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Feb 27, 12:01 AM

Global Music Sales Rise in 2012

According to an article in Financial Times, 2012 saw global music sales rise for the first time since 1999. The increase is credited to increased revenue from digital downloads and subscription services. Physical... Read more »
Feb 26, 3:06 PM

The Temptations’ Damon Harris Passes

Otis "Damon" Harris — he used the name "Damon" to avoid confusion with Otis Williams, leader of The Temptations — passed away on February 18 at the age of 62. Prostate cancer was cited as the cause of death. Born in... Read more »
Feb 25, 12:00 AM

Highest Paid Musicians 2013

Billboard magazine has released their annual list of the top 40 highest-paid musicians for 2013 (which covers the year 2012). According to the article, the vast majority of the incomes for these mega-artists comes... Read more »
Feb 22, 8:30 AM

New Hendrix Due March 5

A new album, People, Hell & Angels, featuring 12 never-before-heard tracks in 1968 and 1969 by Jimi Hendrix, mostly backed by Mitch Mitchell or Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox or Stephen Stills on bass, will... Read more »
Feb 22, 8:05 AM

Grammy Sales Boost

Here's an interesting dichotomy: NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) gives out fewer awards at the annual Grammy show than anyone else, but the sales boost the Grammy winners receive bests any... Read more »
Feb 21, 10:23 AM

Craig Anderton Named Executive Vice President, Evangelist for Gibson

Gibson today announced that music industry icon Craig Anderton will be joining the company in the role of Executive Vice President, Evangelist to implement a far-reaching program devoted to music education and... Read more »
Feb 20, 12:34 PM

Summer Festival Lineups Announced

Paul McCartney will headline Bonnaroo, the summer's major music festival. As in previous years, Bonnaroo will take place in Manchester, Tennessee, over four days. Other headliners at the festival will include... Read more »
Feb 19, 2:07 PM

Mindy McCready Dies of Apparent Suicide

Troubled country singer Mindy McCready died at the age of 37 at her Arkansas home Sunday. She was found on the same porch where David Wilson, her boyfriend committed suicide last month. Indications are that she died... Read more »
Feb 19, 2:06 PM

Could Zeppelin Tour in 2014?

Speaking to Australia's 60 Minutes, Robert Plant stated that he is open to a tour in 2014 — Plant has famously been the holdout on extended Zeppelin reunions in the past. Check out the full 60 Minutes segment, which... Read more »
Feb 18, 11:13 AM

Library of Congress Announces Plan to Preserve Recordings

Given that there is a Library of Congress, it of course follows that there is a Librarian of Congress: James H. Billington. And Billington recently announced the National Recording Preservation Plan, based on... Read more »
Feb 18, 11:12 AM

Shure Named to Top 101 Best & Brightest List

Congratulations to Shure for being named to The National Association of Business Resources list of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. This is the fifth time that Shure has made the list —... Read more »
Feb 15, 8:00 AM

The Beatles’ First Album Celebrates 50th Anniversary

February 11, 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the recording of The Beatles' debut album Please, Please Me. Recorded at London's EMI Studios in just 10 hours in three separate sessions on February 11, the album... Read more »
Feb 15, 8:00 AM

Grammy Results

The 2013 Grammy Awards took place on February 10; here's a list of the big winners: Record of the Year: "Somebody That I Used to Know" — Gotye featuring Kimbra Album of the Year: Babel — Mumford & Sons Song of... Read more »
Feb 15, 8:00 AM

Billboard Publishes 2013 Power 100 List

Wondering who really has the power — and the money — in the music industry? Billboard magazine's Power 100 provides the answers, with a ranking of the top 100 industry movers and shakers, along with brief articles... Read more »
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Lynx Celebrates 15

Congratulations to all our friends at Lynx Studio Technology on celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2013! Lynx also announced that 2013 marks the ninth year in a row that the company has not raised their prices.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Avid Names New President/CEO

Louis Hernandez has been named the new president and CEO of Avid. Hernandez has served as a member of Avid's board of directors since 2008. Former president/CEO Gary Greenfield will remain a member of Avid's board... Read more »
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Design Your Own Picks

Looking for a way to help your audience remember you? How about custom picks featuring your logo, a photo, a catch phrase, or some other custom design. D'addario and Planet Waves have launched a do-it-yourself pick... Read more »
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Sony Discontinues MiniDisc Players

Sony has announced that they will stop making MiniDisc players next month. The MiniDisc format, launched in 1992 as the intended replacement for cassette tape, has had a surprisingly long run given intense... Read more »
Feb 13, 8:00 AM

Muzak No More

"Muzak" the brand name for music often played in the background in restaurants, in elevators, in stores, and in other public places is being renamed. The brand name, which has grown into common usage as a generic... Read more »
Feb 12, 8:00 AM

Beck Says, Hello Again

Normally we don't post "commercial" links like this, but this one was too cool not to share. In a new concert video trailer posted to a Lincoln website, Beck is supported by an orchestra, chorus, and band totaling... Read more »
Feb 11, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Electro-Harmonix Epitome

Three classic effects in one! The Electro-Harmonix Epitome comprises a Micro POG polyphonic octave generator, an Electric Mistress flange/chorus, and a Holy Grail Plus reverb into one pedal. Controls are provided... Read more »
Feb 11, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: TC Electronic Ditto

Is the TC Electronic Ditto the easiest looper to operate? It couldn't be much simpler, which means that you can keep your focus on making music! A single footswitch allows you to record and play loops, undo/redo... Read more »
Feb 11, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Fender’s Super Bassman 300

If you're looking for sheer power combined with maximum tone for your bass, then the Fender Super Bassman 300 head is the amp for you! Clocking in at 300-watts of power driven by six 6550 tubes, the Super Bassman... Read more »
Feb 11, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: PreSonus Sceptre

The PreSonus Sceptre family of studio monitors combine cutting-edge speaker design with coaxial alignment of the drivers and powerful 32-bit/96kHz dual-core DSP processing and advanced Temporal Equalization... Read more »

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