Developer and publisher QUByte Interactive has launched a promotional campaign calling all volunteers for a ‘Mission to Mars’ ahead of the launch of their upcoming game MARS 2120, a modern metroidvania game set on the planet Mars, launching on Steam and consoles. Throughout the game, protagonist Anna "Thirteen" Charlotte must explore the human facilities on the planet to find out what caused a distress signal from the Martian colony. She needs your help! - Enlist here for the Mission to Mars! This ‘Mission to Mars’ campaign combines fantasy with real science and space exploration, simulating the search for a volunteer crew to board the fictional UNSS-1826 Baumfree spacecraft, the ship in MARS 2120 that takes Sergeant Charlotte to explore the red planet on an adventure filled with danger and discovery. All players who sign up for the mission via the website will be entered to win digital copies of MARS 2120, as well as items linked to the mission such as official UNSS-1826 Baumfree crew T-shirts and a ship's captain's jacket! Prize draws will include 24 players who will have their names listed in the credits of the MARS 2120 game as the official UNSS Baumfree crew who valiantly undertook the rescue of the colony on Mars. This crew will also be announced on the developer's social networks along with a special series of posts celebrating humanity's progress in exploring space, the importance of scientific knowledge and, above all, the crucial role of female scientists and explorers throughout the history of space exploration. The UNSS-1826 Baumfree’s name pays homage to the many achievements and the courage and bravery of real women who have made history. The number and name of the spacecraft are a reference to Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, a woman, abolitionist and civil rights activist for African Americans. The number 1826 refers to the year in which Baumfree escaped from slavery and began her journey. Not coincidentally, Sojourner is the name of the first rover to land on Mars in 1997. For more information on the Enlist to Mars Mission campaign: https://www.mars2120.com/enlist-to-mars-mission
SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter will return with his star-studded debut blues album and sixth solo album of his career, Orgy of the Damned, May 17, 2024 on Gibson Records, pre-order https://gibsonrecords.lnk.to/ootd Today, SLASH has released the new track “Oh Well” which features outlaw country star Chris Stapleton on vocals, and is a transcendent and electrified, bluesy folk-infused take on the Fleetwood Mac gem, written by original founder Peter Green. Stream SLASH’s “Oh Well” featuring Chris Stapleton on vocals https://gibson.lnk.to/SlashOhWell and watch/share the visualizer for the new song Here. “So, this is the original Fleetwood Mac, which was founded by Peter Green, one of the greatest singer-songwriter-guitar players, he’s less known in the public, but very well known to us guitar players re the 60s British blues and he’s up there with Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Nick Taylor. He sort of had a misadventure with drugs and disappeared early in his career, but he had some great fucking songs and ‘Oh Well’ is one of my favorites. I remember hearing the song on the radio when I was probably 13, they used to play both the older version of Fleetwood Mac and the new version of the band with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham a lot. I always loved this song, and it’s a great guitar riff. I jammed it with the Blues Ball back in the ‘90s, and I've played it live here and there. I knew from the beginning I wanted to do the song on this record. It was also one of the songs that I was trying to figure out who would be the right vocalist for it, and one of the ideas I had was Chris Stapleton, who is one of the most brilliant singer songwriters today. He's also got such a gritty and distinctive voice, so I called him up and he did an amazing job. I mean, his voice is so cool.” - SLASH A vibrant homage to the blues, Orgy of the Damned is a collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with an organic stripped-down approach. By celebrating both well-known and largely undiscovered songs, SLASH offers a nostalgic nod to the past while reinvigorating the songs with his inimitable guitar playing and the spirit of collaboration. For Orgy of the Damned, the acclaimed guitarist reteamed with storied producer Mike Clink and enlisted the album’s diverse guest vocalists, which include Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart. Rounding out his blues band in the studio and on the road, SLASH reunited with two of his bandmates from his Blues Ball outfit in the 90s, bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis, and brought on drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal. Listen to the first single off Orgy of the Damned, “Killing Floor” feat. Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica which Rolling Stone hailed “a freewheeling bluesy solo,” and American Songwriter described as “rocking”. Watch/share the “Killing Floor” video for a first look at SLASH and his blues band in the studio HERE. SLASH’s Orgy of the Damned is available digitally, on vinyl and CD via Gibson Records for pre-order https://gibsonrecords.lnk.to/ootd Preview the album https://gibsonrecords.lnk.to/killingfloor and for more information, go to www.slashonline.com Orgy of the Damned encompasses a broad range of styles within the blues genre, veering from an upbeat, rowdy take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads” to a plaintive, twanging rendition of T. Bone Walker’s “Stormy Monday.” Some of the songs, like Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher,” Charlie Segar’s “Key to the Highway,” and Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign,” had been performed by Slash’s Blues Ball, while others, like Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City,” were long-time favorites for SLASH. “Hoochie Coochie Man,” written by Willie Dixon and made famous by Muddy Waters in 1954, showcases the in-the-moment nature and unrestrained energy of Orgy of the Damned, with Z.Z. Top’s Billy F. Gibbons stepping in on guitar and vocals. The group went into a rehearsal room in North