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Vance Joy: An Aussie's Arrival
Australian artist Vance Joy is blowing up both online and off. To date, he’s earned more than a billion (yes, billion with a “b.” That’s a thousand millions) online listens, ... -
Signing Story: Sara Serena
Nineteen-year-old Spaniard Sara Serena began her sojourn to stardom two years ago when she auditioned online for Aim2Fame, a web-based singing competition. The show was not unlike a combination of ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Kevin “The Caveman” Shirley
Kevin “The Caveman” Shirley began his production and mixing career in South Africa when he was struck by a particular piece of music. He sold his few possessions and occupied ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Andrew W.K.
Rocker, motivational performer and producer Andrew W.K. (Wilkes-Krier) embarked on his lifelong courtship of music when he studied piano as a child. His single “Party Hard” from his debut album ... -
Mastering Roundtable 2017
Ron McMaster Company: Capitol Mastering Clientele: Elvis Costello, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miles Davis Contact: capitolstudios.com/studios/ ing A former drummer, Ron McMaster jumped into the mastering game in the late ... -
Signing Story: Jay 305
In 2012, Los Angeles native Jay 305 leapt to prominence with his single “Youzza Flip.” He built on this success with follow-ups that included feature spots on DJ Mustard's “Ghetto ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Bruce Waynne
Musician and producer Bruce Waynne’s roots reach back to the ‘90s when he was an East Coast rapper. Beyond sharpening his performance skills, he also began to weave a network ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Jono Manson
Musician, producer and self-taught engineer Jono Manson formed his first band in New York City at the precocious age of seven. In later years he graduated to N.Y.’s explosive club ... -
Industry Profile: JBL - Past, Present, Future
Audio electronics stalwart JBL marked its 70th anniversary last year as a consumer and professional speaker maker. The company was established in 1946 by James B. Lansing—the initials imply the ... -
Signing Story: Super Whatevr
Orange County, CA trio Super Whatevr was anxious to land a label deal, particularly with highly regarded L.A. indie outfit Hopeless Records. But the members also recognized the importance of downplaying ...
