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Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to utilize Reddit for your music, how to calculate your royalties in a few clicks, and. Continue reading
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REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in reviewLast week was a busy week by any definition and the music industry was no exception, with changes to royalty structures on Spotify, Apple Music revealed to be more generous. Continue reading
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Soundtoys Little Plate reverb plug-in currently free Soundtoys' popular emulation of the EMT 140 plate reverb is currently being offered as a free download. 

Soundtoys Little Plate currently free Soundtoys' popular emulation of the EMT 140 plate reverb is currently being offered at a free download. 

Punk Rock Museum Announces Last of its 2023 ProgramsThe Punk Rock Museum has announced a robust lineup of programming to close out 2023, including exciting guest tour guides, temporary exhibits and a museum takeover by standup comedian Chris Estrada. Upcoming events in November and December include:

Punk Rock Legend Tour Guides – NovemberMonkey from the Adicts, Spike Slawson from Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, and Dez Cadena from Black Flag will be giving guided tours. Check the website for the complete schedule, and remember, general admission tickets include tours with local guides Monday through Thursday.

Nov. 6 – Nov. 15: Thanksgiving Food Drive for HELP of Southern NevadaThe Punk Rock Museum invites the community to join in a Thanksgiving food drive benefiting HELP of Southern Nevada. Anyone donating a non-perishable food item will receive $10 off a general admission ticket.

Nov. 18: Chicano Punk Night at Triple Down Bar

Nov. 26: Queer Crush Party at Triple Down Bar

Punk Rock Legend Tour Guides – DecemberTour guides in December include Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks/Punk Rock Karaoke), Nathan Maxwell (Flogging Molly), Jonny Two Bags (Social Distortion) and Angelo Moore (Fishbone).

Dec. 2: All-ages Outdoor ShowThe Punk Rock Museum will host an all-ages show in the parking lot featuring Lagrimas, S.O.H, Träumer, Grudgepacker, B.E.G, Scrutiny and Swamp Brain. Food trucks will be on hand and guests can make a donation to Girls Rock Camp Las Vegas and The Shade Tree Of Las Vegas for a chance to win raffle prizes.

Dec. 9: Book Signing for “My Punk Rock Life” by Marla WatsonOn December 9, photographer Marla Watson will be at the museum signing copies of her book, “My Punk Rock Life,” and speaking about her years of documenting the punk scene.

Dec. 9: Opening Reception for Artist Brian WalsbyOn display will be a combination of Brian Walsby’s original work and limited-edition signed prints. For this exhibit, Walsby is recreating updated versions of his most iconic pieces from the past, such as 7 Seconds “Walk Together, Rock Together” and Mystic Records Nardcore compilation. These works will be sold as prints in the gift shop. In addition, he has produced an original artwork for this exhibit, titled “Viva Las Vegas.” Walsby is known for his cartoons and drawings for various zines like MAXIMUM ROCK AND ROLL, FLIPSIDE, INK DISEASE, XXX, SUBURBAN VOICE, SIXTY MILES NORTH and GUILLOTINE among others. He also drew album and single covers for bands like SEVEN SECONDS, PSYCHO, SCARED STRAIGHT and THE MELVINS. Walsby has also authored and illustrated several books, which will be signed and available for purchase. The exhibit will run through Jan 31, 2024. 

Dec. 15: “Black Punk Now” Exhibit EventThe Museum will celebrate its current temporary exhibit, “Black Punk Now,” on December 15. The event will include a screening of the world-acclaimed documentary,“Afro Punk,” followed by a talk by James Spooner and Chris Terry.

Dec. 15 – 17: Chris Estrada Museum TakeoverStand-up comedian Chris Estrada, star and co-creator of Hulu's “This Fool,” takes over The Punk Rock Museum. During his takeover, Estrada will give guided tours, DJ at the Triple Down Bar and, on Saturday, Dec. 16, host a “Chris Estrada and Friends” comedy show featuring Fat Mike, Nicole Becannon and Bryan Vokey.  On Sunday, Dec. 17, the museum will host a screening of “This Fool” followed by a Q&A.

