Month: April 2012

Music Theory Lesson 15


Don Wilkie: Co-owner of Constellation Records

Don Wilkie, co owner of an independent record label in Montreal, talks about the Montreal music scene and about his role with the label.


Alanis Morissette on Q TV

Canadian songstress and icon Alanis sat down with Q host Jian Ghomeshi. Focusing on the Alanis today and the path that brought her to the release of her latest album.


Ableton Sound Design Tutorial – Glide in Analog

In this Ableton Live tutorial Danny J Lewis demonstrates how you can use glide to create a bend between the two notes you have played in. The time it takes for the bend to occur can be set in the parameters.


Behind The Grind: Producer Boi1da (Forever, Not Afraid, Best I Ever Had, Detox)

Nigel D. presents “Behind The Grind,” with producer Boi1da.


Pensado’s Place: #42 – MIXFEST Preview feat. Eric Valentine, Jean-Marie Horvat

#42 – MIXFEST feat. Eric Valentine, Jean-Marie Horvat. Enjoy!


Azealia Banks Joins Management Teams With Lady Gaga Manger Troy Carter

While details are still forming, Banks’ new representation became public knowledge late Tuesday night (April 17). Troy Carter adds the much-hyped newcomer rapper to his client roster; “Broke With Expensive Taste,” her debut album for Interscope, is due out in September. Newcomer Azealia Banks, who signed to Universal Music in January, is being represented by Lady…


Sonic TOUCH – iPad Music Show #6: Grain Science, TC11, lists

Top 5 app from 2011 and Gaz checks out Grain Science and TC11. This is a great resource for new music gear.


Imagine Dragons – “It’s Time” Official Music Video

MTV’s Push Artist of the Week, Imagine Dragons (member of Interscope/KidinaKorner), released their official video for “It’s Time” yesterday on MTV. Watch the video above!


Sony Plans To Cut 326 EMI Publishing Jobs Over 2 Years

Let the layoff season begin! With EMI’s impending split/merger, Billboard caught wind of Sony’s plan to cut 326 jobs over the course of 2 years. The 326 jobs will tally up to $70 Million in net cost savings. 142 employees are expected to be laid off by the end of year one, and there will only be…