The 1906 Recording Of The Edison Phonograph Advertising Itself
I Am The Edison Phonograph (Advertising Record), recorded by Len Spencer in 1906, would have been heard at most Edison phonograph dealers in the...
How frustration can make us more creative
Challenges and problems can derail your creative process ... or they can make you more creative than ever. In the surprising story behind the...
These dancing holograms are the coolest way to learn to play the piano
I took exactly one lesson in piano, and hated it. Couldn't do it. Still can't play an instrument, even the kazoo. But MIT has...
The Music Industry’s Most-Loved Albums Of All Time, Part 63
This is part 63 of an ongoing series where the kind folk of the music business reveal their favourite album of all time.
Ask people...
Musician Dave Swarbrick Of Fairport Convention Dies at 75
Musician Dave Swarbrick, best known for his work with influential folk group Fairport Convention, has died at the age of 75.
The band shared the...
Eight Essential Diana Krall Albums Will Be Reissued In 180-Gram Double-LP Vinyl Editions
As part of Verve Records' ongoing 60th anniversary celebration, Verve/UMe is proud to announce the July 15 release of eight essential Diana Krall albums...
Make Music Day 2016 Announces Full Schedule Across 38 Cities
Make Music Day announced its full schedule of more than 3,000 free, outdoor musical events – with more to come – in more than 38...
Watch Behind-the-Scenes Traveling Wilburys Footage
In honor of the upcoming Traveling Wilburys reissue campaign, here are a pair of videos offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of the group.
The Traveling Wilburys Collection...
Sugar Land Installs ‘Selfie Statue’ In Town Square Plaza
Sugar Land, Texas recently installed two sculptures in Sugar Land Town Square’s public plaza – part of a 10-piece collection donated by a Sugar...
Don’t Expect Another Who Album, Says Roger Daltry
You said in the past that Pete has hundreds of songs that could be recorded. Would you ever make another Who record?
Roger Daltry: We've...
High School Grad With Cerebral Palsy Walks For The First Time…Onstage To Get His Diploma
While other graduates prepare for graduation day, Okmulgee High school graduate Micah (Josh) McDade was preparing for much more. Born with cerebral palsy...
Instagram Launches Business Accounts
Instagram is a place where people can turn their passions into livelihoods. For instance, handmade accessory business JACKSON AND HYDE started an account a...
Matador Records Just Dumped Thousands Of Vinyl Records In The Garbage. Here’s Why.
Last week at the Manhattan headquarters of Matador Records, employees chucked thousands of brand-new copies of an acclaimed album into a garbage truck, which...
Ten Websites Hit With 70m DMCA Complaints in a Year
As copyright holders try to make copyrighted content harder to find, many send infringement reports to Google. According to the company's Transparency Report the...
That Maya and Marty Theme Song? It Was Written And Produced By Jack White
Third Man recording artist Jack White has written and produced the theme song to the new variety show “Maya and Marty” starring comedy legends...
