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Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. and Independent MusicLast week, our tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered planning a release, finding sustainable success in the industry, and more.
The post Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. and Independent Music appeared first on Hypebot.REWIND: New music industry’s last week in reviewA busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with new rules from Apple Music, Spotify looking more like on a social network, a fake tickets scandal,. Continue reading
The post REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review appeared first on Hypebot.SOLAR GUITARS Announces New Signature Model for Jason Frankhouser Jason Frankhouser, also known as Killertone, has consistently set the standard for achieving exceptional guitar tones in the studio and on stage. With extensive experience as a FOH engineer, years of working in the industry, decades of playing in bands and a well-respected YouTuber, Jason has guided thousands of musicians towards a killer tone.
For his third signature model, it can be summed up in four words: Bang For The Buck. Priced at only 899€ (EU) / ~$799 (INTL), this guitar is a reliable workhorse. As Jason states, "This is a budget friendly model - I really wanted to have something that more people could grab, but it's not very budget in tone. It sounds KILLER."
New for this model, Solar Guitars has designed a custom bridge pickup for Jason, named The Killerbucker. This ceramic high-output bridge pickup is paired with a Solar Modern alnico-5 pickup in the neck position. Regarding the pickup, Jason said, "I worked with Solar on this pickup... we voiced it very very killer, it's tight and chuggy. Check out the demo and you will hear what I am talking about."
The guitar maintains a classic yet modern aesthetic with Jason's signature inlay and a fresh Silver Burst Gloss finish, staying true to the Killertone roots.
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The Jeremiah Show | Kimi Kato Show | Arwen Lewis Show | Mike Gormley Show
THE JEREMIAH SHOW - Featuring Steve Guttenberg - | Actor | Author | Director
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Steve Guttenberg is a beloved Hollywood actor, known for his role in films including Diner, Police Academy, Short Circuit, Three Men and a Baby, and television shows including Ballers and Veronica Mars.
He’s a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He has hosted Saturday Night Live and his films have grossed billions of dollars at the international box office. He wrote and starred in the play, Tales from the Guttenberg Bible, telling stories from his career in Hollywood.
He’s here talking about his new book: Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero
By Steve Guttenberg & Published By Post Hill Press
Steve’s book offers all of you caregivers out there a shared story and a shoulder to lean on.
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THE MIKE GORMLEY SHOW - Featuring Ira Ingber & Steve Bartek
Listen in while Mike Gormley catches up with his friends Ira Ingber and Steve Bartek and listens to tunes from their new band, “Baring All.”
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Steve Bartek and Ira Ingber are BarIng All. Conceived, developed, and inspired by their shared desires to journey on musical roads less traveled, their ever-growing body of work surprises, challenges and ultimately rewards the listener.
With countless years of both recording and live performances as individuals or together in such musically diverse contexts as Bob Dylan, Oingo Boingo, Brian Wilson, Captain Beefheart, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Frank Sinatra (to name a few), Steve and Ira communicate nearly telepathically. Oftentimes it truly is telepathy. This happens not only when they play guitars together, but when composing and mixing their BarIng All pieces as well.
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The Arwen Lewis Show Featuring Jeff Berkley
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Jeff Berkley has a new self-produced album out called Tumbleweed.
He’s a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, and has been called a San Diego legend. His musical contributions include his work in current bands Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, as well as his own solo project. His previous bands include The Cry, The Redwoods, and Citizen Band. He is also known for his work with the many musicians he has produced in studios around the world, and currently regularly at Satellite in San Diego, CA.
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THE KIMI KATO SHOW - Featuring Atsushi Goto & Gabe Bloch
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Pony Canyon is a major player in the entertainment industry in Japan. Founded in 1966, they've been delivering top-notch music, anime, and films for decades. And they have recently expanded their reach in the US with the launch of Pony Canyon USA.
Atsushi Goto has had an illustrious career in the entertainment industry and has been a pivotal figure in the music business in Japan. At Victor Entertainment, he was responsible for managing the national idol group SMAP and was behind the success of their hit single "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana." which sold 2.5 million copies. He's also worked with renowned directors like Jim Jarmusch and Wim Wenders at Asmik Ace. At Pony Canyon, he managed one of the top rock bands GLAY, contributing to their impressive 40 million total CD sales.
Gabe Bloch is the Chief Strategy Officer of Pony Canyon USA.
Gabe is a seasoned global media and entertainment executive. He's fluent in Japanese and Chinese, with years of experience in business and legal affairs, content development, production, and acquisitions. His impressive resume includes working at Alibaba Pictures, GGL Productions, and ByteDance.
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From Blackstone’s Hipgnosis deal to the US Copyright Office’s ‘landmark’ ruling… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place
Source‘There is no legal or indeed moral excuse for the commercial use of music by AI companies without the prior permission of songwriters and rightholders.’John Phelan, Director General of ICMP, explores the implications of the EU's new Artificial Intelligence Act
SourceApple Music has added requirements for all new uploaded musicApple Music has added requirements for all new uploaded music designed to enhance the listener experience. The changes Apple has shared with digital music distributors that all songs uploaded must include both lyrics and one or more of the roles in each of its three contributor groups.
The post Apple Music has added requirements for all new uploaded music appeared first on Hypebot.Music isn’t getting worse; genres are [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]What if music isn't getting worse, but instead, the limitations of traditional genres are what is holding back creatives?
The post Music isn’t getting worse; genres are [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan] appeared first on Hypebot.Top Social Media Management Tools for MusiciansElevate your music marketing with the Top Social Media Management Tools for Musicians designed to boost your online presence and engage your audience like never before.
