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The Offspring Announce First New Music In Almost A Decade, Let The Bad Times Roll

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The Offspring Announce First New Music In Almost A Decade, Let The Bad Times Roll

One of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING have set a release date for their first new album in almost a decade. The band’s tenth studio album Let The Bad Times Roll will be available on April 16, and the first single “Let The Bad Times Roll” is available today.

Legends and innovators of the Southern California punk rock scene, The Offspring have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, won countless awards, and have toured consistently, playing more than 500 shows in the last decade alone. Their music has had a lasting impact across film, television, and video games, but the band turned their focus to a new album release in 2021. The band is comprised of singer Dexter Holland, guitarist Noodles, drummer Pete Parada and new bassist Todd Morse.

The new music was written and recorded over the course of the last several years at various locations including the band’s Huntington Beach, California studio. The album is the band’s third time working in collaboration with legendary rock producer Bob Rock.

True to the irreverence at the core of punk rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn’t shy away from creating topical material in this album. The title track, written in late 2019 and recorded in 2020, reflects the country’s ongoing challenges. Holland said: “I feel like we’re in a unique period in history where instead of our world leaders saying ‘we’re doing our best’ it’s more like they’re saying ‘fuck it’ and its really scary.”

As guitarist Noodles said: “Folks are saying, if it’s all going to Hell, we might as well make the most out of it, or at least go out swinging. ‘Let The Bad Times Roll!’”

TRACKLISTING:
This Is Not Utopia
Let The Bad Times Roll
Behind Your Walls
Army of One
Breaking These Bones
Coming For You
We Never Have Sex Anymore
In The Hall of the Mountain King
The Opioid Diaries
Hassan Chop
Gone Away
Lullaby

Edmonton, AB’s Rock Duo MENEELY BRANT Serve Up Groovy New Single, “Coming Days”

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Edmonton, AB’s Rock Duo MENEELY BRANT Serve Up Groovy New Single, “Coming Days”

Four months after the release of their debut EP of the same name, Albertan musicians Al Brant and Dennis Meneely, have released their latest single, “Coming Days,” under the moniker Meneely Brant.

The four-minute, 20 second-spanning rock tune is driven by Dennis’s fantastic and inventive piano playing as well as an infectious vocal track by Al — which is complimented and layered with beautiful harmonies by Samantha King. On top of these key sonic elements, there’s an incredibly emotional and melodic guitar solo right at the end which makes for a fitting grand finale.

As members of Tacoy Ryde, one of Canada’s finest jam bands, their combined talents have been important components wherever they’ve been on display as members of various ensembles or special projects.

However, it is their long association in Tacoy Ryde that has acted as the catalyst and launching point for the Coming Days project.

Coming Days — the EP — dropped last November and features the songs “Just an Illusion,” “This Time for Sure,” “Unexpected,” “End of the Line” and of course, the groovy title track. The record was recorded at Danlyn Studios in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

The collection is composed of songs built on strong melodic and harmonic structures, intelligent and thoughtful lyrics, and tasty and top-drawer vocal and instrumental performances. The two speak highly of each other’s writing styles, saying that there’s an almost “telepathic understanding” of where the other will/wants to go in the middle of the writing process.

“I’ve always gravitated towards rock and roll and that’s evident here,” says Brant of the EP. Complimenting those words, Meneely said: “We’re carrying this torch for fusion rock … but that’s just who we are.”

Blind Indigenous Artist MATTMAC Continues to Inspire with New Dream Chasing Hit, “Break Me Down”

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Blind Indigenous Artist MATTMAC Continues to Inspire with New Dream Chasing Hit, “Break Me Down”

Melodic pop-trap beats and inspiring stories bring blind music producer and recording artist Mattmac together in collaboration with contemporary artist River Waterhen for this, his newest single and video for “Break Me Down” — available now.

Known for using his platform to inspire others, the song serves as an intersectional moment celebrating two young individuals passionately pursuing their brightest futures — and is the latest to land from Mattmac’s recently released debut album, 20/20. The project “Break Me Down” ushers audiences into the individual lives of Mattmac and River, and how they are connected through a larger narrative of Indigenous youth who are breaking the cycle, overcoming barriers, and finding their own pathways to success.

At 380,000+ streams across Spotify alone, Mattmac’s premiere release 20/20 features poppy vocals combined with hard-hitting trap beats, and thoughtfully honest lyrics that give listeners a glimpse into the mind of a blind creative as he paints vivid sonic pictures of struggle, healing, celebrating love, family and life on the reserve.

