The Overdue Return of Indie-Rock Greats Velocity Girl - Washingtonian
The DC legends speak about their planned reunion this fall to celebrate the Black Cat's 30th anniversary.The Washington, DC, band Velocity Girl will reunite to headline the second night of the Black Cat's 30th anniversary celebration this coming September.The appearance will mark the first time that the band has played together in more than two decades.
Taylor Swift sings of 'falling back in love' after Joe Alwyn split in new song with The National
Despite her recent romance woes, Taylor Swift is far from done with love if her newest song is any indication.The National on Friday released their ninth studio album, "First Two Pages of Frankenstein," which includes a duet between 33-year-old Swift and the band's lead singer, Matt Berninger.
Global recording industry growth slows as figures return to pre-pandemic levels
The global recording industry's annual growth nearly halved over the past year as figures showed signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels.Subscription streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music continued to help boost the music market by 9.0% in 2022, but this was down from the previous year's 18.5% growth.
Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987
Customers shop at the Shuga Records store during the Record Store Day in Chicago on April 13, 2019.Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for 16 straight years, with an extra bump in demand during the pandemic.Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images Vinyl albums outsold CDs last year for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's year-end report released Thursday.
Paramore have shared , the Nashville rock group's sixth studio album.Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify.The album was produced by Carlos de la Garza, who worked with the band on their two previous LP's, 2013's self-titled effort and 2017's After Laughter.For their latest offering, the current lineup, comprised of Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and Zac Farro, pushed their sound toward "electro clash and stuff that had a lot of groove" with a heavy influence from Bloc Party and "loud, 'Wall of Sound' emo bands that were happening in the early 2000s," according to Williams.
Seven audio announcements at Apple's WWDC: Easier music sharing and don't say "Hey" - RAIN News
We scraped reporting of Apple's keynote to its Worldwide Developers conference (WWDC23; see Apple's wrap-up HERE.)The WWDC lasts all week, but the keynote presentation delivers important public announcements and generates most of the hype.Following are audio-related upcoming features in the next version of iOS17, the mobile operating system.
Apple is reportedly working on AI updates to Spotlight and Xcode
Apple is expanding internal testing of new generative AI features for its Xcode programming software and plans to release them to third-party developers this year.
Apple is exploring potential uses for generative AI in consumer-facing products, such as automatic playlist creation in Apple Music and AI chatbot-like search features for Spotlight search. [ more ]
Spotify's new AI 'DJ' will talk you through its recommendations | Engadget
Generative AI is absolutely everywhere right now, so it's no surprise to see Spotify putting it to use in its latest feature, simply called "DJ."It's a new way to immediately start a personalized selection of music playing that combines Spotify's well-known personalization tools that you can find in playlists like Discover Weekly as well as the content that populates your home screen with some AI tricks.
Apple Is Trying to Compete With Adobe's Creative Cloud Dominance
For years, Apple's pro-leaning users have been begging for the company to bring pro-leaning apps to the iPad.And this week, they finally got them.And yet, after all that wait, the most interesting thing about Logic and Final Cut Pro finally coming to Apple's tablets might be their pricing model.After years of charging a set price for the Mac version of each product$199.99
Understanding Apple Services Charges: A Comprehensive Guide
If your deep into Apple's ecosystem, you need to get au fait with its Services Charges because, left unchecked, they can soon add up.Here's everything you need to know about Apple Services Charges...As an Apple user, you've probably seen charges from Apple on your bank or credit card statement labeled as "Apple Services" and these, most of the time, are pre-planned, meaning you subscribed to something and are fully aware that you'll be billed - if you're organized.
YouTube Music's redesigned radio experience allows you to create totally custom stations | Engadget
Igor Bonifacic / Engadget Almost every music streaming service on the market offers a radio feature, allowing you to create an automatically generated playlist around a song or artist you love.For the most part, however, those features don't offer a lot of flexibility.You pick a single song or artist and the platform does the rest - as is the case with Spotify and Apple Music.
