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2022 Kresge Artist Fellowships and Gilda Awards spotlight film, music and performing arts
Thirty-one artists from Metro Detroit will share $550,000 in Kresge and Gilda Emerging Artist Awards. The awards were announced today by Kresge Arts’ Detroit office located at the College for Creative Studies, which administers the organization on behalf of the Kresge Foundation. The 14th cohort of winners includes 15 Kresge Artist Fellowships in Film and …
Myrne offers a full sensory exploratory experience
Singaporean producer and DJ Myrne is back with a brand new EP called “Circles”. A flawless reimagining of his approach to melody, texture and composition results in a record that beams with joy and restoration in 2022. Myrne is a producer and DJ from Singapore “The majority of these songs were made about a year …
Exploring the forgotten histories of hip-hop HIV activism
“AIDS doesn’t smell or taste / It doesn’t care what race you are.” In February 1992, Salt N’ Pepa released an AIDS-themed revamp of their seminal 1991 single “Let’s Talk About Sex”. Titled “Let’s Talk AIDS,” it’s a catchy, no-bullshit public service announcement that tackles common myths. “It’s not a black, white or gay disease,” …
Jimmy Barnes and Joji complete Australian double – Billboard
Jimmy Barnes extends his record on the Australian Albums Chart with deep soul 30 (via Bloodlines/Universal), new at No. 1, while Japanese-Australian artist Joji lifts 3-1 in the singles survey with “Glimpse of Us” (Warner). deep soul 30 is a 30th anniversary celebration of Barnes’ fifth studio album, deep soulwhich topped the ARIA charts in …
10 Songs You Didn’t Know Carole King Wrote For Other Artists In The 60s
Born a songwriter, when she was a teenager, and still attending James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York, Carole King was already selling songs to publishing houses all over the city, while writing songs for her band Co- Sines and making demo albums with his classmate Paul Simon. In the 1960s King met her …
5 ‘Strong Buy’ BofA Securities Values 10 Stocks With Very Reliable Dividends – 24/7 Wall St.
Invest June 28, 2022 7:19 a.m. Last updated: June 28, 2022 7:21 a.m. For years, analysts and portfolio managers have anticipated the return of value stocks as the market rises. And for years, value stocks have continued to underperform growth stocks. However, that appears to be changing in 2022 as nearly every metric from valuations …
Electronic Dance Music Market Size and Forecast to 2028 | Spinnin? Records, Mad Decent, Ultra Music, Armada Music, OWSLA – Designer Women
The Global”Electronic Dance Music Market » The report provides an in-depth analysis of emerging trends, market drivers, development opportunities and market restraints that may impact the market dynamics of the industry. Each market sector is examined in-depth in Market Research Intellect, including products, applications, and competitive analysis. The report was created using three different recognition …
Elvis’ complicated relationship with hip-hop
Music – 24 minutes ago Abe Beam Local Flatbush, cultural writer, former mayor of New York. Photo Credit: Steve Morley/Redferns Revisiting how Elvis became shorthand for square white taste by rappers in the 80s and 90s amid the release of the Elvis biopic. In his new two-hour biopic/edit Elvis, Baz Luhrmann selected (and grossly misunderstood) …
Waterboys star Mike Scott on his only regret of David Bowie, his accidental rave anthem and his performance at Glastonbury | Ents & Arts News
Folk-rock star Mike Scott of Waterboys fame says he deeply regrets meeting his greatest musical inspiration, David Bowie. Speaking ahead of his Saturday night performance on Acoustic Stage, Scott told Sky News that when he came face to face with his hero he said: ‘Hello Dave’, adding: ‘It was a brazen of me.” He continued: …
TWICE sets new record for fastest song by foreign artist to go platinum for streaming in Japan; BTS and BLACKPINK go gold
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online song streaming, complementing its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. Under the new system, songs are certified silver once they reach 30 million streams, …
Is “Learn Now, Pay Later” Just Another Student Debt Trap?
