliver Chesler

  17 Jun 2013 | 3:02 am

  I am pleased to announce I am working on a new EP with Radical G. You can hear a clip of the first song we are working on called Here Comes the Storm above. Glenn is from Belgium so he has Electronic Body Music rhythms in his blood. I think we will have another two songs finished by August and soon after we will take the stage together here and there. I expect this EP to be a big one. “Dark electronic madness founded in 2002 by Glenn Keteleer with pounding Rave sounds and techno hooks. No excuses regarding styles, Gloomy atmosphere’s, Wave & Elektro infuences by legendary bands…

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  Largehearted Boy

• Book Notes - Eli Brown "Cinnamon and Gunpowder"

  david

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:01 am

  In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, George Pelecanos, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aimee Bender, Myla Goldberg, Heidi Julavits, Hari Kunzru, and many others. Eli Brown's Cinnamon and Gunpowder is a colorful and entertaining pirate tale, one that centers around a kidnapped chef expected to create gourmet meals from the ship's meager provisions. Kirkus wrote of the book: "Brown is able to make his narrative both sizzling…

• Largehearted WORD Books of the Week - June 19, 2013

  david

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:21 am

  In the Largehearted Word series, the staff of Brooklyn's WORD bookstore highlights several new books released this week. WORD is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Greenpoint, the northernmost neighborhood of Brooklyn, that recently celebrated its sixth anniversary. Our primary goal is to be whatever our community needs us to be, which currently means carrying a lot of paperback fiction (especially classics), cookbooks, board books, and absurdly cute cards and stationery. In addition, we're fiends for a good event, from the classic author reading and Q&A to potlucks and a basketball…

• Atomic Books Comics Preview - June 19, 2013

  david

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:41 am

  In the weekly Atomic Books Comics Preview, Benn Ray highlights notable new comics and graphic novels. Benn Ray is the owner of Atomic Books, an independent bookstore in Baltimore. The Mobtown Shank is his blog, and his comic Said What? is syndicated weekly in the Baltimore Sun's B-Paper. Atomic Books has been named one of Bizarre Magazine's 51 geekiest places on the planet, as well as one of Flavorwire's 10 greatest comic and graphic novel stores in America. Gabba Gabba Hey!: The Graphic Story Of The Ramones by Jim McCarthy / Brian Williamson In the history of punk, few bands lived as…

• Shorties (Questlove on His New Memoir, Recommended Graphic Novels for Summer Reading, and more)

  david

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:07 am

  Pitchfork interviews Roots drummer Questlove about his new memoir, Mo' Meta Blues. NPR Books recommends five graphic novels for summer reading. Up on the Sun lists 10 metal albums you must hear before you die. Hari Kunzru interviews Rachel Kushner about her novel The Flamethrowers at BOMB. Jarvis Cocker talks to the Guardian about his new documentary, The Big Melt. The Atlantic Wire profiles author Ben Greenman. Aquarium Drunkard shares a mixtape of Brazilian music. Hero Complex interviews Jim Ottaviani about his new graphic novel Primates. West Coast Sound interviews comedian marc Maron…

• Daily Downloads (Ivan and Alyosha, Josh Ritter, and more)

  david

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:06 am

  Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet. Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Bells Atlas: "Kazoo" [mp3] from Bells Atlas Bronze Radio Return: free and legal A Bit of Bronze album [mp3] Columboid: "Gorky" [mp3] from Monster Vision A Grave with No Name: "Dig Me Out" [mp3] from Whirlpool (out July 16th) Ivan and Alyosha: free and legal All the Times We Had album [mp3] Josh Ritter: free and legal 2013 NoiseTrade Sampler album [mp3] Potty Mouth: "The Spins" [mp3] from Hell Bent (out September 17th) Various Artists:…

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• A passion project: in conversation with David Eng

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:58 am

  Leading up to the launch of the Burgundy Jazz interactive documentary in June, this series of interviews aims to explore the project creators’ vision, as well as reach out to key members of Montreal’s jazz and interactive communities. Our first exchange is the Director and Researcher of the 13 web episodes, David Eng.   How did you first discover your love of jazz music?I used to play in several bands in high school. One of the guys I played with was the first to get me into different kinds of music like jazz-fusion – Weather Report or late Miles Davis. When I studied music in…

• Arkells rock the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Bruegel-Bosch Bus: CBC Beetle Roadtrip Session 12

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:45 am

  (To view full post, including photo gallery and video, please click on the above title in all caps.) Over the past several years, the Hamilton rock 'n' roll band Arkells have become ambassadors for their town, affectionately known as the Hammer and Steel Town. They named their band after Arkell Street in the university district. They named their first album after Jackson Square in their downtown hub. They wrote the theme song for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. And now, they've performed for us at the prestigious Art Gallery of Hamilton for the CBC Beetle Roadtrip Sessions, in front of the…

• Arkells rock the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Bruegel-Bosch Bus: photo gallery

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:44 am

  Hover over the above image to click through the full photo gallery. Hamilton rock 'n' roll band Arkells performed for us at the prestigious Art Gallery of Hamilton for the CBC Beetle Roadtrip Sessions, in front of the Bruegel-Bosch Bus, an ongoing, astounding installation created by Canadian artist Kim Adams. It involves a 1960s Volkswagen bus and an explosion of toy figurines.  When you're done, be sure to check out the video of Arkells rocking the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Bruegel-Bosch Bus.

• Slim Whitman, country music’s ambassador, 1923-2013

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:15 am

  One of the finest voices in country music history is silent today. Slim Whitman, who sold millions of records over three decades, died today at 90 in a Florida hospital, CBC reports. Whitman had a tenderness to his voice that sprung him from the beer joints of his early days to mainstream television and stage appearances all over the world. In particular, he was notable for gaining tremendous success in the United Kingdom at a time when country music was still in its infancy across the pond. Whitman hit the top of the British charts in 1955 with "Rose Marie," which stayed at number one for…

• Junk in the Trunk: Drive Stories Wednesday June 19

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:06 am

  Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world.Here are the stories we're talking about today.   FEATURES: Rear-view Mirror: Every week Rich Terfry reaches into his record collection to tell the story behind a great song from the good old days. This week, The Ramones and how they became one of the most influential bands to come out punk rock. "I Wanna Be Sedated" on DRIVE. Listen and learn more here! here Listen to Rear-view Mirror by hitting the Play button    Joni Mitchell feature…

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  ACountry.com :: Country Music News

• 2013 CMT Music Awards Rebroadcast

  jarrod@zrock.com

  6 Jun 2013 | 6:59 am

  Watch the CMT Music Awards Rebroadcast  on ACountry read more...

• 2013 CMT Music Awards Winners

  jarrod@zrock.com

  5 Jun 2013 | 4:54 pm

  2013 CMT Music Awards winners were announced live from Nashville tonight (June 5).  Congratulations to Carrie Underwood - Video of the Year “Blown Away,” Blake Shelton - Male Video of the Year “Sure Be Cool If You Did,” Lady Antebellum - Group Video of the Year “Downtown,” Miranda Lambert - Female Video of the Year “Mama’s Broken Heart” and CMT Performance of the Year “Over You,” Florida Georgia Line – Duo Video of the Year and and Breakthrough Video of the Year “Cruise,” and Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan…

• Watch 2013 CMT Awards Online On ACountry

  jarrod@zrock.com

  5 Jun 2013 | 4:41 pm

  Watch the the 2013 CMT Music Awards online on ACountry!  Who will be the night’s big winner?  Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert lead the pack with four nominations each.  Update:  The live show presentation is over.  Watch the CMT Music Awards Performance replays on ACountry. read more...

• Watch 2013 CMT Awards Red Carpet On ACountry

  jarrod@zrock.com

  5 Jun 2013 | 3:46 pm

  Watch the the 2013 CMT Music Awards red carpet arrivals online on ACountry!  Update:  Watch the CMT Awards red carpet arrivals replay on ACountry. read more...

• 2013 CMT Music Awards Nominees

  jarrod@zrock.com

  5 Jun 2013 | 6:36 am

  2013 CMT MUSIC Awards winners will be announced tonight (June 5).  Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert lead the pack with four nominations each.  Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Florida Georgia Line have three nominations.  Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes, Jana Kramer,  Journey, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw are each nominated for two awards. Hosted by Kristen Bell and Jason Aldean, the 2013 CMT Music Awards airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT…

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  Music News Net

• U2 Takes to a NYC Rooftop to Raise Awareness for Anti-Poverty Work

  Administrator

  17 Jun 2013 | 7:28 am

  MUSIC NEWS- Rockers U2 have posted a clip from a recent acoustic performance of their iconic protest song Sunday Bloody Sunday online to raise awareness about the One Campaign's anti-poverty initiative. The Irish band filmed the low-key footage ala The...

• Kim Deal Announces Her Departure from The Pixies

  Administrator

  17 Jun 2013 | 3:12 am

  MUSIC NEWS - Though the Pixies haven’t performed together live since 2011, it appears that the group won’t be getting together anytime in the near future as word is out that Kim Deal is departing the indie darlings. Despite a...

• 3OH!3 Releases OMENS on June 18

  Administrator

  16 Jun 2013 | 2:45 pm

  MUSIC NEWS- Boulder's 3OH!3 prep for the release of their brand new OMENS album on June 18 (out via Atlantic Records) with a release show on June 17 at the Roxy Theater in West Hollywood, CA and an in-store performance...

• Newport Folk Fest Announces West Coast "Way Over Yonder" Fest

  Administrator

  16 Jun 2013 | 1:50 pm

  MUSIC NEWS- The Newport Folk Festival, America’s original music festival, follows Route 66 all the way across the country this fall to Santa Monica, CA for the inaugural edition of WAY OVER YONDER. Tickets for this music event are on-sale...

• Sasquatch! Music Festival to Expand to Two Weekends in 2014

  Administrator

  16 Jun 2013 | 1:34 pm

  MUSIC NEWS- After a highly regarded and successful 2013 music festival that sold out in a record 90 minutes, the Sasquatch! Music Festival is set to expand to a second holiday weekend in 2014. The festival will run May 23-25...

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  BeatCrave.com

• VOTD: Kanye West Recreates Scene From 'American Psycho'

  Laura Aguirre

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:50 pm

  Kanye West released his highly-anticipated album Yeezus today, and along with it, a short film inspired by a scene in 2000′s American Psycho, where Christian Bale plays banking executive with a psychopathic alter ego. Watch it below. If you recall the film, the scene that West recreated involves Bale’s character, Patrick Bateman, as raves about Huey Lewis and the News before gruesomely killing Jared Leto‘s Paul Allen with an axe. Kanye cast Scott Disick (from Keeping Up With The Kardashiansand a few other reality shows) to play Bale’s role. In the short film, Disick raves…

• Drake Announces Massive Fall Tour

  Travis Woods

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:12 pm

  Helping to cement fan suspicion that Drake’s upcoming (and currently without a released date) third album, Nothing Was The Same, will be released late in the summer, Drake has announced a large, 41-city North American tour for this autumn. While Nothing Was The Same continues to float in limbo (but seriously, it’s gotta come out this summer), Drake is planning on coming to a city most likely very near you, with opening slot support from Miguel.  Check out his full list of dates below, via The AV Club. Sept. 25—Rose Garden Arena—Portland, Oregon Sept. 26—Tacoma Dome—Tacoma,…

• News Roundup: Morrissey Announces Tour, Kanye West's 'Yeezus' Leaks, and More

  Laura Aguirre

  14 Jun 2013 | 7:00 pm

  Morrissey has announced that he’ll be hitting the road once again. The singer revealed a tour that will hit major cities across South America. Also, Kanye West‘s highly-anticipated album Yeezus leaked online today, sparking an Internet wild-fire. We also have updates on Mumford & Sons‘ cancelled appearance at the Bonnaroo Festival and more. Jack Johnson Replaces Mumford & Sons: Earlier this week it was announced that Mumford & Sons would be cancelling their appearance (along with other shows) at Bonnaroo due to bassist Ted Dwane‘s brain surgery. The…

• The Replacements Reunite To Perform For The First Time In 22 Years

  Travis Woods

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:24 pm

  Another day, another beloved band is reuniting.  This time, it’s the beloved rock ‘n punk band The Replacements.   Something of a drunken 1980s version of The Faces, The Replacements famously played/imploded at their final show in Chicago in 1991.  As The AV Club notes, while the band never officially announced a break-up, their hiatus of two decades more or less cemented the fact the band would not play together again.  Until this summer, that is. That’s right, The Replacements are getting back together.  Well, sort of.   Frontman, singer, and guitarist Paul Westerberg will…

• 2 Chainz Gets Arrested (Again) For Drug Possession At LAX

  Laura Aguirre

  12 Jun 2013 | 5:56 pm

  2 Chainz‘s week has been a series of unfortunate events. Earlier this week it was reported that the Atlanta MC was robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco. Now, news sources say that the rapper was arrested at LAX on Tuesday (June 11) for possession of marijuana after he was caught with the drug in terminal 5. The LAX Airport Police public information officer Sergeant Belinda Nettles confirmed that Chainz (born Tauheed Epps) was also in possession of a bottle of promethazine and codeine at the time of his arrest. The rapper was booked on a felony narcotics possession charge, according to…

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  So Much Silence

• Vampire Weekend: Step, as inspired by Souls of Mischief’s Step to My Girl

  Kevin

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:40 am

  Musical synergy works best when you least expect it, offering a sense of surprise and inspiration all at once. I knew the guys in Vampire Weekend were fans of hip-hop from past interviews, but I’d barely listened to the new album, let alone read the countless articles about it, before digging into Modern Vampires of the City on a vacation last week that required some road-trip material. And that’s when “Step” stopped me dead in my tracks. The album’s third song stirred my subconscious, gently reminding me of a Souls of Mischief demo from long ago called…

• Frank Turner: The Modern Leper (Frightened Rabbit cover)

  Kevin

  22 Apr 2013 | 11:08 am

  Another Record Store Day has come and gone. I’m less willing these days to wake up early and fight crowds, not to mention kill my knees by squatting to flip through records (I’m old, OK?). Still, I was able snag what I really wanted on Saturday at Stinkweeds with the Built to Spill Live album on vinyl. I would have been overjoyed if I was able to find the At the Drive-In Relationship of Command reissue and/or the Frightened Rabbit Midnight Organ Fight reissue. But the reality is this: I rolled in at 11:30 a.m. There wasn’t a chance in hell there’d be any left for me,…

• David Bazan, Will Johnson and Matt and Bubba Kadane are Overseas

  Kevin

  10 Apr 2013 | 10:00 am

  Based on name brand alone, you’d have to figure Overseas has the making of something incredible. And then all you have to do is listen to “Down Below” for confirmation that, yes, this will probably be just that. There’s David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones, solo career). And then there’s Will Johnson (Centro-matic, South San Gabriel), who trades singing duties with Bazan. And, oh, yeah, there’s Matt and Bubba Kadane (Bedhead and the New Year, who are freaking great). Pretty soon, people will start throwing around that “supergroup” word,…

• The National: Demons

  Kevin

  9 Apr 2013 | 10:00 am

  If the lack of activity over the past month wasn’t a clue, I haven’t been feeling particularly inspired lately. Cue a new song from the National – just in time. I won’t even pretend to be anything other than the unobjective fanboy of the band I’ve been for the past eight years. “Demons” is the first official leak from the forthcoming album Trouble Will Find Me, due out May 21. Where 2010’s “England” – and so many National songs before it - slayed me with triumphant crescendoes, “Demons” settles into a comfortable groove…

• Nightlands: Oak Island

  Kevin

  7 Mar 2013 | 9:00 am

  Eric, who discussed Toro y Moi in his last post, is back for more, this time discussing War on Drugs bassist Dave Hartley’s solo project called Nightlands. One album I’ve really been getting into these days is Nightlands’ sophomore release, Oak Island. Nightlands is a band I’ve only just become familiar with in a sort of Six Degrees of Separation (or Kevin Bacon) sense. I’m a big fan of Philly low-fi singer/guitarist Kurt Vile, who is, along with Adam Granduciel, one of the founding members of The War on Drugs. These days, Kurt Vile plays solo, but Granduciel is…

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  Artists House Music

• Are you ready for the launch of new internet domains (gTLDs)?

  cathyweeks

  22 May 2013 | 2:24 pm

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ The internet as we know it is poised to change drastically with the launch of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). Currently, there are roughly two dozen gTLDs in use (.com, .net, .gov… etc); however, over 1,800 applications have been submitted for new gTLDs. The first 27 were scheduled to launch and go live last month. These first 27 new gTLDs appear to all be in non-Latin scripts such as Arabic, Japanese and Chinese. Later this year, many other new gTLDs are scheduled to go live. Among the applied…

• Unleashing viral whiplash instead of a lawsuit

  cathyweeks

  11 Apr 2013 | 11:21 am

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ An online following of over 617,000 folks can be a powerful negotiation tool.  I read recently that a NY street-photographer leveraged his online following by “unleashing a viral whiplash” on DKNY for using some of his photographs in a Bangkok window display without permission. Evidently, DKNY approached the photographer for permission to use some of his photographs… but the parties couldn’t agree on a price and the deal fizzled out.  Yet… some of the photographer’s photographs ended up…

• Licensing a Cover Song (Be Happy… it’s easy)

  cathyweeks

  13 Mar 2013 | 1:43 pm

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ If you want to cover a song on an album you will need to obtain a MECHANICAL license. The good news is that user-friendly tools are available to help you get the licenses you need. If you are an indie artist, attorney with a hankering to release an album, church group, or other musical group… you can use the online licensing services offered by Limelight (at https://www.songclearance.com/) to obtain mechanical licenses. A FEW POINTS ABOUT MECHANICAL LICENSES VIA LIMELIGHT: You need a mechanical license…

• Saving America’s Recorded Sound Heritage

  cathyweeks

  7 Mar 2013 | 12:12 pm

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ It’s amazing to think about the vast treasure trove of sound recordings archived at the Library of Congress — historic speeches, music, radio broadcasts and other recordings. Early recordings of Gershwin and Judy Garland; Alexander Graham Bell’s earliest sound recording experiments; a recording of a Blackfoot tribal song made in 1906; and a wire recording made in the cockpit of the Enola Gay during the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Evidently, these are just a few pieces of American history captured…

• Crowdfunding – How Crowds Are Funding Ideas

  cathyweeks

  19 Feb 2013 | 10:27 am

  Blog post submitted by: Vanessa Kaster, Esq., LL.M. http://iplegalfreebies.wordpress.com/ Crowdfunding has taken off with websites like Kickstarter which allow entrepreneurs, inventors and creators to pitch their innovative ideas to potential funders/investors to raise start-up money for their projects. Kickstarter is an example of REWARD based crowdfunding which offers a reward to investors for their financial sponsorship. While reward crowdfunding may be the most well known and popular type of crowdfunding… another type of crowdfunding is EQUITY crowdfunding. As the name suggests, equity…

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  TheNext2Shine.com

• Watch List Select: Elli Ingram, Vicktor Taiwo, The Rooks

  Mark J

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:50 am

  At TheNext2Shine we are passionate about discovering new artists to share with our readers, and we are always looking and listening out for emerging artists that bring their own authenticity, originality and talent to the music scene. Here in our 'Watch List Select' feature we provide for your... ....

• Music Video: Yuna - I Wanna Go

  Mark J

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:36 am

  Highly regarded Malaysian singer Yuna is an artist we have been keenly following for several years now, and, along with us, she has captivated many in the music biz including the likes of Billboard, MTV, SPIN and Russell Simmons with her thoughtful, life-affirming songwriting and enchanting voice.... ....

• Nick Cannon's NCredible Entertainment & RED Distribution Proudly Announce Newly-Signed Partnership

  Andrew C

  17 Jun 2013 | 10:15 am

  Nick Cannon's NCredible Entertainment and RED Distribution recently announced signing of an exclusive new partnership. Upcoming releases from NCredible Entertainment/RED will include Cannon's own comedy and music releases as well as film / TV compilations and select artists such as rap duos Wonder... ....

• Jay-Z's new power move with Samsung - Magna Carta Holy Grail

  Andrew C

  16 Jun 2013 | 10:20 pm

  After strategically calling his media-driven trip to Cuba as a "cultural affair", Roc Nation's Jay-Z has done another bold power move. He's partnered up with Samsung (the world's #1 smartphone maker) on their campaign "The Next Big Thing" along with industry veteran Rick Rubin, artist/producer... ....

• Music Video: Random Ax Of Charlie - Try Again

  Mark J

  16 Jun 2013 | 8:58 pm

  Having worked behind the scenes in the music industry as a multi-platinum songwriter for artists like Rihanna, Melanie Fiona and Japan's Kumi Koda, with worldwide sales of over 8 million, and as part of the songwriting team with The Conglomerate having collaborated with producers such as Stargate,... ....

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  Power Pop Review

• Radio Days - Get Some Action

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:20 pm

  This is pop - yeah yeah! Italian Pop Punks Radio Days have regrouped, remodelled and refashioned themselves as something radically different to their original mid 2000's blueprint. The catchy appeal and trademark precision is still strongly evident, but they've blunted the edges of their Ramonesque short snappy pop, relaxed the razor-sharp edges and endings, and replaced it with a purposeful nod, if not march, to a early Merseybeat. In an attempt for wider appeal to a bigger audience the band have almost wiped the slate clean of the shake 'em up of old and settled for an altogether sweeter…

• Just Got Back – Examining The Booty

  5 Jun 2013 | 6:13 pm

  One of the first things we do when we get home from each IPO festival is unzip the suitcases and have a look at the booty. Well not the very first thing but after a cup of tea and a contemplate, the delay in coming down from the high of a week of solid good pop music is certainly eased and extended, and maybe relived a little by taking it all in...  Please click this link to see bigger version of this picture Out come the clothes, the toiletries and whathaveyous, we burrow down and retrieve every last item – a bevy of CDs which says you have been watching and listening to all this...

• IPO Liverpool Preview May 2013

  15 May 2013 | 4:40 am

  In absence of our usual regular review of last year's Liverpool International Pop Overthrow event we offer instead a preview of some of the very best bands and artists who are appearing this year who we've seen previously and need to see again. Additionally we provide song links to some of the artists who are new to us who we look forward to seeing for the first time. Boomin' weave pop, punk, rap, bubblegum & reggae into a heady, infectious mix of frankly outstanding proportions. They are a young, loud and irreverent tour de force, they deserve the world at their feet and if it isn't…

• We Interrupt Our Normal Programming

  17 Jan 2013 | 9:20 pm

  We interrupt our normal programming to bring you an exclusive... I can't remember who it was, but it may have been Ricky Gervais, who whilst DJ'ing a show on BBC Radio announced that he was going to do an album review of lets say 'Thomas Leer's Scale of Ten' “But that's not current” says a sidekick “Doesn't matter” responds Ricky “It's ancient” adds the sidekick “Still relevant though” asserts Ricky I always liked that reasoning and remembered it, and that's the thinking behind this new occasional series in the blog - during certain moments when the mood appears - we're gonna…

• Marjorie Cardwell – In Another World

  9 Aug 2012 | 3:45 pm

  The Dreams of Not An Everyday Housewife Diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this year, singer/songwriter Marjorie Cardwell unleashes her début album ‘In Another World’, this month – naturally partially cathartic but more than this, the album explores a number of musical and lyrical pastures with support from heavy friends and family members. Firmly planted in a singer/songwriter territory, it recalls styles from the past but never seeks to imitate. The record maintains interest throughout, deftly produced and decorated to demonstrate a collection of compelling material.   I…

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• Gepe - En la Naturaleza (Román & Castro Remix)

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:08 am

  Hoy salió el EP En la Naturaleza Remixes, que recoge cuatro revisiones del primer single de GP, el alabado cuarto disco del chileno Gepe. Además de invitarlos a escuchar y descargar los que hicieron Astro, Raff y el… (in post Gepe – En la Naturaleza (Roman & Castro Remix) from NNM. More by this artist at )

• SymonT - Psycho Killer (Drop Out Orchestra Rework)

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:01 am

  El próximo jueves estaremos celebrando nuestro 7º Aniversario como sitio web, y por lo mismo es que queremos que la fiesta sea en grande. Como ya deben saber, los invitados son el dúo sueco Drop Out Orchestra. Ya… (in post Top 10: Drop Out Orchestra from NNM. More by this artist at )

• Nine Lives feat. Jaki Graham - 1985 (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:01 am

  El próximo jueves estaremos celebrando nuestro 7º Aniversario como sitio web, y por lo mismo es que queremos que la fiesta sea en grande. Como ya deben saber, los invitados son el dúo sueco Drop Out Orchestra. Ya… (in post Top 10: Drop Out Orchestra from NNM. More by this artist at )

• Cool Million Feat. Leroy Burgess - Cool To Make A Million (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:01 am

  El próximo jueves estaremos celebrando nuestro 7º Aniversario como sitio web, y por lo mismo es que queremos que la fiesta sea en grande. Como ya deben saber, los invitados son el dúo sueco Drop Out Orchestra. Ya… (in post Top 10: Drop Out Orchestra from NNM. More by this artist at )

• Röyksopp - Daddy's Groove

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:54 am

  Del nuevo Late Night Tales. De poca. Röyksopp – Daddy’s Groove Download Descargar fichero de audio (02%20Daddy%27s%20Groove.mp3) Children! C$H. (in post Groove from 8106. More by this artist at )

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  75 or Less - Album Reviews

• Northern Lands - He Took a Dive

  3 Jun 2013 | 10:03 am

  75OL-173 Northern Lands - He Took a Dive Formed in the summer of 2011 as a backing band for singer Josh Cournoyer's appearance at the WBRU Summer Concert Series, Northern Lands has since evolved into a full fledged rock and roll collaborative with Aaron Jaehnig (bass), Peter Hayden (lead guitar), and Joshua Wallace (drums) rounding out the lineup. Joining the band for guest spots on the album is Roz Raskin (The Ricecakes). Northern Lands also recently teamed up with Revival Brewing to launch their own craft lager, Northern Lands Lager which is available regionally this summer to coincide with…

• Iron and Wine, Unrest, Vic Chesnutt, Johnny Thunders, Swell Maps

  31 May 2013 | 10:45 am

  Iron and Wine, Unrest, Vic Chesnutt, Johnny Thunders, Swell Maps NYC Taper has Iron and Wine 5-19-13 Shiny Grey Monotone has Unrest 2-19-93 Captains Dead has Vic Chesnutt 11-29-95 Nuzz Prowlin Wolf has Johnny Thunders 12-25-81 Medium Rotation has Swell Maps Peel Sessions 1978-80

• The Soft Boys, Peeping Tom, The Specials, New York Dolls, Off!

  24 May 2013 | 9:53 am

  The Soft Boys, Peeping Tom, The Specials, New York Dolls, Off! Aquarium Drunkard has The Soft Boys 12-7-80 That's The Thing About That has Peeping Tom 4-18-07 Big O has The Specials 7-20-80 Noise Addiction has New York Dolls 12-31-73 Wild Devil Rules has Off! 1-17-13

• Stan Sobczak – Stanatron

  22 May 2013 | 8:26 am

  Stan Sobczak - Stanatron Message from Stan: I don't like the sound of voices - either singing or talking on telephones. I wish there was a way to remove vocals from records. They must have a computer program that can do this. Stuff like 'Revolver' or 'Around The World In A Day' would be so much better without all the talking, which is what most singing is: talking. The instrumentals on this LP represent what I think the soundtrack of my day would be. Most of the songs are meant to evoke the downstairs part of the house, where I spend a lot of time; but a few are for the upstairs; at least two…

• That's Not Incredible! Quiz Show

  20 May 2013 | 12:43 pm

  That's Not Incredible! Podcast Quiz Show Episode Welcome to the final episode of season one, featuring our first ever That's Not Incredible! Really Not Incredible Quiz Show Fiasco! (based on the Warren Times Police Report), guests for this very special episode include Jen Long, Rachel Rozencrantz Riemer, Emerson Torrey, Prescott Cronin, and Will Schaff. In addition to the quiz show, we play a round of What Gets Your Goat, we get a call-in from Brian Jablonski, listen to a breastfeeding PSA, and we learn to count up to "sleventy." Music for this episode includes a Stan Sobscak remix, the theme…

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• Bronze Whale + PRFFTT & Svyable- The Search (ft. Koda)

  Finchy

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:57 am

  Bronze Whale + PRFFTT & Svyable- The Search (ft. Koda)

• OVERWERK – Matter

  Finchy

  17 Jun 2013 | 1:30 am

  OVERWERK – Matter. Great new music to pump you up on a Monday morning.

• Rdio Available in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Colombia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Poland

  Finchy

  13 Jun 2013 | 7:04 am

  Rdio has now just announced they are available in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Colombia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Poland. This exciting milestone brings Rdio to 31 countries in five continents! Still a long way behind Deezers’ 180+ countries…

• SizzleBird – One Love

  Finchy

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:30 am

  SizzleBird – One Love. Great new track. Love it..

• Add My Music to YouTube Content ID: Do I Need an ISRC Code?

  Finchy

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:05 am

  When I add my music to the YouTube Content ID system do I need to have an ISRC? Yes. There is a way to upload your music to the Content ID system which means you don’t have to have an ISRC code, but YouTube keeps track of ISRC codes much better than anything else. This also allows you to have download links to iTunes, Google Play and Amazon added to the bottom of the video.

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  Tribute Band Reviews: Why Take The Risk?...Listen and Watch Before You Book!

• UB40 Tribute Bands: Kingston Town

  tributebandreviews

  28 May 2013 | 11:50 pm

  Kingston Town are one of the UK’s most popular UB40 tribute bands comprising of three outstanding lead vocalists and a very talented saxophone player. Each band member has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Stevie Wonder, Deacon Blue, The Specials, Curtis Mayfield, The Wailers and Desmond Dekker. Remembering the early years of UB40 and performing live with tracks from the album ‘Signing Off’, ‘Food For Thought’ and ‘One In Ten’. Through to all the later reggae favourites, ‘Red Red Wine’ and of course…

• David Bowie Tribute Bands: Aladdinsane

  tributebandreviews

  1 May 2013 | 6:35 am

  David Bowie tribute band (Aladdinsane) present the ultimate tribute to this international superstar. The lead singer (Paul Henderson) shot to fame after his highly acclaimed performance on ITV’s ‘Stars In Their Eyes’. After his appearance on national television, Paul quickly became acknowledged as one of Europe’s most credible Bowie tribute artistes. Aladdinsane was born. The band continue to entertain audiences across the UK with their authentic, high energy tribute to one of the music industries most iconic figures. In the words of theatre goers everywhere,…

• Britney Spears Tribute Acts: Michaela Weeks

  tributebandreviews

  10 Apr 2013 | 3:20 am

  Michaela has been voted the UK’s No.1 Britney Spears tribute act and lookalike. She gained international recognition after she was featured on Britney’s official website. She was selected from hundreds of Britney fans and lookalikes to appear on an American Fuse television special. Michaela has appeared across the globe, from Los Angeles to Dubai. She’s done countless television appearances including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. Articles have been written about her in magazines and newspapers (i.e. OK! and the Daily Mirror). Michaela has the looks, the voice, the…

• Frankie Valli Tribute Bands: The Ragdolls

  tributebandreviews

  13 Mar 2013 | 6:30 am

  Frankie Valli tribute band (The Ragdolls) present the ultimate tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. “The Ragdolls” JERSEY BOYS show tells the story of the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history, from the early days right through to being placed in the rock and roll hall of fame. The band have supported artists like Lulu, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Marmalade and Alvin Stardust. They’ve done nationwide theatre tours, summer seasons at Blackpool’s North Pier plus many corporate and private events. The first part of the…

• Jam Tribute Bands: The Underground Jam

  tributebandreviews

  28 Feb 2013 | 5:58 am

  The Underground Jam are one of the UK’s top Jam tribute bands. They capture the authentic raw energy and sound of the Jam’s early punk roots in addition to playing a full range of songs from their back catalogue. The Undergraound Jam perform all of the Jam’s biggest hits as well as many album tracks and ‘B’ sides, thereby catering to die hard Jam fans and those in the audience who are only familiar with their hits. Band Members: Johnny Mack – Guitar and Vocals Gear: Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo, Epiphone Maestro SG, Ovation/Applause Electro Acoustic, Marshall…

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  Judy Rodman - All Things Vocal Blog

• Jaw Movements and Vocal Consequences

  Judy Rodman

  26 May 2013 | 9:24 am

  How open does your jaw need to be for your voice? As is often true in 'all things vocal'... it depends. I just read a great article in the NATS  "Journal of Singing". In the latest segment of his article series, author and professor Stephen F. Austin discussed the controversies concerning how far one should open the jaw for singing. I was very happy to see that he also believes 'it depends'. Mick Jagger, Barbara Streisand and the great Wagnerian tenor Loriz Melchior had a very open jaw on high notes in common (an interesting grouping, don't you think?). On the other hand, Willie Nelson…

• Voices and Allergies... Practical Tips To Quell The Mucous Monsters

  Judy Rodman

  13 May 2013 | 9:24 am

  Ah spring!  Tis the season to be sneezin' - and it's no laughing matter for singers and public speakers!  Your body decides that some particle is a foreign invader and has to be stopped at all costs... even at the cost of inflaming your sinuses, nasal passages, throat and/or vocal cords. Sometimes allergies can trigger an asthma attack in your bronchial tubes. And to add insult to injury, your inflamed tissues act like mucky petri dishes awaiting to birth the next overgrowth of bacteria, fungi, etc to launch your spring cold. What can you do??? My first line of defense is the Neti…

• Using Hands For Singing and Speaking

  Judy Rodman

  7 Apr 2013 | 2:47 pm

  Your voice needs your whole physical and emotional being to sing or speak best. Today I'd like to focus on the use of hands - without which our voice is missing out. The first time I actually noticed the importance of singing with my hands was many years ago when an unenlightened recording engineer told a group of us singing background to keep our hands perfectly still so we wouldn't move a fraction of an inch from the mic. I noticed it shut me down vocally. I lost range, tone color and control. Since then I've dug into why. Your hands are connected to your arms, which are connected to your…

• The Writing Voice: Punctuation Communicates!

