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Ghost Hounds Announce New Album 'Almost Home' Due Out Worldwide March 21 on Gibson Records

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Gibson Announces Angel White As New Artist Spotlight Musician

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Gibson Announces Artist Spotlight Musicians for 2025

Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. As part of Gibson’s commitment to an artist-first culture and elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, Gibson’s Artist Spotlight highlights a group of future global superstars in the music industry. Gibson’s Artist Spotlight roster celebrates, promotes, and supports a handpicked group of talented artists who demonstrate exceptional innovation and artistry in their craft. Gibson’s Artist Spotlight debuts a new artist each month connecting them with Gibson’s global audience through Gibson.com, social media channels, advertising campaigns, Gibson Garage events, as well as features in the Gibson Gazette and other music media outlets helping their music reach a wide international audience. "One of Gibson's greatest accomplishments in 2024 was building more opportunities to support emerging musicians through the launch of the Artist Spotlight program,” says Codey Allen, Gibson Cultural Influence, North America. “We are proud to pave the way for our global audiences to discover new music, and to work with artists across genres from Europe to Asia to North and South America. We believe that music is healing, music is joy, and we want to share it with the world." Introducing the Gibson Artist Spotlight musicians for 2025: AfroDiziac, Angel White, ARXX, Asaka, Charli Adams, Kapali Long, Nana Ouyang, Piao, Sarah Julia, The Saint Cecilia, Warren Muton - Ko Ko Mo, and Yasser Tejada. For more information regarding the Gibson Artist Spotlight for 2025, visit HERE. https://gazette.gibson.com/artist-spotlight/

Sou's New Single 'Bakesou na Kokoro' – Streaming & Music Video Out Now

The new digital single "Bakesou na Kokoro" by vocalist Sou, known for his impressive presence and talent in the online world, is now available for streaming, alongside the release of its music video with English and Chinese subtitles. With 1.67 million YouTube subscribers and about 650,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), Sou continues to gain attention for his outstanding voice and internet-based success. "Bakesou na Kokoro" is a track produced by vocaloid producer Chinozo and is featured as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!, which starts airing tonight. The music video, featuring unique visuals and illustrations by aruseee, showcases a dramatic and expressive portrayal of a character's romantic struggles. Additionally, on January 17, the ending theme for the original anime "Zenshu" titled "Rest in peace" will be released. Produced by vocaloid creator Wataru Sena, the song promises to be a must-listen alongside the anime. With two digital singles planned for release in 2025, Sou is riding a wave of momentum, and his continued success is highly anticipated this year. Also, don't miss Sou's 6th album Sense of Wonder, now available on Souキンクリ堂 For more details, visit the special album site: https://king-cr.jp/sou_senseofwonder/

Gibson Band Announce Benefit Single “I Can Breathe”

Today, December 3, on Giving Tuesday Gibson, the iconic instrument brand, has announced a new release from the Gibson Band--a revolving collective of musicians who join together to make music and raise funds and awareness for worthy causes.. A hard-hitting rock song, the new benefit single “I Can Breathe” features rhythm guitars and piano from Cesar Gueikian, CEO of Gibson, with special guests Duff McKagan on lead vocals and lyrics, and Slash on lead guitar and solos. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the song “I Can Breathe” will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), through Gibson Gives. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health resource organization that is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Listen to “I Can Breathe” out worldwide today, December 3, on Giving Tuesday, via Gibson Records, HERE. https://firebird.lnk.to/icanbreathe Watch/share the lyric video for the benefit single “I Can Breathe” HERE. On “I Can Breathe” Duff McKagan crafted the lyrics and is featured on lead vocals, Cesar Gueikian wrote the music and played rhythm guitar and piano, and Slash wrote and played the lead guitar and solos, while Jota Morelli (drums), and Seta Von Gravessen (bass) rounded out the group in the studio. The music was recorded by Cesar at La Roca Power Studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, vocals were recorded by Duff at the Sound Factory in Los Angeles and lead guitars and solos by Slash in Los Angeles. The track was produced by Cesar Gueikian and Jorge Rodriguez with collaboration from Pablo Toubes and Francisco Trillini, and mixed and mastered by Greg Gordon. A special thanks goes to Gonzalo Riviera Villatte, Gina Furia, and guitar tech Lisardo Alvarez for all his work at La Roca Power Studio. The cover artwork for “I Can Breathe” is based on a large-scale original painting by Serj Tankian titled “They’re Coming.” The original painting by Serj Tankian will be auctioned off alongside a one-of-a-kind Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar which also features the hand-painted artwork as part of Julien’s Auctions global auction, up now HERE. https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/i-can-breathe-auction-featuring-artwork-by-serj-tankian-of-system-of-a-down-590 Gibson Records, Duff McKagan, Slash, and Cesar Gueikian, will donate 100% proceeds from the sale of “I Can Breathe,” in addition to all auction funds raised to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), through Gibson Gives. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health resource organization that is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI’s mission is to create a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. “It was such a pleasure to work with Cesar and his whole crew on this tune,” says Duff McKagan. “The musical slant and progressive rock-ness of this huge epic pushed me in a whole new direction. I love a challenge and Cesar killed it! Most importantly, to be of service for mental health issues and awareness is super important to me at this time. Let’s rock!” “Cesar and Duff came to me with a really cool piece of music,” adds Slash. “I loved the riff idea, and Duff's vocal, so I felt right at home on the track.” “Guns N’ Roses had a profound influence on me and my guitar playing, so having the opportunity to write and record this song with Slash and Duff is a dream come true, and it’s an honor to call them friends and partners,” says Cesar Gueikian, CEO of Gibson. “’I Can Breathe’ started as an instrumental track I recorded at La Roca Power Studio in Buenos Aires. Upon listening to the mix that Greg Gordon put together, Jenny Marsh (Global Director of Cultural Influence at Gibson) suggested Duff as lyricist and vocalist. Guns N’ Roses had just come off touring when I shared the song with Duff, he loved it and quickly wrote the lyrics and cut the vocals at the Sound Factory in Los Angeles. Having Duff on vocals made the next step obvious, which was asking Slash if he would collaborate with lead guitars and solos. Both Duff and Slash transformed the track from a collection of riffs to a great song! While Greg Gordon’s mixing and creativity tied it all together. I am grateful for the collaboration from Slash, Duff and Greg, and from my friend Serj Tankian’s participation with cover artwork. I’m thrilled we are donating all proceeds from the song to a great and relevant cause.”

Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets Team Up for ‘Rock To Remember’ Benefit Concert with Cheap Trick at the Gibson Garage Nashville

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic and leading global instrument brand, continues to shape sound across generations and genres of music for over a century, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved music brands around the world. Last night, Gibson Gives--the philanthropic division of Gibson, and the nonprofit Guitars For Vets, raised funds to support U.S. Military Veterans with “Rock To Remember,” a benefit concert from the legendary rock group Cheap Trick. Through the benefit concert and Live Auction which took place at the Gibson Garage Nashville--the brand’s flagship store in the heart of downtown Nashville--Gibson Gives raised over $60,000. for Guitars For Vets. “Guitars For Vets, yeah! That’s why we are here for this great cause. We had a blast tonight and we will be back." --Robin Zander, lead vocalist for Cheap Trick “So glad to help out with Guitars For Vets. Anything we can do to help out Guitars For Vets, we will do it." --Tom Petersson, bassist for Cheap Trick “As a veteran and now a board member of Gibson Gives, I was honored to introduce Guitars For Vets founder, Eric Weinstein tonight,” says Lowell Goldman, President and COO at Lipman Brothers Inc., Veteran, and Gibson Gives board member. “Guitars For Vets’ efforts are remarkable in the veteran community, especially for those suffering from PTSD. Thank you to Cheap Trick for putting on a great show for this worthy cause.” “It was an honor to introduce Lowell Goldman at the ‘Rock To Remember’ event benefiting Guitars For Vets which supports our veterans around the United States,” adds Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson. “A new member on our board at Gibson Gives, Lowell is a close friend who also served in the military for many years, including multiple years in the 160th NightStalkers. I am grateful for his service, as well as the service of all our veterans, and I am excited about our continued support of Guitars For Vets, who keep saving veterans’ lives through the healing power of music. Thank you to Cheap Trick for supporting this cause with an epic show at our Gibson Garage in Nashville.” “Cheap Trick may not be anyone’s favorite band, BUT THEIR EVERYONE’S SECOND FAVORITE! God Bless Gibson for this amazing night!” --Julian Raymond, Songwriter/Producer, SRVP of A&R at Big Machine Records, and Gibson Gives Advisory Circle Member. Guitars For Vets (G4V) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports U.S. military veterans struggling with the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by providing them with free guitars and one-on-one, as well as group lessons. To date, Guitars For Vets and its nearly 800 volunteers have gifted more than 6,000 new guitars and 60,000 music lessons to those that have endured the wounds of war. All of the instruments and accessories are provided free of charge to the Veterans in the program, but the cost must be met through donations. Donate directly to Guitars For Vets https://guitars4vets.org Gibson guitars and gear have been played on stage by countless musical icons in every genre of music. Gibson has a strong focus on supporting the global music community through its philanthropic division of Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives is to support non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused education programs, music, health and wellness initiatives. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives--a 501(c)(3) organization--go towards giving the gift of music. In the last five years, Gibson Gives has raised over $5.5 million dollars and enabled $52.5 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. Donate directly to Gibson Gives www.gibsongives.org

JOAQUINA Latin Pop Star Announced As New Gibson Artist Spotlight Program Musician

Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. As part of Gibson’s commitment to artist-first culture, and elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, Gibson’s Artist Spotlight Program highlights an evolving roster of musicians who are celebrated across Gibson’s global channels. Today, Gibson is thrilled to introduce Latin pop star JOAQUINA into Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program. JOAQUINA At just twenty years old, singer-songwriter JOAQUINA has quickly become one of the most exciting rising stars in Latin pop. By the age of 8, she was already writing songs after studying guitar, piano, and honing her vocal skills. Her poetic pop-rock reflections on heartbreak, anger, and teenage angst evoke the early works of contemporary artists as well as renowned songwriters. JOAQUINA’s musical style, focused on a return to the roots of Latin pop, quickly caught the attention of established talents. GRAMMY®-winning producer Julio Reyes Copello (Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez) selected her to participate in the prestigious music program with Abbey Road Institute, and she has continued refining her skills on stage, recently opening for Fonseca, Alejandro Sanz, and Morat on their tour. She was also nominated twice during the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards. JOAQUINA is the youngest artist ever to be nominated in the category of “Best Singer-Songwriter Album” for her debut EP Los Mejores Años, taking home the coveted Latin GRAMMY award for “Best New Artist.” Listen to JOAQUINA’s Los Mejores Años EP HERE. https://open.spotify.com/track/28IF0Kp3uUeWHPkXa0yjNn Released last year (2023) and critically acclaimed, Los Mejores Años (notas de diario) brings together live recordings, words recorded via voice notes, and classic Spanish pop-rock. The EP, produced by JOAQUINA and Julio Reyes Copello, features songs like the main track “Rabia,” the title track of the album, which encapsulates folk-pop traditions in a sonic experience that anyone who remembers their first heartbreak can relate to. An upcoming reissue of the EP delves deeper into the diary-like theme, with JOAQUINA openly sharing her creative process. The Venezuelan-American singer and songwriter continues to prove why she is considered one of the most talented and promising artists in Latin music. Recently, JOAQUINA, joined Andrea Bocelli as the only Latin music artist on his 30th anniversary celebration concert where she performed “Vivo por ella” as a duet in front of 30,000 fans at Hyde Park in London. JOAQUINA also performed in Mexico and Spain with sold-out shows this year, and achieved a historic feature on the cover of Cosmopolitan Spain. This year, the singer-songwriter has released several singles, including “Quise Quererte,” “Escapar De Mi,” “Pesimista,” “No Llames Lo Mío Nuestro,” and “El Alquimista,” which will be part of her first full-length album, that will debut in 2025. Listen to music from JOAQUINA HERE. https://open.spotify.com/artist/081F5qgtVMfcHZKDY1IEa0 Read the new Gibson Artist Spotlight interview with JOAQUINA on the Gazette: HERE. https://gazette.gibson.com/news/joaquina-joins-the-gibson-artist-spotlight-program Watch/share as JOAQUINA performs her new single “todo y nada” live HERE.

Bending The Blues: Inside The Making of the Album ‘Orgy Of The Damned’

SLASH and Mike Clink thrilled the sold out crowd at the GRAMMY Museum® in Downtown Los Angeles for a special interview and performance titled “Bending The Blues: Inside The Making Of the Album 'Orgy Of The Damned'.” SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitarist, and songwriter, and GRAMMY® Hall of Fame Producer and longtime SLASH collaborator Mike Clink joined moderator Scott Goldman for a deep dive into their music history and the inspirations behind creating SLASH’s critically acclaimed new Blues album Orgy of the Damned. The audience on the Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum enjoyed an intimate seven-song acoustic performance by SLASH and his band amongst the stunning backdrop of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline. Watch the full interview clip of SLASH and Mike Clink from “Bending The Blues: Inside The Making Of the Album Orgy Of The Damned live at the GRAMMY Museum”: https://watch.grammymuseum.org/an-evening-with-slash-mike-clink/videos/an-evening-with-slash-mike-clink

Towa Bird, Announced As New Gibson Marquee Artist, Debut Album ‘American Hero,' Available Worldwide

The White Buffalo: Announces Digital Release of ‘A Freight Train Through The Night,’

A powerful and prolific storyteller through his songcraft, the Emmy-nominated, Oregon-born, and Southern California-bred singer-songwriter-guitarist Jake Smith, aka The White Buffalo announced today, he will release the global digital version of his new live album A Freight Train Through the Night on Friday, October 4 on all streaming services. The digital version of the album will now include two new songs including “The Bowery” and “Joe and Jolene.” Starting on October 11, The White Buffalo will launch “Freight Train Fridays” and digitally release 14 live songs as bonus tracks--one every week from the Belly Up performances--every Friday for the following 14 weeks in a row. As previously announced, a limited, double-vinyl collector’s edition run of the 16-song vinyl only version of the new live album is available now HERE. https://the-white-buffalo-us.myshopify.com/collections/a-freight-train-through-the-night Smith describes the new live album A Freight Train Through The Night “This album spans my entire career, over 20-plus years of writing and performing songs. With more than a hundred songs to choose from, some of these tracks I wrote in my 20’s, and others were born just years ago. We selected crowd favorites and some deep cuts to give them a new life.” He adds, “We also did a completely reworked adaptation of the song ‘House of the Rising Sun.’ I wanted to establish a definitive version that was all our own, and representative of our sound giving a fresh alternative to the original “Sons of Anarchy” show version. This album has all the emotion and passion of the live experience, it’s visceral, in a way that can’t be attained in the studio. What we do live is wildly different than studio albums. Pure and raw, no backing tracks, no auto tune, not perfect. It’s the three of us giving it our all in our purest form.” A Freight Train Through The Night was recorded live on March 1, and 2 at the Belly-Up in San Diego and finds The White Buffalo reteam with his band including Christopher Hoffee (bass/keys/guitars), and Matt Lynott (drums). The group brought in Mike Butler (The Rolling Stones, Reba McEntire, Phoebe Bridgers) to record and mix the live album. Smith says, “You can feel the energy of the audience, that circular push and pull, between crowd and stage. It’s unique every night, every show. It’s that love and flow that feeds all of us. We are in it together and you can really feel it in these recordings. We have a long history with the Belly-Up and brought in Mike Butler to capture the audio and mix, so this album sounds like you are in the room.” Named after a line from the song “How the West Was Won,” the new live album A Freight Train Through The Night encapsulates nomadic life and the nights of a traveling musician, as well as the group’s own gloves-off approach to their live performances. Below is the tracklisting for the digital release of The White Buffalo’s A Freight Train Through The Night, which features two bonus tracks including “The Bowery” and “Joe and Jolene.” 1. "Oh Darlin What Have I Done" 2. "Set My Body Free" 3. "Come Join The Murder" 4. "Highwayman" 5. "Rocky" 6. "BB Guns and Dirt Bikes" 7. "House Of The Rising Sun" 8. "Wish It Was True" 9. "The Bowery" 10."How The West Was Won" 11. "Love Song #1" 12."I Am The Light" 13."Into The Sun" 14. "Joe and Jolene" 15. "The Whistler" 16. "Problem Solution" 17. "The Pilot" 18."I Got You" Following are the “Extra Innings” live singles that will be released every Friday starting on October 4: “Cursive” “Story” “This Year” “Last Call to Heaven” “Sycamore” “Carnage” “Damned” “Avalon” “Black and Blue” “Border Town” “Come on Come Up Come Out” “Home In Your Arms” “Kingdom For A Fool” “Stunt Driver”

