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Pitchfork
5 hours ago
Music

Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka Announce Joint Tour

Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka to tour North America with Yasmin Williams this autumn. [ more ]
Consequence
6 hours ago
Music

Motley Crue sign to Big Machine Records ahead of new single "Dogs of War"

Mötley Crüe signed a new deal with Big Machine Records, heralding the arrival of their new single "Dogs of War" after a hiatus since 2019. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 hours ago
Music

Lost Johnny Cash songs from 1993 to be released as a new album

Eleven unreleased Johnny Cash songs from 1993 will be released as finished versions on the album Songwriter, with demos featuring his vocals added on top. [ more ]
Pitchfork
7 hours ago
Music

Listen to CuzzosX5's "Pop Out": The Ones

CuzzosX5's raunchy breakout single and witty lyrics establish their unique L.A. rap style, while their video scenes solidify their humor and authenticity. [ more ]
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17 hours ago
Music

Beyonce wears a sheer lace bodysuit for her train commute

Beyoncé surprised fans by wearing a sheer lace bodysuit on a public train in Japan, showcasing her unique style and making history in the country music genre. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 day ago
Music

Taylor Swift and 'Tortured Poets' smash the Spotify album streaming record

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' sets a new single-day streaming record on Spotify with over 300 million streams. [ more ]
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1 day ago
Music

Taylor Swift is coming for a historic Madonna chart record with new album

Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department could position her to tie Madonna's record for the most number one albums by a female artist in the UK. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Music

Future and Metro Boomin's Second Joint LP Opens at No. 1

Future and Metro Boomin released successful joint albums ahead of Taylor Swift's new album, attracting significant sales and streaming numbers. [ more ]
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www.esquire.com
1 day ago
Music

Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department' Review

Taylor Swift released a deeply personal and introspective album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' unexpectedly with 31 songs, showcasing her creative growth and emotional journey. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Music

Share your thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department

The Tortured Poets Department is a surprise double album demonstrating depth and maturity, overshadowing competitors in the industry. [ more ]
Consequence
4 days ago
Music

On The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift Gets Lost in the Shadow of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' unexpectedly expanded to a double album with 15 additional tracks. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift releases her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department', leaked two days earlier, in the middle of her tour, amid enormous expectation and secrecy

Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album 'The Tortured Poets Department', which was highly anticipated but got leaked online a few days before its official launch. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Music

Cher, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest among 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Recognition of music legends like Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, and A Tribe Called Quest in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after decades of groundbreaking music contributions. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 day ago
Music

Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department / The Anthology

Swift's 11th album bridges the gap between her personal life and public persona, filled with raw emotion and nostalgia. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 day ago
Music

Bbymutha: Sleep Paralysis

Embrace self-empowerment through music; challenge societal perceptions of trauma turned into entertainment. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Law

Queen's to launch Taylor Swift law class this fall | CBC News

Launching a Taylor Swift-themed law course at Queen's University to teach entertainment law using her career and legal battles. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
Music

The best songs from Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' double album

Taylor Swift surprised fans with 15 bonus songs titled 'The Anthology' after releasing 'The Tortured Poets Department', totaling 31 tracks across two albums. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 days ago
Music

It's Taylor Swift Day, Again

Taylor Swift surprised fans with a double album 'The Tortured Poets Department', showcasing her versatility and productivity in releasing music. [ more ]
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New York Post
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift, it's time to 'shake off' your feud with Kim Kardashian

Taylor Swift surprises fans with additional album 'The Anthology' hours after 'The Tortured Poets Department' release. [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 days ago
Music

The Tortured-Metaphors Department

Taylor Swift's new album explores her personal life but lacks originality. [ more ]
Pitchfork
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift releases new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' featuring collaborations and her go-to producers. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 weeks ago
Music

Pharrell Williams Quietly Releases New Album Black Yacht Rock, Vol. 1: City of Limitless Access

Pharrell Williams released a new album exclusively on BlackYachtRock.com
The album may be titled Black Yacht Rock, Vol. 1: City of Limitless Access by a group called Virginia. [ more ]
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Entrepreneur
4 days ago
Music

United Airlines Is Giving Taylor Swift Fans a 1-Day Discount | Entrepreneur

Taylor Swift surprised fans with a double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,' and United Airlines offered discounts for her tour. [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology' | amNewYork

Taylor Swift's surprise album releases keep fans engaged and excited. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift Is Making Vinyl Records Cool, Profitable Again | Entrepreneur

Vinyl sales contribute significantly to Taylor Swift's music revenue. [ more ]
Consequence
4 days ago
Music

Nas and DJ Premier drop new single "Define My Name," announce collaborative album

Nas celebrates 30th anniversary with new single and upcoming collaborative album. [ more ]
The Verge
4 days ago
Marketing

Taylor Swift gets custom collab with TikTok as UMG battle continues

TikTok launched a hub for Taylor Swift's new album with in-app rewards and challenges after resolving issues with UMG.
Swift's return to TikTok may be due to a separate deal with TikTok as she owns her master recordings, ensuring sharing her music with followers. [ more ]
Lindsey Gamble
5 days ago
Marketing

TikTok Partners with Ticketing Company AXS to Enable Artists to Add Links to Upcoming Concerts in Their Videos - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok partners with AXS for artists to sell concert tickets, expanding on efforts with Ticketmaster. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 week ago
Marketing

The US might ban TikTok. Record labels are cutting ties. What's music's Plan B?

Viral success on TikTok can lead to significant career opportunities in the music industry, but artists must remain true to themselves to sustain long-term success. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Marketing

The U.S. might ban TikTok. Record labels are cutting ties. What's music's Plan B?

Isimeme Udu's TikTok upload changed her life, leading to a successful music career.
TikTok's status as a hitmaking force in the music industry is threatened by potential bans and restrictions. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Wisp: Pandora EP

Gen Z on TikTok is driving a contemporary revival of '90s rock subgenre shoegaze.
Natalie Lu, known as Wisp, gained fame through TikTok and garnered success with her debut single 'Your face.' [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Dining

Los poetas torturados' de Taylor Swift llegan con un bombardeo promocional

The promotion of Taylor Swift's new album involved a multipronged marketing strategy incorporating various platforms and collaborations to engage fans successfully. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Dining

Taylor Swift y Beyonce evitaron (de nuevo) lanzar un album al mismo tiempo

Artists strategically plan album releases to avoid competition for top chart spots during the spring season. [ more ]
New York Post
4 days ago
Music

Did Taylor Swift slam Kim Kardashian on 'thanK you aIMee'? My mom 'wished you were dead'

Taylor Swift released a surprise second batch of songs for her album 'The Tortured Poets Department' containing hidden messages deciphered by fans. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
Music

The Taylor Swift Album Leak's Big AI Problem

Taylor Swift surprises fans with a 'secret DOUBLE album' via Instagram announcement. [ more ]
WIRED
4 days ago
Music

Nas' 'Illmatic' Was the Beginning of the End of the Album

Nas' Illmatic album remains a classic despite its unconventional release and limited initial sales. [ more ]
KALTBLUT Magazine
1 week ago
Music

Jiwon is shattering all genre boundaries in "so in love wth u" - KALTBLUT Magazine

Jiwon Lee Simpkins, a rising artist from NYC, showcases diverse musical influences and creates a unique sound with his debut album 'album 1.' [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets' Arrives With a Promotional Blitz

Taylor Swift's album releases transcend just music sales, testing the reach of the celebrity-industrial complex and creating widespread fan engagement. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department review fame, fans and former flames in the line of fire

Taylor Swift's new album is not long-awaited but still eagerly anticipated despite her frequent releases in recent years. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Music

Taylor Swift and Beyonce Avoided a Collision on the Charts. (Again.)

Taylor Swift strategically announced the release date of her new album at the Grammy Awards, advising others to avoid releasing on April 19, 26, or May 3. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Couldn't escape it if they wanted to: ABBA's Waterloo' turns 50 | amNewYork

ABBA won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with 'Waterloo', propelling them to global success.
Eurovision Song Contest continues to be a popular music event, with its 68th edition to be held in Sweden in May. [ more ]
Fast Company
5 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' may have leaked-but it's already breaking records

Taylor Swift's new album leaked online, but her dedicated fan base is likely to still drive strong sales. [ more ]
The Verge
5 days ago
Music

You should be playing Music League

Music League provides a social way of music discovery, filling the gap left by platforms like TikTok and Spotify. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 days ago
Miami

The 44 Percent: Rap beef, Miami Northwestern dance team, RIP Rico Wade

Hip-hop beefs divert focus from societal issues. [ more ]
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5 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift's new album 'leaks' and fans have thoughts about this lyric

