Month: May 2012

How to Make Music With iPad Apps – iMaschine / Korg MS-20 / Animoog / GarageBand / BeatShuffler

In this Ableton tutorial Danny J Lewis experiments with creating a drum and bass track idea entirely with iOS Apps recorded into Ableton Live. It is part of our series of Making Music With Apps tuorials.


Music Theory Lesson 19


SEAN GARRETT COLLABORATES WITH DR. DRE, KELLY ROWLAND, & JUSTIN BIEBER

In addition to Brandy, Sean Garrett has been in the studio working on new music for megastars including Dr. Dre, Kelly Rowland, and Justin Bieber. During his interview with Rap-Up TV, he shared his respect for Dre and his contributions to Detox. “He got a lot of stuff. You just be hoping and praying that you make the album,”…


Americans Spend an Average of 3 Hours a Day Watching TV

We love to talk about the American Idol flops, the ones that didn’t end up like Kelly Clarkson. But each and every winner – and even early-stage contestant – is playing on one of the largest stages available.  Which also goes for the Grammys, Super Bowl, and any artist lucky enough to score a television…


Imagine Dragons Tour Photos

Imagine Dragons are just finishing up their amazing tour with the Jezabels. They are now #12 on the Billboard Alternative Chart and being played on radio all across the country. Congrats to the Imagine Dragons!!!


Doggisodes Ep. 2

Watch Snoop Dogg and his crew go through Amsterdam while on the Doggumentary Tour. Covering working with Willie Nelson, Nate Dogg, social networks, etc. Check out Busta Rhymes rip his verse to “Look At Me Now” at the 3:51 mark.


The “Mad Men” Beatles License Cost $250,000

Full story below courtesy of [Billboard Biz] AMC’s “Mad Men” has a hard-earned reputation for historical accuracy, and it turns out that production studio Lionsgate is more than willing to finance that. In last night’s episode, titled “Lady Lazarus,” star ad man Don Draper takes to his chair to listen to the Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never…


Justin Bieber breaks Rihanna’s VEVO record

There is no denying that Justin Bieber’s fanbase, aka ‘Beliebers,’ is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to support in the digital sphere. This has just been proven by the fact that his new Little X-directed video, “Boyfriend,” has been viewed over 5 million times in less than 24 hours. The record…


Facebook Breaks Up With Grooveshark on Eve of IPO

Full story below courtesy of [Billboard Biz] In our exclusive interview with Grooveshark CEO and co-founder Sam Tarantino a couple of weeks ago, he listed no fewer than eight reasons why music should be free — and why his company should be the one to make it that way. For now, despite lawsuits from all…


HYPETRAK TV: Major Lazer’s London Incursion

With a new album on the horizon and a recent change up in their live roster, Major Lazer embarked on a headline tour across Europe in April to showcase new tracks from the LP and a whole new live show. Featuring Major Lazer mainstay Diplo and new additions Jillionaire and hypeman MC Walshy Fire, the…