Amazon follows Apple in increasing music streaming prices
The price of Amazon's Music Unlimited streaming service is increasing in the US and UK from February 21st.In support pages, which we spotted via Billboard, the company says US users will now pay $10.99 per month for a subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited (up from $9.99 previously), while UK listeners will now pay £10.99
Amazon Music Unlimited plans will be $1/£1 more expensive for users from February 21 as the latest price hike in the music streaming world.US users will now pay $10.99 per month for their individual (non-Prime) subscription while those in the UK will be charged £10.99instead of the £9.99
These 6 Features Should Have You Extremely Excited for iOS 17.2
iOS 17.2 will include features like changing default notification sound, collaborative Apple Music playlists, a Journal app, and live sticker reactions.
The Journal app will suggest prompts for journaling based on personal data, such as recently listened songs or taken photos. [ more ]
Apple Music Replay 2023: How to see your most-played songs with the year in review' feature
Apple Music has released its year-in-review feature called Apple Music Replay, which provides users with interesting stats about their music listening habits.
Users can see their top artists, songs, albums, genres, playlists, and stations, as well as major milestones achieved throughout the year.
To access Apple Music Replay, users need to visit music.apple.com/replay and sign in with their Apple ID. [ more ]
Apple's Slowdown Eases, but Sluggish Demand Hurts Results
Apple on Thursday provided more evidence for optimists who believe that the worst of the tech industry's slump may be over while reminding investors that there are still plenty of reasons for concern.Although the company said that its revenue shrank 3 percent in its most recent quarter compared to the same period a year ago, the $94.8 billion total well outpaced investor expectations of $92.9 billion.
Apple previews a trio of apps that will finally replace iTunes for Windows
Apple discontinued its iTunes music player for macOS in 2019 when it split the app's functionality between four apps in macOS Catalina.But for Windows users with large local media libraries or who wanted to back up their iDevices or subscribe to Apple Music, iTunes has soldiered on, receiving minor maintenance-mode updates to maintain compatibility with Apple's devices and services.
Apple TV and Apple Music apps quietly appear on the Microsoft Store | Engadget
Apple Music and Apple TV apps have quietly arrived as preview versions on Microsoft Windows 11, according to a tweet from @ALumia_Italia seen by .It's now possible to download the apps from the Microsoft Store, along with another preview app called Apple Devices that lets you "manage Apple devices from your Windows PC," according to the description.
(Image credit: Apple / Disney / Future) It's not the first time that we've seen speculation that Apple could buy Disney, but what might seem a farfetched idea has just resurfaced with a vengeance.And it's starting to sound not quite so preposterous after the reveal of the Apple Vision Pro headset.The Cupertino tech giant is already the world's most valuable company in terms of stock market value.
Trebel AI Is Using AI-Generated Playlists As a Targeting Signal | AdExchanger
By As Kacey Musgraves sings in "Follow Your Arrow," "Just 'cause you can't beat 'em don't mean you should join 'em."Although most music services prioritize subscriptions over advertising, only around 10% of the global population can afford to pay for music subscriptions, according to Gary Mekikian, CEO and co-founder of Trebel Music, a free, ad-supported service that allows users to download music and play it offline.
Black History Month 2023how Apple, Nike, Spotify and other brands are celebrating
In 1976, President Gerald Ford recognized the second month of the year as a time carved out for the annual appreciation of Black history and culture.Each year, people refine what it means to celebrate in a way that does justice to the remarkable achievements of Black leaders.Black history continues to unfold and be created, through art, business, fashion, music and more.
Apple Just Released the Dream Karaoke Machine. Is It Too Good to Be True?
Anyone who loves singing has had the frustrating experience of going out to karaoke night and discovering that the song you've been wanting to sing just ... isn't in the book.Or it is in the book, but your friendly karaoke jockey, or KJ, tells you that she actually doesn't have it.Or you plug it into the private-room system, and suddenly you're trying to get inspired by a chintzy MIDI version of "Purple Rain" that cuts out before the big finish.
