Reservoir Unveils Reggae Catalog JV With Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell and Abood Music, Sets Sights on ‘Further Advancing the New Generation of Jamaica’s Music Scene’

Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell, who’s inked a JV deal with Reservoir Media. Photo Credit: Reservoir With an eye on scooping up reggae catalogs and signing talent, Reservoir Media (NASDAQ: RSVR) has unveiled a joint venture with artist Cordell “Skatta” Burrell and publisher Abood Music. Reservoir formally disclosed the multifaceted JV –Continue Reading

Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin Join Forces to Launch Hong Kong-Based Pacific Music Group

Photo Credit: Pacific Music Group A new Hong Kong-based global music label aims to develop top Pan-Asian talent for the global stage while serving as a gateway for international artists entering Asia. American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, Indian music legend Sonu Nigam, and pioneering Chinese American rapper MC Jin have joined forcesContinue Reading

“It would have been okay if I had an acoustic guitar, but the electricity made it like ‘you’re not allowed’”: Joan Jett on the battles she faced to become a rock guitar icon

(Image credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund) From her teenage beginnings in The Runaways to her steadfast run with her solo project, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, which spawned hits such as I Love Rock ’n’ Roll and I Hate Myself for Loving You, The Godmother of Punk –Continue Reading

New Model from Thompson Guitars

Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: The new Thompson Deep Modified Classical Hybrid (DMC) was designed to be a crossover instrument similar to Willie Nelson’s Trigger, but with a deeper body, and we use a forward shifted X-bracing pattern. Developed for musicians that are seeking a guitar with brilliance, comfort and exceptional playability,Continue Reading

“A really musical effect, perfectly implemented in a tiny footprint”: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello review

Guitar World Verdict A really musical effect, perfectly implemented in a convenient tiny footprint, the Pico Swello is a joy to use and is capable of giving you an alternative voice whenever needed. Pros + Really compact size + Smooth operation + Variable attack for different applications + Optional filterContinue Reading

“I remember meeting Billy Cobham on a Campbell’s Soup jingle and doing an Avon jingle with Herbie Hancock. It was an amazing time”: A pre-fame Stanley Clarke took chance after chance at a 1974 session with Aretha Franklin; and helped define a soul c

(Image credit: Getty Images) A lesser-known aspect of Stanley Clarke’s early career in the 1970s is that while he was in the throes of revolutionizing the bass guitar, the Philadelphia native had a solid three-year run as a groove-minded New York City session musician. “I would do four sessions everyContinue Reading