John Meyer, CEO and co-founder of Meyer Sound Laboratories, was inducted into the TEC Awards Hall of Fame at the 2014 NAMM Show. Following an introduction by Dennis “Wiz” Leonard, long-time FOH mixer of the Grateful Dead, Meyer received the award as he joined Frank Zappa, Phil Spector, T Bone Burnett, and 30 other luminaries…

LL Cool J, who released his debut album, Radio, in 1985, says that he is in tune with a newer crop of artists, some of whom he’s collaborated with recently. “I think there’s a lot of good music out there,” LL Cool J said during an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show. “I think there…

Who is this Fantastic Man? One of 2013′s most potent and mysterious records, Who Is William Onyeabor posed as many questions as it answered even as it introduced the wider world to the titular Nigerian electro-funk enigma. Having spent years trying to track down the elusive Onyeabor (who’s now a born-again Christian and apparently unbothered…

The A&R Report had the pleasure of engaging with Charlie Amter discussing his position at Warner/Chappell, as well as current projects and tips for aspiring A&R’s looking to get into the music business. Thanks for taking the time for the interview Charlie; you’re currently working as an A&R of Pop/Dance for Warner/Chappell. Tell us about…

The electronic duo LMFAO is now appearing at a trial before the California Labor Commissioner and the dispute with ex-management firm RPMGRP over $7 million in money allegedly owed is exploring the finer nuances of the “remix.” To quickly review what has happened until this point, LMFAO members Stefan Kendal Gordy (RedFoo) and Skyler Austen…

Kaz from the STASHED sits down with super producer Hit Boy for an exclusive 20-minute interview. Hit Boy had lots to get off his chest and opens up about the way Trophies was released, perfecting his craft, and more. Hit Boy has had major success lately and it’s just continuing to grow. Learn more about…

Steve Stoute tells Angie Martinez his top 5 influential artists and explains why 50 Cent is not in his top 5. Is Steve Stoute selling 50 Cent’s influence short? [Real Talk NY]

For our latest edition of the FACT Singles Club, Danny Brown is in the hot seat. Following his interview with FACT’s Chal Ravens, the Detroit rapper – currently touring material from his most recent album Old – sat down with the Singles Club to tackle new music from Minor Science, ZMoney, Four Tet & Terror Danjah and…

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak has dismissed the recent assault on punk protest group Pussy Riot. Last week (February 20), members of the collective were attacked with whips by both uniformed Cossacks and security men as they attempted to perform in the Russian city of Sochi, where the Winter Olympics were taking place. However,…

Blur’s Damon Albarn is hitting the road in late April for his first real solo tour in support of his upcoming LP Everyday Robots, and even he doesn’t quite know what’s going to happen. “I really don’t know how long the tour is going to last,” he says. “It’s dependent on how it’s perceived and…