music industry – Recording Studio London http://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:53:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/icon-23.png music industry – Recording Studio London http://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/ 32 32 10 Best Movies Like Studio 666 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/10-best-movies-like-studio-666/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:30:00 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/10-best-movies-like-studio-666/ Workshop 666 is a new horror movie with the Foo Fighters playing versions of themselves. The movie pays homage to so many movies from the past, and it’s not just in the horror genre. The best description is that Workshop 666 is a mix between the Beatles A hard day’s Night and diabolical death. RELATED: […]]]>

Workshop 666 is a new horror movie with the Foo Fighters playing versions of themselves. The movie pays homage to so many movies from the past, and it’s not just in the horror genre. The best description is that Workshop 666 is a mix between the Beatles A hard day’s Night and diabolical death.

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However, there are still more movies that fans of Workshop 666 should check. In the realm of horror movies, the new Foo Fighters movie shares a lot in common with movies from the 1980s video villain era. There are also plenty of movies based on the world of music. There’s even a great Dave Grohl doc in a recording studio where he doesn’t end up possessed by a demon.

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The Evil Dead (1981) – Stream on HBO Max


Ash heads for the basement in Evil Dead.

The biggest comparison with Workshop 666 when it comes to movies, he pays homage to Sam Raimi diabolical death. Both films are clearly based on the same subject matter and even share an almost identical plot device. In both films there is a book made of human skin that has a spell to open a portal and allow demons to enter our world.

The books even look nearly identical. The films also have ordinary people possessed by demons before they go on a murderous rampage. the original diabolical death is a wicked low budget video while Evil Dead 2 might be better for people who prefer higher budget effects.


That’s Spinal Tap (1984) — Buy ​​on Prime Video


Spinal Tap play music.

A while ago in Workshop 666 where a possessed Dave Grohl creates a whole new musical chord. Although he was the only one who could play it, everyone seemed impressed that he had created something new for the musical world.

It’s so similar to the rock mockumentary It’s Spinal Tap, which saw the band add a level 11 to their amplifier, which they claim made them the loudest band in the world. Both movies took the bands and delivered a completely over-the-top story in the world of rock and roll.

A Hard Days Night (1964) – Stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel


The Beatles running down an alley in A Hard Days Night.

A film that often cropped up when discussing Studio 666 comparisons was the Beatles’ 1964 musical film A hard day’s Night. There is a significant difference between the two films. In Workshop 666there are almost no Foo Fighters songs, but A hard day’s Night is full of Beatles songs.


Regardless, A hard day’s Night is a film that puts the Beatles in a fictional situation where they just want to get away, but something always brings them back. This film is considered a classic and even has a Criterion Collection release.

Head (1968) – Stream on Fubo


The monkeys look in Head.

A film more comparable to Workshop 666 was the monkey movie To manage. It was a movie that completely upended everything people thought they knew about the Monkees. The group, which started out as a fake TV show group, went completely off the rails in To manage.

The Monkees are all shown to be dissatisfied with their place in the music industry, the entertainment industry, and life itself. There are mermaids, an all-knowing swami, and it all ends with the group trapped in a giant glass box, showing their perceived place in the world.


The Shining by Stephen King — Buy ​​on Prime Video


Jack Torrance possessed in The Shining.

There is a strong comparison between Workshop 666 and the Stephen King adaptation the brilliant. However, while both movies are about a man in a haunted house who loses control of himself and embarks on a hopeful massacre, the best comparison comes with the King-penned TV miniseries that sets starring Steven Weber.

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While the Brilliant the movie was the top version, the miniseries was all-in with haunting and demonic possession. He wasn’t a man who lost control, he was a man who was possessed and actually looked like a demon, very similar to Dave Grohl’s transformation into Workshop 666.


Night of the Demons (1988) – Stream On Peacock


Night of the Demons movie poster.

night of demons is a 1988 horror film about possessing a demon that is more interested in creating a fun horror experience than scaring audiences. Although there are some scares in Workshop 666it was a movie that just wanted to create a fun time in the theater.

night of demons features high school kids who throw a party at a secluded funeral home on Halloween, then accidentally unleash a demon who begins to possess them one at a time. While diabolical death was the main influence, this film was also clearly on the minds of the filmmakers.

Motel Hell (1980) – Stream on Roku and Tubi


Motel Hell is a film that built its entire reputation on low-brow comedy horror but did it in such a gleeful way that it was hard to hold it against the film. The film was about a farmer, a butcher, and a motel manager named Vincent Smith, who kills travelers in his motel.

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He then prepares his victims and sells them as sausages. There are plenty of gross moments in Studio 666 with Dave Grohl eating his old bandmates that it’s almost impossible not to think of Farmer Vincents donuts.

Green Room (2016) — Stream On Fubo


Pat walking around the Green Room club.

For fans of Workshop 666 who want something a little darker and a lot more serious from a rock and roll horror movie, check out green room. The film has a few notable points, including making Patrick Stewart a villain and being one of Anton Yelchin’s last film roles before his death.

The film follows a punk band in a concert hall in the Pacific Northwest where a few unsuspecting fans enter to find that the show’s headlining punk band are satanists who sacrifice their fans. It then turned into a dark thriller where these kids have to fight for their lives.

American Psycho (2000) – Rental on Apple TV and Prime Video


Patrick Bateman with an ax in American Psycho.

When Dave Grohl shows up with various weapons to assassinate his Foo Fighters bandmates, while talking about crafting the perfect song, it’s easy to think of one of the best dark horror comedies of the 2000s, American psycho.

