In the eight years that I have worked in the music industry, the peaks of my career have been offset by instances of racism. I have often been confused with other black people who work in the industry at events, meetings and panels – at a concert one night, thisRead More →
Whether we like it or not, the advent of AI has turned the electronic music scene into a technological powder keg in 2021. And before it really takes off in a scary and exciting direction, VNCCII is here to educate. The rising producer, rapper and singer-songwriter has released her latestRead More →
Perhaps it was inevitable that Spotify and Shopify – with their similar sounding nicknames – would eventually join forces. Spotify on Wednesday announced a new partnership with e-commerce provider Shopify to allow artists to list merchandise directly on their profiles on the audio streaming giant’s platform. Any artist around theRead More →
Perhaps it was inevitable that Spotify and Shopify – with their similar sounding nicknames – would eventually join forces. Spotify announced a new partnership with e-commerce provider Shopify on Wednesday to allow artists to list merchandise directly on their profiles on the audio streaming giant’s platform. Any artist around theRead More →
SXSW 2019, photo by Adam Kissick There has been a lot of “back to normal” as 2021 progresses, but in the last sign of some semblance of true and true normalcy, this is SXSW’s official announcement of the first round of its season. musical programming for next year. Almost onRead More →
As LGBT History Month draws to a close, a San Francisco-area radio show hosted a playlist of songs from transgender artists who continue to change the sound and change the music industry a output at a time. Entitled “TRANS * CENDENTAL: TRANS * EXCELLENCE”, ADP.FM’s playlist is comprehensive and consistsRead More →
Aunor If her career as a musical artist has always been clear, Marion Aunor does not hesitate to make a few detours along the way if it meant further enriching her creativity. “I am focused on my goals, but I am always open to the different opportunities that may presentRead More →
A year ago today, the world said goodbye to one of dubstep’s greatest thinkers. Cookie Monsta’s label Circus Records has shocked the dance music community at large with the tragic news of the 31-year-old producer’s sudden passing. Today, a year later, the scene continues to mourn the absence of theRead More →
As the old saying goes, better late than never. Some musicians have taken this to heart. These are the artists who have waited years, even decades, to release a new album. Many simply gave up on hearing anything new, until it finally happened. Of course, we’re not always happy withRead More →
Here’s why celebrities and music artists are betting big on NFTs? | Photo credit: iStock images A growing number of Indian artists and celebrities, including Bollywood personalities, are entering the non-fungible token (NFT) space to create, sell and secure their art. Most recently, superstar Amitabh Bachchan became one of theRead More →
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The TuneGO launch page TuneGO Creators are flocking to the NFT market, and musicians are clearly no exception. While they share some industry attributes and considerations with the larger art community on the blockchain, they also have unique challenges and considerations – managing rights and royalties and dividing projects betweenRead More →
A new GamesBeat event is just around the corner! Learn more about what comes next. Roblox has unveiled listening nights for music artists, and its premiere will be hosted by Grammy-nominated artist Poppy. With Roblox Listening Parties, the artists present a new album in some of the best experiences onRead More →
Pop sensations like Taylor Swift have ignited their stardom in recent years, but Swift still isn’t the best-selling artist of all time. The insider turned to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) list to find out who it is. The list is based on the total number of certifiedRead More →
Willie Nelson has been a country music icon for decades and his status in the industry remains undisputed. As one of the legends of the genre, Nelson has at times vehemently defended who can make country music and what it actually looks like. Willie Nelson | Rick Kern / WireImageRead More →
Time yesterday published its prestigious list of the 100 most influential people of the year and several musicians have been included Directory Time 100 Presents the Big and Good of 2021, from Donald Trump and Liz Cheney to Elon Musk and Simone Biles. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were chosenRead More →
Living the life of a musician is one of the most competitive markets in the world, from the lowest to the highest level of stardom to going viral. Some musicians like Marwan Shaheed have managed to stay in the spotlight this year in 2021, and he looks like he willRead More →
