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Nov 24, 2009, 11:58 am
If you have a Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, and more, and you are tired of logging in to each one separately to post, Ping.fm might be for you. Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:31 am
Here is a great roundtable discussion that took place on NPR! The topic of the discussion was “The Role of the Record Label” and features a roundtable of executives from popular indie labe... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 6:33 pm
Amber Pacific have announced that they have signed to Victory Records. Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 3:36 pm
Vic Firth has a super useful page with audio and video of all 40 Essential Rudiments of the Percussive Arts Society. Drummers: bookmark this one!
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/rudiments.html Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 6:00 pm
Check out this interesting article including interviews with bands as diverse as Hawk Nelson and Steel Train.
Social Media and Music PR: The State of Play as Told by Artists and Publicists Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 3:31 pm
Right now the “You Gotta Believe” EP by The Rocket Summer is burning up the charts. The “You Gotta Believe” EP was released October 26, 2009 on Island Records. Buy it at . Comment - Like
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Nov 5, 2009, 3:29 pm
Not only an entertaining, insightful read but also packing some serious science.
http://www.endino.com/archive/tuningnightmares.html Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2009, 11:56 am
You may or may not know but this blog is directed at beginner to intermediate musicians and bands that are just starting out. If you are in that situation, one term that you should be aware of is R... Comment - Like
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Nov 3, 2009, 12:18 pm
Here is a short and sweet article from eHow offering some great advice for those preparing to enter the studio. Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 3:44 pm
In an article at Musician.com, Daniel Glass tells you how to choose the right cymbals.
“Although they often play second fiddle to the drums, your cymbals are just as important in defining you... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2009, 2:07 pm
Seems like breaking up is contagious.
Yesterday, Armor For Sleep confirmed that they broke up in a myspace blog post, and then today Copeland announced that they are planning to break up. I wonder if... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2009, 10:44 am
Do you want to own Reason or do you already own it but aren’t sure exactly how to use it?
Then head on over to Propellerhead Software’s YouTube channel and check out their extensive colle... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2009, 12:52 pm
zZounds is offering a number of rebates and price cuts on guitar effects right now.For example there is a $100 rebate on the Digitech RP1000 and price cuts on the Digitech JamMan Looper Pedal and the ... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2009, 9:05 am
The video for the latest single from Thursday is now streaming. “Circuits of Fever” is featured on the new album titled Common Existence, which is also now available at retailers around th... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2009, 1:27 pm
Before you make your next DIY gig poster, check out this tutorial on making the classic photocopied/overexposed effect that you have seen in so many posters.
http://www.rnel.net/tutorial/Photoshop/53... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2009, 11:14 am
There is an outstanding interview at Velvet Rope with Matt Beck regarding the best and worst guitar pedals out there. No he has never been in a punk band, but we musicians can always learn something f... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 9:36 am
Here is a great video I ran across for one method of DIY screenprinting. Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2009, 3:06 pm
New this week is the latest Mayday Parade album, “Anywhere But Here.” Produced by David Bendeth (Paramore, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus) and released on Atlantic Records, Anywhere But Here is th... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2009, 5:45 pm
Of course you know you need a sweet outfit and your instrument, but what else might help in a pinch? Here are a list of things I have needed in the past that you might not think of the first time you ... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 11:24 am
In a recent tweet Dan from Four Year Strong declared that the band is now finished tracking for the new record. Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2009, 12:20 pm
Apparently New Found Glory and Dashboard Confessional are doing a split 7″ together?
Chad Gilbert tweeted the following yesterday: “In the studio recording our Dashboard Confessional cove... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2009, 11:36 am
Now when you buy an Alesis Master Control you can also receive free studio monitors by following the instructions in this Alesis Studio Monitor Rebate. The monitors you receive are the Alesis M1Active... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 5:34 pm
Enjoy Magazine has posted an attempt to scientifically determine the fidelity of CD and vinyl and settle the long-running debate of which one is better. We were intrigued by the results.
http://www.e... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2009, 12:41 pm
Sony is offering a free copy of Acid Music Studio 7 for purchasers of the Sony MDR-7506 headphones. You must purchase your pair of 7506’s by December 31, 2009 to qualify. You must also fill out ... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2009, 2:37 pm
Tips is a series of blogs dealing with the little things that make a big difference.
For those with a copy of Microsoft Word, it can be frustrating and even impossible to get a flyer printed on 1/4 p... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2009, 5:59 pm
Tips is a series of blogs dealing with the little things that make a big difference.
Musformation.com reminds everyone of an excellent tip for the touring artists among us: do not put stickers or oth... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2009, 10:59 am
Yesterday, Poison the Well posted a blog on their myspace confirming that their van and trailer were stolen while they slept. Luckily they made some calls and are able to continue the tour.
Upcoming ... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 1:29 pm
Spinner.com has posted the Weezer’s new album cover. In conjunction, Spinner.com is running a contest for readers to create their own covers from the photo, which comes from a Weezer fan in Conn... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2009, 5:51 pm
Quick! Boss has a $25 rebate on the ME-20. The offer lasts only until September 30, 2009. After that, you’re out of luck! You can order the ME-20 and find the rebate form on the zZounds Boss ME-... Comment - Like
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Sep 3, 2009, 3:40 pm
Amazon MP3 is giving away a free MP3 of your choice in celebration of their millionth Twitter follower. Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2009, 3:00 pm
In the “Old News” category, but I thought I’d pass it along anyway, Jim Lindberg, lead singer of Pennywise, has left the band. The below was posted on their Myspace blog:
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Aug 26, 2009, 1:26 pm
“Medicate,” the new single from AFI, is now available on iTunes. The single is from their new album “Crash Love” which has a tentative release date of September 29th on DGC/Int... Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2009, 12:12 pm
If a laptop figures into your sound, figuring out how to gig with it can be difficult. Most keyboard stands don’t quite work out of the box. Some of them have add on shelves that you can try out... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2009, 2:19 pm
Tips is a series of blogs dealing with the little things that make a big difference.
It seems like everyone I’ve talked to has eventually run into the problem of a neck heavy bass or guitar. Yo... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2009, 1:46 pm
Karl has posted a blog that Weezer’s new single “(If you’re wondering if I want you to) I want you to” has been released to radio nationwide. Comment - Like
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Aug 19, 2009, 11:21 am
SideOneDummy is giving away a free sampler featuring tracks from Anti-Flag, Broadway Calls, The Casualties, and more. In addition, everyone who downloads the sampler gets entered in a contest to win f... Comment - Like
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Aug 18, 2009, 1:57 pm
Broadway Calls’ new album, “Good Views, Bad News” is hitting shelves and iPods today. It is their second album and the first on SideOneDummy. Bill Stevenson produced the 11 tracks at... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2009, 1:17 pm
Tunecore is offering free PDF copies of its “Music Industry Survival Manuals.”
Included are the following titles:
How to market, promote, and make money from your music while keeping you... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2009, 1:12 pm
Thrice has been occupying the top spot at Purevolume with the song, “All the World is Mad.” The song is from their upcoming release Beggars which has a slotted release date of October 13th... Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2009, 11:26 am
There are many reports lately of the death of Myspace as a promotion tool for bands. Given the site rankings, it is definitely true that many potential fans are no longer on Myspace (#11) but instead ... Comment - Like
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