Patrick Bateman is a businessman who will do anything to get ahead, including killing anyone who gets in his way. One of the best scenes from American psycho had Patrick about to cut someone to pieces with an ax while talking about the greatness of Huey Lewis and the News.

Sound City (2013) – Stream on Roku, Hoopla and Tubi


Dave Grohl on Sound City soundboard.

Foo Fighters fans also have a great movie that can be watched after watching Workshop 666. Of course, the plot of the horror movie was that Dave Grohl wanted to find a unique location to make the band’s 10th movie, and then ultimately kill his entire band.

For Foo Fighters fans who want to see Grohl more laid back in the recording studio, the Sound City documentary might be the perfect movie to watch. Sound City was one of Grohl’s favorite studios and this film is Grohl’s love letter to the studio that was home to everyone from Foo Fighters to Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and Guns N Roses.

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Kanye West had to fight for studio time to record his debut album ‘The College Dropout’ https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/kanye-west-had-to-fight-for-studio-time-to-record-his-debut-album-the-college-dropout/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:48:54 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/kanye-west-had-to-fight-for-studio-time-to-record-his-debut-album-the-college-dropout/ Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West is respected by others in the music industry for his dedication to his craft. At the beginning of his career, when he was still a promising artist, nothing prevented him from realizing his dreams. Kanye West | Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Kanye West rose to fame as a producer […]]]>

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West is respected by others in the music industry for his dedication to his craft. At the beginning of his career, when he was still a promising artist, nothing prevented him from realizing his dreams.

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Kanye West rose to fame as a producer

In the 1990s, Kanye West rose to prominence as a producer who created beats for several top hip-hop artists. His big breakthrough as a producer came in 2001 with the release of Jay-Z’s seminal album The planconsidered by many to be one of the greatest rap albums of all time.

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Coke Studio – A major revolution in its own game! https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/coke-studio-a-major-revolution-in-its-own-game/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 04:25:10 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/coke-studio-a-major-revolution-in-its-own-game/ KARACHI: As Coke Studio Pakistan unveiled its 14th edition, singers and songwriters decoded the marriage of traditional music with modern instruments and recording technology. The new season of the famous musical web series has produced one of its best comebacks, making waves not only in Pakistan but all over the world! From the first release, […]]]>

KARACHI: As Coke Studio Pakistan unveiled its 14th edition, singers and songwriters decoded the marriage of traditional music with modern instruments and recording technology. The new season of the famous musical web series has produced one of its best comebacks, making waves not only in Pakistan but all over the world! From the first release, fans couldn’t get enough of Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal, making “Tu Jhoom” a classic. And, with the promise of revolutionizing the music industry, Coke Studio has made its way through several Gen Z artists and music maestros this year, with more songs to come. It would not be myopic to say that this is by far one of the best seasons of Coke Studio Pakistan.

With its slogan, “celebrating the real magic” of pakistani music, the studio assumed that music would find itself completely revolutionized in 2022. The redesign celebrates the connection between music, aesthetics and attitude. What is more fascinating is the wide range of musical styles and genres being served this season. From Sufi to pop, contemporary to rap, heavy metal and must-have Punjabi dance beats, not to mention our favorite Baloch track “Kana Yaari”. Every hype song requires two things: pristine bass and over-the-top confidence, and Coke Studio has both.

If that wasn’t all to excite, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, Spotify, has teamed up with the nation’s sound, Coke Studio – becoming its official music streaming partner this year. Spotify is now home to an immersive music experience celebrating Coke Studio Pakistan Season 14 coupled with all previous seasons.

This year, each song released comes with a unique video, breaking the usual setup and bringing aesthetic perfection to each recorded video. These picture-perfect creations were the works of Pakistan’s most progressive directors, including Kamal Khan, Murtaza Niaz, Jamal Rahman and Coke Studio veteran Zeeshan Parwez. With Pakistani live sound expert Ishaq Nazir and the sound tech team that included Sherry Khattak and Turaab Khan in key roles, the result is a confessional season wrapped in delightful visuals and sound.

The cuts exude ambition and big ideas. There are veterans like Abida Parveen, Naseebo Lal and Faisal Kapadia. There is Atif Aslam, Ali Sethi, Meesha Shafi, Momina Mustehsan and Quratulain Balouch, among others. But there’s also formerly freelance and now Grammy-nominated Arooj Aftab, and great social media artists like Hasan Raheem, Kaifi Khalil and Shae Gill – incredibly talented artists on the verge of their launch.

There are also risky crossovers like Young Stunners in a ballad and covered metal by Faris Shafi. Dynamic artists such as Soch, Asfar Hussain, Lahore Jazz Ensemble, Zain-Zohaib, Karakoram, Eva B, Abdul Wahab Bugti and Ameer Buksh, Butt Brothers and Justin Bibis complete the list. Everything is maintained by visionary collaborators like Abdullah Siddiqui, ActionZain, Talal Qureshi, Adnan Dhool, Arsalan Hasan and Rovalio. Merging them all together was the ultimate masterstroke from Xulfi and Coke Studio.

What caught our attention more this season is that every song is an original track, and Coke Studio encouraged these new Gen Z artists to release their masterpieces from such a contemporary platform. CSP not only allowed new and emerging artists to be recognized, but also instilled the use of unique instruments that were played this season, from traditional dholak and tabla, guitars and piano, to the addition harp, sitar and those savvy keyboards. .

