The Large European Acoustic Facility produces 154 db. That’s right, just in case you wanted to die via loudness, you could stand in this thing. It’s been described as the equivalent of standing next to several jets taking off. Just in case you needed context, the facility was created to inflict sonic conditions on satellites similar to the stresses of being launched in a rocket into space. And no, it does not play dubstep. (via The Daily Mail)
In a surprising turn of events, Pandora posted a somewhat ignored announcement over the weekend. If you think you’ve got the chops, and want to bypass all of them middle-people, you can submit your comedy recordings or music/tracks directly to Pandora now. No label crap, no iTunes stupidity, just hit them up. Hey, DIY DJs & Producers, make it happen, and I’ll make channels based around your wacky comedy and combination trap/electro/chillout/disco banger just to see the Pandora algorithm sweat. Submit your stuff here: https://submit.pandora.com/submit/submission
I really like the idea of lots of small leaders, giving the people what they need where they are. Instead of these vast hierarchies that encourage coldness & dehumanization of the community, real local connections, perhaps even local flair besides the Wal-Mart and the pop radio station. Homogenization of culture helps no one, least of all the artists. Rest in Peace Pete.
The new Glitch Mob album was released today, and it’s the bees knees (totes magotes). Now that I’ve gotten the retro/poser language out of the way, I can discuss the totally original production that the trio of Ooah, Boreta & ediT have brought to the fore. Many have been a bit concerned about the amped up energy, BPM & electro-metal-style synths. These guys have been killing it since Drink The Sea debuted, forever altering my party & chillout playlists. Buy the album here and check out the previous music video from their single “Can’t Kill Us” below. Expect a full album review shortly. I just want to listen to it about fifty more times first.
Robert Smith & The Heartaches, I mean, erm, The Cure, have announced they’re putting out their 14th studio album. Possibly titled “4:14 Scream” the album was recorded when 4:13 Dream was (really? that’s what we’re going with for the next album name?). There’s going to be a live Cure DVD released and a series of their “Trilogy” live shows, in which they play 3 albums from their discography in full. So, just in case you thought he’d gotten over that girl, or if you did, get excited to cry and eat ice cream on the couch just like in high school all over again. (via FACT)
Those two somewhat unassuming guys released a “Massive EDM White Paper,” which studied the $4.5billion in annual sales (give or take a few regional burns). My editor at EDMTunes was able to sit down with these guys and really get at some of the issues surrounding the industry and how corporatization of festivals is changing the culture. It’s a bit more meaty than my usual morning fare here in Gotham, but if you’re an event producer, promoter, or even an artist or a tech wanting to climb that ladder, you should probably take the time and read this.
Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam is a singer-songwriter who converted to Islam in the late 70’s and dedicated himself to philanthropic & educational efforts throughout the Muslim world. He’s being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, so get at him for Catch Bull at Four & Tea for the Tilleman. Amazing, truly American sound.
I think I’m going to start making a habit of posting intensely positive music on Monday nights. Because Mondays. Sarah Jane sings the hell out of it over some synthy, dreamy electrochip (sure, what the hell, that’s a genre-now). The use of the VG effects would seem an amateur move by most, but it works incredibly well with the tone and attitude of the song. Sarah Jane adds some fantastic, poppy, floaty vocal work with some fun lyrics that will get you to smile, even while you’re complaining the tune might be a bit sweeter than others.
Beatport took a quick look at the club everyone splooshes about at Resolute & Blackmarket parties here in NYC. The space, notorious for you just straight up not being able to get in, with its very own Techno Vampire bouncer (below, yes, seriously, that’s him, and no, seriously, he won’t let you in), is considered one of the best clubs on the planet, especially if you’re a. a fan of techno or b. gay. Beatport explains more, just don’t open it on a monitored computer. Please.
The guy responsible for a TIME magazine story calling him a “digital-age Beethoven” admitted he’d not composed the last 20 years of the music attributed to him and may not even be deaf. The now-outed artist was largely celebrated in Japan, having been awarded a citizens award by the mayor of Hiroshima for his Symphony that became a best selling album. The award has now been retracted & Nippon Columbia has since stopped distribution of his work.
Well, there you have it folks, don’t cheat. Make your own stuff and always give credit where credit is due. He was asked to provide music for the Sochi Olympics and it seem it’s all been made up this whole damn time. (via FACT & NPR)
Terry Gotham 