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New Inclusivity Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Audio Terms Like “Master / Slave”
“Master / Slave” and “Male / Female” are terms that those in the pro audio industry are undoubtedly familiar with. The former refers to a communication protocol in which one device controls information (the Master) and another follows its direction (the Slave). “Male” and “Female,” on the other hand, are common terms for the topology of connectors of many kinds, referencing biological anatomy in relation to the shapes of certain cables and other apparatuses. But a new initiative by the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) seeks to make that type of terminology obsolete. PAMA’s members include some of the most recognizable names in pro audio technology, such as Shure, Sennheiser, and Audio-Technica, all of whom back the ̶...
The Chainsmokers to Perform at Charity Concert for 20-Year 9/11 Commemoration
In remembrance of the horrific September 11th attacks 20 years ago, a commemorative charity concert has been planned in New York. The one-night event, titled the “Never Forget Concert,” is scheduled for August 21st at the Jones Beach Theater. The show boasts a star-studded lineup featuring The Chainsmokers, Wyclef Jean, Journey, Steve Miller Band, and Ann Wilson of the legendary rock band Heart, among others. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit that builds mortgage-free smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. The organization will donate tickets to 9/11 first responders, military personnel, and Gold Star families. Flyer for the “Never Forget Concert” with Wyclef Jean, The Chainsmokers, Jou...
Liquid Stranger Taps Luzcid for Scorching Downtempo Single “Snow Melt”
Liquid Stranger and LUZCID have once again put their creative minds together for a new collab called “Snow Melt.” “Snow Melt,” which marks the first release on Liquid Stranger’s SSKWAN imprint, pulls influence from his fan-favorite single “Dissolve” while ushering in a more melodic sound. The track is smooth, with a slower cadence and an ethereal ambiance that takes listeners on a psychedelic journey. Setting the scene, the song opens with the sound of running water with eerie, subtle drips. Heavy kick drums and a syncopated snare drum drive the track forward before a cacophony of synths pour in. Turbulent in parts and smooth in others, the sound design ebbs and flows beautifully as the arrangement chugs along. You can stream “Snow Melt...
Listen to Mura Masa’s Smooth Production on Cosha’s Sultry Debut Album, “Mt. Pleasant”
Irish singer-songwriter Cosha has recruited one of the electronic music scene’s most polished producers to breathe life into her debut album. The stunning Mt. Pleasant LP, which is named after the area of Dublin where Cosha was raised, features four tracks with production by Grammy-nominated producer Mura Masa. His signature playful sound pervades half of the sultry record, out now by way of Cosha’s own Ashtown Lane imprint. The album’s seductive opener, “Berlin Air,” is akin to strawberries dipped in melted dark chocolate. The fourth track, a come-hither tune called “Lapdance from Asia,” follows suit with similar syncopated percussion and a languid topline. Mt. Pleasant single “Tighter” arrives next, offering a wooz...
Former SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Breaks Down ‘Troops Of Doom’ Song In ‘Beneath The Drums’ Video Series
Former SEPULTURA drummer Igor “Iggor” Cavalera recently launched a video series, “Beneath The Drums”, on his YouTube channel, where he dissects some of the best-known songs from his recording history. In the seventh episode, which can be seen below, he gives the backstory of the SEPULTURA song “Troops Of Doom” and also performs a playthrough video of the track, originally taken from the band’s 1986 album “Morbid Visions”. This past January, Igor launched an account on Patreon, where he is offering exclusive content to his fans. Igor‘s Patreon consists of two tiers. One of them is “Bloody Roots” ($30 monthly), where fans can obtain the drum tracks in Wav format to play together and learn, the complete list of all the eq...
LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Says ‘It’s Finally Time’ To Him To Write His Second Book
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe says that he is about to begin writing his second book. Blythe, whose 2015 memoir, “Dark Days: A Memoir”, focused on his ordeal in a Czech Republic prison and his subsequent acquittal, revealed his plans for a follow-up book in an Instagram post earlier today (Thursday, July 8). The 50-year-old singer wrote: “It’s been six years since my 1st book, Dark Days, came out. I’ve been kinda busy but I can’t screw around any longer- it’s finally time to write a new one. The proposal is done, the publishers accepted it, & the contract is hammered out & in the mail. “Shit- that means I actually have to write this thing! All I’ll say is: A) it’s another non-fiction book, & B) I just spent over tw...
