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Add FX and Ear Candy to Your Tracks: Tips for Taking Your Sketch to the Next Level

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Adding FX and ear candy can feel like a daunting task, especially when you start to overthink the process. However, these little details are often what bring a track to life, adding depth, excitement.

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Recreate a Vocal Stutter Effect Like Skrillex: A Step-by-Step Guide

August 21, 2024

If you’ve just stepped into the world of music production, vocal stutters can be a fun and impactful technique to add excitement and energy to your tracks. You’ve heard that fast vocal stutter at...

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Get a Great Sounding Synth: The Deadmau5 Approach

August 21, 2024

If you’ve been experimenting with synthesizers, you know the quest for a perfect synth sound can be a challenging but rewarding process. Whether you’re looking for something clean yet huge, or...

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Make Music Again: Overcoming Creative Burnout Like Pharrell Williams

August 21, 2024

Hey there, fellow music creators! Whether you’re balancing a day job, DJ gigs, and music production, or just feeling creatively stuck, you’re not alone. Many of us hit a wall at some point, where...

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Master Your Craft as a Beatmaker: The J Dilla Way

August 21, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the most efficient ways to master your creative process as a beatmaker, and how you can learn from one of the most respected producers in the game: J Dilla.

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Bumbershoot Festival 2024: A Creative Celebration in Seattle

August 8, 2024

This Labor Day weekend, Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival returns to Seattle Center from August 31 to September 1, 2024. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, Bumbershoot continues to be a...

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Ohana Festival 2024: A Must-Attend Event for Music Creators

August 8, 2024

As the summer winds down and the crisp autumn air begins to roll in, music enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating one of California’s premier music festivals. The Ohana Festival, set to take place...

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Desert Daze 2024: A Creative Oasis for Music Enthusiasts

August 8, 2024

As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the golden tones of fall, the anticipation for one of California’s most eclectic music festivals begins to build. This October, the 2024 Desert Daze music...

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How to Create a Joyful Song Like "Happy" by Pharrell Williams

July 24, 2024

Creating a song that radiates joy and energy, much like Pharrell Williams' hit "Happy," is an exciting challenge for any music creator. Whether you're a seasoned producer or just starting out...

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Why Nas' Illmatic Deserves the Top Spot: Rap Lyricism at its Finest

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Nas’ debut album, Illmatic, has been crowned the greatest rap album of all time by Billboard, and for good reason. Celebrated for its lyrical brilliance and profound storytelling, Illmatic set...

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How to Create a Viral Chart-Topping Song Like Tommy Richman's "Million Dollar Baby"

July 8, 2024

Creating a viral, chart-topping song is the pinnacle of success for many music creators. Tommy Richman’s "Million Dollar Baby" exemplifies how to craft a hit that resonates with a wide audience...

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Crafting Music Like Jeff Bhasker: A Guide for Aspiring Music Creators

July 2, 2024

Jeff Bhasker is a legendary figure in the music industry, celebrated for his outstanding contributions as a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His Grammy-winning career has seen...

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The Return of the SICK NEW WORLD NU-METAL festival

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Photo Source: Alternative Press Magazine

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the eagerly anticipated music extravaganza, Sick New World, following last year returns to the city of Las Vegas on April 27, 2024. This variegated festival is a melting pot of musical genres, blending iconic Y2K-era, nu-metal legends with trailblazing acts from the expanded alt-metal and heavy alternative realm.

Headlining the event for the second consecutive year is the legendary System Of A Down, sharing the spotlight with co-headliners Slipknot. Joining these titans are influential and highly growing bands such as Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Spirit Box, and more well known bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, A perfect circle, Alice in chains, and many more. These acts are sure to ignite the stage and send shockwaves through the audience at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. 

After the festival’s revelation, the official Sick New World website has declared that the pre-sale for tickets is scheduled to commence on Friday, November 11th, at 10 AM PT. According to the site, general admission tickets will be available, kicking off at $249, while premium packages are offered at a premium price, reaching as high as $539. The festival will run for the majority of the day starting at 11AM on April 27th 2024 and ending at 12AM on April 28th 2024. 

There are 3 ticket Tiers (GA, GA+, VIP). The General admission tickets include: Performances all day on multiple stages at Las Vegas festival grounds, food choices from regional and local vendors, bars, concessions, official band merch, festival merch, free water stations, and more. The General Admission+ offers the same perks as General Admission in addition to air-conditioned restrooms, and dedicated entry lane at main entrance. The VIP tickets offer the same perks as General Admission+ in addition to, charging stations, and dedicated merch tent for festival merch. Is the place too far and you need a place to stay? Don’t worry Sick New world also offers Hotel and Ticket packages with 2-5 nights at hotels near the festival with many more additional perks. 

Sick New World includes acts of up to 70 plus bands with several bands performing at the same time across 5 stages of varying sizes placed around the festival grounds. Based on the current information we have no idea what the lineup times are, but the full lineup details including set times will be released closer to the date of the festival so be sure to keep an eye out, and plan your day out for the performances you want to see. The length of the performances will vary. Opening acts will have shorter set lengths, while headlining performances can range up to an hour. You can visit the official site of Sick New World here for more information. 

Stay updated on the official Sick New World website for more information, and get ready for a day of unparalleled music and excitement. Sick New World 2024 is where genres of metal collide, and the spirit of music takes center stage.