Gear Highlight

45.MXL Microphones is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 7, 2015

On number 45 we feature MXL Microphones and they are announcing the Heritage Edition Microphones.  Below is their news: MXL Microphones, a leading manufacturer of consumer and professional studio and live microphones, announces the release of its new Heritage Edition series microphones. The Heritage Edition honors the classic history of studio microphones through the release of alternate versions of MXL’s most popular microphones- Genesis, Genesis FET, 990, V67g, R144 and V69m (MOGAMI Edition). Now styled in a polished silver finish with gold accents, each of the six Heritage Edition mics come packed in a premium flight case with an extended accessories kit specifically tailored to each mic. The Genesis-HE award-winning tube mic is famous for clean highs, warm mids and tight bottom-end. The Genesis FET-HE solid state condenser mic is worthy of bearing the Genesis name due its similar sound clarity in studio recordings. The V67g-HE large capsule condenser mic is popular for vocals and instruments due to its detailed, clear sound recordings. The V69m-HE, internally wired throughout with premium MOGAMI cable, the V69m’s 12AT7 [Read More]

Band

Hunter Valentine announce Hiatus with new EP and Tour in 2016

December 7, 2015

  One of my favorite bands, Hunter Valentine have announced some bittersweet news for 2016. We have featured Hunter Valentine several times and we have just received news of a new EP and Tour but with that news, they have also announced an indefinite hiatus.  The news is below: Cutting edge rock band, Hunter Valentine, have been commanding attention for over a decade with their memorable, hard-hitting tunes. The all-girl outfit has captivated audiences with four successful releases, unparalleled energetic live performances across the world, and their unforgettable personalities on VH1’s Make Or Break: The Linda Perry Project and Showtime Network’s The Real L Word reality shows. They have cultivated a loyal legion of fans over the years, and it’s to those fans that the ladies of Hunter Valentine are announcing their indefinite hiatus. In early 2016 the band will be launching their EP, The Pledge, and embarking on the So Long For Now Tour for a last hoorah with their unwavering supporters. They’ll be releasing new music and videos in the coming weeks alongside exclusive tour [Read More]

NAMM 2016

46.Chat with Scream Darling from 2015 is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 7, 2015

Our countdown continues and we feature another one of our interviews from 2015 NAMM. This time it is from Scream Darling. Check it out below:   We have another interview for you from our NAMM 2015 coverage. We ran into one of our favorite guitarist, Justyn Vynn. We first met Justyn when he was playing with Snakeskyn Whiskey back in 2013. He then went on to play with other bands and has since created a new music project, which is newly named Scream Darling. Check out our interview with Justyn and his guitarist Dave at NAMM: He is still putting together all his social media sites so stay tuned as we will bring you more updates. There is one thing for sure, he is ready to takeover 2015! We can’t wait to hear the new music and get ready for Scream Darling! ~ Marisol Twitter for Justyn: https://twitter.com/JustynVynn     NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM [Read More]

New Music

Baroness stream new song Morningstar which is off their new album, Purple

December 4, 2015

Baroness are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated new album, Purple which is set to release on December 18th. You can check out their new song Morningstar which they are streaming:   Pre-order packages for Purple, which feature instant downloads of “Morningstar,” “Shock Me” and “Chlorine & Wine” (official video here: https://youtu.be/DnYO7iQfQDQ) as well as a limited edition colored vinyl version of the new album, two picture discs, t-shirts and other unique items are available now via this link: http://smarturl.it/dpurple. Digital pre-orders, which also include instant downloads of “Morningstar,” “Shock Me” and “Chlorine & Wine,” are available via iTunes (http://smarturl.it/ipurple) and AmazonMP3 (http://smarturl.it/apurple). Upcoming Tour Dates: December 4  Oklahoma City, OK  89th Street Collective December 5  Dallas, TX  Good Records December 5  Dallas, TX  Double Wide  SOLD OUT December 6  Austin, TX  Mohawk  SOLD OUT December 8  Houston, TX  Rudyard’s  SOLD OUT December 9  New Orleans, LA  Gasa Gasa December 11  Gainesville, FL  8-BIT Bar  SOLD OUT December 12  Savannah, GA  The Jinx  SOLD OUT December 13   Atlanta, GA  The Earl  SOLD [Read More]

Gear Highlight

47. Eventide is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 4, 2015

  We continue our countdown with one of my favorite booths to visit every NAMM, and that is the Eventide Effects booth. They always have some amazing artist performances and great effects to check out! You will find them at NAMM 2016 in Hall B Booth 5791.  Here is a bit about Eventide: For over 40 years, Eventide effects have been an inspiration to musicians and audio professionals worldwide. In the beginning we introduced the world’s first digital audio effects boxes like the H910, Instant Phaser, and the iconic H3000 studio processor. You’ve heard the Eventide sound on countless hit records. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission remains as it ever was: to take the next step in audio processing. Eventide has recently announced the release of the H3000 Band Delays plug-in for AAX, VST, and AU. This unique multi-effect plug-in, originally included in Eventide’s Anthology X bundle, is on sale for $99 until December 31, 2015. (Normally priced at $199.) Engineers, producers and musicians, have called Band Delays one of [Read More]

rock

Walking With Giants will capture your attention with new track, Heavy Hand

December 4, 2015

Walking With Giants featuring singer/guitarist Gary Noon returns with the first full length release, Worlds Unknown. The debut LP is set for a January 15th release on Noon’s own Walking With Giants LLC Records. The album brings in a great wealth talent to include Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery, drummer Morgan Rose and Alter Bridge bassist Brian Marshall who got together in the summer of 2015 to write and record the debut full-length. Worlds Unknown was produced by Clint Lowery and is available for pre-order at http://www.wwgiants.com. Check out their new video for their song, Heavy Hand: The song captures the energy that Gary brings to his music and you can’t help but yearn for more!   The tracklisting for the album, 1)     Worlds Unknown Part 1 2)     Broken Truth 3)     Back To Life 4)     Bound 5)     Heavy Hand 6)     Endless Road 7)     The Now 8)     Guilty One 9)     Different Voice 10)   Solid Ground 11)   Worlds Unknown Part 2 12)   Crashing Down (Acoustic) [Deluxe Edition] 13)   Another Life (Acoustic) [Deluxe Edition] 14)   Worlds Unknown [Deluxe Edition]   Make [Read More]

Band of the Day

Our Spotlight Band is Blankus Larry

December 4, 2015

I have a new band for you to check out! It is Blankus Larry out of Washington DC and Norfolk, VA. They bring back your love for that gritty garage band style with a dose of punk and psychedelic rock.  You can’t help but pick up their classic analog sound which I am smitten with. They are set to release sophomore album, Problemo soon and you can check out their new song, Please (Don’t Let Me Lose My Mind)   Blankus Larry is: Durdy Larry: non-drums Bloody Larry: drums Marion Larry: guitar, vox San Pedro Larry: sonics Ding-a-lingous Larry: bass Blutarticus Larry: vox, synths Cuzin’ Larry: upright bass   Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlankusLarry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blankuslarry Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blankuslarry/please-dont-let-me-lose-my-mind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankuslarry/