IK Multimedia’s new iRig USB interface The new iRig USB aims to offer guitarists and bassists an affordable and easy way to practise, play and record, and comes complete with a selection of AmpliTube and TONEX amp modelling apps

Mariah the Scientist Signs with Epic Records, Announces 'To Be Eaten Alive'Atlanta singer-songwriter Mariah The Scientist releases her new single and music video, “From A Woman,” and the pre-order of her first studio album on the Epic Records label, To Be Eaten Alive, to be released October 27. Stream & download the single, produced by London on da Track, below.

The “From A Woman” video, Mariah’s first since 2022’s “Bout Mine,” is directed by Leff (Future, Nas), and features the singer ensconced in a late-night romantic setting, joined via small screen by Young Thug, her love interest both on and off set. Though Thug’s appearance isn’t physical, his presence is felt, and Mariah’s intimate performance doubles as an ode to their romance.

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Dave James, Noxz, Gwen Bunn, and Don Cannon pay homage to 50 years of hip hop
Leading producers and beatmakers Dave James, Noxz, Gwen Bunn, and Don Cannon crafted beats and shared insights around their favorite eras of hip hop.

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Joji at the Crypto.com Arena in Los AngelesThe career trajectory of the Japanese singer-songwriter and rapper Joji, real name George Kusunoki Miller, is an interesting one. Joji started his career as the oddball comedy character ‘Filthy Frank’ on YouTube before pursuing music full-time in 2017. His music is the complete opposite of his loud online persona. Focusing on minimalistic down tempo production, somber themes and soulful vocals. Now with three albums under his belt, he’s built a dedicated fan base big enough to play the 20,000 seat venue the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Oct 6. 

Opening for Joji that night were rappers SavageRealm, Lil Toe (Ammo), and DJ Kenny Beats who helped rile up the crowd with their anthemic music and fun personalities. Joji began his set in dramatic fashion appearing on the venue’s screens next to a banner of his show teasing his arrival. Joji opened the night with "Sanctuary'' standing on top of high columns in the middle of the stage alongside his band. These columns were LCD screens that created a cinematic ambience to the night. 

Joji's set list consisted of a mix of all his albums (Ballads 1, Nectar, Smithereens) and mixtape (In Tongues). It's easy to connect to the music as it's filled with relatable topics of love and heartbreak. The whole crowd was singing along to every lyric with emotion - especially on the catchy tracks like "YEAH RIGHT" or tender ballads like "Like You Do."

Joji’s personality shined all night as he blended his love of comedy and music. This setlist included small skits – like Joji going on his pee break and SavageRealm (who did double duty by opening and DJing Joji's set) sharing his favorite viral videos. The chemistry between Joji and SavageRealm was entertaining to watch as they bickered and cracked jokes through the night. 

Towards the end of the night Joji took another pee break and came back with his team as the DJs group Yebi Labs. The atmosphere was club-like as they played electronic mashups of his music while hyping with the crowd. Joji used this time to sign autographs and throw items to the crowd. After the DJ set Joji returned for chilling performances of “Die for You,” “Like You Do” and “Gimme Love.” His voice is soft yet powerful. The inclusion of having a full band on stage also helped create a more dynamic sound. He ended his set with “Glimpse of Us, ” the perfect song to end as this song is his first single to debut in the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100.

Kenny Beats

Lil Toe (Ammo)

SAVAGEREALM

Set List:

Sanctuary

YEAH RIGHT

NIGHT RIDER

Will He

Daylight

YUKON (INTERLUDE)

Pretty Boy

worldstar money (interlude)

I Don't Wanna Waste My Time

Attention

Ew

Die for You

Like You Do

Afterthought

Can't Get Over You

Plastic Taste

Gimme Love

Encore:

Slow Dancing in the Dark

Glimpse of Us

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From Block’s HIFI acquisition to Warner’s buyout of E-Positive in India… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days
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Major record companies issue statements condemning terrorist attacks in IsraelMajor recording companies and the Recording Academy condemn the atrocious attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel over the weekend
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Sonicware update SmplTrek firmware The latest SmplTrek firmware introduces new features such as a Performance mode and loop playback support, as well as numerous improvements and bug fixes.

Zoom’s R4 MultiTrack handheld 4-track recorder boasts built-in effectsZoom has introduced the R4 MultiTrak, a portable audio recorder with 32-bit float recording, built-in effects, multi-track recording, and drum patterns for jamming.

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The R4 MultiTrak features four channels to record into, two XLR/TS combo inputs, built-in high-quality microphones, multi-track recording with a bounce feature, and onboard effects. It operates on four AA batteries or via USB-C, making it highly portable.

Each track has a 3-band EQ, alongside options to control the pan of our audio. The built-in effects on offer are an echo, and a reverb, making it a swift solution for fleshing out ideas on the go.
Going further, the Zoom R4 MultiTrak offers extensive compatibility and flexibility for users. It supports microSD cards of up to 1TB, meaning you have more than enough storage space for extended recording sessions.
Additionally, the recorder is equipped with a 2-inch colour LCD screen that simplifies user interface navigation, making it user-friendly and efficient for quick adjustments and settings.
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Zoom, which, we must add, is the audio tech manufacturer and not the communications technology company, has released a number of portable recording products previously. In 2022, it launched the AMS series of miniature, rugged audio interfaces.
If you’re in the market for a portable recording solution, you may also be interested in Teenage Engineering’s TP-7 compact audio recorder. This is designed for interviews, podcasts, voice memos, live performances and field recordings, as opposed to recording instruments. Boasting a range of quirky features and a stunning design, but will set you back $1,499.
The Zoom R4 MultiTrak, however, is set to cost approximately just €219/£189/$230. It’s set to launch on 1 December 2023.
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Harmonizing Economics: The Unseen Power of Music in Urban Revival [Kyle Bylin]Former Hypebot Editor Kyle Bylin is back with a dive into how music can unite residents and drive economic development if communities look beyond superstars and corporate music behemoths, nurture. Continue reading
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A Guide set up and make the most of TikTok’s Music TabTikTok’s Music Tab is a great way to highlight your most popular tracks right on your profile for everyone to see. If you haven’t set yours up yet, here’s how. Continue reading
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Why Bar Music Is So Damn Loud?To provide a sliver of distraction to a week filled with very difficult news, this week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday focuses on a frivolous subject: “Why is bar music so damn. Continue reading
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