The Right's Bigoted "Boycott Target" Rap Is as Toxic as It Is Cringeworthy
The bigots' latest rallying cry is a crude, transphobic and embarrassingly low-quality rap song littered with slurs.A customer shops through Pride Month accessories at a Target store on June 6, 2023, in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell / Getty Images When Newsweek reported that an anti-Target novelty song had topped the iTunes charts on May 30, besting pop star Taylor Swift's latest single in the process, both political journalists and music fans were left scratching their heads - surely no one was actually enjoying this sonic garbage?
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Apple Asks CAFC to Rehear APPLE MUSIC Trademark Application Case
"These consequences will undoubtedly place a significant burden on the USPTO, applicants, and trademark owners, and drastically complicate the application process and assessments of risk based on a patchwork of alleged rights-all of which will have meaningful impacts on the marketplace."- Apple petition for rehearing Last week, Apple filed a petition for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) to rehear a decision that effectively canceled the tech giant's application to register the trademark APPLE MUSIC.
Apple's iOS 17 is official with Live Voicemail, NameDrop, StandBy mode
Surprising absolutely no one, Apple unveiled iOS 17 today at its annual developer conference.This is the latest version of its phone-oriented mobile operating system, and it will be out sometime this fall as usual.Expect the first developer preview to come out in the next few hours, followed by a public beta release next month.
Apple reported its fiscal quarter results, and they are better than analysts expected.Cupertino gained $94.8 billion in revenue between January and March 2023, 3% down from last year's $97.2 billion.The company posted record sales of iPhones for the first three-month period of the year and an all-time record for services, including App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud.
Apple to Announce Their First Ever Augmented Reality Glasses in 3 days... Here's What to Expect - Yanko Design
Apple hasn't launched a single new product category since they unveiled the AirPods back in 2016.Sure, the AirPods Max debuted in 2020, but it wasn't a bold leap as much as natural progression.The point I'm really trying to make here is that it's been a while since the company was 'recklessly innovative', and it seems like we might just get a taste of that three days from now at WWDC.
Ridiculously portable guitar amp comes with app support that lets you choose from over 50,000 tones - Yanko Design
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Spark Go from Positive Grid lets you jam with no strings attached, or maybe just one string - the guitar amp cable!The portable amplifier is perfect to carry around with you and comes with app support that lets you choose from over 50,000 tones including 33 amp models, and 43 effects and pedals.
Engaging, versatile messaging display from Vestaboard easily outshines any smart display from Google or Amazon - Yanko Design
This century-old split-flap technology has obtained a major upgrade, with celebrities like Drake and Jennifer Garner using them in their design-centric homes, and companies like Google and Netflix adopting the captivating messaging display system in their own offices.There's something 'boring' about digital screens.
Dethklok unveil expanded edition of The Dethalbum: Stream
It's a good day for Dethklok fans, as an expanded edition of their 2007 debut LP, The Dethalbum, has just been released digitally.The 24-song collection is available to stream below.Dethklok are the animated band depicted in the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse.In real life, the music features Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small and legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan, among others.
Kaytranada and Amine drop joint album KAYTRAMINE: Stream
Producer Kaytranada and Portland rapper Aminé have paired up for a full-length collaborative project, under the portmanteau KAYTRAMINÉ.Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify.The album reunites the two artists after nearly a decade of mutual behind-the-scenes support that resulted in three Kaytranada-produced tracks on Aminé's 2015 mixtape, Calling Brio.
Kesha has shared her new album Gag Order.The fifth studio LP from the singer includes the previously-released singles "Eat the Acid," "Fine Line," and "Only Love Can Save Us Now." Kesha executive produced Gag Order alongside Rick Rubin, the legendary Def Jam co-founder and boardsman behind albums by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys.
TikTok connects with Apple Music to benefit rights-holders - RAIN News
Immensely popular video sharing app TikTok has opened a connection with Apple Music whereby users of both services can leverage TikTok as a discovery mechanism for their personal music collections.Before this, a TikTok video existed in isolation from streaming music platforms.That was a dangerous situation for the music business in the opinion of Lyor Cohen, YouTube's global head of music business.
