Going Backward To Go Forward? Earlier this year, while commenting on a mini-boom in R&B-to-pop crossovers, I cited the retro flavor of many of the songs involved. Ironic updates on ’60s R&B and ’70s disco had been a part of the triple-A world for a few years, and represented internationally for a decade. Now acts…

This video captures an extended interview with Sean McBride. The interview one of the extended interviews done in the process of creating the I Dream Of Wires modular synthesizer documentary. Interview Summary: After an initial interview following his debut Toronto performance in 2011, I Dream Of Wires visited the Brooklyn NY studio of Sean McBride,…

Rico Love visited Power 105 this morning. He spoke on his Interscope deal, women’s response to his single “Bitches Be Like”, situation with Tiara Thomas and Wale and more. [Rap Radar]

Ever since the latest Apple Mac Pro was announced, it’s been looked upon with a combination of lust and apprehension. The lust comes from the fact that the unit is a beast of a performer that should make any DAW fly like it’s on steroids, but the apprehension comes from it’s shape and the fact…

Perhaps in anticipation of the hard slog through the beginning of the post-Coachella workweek, Spotify has released a study on people’s music listening habits at their 9-to-5s. (A rough comedown is only to be expected after spending the weekend in an air-conditioned oasis in the middle of one of the summer’s hottest music festivals — literally…

DJ Mustard reflects on his string of Billboard chart successes. In an interview with HardknockTV’s Nick Huff [April 11], the Los Angeles, California-native says that he recently learned that he has eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100. He also says that every award show should select him as Producer Of The Year. “I just…

Nirvana were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night (April 10) at an emotional ceremony that saw members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic publicly bury the hatchet with Cobain’s widow and outspoken Hole frontwoman Courtney Love. R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe presented the band with the honour. A full transcript of Stipe’s…

The first round of performers for this year’s Billboard Music Awards has been announced and it’s a star-studded selection of recent chart-toppers. Imagine Dragons, Luke Bryan, John Legend and OneRepublic have all been confirmed, joining previously announced performer Jason Derulo in the lineup. The BBMAs will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena…

Rappers Method Man and Redman were among a handful of artists featured on Tupac Shakur’s All Eyez On Me record, “Got My Mind Made Up.” While speaking with WHO?MAG TV, Redman shared the details on how their collaboration with the late rapper came about. In regards to “Got My Mind Made Up,” which also features…

Go behind-the-scenes with the mix team to explore the audio work completed on the epic Twilight Saga story. The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks. [Sound Works Collection] Dolby 7.1 Interview with The Twilight Saga: Breaking…