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Heritage Audio introduces desktop 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch, the SYNTH BUDDY

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — Heritage Audio has introduced a new desktop 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch, called the SYNTH BUDDY. This nifty gadget is like a portable patchbay ideal for DAWless and live setups allowing merge of up to 10 sources to one output, or one output to up to 10 sources. Seamlessly connect up to 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line level sources and toggle between them with the turn of a knob.

Arturia has announced an update to its flagship ‘polychrome’ virtual instrument, PIGMENTS 6

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — Arturia has announced an update to its flagship “polychrome” virtual instrument, PIGMENTS, now at version 6, with new Modal engine, filters, modulators and more. The most significant update since Pigments 2. Pigments is an all-in-one software synthesizer for modern producers, blending 6 cutting-edge synthesis engines, a color-coded interface, effortless drag-and-drop modulation, premium effects and generative sequencing. Shape your sonic vision with boundary-pushin

The Crow Hill Company Announces Release of Tina Guo STORM CELLO Virtual Instrument for Composers

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — The Crow Hill Company has nnounced release of their latest virtual instrument sample library for film and media composers, Tina Guo STORM CELLO. According to the company, “This meeting of minds in collaboration with Steve Mazzaro & The Crow Hill Company combines traditional electric cello multi-samples together with articulations that will make you feel like Tina is interpreting your music live as you compose it.”

Eventide Third Man Hardware Knife Drop Guitar FX Pedal Now Available

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music Gear News/ — Eventide has announced today that their Third Man Hardware Knife Drop Guitar FX Pedal is now available. It is described as: “From the twisted minds at Third Man Hardware and the mad scientists at Eventide, comes Knife Drop—a pedal so maniacal, so drenched in sonic chaos, you’ll wonder if you’re dreaming… or already trapped in a nightmare.” SRP $299.

Haken Audio has announced the new EaganMatrix Micro, the smallest device so far sporting the expressive synthesizer engine built for MPE

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — Haken Audio, the company that brought the expressive playability of the Haken Continuum Fingerboard to market, as well as many other MPE-capable electronic music devices, has announced their new EaganMatrix Micro. Packed with the power of the EaganMatrix Sound Technology in the smallest product ever. The EaganMatrix Micro is a full-featured EaganMatrix sound engine in a small self-contained form factor, and is powered and controlled via USB.

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge announces 2025 U.S. Tour Dates starting in Feb. in NY

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News — The Moody Blues’ John Lodge announces 2025 U.S. Tour Dates. Playing ‘Days of Future Passed’ in its entirety, plus a selection of CLASSIC HITS. Lodge will be bringing his Days of Future Passed Tour back on the road starting in February 2025, with special guest Jon Davidson of YES. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster, with limited VIP packages available.

ASCAP announces its Top Holiday Songs for 2024 lineup

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News — This week, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers) announced its 2024 list of top classic holiday songs as a Spotify playlist. Clever choices include “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” by Aimee Mann, “Silver Bells” by Stevie Wonder, and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Justin Bieber. 25 songs in total are designed to keep you in the holly jollies this season.

Synth maestro Howard Jones to continue tour of U.S. with ABC and DJ Richard Blade in 2025

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE — Music News: Howard Jones recently announced that following a wildly successful run of North American tour dates earlier in 2024, Howard Jones and ABC are set to return to the U.S. for more co-headlining tour dates in February, 2025. The 2025 tour dates kick off in San Francisco at The Masonic on Thursday, February 6.

Maestro Steven Allen Fox, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale return to Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for 2024 HOLIDAY POPS

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — The annual joyous tradition, the “Holiday Pops Spectacular,” returns with festive film music, traditional favorites, and high spirits. Celebrate the holiday season at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, by joining the Golden State Pops Orchestra, Maestro Steven Allen Fox, and the GSPO Chorale, led by Maestra Marya Basaraba, for Holiday POPS Spectacular Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8 p.m.

Now in Kindle Edition, Moog Family’s Cookbook, ‘Moog’s Musical Eatery: A Cookbook for Carefree Entertaining’

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News / — Chances are if you are a musician you would likely conjure up visions of patches, cables, dials, ladder filters when you hear the term “Moog cookbook.” In this case however, it’s an actual cookbook, “Moog’s Musical Eatery: A Cookbook for Carefree Entertaining,” by Shirleigh Moog (Author, Foreword), Karl Wolff (Illustrator), Kate Lanner (Illustrator), and Bob Moog (Photographer). Published by Bob’s daughter, Michelle Moog-Koussa (“Moogstress”).

