These articles brought forth are for a few different reasons:
1. It is relevant music information that pertains to you as a reader, no matter the level of intent or the genre.
2. They are relevant to the music I would be currently listening to or a genre I have put some attention and focus on.
3. I am rather patriotic about my Canadian music, so that always comes as a first for me. I enjoy music from all parts of the world respectively, but I still have to promote local if I can. Canadian music rocks!
4. Because it's humorous and we can always use a good laugh. Rarely will it be at someone's expense...but then again I am just the guy talking about it. They're the ones causing the comments.
So in closing, I trust you all will not read EVERY single article posted here. But I hope you find something of use here and keep the conversation going by forwarding it onto someone else. Click on each article heading for redirection to the full article. Cheers!
Owen Sound's Mudtown Festival:
On August 8 and 9, Mudtown Music & Arts Festival will be returning to Owen Sound, ON. The 2014 artists include Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, Odonis Odonis, Bry Webb, Michael Feuerstack, the Beverlys, Crosss, BA Johnston, Gregory Pepper & His Problems, Alana Gurr, Megan Hamilton, Mahogany Frog, and more.
'Wicked' composer, others fight sheet music piracy:
"You wouldn't walk into a music store and walk out with a piece of music under your arm. So why would it be acceptable to do it online. I just went to the first of the Web sites that I'm going to be emailing, and I typed my name in to see how many individual pieces of sheet music that were available for free of mine -- over 11,000. I didn't know I had that many pieces of music." -Schwartz
Ziggy Marley Spreads Global Love on 'Fly Rasta':
"It is a way to address the global warming issue in a way that is not in a preachy way, but an entertaining way. A way that takes the Earth as if it's my girl. And I don't want to leave my girl for another girl. I love my girl. I want to take care of my girl and treat my girl good because she treat me good. This is a love song still.
For me, for this record, I listened to everything really. From the Beach Boys [to] the Grateful Dead, I listened to a lot of things. I imagined the sounds I wanted to have in my music to be out there somewhere, so I listened to a wide variety." -Marley
Dance Legend Giorgio Moroder Gives Coldplay's 'Midnight' a Disco Remix:
Hillside Festival Announces 2014 Lineup: Tegan & Sara, Four Tet, Kevin Drew:
The acts include Tegan & Sara, Four Tet, Young Galaxy, Kevin Drew, PUP, Majical Cloudz, Hydra (consisting of Feist, AroarA and Snowblink), Super Friendz, Matt Andersen, Born Ruffians, Basia Bulat, Hey Rosetta!, Bry Webb, DIANA, Danny Michel, Hollerado, Culture Reject, Clinton St. John, Alvvays, Amelia Curran, Barzin, Al Tuck, the Belle Game, the Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, Imelda May, Zerbin, the Posterz,Nat Baldwin, Ought, Sam Cash & the Romantic Dogs, Jon and Roy, Stella Ella Ola, Kim Churchill, Royal Canoe, Light Fires, Folly & the Hunter, Samantha Martin & the Delta Sugar, and more.
The Libertines Reunite for Summer Show:
"Not long ago I listened to the Libertines' songs on YouTube and had a burst of nostalgia so I said what the heck, and then they told me how much they will pay us and I cannot lie to you I couldn't say no, at least not in my state right now. I was recently called to family law court after a young girl I knew had told me I was the father of her baby. I have a year-and-a-half-old girl and I need to pay a lot of alimony, I'm in debt. It's very complicated for me to say no right now, I have financial problems." -Pete Doherty
David Bowie Unveils "Diamond Dogs" Picture Disc:
"Following hot on the stack heels of ROCK 'N' ROLL SUICIDE and 1984 (both released on April 19th for Record Store Day 2014), June 16th brings the next in the series of special DAVID BOWIE limited edition 7" picture disc releases: the 40th anniversary edition of DIAMOND DOGS.
Diamond Dogs is the tenth release in this continuing run of 40th anniversary 45s, except that this is the first in the series that isn’t a 45 as it will actually play at 33 1/3 rpm."
Would you pay $5m for an album?:
"The current model is unsustainable. When music becomes data consumption, it devalues." -Tarik “Cilvaringz” Azzougarh
Childish Gambino Vents Label Frustrations:
"so this sweatpants video and blog was important to us… and it wasnt handled correctly… we were told a lot of things were gonna happen and they were all lies. so im done. someone buy me out of this contract… a lot of people came around after our first week sales. all those people are welcome now. def jam, atlantic, whatever… i dont like record companies. but im not having another project go through this… i said 'i know how the internet works tho' my record company laughed on the phone and said 'oh really?'… dont lie to me… i know im not loud, or outrageous, or a white girl with a big ass, but im fuckin honest… my team is honest. ur not on my team if ur not honest. dont lie to me."