Season 14 of Coke Studio acquitted itself admirably in promoting Pakistani multiculturalism by inviting musicians from all regions and languages ​​to collaborate musically. This year, the musical series delivered over-the-top statement works that explicitly embraced the sound and iconography of the future. All we know is that the new season imagined and put together by producer and curator Zulfiqar (Xulfi) Jabbar Khan couldn’t be more stunning to watch, hear and listen to! This is Pakistan’s era of self-realization, and Coke Studio knows it as the country’s greatest cultural export. Xulfi said it very well when he said; “We are magnificent if we combine our artistic, talented and progressive abilities. For me, Coke Studio can open people’s hearts in Pakistan.

Each season, musicians strive to elevate the soundscape of Pakistan. Season 14 is undoubtedly a watershed moment in the rise of a new generation. It may seem like a departure from the rest of the Coke Studio collection, but that’s what Revolution is all about. Zulfiqar values ​​the vision of all former Coke Studio curators and aims to harness the best of Pakistan’s greatest to unleash genre creativity.

Coke Studio has played a pivotal role in the Pakistani music industry for 14 years – From sourcing aspiring artists, musicians, producers, managers, choirs from different parts of Pakistan to showcasing the nation’s hidden talents. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Coke Studio has become a central face of the Pakistani music industry and a platform for artists of all genres. At a time when the uncertainty of the future approaches like a high-speed train, Coke Studio demonstrates that perhaps medicine has always been just music, bringing compassion to the mind and soul. ‘soul.

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Starship Entertainment’s Girl Group IVE Continues To Show Remarkable Response With Debut Single ELEVEN https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/starship-entertainments-girl-group-ive-continues-to-show-remarkable-response-with-debut-single-eleven/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:15:05 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/starship-entertainments-girl-group-ive-continues-to-show-remarkable-response-with-debut-single-eleven/ Starship Entertainment’s rookie girl group IVE debut single ELEVEN continues to show impressive results 12 weeks after its release. The album was released on December 1, 2021 by Starship Entertainment and distributed by Kako Entertainment. The K-pop rookie group consists of six members, namely Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo. Some bands in the […]]]>

Starship Entertainment’s rookie girl group IVE debut single ELEVEN continues to show impressive results 12 weeks after its release. The album was released on December 1, 2021 by Starship Entertainment and distributed by Kako Entertainment.

The K-pop rookie group consists of six members, namely Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo. Some bands in the music industry need years before they can chart a #1 album anywhere in the world, but that’s not the case with IVE. The group has already scored massive wins with their debut project.


Starship Entertainment’s K-pop group IVE posts staggering results on various music charts

The K-pop girl group certainly impressed netizens with their unique concept for the album ELEVEN. The first single continues to post exemplary results on the world charts, as well as on the national charts, 12 weeks after its release.

According to the girl group’s agency, Starship Entertainment, their album recently ranked #120 and #70 on Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts, respectively.

With this, IVE also set a smashing record for appearing on Billboard Global 200 for ten consecutive weeks since debuting on the charts on December 14, 2021.

ELEVEN is also posting stunning results on the national charts. The single charted at #1 on various national online music platforms such as Melon, Genie Music, VIBE, and FLO. It was also ranked No. 2 on Gaon Chart in the seventh week of 2022.


IVE wins another music show for ELEVEN

On February 18, 2022, KBS Music Bank announced on their official website that the K-pop group’s digital single ELEVEN picked up another trophy in the third week of February 2022. This is the band’s 13th outstanding music show for digital single.

This is also the band’s third win at Music Bank, meaning they have earned a Triple Crown on all three public broadcasting stations: KBS’ Music Bank, SBS’s Inkigayo and MBC’s Music Core.

The members said it was an honor to receive such amazing results even when they weren’t promoting the album. They further thanked their staff members, family and agency for supporting them.


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Peloton launches “Lanebreak” video game, with Warner Music Group as launch partner https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/peloton-launches-lanebreak-video-game-with-warner-music-group-as-launch-partner/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:17:55 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/peloton-launches-lanebreak-video-game-with-warner-music-group-as-launch-partner/ High-end exercise equipment maker Peloton has expanded into video games. The company has rolled out what it calls its first “gaming-inspired experience” called Lanebreak, designed for its Peloton Bike and Peloton Bike+, with music playing a central role in the game. According to the company, the game combines “thrilling music, immersive visuals and fitness-inspired challenges” […]]]>

High-end exercise equipment maker Peloton has expanded into video games.

The company has rolled out what it calls its first “gaming-inspired experience” called Lanebreak, designed for its Peloton Bike and Peloton Bike+, with music playing a central role in the game.

According to the company, the game combines “thrilling music, immersive visuals and fitness-inspired challenges” and sees players controlling a “wheel-like avatar” along a six-lane track, complete with “Moments”. placed in time with music and sequenced. to create what Peloton calls “unique fitness-focused workouts.”

Peloton says it’s also “actively exploring new platforms and formats.”

Lanebreak uses a combination of cadence (pedaling speed) and resistance (additional force needed to pedal) as primary inputs to complete “Moments”.

Players can choose different levels according to different music genres and workout types.

Peloton says it has a number of music-inspired levels powered by its launch partner, Warner Music Group.

The first themed artist levels to launch on Lanebreak are two artists distributed by Warner: David Bowie and David Guetta.

The fact that Warner Music Group – and presumably other major music companies – are now accepting/discussing new licensing uses for music on Peloton is given added flavor to the music by the fact that Spotify’s former CFO , Barry McCarthy, was named Peloton’s new CEO earlier this month.

Following a sharp drop in its market capitalization and the announced halt in manufacturing of some devices due to weak demand, Peloton has laid off 2,800 employees so far in 2022.