Hollywood and began hashing out soulful, rollicking takes on the classic songs. Everything was played live in the room, with an emphasis on improvisation which resulted in a collection of dynamic, energized songs that are immediate, raw, and distinctly familiar. In celebration of the forthcoming new record, SLASH curated an all-star Blues lineup to join him on the newly announced S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival touring North America this summer, including Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance, will bring fans together to celebrate the spirit of the Blues and raise awareness and funds for multiple charities that uplift marginalized communities, support mental health initiatives, and share SLASH’s restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all. A portion of the proceeds from each VIP package and S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival ticket sold will directly benefit the following charities that SLASH has selected The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, War Child, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival has partnered with PLUS1.ORG to support these charitable endeavors. SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival will kick off on July 5, for tickets and VIP packages, visit: www.SerpentFestival.com
Other World Computing – the leading solution provider of computer hardware, accessories, and software that bring artistic expression and the digital world together for creative professionals and consumers of technology – today, in advance of the company’s exhibit at the NAB Show, introduces four tools to the company’s arsenal of creative solutions. Leading with the point of capture, the high-performance VPG200-certified Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A memory cards, in 480GB and 960GB capacities, are designed to address the performance demands of video and photography professionals who shoot with Sony Alpha, FX, and FR7 cameras. Next week at Booth # 2024 in the Central Hall, Other World Computing will also introduce three additions to the Envoy product line including the new portable Envoy SSD at 1TB and 2TB, Envoy Pro Elektron at 4TB, and the Envoy Pro mini in a 2TB capacity. Capture with Professional Grade Performance With real-world 1850MB/s read and 1700MB/s write speeds and VPG200 certification to work with all Sony camera settings, these Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards are perfect for the professional filmmaker or extreme action photographer. These new Type A cards are designed for creators who want to benefit from the maximum performance their Sony cameras can offer such as 8K video, Pro-slow motion (up to 240 fps) or Pro-high resolution burst RAW photography. Consistent performance allows these cards to flawlessly capture high-volume, high-bitrate shots without a moment of delay. Timesaving and Quality Assured The new Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards are tested under the most aggressive camera settings to ensure delivery of the highest reliability and performance so professionals can securely store and access irreplaceable content. Using CFexpress 4.0 technology, these Atlas Pro Type A cards can reduce ingestion time by 2x or more compared to CFexpress 2.0 cards and by 6x or more vs SD cards. With the included Type A-to-Type B adapter, the best performance from these cards can be realized with Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B readers. A Complete Ecosystem for Creators Other World Computing has built the most comprehensive assortment of hardware and software solutions to support the creative process from Capture to Completion™. The OWC Atlas ecosystem is the first step of the process to ensure photographers and videographers have the tools they need to get their vision from camera to audience. “With the CFA 4.0 specifications, industry-leading VPG200 certification, along with the rigorous testing and manufacturing standards of OWC, these Atlas CFexpress Type A memory cards will unlock access to the highest quality capture settings enabling SONY shooters to reap the benefits of high-speed and reliability,” said Larry O’Connor, Other World Computing Founder, and CEO. “These cards also benefit from the capability to be upgraded and monitored with our Innergize software, which provides the peace of mind that one’s vision will be captured reliably.” Other World Computing’s Innergize™ software is integral to the ecosystem built for OWC Atlas memory cards and readers. Innergize checks the health of an Atlas card to ensure it is reliable to use and then cleans and restores performance to ensure there are zero dropped frames when shooting video or continuous burst photos. Atlas owners can then upgrade their firmware in the field to take advantage of the latest card improvements and ensure OWC cards and readers will perform optimally with their cameras. Pricing & Availability: The Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards are now available for pre-order and will ship in May on Macsales.com at $319.99 for 480GB and $519.99 for 960GB. USB4 Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B readers are also available at a starting price of $79.99 on Macsales.com Create Bigger Ideas from Pocket-sized Packages With over three decades of storage expertise, Other World Computing adds a new product offering and increases capacities to the Envoy lineup of portable storage solutions; delivering the perfect combination of size, performance, reliability, and affordability. The new Envoy SSD is a portable best-in-class experience, making it the perfect partner for your creations. A stunning rethink of design, this portable SSD boasts aircraft-grade aluminum housing in a palm-sized form factor providing consistent sustained 1000MB/s speeds while preventing thermal throttling. The included USB-C cable ensures that Envoy Portable SSD is ready to use with computers, cameras, and mobile devices. The perfect everyday drive to store, save, backup, and edit large files, this new Envoy is set to quickly become the preferred portable drive for personal and professional use. Pricing and Availability: The all-new Envoy SSD is now available for pre-order and will ship in May from macsales.com for $149.99 