Summary: Around the Horn VoCALnation is only two weeks away and theworkshopsaregoingtobeamazing, BYU Vocal Point has a new album, the Warblers (ahem, Bubs) are getting their own album, new album from LA/AF faves Simply Put, Alex Green and Alexander Koutzoukis go Plaid, AOL announces a cappella March Madness competition, CASA posts short list of top 10 collegiate albums in each category, CARA winners announced April 1, Berklee Pitch Slapped debut EP available for preorder, French beatboxer EKLIPS recaps history of hip-hop in 4 minutes, Shane Stever covers Bruno Mars’ “Grenade,” Peter Hollens pwns Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” Freddie Feldman Vocomotion Kickstarter project a big success, A Cappella Boot Camp is happening again!, SMACC happening April 1-3 at Syracuse University, and The Sing-Off has gone Dutch! Around the World Israel’s newest young group Quinta & A Half has a jazzy little groove. Arrangement Spotlight Seasoned arranger Robert Dietz makes a guest appearance, as an email from a fan prompts a discussion about interpretive arranging. (View Robert’s articles here and here). Album Review Scott Leonard’s solo a cappella project Tokyo Robots is an impressive (if sometimes scattered), inspiring danceable, blast of an album. (lots of A segments today for some reason)