In this context, Lanebreak could be seen as a first step in trying to diversify Peloton’s business beyond its core fitness skills.



Peloton says each level of Lanebreak is “individually designed to match the energy of the music and the goal of the workout.”

The company explains that the game’s levels were created using the “ideas” of its instructors, “complemented by analytics that mapped our cadence and resistance to different types of workouts and lengths, as well as the data performance of members”.

Peloton’s new gaming feature marks the latest chapter in the convergence of the worlds of fitness, gaming and music, with fitness and gaming generating significant revenue for the majors.

In May 2021, Sony Music Group boss Rob Stringer noted that the recorded music side of his business generated nearly $400 million from social, gaming and fitness platforms in its previous fiscal year. He also noted that he expects these revenue streams to “become an even bigger part of our revenue base” in the future.

Speaking during a Goldman Sachs Communacopia interview in September, Warner Music Group CEO Steve Cooper revealed that WMG’s recorded music operation had then-current revenue of $235 million. dollars a year in revenue from “alternative offerings that create new use cases for music,” including Peloton and Roblox.

“The intersection of fitness and gaming is a huge opportunity that I think every industry has only scratched the surface of so far.”

Oana Ruxandra, Warner Music Group

“The intersection of fitness and gaming is a huge opportunity that I think every industry has only scratched the surface of so far,” said Oana Ruxandra, Chief Digital Officer & EVP, Business Development, Warner Music Group.

“Lanebreak combines the already incredibly immersive content of Peloton with the interactivity of games and the power of music, to great effect.”

In a blog post announcing Lanebreak, Peloton states that its “experience was inspired by gaming from the very beginning”.

“The Peloton experience has been inspired by the game from the very beginning.”

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Peloton adds: “With Lanebreak, we go one step further by providing members with an interactive experience that challenges and rewards them in real time for their actions.

“We’re particularly excited about this, as it exposes an audience who may not be as comfortable or familiar with gaming-inspired experiences, how powerful this can be as a motivator.

“We are still at the beginning of our journey. Over the next few months, members can expect to see new mechanics and challenges introduced to Lanebreak. We are also actively exploring new platforms and formats. As with everything we do, we look to members for inspiration and ideas, and we’re eager to hear what the community has to say. »


The launch of Peloton’s new music and fitness game follows last week’s announcement that the company’s co-founder John Foley is stepping down as CEO and being replaced by the former chief financial officer of Peloton. Spotify, Barry McCarthy.

The management shakeup is part of what Peloton calls a “comprehensive restructuring program” following a post-pandemic sales slump.

Peloton also announced that it was cutting 20% ​​of its global workforce (2,800 jobs).The music industry around the world

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Are Warner Music Group shares a good long-term investment? https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/are-warner-music-group-shares-a-good-long-term-investment/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/are-warner-music-group-shares-a-good-long-term-investment/ Jared Tarin/Getty Images Entertainment Warner Music Group (WMG) is one of the three major record labels. After a long period of industry consolidation, the music market has been content with having only three major labels, namely WMG, Universal Music Group (OTCPK:UMGNF), and sony (SONY) Subsidiary of Sony Music. WMG completed its IPO to little fanfare […]]]>

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Warner Music Group (WMG) is one of the three major record labels. After a long period of industry consolidation, the music market has been content with having only three major labels, namely WMG, Universal Music Group (OTCPK:UMGNF), and sony (SONY) Subsidiary of Sony Music.

WMG completed its IPO to little fanfare in 2020. Shares opened around $30 and stayed there for quite a while. However, thanks to the pandemic-induced streaming boom, Warner posted strong results in 2021 and shares rose significantly last fall.

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It wasn’t just Warner’s own results that sparked excitement. Additionally, main rival Universal also went public. He did it in a roundabout way. He was supposed to merge with famed investor Bill Ackman Pershing square tontine (PSTH) SPAC. However, this deal was complicatedly structured and did not withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Eventually Universal went public in Europe, rather than merging with Ackman’s SPAC. Either way, Ackman’s involvement shone a light on the music industry. Since the early 2000s, most investors considered her untouchable; music revenues had plummeted as compact disc sales declined due to rampant piracy.

With the rise of streaming services such as Spotify (SPOT), however, everything has changed. Music labels now get the majority of their revenue from Spotify and competing services, and as these continue to grow, they’re also pumping more money into record company coffers. Ackman’s involvement with Universal has woken up investors that labels are good business again. So, with that in mind, is WMG stock an attractive buy after its recent correction?

Will Warner Music Group shares rise in the long term?

I would say that probabilities favor long-term appreciation. The case for this is quite simple, yet powerful.

The global recorded music industry reached its peak around the turn of the century. In the late 1990s, labels had the best of all worlds. They made a fortune by reissuing their old catalogs on compact discs, forcing anyone who had collected records to buy the same album twice. Meanwhile, new rising trends of this era such as boy bands and hip-hop caused a massive demand for new music at the same time.

Between 2001 and 2010, however, the good times came to an end. Global music industry revenues have fallen from $24 billion a year to just $15 billion. And it’s not even adjusted for inflation. Just as other types of media such as newspapers and magazines seemed ill-equipped to survive on the Internet, music sales experienced a precipitous decline as people downloaded music, often illicitly and for free. In the event that people were buying digital music, they would often just buy individual songs for $1.29 a pop instead of buying a CD for $15 like the good old days.