Jhe “buy now, pay laterThe transaction is simple: buyers are offered a point-of-purchase installment loan, spreading the cost of the product over multiple payments. They are often available without a credit check. Buy now, pay later Financing has become a go-to payment method at most major retailers for everything from clothing and cosmetics to computers …
Copyright lawsuits in the music industry
Copyright infringement is one of the most common cases of lawsuits in the music industry. It’s possible to get away with using a few notes or quoting a brief phrase from an existing composition, however, copyright laws have become stricter and artists are accused of stealing parts of songs and to use them as their …
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June Fest, a hip-hop music festival in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, SD (KEVN) — “Rapid City’s first-ever hip-hop festival,” said Leo Arguello, co-owner of Dead End Records. It’s a free event for a great cause, Dead End Records have been putting on shows for almost two years and it’s now become a festival. Although free, donations are encouraged and all proceeds will go to …
Bear Grillz Pours His Soul Into Massive ‘Prismata’ Album
Bear Grillz teams up with flurry of collaborators for 25-track album prismshis biggest creation to date which is now available on Rude Service. Right now, Bear Grillz is an artist who needs no introduction for anyone who loves bass music. Whether you consider yourself a hardcore fan or not, there’s no denying that he’s in …
Warner Music and Crush Music invest in Metaverse Startup Authentic Artists
Photo Credit: Authentic Artists San Francisco-based startup Authentic Artists has closed a strategic funding round. Warner Music and Crush Music were among the attendees. Authentic Artists says the funding round will help accelerate the development of its AI-based metaverse music platform. The web3 company is also looking to grow its WarpSound music brand and onboard …
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Are you a proud American looking for a loan for bad credit ? Maybe you have bad credit or have been through a tough financial time. Are you late with your bills or do you owe money to a family member? Maybe your car broke down recently and you can’t afford the cost of repairing …
Soccer Mommy Takes Rewarding Musical Risks on Loudly Density “Sometimes Forever” (ALBUM REVIEW)
Soccer Mommy’s third album, Sometimes forever moves away from the sound of the first two albums while retaining some elements of previous efforts. This time, singer-songwriter Sophie Allison teams up with producer Daniel Lopatin, best known for his experimental electronic music. The result is an album with a more pop feel, from the synthesizers to …
Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Cochise and More – New Hip Hop Projects
Summer has officially arrived, which means hip-hop is ready to grow with new music releases. This time, one of the most talented artists across multiple genres is dropping a project that many are watching, and a Chicago wordsmith is releasing his first LP in four years. Plus, a Florida rhymer is releasing his second album …
Anthony Paule is a soulful man – Times-Herald
Much like the diverse influences that make up the prismatic sound of his music, Anthony Paule has come a long way to get to where he is today. The guitarist and bandleader of the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, who was due to perform at the Downtown Theater in Fairfield on Saturday night, was born in …
Pride Month Essay: Alternative pop artist Tornsey embraces change and honesty for Pride 22
This month of pride, Atwood magazine invited artists to participate in a series of short essays in respect and celebration of the significance of the month. Today’s submission comes from Nashville-based alt-pop artist Tornsey. Singer-songwriter Tess Schoonhoven’s new project Tornsey is “all about freedom, exploring identity and daring authenticity”. She recently released her bouncy debut …
3 concerts to see in DC: from June 24 to 30
Machine Gun Kelly is the same tattooed Clevelander who graced the cover of “XXL” in 2012 as part of a “freshman class” of rappers that featured Future and Macklemore, but these days the song doesn’t not stay the same. After flirting with rap-rock on 2019’s “Hotel Diablo,” MGK dove into pop-punk nostalgia with 2020’s “Tickets …
Here’s Who’s Coming to Dallas This Week: June 21-24
T-Pain June 24, 8 p.m. | Texas Trust CU Theater Cue “Return of The Mack” because T-Pain is back in Dallas. The Grammy-winning artist was originally scheduled to perform at The Factory at Deep Ellum on May 18. In response to low ticket sales, T-Pain aired his complaints on a viral TikTok. The video found …
