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Classical, Composer, United States, YouTube June 13, 2014

Violinist Lindsey Stirling credits YouTube with meteoric rise

In four short years, the classical crossover sensation reached the top with the help of viral videos. Nick Krewen Music, Published on Fri Jun 13 2014 In four short years, classical crossover sensation Lindsey Stirling has gone from anonymity to star stature without the help of the usual star-making machinery. There is no major label, prominent manager, radio station or concert promoter that can claim responsibility for the elfin dubstep…

Alt. Rock, Beatles, Festivals, New York, Producer, Songwriter, United States June 2, 2014

Sean Lennon tours his psychedelic new sound

Sean Lennon tours his psychedelic new sound The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, a collaboration with his girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl, makes two stops in Toronto this month, including Tuesday at the Hoxton. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Mon Jun 02 2014   Three albums deep into The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, the musical venture he shares with Atlanta-born model and girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl, Sean…

Beatles, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Engineer, Led Zeppelin, Mixer, Pink Floyd, Prince June 2, 2014

Remastering: The Art of the Sonic Facelift

June 02, 2014 Nick Krewen GRAMMY.com   When aging actors and actresses need a sip from the fountain of youth to sustain their Hollywood dreams, they call their plastic surgeons for a little nip n’ tuck. But when record companies or artists need to revitalize a classic album and freshen up its sound, it’s the mastering engineer who is the expert on their speed-dial, specifically for remastering purposes. It’s a…

Alt. Rock, Bass, California, Concert reviews, Drums, Events, Guitar, Indie, Led Zeppelin, Rock, Songwriter, United States, Voice May 16, 2014

Haim sisters give it their all in searing Toronto debut: review

Haim added even more power to their hits, recalling influences such as Led Zeppelin and Heart, on stage Thursday. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Fri May 16 2014 Haim At the Kool Haus, May 15 3.5 stars If you want to start a really good band, you may as well form one with your siblings, if you have them. Consider these factors: you start playing instruments at a young…

California, Concert reviews, Indie pop, Pop, Producer, Songwriter, United States, Voice May 15, 2014

Welcome to the Set List: Lana Del Rey at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto

GRAMMY.com MAY 15, 2014 – Welcome to The Set List. Here you’ll find the latest concert recaps for many of your favorite, or maybe not so favorite, artists. Our bloggers will do their best to provide you with every detail of the show, from which songs were on the set list to what the artist was wearing to which out-of-control fan made a scene. Hey, it’ll be like you were…