David Ireland

2 weeks ago | magneticmag.com | David Ireland

I always love to look for disruptors in the audio space; whether it’s speakers, headphones, or other components, there is always something exciting about brands that approach things differently and put it all on the line. The product team at écoute has done just that, creating a pair of headphones with a component-based design, with the goal of creating the cleanest signal path possible, bringing the concept of a HiFi component system to a headphone. Huh?

1 month ago | magneticmag.com | David Ireland

It’s hard to say when Kraftwerk will stop touring, so you try to see them every chance you get before they hang it up. One of my biggest regrets was not seeing The Grateful Dead in the early nineties when Jerry was still alive, and they were doing their last tours. The Dead were culturally akin to what was happening with the early rave scene, but they were a bit more psychedelic. However, I just always made an excuse not to go.

1 month ago | magneticmag.com | David Ireland

Roland is throwing a worldwide celebration this week, and honestly, it’s the kind of party only beatmakers could dream up. The iconic SP-404—yep, that chunky little box that helped shape the sound of underground hip-hop, lo-fi, and electronic music—is turning 20. To mark the occasion, Roland dropped a monster update for the SP-404MKII, teamed up with Serato, and set off a global chain of 404 Day events. Whether you’re a bedroom producer or a seasoned stage slayer, this one’s for you.

1 month ago | filmvandaag.nl | David Ireland

The Lovers (2023)Jouw beoordeling:Janet is een schunnige, hilarische supermarktmedewerkster uit Belfast die nergens om geeft, ook niet om haar leven. Seamus is een knappe, egocentrische, politieke omroeper met een ogenschijnlijk perfect Londens leven en een beroemde vriendin. Wanneer ze elkaar onverwachts ontmoeten, botsen ze onmiddellijk - en toch voelen ze zich onlosmakelijk tot elkaar aangetrokken.

1 month ago | magneticmag.com | Ben Lepper |David Ireland

Most producers I know these days are working out of bedrooms, shared spaces, or a clean living room corner they managed to claim. Booking studio time isn’t the default for the typical music producer—home setups are–and the same could be said about any family whose children take piano lessons and need to practice their skills at home.