In this video, mastering engineer Ian Shepherd takes a look at clipping & limiting, and the differences between analog and digital clipping. [Synthtopia]

Director Spike Lee made his first appearance on The Breakfast Club this morning to promote his new film, Red Hook Summer. Accompanied by actor Nate Parker, he spoke on funding the project by himself, the cultural impact of his films, his upcoming Michael Jackson documentary, and Tyler Perry. UPDATE: Spike’s back. This time he discusses…

With the aptly-titled “Royals,” Lorde becomes the first lead solo female to crown Billboard’s Nielsen BDS-based Alternative chart in more than 17 years. No female soloist, in fact, had led the list as a lead artist in Lorde’s lifetime until this week. Tracy Bonham was the last to do so when “Mother Mother,” her first…

Gucci Mane’s legal woes in 2013 continue. Concert promoter Empire Entertainment is filing a lawsuit against Gucci, claiming that the rapper did not perform the show they asked for, reports TMZ. Empire, which says it paid Gucci $22,500 to perform in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 22, claims that prior to the show, a Tennessee…

Don Lemon responds to Russell Simmons’ open letter which was a reaction to this CNN segment. Thoughts on Don Lemon’s response? [Real Talk NY]

Positive K, known for his gold-certified release The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills, as well as his duet with MC Lyte “I’m Not Havin’ It,” recently spoke with Unkut regarding a variety of topics, including his time at First Priority Music, where label acts Audio Two and MC Lyte were releated to the owner. “It…

The honest cowboy shared a couple interesting stories with Sway Stalley‘s Honest Cowboy mixtape was released yesterday, after a couple solid leaks in past weeks, and this morning he sat down with Sway to touch on a couple experiences with people that have had an influence on him in the industry. Despite doing away with…

For all of you guitar fans who love history, here’s a look at Jimmy Page’s rhythm guitar parts from Led Zeppelin’s classic hit “Whole Lotta Love.” The song might’ve ripped off Willie Dixon, but it exposed millions of kids to maybe the world’s most basic blues riff. Here are some things to listen for: 1. The riff…

August 11 1973 should be a day all of us remember, but sadly many have not.. It was on that date that two siblings Clive and Cindy Campbell decided to do a back to school party in order to raise some money for school cloths and supplies.  The party took place in the rec room of their apartment building…

In a revealing new interview, Trent Reznor opens up about his writing process, mental state and battle with addiction, and says that touring with David Bowie restored hope in him during one of his darkest moments. He also reveals being a father and husband has also helped him realize how far he’s come in his…