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Feed Your Soul: Enoch’s Irish Pub
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – As you walk down Louisville Avenue, you’ll see a bright green shamrock in front of the Enoch Irish Pub, better known simply as Enoch’s. Here you can have good food and a cold drink. Enoch’s has been around since 1980 but has moved on over the years. It was even as …
Match Recap: Courage Short of Houston Dash
Match Recap: Courage Short of Houston Dash Credit: Rob Kinnan – USA TODAY Sports CARY, NC (June 19, 2022) — North Carolina Courage missed the Houston Dash on Sunday afternoon, 4-3. The match featured goals from Courage midfielder Denise O’Sullivan, Diana Ordoñez and Debinha. The North Carolina Football Club also celebrated Juneteenth this weekend, hosting …
Kraftwerk presented their 3-D tour at Radio City Music Hall (photos, setlist, video)
German electronic music icons Kraftwerk celebrate their 50th anniversary – a few years late due to the pandemic – with an updated cover of their 3-D tour which has founding member Ralf Hütter, as well as Fritz Hilpert, Henning Schmitz and Falk Grieffenhagen, going through their krautrock classics with stunning visuals. The tour hit NYC …
King Kaiju: King of Richmond’s hip-hop monsters
With the major shift in music since the start of the pandemic, it’s sometimes hard to keep up with all the music that’s coming out. Here in Richmond there is a very deep underground part of the city if you know how to find it. This is where you will find King Kaiju. King Kaiju …
Mom of Jalen Randle, killed by HPD, sings at Juneteenth event
On Sunday, Tiffany Rachal took to the stage at the Pleasantville Juneteenth festival in a wide-brimmed cowboy hat and placed a picture of her eldest son, Jalen Randle, on the lectern. A drummer wearing a white t-shirt with the words “#JusticeForJalen” emblazoned on a red crest kicked up a beat and Rachal sang along. It’s …
‘Shaq Wes’: Shaquille O’Neal leaves Sheck Wes, Nischelle Turner and other celebs in complete disbelief with his crowd control skills at massive concert
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest players to ever play basketball. He was a 7-foot-1, 325-pound center who overpowered and dominated most of the competition in his prime. Shaq was a truly unique player and he enjoyed his life off the pitch as well. O’Neal released several studio rap albums in the 1990s, but …
Blue Ox Festival interview and preview with competition winner Dave Noles!
Music in Minnesota held a contest to showcase a fan’s experience at the Blue Ox Festival. The winning fan is none other than Dave Noles, a fascinating and friendly person whom we had the chance to meet during a beautiful day in the park. Photo by Smouse Dave has always loved all kinds of music …
Polo G looks at violence in hip-hop and draws out negative energy by dissing the dead
He believes it’s time to grow up and leave the street life to the streets. There are many theories as to what has caused the increasing violence in Hip Hop. Some have blamed the culture for atrocities unrelated to the entertainment industry, but there are also conversations inside as rappers weigh in on what they …
Check out these 5 local artists and their socially responsible firebrand songs
A wise man once said that music is the universal language of mankind. And boy, was he right. For example, think of this song that hits you deeper than any other. Think of his words; you probably remember every syllable, right? If it’s the right kind of song, it may even lead you to its …
Guest Mix: The abrasive and sublime breakbeats of Nikki Nair
Nikki Nair is one of the most exciting producers in dance music right now, releasing a slew of centre-left, bass-heavy, breakbeat-focused techno since 2018 – or, in other words, music. by NairBUMPS. Nair’s Atlanta-based productions are in part the evolutionary offspring of the Florida station wagon sound made famous by DJ Icey, who in the …
HipHop K Pop Group XG Teases Fans With 2nd Single “Mascara”
HipHop girl group XG releases teasers for their second single “Mascara” (Photo credit: IANS) HipHop/R&B girl group XG has released stunning teasers for their second single “Mascara,” which will be released on June 29. XG is a septet made up of Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya and Cocona. On March 18, they became the …
Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi’s Spitfire Soundtrack For The Club And Beyond: The Ballroom Rapper Joins The Long Center’s Pride In Local Music On Saturday, And More Music News – Music