Streaming, however, reversed the negative trend. Global music revenues hit a low of $14.0 billion in 2014. They rebounded to $21.6 billion in 2020. So overall, music revenues are still down significantly compared to twenty years ago, especially when adjusted for inflation. However, things are clearly on an upward trajectory and analysts expect streaming to continue growing at a healthy pace for at least the next few years.

Streaming accounts for around two-thirds of recorded music revenue in 2020, with physical sales and performing rights being the next largest contributors. It’s also worth noting that labels started making money in other ways; with 360 deals, for example, labels can participate in an artist’s revenue from concerts, merchandise, and other ancillary revenue streams.

Is WMG stock a buy, sell or hold?

I see Warner Music in the hold category, especially with the stock pulling back from its recent highs.

I would have had a hard time justifying holding WMG stock when it hit close to $50 last fall. However, here at $38, valuation is less difficult.

I see Warner as a long term royalty on the music industry. Of course, there is operational activity around the signing, development and promotion of new artists. However, more and more revenue streams seem to come from managing the back catalog and harnessing its full potential on the wide array of emerging platforms for everything from TikTok to Platoon (PTON) style fitness classes.

However, I see a more difficult short-term outlook for Warner. Much of Warner’s huge revenue growth last year was driven by the home quarantine situation. Services such as Spotify and Peloton have registered tons of new users; engagement exploded as people were taken away from other traditional entertainment and fitness options.

As we’ve seen this earnings season, however, the tailwind for streaming services has quickly died down. netflix (NFLX) collapsed following a significant slowdown in its growth trajectory. Spotify stock also lost ground after its latest earnings report. And Peloton resorted to a major cost-cutting campaign following a drop in demand for its bikes.

These types of services were huge factors pushing WMG’s growth at the margin. And now, growth is expected to decelerate sharply, at least over the next 12 months.

In the longer term, labels are good business. The streaming world has restored the value of music-based intellectual property, and it looks like piracy will no longer be a major threat to the industry’s outlook.

However, at some point, the growth will come to fruition for music streaming. In developed markets, anyway, most people who are going to get Spotify or Apple Music (AAPL) subscriptions probably already have. Meanwhile, as weaker streaming services leave the playing field, expect Spotify to negotiate a tougher royalty-sharing deal with labels.

These factors point to a steady stream of earnings, but not the kind of rapid growth we’ve seen in recent years. I expect people to be a little over-informed about the outlook for music streaming royalties given recent strong results. But I expect it to be a low growth business in the long run. The amount of music consumed around the world isn’t changing too quickly, and partners like Spotify also need to turn a profit at some point to appease their investors. I don’t know how much more of the music pie labels can keep for themselves, and meanwhile, overall music revenue growth is expected to slow.

How much is Warner Music Group worth?

WMG stocks at 30x forward earnings and 25x EV/EBITDA just doesn’t scream a bargain at me. This is about a 3% return on earnings and 4% on EBITDA from a business that I hope will see mid-single-digit growth in the longer term. I may be underestimating how long streaming platforms are able to sign up more subscribers. Even if that’s the case, however, owning SPOT stock seems like a cleaner way to play the trend than music labels, at least given their current valuations.

I would be more interested in Warner stocks around 20x EBITDA and less than 25x forward earnings. From there, I think investors would do well, even in a base case scenario where EPS is only growing by, say, 6%/yr. And if Warner were to surprise on the upside and sustain double-digit growth for an extended period, investors would be amply rewarded.

My target entry price to buy WMG stock at these multiples is around $31, which is around the current 52-week low for the stock.

Seeking Alpha’s quantitative ratings are also consistent with my neutral view of Warner Music’s outlook:

WMG Quantitative Rankings

Quantitative WMG (Seeking Alpha) Rankings

WMG stock ranks slightly above average in its film and entertainment industry, but sits just around the median relative to its broader industry and the broader market.

That seems about right. Warner Music’s valuation is much more reasonable than it was a few months ago. It is appropriate to hold shares at this stage. However, especially with so many stocks in a steep correction right now, Warner would have to drop much more to be in a place where I would like to allocate new capital today.

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Best studio headphones under $200 of 2022 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/best-studio-headphones-under-200-of-2022/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:41:44 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/best-studio-headphones-under-200-of-2022/ This list is all about the best studio headphones under $200. We’ll do our best to make sure you understand this list of Best Studio Headphones Under $200. I hope you like this list Best studio headphones under $200. So let’s start: About the best studio headphones under $200 Deciding on the best studio headphones […]]]>

This list is all about the best studio headphones under $200. We’ll do our best to make sure you understand this list of Best Studio Headphones Under $200. I hope you like this list Best studio headphones under $200. So let’s start:

About the best studio headphones under $200

Deciding on the best studio headphones under $200 to add to your recording kit isn’t easy. There are tons of quality studio headphones in the $200 price range that sound better. Before deciding, you need to think about the sound quality, build quality, and comfort of the headphones. Sound quality is obviously the most important factor to consider. We’ve looked at the frequency response and impedance as well as the range of the most popular headphones to make sure they sound great. We also reviewed the materials and build quality of each to ensure durability and comfort.

Do you want to acquire one of the best Under 200 studio headphones? if applicable. So you are at the good place. We reviewed it there and these reviews will help you select the best studio headphones under $200 you can buy on the market.

We will focus on key features such as durability, comfort, noise isolation and sound quality. And most of them are suitable for mixing and recording. They’re even a better way to listen to music. In any professional studio, decent studio headphones are essential. As a response to other headphones, studio headphones provide clear, high-quality sound that can be mixed, tracked, or streamed.