Pepsi's summer campaign taps Bad Bunny and QR codes - and the first-party data that comes with them
PepsiCo is partnering with Bad Bunny to achieve the ultimate summer vibes, with QR codes and, ultimately, first-party data as key parts of the beverage brand's summer campaign.From Memorial Day through Labor Day, limited-edition Pepsi bottles will include QR codes that give consumers access to Apple Music for the summer season, along with prizes such as travel to Apple Music Live events, Beats By Dre headphones and Pepsi branded merchandise.
Pepsi and Apple team up for free music streaming this summer
Pepsi and Apple are teaming up yet again, this time with a new giveaway for free Apple Music streaming all summer.On Tuesday, the soda giant announced its Press Play on Summer promotion, which will offer unlimited streaming on Apple Music this summer with the purchase of select limited-edition beverages.
Spotify Busts Network of Bots Listening to Bot-Generated Music
An AI startup has been accused of fraudulently boosting the listenership of AI-generated music with the use of streaming bots posing as human listeners.As the Financial Times reports, Spotify has taken down "tens of thousands," or roughly seven percent of songs uploaded by AI music startup Boomy, which generates tracks based on user inputs.
Apple's 2nd-generation HomePod speaker gets its first discount | Engadget
The original HomePod arrived in 2018 and was discontinued in favor of the $99 HomePod Mini in 2021, but Apple brought it back earlier this year as a second generation model with upgraded audio and new smart home tools.Now, it's on sale for the first time at B&H Photo Video for $279 in white and $289 in black via an instant rebate, saving you $20 and $10 respectively.
In today's fast-paced digital world, search functionality is a critical component of many applications.But what if your users make typos or enter incomplete queries?This is where fuzzy search comes to the rescue!In this blog post, we'll dive into the concept offuzzy search and explore how to implement it using TypeScript, React, React Hooks, Chakra-UI, and React Hook Form and test it with Jest.
The Super Bowl speculation is true: Rihanna is pregnant with her second child
Rihanna is pregnant with her second child, a representative for the musician confirmed to the Los Angeles Times shortly after this year's Super Bowl halftime show.Many speculated on Sunday that the singer and business mogul was expecting her second child because she briefly rubbed her belly during her Super Bowl set.
The rumoured iPhone subscription plan sounds great (for Apple)
Despite the cost, some people will upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone every year.Apple would like more people to be like that, and it seems it's still working on a plan to convince us.Most people either can't or don't see the need to upgrade their phone every year, but perhaps they could be convinced if they didn't need to pay the full price.
GLENDALE, Ariz.Rihanna delivered on her promise, giving viewers a "jam-packed" 13-minute Super Bowl halftime extravaganza.The Barbadian singer brought an energetic performance during the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
What everybody was buzzing about during the Super Bowl | MarTech
Football fans were treated to a classic Sunday evening as the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII.The halftime show performed by pop icon Rihanna was also a certified hit, according to social media data pulled together by influencer platform Influential.Below are the biggest takeaways.
Google Pixel 7a Review: 95 Percent of a Pixel 7 Pro
How much of the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro can you get in the more affordable Pixel 7a?A shockingly good amount, actually.For $100 less than the Pixel 7 ($599) and $400 less than the Pixel 7 Pro ($899), the $499 Pixel 7a makes a strong case for not spending more on Google's high-end phones.Phone makers usually try to upsell their pricier models, but Google is downselling.
Spotify has reportedly removed tens of thousands of AI-generated songs | Engadget
SOPA Images via Getty Images has reportedly pulled tens of thousands of tracks from generative AI company Boomy.It's said to have removed seven percent of the songs created by the startup's systems, which underscores the swift proliferation of AI-generated content on music streaming platforms.Universal Music reportedly told Spotify and other major services that it detected suspicious streaming activity on Boomy's songs.
I have a routine.I listen to jazz music every evening.Ambient music every afternoon.And classical music every morning.This is the background soundtrack to my working life.¹Given the latter, I should be right in the wheelhouse for the new Apple Music Classical app, which just went live last night.