The post Top Social Media Management Tools for Musicians appeared first on Hypebot.The Zombies founder Rod Argent recovering from a stroke, Announces retirement from touringFrom The Zombies’ Management:
We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist & primary songwriter of The Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the UK, and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred. He was hospitalized overnight, and released the next day. Doctors have advised that Rod will need several months of rest and recuperation.
Rod has asked us to convey that he has made the very difficult decision to immediately retire from touring in order to protect his health. He was already preparing to wind down his live performance schedule after health scares on recent tours (a Fall 2024 USA run was in the works that was intended to be his final overseas tour, and a farewell to the country that launched The Zombies’ career in 1964). However, the stroke was an unmistakable warning sign that the risks are too great. Rod still firmly intends to continue his other creative joy of writing and recording with The Zombies, and has already been back at his piano for some much-needed “Bach therapy”.
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We have managed The Zombies together for the past 11 years, and Chris was their US booking agent for the 11 years prior. We have witnessed hundreds of times how Rod transforms back into an 18-year-old during the 100-minutes he’s on stage each night with The Zombies. The energy he receives from his musical symbiosis with the current lineup - original singer Colin Blunstone, drummer (and cousin) Steve Rodford, guitarist Tom Toomey and bassist Søren Koch - is doubled by the energy that flows back from the audiences, with fans of all ages joyfully singing along to their classics and new songs. Each year, we’d secretly marvel at how this band could possibly be playing at an even higher level than the previous year, instead of diminishing with age. That being said, the other aspects of touring can be grueling, and can take their toll on 18-year-olds, never mind a musician approaching 80. As heart-breaking as this is for us, the band, our crew and our team, we are a family and fully support Rod in this decision.
Rod had retired from touring once before, in 1975 after spending his late teens and 20’s on the road with both The Zombies and his eponymous band Argent, in order to focus on his family, along with songwriting and production. This didn’t change until 1999, when Colin coaxed him to fill in on 6 of his solo gigs, after a keyboard player had dropped out at the last minute. Rod reluctantly told him, “I’ll do it...but 6 shows, that’s it.” On tour last month, Rod remarked to us how incredible and unexpected it was that those 6 shows turned into 25 years of touring and recording with the new incarnation of The Zombies, almost a third of his life.
And it’s been a helluva run.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Festivals like Glastonbury, StageCoach and KAABOO. Unforgettable shows like Central Park Summerstage, Santa Monica Pier, Stern Grove San Francisco, London Palladium, and Stubb’s at SXSW Austin. TV appearances with Jimmy Fallon and Jools Holland. Sharing stages with Tom Petty and Brian Wilson. Too many moments to count. The UK tour The Zombies just completed in June added two more highlights - a sold-out show for 2000 fans at London’s Barbican Centre with special guests like Paul Weller, and closing to a multi-generational crowd rapturously cheering them despite endless rain and mud at the Eden Festival in Scotland.
As Rod’s experience shows, we don’t know what the future holds.
What we have to tell fans today is that all upcoming performances by The Zombies will be canceled. However, our 2nd annual “Begin Here Festival” in St Albans UK (November 8-10, 2024) will continue. This fan weekend celebrating The Zombies and the historical and vibrant city where they formed is made even more important by this news. Our hope is to replace the scheduled Zombies performance with a special show honoring Rod, and ask fans to hold on to their tickets until we’ve had time to regroup and announce new plans. Colin Blunstone’s upcoming November performances of his seminal 1971 solo album One Year, at Begin Here Festival and other UK cities, will also continue as planned. Most importantly, know how much you are loved and appreciated by the band, and how grateful we are for your continued support. In the meantime, we will all get to enjoy The True Story of the Fake Zombies, an 8-episode true-crime Podcast detailing the 1969 story of an imposter version of the band on iHeart Radio starting today, and the official Zombies documentary, Hung Up On A Dream, directed by Robert Schwartzman, slated for theatrical and streaming release later this year.
Our last message is that if a classic artist that has made music you love is performing nearby, don’t miss the opportunity to see them. You can sit on the couch and binge Netflix another day. The communal experience of a live performance by a veteran artist is a singular and joyous moment. These artists are treasures who have stood the test of time and are giving their all, but they are fragile human beings like all of us. Don’t miss out.
Chris Tuthill & Cindy da Silva
The Rocks Management
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Why Is Music Getting Worse? Rick Beato has two answersIs music getting worse? Rick Beaton, whose commentaries and interviews have 4.3 million subscribers on YouTube, thinks so, and he thinks he knows why.
The post Why Is Music Getting Worse? Rick Beato has two answers appeared first on Hypebot.Courtney Harrell shares strategies for Navigating the Music IndustrySinger and songwriter Courtney Harrell unveils her personal strategies for navigating the music industry. Her expert advice provides aspiring musicians with essential guidance for achieving success in a competitive environment.. Continue reading
The post Courtney Harrell shares strategies for Navigating the Music Industry appeared first on Hypebot.Virgin Music Group partners with Japan’s Frontier Works for anime music projectsThe global anime market has seen explosive growth in recent years.
SourcePRS celebrates 110th anniversary with commemorative publication in partnership with MBUKCollection society reflects on over a century of working on behalf of songwriters around the world
SourceMastering Music PR: A Guide for Emerging MusiciansThis beginner's guide offers emerging music essential strategies for successful music PR. By following these practical PR tips, musicians can enhance their reach, build a strong brand, and accelerate their careers.
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