» DJ Toomp in the Studio: Hardware vs Software
Feb 08, 2010 11:57 PM from HIPHOPMAKERS.COM
Dj Toomp shares his views on hardware and software . He is a big fan of Reason , but still says hardware has a certain sound and feeling. Via CrateKings
» Pigtronix Philosopher King Disotrtion / Envelope Controller Heralds The Coming of Callipolis (Video)
Feb 08, 2010 11:48 PM from Gearwire -
Distortion stompboxes are great, but there sure are a lot of them on the market; how's a new one supposed to distinguish itself? read more
» the morning benders/Class Actress/Blood Orange/Acrylics/Twin Shadow @ Glasslands, Brooklyn 2/6/09
Feb 08, 2010 11:26 PM from stereogum
First off, this photo set is really great and worth a pass through, compliments in part to Glasslands gallery\'s new \"cloud cover\" installation, and in part to the always impressive camera work of Ryan Muir . Bands in post-title listed in order of dominance, although there\'s no reason to try to try ..
» Michael Jackson\'s Doctor Charged With Manslaughter
Feb 08, 2010 10:33 PM from stereogum
We finally know who sorta killed MJ. His personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, could get up to four years in prison. Or we could be releasing white doves into the sky in about 10 months. Read the full criminal complaint at CNN .
» Ben + Vesper - \"Singing Swords\" Video (Stereogum Premiere)
Feb 08, 2010 9:15 PM from stereogum
Ben + Vesper are a married couple in Northern NJ. They have kids. They also write that they \"have almost exactly the same hair color in the right light and definitely both have curlz in any light.\" They also \"paint pictures and have cell phones to call their friends and work at home and eat meals a..
» Tonehammer Riq Drum: Classical Middle Eastern Drums Ready For Kontakt
Feb 08, 2010 7:46 PM from Gearwire -
Moving on from all its holiday gnome activity, Tonehammer has released its new Riq Drum sample library ($39 introductory price) for Native Instruments Kontakt. read more
» Yeasayer/Warpaint @ Natural History Museum, Los Angeles 2/5/10
Feb 08, 2010 7:18 PM from stereogum
L.A.\'s Natural History Museum invited Yeasayer to headline their most recent First Fridays event, because Yeasayer love playing museums . Like that Guggenheim show, the band was paired with some ascendant local talent -- in October it was Brooklyn\'s Tanlines, Friday night saw the slot filled by the..
» Them Crooked Vultures, Crisis Of Conformity Play SNL
Feb 08, 2010 6:49 PM from stereogum
The supergroup\'s performance was overshadowed by Crisis Of Conformity, Fred Armisen and Dave Grohl\'s pitch-perfect hardcore punk spoof. Plus John Paul Jones had the line of the night in an unaired sketch (with ?uesto) about farts. Watch and learn .
» Synapse Audio EKS-9: Electronic Bass Drum Synth Available In VST, AU Formats
Feb 08, 2010 6:39 PM from Gearwire -
With the new Synapse Audio EKS-9 software synthesizer (Mac / Win; $39 introductory price), you can make electronic bass drum sounds reminiscent of vintage hardware. read more
» Analogue Solutions Europa Hardware MIDI Step Sequencer Introduced
Feb 08, 2010 6:13 PM from Gearwire -
Introduced by Analogue Solutions, the new Europa (499 GBP or approximately $781) is a hardware MIDI step sequencer designed for use with MIDI synthesizers, analog modulars, drum brains, and drum ma read more
» No Age Bring Unreleased Tracks To Daytrotter
Feb 08, 2010 6:08 PM from stereogum
No Age\'s Dean Spunt promised us a new LP in 2010. Until then, grab these live takes on three unreleased (though not new) tracks over at Daytrotter .
» Chime, Beautiful New Music Game on Xbox 360: Play to Philip Glass, for Charity
Feb 08, 2010 5:34 PM from Create Digital Music
One Big Game is a charity assembled by game developers to raise money for children\'s organizations. Musical games look to figure prominently in the series. Design legend Masaya Matsuura (PaRappa the Rapper, Vib-Ribbon), father of rhythm games and without whom there likely would be no Rock Band or G..
» Prime Loops Ghetto House Grooves: New Set Of Loops And Construction Kits To Break In
Feb 08, 2010 5:24 PM from Gearwire -
Urban, Latin, and UK funky flavored loops can be yours via the new Prime Loops Ghetto House Grooves (16.95 GBP or approximately $27) collection of construction kits. read more
» Jónsi Video - \"Go Do\" Video
Feb 08, 2010 4:59 PM from stereogum
Sigur Rós have scrapped the sessions they put to tape for LP6 so the band can all make babies , all except Jónsi who has his reasons for not making babies. This leaves the singer free to promote his forthcoming releases, an EP out in March and full-length the following month, both via XL. Composer ..
» AuraPlugs EddieVsHeaven: Free Distortion Effect Plugin For Windows Released
Feb 08, 2010 4:54 PM from Gearwire -
As a free gift for all PC users, AuraPlug has released its new EddieVsHeaven distortion effect plugin. read more
» Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt And The Magnetic Fields - Official Trailer
Feb 08, 2010 4:43 PM from stereogum
The new Magnetic Fields\' documentary, which took Kerthy Fix and Gail O\'Hara (also of Chickfactor , Black Tambourine fans) 10 years to make, should be a good one. There are the requisite talking heads -- including Peter Gabriel ( of course ), Sarah Silverman (why not), Carrie Brownstein, Neil Gaiman..
» Basement Jaxx Remix ABC
Feb 08, 2010 3:51 PM from stereogum
Recently Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe gave you plenty of romantic music on Scars and the Zephyr EP , but Valentine\'s Day clearly demands something new. Per their site: Valentines Day is approaching fast. Worried about what to get for your loved ones ? Don\'t panic! Basement Jaxx provide the perf..
» Vampire Weekend Cover Rancid
Feb 08, 2010 3:36 PM from stereogum
When dishing up our two cents on Vampire Weekend\'s Billboard-topping Contra we noted: It would have been interesting if Ezra had worked some of his knowledge/love of punk and hardcore (a la his Fucked Up moment ) into the mix. The song notes provided by the band/label as background mention \"Holiday..
» Grizzly Bear Soundtrack Volkswagon \"Punchdub\" Super Bowl Ad
Feb 08, 2010 3:00 PM from stereogum
Yep, that was \"Two Weeks\" you heard during the ad where Stevie Wonder hard-knock punched Tracy Morgan, Slug Bug style. But who were the old dudes covering the CSI theme at halftime? Check the Grizz and Arcade Fire spots ads at Videogum .
» Jamie Lidell - \"Compass\"
Feb 08, 2010 2:33 PM from stereogum
Last time we saw Jamie Lidell, he was helping Beck (and Feist, some Wilco folks) reinterpret Skip Spence\'s Oar . The favor\'s been returned: Beck, Feist, and Pat Sansone of Wilco show up on Lidell\'s fourth full-length Compass . In fact, the way it\'s spun, Lidell & Co. were inspired by the \"chemistry..