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EM Pick: Gravity Plan

The California-based band Gravity Plan revives the past and brings psychedelic progressive rock to the forefront of today's rock and pop scene in one easy sweep on the guitar. Their musical influences, old and new, ring true in each track and are sure to please listeners of all generations. Check them out and support their upcoming CD at myspace.com/gravityplanmusic.

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Wal-Mart Sales Generate Musical Hits
Did you know that last year, Wal-Mart was the largest music retailer in the United States? Read about the relationship between the company and record labels and music artists.

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EM Announcements

EM Cast with Daniel Tashian
In the latest edition of EM Cast, producer/songwriter/recording artist Daniel Tashian (The Silver Seas, Sixpence None the Richer) talks about the Nashville pop scene, his sequencer choices, his arranging techniques, his production influences, and more. He also plays excerpts from his music and comments on the production. Click to listen.

EM Spotlights on Shel Talmy and Youth
Read up on two interviews from the EM archives, featuring Shel Talmy (producer for The Who, The Kinks, Easybeats, and more), and Youth (bass-master for Killing Joke). Click to access the EM Spotlight page.

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Calendar and Contests

NEW! Grammy Foundation Honors Sir George Martin
At the Starry Night event on July 12, 2008 at USC, Sir George along with the Grammy Foundation, the LA Chapter, and the Producers & Engineers Wing will present “The Making of Sgt. Pepper.” Learn more at grammyfoundation.com.

NEW! Summer Recording Workshops for Teens
Pyramind is offering workshops for teens from July 23–August 16, 2008. The four-week program provides education in digital audio production, training in the latest software, certification in Digidesign ProTools, and more. For details, contact admissions@pyramind.com.

NEW! LA Music Academy's Summer Program
The LA Music Academy's Summer Program (June 23–July 3, 2008) will give students the opportunity to learn and play with pro musicians, write and record an original song at Pasadena's Firehouse Recording Studio, perform in a student concert, get a peek at what the school is like during the school year, and more. For detailed information, contact Iris Alba in Admissions at (626) 568-5580.

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