Having literally dissected the Revolver album, what’s your takeaway about The Beatles at that point in their musical evolution? You can hear them like kids in the back of a car saying: “We’re bored! We want to do something different.” That’s what’s going on with Revolver. It’s like a prog record – kind of like: “LookContinue Reading
Unless you’re Adele, you have no business releasing album tracks all at once
This is a change I can live with. To be clear: The album isn’t dead. As Taylor Swift, Drake and other Billboard topping artists have proven, fans still look for albums of their favorite artists. In fact, overall album consumption across all platforms, including track equivalent digital albums and streaming equivalent albums, increased 14% during the firstContinue Reading
16-Bit vs. 24-Bit vs. 32-Bit Audio
As usual, I have been confused about this for years and until I made a mistake with exporting audio I didn’t really have to figure it out. Well, now I know. 24bit is used to edit with. 16bit is used to actually distribute the music on CD or otherwise. 16bit is still the standard forContinue Reading
The tantalising story of Baby Face, the supergroup that almost was
I always loved both bands and II once did a cover of The Rocker, which is a great Thin Lizzy song. Deep Purple got me with Machine Head and Made in Japan was a well-done piece of rehash. I’m not sure this supergroup would have ever taken off. Too much attitude and ego for oneContinue Reading
Brian Eno is MORE DARK THAN SHARK
Arch English ‘non-musician’, Roxy Music’s departed distortion master, the producer Television rejected, progenitor of the whole radical synthesizer trend, the receding video experimenter who breathed new life into New York by unearthing the ‘No Wave’ bands, Robert Fripp’s sidekick, the guy who helped David Bowie re-invent himself with Low and, perhaps most remarkably, the producer/collaboratorContinue Reading
Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz to Bob Dylan: “Suck a Dick” | Exclaim!
He shared on Facebook: “I love Bob Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song. But I have one little bone to pick with the author when he writes ‘Elvis Costello and the Attractions were a better band than any of their contemporaries. Light years better.’ With all due respect to the Attractions and toContinue Reading
The Cult’s Ian Astbury says no recent rock album comes close to the “essential” new album from… The Cult: “It’s a gift” | Louder
It’s a cult. The Cult. The 2022 album. Must have a listen. “If you’re a fan of rock music, our new record’s essential,” the singer stated boldly, modesty be damned. “I don’t think there’s any recent releases of rock music that comes close to Under The Midnight Sun. And to say that, it may sound likeContinue Reading
Artists Finding Their Tone at Home – Music Connection Magazine
What sets your studio apart?My instrument collection. I have a ton of interesting vintage and new instruments. An 1880’s pump organ, for example.What are some of the biggest challenges about running your home studio?Keeping my instruments, mics and computer running properly. Especially the computer.What have been your favorite tech developments over the past few years?IContinue Reading
The day John Lennon became a disc jockey on New York’s biggest radio station | Louder
A fun-loving guy for sure In his storied four-decade career in radio, that rainy September afternoon remains a highlight. “I’m so happy that it literally has stood the test of time,” Elsas said. “It was totally unscripted and off the cuff. John was just a musician up to chat about his new album, very happy,Continue Reading
How The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II’s Chris Holmes pool scene killed off 80s metal excess clichés
I remember when this came out. What a great set of movies. But of course, there’s no accounting for taste. Especially when it tastes like pool water. Oi! “Yes, Ma’am,” Holmes replies, clearly intoxicated.“Do you drink very much?”“Pardon?”“Do you drink very much?”“Uh, yes,” he replies, “I’m a full-blown alcoholic.” Source: How The Decline Of WesternContinue Reading
