Recently, the first-call studio and touring drummer Abe Laboriel Jr visited Drum Channel Studios. While recording he discovered the pure, warm tonality and articulation of the retro-inspired PDP Concept™ Classic Series kit featuring plied European Maple counter hoops. The powerhouse drummer was also enamored by the sonic attributes of the 14” x 26” bass drum that […]
Gruv Gear has joined forces with long time artist endorser Virgil Donati, PDP, Drum Workshop, Sabian, Drum Channel and Modern Drummer to give drummers the chance to WIN an incredible prize package of each brands’ latest gear worth more than $5700! This fantastic competition offers the entrants the opportunity to win the Gruv Gear VELOC Drum Transport, a patented one-trip bags and cart system (RRP $1750), a PDP Concept™ […]
A recent article by Cambridge University scholar David M. Greenberg and Ilanit Gordon of Bar-Ilan University explores why music helps us connect in isolation. We turn to song to maintain our sanity, our hope and our empathy toward one another, the authors conclude. On a biological level, music is part of what makes us human. “Music is food for the soul,” but it […]
Ascending pop poet Maeve Steele unveils Barefoot, a 4 song EP inspired by California’s dreamy, ambient coastline. Anchored by the tracks “No Control” and “Full Moon”, Steele‘s artistic evolution is woven throughout the entirety of Barefoot. Having previously released a series of singles, Barefoot serves as Maeve Steele‘s first full-length project. “I spent last summer traveling back and forth between my hometown in the Bay Area and Los […]
Songwriter, recording artist, and producer, Zachary Kibbee, released his new album Life in Low Fidelity, an exploration of the nuisances and ecstasy implicit in relationships. Kibbee’s combination of modern alternative rock elements combined with his authentic gritty, bluesy style and large vocal range, captivates the listener on all ten tracks. Life in Low Fidelity is now available to stream and […]
As acclaim builds for their new release CREOLE SKIES, Johnny & The Mongrels reciprocates with a gift for fans. On Friday, July 31, starting at 9PM Eastern/7PM Mountain Time, the Colorado-based Louisiana music specialists will stream a live concert from Chimaera Sound Studios in Loveland, Colorado. The event will be hosted by Center Stage Magazine. […]
50 years after he wrote the song, Don McLean is ready to tell the story of “American Pie.” The singer-songwriter has announced plans for a feature documentary, “The Day The Music Died: The Story Behind Don McLean’s American Pie,” set for release at the end of 2021. The project will also inform a new stage […]
Pop phenom and philanthropist Maeve Steele is celebrating the release of her first EP by giving back to the community that inspired its creation. Barefoot—a 4 song collection of ambient, indie-pop perfection—came to life on the California coastline, where Steele was born and raised. In light of the year’s countless world-altering, paradigm-shifting events, Maeve Steele has […]
After a wildly successful Kickstarter residence and campaign in Fall 2019, recording and performing artist José María is ready to share their LQQK visual EP with the world. The project features six tracks that explore the concept of gender, toxic masculinity, and transformation. “Each track has its own music video where I progress from James Dean into […]
Punk-pop artist, Blake English has released a music video for his single, “Sad Girls Dance Party,” the first song off his debut EP, Spiders Make Great Poets. The song, produced by Gabe Lopez (Tyler Hilton, Belinda Carlisle), is a testament and open-letter for his listeners, to the challenging upbringing of growing up as a gay child in a conservative household. […]
