The benefits of a well-equipped studio go beyond the music. While portable and home studios are an option, artists prefer the team of producers and engineers in a professional studio to help with any creative or technical issues. A recording studio is a place where iconic songs are given theRead More →
EAt the very time when we talk about the history and evolution of music, one aspect is most often left aside and that is the place where it was created, the recording studios. A recording studio is not just a room made of concrete slabs with recording equipment. The wholeRead More →
(Non-Fungible Tokens) NFTs are the new buzzword in the music industry in 2021. But what value will it actually bring to artists and fans? The music industry has fundamentally changed since the arrival of music streaming. Today, billions of listeners have access to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.Read More →
Deeplomatic unites 45 leading electronic music artists to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer Sandy Rivera, Yaya, The Cube Guys, Toni Varga, Denney, Cristian Varela, Simone Vitullo, Hito, Crazibiza and label executive Alex Ferrer, among other loyal artists, contribute to the charity album “Beat It Cancer” onRead More →
Since its founding in 1978, Windmill Lane Studios has been a staple of Irish music and arts, primarily marked by the success of U2, who have recorded material there since its founding. Over the famed studio’s 43 years, it has been downgraded and upgraded in size and scope and changedRead More →
Writing, mastering, and releasing a full-length debut album is naturally going to lead to a healthy learning curve. Few people can expect to release an instant classic on first request, and an artist’s first release is usually a great opportunity to show off what they can become later. Tweaking isRead More →
In the eight years I’ve worked in the music industry, the heights of my career have been offset by instances of racism. I have often been confused with other black people who work in the industry at events, meetings and panels – at a gig one night, this happened threeRead More →
Just yards from the site where students at Middle Tennessee State University began learning 40 years ago how to make music sound right, a new set of recording studios is preparing them for recording careers. Students in the Recording Industry Department now use Studios D and E – nearly 5,000Read More →
Whether we like it or not, the advent of AI has turned the electronic music scene into a technological powder keg in 2021. And before it really takes off in a scary and exciting direction, VNCCII is here to educate. The rising producer, rapper and singer-songwriter just released her latestRead More →
In many ways, the 2000s were a great time for rock ‘n’ roll. Arguably the last stand in guitar music, there were great new bands like Arctic Monkeys springing up, veterans like Radiohead hitting rich form, a brief but glorious New York scene bringing us The Strokes et al, andRead More →
Titled Waveform, the beautiful screen-printed pieces visualize the sound waves generated by the dance, rave, synth and electronic music albums of British musicians from 808 State to Squarepusher. It’s a passion project that Alex has been working on since 2012, which has resulted in two successful Kickstarter campaigns to bringRead More →
It was perhaps inevitable that Spotify and Shopify – with their similar monikers – would eventually join forces. Spotify on Wednesday announced a new partnership with e-commerce provider Shopify to allow artists to list merchandise directly to their profiles on the audio streaming giant’s platform. Any artist in the worldRead More →
When Alberta country singer Corb Lund wrote a song 12 years ago about a rancher determined to defend the landscape he loves from encroaching development, it was just a campfire thread. “It was just kind of a story, a fictional story,” Lund said. Events have since caught up with theRead More →
SXSW 2019, photo by Adam Kissick There’s been a lot of “returning to normal” as 2021 progresses, but in the latest sign of some semblance of real, true normalcy, it’s SXSW’s official announcement of the first round of its musical program for next year. Almost as expected from previousRead More →
It was perhaps inevitable that Spotify and Shopify – with their similar nicknames – would eventually join forces. Spotify on Wednesday announced a new partnership with e-commerce provider Shopify to allow artists to list merchandise directly to their profiles on the audio streaming giant’s platform. Any artist in the worldRead More →
Eastcote’s mixing desk, which was often filled with cigarette smoke at the time Whether you’ve heard of Eastcote Studios or not, chances are they’ve created some of the music you love. The studios were established by Chaz Jankel of Ian Dury & The Blockheads, and young musician and engineer PhilipRead More →
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. launched Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender. Amid lockdowns and social distancing, artists have struggled to find inspiration and support. Fender’s global program aims to fulfill the creative aspirations of independent artists around the world by bringing them back to the studio and providing themRead More →
Atul Gupta, singer-songwriter and music producer released his debut album “my best days were with her” in 2020 and his second album “Soulart” in 2021 says, “There were a lot of things that inspired me while creating these albums and I had tried to channel all the emotions I wasRead More →
By Pasadena Weekly Staff Fender Musical Instruments Corp. launched Player Plus Studio Sessions: Powered by Fender. Amid lockdowns and social distancing, artists have struggled to find inspiration and support. Fender’s global program aims to fulfill the creative aspirations of independent artists around the world by bringing them back to theRead More →
A new study from Black Lives In Music has found that the majority of black artists and music professionals have faced racism and discrimination in their careers. The survey is the largest ever to focus on data from the first-hand experiences of black musicians and music industry professionals. It showsRead More →
SINGAPORE — With the pandemic affecting their gigs and projects overseas, musicians in Singapore have turned to writing new songs and recording albums over the past year. Veteran singer-songwriter Ramli Sarip’s new album is his first to be made in Singapore since the mid-1980s, while indie pioneers The Oddfellows’ latestRead More →
Aunor If her journey as a musical artist has always been clear, Marion Aunor does not hesitate to make a few detours along the way if it was a question of further enriching her creativity. “I’m focused on my goals, but I’m always open to the different opportunities that mayRead More →
Inmates at Chicago’s Stateville Correctional Center benefit from a state-of-the-art music studio, thanks to the activist and rapper Commmon. The Chicago native has used his influence and resources to create a productive program that empowers incarcerated people to express themselves creatively, reports WBBM-TV CBS-Chicago television channel. The three-time Grammy winnerRead More →
From Lil Wayne Trust Fund for Babies to Elton John The confinement sessionshere are ten exciting albums due out in October 2021. With countless singles and albums released every month, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the latest music releases. From old school rock to alternative to modernRead More →
From Lil Wayne’s ‘Trust Fund Babies’ to Elton John’s ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, here are ten exciting albums due out in October 2021. With countless singles and albums released every month, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the latest music releases. From old school rock to alternative to modernRead More →
Featuring songs from classic albums recorded at the iconic recording studios, the limited-edition vinyl project is set for release on Friday, October 29, 2021 Renowned Irish recording studios Windmill Lane have announced a limited edition vinyl album in association with Universal Music Ireland. The Windmill Lane Recording Studios album featuresRead More →
Tampa Bay saw the first Peace in the Streets community bike ride on Sunday. What do you want to know Peace in the Streets bike ride raised awareness of recent gun violence 35 homicides in Tampa, according to the police file Organizers plan more events to speak out against gunRead More →
A year ago today, the world said goodbye to one of dubstep’s greatest thinkers. Cookie Monsta’s label, Circus Records, has shocked the entire dance music community with the tragic news that the 31-year-old producer has passed away unexpectedly. Now, a year later, the stage continues to mourn the absence ofRead More →