Nas Teams Up with Timbaland, No I.D. and Swizz Beatz on New Album:
"I started with Tim and it felt really powerful; it felt like it was really powerful. And I stepped back from it. Tim's like, 'What are you doing?' and I'm like, 'I just need a minute to like — I just need a minute to take it all in, just live a little and enjoy day-by-day stuff and daily stuff I'm doing.' It's just — I didn't want to go back in the studio that quick. I felt like I needed to be inspired." -Nas
Lindsey Stirling Releases "Shatter Me" Video Featuring Lzzy Hale:
Directed by: Everdream
Concept by: Joe Sill & Lindsey Stirling
Co-Producers: Eric Cook, Zac Geoffray, Jessica Zeta
Executive Producer: James Khabushani
Saskatchewan's Gateway Festival's Initial 2014 Lineup:
The July 25-27 event will include The Sheepdogs, Deep Dark Woods, Justin Townes Earle, Daniel Romano, Library Voices, Tim Hicks, Close Talker, Bend Sinister, The Bros. Landreth, Kacy & Clayton, Slim City Pickers and more.
Battles Set to Work on New Album:
"Yes, the windows are dusty, but let this serve as evidence of a new record being made."
Campaign targets how music is taught in schools (AUS):
"While the Australian Curriculum contains a commitment to teaching the arts and music, it is the view of The Music Trust that a majority of primary school students miss out on this education due to a combination of ineffective teacher training and classroom instruction. The organisation emphasises the importance of classroom music teaching, as opposed to after-school band programs or merely individual tuition."
Red Bull Tour Bus Announces 2014 Tour Schedule:
Inside Jack White's World's Fastest Record and Details of "Lazaretto":
1. Three Women
2. Lazaretto
3. Temporary Ground
4. Would You Fight For My Love?
5. High Ball Stepper
6. Just One Drink
7. Alone In My Home
8. Entitlement
9. That Black Bat Licorice
10. I Think I Found The Culprit
11. Want And Able
"Lazaretto" will be released on June 10th, 2014 via (of course) Third Man Records.
Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie, Josh Homme, Etc. Take Home 2014 ‘Revolver Golden Gods Awards’:
Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose received the ‘Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award‘ award at the ceremony and Joan Jett was honored with the 2014 ‘Golden God Award‘.
Album Of The Year:
Winner – Black Sabbath – “13“
Other nominees:
Avenged Sevenfold – “Hail To The King“
Five Finger Death Punch – “The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell, Vol 1 And 2“
Korn – “The Paradigm Shift“
Queens Of The Stone Age – “…Like Clockwork“
Volbeat – “Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies“
See the rest here.
SEBASTIAN BACH's "All My Friends Are Dead" Video:
"I could not be more proud of the new CD, 'Give 'Em Hell'. As a rock music fan myself, I listen to it every single day. As a musician, I honestly feel like I have reached a new level of album recording. As an audiophile, I could not be more blown away by the sound! The production and mastering sound so good that it's perfect to show off your high-end stereo system.
Ever since my first record, 'Skid Row', on through 'Slave To The Grind' up to 'Kicking & Screaming' and 'Angel Down', I have always been concerned, first and foremost, with making quality records for my fans. And I can honestly say that 'Give 'Em Hell' meets or even exceeds the standards set by some of the records I have put out in the past.
I can't wait for you all to hear this record! Let's 'Give 'Em Hell' in 2014, mothertruckers!" -Bach
Music therapist takes melodic approach to healing:
"One way is to use short pieces of evocative music, such as Edvard Grieg’s “Holberg Suite,” and pair it with drawing or writing. For example, I was working with a college student who was anxious. I asked her to listen to the “Air” movement, which features very churning tension, then release. She drew a flower encased in two glass boxes, and said, “This is my inner self, disconnected from the world.” Several sessions later, she drew a flower planted in the earth, receiving nutrients and sunshine." -Lisa Summer
Judas Priest Releases New Single "Redeemer of Souls":
The album, "Redeemer of Souls", will be released on July 15th, 2014 via Epic Records.
Ex-Thursday Singer Speaks Of Working With Former Lostprophets Members On Their New Band:
“I’ve been talking to the remaining members of that band, because they’re really good guys. I really want to be a part of what they do. I want to be a part of their second chance. Because, like, people don’t really think of what happens to the other members, but that. That took away their life.
They had to give up their career, they had to give up everything that they had worked for 15-17 years for. They had no idea what was going on, it hit them so hard. Like I would talk to them on days they wouldn’t want to get out of bad. And they’re all fathers.
You know, what happened, what happened is just devastating for them. I mean really, here in Wales, so many people have personal interaction with those guys and know that people like Stu and Mike and Lee—like they are such good people, ya know what I mean?
So yeah I’ve heard that rumor too, but like it’s been my honor to work with them on their new band from a label perspective. And it’s just so good man, people are not going to know what hit them when the new band comes out, it’s like everything I grew up on, like little bit of New Order; little bit of Joy Division; little bit of The Cure; like it’s just so forward-thinking. And it also like… all the roots are everything I’ve ever loved from goth music.