  Judy Rodman

  27 Mar 2013 | 5:30 am

  Ron Oates Hi all... In keeping with my theme for this blog "All Things Vocal", I want to address the writing voice today. It matters. Music makers also need to be able to communicate in non-musical ways, and be assessed as somewhat intelligent to be taken seriously. I am stunned at the bad presentation of thoughts written by some people I otherwise know to be very smart.  I'm not sure why people don't capitalize or use all caps, write 'there' when they mean 'their', spell atrociously - even when that red squiggly line beneath the word is begging them to reconsider. Texting well of course…

• PPP Vocal Training Method Endorsed by Acting Director Darren J. Butler

  Judy Rodman

  20 Mar 2013 | 4:41 pm

    Cast of the Butler/Rodman musical "We The People" using PPP Vocal Technique  I just got a wonderful surprise in my email... my co-writing partner in the musicals "Runaway Home" and "We The People" sent this glowing endorsement of my vocal training method. It is all the more precious to me because it is based on the real-world, practical experience Darren has had with actors whose well-being and success I know he deeply cares about. Me too:) Here's Darren... “The POWER of Power, Path and Performance” by Darren J. Butler In the early spring of 2006, my theatre company sponsored…

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• Soundtrack Review: Crestfallen (2013)

  Jørn Tillnes

  17 Jun 2013 | 11:39 pm

  Crestfallen Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the film score Crestfallen by Henrik Skram. Crestfallen or “Den som söker” is a Swedish thriller with music from Norwegian composer Henrik Skram. If you heard his ’90 Minutes’ last year, then you will find that this score isn’t too dissimilar. It has some very interesting and nice moments like ‘Dolls’ which has a dark and brooding string theme. I feel however that the main theme of the score is the “laughing violins” at the beginning of ‘Woods’. I don’t know, it…

• Soundtrack Review: Clockwise (2010)

  Jørn Tillnes

  11 Jun 2013 | 11:53 am

  clockwise Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the film score Clockwise by Maciek Dobrowolski. There was a certain hype around this score, and before I received it I had read a few glowing reviews on this score by Maciek Dobrowolski. The film itself is a Quatari horror film from 2010, which certainly is not the sort of film that the score is released to very often. However, we’re in luck as Keepmoving Records decided this was worthy of release and it is more than worthy of mine and your time. The score is very beautiful to listen to. ‘Main Titles’ is no doubt one of the…

• Soundtrack Review: Hole In The Paper Sky (2008)

  Jørn Tillnes

  7 Jun 2013 | 3:53 am

  Hole In The Paper Sky Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the film score Hole In The Paper Sky by Kerry Muzzey. This score was recommended to me by a friend on Twitter. It’s from a 2008 short film starring Jason Clarke and Jessica Beal. The film itself is great little story about Howard who cares more about his thesis and chess than anything else, but it all changes when he meets a dog inside a lab where he is working. The score feels heavy, but it’s in fact a minimalistic piano score for the most part. The heaviness is because there’s a thick layer of sadness for…

• Soundtrack Review: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

  Jørn Tillnes

  6 Jun 2013 | 10:31 am

  Star Trek Into Darkness Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the film score Star Trek Into Darkness by Michael Giacchino. Star Trek from 2009 was an absolute scorcher from Giacchino. I love that score so much and I recently listened to it again and it was even better than before. The bar is set extremely high for the sequel Star Trek Into Darkness. What new themes will we hear? Will the style be different? Let me just say this, the sequel takes care of fans of the first score. The themes from the first film is here, except of course Nero’s theme which was an awesome bad guy theme. The…

• Soundtrack Review: Riddle (2013)

  Jørn Tillnes

  5 Jun 2013 | 4:35 am

  Riddle Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the film score Riddle by Scott Glasgow. Riddle, the town of secrets and lies, full of intrigue and mystery just like this score. It starts off happily enough with ‘Prelude’, a pretty opener that quickly descends into mystery and mayhem. This score has so much going for it beneath the surface that you’ll have to listen to it a few times to understand and appreciate the complexities of it all. The sound design is superb and you’ll never guess what note comes next. This score keeps me listening, and although it admittedly has…

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  Music to work to | music2work2 | Instrumental Piano Background Music

• Thank You Ray Manzarek

  Andrew

  23 May 2013 | 10:33 am

  Reflecting on the passing of Ray Manzarek – keyboard player for The Doors. I remember being 14 years old and playing Light My Fire in the School rock band – it blew my mind! During this session the rainfall pattern from Riders on the Storm kept wanting to come out – so I let it. Thank you Ray. Music to make you more productive Thousands of people use music2work2 Sign up and join them today Sign Up Free

• Stop Being a Whiny Bitch – New Release

  Andrew

  7 May 2013 | 11:35 am

  When life throws you lemons, here’s what you do: Place them gently on the ground, preferably a solid and stable structure – like a road Stamp vigorously on the little yellow bastards while shouting “Die Lemon, Die!” Laugh maniacally at the result There – that should do it. Oh and after you’ve done that – you’ll feel a lot better and you’ll be able to get back to the books and studying will be a breeze. See – not only music but awesome life advice too – you should probably subscribe… Music to make you more productive…

• Frustration 2 – Solo Piano

  Andrew

  30 Apr 2013 | 6:52 pm

  Made it before the end of April! Here is the piano track for the forthcoming piece – Frustration 2 – presented in full glow stick beauty on YouTube ;-p You can read the full liner notes here. Music to make you more productive Thousands of people use music2work2 Sign up and join them today Sign Up Free

• Frustration 2 in Green and Blue (Ending)

  Andrew

  23 Apr 2013 | 11:20 am

  So the strings weren’t quite right but the piano track was pretty cool. This is the side perspective from the small camera and only has the piano track; we’ll be working on this same piece of music to develop the visuals from the overhead camera – I really like the color block and can’t wait to see how it all looks This is the final theme of the piece – the strings are pretty close to where they’re supposed to be although there’s some overlap in this cut. More to come…. Music to make you more productive Thousands of people use music2work2 Sign…

• Frustration 2 – More Glow Sticks!

  Andrew

  19 Apr 2013 | 10:36 am

  OK – so you can “see” the clear development here – it starts off with just two or three glow sticks and before you know it – it’s a frickin’ rave!!! This was the first experiment with surgical gloves and sticks running parallel with my fingers – and bizarrely enough – I think it came it our pretty cool. This is just the piano track and doesn’t have the rest of the strings but I’m thinking that if we re-cut this and color block the piano – say all in Blues and Greens and then record the Cellos with red glow sticks, the…

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  Graham English Official Site

• Logic Pro Mixing, Metering, And Loudness Explained

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  14 Jun 2013 | 11:53 am

  Logic Pro Mixing, Metering, And Loudness Explained: http://t.co/WuJhwHQ0IJ — LogicStudio (@LogicStudio) June 14, 2013

• Attention Musicians: Comfortably Avoid Hearing Loss With Custom Fitted Earplugs

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  28 Feb 2013 | 5:28 pm

  My Sensaphonics custom ear molds arrived today (ear molds? gross.) and they feel amazing. I mentioned buying some Etyomotic Music Pros after demoing them at NAMM 2013. I thought it was fitting that I saw a link to this infographic today. On day 1 of NAMM I had my hearing tested and faired well. My hearing isn’t perfect from years of standing to the right of loud drummers. But I’m within a healthy range for a guy my age, maybe even a guy 12 to 16 months younger. Nostalgia for pre-teen hearing aside, I would probably be in a lot worse shape if I never used earplugs. The main point I…

• NAMM Notes 2013

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  31 Jan 2013 | 11:57 am

  In no particular order, here are my highlights from NAMM 2013. Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation Inc. Bought fitted ear molds for my Etymotic Music Pro earplugs. The 3D Active In Ear Monitors are on my wish list. Vintage Vibe LLC Clavinet remake! It’s called the Vibanet and it plays and sounds better than the real thing. I can say this because I’ve owned a Clavinet D6 for over a decade now. They’re also making Clavinet strings which is a huge relief because the only Clav strings out there suck. I paid a lot of money to get mine restrung in 2011 and the crossover in string…

• Take a load off, Levon

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  20 Apr 2012 | 11:49 am

  The Weight “Beautiful.” -Mavis Staples

• Unreleased Album From The Vault…

  graham@grahamenglish.com (Graham English)

  29 Nov 2011 | 5:33 pm

  Become a Facebook Fan and Get this Never-Released Album From The Vault! Fear The Monk was a song-oriented funky rock project. It gets dark and intense at times. But it always grooves and there’s some killer musicianship in there. It’s burnin’! Move On – Passionate and dreamlike. “Five o’clock yesterday, I dreamt of leaving you behind.” Gone, Gone, Gone – Huge chorus. Creative arrangement. Sick guitar solo! “You’re gone, gone. No longer we. And you’re down on me?” Rescue Me – Dark and moody. Build and builds.

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  Indiecision: Music Magazine: Indian indie music News, MP3s, Interviews, Videos, Giveaways, Awesomeness

• Five at 5 – Vol. 106

  Debayan Deb

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:46 am

  The Indiecision Five at 5 is your one-click stop to check out great music curated by NH7.in’s editorial staff and users. This time around, music agent extraordinaire Debayan Deb brings you back the rock you’ve been missing in this edition of Five at 5. 1. Moby and Mark Lanegan – ‘The Lonely Night’ Honestly, I never saw this coming. One of my favorite vocalists collaborated with one of my favorite DJs. This one-off single was released on Record Store Day. Husky vocals of Lanegan with Moby’s slightly opera-like electronica drives this one home. 2.  Arctic…

• Quick Fix: Sharik Hasan, Boiler Bar Thursday, GMI

  Indiecision

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:22 am

  There’s a lot happening in the world of Indian indie music and culture every day. Here’s our pick of the daily news, served up in one handy spot. This is your Quick Fix. Sharik Hasan’s New York Quartet India tour announced Jazz pianist/composer Sharik Hasan is set to embark upon an eight-city tour of the country, beginning today. Hasan will be touring with his band, which was formed in the Manhattan School of Music. The jazz quartet comprises Raviv Markowitz on double bass, Philippe Lemm on drums and Adam Larson on the saxophone. The tour will be supported by the newly-established…

• Lucky 7! Stupid Ditties is Back

  Siddhant Mehta

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:13 am

  The independent music scene is indeed a small community in relation to the much larger Indian music industry, but it’s still difficult to get noticed. For scenesters, it’s always difficult to find the freshest and newest acts but every year around September, one compilation serves as a barometer for some of the best indie music. Stupid Ditties, the annual Indian indie “un-metal” compilation, is a project that has been taken up with great enthusiasm by veteran scenester Rishu Singh. The first mixtape/compilation that Singh created was We Are The Scene, which focused…

• Coke Studio@MTV Season 3 Producers Announced

  Indiecision

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:03 am

  Following highly successful seasons in Pakistan, Coca Cola’s critically acclaimed music property finally came to India in 2011. Dubbed Coke Studio@MTV, the Indian edition’s first season saw ex-Colonial Cousin Lesle Lewis take on the role of producer and mentor for over 30 artists. Season two of the show saw eight producers create music for an episode each, and resulted in some stunning material. The season saw episodes that featured Amit Trivedi, Nitin Sawhney, Clinton Cerejo, Shantanu Moitra, Eshaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, Karsh Kale and Hitesh Sonik (read our episode-specific…

• Review: Calamitunes – The Bicycle Days

  Adwait Patil

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:12 am

  Weekender 2010 was the first time I saw The Bicycle Days (TBD) live. It was the debut year of the festival and I was pleased with the student-friendly ticket price. With the opportunity to watch nearly 50 Indian bands (including Zero) spread over three days, one couldn’t complain. TBD was slotted at the Hard Rock Cafe stage at the festival. Finally, it was time to hear stuff from 42, the band’s debut EP, live. The band played a great set; negligible banter and zero stage antics. I remember the guitarist (Rahul Ranganath) being unperturbed by the various n00bs in the audience…

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• “Newlyweeds” + “Mother of George” and more at BAMcinemaFest (June 19-28)

  Rob Fields

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:18 am

  Trae Harris and Amari Cheatom in ‘Newlyweeds’   Tomorrow evening Brooklyn’s own BAMcinemaFest begins its fifth year by bringing film festival favorites to Brooklyn courtesy of the BAMcinematek staff, a high number of which are making their New York premieres.  Serving the interest of our readers are four noteworthy films with African/African-American talent both behind and in front of the lens:   Mother of George directed Andrew Donsunmu Saturday  June 22 at 6:45pm – NY Premiere Q&A with Andrew Donsunmu following the screening Danai Gurira in ‘Mother…

• NEWS: Janelle Monae’s New Album Features Prince

  Rob Fields

  10 Jun 2013 | 12:45 pm

  That’s right: Set for a September release, Janelle’s follow-up to The Arch Android, will feature a guest appearance from Prince.  According to the recent issue in music industry bible Billboard, she says of the collaboration: “It’s not every day that he collaborates. I’m honored and humbled that he trusted me. He is forever my friend, and I am forever indebted. I can’t say too much else about it.” Further, we learn this about this album: The Electric Lady promises to expand on the utopian cyborg themes Monáe explored on her debut album, 2010′s…

• UPCOMING Mendi + Keith Obadike at Studio Museum — June 9

  Rob Fields

  6 Jun 2013 | 1:01 pm

  In conjunction with their exhibition American Cypher at the Studio Museum in Harlem, conceptual art duo Mendi + Keith Obadike will be doing a two hour artist talk on Sunday, June 9 from 3-5pm.  This free talk will be a great opportunity to hear the husband and wife team talk about the ideas behind this project, a suite of work that reflects on the intersection of race and DNA.  This installation, with eight-channel sound and video, as well as letterpress prints and a book, runs through June 30. From the press release: In this work, the artists reflect on the role of DNA in contemporary…

• REVIEW: Beauty, Sex, and Strangeness: Kiini Ibura Salaam’s “Ancient, Ancient”

  Rob Fields

  20 May 2013 | 6:44 am

  Guest Contributor Victoria Elisabeth Garcia Ancient, Ancient is a fierce, challenging, and occasionally perplexing swirl of a book by emerging speculative fiction author Kiini Ibura Salaam.  The winner of the 2013 James Tiptree, Jr. Award for science fiction and fantasy that expands understanding of gender, Ancient, Ancient is a collection of thirteen stories, three of which are original.  Though her short fiction has previously been published in Sheree R. Thomas’s groundbreaking Dark Matter anthology series and elsewhere, Ancient, Ancient is Salaam’s first book-length publication.

• May 19: Sundays @. . .The Sackett: Mothers Write Now

  Rob Fields

  13 May 2013 | 7:49 pm

  For the May edition of our works-in-progress series, we bring you three writers who not only celebrate motherhood, but acknowledge the impact of it in their work as well as how they see the world. Yes, join us as mothers write now!  

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  Addicted To Vinyl

• Out On The Open Road With Willie Nile And His Great New ‘American Ride’

  Matt Wardlaw

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  I’ve got all of this life experience and my work has benefited from it. As a person, I’ve benefited from it, so I don’t have any regrets and fortunately, I never got a chip on my shoulder. There’s too much of that going around. So it’s been a really interesting ride, you know? Singer/songwriter Willie Nile has a cabinet of stories about things that should have been great and could have made him the next big thing, but due to one circumstance or another, it didn’t happen. But even after walking away from the business side of music twice out of frustration, Nile kept himself engaged…

• Good Listening: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in Los Angeles, June ’13

  Matt Wardlaw

  11 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  When it comes to live stuff from Tom Petty, there's certainly a good amount of officially available material to choose from. The Live Anthology in particular should be at the top of your list if you don't own it, both for value and because of what's on it. Going further back, the Pack Up The Plantation live release is one of my personal favorites, crying out for both an expanded edition and an official DVD/Blu-ray release of the companion live video. That's a legacy edition that I'd buy for sure. But you know what else would be great? An official bootleg series from Mr. Petty. Imagine the…

• Good Listening: Foreigner in Atlanta, November ’79

  Matt Wardlaw

  3 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  Pardon me while I rediscover my own blog, won't you? Today we're going to take a journey back to November of 1979 for a (nearly) full set from Foreigner, recorded live on the Head Games tour. Tunes: Many of your favorites including "I'll Get Even With You," "Love On The Telephone," "Rev On The Red Line," "Fool For You Anyway" and oh yeah, all of the hits, too. But when I saw the previously mentioned album tracks in the setlist, I knew I needed to hear this show right away....and so do you! Sourced from an FM broadcast, the sound is a bit rough around the edges, almost as if you got a dub from…

• Good Watch: Counting Crows Live At The Sydney Opera House

  Matt Wardlaw

  2 Jun 2013 | 11:11 am

  Longtime readers of this blog will know that I'm a big Counting Crows fan. I had the pleasure of having an extensive conversation with Adam Duritz last summer, which you can read in two parts, here and here. More recently, Jeff Giles and I spoke with Adam last week for a conversation intended for our podcast The Matt 'N' Jeff Radio Hour. Sadly, due to audio issues, the podcast part of that won't be happening, but we were able to rescue the interview audio itself to capture the complete chat in text form, so keep your eyes peeled for that interview, which will publish early this week at…

• Good Listening: Got Some Live Stuff If Ya Want It

  Matt Wardlaw

  27 May 2013 | 2:26 pm

  From time to time, I get emails about some of the more popular live shows that I've posted here at ATV for download, either because there is a broken link or because they want to thank me for the post. (Gratitude on the internet, folks. It really does happen occasionally.) Two of my personal favorites come from the same club in San Francisco and were broadcast back to back at the end of April in 1995. On the first night, the Jayhawks took the stage at Slim's for a set in support of their latest album at the time, Tomorrow The Green Grass. The following night, Del Amitri were onstage playing…

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  Music Producers Forum's Blog

• Week 22, 2013 Update – New Music Producers Forum website

  Jomar

  28 May 2013 | 4:04 am

  This week we launched our upgraded site. The Music Producers Forum’s official site now has a new home, but this WordPress hosted site is here to stay. I have thought about migrating all into one .com site, but the truth is that the WordPress community is quite strong, and we have found many new readers … Continue reading »

• Our First London meetup and the Line-up

  Jomar

  23 Apr 2013 | 11:36 pm

  4 Speakers, including U2′s mastering engineer Pete Maher, will be featured guests at our first London meetup held at the SAE Institute’s London campus. Pete Mayer also featured in our Music Producers Forum podcast #007 where he discussed the relationship between the producer and the engineer. Other speakers include Carlos Lellis Ferreria author of Music Production … Continue reading »

• Music and the Online Stream – Napster Vevo Spotify MySpace iTunes

  Jomar

  15 Mar 2013 | 6:35 am

  The story of the relationship between Music and the internet could make a captivating Hollywood. It continues to unfold as the choice of online music services available continues to grow with the likes of Spotify, Pandora covering the streaming side of things and Amazon taking Apple’s iTunes head on. Vevo’s Takes on the MTV formula … Continue reading »

• MPF Podcast 008: Ken Caillat on his Career as an Engineer and Producer

  Jomar

  25 Feb 2013 | 5:38 am

  Born in 1946, Ken Caillat is a audio engineer and Grammy winning producer who has an amazing working career with a wide range of the music of legendary acts such as Crosby, Stills and Nash, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, the Beach Boys, Herbie Hancock and Alice Cooper. He is best known as the producer for … Continue reading »

• Making Rumours – A book by Fleetwood Mac’s Producer Ken Caillat

  Jomar

  30 Jan 2013 | 1:02 am

  In 1977 the British-American band Fleetwood Mac released their eleventh and most successful album, ‘Rumours’. This was producer Ken Caillat’s first album recording with the band. It is well known that at the time the band was going through a phase of relationship breakdowns. In my interview with Ken, I asked him how was it … Continue reading »

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  About.com 80s Music

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Winter Hours - "Broken Little Man"

  16 Jun 2013 | 4:22 pm

  Having just written about American pop metal band Cinderella for this site in relatively glowing terms (to a degree that even surprised me), I still find myself generally disgusted with the music that typically reaches mainstream rock critical mass. As I continue to discover more and more musical artists of the '80s that toiled in baffling obscurity during their peak years, I find it hard to believe how many of them produced songs for which there is no good explanation why they didn't top some chart or another....Read Full Post

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Van Halen - "Summer Nights"

  9 Jun 2013 | 5:50 am

  Living for the past decade in one of the hottest regions of the American mid-South, I don't often launch into celebrations of the summer season. In fact, normally I just hunker down under the gauzy comfort of air conditioning and wait for autumn to arrive. Nevertheless, when I happened to hear a snippet of this week's spotlight track in a local radio bumper last week, I became momentarily inspired to make an exception. Back during the summer of 1986, Van Halen's 5150 quickly gained prominence as one of the two primary hard rock cassettes I was listening to repeatedly. This was just before I…

• R.I.P. Ray Manzarek - This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Echo & the Bunnymen - "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo"

  2 Jun 2013 | 2:32 pm

  Longtime fans of the beloved atmospheric '80s British post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen have no doubt been long aware of one of the key secret weapons within the band's 1987 recording of "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo." However, the rest of us relative neophytes may just be discovering - as we continue to mourn the untimely passing last month of Ray Manzarek, keyboard wizard for '60 psychedelic rock legends The Doors - that his organ work plays a major role in the majesty of that aforementioned single. Strains reminiscent of the Doors classic "Touch Me" lend a haunting sonic layer to the already…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Candy - "First Time"

  26 May 2013 | 1:58 pm

  The Los Angeles music scene during the mid '80s should have been an absolutely vibrant breeding ground for power pop bands and new entries into the genre's pantheon of all-time classics. Unfortunately, guitar-oriented pop music at the time almost always lurched instead in the direction of bigger-than-life arena rock or sleazy hair metal. That's not to say some great music did not confidently arise from those two highly popular forms. Rather, it's just hard to believe there wasn't more room for unabashedly bubblegum rock that didn't feel the need to shroud itself in glitzy disguises. A great…

• This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Killing Joke - "A New Day"

  19 May 2013 | 7:21 am

  Having rediscovered recently that VH1 Classic does still broadcast music programming of considerable interest to '80s music fans, I recently caught a rebroadcast of just a few minutes of an old episode of the classic modern rock series 120 Minutes. That was just long enough to witness the creepy majesty of one of early goth rock's most interesting bands, British group Killing Joke. The music video for the compelling "A New Day" is probably not best viewed under the influence of any sort of intoxicant, as lead singer Jaz Coleman strikes an affecting Grand Guignol-esque pose that has a tendency…

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• Kathleen Hanna's New Band, The Julie Ruin, to Release Debut LP

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:00 am

  Kathleen Hanna, the legendary singer of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, is now fronting a new band: The Julie Ruin. Their name is a play on Julie Ruin, the solo ...Read Full Post

• Sigur Rós Tour Kveikur All Over the World

  19 Jun 2013 | 3:00 am

  Sigur Rós are back with a brand new LP called Kveikur, which finds them sounding noisier and nastier than ever before. They're putting the rock in post-rock! The recent Simpsons guest-stars ...Read Full Post

• Introducing: GRMLN

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am

  Name: GRMLN From: Santa Cruz, California Story: 20-year-old evoking 20-year-old sounds Sound: Crunchy alt-rock and pop-punk There's a song called "1993" on Empire, the debut LP for California indie-pop act GRMLN. Given the crunchy ...Read Full Post

• Album of the Week: Austra, Olympia

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am

  Band: Austra Album: Olympia Label: Domino Release Date: June 18, 2013 More celebratory and communal yet more intimate and personal, the second Austra album is a sparklingly-produced, brilliantly-arranged album of sad dancefloor pop......Read Full Post

• Introducing: Béisbol

  13 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am

  Name: Beisból From: Portland, Oregon Story: Brother-act makes tight harmonies, slick sounds Sound: Soft, smooth, somehow yacht-like Beisból's debut album is called Lo-Fi Cocaine. It's a title evocative of the Portland duo's M.O., which ...Read Full Post

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  Heather Fenoughty

• New Album Release: Pandemic

  Heather

  23 May 2013 | 5:15 am

  The soundtrack album of music from They Only Come At Night: Pandemic is officially released this week. Get it on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Google Music… . This time last year (May 2012) the Slung Low gang and I were in Singapore where Pandemic was playing for the Singapore Arts Festival. Written by the lovely John Hunter, we’d been there for two weeks already to make the show. Such fond memories. It feels very strange to say that it’s only a year ago. So much has happened since then……

• It’s May Already…

  Heather

  4 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  May has come around very fast… a little too fast for my liking, but then again they do say time flies when you’re having fun, which 2013 certainly has been so far. I’ve scored two more animations for Kilogramme for their client Kaspersky of internet security fame. The first one I worked on with them just won a prestigious advertising award, which is always nice to hear. The score for Red Star’s latests 3D CG animation is very close to completion, just a couple of resyncs before it goes to mix at Pinewood next week. Slung Low’s 15 Minutes Live in February was…

• Max Wins Gold at the Roses Creative Awards

  Heather

  3 May 2013 | 4:47 am

  Just found out – Max and the Late Night IT Security Battle won Gold in its category at the Roses Creative Award! Massive congratulations to all the team at Kilogramme Animation.  

• Yesterday’s Procrastination and The Time I Finished Today

  Heather

  16 Apr 2013 | 11:00 am

  Day 15 and 16 of #wpad… The symbol of procrastination. Not that I procrastinate ever. Finished work at 4.30pm, did a decent bit of yoga til 5.30, cleaned the flat til just after 6, made dinner with John (stir fry with Sweet Mandarin Chilli Sauce SO SCRUMMY) then finished writing this by 7pm.

• Yesterday’s Snack and How I Feel Today

  Heather

  14 Apr 2013 | 10:41 am

  Days 13 and 14 of #wpad Yesterday we went to the Northern Vegan Festival in Manchester.  SOOO MUCH FOOD. Just about made it back home to Sheff before slipping into a sugar coma. But, my, it was good. John’s hotdog was prettier in picture than the giant spanokopita type pasty I had (was scrummy though): Then we had spring rolls from the lovely lady, Lisa Tse, who also made this sauce… … runs Sweet Mandarin Restaurant in Manchester with her twin sister, and got the funding on Dragon’s Den for these sauces. Their BBQ sauce was also sooo moreish she’d already sold…

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• Mumford and Sons bassist Ted Dwane undergoes emergency surgery for blood clot

  Consequence of Sound

  11 Jun 2013 | 6:54 am

  Upcoming shows in Texas and New Orleans have been postponed.Relates to: Mumford and SonsFrom: Consequence of Sound

• Watch Black Sabbath’s haunting new video for “God is Dead?”

  Consequence of Sound

  10 Jun 2013 | 10:25 am

  War! Isolation! Ozzy.Relates to: Black Sabbath, Isolation and Ozzy OsbourneFrom: Consequence of Sound

• Def Leppard star battles cancer

  Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada

  10 Jun 2013 | 10:14 am

  Def Leppard rocker Vivian Campbell is battling cancer.Relates to: Def LeppardFrom: Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada

• Kanye West debuts new songs “Onsite” and “I Am A God” at Governors Ball

  Consequence of Sound

  9 Jun 2013 | 7:31 pm

  Kanye previews material off Yeezus.Relates to: Kanye WestFrom: Consequence of Sound

• Justin Bieber Is Heading to Space

  People.com

  6 Jun 2013 | 8:20 am

  The pop star and his manager have booked a trip on Richard Branson's Virgin GalacticRelates to: Justin BieberFrom: People.com

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  NewMusicBox

• D. J. Sparr: Playing Well With Others

  Alexandra Gardner

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:33 am

  Composer and electric guitarist D. J. Sparr draws energy and inspiration from interacting with other musicians. "That's why I compose," he says, "to get to the point where I can be actively working with other musicians." A full schedule of composition commissions, performances of his own music and that of other composers, and educational residencies ensures that he gets his fill of that vitality.

• 2012-13 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Orchestra Programming Announced

  NewMusicBox Staff

  18 Jun 2013 | 11:29 am

  Nineteen American orchestras have been recognized with 2012-13 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming at the League of American Orchestras’ 68th National Conference in St. Louis.

• Sounds Heard: Amy Williams—Crossings: Music for Piano and Strings

  Molly Sheridan

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:42 am

  In total, the music included on the disc spans some ten years of compositional activity, and Amy Williams's experience as a pianist and her work in The Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo has likely contributed to her sensitivity and skill when it comes to composing chamber music.

• And Away I Go (Again)

  Frank J. Oteri

  17 Jun 2013 | 11:10 am

  We’re less than halfway through the year, but by this time next week I will have been in a total of 12 cities in 4 different countries. I believe I have gained many valuable experiences from these trips, but I haven’t had time to completely process all of them.

• Bang on a Can Marathon 2013 Live Blog

  R Deemer

  16 Jun 2013 | 9:43 am

  Ready for nine hours of new music? For those who can't be in the crowd for the 2013 Bang on a Can Marathon in New York City on Sunday, June 16 (Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts @ Pace University), we've embedded intrepid NMBx columnist Rob Deemer to keep you apprised of the goings on. So get ready, get set...

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• STREAM: Charles Bradley - You Put The Flame On It

  Carter Maness

  30 May 2013 | 1:08 pm

  On "You Put The Flame On It," soul music's reigning PhD Charles Bradley cranks out a deliriously timeless summer love song with the trusted help of his Daptone backing band. Like his best work, it sounds like something you'd listen to in 1965 while running through a stream of water spewing from a fire hydrant. Sometimes that, and a little love, is all you need.

• STREAM: Fuck Buttons - The Red Wing (Edit)

  Carter Maness

  30 May 2013 | 12:31 pm

  Ultra-noisy, blasted and artsy, Fuck Buttons have returned with 'The Red Wing" – appearing here in edited form and serving as the initial salvo for their upcoming Slow Focus. Whereas last time around the duo teetered dangerously close to trance, this one is formed around a bumping breakbeat that provides a new canvas for the group to unleash a torrent of jungle-ready sounds and full-spectrum sonic blowouts.

• DOWNLOAD: Joey Bada$$ - Word Is Bond

  Carter Maness

  29 May 2013 | 8:51 am

  On "Word Is Bond," Joey Bada$$ continues his hazy trip through '90s New York hip-hop. The Statik Selektah beat, with its piano plinks, boom-bap and Premier scratches, is pure catnip for the old school heads and Bada$$ even plays along, namechecking George Pataki and employing dense numerical lyricism.

• STREAM: Outfit: I Want What's Best

  Carter Maness

  28 May 2013 | 8:33 am

  Young Brits idolize Eno and Hot Chip; make a foggy-eyed summer jam. That's the story behind Outfit's "I Want What's Best" – a simple-sounding exercise that actually flowers into a textured, danceable mountain.

• STREAM: Boards Of Canada - Reach For The Dead

  Carter Maness

  28 May 2013 | 8:20 am

  Back from the mists of nostalgia and creepy field recordings, Boards Of Canada are finally putting out a new LP of mushroom music on June 10. Your first preview of Tomorrow's Harvest is the unsettling, droning, teasing and ultimately explosive "Reach For The Dead." If the everyday fan has become accustomed to drops, this one is a reminder that nobody does that 'here's the drums!!' moment quite like these Warp legends. Forget careening bass, this will scramble your brain.

