The first half of 2022 has been filled with great music, and now we’re learning which artists are the most favored in the US so far. Chart data revealed the 10 most streamed artists of 2022 with Drake leading with 3 billion streams. Given the success of Drake’s latest album,Read More →
Spotify has started testing NFT features with a few selected artists in the US The news was first reported by music ally when a Spotify spokesperson confirmed that: “Spotify is running a test where it will help a small group of artists promote their existing third-party NFT offerings through theirRead More →
And their beautiful Italian birthplaces: in honor of the Eurovision Song Contest taking place in Turin in 2022. With Eurovision landing in Turin, our official travel partner Booking.com spotlights Italy’s rich and diverse music scene, ranging from Italo-disco to opera. Here is a guide to the most iconic Italian musicalRead More →
As news of the death of Naomi Judd, of Grammy Award-winning duo The Judds, broke over the weekend, the music industry was in shock and mourned the loss of their friend and compatriot country star. Naomi’s death was announced by her two daughters Ashley and Wynonna on Saturday April 30.Read 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Many staples of ’90s stereos and cassettes are still present in 2022, some, if not all, have achieved iconic or legendary status with the influence they have had on the new generation of singers. . Here are ten musical artists from the 1990s who are still making waves this year.Read More →
It’s always better when an artist retires at the peak of their game, and as every new artist strives to release their best album yet, this often doesn’t happen until late in their career. Some get lucky and catch lightning in a bottle right off the bat, with their debutRead More →
It should not be forgotten that female music artists have made significant contributions to Tulsa’s music history. On May 15, Cain’s Ballroom will be the site of a concert supported by Women of Song that will pay tribute to Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell, Betsy Smittle and the Tulsa Sound. “AlthoughRead More →
Dolly Parton shocked the world when she politely declined the offer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although she was very grateful for the offer and has some rock and roll credibility given that she covered songs by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Neil Young,Read More →
Amazon has announced the production of a new country music documentary featuring some of the biggest names in the genre. The new movie, For love and countryis expected to feature names like Mickey Guyton, Allison Russell, Amythyst Kiah, Valerie June, Jimmie Allen and many more in the film which willRead More →
In an effort to eliminate gender bias in the entertainment and advertising industries, SeeHer and Breakr are joining forces to launch an accelerator program today, designed to help three emerging female artists advance in their field. SeeHer is a global movement committed to the positive portrayal – and equity –Read More →
FLINT, Mich. — The Flintdustry is coming to Austin, TX for the South by Southwest Global Music Festival this month. Representing the genres of pop, hip-hop, rap, and R&B, several Flint music artists perform on various stages throughout the week to spread Flint culture, network, have fun, and of course,Read More →
Reef launches NFT team focused on graffiti and electronic music artists Reef, a Layer 1 substrate-based blockchain for DeFi, NFTs and games, today announced the launch of a new NFT division focused on connecting with graffiti artists and e-artists while growing its blockchain for that it is more NFT compatible.Read More →
Many renowned artists from the Indian music industry showed up on March 8, 2022 to celebrate one of the prestigious Indian music awards Smule Mirchi Music Awards. In the evening of glamor and music, the celebrities came under the roof of a single slogan ‘Har Entertainment Mein Mirchi Hai’. TheRead More →
This list will guide you through the path that shows which artist has garnered the most record sales with their compelling elaborate works in musical fields. The world has witnessed a wide range of music with various musical artists. This list will offer you the top ten artists based onRead More →
“There’s nothing like overnight success. If you make a song and it connects with people, it stays forever and I believe in those kinds of songs,” the award-winning singer said. Shilpa Rao at His history Women On A Mission Summit 2022. Shilpa has been the soulful voice behind several BollywoodRead More →
Press release PRESS RELEASE. Reef, a Layer 1 substrate-based blockchain for DeFi, NFTs and games, today announced the launch of a new NFT division focused on connecting with graffiti artists and e-artists while growing its blockchain for that it is more NFT compatible. Over the past two months, Reef hasRead More →
Sign up for the daily dot.LA newsletter for the latest on the Southern California tech, startup and venture capital scene. Social media giant TikTok has turned little-known musicians into mainstream stars by increase the popularity of their songs. Now, the Culver City-based company is offering artists a new way toRead More →
