April 26th, 2012
Are Canadian cities establishing popular trends in the global indie music scene? According to a study by researchers at the University College Dublin, the answer is “yes.”
Using online data obtained from the social media site last.fm, researchers were able to determine which cities have the greatest influence on global musical trends.
Using more than 60 billion individual listener-preferences from more than 200 cities between the years 2003 and 2011, the researchers were able to determine which of these cities exert the greatest influence in the popularity of music as it flows to other geographical areas. Read the rest of this entry »
April 26th, 2012
Axe Music in Calagary is presenting, along with Primacoustic, a free event offering various tips and techniques on how to acoustically treat your studio.
Several acoustic problems and solutions will be discussed, including primary reflections, flutter echo, standing waves, and excessive bass.
Attendees will view how to effectively use Primacoustic room kits, bass traps, diffusers, and clouds to improve the acoustics of any recording space. Read the rest of this entry »
April 26th, 2012
The second annual Guitar Show & Swap Meet will be taking place in Toronto on June 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 1083 Pape Avenue, Toronto.
Last year’s show attracted over 400 attendees and over 30 vendors. This event is a chance for musicians to buy, sell, and trade their musical equipment from vintage guitars to P.A systems and promote their endeavours. Read the rest of this entry »
April 25th, 2012
On April 20, 2012, Warren Price, Founder and Owner of the Mother’s Music chain of music stores, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at the age of 70 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Price leaves behind his immediate family, Lloy, his daughter Laurie, daughter Ginger and her husband Al, and four grandchildren Brittini, Olivia, Jason, and Cole. Read the rest of this entry »
April 18th, 2012
Metalworks Institute, Canada’s Elite Entertainment Arts School, is presenting KEYS, the Competition for Canadian High School Keyboard Players.
The competition winner will receive a full tuition scholarship to Metalworks Institute’s two-year Music Performance and Technology program (Keyboard Major), which has a value of $38,900. Read the rest of this entry »