Three years ago, Spotify became a music distributor – announcing that it would allow independent artists to upload music directly to its service, without the need for a third-party aggregator. Next, Spotify acquired a minority stake in Distrokid (which it still owns), while also opening up its distribution function soRead More →
BLack of History Month is fast approaching and today we are here to celebrate the 10 most talented and influential American black female artists to ever walk the earth. These artists come from a wide range of backgrounds and genres, but their contributions to music and pop culture have madeRead More →
Image Credit: Viberate In the battle of streaming against radio, music streaming wins. But a new report shows that we shouldn’t forget the role of radio waves yet. With every new audio invention, fear ensues that the technology will kill what came before. The situation between radio and streaming isRead More →
advertising Confirmation, the investment firm backed by Peter Thiel and Mark Cuban, on Thursday announced an investment in the Non-Fungible Token Project Catalog (NFT). The increase, which officially closed at the end of June, injects $ 2.2 million in new capital into the project. Other investors in the round includeRead More →
The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of the editors or editors of Rolling Stone. Whether you’ve just started producing music or have been releasing music for years, promoting your music as a brand is a never-ending task. Based on my experienceRead More →
Punk Week continues with an essay on gender veganism, led by Rise Against, Propagandhi and others. For more on Rise Against, check out our exclusive video interview with them here. And for more punk in your life, hang on the new “Punk Is Dead, Vive le Punk!” T-shirt at theRead More →
New Delhi: Celebrating the spirit of unity and freedom in August, renowned artists Priya Malik, Vinay Kaushal, DJ Shaan, Nehha Rajpal, Abhishek Bhaskar, among others, are preparing to launch non-fungible digital tokens in the WazirX NFT marketplace . A special tribute to India’s glorious 75 years of independence, the abandonedRead More →
“I’ve been replaying this moment over and over again for months and it’s so much better than I could have imagined,” said singer-songwriter Lauv from the main stage of Lollapalooza. It was a sentiment heard over and over again at the 2021 Music Festival, the first large-scale event to returnRead More →
Apple today announced a new Apple Music for Artists feature called Shareable Milestones, designed to allow Apple Music artists to share milestones and successes with their fans on social media. The Apple Music for Artists feature generates automatic milestones for artists of all sizes, which artists can highlight on socialRead More →
In addition to being the godmother of punk, Patti smith is also an acclaimed poet and award-winning author. So it’s no surprise that Smith is the singer with the largest vocabulary, according to a new study that ranks 200 different musical artists based on their song lyrics. Word.Tips, which conductedRead More →
Create a bigger stage for Pinoy music To say that Filipinos are talented musical artists is an understatement. Music is deeply a part of our culture, from native chants to our undeniable (and perhaps sometimes unbearable?) Love for karaoke and Birit Songs. Over the years, local singers and musicians haveRead More →
Singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood and writer-musician Scott Hutchison collaborate at Harwelden Mansion. Singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood and songwriter Scott Hutchison have a jam session while working on material at Harwelden Mansion. Writer-musician Scott Hutchison and singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood, featured at Harwelden Mansion, have collaborated on several albums. Singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood and writer-musicianRead More →
Over the years, audiences have seen various musical artists try their hand at acting and that too, with success! It is a known fact that many Hollywood actors can also sing and dance. But to see the reverse and that also singers emerge brilliantly, we can only salute their exploits.Read More →
UMe Elvis Costello enlisted some of the world’s greatest artists in Latin music to create a Spanish language reimagining his second studio effort from 1978, This year’s model. The new album, titled Spanish model, will be released on September 10 and will include all of the songs from This year’sRead More →
NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) – Two of Henry Paul’s southern rock projects, legendary band The Outlaws and hitmakers Blackhawk have signed exclusive booking agreements with United Talent Agency. UTA will represent both groups in all areas, including live concert bookings, literary deals, film and television. “We are delighted to be workingRead More →
SHE (Gabrielle Wilson). WIKIPEDIA Filipino-American R&B singer and songwriter HER and Manila-based songwriter Len Calvo are among the musical artists invited to join the class of the 2021 Oscars. The Academy of Cinema Arts and Sciences has invited 395 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves through their contributions toRead More →
After the latest setback in Britney Spears’ explosive conservation battle, the #FreeBritney movement has turned into a true crusade. With legions of supporters appearing to be growing by the second, the movement is not afraid to stick together with a justice system they deem to be bad. Their staunch supportRead More →
VICTORIA, Texas – On Saturday, July 10, Aero Crafters, located at 309 E. Crestwood Drive in Victoria, Texas, will welcome two pioneer artists from Texas to their beer garden stage. Chart-topping country music sensation Bri Bagwell will headline, with Matt Moeller and The Night Sights opening the show. Aero CraftersRead More →
The National Museum of African-American Music’s annual “Celebration of Legends” has always lived up to its name, but perhaps never more so than with this year’s event, which takes place tonight at the Ryman auditorium. First of all, there is cause for celebration: this is the museum’s first major concertRead More →
The world of A&R is changing rapidly; Content creator platforms like TikTok have established themselves as goldmines of artist discovery, and it’s up to innovators to stay one step ahead. Last December, leading industry resource Music Business Worldwide published an article announcing that more than 70 musical artists who hadRead More →
JAY B has always been an artist for ‘Turn it on’. Never stagnant and ever-changing, the Korean artist has worn a myriad of hats during his almost ten-year long career. Whether as an actor, K-pop idol or SoundCloud musician, he’s no stranger to a new adventure. Last May, JAY BRead More →
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and can earn commission as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate Partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has revamped its Apple Music artists webpage with new information, resources, and tools for bands, musicians, and creators on theRead More →
Through Jamie samhan. June 1, 2021 5:58 PM BJ Thomas died at age 78 on May 29 and his fellow artists pay tribute to him. The five-time Grammy winner and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee died at his Arlington, Texas home on Saturday of complications from stage four lung cancer.Read More →
Snoop Dogg underwent numerous name changes during his tenure in the limelight, but he has always stuck to himself. Cultural icon and highly respected rapper who won numerous awards, Snoop Dogg rose to fame in the early 1990s. Over the years, the rapper has consistently written and released popular music,Read More →
Songs like “Look Me in the Eyes” and “Better Days” the Darcys have probably made their way to your eardrums at some point. As part of the new Narcity qNa series, the Canadian music duo discuss how they started, where they’re headed next, and how Jane Austen Pride and PrejudiceRead More →
Today, Sony Music Entertainment Africa would like to congratulate its artists for receiving a total of 31 # SAMA27 nominations. ALBUM OF THE YEAR Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Once Upon A Time In Containment Black Motion – The Healers: The Final Chapter Junior Taurus – Return toRead More →
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Noelle Scaggs and Michael Fitzpatrick perform at the Fitz and The Tantrums Drive-In Concert at … [+] September 2020. Getty Images The third incarnation of Sound Mind arrives in Southern California on May 20, and as the world continues to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the musicRead More →
AAPI artists have become a powerful force within the music industry. (Lauren Schatzman | Daily Trojan Horse) Asian-American artists from the Pacific Islands have been at the forefront of the fight against prejudice and racism, especially in this country, and with the increase in racially-motivated attacks against AAPI, it isRead More →
He is one half of a musical duo whose debut album was released nearly fifty years ago, who entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and who saw one of his tracks streamed over a billion times. So you’d be forgiven for wondering if Daryl Hall might consider sellingRead More →
From painters to digital artists to musicians, crypto continues to integrate into all artistic mediums. Music continues to be a ripe area for revitalization, from a business perspective. As a result, a number of different musicians have released songs and albums in the form of NFT. Now we have whatRead More →
