Since 2008, nu metal has tended to be considered a dirty word in the world of rock and roll. And it’s not hard to see why either, since most giants of the era released songs that were too whiny or too dumb for their own good. If you forget anRead More →
Snopp Dogg said he was bringing his music to the metaverse. He wasn’t lying. On 04/20, the rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur dropped out Death Row Seance: Vol. 2 as a non-fungible token, or NFT, on the Sound.xyz platform. The 1,000 copies quickly sold out for a total of 100 Ether,Read More →
Improving on an already beloved song is a feat few artists have achieved. From genre-splicing to amorous recreations, the possibility of reprising a track that has already cemented its legacy in pop culture or among music fans is surely daunting for any musician, because the expectations that come with itRead More →
Folk music has taken different forms at different times over the years. Initially, it was defined as music that spoke of a person’s national or cultural identity and was performed using traditional instruments. However, the genre of folk music is constantly evolving. This is dictated by the evolution of societyRead More →
Some bands really know how to make a first impression on the debut album. In one listening experience, these guys were able to take everything that made them legends and put them into an incredible package that seemed almost impossible. If you had to ask them to do it again,Read More →
On March 25, one of the biggest Nigerian music stars of the moment, Rema, released his highly anticipated debut album, Rave and roses. After three years of back-to-back EPs and hit singles, everyone was eager to hear a full-length album from prodigy Mavin. While the album offered hits, some peopleRead More →
The music world was definitely in a state of transition 20 years ago. While most of the world was still reeling from the tragedy of 9/11, most of the music coming out at that time was not yet ready to throw its thoughtful hat into the ring, as most bandsRead More →
Howard Paden cited statistics that sounded alarming. His tribe retaliates with a different type of sound: music. Paden, executive director of the Cherokee Nation Language Department, provided figures on the number of Cherokee language speakers lost in recent years – 119 in 2019, 134 in 2020, 150 in 2021. HeRead More →
A lot has changed since Randy Jackson first served as a judge on american idol 20 years ago, including how singing competitions treat their contestants. The seasoned A&R executive reflected on american idol evolution, along with other musical reality shows, in a recent interview. According to Jackson, many singing competitionsRead More →
Veteran PR strategist Dvora Englefield joins WME as partner and head of music artist strategy, having left The Lede Company as partner and head of the music division where she represented Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes. In his newly created role, Englefield will help identify and maximize new business opportunities,Read More →
*This episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lorraine Lionhearta singer and songwriter who is heating up the global music scene. Originally from Botswana in Southern Africa and based in the UK, she has a sound that fuses traditional African music with contemporary Afropop. The sexy singer already has four independentRead More →
If you think 2021 has been a great year for new music, wait and see what 2022 brings. Artists have had a tough time over the past year, and bands that were on the verge of a successful year have ended up pushing back tours and album releases. But inRead More →
It’s hard to really quantify anything that came out in the 80s as dark. As this was the decade that gave us MTV, the whole concept of rock and roll was about to get a much glitzier makeover than what had come before. Between the neon-colored mess that’s been theRead More →
Along with the premiere of BIGBANG’s long-awaited single “Still Life” on April 5, this month also marks the launch of memorable and historic releases of comeback music albums such as Unlimited love by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Heaven again by Swedish House Mafia. As we see COVID-19 restrictions beingRead More →
Clive Davis does nothing by halves, and her 90th birthday is no exception. Not only will there be a star-studded party tonight at Cipriani in Lower Manhattan, but there’s a four-part series of music and interviews on Paramount Plus culled from last year’s virtual pre-Grammy galas; a Clive Davis galleryRead More →
Courtesy The hills come alive to the sound of music. The tours are back. The Grammys are good. Tears For Fears is back. Eddie Vedder has found a new rhythm. Charli XCX dialed in the pop dial. Maren Morris broke his sound. There are very few big music hits inRead More →
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to identify ABBA as a Swedish pop group and to clarify that Dennis Wilson died in 1983. (NEXSTAR) – As the Recording Academy prepares to honor a new slate of artists with its annual Grammy Awards, you might be surprised how many ofRead More →
April 2022 marks the launch of memorable and historic releases of comeback music albums such as Unlimited love by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Heaven again by Swedish House Mafia. As we see COVID-19 restrictions being eased due to the decreasing rate of infections, many bands are expected to tourRead More →
April 2022 marks the launch of memorable and historic releases of comeback music albums such as Unlimited love by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Heaven again by Swedish House Mafia. As we see COVID-19 restrictions being eased due to the decreasing rate of infections, many bands are expected to tourRead More →