Reef is paving the way for the next wave of NFT artists. Reef, a Layer 1 substrate-based blockchain for DeFi, NFTs and games, today announced the launch of a new NFT division focused on connecting with graffiti artists and e-artists while growing its blockchain for that it is more NFTRead More →
Eminem.Jason DeCrow/AP Eminem saw his sales rise dramatically after his Super Bowl halftime performance last month. The Recording Industry Association of America declared that he was now the best-selling artist of all time based on singles sales in the United States. Other top musical artists on the organization’s list includeRead More →
As the music industry diversifies, we find ourselves exposed to new music. With the emergence of social media and music streaming services, we share our favorite hits, artists, and albums with our friends and family, but it can still be difficult to discover artists who aren’t mainstream. So, I presentRead More →
Neil Diamond, iconic songwriter and the king of blue jeansis the latest artist to announce the sale of his back catalog, after reaching an agreement with Universal Music Group for an undisclosed amount for his catalog of songs and recording rights. It’s the latest high-profile and likely high-value (although detailsRead More →
Musical artists who have become famous on TikTok have their chance to be more widely recognized. MTV, Pepsi and TikTok are launching a “Becoming a Popstar” reality competition series, the channel announced on Friday. Jonas Brothers frontman Joe Jonas, singer Becky G and Sean Bankhead, a VMA-nominated creative director andRead More →
Image credit: Amazon Music Here’s how to connect with your fans on Amazon Music by recording a personal Spotlight message alongside your music. Amazon Music has launched Spotlight, an all-new way for Amazon Music artists to interact with their fans on the platform. Artists can now share a voicemail messageRead More →
After launching a payola-free presentation and promotion tool last year, Amazon Music has officially launched Spotlight, which allows artists to equip their profiles with personalized voice messages. Amazon Music for Artists contacted DMN with details about Spotlight today. The new feature allows artists with at least 3,000 fans on theRead More →
March 2, 2022 at 4 p.m. Amazon Music has launched a way for artists to message fans with its new Spotlight feature. Music artists can add and update their personal voicemail for specific music selections that fans can hear as part of a playlist or by asking Alexa. Spotlight onRead More →
Hous3 Of Commons (HOC) is a producer-artist group. Their goal is to produce breakthrough songs and build a successful discography across all platforms. HOC’s path to success. includes collaborating with other Canadian musical artists and industry professionals to create consistent, high-quality musical content. HOC was founded in 2018 and someRead More →
Country music has certainly faced growing pains and controversy over its long history. Many fans are divided on the introduction of pop music into country music, and whether this style can even be considered country music. In my opinion, country music should echo tradition and avoid becoming too dependent onRead More →
Google released data on their most popular search trends of the year, and pop singer Demi Lovato, as well as mac miller and “Bohemian Rhapsody”, topping some categories. Year In Search’s data is based on “searches that experienced a strong increase in traffic over an extended period in 2018 comparedRead More →
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The NFT train keeps rolling: Universal Music Group is the first major music company to sign a partnership with Curio, a non-fungible token platform focused on entertainment brands. Under the agreement, Curio will serve as a dedicated global outlet for future officially licensed NFT projects from UMG’s record labels, operatingRead More →
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges, it has also helped spark creativity in some. During quarantine, this 22-year-old Eastern Michigan University student pitched his business idea. Damon Calhoun is a Detroit native studying public relations at EMU with a minor in journalism. On his Youtube channel named TheRead More →
Through epigram music 2022 promises to be a huge year for music; Building on the successes of 2021, there are plenty of up-and-coming artists to get excited about this year. Now that it’s February and we’ve had time to reflect on the chaotic music industry of 2021, we’re proud toRead More →
Paul Benjaman and other Tulsa artists will be featured on a monthly music series supported by Horton Records and Juicemaker Lounge. Tulsa World File Brian Horton, president of non-profit label Horton Records, announced that Horton Records is collaborating with Tulsa’s Juicemaker Lounge beginning Feb. 26 for a monthly “In theRead More →