Raising the Bar: BabiBoi at Cheer Up Charlies (Photo by Jana Birchum) The spitfire and highly danceable musicality of BabiBoi developed alongside their founding member in the House of Lepore. Before the house made waves as a harbinger of the growing ballroom scene in Central Texas, BabiBoi and matriarch Natalie “Mrs. Girl6” Lepore connected in …
The zero-rate, buy now, pay later option that doesn’t require a credit check
Understanding changing consumer behavior is key to succeeding in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, especially online, where competitors’ offerings demand attention on comparison shopping sites or in the SERPs. Forty-two percent of US buyers give up a purchase if they can’t use their preferred payment method, and cart abandonment rates are a key indicator of retail success. …
GENE SIMMONS and NIKKI SIXX among musicians to perform at TAYLOR HAWKINS tribute concert in Los Angeles
After announcing the lineup of the London Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, FOO FIGHTERS and the Hawkins family has now revealed the artists who will perform the September 27 tribute show in Los Angeles. Performing at the Kia Forum will be Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH, Nikki Sixx of MOTLEY CRUE, Miley Cyrus, Joshua …
Leading Web3 Platform Vatom Partners with Premiere Music Experiences Company elrow to Unlock the Future of Fan Experiences, Announces International Expansion
The collaboration will bring immersive Web3 experiences to music festival attendees across Europe and beyond LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vatom™, a leading Web3 company based in Venice, California, today announced its new partnership with preeminent entertainment event brand elrow to usher in the new frontier of music experiences for fans around the …
The history of hip-hop in photos on display in Newark
Hip-hop photo exhibition An exhibition at the Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center in Newark features the photographs of Ernie Paniccioli. NEWARK, New Jersey – Since bursting onto the scene in the 1970s, hip hop has become the best-selling musical genre in the world. And capturing his rise from the very beginning was the photographer Ernie …
Launch of HYFIN with Milwaukee Bucks and Soul Brew Kombucha partnerships
Radio Milwaukee’s new Urban Alternative channel HYFIN (WYMS-88.9FM HD2) is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks to release a collaboration t-shirt and Soul Brew Kombucha to produce “HYFIN-aded” kombucha for Juneteenth Day this Sunday, on the launch day of HYFIN, the station announced on Tuesday. HYFIN is the brand new Urban Alternative channel, an innovative, …
Charlene Crowell: Expensive auto repairs are pushing consumers into the ditch
Charlene Crowell *New research reveals just how car repairs are now swelling into a new form of predatory loan. And just like other forms of financial abuse, consumers feel duped and deceived about the associated costs and the time it takes to pay these bills. Written by Stop the debt trapa multi-member consumer coalition, the …
Can you make money on TikTok? The artist with 2.5 billion views has not been paid
Singer and actor Tyler Shaw speaking at Canadian Music Week in Toronto on Friday (Photo: Grant W. Martin Photography and Dominic Chan) Canadian singer and actor Tyler Shaw has racked up billions of views on TikTok. But getting paid was tricky. TikTok can put an artist on the map overnight. But can you make money …
George Ezra rushes to third No. 1 on Official Albums Chart – Reuters
George Ezra is heading for a hat trick of number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, with Gold Rush Kid on course to claim the top spot this week. The Hertfordshire-born singer-songwriter has already reached the top with his 2014 debut Wanted on Voyage and 2018 record Staying at Tamara’s, and is currently outperforming his …
Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square Music Festival Returns
Chill crowds and local sounds filled Santa Rosa’s historic Railroad Square on Sunday, welcoming the return of a treasured community festival. Last held live and in person before the pandemic hit, the Railroad Square Music Festival runs entirely on solar-powered generators. Sunday’s event was the celebration of its sixth year, officials said. Musical artists performed …
Xbox and Bethesda Games Feature Biggest Announcements | The latest hip-hop news, music and media
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Xbox and Bethesda / Starfield The moment Xbox fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. After receiving disappointing news about star field and Redfall’s delay, we have a pretty good idea of the future of the Xbox Series S|X. Xbox and Bethesda had …
What is George Michael’s real name?