The music industry is not necessarily a place to make friends. While sometimes you have two musicians clicking right off the bat, the concept of keeping the spirit of collaboration together can feel like a marriage between two musicians. If it was a musical wedding, these people would end upRead More →
Photo credit: Fortnite Warner Music Group partners with Genies to create avatars and “digital wearables” for the metaverse. Non-fungible tokens have seen a huge boom in 2021. Artists like Grimes, Shawn Mendes, and Deadmau5 have all come up with their own NFT drops. But this is the first time thatRead More →
HANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2021 / PRNewswire / – NetEase Cloud Music, a leading provider of interactive music streaming services in China, hosted the 3rd Independent Music Artist Ceremony at Hangzhou. The star-studded event, which was broadcast online at 23 april, brought together renowned artists like Jackson Wang, FloruitShow, C-BLOCK,Read More →
The versatility of Latin music is unmatched – from Mexican ballads and contemporary bachata to Colombian salsa and Latin pop, the catch-all genre has evolved over time with immense change and growth. Each year the industry continues to grow with emerging talents bringing even more enthusiasm to the Latin musicRead More →
It’s no secret that the blockchain-based streaming service Audius has taken the electronic music world by storm since its inception. As cryptocurrency becomes more accessible and valuable, it looks like the polarizing platform is here for the long haul. Positioning itself as a disruptor and threat to SoundCloud’s dominance inRead More →
Taylor Swift is no stranger to controversy, and when news broke in 2019 that, as part of a deal to buy her old label, the masters of her first six albums were now owned by musical impresario Scooter Braun. , all eyes were on Taylor to see what she wouldRead More →
Rebecca Ferguson, a Liverpool-born X-Factor star, rocked the industry last week with her “enough is enough” statement. She wants MPs to investigate the welfare of musicians and push for regulation of the industry so that individuals can “never become so powerful that their actions go unpunished”. The singer wants managersRead More →
Electronic music artists from all walks of life are flocking to BitClout, a new social media platform rooted in the ever-evolving field of blockchain technology. For years, blockchain proponents have claimed that the technology has the ability to support decentralized social media networks. In this case, decentralized simply means thatRead More →
Legendary rapper DMX has died aged 50 from an apparent drug overdose and a heart attack. With his distinctive hoarse voice, caused in part by bronchial asthma, DMX has released a number of fundamental hip-hop songs throughout his career, such as 2000’s “Party Up (Up in Here)”, which is consideredRead More →
By Courtney Bachar / The Oshawa Express / LJI Reporter Oshawa arrived in force at the Juno Awards 2021 with three artists among the nominees this year. The Oshawa Crown Lands duo were nominated for two awards – Breakthrough Group of the Year and Rock Album of the Year forRead More →
Spring is here – and there are plenty of albums to come as well. The season of rejuvenation ushers in a variety of new musical releases, from budding young artists to fully grown veterans. So whether the Bruins are basking in the April showers or sniffing the May blossoms, thereRead More →
This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can register here to receive it during the week. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music saved the music industry. They tear it up too. My colleague Ben Sisario says musicians complain about the streaming economy which can translate millionsRead More →
Business News Labels & Editors Legal notice By Chris Cooke | Posted on Monday, March 22, 2021 The US Music Artists Coalition last week backed proposals to reform the seven-year rule in California employment laws so that recording artists definitely benefit from the principle. This rule of California state lawRead More →
Over the past year, artists from Cardi B to The-Dream and Rico Nasty have all joined the OnlyFans content subscription platform – and Beyoncé even praised the platform during her verse on a remix of “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion. Today, the London-based company is taking a closer look atRead More →
We know how important it is to expose children to music from an early age. Plus, there are so many amazing children’s music artists who help kids grow in their early development. As we try to diversify our children’s media input, consider including more musicians representing BIPOC in their dailyRead More →