Have you ever wondered what your favorite country stars looked like before they rose to fame? You are about to find out! Dolly Parton 1967: Country singer Dolly Parton with collaborator Porter Wagoner on set of her television show circa 1967. Mr. Wagoner is wearing a Nudie suit designed byRead More →
Music is a mood influencer like no other. From cold to thrilling, every occasion has a melody. Today we are looking for relaxing music. Welcome, music lovers. Feel stressed? Me too. Take a few deep breaths and relax – you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to replaceRead More →
When West Africans were enslaved in Latin American countries, they brought with them their musical traditions. Combined with indigenous and Spanish traditions, the beats and rhythms of West Africa gave rise to the forms of music that still bring us to the dance floor today – cumbia, bachata, samba. “TheRead More →
For a price that’s practically a giveaway, this radio streaming promotion service is guaranteed to give music artists of all genres a massive stream of over 40,000 real radio stations. Playlist-Promotion.com, a Germany-based PR agency, announced a radio promotion a service. This service aims to provide musical artists withRead More →
BRAZIL – 2020/07/26: In this photo illustration the Shopify logo seen displayed on a smartphone. … [+] (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images As the music industry navigates a third year of the pandemic, many artists have discovered creative ways to adhereRead More →
With each passing year, the music continues to change and discover new sounds. 2021 has been no different, and artists continue to leverage popular social media platforms to their advantage, including the trendy app TikTok. A long list of artists has made waves over the 12 months, but these 10Read More →
Julia Michaels‘ career has skyrocketed over the past year. Already a talented songwriter with writing credits such as Selena Gomez, justin bieber, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeranand Fifth Harmony to his name, Michaels took a leap of faith with the release of his third solo EP, 2017 The nervous system. ListenRead More →
By now, you’ve probably seen plenty of celebrities with profile pictures showing a bored monkey like the brazilian soccer superstar Neymar Jr.., Or maybe he came across a tweet from actress Eva Longoria asking him followers of women-led NFT projects. Many celebrities have become curious about what NFTs or non-fungibleRead More →
Award-winning South African musical artist Rhandzu Lucretia US-based singer-songwriter and producer Will Diehl in concert Award-winning South African musical artist Rhandzu Lucretia South African and American musical artists meet for a virtual collaboration between World, Pop, Jazz – Xitsonga and English – for songwriting during the pandemic. Working remotely withRead More →
Record label Sony announced this week that it has acquired the rights to Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of recordings, dating back nearly 60 years. Dylan sold the rights to Sony in a deal worth between $150 million and $200 million in July last year, according to Variety. The singer-songwriter alsoRead More →
rolling stone unveiled its list of the 10 highest-earning music artists for 2021, and the tally is mostly made up of veteran acts who sold the rights to their music catalogs last year. At the top of the list is Bruce Springsteen, which earned $590 million last year, including $550Read More →
Monogem, the project of Los Angeles musician Jen Hirsh, has undergone something of a drastic change over the past few years. From the moment she released her first album 100% in 2017, it was known that Monogem would become a dynamic sound on the city’s indie scene. Songs like “Realize”Read More →
Los Angeles newcomer Tolliver wears a decade of tribulation on his sleeve, his ravishing and soulful songs distilling all that pain into funky self-acceptance. Chicago-born Tolliver – a self-proclaimed “broke, gay, super-hot musician” – struggled growing up in the shadow of the church his father sang in the choir for.Read More →
Los Angeles duo SPELLES are gearing up to release their debut album, making it the perfect time to freshen up the two soulful EPs they’ve released so far. A fusion of the talents of musicians Kathryn Baar and Luc Laurent, SPELLES exudes a haunting melodic grandiosity from their songs. TheirRead More →
Photography: Brent McKeever PinkPanther PinkPantheress (who just won the prestigious BBC Sound of 2022 award) was still living in her freshman halls at UAL when her songs started exploding on TikTok. Surrounded by a general sense of mystery (she only recently showed her face in photos and has yet toRead More →
Capturing their teenage angst and undeniable talent as a burgeoning band, The Linda Lindas, an aspiring ensemble of surprisingly young band members, crashed into 2021 like a glass ceiling, releasing a slew of singles and fun and avant-garde clips, all punctuated by a youthful revolt and a fresh look. WhileRead More →
Los Angeles phenom Esty learned fairly quickly in her burgeoning career as a musician that authenticity and truth to herself were central to her self-expression. A first-generation Dominican-American, Esty began releasing music as early as 2013 through 2017 in the form of a handful of singles and a debut EPRead More →
