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Drops
This comeback came out of nowhere: in 2013, German epic melodic metal band HUMAN FORTRESS returned to the scene – five years after their latest release “Eternal Empire” (which due to a change of style was a disappointment for many fans). But “Raided Land” easily made up for that and became the unexpected strong comeback, […]
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SoundExchange today unveiled its ISRC Search Site, a dynamic new website designed to benefit the entire music industry by providing instant access to SoundExchange’s extensive database of sound recording information. SoundExchange’s ISRC Search Site improves efficiency and transparency and demonstrates SoundExchange’s commitment to the music industry. A free service that provides 24/7 access to data, […]
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Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is pleased to announce the label’s electrifying line-up of collectible vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2016, celebrated at independent record stores worldwide on Saturday, April 16, 2015. Also Coming for RSD 2016: Cheap Trick’s At Budokan: The Complete Concert, Available for the First Time on […]
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News
A new reality show, “The Song”, selected Green Light Morning’s soulful singer and song-writer dad duo, Aaron Patrick and Aaron Bright, as one of the top 15 finalists out of over 7,000 entries nationwide.www.greenlightmorning.com “The Song” aims to showcase the best and most talented artists and songwriters in the country.www.thesongtv.com Green Light Morning’s “Little More […]
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At SXSW Interactive and Music, Taylor Guitars will debut its latest technology innovation: TaylorSense®, a revolutionary new guitar care technology that puts the health and vital signs of a Taylor guitar directly into the owner’s hands. TaylorSense is a smart guitar battery box that replaces the 9-volt battery box in any acoustic-electric Taylor guitar, and […]
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Festivals & Events, Journal, Ticker
Insomniac announced the return of North America’s longest-running dance music festival, Nocturnal Wonderland, to Southern California on Labor Day Weekend. For the second year in a row, the festival will span three full days, September 2, 3 and 4, at the San Manuel Amphitheater & Grounds. Headliners from all over the world will come together […]
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Seth MacFarlane, Wynn Las Vegas
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Four-time Grammy nominated singer Seth MacFarlane will bring his renowned talents to the Encore Theater Stage at Wynn Las Vegas for a two-night engagement at 7:30 p.m. on April 29 and 30. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. PT. MacFarlane’s 75-minute show will be accompanied by a live, onstage orchestra, including members of […]
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Drops
This spring sees the release of all of Eric Clapton’s live albums from his recording period with Polydor/RSO,1970-1980. A vinyl-only title, it is a companion set to the January, vinyl-only box set release of all of his Polydor/RSO solo studio albums spanning the same period. Similarly, each album here has been newly remastered and pressed […]
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Drops
Acclaimed singer/actor/songwriter Mark Collie’s top Billboard Country chart hits have been gathered for a new ICON collection, to be released April 15 by MCA Nashville/UMe. The new collection spans Collie’s MCA Nashville tenure, from his first hit, 1990’s “Something With A Ring To It,” to his No. 3 “Born To Love You,” No. 5 “Even […]
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Gear Box
A first in the drumming world! Much like our experimentation with ash in previous lines, ddrum has now turned to another tried and true tone-wood, alder! Used in guitars for years, this exceptional wood has a warm and focused tone, almost “naturally equalized”. We call it Aldertone. It makes for a pure and focused drum […]