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Behind the Music: The Audio Engineer

February 14, 2023

The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close

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Koji Kondo: Nintendo’s Melody Maestro

February 14, 2023

What do popular video games franchises Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox all have in common? They were all produced and published by Nintendo, and the iconic music themes that you hear in...

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Taylor Swift on Industry Sexism and Music Rights

February 8, 2023

Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.

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What’s the Ideal Length for a Single— Are Songs Getting Shorter?

February 8, 2023

“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are

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SG Lewis: Who Is He - and What’s Next For This Rising Star?

February 6, 2023

SG Lewis (Samuel George Lewis) is a rising star in the dance/electronic music realm. He is a DJ/producer turned singer-songwriter, and is known for his disco-inspired, transcendent sound. He routinely

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Lessons to Learn From the Launch Of Sam Smith’s “Unholy”

February 4, 2023

Sam Smith just released their new album “Gloria” on the 27th of January. As described by Pitchfork, “Gloria flips between hyperpop, country, dancehall, disco, 2-step, and intimate, Kehlani-esque R&B”.

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Are Virtual Idols the Future of Music?

February 5, 2023

Virtual reality and the metaverse have become popular topics in the music industry where more and more technology and music have been combined, creating something that could revolutionize the entire

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Grammy Awards Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: The Category Songwriters Deserve

February 5, 2023

The 65th annual GRAMMY Awards are here, and there's a long-awaited addition to the awards. This year marks the introduction of a new category: the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Award. For all

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How Zach Bryan’s Authenticity Makes His Music So Appealing, Even to Non-Country Fans

January 31, 2023

Zach Bryan released his first album in 2019, and in the short time since he has become one of the biggest names in country. His biggest album, “American Heartbreak”, broke single-day album streaming

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Miley Cyrus is Going to Take Over Pop in 2023

January 31, 2023

Miley Cyrus was born into the music industry, and has spent her career channelling her Nashville and Hollywood roots into a diverse discography stacked with hits. Add to that countless covers that are

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Why This Pop-Rock Band Got Hate For Starting On YouTube

January 31, 2023

Before the invention of TikTok, many music artists gained popularity through YouTube. However, similar to the TikTok stars of today, people in the music industry saw ‘YouTube bands’ as lesser because

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Will Google End Work for Music Creators with their New Music AI?

February 1, 2023

Google has done it. They have created an AI that can generate music from text descriptions. The announcement of this is timely because recently Chat GPT, (a language learning model created by OpenAI

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Sleep Token’s ‘New Era’ Unveiling of their wild new masks

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In an enormous climax to their breakout year, Sleep Token, the anonymous alt-metal sensation, marked their journey with a massive headlining sold out show at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, U.K. The 12,500-capacity venue witnessed the finale of a year that saw Sleep Token rise to the forefront of the alternative metal scene.

Sleep Token, known for their mysterious stage presence and genre-bending sound, introduced a "new era" with a spectacular unveiling of their wild new masks. The instrumental trio, identified by the pseudonyms II, III, and IV, took to Instagram to reveal their new looks, crafted by the talented mask-maker Lani Hernandez-David. The remarkable faces not only add a nu-metal-esque flair to the band's aesthetic but also enhance the visual distinctiveness of each member, but the bands vocalist-songwriter ‘Vessel’ has yet to showcase any new change to their mask, leaving fans wondering what their new look will be.

As Sleep Token continues to evolve, the new masks signify a brand new step into a fresh phase of their artistic journey. The band's commitment to pushing boundaries is evident not only in their musical career but also in their attention to visual elements that contribute to the overall immersive experience for their fans.

Sleep Token, who was thrilled with their viral success earlier in the year, has swiftly become a well-known headlining act. Critics have praised their debut album, "Take Me Back To Eden," and it has earned a spot on a number of credible publications' year-end best-of lists. Sleep Token's standing in the alternative metal scene has been cemented by the album's popularity, which has also opened the door for the band to play sold-out headline shows at esteemed locations.

Following their successful headlining show at the OVO Arena, Sleep Token has a series of upcoming performances lined up. As they continue to ride the wave of success into the new year, fans can expect more shows and perhaps further glimpses into the mysterious and captivating world that Sleep Token has created.

Over the course of the past year, Sleep Token has managed to surpass genre barriers and win over music lovers all over the world. The band's "new era" represents not only a stylistic shift but also a commitment to ongoing creativity and artistic experimentation. With Sleep Token's explosive 2023 climb, they solidified their place as a major player in the alternative metal industry, and fans are already looking forward to what this mysterious group will provide in the future.