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!
Universal Sues Monster Energy Drink over Misappropriated Beastie Boys Tunes:
"The latest lawsuit, filed by Capitol Records and Universal-Polygram International Publishing, seeks at least $1.2 million for the infringement of five Beastie Boys recordings and compositions."
Universal Music Group in ad deal for music videos with MirriAd:
"The technology allows product placement to take place on a bigger scale than was previously possible. For example, MirriAd can insert different brands into the same video to suit the target audience or region. Someone watching one of Universal’s music videos in China might see different product placements to a viewer watching the same video in the UK."
World's First Electronic Synthesizer Up for Auction:
"HELMHOLTZ, HERMANN VON. 1821-1894. Chemnitz: Max Kohl, c.1905.
A wood and brass sound synthesizer built by Max Kohl after the design by Hemholtz. 39½ x 29 inch mahogany base with turned feet, fitted with 11 small wooden platforms, each marked with a number and the words “aus” [from] and “ein” [to], 10 of the platforms fitted with tuning forks and accompanying brass Helmholtz resonators, the tallest measuring 18½ high, each pair ranging in size according to their graduating frequencies, 11th platform fitted with 1 large horizontal master tuning fork. All 11 platforms connected together with wire filaments, which are in turn attached to a keyboard fitted with 10 African ivory keys, each numbered and marked with the tones ut [Do, or C] to 4 octaves, mi [E] to 3 octaves, and sol [G] to 3 octaves. Each key is paired with 2 brass knobs, one each on the wooden panel above the key, and one each on the panel below. Opposite end from keyboard fitted with 2 anodes and 2 cathodes, each with accompanying brass knob.
The Helmholtz sound synthesizer was the first electric keyboard. Specimens of these are extremely rare, with only one similar but smaller apparatus located in a US institution that we know of. We have not seen another as large or finely made as this one. The synthesizer was used to combine timbres of 10 harmonics to form various vowel sounds. The system is driven by an intermittent current provided by a large horizontal master tuning fork on numbered wood base, and was operated by pressing on the various keys which sent the current to the corresponding electrically driven tuning forks. These forks, fitted with Helmholtz resonators tuned to the same frequency, would then reproduce the desired tone.
Helmholtz invented his resonator to identify the various frequencies of the pure sine wave components of complex sounds containing multiple tones, showing that the different combinations made could reproduce vowel sounds. Max Kohl of Chemnitz is perhaps one of the most famous scientific instrument makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work was distinguished by its exacting craftsmanship, and high quality materials."
Is High-Fidelity Sound the Future of Streaming Music?:
"Tidal and Deezer, the French music-subscription service that recently launched in the U.S., are the first to stream "lossless" files — with a CD-quality bit rate of 1,411 kilobits per second, as opposed to the 256 to 320 rates common on other services. Audiophiles, including Young, have been complaining for years that music files compressed into MP3 and AAC download formats have eroded sound quality to the point of painful listening."
Bruce Springsteen to Release Remastered Album Box Set:
"Bruce Springsteen’s first seven studio albums are being re-released in a box set entitled Bruce Springsteen: The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984 that will hit stores on November 17th. Each album will come in a recreation of its original packaging and the set will contain a 60-page book of vintage press clippings, photos and memorabilia from the era. They’re all newly remastered by Bob Ludwig and Toby Scott and will be available on both CD and vinyl. The set is now available for pre-order."
What’s Up With That: Why Do All My Friends Like the Same Music?:
"In 2011, a group of researchers set out to see exactly whether music actually had the power to draw people with the same values together. The researchers used pairs of college kids who had been randomly assigned as dorm room mates for around 1-2 months. They had each kid describe their musical tastes and fill out a survey to determine their values. Also, each subject was asked how much they liked their room mate, and to rate how similar their own values were with what they perceived were their room mate’s values. After controlling for factors like difference in age and study subject, the researchers found with compatible tastes in rock, hip hop, and other western musical genres tended to share similar values, and be more socially drawn to one another. (The study also included genres like K-pop, Chinese Opera, and movie soundtracks, none of which showed strong correlations with values or likability.)"
