5) FM Released in 1978 the film FM is about fictional Los Angeles station Q-Sky and the battle between the station’s DJs and the suits who want more commercials and less music (sound familiar?). We see a variety of cliché DJs who each have their personal problems and we get an insight into the pressure […]
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This week I am looking at three mic suggestions you might find interesting (along with a suggestion on using the mic in your pocket – give it a go). I look at a tried and trusted mic used by many podcasters, a new Rode and a high end mic that I really like the sound
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I recorded a music show and while it sounded okay, I felt something was a bit off – but couldn’t put my finger on it. The music seemed to be stereo, but it wasn’t. There was something up and I had no idea what it could be. Was it just that I was listening to
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YouTube sensation Alex Belfield from Nottinghamshire, UK, provides a cautionary tale for anyone wanting to shock their way to fame and fortune at the expense of others.
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I’ve written a few posts promoting the benefits of local radio and hyper-local radio over the years. I’m a bit like a cracked record in that regard… I’m returning to the topic as a result of a long journey that took me to the website of Arran Sound, which serves the visitors and (hardy) residents
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Evan and I have chatted on the phone once before – to talk about his then new EP Groove House – and we got on like a house on fire. This second chat, about his latest single – Movin’ On – was no different. Well it was, because Carydakis sounds even more confident and self-assured.
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It’s not often you hear a voice that’s so pure from someone so young, but Paloma Dineli Desky belts out a string of classic songs on her album Soul on Soul.
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In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I discuss the option to record a podcast without wearing headphones, and some reasons why you must use them. In addition, I look at ‘imposter syndrome’ – it is something plenty of novice podcasters suffer from, and I explain why you should banish these thoughts from your mind.
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Can You Feel The Love by Swedish keyboard player Mattias Roos is the latest single from the album that is slated for release mid 2022.
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J3 represents the dawn of a new era in contemporary jazz. Amazingly though still in their teens, these three virtuosi have the unbridled creativity and exuberance of youth combined with the depth and deep appreciation of the greats that have come before them! Justin-Lee Schultz has already achieved two contemporary jazz radio Top 10 hits
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International recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas is back just in time to heat up things with “Hot Ice”! Coming off the heels from his Billboard smash hit “Full Tilt”, Lucas is joined again with nine-time Billboard #1 artist & hitmaker Adam Hawley. “Hot Ice” features piano virtuoso and Smooth Jazz charting artist Gino Rosaria.
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Lisa Hilton and her trio manifest a memorable experience on Life is Beautiful, her third recording of the pandemic era, and the acclaimed pianist, composer, and producer’s 25th album as a leader. On it, Hilton indulges her love of the piano with 10 original tracks and the cover gem, Ernie’s Blues (written by Ernie Wilkins).
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A skilled jazz guitarist with his own sound, Samuel Mösching has used the Pandemic period to record his latest solo album, Ethereal Kinks. While four fine musicians (two bassists and two drummers) make one appearance apiece (there are guests on both bass and drums on “Winnemac”), otherwise Mösching plays all of the instruments (guitar, bass, drums
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