Moog Synthesizer inventor Robert Moog and Apple Computer Inc. are getting technical Grammy Awards recognizing contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording industry. Winners of the technical awards, chosen by members of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences’ producers and engineers wing, will be presented Feb. 26 at a ceremony a day before the 44th annual Grammy Awards show in Los Angeles. “The technical and creative innovations of Robert Moog, and the inventiveness and versatility of Apple Computer are the towering achievements of true visionaries,” Recording Academy President Michael Greene said Thursday. “The products of their inspiration… Read more »
EMusic.com, the Internet’s most popular MP3 music service, today announced licensing and digital distribution agreements with six internationally-recognized independent record labels in a wide range of popular music genres: OM Records (Electronic/Hip-Hop), Olympia (Classical), JSP (Jazz/Blues/Soul), Minty Fresh (Alternative Pop/Children’s Music), Checkered Past (Roots/Americana) and Emperor Norton (Indie Pop). Starting today, EMusic members will be able to download hundreds of high-quality MP3s from the catalogs of these leading labels. EMusic is now offering a free two-week trial to its digital music subscription service at http://www.emusic.com/subscription/. Designed for the avid music fan, EMusic allows members to download as much music as… Read more »
XM Satellite Radio, the first U.S. digital satellite radio service, will bring music to the New York City Marathon at 10 locations along the 26-mile course, featuring a variety of XM’s 100 channels, which it calls “Radio to the Power of X.” Working with retail partner Best Buy and the New York City Roadrunners Club, XM will broadcast great digital music representative of its 71 music channels – ranging from rock to jazz, hip-hop to country, blues to classical – to help the marathoners as they make their way through the five boroughs of New York. “XM will bring the… Read more »
Apple Computer Inc. unveiled on Tuesday a portable music player that can hold an entire music collection and takes Apple outside its core computer business for the first time in eight years. Apple’s “iPod” is the size and shape of a deck of cards, with a small LCD screen and round dial on a white front and a stainless steel back. It holds about 1,000 songs in the MP3 music format and has a battery life of 8-10 hours. Apple will begin selling iPods, which only work with its Macintosh computers, on Nov. 10 at a suggested retail price of… Read more »
The Smashing Pumpkins will release their upcoming greatest hits package, Rotten Apples, on November 20th. Along with the prerequisite never before seen band photos, the album features songs from all five of the Pumpkins’ studio releases, as well as the song “Drown,” which was featured on the soundtrack to the film Singles. “Real Love,” a previously unreleased track from the Internet only release Machina II: Friends and Enemies of Modern Music and “Untitled,” a new track, are also included on the hits disc. Along with Rotten Apples the band’s former label Virgin Records will release a limited edition double-disc set… Read more »
A new theatre project involving My Chemical Romance may be in the works, according to comments made by director/playwright/actor John Cameron Mitchell that are currently circulating online. Mitchell—best known for creating and starring in the cult rock musical Hedwig And The Angry Inch and directing its film adaptation—revealed during a recent appearance that he is quietly developing a theatrical project with the band. In a clip that has quickly begun spreading across social media, Mitchell said, “My Chemical Romance, who I’m working on a project with for theatre, they do one show a week.” While details remain scarce, Mitchell hinted… Read more »
Super Bowl LX was one for the books, and not because of its commercials or the teams on the field. Bad Bunny, aka the world’s most-streamed artist, took to the field for the official Apple Music halftime show. And early reports suggest this might be the most-viewed halftime show to date, with a whopping 135+ million viewers, edging out Kendrick Lamar’s previous record of 133.5 million viewers for the 2025 halftime show. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and… Read more »
This week on Add To Library, Shawn & Brian dive deep into the sequel to a record they talked about last year as they’re talking all about Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s Stygian Bough Vol II! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new episodes every week!
YUNGBLUD, aka Dominic Harrison, is the Gen Z rock ‘n’ roll king using his talents to collaborate with some of the most dazzling veteran rockstars in the game. In December, the artist released his full One More Time EP with Aerosmith feauturing lead single “My Only Angel.” And we definitely can’t forget Harrison’s work with Steven Tyler at the 2025 MTV VMAs to honor the late and great Ozzy Osbourne—a main inspiration and beloved friend of YUNGBLUD. Following the Aerosmith crossover, the young artist also revealed a reimagined “Zombie” with none other than The Smashing Pumpkins. Now, rumors are swirling… Read more »
This week on Add To Library, Shawn & Brian dive deep into another instant classic from last year as they’re talking all about the amazing collaborative album from Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo, In The Earth Again! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new episodes every week!