The Who Announce 50 Year Anniversary Compilation, Premiere New Song:
Disc 1:
1. Zoot Suit (The High Numbers)
2. I Can't Explain
3. Anyway Anyhow Anywhere
4. My Generation
5. Substitute
6. The Kids Are Alright
7. I'm A Boy
8. Happy Jack
9. Boris The Spider
10. Pictures Of Lily
11. The Last Time
12. I Can See For Miles
13. Call Me Lightning
14. Dogs
15. Magic Bus
16. Pinball Wizard
17. I'm Free
18. The Seeker
19. Summertime Blues (live)
20. See Me, Feel Me
21. Won't Get Fooled Again (single edit)
22. Let's See Action
23. Bargain
24. Behind Blue Eyes
Disc 2:
1. Baba O' Riley
2. Join Together
3. Relay
4. 5:15
5. Love Reign O'er Me
6. Postcard
7. Squeeze Box
8. Slip Kid
9. Who Are You
10. Trick Of The Light
11. You Better You Bet
12. Don't Let The Coat
13. Athena
14. Eminence Front
15. It's Hard
16. Real Good Looking Boy
17. It's Not Enough
18. Be Lucky
Interactive lab explores music’s scientific potential:
"In essence, LIVElab is a conventional stage and seating area backed by a powerful combination of high-tech gadgetry for recording and cleverly manipulating the way entire groups of people experience music and other forms of performance or presentation. The sound system can be adjusted to simulate a range of acoustic environments from classrooms to cathedrals."
New McMaster high-tech lab at intersection of music, sound and the brain:
"We can start to ask big research questions like: How do musicians interact with each other? How do they coordinate to play together and how do their brains accomplish that? How do audiences react? And how does the energy from audiences affect performers? Now we can really start to understand how these complex dynamics take place." -Laurel Trainor
Bob Dylan Tribute Concert Enlists Neil Young, Beck, Black Keys and More:
"In celebrating the 25th anniversary of our MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, it is most fitting that we are honoring Bob Dylan, whose body of creative work has contributed to America's culture, as well as that of the entire world, in genuinely deep and lasting ways." -Neil Portnow (President and CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy)
Music unlocks teacher's voice in brain aneurysm recovery:
"A couple of months after surgery Woyiwada's behaviour was much like that of a toddler, fixated on single words and repeating them. She'd sometimes remove the helmet she wore to protect her healing brain and skull and her family recalls her picking up food such as potatoes and gravy with her hands."
Idris Elba Curates Nelson Mandela Tribute, Gets James Blake, Mumford & Sons, Spoek Mathambo:
1. Aero Mathata
2. So Many People
3. You Give Me Love
4. Thank You For Freedom
5. One
6. mi Mandela
7. Tree
8. Home
9. Nothembi Jam
10. Hold On
11. Soldiers Don't Back Down
"South Africa has over 60 different tribes and each one has a musical expression. Each one has very unique, different sounds and style. I tried to understand some of this." -Elba
Mixing music with mentoring, local rapper helps at-risk teens through song:
“It’s amazing how they get some of their feelings out through the music. They go to individual counseling, and a lot of times in those kinds of environments I don’t think they like just sitting one on one and just looking at each other and talking, but I think through the writing and as they sing, I just think it helps them open up more.” -Ruiz
Urban Outfitters Now The World’s Biggest Seller Of Vinyl Records:
"He explained that instead of having thousands of vinyl albums online, the company has a system in place that lets it seamlessly offer inventory from roughly 100 vendors without actually owning that inventory, a model it might use with Anthropologie’s home goods."
Throat Singer Tanya Tagaq Beats Arcade Fire, Drake to Take Polaris Prize:
"People should wear and eat seal as much as possible. An indigenous culture is thriving and surviving on a renewable resource: wearing and eating seal. It's delicious, and there's lots of them, and fuck PETA." -Tagaq
Apple Denies Beats Music Shutdown, Yet Future Is Unclear:
"When Apple bought Beats Electronics, many in the music business suggested the subscription service, which had a reported 111,000 subscribers at the time but has since expanded to 250,000, was a key part of the deal. While the late Steve Jobs insisted he disliked the streaming business, Tim Cook, the computer giant's chief executive, said recently he "couldn't sleep" after tinkering with Beats Music and is '100 percent sold on music subscription.'"
