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A scratchy recording of “Baa Baa Black Sheep” and a truncated version of “In the Mood” are thought to be the oldest known recordings of computer generated music
Online link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7458479.stm
Directed by Cam Archer (who also directed stuff by Zero 7), the new ‘Charlotte’ video by Booka Shade is now exposed for the public’s entertainment
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Roger Sanchez revealed to Beatportal that one of the biggest tracks for him currently is Laidback Luke & Tom Stephan’s ‘Show’, an electro monster that samples Romanthony
Online link: http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/top-track-laidback-luke-tom-stephan-feat-romanthony-show/
Get the info on the latest in hardware and software tools for house music production…
Production News Update in the forums.
‘The biggest obstacle I’ve faced in my career was starting; I give up work, sold my house and invested every penny into the label; which is now paying dividends massively’. I live sleep and eat what I do. You have to if you want to be successful. You snooze you lose.’
Online Link: http://www.inthemix.com.au/features/38226/Mark_Knight_You_snooze_you_lose
‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. Feel free to download the show here every week.
Download Link: http://www.blowmedia.com/radio/HatirasPresents-06-13-2008-EDDIE_THONEICK-03-64.mp3
![Traxsource Radio: Episode 188 [Kaskade + DJ Disciple]](http://www.funkyhousemusic.com/wp-content/v1/news_images/tsr.gif "Traxsource Radio: Episode 188 [Kaskade + DJ Disciple]")
This week’s episode features the talents of Kaskade & DJ Disciple; “ones to watch” feature track provided by Axwell & Bob Sinclar!
Online Link: http://cyberjamz.com/stream.php?fid=traxsource-week189.wma
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, manufacturers’ shipments of LPs jumped more than 36 percent from 2006 to 2007 to more than 1.3 million. Shipments of CDs dropped more than 17 percent during the same period to 511 million, as they lost some ground to digital formats…
The resurgence of vinyl centers on a long-standing debate over analog versus digital sound. Digital recordings capture samples of sound and place them very close together as a complete package that sounds nearly identical to continuous sound to many people. Analog recordings on most LPs are continuous, which produces a truer sound — though, paradoxically, some new LP releases are being recorded and mixed digitally but delivered analog. “It’s not just a nostalgia thing,” said Melinda Merrill, spokeswoman for Fred Meyer. “The response from customers has just been that they like it, they feel like it has a better sound.”.. Read more
Fans of the multi-talented musician will find a recent facelift to his home base on the Web. New updates include a new management company, new music releases, and much more!
Online link: http://www.chucklove.com/
Simon Dunmore is the well known head of Defected Records, as well as an international DJ who’s just mixed the new Eivissa 08 compilation. He’s promoting his showcase event every Tuesday at Pacha Ibiza during the European summer, but he’s also known as one of dance music’s most wizened and experienced A&R heads who’s been playing the industry game for 15 years (and DJing for nearly 20). He’s also managed to make the transition from the old ways to the new; and according to Dunmore, there’s a lot more to running a successful label these days… Read more
Now that the cat is out of the bag on the iPhone 3G, it’s almost a foregone conclusion that the new $199 price tag will propel it into the mainstream ‘ perhaps even ubiquity. It’s going to take a while to assess the full impact of GPS and 3G network speeds, since the truly life-changing apps haven’t even been created. So for now, let’s take a look at the present possibilities of the platform as they apply to the DJ community at large.
Online link: http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/top-10-iphone-tricks-for-djs/.. Read more
One of the biggest collaborations for the Summer of 2008 comes in the form of Sweden’s prime export Axwell, legendary vocalist Ron Carroll, and French superstar DJ Bob Sinclar. Its your definitive block party track… 8 minutes of pure feel-good, big-room, hands-in-the-air House Music; with a touch of soul and then spiced with emotional, uplifting lyrics. Exclusive promo release coming 12th June 2008 ONLY at Traxsource.com
Online link: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=page&page_id=126.. Read more
Traxsource.com teams up with the Classic Philly Groove imprint to offer budding remixers the chance to work their magic on hits by the legendary First Choice. The winning mix will be released on the Philly Groove Label. Other prizes include the PHAEDRA ZERO-G/XFONIC virtual instrument featuring over 4 gigabytes of sounds, Platinum Notes Audio Mastering Software & more.
Online link: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=page&page_id=124.. Read more
Inaya Day’s current position as one of the house scene’s leading vocalists is something of a far cry from her humble beginnings singing gospel in her church choir. More than just a guest vocalist however, she’s forged out a formidable career for herself as a solo artist, with a staggering list of club hits to her credit. Falling in love with house music and nightclubs, she’s stayed true to her roots, and today continues to tour relentlessly. The boys at ITM catch up with a diva of the highest order… Read more
On her True Colors Tour, Cyndi Lauper still just wants to have fun ‘ but with a purpose; such as performing new productions produced by the U.K. funky house legends: Bassment Jaxx
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