at 1TB and $279.99 at 2TB, for more information, please visit owc.com. The Envoy Pro Elektron, now at 4TB, is a ruggedized, crush-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof IP67-rated pocket-sized drive. This new capacity for the SSD expands the storage offering even further for creators who demand performance and high capacity. Through a USB-C connector with a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, you can save, edit, and back up large-format video, lossless audio, and RAW image files with up to 1011MB/s real-world performance. Pricing and Availability: The Envoy Pro Elektron is now available for purchase in capacities up to 4TB from macsales.com for $579.99 for more information, please visit owc.com The Envoy Pro mini is a pocket-sized USB drive that packs a punch in both performance and capacity. At a new 2TB capacity and the size of a keychain charm, this new capacity for the Envoy Mini Pro will be a powerful tool for those creators who like to always keep their work with them. The USB-A and USB-C connector means connecting to your capture device of choice is never in question and you’re always backed up. Pricing and Availability: The Envoy Pro mini is now available for purchase in capacities up to 2TB from macsales.com for $299.99 for more information, please visit owc.com
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, has shaped 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. With a partnership that has lasted over three decades, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter Slash, and Gibson luthiers have teamed up to create one of his favorite stage guitars for 30 years. Introducing the Slash “Jessica” Les Paul Standard from Gibson. Made in close collaboration and with significant input from Slash, the guitar is available via authorized Gibson dealers and on www.gibson.com. Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators fans will undoubtedly be familiar with the guitar that Slash named “Jessica.” Jessica has been Slash’s main stage guitar since 1988 and is still on the road with him to this day. The original Jessica is a factory second and one of two Les Paul™ guitars that Gibson sent to Slash in the late 80s. Now, Gibson is proud to introduce a new model based on Slash’s old favorite. Jessica features a three-piece plain maple top on a non-weight-relieved mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a 50s Vintage neck profile. Jessica is powered by a pair of Custom Burstbucker™ pickups with Alnico 2 magnets that are hand-wired to Orange Drop® capacitors. Originally a bright Cherry Sunburst, Slash had Jessica refinished, which is reflected, minus the considerable road wear on the original, in the gloss nitrocellulose Honey Burst with Red Back finish used on the new model. Slash’s signature is reproduced on the truss rod cover, the rear of the headstock features Slash’s familiar ‘Skully’ logo, and Schaller Strap Locks are preinstalled on the guitar. Other extras include a Slash guitar pick set, a Gibson USA leather strap, a multi-tool, and a blank truss rod cover inside the included hardshell case. Explore the full Slash Collection of guitars: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Search?q=Slash. Watch the interview with Slash in which he describes the story behind Jessica during his interview on the Gibson TV original series “The Collection” HERE (2:57 min). Jessica is also heavily featured in the stunning coffee-table book The Collection: Slash, which marked the first book release from Gibson Publishing. At over 300 pages in length, The Collection: Slash is a lavishly illustrated, rare and collectible book in large format with numerous photos of the guitarist and his impressive guitar collection. On the road with Guns in the late 1980s, Slash decided to retire his Kris Derrig and Max Baranet Les Paul replicas. He called Gibson and they sent two guitars with three-piece tops that were factory seconds. In The Collection: Slash, the legendary guitarist describes Jessica. “This guitar has been with me since 1988,” says Slash when asked about Jessica, the Les Paul Standard that’s been his number-one live guitar for more than three decades. “It’s faded, I fucking dropped a cigarette on it … I named it when I was drunk, but I don’t remember what the catalyst for that was!” “Both of ’em were pretty identical, with a bright Cherry Sunburst,” Slash recalls. “I started using those on the road for a while, then I had them refinished so that they were a little duller. And that became my main stage guitar and the backup all the way through Guns N’ Roses and on through Velvet Revolver, and now with Guns again.” Mostly used live for Appetite For Destruction songs and a handful from the Use Your Illusion era, Slash says Jessica is a great and unique-sounding instrument: “I take a lot of guitars out on the road, but this still has a very specific sound compared to all the other Les Pauls I have out there.” Slash is currently in the midst of a global tour with his group Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators in support of their 2022 album titled 4 (Gibson Records). Last month, Slash announced he will officially release his sixth solo album, a star-studded blues record titled Orgy of the Damned, on May 17, 2024, also via Gibson Records (Firebird Music distribution). A collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up revitalizes blues classics, on Orgy of the Damned Slash re-teamed with storied producer Mike Clink and enlisted the album’s diverse guest vocalists, which include Gary Clark Jr., Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart. Watch the video for the first single off Orgy of the Damned, “Killing Floor” featuring Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica, HERE. Slash has curated an all-star blues lineup to join him on the newly announced S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival touring North America this summer including Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance, will bring fans together to celebrate the spirit of the Blues and raise awareness and funds for multiple charities that uplift marginalized communities, support mental health initiatives, and share Slash's restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all. Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival will kick off on July 5, for tickets and VIP packages, visit www.SerpentFestival.com For the latest information and tour dates for Slash, visit www.Slashonline.com