Conway the Machine drops new album Won't He Do It: Stream
Conway the Machine has dropped his latest full-length album, Won't He Do It, via Drumwork Music Group and EMPIRE.It serves as the follow-up to the Buffalo rapper's 2022 major label breakthrough, God Don't Make Mistakes.For this effort, Conway has tapped on the shoulders of a long list of collaborators, including his brother Westside Gunn, as well as Benny the Butcher, Fabolous, Juicy J, Dave East, Ransom, Sauce Walka, and more.
billy woods and Kenny Segal go road tripping on new album Maps: Stream
New York rapper billy woods and LA producer Kenny Segal have dropped their second collaborative album, Maps, which they're currently celebrating with a joint tour (grab tickets here).Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.True to its title, Maps is a concept album documenting life on the road and features woods joined by a strong supporting cast, including fellow Armand Hammer member E L U C I D, Danny Brown, Quelle Chris, Future Islands singer Samuel T. Herring, Aesop Rock, and more.
Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan Talk Squrl's Debut Album, Favorite Film Scores, and More
Sqürl is the musical outfit featuring legendary indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch alongside Carter Logan, a co-producer on Jarmusch's recent movies.After releasing a series of soundtracks and EPs, the duo have just unveiled their first proper full-length studio album, Silver Haze.Music has been an integral part of Jarmusch's movies throughout his career, starting with his groundbreaking '80s films Stranger Than Paradise and Down By Law, and continuing in the '90s with Dead Man and Ghost Dog.
The unstoppable appeal of Peso Pluma and the Regional Mexican music scene
Peso Pluma performs with Becky G at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella Peso Pluma has entered his own era.He is the future that Regional Mexican music labels have been dreaming about for the past four or five years.
Brian Eno and Fred Again.. announce collaborative album Secret Life
Brian Eno and Fred Again.. have cooked up a collaborative album called Secret Life that's arriving this Friday, May 5th via Four Tet 's Text Records.Four Tet announced Secret Life on social media, calling it "the most beautiful album of 2023."The project will be available on CD and vinyl.
I have a routine.I listen to jazz music every evening.Ambient music every afternoon.And classical music every morning.This is the background soundtrack to my working life.¹Given the latter, I should be right in the wheelhouse for the new Apple Music Classical app, which just went live last night.
Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA drop new album SCARING THE HOES: Stream
their new album, Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA have released SCARING THE HOES, which finds the duo exuding humor true to their witty fashion.Stream it on Spotify or Apple Music below.The collaboration between the two rappers is rife with cheeky takes and caricatures about time spent "hanging out with one of my bitches" and spicy lemon pepper wings "extra crispy extra wet," as Brown jokes on the album's title track.
Caroline Rose Breaks Down New Album The Art of Forgetting Track by Track: Exclusive
Track by Track is a recurring feature series in which artists guide readers through every song on their latest release.Today, Caroline Rose breaks down their latest album, The Art of Forgetting.Pop singer-songwriter Caroline Rose has unveiled their latest album, The Art of Forgetting, ahead of a North American tour (grab tickets here).
Depeche Mode embrace simplicity and sadness on new album Memento Mori: Stream
Depeche Mode, the post-synth-pop group that made sensual broodiness a part of the mainstream, have returned with a new album titled Memento Mori.You can stream it below.Memento Mori, their first album in five years, is also their official return after the loss of founding member Andrew "Fletch" Fletcher in 2022.
Bay Area music: Here are 3 intriguing local artists worth hearing today
Here are three Bay Area musicians worth listening to this month: Kimberlye Gold The San Francisco native is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who handles a number of different genres, from pop to country to R&B, and has drawn comparisons to such platinum-selling artists as Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Carole King.
Dazy is the punky power-pop project of James Goodson, the Virginia-based musician who's landed in our Song of the Week Honorable Mentions a couple of times.Only a few months after sharing OUTOFBODY, his great debut album under the Dazy moniker, he's returning with a surprise EP OTHERBODY, out now via Lame-O.