Thom Yorke Confirms Radiohead at Work in Studio:
"Stanley & me going thru15years of discarded words & pictures..!while overdubs happen in Radiohead studio.2nd day only"
Thom Yorke Just Released a $6 Album on BitTorrent:
“It’s an experiment to see if the mechanics of the system are something that the general public can get its head around. If it works well it could be an effective way of handing some control of internet commerce back to people who are creating the work.” -Yorke and Godrich
Garth Brooks Confirms Highly-anticipated New Album:
"During a press conference today in Atlanta, Garth Brooks confirmed that his highly-anticipated new album will be available on November 11th, though the album title is still a well-kept secret. The album includes his current hit, 'People Loving People' and will be released via his own Pearl Records in a new partnership with RCA Nashville."
Charlie Daniels Announces Volunteer Jam:
"Set for August 12, 2015, this new installment of the Volunteer Jam will be held in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, a far cry from the more intimate War Memorial. While guests have yet to be announced for the show, the size of the venue indicates it should be artists of the A-list variety. Which should be good news for the Journey Home Project, a not-for-profit charity benefitting U.S. servicemen and women."
How Women Dominated Pop Music in the '00s:
"By the end of the decade, some stars like Spears and Lavigne faded away, while others such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna took their place. In the midst of all this uprooting, however, it’s imperative to keep in mind that the emphasis on an upbeat musical sound that appealed to the general public and a calculated star image that was marketed to a specific group remained the same. While a number of men succeeded in this as well, most notably Justin Timberlake and Eminem, they were anomalies, and women generally shined more often in pop music."
Andre 3000 Talks Outkast Biopic, Studying Jimi Hendrix and Snagglepuss:
"To get that gait, to move in that way, I had to feel that way. I worked out twice a week, and ate just enough calories to keep myself going. Guitar training was strenuous because I’m a right-handed guitar-player. Left-handed is completely opposite. It’s like walking backwards." -Benjamin
Pink Floyd Roll Out Plans For 'The Endless River,' First LP in 20 Years:
SIDE 1
1. "Things Left Unsaid"
2. "It’s What We Do"
3. "Ebb and Flow"
SIDE 2
1. "Sum"
2. "Skins"
3. "Unsung"
4. "Anisina"
SIDE 3
1. "The Lost Art of Conversation"
2. "On Noodle Street
3. "Night Light"
4. "Allons-y (1)"
5. "Autumn’68"
6. "Allons-y (2)"
7. "Talkin’ Hawkin'"
SIDE 4
1. "Calling"
2. "Eyes To Pearls"
3. "Surfacing"
4. "Louder Than Words"
"We listened to over 20 hours of the three of us playing together and selected the music we wanted to work on for the new album. Over the last year we've added new parts, re-recorded others and generally harnessed studio technology to make a 21st century Pink Floyd album. With Rick gone, and with him the chance of ever doing it again, it feels right that these revisited and reworked tracks should be made available as part of our repertoire." -Gilmore
Streaming music swiping sales from music downloads:
"US revenue for streaming-music services rose 28 percent to $859 million in the first half of the year, compared with $673 million in the year-earlier period. The category included subscription services like Spotify and Apple's Beats Music, streaming radio like Pandora and Sirius XM and on-demand services like Vevo or YouTube. Meanwhile, digital downloads -- like the singles and albums sold on Apple's iTunes -- dropped 12 percent to $1.3 billion in the first six months of the year."
R.E.M. Unveil Massive DVD Box Set Documenting History with MTV:
"It occurred to us that there's all this footage of some of the band's absolute career highlights sitting in some MTV vaults in London and New York — and thanks to a lot of effort and digging and arranging, this is our chance to share that music with various generations of R.E.M. fans in a pretty unique release. And Alexander Young's documentary is a fine way to tell the story of R.E.M. through its various twists and turns, as captured in real time by MTV's cameras — it has some great funny bits too!" -Bertis Downs
Asking Alexandria, Blessthefall, Chelsea Grin, Upon A Burning Body, Etc. North American Tour:
11/28 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
11/30 San Francisco, CA – Regency
12/01 Eugene, OR – McDonald Theater
12/02 Seattle, WA – Showbox SODO
12/04 Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
12/05 Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
12/06 Saskatoon, SK – O’Briens
12/07 Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick
12/10 Quebec City, QC – Imperial
12/11 Montreal, QC – Metropolis
12/12 Toronto, ON – Kool Haus
12/13 London, ON – London Music Hall
12/14 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
12/16 Watertown, NY – Exhibition Hall
12/17 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
12/19 Norfolk, VA – The Norva
12/20 Wilmington, NC – Ziggy’s
AC/DC Confirm 'Rock or Bust' LP, Malcolm Young's Departure:
"‘Rock or Bust,’ the highly anticipated new studio album from AC/DC, will be released December 2, 2014. Featuring 11 new tracks and recorded in Spring 2014 at Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC, 'Rock or Bust' finds AC/DC once again working with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser.
