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Flexible Compressor /Limiter . by Joel Hamilton - Article
Collins 26-1U
the perfect beast for kicks
The Good Giant Compressor. by Joel Hamilton - Article
Avalon U5
the D.I. for a purrfect bass sound
Single-Channel High-Voltage Instrument DI Preamp. by Uri Djmail - Article
Sony Minidisc
a simple tool for a simple task
But don't think you can make a record with it. by Tom Sean - MORE
The Marxophone
it's not a communist plug in!
The musical equivalent of simultaneous. by LD Begthol - MORE
Live @ Red Devil Lounge April 26th
Fresh off their album release Caught In Motion returns to San Francisco for a night at The Red Devil Lounge with local bands Books on Tape and Glass Trains.
Caught In Motion, always moving never stopping. A name that reflects the songwriting, lifestyle, and ambitions of a band who strives to always keep moving forward. Conceived in Santa Barbara, matured in Portland, the band has found its home in the bay area. Crafting personal songs, that feel both orchestrated but raw at the same time, leading the listener on a dynamic journey, that twists and turns, but does not needlessly stray too far from the path.
While finishing up the final pieces on their second full length album with producers Cian Riordan and Eric Valentine, Buckeye Knoll has made their previous release, "People and Place" available for FREE download including the unreleased B-Side track "Always With You" featuring Lauren Shera.
The album has received high praise from the likes of the San Francisco Chronicle, The East Bay Express, Absolutepunk.net and many other blogs and publications. Enjoy the free album and expect their 2nd full length album to be released within the next year.
http://www.buckeyeknoll.com
While finishing up the final pieces on their second full length album with producers Cian Riordan and Eric Valentine, Buckeye Knoll has made their previous release, "People and Place" available for FREE download including the unreleased B-Side track "Always With You" featuring Lauren Shera.
The album has received high praise from the likes of the San Francisco Chronicle, The East Bay Express, Absolutepunk.net and many other blogs and publications. Enjoy the free album and expect their 2nd full length album to be released within the next year.
http://www.buckeyeknoll.com
While finishing up the final pieces on their second full length album with producers Cian Riordan and Eric Valentine, Buckeye Knoll has made their previous release, "People and Place" available for FREE download including the unreleased B-Side track "Always With You" featuring Lauren Shera.
The album has received high praise from the likes of the San Francisco Chronicle, The East Bay Express, Absolutepunk.net and many other blogs and publications. Enjoy the free album and expect their 2nd full length album to be released within the next year.
http://www.buckeyeknoll.com
While finishing up the final pieces on their second full length album with producers Cian Riordan and Eric Valentine, Buckeye Knoll has made their previous release, "People and Place" available for FREE download including the unreleased B-Side track "Always With You" featuring Lauren Shera.
The album has received high praise from the likes of the San Francisco Chronicle, The East Bay Express, Absolutepunk.net and many other blogs and publications. Enjoy the free album and expect their 2nd full length album to be released within the next year.
http://www.buckeyeknoll.com
The first single from Jeanette Hawkinsâ upcoming CD, âStories Told & Lessons Learnedâ, is âWhere Do We Goâ. On the surface it sounds like a nice love and break up song. However, it is actually about a woman who falls in love with a man only to find out that he has a terminal illness and how she deals with the questions facing her and the ultimate question of where do we go from here. When people re-listen to the song with that knowledge some actually seen them break down and cry. The song is so moving it was a natural for a movie style video.
We were fortunate to have David Creamer play the lead role opposite Jeanette. Among Davidâs films credits are two Academy Award winning films, A River Runs Through It, directed by Robert Redford and Helicopter (Student Academy Award). Davidâs performance brought to life the character that, like the one played by Jeanette falls in love, and has to struggle with his on questions of mortality and what he will be leaving behind.
For the past 12 months Jeanette has been building her fanbase through YouTube where she has garnered well over 100,000 views.
San Francisco, CA - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th, 2012 - local indie music group Goddam Ponies, will be playing an original composition theyâve scored for the acclaimed 1920âs film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, as part of the Noise Pop Up Shop on February 18th, 2012.
Eric Shawn, singer and songwriter explains their composition to the film as both âambient and explosive.â
âOur three piece band consists of guitar, electric piano, and drums. But weâve also incorporated a full spectrum of noise and loops along with lush harmonies to create a really full sound. We want to pay homage to the traditional live organ accompaniment to silent films, but also transform it into our own unique sound.â
The film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a surrealist psychological German thriller from the 1920's. It is commonly thought of as the first horror movie ever made, and the inspiration behind such contemporary films as "Shutter Island" and the "Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus".
Goddam Ponies was inspired to arrange their music to a silent film after seeing The Mountain Goats perform their score to Sr. Arneâs Treasure (1919) over a year ago. Dealing with themes of madness, friendship and loss, Goddam Ponies was inspired to explore the depth that music could support the film and has created a soundtrack that illuminates the emotional core of Caligari.
More information is available on their site: www.goddamponies.com.
Show starts at 7pm. $5. All Ages. Buy Tickets Online.
videomixtapes opens the night with a curated short film made from videos already available on youtube.
âFunky Kingstonâ - Live Classic Reggae & Rocksteady Night
Berkeley, CA â Febuary 27th, 2012 â
Doors at 8pm, show at 9, $6-10 sliding scale, 21+, 3101 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Artist Sky-I addresses issues of social justice, spiritual connectedness, and planetary stewardship with his band Inner Riddim, a stellar roots and dancehall group. T-Rosemond was the first winner of Haitiâs Digicel Rising Stars singing competition as the youngest entrant. His lyrics resonate with people struggling to survive, and their votes made him a champion. Recently relocated to California, he performs with Ital Souls.
Most bands that succeed beyond the local level eventually do so with the aid of a manager. What does this person do, aside from collect a healthy cut of the money? We interviewed 2 NYC managers and 1 publicist with different experiences in the local scene to help us understand. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
Protect Your Band's Name!
the name is what you are selling
The reputation and recognition of an artist's music is built around the artist's professional name, which is what consumers use to identify the artists they enjoy. Therefore, an individual artist or group pursuing a career in the music industry should take the necessary steps to protect his, her or its professional name. by Christopher R. Chase, Esq. - read the article.
College Radios Promotion
what can they do for your band?
In this day and age, we should be thankful that college radio still exists. While commercial frequencies pump the same boring playlists into every city, college radio provides unique, local voices to the airwaves and internet. - read the article by Liz Schroeter here.
Career Survival Guide
it's not just about the music
A music carreer IS all about surviving - at least in the early stages. This survival guide will help you think of different ways to keep your focus on building your brand and creating a path for success. If you think of yourself as your own small business, then the following information can become your personal marketing plan. - read on. - courtesy of BMI.
1. Recording: Home vs Studio
the question is: can YOU do it?
Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - read the article.
2. Choosing a Recording Studio
pick carefully + things to consider
What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
3. Planning Recordings
be prepared, have a budget
Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible."by pdg - read the article.
4. Do You Need a Producer?
and: don't waste studio time!
Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.by B. Kaphan - read the article.
5. Drums in the Studio
performance and recording tips
Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
6. Ten Tips For Recording Guitars
from the pick to the amp
Recording guitars, although easy at first can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read the article.
7. Recording Vocals
not as easy as you might think
Recording vocals might not seem alike the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up being quite draining and taking longer than expected - by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
8. Do You Need Mastering?
what it is and why it is!
Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
