Benjamin Ricci

4 Reasons Singer/Songwriters Should Consider an MPC. Yes, an MPC.

When we recently reviewed the new MPC One from Akai, we instantly fell in love. Here’s a snippet, in case you missed it: “If you want a piece of gear that can serve as the centerpiece of your beat-making production hub, this could be your gateway drug, no questions....
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Chromatics and Hot Chip

by | Jul 18, 2012 |

When: July 17, 2012 Where: House of Blues - Boston, MA The sensuality that Chromatics conjured up during their set, right before Hot Chip took the stage, was as effortless as it was elusive. Fronted...

River City Extension

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Catchy, quirky and upbeat” Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Your Anger Toms River, NJ (XOXO Records/Anchor & Hope Music) River City Extension may hail from Toms River, NJ, but don’t expect them to...

Pennywise

by | Jul 11, 2012 | ,

“So-Cal punk legends return to form…with the addition of a new lead singer” All or Nothing Hermosa Beach, CA (Epitaph) It’s not easy for a band to lose one of its founding members, but it’s even...

Patrick Watson

by | Jul 11, 2012 |

“Typical Patrick Watson: beautifully and meticulously crafted” Adventures In Your Own Backyard Montreal, QC (Secret City Records) There's something about Patrick Watson that completely stills...