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  TRAEXS.COM Music Video News

• Nice tiny Online Radio with good Music

  traexs

  8 Jun 2013 | 6:39 am

  An online radio is it playing good music, nothing more and nothing less. forever.fm is the cleanest kind of an online radio by having just one stream and nothing to skip and choose. It really reminds on ip internet or digital radio devices, which are able to display information about the artists who are on [...]

• Rise.tv takes your Music Video to Music Television

  traexs

  24 May 2013 | 3:24 am

  If you like your music video to be shown in music television, try Rise.tv. Rise.tv is offering an upload service and put your music video on the international music television channel iM1. The only requirement is to respect common ratings. If you do not object, you may book a slot for a tiny fee which [...]

• Mobile App Creator with Soundcloud Integration

  traexs

  19 Apr 2013 | 6:26 am

  Who uploads music files to Soundcloud and aims to be available on the mobile internet should try Appy Pie. Appy Pie is an app builder enabling to create mobile apps without the need of programming skills. It has an integration with Soundcloud to get the content into the app and does provide a comfortable service [...]

• Coachella Festival and PSY both Live on YouTube

  traexs

  12 Apr 2013 | 8:05 am

  Who knows Coachella? Wikipedia does, it is a music and art festival in Indio in California, which happens yearly since 1999. The music is a mix of electro, hip hop and indie rock accompanied by art installations and performances. Further information is available at the Coachella homepage, where you get the time of the beginning [...]

• Event Promotion by Music Player

  traexs

  4 Apr 2013 | 6:45 am

  To market your music event stereoposter is providing a great and sharable music player. The site, which obviously points to the social network Pinterest, is providing the music player and enables to enrich the player with information about an event and a feature to sell tickets. At all it is a nice idea to provide [...]

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  Rock Sound

• Reviews: Deafheaven - Sunbather

  Rock Sound

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:45 am

  Welcome to one of the most beautiful and disturbing albums you'll hear all year

• News: TRC Announce New Album ‘Nation’

  Rock Sound

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:19 am

  'Nation' is coming September 23 through S.O.A.R / Century Media.

• News: Dave Lombardo (Ex-Slayer) Will Feature On Sepultura’s Forthcoming Album

  Rock Sound

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:24 am

  Former Slayer drummer Lombardo to feature on the new Sepultura album, due for release this Autumn...

• News: The Postal Service Post New Song In Aid Of 10th Anniversary ‘Give Up’ Album Re-Release

  Rock Sound

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:23 am

  The Postal Service upload 'A Tattered Line Of String' which features on a mega deluxe edition of 'Give Up'!

• News: Rock Sound Launches New App With Deezer!

  Rock Sound

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:56 am

  Fancy streaming exclusive playlists we've created through Deezer, or listening instantly to the albums we review? Well now you can!

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  SynthGear

• History of Synthesizers: 1970 to 1980 End of the Pre-Digital Synth Era

  SynthGear

  12 Jun 2013 | 8:20 am

  Previously we discussed how the first modern, tube operated synthesizers first came to be with the RCA Mark I and Mark II and how R. A. Moog used transistor technology to create the first line ...

• History of Synthesizers: 1950 to 1970

  SynthGear

  11 Jun 2013 | 7:42 am

  Previously we discussed how the synthesizer started to come to be from its earliest days as the 200 ton teleharmonium up until the creation of the trautonium (and mixtur-trautonium) in the 1930s and 40s, but ...

• History of Synthesizers: 19th Century to 1950

  SynthGear

  10 Jun 2013 | 8:27 am

  It may surprise some to know that the synthesizers we have today actually started off nearly 120 years ago. At the end of the 19th century, around 1896 a businessman and inventor going by the ...

• Jordan Rudess Changes The Mobile Synth Landscape With Morphwiz

  SynthGear

  6 Jun 2013 | 12:10 pm

  Best known for his contributions to progressive metal band Dream Theater, Jordan Rudess is highly recognized as one of the best keyboard players to ever live. The Juilliard School of Music alum now expanded his ...

• New Performance Synth App for the iPad

  Public

  14 May 2013 | 11:49 am

  Here is an interesting Performance Synth, an app that turns your iPad into a real time performance instrument.   This $5 app allows you to carry a complete, full featured, real time synthesizer around with you and have ...

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  The Black Gospel Blog

• Donald Lawrence Celebrates 20 Years in Music Ministry

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:22 am

  By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogTBGB had the pleasure of attending Donald Lawrence's 20th Anniversary program at Living Word Christian Center yesterday evening, where Dr. Bill Winston is pastor.  Two points struck me during the remarkable program:1) Lawrence is unquestionably one of the finest gospel songwriters of his generation.  He blends high church hymnody with contemporary worship song.  His compositions are uncomplicated and anthemic, making for a senior-choir-meets-gospel-choir feel.  Lawrence's company of singers…

• Hanging Out with the Wardlaw Brothers

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:26 am

  Last night, TBGB and Robert Sacre', gospel historian and professor from Belgium, visited with the Wardlaw Brothers, a family quartet from Georgia, as they made their way through Chicago and Milwaukee en route to St. Louis and Indianapolis.The group is currently on the road promoting their latest single, "Right Now Lord," from their new album, God's Been There.  While in Chicago, they sang for a Rainbow PUSH Coalition gathering, where Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was keynote speaker, and at Pastor Dan Willis' Lighthouse Church for All Nations in Alsip, as well…

• TBGB Pick of the Week: June 17, 2013

  17 Jun 2013 | 1:56 pm

  “Song 4 U”Melody Laurewww.melodylaure.com“Song 4 U” is the second single release from Boston-born singer-songwriter Melody Laure.  Her original aspiration was to go R&B, but her church-singing roots won out.  The lethal combination of Melody’s forceful vocals and pumping electronic R&B beat turn this love song to Jesus into a power praise ballad.Preview "Song 4 U" and Melody's first single, "God Is In Control," on her website.

• Desmond Pringle - Fidelity

  16 Jun 2013 | 8:22 pm

  Desmond PringleFidelityKingdom Records (2013)www.kingdomrecordsinc.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe gospel sound of Desmond Pringle (no relation to singer-chorister Keith Pringle) is more of a direct link to the early contemporary work of the Hawkins Family than most of today’s artists.  Fidelity, Desmond Pringle’s debut solo album for Kingdom Records and first album release in six years, demonstrates this with a handful of songs that artfully combine the traditional and contemporary in melody, arrangement, and lyric content.If the opener, “Until it Rains,” is…

• Billy Dorsey - Marathon

  14 Jun 2013 | 4:50 pm

  Billy DorseyMarathon(2013)www.BillyDorsey.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAlthough he is a fitness buff, the marathon Billy Dorsey sings about isn’t the 26.2 mile version but the all-encompassing 24/7/365 version.Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning songwriter and producer Dorsey is well known for his work with Lecrae, especially on Gravity, which made history by being the first Christian hip hop album to receive a Grammy for Best Gospel Album.  Dorsey is also worship leader and outreach ministerat Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.Marathon is…

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• Film: Scorcese & DiCaprio Back Together Again For “The Wolf of Wall Street”

  Morgan Witt

  18 Jun 2013 | 2:33 pm

  Haven’t been compelled to write about a feature film here in some time but this one definitely has me intrigued. Martin Scorcese and Leonardo DiCaprio are back together again for the forthcoming “The Wolf of Wall Street.” The film is based on a John Belfort book of the same name. DiCaprio plays a New York [...]

• Music: JAY Z Takes Us Behind-The-Scenes Of Forthcoming New Album “Magna Carta Holy Grail”

  Morgan Witt

  17 Jun 2013 | 8:16 am

  NBA basketball fans were treated to a special surprise last night. JAY Z shared a behind-the-scenes preview of his eagerly awaited new album “Magna Carta Holy Grail.” The first taste of his new lucrative partnership with electronics giant Samsung will be a distribution of the album to one million Samsung smartphone users via a special [...]

• Style: Vans by OTH Shop Second Anniversary Commemorative Style 36 Originals LX

  Morgan Witt

  10 Jun 2013 | 11:14 pm

  Montreal boutique, OTH (Off The Hook), celebrated their second anniversary in style with a special gift from the good folks at Vans and graphic designer, illustrator, and painter Taka Hayashi. The commemorative Style 36 Originals LX’s are all-white-everything. So fresh, so clean and a glimpse of what is to come from the Vans x OTH [...]

• Film: Brett Novak Presents “Alexander Rademaker: a Short Skate Film”

  Morgan Witt

  10 Jun 2013 | 10:12 pm

  Not sure how I missed this originally. Kind of at a loss for words here. This kid from Alexander Rademaker from Switzerland is the truth! Director Brett Novak is also the man behind the beautiful videos of Kilian Martin‘s street trickery. All pretty mind blowing on their own. The technical prowess that Rademaker showcases here [...]

• Art: NOWNESS Presents “Takashi Murakami: Healing Powers”

  Morgan Witt

  6 Jun 2013 | 5:22 pm

  A few weeks back we reported on Takashi Murakami’s stunning “Arhat” exhibition at Los Angeles gallery Blum & Poe. Friend & Colleague, a studio founded by director/producer Alexei Tylevich and his sister Katya, have crafted a great piece presented by NOWNESS featuring an interview with artist surrounded by his work at said gallery. The interview [...]

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• The mirage of peace in Afghanistan: Karzai suspends talks

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:45 am

  It lasted less than 24 hours. While President Obama and the Taliban talked about talks, more soldiers and civilians were killed by the rebels. Then President Karzai said he would boycott the talks, which gave the impression of being US-led....

• Tai Chi prevents falls related to Parkinson's

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:37 am

  Tai Chi shown to be a cost effective therapy Just last year a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the regular practice of modified tai chi movements was more beneficial for people with Parkinson's than...

• News from G-8: Obama wants peace talks with Taliban, but Karzai resistant

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:24 am

  On Tuesday, President Obama announced from the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland that his administration will help facilitate direct peace talks with Taliban leaders in Qatar in the coming days. "This is an important first step toward reconciliation, although it...

• North Korea threatens to kill authors who claim Kim Jong Un praises Hitler

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:34 am

  North Korea's officials are threatening to kill the authors of a report claiming Pyongyang has been spreading Nazi ideology, American and European media reported Wednesday. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has allegedly expressed rage over the report,...

• Biden says fight for gun ban is far from over

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:17 am

  Pouncing once again on the gun violence debate, Vice President Joe Biden vowed to beat gun lobbyists with a string of much stronger laws across the country. Speaking on the issue after quite a while, Biden says that some lawmakers...

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  Bluegrass Today

• Co-writing webinar for songwriters from IBMA

  John Lawless

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:17 pm

  As part of their ongoing mission of professional development, the International Bluegrass Music Association has scheduled a songwriters webinar for July 11 entitled “How to Co-Write Songs (and still remain friends).” Even songwriters with many years of writing behind them can be a bit apprehensive [...]

• Jesse Brock to The Gibson Brothers

  John Lawless

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:12 am

  Bluegrass brother duets specialists, The Gibson Brothers, have announced Jesse Brock as the new mandolinist in the band. He fills the spot recently vacated by Joe Walsh, who had spent the past 4 1/2 years touring with the brothers. Over the past few years, Jesse [...]

• And who shall wear the robe and crown?

  Chris Jones

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:31 am

  People have lately been asking me to explain the hierarchy of bluegrass music (and by “people,” I mean my cousin Jimmy). Other than knowing that Bill Monroe is “The Father of Bluegrass,” I had to admit that I hadn’t given it much thought. Now I [...]

• Gypsy Runaway Train video from The Roys

  John Lawless

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:44 am

  Rural Rhythm has released a music video for the title track of their new album from The Roys, Gypsy Runaway Train. It’s a song written by Lee Roy and Morry Trent, and the video opens with a brief clip featuring our pal Katy Daley, on [...]

• Producer’s Reflections – The Rigneys and Dark Shadow Recording

  Guest Contributor

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:52 am

  Producer Stephen Mougin has been working in the studio with The Rigneys for their next album this week. Being a harsh taskmaster, he also prevailed upon the band members (Mom, Dad, and two sons) to record some of their impressions during the process. This final installment of their tracking [...]

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• Jumping the Musical Shark: The Doobie Brothers

  Peter Lee

  31 May 2013 | 12:35 pm

  We've entered a new subseries of the "Jumping the Musical Shark" series: Bands that went in a totally different direction with the addition of a new member. For better or for worse? That's up for debate. In my review of Genesis' career, I noted that the group took a decidedly pop turn when Phil Collins replaced Peter Gabriel as lead singer. The same can be said for the Doobie Brothers: the introduction of Michael McDonald as the new lead singer, replacing Tom Johnston, signaled a change from 70s classic rock to 80s lite rock. It's a debate that can get as heated as David Lee Roth vs. Sammy…

• Review: ‘Drink a Toast to Innocence: A Tribute to Lite Rock’

  Peter Lee

  17 May 2013 | 6:50 am

  I discovered the radio when I was 8 years old - 1977, for those of you wondering. Disco reigned at the time, and I tolerated the shrieks of the Bee Gees for a while, but my attention continued to be captured by fleeting glimpses of greatness: Pop singles by such unknown artists as Climax Blues Band, Alan O'Day and Robbie Dupree. They leaped to the top of the charts with one great musical idea, only to fall by the wayside for Joey Scarbury, Ambrosia and another wave of one-hit wonders. It was a cycle that continued into the 1980s. I didn't mind who the artist was. I just wanted more of the…

• Andrew Curry: The Interview

  Peter Lee

  16 May 2013 | 7:44 am

  Andrew Curry loves lite rock, and he's not ashamed to say it. What's lite rock, you ask? If you're older than 40, you'll remember the commercials that record distributor K-tel used to promote late into the evenings ("Mellow Gold! Only $19.99 plus shipping and handling!"). The songs were mostly obscured by the last dying vestiges of disco, the one-hit wonders full of melody that you barely recognize but can't for the life of you figure out who sang it. They are almost lost to us. But Curry loves it so much, he produced a 28-song tribute to the genre. "Drink a Toast to Innocence: A Tribute to…

• Book Review – I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became an Icon

  Peter Lee

  25 Apr 2013 | 10:55 am

  A few months ago, I was driving down the road with my kids when Prince's "Kiss" came on the radio. After doing my best falsetto whimper while singing along ,I asked them if they knew who sang the song. "Michael Jackson!" they shouted in unison. I then pondered how to introduce elementary school students to the music of His Royal Badness. During the 1980s, Prince was the thinking man's Michael Jackson. While Jackson sold gajillions of albums worldwide, Prince quietly took hold of Generation X's psyche and became its mouthpiece. We all liked Michael, but we wanted to be Prince. Sure, we knew…

• A Not-So-Real Interview with Taylor Swift

  Peter Lee

  25 Mar 2013 | 3:38 pm

  Q: Thanks for taking the time to talk with me about you and your new album, Taylor. A: Oh, gosh, I’m just overwhelmed and humbled by this interview and the support of all my dear fans over my album Red (available in stores now and by promotions through Walgreens, Target ). Really. I’m just shocked. Floored. It means so much to me! Hugs! Q: Um, yeah. First question: it seems you’ve taken a decidedly pop turn with this album, especially with songs like “We are Never Ever Ever Getting -” A: Ever. Q: What? A: Never Ever. Just one Ever. Q: Aren’t there two Evers in the…

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• elysia expands 500 Series with xfilter 500 true stereo EQ

  Christopher Simmons

  27 May 2013 | 11:17 am

  MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWSWIRE: High-end studio processor manufacturer elysia is proud to announce availability of the xfilter 500, a true stereo EQ in 500 series format. The entire audio path of the xfilter 500 consists of 100% Class-A circuitry, resulting in an exceptionally open ‘boutique’ sound with impeccable transient projection and solid punch. These sensational sonic characteristics combine with a versatile feature set to make elysia’s newest product the perfect tool for many different audio applications: processing single signals, creative sound shaping, mix bus duties, and even…

• XILS-lab launches XILS V+ virtual instrument and effects plug-in, recreates Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus

  Christopher Simmons

  27 May 2013 | 11:00 am

  MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWSWIRE: XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of its XILS V+ virtual instrument and effects plug-in, a faithful emulation of a well-known keyboard vocoder classic, as of May 27, 2013. Following a year of intense instrument modelling deep inside XILS-lab’s ear-opening laboratories, the XILS V+ virtual instrument and effects plug-in has finally emerged, sounding nigh on indistinguishable from an instantly-recognisable keyboard vocoder classic much loved by both contemporary and acclaimed artists alike. But what keyboard vocoder are we talking about here exactly? And…

• InfoComm Approves AV Networking World for RU Certification Credits

  Christopher Simmons

  23 May 2013 | 9:40 pm

  MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWSWIRE: AV Networking World 2013, which will be held in Orlando, Florida on June 11, has been approved by InfoComm International as a CTS accredited training program. Certified Technology Specialists (CTSÒ) who participate in this informative networking training will be eligible to receive 4 RU Credits upon completion of the class. This free all-day training event, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, is sponsored by Allen & Heath USA, Attero Tech, Audinate, Bosch Communication Systems, Focusrite, Innovative Electronic Devices, Peavey Commercial Audio, Stewart Audio,…

• Arturia memorialises Moog’s birthday with Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack promotion

  Christopher Simmons

  23 May 2013 | 8:57 am

  MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWSWIRE: Music software and hardware company Arturia is introducing a timely time- limited pricing promotion for its limited-edition Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack produced in collaboration with — and in aid of — The Bob Moog Foundation as a tribute to synthesizer pioneer Dr. Bob Moog who would have been 79 on May 23, 2013. Arturia’s Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack pricing promotion starts on May 23 and runs for one week only. During this time, Moog fans, musicians, and producers worldwide wishing to pay tribute to the inventive individual responsible for singlehandedly…

• Focusrite Introduces Scarlett 18i8 and 6i6 USB 2.0 audio interfaces

  Christopher Simmons

  23 May 2013 | 8:53 am

  MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWSWIRE: Focusrite is pleased to announce the introduction of two new members of its Scarlett range of USB 2.0 audio interfaces: the Scarlett 18i8 (18 in, 8 out) and Scarlett 6i6 (6-in, 6-out). Both feature award-winning Focusrite mic pres, designed specifically for Focusrite’s computer music interfaces, and Focusrite’s renowned precision 24bit/96KHz conversion for maximum transparency. In addition to Mac® or Windows® operation, both interfaces are compatible with iOS® devices like the iPad ® (via an Apple iPad camera connection kit). Info:…

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• VIDEO: DEPECHE MODE & DIOR Secret Garden - Versailles' x Enjoy The Silence

  9 Jun 2013 | 12:24 pm

  So you might have seen a version of this video on the TV or the internet lately. I love the Dior art direction and combination of the classic Depeche Mode track 'Enjoy the Silence'. We featured 'Enjoy The Silence' as our OldSkool Track of the Day back in January but to be honest I prefer this contemporary video version. It's not often that an advert has the power to hold my attention for over 3 minutes but this evoked an ethereal post new romanticism feeling in me perfectly combining the old with the new. It's not hard to see why the Dior video has over 6 million hits already.

• OLDSKOOL TRACK OF THE DAY: Pharcyde - Runnin' (Prod. By J Dilla)

  3 Jun 2013 | 11:49 am

  As we promised in an earlier tweet, here is the stunningly beautiful summer tinged groove from the Pharcyde, released in 1995 and taken from the amazing album 'Labincalifornia'. The track was produced by J Dilla. I had actually forgotten about this classic track but was reminded again on Saturday night when I heard it in a club I was in in Paris. Sadly the crowd didn't seem that fussed (it's Paris) but it brought back some great memories for me.

• NEW: John Daly 'Sunburst' LP

  3 Jun 2013 | 11:40 am

  Fusing techno, disco, house, minimal and dub is not an easy feat. Alright it is an easy feat, but the difficulty lies in making it actually sound good. John Daly has pulled this out of the bag in his latest LP entitled 'Sunburst' to full effect. I feel a Balearic blitz coming on.'Sunburst' is available now on 12" or Digital on Drumpoet Community out of Switzerland.

• DJ SET: GREG WILSON @ LOFT STUDIOS LONDON 20.04.13

  28 May 2013 | 1:42 pm

  Another stupendously good Greg Wilson mix to digest. Boom it's over 3 hours long too! THANK YOU GREG!

• Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me

  17 May 2013 | 12:57 pm

  Summer vibes for a cold May day, bring on the warmth people, in spirit.

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• 953 Fresh FM Interview with Avril Lavigne

  7 Jun 2013 | 11:17 am

  953 Fresh FM Interview with Avril Lavigne 953 Fresh FM's Emily Szabo chats with Avril Lavigne about her new album, her upcoming wedding, finding love and more. From: OfficialExploreMusic Views: 560 14 ratings Time: 09:36 More in Music

• Selena Gomez talks about her new single, "Come and Get It"

  3 Jun 2013 | 12:23 pm

  Selena Gomez talks about her new single, "Come and Get It" Toni Ross from 103.1 Fresh FM chats with Selena Gomez about her new single, "Come and Get It", and recording the album, Stars Dance. From: OfficialExploreMusic Views: 229 5 ratings Time: 00:31 More in Music

• Interview with Selena Gomez

  3 Jun 2013 | 12:18 pm

  Interview with Selena Gomez Toni Ross from 103.1 Fresh FM interviews Selena Gomez about her new album, Stars Dance, her new world tour, idolizing Britney Spears and more. From: OfficialExploreMusic Views: 12160 113 ratings Time: 08:47 More in Music

• Selena Gomez talks about growing up in the Spotlight

  3 Jun 2013 | 12:15 pm

  Selena Gomez talks about growing up in the Spotlight Toni Ross from 103.1 Fresh FM chats with Selena Gomez about the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. From: OfficialExploreMusic Views: 1897 16 ratings Time: 00:46 More in Music

• In conversation with Imagine Dragons

  1 Mar 2013 | 1:53 pm

  In conversation with Imagine Dragons Corus Radio's Mike Sullivan chats with Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds about their success, growing up in Las Vegas, and the album Night Visions. From: OfficialExploreMusic Views: 330 3 ratings Time: 07:58 More in Music

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• The Cool House 2014 - New York City

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  The Cool House, the first ever pop-up concept created and curated by The Cool Hunter (TCH), was an unprecedented run-away success at Pacific Bondi Beach(10 days), Sydney, Australia and at Rockeby Studios, Melbourne (4 days). Close to 10,000 people attended both events. Media attention, both online and off, and the overall reaction of the public – both in person and online – was overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic. To take advantage of the momentum and to realize the incredible HOUSE potential of The Cool HOUSE concept, TCH will now take this concept to the next level. TCH…

• IBM's Smarter Cities Billboard Campaign

  5 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Billboards are meant to distract and annoy, to draw attention and to not fit in. In its recent on-street ad campaign, IBM promotes its People for Smart Cities Program with billboards that are even more invasive. Ogilvy & Mather France took the concept of the board and bent it into shapes that could – with some effort – be seen as solutions for a somewhat smarter city, London and Paris in this case. A board bends to become a bench, a rain shelter or a ramp over stairs. It is still visual clutter, it is still preaching something, but at least it is doing it with a bit more…

• Cafe Francais - Paris

  29 May 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Gilbert and Thierry Costes’s Parisian hospitality empire, Beaumarly, has produced yet another entry: Café Français at 1, Place de la Bastille. Facing the Opéra, the Café Français includes a brasserie, a bar, a veranda and a terrace, and takes up almost an entire block, form Boulevard Henri IV to Rue Saint Antoine, making it one of the largest establishments of its kind in Paris.   We love the juicy leather seating, seemingly bursting out of its form and showing off the French national colors. Counter-balancing the roundness of the seating are the…

• Maison Blanche - Casablanca, Morocco

  28 May 2013 | 5:00 pm

  If the city is called Casablanca (White House), creating an all-white interior for a restaurant there isn’t a major creative break-through. But Christophe Pillet, the designer of the Maison Blanche (White House), reflected the omnipresent white back on itself with smoked mirrors, and created a vertigo-inducing vessel-of-a-space that forces us to look again.   The 600 square-meter (approx. 6500 sq.ft.) restaurant and bar, opened in July 2012 at La Place Mohamed Abdou and La Rue du Commandant Lamy, facing the Parc de la Ligue Arave. Maison Blanche Casablanca is the baby sister of…

• The Prahran Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

  26 May 2013 | 5:00 pm

  A rear of a small inner city Melbourne pub has been transformed from a tiny add-on back extension into a voyeuristic playground by Techné Architects. The clever rethinking of the space has effectively turned the 130m2 back area of The Prahran Hotel into 300m2 over three levels. The star of the design is a series of 17 ½ concrete waterpipes. These concrete culverts dominate the striking street façade. For architect Justin Northrop, the pipes add a lot more than drama to the hotel’s exterior. “Inside you are climbing over the pipes, sitting in them, or on them…

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• Eleanor Fye Releases New Album

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:32 am

  Eleanor Fye Releases New Album “Love Stays On” Hollywood, CA-January 27, 2011-If the names Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Mary Chapin Carpenter have any meaning for you then Eleanor Fye’s music will find common ground between your ears and in your heart. Comparisons to more modern day artists come up as well including Sara Bareilles or Norah Jones but make no mistake about it; Eleanor Fye defines her own place in the vast world of artists vying for your attention. On Eleanor’s second full-length release Love Stays On she literally stays “On” herself through…

• International Guitar Expert Lance Regan-Diehl Designs The Loop 5X System

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:32 am

  International Guitar Expert Lance Reegan-Diehl Designs The Loop 5X System Seoul, Korea-June 1, 2010 - Lance Reegan Diehl has introduced many products relating to the guitar over the years. Most recently the innovative accessory The Loop 5x System was introduced by the artist.   The Loop 5x System allows for remote control over traditional effect pedals and effect units. With a $599.00 MSRP it will appeal to many guitar players worldwide. Lance Reegan-Diehl conceived the unit, then designed it, while manufacturing in his home country of Korea. Korea has maintained a high level of…

• Music News

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:32 am

    Arek Religa Releases New Instrumental Rock Album Warrior Chicago, Illinois-May 28, 2013- Arek Religa came to America from Poland in the year 2000 and he has honed his skills as a guitar player since the age of 16. READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE NOW JORDAN RUDESS OF DREAM THEATER LAUNCHES PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN APRIL 22nd 2013 JORDAN RUDESS, the keyboardist/Continuum-player/multi-instrumentalist for Grammy-nominated prog rock/metal icons Dream Theater, has teamed up with PledgeMusic to launch his next campaign starting today, April 22. Through PledgeMusic--a music company offering artists…

• Brian Linne Releases Second Full Length Album Man On The Moon

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:32 am

  Brian Linne Releases Second Full Length Album Man On The Moon   Port Huron, MI-October 26, 2010-Brian Linne has released an album four years in the making. Man on the Moon is independently released and self produced by Linne. This marks the second full length release by the multitalented Michigan based artist.   Linne is not only an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician he is now a polished producer that is able to get an original and warm sound from music recorded in the studio. Soon his services as a producer will fill his time.   Previous to Man on the Moon, Linne released…

• Jordan Rudess of DreamTheater Launches PledgeMusic Campaign

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:32 am

  JORDAN RUDESS OF DREAM THEATER   LAUNCHES PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN APRIL 22nd 2013     JORDAN RUDESS, the keyboardist/Continuum-player/multi-instrumentalist for Grammy-nominated prog rock/metal icons Dream Theater, has teamed up with PledgeMusic to launch his next campaign starting today, April 22. Through PledgeMusic--a music company offering artists a new music model to take control of their work through their online, hands-on, direct-to-fan music platform--and the support of his fans, Jordan will release brand new music, technology and videos while encouraging fans to…

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  Alan Jackson News

• John Fogerty's 'Everyone' courts country hospitality

  29 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  John Fogerty has been rockin' all over the world for 45 years. Yet it should surprise no one that the guitar-slinging founder of iconic rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival is swapping verses and riffs with Alan Jackson and Keith Urban.

• Alan Jackson Partners with Music One Live

  22 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  For the first time ever, Alan Jackson is partnering with Music One Live to offer a limited number of fan bundles and VIP packages for select U.S. dates and AJ’s Australian tour!

• Alan Jackson: Back to Church

  21 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  Alan Jackson returns to the gospel songs he loved as a child with Precious Memories Volume II. Originally published as the cover story for our April 1, 2013 issue.

• They're still going to Jackson: country legend blessed to be among the greats

  19 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  ''I had a great time down there last time and we didn't get to play enough shows so I'm glad we're getting to come back again,'' he said. ''The fans were really nice down there and of course the country is beautiful. It doesn't even feel like going to som

• ALAN JACKSON RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA

  17 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  Alan Jackson will be returning to Australia for a limited number of concerts in late September and early October 2013.