“Rock or Bust” is the first AC/DC album in the band’s 41 year history without founding member Malcolm Young on the recordings. Earlier this year AC/DC released a statement explaining that due to illness, Malcolm would be taking a break from the band. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band. AC/DC will undertake a world tour in support of ‘Rock or Bust’ in 2015. Stevie Young, nephew of founding members Angus and Malcolm Young, plays rhythm guitar on 'Rock or Bust' and will accompany the band on tour.
Starting September 27, Turner Sports will provide fans a sneak peek of the new track ‘Play Ball’ as part of the 2014 Major League Baseball Postseason campaign. Check back here for more."
The Plot In You, Barrier & Cane Hill Set For October Tour:
10/27 Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dee’s
10/28 Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
10/29 Montreal, QC – Le Petit Campus
10/30 Worcester, MA – Palladium
10/31 Amityville, NY – Revolution
11/01 Allentown, PA – Croc Rock
11/02 Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo
AC/DC's MALCOLM YOUNG Reportedly Being Treated For Dementia:
"If you were in the room with [Malcolm Young] and walked out, then came back in one minute later, he wouldn't remember who you are. He has a complete loss of short-term memory. His wife, Linda, has put him in full-time care." -A Young family connection
Nickelback With More 'No Fixed Address' Album Details:
1. Million Miles An Hour
2. Revolution
3. What Are You Waiting For?
4. She Keeps Me Up
5. Make Me Believe Again
6. Miss You
7. Get ‘Em Up
8. The Hammer's Comin' Down
9. Satellite
10. Sister Sin
11. She's Got Me Runnin' Round
The album is being produced by Nickelback themselves and will be released on November 18th, 2014 via [newly inked deal with] Republic Records.
Third Man Records Previews Second Paramount Records Box at AmericanaFest:
"When we did it last year, we [used] period-specific furniture and tried to make it look like you were in your grandmother’s parlor, crowded around a Victrola. This time, we wanted to reflect more the machine age of the years that this set represents, and match a bit of that art deco vibe and the modernist furniture look." -Ben Swank
Betraying The Martyrs, Reflections & Invent, Animate November North American Tour:
11/09 Indianapolis, IN – Emerson Theater
11/11 Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
11/12 Quebec City, QC – L’Agitee
11/13 Montreal, QC – La Sala Rossa
11/14 Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
11/15 London, ON – London Music Hall
11/16 Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache
11/17 Newport, KY – Thompson House
11/18 Knoxville, TN – The Concourse
11/20 Nashville, TN – The End
Boysetsfire & Kmpfsprt Ready New Split For Sea Shepherd:
"We are proud to announce a very special new release!!!!!!!!
We teamed up with our friends from Kmpfsprt to support the amazing Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
The 2-Song-Split will be released digitally as well as a limited 7"-Single (limited to 300 with a rad print from Homesick design).
ALL PROCEEDS will go to Sea Shepherd Deutschland to support their ongoing struggle and worthwhile cause!"
Faith No More’s New Single Cover Art:
The band's new album will be released sometime in April, 2015.
Children Of Bodom Frontman To Work On New Material Following Cancelled Tour:
“Top of the morning ladies and gentlemen..well i gotta tell you straight out that this is not a good day. Im sure some of you already know that our north american tour with machine head has officially been canceled, without any fault of our own i might add. I will not go into details on why or what happened but i need you, my friends to know that this had nothing to do with me or cob.
Two days ago i was on the top of the world with my ride and stoked to get out there, crank out metal and raise hell with you guys but today i look like this(i think i managed to take a”selfie”hahaThats alexi being bummed the fuck out at 9am) yesterday that motherfucker(my car that is) over heated and almost left me on the side of the road and 3hrs later i found out that the tour was canceled.funny how life works huh?But hey u know what?
