Feature

Day 10 on our NAMM Countdown: Glow Living Lessons Go Live at NAMM U

January 8, 2017

  For Day 10, we bring the spotlight on Glow Living Lessons at NAMM U. Check out the news below: Glow Living’s Lessons Learned Interview Series Goes Live at Winter NAMM 2017 Host Chandra Lynn Interviews Elite Drummer Omar Hakim & Pianist Extraordinaire Rachel Z Sunday, January 22 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Anaheim C.C., NAMM Idea Center (Level 1 Lobby) San Francisco, CA, January 3, 2017 – Glow Living (www.glowliving.com) is excited to announce the expansion of its Lessons Learned series to provide a first-ever live interview at The NAMM Show 2017 featuring elite drummer Omar Hakim (Sting, David Bowie, Journey, Madonna) and pianist extraordinaire Rachel Z (Peter Gabriel, Wayne Shorter, Steps Ahead, Vertu). Glow Living’s host Chandra Lynn, an MI marketing veteran and certified coach (Tony Robbins – Cloe Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention), will moderate the interview to share their hard-won wisdom on Sunday, January 22 from 11 am – 12 pm from the NAMM Idea Center stage inside the Anaheim Convention Center. This interview will explore their experience with auditioning for gigs, leveraging endorsements, honing [Read More]

Feature

Day 11 on our NAMM Countdown: Sir George Martin’s Soundbreaking at NAMM 2017

January 7, 2017

  For Day 11, we bring the spotlight on Sir George Martin’s SOUNDBREAKING. Check out the news below: SOUNDBREAKING: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, the last project from the late Sir George Martin, will have a presence at NAMM this year! Recently listed among the top 5 shows in The Hollywood Reporter’s “The Best TV of 2016,” SOUNDBREAKING illuminates the magic behind recording great music in a completely unprecedented fashion. In the 50th anniversary year of the recording of what many consider to be the greatest album of all time — Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band — NAMM is thrilled to present excerpts from SOUNDBREAKING featuring Sir George Martin and the real stories behind some of The Beatles’ most seminal work as part of the show’s TEC Tracks sessions.   The series will panel on Saturday, January 21st from 12:00PM-12:50PM on Level 2 in room 203 A-B in the Anaheim Convention Center. Peter Asher is confirmed for the Q&A with additional talent and moderator to come. SOUNDBREAKING The series explores the extraordinary impact of recorded music on the modern world and [Read More]

Feature

Day 12 on our NAMM Countdown: REVPAD at NAMM 2017

January 6, 2017

  For Day 12, we bring the spotlight to REVPAD at NAMM 2017 Musicians are always looking for new ways to express themselves, improve their craft, refine their tone and find new sounds. Expression comes in many forms and now, with REVPAD, a world of new possibilities is literally at your fingertips! The GTC REVPAD comprises of a multi effects unit including both digital and analog effects controlled by the unique REVPAD touch pad that is easily attached to any guitar or bass. This allows freedom on stage and the ability to combine effects like never before. While it is not a synthesizer, the unique combinations of effects and parameters it allows gives many synthesizer-like tones as well as all the traditional guitar effects you would expect. Do you have particular effect that you always use and can’t live without? No problem, connect it through the effects loop and REVPAD can control that too. What about MIDI? No problem, REVPAD is equipped with MIDI and computer connectivity. REVPAD will be seen by the world at the upcoming [Read More]