80s British singer George Michael changed the face of pop music and remains one of the genre’s greatest artists. With such memorable hits as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Everything She Wants”, the Wham! The frontman and solo artist has won countless awards, including two Grammys, four MTV Video Music Awards and three …
Joplyn’s Official Adana Twins Drop Remix – Can’t Get Enough
After an impressive string of critically acclaimed releases on Diynamic and Rose Avenue Records over the past twelve months, Hamburg-based DJ duo Adana Twins are now looking to continue their prolific string of top-notch studio releases with the unveiling of brand new official remix from German artist Joplyn. Revisiting Joplyn’s Watergate debut in December 2021, …
The Home Rule Music Festival carries on the spirit of Black Fire Records
Placeholder while loading article actions In the 1970s, Washington-based Black Fire Records was both an incubator and reliquary of DC’s African-American music and culture and a living symbol of the Black Power and Black Consciousness movements. Charvis Campbell wanted to celebrate it. ” We had to Something in the spirit of Black Fire,” said Campbell, …
Charlotte de Witte will be the first techno group, as well as the first female DJ, to close the main stage of Tomorrowland
In July, Charlotte de Witte, double winner of the DJ Mag Alternative Top 100 and Belgian queen of techno, will be the first techno act, as well as the first female DJ, to close the legendary Mainstage on Saturday July 30th. The head of the KNTXT label will conclude on July 30 as part of …
What you need to know about Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later | Smart Change: Personal Finances
Jackie Veling Earlier this week at its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced a new feature called Apple Pay Later – a type of “buy now, pay laterThe feature allows users to split Apple Pay purchases into equal installments at no cost. Although there have been rumors of an explosive industry cooling off buy now, pay …
Review of possible finance installment loans 2022 – Forbes Advisor
Although Possible Finance can quickly offer small loans to borrowers with bad credit (or no credit), it charges higher APRs than some other personal lenders. Here’s how Possible Finance’s installment loans stack up against competitors. Possible financing against upgrade Upgrade offers personal loans starting at $1,000, so it might be a better option than Possible …
NEWS: Glasgow’s Pitch Festival Of Hip Hop And Underground Culture unveils full program
Reading time:3 minutes, 36 seconds Highly regarded newcomers will join artists who helped shape Scotland’s burgeoning hip hop scene at Ground, the showcase platform for the country’s hip hop and underground culture. As announced on god is in tv last month, the event will take place on Saturday 27 August at three venues in Glasgow’s …
Listen to Spenser’s new single “Daze Without You”
A freelance musician from Melbourne who merges his love of soul and R&B, Spenser is a self-proclaimed “budding crooner” who just wants to dance on stage singing sweet harmonies backed by lush melodies. A self-taught producer who began playing music in his high school jazz band, Spenser has played with a number of bands but …
CMU:DIY: Artists:Entrepreneurs Days in Hull and Southampton
CMU Business News: DIY Education Update and Events By CMU Editorial | Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Don’t forget that there are two in-person editions of Artist: Entrepreneur Day coming up in the coming weeks – one in Hull and one in Southampton. This is the artist-led educational program of the Featured Artists Coalition …
Split purchases into 4 payments
(Pocket-lint) – Apple has entered the ‘buy now, pay later’ market with Apple Pay Later, putting it at odds with existing competition like Affirm and Klarna. With Apple Pay Later, you can pay at any store, app or site that supports Apple Pay and spread the cost of your purchase over four payments. Here’s everything …
Glowal organizes the first electronic music event at the monumental Anfiteatro Triangolo Verde in Pisa
The Glowal night showed the world what is to come. On a warm spring evening on the beautiful hills of Pisa, the duo hosted their first Sementa label event and first-ever electronic music event at the Anfiteatro Triangolo Verde, in collaboration with Ardesia, UISP Valdera, Yupac and Yed. From sunset until dawn, more than a …
10 Hong Kong hip-hop musicians and rappers to listen to in 2022
If anything thrives in Hong Kong, Y2K22, it’s music. And lately, the local hip-hop scene is attracting more and more admirers, and more importantly, more rising stars who have their unique sound to bring to the table. To help you with your Spotify playlists, we present 10 local hip-hop musicians to watch – if you’re …
