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YouTube has Not Made a Profit, but Musicians Want More Money from the Streaming Music Service

By |July 17th, 2017|Categories: Advertising, Chance the Rapper, Economy, Entertainment, Featured, Google, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, Tech News, United States, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

YouTube is in hot water over their streaming music service with musicians looking to obtain more money for their content. Personally, I also want YouTube to start paying more for content. YouTube does provide a free server to upload data for their users. This is one of the many tradeoffs that major media outlets overlook when covering this debate. Another tradeoff is the search engine connected to the content. As a media producer that runs my own website, I completely understand the cost in providing server space for millions of users. That cost should be far more transparent. YouTube

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  • Gibbz. Photo provided.

Gibbz Tours the States with Cherub This Winter

By |February 1st, 2016|Categories: Big Gigantic, Music News, National News, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Gibbz Releases Above Water on Tuesday, March 8th' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Gibbz, Brooklyn-based synth pop producer, is releasing his next album Above Water on March 8th. Mike Gibney, also known as Gibbz, was originally on Gramatik's Lowtemp record label, he moved on to Ghost Beach's Crazy Heart Records, and now working on his own label. This winter Gibbz will be road-testing songs live for audiences before he releases Above Water in March. He will be joining Cherub on the road for dates in the Northeast and Midwest. His two latest tracks,

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  • Nolatet, group shot. Photo provided.

Nolatet Embarks on National Tour Featuring Mike Dillion

By |January 11th, 2016|Categories: Denver, Entertainment, Music News, National News, New Orleans, San Francisco|Tags: , , , , |

[av_heading heading='The Fearless Nature of Jazz with Nolatet ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Royal Potato Family is releasing new material from vibraphonist Mike Dillon, pianist Brian Haas, bassist James Singleton and drummer Johnny Vidacovich known as Nolatet. Their first album, Dogs was recorded at New Orleans' renown Esplanade Studios. Jazz fans can dig into the layers of influence that these musicians cover with their modern take on the evolved style of music. "When music is truly happening, it leads the way. When music is kinetic and meaningful, it sets its own agenda.

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Cedric Gervais remixes ODESZA on Say My Name featuring Zyra

By |September 1st, 2015|Categories: Cedric Gervais, Florida, Global, Hulaween, Miami, Music News, National News, North America, ODESZA, Pop Culture, Seattle, Washington, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='East and West coast producers come together for Say My Name feat. Zyra ' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] ODESZA, Seattle-based producers teamed up with Cedric Gervais, Miami-based grammy winner, to remix 'Say My Name' featuring Zyra. Listeners can preview the song on Soundcloud and YouTube. ODESZA vs. Cedric Gervais - Say My Name (feat. Zyra) will be available on Spinnin' Remixes September 14. Catch both producers live in concert this fall on the road. [av_font_icon icon='ue921' font='entypo-fontello' style='border' caption='Spinnin Records' link='' linktarget='' size='60px' position='center' color=''][/av_font_icon] [av_hr class='default' height='50' shadow='no-shadow'

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Macklemore discusses perfection with TEDx Portland

By |August 19th, 2015|Categories: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, MTV, Music News, National News, Oregon, Pop Culture, Portland, Seattle, TED Talks, Washington, World News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Ben Haggerty shares his creative view with TEDx Portland' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released 'Growing Up (Sloane's Song)' featuring Ed Sheeran two weeks ago, and have been working on mastering their new material. The two have been locked away in the Pacific Northwest working on new material. Macklemore recently shared insight on the creative process he shares with Lewis. Haggerty goes over how the two producers push each other to create the best work possible with MTV and TEDx Portland. Ben Haggerty, aka Macklemore, spoke with

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  • GRiZ, Big Gigantic 'Good Times' on Soundcloud.