The eight-track album’s lead single “Paradise” quickly rose to become a popular song in the Canadian music circuit; garnering more than 89,000+ streams on Spotify and another 76,000+ on YouTube, it hit Top 3 on the NCI FM Indigenous Music Countdown hosted by SiriusXM, and Top 50 on the Mediabase radio charts. With heavy local support from Virgin Radio Winnipeg, the song has become both a national and local sensation — including features with CBC Indigenous, CTV National News, Winnipeg Sun, and more.

For “Break Me Down,” the video focuses on River Waterhen as a young, Indigenous man whose life growing up on the reserve was never easy. Ultimately, he graduates high school, furthers his education, and moves to a big city — which turns out to be an adjustment all its own.

There was an element of life imitating art: River Waterhen is a Cree contemporary dancer from Island Lake Cree Nation, SK who is currently pursuing his education at the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Toronto, while pursuing his own path as a creator online.

While it’s not step for step, River’s story is overarching one Mattmac knows all too well; “Break Me Down” speaks to his personal struggles living in a small, isolated community, and how it’s easy to lose motivation.

Hailing from Garden Hill First Nation, Manitoba, Mattmac has been blind from birth. After struggling with depression at a young age, and credits both his mother’s support and music for helping him cope; he grew up surrounded by music both on the radio and singing in his community’s gospel choir.

A fully self-taught artist, Mattmac first began to make beats and write songs when he was 13 years old, and later taught himself how to play piano and guitar. He also has impressive skills with beat production software and equipment, and attributes his creative competencies to the support of the Blind & Famous group — a USA based collective of blind music artists who collaborate and connect with one another through the internet.

Mattmac was first launched into the music scene in 2016 when N’we Jinan, a travelling music studio program, visited his community and invited him to collaborate on a project. Pulling inspiration from his personal story, they created a song and video titled “Help You See” that has been watched early 250,000 times on YouTube and Facebook. Through this experience, he connected with International artist Nelly Furtado, and performed alongside her at Indigenous Day Live and We Day Canada Day in 2017; they continue to work together.

Upon 20/20’s release, Mattmac has been donating 50% of profits from CD sales to the Bear Clan Patrol’s hamper program, a service that feeds over 400+ families living on the streets of Winnipeg each week.

Bingo & Music: The Unlikely Allies Helping One Another

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Sometimes, combinations go together seamlessly. Whether it’s salt and pepper or fries and ketchup, you can’t imagine one without the other. Bingo and music are now on the list, although they might appear to be unlikely allies. This is because the more popular types of music are usually upbeat and aimed at younger demographics, whereas the game of bingo has a perceived demographic that includes seniors.

However, the reality is that the consumers of bingo are getting younger, leading to a new variation of the pastime that is pretty hard to recognize compared to the one that took over the UK in the 1950s and 60s. How do they push their industries forward while doing each other favors? Keep reading to find out more.


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Music Adds to Bingo’s Atmosphere

The atmosphere has always been important to bingo, which is why halls and function rooms utilized background music and other social features to appeal to players. But as the game moved online, it had to think of ways to create an authentic gaming experience without taking away from the game’s foundations.

Music is the tool it relies upon heavily as songs help to replicate what players are used to. Deal or No Deal Bingo is a prime example since audiences are used to the noises from the TV show. Of course, they can also add extra excitement and tension to the gameplay. For example, sound effects signify victories, which instantly boost the anticipation.

This applies to offerings you wouldn’t expect to benefit from music, such as scratch cards. Standard scratch cards are incredibly simple and effective, so it’s hard to see how they can be enhanced. However, online scratchcards with Betfair highlight how the online versions use a wide variety of themes to make them more interesting. Players still get the quick hit they want, yet they get the added excitement of sound effects to accompany the experience.

Artists Are Referencing Bingo in Their Songs

Bingo has been heavily involved in popular culture for a while. Often seen in films and TV shows, it’s not uncommon to see some of the world’s biggest artists refer to the game, such as Christophe Waltz in Quentin Tarantino’s critically-acclaimed Inglorious Basterds. “That’s a bingo!”

 

However, the relationship between music and bingo appears to show an inevitable connection between the two. The latest example is Nicole Scherzinger’s new track, “She’s BINGO”. Featuring Luis Fonsi another major music artist, Hello Magazine points out how the song pays homage to the historic game in the same way Ottawan’s iconic track does for disco. If Scherzinger is using the game to her advantage, it won’t be long before more stars establish a link between themselves and bingo.

Of course, it’s a logical career move due to the rise of bingo bars and modern halls that have revolutionized the game. Today, players are as likely to hear the latest pop artists while trying to secure a line or a house as they are anything else, as shown by Viator’s bingo crawl events. Therefore, it’s smart marketing.

