Month: November 2016

Band

VIDEO: Check out a new video from Youth In Revolt for their new track, The Broken

November 10, 2016

  Youth In Revolt are set to release their debut album, The Broken out on January 20th via Outerloop Records. They  have just released a video for the title track which has the band asking fans to join them in a movement to come together and incite change during this chaotic time. Check out the video here:   The vocalist and frontman Tanner Allen explains: “‘The Broken’ is the title track for our debut record. We chose to name the record The Broken because the track is a great summary of what we were striving for, both thematically and musically, on the album. The song, in particular, is about finding your way in a world that you don’t understand or fit into, and finding strength, despite what the general population may tell you! It’s a call to arms in a way, our way of saying to come together and find strength in numbers to make it through this rollercoaster of a world that we live in. This is especially important now as our country goes through this [Read More]

New Music

The Pretty Reckless new album Who You Selling For brings out a depth of rock and blues filled with soul

November 10, 2016

The Pretty Reckless have continued to capture music lovers’ attention with the release of their new album, who you selling for.   The album wastes no time in grabbing your attention as it starts with Taylor’s mesmerizing vocals on The Walls Are Closing In/Hangman. It has a hypnotic style that swirls with inviting vocals and a pulsing beat. Everyone has been hooked on the Take Me Down, the first single off the album that quickly rose to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, settting a new record for The Pretty Reckless. Check out the video here: Taylor has this magic of bringing out such emotion with her voice, as she exudes soul and seductiveness, touching on every emotion. Prisoner and Backdoor Window are prime examples. Wild City is one of my personal faves and has this southern rock vibe wrapped in soulful vocals, definitely a standout track. The album which was produced by longtime collaborator Kato Khandwala was released just last month and I believe truly shows how this band continues to make standout music that [Read More]

Music Friday Live

A conversation with Simit, the World Music rebel known around the world.

November 10, 2016

(Los Angeles) Simrit is a musician, a producer, and CEO of her own music label who is also a student, practitioner and a certified teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Naad Yoga.  She records, composes, produces music and tours with her band giving concerts and workshops across the globe. Simrit is known for revolutionary innovation in hypnotic World and Chant Music and she has topped World Music Charts, including Billboard and iTunes at #1.   We caught up with her for a quick conversation before her concert in Venice, CA.   Patrick.  What is Naad yoga, what does it have to do with music and what do we know about the healing power of  music and of the human voice?   Simrit.  Great question.  We all know that music has immerse healing benefits- there are studies being done of how music can stimulate the hypothalamus to command the endocrine system o release certain hormones.  That is what Naad is about- it is about the tip of the tongue and the navel and the intention of the singer;  [Read More]

Gear Highlight

Day 70 on our NAMM Countdown: IK Multimedia announces iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Bundles

November 10, 2016

  For Day 70 on our NAMM Countdown, IK Multimedia announces iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Bundles. iRig Pro Duo Studio Bundles give musicians an incredible value with all the hardware, accessories and software they need to play, sing and record with GarageBand and more. IK Multimedia is pleased to announce two new complete bundles – the iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite and iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Deluxe. iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite includes the iRig Pro Duo dual-channel audio/MIDI interface, the new iRig Mic Studio XLR professional compact analog condenser microphone and XLR cable, iRig professional closed-back monitoring headphones, plus AmpliTube 4, SampleTank 3 SE, T-Racks Deluxe, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE software and more. iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite Deluxe includes everything above, plus the addition of iRig Keys Pro, IK’s 37-key MIDI controller for sequencing and playing virtual instruments. The iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite bundles give players a complete solution ideal for making and recording music in GarageBand for iOS and Mac, as well as other compatible digital audio workstation software (DAWs).   [Read More]

New Music

Dropkick Murphys release new single “Blood”

November 9, 2016

The wait is over! After over three years Dropkick Murphys released a new single last week. The song is called ‘Blood’. It’s taken from their brand new record ’11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory’, which is set to be released on January 6th, 2017. Check out the official lyric video here The new record is out just in time for a big tour through Europe/UK in January, which is followed by an even bigger tour through the US, starting February 21st in Bethlehem, PA.   2016 marked 20 years of Dropkick Murphys. They celebrated this with lots of touring and playing live. Seems like they won’t stop in 2017. So go grab your tickets and make sure to catch them live. Stay updated on the band through their social media: https://www.facebook.com/DropkickMurphys/ http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/home/ https://twitter.com/DropkickMurphys https://www.instagram.com/dropkickmurphys/  

NAMM

Day 71 on our NAMM Countdown: Map out your show at the NAMM Show Campus

November 8, 2016

  For Day 71 on our NAMM Countdown, Get ready to map out your show at the NAMM Show Campus! The NAMM Show Campus is more robust and exciting than ever, housing music products and pro audio exhibits, educational centers, information kiosks, music stages, gourmet food trucks and more. Check out the areas below to start planning your show. VIEW FULL CAMPUS Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 19 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 20 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, January 22 10 a.m.–5 p.m. *Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m.   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership To see if you qualify or to register, you can head over here: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2017/badges   The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is a not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are [Read More]

Music News

Bullet For My Valentine release new video

November 8, 2016

  The video for the brand new Bullet For My Valentine song ‘Don’t need you’ was launched and introduced via the bands facebook page. Check out this awesome new song here: It’s just in time for the European tour that starts tomorrow November 7th in Switzerland. Go grab your tickets. Some shows are close to selling out.     Make sure to follow the bands’ social media for news, music, tours and more: https://www.facebook.com/BulletForMyValentine/ http://www.bulletformyvalentine.com/ https://twitter.com/bfmvofficial https://www.instagram.com/bfmvofficial/   ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp