Here at Consequence of Sound, we care as much about the wellness of our readers as we do about keeping them up-to-date on all the latest pop culture news. That’s why we recently partnered with Earthy Now to bring high quality, full-spectrum CBD products right to your door. Consequence Shop now proudly offers a full range of products, including multiple varieties of flower, tinctures, gummies, and pre-rolled smokes. To get our readers familiar with all the benefits of Earthy Now’s offerings, we’re launching a new monthly giveaway series. Once a month for the next year, we’ll be giving away a specially selected box of CBD products. Each month will feature a new collection highlighting best sellers, new arrivals, and specialty products valued at over $100. Kicking things off will be our ...
We’re well into December at this point, which means it’s time to ring the bells of holiday music. Celebrations may look different this year, but the timeless sounds of the season are still here to bring warmth and good cheer to your Zoom gatherings. To help make sure your homes are filled with the carols and classics you love, we’ve teamed with Sony to give away a collection of Christmas vinyl from all-time great artists. Five (5) winners will receive a bundle of vinyl that packages together nine beloved Christmas albums. Featured LPs include: — Elvis Presley’s 2012 compilation The Classic Christmas Album — Gene Autry’s 1957 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Other Christmas Favorites — Johnny Mathis’ 1958 favorite Merry Christmas — Sax legend Kenny G’s 1994 album Miracles: The Holiday Alb...
It was 50 years ago that Santana released their landmark sophomore album, Abraxas. The album’s half-century-long legacy is the focus of the latest season of The Opus, proudly presented by Consequence Podcast Network and Sony. To commemorate both the LP’s anniversary and the launch of The Opus’ 11th season, we’re giving you the chance to rock like Carlos Santana himself. We’re giving away one (1) SE Santana Singlecut Trem in Egyptian Gold from PRS Guitars and a copy of Abraxas on vinyl. Created in collaboration with Santana, the Singlecut Trem pays tribute to the iconic guitarist’s own instrument. In 2018, Santana heard Paul’s Guitar latest TCI pickups, and was so impressed by the tone that he requested a special set for himself minus the coil taps. Thus were the TCI “S” pickups born, ...
It’s been a full decade since Sade released a new album. Now, as 2010’s Soldier of Love hits its 10th anniversary, fans will get a chance to revisit it alongside the band’s entire discography in the new This Far vinyl box set. Arriving October 9th through Sony Music, This Far features every Sade album released, well, this far: Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000), and Soldier of Love. But this isn’t just any set of standard reissues, as the music underwent a unique remastering process. It all began at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, where Sade worked alongside frequent co-producer Mike Pela and engineer Miles Showell to make digital transfers of the original stereo master mixes. Those mixes were then put into a restored N...
This month marks the 40th anniversary of AC/DC’s iconic album Back in Black. We’ve been celebrating hard here at Consequence of Sound, counting down the many reasons why we still love the record and bringing together the likes of Slash, Alice in Chains’ William DuVall, Orianthi, Dee Snider, Juanes, and more for our “Back in Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration”. We’re also away an incredible guitar rig inspired by AC/DC’s own Angus Young. Valued at over $15,000 the prize pack come courtesy of Gibson. Included is a Gibson Custom SG “Red Devil” guitar just like Young’s; the latest SoloDallas Schaffer Tower EX signed by inventor Ken Schaffer; a Marshall JTM45 amp with a SoloDallas Black Mod converting it to a JTM50, just like the one Young used on&n...
Rock’s biggest-selling album ever — AC/DC’s Back in Black — is turning 40 years old this month, and Consequence of Sound is celebrating in a big way. In a joint effort with Gibson Guitars, we’re presenting “Back in Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration”. The online stream will take place Friday, July 24th, premiering at 5:00 p.m. ET across the CoS social channels, with an amazing giveaway launching today. Hosted by guitar virtuoso Jared James Nichols, the streaming event will include AC/DC testimonials or tutorial performances from Slash, Dee Snider, and members of Cage the Elephant, Anthrax, Lamb of God, Refused, Airbourne, GWAR, and more, as well as friends and fans of the band. We’ll also get an inside look at some of the gear that guitarist Angus Young used to get his signature...
It’s fitting that this is the year Whitney Houston will finally be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It is, after all, the 35th anniversary of her self-titled debut, and the whole industry seems to be celebrating. A Whitney hologram tour launched back in February, the same month Vinyl Me, Please released a special vinyl reissue of Whitney Houston. Now, Consequence of Sound is getting in waxing nostalgic by making the album the focus of our new season of The Opus podcast. The Opus: Whitney Houston launches later this month, but rather than saving all our love for the iconic record until then, we’re starting the party early. We’re giving away one (1) copy of Vinyl Me, Please’s 35th anniversary Whitney Houston box set. Coming in conjunction with Legacy Recordings,...