Music and bingo were once two separate entities. They still are because one doesn’t rely on the other. However, they are weaker if they don’t have the references and fluid audiences propping them up.

Hair Loss: Loss of Hair in Men and its Reasons

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As men age, they suffer from hair loss. Up to fifty percent of men above the age of fifty have suffered from male pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness is also commonly known as androgenic alopecia, and this is something that many men have to face.

Androgenic alopecia can be treated in several ways. The majority of the treatments include getting wigs or hair cuts that cover up the baldness. But you can also use medication to reduce hair loss. To find some other treatments for hair loss, visit: https://www.numan.com/all-treatments

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Causes Behind Male Pattern Baldness?

The main cause behind male pattern baldness is said to be genetics. Having a family history of male pattern baldness can cause men to suffer from it. Some pieces of research have found that pattern baldness is linked to a male sex hormone known as androgens. Androgens have many functions, and one of them includes hair growth.

Each hair present on your head has a growth cycle. When a man has androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), the growth cycle is said to become weak, and hair follicles begin to shrink. This causes your hair follicles to produce shorter and finer strands of hair. As time passes, the growth cycle of each hair starts to end, and no new hair grows from that place on the scalp.

Male pattern baldness that has been inherited does not have any side effects. However, sometimes baldness in men can be caused due to serious reasons such as improper medication, thyroid issues, cancer and anabolic steroids. You should seek the help of a doctor if you started experiencing hair loss after taking new medication.

What Age Group Is at A Higher Risk for Male Pattern Baldness?

Male pattern baldness can start to occur during a male’s teenage years but is known to most commonly occur in adult men. The likelihood of male pattern baldness also increases with age. Men with close relatives that have baldness are also at a much higher risk of developing male pattern baldness, as compared to those who have no relatives with this issue.

Will My Thinning Hair Grow Back?

If your thinning hair was caused due to genetic reasons, then it will not grow back. To grow back a healthy amount of hair back, you may need to seek treatment involving the use of medications such as Minoxidil (Rogaine) and Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar).

What Can You Eat to Reduce Hair Loss?

There are a variety of fruits and vegetables that can be consumed to help reduce the rate at which men lose their hair. Some of these fruits and vegetables include:

  • Spinach
  • Carrots
  • Oats
  • Walnuts
  • Chicken
  • Lentils
  • Strawberry
  • Guavas

Conclusion

Male pattern baldness can increase if men take more stress about this issue. This is not something to fear as there are now many treatments available for it. If you do not wish to take medication, then you can also use some tips and tricks to hide the baldness, such as getting a new hairstyle.

Philadelphia’s Electro-R&B Duo N i G H T S Release Double-Single, “Magic” and “One”

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Philadelphia’s Electro-R&B Duo N i G H T S Release Double-Single, “Magic” and “One”

At 10+ Million streams, Philadelphia-based electro-R&B duo N i G H T S continue to ride their own genre-bending waves with the release of their new EP — available now.

Complete with lush production and soaring vox, the offering’s premiere double-singles “Magic” and “One” deliver a song to suit just about anyone’s state of affairs this romantic season.

“‘One’ is dark,” N i G H T S co-front Evan Hall says of the track. “We wanted to explore the edgy, dark side of ‘tough love’ for whoever might not have a Valentine heading into this year.

“‘Magic’, on the other hand,” co-front Corey Murphy chimes in, “is the lustful and full of romantic sound that feeds the energy the season usually brings: love, appreciation, gifts, and candy.”

“This season can be very rejuvenating for some,” they continue, “but for some people, it can be very lonely, or not a big deal, or they can’t wait until the day is over because they’re just not entertained by all the hearts and ‘puppy love’ flooding their news feeds.

“‘One’ and ‘Magic’ are for either of those audiences, no matter what category they fall into. This project isn’t just for one person, it’s a hybrid of emotions that generate feelings on ‘the most romantic month of the year.’”

“One” and “Magic” are the first to land in 2021 for N i G H T S, and follow a string of knock-out singles since N i G H T S first entered the scene in 2017 with their debut, “Valentine.” Since then, they’ve stacked more than nine millions streams across Spotify alone.

Canada’s Most Diverse Band, 8-Piece Hip Hop/R&B Big Band PEOPLE OF THE SUN Shine with EP, Last Day of Summer

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Canada’s Most Diverse Band, 8-Piece Hip Hop/R&B Big Band PEOPLE OF THE SUN Shine with EP, Last Day of Summer

A Redditor commented on People of the Sun’s latest single “The Lick” with, “why does this actually slap tho?” This is high praise coming from the land of cake days and, if Reddit gold and rocket ships are modern oracles of skyrocketing success, this Canadian big band is one to keep an eye on — stat.

