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News: Recording

Tortoise:Beacons of Ancestorship

July 21, 2009

By: Dennis Cook Listen to this loud. From the siren whine and skydiving dub drop of the opening notes of “High Class Slim Came Floatin' In" on through the delightful analog stroke and circular spin of closer “Charteroak Foundation," there's a strong sense of funky mischievousness to Tortoise's sixth album, and it's best heard at skeleton ...

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News: Performance / Tour

DSO/Keller Williams/Francis | 07.11 | NYC

July 21, 2009

Words by: Bill Clifford | Images by: TheBeachConcerts.com Dark Star Orchestra/Keller Williams/Pete Francis :: 07.11.09 :: Beach at Governors Island :: New York, NY Beach at Governors Island :: New York, NY by Brian Walter Since its transfer to the state of New York in 2003, Governors Island, off the southern tip of Manhattan, has ...

News: Music Industry

Adam Yauch Has Cancer: Beastie Boys Cancel Tour

July 21, 2009

Beastie Boys tour dates cancelled; album release postponed Adam Yauch diagnosed with parotid gland tumor Beastie Boys have today (20 July) issued the following statement: Adam Yauch Adam “MCA" Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early ...

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News: Music Industry

Rock Band Opens Platform to Indie Music

July 21, 2009

Getting A Song Onto Gaming Platforms Is About To Get Easier Music is an essential part of gaming and enjoying music long side games increased exponentially with the popularity Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Until now, however, most indie and d.i.y. musicans has been shut off the gaming console. Harmonix and MTV Games are opening access ...

News: Technology

CEO Promises Simplified Unified Myspace

July 21, 2009

"...simplifying and unifying our site is fundamental to our success going forward. MySpace should feel like one platform - not 15 sites loosely stitched together. We consider our diverse content offering a strength but too many logos and disorganized verticals makes the site difficult to navigate and creates confusion about our brand identity.

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News: Obituary

Seattle Sound Engineer Fatally Shot as He Tried to Enter Wrong Motel Room

July 21, 2009

More details emerged Sunday in the bizarre shooting death of renowned local sound engineer Tom Pfaeffle. Pfaeffle, 49, who had worked with music groups that include Nirvana, The Black Crowes and Heart, owned and operated The Tank, a recording studio adjacent to his home in the woods of Black Diamond. He also worked as an instructor ...

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News: Festival

Bear Creek Additions

July 21, 2009

Bear Creek Artist Additions and Pre-Party Bear Creek 2008 - The Spirit of the Suwannee by Mahone Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, located in Live Oak, FL, is proud to announce the latest artist additions and roster for the Thursday night, November 12 pre-party. Additions recently added Include: Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Toubab Krewe, Dr. ...

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News: Technology

Apple Preparing iPod Touch with Camera, Microphone

July 21, 2009

Rumors have swirled about Apple readying a new version of the iPod Touch with a camera and microphone, which, combined with a Skype account, would pretty much obviate the need for a home phone line once and for all. A well-connected source tells us those rumors are on the money, and that Apples factories in China ...

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News: Award / Grant

Jimmie Lunceford Awarded Note on Memphis' Beale Street Walk of Fame

July 21, 2009

Jimmie Lunceford, storied bandleader and educator was awarded a note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday, July 19. His note will join the likes of those who have had a tremendous impact on the City of Memphis as a musical center. Lunceford, who first came to Memphis in 1926 as ...

News: Technology

Blue Microphones Turns up the Volume

July 21, 2009

Making audio tools for mainstream laptop users is instrumental to its success. Apple nudged it to develop the Snowball USB mic, which became a hit with users of recording software such as GarageBand. Blue Microphones got its start building high-end studio microphones for the recording industry, making a name for itself as a niche player. But ...