Alleged lyrics from Taylor Swift's upcoming album have caused controversy online. [ more ]
Irish Independent
5 days ago
Music

Inside Taylor Swift's fandom: 'Joe Alwyn will go through a horrible period of time when this album comes out'

Swift's direct and intimate communication with her fans has built a deeply loyal following despite some extreme behaviors. [ more ]
Pitchfork
6 days ago
Music

Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album Romance, Share Video for New Song "Starburster"

Fontaines D.C. sign to XL for new album with a single 'Starbuster' released on August 23. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Music

Vampire Weekend's New Album Goes Underground and All Over

Vampire Weekend's new album explores themes of aging, history, generational legacies, New York City, and their evolving status in the music industry. [ more ]
New York Post
6 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops Friday - everything you need to know

Fans anticipate Taylor Swift's upcoming album 'The Tortured Poets Department,' promising a blend of emotional lyrics and captivating melodies. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 days ago
Music

A new Lennon-McCartney collab has dropped but this time, it's by the Beatles' sons

The collaboration between James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon on the song 'Primrose Hill' has garnered attention due to their famous fathers. [ more ]
Bustle
6 days ago
Music

Could Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets" Lean Country? Discuss.

Taylor Swift transitioned from country to pop, but has revisited her country roots through performances and re-recordings, offering a blend of genres in her music. [ more ]
Vulture
1 week ago
Music

The Country Boom Is Happening Outside Nashville

Jewel's transition to country music, traditional vs. non-traditional routes in the genre. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
Music

How Beyonce's Cowboy Carter advances equality

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter has significant impact in shattering racial and gender barriers in the country music genre.
The album is unifying diverse music fan bases and making history in music charts and streaming platforms. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
Music

Beyonce Becomes First Black Woman to Hit No. 1 on Country Albums Chart

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 407,000 equivalent album units.
Beyoncé challenges stereotypes by embracing country music, breaking into the genre, and topping the country airplay chart as the first Black woman. [ more ]
Bustle
2 weeks ago
Music

Beyonce Just Made Chart History With 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, making her the first Black woman to achieve this in 60 years.
The album features collaborations with various artists and has been well-received despite initial backlash, celebrating Beyoncé's significant milestone in her career. [ more ]
Consequence
2 weeks ago
Music

Beyonce becomes first Black woman to rule Top Country Albums chart with COWBOY CARTER

Beyoncé is the first Black woman to top Billboard's Top Country Albums chart with her album COWBOY CARTER.
COWBOY CARTER debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a record-breaking week of 407,000 equivalent album units. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Music

Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying Them.

Physical media remains a niche for superfans to collect artist's special editions and variants, including Taylor Swift's elaborate album releases. [ more ]
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The Verge
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Drake muddies the "Push Ups" AI debate with a deepfake

Drake faced AI voice clone controversies but now engages with AI for memes. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

MIT License text becomes viral "sad girl" piano ballad generated by AI

AI tools like Suno.ai can generate song lyrics from any series of words, including inside jokes.
Suno, founded in 2023, has gained popularity in the AI community with its music generation technology. [ more ]
Fortune
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Musicians are angry about generative AI. Stability AI's new music generator proves their point

AI-generated music advances with Stable Audio 2.0 allowing full-length songs creation.
Music industry artists express concern over AI tech impact on creativity and earnings. [ more ]
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Pitchfork
1 week ago
Music

Watch Sky Ferreira Cover Lady A's "Need You Now" at Coachella 2024

Sky Ferreira made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2024 with Kevin Abstract, highlighting her struggles with releasing new music. [ more ]
London Jazz News
1 week ago
London music

LondonJazz News changes name to UK Jazz News

London Jazz News will rebrand to UK Jazz News for broader representation and readership. [ more ]
Consequence
1 week ago
Music

Courtney Love says Taylor Swift is "not important"

Courtney Love criticizes popular artists in recent interview, highlighting her opinions on Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Lana Del Rey. [ more ]
Consequence
1 week ago
Music

Jamie xx and Honey Dijon's new song celebrates the "Baddy on the Floor"

Jamie xx collaborated with Honey Dijon on a new song titled 'Baddy on the Floor.' [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Music

