More than 43 years after the band’s inception, Judas Priest is riding an unprecedented wave of chart success with its 18th studio album, Fire Power. The album is their first Top 10 entry in the U.K. in 39 years, debuting at No. 5, according to Music Week. It charted at…
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Arrest Made For SXSW Bomb Threat, Roots Cancellation
Just as SXSW 2018 wound own on Sunday, a new bomb blast rocked Austin. So far authorities have been unable to find the perpetrator of this deadly series of bombings; but they have arrested a man on for emailing a bomb threat that led to the cancellation of The Roots…
Backline With Terrorbird Media’s Lauren Ross
In this interview musician Lauren Ross breaks down her preferences for gear, detailing both the instruments she uses, as well as software and what an ideal setup would look like. ______________________ Guest post from CASH Music Hi! I’m Lauren Ross — lover of musical instruments, roadtrips, problem solving, Google Sheets,…
The Importance Of Investing In Your Equipment
While there is a certain romanticism around the idea of artists ‘making do’ with old, broken, or simply bad equipment, the reality that good artists need good gear to really grow creatively. Here we look the importance planning for and investing in quality equipment. _____________________ Guest post by Emma Miller…
Fall Out Boy To Headline ‘March for Our Lives’ Benefit Concert
Concert promoters I.M.P. And The Anthem in Washington, D.C., announced a benefit concert “Stay Amped” to support the March for Our Lives movement. The March 23 show will feature Fall Out Boy, G-Eazy, BeBe Rexha and others. "We have sons in high school, so our reaction was visceral.” Fall Out…
Pitchfork Music Fest 2018 Full Lineup Announced
Chicago-based music blog Pitchfork announced the full lineup for the 2018 edition of their popular music festival. This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival will take place in Chicago’s Union Park from July 20 -22 22, with headliners including Tame Impala, Fleet Foxes, and The War On Drugs. Other new additions to…
What US Artists Touring Abroad Need, How To Procure It
For lots of bands and artists, being a touring musician presents for them and opportunity to see the world while simultaneously pursuing their dreams. That said, international touring presents its own set of challenges for those in the US looking to share their music in other countries. ___________________________ Guest post…
SXSW Check List: Don’t Be Afraid To Do It [Kosha Dillz]
I showed up yesterday to SXSW and no place to stay for a few nights and since it’s my 10th year, I don’t always mind not having everything perfect. I flew in my team this year , we have video guys, this guys, tour managers, 8 shows, and a ton…
Fyre Fest Promoter Pleads Guilty, Faces Decade In Jail
Billy McFarland, the promoter behind the spectacularly failed Fyre Festival, has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud. A contrite McFarland conceded that he had defrauded 80 investors and falsified documents to obtain more funds for the event, but maintained that his intentions were good. “I grossly underestimated the…
Live Nation Revives Popular 4 Shows / $69 Ticket Bundle
Live Nation has brought back its popular Ticket to Rock program for the third year with exclusive ticket bundles that include Avenged Sevenfold with Prophets of Rage, Five Finger Death Punch & Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack & Shinedown and Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson. The bundles start at $59 and on…