Everybody knows that the Compact Disc has died, replaced by a digital world where files and streams are the main methods of music delivery. The only problem with that statement is that the CD is not yet deceased by a long shot, and it’s still a real tool in the belt of artists and bands…

This video playlist, via reader John Lindsey, captures the Inventors’ Panel at the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit. It was held on Oct. 26, 2013 in Asheville. Panel members include: Richard Devine, Tony Rolando, Paul Vo and August Worley. Panel Moderator: Matthew Sherwood….

A New York judge has ruled that Monster Energy was “reckless” and their claims “risible” in a copyright case involving several Beastie Boys classics and pioneering mash-up DJ Z-Trip. If all of that doesn’t seem odd enough, consider this: the entire tossed-out complaint revolved around whether or not the word “Dope!” — in an email…

In a series of tweets that began this Tuesday evening (November 5), Dizzee Rascal criticised the station’s playlist decisions and also attacked its long-running Live Lounge sessions. The rapper began his criticism of the BBC’s flagship station by writing: “Who ever does Radio 1 playlist suck my dick! I’m tired of you Cocksuckers you better…

With Eminem’s new album on course for a blockbuster first week, are there any other albums left this year than can also rack up huge, half-million-plus debuts? Yes. But that list is very short. As in: There’s just one album on it: One Direction’s “Midnight Memories.”…

In recent years Nile Rodgers has come to embrace the internet like few of his contemporaries. That trend continued today with the Chic founder’s first ever Ask Me Anything (AMA) session for internet hub Reddit. AMA sessions can often prove a treasure trove of interesting information, amid all the usual internet noise of adulation and…

Mr. Jones is around movies again. Nas will Executive Produce an upcoming dance documentary, Shake The Dust. The Adam Sjoberg directed film will document fans of Hip Hop from all over the world, including Asia and Africa. Nas will not only be executive producing the movie, he will provide new music on the indie motion…

Producer/Mixer/Musician Jason Suecof joins Dave and Herb on the 135th episode of Pensado’s Place! [Pensado’s Place]

M-Audio’s top of the range MIDI controllers to replace the Axiom Pro. Quite a change in concept – see what we make of it. [Sonic State]

Not everyone is cut out for the touring business, but if you’re anything like Blasko, Ozzy Bassist and manager of The Black Veil Brides, you simply won’t take no for an answer. Check out this bit of Blasko discussing the ups and downs of the touring business and what you should expect when getting involved….