Lowell Chamber Orchestra Music Director Orlando Cela Named a 2024 Amplify Latinx ALX100 Honoree in Massachusetts

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News / — Boston-area-based Lowell Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director, Orlando Cela, has been named one of the ALX100 Honorees for 2024 by Amplify Latinx. This prestigious recognition celebrates Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who are making an outstanding impact in their respective fields and communities.

Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its newest pedal: The Classic Fuzz

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News / — International boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its newest pedal: “The Classic Fuzz.” Designed for both guitar and bass, the Classic Fuzz pedal captures the sound, feel, and response of the original 1960s two-transistor fuzz boxes using all modern, stable parts. It is rich, moody, interactive and in the right hands, untamed.

Expressive E announces v2.0 firmware update to OSMOSE keyboard instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Today, the folks at Expressive E announced formal release of their v2.0 firmware update for the ground breaking MPE music synthesizer keyboard, the OSMOSE. As an early backer, I have been awaiting this to “firm up” (pun intended) some of the features based on evolution and also user feedback over the past year. OSMOSE ia the next-gen standalone expressive synthesizer that allows a performer-player to add emotion and movement to music with a simple touch.

Primate Labs announces new generation benchmark tool, Geekbench AI 1.0

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE/ — Today, well-regarded long-time benchmarking firm, Primate Labs, who make the venerable Geekbench testing tool, have announced the next generation solution, Geekbench AI 1.0. The new Geekbench AI is a cross-platform AI benchmark that uses real-world machine learning tasks to evaluate AI workload performance. Geekbench AI measures your CPU, GPU, and NPU to determine whether your device is ready for today’s and tomorrow’s cutting-edge machine learning applications.

Composer Tatiana Mikova’s String Quartet ‘In Modo Lidico’ debuts July 1 at Carnegie Hall

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Film and classical music composer, Tatiana Mikova, has announced that her String Quartet, “In Modo Lidico,” will debut at Carnegie Hall’s Progressive Musicians Laureate Gala on July 1, 2024. The piece will be performed by the Lehner String Quartet in the intimate Weill Recital Hall, home to hundreds of recitals, chamber music concerts, panel discussions, and master classes. Mikova is a multi-award-winning Czech classical and film music composer based in London.

British Singer-Songwriter Alison Moyet Announces Upcoming Release of New Solo Album, ‘KEY’ and World Tour

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News / Singer-songwriter Alison Moyet has announced this week her eagerly-awaited, tenth solo studio album, “Key,” to release on October 4, 2024. Marking Alison’s 40-year anniversary as a solo artist, “Key” is an 18-track collection, showcasing the breadth and depth of her artistic creativity and song writing over these four decades to […]

USC hosts conference on music education and its effect on childhood development in wake of Prop 28

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – Music News / On Tuesday, June 11, USC (University of Southern California) will host the first Music, Health, and Policy Conference, as part of Los Angeles County Arts and Health Week, at Cammilleri Hall on the University Park Campus. Research has shown music’s centrality to childhood development and addressing elderly cognitive decline.

ASCAP Screen Music Awards for 2024 Recognize 93 Prominent Film and TV Composers

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE Music News / The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has recently announced the recipients of the 2024 ASCAP Screen Music Awards, including the highly-anticipated winners of the ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards; honoring the composers whose music enriches the art of visual storytelling. ASCAP is a membership association of more than 975,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.

Thomas Dolby Blinded Me With His New Hair – SCIENCE!

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE / Long time fans of Thomas Dolby have likely noticed over the years the ’80s recording artist losing his hair, often wearing hats on stage in modern solo and group performances. Well, this week (May 17) Dolby posted a video on social and my first thought was “It’s Dolby’s ‘evil twin brother’!” He was going to reveal something new – not a new song, tour or album, but new hair. He posted a full video showing off his new shock of grey hair yesterday, and frankly, he looks great.

UVI release Quadra Modular, a multi-instrument blending the raw sound of modular synths with cross-fading ‘vector’ style interface

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — One of the most interesting new virtual instruments I’ve seen in awhile, UVI’s Quadra Modular synthesizer allows you to choose, modify, then combine four different highly-sampled instruments, then cross fade and modulate among them in realtime. UVI’s “Quadra series” instruments are designed to be immediately inspiring, delivering 4 customizable instrument layers with keyzone support, XY and dynamics morphing, fully-editable synthesis and numerous effects.