T-Pain drops new album covering Black Sabbath, Journey, and Chris Stapleton: Stream
T-Pain has once again shown off his natural singing prowess on his new album, On Top of the Covers, out now via his own label Nappy Boy Entertainment.Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.On the LP, the singer-rapper went sans Auto-Tune while reimagining hits from Black Sabbath ("War Pigs"), Journey ("Don't Stop Believin"), Chris Stapleton ("Tennessee Whiskey"), Sam Cooke ("A Change Is Gonna Come"), Sam Smith ("Stay with Me"), and Frank Sinatra ("That's Life").
Igor Bonifacic / Engadget If you've owned your iPhone or iPad for a while, there's a good chance there are apps, contacts and settings that you either don't use anymore or aren't serving you as well as they could.This guide will take you through how to reclaim your notifications and your device's storage.
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DC Statehood and Go-Go Music Are Making Appearances at SXSW - Washingtonian
DC bands and statehood advocates are in Austin for this year's South by Southwest music festival and conference.Tonight, the DC statehood advocacy group DC Vote is hosting the event "SXSW A Go-Go" with go-go performances and calls to make DC statehood a national issue."We hope to engage with some of the crowd that's not from DC so we can get the conversation outside the Beltway," says Kelsye Adams, DC Vote's program director.
Rihanna's upcoming Super Bowl performance is already so iconic it has a wax figure
Rihanna hasn't even performed at the Super Bowl yet, and her halftime show look has already inspired a wax figure.On Tuesday, Madame Tussauds announced two new wax figures of the singer and business mogul - just in time for Sunday's big game.The statues will feature Rihanna's showstopping ensemble from the 2018 Met Gala and a yet-to-be-revealed costume from her highly anticipated halftime performance.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Chiefs conclude the NFL season on Sunday when they meet in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.That is just a 10-minute drive from where the Los Angeles Dodgers hold Spring Training at Camelback Ranch.The Super Bowl signals the unofficial start of baseball being on the clock, and also been a talking point among players.
This season's lineup features budding Showcasing Artists making their way to the top.Without a doubt, they're on the rise and will be at the 2023 SXSW Music Festival from March 13-18.Be a part of the moment and watch as these groups and individuals enhance their careers, make worldly connections, and straight up have a banging SX experience with you.
How To Use Apple Music Sing To Become a Karaoke Pro
No party is complete without a late-night, drunken karaoke hour and now Apple has your back - at least with the karaoke part.Apple Music Sing, rolled out in December, is a relatively new feature that's offered through Apple Music.According to Apple, it grants users access to "tens of millions of songs and 50 dedicated playlists that effectively turn your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV 4K into Apple Music-powered karaoke machines.
DMX makes posthumous appearance on Lil Wayne's new song "Kan't Nobody": Stream
The first look at Lil Wayne's next album Tha Carter VI is here, and it features the late great DMX to boot.Listen to the rapper's new song "Kan't Nobody" below."Kan't Nobody" begins with an old recording of DMX that quickly reveals how the song got its name."Can't nobody fuck with me now," he boasts.
Gorillaz have released their eighth album, Cracker Island.Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify.Originally announced last August alongside the release of "New Gold" - a mesmerizing single featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown - Cracker Island not only augments the band's canon of inquisitive pop gems, but also shows the animated quartet collaborating with an impressive list of guests, including Bad Bunny, Stevie Nicks, Thundercat, Beck, and more.
Miley Cyrus releases her new album Endless Summer Vacation
Miley Cyrus has shared her new album Endless Summer Vacation.Cyrus recorded Endless Summer Vacation in Los Angeles, with co-producers Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson.In a press release, she described it as her "love letter to LA" and "a reflection of the strength I've found in focusing on both my physical and mental well-being."
Spotify is ditching the heart icon for an dual-purpose plus button | Engadget
Spotify is waving goodbye to its heart icon.The company is combining the icon, which enables you to quickly save music to your library, with the "add to playlist" prompt under a single plus button.The plus button works a little differently on Spotify than it does on Apple Music, where tapping it a second time on an album or playlist downloads it to your device.