Serj Tankian, Lead Singer of GRAMMY-Winning Rock Band System Of A Down, FOUNDATIONS EP, Out Today on Gibson Records

Today, singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist and author SERJ TANKIAN, lead singer and lyricist for the GRAMMY© Award-winning rock band System Of A Down releases FOUNDATIONS, his EP of new music, worldwide via Gibson Records HERE. SERJ has also debuted the new video for the song “Cartoon Buyer” which begins with hushed, folk tones of SERJ playing acoustic guitar, gradually building in intensity before exploding in sonic and spiritual catharsis. Watch/share the video for “Cartoon Buyer” which also features SERJ’s SOAD bandmate, John Dolmayan on drums: HERE. SERJ TANKIAN’s FOUNDATIONS mines music and lyrics from previous decades and reframes them in a hard-hitting, intensely focused collection. Like all of TANKIAN’s work, the five songs that comprise FOUNDATIONS encompass a wide range of sounds and styles. It is music that traverses multiple eras and vast swaths of emotions. It is also very much a rock album – “music of rebellion,” says TANKIAN. FOUNDATIONS kicks off with “A.F. Day,” a raging, heavy-riffing track that sounds like classic TANKIAN. The origins of the song date back almost three decades, to his earliest days with System of a Down. TANKIAN never brought it to the band to record, and when he happened upon “A.F. Day” more recently he “felt it should finally be released.” In doing so, he retained much of the original music, including his vocals – a decision that was partly pragmatic: “My voice has naturally changed over time,” TANKIAN explains. As the lyrics demonstrate, his attitude has not. “Medieval educators locking horns at the playground at 5 / Real live police crime shows submission of the population at large,” he rails, expressing disgust with indoctrination and blind deference to authority at every turn. Listen/watch the official video for SERJ TANKIAN’s “A.F. Day” HERE. “A.F. Day” is followed the album’s most anthemic track, and also its emotional centerpiece: “Justice Will Shine On.” Another song whose compositional roots date back to the early SOAD days, the impassioned hard rocker is nonetheless instilled with a message that is as hard-hitting and vital today. Over potent riffs and pummeling rhythms, TANKIAN grapples with the atrocities of the Armenian genocide experienced by his grandparents firsthand. He addresses their suffering in jarringly personal and direct terms, singing, “Can you tell me dear grandfather of your childhood so far away / You can see the death of laughter in his teared eyes disarray / Can you tell me dear grandmother of your childhood from hunger and pain / Of the orphans you called brothers in her teared eyes disarray.” As the song launches into its soaring chorus, TANKIAN declares that his grandparents’ torment, and the anguish experienced by all Armenian victims, will not be in vain. “We are the children of all the survivors / Justice will shine on!” Watch/share the official video for SERJ TANKIAN’s “Justice Will Shine On” HERE. Elsewhere on FOUNDATIONS, “Appropriations” (an older song I’ve ‘re-appropriated’ to modern times,” he says) juxtaposes a snake-y, arpeggiated verse with a crushing chorus in a clash of eastern and western modalities, as TANKIAN unspools lyrics that play off complementary sounds and contrasting sensibilities: “Resignation, provocation, segregation… imagination and creation,” he croons. And “Cartoon Buyer,” which dates to a period just prior to TANKIAN’s first solo record, 2007’s Elect the Dead, begins in hushed, almost folk-y mode, and gradually builds – both in intensity and actual tempo – before exploding in sonic and spiritual catharsis. Throughout the track, TANKIAN scrutinizes the divides within humanity (“You see me without emotions / I see you across the oceans,” he intones) before ultimately declaring our oneness: “California to Argentina…Saudi Arabia to Tunisia…Armenia to Australia…Israel to Indonesia / They are us and we are them.” Finally, “Life’s Revengeful Son,” originally recorded prior to TANKIAN’s 2010 Imperfect Harmonies album, incorporates a variety of instrumentation, including acoustic and electric guitars and dramatic orchestration, into an epic closer with unmatched imagery: “The final revolution will occur when the arms of the clock fall,” TANKIAN sings. “Jesus seen in the streets, dragging a car axel instead of the cross.” A true creative tour de force, TANKIAN recorded FOUNDATIONS primarily at his own Serjical Strike Studios in L.A. He wrote, performed, orchestrated and produced all the material, as well as contributed the artwork – an original piece titled “Sunburst” – that adorns the album cover. Additional instrumentation on the record was provided by Dan Monti (guitars, bass and drum programming) and, on “Cartoon Buyer,” by bassist Mario Pagliarulo, and SOAD drummer John Dolmayan. FOUNDATIONS, TANKIAN says is, “A retrospective of songs from different eras of my life, meant to complement the memoir,” and caps what has been an incredibly prolific year for TANKIAN, from the release of his memoir the New York Times bestseller Down with the System, to the massive, sold-out System of a Down headlining show at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco with over 50,000 fans. But even as he is now revealing his “foundations,” TANKIAN is already looking ahead. “The next record will likely be a record of covers, collaborations and collages,” he envisions. Credit his restless, ever-curious creative spirit. “I’m always moving in different directions,” TANKIAN says. “Repetition is boring, and the death of art.” As previously announced, on November 1, TANKIAN will release a diverse selection of limited edition variants of the FOUNDATIONS EP on colored vinyl with an etching featured on Side B of every package. The FOUNDATIONS vinyl package includes a Red & Black Starburst vinyl (pictured below) available on TANKIAN’s own official webstore HERE, and an Opaque Purple version only available in U.S. record stores nationwide. https://serjtankian.com/pages/foundations-ep In celebration of TANKIAN’s Fall 2024 REVOLVER magazine cover story, an exclusive and limited edition vinyl in a striking Dark Blue Marble, is bundled with a special edition of the cover story wrapped in a one-of-a-kind photo slipcase. The limited edition REVOLVER bundle of FOUNDATIONS with the magazine and vinyl is available HERE. https://shop.revolvermag.com/collections/revolver-fall-2024