ABOUT THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUMThe Punk Rock Museum is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history, culture and absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bastard stepchild. Located in Las Vegas, it houses not only artifacts and memorabilia from across the world’s punk scene—such as handwritten lyrics, instruments, clothing, photos, flyers and artwork—but also a bar, wedding/wake chapel, punk merch shop and more. Encompassing 12,000 square feet at 1422 Western Ave., between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, the museum celebrates the genre’s substantial cultural impact over the last half-century. For more information about The Punk Rock Museum, go to thepunkrockmuseum.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram @thepunkrockmuseum.

Photo: Chris Estrada by Mandee Johnson

UMG Nashville Signs Louie ThesingerUMG Nashville has signed rising star Louie TheSinger. The artist has built a strong foundation based on trust with his fanbase by placing his truth at the forefront, sharing the scars and the joys through his music.

“Having witnessed Louie's magnetic charisma translate on stages across this country and watch the rabid fan base he is building, I know that Louie is going to widen the country music audience,” says UMG Nashville Chair & CEO Cindy Mabe. “I am so inspired by Louie's energy, purpose, and intention to expand the sound of country music through his own personal story and his songs. I am so proud to bring Louie into the Universal Music Group Nashville family!”

Proud of his Texas roots and his Mexican heritage, and proud to have overcome struggles in his life, Louie represents a voice and sound not found in today’s country music.  Louie grew up in the streets of Fort Worth and spent time in prison, where he vowed to change course. Upon his release, he put all his focus on family and on creating and performing music his own way.

“It’s crazy to think that I was just in a prison cell three years ago and now I’m signed to one of the biggest record labels in the world,” shares Louie. “Big thank you to Cindy Mabe and my new fam at UMG Nashville. I’m ready to disrupt country music (in a good way). I’m just tryna add a little spice and make my people proud. It’s time Mexican Americans have a voice in this country world and I’m here for it.”

Louie is currently in the studio working on new music expected in the new year.

Country Artist Louie TheSinger

Photo Credit: Victor Gonzalez

Group Photo I.D. (L-R): Manager Lorenzo Zenteno; UMGN’s Lori Christian, Cindy Mabe, and Mike Harris; Louie TheSinger; UMGN’s Chelsea Blythe and Rob Femia

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Soundtoys Little Plate reverb plugin is FREE for a limited timeSoundtoys is giving away its Little Plate reverb plugin for free until 1 December 2023.

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Soundtoys’ Little Plate is a reverb plugin known for its emulation of classic plate reverbs. It features a user-friendly interface, a warm decay, modulation controls for adding movement, and a mix knob for balancing wet and dry signals. This plugin is regarded highly by producers for its simplicity and vintage reverb character, making it a popular choice for enhancing vocals, instruments, and mixes with a classic plate reverb sound.
The brand has now decided to offer the Little Plate reverb plugin, which usually costs around $80, for free. This offer runs until 1 December 2023 and is available via Soundtoys.

“After the release of SuperPlate earlier this year, we thought it the perfect time to give everyone a chance to experience the original (and still awesome) Little Plate plug-in. It’s an amazing-sounding reverb that’s become a staple of many pro users. We’re constantly hearing how much people love the EMT 140 sound, modelled on the plates in our collection,” said Soundtoys’ CEO and lead designer Ken Bogdanowicz.
“SuperPlate dives much deeper into the world of analogue plates with five different plate reverb models and with much greater creative control over the reverb sounds.”
If you’re an avid user of plugins, you’ll no doubt be aware of Soundtoys’ widely-used catalogue of software, which includes the likes of EchoBoy, popular for its versatile echo and delay effects, and Decapitator, offering lush analogue saturation.
Soundtoys also allows you to shape your sound using FilterFreak’s filter and modulation controls. The brand’s own Little Radiator effect is useful too for adding a little ’60s-esque tube heat to bass and synths.
Little Plate is not the only reverb offered by Soundtoys. It released the SuperPlate in August, and in our review of it, we wrote, “a wonderful sound, concise and easy to use GUI, and a few neat tricks up its sleeves”.
Head to Soundtoys to find out more.
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