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Home›2017›December

Monthly Archives: December 2017

  • The Earth & I
    7.8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, NMC of the Week, Reviews, Uncategorized
    December 30, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: The Earth & I

    We dig the male/female vocal tandem of East Coast prog-metal fivesome The Earth & I. Not only is the screamo singing more than convincing, but ...
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  • Stef Chura
    Latest, Magazine, Signing Stories
    December 29, 2017
    by Brett Callwood

    Signing Story: Stef Chura

    Musicians moving into the city of Detroit have to be ready to be closely scrutinized by existing game-players in a wildly eclectic and ever blossoming ...
    Read More
  • Miguel
    Album Reviews, Latest, Magazine, Reviews
    December 29, 2017
    by Don Q. Dao

    Miguel - War & Leisure (9/10)

    R&B star Miguel’s fourth project, War & Leisure, is filled with a free, rich voice, reverbed-out guitars, and ambitious songwriting. In War & Leisure, the ...
    Read More
  • 8.2
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, NMC of the Week, Reviews
    December 28, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Léoa

    With just her voice and piano, artist Léoa delivers songs that are so timely right now, exploring life’s ugly realities, particularly those which pertain to ...
    Read More
  • Danielle Taylor
    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    December 28, 2017
    by Heather Allen

    Live Review: Danielle Taylor at Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe in Silverlake, CA

    Material: Energetic indie elements, combined with mid-tempo, piano-heavy anthems and a passion to uplift her listeners, gives Danielle Taylor a refreshing authenticity that’s been lacking ...
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  • D88 Kick
    Latest, Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, Reviews
    December 28, 2017
    by Barry Rudolph

    Music Gear Review: CADLive Audio D88 Kick Drum Mic

    The CADLive Series relies on the Equitek studio microphone heritage to offer a live sound product line. The CADLive D88 Kick Mic uses a super-cardioid ...
    Read More
  • Magazine
    December 28, 2017
    by Music Connection

    GIK Acoustics PIB Unboxing

    YOUR MIX SUCKS (my bestselling mixing book) https://goo.gl/POBqfB MIX TEMPLE (mix templates for all major DAWs) https://goo.gl/WYqJlr GIK Acoustics PIB (Personal Isolation Booth) US Link ...
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  • George Adrian
    8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, NMC of the Week, Reviews
    December 27, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: George Adrian

    Some artists are in no hurry to impress; they’re too busy doing their own thing. And in the case of George Adrian, the listener’s patience ...
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  • Power Tools
    Feature Articles, Latest, Magazine
    December 27, 2017
    by Ira White

    Power Tools: How to Harness the Special Power of Amplifiers

    Have you or your band been plagued by audio issues? You’re not alone. Having worked for years in pro audio engineering, sales and integration, Ira ...
    Read More
  • Photo Blog Show Reviews
    December 27, 2017
    by Adam Seyum

    Brian Setzer at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA

    Brian Setzer and his 19-piece Orchestra returned to Los Angeles for their 14th annual "Christmas Rocks" tour which took place at the Dolby Theatre in ...
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  • Career
    Latest, Magazine, Music Industry Tips
    December 27, 2017
    by Noah Gunderson

    Making the Tough Calls in Your Career

    It’s easy to get stuck. It’s hard to get lucky. Most of us find ourselves somewhere in-between. We all want to believe that if we ...
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  • Happiest Tee
    Feature Articles, Latest, Magazine
    December 27, 2017
    by Brett Bush

    Industry Profile: Happiest Tee at the GRAMMY Talent Lounge

    Armed with a business degree from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, entrepreneur Lash Fary created Distinctive Assets 20 years ago to create ...
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  • zaytoven
    Cover Stories, Latest, Magazine
    December 27, 2017
    by Dan Kimpel

    Zaytoven: From the Steeples to the Streets with a Master Producer

    As one of hip-hop’s foremost producers, Xavier Lamar Dotson––better known as Zaytoven––is recognized for his innovative collaborations with Southern artists like Gucci Mane, Migos and ...
    Read More
  • Stevie Wonder
    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Alex Kluft

    Stevie Wonder's Annual House Full of Toys in Los Angeles, CA

    Stevie Wonder, a legendary artist who has won 25 Grammys, is a Rock N Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, has sold over 100 ...
    Read More
  • Forest
    7
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Forest Bayer

    Forest Bayer’s compositions seem not to be intended for amusement or to accompany a film or TV scene. Rather, they lean toward serious music, a ...
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  • Cnote
    6.8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Cnote

    Though he shows a gift for arrangements that build smoothly, these recordings by R&B artist Cnote are very much in the “songwriter demo” realm. His ...
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  • Das Black Milk
    7
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Das Black Milk

    Das Black Milk have two things going for them––a strong attack-mode attitude and the vocal power to put it across. In other aspects, however, these ...
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  • 7
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Hussies

    Hussies are a guitar-driven Omaha quartet who go all-out on every single song. And though their frenetic “meet-you-at-the-finish-line” style often threatens to disintegrate into chaos, ...
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  • Natalie Duque
    7.4
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Natalie Duque

    Our reactions are mixed when it comes to recordings by artist Natalie Duque. She’s got a genuine, appealing voice and fairly catchy songs with compelling ...
    Read More
  • Hosny Bronx
    7.4
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    December 26, 2017
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critique: Hosny Bronx

    Hosny Bronx wears all the hats on classic- sounding reggae songs that will draw an immediate comparison to Bob Marley, as Bronx’s delivery is a ...
    Read More
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