As expected, NAMM has officially announced the cancellation of its Nashville based show scheduled for July 9-11 at the Music City Center, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NAMM Chair CF Martin and NAMM President Joe Lamond released the following statement today. “Dear NAMM Family, After speaking with so many of…
For nearly 30 years the family-run business, Bakehouse Studios in Richmond, has provided a home, a place and a voice for our beloved music community. Like many venues and businesses at this difficult time, Bakehouse has had to close their doors for the good of the public health. Around 400…
Thousands of people from the Australian Entertainment Industry are set to benefit from the free mental health support videos which have been specifically produced by Entertainment Assist to support members of the industry during the COVID-19 crisis. The Entertainment Industry has been devastated by the crisis, resulting in thousands of…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today released the all-new Tom Morello “Soul Power” Stratocaster. Tom Morello collaborated with Fender on his first artist signature Stratocaster which features unique customizations from the original “Soul Power,” like a kill switch that helped shape his radical sound and riffs from the Audioslave era…
Steve Vai’s Live Facebook sessions to take place: https://www.facebook.com/stevevai/ TUESDAYS AT NOON PACIFIC USA. 6AM WEDNESDAY AEDT AUSTRALIA: ALIEN GUITAR SECRETS LIVE: MUSIC AND YOU THURSDAYS AT NOON PACIFIC. 6AM FRIDAY AEDT AUSTRALIA UNDER IT ALL: HARD QUESTIONS Guitar legend and Ibanez marquee endorsee Steve Vai will stage two weekly…
In the short time it has taken for the world to shutdown, the arts community has just as quickly turned to the internet to spread joy and hope, while at the same time trying to find a way to survive. The Isol-Aid online Instagram Music Festival, which first captured our…
Music Retail is still open for the time being as of March 25, 2020, There is much uncertainty for music retailers about how long they will be able to service the needs of its customers, who, we understand might have their focus on other needs at the moment. But for…
Continuing our series on the home-based musician, we chat with Michael Jago from Australian music product distributor Link Audio, who offers some home recording advice and options. Click on any online article about home recording and they’ll tell you that the main elements you require to begin producing quality recordings…
It is heartbreaking to experience the fear out there in the music community as people try to come to terms with the fact that they may not have any income for months. legendary musicians who have entertained us for years but rely on the touring circuit for income are having…
In these unprecedented times, we’re all being encouraged to spend more time at home. While we’re understandably stressed about the unknowns, the blessing is that we do have this unexpected time on our hands. For musicians it does offer the opportunity to create, record and even live stream your music….