blissblog (Free subscription) | 16 hours ago
That Infernal MachineEnlightenment arrives from multiple quarters about the mysterious device Hurby Luv Bug mentioned to meIt's not "poublaison" or "publason" but this baby: The Publison Infernal Machine, made by a French outboard gear manufacturer, and for some years the connoisseur-preferred, state-of-the-art sampler/effects unit Stuart Argabright of Ike Yard/Dominatrix legend...
The Big Picture (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
I was a rock critic in a past life, so every year around this time, I still get a ballot allowing me to vote for my favorite nominees in the annual election at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....
Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
One of the benefits of living in a college dorm was my introduction to the Guitar Hero, a game that I have developed a serious obsession with over the years. This year has already brought Guitar Hero 5, which is a great addition to the series and has the most indie-fied song list yet [...]
PopCultureShock (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
The full DJ Hero Soundtrack in mixtape form: 88 tracks mixing Rihanna into the Killers, Q-Tip into Billy Squier, Bobby Blue Bland into Tupac and more. By DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ AM (R.I.P), DJ Shadow, and more! DJ Hero soundtrack: Part 1 DJ Hero soundtrack: Part 2 1. Motörhead vs. NOISIA – Ace Of Spades vs. Groundhog (2:55) 2. [...]
get2sammyb.co.uk (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
DJ Hero inserts new-found vigour into the stagnating music genre, but its niche concept, high price-tag and challenging learning curve will, sadly, drive many away. What’s It All About? Covering the electro, hip-hop, pop and dance arm of Activision’s massive “Hero” franchise, DJ Hero puts you behind the decks as a master DJ, cutting and scratching yourself [...]
The Koalition (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Rhythm based games nowadays are all too familiar with a Guitar Hero game being released every three months and Rock Band DLC every week, the genre needs something new. FreeStyleGames and Activision are hoping to get the party started with DJ Hero, their new DJ rhythm based game. DJ Hero offers you your own plastic [...]
Global Funk Radio: Monday Mental Meltdwon (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Monday Mental Meltdown 01 D.J. Sal & Fransuave - DJ's Life 02 Kam - Go With The Flow 03 Get Loose Crew - Wannabe 04 The Boo Yow Boys - We Came To Rock 05 Def Boys - Caution 06 Gangstarr Posse - Young Girls 07 Dan The Automator - Music To Be Murdered By 08 Ice T & Chris "The Glove" Taylor - Party People 09 P.C. Crew - Dougee Fresh v's The Beat Box 10 Sway & King Tech - Beat Of...
andPOP.com News (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Following, a c0ncert Halloween night at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY, Miley Cyrus went to a local bar to perform an impromptu aftershow, reports TMZ. The songstress, 16, sang “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” onstage with the band performing at the Phoenix Hill Tavern Bar. Related posts:Surprise Guests Rock Foo Fighters ShowMadonna Won’t Perform At Rock and Roll [...]
Planet Xbox 360 (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Living room legends and budding superstar DJ’s alike who have already started the party in what Time says “delivers in every way†can now add to the 93 mixes available in DJ Hero with two party rockin’ grooves: 50 Cent Queen, and more.
Herohill (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Unless you're like the Ack, and you boycott any video game that requires you to do anything more complicated than repeatedly mashing one button, you've likely heard of DJ Hero . DJ Hero is exactly what you'd think: a DJ-based take on the Guitar Hero or Rock Band music simulation games that have blown up in the last few years. It looks pretty cool, and I certainly want to try it, but one of the more...
TheSixthAxis (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
Activision's latest 'Hero' game puts you behind the wheels of steel.
Sound of the City (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Celebration Madison Square Garden Thursday, October 29 The first half of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's two-night benefit concert and 25th-an...
Slog (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Some people think guitars are boring . Where are their opportunities to buy one-off controllers for their gaming consoles? Look no further than this week's release of DJ Hero . Seriously, look no further : There's no gameplay in evidence, and I'm pretty sure DJ Shadow's eyes don't usually glow with a hellish green fury, but now I totally want to explode 18-wheelers with the power of my tight beats...
VideoGamer.com (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Hey, Mr DJ put a record on.
Eurogamer (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Floor filler? The turnaround has been astonishing. Guitar Hero launched in 2005, its first set-list composed extensively of cover versions, with the music industry's nostrils too busy sweeping lustily over cisterns to pay it much heed. Developer Harmonix was virtually required to shuffle up to record label doors, cap in hand, begging for whatever scraps of licensed music were lying around. $2 billion...
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