Gibson, the leading, iconic, handcrafted, made-in-America guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across every genre for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, with a premier acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana, Gibson continues a legacy of world-class artisanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product innovations that are unrivaled. For more than a century, Gibson acoustics have been played by the most talented and influential music artists who continue to shape sound through modern music. Gibson’s world-famous J-45™ Standard, Hummingbird™ Standard, and SJ-200 Standard set the benchmark by which all acoustic guitars are measured. Now, Gibson’s skilled artisans in Bozeman have created these acoustic guitars with the rich sonic allure of solid rosewood bodies for exciting new tonal options. The Gibson J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and SJ-200 Standard are available worldwide at authorized dealers and on www.gibson.com In Bozeman, Montana, Gibson carries on a tradition of acoustic instruments that dates back to the 1890s. The world has changed, but this art form has stayed much the same: Gibson acoustic guitars deliver a clear, rich sound from carefully chosen tonewoods crafted to improve with age and fit each dovetail neck joint by hand. For decades, the Gibson SJ-200, J-45, and Hummingbird guitars have provided the soundtrack to our lives, from campfire sing-alongs to concert stages, radio broadcasts, and playlists. Now, these familiar Gibson Standards are available with a new twist: beautiful rosewood backs and sides, bringing a richer bass response and greater harmonic complexity to the mix. Explore the Gibson J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and SJ-200 Standard HERE. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Collection/acoustic-new-arrivals Watch the making of Gibson’s world-renowned acoustic guitars in Bozeman, Montana on Gibson TV’s award-winning docuseries “The Process,” Season 2, streaming now HERE.
For 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. Epiphone’s game-changing Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection developed in close collaboration with the skilled luthiers at Gibson Custom continues to expand establishing a new tier of premium Epiphones--for every stage. Featuring Gibson USA pickups and premium electronics, world-renowned Gibson “open book” headstocks, solid wood construction, and one-piece necks, Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection brings Custom Shop designs to the masses adding to Epiphone’s full array of instruments for all player levels. Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers and worldwide on www.epiphone.com “While you can still get all the same beloved Epiphone instruments at the same affordable price points, the new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom line appeals to those who want the historic and premium specs that our Custom Shop fans love. I am proud to say that this new line of instruments represents a true collaboration of our USA teams and our overseas teams in every sense. Collectively, we made sure every possible upgrade was included so that these would become the new crown jewels of our Epiphone range.” - Mat Koehler, Vice President of Product at Gibson Watch/hear the new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars in action on the Gibson Gear Guide Channel
Gibson has been shaping the sound of music since 1894, when Orville Gibson designed and built his earliest-known musical instrument in his workshop in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 130 years later, you can still play it and it sounds better than ever. The innovative and forward-thinking carved top design that revolutionized the mandolin and guitar world delivering a louder, more durable, more playable instrument, remains the DNA of every Gibson. Over the past 130 years, Gibson’s groundbreaking instruments have been the catalyst for some of the loudest and most resonant moments in pop culture. Many of these have been genre-defining—think of Maybelle Carter’s transformative impact on country music with her Gibson L-5™, “Father of Bluegrass” Bill Monroe and his F-5 mandolin, Eric Clapton picking up the torch from “Blues Fathers” Robert Johnson and Freddie King and blazing a new trail with the fabled “Beano” Burst, “Mother of Rock N ‘Roll” Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s SG Custom™, Tony Iommi inventing the vocabulary for heavy metal with his SG Special “Monkey,” Jimmy Page defining hard rock in front of a sea of people with a low-slung Les Paul™, and his double neck EDS-1275, Slash influencing generational movement and defying the laws of music with his own Les Paul, and Bob Marley popularizing reggae with his Les Paul Special. Today, female powerhouses such as Lzzy Hale and Olivia Rodrigo are setting new bars for rock and pop stardom with Gibson guitars as their instruments of choice, and the list goes on and on. On other occasions, the voices of Gibson instruments have been heard at seismic cultural events, such as Bob Dylan’s performance at the 1963 March on Washington. Or they have inspired new generations to pick up the guitar in iconic appearances on the silver screen, such as the unforgettable Enchantment Under the Sea dance scene in the 1985 movie Back to the Future. “We are in music, with instruments, sound, and media across our brands; we are one of the most iconic companies in music. Artists have chosen us to create genres of music and continually choose Gibson and our brands. As we celebrate 130 years since Orville Gibson started making instruments, I firmly believe that our best years are ahead of us. We are Gibson. Our craftspeople, our global team, our artists, and our fans, together are Gibson. In line with this, and to celebrate 130 years, we have changed our name from Gibson Brands back to Gibson, consistent with our focus and objective to make the best guitars in our history.” - Cesar Gueikian, President, and CEO