Shit fuckin happens, life goes on and at least now we have an extra month and a half to write new cob shit so instead of focusing on the negative,im gonna start to write music this very second and it will be some angry shit but yea, i guess this is me apologizing on everyone’s behalf that we let you down.
On a happier note i will have a few live performances on my own(will let u know about that later), happening this year so i will see some of you soon!! Lets keep our horns up and try to laugh at fuckin everything and everyone including ourselves at least once a day! Deal?” -Alexi Laiho
Nightwish & Delain Announce Spring North American Tour:
04/09 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
04/10 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
04/11 Worcester, MA – Palladium
04/13 Quebec City, QC – Capitole Theatre
04/14 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theater
04/16 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
04/17 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
04/18 Chicago, IL – Concorde Music Hall
04/19 Clive, IA – 7 Flags Events Center
04/21 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
04/22 Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
04/24 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
04/25 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
04/26 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
04/28 San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
04/30 Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
05/01 Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
05/02 Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre
05/03 El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
05/05 Dallas, TX – Bomb Factory
05/06 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
05/08 Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
05/09 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
05/11 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Work
05/12 Louisville, KY – Expo Five
05/13 Charlotte, NC – Filmore
05/14 Silver Springs, MD – Filmore
New Machine Head Tracks Leak Online:
“NOW WE DIE” HAS OFFICIALLY LEAKED
And why am I telling you this information?
Information that just a few years ago, labels and bands would have been trying their hardest to pull down from torrent sites and flag YouTube channels? Because in 2014 you just have to own shit like this. Own it…and move on.
John Lennon once sang “life is what happens, while you’re making other plans…”
That’s right my friends, “Now We Die,” the first track and lead single off of “Bloodstone & Diamonds” has officially leaked, 3 weeks ahead of it’s originally scheduled Oct 10th release date as a digital single.
Mindbogglingly, it was leaked via an iTunes UK Pre-Order page that “someone” fucked up on (and who is about to be fucking fired!) that basically said, “pre-order Machine Head’s new album and get TWO free songs.” -Flynn
COAL CHAMBER In Pre-Production For New Album:
"Pre production has begun! Back in the same studio where we rehearsed for the Dark Days tour in 2002. Follow us on Twitter @coalchamberoffi, Instagram @coalchamberofficial."
Vocalist RONNY MUNROE Quits METAL CHURCH; Band Vows To Continue:
"After 10 years, four albums and many great shows and performances, lead vocalist Ronny Munroe will be leaving METAL CHURCH to pursue other interests. This is regrettable, but understandable.
We wish Ronny success with his new endeavors.
To our fans, we want you to know that METAL CHURCH is still very much alive and we will have some big announcements for you in the very near future."
He Is Legend, Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster & Wounds Announce November Tour:
11/08 New York, NY – Webster Hall
11/09 Albany, NY – Bogies
11/11 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
11/12 Providence, RI – Simon’s
11/13 Buffalo, NY – Waiting Room
11/14 Quebec, QC – La Source de la Martiniere
11/15 Montreal, QC – Il Motore
11/16 Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
11/17 Kingston, ON – Overtime
11/18 Toronto, ON – Hard Luck
11/20 Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
11/25 Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
11/26 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
METALLICA, LINKIN PARK And DEFTONES Confirmed For Inaugural U.S. Edition Of ROCK IN RIO:
"The permanent open-air concert venue will be located on The Strip near the corner of Sahara Avenue, spread out over 37 acres and have the capacity for 85,000 people per day. It includes six stages, three themed Rock Streets encompassing the culture and music of the U.S., UK and Brazil and a zip line that stretches 64 feet high and 600 feet long in front of Main Stage. The venue also includes a VIP area that can accommodate up to 4000 people; an air-conditioned area with a unique view of the City of Rock and an all-inclusive buffet."
BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI Begins Job As Teacher:
"Iommi was appointed Visiting Professor Of Music last June at the university, which awarded him with an Honorary Doctorate Of Arts in November of last year for his outstanding contribution to global music. He toured the facilities in May and spent some time during that visit talking with students and staff about his 50 years as a musician."
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