Shakira surprises crowds at Coachella with announcement of new world tour

Events like Coachella showcase the power of brand partnerships, with companies leveraging the massive audience for promotion. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 week ago
Music

J. Cole Removes "7 Minute Drill" From Streaming Services

J. Cole removed the diss track '7 Minute Drill' about Kendrick Lamar from streaming platforms, regretting it as 'the lamest shit I ever did.' [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Music

TikTok (Taylor's version): Singer's music returns despite platform's dispute with label UMG

Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok after a licensing disagreement with Universal Music Group. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 week ago
Music

Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With Platform

Taylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's ban
Swift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Music

Taylor Swift's Music Returns to TikTok Ahead of New Album

Taylor Swift's music returned to TikTok despite Universal Music Group's prior issues with the platform, showcasing her unique position as an artist with ownership over her recordings.
TikTok has become a crucial promotional tool for the music industry, capable of influencing new hits and reviving older songs, despite ongoing concerns about low royalties. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Marketing

Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok

Taylor Swift's music returned to TikTok after negotiations, excluding other UMG artists.
Swift's return could be tied to promotional strategies for her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Music

The Ultimate Judee Sill Primer

Judee Sill's music combines folk spirit with baroque grandeur, reflecting moments of redemption in her life and art. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London

New music and a good night out': Amy Winehouse film shows vital role of small venues

Back to Black emphasizes the importance of small venues in the music industry, showcasing the Dublin Castle where Amy Winehouse performed. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
Music

Spotify is developing a remix feature to rival sped-up TikTok tunes

Spotify is developing remixing features inspired by TikTok to empower subscribers in editing tracks for customized listening experiences. [ more ]
Vulture
1 week ago
SF LGBT

JoJo Siwa Demotes Herself to CEO of Gay Pop

JoJo Siwa named CEO of gay pop, aims to elevate genre with acknowledgment of predecessors and aspiration to raise awareness. [ more ]
Vulture
1 week ago
Music

Wait, Taylor Swift's Music Is Back on TikTok?

Taylor Swift's music has returned to TikTok after UMG license expiration.
Swift owns the master rights to Republic songs, enabling her music's return. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
1 week ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Operations and Support Assistant (Working student, German and English speaking) // iMusician Digital AG | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Diverse role involving German customer support and office operations in Berlin.
Part-time position for a working student interested in music industry operations. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Music

Why spring 2024 may be the greatest diva season in pop history - from Beyonce and Taylor Swift to Billie Eilish

A surge of female pop divas is dominating the music scene this spring.
Several prominent female artists are releasing highly anticipated albums in 2024. [ more ]
The Owl Mag
1 week ago
SF music

Picture This: A Million Miles Away

Offering free downloads can influence listeners to support artists by purchasing their music.
Providing free mp3s is a tactic used to encourage fans to buy and support the music they enjoy. [ more ]
Queerty
1 week ago
Music

Five years after coming out, pop star Wils prepares to release "one last single" before stepping away from music

Wils, a Singaporean pop star, is preparing to release one last single before retiring from music.
Wils faced challenges and backlash after coming out as gay in a country where homosexuality was illegal.
The singer was dropped by his record label and lost control of his social media due to his decision to be openly gay. [ more ]
RAIN News
1 week ago
Music

RAIN Notes: Wednesday, April 10 - RAIN News

High volume uploading of unowned music causing streaming fraud issues
Legitimate artists facing consequences of streaming fraud despite innocence [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 week ago
Music

Ozempic Song Used in Commercial Makes '70s Rockers Millions | Entrepreneur

Ozempic's success is benefiting individuals like David Paton financially through the utilization of music in marketing strategies.
Investors and music companies are increasingly investing in back catalogs of artists, even those who haven't released popular music recently, due to the lucrative nature of the industry. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Music

JoJo Siwa hilariously roasted for claiming she invented 'gay pop' music genre

JoJo Siwa claims to have created a new genre called 'gay pop', citing examples from Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus.
Queer music fans challenge Siwa's claim, stating that 'gay pop' genre has existed long before. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
Music

Morgxn is proudly queering Southern music

Morgxn's album 'Beacon' showcases his powerful vocals and indie music presence.
Morgxn emphasizes the importance of queer artists from places like Tennessee making music and sharing their experiences. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 week ago
Music

Paul McCartney Reacts To Beyonce Covering "Blackbird" And Recalls Its Civil Rights Message

Paul McCartney expresses happiness and gratitude for Beyoncé covering his song 'Blackbird' for her latest album.
McCartney's 1968 song 'Blackbird' was inspired by civil rights issues, particularly the Little Rock Nine, and the message remains relevant today. [ more ]
WIRED
2 weeks ago
Music

Did Social Media Kill the Pop Song?

