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Oculus Converges Music and Virtual Reality
Oculus has recently showcased some of their latest technology at Oculus Connect this past October 5-7 at the San Jose Mcnery Convention Center. Virtual reality is amping up with the holiday season approaching, and Oculus has been taking pre-orders for Oculus Touch, (handheld sensors that interconnect with the visuals being produced in the headset.) Oculus Touch gives users the ability to interact with digital content via handheld devices. A popular video game, Rock Band VR, will let gamers feel the experience of being live on stage during the process of playing a song. Imagine that you can view in 360
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 Nominees
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 has just released their nominees for the incoming class of 2017. HBO will once again broadcast the induction ceremony from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in April 2017. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 offers an interactive fan vote via their main website for music lovers to support their favorite acts. 2017 Nominees include: Bad Brains Chaka Khan Chic Depeche Mode Electric Light Orchestra J. Geils Band Jane’s Addiction Janet Jackson Joan Baez Joe Tex Journey Kraftwerk MC5 Pearl Jam Steppenwolf The Cars The Zombies Tupac Shakur Yes This marks the first
SXSW 2017 Adds +750 Sessions, Mark Cuban, and Additional Keynotes
SXSW Conference recently announced +150 sessions, additional keynote speakers, and featured panels scheduled for March 10-19. Last week, SXSW 2017 released the first wave of artists for SXSW Music. Scan over the international acts set to perform in Austin on March 14-19. Take a quiz with SXSW's main website to see which badge works best with your interests. New in 2017, the event is expanding the amount of available events with different badge types. Keynotes in 2017 will once again feature leaders in the film, music and technology industries. SXSW provides in-depth discussion with Lee Daniels (film), Jennifer Doudna (interactive), Gareth Edwards
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One
Jingle Ball Tour 2016 has recently announced the performing acts set to take over a dozen cities across the United States this winter. Currently, the NYC and Los Angeles concerts are sold out. In each location, iHeartRadio will tap into the talent in that area, as well bring international acts on the road. iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will kick off on Tuesday, November 29 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The tour will move through the United States and end in South Florida on December 18. "What started as a local holiday concert in New York over
Preview The Simpsons ‘Treehouse of Horror’ 600th Episode
Fox, FX and Gracie Films will be premiering the 600th episode of The Simpsons, "Treehouse of Horror XXVII," this Sunday at 8/7 p.m. CST on FOX. Featured guests include: Drew Carey, Donald Fagan, Sarah Silverman and Judith Owen. Matt Groening continues the longest-running animated comedy series with a special milestone episode featuring new characters, as well as past favorites returning such as Frank Grimes. Based on the preview coverage it looks more like the ghost of Frank Grimes, but with The Simpsons being a fictional-based cartoon, all bets are off with the Treehouse of Horror. This year the show is featuring a special virtual
Love & Friendship Debuted at Sundance and Now Premieres on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has recently announced they will be premiering Love & Friendship on their streaming service starting on October 20. This film takes Jane Austen's literature based in the 1790s, and reformats it in a contemporary fashion. Amazon and Business Wire shared insight on the project: "Love & Friendship brings to life Jane Austen's novella in a captivating comedic style thanks to Whit Stillman's unique voice and filmmaking coupled with amazing acting by Kate Beckinsale and Chloë Sevigny," said Jason Ropell, Worldwide Head of Motion Pictures, Amazon Studios Ropell also noted that the film would be screened on
Redman & Method Man, Thievery Corporation and More Mix it Up in Miami at III Points Festival
III Points celebrated their fourth-annual music, art & technology festival in Miami this past October 7-9. Hurricane Matthew moved across the coast of Florida on Friday, October 7. The storm created serious problems for the LCD Soundsystem road crew. The band was unable to safely transport their gear to Miami during Hurricane Matthew. III Points did note that the band would be unable to perform, but it gave a chance for Vince Staples to step up to a headlining position. Event organizers noted the virtual reality projects and art installations on hand in 2016: 'Mars 2030, debuted at III Points, courtesy
Amazon Music Unlimited Rolls Out a New Music Streaming Service
Amazon announced today that they will be offering a streaming service to Prime members for $7.99 and for non-member $9.99 a month. They have also announced: 'exclusive "for Echo" subscription plan that is available for $3.99/month with full access to Amazon Music Unlimited.' "Amazon Music Unlimited brings real value to the millions of people who are already Prime members, with a choice of subscribing for only $7.99 a month or even $79 per year. Plus, customers are going to love Amazon Music's all-new app for iOS, Android and desktop," saidJeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO. Amazon will face strong competition
Android Devices, iPhones, and the Smartphone Forecast for 2016 and Early 2017
The smartphone market has plenty of options to review when looking for a new phone. Each holiday season, technology companies produce a new round of products that sometimes excel with demand, as well as sometimes fail to meet expectations. The major smartphone manufacturers in the United States currently have Apple, Sony, Samsung and Google working to innovate new functionality. Sony smartphone. Photo by: pexels.com The Android team has been busy with the recent Galaxy Note 7 hitting the cutting room floor after launch. Forbes reported that the Note 7 continued to have battery issues leading to overheating and the
Spiritual Rez Drops New Album Setting in the West
Spiritual Rez, a Boston-based reggae-punk band, recently released Setting in the West on their own record label featuring a talented cast of musicians working behind the scenes. Setting in the West is a 10-track LP that was produced by AWOLNATION's Kenny Carkeet, and co-produced by Eve 6’s Max Collins. It features guest appearances by Duddy B of Dirty Heads, Hirie, Billy Kottage from the ska/punk group Reel Big Fish, as well as Goldfinger’s John Feldmann helping co-write 'Red Room.' The album features music veterans with decades of experience in punk music. The majority of the songs on this album have a strong pop music overtones. It takes their core style of
Oculus has recently showcased some of their latest technology at Oculus Connect
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 has just released their nominees
SXSW Conference recently announced +150 sessions, additional keynote speakers, and featured
Jingle Ball Tour 2016 has recently announced the performing acts set to
Fox, FX and Gracie Films will be premiering the 600th episode of The
Amazon Prime Video has recently announced they will be premiering Love
III Points celebrated their fourth-annual music, art & technology festival in Miami
Amazon announced today that they will be offering a streaming service
The smartphone market has plenty of options to review when looking
Spiritual Rez, a Boston-based reggae-punk band, recently released Setting in the West