Photo by Kayko Tamaki Like many artists during the pandemic facing quarantine, Los Angeles-based Torii Wolf has found the energy quite prolific. Over the course of 2020, they released 20 stunning singles/tracks which increasingly revealed the eclectic talents behind the singer/songwriter’s genre songs. But it’s Wolf’s apathetic collaborative spirit thatRead More →
If Los Angeles singer / songwriter Ryan LeVine isn’t on your radar just yet, he’s about to be. A haunting crooner and heartache punter, LeVine’s debut EP Good things to remember has just been released and offers a hard look at the wreckage of the last years of the artist’sRead More →
Photo by Jade Sadler Spill Tab has spent the past two years developing their eclectic and bubbly take on chamber pop, a road that culminated in the release of two radiant EPs. Claire, the Franco-Korean-American at the origin of the project, is still surfing the heart of the very collaborativeRead More →
Cover of the EP by Vinny Nolan After a steady stream of singles in 2020, Inglewood artist Amindi has released his debut EP Nice in 2021, a collection of eight songs of honest internal monologues that reveal a journey of personal growth, self-realization and self-love; this personal journey draped inRead More →
Photo by Lindsey Byrnes The Los Angeles Agender Quartet cooks up the kind of ravishing, choppy post-punk that’s not for the faint of heart. Describing themselves as creators of “schizo, synth, paranoid” music, their songs juggle feelings of existential terror with a powerful “fetish for femininity”. Originally the solo projectRead More →
As a project of Australian-born and Michigan-raised artist Chioma Ai Bendors Ilozor, Ai Bendr, who is now based in Los Angeles, has spent the past two years cultivating a growing following in love with her. touching pop ballads. His first single, heartbreaking and moving “Love me low” Helped fuel theRead More →
Photo by Jing Feng With the release of his new album public storage, musical artist and songwriter Hana Vu ended 2021 on an electrifying note. Armed with a voice of disarming dexterity and an incisive ability to extract poetic wonder from life, Vu bundles her captivating lyricism around a vibrant,Read More →
A new year symbolizes the beginning of new emerging musical artists ready to make their mark in the industry. While 2021 has seen the rise of many talented individuals, 2022 has a fresh batch of musicians to showcase on the scene. From London singer and songwriter Grace Carter, who supportedRead More →
Photo by Alex Baxley Continuing the success of his EP, Freak show, local artist Junior Mesa ended 2021 with more visuals from his project, a psychedelic pop stunner filled with existential questions and self-discovery. As a deeply personal and conceptual work, the five-track EP elevates Mesa’s music to new heightsRead More →
Photo by Julian Broad Gabriels may only have two EPs under his belt, but they are undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking groups to release music in 2021. Sporting the talents of a delightful gospel singer and a choir director Jacob Lusk and his two co-producers – the musician /Read More →
With a sensual voice that carefully articulates every syllable of wisdom stitched into her lyrics, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jensen McRae creates deeply sentimental music that blossomed this year with the release of her debut EP, Who hurt you?. Her propensity to write and sing is also illustrated in her latestRead More →
Every once in a while, a disguised music fan launches the disconnected lament that “rock is dead.” After giving them the biggest eye-roll possible, be sure to steer them towards the unruly rockers Jagged Baptist Club and their two jaw-dropping albums – two powerful examples of rock at its peak.Read More →
Young and full of musical prowess, 17-year-old Kali Flanagan, known by her stage name KALI, is unapologetic in her music and has a lot to say about her youth and her navigating the world at large. Writing about the pangs of youth and how confusing it is to grow old,Read More →
Los Angeles handyman Wallice has had a prolific year. She released her stellar debut EP Off the tracks, a six-song collection of indie-pop leaning bops that introduced fans to his self-deprecating, incisive songwriting. But the 22-year-old has also hit some milestones in live shows, performing at her first music festivalRead More →
Click to enlarge The eclectic instrumentation creates the unique sound which is loosely named, “World Music”. Jazz around the world, Putumayo album cover What is world music? According to Dictionary.com, it is “traditional music from the developing world.” In a much broader sense, it is any music incorporating different stylesRead More →
GRAMMY Award-winning and chart-topping Christian music artists Lauren Daigle and Zach Williams are scheduled to perform at the 2022 Florida Strawberry Festival. The 87th annual Florida Strawberry Festival will run for 11 days from Thursday March 3 through Sunday March 13. The festival, which is ranked as the 28th largestRead More →
