Back to the Future: Vinyl Records Continue Their Comeback
In a historic shift, vinyl records have surpassed music CDs in sales for the first time since the 1980s. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), vinyl records […]
Tommy Lee on the Power of Self and Riding Life at 320 MPH
Tommy Lee has something to say about a lot of things. Iconic drummer for the multi-platinum selling mythical rock band Mötley Crüe, solo artist, master of mayhem … philosopher?
To have a conversation with Tommy Lee is to be regaled with tales of a life lived to the extreme, and to bear witness to a dynamically creative imagination. Yes, Tommy Lee has that whole Law of Attraction thing nailed down in spades.
A Look at Eddie Van Halen’s Legacy on Music Technology
On Oct. 6, 2020, renowned guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away after battling cancer. As the namesake for the electrifying band Van Halen, Eddie was more than a musician. He was a moment — one that defined and defied genres.
“Africa” by Toto Plays on Repeat in the Namib Desert: Do You Need to Ask Why?
Somewhere deep in the ancient Namib desert, you can hear the all-time soft-rock classic “Africa” by Toto playing on an eternal repeat thanks to Namibian-German artist Max Siedentopf. Check out the video below!
Smart Guitar? Check Out Fishman’s TriplePlay Connect
With Fishman’s TriplePlay Connect controller and app – plus your guitar and imagination – you can create and share music and get the most out of your jam sessions.
How Soundwhale Allows Musicians Across the World to Rock Out Together
Soundwhale, a software designed specifically for audio collaborative efforts, is ideal for musicians, regardless of geography. We spoke with Soudwhale Founder and CEO Ameen Abdullah about the origins of the software and how users have responded.
3 Ways Blockchain Can Help the Music Industry
How blockchain technology is being applied to improve both the fan and artist experience within the ever-changing music industry.
What Does Your Surgeon Listen To While They’re Operating On You?
Everybody works a little better when they’re listening to music. Whether you’re doing some chores, catching up on some homework, or even writing a half-baked intro to an online article, […]
Sudio Regent Review
As both a musician and a person that prefers not to talk to people on the bus, I’ve spent a good amount of my life wearing headphones. Therefore, I’ve acquired […]
Is YouTube Killing The Music Industry?
Whether you’re an avid headbanger, casual metalhead, or just think the logo looks cool, there’s a good chance you know about Metallica. While the band is known for their thrashing […]
The Best Music Streaming Service (You Probably Don’t Use)
In case you haven’t noticed, music streaming has gotten pretty big these days. The dark ages of scratchable CDs, unraveling cassettes, and those toothbrushes that played music are long gone. […]
Artistry Through Technology: 3D Printed Instruments
How will 3D printing shake up the industry? Well we know there is a certain romance in the process of crafting an instrument. Expert luthiers have been transforming wood into […]
The Best Music Streaming Site You Never Used
Today we seem to be flooded with different ways to enjoy music for free. With nothing more than a few clicks we can stream Spotify on our laptops, download the […]
Can Pandora Survive?
When I was first introduced to the world of streaming music, it was all about the internet radio site Pandora. In a time before almost every song ever created was […]
NAMM 2015: How Cool is That?!
By: John Faulkner Something being “cool” is extremely subjective. And it could be up for debate if the person or group of people who are the arbiters of “cool” are […]