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 →
Nico Perfetti Nico Perfetti, singer-musician of just 30 years, is a famous musician, owns two successful businesses and is financially stable. Nico grew up listening to a wide range of musical genres. Nico did not rely on others to help him establish himself as a singer / musician. Alone, heRead More →
“Don’t Say,†Kellian and Company’s latest recording celebrates the diversity of Hawaii’s music community, featuring artists of Hawaiian, Latin, African, Caucasian and Asian descent. The catchy and catchy dance song was written, produced and performed by Kailua-Kona songwriter and songwriter Dennis Lee Foster. “Don’t Say,†Kellian and Company’s latest recordingRead More →
Deeplomatic brings together 45 leading electronic music artists to raise awareness and raise funds for the fight against cancer Sandy Rivera, Yaya, The Cube Guys, Toni Varga, Denney, Cristian Varela, Simone Vitullo, Hito, Crazibiza and label manager Alex Ferrer, among other loyal artists, contribute to the charity album “Beat ItRead More →
Founder and Director of ZG Music Promotion, Zukisa Khwapuna. ZG Music Promotion Founder and Director, Zukisa Khwapuna, from Bheja to KwaBacha, is on a mission to nurture local and national artists by elevating their talents. Khwapuna said he realized that some artists don’t use their talent because they don’t knowRead More →
A book on pioneer British electronic musicians is about to be reprinted, “Tape Leaders: A Compendium of Early British Electronic Music”. First published in 2016 by Sound On Sound magazine, the work is on sale again thanks to Press Speed. A total of 100 composers and organizations who have beenRead More →
Founder and Director of ZG Music Promotion, Zukisa Khwapuna. PHOTO: PROVIDED THE founder and director of ZG Music Promotion, Zukisa Khwapuna, from Bheja to KwaBacha, has for mission to train local and national artists by raising their talents. Khwapuna said he realized that some artists don’t use their talent becauseRead More →
Writing, mastering and releasing a full debut album will naturally bring a healthy learning curve. Few people can expect to release an instant classic on first request, and an artist’s first release is usually a great opportunity to show off what it can become later on. Tweaking is essential, andRead More →
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 →
Age really doesn’t matter much when it comes to success. Take the SimpkinsTwins, for example. They have proven through their musical journey that being older will not help you achieve your dreams. On the contrary, passion, talent and perseverance will do it. At 20, the rap duo has already markedRead 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 →
Clockwise: The Nitty Gritty Band, Johnny Cash, Ricky Skaggs, The Carter Family, Roy Acuff and Emmylou Harris | Photo credits: discogs.com, esquire.com, howlmag.com, historyclick.com, pinterest.com, allposters.com Many of country music’s most notable artists have come together for a purpose. It’s to make an amazing recording of the timeless melody, “WillRead 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 →