SLASH, Bending The Blues: Inside The Making Of “Orgy Of The Damned”

SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitarist, and songwriter will visit the Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum® for an evening discussing his latest album Orgy of the Damned, a star-studded, vibrant homage to the Blues. GRAMMY Hall of Fame Producer and longtime SLASH collaborator Mike Clink will join the conversation to discuss the creative process for the album, and an intimate acoustic performance will follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program. “Bending The Blues: Inside The Making Of 'Orgy Of The Damned' with Slash and Producer Mike Clink” will take place on Friday, October 4 at the GRAMMY Museum at 7:00PM; tickets will go onsale tomorrow, September 21 at 12:00PM PT https://grammymuseum.org/event/an-evening-with-slash-mike-clink/ Released May 17, 2024, SLASH’s critically acclaimed sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned—produced by Clink--is available worldwide on Gibson Records HERE. A first for SLASH, Orgy of the Damned spent 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart in the U.S. The new album also debuted as the #1 Blues Album in the U.S and the U.K., #2 on the U.S. Rock Albums Chart, as well as achieving Top 10 Chart positions in 7 countries around the world. Hailed a beautifully tailored love letter to the Blues, on Orgy of the Damned SLASH revitalizes blues classics with the album’s handpicked diverse guest vocalists, which include Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Chris Stapleton, Iggy Pop, Gary Clark Jr., Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Dorothy, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Tash Neal, and Beth Hart. SLASH selected standard blues songs made famous by Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, and tracks from blues rock bands like Peter Green‘s Fleetwood Mac and Steppenwolf. He even strays from the blues for the Motown tracks from the Temptations and Stevie Wonder, showcasing the inherent blues underlying all great music from the 60s and 70s. The legendary guitarist reunited with two of his bandmates from his Blues Ball Band outfit in the 90s, Johnny Griparic (bass), and Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis (keys), and brought on drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal who round out his blues band in the studio and on the road. On Orgy of the Damned, SLASH goes back to what has always been at the heart of his playing: the Blues. Bending The Blues: Inside The Making Of “Orgy Of The Damned” with Slash and Producer Mike Clink Moderated by Scott Goldman Friday, October 4th 2024 The GRAMMY Museum Member Check – In: 5:30pm Nonmember Check – In / Doors: 6:00pm Show Time: 7:00pm TICKETS: https://grammymuseum.org/event/an-evening-with-slash-mike-clink/

Ghost Hounds Unveil Cover of Patty Griffin's "Long Ride Home" feat. Patty Griffin, Available Now on Gibson Records

Today, Ghost Hounds are thrilled to release their cover of Patty Griffin’s “Long Ride Home” feat. Patty Griffin. “Patty Griffin is a lyrical genius,” says SAVNT, the band’s lead singer. “When we were putting together our setlist for a show earlier this year, Thomas Tull (guitarist and lead songwriter), brought in ‘Long Ride Home’ to see how it’d fit the band. There are very few songs that are simple, beautiful, and pull at your heartstrings all at the same time. We all felt that same magic and knew we had to perform it. From the audience's response, it was clear that it needed to be properly recorded, and when Patty heard it and agreed to grace us with her extraordinary voice, it was one of those moments that we will never forget.” Ghost Hounds are a country rock band with a heavy blues influence that proves the genre is not only alive but thriving for the next generation of rock fans. Fronted by SAVNT and backed by guitarists Tyler Chiarelli and Thomas Tull, fiddler Kristin Weber, bassist Bennett Miller, and drummer Sydney Driver, the band has made significant statements with their four studio albums. Ghost Hounds’ debut, Roses Are Black (2019), earned widespread acclaim from Billboard, American Songwriter, and more as well as millions of streams on streaming platforms. Their follow-up, A Little Calamity (2021), impressed with its classic rock sensibilities and the hit single “Good Old Days.” You Broke Me (2022) continued their tradition of blending classic blues rock with a modern flair. Their latest album, First Last Time (2023) via Gibson Records, features hit single “Last Train To Nowhere,” which racked up millions of hits via TikTok and Instagram, and was featured in Taylor Sheridan’s new TV show Special Ops: Lioness. Ghost Hounds have honed their sound on the road, having supported legendary acts like The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, and Bob Seger. With their chemistry at an all-time high, the band is set to bring even more blues-rock brilliance in the future.

Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions, Monthly Series Features Acoustic Performances Inside the Garage on Sept. 13, 17, 19 and 26

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand is announcing a new monthly series of acoustic performances at the Gibson Garage London. The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions will feature live music performances throughout the month on September 13 with Rachel Croft, September 17 with Gio Dara, September 19 with a surprise guest, and September 26 with Sam Palladio. All Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions begin at 2:00pm, Live from the state-of-the-art stage located on the lower level of the Gibson Garage London, and are free and open to the public. The Gibson Garage London is the ultimate music experience and marks the first-ever Gibson flagship store outside of the U.S. and is located at 61-62 Eastcastle St, London, UK just off Oxford Street. “Just like the Gibson Garage Nashville, we have designed the Gibson Garage London to be part of the London music community with a live stage featuring regular performances, special events, and showcases for music fans to experience from both emerging and established artists,” says Lee Bartram, Head of Commercial and Marketing EMEA at Gibson. “Every month, there will be new and exciting events for fans, expect so much more to come.” The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions showcase artists that perform their music on the storied Gibson acoustics which are all handmade by the expert luthiers at Gibson’s acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana. The Gibson Garage London features a special, dedicated Acoustic guitar room with one of the largest displays of Gibson Acoustic guitars in the entire UK, as well as an area for Epiphone acoustics including the premium and popular Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars. The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions follows the recent announcement of the partnership between the Gibson Garage and Busk In London--the London-based busking programme, launched by the Mayor of London and managed by Found in Music--which is the city’s leading programme supporting the music, live performances and careers of buskers. The Busk In London series features music performances from buskers at the Gibson Garage London every two weeks. For the latest schedule of events at the Gibson Garage London, follow @GibsonGuitarUK on Instagram.

WHITE SCORPION, Music Video for Lead Song “Ugoku Kuchibiru” from 1st Mini Album Caution Premieres

WHITE SCORPION, an 11-member idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, was formed after a six-month audition process. On September 4th at 21:00, they released the music video for “Ugoku Kuchibiru,” the lead track from their debut mini-album Caution. The music video was directed by Ryohei Shingu, following their previous work “Satisfaction graffiti”. The music video opens with all 11 members emerging from darkness in front of a cracked black wall in an abstract setting. In this shadowy, stage-like world, each member performs while facing the wall. The wall symbolizes an emotional boundary, a major obstacle for the girls who hesitate to move forward, serving as the central motif of the music video, representing their separation from others. The members’ sharp, questioning gazes in the wall’s shadows leave a strong impression, making the music video a profound work. The song symbolically echoes the message, “If you don’t express your feelings, nothing will begin,” serving as a response to their debut single, “Manazashi Sniper” When viewed as a series, the two songs connect and deepen the narrative. During live performances of “Ugoku Kuchibiru,” the group even incorporated the “sniper pose” from their debut single “Manazashi Sniper” during the “Your flickering eyes (Yureru Manazashi)” segment. This song represents a perfect culmination of the group's early days. ACE of WHITE SCORPION shared, “This music video highlights the individuality and strengths of each member. Compared to previous videos, there are more close-ups showing each person’s expression. The added choreography only for the MV enhances both the dance and lip-sync scenes. I hope viewers appreciate the effort and passion all the members put into these performances.” Director Shingu commented, “I crafted the music video with a focus on defining WHITE SCORPION’s character. The girls convey their intense passion in pure honesty and the fleeting nature of youth, resulting in a work with strong theatrical quality. The challenge of dancing side by side highlights WHITE SCORPION’s unity and their strength in overcoming obstacles together.” On September 11, WHITE SCORPION will release their first mini-album Caution, featuring the song “Ugoku Kuchibiru.” Just before the album drops, their sold-out debut solo concert will take place, promising fans a chance to be captivated by WHITE SCORPION’s irresistible charm.

Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V, Epiphone and Gibson Custom Partner to Honor the Legendary Guitarist Jimi Hendrix

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Now, Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom and the Hendrix family, is proud to introduce the Jimi Hendrix™ “Love Drops” Flying V™, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of a guitar that Jimi customized and played extensively from 1967-1969. As part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, the guitar continues a new era of premium features for Epiphone, including high-quality electronics and design upgrades. The Epiphone Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers and worldwide on www.epiphone.com “Jimi’s artistic expression was all-encompassing. It went far beyond creating magical music and expanded into another dimension of art that allowed us to see the beauty of his music,” says Janie Hendrix, Sister of Jimi and President and CEO of Experience Hendrix LLC & Authentic Hendrix LLC. “When he hand-painted his Flying V, which was an expression of his love for his instrument and his music. With the Epiphone series, Gibson has recreated Jimi’s artwork beautifully! We are excited to partner with them! Seeing Jimi’s handiwork come alive in this spectacular collection is extremely gratifying.” Widely recognized as one of the most creative and innovative musicians of all time, Hendrix’s influence with his genre-defying mix of blues, funk, soul, jazz, and R&B still impacts musicians worldwide today. Originally a Sunburst, Jimi Hendrix customized his Ebony-refinished Gibson™ Flying V with striking psychedelic graphics that he hand-painted on the original guitar, which are carefully recreated here on the Flying V. As a fitting tribute to one of the world’s most legendary and famous lefty guitar players, the Epiphone Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V is available in right and left-handed versions. The Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V also features a mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile, a laurel fretboard, and 22 medium jumbo frets. An Inspired by Gibson Custom logo and reproduction of Jimi’s signature adorn the back of the 1967-style Flying V headstock. Epiphone Deluxe tuners anchor the strings at the headstock, while a short Maestro™ Vibrola™ anchors them at the other end. The electronics are first-rate, with a pair of Gibson Custombucker humbucker™ pickups wired to CTS® potentiometers, a Mallory™ tone capacitor, and a Switchcraft® 3-way pickup select switch and 1/4” output jack. An Epiphone hardshell guitar case with Inspired by Gibson Custom and Authentic Hendrix™ logos is also included.