Not everyone believes hip-hop lyrics are more angry; changes are due to music's expansion, increased accessibility, and more artists emerging.
In the age of social media, song popularity can generate more of the same sounds, influenced by online interactions. Theatrics and engagement impact traction. [ more ]
Consequence
2 weeks ago
Music

Tyla performs "ART" on Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Tyla won her first Grammy for Best African Music Performance
She had to cancel her 2024 world tour due to a worsening injury. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 weeks ago
Music

Billie Eilish Announces New Album Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish announced her third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' out on May 17, produced by her brother Finneas.
Eilish emphasizes environmental sustainability by using 100% recyclable materials for physical editions to combat climate change. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Billie Eilish's new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft,' set for May debut | amNewYork

Billie Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' releases on May 17 without any advance singles.
Eilish emphasizes environmental sustainability by ensuring the album's physical variants are made of 100% recyclable materials. [ more ]
Vulture
2 weeks ago
Music

Billie Eilish's Latest Hits Will Be Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish's new album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' is set to be released on May 17.
She will not be releasing singles, bonus tracks, or many physical variants to prioritize sustainability. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter' Opens at No. 1 With the Year's Biggest Sales

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' is her eighth No. 1 album, with strong sales and a diverse pop sound.
The album marks a milestone as the first time a Black woman leads the Top Country Albums chart in its 60-year history. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Music

Morgan Wallen arrested for throwing a chair from a rooftop bar in Nashville

Morgan Wallen arrested on felony counts in Nashville
Wallen's controversial past and continued music success [ more ]
Bustle
2 weeks ago
Music

Taylor Swift Teases 'Tortured Poets Department' With Lucky Number Easter Eggs

Taylor Swift uses the number 13 as an Easter egg in her album promotions.
SiriusXM launched a dedicated Swift radio channel, Channel 13, to coincide with the release of her new album. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Music

The Offspring reflects on 30 years of 'Smash' with plenty of self-esteem

Small beginnings can lead to unexpected success, as seen with The Offspring's journey from a backyard party band to mainstream stardom.
The Offspring's rise to fame was marked by a significant shift in the punk rock scene during the 1990s. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Music

Beyonce makes history as the first Black woman to earn a number-one country album

Beyoncé is the first Black woman to earn a number-one country album on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart with Cowboy Carter.
Her single 'Texas Hold 'Em' made her the first Black woman to top the Billboard country charts. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Hits for sale: Notable artists who have had their music catalogs sell for big money | amNewYork

Big names in the music industry are selling their catalog, brand name, and IP for substantial amounts, reflecting a trend in the industry.
The sale of music catalogs to companies for vast sums highlights the lucrative nature of catalog music in the streaming era. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Beyonce: Cowboy Carter review takes country music by its plaid collar and sets it on fire

Beyonce has become a central figure in popular culture due to her innovative album releases and impactful music themes.
Her latest album, Cowboy Carter, challenges country music norms and addresses issues of identity and representation. [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 weeks ago
Music

Listen to Chappell Roan's New Song "Good Luck, Babe!"

Chappell Roan released a new single titled 'Good Luck, Babe!' following her debut LP
The new single explores queer relationships and the struggle of coming to terms with oneself [ more ]
Pitchfork
2 weeks ago
Music

Doja Cat Shares Songs With A$AP Rocky and Teezo Touchdown on New Scarlet 2 Claude Deluxe Album

The deluxe edition of Doja Cat's latest album Scarlet includes collaborations with A$AP Rocky and Teezo Touchdown.
Doja Cat is set to headline the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. [ more ]
Axios
2 weeks ago
Music

King family praises Beyonce for "reaffirming" country album

Family members of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. praise Beyoncé's new country album for highlighting Black country artists.
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album celebrates civil rights, Black Americans' legacy in country music. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Music

People are used to devouring things really quickly': has TikTok killed the video star?

Music video viewership stats have been a significant indicator of success in the industry.
K-pop and Latin music have dominated music video viewership, while Anglo-American pop is seeing a decline. [ more ]
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