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Prince to release new album in September

2014-08-25T12:54:00.000-04:00

From the Detroit News -

"Prince is releasing a new album on Sept. 30.

The pop icon announced Monday that he would release “Art Official Age” on Warner Bros. Records, the label Prince was signed to from 1978 to the mid-1990s, but later battled for the rights to his music.

He reached a deal with Warner in April, earning the rights to the music he recorded on the label.

Prince will also release the album “PlectrumElectrum” with his all-female band 3RDEYEGIRL on Sept. 30. Both albums are available for pre-order."

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Build Your Own Clone

2014-08-22T18:36:00.000-04:00

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Sara Bareilles, Sony Music And Epic Records Sued For Copyright Infringment

2014-08-22T12:23:00.001-04:00

At Hypebot -

"Hayuk's lawsuit alleges that Bareilles profited through unapproved use of the artwork and is seeking $150,000 in money damages from the defendants. Hayuk has also filed a lawsuit against clothing manufacturer Coach, who allegedly used images of the mural in its own ad copy."

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Blues guitarist Johnny Winter dies at 70

2014-07-17T16:52:00.000-04:00

Reported at CNN -

"Winter first gained national attention when Rolling Stone magazine featured the the Texas music scene in a December 1968 cover story. It captioned his photo: "Johnny Winter, Albino Bluesman." The article said guitarist Mike Bloomfield considered the young Winter the "best white blues guitarist he had ever heard."

Rolling Stone now ranks Winter 63rd on its list of 100 greatest guitarists.

Winter's family moved from Mississippi to Beaumont, Texas, when he was an infant. Johnny and brother Edgar, who was nearly three years younger, both were born with albinism, a melanin production deficiency that left them with little color in their hair, skin and eyes."

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Advertising Tips For DIY Musicians

2014-06-20T08:21:00.000-04:00

From HypeBot -

"DIY musicians using advertising to promote their work is rarely discussed on Hypebot though we do cover a wide range of marketing approaches including other forms of advertising. But given the ability to target specific populations with low-cost online ads, it's something DIY musicians should certainly consider. Jon Ostrow recently addressed the issue of advertising from which I've gathered a few tips for DIY musicians."

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Lou Reed gear up for auction

2014-06-18T21:54:00.000-04:00

From Classic Rock -

"Three decades' worth of equipment amassed during Lou Reed's career is to be auctioned on eBay, with funds used to help pay for the securing of the late icon's archive.

Reed passed away in October last year after a series of health setbacks following a liver transplant. He was 71.

The first batch of items includes three keyboards, rack effects, two pre-amplifiers and more."

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How to find, land, and work a music publishing deal

2014-06-04T15:09:00.000-04:00

At DiscMakers -

"For any indie artist, there are tried and true ways to earn a few bucks: sell albums, downloads, concert tickets, and merchandise. But what about the more elusive streams of income open to those who can craft addictive beats and melodies? Many independent artists may have heard the term “publishing deal” thrown around before, but the process of understanding, finding, solidifying, and earning money under the right sort of music publishing deal can be a mystifying one.

To help lift the shroud, read on for some hard-earned wisdom from Natalie Nicole Gilbert, a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter who has worked in music publishing, broadcasting, and licensing for over fifteen years."

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Premier Guitar - Psychology Of Tone

2014-05-16T18:11:00.000-04:00

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NAMM - Science Shows How Drummers' Brains Are Actually Different From Everybody Elses'

2014-05-16T12:22:00.000-04:00

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Today In Music History - May 14

2014-05-14T17:25:00.002-04:00

From This Day In Music -

1960, The Silver Beats (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stu Sutcliffe, and Tommy Moore) performed at Lathom Hall, Seaforth, Liverpool. They played a few songs during the "interval" to audition for promoter Brian Kelly. Also appearing are Cliff Roberts & the Rockers, The Deltones, and Kingsize Taylor & the Dominoes. This is the only occasion on which the group uses the name "Silver Beats", quickly changing it back to "Silver Beetles".

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Reverend Guitars - 10 Commandments of Bass

2014-05-06T18:34:00.000-04:00

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5 Steps to an Amazing Band Website

2014-05-06T15:52:00.000-04:00

From Music Think Tank -

"Building a website can be overwhelming - especially if it's your first build - but websites are becoming a necessary entity in today's music industry. When planning to build or update your sight it's important to stay focuses. Clean designs, clear calls to action, and concise messaging are critical factors to consider when creating your page.

You want your audience to have the ability to engage with your content - an updated, engaging, user friendly website makes that easy. Not only will your current fans be engaged, they'll be more inclined to share your content because they find it intriguing. Pull up your website and take notes as Dave Kusek discusses the most important parts of building your online presence. Join the conversation on MusicThinkTank.com"

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Boogie Street Guitars at 2014 KISS Indy Expo on May 17.

