Need a new search?
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, try a new search!
The Debate Between Texting and Driving vs. Filming at Concerts
Will Apple Use Their 2014 Patent to Block Texting and Driving Before the 2016 Patent to Block Cameras on iPhones? https://youtu.be/H2bqDnZMGOU Mainstream media is all buzzed up for Apple's recent patent to block smartphones from illegal filming at concerts, museums and movie theaters. It is my theory that the media is using this story to distract the masses into thinking the technology is made for concerts. They seem to be trying to put the blame on the diehard fans that love music enough to share it with other people, and that the camera blocking technology is going to be produced
The Augmented Reality Revolution with Pokémon GO
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company released Pokémon GO, a smartphone app that augments reality, (with a motion picture filter) to display digital creatures in with a live setting. Recently, smartphone users that have download Snapchat, may have noticed the filters that the app uses. They have a motion graphic for a tongue, and various other filters. Pokémon GO is utilizing the motion graphic filter method, but they are also taking it a step further with gameplay centered around geography. The new app has had some technical difficulties, but users have been highly engaged
Sundance Institute Announces Film and Music Lineup for Sundance NEXT FEST 2016
August 12-14 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles The Sundance Institute has just released the 2016 music, comedy and film lineup for NEXT FEST. Several of the film such as, Morris from America, White Girl and Goat; all made their world debuts at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. They each won big with worldwide audiences. They will be making their Los Angeles Premiere at NEXT FEST. Royal by Flying Lotus will be making its World Premiere at the festival taking place August 12-14. Take a look through the film guide setup by the Sundance Institute for the NEXT
iTunes Sales Are Down, and Now Apple Wants to Block Video Recording at Music Events
The Fall of Rome Went Better Than This If television killed the radio star, Apple wants us to believe that YouTube and filming live performances killed the iTunes star. CNN reports that Apple plans to use the technology to stop illegal filming in movie theaters and concert venues. In many cases, I agree with it blocking people from filming movies and comedic acts, but disagree that all artists feel the same way about being advertised for free by their fans via online video. Apple seems to not want to invest in research and development that will empower users, but instead, they
VidCon 2016 Celebrates Seventh Year in Anaheim, California
Experience the Action from #VidCon2016 VidCon 2016 has just wrapped, and the event has live streams currently available to view on YouTube. Recap all the keynotes, presentations, and interactive media from the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, VidCon released a new trailer for an upcoming channel The Rock plans to produce with YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etkRvX9JZBg The event also showcased new material from the YouTube Red catalog. Users that subscribe to YouTube Red will be able to skip ads, as well as stream the latest music on Google Play, and watch original content on YouTube. Escape the Night is a recent show to premiere,
Andra Day Delivers Soul Music with US Fall Tour
San Diego to Houston Andra Day is set to tour this fall with a kickoff show at Humphrey's in her hometown in San Diego, California. She will be performing over 18 shows across the United States. Over the summer Andra Day has been filling festival stages with soul music. Her band will be playing live in theaters and a few shows at the House of Blues venues. Day's music showcases an intimate style, and the venues will pair well with her sound. Scan over the tour dates, and a recent performance on Austin City Limits. Andra Day on Austin City Limits "Rise
Storyman by Sam Bush Recorded in Nashville & Destin, Florida
Bluegrass Legend Releases Seventh Album on Sugar Hill Records Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Deborah Holland join Sam Bush for his 2016 release of Storyman. “I’m well aware that people buy individual tracks digitally, and that’s good. But I still think of it as an album––a body of work. And I’m really satisfied with these songs. It’s taken a while, but I sure am happy with them.” - Sam Bush Storyman starts off with 'Play by Your Own Rules' with a fast-paced mandolin picking away with the distinct "Sam Bush Sound" on the record. I would group this with the newgrass revival
The Avett Brothers ‘True Sadness’ Album Review
Diamonds Made from Coal The Avett Brothers returned to the studio to produce the latest chapter of their lives with Rick Rubin once again. True Sadness is their twelfth album overall, not including promotional EPs or live albums. The album was produced by Rick Rubin on his American Recordings label. Despite Rubin's past success, I felt that The Avetts should have looked for another producer to give this album a new style of production. 'Ain't No Man' kicks off the album with a joyful rhythm. The soul and resurrected energy stems at the center of the song. The lyrics showcase a romantic
Peter Bjorn and John Hits the Breakin’ Point at The Ready Room
The Grove Rocks Out to International Rock with Peter Bjorn and John Peter Bjorn and John, a trio from Sweden, now expanded as a quintet in their live performances, continues to showcase their latest album Breakin' Point for audiences all over the planet. Luckily, I was able to cover their concert at The Ready Room in The Grove, a district within St. Louis. Dropkick the Robot opened the show. Peter Bjorn and John hit the stage close to 9:15 p.m. They opened with recent music from their "Gimmie Some" album. This marked my first time seeing the band live, as well
Cleveland Cavaliers Win Game 7 vs. the Golden State Warriors 93-89
Cavs Win on the Road 4-3 A rematch of the decade has just concluded with the Cleveland Cavaliers beating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals held in Oakland, California. In 2015, the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavs 4-2 in the NBA Finals. It marked one of the finest showings in the playoffs for both franchisees. In 2016, both teams won their conference finals, and held the top spots once again moving into the finals. The stage was set for a grand rematch. In the first two games of the NBA Finals, the
Will Apple Use Their 2014 Patent to Block Texting and Driving Before
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company
August 12-14 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles The
The Fall of Rome Went Better Than This If television killed the
Experience the Action from #VidCon2016 VidCon 2016 has just wrapped, and the
San Diego to Houston Andra Day is set to tour this fall with a
Bluegrass Legend Releases Seventh Album on Sugar Hill Records Emmylou Harris, Alison
Diamonds Made from Coal The Avett Brothers returned to the studio to produce
The Grove Rocks Out to International Rock with Peter Bjorn and John
Cavs Win on the Road 4-3 A rematch of the decade has