Band of the Day

Ozone Mama enter the spotlight with their bad ass new video for Siren’s Call

January 6, 2017

One of our favorite bands, Ozone Mama are back in the spotlight with the release of their new music video. They  have just released a video for their song, Siren’s Call. The song is off their album, Sonic Glory and is a brilliant work of art. We have told you before about their kick ass album, “This album truly celebrates the authentic sound of rock and roll which has been missing for some time now in the scene. The seven song album is filled with the infectious rockin tracks reminiscent of the 60’s or 70’s yet swaddled in a modern vibe. The first thing that stood out is the amazingly authentic vintage sound that the album has and I love!” Check out the new video here: Make sure to pick up their album: Stream: Deezer: https://goo.gl/qxXkxE Spotify: https://goo.gl/VpIf7P Buy: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yhP5uY Amazon: http://goo.gl/bc9dHq We will see if we can bring you an interview with these guys and hopefully they will be touring the US in 2017! We all need Ozone Mama! Band Members: Marton Szekely [Read More]

Feature

Day 13 on our NAMM Countdown: NAMM TEC Awards Technical Achievement Nominee Dynaudio with LYD Series

January 5, 2017

  For Day 13, we bring the spotlight to one of the 2017 NAMM TEC AWARDS Technical Achievement Nominees, Dynaudio. Dynaudio are nominated in the TEC Awards under the Studio Monitors Category for their LYD Series.  Their LYD8 is the biggest monitor in the LYD series. LYD 8 is a redefinition of our previous Professional monitors. A redefinition that helps you redefine your artistic expression. The LYD series is a redefinition of our previous professional products, and LYD 8 is the biggest of them all. With its 8” MSP woofer and advanced DSP, the LYD 8 provides outstanding performance and a low-end precision you won’t believe. Perfect for smaller studios and home setups. A ferrit magnet system with vented pole piece for accurate driver control. Large diameter voice coil surrounds the magnet for superior linearity. The aluminium voice coil and wire are low mass so its transient response is quick and accurate. To ensure the ideal mix between stiffness, weight, and dampening for unrivalled accuracy, we mould the diaphragm and dust cap in one piece with [Read More]

Feature

Day 14 on our NAMM Countdown: RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi, Bernie Williams, and Ronnie Spector and The Ronnettes to Rock the Grand Plaza Stage at The 2017 NAMM Show January 19-22

January 4, 2017

  For Day 14, we invite credentialed NAMM Convention Attendees to the incredible concerts being held during NAMM 2017! CARLSBAD, Calif. – January 3, 2017 – The 2017 NAMM Show is just around the corner, and with it, top musical acts are scheduled to rock The NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza stage. This year will bring a variety of performances from across the sonic spectrum, with each evening offering performances from rock legends, a pro-athlete and accomplished jazz musician, and an R&B legend, all in the spirit of musical diversity that can be found at The NAMM Show.    Kicking off the show on Thursday night, January 19 is rock duo RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Each a respected guitarist in their own right, Sambora and Orianthi will bring their deft fret work and monster screams to the show, marking the duo’s first NAMM performance together. Grammy award-winner Sambora, also known for his passion for philanthropy, will offer up his world-renowned Songwriters Hall of Fame talent, addictive hooks and poetic lyrics. Platinum-selling guitarist Orianthi has enjoyed a [Read More]

Music News

LESS THAN JAKE WILL RELEASE NEW EP ‘SOUND THE ALARM’ ON FEB 3rd and stream new song!

January 4, 2017

Influential Gainesville punk band Less Than Jake has announced plans to release a new EP titled “Sound The Alarm” on February 3rd with their new label Pure Noise Records. Fans can pre-order the record and stream a brand new song called “Things Change”. Check out the new track below: Speaking about the new song, lyricist and drummer Vinnie Fiorello says “the only thing constant is change” is one of the lines in the chorus of the song and such a massive truth to me. The sooner you could realize this, digest it, and embrace it the better off you’re going to be. Let it all move forward, at lightning speed. Everything and everyone changes, the world keeps on spinning like it or not.” Less Than Jake’s new EP, Sound The Alarm, marks an exciting new chapter for the band as they celebrate 25 years together and a newly inked deal with Pure Noise Records. Featuring 7, ska infused punk songs that quickly remind listeners of the band’s incredible ability to craft memorable, hook-filled music. “We started [Read More]