Here is the list of the best studio headphones under $200

Sennheiser HD 380 PRO

In our experience, closed-back headphones almost never match open-back types in terms of naturalness of timbre, and in fact there is some inherent coloration to this design. However, as it runs, it is very good at it.

Mainly there is a bit of boost in the upper mids, but it’s not offensive and you get used to it quickly. However, we would certainly advise any potential buyer to listen longer than initial impressions, as this coloration may sound like effects on lesser drivers due more to distortion than frequency response aberrations as such. The difference is not semantic. You quickly get used to a slightly wavy response, but the distortion becomes more annoying the longer you listen.

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Harmon AKG K271 MKII

The AKG K271 is easy to use but does not suffer from its simplicity. Both sides are made of plastic and are reinforced with a metal ring on the edge, while the headband is made of faux leather and is supported by two metal hangers. The ear cups wrap around the ears and provide enough horizontal and vertical clearance for the headphones to fit snugly on the head. At first glance, the AKG K 271 MKII does not seem so unusual, but it has a surprise or two in store. For example, instead of a conventional jack socket, the left earphone is equipped with a typical AKG mini XLR socket for the two supplied cables, which makes them interchangeable.

Another special feature of the K271 MKII is the self-adjusting headband, as well as the auto power-off, which silences the headphones when removed. When you put the headset on, an elastic band at the lower ends of the headband gives way so that it slides up the frame until the headset rests on your ears.

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Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250

Beyerdynamic is a brand known for producing high quality microphones, headphones and other audio systems. You can always expect good quality from this brand. A good example of the quality offered by this brand is the DT 990 PRO. This is a solidly built professional on-ear headphone. The chassis is made of ABS, which is quite sturdy, while the headband is well padded for real comfort. In addition, the pads are very comfortable thanks to the velvet pads that the brand has decided to use.

Behind all this we find two great drivers with their big coils. These loudspeakers offer a nominal sound pressure level of 96 dB over a frequency response range of 5 Hz to 35 kHz. As we said, this is a professional headphone so you can’t power it with a mobile device or smartphone because it has a nominal impedance of 250 ohms, which shows that it requires a professional amplification.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

One of the reasons Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50 headphones became popular is that they were kind of anti-Beats. Or, put another way, they were headphones for “smart” listeners who cracked down on people who overpaid and got sucked into all of Beats’ marketing machines.

You’d expect one of these cables to have a built-in microphone and remote, but interestingly, none of them do. Instead, you get a 3 meter (9.8 ft) long straight cable, a 1.2 m (3.9 ft) short straight cable, and a 1.2 to 3.0 meter coiled cable ( 3.0 feet). 0.9 to 9.8 feet). Audio-Technica’s explanation of the missing cable, found in the Q&A section of the headset’s product page, reads: “Unfortunately, the ATH-M50x headset does not have a built-in microphone or driver. line. This is the case with all Audio-Technica M-series headphones. There are currently no known adapters available that will fit either operation.

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Pioneer HRM-6 Pro

The Pro DJ HRM-6 headphones are one of the brand’s contributions to the music industry. These are closed-back over-ear headphones with an adjustable stainless steel headband. This headband is covered with ample padding for your comfort. The ear cups are also well padded with memory foam and covered in soft leather. This is to make sure your ears don’t hurt from long time listening.

The ear cushions, which provide good comfort, also help with sound isolation, so the amount of sound coming in or going out is quite low. You can also rotate the headphones to monitor one ear. The DJ HRM-6 comes with 40mm HD drivers. These speakers are capable of delivering clean, balanced sound over a frequency response range of 5Hz to 40kHz. This makes it suitable for professional audio work. It comes with 2 straight cables (1.2 meters and 3 meters) and a 1.2 meter coiled cable extendable up to 3 meters.

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sony mdr7506

This device offers a strong dynamic response and a large frequency range. It may not be as good as the previous version if you are looking for raw power and raw hardware capabilities. The rare 40mm horizontal speakers are a bit smaller. However, it’s more than enough for most levels and does more than advanced circuitry and crystal clear sound.

The response has a high frequency, between 10 Hz and 20 kHz. It’s about the same as humans in the frequency range, so any lower or higher notes should affect it. It remains an excellent linear and distortion-free response throughout this spectrum. If you need to connect to multiple odd ports, this one includes a 1/4 adapter. Gold ribbon connectors ensure noise-free interaction with other preamps or monitors. The overall design is sturdy and durable enough to live on the go or in a secure home studio.

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Shure SRH840

The Shure SRH840 headphones are a pair of over-ear headphones with a sleek black look. While they fold up quite nicely, the fact remains that they’re more suited to be your pair of headphones at home (or in the studio). Well, they are quite large and don’t have a particularly tight closure. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to listen to at home, but it’s not your favorite headphones.

Still, compared to other home or studio headphones, the Shure SRH840 headphones are quite compact. They fold up and fit into a carrying case, so if you need to take them to another studio, you can do that quite easily. Plus, each ear can be rotated 180 degrees, allowing you to listen with just one ear while mixing. Just because the headphones are big enough doesn’t mean they’re ugly, they aren’t. Not even remotely. The color scheme combined with the metal plate on each ear cup gives the headphones a high-end professional look.

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Fostex T50RP MK3

One of the world’s largest developers of OEM loudspeaker and transducer products. Fostex has been around for a while and they’ve made some great headphones during that time. If you’re relatively new to the audiophile world or looking to get started, you might want to consider the Fostex T50RP. If you’re a headphone enthusiast interested in mods, the Fostex T50RP Mk3 is also a great place to start.