New ONKYO TX-8470 2-Channel Network Stereo Audio Receiver Blends Modern Connectivity with Audiophile Specs

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Home Audio News/ — ONKYO has announced its new TX-8470 Network Stereo Receiver for 2024. According to the company it has been “built by and for audiophiles.” The TX-8470 seamlessly combines exceptional audio fidelity for music lovers with modern connectivity options for hassle-free home entertainment. The TX-8470 offers 2-Channel, 110-watts per channel, and is designed for high-performance audio playback, packaged with all modern streaming technologies.

Jazz Vocalist Sybil Evans Stages Comeback at Age 90, Performing at the Annual 2024 Park Avenue Day in New York

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — While some industrious individuals are busy looking for their second act, 90-year-old Sybil Evans, longtime resident of Manhattan’s Murray Hill section is still going strong, forging ahead into her third with the Sybil Evans Trio. The dynamic, Brooklyn-born and raised nonagenarian singer was inspired by her 90th birthday to return to her love of bringing her pop-jazz stylings before a live audience.

For its 25th anniversary, Arturia launches ASTROLAB stage synthesizer keyboard with 34 iconic instruments onboard

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — ARTURIA today announced a new, innovative stage and studio synthesizer keyboard, they call ASTROLAB, an “Avant-garde Stage Keyboard,” as part of their 25th anniversary in the music instrument business. Accorsing to the company, “Astrolab offers a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem – inviting musicians to focus on their creative expression.

2024 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards Now Open for Voting, Nominees Announced

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Honoring the musical storytellers scoring the past year’s top films, television series and video games, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced this week the nominees for the 2024 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards. A first-of-its-kind program among US performing rights organizations, the ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards gives the ASCAP composer community a forum to recognize the artistic accomplishments of their peers.

The Crow Hill Company’s New Small String Gestures Sample Library Enhances Composing for Film, TV and Pop

Christopher Laird Simmons

EDINBURGH, UK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Take control of an intimate string section performing an evocative collection of shifting musical passages with The Crow Hill Company’s new Small String Gestures sample library, the second release in what they are calling a “hysteresis” approach to sample collection and music instrument playing. It’s a complement to their prior release, String Murmurations.

Gibson Garage London is a new flagship store for all things Gibson: a place to explore Gibson’s 130-year music history, outside the US

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Opening to the public Feb. 24, 2024, the new Gibson Garage London is a ground-breaking flagship store for all things Gibson, located in historic London. At the Gibson Garage London kickoff event, Gibson announced it has entered into a collaborative partnership with one of the most influential musicians in history, Jimmy Page, an icon across all genres of music, art, and culture and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin.

Time for Twang! Fuse Audio Labs VREV-63 Surf Spring Reverb Plugin Released

Christopher Laird Simmons

MUSEWIRE – MUSIC NEWS / As my dad used to say in the ’60s, “hang loose.” Fuse Audio Labs has announced their latest audio plugin, the VREV-63. which is “the ripping reincarnation of the legendary tube driven spring reverb from the sixties: the godfather of surf guitar sound! Hooked up in front of an amp, the drippy and splashy sound of this mysterious box has inspired countless reggae, dub, garage, rockabilly, jazz and spaghetti western artists. Play off the hook on incredibly long and inspiring

Lowell Chamber Orchestra premieres new edition of Julia Perry’s SYMPHONY FOR VIOLAS AND BASSES, from new edition by LCO music director Orlando Cela

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOWELL, Mass. /MUSEWIRE – Music News / — On Sunday, February 18, 2024, 3 p.m., The Lowell Chamber Orchestra will present the first Massachusetts performance of Julia Perry’s “Symphony for Violas and Basses,” from a new edition by LCO’s music director Orlando Cela. The new edition looks to celebrate Perry’s centenary of her birth, and provide a clear template from which other ensembles can perform this work from one of America’s most influential and underappreciated composers.