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  Jake Owen - News

• The Bobby Bones Show

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:16 pm

  JAKE OWEN FINISHES CMA FEST CONCERT LIVE ON THE BOBBY BONES SHOW After inclement weather curtailed Jake Owens concert set at the 2013 CMA Music Festival, Premiere Networks personality Bobby Bones offered the Country star a way to make it up to fans. Yesterday morning on The Bobby Bones Show, Jake Owen and his band performed their entire concert set live on-air from the radio programs Nashville studio. Hundreds of thousands of fans tuned in to the broadcast, which was also streamed live on www.BobbyBones.com, to hear some of Owens biggest hits, including the multi-week #1 singles Alone With…

• ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp

  13 Jun 2013 | 11:58 am

  ACM LIFTING LIVES & VANDERBILT KENNEDY CENTER ANNOUNCE 4th ANNUAL ACM LIFTING LIVES MUSIC CAMP TO TAKE PLACE THIS SUMMER IN NASHVILLE, TN Country Superstars Lauren Alaina, Jerrod Niemann, Jake Owen, Love and Theft and Songwriter Dallas Davidson to Volunteer Time ACM Lifting Lives and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities will partner again for the 4th Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, June 23--June 29, 2013, in Nashville, TN. Country artists Lauren Alaina, Jerrod Niemann, Jake Owen and Love and Theft, along with hit songwriter Dallas Davidson have…

• Tomorrow's Fan Club Presales

  11 Jun 2013 | 5:25 pm

  Presales for the following shows are going on sale tomorrow: 9/12 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Charlotte, NC) 9/13 - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion (Raleigh, NC) 9/25 - Spokane Arena (Spokane, WA) 9/27 - Tacoma Dome (Tacoma, WA) 10/17 - Desert Sky Pavilion (Phoenix, AZ) Tickets will go on sale to fan club members tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12th at 10am local venue times. To purchase fan club tickets for any of these shows, make sure you are logged into your fan club account and simply visit the events page of the site, or click on your show above. No password required. Not a Jake Owen…

• Fan Club Presale for Boise, ID tomorrow

  4 Jun 2013 | 11:04 am

  There will be a fan club presale tomorrow, Wednesday 6/5 at 10am local venue time for Jakes show in Boise, ID at Taco Bell Arena on July 28th. To purchase fan club tickets for this show, make sure you are logged into yourfan club accountand simply visit theevents pageof the site, or click on the show link above.No password required. Not a Jake Owen fan club member yet?Join todayand receive an awesome Endless Summer hat and pair of shades*, plus access to the presales, M&G contests, and much more. *Eight Second Ride membership only See you at the show! From www.jakeowen.net

• Hollywood Goes Country

  4 Jun 2013 | 9:08 am

  E! Entertainment is airing a new special Hollywood Goes Country tomorrow, Tuesday June 4 at 8pm ET/PT. Tune in to see Jake featured in the "Up Close & Personal" segment. From www.jakeowen.net

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• Picture of Clouds | Rock Ballad | Free Royalty Free Music Download

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  11 Jun 2013 | 8:05 am

  Hi, this is a rock ballad song I wrote about 5 years ago that I have been meaning to record. You might say this is similar to Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains. When I move this to my home page I will also release the instrumental so keep an eye out : ) You can read the lyrics in the video. Its about loving your kids and how raising them is worth all the trouble. People have been asking if all this new vocal music is me singing and it is. I have an amazing new mic called the “Blue Yeti” that has inspired me to always release a vocal track first. “Clouds come floating into my…

• Casino Clocks | Funk Pop Rock | Royalty Free Song

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  16 May 2013 | 9:59 pm

  Hi, here is a new funk pop rock song called “Casino Clocks” you can use royalty free. It has plenty of slapping bass, funky drums and far out fun sound effects. Be sure to check out my complete package of 77+ bonus tracks for additional tracks. More music >> Listen and Download: Casino Clocks.mp3 Check out my FAQ for complete details on downloading and using music. Related articles RoyaltyFreeKings.com Busy Expanding Catalog, Including Royalty Free Epic and Hi Tech Music (virtual-strategy.com) Stock Music, Royalty Free Music, Sound Tracks (goellila.wordpress.com) Royalty…

• Deep Ocean | Free Royalty Free Pop Electronic Chill Music

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  14 Apr 2013 | 4:58 am

  This is a new pop electronic chill song called “Deep Ocean”. It has vocals, a bit of guitar, drums, bass and some backing synthesizer. You can read the lyrics in the video. You might say it is similar to Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Timbaland. After creating about 100 instrumental tracks for danosongs after the past 5 years, I am getting back to my first calling as a singer-songwriter. I originally started this site to promote my vocal songs. I never really set out to be an instrumental composer, I have just been kind of experimenting. But I have learned allot about music…

• Living the Day Dream | Acoustic Guitar Singer Songwriter | Free to Download and Use in Videos

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  25 Mar 2013 | 2:05 pm

  Photo by flickr.com/photos/aerophish Hi, here is a new vocal song called “Living the Day Dream”. Its me singing with acoustic guitar, bass, drums and a touch of piano. If you credit me the song is free to use in your videos, films, games or other media. Without credit it is $10. See my FAQ for details. I also have a package of music you can check out here. Download: Living the Day Dream.mp3 Right click and “Save as” to download the MP3. You can read the lyrics in the video: Related articles Resolution | Free Acoustic Rock Background Music with Organ (danosongs.com)…

• Hudson River Station | Soft and Smooth Jazz Instrumental | Royalty Free

  dano@danosongs.com (Dan-O (DanoSongs.com))

  10 Mar 2013 | 10:14 am

  Here is a new soft and smooth jazz instrumental song with bass, guitar, sax, horns and drums. Its called “Hudson River Station”. It has kind of a low fi sound with a bit of eerie strings in the background. You can download and use this legally and royalty free for video soundtracks, background music, podcasts, or trailers. Its rather light so you could probably use the piece in hypnosis audios or a presentation as well. This was just added to my complete royalty free package of music. Or you can donate $10 without crediting me. For free use options and other questions check…

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• New Video! Get Lucky – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams [Cover] – Sarah Sellers

  Sarah Sellers

  8 Jun 2013 | 8:39 am

  To say the last few months have been crazy is a major understatement. Since my last post I’ve quit my day job, become a full time musician and joined an amazing team at Lyric Marketing to help satiate my marketing side. It’s been the most satisfying move I’ve ever made and I couldn’t be happier. Now it’s just time to take that time management course. It’s been too long since I’ve posted a new video and the second I heard this song I new I wanted to cover it. I’m joined again by my amazing producer and guitar player Josh Goode! So check it out…

• Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Cheese Crusted Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas

  Sarah Sellers

  9 May 2013 | 4:43 pm

  Mmmmmmm quesadillas! Nothing says comfort quite like toasted tortillas filled with gooey cheese, meat and veggies. So for tonight’s homecoming episode of American Idol I thought I make them extra homey with my cheese crusted quesadillas! I stumbled across this idea online and honestly have never thought about sprinkling cheese on top of a quesadilla and dayyyyum…they turned out super tasty! The creamy avocado mixed in with the cheese, chicken and veggies turned out to be quite the delicious combo. Check out tonight’s recipe on Yahoo! Music’s Reality Rocks blog! Happy…

• Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon-Dill Dipping Sauce

  Sarah Sellers

  8 May 2013 | 9:27 pm

  Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of my favorite appetizers so I thought I’d mix it up a bit and serve it with a zesty dipping sauce. It really doesn’t get much easier than this. Season the asparagus, wrap it up, pop it under the broiler and you have a delicious appetizer in under 20 minutes! The lemon dill sauce is one of my favorite Paula Dean recipes and tastes AMAZING with her crab cakes! Check out tonight’s recipe on Yahoo! Music’s Reality Rocks blog! Happy Eating! Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon Dill Dipping Sauce Ingredients Asparagus 1 bunch…

• Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Deviled-Egg Crostinis

  Sarah Sellers

  1 May 2013 | 3:57 pm

  Tonight’s Idol theme is “Then & Now” so I decided to put a new spin on a classic recipe. I love deviled-eggs. Pretty much anything egg related satiates my appetite and these turned out absolutely delicious! I forgot to sprinkle the finished product with paprika but I didn’t miss it at all. If you end up with a lot of extra egg mixture it would be delicious as an egg salad sandwich the next day! Check out tonight’s recipe on Yahoo! Music’s Reality Rock’s Blog! Deviled-Egg Crostinis Ingredients 6 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard…

• Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers: Mini Bunless Turkey Burgers

  Sarah Sellers

  24 Apr 2013 | 8:21 pm

  Tonight the final 4 contestants on American Idol are singing one hit wonders so I decided to experiment with some of this year’s hottest food fads. The Atkins Diet has spawned a plethora of all meat food crazes and now every burger joint offers the anti-burger…a bunless mound of meat. So for tonight’s Snackin’ with Sarah Sellers I’m going with a delicious southwestern seasoned turkey burger on soft and creamy butter lettuce. Check out tonight’s recipe on Yahoo! Music’s Reality Rocks Blog! Happy Eating! Mini Bunless Turkey Burgers  Ingredients 20 oz…

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• Free Download of “Agony” from James LaBrie’s New Solo Album Now Available

  Viola da Voce

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:51 am

  Rejoice, James LaBrie fans! InsideOutMusic has posted a video of “Agony” the opening track from his upcoming album, Impermanent Resonance, along with a link where you can download the track for free. The new song follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, Static Impulse, with rocket-powered guitar riffs and complex drum grooves. Fans may be [...]

• Make Music Chicago Returns for a Third Year

  Contrapuntist

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:29 am

  After two successful years, Make Music Chicago, a free musical celebration across Chicago, returns for its third annual event taking place on the first day of summer, Friday, June 21.  Chicago joins more than 500 cities across the world celebrating the art of making music with free performances throughout the city, all on the longest [...]

• Top 5 Classical Father & Son Composers

  Viola da Voce

  16 Jun 2013 | 5:20 pm

  I thought I’d celebrate Father’s Day by sharing some interesting factoids about classical composers and their sons. Did you know that Richard Wagner had a son named Siegfried who also composed operas? That Johan Strauss Jr. created his own orchestra to compete with the famous one conducted by his father? Or that Johann Christian Bach [...]

• Minnesota Orchestra’s Gina DiBello Finds New Home in Chicago Symphony Orchestra

  Viola da Voce

  15 Jun 2013 | 6:00 am

  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced on June 5 that Gina DiBello has been appointed to its first violin section. DiBello previously served as principal second violinist of the troubled Minnesota Orchestra, whose musicians have been on lockout since October of 2012. Originally from Chicago, DiBello began her violin studies at the age of 4, made [...]

• Nine Inch Nails Gets Ready for New U.S. Tour, Tickets Go On Sale

  Contrapuntist

  14 Jun 2013 | 1:02 pm

  Nine Inch Nails is getting ready to go on tour once again.  So much for “last tour” mantras? In 2009, Nine Inch Nails supposedly went on its last tour. Four years later, the band best known for industrial/alternative rock, is heading back out on the road to rock the nation.  Tickets for the Tension Tour [...]

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• Brazil Enters Second Week of Anti-Government Protests

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:35 am

  What started as a small rally in San Paulo to protest a government hike on bus fares has turned into a large movement in Brazil, with The New York Times reporting some 100,000 protesters in Rio de Janeiro who gathered to condemn what they view as nationwide corruption amongst politicians and police forces. There is evidence of police harming peaceful protesters and citizens overturning cars, but not all the gatherings have been violent. Still, this image, of police pepper-spraying an unarmed woman, by herself, in an otherwise deserted area, is going viral and sparking outrage ...

• 5 Things I Wish I Had Known about Breakups

  rebekahbell89

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

  A few important things to remember when a relationship ends. A few weeks after a breakup, I learned that an old friend was engaged to the only guy she had ever dated. “I’m so happy for you!” someone wrote on her Facebook wall. “You waited on God’s timing, and He brought the perfect guy into your life at just the right time.” It sounded so simple and so spiritual. Happily ever after without any hurt, heartache or strings attached.

• The Men's Wearhouse Guy Has Been Fired and Nobody Knows Why

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:17 am

  George Zimmer, the founder of Men's Wearhouse and sayer of "You'll like the way you look, I guarantee it" has been kicked to the curb of the company he started 40 years ago, and nobody's quite sure why. The company's board of directors had very little to say on the matter, other than that it "expects to discuss with Mr. Zimmer the extent, if any, and terms of his ongoing relationship with the Company." According to the LA Times, this is all coming on the heels of a fairly strong first quarter ...

• The Fine Art of the Meme

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:50 am

  Finding work as a creator of fine art isn’t always easy. But Lauren Kaelin has found a niche—meme art. Her blog Benjameme.net displays her paintings inspired by Internet celebrities like the Prancercise lady, the dramatic hamster, screaming goats and of course, the Ikea monkey. You can buy prints of all of her works over at her online store …

• Thanks to Samsung, Jay-Z’s New Album Has Gone Platinum Before It Even Goes on Sale

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:15 am

  Need even more proof that the music industry is changing forever? Samsung has purchased a million copies of the new album from Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail (at the discounted price of $5 apiece) before the album even goes on sale on July 4. Select owners of Samsung Galaxy phones will have the album automatically downloaded to an app on their device the day the new record drops …

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  Dr Robert Muller - 1960s Psychedelic Hippie Culture and Music

• Neil Young's "After The Gold Rush": The Review From Hell

  Dr Robert Muller

  9 Jun 2013 | 10:25 pm

  Cover of After the Gold Rush by Garrett Sawyer I want you to imagine for one moment that you've just released an album. It's a solo album for which you used a backing band. It's not your first album. It's your third solo album and the seventh album total if you include other bands you've recorded with in the last few years. Now imagine that your bright, shiny new album just got reviewed. And the reviewer said the following: *That your fans will be kidding themselves if they try to convince themselves that your new album is good. *That most of the songs were not ready to be recorded when you…

• "Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride": Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson

  Dr Robert Muller

  24 May 2013 | 7:35 pm

  Hunter S. Thompson, 1988 (Wikipedia) by Cristina Owen, Chronicles of a Travel Addict: http://chroniclesofatraveladdict.com/2011/09/25/buy-the-ticket-take-the-ride/ I first heard of the expression, “buy the ticket, take the ride” when I read Tom Wolfe’s The Electric Kool-Aide Acid Test. At the time, while I tripped along the words, riding along in the Magic Bus with Ken Kesey and his gang of acid-trippin’ hippies (including Neal Cassady and Hunter S. Thompson), I had never read anything by Hunter S. Thompson. I had the fortune to see the movie “Fear and…

• RAY MANZAREK DIED TODAY IN GERMANY AT AGE 74

  Dr Robert Muller

  20 May 2013 | 11:35 pm

  by Andy Greene, ROLLING STONE, on RetroKimmer.com: http://www.retrokimmer.com/2013/05/ray-manzarek-died-today-in-germany-at.html Doors co-founder and keyboardist Ray Manzarek died today in Rosenheim, Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74. "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today," Doors guitarist Robby Krieger said in a statement. "I'm just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him for the last decade. Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him." Manzarek grew up in Chicago, then moved…

• The Top 3 Best Miles Davis Albums From the 60's and 70's - And Why

  Dr Robert Muller

  19 May 2013 | 1:04 am

  Cover of Bitches Brew by Donald L Malloy Jr There is no question that Miles Davis is one of greatest artists to walk the face of the earth. He has recorded many albums with Charlie Parker which lead to him having an extensive career as a leader where he was always at the forefront of the music. Miles Davis was always the one to change jazz music to the next sound. By the 1960's and 70's Miles had gone to so many different places in the world and receiving inspiration from everywhere. Also this is my favorite time period for him. In my opinion, these are the 3 best Miles Davis albums from the…

• Bob Dylan's "Blood On The Tracks", Part 5: The Fatal Extension Course

  Dr Robert Muller

  11 May 2013 | 12:04 am

  Cover of Blood on the Tracks by Garrett Sawyer Part of the appeal of Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" is that the songs are undoubtedly part-autobiographical. Although Dylan himself has vigorously denied that it is so Jakob, the youngest of Bob and Sara Dylan's four children, has stated: "The songs are my parents talking". Tragically, some of what Dylan was portraying was the breakup of his marriage. Ironically, what helped drive them apart wasn't infidelity on either of their part. It was art lessons. Around April 1974 Dylan began taking classes in art from a 73-year-old Russian immigrant…

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• Ableton Live: Pic Synth Max For Live Device | WinkSound

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:01 am

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  Download the Free WinkSound Mobile App Free music production and audio technology videos on-the-go. Subscribe to WinkSound: http://bit.ly/WinkSoundSubscribe WinkSound Mobile Apps: http://bit.ly/Wi... From: WinkSound Views: 357 6 ratings Time: 00:26 More in Howto & Style

• Pro Tools: Input Quantize | WinkSound

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  Derek Sivers

• Fragile Plan vs Robust Plan

  Derek Sivers

  14 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  When I first had the idea for Wood Egg - publishing 16 books about 16 countries every year - I thought I would write them all myself. Visit 16 countries for 3 weeks each, doing intensive research the whole time. That’s 48 weeks, so I could do it again each year. … But I had a baby on the way, so that idea lasted about a minute. Then I thought of a journalist I know who would love that kind of life. I asked, she said yes, she flew to Singapore, and started working. … But it was a really bad fit, so after five weeks, we called it quits. Then the plan was to hire one writer per-country. 16…

• Wood Egg (my new company)

  Derek Sivers

  7 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Like everyone, I can get deeply curious about something, and dive in. Starting five years ago, I got deeply curious about the differences between countries and cultures, fascinated with understanding the different perspectives. I talked about a few fun ones in this 2-minute TED talk. So two years ago, I moved to Singapore, and started visiting all the countries in Asia, asking dumb questions, making good friends. Getting to know these countries is endlessly interesting. I want to understand them as well as I understand the 50 U.S. states. But my learning felt too unstructured. So while…

• Some will always say you're wrong

  Derek Sivers

  2 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Some people are into money. Some aren’t. Some people are inspired by helping the needy. Some aren’t. Some are into fame, power, and prestige. Others are into anonymity and freedom from responsibility. It gets more interesting when you realize people have different preferences in the different parts of their life. Famous online, but anonymous in their local community. Generous with time, stingy with money. Introvert when working, extrovert when not. You have to know your preferences well, because no matter what you do, someone will tell you you’re wrong. If you’re not into money, many…

• No rules in this game

  Derek Sivers

  19 May 2013 | 5:00 pm

  Everyone thinks you have to move to the big music cities. But Mihkel Raud in Estonia sold thousands of albums, 100% independent, without leaving Estonia. Rondellus Sabbatum was an album so unique that word-of-mouth sold thousands, with hardly any promotion. Everyone says you need to make your music appeal to the masses. But Regina Spektor proved that emphasizing your quirks gets you further. Listen to her early albums from 2001 and 2002. She was being more mainstream fit-the-mold piano vocal. But the weirder she got with Soviet Kitsch, the more remarkable and noteworthy she became, and…

• Seeking inspiration?

  Derek Sivers

  13 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pm

  The word “inspiration” usually means something that mentally stimulates you. But “inspiration” also means to breathe in. The meanings poetically combine when you think of yourself breathing in thoughts, filling your body with ideas. But don’t forget to breathe out. Some people watch hundreds of TED talks, looking for inspiration. Tech entrepreneurs visit Hacker News every few hours, looking for new inspiration. Musicians, writers, artists, and everyone else, all scouring the world for inspiration. Breathing in, and in, and in, and in. Yet most of them aren’t feeling inspired…

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• Top Party Songs 2013 Playlist | DJ Set Ready To Party!

  DJ White Hawk

  6 Jun 2013 | 7:58 pm

  The Top Party Songs 2013 Playlist is all set, ready for playing in the same sequence. It’s a variety type with many genres something like the mainstream radio, based on the 2013 releases only. The tracks are all set, so all you have to do is to drive the train! (mixing)    Image courtesy of(...)

• Top House & Electro Songs 2013 | House Music DJ Playlist

  DJ White Hawk

  21 Apr 2013 | 3:08 am

  The Top House & Electro Songs 2013 is a combination of  Deep, Tech, Progressive, Italo, Nu Disco,  Electro,  Fidget House and Dubstep house songs recommended by DJ  W.H. Updates monthly as it’s a work in progress playlist, right up to the end of the year. These tracks come mainly from the British and the European scene. If you want more of(...)

• Top Deep House Music 2013 | Soulful | Underground House

  DJ White Hawk

  13 Mar 2013 | 6:30 am

  Top Deep House Music 2013 is also underground house music. And it’s also called soulful house, where there is usually a solo vocal or other instruments like the sax, you know like the Chicago style. A work in progress playlist updating monthly. Enjoy the YouTube player below.    Image courtesy of digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Top Deep House Music(...)

• Top Latin Songs 2013 | Salsa | Merengue | Reggaeton

  DJ White Hawk

  15 Feb 2013 | 6:39 pm

  The Top Latin Songs 2013 turns up the heat on the dance floor! Many genres today have a backbone to Latin music. All types of Latin dance music here is a work in progress playlist of 2013, so book mark till the end of the year.    Image courtesy of pichart99thai / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Top Latin Songs 2013(...)

• Top Dance Song Remixes 2013 | DJ Club Remixes

  DJ White Hawk

  10 Feb 2013 | 1:36 pm

  The Top Dance Song Remixes 2013 list are remixed songs and are the extended versions of the latest releases. DJ’s looking for lifesavers? Right here! A dance floor filling  guarantee. B) A work in progress playlist up till the end of 2013, I will update it monthly with the best dance remixes of 2013 I can(...)

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  A Teacher's Passion for Music

• 5 Ways Music Benefits Early Childhood Education

  musicteacher541

  31 May 2013 | 3:12 am

  As a child, I was lucky to be surrounded and influenced by a variety of musical genres from many different eras. The songs I sang, the instruments I played, and the ballet music I danced to, influenced my life in so many positive ways. I thought about this after an experience with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and it led me to create The Magic of Think®. I wanted to help children develop and strengthen social, emotional, and artistic skills through feel-good music. After all, filling our heads with positive music is like feeding our brains with healthy vitamins, right? In my experience, music…

• The Muse in Mother Nature

  musicteacher541

  1 May 2013 | 12:47 am

  By Ken Couslon of Gatsby’s Green Light The pitter-patter of the raindrops sounds like a symphonic drum circle resonating all around me. It is here I am reminded of the inextricable link between music and nature. It was something I was first exposed to in Victor Wooten’s ‘The Music Lesson’ and something I am reminded when I spend precious moments in the woods or set foot on a farm or field with my guitar. Music exists all around us and it is the musicians’ job to channel those vibrations he or she is able to tune into. The big ones, the ones that have been ringing out for billions of…

• Dating a Gibson Flat Top

  musicteacher541

  28 Feb 2013 | 6:14 am

  Gibson guitars have an unsurpassed charm. Different shapes, sizes, and prices made them available for everyone. Gibson intentionally placed musicians and luthiers as decision makers in the company’s production lines. Companies that make instruments for a long time find as they overlook their history that the instruments in some way reflect the social and political events of the era. Many guitars have their sound improve with age. Understanding how to date a vintage guitar helps one find that special one that has a sound that speaks to your soul. Flat top Flat tops were made 1930s to…

• Here Comes Baby F and it Plays Well With Others

  musicteacher541

  13 Jan 2013 | 5:19 pm

  You have a brand new guitar. One has learned C and G7 and has lovingly caressed the strings downward in a rhythmic pattern. With these two simple chords songs have been sung to all your friends. The “F” chord which would open the door to thousands of songs comes difficult for a beginner and takes time to perfect. No worries. A “Baby F” will allow access to those songs, and strength your hand and fingers in anticipation for the day that when playing the full chord of “F” becomes as easy as all the other chords. Look down the neck of your guitar, and one will…

• Piano and Keyboard Method Educational Edition Version 3.0

  musicteacher541

  14 Aug 2012 | 7:08 pm

  The easiest way to teach piano and keyboard in your music classroom! Seattle, WA – August 14, 2012, eMedia Music Corp., publisher of the world’s best-selling and award-winning series of music tutorial CD-ROMs, announces the release of Version 3.0 of eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Educational Edition, developed specifically for schools and educators to teach students using eMedia’s innovative technology. Students will learn to play using over 300 step-by-step full-screen lessons and more than 70 video demonstrations taught by distinguished Juilliard School of Music instructor,…

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• 1st NEW YORK CITY SALSA DURA FESTIVAL!!

  admin

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:01 pm

  1st NEW YORK CITY SALSA DURA FESTIVAL!! DJ “EL RUMBERO” brings you the first annual NEW YORK CITY SALSA DURA FESTIVAL!! July 5,6, and 7, 2013!! Official LIVE Band, The Legendary NEW SWING SEXTET!! performing Sunday July 7th.!! With the best INTERNATIONAL dancers!! More than 40 hours of music!! More than 40 performers!! Three NIGHTS and two days of SALSA dance WORKSHOPS, performance SHOWCASES, and pure SOCIAL DANCING to the Best DJs spinning the Best in SALSA!! FOR FURTHER INFO: http://www.salsadurafestival.com/contact.html   *****CONFIRMED PERFORMERS***** Amanda Estilo -(New…

• White Nights Salsa Fest 2013

  admin

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:20 am

  White Nights Salsa Fest 2013 Saint Petersburg, Russia Live salsa and latin jazz from New York! Live salsa and latin jazz from New York! On June, 30, 2013 at 11pm the world known sonero Frankie Vazquez (USA) will be performing at the Show-hall “Atmosphere”, St.Petersburg. The legend voice and singer of Latin Grammy winner bands – Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Mambo Legends gave a concert in St.Petersburg last year. He seduced the public with his charming voice and great performing skills. Frankie will sing both new melodies and songs that have become “classical”…

• White Nights Salsa Fest 2013

  admin

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:17 am

  White Nights Salsa Fest 2013 Saint Petersburg, Russia Live salsa and latin jazz from New York! On June, 30, 2013 at 11pm the world known sonero Frankie Vazquez (USA) will be performing at the Show-hall “Atmosphere”, St.Petersburg. The legend voice and singer of Latin Grammy winner bands – Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Mambo Legends gave a concert in St.Petersburg last year. He seduced the public with his charming voice and great performing skills. Frankie will sing both new melodies and songs that have become “classical” for latin music scene. As the last year…

• 1st NEW YORK CITY SALSA DURA FESTIVAL!!

  admin

  17 Jun 2013 | 10:22 am

  DJ “EL RUMBERO” brings you the first annual NEW YORK CITY SALSA DURA FESTIVAL!! July 5,6, and 7, 2013!! Official LIVE Band, The Legendary NEW SWING SEXTET!! performing Sunday July 7th.!! With the best INTERNATIONAL dancers!! More than 40 hours of music!! More than 40 performers!! Three NIGHTS and two days of SALSA dance WORKSHOPS, performance SHOWCASES, and pure SOCIAL DANCING to the Best DJs spinning the Best in SALSA!! FOR FURTHER INFO: http://www.salsadurafestival.com/contact.html   *****CONFIRMED PERFORMERS***** Amanda Estilo -(New York) Angel Ortiz -(New York) Carlos…

• LATIN MONDAYS  AT TAJ II

  admin

  14 Jun 2013 | 8:42 am

  LATIN MONDAYS  AT TAJ II Classy and decadent, Touch is unrivaled in New York. Uniquely designed, the venue boats over 15,000 square feet of dance space and chic lounges. A booming sound system coupled with extraordinary service  raises TOUCH above all expectations. The “VIP” Room is our 3rd floor private oasis. Boasting a state of the art sound system, the room is perfect for an intimate affair after work or during club hours. THE VIP ROOM The “VIP” Room is our thi EVERY MONDAY LATIN MONDAYS AT TAJ II EVERY MONDAY LIVE BANDS DANCE SHOWS ROTATING DJS FREE SALSA LESSON…

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• Music Video: The Civil Wars Premiere Tension-Filled Video for “The One That Got Away”

  Jayvee

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:59 am

  We still don’t know what to make of The Civil Wars breakup-turn-reunion, but one thing is for sure the official music video for “The One That Got Away” sends chills down our spine. Keeping with the dark and stormy feel of the song (read: current status of their relationship), the music video was shot in black and white and features Joy Williams and John Paul White during a studio session. Gone are the looks of admiration, playfulness and friendship that made them a captivating duo to watch on stage. Those looks have been replaced with icy stares and discontent. Yes,…

• Recap: NBC The Voice Season 4 Danielle Bradbery Crowned Champion and Performances by Cher, Christina Aguilera, Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, and More

  Jayvee

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:29 am

  Last night on NBC The Voice Season 4, teen country sensation Danielle Bradbery was crowned champion based on viewer votes. The jam-packed two-hour finale also included performances by Cher, Bruno Mars, Nelly, Florida Georgia Line, OneRepublic, Hunter Hayes, and of course, Christina Aguilera’s triumphant return to The Voice stage. After a brief video recap of the season,  Pitbull and a newly svelte Christina Aguilera performed their club hit “Feel This Moment,” unlike the Billboard Music Awards, both mics were turned on. Meanwhile, each contestant was granted a…

• Interview: Tony Lucca Talks New EP, With The Whole World Watching, Touring, and Life After The Voice

  Jayvee

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:24 am

  It’s become a ritual around this time each year that we check-in with one of our favorite artists of all-time, Tony Lucca. Today was no exception as the talented singer-songwriter took time out of his busy schedule to speak candidly about the release of his upcoming EP, With The Whole World Watching (July 16) and new single “Never Gonna Let You Go.” As we type this, the official music video for “Never Gonna Let You Go” can be watched exclusively on Billboard.com. Lucca hits the road on July 29th in support of the new album for his “Whole World Watching…

• Recap: NBC The Voice Season 4 – The Final 3 Contestants Perform Live – Finals Day 1

  Jayvee

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:41 am

    Last night on NBC The Voice Season 4, the three remaining artists went all out for viewer votes in the final night of performances. Only two judges, Usher and Blake Shelton, had artists remaining in the competition with quirky underdog Michelle Chamuel, teen-sensation Danielle Bradbery, and country duo The Swon Brothers. The show kicked off with some filler as all four coaches sang “With a Little Help From My Friends” before finally giving way to the contestants. The Swon Brothers opened the night of competition with a performance of “I Can’t Tell You Why”…

• #NowPlaying: Francis Chiser’s “Futurized Funk – An Easy Mo Bee Tribute” Mix

  Jayvee

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:27 pm

  Francis Chiser has created an immaculate hip-hop mix as a tribute to producer Easy Mo Bee, who was instrumental in some of the most ground-breaking productions of hip-hop artists in the 90s era. As Chiser puts it, Easy Mo Bee was “widely known for his influential musical presence with B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die”, but more so, he brought a futurized funk to a genre that was unheard of. His work with so many greats still demands to be recognized. This mix helps serve that purpose.” Get your first listen to Francis Chiser’s “Futurized Funk” mix below, which includes…

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• Red Bull Sound Select ATL

  DJ Jelly

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:49 pm

  This is DJ Jelly checking in, one half of ATWS. We are on yet another ground breaking journey thanks to our brothers at Cobra Corps and the ever artistic support of Red Bull. Red Bull Sound Select is the new frontier, check out the technique peoples! Here is the official release from Cobra Crops: A couple of weeks ago we asked you to save July 26th on your calenders and stay tuned for a big announcement. We’ll here it is, We’ve been working with Red Bull & Red Bull Sound Select to put together a huge live music event curated by The EAV Collective (The EARL, Tight Bros Network,…

• Life’s A Beach Mix For Juicy Bay Croatia

  DJ Hotsauce

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:28 am

  Between July 25th and July 31st I (DJ Hotsauce) and our friends over at the Munich club Crux will be heading to Hvar, Croatia to bring some hip hop flavour to the beutiful island in the adriatic sea. To give you guys and the people in Hvar a little something to kill the waiting we each of the DJ’s is putting together a little 30 minute mix. Below you can stream this weeks episode which comes from me. For more info on our trip to Hvar and how you can join us check out: www.juicybaycroatia.com.

• New Radio Show on PULS

  DJ Hotsauce

  7 Jun 2013 | 12:43 pm

  I’m excited to anounce that I (DJ Hotsauce) recently started a new DJ radio show on a brand new youth station here in Germany called PULS. The show will be on every first Saturday of each month from 10-12pm. You can listen to the show on www.deinpuls.de or via the DeinPuls app, which you can simply grab from the app store. I will also be uploading every month’s episode to mixcloud a few days after here. To get more info on the show check out out the PULS website here (in German only). Now take a listen to the May and June episodes below.

• Who Am I? #12 – K.E. On The Track

  DJ Jelly

  6 Jun 2013 | 1:25 am

  There is a new wave of production talent that has dominating urban and pop radio in this new millennium that you have to give props to. K.E. took time out to enlighten me on his contributions to the new sound that isnt Motown but Youtube and Spotify ready! Peep out the technique. Q: How did you start doing what you do? 6 years ago my old neighbor, who was an artist, had a keyboard for producers to come and make beats on. I went there for the first time , made a beat and he gave me $300 for it. thats when i decided i wanted to be a producer. Q: Name 3 tracks that inspired you. Jay-z –…

• Crux goes Croatia – Juicy Bay (Week)

  DJ Hotsauce

  23 May 2013 | 5:36 am

  In July me and the Crux crew will take our talents to Hvar, Croatia for a whole week and you can come along. We will be spinning at the new Club Veneranda/Kapela in Hvar. All of the details on how you can party and enjoy some sun with use for a whole week can be found at: www.juicybaycroatia.com

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• Idea Otter: Idea Otter v2

  11 Jun 2013 | 7:41 pm

  Idea Otter: Idea Otter v2: ideaotter: Idea Otter was a really simple concept when it started out - click on the bookmarklet on your tab to store an idea whenever a new one comes to mind. We added a little bit of functionality here, a little bit of functionality there, and boy, that escalated quickly. Things really got out of hand… Idea Otter v2 launched a week ago! Here’s a roadmap and a changes list. 

• Design Is A Job

  11 Jun 2013 | 7:38 pm

  Whenever designers talk about their work on any intimate level, the defence of design as a legitimate profession invariably comes up - directly or indirectly. I’ve mentioned this before when talking about Michael Beirut’s book 79 Essays.  Design, more than any other job I know of, seems incredibly concerned with its own realness. Claims of “my child could have done that” from armchair critics whenever a company gets a facelift don’t help.  Mike Monteiro wants to lay that to rest once and for all. Design Is A Job, and it’s up to designers to treat it like…

• Business of Play - Carolyn Chandler

  29 May 2013 | 9:44 am

  My notes from Carylon Chandler’s presentation on what gamification and play means.  Powerpitch - participants were allowed to move out of organizational structure. Failure was removed.  The concept of flow - complex vs skill People want to ‘get’ things that are more complex. Tech hype - peak of inflated expectations - through - plateau of productivity. We’re reaching the plateau of Gamification, but we’re still in the through. I’ve also noticed a movement of game design UXers away from calling it gamification, and coming back to “play”, and…

• Bridging The Gap - Ivo Lukas, Ramune Nagisetty, Kerry Bodine, Audrey Iffert

  28 May 2013 | 4:35 pm

  My Notes from WebVisions PDX from the panel on how to get women involved in STEM projects. Italics are my own notes.  It wasn’t that classes were hard, or that there wasn’t enough choice, it was that if there were only 2 girls in your class, you didn’t feel represented, and you weren’t represented in class activities.  As a counselor you see that problems are rarely with the material, but rather with personal issues. In real life, engineering is much cooler than in school, and that gets lost. Schools are doing a bad job of showing how engineering applies to real…

• Death to Pixel Perfect Design - Jason Cranford Teague

  28 May 2013 | 4:05 pm

  My notes from Jason’s talk at WebVisions PDX. Italics are my thoughts.  We’re treating web design as if we’re creating perfect maps. Imitations take the place of the real thing.  At what point do you give up on prototyping and start working on the actual product? There is a myth of an “information architecture” - we’re not architects where products (at least most products) are life or death dependent. Our architectures can be flexible, lose, and have time to develop as we build.  Prototyping is the process of: Planning & exploring Explaining &…

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  Flavorwire » Music

• Stop Arguing Over Whether Taylor Swift Is a Feminist

  Judy Berman

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

  But is she a feminist? This is our favorite question to ponder about female celebrities, and particularly female pop stars. Is Lady Gaga a feminist (even though she makes offhand comments about how she doesn’t eat)? Is Beyoncé a feminist (even though she conforms to patriarchal standards of beauty and tells other women to “bow down, bitches”)? Is Lana Del Rey an empty-headed male fantasy or a stealth, radical-feminist performance art project? Over the past few years, no artist has been the subject of this debate more than Taylor Swift. Does her brutal, confessional honesty…

• The All-Time Best and Worst Kanye West Lyrics

  Tom Hawking

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:30 am

  While only the terminally curmudgeonly doubt Kanye West’s abilities as a producer, he’s always been a more divisive figure on the microphone. It’s easy to ridicule West’s lyrics — and god knows sometimes they deserve it — but he often walks a fine line between genius and disaster, and both extremes are compelling in their own strange way. Yeezus is just like his other records in this respect, dispensing lines both strikingly good and strikingly awful, often in pretty close proximity. It seems like a good time, then, to survey both the best and worst of…

• Will We Ever Get to Hear M.I.A.’s ‘Matangi’?

