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The Best Producers of the Decade (2000-2009)
Producers are studio wizards, the men—why are they always men?—behind the scenes, laying the sonic foundation for our favorite albums. Here are the decade’s 10 most accomplished knob-twiddlers. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Gossip Readies Music for Men for October
The Gossip will release Music For Men, its first record on a major label, Oct. 6 via Columbia Records.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay-Z Reportedly Close To Deal With Sony
It looks like the Roc Boy is heading to Sony. Following his split with Def Jam last week, Jay-Z is apparently on the verge of signing a deal that will bring the highly anticipated Blueprint 3 and future recordings to Sony's Epic Records.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsClipse and Rick Rubin collaboration underway
If you were to get a running list going of some of the most influential albums of the last two decades, odds are that you'll find Rick Rubin's name in the liner notes more than a few times. And while Rubin has only dipped his toes into hip-hop, his pedigree in that department is damn near unimpeachable too: Run DMC, LL Cool J and Jay-Z have all benefited from his skill in the booth and ear for tuneful hooks. Well, get ready to add two more names to that list: Malice and Pusha T of Clipse have invited Rubin to... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Black Keys announce Winter tour dates
We already warned you that The Black Keys were hitting the U.K. this November. Now we have learned, via Brooklyn Vegan, that the Ohio-based duo have extended its Winter tour through January, and will hit Australia, followed by one show in New York.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsCrosby, Stills, Nash to record covers album with Rick Rubin
Like a lesson in permutation, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young relates to a dizzying number of recording acts: CPR (Crosby, Pever & Raymond), Manassas, Stephen Stills, The Stills-Young Band, Crosby & Nash, Graham Nash, Neil Young.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAvett Brothers sign to Columbia, record with Rubin
In a message posted on the band's MySpace blog and official website over the July 4th weekend, North Carolina's own banjo-shredding, heart-on-sleeve-wearing, recently-caught-up-with Avett Brothers have announced their departure from long-time label Ramseur... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRick Rubin's American Recordings joins Warner Bros.
Producer Rick Rubin, who has worked with artists like Johnny Cash, the Beastie Boys and Weezer, has agreed to a partnership between his American Recordings and Warner Brothers. Although American will still sign artists and deal with the creative side of things, Warner will now distribute and promote the releases.... read more
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