ContinuuCon 2024 Electronic Music Conference Scheduled for Pittsburgh in April, with Tickets Now on Sale

Christopher Laird Simmons

PITTSBURGH, Pa. / MUSEWIRE – Music News / — This year’s ContinuuCon 2024 Electronic Music Conference will take place in the U.S. for those who have been unable to avail themselves of some of the exotic locales around the world of prior years. The sixth international Haken Continuum Conference, is returning to the U.S. on April 26–28. This year’s event will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Musicians, sound designers, software developers, and music enthusiasts are invited to explore the wo

Music News: Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 Makes a Huge Splash

Christopher Laird Simmons

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /MUSEWIRE/ — Under a canopy of stars, Pompano Beach was transformed into a haven for jazz enthusiasts as over 10,000 music fans showed up for the beachside celebration. Jazz royalty including Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee held court on the Champion Porsche Stage at Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 and captivated audiences with their incredible talent.

Music News: Infinite Creativity: HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 Newly Released with AI Cover Feature

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. /MUSEWIRE/ — HitPaw, a company specializing in digital multimedia solutions, has now launched HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 with the exciting update of AI Cover feature. The newest 1.4.0 version of HitPaw Voice Changer allows users to transform their audio files into the styles of various iconic artists like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Drake. The 1.4.0 aims to offer a unique and personalized audio experience.

Music News: Artists’ Addiction Records In Partnership with Tavola Productions to Release The Original Television Soundtrack to The Beloved Show ‘Lidia’s Kitchen’ On December 15

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /MUSEWIRE/ — Artists’ Addiction Records and Tavola Productions have teamed up for the release of the “LIDIA’S KITCHEN: ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK,” on December 15, 2023; available on all digital platforms. The album is the musical backdrop to the beloved public television show “Lidia’s Kitchen” hosted by world-renowned chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television host, and Italian food ambassador Lidia Bastianich.

Music News: Lowell Chamber Orchestra Receives Three-Year Funding for Advancement Of BIPOC Composers

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOWELL, Mass. /MUSEWIRE/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has been inducted into the Barr Foundation’s “Creative Vitality Grant Program,” in order to continue its mission of providing the greater Lowell area with the most diverse classical music.

Music News: Guided By Voices Fans to Celebrate Band at Special Boston-Area Event

Christopher Laird Simmons

BOSTON, Mass. /MUSEWIRE/ — The venerable indie rock band Guided By Voices (GBV) recently celebrated 40 years of music with several thousand fans in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio, performing two sold-out shows at the Dayton Masonic Center over Labor Day weekend. In the spirit of bringing that celebration to Boston, four local fans (calling themselves the Textbook Committee) have organized Forever Since Heedfest, which brings three GBV tribute bands and diehard fans from near and far to Warehouse XI in Somerville, MA this February.

Music News: HitPaw Voice Changer V1.2.0 Released: Dive into the Music World with HitPaw

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. /MUSEWIRE/ — We are thrilled to announce the release of HitPaw V1.2.0, a significant update to our already popular software that expands its capabilities. With this new version, we are introducing two exciting new features, adding to our existing functionality and offering even more versatility and creativity to our users.

Music News: Charles E. Smith Life Communities Sets the Stage for Artful Living

Christopher Laird Simmons

ROCKVILLE, Md. /MUSEWIRE/ — Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) today announced the launch of a new LifeLAB program offering complimentary community classes, events and webinars for today’s modern elder. The program offers fun and interactive learning opportunities to tour and learn about the benefits of living at Charles E. Smith Life Communities while enjoying music, wine, coffee, hors d’oeuvres, interactive art and more.

Music News: Renowned pianist and conductor, Boris Cepeda, relocates to Atlanta and unveils European Piano Academy

Christopher Laird Simmons

ATLANTA, Ga. /MUSEWIRE/ — Boris Cepeda, an accomplished pianist and conductor, will now call Atlanta home. It’s a groundbreaking move made possible through a “genius” visa designated for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This move marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

Golden State Pops Orchestra presents the 2023 Holiday Pops Spectacular!

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — The holiday spirit will be brought to life once again with the “Holiday Pops Spectacular” taking place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 8 p.m., marking the final appearance at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. Join Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale in a heartwarming journey filled with joy and merriment!

The McGrath Project Releases 6th Album for International Release at the end of September

Christopher Laird Simmons

FORT WORTH, Texas /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — The McGrath Project is back! Three years after the band released its last album, “Golden Goose,” in 2020, the band has emerged from this post pandemic world with new life. The new album titled, “Oh My,” will be released internationally on September 26, 2023, with pre orders available on all digital mediums.