GRiZ x Big Gigantic – Good Times Roll

By |August 12th, 2015|Categories: Big Gigantic, GRiZ, Hulaween, Music News, National News, Tech News, United States|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='GRiZ and Big Gigantic hook up for Good Times Roll' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] GRiZ, Detriot-based producer, collaborated with Big Gigantic to 'Good Times Roll' this past summer. Scope out the new track, and catch GRiZ at Suwannee Hulaween taking place this Halloween in north central Florida. [av_one_half first] [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue8b9' font='entypo-fontello' title='GRIZ on tour ' link='' linktarget='' linkelement='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' color='' custom_bg='' custom_font='' custom_border=''] AUG 14 FRI The Grove StageSomerset, WI, US TICKETS AUG 28 FRI Sunset Massive 2015San Jose, CA, US TICKETS AUG 29 SAT Imagine

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The Revivalists Releases Men Amongst Mountains

By |July 13th, 2015|Categories: Forecastle Music Festival, Music News, National News, New York, New York City, North America, Previews, Seattle, South America, The Revivalists, United States|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Recorded Straight to Tape' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Revivalists,  New Orleans-based rock group, is set to release Men Amongst Mountains on July 17. The band has reported to have recorded the material straight to tape in Bogalusa, Louisiana’s Studio in the Country. The location of recording an album is key in reflecting that space and time. David Shaw, lead vocalist for The Revivalists reflects during a trip to Africa on the power of music. "Music is and always will be the universal language." - David Shaw Listen in on

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  • Flume, Turning Remix. FlumeAUS / YouTube

Flume Steals the Summer in EDM and Takes on Europe

By |July 7th, 2015|Categories: Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Europe, Global, Music News, National News, North America, Pop Culture, World News|Tags: , , , , , , |

[av_fullscreen size='extra_large' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5' control_layout='' scroll_down='aviaTBscroll_down'] [av_fullscreen_slide slide_type='video' id='' position='top left' video='https://youtu.be/tjdvjcz9ssE' mobile_image='10353' video_cover='' title='Flume' custom_title_size='' custom_content_size='' caption_pos='caption_right caption_right_framed caption_framed' link_apply='' link='lightbox' link_target='' button_label='' button_color='light' link1='manually,http://' link_target1='' button_label2='' button_color2='light' link2='manually,http://' link_target2='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' overlay_opacity='0.1' overlay_color='' overlay_pattern='' overlay_custom_pattern=''] Turning Remix [/av_fullscreen_slide] [/av_fullscreen] [av_heading tag='h3' padding='10' heading='Flume Hosts International Tour ' color='' style='blockquote modern-quote' custom_font='' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' custom_class=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] Flume, a 23-year-old Australian producer, also known as Harley Streten. His quick rise to the main stage reflects the energy and aggressive style behind his electronic dance pop music. This artist feature contains

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  • Hangout Music Festival 2014. Photo by: Brian Glass

Hangout Music Festival | Featured Alumni – STS9

By |June 26th, 2015|Categories: Alabama, Gulf Shores, Hangout Music Festival, Music News, National News, STS9|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_fullscreen size='extra_large' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5' control_layout=''] [av_fullscreen_slide slide_type='video' id='' position='top left' video='https://youtu.be/AwAsY_QbH5E' mobile_image='5286' video_cover='' video_autoplay='aviaTBaviaTBvideo_autoplay' title='STS9' custom_title_size='' custom_content_size='' caption_pos='caption_right caption_right_framed caption_framed' link_apply='' link='lightbox' link_target='' button_label='' button_color='light' link1='manually,http://' link_target1='' button_label2='' button_color2='light' link2='manually,http://' link_target2='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' overlay_opacity='0.1' overlay_color='' overlay_pattern='' overlay_custom_pattern=''] Live at Hangout Fest 2014 [/av_fullscreen_slide] [/av_fullscreen] [av_heading tag='h3' padding='10' heading='3 Years at Hangout Fest with STS9' color='' style='blockquote modern-quote' custom_font='' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' custom_class=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] [av_two_third first min_height='' vertical_alignment='' space='' custom_margin='' margin='0px' padding='0px' border='' border_color='' radius='0px' background_color='' src='' background_position='top left' background_repeat='no-repeat'] [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] The Hangout Music Festival wrapped last May, but has already set

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