With a freshly pressed EP already available, People of the Sun are an eight-piece hip hop/R&B band that came together in another very ‘of today’ way…

Stuck at home and feeling a creative flash, JUNO Award-winning guitarist Erik Mehlsen called on fellow Regina, Saskatchewan-based artists — member of Little Black Bear First Nation MC Info Red, Pakistani-born MC and producer Origin of Spin, Nigerian-born singer/songwriters Nini Jegz and ADEOLUWA, and Saskatchewan-born keyboardist Ethan Reoch, drummer Cyprian Henry, and bass player Rob Lane — to create the country’s newest, and among the most diverse, acts to date.

They count The Dead South, Hoodoo Mafia, Andino Suns, Def3, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Drumline, and more, among their respective rosters of artists they’ve worked with. And, when COVID-19 hit, Mehlsen said he knew “there were a bunch of musicians I had always admired who were now, because of this circumstance, fresh out of work.

“I thought, ‘rarely are we all home and idle,’ and that it was a good time to build a dream band.”

And so from this dynamic abundance of cultural perspective, influence — plus a global health crisis both forcing and fomenting new ideas — the group formally introduced themselves this past November with a six-track debut EP, Last Day of Summer.

“The plan was to make six songs in one shot,” Mehlsen explains. “When I was setting the session up, I knew it was going to be a long, hard night, and no one else really knew what I was planning.

“But they trusted me, and they all really delivered. So much respect was born in that moment.”

“Making music is a dope thing, and it was a humbling experience to witness the band’s evolution in real-time,” Info Red (Brad Bellegarde) says. “Last Day of Summer is like the first day in the next chapter of my music career.”

“The creativity and the energy of the crew changes so much when doing things live — and only have an evening to record,” Reoch says. “I honestly didn’t really know what I was going to play for these songs until we were actually recording, but we definitely couldn’t have captured the energy of these songs any other way!”

“I don’t have too many friends in Saskatchewan that are not Nigerian,” Jegz (Uniniafore Benita Jegede) says. “This band was a nice place to meet people, and it was fun and very therapeutic to just get away from the world and get some good vibes.”

“Making Last Day of Summer was such a thrilling experience,” ADEOLUWA (Isaac Adeoluwa Atayero) recalls. “I’ve always wanted to make a ‘live off the floor’ record, and it was exciting to do it with extremely talented people.”

“I admit I was exhausted after recording each of our songs back to back in the way that we did, so I didn’t give it too much thought after we finished,” Lane shares. “Listening back to our recordings was an entirely new experience.”

“I was impressed with Erik’s focus,” Henry adds. “Within a month or two of joining the group, we were already recording music videos!”

“Even though the record probably could’ve been more ‘perfect’ if we had recorded it in the studio,” Mehlsen offers, “we made it live off the floor because it properly shows a group of people from different backgrounds working together.

“We all have different backgrounds, but live in the same city,” he continues. “And once you make something together, you have a friend for life.”

“People can feel the real love when they hear this music.”

Stratford, ON Pop Singer Katelyn Biehn Sits Mellow with New Single, “Daydreamin’”

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Stratford, ON Pop Singer Katelyn Biehn Sits Mellow with New Single, “Daydreamin’”

After two years away from the music scene, Canadian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Katelyn Biehn is sitting mellow with her newly released single: the innately romantic “Daydreamin’” — available now.

Similar to the rest of the Stratford, Ontario-based singer’s discography, the two-minute, 55 second-spanning comeback single is a beautiful blend of the pop and R&B genres. The guitar and bass-driven instrumentals are complimented by Katelyn’s smooth delivery, perfect pitch and mellow demeanor.

“You know that moment when you see a total stranger and in your mind you imagine walking up to them confidently and introducing yourself and then the ‘rest is history?’ ‘Daydreamin’’ is that idea played out in someone’s mind,” Katelyn says, of her latest creation. “Who doesn’t love a romantic love at first sight story? A first love that lasts the rest of their lives.”

On how she came up with the arrangement, Katelyn said: “I started out with a fun beat just sitting around in my living room, I began making up a story with my friends and then ‘Daydreamin’’ was born.”

To help support the promotion of “Daydreamin’”, Katelyn enlisted producer Roy Hamilton to master the song and create a lyric video for its official release. It features shots of some of the world’s biggest and most popular cities, including: London, Los Angeles, New York City and Seattle. There’s even an abundance of beautiful skyline and overhead shots of Toronto — which is just shy of two hours west of Katelyn’s very own hometown.

