Month: May 2012

Apple Planning $200-$250 7-Inch iPad For October Release

May 12, 2012
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The rumors just will not die. Today we come across new information that Apple will actually release a 7-inch version of the its popular iPad table computer in October 2012. Apparently the new smaller version will be identical to its current version, will feature a Retina display, and will be priced at 200-250 USD. “Apple will be…

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Kanye West Hints at 2 Chainz G.O.O.D. Signing

May 12, 2012
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The G.O.O.D. news just keeps coming. According to Kanye West‘s Twitter page, the hip-hop star’s label group may have a new member: “2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he’s G.O.O.D!!!!!!” 2 Chainz himself retweeted the comment, adding, “hahaaaa.” The affiliation wouldn’t be a surprise: 2 Chainz dropped one of those expensive…

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In Session With Danja (3 videos below)

May 11, 2012
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Danja and his audio engineer Ms. Lago are talking about the production of “We Takin Over”. Very in depth and all around awesome interview series!

An Interview with Brent Titcomb on Songwriting

May 11, 2012
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Canadian Singer/Songwriter Brent Titcomb discusses his experiences breaking into the songwriting world. Titcomb also speaks on the craft of songwriting and the folk music scene in Canada. Canadian folksinger Brent Titcomb has been writing and recording music for 45 years, as a member of the folk-rock group Three’s A Crowd (which also featured Bruce Cockburn) and…

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Doggisodes Ep. 3 – Snoop, Dre, Warren G, Kurupt + friends

May 11, 2012
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Check out Snoop Dogg in Cannes with special guests: Dr. Dre, Kurupt, Warren G, Soopafly, etc.

Steinberg Dark Planet review

May 11, 2012
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http://soundsandgear.com/steinberg-dark-planet-review checking out a new vst instrument expansion set from Steinberg called Dark Planet for Halion, Halion Sonic, and Halion Sonic Se. It is a cinematic sound design type library with some really great sounds at a crazy good price

We Asked a Spotify Executive If Artist Payments Are Improving. Here’s What He Said…

May 11, 2012
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Spotify has been amassing millions of users and subscribers, but is any of this trickling down to artists?  Is this situation getting better?  Just recently, a report in evolver.fm said the answer was yes – at least for indie labels, citing a source from Merlin.  But wait: an actual artist recently told Hypebot that payments are hardly increasing at…

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Jimi Hendrix Documentary

May 11, 2012
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Great documentary on the legendary Jimi Hendrix!

Live Nation Revenues Up 2%, Loses Widen

May 11, 2012
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Read all of Hypebot‘s article below: Concert, event and ticketing giant Live Nation shared their first quarter 2012 earnings summary late yesterday and losses for the period widened to $69.15 million over $48.46 million in the same quarter last year. The losses were in part related to significant continuing investment in the company’s e-commerce and…

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RiFF RaFF Signs with Diplo’s Mad Decent Label

May 11, 2012
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According to multiple reports, Riff Raff has inked a deal with Diplo’s Mad Decent label. While theres other news about a $45k chain, I’m just going to assume thats a joke. As far as the label deal goes, this seems to be very real. -allindstrom.com