The White Buffalo: Announces ‘A Freight Train Through The Night,’ First-Ever Live Album, Out September 20 Worldwide

A powerful and prolific storyteller through his songcraft, the Emmy-nominated, Oregon-born, and Southern California-bred singer-songwriter-guitarist Jake Smith, aka The White Buffalo will release his first-ever live album A Freight Train Through The Night, on September 20. Arriving on double-vinyl, in a limited, collector’s edition run, A Freight Train Through The Night the new live album from The White Buffalo is available for pre-order worldwide today USA: https://the-white-buffalo-us.myshopify.com/collections/a-freight-train-through-the-night, and the rest of the world: https://white-buffalo-uk.myshopify.com/collections/a-freight-train-through-the-night Smith describes the new live album A Freight Train Through The Night “This album spans my entire career, over 20-plus years of writing and performing songs. With more than a hundred songs to choose from, some of these tracks I wrote in my 20’s, and others were born just years ago. We selected crowd favorites and some deep cuts to give them a new life.” He adds, “We also did a completely reworked adaptation of the song ‘House of the Rising Sun.’ I wanted to establish a definitive version that was all our own, and representative of our sound giving a fresh alternative to the original “Sons of Anarchy” show version. This album has all the emotion and passion of the live experience, it’s visceral, in a way that can’t be attained in the studio. What we do live is wildly different than studio albums. Pure and raw, no backing tracks, no auto tune, not perfect. It’s the three of us giving it our all us in our purest form.” A Freight Train Through The Night was recorded live on March 1, and 2 at the Belly-Up in San Diego and finds The White Buffalo reteam with his band including Christopher Hoffee (bass/keys/guitars), and Matt Lynott (drums). The group brought in Mike Butler (The Rolling Stones, Reba McEntire, Phoebe Bridgers) to record and mix the live album. Smith says, “You can feel the energy of the audience, that circular push and pull, between crowd and stage. It’s unique every night, every show. It’s that love and flow that feeds all of us. We are in it together and you can really feel it in these recordings. We have a long history with the Belly-Up and brought in Mike Butler to capture the audio and mix, so this album sounds like you are in the room.” Named after a line from the song “How the West Was Won,” the new live album A Freight Train Through The Night encapsulates nomadic life and the nights of a traveling musician, as well as the group’s own gloves-off approach to their live performances. Watch the trailer for the new live album from The White Buffalo, A Freight Train Through The Night. The White Buffalo is in the midst of a US headlining tour through September. In October, the group will launch a European tour, and in December their first-ever South American tour. For tickets to The White Buffalo, visit: http://thewhitebuffalo.com

Music Producer Jose Luis “Pepe” Pagan Creates Notable Melodies With KRK

Music Producer, TV/Film/Musicals Creator, Songwriter, and Guitarist Jose Luis “Pepe” Pagan has had an ear for music from a young age. He was born in Argentina, where he first began his career in the music industry before moving to the United States 25 years ago. He has since worked with artists such as Marc Anthony, J.Lo, Chayanne, Thalia, and Sarah Lenore, among others. In addition to being a music producer, Pagan also works in the TV, film, and musicals industries and is the creator and music producer of the Amazon Prime show “Melody.” The show follows 18-year-old Melody, who seeks to develop her musical career as a means of escape from her challenges at home. Pagan is also the co-producer for an upcoming musical about the life of Latin American Artist Sandro. The show honors the late Latin icon and will showcase the story of his life and musical career. For these projects, Pagan splits his time between his home studio and locations in Miami and Argentina, where he always has a combination of KRK solutions available. Included among these are the V-Series V4 Powered Studio Monitors and an S10.4 Powered Studio Subwoofer, as well as the legacy ROKIT 5 Generation 4 Powered Studio Monitors and 10S Subwoofer. “I use the V4s a lot, basically for everything: when mixing, during the recording, and for completing all my music,” he says. “I love these speakers. When I go to Argentina again for my next musical, I will bring them with me. I travel everywhere with them because I like to always have the ability to reference on the spot.” As a producer, Pagan previously found it difficult to get just the right level of vocals for his mixes, but the V4s have solved this problem with ease. “I was struggling a bit with finishing mixes, and I found that, despite being smaller speakers, they provide a perfect balance between all the frequencies that are really key,” he shares. A longtime KRK user, Pagan first started with the brand’s iconic ROKIT monitors. “For general use, the ROKITs are incredible and very solid for their price point; they have great accuracy and bass response,” he shares. “The ROKITs are also an amazing option for entry-level producers.” Pagan also entrusts his KRK subwoofers to deliver quality sound at his home studio. “I use the subwoofers to make sure everything is balanced. I have one in the center, which is an old KRK 10S Sub, and I have another one a little bit to the side, which is the new 10.4. The definition from the KRK subs is way better than any other subs I have tried. I really love them both.” Pagan says that he finds the brand’s connection to its artists to be equally as important as the quality of its equipment. “I have been working with KRK’s parent company, Gibson, for a long time, close to 20 years, and their support has been incredible,” he shares. “I think the care Gibson gives to its artists is something incomparable. Of course, the craftsmanship of the brand also makes a huge difference. When you combine the artist relations and the quality of the instruments and equipment, it is something extraordinary. I have truly had a beautiful journey with Gibson/KRK.” With such a long history with the brands, Pagan sees no end to his use of KRK gear, which he credits with having helped improve his workflow in a significant way. “My KRK gear has really changed the way I work when mixing, and they always seem to know exactly what I need,” he says. “I think that is something really special.”

