In the 1950's, Jazz was fertile ground for innovative musicians like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane; but the only way to experience their true power was to see them live in some dingy, smoke-filled Manhattan nightclub somewhere off 52nd street. That all changed with … [Read more...]
NYC-based rocker Edward Rogers drops new album
Glass Marbles is the sixth solo album from UK-born, NYC-based singer-songwriter, Edward Rogers, and his fifth on Zip Records. Glass Marbles is being released March 11. One year's body of work, consisting of over 50 songs, was collected and Rogers, along with his producer, Don Piper, selected the … [Read more...]
Electronic Music Media Company Mixmag Officially Launches in the US
Groundbreaking UKÂ electronic music media company Mixmag is officially announcing its launch in the US. Off the back of a hugely successful launch event in New York this past Thursday, Mixmag is opening its doors for business with offices in both New York City and Los Angeles. With a view on building … [Read more...]
Where Music & Tech Converge
I like to consider myself a tech guy who is obsessed with music. Its always nice to see what new innovations can help us consume the audio art we all love so much, and at this years SF Music Tech Summit there was a lot to talk about. We learned about Wix's new plan to help artists create websites in … [Read more...]
Yonder Mountain String Band Start Tour
For nearly 17 years, Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n' roll and improvisation. YMSB has always played music of their own design, … [Read more...]
Duran Duran Set To Drop New Album
Multi-platinum superstars Duran Duran will release their 14th studio album, Paper Gods in the U.S. on September 18th and in the rest of the world on September 11th through Warner Bros. Records. Singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor recorded the … [Read more...]