  Tom Hawking

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:15 pm

  This morning saw the latest chapter in the saga of M.I.A.’s much-delayed fourth album Matangi, a record that was originally supposed to be out in December last year, but has been pushed back several times since. As reported in the Guardian, she told BBC1′s Zane Lowe that her label Interscope still hasn’t approved the release: “I keep finishing the record, handing it in, finishing the record, handing it in … I was literally just gonna start making records and putting them out from the bedroom straight on the internet. This is my last stab [at a traditional…

• How Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ Tears Down 30 Years of Hip Hop Orthodoxy

  Tom Hawking

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:15 am

  Ever since Kanye West’s Yeezus was announced, the general consensus has been that it’s a “producer’s record,” a label that really reflects the prejudices of whoever’s saying it — if you’re one of those who believe West’s a moneyed charlatan, there’s a whole roster of producers you can deflect credit to. But it would be contrarian to argue that West remains anything besides firmly in charge here. As with My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, it’s like he decided on the sounds he wanted for Yeezus and then drafted the producers best…

• Questlove’s Memoir is Out and Apparently It’s Pretty Great

  Sarah Fonder

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:28 am

  Musical jack-of-all-trades Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is usually pretty soft-spoken, but when he opens his mouth, he’s almost always got something interesting to say. You can tell Questlove’s got an insane amount of knowledge (I hate to break my rule of never quoting Mean Girls, but that really is probably why his hair is so big), and I imagine you’d learn a lot from a conversation with him. Fortunately, Questlove’s given us the next best thing in the form of his memoir, Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove, which comes out today.

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  Mel's Internet Universe Music Blog

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - June 16, 2013.

  Melvin AhChing

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:58 am

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of June 16, 2013.This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1 Get Lucky (6th Week @ #1!) Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams 12 Blurred Lines [feat. T.I., Pharrell] Robin Thicke 23 Waves Blondfire 44 Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker 35 Come & Get It Selena Gomez 96 Sad Angel Fleetwood Mac 87 Let Her Go Passenger 58 Get To Me Lady Antebellum 109 Tangled Up Caro Emerald 710 State Of Grace Taylor Swift 1111 Boomerang Barenaked Ladies 1312 Hero Family of the Year 1413 22 Taylor Swift 614 What About Now Bon Jovi 1515 Wasting All These Tears Cassadee Pope 1916 Pompeii Bastille 2017…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - Waves, Get Lucky, more.

  Melvin AhChing

  11 Jun 2013 | 3:49 pm

  Blondfire - WavesMel's Weekly Top 20Week of June 9, 2013.This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1 Get Lucky (5th Week @ #1!) Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams 12 Blurred Lines [feat. T.I., Pharrell] Robin Thicke 23 Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker 44 Waves Blondfire 65 Let Her Go Passenger 56 22 Taylor Swift 37 Tangled Up Caro Emerald 78 Sad Angel Fleetwood Mac 119 Come & Get It Selena Gomez 1910 Get To Me Lady Antebellum 1411 State Of Grace Taylor Swift 1212 Gentleman Psy 1313 Boomerang Barenaked Ladies 1514 Hero Family of the Year 2015 What About Now Bon Jovi 1716 Why Am I the One Fun 817 Just Give…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - June 2, 2013.

  Melvin AhChing

  6 Jun 2013 | 11:00 pm

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of June 2, 2013.This WeekTitleArtistLast Week1 Get Lucky (4th Week @ #1!) Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams 12 Blurred Lines [feat. T.I., Pharrell] Robin Thicke 23 22 Taylor Swift 34 Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker 75 Let Her Go Passenger 66 Waves Blondfire 107 Tangled Up Caro Emerald 48 Why Am I the One Fun 89 Just Give Me A Reason P!nk featuring Nate Ruess 510 When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars 911 Sad Angel Fleetwood Mac 1512 State Of Grace Taylor Swift 1213 Gentleman Psy 1414 Get To Me Lady Antebellum 1815 Boomerang Barenaked Ladies 1916 Out Of My League Fitz & The…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20 - Daft Punk; Robin Thicke

  Melvin AhChing

  28 May 2013 | 8:28 am

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of May 26, 2013.This WeekTiitleArtistLast Week1 Get Lucky (3rd week @ #1!) Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams 12 Blurred Lines [feat. T.I., Pharrell] Robin Thicke 183 22 Taylor Swift 54 Tangled Up Caro Emerald 25 Just Give Me A Reason P!nk featuring Nate Ruess 36 Let Her Go Passenger 67 Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker 108 Why Am I the One Fun 99 When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars 410 Waves Blondfire 1411 Out Of My League Fitz & The Tantrums 1112 State Of Grace Taylor Swift 1313 Change Churchill 814 Gentleman Psy 1615 Sad Angel Fleetwood Mac 1916 Because We Can Bon Jovi 717…

• Mel's Weekly Top 20: Blurred Lines, Daft Punk, more...

  Melvin AhChing

  18 May 2013 | 2:10 pm

  Mel's Weekly Top 20Week of May 19, 2013.This WeekTiitleArtistLast Week1 Get Lucky (2nd Week @ #1!) Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams 12 Tangled Up Caro Emerald 23 Just Give Me A Reason P!nk featuring Nate Ruess 34 When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars 45 22 Taylor Swift 106 Let Her Go Passenger 97 Because We Can Bon Jovi 58 Change Churchill 89 Why Am I the One Fun 1110 Wagon Wheel Darius Rucker 1611 Out Of My League Fitz & The Tantrums 1212 Running for Cover Ivan & Alyosha 713 State Of Grace Taylor Swift 1314 Waves Blondfire 2015 Almost Home Mariah Carey 616 Gentleman Psy 1817 Ark In A Flood…

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  Everyone's Blog Posts - SOCIETY HAE

• Ol' Dirty Basquiat (version.1 White) Limited Edition T-Shirt

  I Are Conscious

  12 Jun 2013 | 10:57 am

  "Two icons in my opinion that are drastically different and very much similar. Contributing to the worlds of art and music, both leaving influential marks. How many can say they’re as unique as these two were? How many have left such an impression and will continue to as long time is recorded." - eklektic Ol' Dirty Basquiat (version.1) is the first in a series of designs by 'eklektic' while assuming the name Ol Dirty Basquiat. Only 100 shirts to be crafted. Included with your order you'll receive Ol' Dirty Basquiat collectible sticker and single faced 1.5" Round button. Designs are printed…

• Tribeca Film Fest 2013 - RICHARD PRYOR: Omit the Logic - Exclusive interview w/ widow JENNIFER LEE PRYOR

  Shannon J. Effinger

  31 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, I had the pleasure to talk with Jennifer Pryor, widow of the late Richard Pryor. The comic legend passed away in 2005 at the age of 65. Shortly before our one-on-one discussion, I overheard some of the journalists eager to ask about his public persona--freebasing, setting himself on fire, etc. Those things certainly are part of his story but it's definitely not the whole story. While Pryor's comedic gift walked the balance between personal catharsis and political commentary, sadly there were just far too many demons from his childhood that even comedy…

• The Ultimate Ethnic Wedding Gowns

  Urban Fashion Network

  29 May 2013 | 6:42 pm

  The ultimate in African wedding gowns and ethnic bridal dresses was on display in New York City during the annual bridal showcase that is hosted by Circle of Sisters and WBLS Radio. The guest brides appeared to be in awe over the display of colorfully designed bridal gowns. One may think, once you've seen one white wedding dress, you've seen them all. However, these are no ordinary wedding gowns. On display was the launch of the ‘Queen of the Brides’ collection by TeKay Designs. TeKay Designs presented wedding gowns and groom’s attire that represents matriarchs from ancient…

• The BUFF Blog (May 2013)

  Buff Enterprises

  25 May 2013 | 7:10 am

  Those of you who read last month’s edition of the BUFF Blog will recall that the film in question was entitled ‘Woolwich Boys’ (2012) – the closing movie of last year’s British Urban Film Festival and which recently screened as part of this year’s BUFF Spring Season. For the record, and as is custom with all films that are ever made, disclaimers can occasionally be used to make political or similar points. This is neither. And in light of recent events, BUFF feels compelled to state that although ‘Woolwich Boys’ was based on a true story, all characters that were depicted in…

• The BUFF Blog (April 2013)

  Buff Enterprises

  25 Apr 2013 | 12:49 pm

  Those of you joining us for the first time we thank you. We’d also like to welcome in a new audience to the 34th edition of the BUFF Blog. This month’s contribution is guest-written by Anthony Abuah, a previous winner of a Commonwealth Film award and the latest in a succession of British based playwrights who’ve made the transition from stage to screen with his debut feature 'Woolwich Boys' – the closing film of last year’s British Urban Film Festival. Regarded by many as a post-Nollywood movie, it is one of the few films (made in the UK) to have attracted critical acclaim away from…

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  Hollywood Music Magazine

• Ballyhoo Video Interview

  Editing Admin

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:47 pm

  Groovey interviews Ballyhoo in Denver.

• Massive Datsik Tour Underway with Two Nights in Denver This Weekend

  Editing Admin

  11 Jun 2013 | 11:35 am

  Dubstep pioneer Datsik will be coming to the Ogden Theatre in Denver for his two-night “Firepower Bonanza” both Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, 2013. Supporting acts include Bare Noize and DJ Shiftee on Friday and Bar9 and CRNKN on Saturday.

• Chloe Chaidez Vocalist For Kitten Interview

  Editing Admin

  5 Jun 2013 | 5:01 pm

  I mean to be fucking good, but who's motto isn't that.

• Driver Friendly – Peaks + Valleys EP Review

  Editing Admin

  5 Jun 2013 | 4:14 pm

  Driver Friendly was included in Alternative Press Magazine’s “100 Bands You Need To Know for 2013”! I can see why.

• Summer Sickness Tour

  Editing Admin

  4 Jun 2013 | 9:07 pm

  Baltimore’s Ballyhoo! will be co-headlining the “Summer Sickness Tour” with Authority Zero this summer.

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  The Daily Swarm

• Watch: Wavves Oddly-Striking "That's On Me" Music Video...

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:34 pm

  Wavves is some great beachy stoner rock’n'roll, and the band’s new music video for single “That’s On Me” is a real head-scratcher, but the song is hella catchy. Basically, the big dude goes H.A.M. on different things with a Samurai sward while some happy cheerleaders egg him on. He starts off slicing soda bottles, then moves his way up to pig heads. The cheerleaders get a little morbid when they start feverishly eating the pig flesh. Yeah, you just have to watch it for yourself. Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com.    

• Cee-Lo Has Been Banned From Playing Chattanooga?

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:25 pm

  Wait, what? A Southern music town doesn’t fall all over itself in love with Cee-Lo’s sensual and unique musical prowess? More details from TMZ: Cee Lo tells TMZ ... he feels terrible after being banned from a music festival in Chattanooga, TN for dropping too many f-bombs on stage — and now he’s begging for forgiveness. It’s a pretty crazy story … the organizers of the Riverbend Festival blasted Cee Lo after his June 8 performance, claiming the singer completely ignored an agreement he made to put on a clean show for the “family” event. Instead,…

• Inequality on the Dancefloor: Female DJs Still Fight For Their Right to Airplay...

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:19 pm

  The dance music scene is bigger and badder than ever, taking more chart space and influence that it’s ever enjoyed, well, probably ever. But that doesn’t mean PLUR vibes are strong in the universe. Great female DJs are not really that rare, but it is rare to hear them on the radio, find them headlining festivals or even find themselves part of the daily EDM discussion. Legendary female DJ Annie Mac recently asked just what the hell that was all about. Actually, she blurted out that the EDM world needs more of a female presence at the BBC Academy’s Radio Fast Track conference…

• Samsung Galaxy Users Can Cop Jay-Z's New Album For Free June 24...

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:01 pm

  So, iPhone users, what do you make of this? More from Spin: Samsung … will release the album first to users of its Samsung Galaxy smartphone (the release date for non-Galaxy owners is actually July 7). As the Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy blog reports, citing “a person familiar with the matter,” Samsung has already bought one million copies of Magna Carta Holy Grail at $5 apiece. Those are the copies that will go to Galaxy users; it’s too soon to tell whether Nielsen SoundScan will include Samsung’s purchases in its sales counts. The first one million…

• Listen: New Eminem Track 'Symphony in H'...

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:53 am

  Eminem has secured his spot as one of the greatest rappers of all time, but that doesn’t mean he’s retiring anytime soon, especially now that he’s sober and kicking out hits again. Speaking of hits, here comes another on on the horizon. It’s called “Symphony in H,” and it’s got some great lines concerning girls and drugs and drips all kinds of Marshall Mathers venom. Check the preview from this radio rip. Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com.    

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  Feed Me Indie - The Best New Music from Indie Rock Cafe

• Album Review: Boards of Canada’s ‘Tomorrow’s Harvest’

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  19 Jun 2013 | 3:36 am

  by J. Hubner From the opening horns of “Gemini” to the fading strands of the album’s closer, “Semena Mertvykh,” there isn’t a moment on Boards of Canada’s Tomorrow’s Harvest where you wonder who the artist is. There has been a veritable silence from the direction of Scottish brothers Marcus Eoin and Mike Sandison since the [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Best New Music Releases, Week of June 11th – Surfer Blood, Gold Panda, Sonny & The Sunsets, Boards of Canada, John Vanderslice

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:52 pm

  All the buzz last week was around the much anticipated and long-awaited follow-up to Surfer Blood‘s wildly popular and successful 2010 debut, Astro Coast. The buzz was well earned as most people who had not downloaded leaked copies found out over the past few days. In fact, Pythons is already easily one of the top [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Album Review: Deafheaven’s ‘Sunbather’

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  17 Jun 2013 | 12:14 am

  by J. Hubner Deafheaven‘s Sunbather is one of those anomalies that happens every so often in metal music where you’re moved to your core listening to the aural violence. Singer George Clark sounds like Deftones’ Chino Moreno having some sort of attack as songwriter/guitarist Kerry McCoy creates transcendent -albeit bludgeoning- music that sweeps you up [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Artist of the Week: Pittsburg’s Rob Eldridge, aka, Steelesque

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  13 Jun 2013 | 3:47 am

  Steelesque is the moniker that Pittsburgh singer/songwriter, producer, engineer and musician, Rob Eldridge, coined for himself when he set out to bring a “rough and ready indie blues sound” to Steel City last year. Eldridge recorded Steelesque’s lo-fi debut EP, Johnny On The Spot with the help of drummer Josh Egan. Eldridge played the guitar, [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

• Album of the Week: Surfer Blood’s ‘Pythons’

  indierockcafe@gmail.com (Indie Rock Cafe)

  12 Jun 2013 | 5:22 am

  by Devin William Daniels Surfer Blood‘s debut, Astro Coast, was one of the most promising indie rock albums of the past few years. With an excellent pop sensibility, keen musicianship and a proven ear for a great tone, they were clearly on the rise. The band was the indie music equivalent to a NBA team [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe

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  Rock Torch

• JC Brooks recommends Amy Winehouse (and a bunch of other artists!)

  admin

  27 May 2013 | 4:44 am

  JC Brooks and Amy Winehouse JC Brooks’ artist recommendation: “Amy Winehouse — tragic case and an incredible vocalist and an even better lyricist. Plus, I identify with her work because we both happen to be too willing to give our hearts to dudes who don’t deserve our time. I like Adele for the same reason, except she’s kinda the opposite of tragic. Where Amy’s pain ultimately destroyed her, Adele parlayed it into several Grammys and a tidy fortune.” Album recommendations from JC Brooks: Whokill by the Tune-Yards Merril Garbus is an incredibly…

• Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child recommends Holiday Mountain

  admin

  31 Mar 2013 | 12:51 pm

  Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child (r) and Holiday Mountain Kelsey Wilson’s recommendation: “The only music I listen to most of the time is music that was made at least thirty years ago. Nothing moves me more than the high priestess of soul, Nina Simone, or some good old-fashioned Stevie or Aretha. I grew up dancing in my living room to Curtis Mayfield, The Meters, and Sly and the Family Stone, and even now, funk, reggae and soul are still what wakes me up in the morning (literally – Sly’s, If You Want Me To Stay is my alarm clock). That being said, within the last couple of…

• Chris Wyse of Owl recommends Iron Maiden

  admin

  23 Mar 2013 | 5:47 am

  Chris Wyse and Iron Maiden Chris Wyse’s recommendation: “I got into Iron Maiden when I was only 14 years old. My friends played guitar and drums and really wanted me to play bass. They played all kinds of great records to inspire me, but when they played Iron Maiden I was hooked. Steve Harris’ bass was so aggressive and punchy. I never heard anything like it. The band roared with a relentless rhythm section, harmony guitars and a belting strong lead singer. As a kid I was almost scared and excited by the mystical topic matter while also taking in the musical onslaught of…

• Alex Levine of the So So Glos recommends Operation Ivy

  admin

  2 Mar 2013 | 9:46 am

  Alex Levine (left) of The So So Glos and Operation Ivy Alex Levine’s recommendation: “Some bands you don’t simply listen to. There are bands that upon hearing, seep deep down into the depths of your sweat glands, melting into your pores where they penetrate your soul and infiltrate your mind. These are the artists that become woven into the very fabric that is you. You don’t just get into them for a brief period of time and forget about them, you wear them. Operation Ivy did exactly this for me. They jumped right into my confusion of growing up and commanded awareness.

• Katrine Ottosen of CALLmeKAT recommends The Zombies

  admin

  28 Jan 2013 | 4:34 am

  Katrine Ottosen of CALLmeKAT and The Zombies Katrine Ottosen’s recommendation: “The combination of melodic sensibility, fresh youthfulness, musicianship, arrangements and substance in The Zombies’ music has floored me since the very first time I heard it. It is actually not so long ago! For my birthday last year my boyfriend was making a playlist a day or two before the party and when he played it back to me, I heard some of the songs off Odessey and Oracle (yup, the odd spelling of odyssey was a misspelling from the cover designers’ side on the artwork, so it…

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  The Curious Brain

• Black Day to Freedom

  thebrainbehind

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:19 am

  Completely amazing. Created by Rob Chiu

• Circle

  thebrainbehind

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:10 am

  Stunning! Created by Thomas C.

• Didn’t I

  thebrainbehind

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:15 am

  Let My People Go by Darondo A super addictive track by Darondo! Enjoy

• death portraits

  thebrainbehind

  19 Jun 2013 | 5:03 am

    The work of duston todd

• Perfect Forms, Forms Perfect

  thebrainbehind

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:41 am

  A photographic project by Eduard Sanchis

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  Evigshed Mag

• Pre-order Five Finger Death Punch New Album The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1

  Sylvie Lesas

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:15 am

  Get ready. Five Finger Death Punch will release their upcoming album The Wrong Side of Heaven And The Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1 on July 30. The deluxe edition features a bonus 15 track live CD, PURGATORY [Tales From The Pit] alongside the 14 songs. It is now available for pre-order on iTunes http://smarturl.it/FFDP4_iTunes  and Amazon http://smarturl.it/FFDP4_Amazon The physical pressing comes with a redeemable limited edition t-shirt and through the band’s web store, a collectible limited edition set featuring a 5FDP lunch box, the deluxe version of the album with the bonus…

• One Direction Concert .. Guess TPS the beard is back in Columbus

  Sylvie Lesas

  19 Jun 2013 | 6:42 am

  One Direction played yesterday evening in Columbus (Ohio). As usual, the boys were outstanding performers. They showcase an outstanding professionalism for their young age. They know how to entertain a passionate crowd. However, there was a dark detail during the concert.. Among the highlights of the night were a human pyramid with Calum of 5 seconds of Summer and an episode with Harry Styles and his candy thong. He put the thong and then Zayn took a bite .. Hot .. . Harry bit himself into the thong too… oh yeah. Sexy instant. Go girls. Let your imagination wandering to write your…

• Arctic Monkeys release New Single Do I Wanna Know + Animated Video

  Sylvie Lesas

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:52 am

  Arctic Monkeys have released today their brand new single Do I Wanna Know. The song is now available on iTunes. It was first played live at the Majestic Ventura Theatre  (California) last month. They have also debuted the video which is a set of animated visuals capturing the sexy side of the music. It is relatively well-done. The band is currently on tour. They will be headlining Southside Festival (June 23) and Glastonbury Festival on June 28. Watch the video below. Arctic Monkeys Dates are as follows 06/21 – Best Kept Secret (Tilburg, Netherland) 06/22 – Hurricane Festival…

• The Civil Wars Debut The One That Got Way In The Studio Behind the Scenes Video

  Sylvie Lesas

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:10 pm

  The Civil Wars have debuted today at Vevo a special behind the Scenes view. The One That Got Away (Studio Cut) has been created by 1504 Pictures. The video showcases he duo while recording their highly anticipated sophomore self-titled album which will hit stores August 6 on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. Pre-order your copy at this location. The first single The One That Got Away is now available to stream and purchase The Civil Wars was recorded in Nashville between August 2012 and January 2013. Charlie Peacock was once again at the helm as producer for the album. Additionally, Rick…

• Atlas Genius Releases TheFatRat Remix of If So – Announces US Fall Headlining Tour

  Sylvie Lesas

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:20 pm

  Atlas Genius has just released TheFatRat remix of current single “If So.“ “Building a stuttered and sugary sweet foundation around Keith Jeffery’s raspy rock top line, the enigmatic producer molds the indie original into a bubbling electro gem – one that is defined by its lush padwork and bouncy bass line,” observed Dancing Astronaut. The breakout Australian band have also just announced a Fall 2013 North American Headlining Tour – “Ones to Watch.”  Following the success of their debut single,“Trojans” Atlas Genius’ new…

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  Real Chill Music

• Sam Lachow - King Lear (Music Video)

  10 Jun 2013 | 5:38 pm

  Sam Lachow just dropped the visuals to his latest song, "King Lear". With a typical self-produced beat, Lachow delivers yet another laid back song to add to your collection. Can't wait for this dude to blow up. Download the song on iTunes. Sam Lachow - King Lear (Music Video) ~ iTunes Sam Lachow on Facebook Sam Lachow on Twitter

• The Kings Dead - Not A Worry (Music Video)

  7 Jun 2013 | 2:14 pm

  Hard at work, The Kings Dead just released their latest music video to a song called "Not A Worry" I love the upbeat vibe of the track. They did well sampling a country song (Zac Brown Band's "Toes") while keeping it inline with their hip-hop style. The song is a cut off their upcoming project Revenge of the Beast. The Kings Dead - Not A Worry (Music Video) The Kings Dead on Facebook The Kings Dead Website

• Raz Simone - Kids Throw Rocks (Music Video)

  29 May 2013 | 4:19 pm

  I loved Raz Simone's Solomon Samuel Simone EP, and "Kids Throw Rocks" was one of my favorite cuts from the EP. I love the simplicity of the video which showcases Raz's raw talent and passion. I'm really happy to share this one with you. Raz Simone - Kids Throw Rocks Raz Simone on Facebook

• J. Cole - Truly Yours 2

  1 May 2013 | 1:21 pm

  J. Cole, following the successful release of "Power Trip" and his extras on Truly Yours, J. Cole drops another short EP, Truly Yours 2, to hold over his fans as they await his upcoming album. I said this about the first one and I'll say it about this one too, if these are extras that didn't make the cut for the album, I can't even imagine how fantastic the album will be. J. Cole - Truly Yours 2

• Dave Patten - The Introduction

  30 Apr 2013 | 11:56 am

  I've been a huge fan of Dave Patten for a long time now (his work with Meek Mill still remains a favorite of mine). Fresh off inking a deal with Meek Mill's Dreamchasers, Dave is hard at work on his next album. The Introduction isn't a song so much as an inspirational piece. I could literally watch this one hundred times today and still be hungry for more. I can't wait to hear the album. Be on the lookout for another new video from Dave later this week. Dave Patten Website Dave Patten on Facebook Dave Patten on Twitter

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  May Music News

• Jun 16, Tama superstar serial #

  16 Jun 2013 | 12:38 pm

  I just purchased some le blonde cases, and inside were four tama drums, one in each case. 22 kik; 13 & 14 rack toms and a 16 floor tom. Serial # all begin

• Jun 9, Lowering the Action on Freshman Apollo 30c Guitar

  9 Jun 2013 | 8:17 am

  How can I lower the action on my freshman apollo 30c guitar? ANSWER Hi, Mike-- The set up of your guitar is basically the same as on any acoustic guitar.

• Jun 2, "Black Water" by the Doobie Brothers--Drum Tab (Guitar Pro)

  2 Jun 2013 | 10:50 am

  Another classic by the Doobie Brothers

• May 30, "Gold Rush" by Christophe Beck--Drum TAb (Guitar Pro)

  30 May 2013 | 10:37 am

  A very powerful instrumental from the Soundtrack of "Tower Heist".

• May 29, Sounds of Harlowe

  29 May 2013 | 10:09 am

  Nine piece hip hop band with live beats and brass from Bath, Somerset. Have a listen on SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/soundsofharlowe/sets/demos

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  Getting There

• Creating Great Melodies

  Robert Maddocks

  23 May 2013 | 7:15 pm

  One thing that has always been an important part of popular music is the melody. Most pop and rock songwriters are preoccupied with coming up with a memorable hook. In most cases this means a great melody (it can also be a memorable lyric or instrumental hook). Writing a great melody seems to be shrouded in mystery to most writers. It usually comes down to trying to find inspiration and hope that something comes. There are in fact many ways that melodies work and can analyzed. There are a couple of ways that you can take a basic idea and vary it in different ways to come up with something…

• How to Succeed

  Robert Maddocks

  8 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

  There are a ton of resources these days about how to succeed. There are as many articles and books on the subject it seems, as there are people. So why another article on how to succeed? How is this going to be different than any other article?This is different because it deals with the most basic rule about succeeding. Every other rule and guideline is just a point based on this. Every other reason is an offshoot of this basic principle. It’s nothing new and has been said numerous times and a variety of ways. It needs to be mentioned again here though for all of you musicians out there.

• The Musician Entrepreneur

  Robert Maddocks

  24 Mar 2013 | 2:06 pm

  Here's a bit of a newsflash for you, if you're a working musician you're automatically an entrepreneur! What's more, this absolutely nothing new. This is the way it has always been. From the time of Bach and Mozart, to Duke, to today, musicians have always had to take care of business. Some famous musicians were notoriously bad at handling business and  finances, while others were quite good at it. The problem is that even though this is standard fare in a musician's career, it's seldom discussed and rarely taught. It's one of those subjects that we're forced to learn on our own. Usually…

• How To Write A Song Part 2

  Robert Maddocks

  9 Oct 2012 | 7:53 pm

  Last post we talked about how to go about writing a song. We talked about all of the different ways  that you can go about writing. This post is going to be all about the different things you have to consider when writing your masterpiece.Considerations1. Harmony - There are a million ways to write a song in terms what harmony and chords to use. A lot of the different styles of music are generally defined by its harmony. Each type of music will have its standards as far as what harmonies, scales and chords are appropriate and which aren't. For example when writing a pop/folk/country song…

• How To Write A Song Part 1

  Robert Maddocks

  9 Sep 2012 | 1:35 pm

  So you want to write a song! Well it seems that for a lot of people this seems to be one of the things that we dream of doing but never figure we have the skill to do. We all think that we need to have years of lessons, be a master of the guitar (or piano or whatever) and know tons of music theory...to say nothing of writing the lyrics. While these things definitely help, there are numerous ways to go about creating your own musical creations.What To WriteFirst off lets define exactly what it is that we're trying to accomplish here. Within music there are many different styles of music and…

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  Turntable Kitchen

• Single Serving Premiere: Fialta – Cars

  Matthew

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am

  If you’ve been reading this space for awhile you’ll probably recall the sunny, laid-back vibes of San Luis Obispo’s Fialta who we previously featured way back in the Spring of 2011. It’s been a long time since we’ve last heard from them, so we’re excited to premiere their latest single “Cars.” It’s an incredibly bright, catchy jam with a sparkling sunny-day melody that’ll get stuck in your head throughout the Summer. I especially love the shuffling, steel-drum-like groove on the bridge. You can pre-order their debut Summer Winter…

• Turntable Kitchen City Guide: Nashville, Tennessee

  Kasey

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  Although we just returned from a trip to Japan, my Nashville City Guide has been a long time coming, so I’m finally sharing it (don’t worry, Japan is soon to come!). Nashville has been on my ‘to-do’ list as a city to visit for quite some time. I must admit that country is probably my least favorite genre of music and I’ve never owned a pair of cowboy boots, but something about Nashville struck a chord with me. I wasn’t interested in visiting the honky tonk bars on the strip known as ‘Nashvegas.’ I wanted to see the Nashville I kept hearing about…

• Stylish in the Kitchen: 5 Lust-Worthy Kitchen Accessories

  Kelly Beall

  13 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  Links for all product images, below. Kelly’s blog, Design Crush, is a daily stop for inspiration. I can’t remember how I first came across her site, but we have since become ‘Internet friends.’ Kelly has exceptional taste and a keen eye for all things cool, so I am thrilled to have her stop by Turntable Kitchen today, and share a few of her favorite Stylish in the Kitchen finds. Thanks so much, Kelly! — Kasey We’ll be back from our trip to Japan with fresh posts next week! Hello, TTKers! Kelly from Design Crush here. I’ve been tapped to share a…

• Single Serving: Peaking Lights – More High

  Matthew

  12 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  Peaking Lights have contributed a new track to the dublab’s Spring 2013 Proton Drive Fundraiser. It’s a spacey, funky groove dedicated to – what else – good vibrations in your mind. Take a listen below. Peaking Lights – More High The tune is available on a limited to 100 copies 7″ via dublab.

• Single Serving: Jonathan Rado – Faces

  Matthew

  11 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  Jonathan Rado has already established a name for his reinvention of 60′s-70′s psychedelica as one of the primary songwriters in Foxygen. So it’ll come as no surprise that the debut single “Faces” from his solo LP treads adjacent territory a la Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, et al. It’s not nearly as novel as his work with Foxygen, but it’s certainly no less enjoyable. Take a listen below. The album will be released by Woodsist this September.

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• MSI: Episode 116

  MSI Lab Tech

  16 Jun 2013 | 5:04 pm

  This is episode 116 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelists was Rob Purichelli, music technologist and industry blogger.

• Song of the Week for 06-16-2013

  MSI Lab Tech

  16 Jun 2013 | 5:03 pm

  This is episode 116 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelists was Rob Purichelli, music technologist and industry blogger. The following three songs were reviewed. 1. Going In by KBlitz 2. The Clock Struck Midnight by Moonwolf Project 3. Do Better by YoungHak781

• Guest Rob Puricelli

  Ian Husbands

  16 Jun 2013 | 9:09 am

  Name: Rob Puricelli Location: Suffolk, UK First MSI: Appearance: 16 Jun 2013 Profile: Rob Puricelli owns and writes a successful music industry blog, Failed Muso, and is a freelance consultant to numerous music technology software developers, artists and engineers. Failed Muso is an ongoing, infinite project which serves as a vent for all things musical in his life. Originally a [...]

• Song of the Week for 06-09-2013

  MSI Lab Tech

  9 Jun 2013 | 3:53 pm

  This is episode 115 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelists was John Schroeder, Ivor Novello Award winning songwriter and Producer. The following three songs were reviewed. 1. All You'll Get by Halfway 2. Hiller & Sin by Lockstar 3. Track 02 by Mark Anthony Clennon

• MSI: Episode 115

  MSI Lab Tech

  9 Jun 2013 | 3:52 pm

  This is episode 115 of MSI:, where independent artists submit music for expert review by our panel. This weeks guest panelists was John Schroeder, Ivor Novello Award winning songwriter and Producer.

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• Surrogacy Issues on the Street

  Jamie Steven

  13 Jun 2013 | 9:09 am

  Those of you whose guilty evening pleasure is to switch off from a day’s work and watch the continuing dramas...