GENE SIMMONS Says ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS ‘Continue To Make Really Bad Choices’ In Their Lives
In a new interview with “Talking Wax With Adika Live!”, Gene Simmons touched upon the lack of involvement of Peter Criss and Ace Frehley in KISS‘s new documentary “Biography: KISStory”, which premiered late last month with a two-night event on A&E. “God love ’em, both Ace and Peter, in the beginning of the band, were just the best thing that ever happened to us,” Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “But they made such horrible choices in their life. And they continue to do that — they continue to make really bad choices, not just in terms of their health and what you ingest, but career choices. Like, we just had this documentary that came out that’s a headlining thing at the Tribeca Film Festival, and, of course, w...
Was RANDY RHOADS’s Death An Accident Or A Prank Gone Wrong?
An episode of AXS TV‘s popular investigative documentary series “Music’s Greatest Mysteries” exploring whether the airplane crash that claimed the life of guitar prodigy Randy Rhoads was an accident or a prank gone wrong, premiered Wednesday night (July 7) and will re-air tomorrow (Friday, July 9) at 8:00 p.m. The episode features a panel that that includes Rhoads‘s siblings Kathy and Kelle Rhoads, along with Randy‘s friend and former bandmate Rudy Sarzo, as well as rock legacy Ahmet Zappa. “Music’s Greatest Mysteries” presents an immersive journey that puts the spotlight on the infamous legends, colorful characters, and monumental moments that have confounded and intrigued generations of music lovers throughout the years. Separating fa...
Vic Mensa Rides Around Chicago in Style in New “Victory” Music Video
Vic Mensa has released the music video for “Victory,” which comes off his latest EP, I Tape. The video starts by stating that five exclusive tapes were hidden throughout Chicago, and that the winners of the scavenger hunt were picked up by Mensa. Those five winners are seen throughout the film, as Mensa rides around the Chi in a black Lamborghini URS SUV, with a fitting license plate to match — ‘CHI 99.’ The video syncs well with the track, as the monochrome visuals toss and turn to the soulful Just Blaze-produced beat. Mensa said in a release that his team was able to get the wild sport bike shots by using some careful maneuvering. “We spent the whole day running from the police,” said Mensa in a press release. “’Victory’ is a return to form for me…just pure lyricism and a foolish sample ...
FaZe Clan Members Tied to Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scheme Involving Children’s Charity
A handful of FaZe Clan members have now been tied to a cryptocurrency pump-and-dump scheme involving a child-oriented charity and initiative. According to new reports, four members of the Esports group participated in a crypto project named Save the Kids, which promised to donate one percent of each transaction fee of its KIDS token to various foundations supporting the welfare of children. The charity’s creators managed to get several influencers from FaZe Clan to help promote the program prior to its launch in June, but the price of the altcoin subsequently crashed by 90 percent. Those involved have denied any ill intent, and that it was simply a vetting mistake when the idea was pitched to the group. FaZe Clan has since released a statement on Twitter saying that it had “absolutely no i...
Fans Remake 1994’s ‘Star Wars’ Cult Classic ‘TIE Fighter’ With Updated Graphics
If you’re a fan of Star Wars Squadrons but you’re feeling desire for more, you’re now in luck: a group of fans of 1994’s cult classic TIE Fighter has now remade the game with (relatively) modernized graphics. Titled TIE Fighter: Total Conversion, the new remake is actually not based on the ‘94 game itself but a modded version of its sequel X-Wing Alliance. The project has already been in development for several years and is now finally complete. It includes a wholly “reimagined” campaign mode that spans across 37 missions and brings in “more ships” for even “bigger battles.” Aside from widescreen resolutions, it even supports a VR mode for those looking for a truly immersive space dogfighting experience. The soundtrack has also been remastered, although if you’re feeling nos...
Listen to R.E.M.’s Original Hib-Tone Mix of ‘Sitting Still’
While we wait for the upcoming first-ever reissue of R.E.M.‘s rare 1981 release “Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single),” the b-side, the original Hib-Tone mix of “Sitting Still,” is available digitally today for the very first time. Listen to “Sitting Still” below. [embedded content] This track will be available on the upcoming “Radio Free Europe” seven-inch record, presented in its original format: a 45-RPM single, housed in a jacket featuring photography by Michael Stipe. “Radio Free Europe” has been unavailable for 40 years in any format, so fans are thrilled to get their hands on the band’s earliest recordings. As an homage to the band’s hometown, the single was pressed in Athens, Georgia at Kindercore Vinyl. You can pre-order the “Radio Free Europe” seven-in...
