ASCAP, Rhapsody Reach New Licensing Agreement

April 26, 2012 by David Weiss

Could a new era of civility be dawning in the digital streaming space? A new agreement announced today by NYC-based ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and subscription music streaming service Rhapsody International Inc.may be pointing towards just such a development. The new accord provides Rhapsody with a two-year ASCAP license for 2012 [...]

Brooklyn Cinco de Mayo Dance Music Extravaganza at Public Assembly, May 5th

April 24, 2012 by David Weiss

NYC promoter Mr. Bugsly Presents is blessing Brooklyn with an intelligent music dance party for 2012’s Cinco de Mayo (Saturday, May 5th for you non-Spanish speakers out there), at Public Assembly. In this high-energy event, West Coast glitch-hop thought leaders Heyoka and Digital Rust will join East Coast heavies Space Jesus, Supersillyus and Bartlomein. People [...]

Icons: Michael Brauer — Never Stop Mixing

April 22, 2012 by David Weiss

Fresh off the havoc of Twin Shadow, NYC’s master mixer embraces his latest change.

Event Alert: Pacha’s Pajamas Caps off NYC Green Festival Sunday, 4/22

April 21, 2012 by David Weiss

Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day, and the NYC Green Festival will conclude on a musical high note. The multi-media musical story written by nature, “Pacha’s Pajamas,” will be part of the festival’s closing showcase at the Javits Center at 5:00 PM (see full schedule here). “Pacha’s Pajamas” originated from a book series, interactive mobile [...]

PreSonus Releases Studio One Free

April 21, 2012 by David Weiss

Free is good, right? And in the case of PreSonus’ newly released Studio One Free, it may even be pretty useful. Studio One Free is an entry-level version of PreSonus’ Studio One DAW for Mac and Windows. Intended for beginners who don’t yet need the advanced features in Studio One Artist, Producer, and Professional, Studio [...]

Subsonic Labs Launches Wolfram: Advanced Sound Manipulation Device

April 20, 2012 by David Weiss

The free-thinking software developers at Subsonic Labs have launched an intriguing new mulfi-FX plugin called Wolfram: Advanced Sound Manipulation Device. A multifaceted VST/VST3/AU plugin for Mac and PC, Wolfram sells for $80. It combines several powerful sound-shaping capabilities into one interface, including manipulator effects, filter+delay, multiple modulations sources, flexible modulation, and more. But don’t take [...]

Splash.FM (NYC), Social Music Discovery Platform, Launches Public Beta

April 19, 2012 by David Weiss

NYC-based Splash.FM, a social music discovery platform that measures a person’s musical influence, officially launched in Public Beta this week. Splash.FM is a site that allows users to create a profile, follow their friends and other influencers, browse for songs, and “Splash” the ones they like. In practice, Splash users are able to view song [...]

Skyline Recording Studios Closes; Chung King Reopening in Former Skyline Space

April 18, 2012 by David Weiss

An elite facility is gone, but seems poised to make a quick return.

Gig Alert: The Commuters NYC CD Release Show Tonight, 4/17, Fontana’s

April 17, 2012 by David Weiss

One of NYC’s most intriguing indie rock bands, The Commuters, are holding their NYC CD Release Show tonight, April 17th at Fontana’s. The band wields energizing rock grooves, inventive guitar work, arresting rhythms, and an intelligent edge with their distinctive brand of rock. See this show tonight! This show is unequivocally recommended. The Commuters are [...]