2014-04-24T11:34:00.000-04:00

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National Guitar Museum

2014-04-02T22:28:00.000-04:00

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Major Guitars and Boogie Street Customs

2014-04-02T21:39:00.001-04:00

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New D&R Mixing Console AIRENCE-USB

2014-04-02T20:32:00.001-04:00

From Recording Magazine -

"D&R is a Dutch company founded in 1972 and they have recently released a new mixing console with the name AIRENCE-USB.

Designed in a split drop through chassis it is intended to be used for local radio production work in the studio or...at home.

It is budget friendly and based upon digitally controlled analog circuitry."

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Guns N' Roses to Reunite with Original Bassist Duff McKagan for Tour

2014-04-02T20:25:00.000-04:00

Reported at Rolling Stone -

"McKagan had tweeted out a hint to the reunion on Monday, listing the countries he'd be visiting – Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil – along with a snap of some GN'R set lists and the teaser, "See y'all in the next few weeks, Si?" Stinson is due back in the band for GN'R's May 13th gig in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

"I didn't want to fuck anyone up in Guns by saying, 'Hey, I can't do this tour' or anything like that," Stinson said. "Luckily someone was able to reach out to Duff and he was amenable to the idea and was into doing it. It's Duff being the kind of good sport he is, trying to help Axl out."

McKagan said he was just happy to be involved. "It's pretty great to play these songs again, and [I'm] looking forward to playing some gigs with my pal again," he said. "South America is always a radical place for rock & roll, and I'm honored to be doing this thing, in that place.""

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Studio Porn - Mar 26, 2014

2014-03-26T19:00:00.000-04:00

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Eminem, Outkast, Kings of Leon to headline Lollapalooza

2014-03-26T18:47:00.000-04:00

From USA Today -

"The secrets are out!

Lollapalooza (Aug. 1-3) has announced this year's lineup. There will be 130 acts playing over the course of the three-day festival, which returns to Chicago's Grant Park.

The good news: Eminem, Outkast, Kings of Leon, Calvin Harris, Skrillex and Arctic Monkeys are headlining."

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Carvin Guitars DC700H

2014-03-23T21:50:00.001-04:00

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Today In Music History - March 23

2014-03-23T19:25:00.000-04:00

At This Day In Music -

"1972, The film of The Concert For Bangladesh featuring George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton premiered in New York. The event was the first benefit concert of this magnitude in world history. The concert raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, which was administered by UNICEF. Sales of the album and DVD continue to benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF."

Milwaukee's Good Land Records offers good bands, free PBR at SXSW showcase

2014-03-16T22:29:00.000-04:00

Posted at JSOnline -

"Jon Phillip, head of production and artists and repertoire for Good Land, lucked into the location — he's friends with one of the owners, who gave it to him for free and donated his services as the showcase's sound guy.

Phillip said he ended up spending $3,000 in food and beverage per diems for the musicians, as well as promotional materials and free compilation CDs; he had the full week in Austin to hand them out. He also set up event pages in advance on go-to sites for SXSW showcase information, like do512.com and RSVPster.com, as well as a Facebook event page, and then passed all the information along to the bands on the bill, their managers and the restaurant owners to spread the word."

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Iggy And The Stooges Drummer Scott Asheton Dies, Aged 64

2014-03-16T18:44:00.000-04:00

Via Music Feeds -

"A statement from the Iggy and The Stooges camp has announced the death of founding member and Stooges drummer Scott Asheton. The messages were posted to the Stooges’ social media accounts this morning.

“My dear friend Scott Asheton passed away last night,” read the message from Iggy Pop on his Facebook page. “Scott was a great artist, I have never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton. He was like my brother.”

“He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world,” continued the message in reference his to former Stooges bandmate and Scott’s brother Ron Asheton who died in 2009. “The Asheton’s have always been and continue to be a second family to me,” concluded the message."

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Today In Music History - March 16

2014-03-16T15:37:00.001-04:00

From This Day In Music -

"1970, Motown singer Tammi Terrell died of a brain tumour at the age of 24. She had collapsed onstage on October 14, 1967 into Marvin Gaye's arms during a concert in Hampton, Virginia. Initially Terrell recorded solo, but from 1967 onwards she recorded a series of duets with Marvin Gaye, including the 1967 US No.5 'Your Precious Love' and the 1968, �Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing�. Marvin Gaye reacted to her death by taking a four year hiatus from concert performance and went into self-isolation.�"

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Festival fans killed in hit-and-run

2014-03-14T21:35:00.000-04:00

At Classic Rock Magazine -

"The hit-and-run took place around 12.30am outside a venue in Austin, Texas which was taking part in the annual South By Southwest music event.

Austin Police have confirmed the unidentified driver has been arrested. They report: “23 individuals have been transported to hospital. Of those, five are in critical condition, two deceased.”

Eyewitnesses say fans were waiting to enter the Mohawk venue to see Tyler, The Creator perform. Complex associate editor Insanul Ahmed describes the vehicle as knocking people down “like popping popcorn”."

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