• The ‘Quickie’ Myleene Klass Divorce – Was it really?

  Jonny Gordon

  24 Apr 2013 | 7:04 am

  Reports in the Daily Mail suggest that the High Court has awarded Myleene Klass a ‘quickie divorce’ from her husband...

• Exclusive Loveable Rogues Interview: What A Night And More

  Joe Elliott

  21 Apr 2013 | 11:34 pm

  Today was exciting for the team here at Newsquod as we were catching up with Britain’s Got Talent’s finest… the...

• Beyonce Songs of 2013 That You Have To Love

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  19 Apr 2013 | 5:26 am

  Beyonce is one of the singers from Destiny’s Child, that branched out on her own and became a sensation. She...

• One Direction 2013 Say They ‘need a rest’

  Michael Edmondstone

  16 Apr 2013 | 8:47 am

  The five teen heartthrobs of the popular band One Direction may be headed directly out of the spotlight for a...

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• Olly Moss Game Character Timed Release Prints Now On Sale

  Larry Fire

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:40 pm

  Over the past few months Olly Moss has been doodling these game characters in his spare time. He received so many requests for prints that he decided to sell them as a timed edition until Midnight on Friday June 21, 203. The 5 x 5″ numbered giclee prints will be available as random singles ($15) and random three-packs ($40). You can order the prints HERE. Heroes Blindbox Series One – Three Pack The fraction under each image are your chances to get that image. You are guaranteed not to get the same print twice in a three-pack. Heroes Blindbox Series One – Single The fraction…

• Apple TV Software Update 5.3 Adds HBO Go, ESPN & More

  Larry Fire

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:53 am

  Apple today released Apple TV Software Update 5.3, the latest update for its second- and third-generation set-top boxes. The latest update adds support for HBO GO, WatchESPN, Sky News, Qello, and Crunchyroll for users in specific regions such as the United States. HBO GO and WatchESPN require cable subscriptions through participating providers. Qello offers both paid and free subscriptions for users to watch on-demand HD concerts and music documentaries. A free live stream of Sky News will be accessible for users in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland. Apple notes that “Crunchyroll, the leading…

• Gauntlet Press To Publish Signed Limited Edition of Owen King’s Novel, Double Feature – Joe Hill To Provide Tip-sheet Artwork For Lettered Edition

  Larry Fire

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:43 am

  Gauntlet Press has announced that they will publish a signed limited edition of the acclaimed first novel of Owen King: Double Feature. Here is a synopsis of the book: “Sam Dolan is a young man coming to terms with his life in the process and aftermath of making his first film. He has a difficult relationship with his father, B-movie actor Booth Dolan—a boisterous, opinionated, lying lothario whose screen legacy falls somewhere between cult hero and pathetic. Allie, Sam’s dearly departed mother, was a woman whose only fault, in Sam’s eyes, was her eternal affection for his father.

• The Periodic Table of Muppets By Mike BaBoon

  Larry Fire

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:46 am

  The below infographic, a periodic table of The Muppets was created by Mike BaBoon. Each square represents a different character and indicates the primary Muppeteer(s) for that character, as well as the year and production in which the character made its debut. Borders align with hair/hat color, background aligns with skin/fur colour, and color of the abbreviated name represents nose color (for characters with noses). Available as prints and more at Redbubble and Society6. Click on the image to view larger

• Minimal Superhero Illustrations By Ale Giorgini

  Larry Fire

  19 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  These fantastic minimal illustrations were created by the Italian artist, Ale Giorgini. Check out his take on Superman soaring with Lois Lane, Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson sharing an upside down kiss and Batman and Robin scaling a tall building. The images are part of Giorgini’s solo show planned for the spring of 2014. You can purchase Ale’s prints and assorted gifts HERE from Society 6. Fly Me To The Moon Upside Down Love The POW! of Love

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• Unforgotten Rebels

  Go Metric

  1 Jun 2013 | 6:13 am

  by Gary Pig Gold With the release, in practically every format imaginable, of some TOO-long-awaited Forgotten Rebels tribute albums, not to mention an accompanying eBook even, I couldn’t help but cast what remains of my memory back to that good...

• Fools’ Hall Of Fame

  Go Metric

  5 May 2013 | 4:12 am

  by Gary Pig Gold While those arbitrators of all things rock and roll once again indoctrinated more of their own on behalf of what remains of the music industry several weeks ago, I decided to virtually canvas some of MY...

• The Stomp Is Gone

  Go Metric

  7 Apr 2013 | 5:02 am

  by Gary Pig Gold “Yeah, right,” I can see some of you foreigners sneering right about now: “What the hell good ever come out of Canada?!!” Well, besides the (very early) Guess Who, SCTV, and of course Young Neil, for...

• Are You Receiving Me? #52 — Yo La Tengo's Fade

  Go Metric

  16 Mar 2013 | 4:52 am

  By Mike Faloon Yo La Tengo Fade Matador The Debut and Demise of the Yo La Tengo Five Minute Song Theory The Minutemen version – the best Yo La Tengo songs are over five minutes long. The Yes version –...

• ZZ Top: Do All Bands Incorporate Fire Into Their Shows?

  Go Metric

  8 Mar 2013 | 3:52 am

  By John Q. Adams III My first ZZ Top concert was at Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium on April 1, 1980. The Aud was hardly an ideal live music venue, but for my third concert ever it was still an exciting experience....

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  French Music Blog

• Alizee: The French Britney Spears Grows Up

  Celeste

  15 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

  It's hard out here for a former Lolita. Alizee, the one-time teenage protege of Euro Pop queen Mylene Farmer, continues to search for a grown-up fan base with her fifth album, 5. I'll tell you up front that I was NOT a fan of Alizee's early music. She came off as a French Britney Spears, with a layer of yucky Euro Pop icing. She was too "packaged" and manufactured, which I instinctively interpret as a cover for a lack of talent. But "Lolita" stuff was doing it for men of France, apparently, who couldn't get enough of her lip-synching and prancing around in rompers and pastel mini-dresses.

• Natasha St-Pier: A French-Kissed Canadian Chanteuse

  Celeste

  7 Jun 2013 | 7:06 am

  Success in Canada is no guarantee of stardom in France. Only a few have made the leap across the Atlantic in any significant way. Veteran singer Natasha St-Pier is one of the precious few. She's won over both Canadian and French audiences in her decade-long career. With six albums to her name and over 2 million records sold, she's an international music success story. . . . → Read More: Natasha St-Pier: A French-Kissed Canadian ChanteuseNatasha St-Pier: A French-Kissed Canadian Chanteuse is a post from the French Music Blog. Follow me on Pinterest | Follow @FrenchMusicFan on Twitter

• French Rock n Soul from Amandine Bourgeois

  Celeste

  28 May 2013 | 12:16 pm

  Amandine Bourgeois has always stood at the intersection of Rock and Soul music. Before winning the 6th season of Nouvelle Star (French American Idol), she sang in both Rock and R&B/Funk bands. Her bluesy sound hints at her wide range of influences, among which she counts Led Zeppelin, Rachelle Ferrell (an underrated American R&B singer) and Joss Stone. . . . → Read More: French Rock n Soul from Amandine BourgeoisFrench Rock n Soul from Amandine Bourgeois is a post from the French Music Blog. Follow me on Pinterest | Follow @FrenchMusicFan on Twitter

• French Hits Roundup #1

  Celeste

  26 Apr 2013 | 1:16 pm

  I've been wanting to do a post like this for a while. Avid French music fans in the United States often miss out on great songs and artists because the music isn't digitally (or physically) available. It frustrates me to no end when I hear a cool French song or artist, but I can't blog about them because their music is not in the U.S. iTunes store. (And that's the rule on this blog.) Sometimes the albums do eventually show up -- a year or more after their release in France, but a lot of music never gets released stateside at all. Here are some French Pop songs I like that never made it onto…

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• Listen: M.I.A., 'Bring the Noise'

  Echo Dust

  18 Jun 2013 | 1:57 am

  Check out the latest single to emerge from M.I.A.'s forthcoming album, Matangi. “It was written in lots of different circumstances, but I guess it’s coming out at a time where I think in America it’s kinda cool to hear something like this. It’s in keeping with what I released before, so I’m gonna gradually ease people into the new sound as the album goes on.” More after the jump » EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: Amel Larrieux, 'Afraid'

  Echo Dust

  14 Jun 2013 | 3:19 am

  The first single from Amel in 5 years is out now on iTunes, and is taken from Amel's forthcoming album, Ice Cream Everyday, due out August 27th. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: Disclosure ft. London Grammar, 'Help Me Lose My Mind'

  Echo Dust

  12 Jun 2013 | 3:12 pm

  London Grammar hops on this Disclosure track, off the album Settle, available now. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: J. Cole ft. TLC, 'Crooked Smile'

  Echo Dust

  7 Jun 2013 | 4:12 am

  J. Cole previously collaborated with Missy Elliott for one of his tracks, now he's calling on TLC for 'Crooked Smile' off Born Sinner, available June 18th. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

• Listen: The Other Tribe, 'Your Kisses'

  Echo Dust

  6 Jun 2013 | 9:30 pm

  Check out this track by The Other Tribe from Bristol, United Kingdom. EchoDust :: A Music Blog - http://www.echodust.com/

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• Picture of Clouds | Rock Ballad | Free Royalty Free Music Download

  admin

  11 Jun 2013 | 8:05 am

  Hi, this is a rock ballad song I wrote about 5 years ago that I have been meaning to record. You might say this is similar to Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains. When I move this to my home page I will also release the instrumental so keep an eye out : ) You can read the lyrics in the video. Its about loving your kids and how raising them is worth all the trouble. People have been asking if all this new vocal music is me singing and it is. I have an amazing new mic called the “Blue Yeti” that has inspired me to always release a vocal track first. “Clouds come floating into my…

• Casino Clocks | Funk Pop Rock | Royalty Free Song

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  16 May 2013 | 9:59 pm

  Hi, here is a new funk pop rock song called “Casino Clocks” you can use royalty free. It has plenty of slapping bass, funky drums and far out fun sound effects. Be sure to check out my complete package of 77+ bonus tracks for additional tracks. More music >> Listen and Download: Casino Clocks.mp3 Check out my FAQ for complete details on downloading and using music. Related articles RoyaltyFreeKings.com Busy Expanding Catalog, Including Royalty Free Epic and Hi Tech Music (virtual-strategy.com) Stock Music, Royalty Free Music, Sound Tracks (goellila.wordpress.com) Royalty…

• Corporate Presentation Music

  admin

  4 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  I have a new package of instrumental royalty free music you can use for corporate presentation music. These are mp3 files you can download to your computer and use right away for PowerPoint. Check out the complete package or my library where I offer a cheap per song license and free option.  You can also use the tracks legally as background music in YouTube videos, trailers, websites, soundtracks and events. Here are a few songs from the package: The Living Physicist.mp3 - Inspirational Uplifting Piano Magic Ghost.mp3- Hypnotic Electronic Sprite and the Wanderer.mp3 – Lite…

• Let Music Be Your Muse

  admin

  23 Apr 2013 | 5:41 pm

  Music is the background of our lives. It’s always there, ticking off the moments like a metronome following us around, our constant companion. Music is mathematical and precise, yet loose and flowing. It fits in well no matter the circumstance. It is said a muse is someone who inspires you to create and to grow, but does a muse have to be a person or can you let music be the muse in your life? There is no question music has had an influence beyond causing us to tap our toes and bob our heads. There’s just something about it. It affects not just who we are – and our behavior from…

• Deep Ocean | Free Royalty Free Pop Electronic Chill Music

  admin

  14 Apr 2013 | 4:58 am

  This is a new pop electronic chill song called “Deep Ocean”. It has vocals, a bit of guitar, drums, bass and some backing synthesizer. You can read the lyrics in the video. You might say it is similar to Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Timbaland. After creating about 100 instrumental tracks for danosongs after the past 5 years, I am getting back to my first calling as a singer-songwriter. I originally started this site to promote my vocal songs. I never really set out to be an instrumental composer, I have just been kind of experimenting. But I have learned allot about music…

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• Listen: Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know?

  Addict Music

  19 Jun 2013 | 1:54 am

  If you've seen the Arctic Monkeys live recently you should have already heard their new track 'Do I Wanna Know', as they've been opening their sets with it.

• Listen: Glass Animals – Exxuss

  Addict Music

  18 Jun 2013 | 11:52 am

  Oxfordshire quartet Glass Animals have unveiled one half of their new AA-sided single 'Black Mambo/Exxus', out July 1st on Paul Epworth's new Wolf Tone label.

• Listen: King Khan & The Shrines – Born To Die

  Addict Music

  18 Jun 2013 | 5:28 am

  After a week of trying to restore the site, we're finally back and can present you with a new track from King Khan & The Shrines

• Listen: PINS – Stay True

  Addict Music

  30 May 2013 | 8:04 am

  It will be released alongside another new song, 'Get With Me', as a double a-side single on July 22nd via Bella Union.

• The National – Trouble Will Find Me (4AD)

  Tom Baker

  29 May 2013 | 7:05 am

  Reports of The National's demise may turn out to be exaggerated, but regardless, this could turn out to be their masterpiece.

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• VIDEO: P-Square, M.I, Sound Sultan, Ice Prince, Others Perform @ Star Trek 2013, FESTAC

  Ovie O

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:46 am

  On the 8th of June, the Star Trek 2013 Tour kicked off in Festac, Lagos with a star-studded list of performers including the likes of P-Square, Sound Sultan, M.I, KCee, Ice Prince, and countless others. Watch some of their performances below. *O.O* M.I’s Full Set Ice Prince’s Full Set

• VIDEO: Patoranking – Park Well

  Ovie O

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:47 am

  “Park Well” by Dancehall act Patoranking made it into several Alaba mixtapes and DJ playlists towards the end of last year and early this year. As expected, the banger now has a video. Hopefully it gives the song even more push on ground. *O.O* DOWNLOAD [njo_audio url="http://www.notjustok.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Park-Well.mp3" download=1]

• VIDEO: DJ Xclusive – No Time ft May D, Tillaman, Skales (B-T-S)

  Ovie O

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:00 am

  DJ XClusive‘s “No Time” video featuring May D, Tillaman and Skales hits the web and TV stations shortly. Before then, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the video shoot. *O.O* Listen/download the song here.

• Suspect – SHALEWA ft Tha Suspect

  Ovie O

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:00 am

  Suspect mounts the music pulpit to spit some real, conscious, and controversial bars on his new cut “SHALEWA”. The storyline/subject is one many people can relate with ‘cos it happens every single day in our society. It’s safe to say Tha Suspect is the FELA of Nigerian rap. With witty and hilarious but still straight-to-the-point lyrics, [...]

• VIDEO: L.Marshall – Kiss The Fire | The “Kiss The Fire” Project (DOWNLOAD)

  Ovie O

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:48 pm

  In the words of L.Marshall himself, this is NOT a mixtape. Neither is it an album. The “Kiss The Fire” project comes as a free download to fans of the Nigerian-British singer who recently made a rare trip back home, and fully reps the Motherland as you can hear in his lyrics. In addition to downloading [...]

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• New Video Premiere:DEM ONE & PC Muñoz One Voice/One Drum

  GFM

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:55 am

  Brand new vid featuring friend to GFM PC Muñoz and rapper DEM ONE, directed by a filmmaker named Chris Woon, whose film “Among B-Boys” has been playing on PBS. From the press release… “One Voice/One Drum” is a new audio/visual collaboration between three accomplished Bay Area artists: acclaimed San Francisco percussionist PC Muñoz, San José rapper (and this year’s Silicon Valley Mentor of the Year) DEM ONE, and award-winning peninsula-based filmmaker Christopher “Paper Son” Woon. A stirring call to action, riveting contemporary visual…

• New Music: Columbia Nights – “All In”

  Ivan Orr

  17 Jun 2013 | 6:58 pm

  Friends to GFM Columbia Nights(Hayling Price, John E Daise andJason “BrotherSpanky” Edwards) recently dropped a retro/fresh take on the Flying Lotus composition “All In” that quite frankly you need in your life/playlist. After identifying a sonic kinship between Flying Lotus and the seminal work by Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters, the trio set about the task of re-imaging a contemporary piece in a space that embraced the classic analog warmth of the 70′s with the digital clarity of 2013. Mission accomplished. Skillful playing and production are the order of the day…

• New Music Video: Raheem DeVaughn: “Love Connection”

  DJKKC

  13 Jun 2013 | 10:02 am

  Gotta admit this isn’t quite what I expected from “Radio Raheem” for the first single–an uptempo jam that leans toward the pop side, but it isn’t that the song is bad. Gotta leave room for an artist to switch his style up. Whatever the case, we dig Raheem DeVaughn and look forward to the new album, A Place Called Loveland due in July.

• New Music: Tim Dillinger – “Say Thank You” feat. B. Slade

  Ivan Orr

  11 Jun 2013 | 7:45 am

  Friend to GFM Tim Dillinger has just released a track that to my ears will serve as the perfect lead-in to his soon to be released album The Baton:1985. “Say Thank You” feat. B. Slade is matching the heat that I feel while being out and about here in VA and that’s a good thing. The track simply grooves and the melodic and harmonic content are the icing on the cake. This is my type of Gospel, 2013 Gospel where we understand that even though the music may have changed the message is timeless. Whether you’re going through or just on the other side this is some music you…

• New Video: Jean Baylor “Father’s Song” (Tribute To Fathers)

  GFM

  10 Jun 2013 | 2:55 pm

  Just in time for Father’s Day! Jean Baylor and her husband Marcus collectively known as The Baylors have crafted this touching song and video tribute to all of the fathers committed to family first. GFM Fam make sure to share this with the fathers that are in your lives and support the work of The Baylors by heading on over to iTunes to purchase a copy for that special guy who often only wants the big piece of chicken

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• Tiger Army Announces Octoberflame VI

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:49 am

  Tiger Army will be back this fall for another installment of their yearly Octoberflame shows. The psychobilly band have scheduled not just one but two shows down in Orange County. You can see Tiger Army when they take over the City National Grove of Anaheim on Friday, October 25th and then again on Saturday, October 26th at the same OC venue. No word on who will be opening for these two shows, but they always pull in some solid acts to get the pit going. Tickets for both Tiger Army shows for Octoberflame VI will go on sale starting on Friday, June 21st at 12 noon through Ticketmaster. Ticket…

• Contest: Sea Wolf @ El Rey Theatre

  18 Jun 2013 | 4:25 pm

  Sea Wolf is scheduled to take the stage this week over at the El Rey Theatre for a headlining performance in support of his latest album “Old World Romance”. You can see him on Friday, June 21st along with Savoir Adore who is also on the bill to open up the show. Tickets are still available to purchase online to check out Sea Wolf this week through Ticketmaster for $17.00 plus any additional service fees. But we do have a couple of tickets to send a few of you to the show for free! All you have to do to win tickets for Sea Wolf at El Rey Theatre is send us an email at…

• HAIM To Headline The Fonda

  18 Jun 2013 | 12:05 pm

  We hold a special place for the indie-pop sibling trio known as HAIM. One of the first shows we ever covered was with HAIM opening for The Bird & The Bee and [Post-foetus] (who later became Baths) at a Downtown loft back in 2009. Since then we’ve enjoyed seeing the band grow and move on to make some major noise. Now, the San Fernando Valley based band have announced that they will headline a show at The Fonda Theatre on Wednesday, October 16th. Good job HAIM. That’s their song “Falling” streaming below for your listening pleasure. Tickets to see HAIM at The Fonda…

• Charli XCX Books L.A. Show

  18 Jun 2013 | 10:40 am

  We’re excited to hear that synthpop singer Charli XCX has plans on coming to Los Angeles for a headlining show in support of her latest release “True Romance”. That’s her track “You (Ha Ha Ha)” streaming below. It’s infectious, you’ve been warned. For her upcoming visit to LA, Charli XCX plans on headlining a show at the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, September 5th and will be joined by Little Daylight to open up the night.  Tickets for Charli XCX at El Rey are set to go on sale starting on Saturday, June 22nd at 10 AM through Ticketmaster.

• Jack Johnson To Play At The Orpheum

  18 Jun 2013 | 9:45 am

  Jack Johnson just finished recording his next album and has decided that it’s time to hit the road and play some songs off of  ”From Here To Now To You”. The singer-songwriter will be hitting some smaller theatres in North America and he will be coming to L.A. for a special show in the fall. You can see Jack Johnson when he takes the stage on Saturday, October 19th at the Orpheum Theatre. The tour also includes a show up in Santa Barbara at the Arlington Theatre on October 20th. These shows are going to be a little tougher to get into, but it’s to weed out those pesky…

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• NMS 2013 Photos

  Ryan Van Etten

  17 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Hundreds of musicians and industry professionals came to NYC for New Music Seminar 2013 on June 9–11 (#nms2013). Panels occurred at New Yorker Hotel and evening music performances dubbed New York Music Festival dispersed into Lower Manhattan venues. (20 photos total.) Raccoon Fighter guitarist Sean Gavigan performs at Cake Shop NYC on 2013-06-11 during NMS. (CC-BY RVE) Manicanparty frontwoman Jessica Corazza arches and sings during their 2013-06-10 set at The Delancey during NMS. (CC-BY RVE) Raccoon Fighter bassist Gabe Wilhelm performs at Cake Shop NYC on 2013-06-11 during NMS. (CC-BY…

• Hybrid Moments

  Ryan Van Etten

  10 Dec 2012 | 2:00 pm

  virtualmusic.TV is under renovation and will return in a few weeks. The situation is best defined in words by The Misfits: If you're gonna scream, scream with me. Moments like this never last. When new creatures rape your face, hybrids open up the door. Ooh baby when you cry, your face is momentary. You hide your looks behind these scars. In hybrid moments, give me a moment.In the meantime, may you make the most of your own hybrid moments and open up the door to futures that await you. Happy holidays and rock on =] ▰▰ @ryanve

• This Is Inhuman

  Ryan Van Etten

  25 Sep 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Myspace (under new ownership by Specific Media and Justin Timberlake) wants to rise from the grave. It’s 2012. Smart people don’t use Myspace. It has no blood. No pulse. Musicians now have better music presentation tools (Bandcamp, SoundCloud, HTML5) and fans have better ways to listen and discover (Grooveshark, Rdio, Spotify, YouTube). Drop Facebook and Twitter into that mix. Who’s left? The web is erratic by nature. You can’t centralize its capabilities. Portals don’t work. People want the source. ReverbNation is a better version of old Myspace Music, and…

• Billy Corgan: “Quality First”

  Ryan Van Etten

  22 Apr 2012 | 10:13 am

  During SXSW 2012 Billy Corgan shared some rockable insights for indie musicians. “At the end of the day you always have to focus on the fact of quality first and everything else comes second” he says in the video below. (4:00) Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan performs in 2007. ▰▰ Flickr/sweetashvegas Corgan talked at SXSW about how artists need to create experiences that translate to the contexts where music is actually consumed. He points out that to be engaging there has to be a visual component to the music experience. “The music business should really…

• UMF vs. SXSW 2012

  Ryan Van Etten

  10 Apr 2012 | 6:11 am

  It’s pretty fair to say that in a moshpit SXSW attendees would trample UMF attendees. The SXSW-ers, being in Austin, have Texas power, and the UMF-ers, in Miami, might just be too numb to feel it. Both events took place in March 2012. I like to do photos of each but because I’ve been so busy I knew the only realistic thing was to put them in a head-to-head smackdown. Props to the photographers—credits are inline as usual. Bam! 01Borgore crowdsurfs at UMF 2012 ▰▰ Flickr/adamjackson 02Deerpeople performs at SXSW 2012. ▰▰ Flickr/dougwantsrevenge 03The UMF…

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  Musician Coaching

• On-Demand Touring, New Music Business and iTunes Radio News, June 15, 2013

  Julia Rogers

  15 Jun 2013 | 6:11 am

  The Economist noted the increasing popularity of “on-demand touring” to help bring artists more income from live performances. And the White House’s chief economist spoke at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame about how the larger economy is shifting towards a “winner-take-all” economy similar to the one within the music industry. Also, the launch of iTunes Radio had experts discussing how Apple’s latest business model might once again change music.       On-Demand Touring on the Rise Artists’ live music income was a major topic of discussion at the recent SF MusicTech…

• Building a Public Relations Strategy

  Musician Coaching

  13 Jun 2013 | 6:31 am

  Shirronda Sweet is an independent multi-media consultant and media relations specialist. She started her career as a music charts researcher at Cashbox magazine in L.A. and after several years, ended up moving to New York City to take a job as an assistant at an independent PR firm, Gallagher Communications. While there, she worked her way up to the title of publicist, handling projects with artists and acts including Master P, Big Mac (Biggie Smalls/Craig Mack), P-Diddy and Russell Simmons. Her success led her to Interscope Records, where she became a publicist for No Doubt and Blackstreet.

• British Music Industry, Fair Trade Music and Music Composer News June 9, 2013

  Julia Rogers

  9 Jun 2013 | 6:50 am

  Industry experts discussed whether or not popularity of British music is declining worldwide. And a new global support organization for music creators that want to better understand the music business launched. Also, a new study showed that the total income of music composers has actually gone up in the Digital Age.     Brit-pop:  In Decline? Music fans’ tastes are becoming more globally diverse as they turn to local music and music produced in their home countries, according to the results of a recent study reported by the Daily Mail and published in the Economic Journal. The…

• Promoting Music through Attraction

  Musician Coaching

  6 Jun 2013 | 6:30 am

  Jane Lui is an imaginative singer/songwriter who has successfully used YouTube and social media to build a strong following. Classically trained in piano and voice, she did not start absorbing Western music until her teens, when she began to explore music by artists like Allison Krauss, Bjork, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Jane began to officially write and perform her own music in 2003, and her sensibility has been compared to Cat Power, Fiona Apple and Rufus Wainwright. Her music exhibits elements of electronica, funk, old-timey and folk styles as well as melotron, dixieland jazz,…

• Pandora, Ticketing Bots and Popular Music News, June 1, 2013

  Julia Rogers

  1 Jun 2013 | 6:42 am

  Pandora surprised the industry with reports of a significant ad revenue increase. Also, Ticketmaster claimed bots have been buying over 60 percent of the best seats to artists’ shows. And the chief executive of the British Arts Council talked about why artists need more support than ever before to build sustainable careers.   Pandora’s Skyrocketing Sales Adjusting Business Perceptions Internet radio service Pandora reported a $28.6 million loss in the first quarter of 2013. But it also made $125 million in sales during the same period, a 55-percent increase from the same quarter in…

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  Musicology

• Picture This: Freddie Gibbs Drops 'ESGN' Artwork And Tracklist

  JT Langley

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:55 am

  Despite the heavy amount of competition dominating the media, Freddie Gibbs is steam-rolling forward with the promo for his upcoming project ESGN, tossing out the artwork and tracklist on this particularly crowded Tuesday, and giving us yet another slice of content to boost our anticipation about. Album art is above, tracklist is below. Look out for ESGN on July 9. ...and about that Jay Rock feature. 01. Lil’ Sodi02. The Real G Money03. Came Up04. Hundred Thousand f. G-Wiz & Hit “Skrewface”05. D.O.A. f. G-Wiz & Big Kill06. Lay It Down07. I Seen a Man Die f. Lil…

• Sound Bite: Daft Punk Geek Out Over Star Wars And J.J. Abrams

  Brett Warner

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:53 am

  Apropos of next to nothing, Daft Punk spent a chunk of yesterday afternoon's KROQ radio interview geeking out about Star Wars and J.J. Abrams… because of course Daft Punk love all the same nerdy stuff we do, right? "We feel really good," said Thomas Bangalter said. "We've always been big fans of his work. I happened to have met J.J. a few years back, and he’s a really cool guy. He seems to be the perfect candidate to keep the Force alive." Follow Daft Punk on Ology for all the latest news, reviews, leaks, rumors, videos, tour dates, features, fan events and more The best part?

• Stream Wale's 'The Gifted' Free On iTunes

  JT Langley

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:41 am

  As if we already don't have enough hip-hop to listen to today, Wale (probably under Rick Ross' demand) decided to barge into the festivities, fighting to give his upcoming album The Gifted some presence by releasing a week-early stream for free. The album doesn't officially drop until next Tuesday, June 25, so, you know, there isn't necessarily any urgency here. However, if you aren't interested in what's out today, hit it up here and let us know your thoughts. Here's the tracklist: 1. The Curse of the Gifted 2. LoveHate Thing (Feat. Sam Dew) 3. Sunshine 4. Heaven’s Afternoon…

• Listen Up: "Paper Birds" By Meek DeMeo Feat. Kendrick Lamar

  JT Langley

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:21 am

  Meek DeMeo caught my attention a while back when he dropped an Ab-Soul featured remix of his track "Hallucinogen," and to show that his TDE affiliation and breakout wasn't a simple stand alone spark, he's back with some new sounds, this time featuring Kendrick Lamar, which should speak pretty well on the kind of interest he's getting from the scene. As we saw with "Hallucinogen," this new record, titled "Paper Birds," is loaded down with ethereal instrumentals and a general atmosphere of depression, something that caught immediate comparisons to The Weeknd earlier, and ensured us that the guy…

• Watch A Proper Version Of Kanye West's 'American Psycho' 'Yeezus' Video

  Brett Warner

  18 Jun 2013 | 7:18 am

  It's still pretty lame, but Kanye West's American Psycho homage as Yeezus (out today) commercial (starring Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend Scott Disick as Patrick Bateman, raving about Yeezus to Kim Kardashian friend Jonathan Cheban's captive Paul Allen) has gone from projecting on brick buildings to streaming on West's official website. Check it out in the media gallery above if you haven't already. Follow Kanye West on Ology for all the latest news, reviews, leaks, rumors, videos, tour dates, features, fan events and more Again, try not to focus too hard on the fact that Weird Al and Huey…

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  ClickitTicket Blog

• The Wanted: 10 Things You Must Know About The British Boy Band

  My name

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:04 am

  The Wanted: 10 Things You Must Know About The British Boy Band The Irish-English boy band, The Wanted, has been making British girls swoon since they formed in 2009. Huge in the U.K., the quintet has just recently invaded America.  In the United States, music fans know them as the guys who sing “Glad You Came.”  The single went to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 back in 2011. Later this year, the five-some is planning on releasing their first album in the U.S. (third overall) and performing live in a handful of U.S. cities.  Before you buy their album(s), or…

• Jay-Z’s ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ Drops July 4

  My name

  18 Jun 2013 | 6:26 pm

  Jay-Z’s ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ Drops July 4 So I’m watching Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs.  I had to run an errand during the first quarter so I was watching the game via a delay.  I didn’t mind that I wasn’t watching it live.  Being behind several minutes meant I could skip the commercials. At the end of the first half, I grabbed the remote off my cheese doodle-laden stomach and fast-forwarded through the commercials and straight to the halftime show—I like to watch Magic Johnson and Jalen Rose…

• One Direction News: Ten Headlines Involving 1D

  My name

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:46 pm

  One Direction News: Ten Headlines Involving 1D How do you measure a band’s popularity?  Well, back in the day it was all about how many albums and concert tickets they sold as well as how many times their singles were played on the radio.  Nowadays, things are a little different.  Concert tickets are still a hot commodity but albums sales and the radio aren’t what they used to be.  In the second decade of the 21st century the best way to measure a band’s popularity is by looking at the number of news stories about them on the internet.  If a band is…

• Tim Tebow Is A Patriot

  My name

  11 Jun 2013 | 1:20 pm

  Tim Tebow Is A Patriot We thought he was out of the NFL. We thought he was going to have to play in Canada. We thought he was done. We were wrong. On Tuesday, June 11, the New England Patriots signed Tim Tebow.  Look for the former New York Jets and Denver Broncos quarterback to participate in the team’s minicamp this week. The Patriots’ acquisition of the world’s most popular bench player is quite surprising.  One, many pundits believed Tebow was not going to get another chance to play in the NFL.  Many thought he would have to play himself back into the…

• Five Artists That Had To Travel Far To Make It Big

  My name

  10 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm

  Five Artists That Had To Travel Far To Make It Big Bands travel.  They pretty much have to if they want to make it big.  Touring the country, or the world for that matter, is what it takes for a musician to go from regional talent to global sensation.  Then there are artists who have to trek hundreds of miles just to get signed.  They have to relocate from their sleepy little town to a thriving “musicopolis” like Los Angeles, New York, or Nashville. That means that no matter how good an artist sounds, or how expertly they use the internet, at least once in…

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  Saxophone - Sax Station

• How to Play Bye Bye Blackbird (first phrase) on Tenor Saxophone (alto sax notes below video)

  Neal

  15 Jun 2013 | 5:42 pm

  Bye Bye Blackbird first phrase. Composed by Ray Henderson. Alto sax notes below video. Alto sax notes: F# F# F# F# G F# F# F# E E E D D Related Posts:How to Play Skyfall Chorus by Adele on Tenor Saxophone (altoHow to Play First Piece of No Diggity (Blackstreet) on TenorHow to Play the First Piece of Take Five on Alto Sax (Paul…How to Play Game of Thrones on Alto Sax (composed by Ramin…How to Play a Simple Bebop Line from Sonny Rollins Tenor…

• Nature Boy on Tenor Saxophone – Neal

  Neal

  9 Jun 2013 | 8:03 pm

  Playing Nature Boy by Eden Ahbez, great ballad! Related Posts:Nature Boy – Kurt Elling Vocals, Ernie Watts on Tenor…Alto Sax – Nature Boy Video – Charles NevilleCharles Neville on Tenor Sax – Billy JoSonny Rollins Playing My One and Only Love on Tenor…Nature Boy on Tenor Sax + A Look at Saxophone Technique

• Alto Sax Solo Over Red Clay – Neal

  Neal

  4 Jun 2013 | 12:25 pm

  Over the tune Red Clay by Freddie Hubbard. The changes are the same changes from ‘Sunny’ by Bobby Hebb. At the Dennis Murphy School of Music, Gary, Michael, Zach, and Robert in the rhythm section. Nate, Tamas, Chris, and Tyler also in the horn section. Get up to an altissimo A at one point in the solo. Related Posts:Neal Sax Solo Over StraphangingNeal Sax Solo Over JacknifeGary Meek Burning on Tenor Sax with Dave Weckl Band…Michael Brecker Video – Oleo on Tenor SaxHow to Play Sax Solo, from Your Latest Trick by Dire Straits

• How to Play Skyfall Chorus by Adele on Tenor Saxophone (alto sax notes below video)

  Neal

  2 Jun 2013 | 10:07 pm

  Skfyall by Adele, cool movie and good song. Brian of Briansthing did a cool cover of this song. First note is F on tenor sax. First note on alto sax is C. Rest of the chorus in the video. You can try learning this by ear on alto using the video, or you can check below the video to see what the notes are. Alto Sax: C B A E A A A F A A A A E D D C D C C D C B A Related Posts:Alto Sax – Nature Boy Video – Charles NevilleHow to Play Bye Bye Blackbird (first phrase) on Tenor…Duke Ellington’s ‘It Don’t Mean a…Saxophone Ear Training – It Don’t…

• Saxophone Mouthpiece Posts on Sax Station

  Neal

  28 May 2013 | 12:23 pm

  Have received a number of questions about saxophone mouthpieces, latest one, “my only question is the mouthpiece line….. I want to sound more brighter than I used to be…… and I’m wondering if what mouthpiece will suit me best with a soft and flexible embouchure…..” Seems not entirely different from questions I have received before and answered, so I put together this list of posts about saxophone mouthpieces. Check out these posts, leave comments if you have more questions. Thanks -Neal Saxophone Mouthpiece Numbers & Variables   Sax…

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  Bandsintown Blog

• Video Tour Diary #6: The Technicolors

  12 Jun 2013 | 11:59 am

  Video Tour Diaries are an on-going series from Bandsintown artists currently on tour. This entry is...

