SOUND CHECK
Rockaway Records Acquires Historic Abbey Road Recording Consoles Used By The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck and More
LA landmark Rockaway Records recently acquired a pair of tape recording consoles used extensively by The Beatles at E.M.I. / Abbey Road studios while recording many of their classic albums including “Revolver,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Abbey Road” and many more. In addition to The Beatles, legendary artists including Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, Deep Purple and more recorded music on the consoles while working at E.M.I. / Abbey Road studios in the 1960s and 1970s. It is believed that these are the only two surviving Beatles E.M.I. / Abbey Road studios recording consoles that exist today. These rare […]
NewRockStars Launches Triple Crown Unsigned Talent Search That Seeks To Connect Professional MMA Fighters With The Top Unsigned Musicians
NewRockStars, the new premiere online platform for discovering new music and unsigned talent, has launched its Triple Crown Unsigned Talent Search. The competition is the first “original music” talent search to crown three grand prize winners, including the best-unsigned artist, the best-unsigned rapper, and the best-unsigned band. The competition is open to all unsigned artists, rappers, and bands that write, record, and perform original music. All three winners will take home over 25k in prizes and gear, including licensing deals, all expenses paid trips to perform at industry events, sponsorships, and more. Among those prizes are licensing opportunities to collaborate […]
HUTS Releases New Future House Ballad “Alone”
“Alone,” a deeply-felt future house ballad with dark and mysterious synths and haunting vocals by Leoneer, is the latest release from HUTS. Jordi Coenradie and Stijn Kouwenhoven wrote the track with Leoneer, who had previously collaborated with Sonny Wern on “Crazy.” “We really wanted to end the year strong with a commercial club banger!” says the DJ/producer duo hailing from the Netherlands about their latest, which forecasts the perils of a toxic love relationship. “We stepped out of our comfort zone, but are super happy with the result.” HUTS is comprised of Jordan Jay, who made a name for himself […]
Ramblin’ Jake “Church Ship Hawk” now at Country radio: Radio/Media Download
With fan comments like Hoss I could listen to that all day long!!!!, Ramblin’ Jake is a country fiddler and singer who’s stepping up from the back line for one of Southern Virginia’s country favorites to share his own country sound. Growing up in an 1800s plantation farmhouse in Sumter, SC and later upbringing in Southern Virginia, the simple joys of country living are brought to life in his music. Ramblin’ Jake has performed with bands including The Culprits, Prairie Dusters, Black Pearl, Phoebus Rio, Hampton Rogues, Thru w/ Therapy and Mason Brown and The Shiners. Along the way he […]
Laurent Simeca & Martina Budde Releases ‘Into Your Soul’ On Cruise Music
The brand new soulful gem from Laurent Simeca and Martina Budde has landed. Due on 3rd February the advance promo copies are already igniting an initial spark in clubland. The single reaches deep ‘Into Your Soul’ and instantly hits all the right notes when it comes to lifting the crowd. By delivering a standout vocal tune that works in house clubs and also crossover dance floors, earmarked to be the first authentic soul tinged hits of the year. Serving up an incredibly smooth groove with emphatic keys and authentic emotions, this latest release marks the second collaboration between the duo. With support already firing in from David […]
Legendary Kauai Icon Larry Rivera Passes Away at 92
Larry Rivera, a legendary fixture of Kauai, Hawaii whose career spanned over seven decades and who worked alongside Elvis Presley in ‘Blue Hawaii’ has passed away at the age of 92. Also known as “Mr. Coco Palms,” Rivera was a key fixture of Kauai’s entertainment culture where he started his career in the 50s and performed at the famed Coco Palms Resort until it closed. Larry remained a mainstay of entertainment and was known throughout the Hawaiian Islands. In 1951, Rivera took a job as a waiter at a small lodge on Kauai’s east shore. After being drafted into the U.S. Army and stationed […]