Melissa Etheridge to Headline Women Who Rock Benefit Concert, Presented by Gibson Gives

Women will rock Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on August 28th as the annual Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns with Melissa Etheridge headlining. All proceeds from the Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert support understudied and underfunded women’s health research at Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI), the nation’s first and largest research institute dedicated solely to life-saving women’s health research and reproductive biology. “The Women Who Rock benefit concert is all about raising funds for life-saving women’s health research which is underfunded and understudied,” says Melissa Etheridge. “I went through my own health issue 20 years ago, I’m still cancer free now and I know how important it is for women’s health to be studied specifically and independently.” Music fans that can’t attend the August 28 concert in Pittsburgh, now have the chance to make a charitable donation and walk away with a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history. Starting today, through August 28, bids will be open for the auction of a Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom guitar in Ebony, autographed by Melissa Etheridge on CharityBuzz.com. All proceeds from the auction of the Les Paul Custom guitar will go to support the important work of the Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation. [Lot #3000800] Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom in Ebony Autographed Signature by Melissa Etheridge CharityBuzz.com Auction Link: HERE Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom details: HERE Estimated: $7,500.00 Opening Bid: $1,500.00 Gibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom signed by MELISSA ETHERIDGE. The 1968 Les Paul Custom stood apart from its 1950s predecessors in a few significant ways. Instead of a solid mahogany body, it now had a solid maple top on a mahogany back - adding the clarity and bite that many rock guitarists sought. It also came standard with two humbuckers as opposed to three, providing additional picking clearance. And lastly it had a 14-degree peghead angle for reduced string tension. This set of features instantly became the new standard for the Les Paul Custom model, which has been produced continuously by Gibson ever since. This 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue was designed to be the final say in historical accuracy, tone and feel. Every detail is meticulously revived by the skilled artisans at Gibson Custom to provide an amazing, life-long vintage ownership experience. This year’s Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert stars headliner Melissa Etheridge. Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a GRAMMY® Award in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second GRAMMY® Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, "I Want to Come Over." In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she won. Despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 GRAMMY® telecast to sing "Piece of My Heart" in tribute to Janis Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease. Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concerts feature a 100% female-fronted music lineup, as part of WWR’s mission is to support women in music. Read/share the brand-new interview with the trailblazing rock star and activist Melissa Etheridge and Melinda Colaizzi, Founder of Women Who Rock, on the Gibson Gazette HERE. https://gazette.gibson.com/artists/women-who-rock-melissa-etheridge/ The GBU Life Stage will also feature DJ Femi, a performance from this year’s WWR Rising Star Contest Winner, and a special in-show moment honoring SURVIVORS WHO ROCK, presented by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Legendary iHeart Radio 102.5 WDVE rock radio personality Michele Michaels will be honored live with the 2024 WWR Impact Award. Actress and singer-songwriter Margot Bingham will emcee this special evening. Margot is known for her roles as Max in “The Walking Dead,” Evie in “New Amsterdam,” and Sara Jumper in “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” Women Who Rock™ concert attendees will be able to rock the signature Pink Carpet entrance presented by UPMC Health Plan, and also indulge in the Beauty Bar offering free beauty perks and giveaways, a social sharing photo booth, the Rockstar Silent Auction, and a limited number of VIP tickets include access to the VIP Lounge, Gifting Suite and Pre-Show Happy Hour. As presenting sponsor for the Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert from the beginning, the leading global guitar brand Gibson continues to shape the sounds of generations of musicians across the globe. Gibson supports the global music community through its philanthropic division, Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide. 100% of donations to Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last four years, Gibson Gives has raised over $4.5 million dollars and enabled $46 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. MWRI, a 501©(3) based in Pittsburgh, is the nation’s largest research institute dedicated solely to women’s health research and reproductive biology, which is historically underfunded and understudied. MWRI’s current research includes 319 active studies spanning 292 different conditions and 162,000 clinical trial participants worldwide. Proceeds from Women Who Rock™ will support MWRI’s research on breast and gynaecologic cancers, reproductive biology, infectious diseases, the development of COVID-19 therapeutics and women-controlled HIV prevention, obstetric care for women with substance use disorder, postpartum depression, and more. Tickets for the 2024 Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert are on sale now HERE: https://www.axs.com/events/537368/women-who-rock-tickets

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