Gear Stories With Sylvia Massy: Cockroaches and SM58s

Jun 24, 2010, By Sylvia Massy

In order to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, you must be prepared. You must pack the essentials: water, matches and, of course, an SM58. Forget the Swiss Army knife. The Shure SM58 is a hammer, a weapon, a spoon, a pestle, a dildo, a scepter—and a damn good mic on just about everything....

Trombone Shorty

May 21, 2010, By Barbara Schultz

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews opens his album Backatown with the original instrumental “Hurricane Season”: It’s a wild ride as lines blur between up-tempo jazz, funk, R&B. ...

'Producing' a Cure

May 21, 2010, Compiled by Sarah Benzuly

Though he suffers from ALS, bassist/engineer/producer Ned Mann was able to create his new jazz double-album...

Music: Dierks Bentley

May 21, 2010, By Barbara Schultz

Country singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s fifth album comes as a wonderful surprise. Whereas his previous records offer an appealing, modern take on classic country (like Waylon or Merle, only shinier)...

Music: Damian Marley and Nas

May 21, 2010, By Blair Jackson

If you are surprised that Damian Marley—youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley—would collaborate on an entire album with New York rap royalty Nas, then you probably haven’t been keeping up with the ever-shifting musical adventures of the many Marley siblings. ...

Kuk Harrell Thrives in L.A's Boom Boom Room

May 21, 2010, By Matt Gallagher

Atlanta-based songwriter and vocal producer Thaddis “Kuk” Harrell—who shared in two 2010 Grammy Awards with his partners Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and Terius “The Dream” Nash for their work on Beyoncé Knowles’ hit single “Single Ladies ...

Gear Stories With Sylvia Massy: Trixon Speedfire

May 21, 2010, By Sylvia Massy

What the heck? Were those drums sat on by an elephant? Someone must have left that kick drum out in the rain, causing it to warp into a weird melted shape—like the cake in that old “MacArthur Park” song. ...

Classic Tracks: Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive"

May 20, 2010, By Blair Jackson

One of the most enduring songs to come out of the late-’70s disco scene, “I Will Survive” actually began its life as a B-side for a song that never became a hit. ...

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