• Video Tour Diary #5: The Technicolors

  6 Jun 2013 | 3:13 pm

  Video Tour Diaries are an on-going series from Bandsintown artists currently on tour. This entry is...

• Bandsintown Mobile Gets Even More Social

  29 May 2013 | 3:30 pm

  We promised that Bandsintown would keep working to make the live music experience even better –...

• Video Tour Diary #4: The Technicolors

  22 May 2013 | 8:32 am

  Video Tour Diaries are an on-going series from Bandsintown artists currently on tour. This entry is...

• Video Tour Diary #3: The Technicolors

  17 May 2013 | 7:14 am

  Video Tour Diaries are an on-going series from Bandsintown artists currently on tour. This entry is...

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  Lost In The Sound

• Listen: The Smith Street Band – “Bigger Than Us”

  Harri Gibson

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:43 am

  The Smith Street Band‘s new 10″ EP titled Don’t Fuck With Our Dreams is set to be released on August 9th, with pre-orders available now from Poison City Records. After completing tours of Australia, China and the USA, the four piece outfit recorded this new EP at Melbourne’s Sing Sing Studios with Matt Voigt. It will be released just prior to the band’s national headline tour with Joyce Manor and Cheap Girls. The pre-orders are available in sky blue, black, mustard and chlorine coloured vinyls or in CD form. Everyone placing an order today will go in the draw for one of…

• Review: We Are Monroe – “Self Titled EP”

  Phillip Imkamp

  17 Jun 2013 | 6:11 am

  We Are Monroe – “Self Titled EP”   Released: January 14, 2013 Label: Unsigned Purchase: Digital The Montreal based band, We Are Monroe at the start of this year released their self-titled EP. It opens up with the track, Give Me Some… which right off the bat demonstrates their signature style of commanding vocals and post-punk guitar work. The fast paced guitar riffs and bass licks accompanied by frontman, Pat Gomes’ vocals create a catchy tune. Next up is Modern Day Gentlemen, stylistically similar to songs by Interpol and The Bravery, allows the…

• Stream: Adventures – “Clear My Head With You”

  Harri Gibson

  14 Jun 2013 | 9:01 pm

  In anticipation for their upcoming EP release Clear My Head With You, Pittsburgh based indie-punk band Adventures have announced a summer tour and are currently streaming their EP in its entirety. The band’s new EP, Clear My Head With You, is scheduled for purchase on June 18th via No Sleep Records. The band consists of Jami, Reba and Joe from reputable Deathwish Records hardcore band Code Orange Kids, who along with friends Kimi and Dominic fuse their punk and hardcore roots with indie-punk riffs and duelling vocals for an intense, emo-esque charged sound. Pre-order a copy of the…

• Listen: The Story So Far & Stick To Your Guns – “Split EP”

  Keith Yeo

  14 Jun 2013 | 2:38 pm

  Pop-punk outfit The Story So Far and hardcore band Stick To Your Guns are streaming their upcoming split EP in its entirety on Soundcloud, to be released via Pure Noise Records on the 18th of June. The EP features the soft acoustic track Clairvoyant and a cover of the Pinback song Loro by The Story So Far, along with We Still Believe and theInside Out song Burning Fight by Stick To Your Guns. Listen to the tracks below! Pre-order the split EP from the iTunes store here.

• Listen: Coma Cinema – “Posthumous Release”

  Harri Gibson

  11 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Coma Cinema‘s new album Posthumous Release was officially unveiled today despite a prior intentional leak. The album has been in the works for three years encountering various problems such as sickness, heartbreak and broken instruments. After recieving a message from Brad Petering of TV Girl inviting frontman Mat Cothran to go to LA, it was then recorded within nine days. Brad Petering and Jason Wyman produced the album and it was mastered by Warren Hildebrand from Foxes in Fiction. Rachel Levy of RL Kelly also contributed her wistful airy vocals to the album. From Mat…

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  We Are Pop Slags

• Watch: Miley Cyrus premieres ‘We Can’t Stop’ video

  Geraint

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:18 am

  The video for Miley Cyrus’ lacklustre new single ‘We Can’t Stop’ has arrived, and rather predictably it sees Miley attempting to distance herself from her family-friendly image. The results are mixed, to say the least. Are you feeling Miley’s new song and sexy makeover – let us know by voting on the left?

• Watch: Madonna’s Q&A session ahead of MDNA Tour premiere + ‘Secret Project’ trailer

  Geraint

  19 Jun 2013 | 3:28 am

  Madonna was on fine form last night as she attended the premiere of her MDNA Tour at the Rose Theatre in New York. Wearing a Marlene Dietrich-inspired outfit, Madge explained: ‘This theatre has historical meaning to me because it was opened in 1948 and Marlene Dietrich was here at the ribbon-cutting ceremony – hence my wardrobe. I’m working the Marlene Dietrich vibe tonight.’ A Q&A session with fans and MDNA performers followed, and a trailer for Madonna and Steven Klein’s ‘Secret Project’ was also aired. Check out both below:

• Cher performs ‘Woman’s World’ live on The Voice + lyric video

  Silvan

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:42 am

  The always-flamboyant Cher took to the stage of The Voice to perform her new single ‘Woman’s World‘. Wearing a rather punky wig, the 67-year-old still knows how to steal a show. Cher’s performance on The Voice marks her first live television performance in more than a decade. Woman’s World is taken from her upcoming album, expected in September. Lyric video – Woman’s World What did YOU think of Cher’s new single and performance on The Voice, Pop Slags? Let us know by voting on the left.

• Kelly Clarkson goes country on ‘Tie It Up’ (new single)

  Silvan

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:48 pm

  Kelly Clarkson has premiered the studio version of her new country-tinged single, ‘Tie It Up‘. The new single is a nod to her upcoming wedding to Brandon Blackstock, which is said to be October 20th. Listen to the single version below. Kelly is currently working on a lyric video for the track and is asking her fans for their wedding photos to be included in the clip. Simply Tweet a high res image and tag it with #TieItUpVideo. What do you think of Kelly’s wedding track? Let us know by voting in the section on the left. Kelly debuted ‘Tie It Up‘ live during the LP…

• Watch: AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It (video)

  Silvan

  18 Jun 2013 | 11:37 am

  AlunaGeorge‘s ‘You Know You Like It‘ EP is out July 28. The new single features on their forthcoming debut album Body Music on 29th July. Watch the new music video for the latest release.

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  Milky Tea Kid Music Blog

• Spotlight On: Flight Brigade

  milkyteakid

  17 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  This week we are shining the spotlight on Flight Brigade. Their folky pop blend makes their songs hard to forget and there is one song in particular that comes to mind. I first met the band when I was playing at the same venue as them in the corner of a little pub in Camden. It was also the first time I heard A Girl Who Loves Her Smoke And Wine and decided then that I really liked this band. Lead singer Ollie and his family moved across the pond to a sleepy village in Hampshire when he was a boy from a farm in Ohio. At the opposite end of their road lived Miriam (vocals, accordion,…

• Win The Chance To Interview Kasabian At Hard Rock Calling

  milkyteakid

  17 Jun 2013 | 5:27 am

  Are you an aspiring reporter, blogger, interviewer or fancy having a go at being one of these for a day? Well if you answered ‘yes’ then Mercedes-Benz are looking for you. They recognise that everyone is a social reporter in some form these days (what with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram taking over everyone’s lives). They are giving fans the chance to invigorate their timelines at this year’s Hard Rock Calling. If you are the lucky competition winner, then you will have the chance to interview Kasabian at the festival as well as see some other great bands play. Enter…

• Win A Studio Session With Newton Faulkner

  milkyteakid

  14 Jun 2013 | 5:32 am

  This summer, Sony has created Xperia Access, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of Sony Music. There are a number of intimate gigs with artists and also a chance to hang out in the studio with Newton Faulkner as he gets to creating his new album. ‘The winner and guest will be picked up from a central London location (which they’ll need to get to under their own steam), before being driven to Faulkner’s studio, where you’ll have the opportunity to grill him about his new album over a cup of tea, check out the studio, and get a first listen to…

• On Repeat: ‘Pull Me Down’ – Mikky Ekko

  milkyteakid

  11 Jun 2013 | 3:35 am

  Most people will have heard of Mikky Ekko due to his collaboration with Rihanna on her single Stay. The song was co-written by Mikky Ekko and Justin Parker and did quite well in the charts. It was a good platform to get noticed and it worked very well! He is now a recognised name to radio listeners and has gained a nice following since that single was released. The singer songwriter and producer released his first EP in 2009, which was mostly acapella. Since then he has released a few more EPs and the particular song that I have on repeat is Pull Me Down, which is his third single. Mikky Ekko…

• Industry Experts Discuss Music’s Future on SXSW Panel

  milkyteakid

  10 Jun 2013 | 4:00 am

  photo credit: kevin dooley via photopin cc This is an interesting one not just for musicians but also for anyone within the music industry. It has been evident for many years now that how the industry currently runs needs to change and the standard route for a band of just “get a record deal” is more or less defunct. Record deals still exist of course, they always will in some form but the difference for most musicians is that we don’t need a record deal to make a living from being a creative artist. This panel from South by Southwest Festival in Texas is entitled…

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  DIY

• Games News: Hotline Miami 2 Announced

  This Is Fake DIY

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:35 am

  Neon bloodthirsty shooter and surprise hit Hotline Miami has spawned a sequel, developers Dennaton Games have announced. And it comes with this little bit of PR blurb: "You’re a murderer. You murder people. Again. And again." The blood-soaked mental-fest returns in Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, due for release later this year, acting as the 'epic finalé' to last year's original title. Following an escalating level of violence through multiple factions born from the events of its predecessor, you step into the murderous minds of several distinct characters, each of whom have their own…

• Photos: Download 2013: We Are The Ocean

  This Is Fake DIY

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am

• News: The Killers Discuss Potential Collaboration With M83

  This Is Fake DIY

  19 Jun 2013 | 9:09 am

  M83’s Anthony Gonzalez is reportedly working with The Killers on a new track, the band’s drummer Ronnie Vannucci has revealed. Speaking in an interview published in this week’s NME, Vannucci confirms that they are indeed “real recordings,” and “not just demos,” further emphasising the collaboration by saying “some of it is really cool. We can be guilty of making things so ornate, and sometimes that’s a bad thing.” It’s possible that fans might be treated to the new material when band headlines Wembley Stadium this Saturday (22nd June), but only time will tell. [via Best…

• News: WHY? Set Up Kickstarter Fund For ‘Mumps, etc.’ Documentary

  This Is Fake DIY

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:38 am

  Why? have announced that they’re making a documentary on the recording process of their most recent record 'Mumps, etc.', and they're looking for pledges on Kickstarter to help fund it. The project comes from amateur filmmakers and Why? fans Scott Fredette and Alex Parks, who, once Yoni Wolf moved back to Cincinnati from California, began filming footage of the band as they worked on the record. Two years on and with the record finally out there, Fredette and Parks have “hundreds of hours of footage” which they promise holds “a fascinating story”. Unfortunately though, they’re…

• News: Kanye West Reveals Full, Extensive ‘Yeezus’ Album Credits

  This Is Fake DIY

  19 Jun 2013 | 8:27 am

  Ahead of 'Yeezus'' release speculation was rife as to the extent of Daft Punk's involvement, the fact that Arca was getting in on Kanye's latest album, and the hilarity of Justin Vernon singing in a track called 'Can't Handle My Liquor'. All's been revealed via Yeezy himself, the rapper publishing a full, extensive, CAPITALISED list of album credits. A couple of things come to light: Daft Punk were involved in tons of tracks. Arca too. Daft Punk & Lupe Fiasco & MIke Dean were all involved in 'Black Skinhead'. There's more. Read a full list of credits below the player of 'Yeezus'. Story via…

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  Entertainment Divaz

• Sting, U2 and Red Hot Chilli Peppers are recording new songs

  Dasha

  5 Jun 2013 | 8:57 am

  Yes, you read it right. Some have already recorded the songs, some have still a lot of work to do… but nevertheless, this news brighten my evening yesterday because I adore all 3 (OK, 9, to be exact) of them.…

• Josh Groban’s concert in Vienna, Austria

  Dasha

  31 May 2013 | 10:52 am

  I can’t believe I finally saw Josh Groban live. It has been my desire for some years, but I have to admit that I wasn’t paying attention to when and where he was touring in the past… Until this year, …

• My friends have no taste in music

  Dasha

  21 May 2013 | 6:09 am

  OK, not quite true, but whenever I want to go to a concert (which is not a rock concert), I have no one to go with me. I never limited myself to just one genre of music. Since I’m surrounded …

• These songs were hits… 30 years ago

  Dasha

  16 May 2013 | 6:24 am

  This morning I heard the song “What A Feeling”, from a movie “Flashdance”… after quite some time. Since I couldn’t remember the name of the artists, I googled it and couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw that the song …

• Mark Knopfler in Ljubljana, Slovenia

  Dasha

  5 May 2013 | 12:22 pm

  I can’t believe I was at Mark Knopfler’s concert yesterday. Why? Because a few years ago I didn’t like the legendary group Dire Straits, which he was a member of. I guess musical taste varies with age. Mine is definitely …

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  offbeat.com

• Concert Photos: Rebirth Brass Band at B.B. King’s in Times Square

  OffBeat Staff

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:12 pm

  Posted by OffBeat Staff on OffBeat.com. Last Friday (June 14) New Orleans’ Grammy winners the Rebirth Brass Band brought their Big Easy bustle to the Big Apple and brought down the house at B.B. King’s Blues Club and Grill in Manhattan. Funk-tastic photographer Dino Perrucci caught the show and snapped these spirited shots down on the corner in Times Square… Check ‘em out!   The Rebirth Brass Band funkin' it up at B.B. Kings in Times Square on 6/14/13 (Photo: Dino Perrucci)   All photos courtesy of Dino Perrucci. For more photos from the New Orleans…

• Mayfield Salutes New Orleans Jazz Masters

  Brett Milano

  18 Jun 2013 | 3:41 pm

  Posted by Brett Milano on OffBeat.com. Jazzman and entrepreneur Irvin Mayfield will perform at the Joy Theater this Friday night, in a show dedicated to “the music of New Orleans Jazz Masters.” Mayfield’s New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will unveil newly-written arrangements of classic material by Ellis Marsalis, Harold Battiste and James Black. Marsalis will be present as special guest, as will artist George Rodrigue, creator of the beloved Blue Dog. The show will feature the “Rodrigue Steinway,” a piano handpainted by the artist. The Rodrigue Steinway makes an appearance at Jazz…

• Get crafty with beer at WYES Tasting this weekend

  Elsa Hahne

  18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pm

  Posted by Elsa Hahne on OffBeat.com. Summer’s premier beer events, the WYES private beer sampling and international beer tasting, take place this weekend, Friday and Saturday night at Mardi Gras World. Beer fans having a blast at the 2012 WYES International Tasting event Friday’s offerings include over 75 hard-to-get craft beers, specially made cask and home brews, such as Crooked Letter Brewing Company’s Gipsy IPA and Gnarly Barley’s Porter Rican. NOLA Brewing will represent with their hop-monster Mechahopzilla and a one-off cask they’re making specifically for the event. WYES Beer…

• VCPORA Cancels Seven Point Plan Press Conference

  Jocelyne Ninneman

  17 Jun 2013 | 9:56 pm

  Posted by Jocelyne Ninneman on OffBeat.com. New Orleans’ music community got wind earlier today that the Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents and Associates (VCPORA) announced it would hold a press conference at City Hall tomorrow, June 18 at 11 a.m. with hopes of rallying neighborhood associations to support their proposed “Seven Essential Items to Make our Noise Ordinance work for New Orleans.” VCPORA press conference on the group's "Seven Point Plan" for New Orleans Noise Ordinance revision canceled. The French Quarter-based VCPORA group has been active…

• The Gravy: Live at The Market with Linnzi Zaorski on June 21

  Jocelyne Ninneman

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:58 pm

  Posted by Jocelyne Ninneman on OffBeat.com. OffBeat food editor, Elsa Hahne hosts the June edition of The Gravy: Live at The Market this Friday, June 21 in the French Market with special guest Linnzi Zaorski. She will conduct a live interview with the New Orleans  traditional jazz vocalist and front lady of  the Delta Royale band about her cooking traditions. Zaorski will present a live cooking demo on the preparation of her “summer spaghetti” recipe, with sample tastings for the audience to follow. Linnzi Zaorski is this month's featured guest for "The Gravy"…

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• Listen: White Lies – ‘There Goes Our Love Again’

  Luke Glassford

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:49 am

  White Lies have released the second track from their upcoming new album BIG TV. Following on from ‘Getting Even‘ is the equally epic and emotional ‘There Goes Our Love Again’. Check it out: ‘There Goes Our Love Again’ is due for release on 5 August, with BIG TV following on 12 August (on Fiction Records).

• Listen: Arctic Monkeys – ‘Do I Wanna Know?’

  Luke Glassford

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:15 am

  After unveiling new track ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ at a festival in the US last month, Arctic Monkeys have released the proper studio version – just in time to build up anticipation for their Glastonbury headline slot next Friday. Check out the louche, groovy ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ below: As well as ‘Do I Wanna Know?’, Arctic Monkeys also released another brand new track last weekend at a festival in Denmark – listen to ‘Mad Sounds’ here.

• The best songs about gambling

  Luke Glassford

  18 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm

  If a love song is to inspire love, then a gambling song is to inspire you in your gambling. As everybody needs inspiration to bring out the best in whatever one does, gamblers too need inspiration to get away with awesome and amazing gambling loots. Here are some of the best gambling songs that would surely inspire you in your games and push your winning stretch farther. The Ace of Spades by Motorhead If you play, go for the flow, that’s what Ace of Spades by Motorhead is telling gamblers to win their game. “Read them and whip them, and Ace of Spade will turn you on“is another strong…

• Watch: Chloe Howl – ‘No Strings’ video

  Luke Glassford

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:03 pm

  With lyrics like ‘Fuck your no strings… I hope I have twins’ newcomer Chloe Howl marked herself out as a pop star with a difference when ‘No Strings’ was debuted on her recent Rumour EP. Each of the tracks on the EP got a video, but now ‘No Strings’ has graduated to ‘official video’ status. Check it out below: Here’s the original video for ‘No Strings’ if you’re interested.

• Watch: Swim Deep – ‘King City’ video

  Luke Glassford

  17 Jun 2013 | 1:48 pm

  It’s not hard to work out where the inspiration for this video came from. Taking the lyric ‘With the sun on my back it’s a nice day’, director Georgia Hudson decks the B-town band out in flowery shirts and sends them off on a roadtrip in a convertible. Lots of fun ensues, obviously. Watch the video below: ‘King City’ was Swim Deep’s first single, but has been re-recorded for their debut album Where The Heaven Are We – which is out 29 July.

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• Video: Neil Young Plays ‘Long May You Run’, ‘Happy Birthday’ for Willie Nelson

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  19 Jun 2013 | 11:51 am

  Back in April, dozens of artists — ranging from famous friends to emerging talent and at least one comedian, duet partner Stephen Colbert — celebrated Willie Nelson’s 80th birthday with songs and messages posted on a Farm Aid tribute site. One contribution came from Neil Young, who sang an unplugged take on “Happy Birthday to You” from the balcony of a Relax Inn while on tour. That understated gesture wasn’t all Neil had in store for Willie’s 80th, though, as he joined many more onstage at Jack White’s Third Man Records for a live tribute show…

• Bill Callahan Details New Album: ‘Dream River’

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  18 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  Between that grin photographer/tour documentary director Hanly Banks caught for today’s press shot and Drag City describing the album as ”sensual and soulful,” it looks like Bill Callahan has an uncharacteristically upbeat set on the way. Even its title, Dream River, suggests he’s risen from 2011′s Apocalypse in good spirits. Put to tape at  Cacophony Recorders in Callahan’s adopted homebase of Austin, Texas, the 8-track LP arrives on September 17th. Check out the titles below: Dream River Tracklist 01. “The Sing” 02. “Javelin Unlanding” 03.

• Volcano Choir: Byegone

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  17 Jun 2013 | 9:20 pm

  We heard an abridged take on this song last month, when Justin Vernon and friends announced their new Volcano Choir album, Repave. That clip focused on the moment the cut’s steady-building undercurrent crashes into a chorus of cymbals, guitars, and rafter-reaching vocals, but now comes the full attack and release appearing on the LP. For a 6-piece band comprised of musicians with other projects on their plate, they work as an impressively cohesive unit here — just enough cooks in the kitchen to rally behind Vernon’s always-welcome lower register. As rousing as the best Bon…

• Mavis Staples: Far Celestial Shore

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  16 Jun 2013 | 10:35 pm

  Photo by Zoran Orlic In which the new Mavis Staples record starts shaping up to top her last Wilco Loft-recorded LP, here’s our latest taste from One True Vine, “Far Celestial Shore.” Last month’s “I Like The Things About Me” found Jeff Tweedy and son updating a classic, self-affirming Staples Sisters cut with fuzz-laced guitars and a spare groove on Spencer’s drumset, and now comes a folk-gospel gem from the album. Only time will tell, but this cut — a hopeful ode to Mavis’ take on heaven — is feeling very timeless right now. Hear…

• Watch: Joni Mitchell in a Rare, Career-Spanning Interview

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  13 Jun 2013 | 12:40 am

  Joni Mitchell interviews are something to behold, and this new one with Canadian journalist Jian Ghomeshi delves even deeper than she’s gone in decades. Landing a Q&A with Joni is so rare, in fact, there’s little to compare it to — a career-spanning discussion from her home in Los Angeles, it covers her views on art in all forms, aging as an artist, the non-artistic quotient of Bob Dylan, and much more than I’d attempt to surmise from the freewheeling, near-2-hour talk. Having spent two days coming back to the clip, it’s biggest yield has been a rabbit hole…

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• Champion Jack Dupree – Mean Ole 'frisco (1945) Blues San Francisco

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  10 Jun 2013 | 10:30 am

• Foghorn Stringband - Bring Back My Blue Eyed Boy

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  9 Jun 2013 | 12:10 pm

  WikipediaFoghorn Stringband is an old-time string band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are considered one of the finest old-time string bands on the West Coast

• Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa Nutbush City Limits

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  3 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm

• Gospel Music From a Video Game: Bioshock Infinite

  Kelvin Cook

  27 May 2013 | 9:11 pm

  I've been playing a lot of video games as of late. I mean you have to do something to pass that time, right?  Well the game that I have been playing lately has a lot of wonderful music in it.  The game is called Bioshock: Infinite, and if you like video games you will love this one.  And of course you love music, or you would not be reading this blog.Here is a wonderful old gospel song that I love, and that fits this game so well. This is Troy Baker and Courtnee Draper the voice actors for the main characters of the game.  They are performing the original version of "Will…

• James Cotton on NPR with KebMo

  Kelvin Cook

  11 May 2013 | 4:41 pm

  Check out this interview on NPR with James Cotton. KebMo is also featured on a couple of the new tracks on Mr. Cotton's new album "Cotton Mouth".

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• New Sting album at last with The Last Ship!

  Kathy

  5 Jun 2013 | 7:47 pm

  I haven’t been this happy in nearly a decade — September 29, 2003 to be exact, the date that Sting’s last album Sacred Love was released. But at last there is reason to be joyful with the announcement of Sting’s new album The Last Ship to be released on September 24, 2013! Honestly, I’m so happy I can’t stop crying! I’ve been waiting so patiently, through Broken Music . . . the lute . . . winter folk songs . . . the Police reunion . . . Symphonicity . . . Back to Bass . . . Back to Back to Bass. I was beginning to think it would never happen. Leave it…

• The Police Trifecta of Memoirs

  Kathy

  25 Feb 2013 | 4:43 pm

  Everyone knows I’m a huge fan of The Police, in fact huge doesn’t begin to describe my admiration for the band. The music of The Police saved me as a teen and has had a monumental impact on my life. For that reason, I’ve collected and devoured all three memoirs by the members of the band: Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers. I’ve now completed this Police trifecta of memoirs after just finishing Andy Summers’ book One Train Later. Yes, I know I’m late to this book party since One Train Later was published some time ago. But hey, better late…

• Sting Bruno Mars Grammys 2013: Locked Out of Heaven and Walking on the Moon

  Kathy

  11 Feb 2013 | 5:34 am

  Did you miss Sting’s great performance at the 2013 Grammys singing “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Walking on the Moon” with Bruno Mars? If so, here it is! What do you think? Bruno Mars, Sting, Rihanna & Ziggy Marley… by IdolxMuzic

• Sting on MusiCares, Grammys, Gotye, and new Sting music!

  Kathy

  9 Feb 2013 | 7:17 am

  Here is an interview with Sting from last night at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to pal Bruce Springsteen. In under two minutes, Sting covers an diverserange of topics, including: His performance at the MusiCares event of  ”Lonesome Day” from Springsteen’s The Rising His performance at the Grammys Sunday, February 10, 2013 with Bruno Mars and Rihanna His prior Grammy performances and Grammy awards The similarity in the voices of Gotye and Bruno Mars to Sting When asked about the possibility of new Sting music, Sting says “IT’S COMING”! Watch it…

• Sting, Bruno Mars, Rihanna at Grammy’s 2013: Epic or Epic Fail?

  Kathy

  6 Feb 2013 | 5:48 am

  You’ve heard the news that Sting will be performing at the Grammys on February 10, 2013 with Bruno Mars and Rihanna, right? Sting’s performance was first promoted during Super Bowl commercials for the Grammys last weekend and then confirmed in the media. While an interesting collaboration of musical artists, and I’m left wondering what it is these three will perform together? Bruno Mars and Sting seem a likely pairing, but Rihanna feels like the odd man out in this trio, so to speak. Bruno Mars has already talked about the influence of The Police in his new song…

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• SONGSTUFF by Cary Ginell Ransacking the Public Domain, Part 6- Allan Sherman: Overweight Sensation

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  18 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm

  One of the most astounding success stories in music during the 1960s belonged to an overweight, underachieving comedy writer with horn-rimmed glasses who couldn’t read music, couldn’t play an instrument, and couldn’t sing on pitch. A half century ago this summer, most of America was laughing themselves silly to a little ditty called “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh,” a forlorn letter from a homesick camper, sung by Allan Sherman. The song became a sensation, rising to the lofty position of No. 2 on Billboard’s best-selling singles chart. It eventually won a Grammy, and inspired a…

• In Loving Memory of Chuck Hamshaw

  Megatrax

  13 Jun 2013 | 2:21 pm

  The Megatrax family has been grieving for the last couple of weeks after the sudden unexpected passing of one of our own, Charles “Chuck” Hamshaw. Those of us who were lucky enough to have known Chuck are feeling his absence keenly, and we’re sure that many of you are too. If you’re in the Los Angeles area and would like to come together to celebrate Chuck’s life, please click on the image below for a downloadable PDF of the invitation to his memorial service to be held on June 21st in Santa Clarita. If you would like to do something for Chuck’s family, we are…

• Megatrax’s Gorgeously Remodeled Studios Featured in the New Mix Magazine!

  Megatrax

  12 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm

  If you haven’t already checked out this month’s Mix Magazine, do it now! Megatrax‘s recently remodeled, state-of-the-art studios are featured in a terrific article by Tom Kenny. Here’s an excerpt with a few pics of the studio and a link to the full article. Enjoy! Click to view slideshow. Megatrax Production Music knows how to get great sounds, tracks that will pop out of the radio, the small screen or the big screen. And after more than 20 years, the company certainly knows about workflow. They have to. At any one time, the amount of music running through the…

• From the Vaults: Spotlight on Megatrax Composer Chris Hajian

  Megatrax

  11 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Composer Chris Hajian has contributed a slew of amazing tracks to Megatrax over the years. When we caught up with him last, two documentaries he’d scored were just being released. Since then, he’s added nine (!) titles to his IMDB profile, including the upcoming “Runner, Runner” starring Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake. Chris was candid in our interview last year about his process scoring films, and we thought it was worth a second look… Chris Hajian, an established composer for documentary and narrative films, and a long-standing member of the Megatrax family,…

• Iconic Hit Records that Weren’t Supposed to Be

  Megatrax

  10 Jun 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Let’s have a little summertime fun – still about music, but let’s play a little bit in the sandbox of interesting trivia. Just as I personally love hearing stories about focus groups and data research being wrong when it comes to the emotional tug of a great song, I went back in the time machine to find some other examples (pre-Excel spreadsheets) of hit records that weren’t supposed to be hits. The stories of the “b sides” of singles go way back, but in a nutshell, here are some records that were not supposed to see the phonograph needle that much but music history fate had other…

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• The Everywheres: Someone Disappeared

  Fense

  11 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  The Everywheres is right up my alley: punchy psych-influenced garage pop adorned with fuzzy vocals, jangle guitar and tambourine. The Everywheres’ self-titled LP is out later this month on Father/Daughter Records. “Someone Disappeared” is the lead single from the band, who’s catchy hooks delightfully infect every aspect of the song. Hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, The Everywheres is the project of Samuel Hill, who originated the project over the summer last year. With hazy vocals, “Someone Disappeared” reminds me of a less folk-centric version of early…

• KSVR Radio Dance Party: June 7, 2013

  Fense

  10 Jun 2013 | 7:44 am

  I’m breaking routine. I’m going all out with tunes that are a bit more dance-worthy, have more electronic beats to them, and plenty of synths. There’s still plenty of variety, and even some (Tame Impala, for example) that don’t quite fit the mold. But what the hell, right? Sometimes you just need to change it up. A few times over the course of the evening, these songs made me want to take a late night drive through the countryside. With the warmer weather, windows rolled down and tunes cranked up, it would have been quite perfect. Especially in the beast shown in the…

• Mid Year Best of 2013: The Year’s Top Albums from Jan to June

  Fense

  6 Jun 2013 | 9:42 pm

  Today (June 6) is FensePost’s seventh birthday, and since I didn’t post anything this morning I kept my head down, powered through and wrapped by mid-year best of 2013 list, covering my top 10 LPs from January to June. Before jumping into the list, let’s go over a few of the more highly anticipated albums of the second half of 2013. Just a list of bands for you: Camera Obscura, Daughn Gibson, The Moondoggies, Pure Bathing Culture, Ty Segall, Typhoon… I’ll leave it at that. The above photo was shot earlier this week. It’s a ’70s Schwinn Varsity I…

• Jib Kidder: New Crimes (Video)

  Fense

  4 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  Alright, latest obsession: Jib Kidder. It’s a no-brainer, hearing that the band’s new release will be split between Burger Records and Gnar Tapes and Shit was no surprise. Jib Kidder fits right in on both accounts. Par the course, Jib Kidder’s video for “New Crimes”, the lead single off new LP IV, is a mish-mash of assorted clips from downloaded YouTube videos. Moving at a rapid pace, filtering an array of colors, and maintaining consistency through inconsistency, “New Crimes” as a video is quite brilliant. That’s no surprise either, as…

• Lou Doillon preps “Places” out June 18

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  3 Jun 2013 | 7:44 am

  In a bit of a strange trend, two noted models turned actresses have now gone musician. Carla Bruni and Lou Doillon have both prepared debut LPs. Doillon’s debut LP, Places, will be released via Verve on June 18. Bruni’s latest, Little French Songs, is her fourth release. Doillon is the daughter of the iconic duo Jane Birkin and Jacques Doillon, and her connections extend further: step-father Serge Gainsbourg and sister Charlotte Gainsbourg. Not surprising, then, that her new track “ICU”, which recently debuted, is as stunning as the famous names that surround her.