of Gibson Over the years, Gibson has expanded from its humble Kalamazoo origins to its current home base in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. The company’s headquarters are anchored by the world-renowned Gibson USA craftory, where the most popular electric guitar designs in history are still handcrafted, including the Les Paul, SG, Flying V™, Explorer™, and ES-335. Nearby, the artisans at Gibson Custom create the world’s most desirable new instruments, including stunning recreations of vintage instruments expertly aged in the Murphy Lab, signature models for Gibson artists, and custom-built Made-to-Measure pieces for the most discerning and uncompromising guitar fans worldwide. Meanwhile, at the state-of-the-art Gibson Acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana, the highly skilled team constructs celebrated models such as the J-45™, SJ-200, Hummingbird™, and Dove™ alongside artist signature acoustics, vintage reissues with Murphy Lab aging, and more. Even as Gibson remains dedicated to developing and producing premium, original, and modern electric and acoustic guitars, the brand is engaging new generations of musicians and music lovers via a range of offerings. Diving back into the amplifier world with the newly designed Gibson Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 combos, inspired by vintage Gibson amplifier designs and reimagined for today’s players, and handcrafted in Petaluma, California. Gibson’s new 1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 1 pickups from the Gibson Pickup Shop, meanwhile, are the most accurate reproductions ever of Gibson’s original holy grail invention, the “Patent Applied For” or PAF humbuckers from the late 1950s. Opened in 2021 in downtown Nashville, the flagship Gibson Garage Nashville store continues to be the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe. Visitors to the Garage can play all things Gibson, Epiphone™, Kramer™, MESA/Boogie®, KRK™, and Maestro™, try out the full line of electric and acoustic guitars, and take a piece of history home with limited-edition guitars, gear, accessories, and exclusive apparel and merch collaborations. Visitors can also enjoy live performances, design a dream Made-to-Measure guitar from Gibson Custom, and peruse interactive storytelling and memorabilia exhibits inside the historic 8,000 sq ft space. New in 2024, fans can now see this mirrored outside of the U.S. for the very first time, with the Gibson Garage London, which brings an unparalleled experience for music fans to a central location in the U.K. capital. Gibson Media also continues to expand. The brand’s powerful storytelling arm, headlined by the award-winning Gibson TV --an online network of original cinematic programming exploring music’s biggest artists, recordings, destinations, guitar collections, and more—currently encompasses Gibson Films, producing special project long-form films that go deep inside the stories of Gibson’s legendary players; Gibson Records, a record label working with artists to produce, record, and promote guitar-driven music across the globe; Gibson Publishing, the home of premium coffee-table books detailing the prized instruments of music’s most iconic players; the Gibson App, which delivers an AI-enabled, interactive, and personalized guitar-learning experience, alongside original Gibson content, direct to your smartphone; and the recently launched Gibson Gazette, a new online home for all things Gibson, including trending guitar news, artist interviews, video, tutorials, buyer’s guides, and more. Slash interview on Gibson TV’s “The Collection” series HERE. Kirk Hammett interview on Gibson TV’s “Icons” series HERE. As part of Gibson’s commitment to an artist-first culture, over the past five years, the brand has introduced a series of programs to further the careers of a diverse roster of musicians and emerging artists across multiple genres. Gibson is dedicated to developing the next generation of musicians with the Gibson Generation Group (Gibson G3). The Gibson Generation Group is a powerful two-year mentorship program that fosters a diverse new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators across the globe. The program encourages young players to pursue a career in music by providing monthly artist mentorships, one-on-one artist relations support, instrument loans, collaborative promotions, performance opportunities, and inclusion in global marketing campaigns. The global collective of talented young players in the G3 program receive career growth opportunities and develop lasting connections throughout the music industry with support from the Gibson Leadership and Cultural Influence teams. The Gibson Marquee Artist program invests in furthering the careers of artists on the rise who reflect the brand’s mission to celebrate and amplify music across genders, genres, and generations. Marquee Artists have access to Gibson’s global resources and work with the brand to create collaboratively inspired cultural campaigns, participate in product development and launches, and join in special events across Gibson products and social channels, reaching millions of fans worldwide. Additionally, the newly launched Gibson Artist Spotlight program provides emerging artists from diverse genres around the world with global exposure to new music fans, and services committed to their career growth. The Artist Spotlight roster features artists from North and South America, Europe, China, and Japan. Gibson also continues to support the music community via its philanthropic endeavor, Gibson Gives, assisting non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused music education, health and wellness initiatives, and inclusive musical partnerships. The Gibson Gives Scholarship program has provided direct financial support to young students with music career aspirations and is on track to help many more players in 2024. Gibson Gives is committed to cultivating and offering steadfast support for all communities. To date, Gibson Gives has raised over $4.5 million and enabled $46 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide, with 100 percent of all donations to and from Gibson Gives going towards providing the gift of music. Here’s to the next 130 years of Gibson.