The T50RP model was released and is now in its third iteration. The T50RP is a staple of many recording studios, but it’s also found a strong following for home setups because it’s so much fun to mod and play with. Fixing a set of these T50RPs is like fixing your first car.

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Sennheiser HD 25 Plus Pro

Sennheiser is one such brand that has firmly established itself in the music and audio solutions industry as a trustworthy brand. This has been achieved thanks to the quality of its products. One such product is the HD 25 Plus. These are the newest addition to the HD 25 series which was first created in the 80s. These headphones have become an industry standard when it comes to DJing. The PLUS is the current sum of the small modifications that the brand has made to this series over the years. These modifications were aimed at obtaining more comfort, flexibility and robustness.

It is a closed-back in-ear headphone with a padded headband and padded ear cups. The adjustment is made by moving the helmet up or down. The earbuds can also be moved sideways for single-ear monitoring. The accompanying drivers feature lightweight aluminum voice coils capable of handling up to 120dB SPL and covering a frequency response range of 16Hz to 22kHz. The sound you get from these is clear and natural.

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Final Words: Best Studio Headphones Under $200

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Glasgow musician speaks about loss of her studio and the pandemic effect on the arts https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/glasgow-musician-speaks-about-loss-of-her-studio-and-the-pandemic-effect-on-the-arts/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/glasgow-musician-speaks-about-loss-of-her-studio-and-the-pandemic-effect-on-the-arts/ A musician from GLASGOW has spoken of the ‘oppressive’ impact the Covid pandemic has had on the creative arts. Anna Sirjajeva, 30, is one of many artists whose life was put on hold when concerts and events first came to a halt in March 2020. She said: “I haven’t really produced a lot of new […]]]>

A musician from GLASGOW has spoken of the ‘oppressive’ impact the Covid pandemic has had on the creative arts.

Anna Sirjajeva, 30, is one of many artists whose life was put on hold when concerts and events first came to a halt in March 2020.

She said: “I haven’t really produced a lot of new music because not only has all the gigs stopped, but also the social aspect of going to events and meeting people and seeing places that would inspire you.”

Anna’s job as a television sound designer kept her income steady, but the music studio she loved and shared with her bandmates was lost.

She said: “Everyone I worked with worked in events, so when the events stopped we couldn’t afford the rent and we lost the space. It was impossible for them to survive in Glasgow, so they had to return to their home towns in Scotland.

She added, “With the complete collapse of the music industry, a lot of people I know lost the opportunity to be artists and had to move on to other incomes.”

No affordable studio space and a nationwide lockdown found Anna working from her home in Govanhill, which she says left her feeling ‘locked in’ after two years.

Struggling to find a suitable studio, she began renting space in the Axiom Building, a commercial office building in the city center.

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Anna said: “There are different artists and small businesses in each room, but I also have a gym on the same floor as me which is noisy.

“It’s not very suitable for sound recording, there are strong echoes and I hear a lot of things going on in the building.

“Seems like most places for rent in the city are more suited for commercial office use rather than art space.”

Anna finds it increasingly difficult to find a studio that will accommodate the sound production and allow her to record music and vocals without feeling “embarrassed” by people working in the other office spaces.

But the practicality of being an artist isn’t the only thing Anna has struggled with – she feels the restrictions have hit the arts sector hard.

“It is difficult to measure the impact of the pandemic,” she said. “At first I thought there would be more people whose creativity would be stimulated by the extra free time, but for most people I know it’s been completely oppressive and very quiet.

“I miss art, concerts, exhibitions and I want to go out more and do all that because that’s what inspires us as artists and what makes you want to create something.

“I want to rediscover the pleasure of doing things. I miss this Glasgow environment.

“Where I was performing before the pandemic, little places like Broadcast and the Hug and Pint, it’s really crowded. In two years, we’ve learned to be stressed and panicked, especially around small, crowded places, and that’s the gig environment.

As restrictions seem to ease, Anna hopes to be able to get out more, be more herself, and most importantly, find new studio space to allow her to reach her full creative potential.

She said: “With the return to normality, I hope to slowly find more time for my own projects. I had to adapt to the work that supported me full time but I had neither the time nor the energy for my own business over the past two years.

“Now I want to relearn how to have fun creating things.”

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Gloucestershire recording studio pledges funds for carbon capture projects https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/gloucestershire-recording-studio-pledges-funds-for-carbon-capture-projects/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/gloucestershire-recording-studio-pledges-funds-for-carbon-capture-projects/ [ad_1] A recording studio in Gloucestershire has been launched with a pledge to contribute 100% of its bookings to carbon capture projects as part of efforts to tackle climate change. Migration Studios in the Cotswold village of Brockhampton claims to be the world’s first studio dedicated to carbon capture. The installation will provide funds to […]]]>


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A recording studio in Gloucestershire has been launched with a pledge to contribute 100% of its bookings to carbon capture projects as part of efforts to tackle climate change.

Migration Studios in the Cotswold village of Brockhampton claims to be the world’s first studio dedicated to carbon capture.

The installation will provide funds to Platform Earth, an environmental arts charity, which produces exhibitions and projects that promote the reduction of the carbon footprint of the UK arts industry.

Located at Cotehay Farm, the main studio has a large control room and living room with a 5.5m gabled cathedral ceiling. An additional production room can be rented in conjunction with the main studio for writing camps and larger groups.

With the exception of the patch bay and studio monitors, all music equipment and studio furniture was purchased second-hand.