Greg is joined by The Athletic's Tarik El-Bashir to talk about the Caps' trade deadline: As always, thanks for listening - we truly appreciate your continued support.We're reachable on Twitter (JRR, Adam, J.P., Greg, Alex, Bryan, Kevin, and Luke) so let us know if you ever have any questions or just want to talk some hockey, and be sure to subscribe, rate and review the Japers' Rink Radio podcast on iTunes, Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter - help us bring JRR to more listeners and everybody wins.
slowthai has released his third studio album, UGLY, via Method Records/Interscope Records.Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below, and get tickets to his upcoming tour dates here.The title of the album is an acronym for U Gotta Love Yourself, the sentiment of which is reflected in slowthai's description of the album as "completely me - about how I feel and what I want to be... it's everything I've been leading up to."
After a long delay, De La Soul's music arrives on streaming services
By Matthew Rehbein | CNN When David Trugoy the Dove Jolicoeur of influential rap group De La Soul died last month, fans who wished to hear their work on music streaming services would have been unable to do so due to legal and copyright issues.But on Friday, De La Soul's first six albums spanning from 1989 to 2001 finally debuted on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and similar music services.
Trump featured in song by January 6 prisoners choir
A new single released by a choir of men who are in prison for their participation in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, features a recording by former President Donald Trump as the backtrack.The song, Justice for All, features the incarcerated men, referred to as the J6 Prison Choir, singing The Star-Spangled Banner from a jail in Washington, DC, mixed with Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
In Australia, There's the Music Industry. And Then There's Soundcloud.
Looking for new music in Australia usually starts off like this: a scroll through the playlists of radio stations like triple j, FBi, and 4ZZZ, a conversation with fellow festival goers, and a careful examination of streaming playlists like A1, Home Grown + Heavy and Front Left.The artists getting recommended by these sources are often energising and exciting - there's a whole country's worth of music to discover.
After a Dozen Lawsuits, Apple Breaks Its Silence on Privacy Problems
Photo: ymgerman, Shutterstock In November, Gizmodo exclusively reported that Apple harvests data about its users even after they flip the switch on an iPhone privacy setting that promises to disable the sharing of device analytics altogether.Since then, consumers across the country have filed at least 12 different class-action lawsuits about the problem.
Bjork's daughter Isadora steps out on her own with new song "bergmal": Stream
Björk 's daughter Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney is stepping out of her mother's shadow to release the new song, "bergmál," which she wrote and sang as part of the Reykjavík art collective Post-Dreifing.The 21-year-old Ísadóra had previously worked with her powerhouse mom on her latest album, where the younger artist contributed to the track, "Her Mother's House."
Justin Bieber just sold his entire music catalog. Here's why companies are eager to strike these massive deals
Music superstars are cashing in on a red-hot market.Justin Bieber on Tuesday joined a growing list of iconic singers who have struck mammoth deals to sell their music catalogs or, in some cases, their masters for hundreds of millions of dollars.The song management company Hipgnosis said that it had acquired the rights to Bieber's entire music catalog in an acquisition that ranks among the biggest deals ever made for an artist under 70.
Ice Spice surprise drops debut EP Like...?: Stream
Bronx rapper Ice Spice has begun her 2023 takeover by surprise releasing her debut EP titled Like...? via 10K Projects/Capitol Records.Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.Titled after her viral catchphrase, the six-track project features production from her frequent collaborator RIOTUSA, who produced her breakout hit and one of the best songs of 2022, "Munch (Feelin U)," as well as the follow-up "Bikini Bottom" and most recent single "In Ha Mood."
WASHINGTON Is Rihanna finally back?Apple Music, the official partner for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, hinted at Rihanna's musical return on Friday with its latest teaser.The 30-second clip opens with soundbites about Rihanna's extended hiatus from music as the Barbadian Grammy winner struts down a lit runway.
Iggy Pop releases new album Every Loser featuring Taylor Hawkins, Chad Smith, and more: Stream
Iggy Pop has unleashed his latest LP, Every Loser, via Atlantic/Gold Tooth Records.Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify.The punk rock superstar's 19th studio album was helmed by Andrew Watt - our 2022 Producer of the Year - and includes contributions from Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith; Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Chris Chaney; Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan; and the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.