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• Lil Wayne Addresses Stepping On The Flag Of The United States Of America

  Danny M

  18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am

  A few days ago, a clip of Lil Wayne shooting his parts for his “God Bless Amerika” music video surfaced online. This clip caused a lot of controversy, because if you have no idea what Weezy was doing in the clip, then you might think he was walking on the flag of the United States of America, which is of course against the law under the United States Flag Code. After this clip was posted online, I have never seen and been sent so many messages and death threats about Tune since I started LilWayneHQ up 5 years ago. It was so clear to me that Wayne was shooting a scene for his…

• Behind The Scenes Of Ace Hood & Lil Wayne’s “We Outchea” [Video]

  Danny M

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:50 pm

  Above, you can watch some behind the scenes footage from Ace Hood‘s “We Outchea” video shoot featuring Lil Wayne, which is being directed by Colin Tilley. The video shoot took place last weekend in Miami, Florida, and includes appearances from Birdman and Mack Maine. Click here to view photos from on set of the “We Outchea” video shoot!

• Lil Wayne Attends San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat Game In Texas [Pictures]

  Danny M

  17 Jun 2013 | 8:07 am

  Lil Wayne attended Game 5 of the NBA Finals yesterday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas to watch the San Antonio Spurs play Miami Heat. Also sitting courtside with Weezy F Baby was Marley G. You can view plenty more photos of Tunechi at the NBA game after the jump below. Photo credit: Jeff Goldblatt, DeeAnn Greehey, Andy Ramirez, Ashley Hodges, Karl Schoening, and Kristine Blount

• Lil Wayne Shoots “God Bless Amerika” Music Video In Hollygrove, New Orleans

  Danny M

  15 Jun 2013 | 3:58 pm

  All today, Lil Wayne has been shooting the music video for the next single off his I Am Not A Human Being II album – “God Bless Amerika“. The visual, which is being directed by Eif Rivera, took place in Weezy F Baby‘s hometown Hollygrove in New Orleans. You can watch some behind the scenes footage and view photos from the “God Bless Amerika” video shoot all after the jump below. The video is looking dope so far!

• Lil Wayne Skates At Paul Rodriguez’ Private Park, Shows Love To Fans In Hollywood [Videos]

  Danny M

  14 Jun 2013 | 9:45 am

  Last week, I posted photos of Lil Wayne skateboarding at Paul Rodriguez’ private skate park in Los Angeles, California with Manny Santiago, Spanish Mike, Dave Bachinsky, Chance Eldridge, Dan Abadi, and Jonny Hernandez. Now in the video above, you can watch some footage from their 3AM skating session. In related news, hit the jump to check out a video of Weezy F Baby leaving a skate park in Hollywood and showing love to fans by signing a skateboard and taking photos with them!

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• Listen: White Lies – ‘There Goes Our Love Again’

  Luke Glassford

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:49 am

  White Lies have released the second track from their upcoming new album BIG TV. Following on from ‘Getting Even‘ is the equally epic and emotional ‘There Goes Our Love Again’. Check it out: ‘There Goes Our Love Again’ is due for release on 5 August, with BIG TV following on 12 August (on Fiction Records).

• Listen: Arctic Monkeys – ‘Do I Wanna Know?’

  Luke Glassford

  19 Jun 2013 | 2:15 am

  After unveiling new track ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ at a festival in the US last month, Arctic Monkeys have released the proper studio version – just in time to build up anticipation for their Glastonbury headline slot next Friday. Check out the louche, groovy ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ below: As well as ‘Do I Wanna Know?’, Arctic Monkeys also released another brand new track last weekend at a festival in Denmark – listen to ‘Mad Sounds’ here.

• The best songs about gambling

  Luke Glassford

  18 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm

  If a love song is to inspire love, then a gambling song is to inspire you in your gambling. As everybody needs inspiration to bring out the best in whatever one does, gamblers too need inspiration to get away with awesome and amazing gambling loots. Here are some of the best gambling songs that would surely inspire you in your games and push your winning stretch farther. The Ace of Spades by Motorhead If you play, go for the flow, that’s what Ace of Spades by Motorhead is telling gamblers to win their game. “Read them and whip them, and Ace of Spade will turn you on“is another strong…

• Watch: Chloe Howl – ‘No Strings’ video

  Luke Glassford

  17 Jun 2013 | 2:03 pm

  With lyrics like ‘Fuck your no strings… I hope I have twins’ newcomer Chloe Howl marked herself out as a pop star with a difference when ‘No Strings’ was debuted on her recent Rumour EP. Each of the tracks on the EP got a video, but now ‘No Strings’ has graduated to ‘official video’ status. Check it out below: Here’s the original video for ‘No Strings’ if you’re interested.

• Watch: Swim Deep – ‘King City’ video

  Luke Glassford

  17 Jun 2013 | 1:48 pm

  It’s not hard to work out where the inspiration for this video came from. Taking the lyric ‘With the sun on my back it’s a nice day’, director Georgia Hudson decks the B-town band out in flowery shirts and sends them off on a roadtrip in a convertible. Lots of fun ensues, obviously. Watch the video below: ‘King City’ was Swim Deep’s first single, but has been re-recorded for their debut album Where The Heaven Are We – which is out 29 July.

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• Cut Copy Exclusive New Album News!

  LoriStarke

  11 Jun 2013 | 7:41 pm

  Dan of Cut Copy in Charlottesville (photo Lori Starke) Tim of Cut Copy rolls around on the floor. As he does. (photo Lori Starke) Now Dan of Cut Copy also wants to “get down!” (photo Lori Starke) Dan of Cut Copy preaches to the choir. (photo Lori Starke) Dan of Cut Copy (photo Lori Starke) Windswept Dan of Cut Copy Ben of Cut Copy giving his kissy face. Mitchell of Cut Copy 3/4 of Cut Copy Dan of Cut Copy   Cut Copy flew to the US East Coast last week to play three shows: Charlottesville, VA, Washington, DC and Governor’s Ball in NYC. Something of a strange choice of…

• World’s End Press

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  11 Jun 2013 | 6:00 pm

  John of World’s End Press (Photo credit: Lori Starke) I traveled to Charlottesville, VA and Washington, D.C. a few days ago to catch a couple of Cut Copy shows (more on that later).  If you like Cut Copy, you know they generally choose great bands to open for them.  This was just a few dates, and not a tour proper, but World’s End Press fortunately tagged along as Cut Copy’s opening band this time.  Like Cut Copy, they are also from Melbourne, and this is their first time playing in the US.  Usually Tim from Cut Copy will be seen to watch openers from the side stage, but…

• Reflections on SXSW 2013

  LoriStarke

  23 Mar 2013 | 9:43 pm

  It is not an uncommon story that there is a band that is hyped at SXSW that suddenly becomes hard to get access too, but if there is one band who genuinely deserved the hype it was CHVRCHES from Glasgow.  They filled the Hype Hotel in the middle of a sunny weekday, and held us rapt for their set of very catchy, keyboard heavy tunes.  Singer, Lauren, is more than just a pretty face. She has substance and bite in her demeanor and lyrics. SXSW 2013   Palma Violets are a group of boys from London.  They were hanging about, sitting on their flight cases, spitting water on each other…

• Across The Pond: 13 Of the Best New & Emerging UK Bands at SXSW 2013

  Jason Kinnard

  10 Mar 2013 | 9:07 pm

  Heading to Austin for SXSW? It’s always hard to sort thru the huge number of bands playing every year, so how do you know who to see? With so many new bands performing, you may be looking at the line-up and quickly discovering you probably don’t know much about new music; especially that of the UK variety. Not to worry folks, we’re here to help. The fact is, for new bands (especially from the UK), there is probably no better place on earth for exposure than in Austin Texas for SXSW (You could also make an argument for CMJ). Cost is a big factor for many bands, as are…

• Listen: New My Bloody Valentine!

  Jason Kinnard

  5 Feb 2013 | 10:21 pm

  Twenty-two years after their crazy good release – Loveless, Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine surprised the world once again with an announcement on Facebook that they were close to releasing their brand new album M B V And then, just after 9PM on Saturday, something happened – the internet broke. And then it came back on again (hooray!). Soon afterwards, tons of lucky listeners were able to get their hands on a digital copy of the new album – cunningly self-released on their own website and available for you to buy (in any format) right HERE. For the rest of you, while…

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• How to Promote Your Music with Vine – Just Give Us 6 Seconds

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  19 Jun 2013 | 7:45 am

  From Facebook to Myspace, there are more ways to promote your music now than ever before. Some local bands sample new songs on their YouTube channel. Some post about future gigs on their blog. And though there are dozens of different ways you can successfully get your band’s name out there, there’s one new app [...]The post How to Promote Your Music with Vine – Just Give Us 6 Seconds appeared first on Musicgoat.

• A Slick Songwriting App for iPhone

  Corey Koehler

  13 Jun 2013 | 7:57 am

  If you are looking for good songwriting app, I think I might have one you will like. Why I Needed a Songwriting App The other day I was sitting there with my guitar when inspiration hit. I always have a pen and notebook nearby so jotting my ideas down was business as usual. Then I [...]The post A Slick Songwriting App for iPhone appeared first on Musicgoat.

• 2 Music Marketing Books for Serious Bands and Musicians

  Corey Koehler

  11 Jun 2013 | 5:02 am

  In preparation for the release of a collection of singles, I have read a few good music marketing books that wanted to pass along. IMHO every indie band and musician who is serious about building a fan base should check these out. Those Music Marketing Books Hack Your Hit by Jay Frank (@repojay) I read [...]The post 2 Music Marketing Books for Serious Bands and Musicians appeared first on Musicgoat.

• 10 Tips for Better DIY Recording

  Guest Music Junky

  4 Jun 2013 | 9:59 am

  Just because it is DIY recording doesn’t mean it has to suck. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your audio creations. 1. Good DIY Recording gear A good microphone coupled with a good audio interface is the very foundation of a good recording. You don’t need a $1000 [...]The post 10 Tips for Better DIY Recording appeared first on Musicgoat.

• How Gumroad Can Help Indie Musicians Make Money With Music

  Corey Koehler

  30 May 2013 | 5:27 am

  I just discovered a site called Gumroad on ThinkTraffic and, after playing around with it, I think they have made it easier for us Indie Musicians to make money with music. Here’s why (along with a breakdown of some of the features). Gumroad Reduces Friction One of the biggest obstacles to selling music is all the [...]The post How Gumroad Can Help Indie Musicians Make Money With Music appeared first on Musicgoat.

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• Upcoming – David Yow goes solo (along with a spider)!

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  2 Jun 2013 | 2:22 pm

  As if acting, graphic design and being in a whole bunch of bands wasn’t enough,  Jesus Lizard/Scratch Acid/Qui madman David Yow is going to unleash his first solo record on the unsuspecting world come June 25th! Yow’s “twisted debut album” Tonight You Look Like a Spider will arrive via Joyful Noise label in three separate [...] Related posts:Events – David Yow Gallery Debut Yow & Shellac Plays The Pistols Upcoming – Bob Mould’s Solo Dates + Details on “The Argument”

• Listomania – Bands of Benefest

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  5 May 2013 | 9:26 pm

  Yr. guide to Allston’s Rock City finest DIY basement rock-n-roll put together in honor of tonight’s Benefest! Vegans - god damn the practice space is hot. Chandeliers -allston, massachusetts-based three-person indie / punk / whatever Flat Swamp - Theo Hartlett playing instruments and singing songs really loudly.For now! Courters - Humping rock’n roll’s raw tired leg like it contains [...] Related posts:Local Events – Benefest Show Review – Thief Thief / Vandelles / Ringo Deathstarr and Young Adults at Great Scott (07.02.11) Upcoming Releases –…

• Local Events – Benefest

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  5 May 2013 | 6:33 am

  A night of food, drink, and dual-stage performances of Allston’s finest DIY basement rock-n-roll Where: Elks Lodge, 55 Allen Drive,  Cambridge, MA When: Sunday, May 5th, 6pm What: 10 Allston bands including Young Adults, Chandeliers, Pretty & Nice and more! All the proceeds will be donated to One Fund. Read more on Boston Hassle. Related [...] Related posts:Listomania – Bands of Benefest Local Events – Homegrown III: Boston’s Underground Music Festival Upcoming Events – Concert to Benefit Japan Earthquake Relief + Concert For Japan

• Upcoming Releases – Jesus Lizard – Last

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  4 Apr 2013 | 10:07 am

  Brand new documentary about Lizard is almost there – according to IMDB, the release date is April 20th! The documentary (directed by Tony Ciarrocchi) captures Jesus Lizard live performance at the Metro in 2009. Check the out trailer here/below: Related posts:Upcoming Releases – Jesus Lizard – Club (MVD) New Releases – Jesus Lizard – Inch 2011 [...] Related posts:Upcoming Releases – Jesus Lizard – Club (MVD) New Releases – Jesus Lizard – Inch 2011 Releases Highlight – Jesus Lizard – Club (MVD)

• 2013 Valentine’s Day Mixtape

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  14 Feb 2013 | 3:08 pm

  Drawing credit: Kyle Starks   Butthole Surfers – Jingle of a Dog’s Collar   Catherine Wheel – Black Metallic   Husker Du – Ticket To Ride   Morphine – I Know You (Part III)   Mr. Bungle – Pink Cigarette   Nirvana – Love Buzz   The Replacements – I Will Dare   Revolver – Venice [...] Related posts:Valentine’s Day Mixtape My Bloody Valentine – MBV Skin Graft – A-Z – Yona-Kit

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  The DJ Podcast

• How to Create Video Tutorials – Editing and Compressing

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  19 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  Download this video: 720p HD MP4 In today’s video I’ll be sharing some tips with you on editing and compressing your video tutorial. Once you have your video recorded, you’re going to want to edit it. By editing your video you can fix any mistakes that you make and remove any pauses or ummmsss and uhhs that you may have slipped into your recording. Some screen recording programs like Screenflow allow you to edit your videos directly in the app while others will require you to export the video and use an additional applications for editing. Here are a few tips for editing your videos.

• VLOG: The Future of the CDJ

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  18 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  Download this video: 720p HD MP4 In this week’s vlog I want to talk about the future of the CDJ. When I started DJing, the online EDM DJ community was still heavily into the CDJ vs vinyl debate. Those in favor of vinyl pushed the sound quality and feel of the record while those in favor of CDs promoted the light weight of CDs as opposed to vinyl and the increase in the number of tracks that could be taken with you. Instead of taking a crate of vinyl, you could carry around an entire music collection in a cd wallet. Eventually people stopped bickering on and on about the differences as the…

• How to Create Video Tutorials – Recording Your Voice and Computer Screen

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  17 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  Download this video: 720p HD MP4 In this video I’m going continue talking about how to create video tutorials by focusing on the recording process. If you haven’t done so already, watch our previous video on choosing a topic and preparing a script. When creating video tutorials the quality of your audio is as important, if not more important, than the quality of your video. When recording your videos, it is crucial that you use a microphone that can be placed close to your mouth and won’t pick up a lot of background noise. For this video I am using a lavalier microphone that clips onto…

• Traktor Pro 2 Tutorial: How to Import & Export MIDI Mappings

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  16 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  Download this video: 720p HD MP4 In this video I’ll show you how to import and export midi mapping in Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2. First, open the preferences by pressing on the cogwheel icon in the top right. Then, go to the controller manager tab. To import a MIDI mapping, press the add button and select import. Find the .TSI file on your computer that you want to import, and press open. With the new midi mappings imported, select the MIDI controller that you wish to use it with from the In-Port and Out-Port dropdown menus. To export a MIDI mapping, press the edit button and select…

• How to Create Video Tutorials – Choosing a Topic & Preparing a Script

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  14 Jun 2013 | 7:05 am

  Download this video: 720p HD MP4 I’ve been asked how I create video tutorials, so I’ve decided to make 3 videos that will go step by step through the process. This video will cover the pre-production stage of choosing a topic and preparing a script. You can break down most video tutorial topics into 2 categories: feature focused and technique focused. Feature focused videos tend to demonstrate a specific software features and are typically easier to create and identify as potential video topics. Did an update to your favorite software program just come out? Choose one of the new features…

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• Today’s Presales

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  19 Jun 2013 | 12:39 pm

  Frightened Rabbit at Siren Festival (07/18/09) Photo: Jon Klemm (more) Jul 19 Cro-MagsBuy TicketsAmex Presale ends:Fri, 06/21/1311:00 AM Music Hall of WilliamsburgBrooklyn, NY07:00 PM Buy TicketsAmex Presale ends:Fri, 06/21/1311:00 AM Jul 24 The Liza Colby SoundBuy TicketsAmex Presale ends:Fri, 06/21/1311:00 AM Mercury LoungeNew York, NY06:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex Presale ends:Fri, 06/21/1311:00 AM Jul 30 Bobby Bare Jr. / Joe Fletcher & The Wrong ReasonsBuy TicketsAmex Presale ends:Fri, 06/21/1311:00 AM Mercury LoungeNew York, NY07:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex Presale ends:Fri, 06/21/1311:00 AM Aug…

• Radiolab: Apocalyptical – Presale Starts Today

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  18 Jun 2013 | 6:56 am

  Radiolab: Apocalyptical Jad Abrumrad and Robert Krulwich are putting on another live version of their popular WNYC show at the Beacon Theatre in NYC this fall. Presales for Radiolab: Apocalyptical on October 24, 2013 begin today (June 18) at Noon ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, June 19 at 10AM. Cataclysmic destruction. Surprising survival. In this new live stage performance, the Peabody Award winning radio show turns its gaze to the topic of endings. With their signature blend of storytelling, science, and music, hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich romp through…

• 2013 Polaris Music Prize Long List

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  13 Jun 2013 | 9:33 pm

  2013 Polaris Music Prize The 40 album Polaris Music Prize Long List was announced today at the Phi Centre in Old Montreal. The Short List will be announced on July 16 at The Drake Hotel in Toronto. The Polaris Gala will be held on September 23 at The Carlu in Toronto. Congrats to all the nominees! View the full 2013 Polaris Music Prize Long List after the jump. The 2013 Polaris Music Prize Long List: A Tribe Called Red – Nation II Nation Alaclair Ensemble – Les maigres blancs d’Amérique du Noir ANCIIENTS – Heart of Oak The Besnard Lakes – Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO…

• Today’s Presales: June 12, 2013

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  12 Jun 2013 | 8:59 am

  The xx at Summerstage (08/08/10) Photo: D. Caplan Jun 25 J-Roddy Walston & the BusinessBuy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/12/1312:00 PM Mercury LoungeNew York, NY09:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/12/1312:00 PM Jul 3 Elizabeth Rex featuring Rabbi and the PopesBuy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/12/1312:00 PM Mercury LoungeNew York, NY06:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/12/1312:00 PM Jul 9 So Many Dynamos, Pretty & NiceBuy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/12/1312:00 PM Mercury LoungeNew York, NY09:30 PM Buy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/12/1312:00…

• Gary Lucas and Amanda Palmer Sitting in w/ Mother Falcon Tonight at Littlefield

  bumpershine

  11 Jun 2013 | 9:36 am

  Mother Falcon Thanks to a $25,000 IndieGogo fundraiser, 18-piece Austin based orchestral ensemble, Mother Falcon, is spending this summer on tour in the Northeast, including a month long residency NYC. At tonight’s show at Littlefield (June 11) they will be joined by guitarist Gary Lucas, as well as Amanda Palmer and Jherek Bischoff. Tickets are still available, but probably not for long. During their month-long stay Mother Falcon is performing every Sunday night at Joe’s Pub in Manhattan and every Tuesday night at Littlefield in Brooklyn. The final show of each residency, on June…

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  Audiolicious.tv

• Twenty Feet From Stardom Trailer & Interview [VIDEO]

  David Erickson

  17 Jun 2013 | 10:50 am

  Twenty Feet From Stardom Trailer Found at YouTube from FilmFestivalVideos. Twenty Feet From Stardom Interview Morgan Neville, director of Twenty Feet From Stardom, along with Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer and Darlene Love, three of the film’s stars, sit down with New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles to discuss the movie. Morgan Neville tells the story of how the film came to be made. Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer and Darlene Love share their experiences over their accomplished careers in the music business. Found at YouTube from TimesTalks.

• Music Fans & Brand Sponsorships [CHART]

  David Erickson

  16 May 2013 | 8:47 pm

  Music fans not only appreciate artists, but also the brands that sponsor their events, according to a report from Nielsen. The “US Entertainment Consumer Report” reveals that 43% of music fans notice when a brand or product sponsors an artist or brand. Reaching these fans is an important endeavor: while they represent only 40% of music consumers overall, they account for 75% of spending on music. Separate results suggest that some of these fans will be persuaded to try a product by the brands’ promotional activities. The study segments music consumers into 4 segments: “aficionado…

• Real-Life Space Oddity: David Bowie Cover From The Space Station [MUSIC VIDEO]

  David Erickson

  15 May 2013 | 8:35 am

  Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield Records First Music Video From Space A revised version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station. Found at YouTube from Chris Hadfield. Space Oddity: Original Music Video by David Bowie The original music video for the David Bowie song Space Oddity from Bowie’s promotional film, ‘Love You Till Tuesday’, originally released in 1969. Found at YouTube from cutelisha.

• Guitar Lessons From Lindsey Buckingham: Landslide & Time Precious Time [VIDEO]

  David Erickson

  10 May 2013 | 4:51 pm

  What better than getting a guitar lesson directly from the master? Here’s two for you: Lindsey Buckingham explains to Guitar World how to play two of his songs, Landslide and Time Precious Time; and provides some background on the songs in the process. Lindsey Buckingham Explains How To Play Landslide Fleetwood Mac Performing Landslide Lindsey Buckingham Explains How To Play Time Precious Time Lindsey Buckingham Performs Time Precious Time

• Mobile Music Activities Of American Smart Phone Owners, 2013 [TABLE]

  David Erickson

  13 Apr 2013 | 5:03 am

  NPD made note of the rising impact of mobile on music listening. In another study released in February 2013, the research firm found that already 56% of US smart phone owners used their phone for listening to music. And of that group, 65% used internet radio apps like Pandora, above the 60% who listened to their own music catalogs and 30% who used on-demand services like Spotify. What’s more, 39% of those listeners plugged in to smartphones to listen at least once per day. And 54% reported spending more time using their smartphone to listen to music than did so a year ago. Read the rest at…

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  Ryan's Rock Show

• WATCH: Sainthood Reps Perform Their New Song 'Drone' (Acoustic)

  19 Jun 2013 | 12:37 pm

  Sainthood Reps' Francesco Montesanto performed a new song from the band during a recent acoustic session for their label No Sleep Records.

• WATCH: The Dillinger Escape Plan's 'One of Us is the Killer' Music Video

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:31 am

  The Dillinger Escape Plan's new music video for the title track of their latest record One of Us is the Killer has been released.

• Beartooth, City Lights Announce August Tour

  19 Jun 2013 | 11:01 am

  Beartooth (ex-Attack Attack!) announced a tour in August with City Lights.

• TesseracT, Monuments, & Skyharbor to Tour Russia

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:51 am

  TesseracT, Monuments, and Skyharbor will head to Russia in September.

• PREVIEW: Misery Signals' New Song 'Reborn: An Execution'

  19 Jun 2013 | 10:37 am

  Misery Signals are streaming a preview of their new track "Reborn: An Execution."

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• LISTEN: Painted Palms “Nothing Lasts Long” EP (With Free Download)

  Joshua Feldman

  19 Jun 2013 | 7:53 am

  Painted Palms, the up-and-coming psychedelic pop group, is anything but simple. Their layered, lush sounds, rich with echoey new age pop and electronic influences are the perfect love songs to summer. Partly discovered by Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes, the Palms duo—consisting of Reese Donohue and Christopher Prudhomme— gained ground when Barnes found their LP online and invited the two to open for his band on a nationwide tour. Recently, Painted Palms released an impromptu  EP entitled, “Nothing Lasts Long,” which is currently available as a free download. The EP boasts 5…

• LISTEN: Eli Mardock’s Dark, Brooding and Beautifully Poetic Debut Solo Album

  Joshua Feldman

  17 Jun 2013 | 12:20 pm

  If you like your indie music served dark, brooding and beautifully poetic, then you might try listening to Eli Mardock’s latest album, “Everything Happens for the First Time.” Having worked with the likes of epic indie artists such as Vampire Weekend and The Strokes, the former Eagle Seagull frontman produced a full-length debut album full of layered sounds and soulful lyrics, proving that his first solo effort was well worth the wait. But don’t take our word for it. You can purchase the album when it drops on July 9 (via Paper Garden Records).  Until then, check out some of our…

• Photo Diary: Cut Copy LIVE at the 9.30 Club in Washington, D.C.

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  14 Jun 2013 | 8:08 pm

  With a sound that’s part hypnotic dance beats and part dreamy, psychedelic indie rock, Australian band Cut Copy is unique in its on right. In addition to their incredible musicianship, their shows are the kind of shows that you don’t want to miss. So, when we heard that the band would be playing a show at DC’s 9:30 Club, we were super-excited to catch their performance—and performed, they did. Check out our photos of all the glorious musical moments from Cut Copy’s live performance. Photography by Tatiana Gulenkina Photography for Meets Obsession magazine. Cut Copy at 9.30…

• Photo Diary: Nightlands at DC9 in Washington, D.C.

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  6 Jun 2013 | 3:11 pm

  Last week, we got to spend some time with Nightlands, the musical project of Philadelphia-based musician Dave Hartley. Currently on a nationwide tour, Nightlands arrived in DC to play at DC9, where we—along with their fans—were treated to an evening of dreamy, psychedelic hymns. Photos by Lark Eaglin for Meets Obsession magazine. Nightlands at DC9 in Washington DC (Please disregard the email with the subject about youtube) | Nightlands at DC9 in Washington DC (Please disregard the email with the subject about youtube) | Nightlands at DC9 in Washington DC (Please disregard the email with…

• Photo Diary: Brooklyn’s Parquet Courts LIVE at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C.

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  30 May 2013 | 2:28 pm

  Brooklyn-based band Parquet Courts performing LIVE at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. Photos by Courtney B. Roberson for Meets Obsession magazine. Some of the best bands are made in Brooklyn, NY.  And, as such, it should come as no surprise that one of our favorite indie rock bands, Parquet Courts, got its start in the New York City borough. Consisting of brothers Andrew Savage (lead vocals, guitar) and Max Savage (drums), as well as Austin Brown (guitar) and Sean Yeaton (bass), the band formed in 2010 and gained a loyal following ever since the debut of their 4-song semi-album,…

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  The Weekly Beat Sessions

• Three Dog Night – BeatSession 06|17|13

  The Weekly Beat Sessions | Hosted by Generation ILL

  17 Jun 2013 | 4:59 pm

  The Original Sample: I’d Be So Happy by Three Dog Night Download: disc-2-17-id-be-so-happy.mp3 This week’s sample comes from Three Dog Night’s1974 album, Hard Labor. On to the next… peace, @illa0804 /@GenerationILL Featured Beats and Producers:

• Mandrill – BeatSession 06|02|13

  The Weekly Beat Sessions | Hosted by Generation ILL

  2 Jun 2013 | 8:13 pm

  The Original Sample: Moroccan Nights by Mandrill Download: 16-moroccan-nights.mp3 This week’s sample comes from Mandrill’s 1973 album, Composite Truth. On to the next… peace, @illa0804 /@GenerationILL Featured Beats and Producers:

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  Sock Monkey Sound

• Kim Deal Quits The Pixies

  Chip Copeland

  14 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm

  Gen-Xers Around the World CryAs I woke up this morning and began my morning ritual, I fired up the shitty Facebook app on my phone and started scrolling through advertisements asking me to farm fake truffles and others goading me into fighting for the realms in a digitized Mordor…Scroll.Scroll.Scroll…HOLY SHIT! KIM DEAL IS QUITTING THE PIXIES!!!Well, that’s not exactly what I saw from the official Pixies Facebook page. It actually went a little more like this:We are sad to say that Kim Deal has decided to leave the Pixies. We are very proud to have worked with her on and…

• Rewind Listen: Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream

  Todd Monahan

  13 Jun 2013 | 11:30 am

  Ambition, Vision and DerisionPeople who grew up during the 1980’s and those who grew up during the 1990’s (I kind of cover both decades) seem to have a great deal of contempt for each other’s music. I fall in the ‘90’s camp although there are some things from the ‘80’s that I like. The ironic thing about the Smashing Pumpkins 1993 smash Siamese Dream was that it was one of the landmark albums of the alternative rock era written by a guy who really liked ‘70’s and 80’s rock, especially heavy metal. Singer-guitarist Billy Corgan certainly didn’t care if other alt-rock…

• Sean Conrad – Kickin’ Out The Jams

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  11 Jun 2013 | 9:39 am

  Sean Conrad (2nd from left) with The Cars, promoting at KSANSean Conrad, author of Kickin’ Out The Jams: The Purple Haze of My Crazy Daze in Radio, is our guest on this episode. Sean spent thirty years in the radio industry as a DJ all over the country, from his start in Dayton, Ohio to the island of Hawaii and everywhere in between. During his career he had the opportunity to meet (and party) with the likes of John Lennon, Carl Wilson, Brian May, The Cars, Wolfman Jack, Michael Jackson, and many, many more.We discuss how he got his start in radio, SXSW, UFO’s, awesome concerts…

• Downwrite – Bob Nanna and Mark Rose

  Sock Monkey Sound

  30 May 2013 | 3:39 pm

  Bob Nanna and Mark Rose of Downwrite.com are today’s guests on the Sock Monkey Sound podcast. Downwrite is a platform where fans can connect with songwriters on a more personal, creative level by hiring an artist for a fee to write a one-of-a-kind piece of music that they provide the inspiration and the direction for. While the site is in beta, there are a hand picked selection of artists to choose from ranging from Mark Pryor of The Get Up Kids and Josh Berwanger of The Anniversary, to Travis Shettel of Piebald and Lindsay Minton of Football, etc.We discuss the origins of Downwrite as…

• Michelle Grand and Roger Houdaille of Ex Norwegian

  Sock Monkey Sound

  23 May 2013 | 2:31 pm

  Roger and Michelle getting ready for Sock Monkey SoundToday we welcome Michelle Grand and Roger Houdaille of the Miami based power pop band Ex Norwegian. The recently released their fourth full length album ‘Crack’ and are working on even more material as this is being written. We discuss so many different topics ranging from music in Miami, influences, the 90′s scene in Miami, playing shows in Rockford and more.Roger also has his first solo album ‘Safe Keeping’ out on his Bandcamp page, which is quite different from his Ex Norwegian work, check it out.