As the unwavering cornerstone of professional audio monitoring for over three decades, KRK earned its reputation through a rich history of innovation and precision. Building off this legacy, Gibson introduces the newest addition to KRK’s impressive range of professional audio solutions: the ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors. Offered in three sizes—five, seven, and eight-inch—these advanced, active, two-way studio reference monitors feature three new voicing modes, an enhanced tweeter design, and a refreshed LCD. KRK ROKIT Generation Five monitors were created for the diverse needs of musicians, composers, producers, and sound engineers and provide the tools needed to reproduce every nuance of a production with astonishing clarity. The ROKIT Generation Five line is available through select KRK dealers and online at www.krkmusic.com. “Featuring KRK’s world-renowned sound along with new technology and tuning parameters to truly dial-in the listening experience, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five is a must-have studio solution for the most demanding creators,” says Sterling Doak, Senior Director of Marketing at Gibson. “KRK engineers continually pull from the brand’s legacy of trust and performance to refine its studio monitors—blending cutting-edge technology with the time-tested principles of audio engineering. The same holds true for this latest development. As the most advanced monitor in its class, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five is powerful enough to handle the rigors of professional use, but basic enough for emerging producers, engineers, and artists.” Explore the new KRK ROKIT Generation Five line HERE. https://www.krkmusic.com/collections/rokit-series-generation-five-powered-studio-monitors Watch/share the new video featuring the KRK ROKIT Generation Five HERE. With three voicing modes available, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five Monitors cover all the bases for today’s music makers. Included among these is Mix Mode, which offers flat frequency and phase response that is ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. Create Mode provides more inspirational voicing and is best used for writing, producing, and casual listening. Finally, Focus Mode has mid-focused voicing for critical analysis of the midrange band, where vocals and instruments have the most energy. The monitors also feature 25 evolved DSP boundary and tuning EQ combinations that help minimize and correct problems in any acoustic environment. Additionally, the newly designed tweeter benefits from a highly damped acoustic silk dome diaphragm for improved phase performance and an extended frequency range (up to 40 kHz), while the refreshed, amber-colored LCD DSP interface simplifies the calibration process with new tuning options. The monitors also feature KRK’s iconic woven Kevlar® aramid fiber cone woofers for superior damping and modal breakup control and Class D power amplifiers to drive the transducers evenly and more efficiently at reduced operating temperatures to ensure maximum transient response and dynamics reproduction for audio integrity during long work sessions. Intended for plug-and-play use, each pair of monitors also comes with a set of isolation wedges for easy setup, while integrated mounting points make it simple to use them with any wall/ceiling mount solutions. Each pair also comes standard with the protective grille installed, while an additional faceplate option without the grille is included to accommodate aesthetic preferences. As the newest generation of the iconic ROKIT professional studio monitors, the KRK ROKIT Generation Five takes music and sound creativity to a whole new level in the industry.
As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has entered into a new partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin. Introducing the Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom. Made in close collaboration and with significant input from Jimmy Page, only 50 Collector’s Edition hand-signed, and played guitars will be available exclusively via the Gibson Garage Nashville (615) 933-6000, the Gibson Garage London +44 800 058 4720, and Gibson.com in Europe. For more details, visit: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/page/jimmy-page. With its distinctive silhouette, Jimmy Page’s Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck has become one of the most iconic guitars in history. The images of him playing it on stage with Led Zeppelin are indelible to rock ‘n’ roll history. Jimmy defined the model from the moment his EDS-1275 was delivered to him, which allowed him to play the acoustic and electric 6-string and 12-string parts of the song “Stairway to Heaven” at live performances, and later using it for “The Song Remains the Same,” “The Rain Song,” “Celebration Day,” “Tangerine,” and most recently at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last November as a tribute to Link Wray. The EDS-1275 has become synonymous with Page’s legendary stage presence and the electrifying moments that defined a genre. Watch the interview with Jimmy Page as he talks about songwriting and visits the Gibson Custom Shop craftory in Nashville, Tennessee, and get a first look at the creation of the Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition HERE. Hand-crafted in close collaboration with Jimmy Page, this special Collector’s Edition guitar uses Gibson’s groundbreaking 3D scanning technology and ultra-precise Murphy Lab aging techniques to aid in creating a clone that captures the essence of Jimmy Page’s original guitar. Every single detail has been thoughtfully recreated, from the exact playing wear to the sonic character of this exceptional guitar. Only 50 Collector’s Edition guitars, all hand-signed and played by Jimmy Page, have been created by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and artfully aged to match the original finish by the Murphy Lab as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run. The Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville represents a unique opportunity to own an exclusive part of music history that symbolizes musical innovation and the enduring legacy of one of rock’s most celebrated guitarists, Jimmy Page. The Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition features a lavish collection of case candy curated by Jimmy Page that features a Certificate of Authenticity Book with a photo taken by Barrie Wentzell, a wooden Pick Display with Herco® Flex pick played by Jimmy Page on the specific serialized guitar, a Premium Cherry/Black Leather Strap and Vintage Replica Strap, Schaller Strap Locks, an Embroidered Dragon Guitar Shroud, and a Gibson Doubleneck Stand. “One of the most influential musicians in history, Jimmy Page is an icon across all genres of music, art, and culture and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin,” says Cesar Gueikian, Gibson CEO. “Being the main music writer in Led Zeppelin, Jimmy leveraged his blues and folk inspirations to orchestrate the pioneering rock sound that became the signature of the band and revolutionized rock across all of its future variations. We are grateful for Jimmy’s trust and partnership, and we look forward to paying tribute to him.”
Gibson, the iconic and leading global instrument brand, has shaped 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. Throughout the past month, music icons and emerging artists, music fans, and the Gibson team gathered to celebrate the official grand opening of the Gibson Garage London. The Gibson Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe and the place to explore Gibson’s 130-year music history. The Gibson Garage London marks the first-ever Gibson flagship store outside of the U.S. and follows the successful opening of the Gibson Garage Nashville. The Gibson Garage London is located at 61-62 Eastcastle St, London, UK W1W 8NQ just off Oxford Street. “On February 24, we celebrated the opening of the Gibson Garage London, marking an important milestone in our 130 years of history since Orville Gibson started making instruments. The London Garage opening events, the artists that joined us, and most importantly the local and global teams working together to make it happen are evidence that we are setting conditions for the best years of Gibson to be ahead of us.” - CESAR GUEIKIAN, PRESIDENT, AND CEO OF GIBSON With a rich history of craftsmanship and innovation, Gibson has become synonymous with music culture. Inside the Gibson Garage London, visitors can plug in and play more than 300 electric and acoustic guitars across Gibson, Gibson Custom, Gibson Acoustic, Epiphone, and Kramer, explore the entire collection of Maestro pedals, and more across 4,000 square feet of retail space. At the Gibson Garage London, music lovers can design their own Made-to-Measure guitar inside the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab by selecting a unique guitar top off the wall and choosing the specs inside and out. 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 areas for Epiphone electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, and the biggest display of Kramer guitars in the UK. At the Garage, fans are welcome to pick up and play all things Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, and Maestro and enjoy a massive display of exclusive Gibson apparel, gifts, and lifestyle items, as well as gear and accessories. Whether you are a seasoned professional musician, a casual guitar player, a beginner, or simply a music fan, the Gibson Garage is the new, must-see music destination in London. Last week, at the Gibson Garage London kickoff event music icons Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi, Sir Brian May, James Bay, and Rosie Frater-Taylor were on hand to celebrate the opening with a special “In Conversation” event with legendary guitarist Jimmy Page, and live music on the Gibson Garage London stage. On opening day, Saturday, February 24, music fans lined up around the block starting at 4:00AM for access. Upon opening the doors, the Gibson Noel Gallagher ’78 Les Paul Custom hand-signed guitars sold out completely within the first 30 minutes, with all profit from the sales of these guitars going to the Teenage Cancer Trust. Ritchie Faulkner of Judas Priest, The Blackout, Tyler Childers Band, and Gibson Generation Group artist Charlie Churchill came out to usher in an opening day with a packed crowd all day long. The opening culminated a month-long series of events celebrations in the London music community around the opening of the Gibson Garage London. The Gibson Garage London is the ultimate guitar and music experience and features uniquely British cultural discoveries around every corner and level. Music fans will experience regular live performances, artist showcases and signings, and panel discussions from musicians and artists, all from its state-of-the-art stage located on the lower level of the Garage. The Gibson Gallery, a bi-annual revolving gallery wall, displays the photography of British artists and musicians. The inaugural exhibition at the Gibson Gallery will debut with an exclusive collection from legendary music photographer Gered Mankowitz (The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, PP Arnold, Kate Bush, Elton John, The Jam, Eurythmics, and Oasis).
For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to announce the return of the SG Supreme. With a refreshed feature set, the SG Supreme is bound to be one of the most exciting new releases of 2024. The Gibson SG Supreme is offered with three finishes available at authorized Gibson dealers, and an exclusive Ebony version with three pickups is available only on Gibson.com. Gibson SG Supreme: Gibson is excited to announce the return of the SG™ Supreme. The SG Supreme features a beautiful AAA-figured maple top on a mahogany body. The mahogany neck has an ebony fretboard with a compound radius, 24 medium jumbo frets, and Super 400 Split Block mother-of-pearl inlays. The headstock is adorned with a striking new “Chandelier Inlay” in mother-of-pearl inspired by an original circa-1940 era Art Deco design that was discovered in the Gibson archives. The Burstbucker™ Pro and Burstbucker Pro+ pickups are paired with push/pull volume controls for coil tapping, along with individual tone controls. The three unique finishes, Fireburst, Translucent Ebony Burst, and Wine Red, are elegantly highlighted with gold hardware, making this not only a great-sounding and highly flexible instrument but also an exceptionally beautiful-looking modern rock machine. A hardshell guitar case is also included. Gibson SG Supreme, Exclusive in Ebony: The SG Supreme also arrives in an exclusive Gibson.com version in a plain maple top with an Ebony finish, three pickups that are elegantly highlighted with gold hardware, and features specs and aesthetic design identical to the above finishes. Additionally, the SG Supreme exclusive in Ebony includes a Burstbucker Pro (neck and middle), and Burstbucker Pro + (bridge) picks are paired with push/pull volume controls for coil tapping, along with a master tone control that’s hand-wired to an Orange Drop® capacitor. A hardshell guitar case is also included. Explore the Gibson SG Supreme HERE. https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Electric-Guitar/SG-Supreme/Fireburst
Tracks found on the second album of the Japanese video game planning unit Serani Poji ‘one-room survival’ (released November 21st, 2002) are becoming trending topics around the world. Serani Poji was a planning unit created in order to make music for the Dreamcast videogame ‘ROOMMANIA#203’. Tomoko Sasaki, a sound designer at Sega at the time of the release, created the lyrics and music, while production was led by Yukihiro Fukutomi. Mr. Fukutomi acts as producer for famous artists in Japan and has created remixes for overseas artists like Jazzanova、London Elektricity and The Realm&V. The album is colorful and cute with a rich mix of sounds like lounge, house, bossa and techno. In October 2023, when online distribution of the album began, the tracks ‘pipo pipo’ and ‘where is smiley?’ began to go viral on short video platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram, particularly overseas. ‘pipo pipo’ was played 400,000,000 times on TikTok and ‘where is smiley?’ was played more than 650,000,000 times, with both tracks combined achieving more than 1.05 billion plays in approximately 3 months. They continue to show this momentum even today. In particular, the song ‘where is smiley?’, as the title suggests features a jaunty rhythm and has lent itself to a vast number of uploads expressing friendship or love and leveraging anime, videos of animals and photographs. This same track, in January 2024, charted on the Billboard TikTok charts in America for three consecutive weeks. Moreover, having charted on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 in a wealth of countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia it is a Japanese track that is very popular around the world. <TikTok> ‘where is smiley?’ 346,300 different videos https://www.tiktok.com/music/where-is-smiley-7008584981258160897 ‘pipo pipo’ 157,600 different videos https://www.tiktok.com/music/pipo-pipo-7270784942370900742 YouTube Official Audio ・Serani Poji 「one-room survival」 Music streaming links:https://lnk.to/oneroomsurvival Info about the physical release: https://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail/14531184 ・Official Website: https://www.seranipoji.com/ ・Official TikTok Account: https://www.tiktok.com/@seranipoji_official