Children’s music artists are turning to new technologies to reach enthusiastic audiences during the pandemic. Life as we knew it changed forever in March 2020. For family music artists, musicians who create music for children, with every library and school closure came performance cancellations. . Within days, the schedules thatRead More →
As part of Gaylord Opryland Resort 38e annual event A Country Christmas, Universal Music Group Nashville hosts Parade of Trees, an exhibition where their world-renowned artists have come together to showcase Christmas trees decorated by members of the Grand Ole Opry Alan jackson, Carrie Underwood, Darius rucker, Josh turner, KeithRead More →
For Brooklyn-based rapper and art curator ARTZ, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been transformative. He recently became the first in his field as an artist and music producer to facilitate the sale of an NFT he created at a large art auction house. Since that initial success, he has embraced theRead More →
American social media giant Twitter posted a list of the best musical moments that struck a chord with its Indian users in 2021. This list also featured the Indian artists most tweeted about musical artists. These included Korean group BTS, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, songwriter AR Rahman, American pop sensationRead More →
The tech giants year-end lists always give us a snapshot of what the year has been like. After Google released its “year of research†list, Twitter released its “most tweeted about†lists. He did exactly that on Friday, posting the most tweeted artists about music in India in 2021. InRead More →
American social media giant Twitter has released a list of top musical moments that have struck a chord with its Indian users in 2021. This list also included the most tweeted Indian artists about music. These included Korean band BTS, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, composer AR Rahman, American pop sensationRead More →
While Edmonton musicians and concert hall operators are optimistic about touring in the New Year, they are less certain for the next three or four months. Over the past 20 months, Lauren Gillis, who goes by name Lucette, has only played 20 to 30 times. She has performed in backyardsRead More →
The Andrea Parodi Prize competition, one of Europe’s most important world music competitions, now welcomes artists for its 15th edition. The finals will take place in Cagliari, Italy in the fall of 2022. Registration is free and open to all international world music artists. The deadline to apply is MayRead More →
As we all get closer to the New Year, we look back to see all the things that have happened in the past few months that have kept us going. Twitter also took a look at its data and information and released its annual report today. #OnlyOnTwitter, highlighting pop cultureRead More →
In November, Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek revealed he was backing Helsing.ai, a European artificial intelligence company that develops technologies for the national security and defense sector, to the tune of 100 million euros ($113 million). This news has since sparked the ire of many social media users, includingRead More →
A beloved hip-hop troupe. A hated pharmaceutical brother. The most expensive piece of music ever sold. This is really where this story begins. Back in 2015: rap supergroup Wu-Tang Clan limits the release of their seventh album, “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” to a single copy and auction itRead More →
One of the biggest players in music streaming, Spotify, has published the list of the most broadcast artists in 2021 for the period from January 1 to November 27. While Bad Bunny retains its top spot, artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, and Justin Bieber also make the list. Read onRead More →
Blackpink made YouTube history by becoming the world’s most subscribed music artist. “Blackpink in your region”: Blackpink topped Justin Bieber’s YouTube subscribers by 66.4 million to become the first artist to reach 70 million subscribers on the social media platform, reported Soompi. According to YG Entertainment, the group hit thatRead More →
Minding Creative Minds is Ireland’s premier 24/7 wellness support program (32 counties and our Irish Overseas) for the entire Irish creative sector. Minding Creative Minds (MCM) completed its video awareness campaign with a third clip focused on musical artists, stage crews and live event employees in the creative sector. WithRead More →
Singer Adele – whose new album topped the charts – was also on the list of the 10 coolest artists, along with Elton John and the Rolling Stones. Hot audio property Billie Eilish only reached number 23 on the cool list – while rapper Stormzy ranked at 28, just aheadRead More →
LONDON — A British member of parliament has proposed a law requiring record labels to pay musicians and songwriters a bigger cut in revenue from music streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, a move that would bring streaming closer to radio and television broadcasts in the countryside. TheRead More →