As part of its launch, the studio’s first session saw 20 musicians, producers and instrumentalists record a track under the name The Migration Orchestra for a documentary on the creative process directed by Italian filmmaker Carlotta Bianchi.

The session was sponsored by cider brand Dunkertons Organic Cider from Gloucestershire, while additional production space for the event was provided and sponsored by music and audio product group Focusrite.

Migration Studios chief production officer and co-founder Richard Jahn said, “Migration Orchestra seeks to connect musicians with collaborative music creation, which, due to the pandemic and other factors, has most often fragmented musical creation into largely solitary endeavors. “

The first environmental project the studios will help fund is the Sussex Kelp Restoration Project, a restoration and rewilding partnership aimed at conserving more than 300 km² of Sussex coastline.

Ruth Ganesh, Administrator of Platform Earth and Co-Founder of Migration Studios, said: “We are passionate about this project because native kelp blocks 20 times more carbon than terrestrial forests, grows 20 times faster and will have earthquake repercussions. for carbon capture. and biodiversity.

“Successful restoration of the area has the potential to lock in as much carbon as the London music industry emits each year.”

The studio is inspired by a series of life-size elephant sculptures at Cotehay Farm that have been on display across the country as part of the ‘CoExistence’ Campaign, an environmental art initiative to raise awareness of the impact humans on the natural world.

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Everything you need to know about Abbey Road Studios https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-abbey-road-studios/ https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-abbey-road-studios/#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:33:58 +0000 https://recordingstudiolondon.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-abbey-road-studios/ [ad_1] Tthinking about the best recording studios in the world? One simply cannot miss the name Abbey Road Studios. From classic rock n roll, pop to modern hip hop music; this studio has empowered many legendary bands and artists. Sharing much of the music industry’s contribution to music, this recording studio has become the platform […]]]>


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Tthinking about the best recording studios in the world? One simply cannot miss the name Abbey Road Studios. From classic rock n roll, pop to modern hip hop music; this studio has empowered many legendary bands and artists. Sharing much of the music industry’s contribution to music, this recording studio has become the platform for all kinds of musicians to take a successful flight. The studio is located at 3 Abbey Road in the City of Westminster, London. The company was founded in November 1931 by The Gramophone Company Limited, which later evolved into Electric and Musical Industries, also known as EMI. EMI owned the studio until 2013 until Universal Music Group took over.

First days

The Studio was inaugurated with a grand opening performance by the Land of Hope & Glory which was directed by Sir Edward Elgar on November 12, 1931. With the help of EMI engineer Alan Blumlein, the studio was set up with modern recording technology and innovations that have created a huge buzz among musicians. The 9 bedroom studio was fully equipped for artists to jam, rehearse and record. The tools and equipment were developed by those who introduced many advanced audio techniques such as artificial double tracking (ADT). By the time the studio had spent two decades, it began to present not only classical music, but also renowned jazz and rock n roll groups.

Abbey Road Studios

Featured artists and films

From Sir Cliff Richard’s “Move It” to the legendary The Beatles, everyone has been a part of Abbey Road. With each passing year, new artists are introduced to this studio while preserving its heritage. The name of The Beatles is closely related to the name of the studio as one of the most important albums was recorded at Studio Two, which subsequently gained a lot of attention from around the world. The album was called “Abbey Road”. The band had a total of 210 songs and 190 of them were recorded in this studio. Not only The Beatles, but some of Pink Floyd’s craziest experiences have also taken place in this studio, making it the birthplace of incredible tracks never created in the music industry of all eras. Aretha Franklin, Shirley Bassey, The Hollies and many more have also joined the stages of success. With these exceptional years of record breaking tracks with exciting rock and pop music, the studio has become the potential recording location for everyone. Radiohead, Oasis, Sam Smith, Kate Bush, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, Frank Ocean, Adele and Lady Gaga have also enriched the studio by making countless timeless records that still buzz in the music industry. With the advancement of audio recording and sound effects in movies, Abbey Road began to provide support to filmmakers and audio directors by helping them create the best background music and soundtracks. Some of the legendary movies of all time such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy”, “Harry Potter Series”, “Skyfall” and many more were recorded and designed by the through this studio. . The list also includes some of the recent hits like “Black Panther”, “The Shape of Water”, “Gravity” and more. Most of these films won or were nominated at the Oscars for Best Background Music and Best Sound Design. Over the days, Abbey Road remastered old tracks and albums from Abba, Krept & Konan, Johnny Marr, Roxy Music, Graham Coxon, The Rolling Stones, and more.

Abbey Road Institute

With the dizzying progress of the recording studio, he established an educational institute to learn more about music. The Abbey Road Institute was founded in March 2015, where thousands of students can join to learn music production and audio engineering. The institute was quickly welcomed by music lovers around the world as it expanded its branches through a global school in Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Amsterdam, Miami, Sydney and Paris. The campuses are well equipped with modern and advanced audio technologies for music. It offers an Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, the same course in all schools to provide an unbiased music educational experience. There are also additional courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Song Production Masterclass, Portfolios Preparation as a Musician, and many more. In April This year, the Abbey Road Institute London announced its goal to expand even further into the world.

Controversies

Even though Abbey Road Studios has maintained its successful legacy for all these years, controversy has already arisen regarding the sale of the studio. On February 17, 2010, a report was released that EMI was auctioning off the studio as the company was heavily in debt. Some also said it would be bought by the National Trust of England. However, the love and support of music lovers and musicians may have kept the studio from selling. With back-to-back protests and marches, the following December the Abbey Road crosswalk was announced on the National Heritage List.

Website link: https://www.abbeyroad.com/

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