It’s just really cool man. I think like if ever there was a group of people that needed a second chance it’s those guys and they’re going to take full advantage of it. I’m really proud of them.” -Geoff Rickly
Otep Signs With Slipknot DJ’s Management Company, New Album In The Works:
“I’ve been a friend and fan of Sid for years and it’s a true honor to be managed by such a talented and triumphant artist.” -Otep Shamaya
Wolves At The Gate Premiere Lyric Video For New Song “Dust To Dust”:
The band's new album “VxV“ will be released in stores on June 10th, 2014 via Solid State Records.
Marilyn Manson’s New Song “Cupid Carries A Gun” To Serve As Theme On TV Show “Salem”:
“The song ‘Cupid Carries a Gun‘ was the last track we just finished for my new album. The occult and witchcraft [are] so often used in cinema with a heinous disregard for even researching its origins. However, I liked the themes of Salem. It looks at the witch trials without being cliche like most modern films.” -Manson
Chiodos Debut "Ole Fishlips Is Dead Now" Video:
"Devil" was released on April 1st, 2014 via Razor & Tie Records.
Public Image Ltd.'s Keith Levene Prepping Definitive Version of 'Commercial Zone':
"Finally producing the Commercial Zone my way will allow me to finish important unfinished business. I know there's been a gap in time of thirty years. However, it seems like it's coming right on time for a myriad of reasons. So now with Commercial Zone 2014 you will get what the fourth album was supposed to be — and much more. It will be much better because it's current and has the benefit of 30 years of my work." -Keith Levene
HELLYEAH & Adrenaline Mob Booked For More Off-Dates From Avenged Sevenfold Tour:
04/29 Destin, FL – Club LA
05/02 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen
05/03 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
05/09 Providence, RI – Feta Ballroom
05/16 Toronto, ON – The Opera House
05/17 Flint, MI – Machine Shop
05/19 Kokomo, IL – Centerstage
05/20 Libertyville, IL – Austins
05/21 Joliet, IL – Mojoes
05/27 Corpus Christi, TX – Brewsters St. Ice House
05/28 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
05/31 Manhattan, KS – RC McGraws
Machine Head Launch Official Streams Of “Killers & Kings” And Their Ignite Covers:
Machine Head‘s “Killers & Kings” 10 inch vinyl was released on 2014 ‘Record Store Day‘ (April 19th, 2014).
Universal launches subscription-based music app with fitness chain David Lloyd:
“10 Playlists of music for warming up, jogging, spinning, strength training and more. Working with Dr. Costas Karageorghis from Brunel University, one of the world’s leading sports scientists, our team of expert curators update your app with fresh music every week so there’s always something new to listen to when you get to the gym.”
Mushroomhead Debut New Song “QWERTY”:
“The Righteous & The Butterfly“ will be released on May 13th, 2014.
Sonic Syndicate’s New Album Set For July:
1 – Day Of The Dead
2 – Black Hole Halo
3 – Long Road Home
4 – My Revenge
5 – Before You Finally Break (feat. Bjorn “Speed’ Strid of Soilwork)
6 – Catching Fire
7 – Unbreakable
8 – It Takes Me
9 – See What I See
10 – So Addicted
11 – The Flame That Changed The World
Limited edition bonus tracks:
12 – Diabolical Work Of Art
13 – What We Shared
14 – Another Soldier Down
"We decided to go with this one as a “Self-Titled” release. Mainly because as an album we have put everything we’ve got into it. All of our experience as musicians, the evolution of the music, the sound from all eras of the band, and also the road we have taken as people. This is us, this is Sonic Syndicate in all its beauty and destruction. It shows our strength, our love for melody, our scars, our energy. The cover art is a definite representation of that.
In the background, a battle-torn city laid to waste, four figures emerging together with only each other to depend on in an environment so harsh, only those with a tough heart, body and soul can survive. The tone throughout this album is definitely darker, and as my Swedish family would say “With a red-line running in the middle” so we put this into the colour-scheme. We could not be more proud of this album, and we thank our fans for the support, it’s because of them that we’re here. This album is for you.”
Volumes Release Teaser For New Album “No Sleep”:
The album will be released sometime in July, 2014.
New Born Of Osiris Album In The Works:
“Hard at work on this new BOO record and am making huge progress…”
Born Of Osiris Guitarist Lee Mckinney’s Mechanize Side Project Becomes DIMIR:
"Hey everyone, sorry for the silence. As you can see.. There has been a name change. Along with the name change is quite the style change. On top of it all a NEW EP coming in May. Official release details coming soon. Thanks for all your patience!"
Circle Of Contempt Stream New Song “Filth” and "Redefine":
The Future Of Music Discovery Is In The Numbers:
"Algorithms are the most influential development in music discovery since the mixtape. Spotify, iTunes, Last.fm, Pandora, Amazon, and YouTube are a fraction of the innumerable services running numbers to build playlists and suggest music to fit moods and tastes. Active listeners can explore similar artists and delve deep into niche genres, while passive listeners can launch endless playlists with a single click. As competition spreads the streaming industry thin, robust recommendations are a desired commodity."
Motionless In White Announce New Album:
"New Album 'Reincarnate' out September 16th."
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