At the early age of four, Katelyn’s career began as a drummer, surprisingly enough. To this day, she still plays, however, banging those toms and snares led her to pick up a guitar and start writing her own music. She entered an abundance of talent shows and landed herself in the recording studio with a bunch of Nashville-based musicians by the time she was 17 years old. Those sessions inevitably led to her collaboration with Benji and the release of Spark — her highly-successful 2017 debut effort.

As well as Spark, Katelyn’s back-catalogue includes her 2019 debut EP, Ready; it features five original tracks, including fan favourites “Worth Fighting for” and “Supposed to Be.”

The doe-eyed Ontarian’s songs offer vulnerable and heartfelt snapshots with her satiny vocals over energetic grooves infused by faith. Her inspirations range from John Mayer to H.E.R. to Justin Bieber —whose vocal coach: the Grammy-nominated Mama Jan, is working with Katelyn to draw out the full textures of her voice.

Ottawa, ON’s Rockers TAMING SARI Release Emotional & Raw New Ballad “Gone and Run Away”

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Ottawa, ON’s Rockers TAMING SARI Release Emotional & Raw New Ballad “Gone and Run Away”

Ottawa, ON-based rockers Taming Sari have just released their fourth single — and very first ballad; the emotional and raw “Gone and Run Away” is available now.

Between the musical composition, vulnerable lyrics and blazing vocal delivery, the four-minute, 50 second-spanning ballad was made to convey emotion to the audience. It’s also jam-packed sonic elements similar to that of the Southern rock country scene and some of Canada’s finest modern rock acts — think The Glorious Sons or Rival Sons.

From the powerful drum fills, to the seemingly-endless slide guitar melodies and then an all-round groovy bass line to drive the Lynyrd Skynyrd-reminiscent track home, Taming Sari has delivered modern day magic with this one.

According to the eclectic band, “Gone and Run Away” is a song for “rockers and lovers.” They describe it as a story about jealousy, heartbreak, and “the emptiness one can feel when a person is gone after a relationship comes to an end.”

On why they chose to record a ballad, Taming Sari agreed: “We had a desire to dip our toes into this slower tempo and explore the emotions of heartbreak within the soundscape of southern rock.”

Taming Sari is lead singer Warren Meredith, drummer and backing vocalist Adam Ouellette, guitarists Joe Fraser and Miguel Brunette-Kingsberry, as well as bassist Alex Pellerin-Auprix. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the group is based between Ottawa and Gatineau, Quebec. In their short tenure together before the world was swept off its feet by the worldwide health crisis, Taming Sari was able to play 45 live shows, including some with beloved Canadian bands like The Lazys and Planet Smashers.

Back in May 2019, the bilingual quintet made their official debut with the pummeling single “Down with the Devil,” before releasing another, “Wake Up Boy,” that July. The two singles helped the aspiring musicians promote — and build up hype for their soon-to-follow debut album — Thirsty from the Drought, which dropped in September 2019. Since then, the blues-inspired five-piece put out their 2020 hit single, “Loving Way.”

All 10 songs recorded by Taming Sari — including “Gone and Run Away” — was recorded and produced by Toronto-based producer Ross Hayes Citrullo. Commending him for his work and contributions to their success, Taming Sari said: “our creative relationship grows stronger every time we work on a new single together.”

SiriusXM and the Recording Academy Launch The GRAMMY Channel to Celebrate Music’s Biggest Night

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SiriusXM and the Recording Academy Launch The GRAMMY Channel to Celebrate Music’s Biggest Night

SiriusXM and the Recording Academy join forces to celebrate the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards with the launch of The GRAMMY Channel.

The GRAMMY Channel will feature a variety of music from this year’s nominees across the GRAMMY Awards’ 30 Fields, including top nominees Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Brittany Howard, DaBaby, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift and more, all leading up to the live broadcast of Music’s Biggest Night on March 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Listeners can also expect to hear music from GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Honorees such as Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Salt-n-Pepa, Selena and Talking Heads, as well as exclusive interviews with music’s biggest stars from behind the scenes at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.  For a complete nominations list, visit www.grammy.com.

The limited-edition channel will begin March 2 at 12 p.m. ET and run through March 14 on channel 104.  For all information on The GRAMMY Channel please visit:   https://www.siriusxm.com/GRAMMY

SiriusXM’s The GRAMMY Channel is available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM radios, on the SiriusXM app and at home with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or however they stream in their house.  Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

About The Recording Academy

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards — music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

For more information about the Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, “like” Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy’s social communities on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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