Sirius Southern Entertainment

12/01/2024

Chad Wesley killed it last night thanks for letting us be apart of this show it was a lot of fun!

11/30/2024

Black Axes will be the place to be tomorrow night come out come out and support these amazing musicians. It’s a show that you won’t get to see again!

11/28/2024

11/27/2024

How many musicians would be interested in a podcast that focuses on local musicians and gives them a platform to speak on what they have going on?

11/26/2024

Huge thanks to Chad Wesley, Jason Turner and Clay Edwards for the shoutout this morning. Make sure you come out to Black Axes this Saturday for a great concert! We are trying to bring the live experience back to shows. SSE would not be possible without Bruce Barlow his backing and love for music is what allows this company to bring unique productions to venues all over the local area.

11/25/2024

Mr Phillip Yarbrough himself killed it last night as always thanks again for coming to hang out with us!

11/21/2024

Join us November 23, 2024 at the Grand Opening of . Tickets for VIP packages are available at the link below. This will include Special Seating, Burnham Road VIP Tour Satin and Meet and Greet with the band. These tickets are limited so get them while they last.

https://brandonice.hytix.com/frontapp

11/12/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Your courage and dedication to protecting our freedoms inspire us all. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their sacrifices and show our appreciation. Thank you for your service! ❤️

11/02/2024

Burnham Road will be performing LIVE for our grand opening, Saturday November 23, 2024!

Stay tuned for more announcements!


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10/30/2024

We’ve got a busy November coming make sure you make it out and see some live music!

10/26/2024

We will be there! You better be 2!!!

Home page of Chad Wesley, a rock artist from Jackson, Mississippi. Chad Wesley is a modern Blues/Rock artist from Jackson, Mississippi known for his incredible guitar playing and soulful voice. His latest album 'Soul Rock' is available now on ALL streamin

10/25/2024

An interesting little article to read.

THE LOUDNESS WAR

The "Loudness War" refers to the increasing trend in music production to prioritize loudness over dynamic range, often at the expense of sound quality. Dynamic range is the difference between the quietest and loudest parts of a track. Compressing this range allows producers to make music sound louder, but it often results in a loss of depth, clarity, and emotional impact.

The "war" began in the late 20th century when producers realized that louder tracks stood out more on the radio and in music charts. This led to the use of dynamic compression to increase the overall volume of recordings. While some genres, like pop and hip-hop, have embraced this louder, punchier sound, others—particularly rock and classical music—have suffered from a loss of dynamic range. The result is often a flattened, lifeless sound that lacks nuance and excitement.

Interestingly, modern streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music now try to normalize the loudness of tracks to provide a consistent listening experience. This means that excessively loud tracks aren’t automatically favored, potentially signaling the end of the Loudness War. Some mastering engineers and artists are pushing for a return to greater dynamic range, advocating for sound quality over sheer volume.

In conclusion, while the Loudness War has pushed the boundaries of how loud music can get, it’s come at the cost of musical dynamics and listener enjoyment. Audiophiles and producers alike are now rethinking this approach, focusing on delivering a more balanced, high-quality sound experience that respects the dynamics of the original recording.