Month: January 2019
MUSIC
How The She Rocks Awards Is Changing The Game For Women In Music
The She Rocks Awards celebrated seven years on Jan. 25, honoring some of the music industry’s leading ladies. The annual event was held at the House of Blues Anaheim, in the midst of The 2019 NAMM Show. Helmed by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN), this year recognized vanguards such […]
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5 Fun Finds From The 2019 NAMM Show
As “the world’s largest trade-only event for the music products, pro audio and event tech industry,” every year, the winter NAMM Show ushers in roughly 100,000 people to get a look at the most innovative inventions in the world. The four-day event (which took place from Jan. 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center) gave people just the […]
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Top 5 Moments From The 2019 NAMM Show
During The NAMM Show, while the newest, most innovative gear in the industry is being revealed, everyone’s favorite musicians are also on hand to test the waters (and usually surprise whoever is in the vicinity with an intimate pop-up performance). When technology and creativity converge in the world of music, it brings to life a […]
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What To Expect From The 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards: Highlights And Nominees
From Dec. 5-9, Refinery29 is inviting the people of Los Angeles to expand their reality. In its fourth year, 29Rooms creates an interactive experience that brings to life installations revolving around social and cultural aspects of music, art, style, entertainment, technology, and issues in society. This year’s “Expand Your Reality” theme produced 29 activations with […]
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AXS Exclusive: Andrew Hagar Premieres ‘Triggerman’ Off Of Debut EP
It was November of 2016 when Andrew Hagar first developed the idea for his debut EP, From the Other Side – I. The forthcoming album (due in the spring) will mark the first installment of a full-length project. Part two is expected out in June of 2019. Under the acronym of S.o.S, he, along with “Shredmaster” […]
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Interview: Comedian Chris Distefano Is Pushing The Envelope And Raising The Stakes At Comedy Central
Although he’s the guy who will soon be dominating a good portion of Comedy Central’s airtime, comedian Chris Distefano carries on a casual conversation like a childhood buddy you could’ve grown up with, in New York. The comic is now gearing up for his first hour special, “Chris Distefano: Size 38 Waist,” which will premiere on Comedy Central, […]
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Interview: Frances Cone Frontwoman Christina Cone On New LP, ‘Late Riser’
Late Riser, out on Jan. 18 via Thirty Tigers, is the product of a long journey for vocalist Christina Cone and her life partner, Andrew Doherty; together they are Frances Cone. Named after Christina’s father and grandfather, the indie-pop group has seen several iterations through the years. Cone and Doherty have now taken center stage in the band. The […]
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Interview: Comedian Ron G Discusses His Role On Nickelodeon’s ‘Cousins For Life’
Comedian Ron G is kicking off 2019 as a series regular on Nickelodeon’s brand-new show, “Cousins For Life.” The buddy comedy series makes its debut on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 7:30 C. Ron G plays Lewis, father to Ivy (Scarlet Spencer) and Leaf (Micah Abbey). Ron stars opposite Ishmel Sahid, who plays his brother, […]
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