South Bay Music Association Presents ‘Frankenstein: Alive in Concert’ in Collaboration with Grand Vision Foundation

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — South Bay Wind Ensemble (SBWE) is thrilled to begin our 2023/2024 season with “Frankenstein: Alive in Concert” on October 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. The classic 1931 film has sound and dialog, but no music. So now, South Bay Winds are providing the music with a 2002 score by composer Michael Shapiro.

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra Inaugurates Fifth Season with a Concert that Redefines the Symphony

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOWELL, Mass. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra opens its fifth season Saturday, September 16, 2023, with music that redefines the symphony as genre. The evening will feature music by Brittney Benton, Yoko Nakatani, Vincent Persichetti, and Arnold Schönberg, bringing a historical approach to the ever changing façade of this genre.

FineShare Singify: Ignite Your Music Creation with Next Level of AI Song Covers

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — FineShare is an intelligent software company that offers innovative solutions to enhance multimedia experiences for individuals and businesses. In July, FineShare launched Online Voice Changer which is based on AI Voice Cloning technology. This month, FineShare is proud to introduce FineShare Singify, an innovative and free AI song cover generator that aims to redefine music creation and provide an unprecedented carnival for music lovers.

Pompano Beach Arts Announces Headliners for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 – Branford Marsalis Leads an All-Star Internationally Acclaimed Lineup

Christopher Laird Simmons

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce the headlining acts for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024. Grammy(r) Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most iconic jazz musicians of our time, leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee.

A Love Song for the Ages

Christopher Laird Simmons

TAMPA, Fla. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — “A Love Song” is a one-of-a-kind song that shares the blessing of marriage for over 50 years and a loving call of encouragement for true love between a man and a women for the ages Christian Film Producer, Patrick R. Carberry has released his second single “A Love Song,” produced by Demo My Song, a beautiful breakthrough song filled with heartfelt love, loyalty, and an uplifting, timely message for everyone.

Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces fifth season, largest yet

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOWELL, Mass. /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has officially announced its fifth season, which will be comprised of seven concerts starting in September of this year, and running all the way until June of next year. Three soloists will be featured with the ensemble this season, two of them members of the orchestra itself.

Avantone Pro announces PLANAR THE II Reference-grade Open-Back Headphones with Planar Drivers

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Avantone Pro has announced availability of their new “Planar the II” headphones, reference-grade open-back headphones with Planar Drivers designed for both studio use and critical listening in audiophile home environments. Planar drivers offer an incredible set of advantages over traditional moving coil drivers. Amazing accuracy, high-end detail, clarity, natural bass, and response time.

The Wallis and The ASCAP Foundation Present MUSICAL THEATRE FEST 2023: Two Weeks of Musical Theatre Events

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — The Wallis and The ASCAP Foundation Present MUSICAL THEATRE FEST 2023: Two Weeks of Musical Theatre Events. The first ever ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest gives emerging musical theatre composers the chance to learn from the industry’s leading lights. Happening Jul 11, 2023 – Jul 20, 2023. All sessions are FREE to attend, and they’re filling up fast – RSVP to secure your spot.

In Support of Women In Music Nonprofit, Smirnoff ICE Relaunch Tour 2023 Heats up the Summer

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE – Music News / — The Smirnoff ICE Relaunch Tour 2023 continues this summer headlining a delicious duo of Smirnoff ICE and star-studded musical performances. As part of the concert lineup featuring both the chart-topping latest hits and nostalgic anthems, all proceeds from ticket sales for the newly announced tour dates will directly support nonprofit Women In Music: an organization committed to advancing equality, visibility and opportunities for women in the musical arts.

Quick Review: MP MIDI Controller, version 2A, previewed at Superbooth23 Berlin, is now shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

/MUSEWIRE/ — The folks at MP MIDI have announced that their latest iteration of the innovative MP MIDI Controller, version 2A, previewed at Superbooth23 Berlin, is now shipping. The 2A version adds glass flat top minimal design, increased viewing angle, encoders through glass, optional rack mount kit and additional power port.

80s R&B Pop Singer Bunny DeBarge Releases Bio Memoir ‘The Fame Years’

Christopher Laird Simmons

MOTOWN, USA /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Famed Motown songwriter, recording artist and lone female member of legendary R&B sibling singing group, DeBarge, Bunny DeBarge has released her newly revised, tell all memoir, “The Kept Ones: DeBarge, The Fame Years.”