Stephanie “Lady Redneck” Lee delivers a transformational take on the traditional Christian hymn
Invite the Savior into your life with Lady Redneck’s beautiful rendition of the beloved Christian hymn, “Come Thou Source of Every Blessing”. Your soul will be touched by Lady Redneck’s intimate rendition as she sings this traditional Christian hymn with such devotion. Keeping the arrangement simple, her voice shimmers over a beautiful and delicate piano, …
Spotify launches a new site bringing together its educational tools for artists
Digital business news By Chris Cooke | Posted on Monday, June 6, 2022 Spotify For Artists launched a new microsite last week that aims to offer tips and advice to music creators to help them advance in their music career. Called In Focus, the new site primarily brings together existing Spotify articles, podcasts, videos and …
Subsidia presents new sounds on ‘Dawn: Vol. 6’
Subsidia Records releases the sixth volume of Dawn compilation series with 16 tracks from artists such as Ahee, Kause, ASH HALO, and more. Circumcision reigns atop the bass music scene, but he also continues to help further develop the rest of the community. This was seen through the launch of Grant records, which has become …
Dan Charnas, Hip-Hop Historian and ‘Dilla Time’ Author, Arrives at CitySpace
But when he first proposed the subject of his latest book to hip-hop producer J Dilla, some were skeptical. “If you were my client, I would have told you not to,” a friend who happens to be a top agent recently told Charnas. How many regular people who aren’t hip-hop fanatics know who J Dilla …
‘Jazz Fest’ documentary isn’t just about jazz or music, it’s about life
“Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” documents the 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Earth, Wind and Fire, pictured here, performed at the event in 2019. Courtesy of The Kennedy/Marshall Company/Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Jazz Fest — or, as the annual Big Easy music gathering now in its 51st year …
Iranian artists in exile find a vehicle to demonstrate
Placeholder while loading article actions At the Oslo Freedom Forum, an annual gathering of political activists and dissidents, participants face the challenge of making the world care about long-standing tyrannies. The passage of decades makes it all the more difficult to draw international attention to the plight of, say, Cubans or Zimbabweans – and even …
Cultivating Yoga Movement Concepts to Live Music | Culture & Leisure
Among the plethora of summer festivals returning to the Valley, a new one is making its way. The Drishti Beats Yoga and Music Festival is coming to Snowmass Village July 8-10 for a weekend filled with movement, music and moments of spiritual exploration. From daily programming of yoga classes and guest speaker presentations to evenings …
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 6.3.22 | The latest hip-hop news, music and media
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Credit: Milan Markovic/Getty What’s up, Hip-Hop Wired Nation? We are back with the first edition of FRSH CRT AKA Certified Fresh for June. Part of our duty as a publication and team is to teach the masses who’s doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that than with …
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Naper Nights brings familiar songs from top-notch cover bands to Naper Settlement – Chicago Tribune
Bringing Bruce Springsteen to play in downtown Naperville may not be in the cards this year. But with the Naper Nights concert series, you can hear the best of The Boss and several other rock legends as some of the country’s top cover bands come to Naper Settlement this summer. “This is an upscale community …
The Music Forward Foundation opens applications for the LGBQT+ Emerging Artist Award
Image courtesy of the Music Forward Foundation As part of the House of Blues and Live Nation Entertainment family, the Music Forward Foundation inspires ambition and builds momentum to redefine what’s possible for young people in the live music industry. Focusing on youth in underserved communities, Music Forward paves the way for success by offering …
Cry in the Dark to Grouper’s Quiet-Storm Music
There is perhaps no major indie musician in America who shuns the spotlight more zealously than Grouper, aka Oregon guitarist/vocalist Liz Harris. Walking silently on stage to her workstation and without saying a word, she performs in the dark, like British electronic music duo Autechre. The main difference between Grouper and Autechre, however, is that …
Cheez-It x Aged Pandora by Audio Crackers Info
Cheez-It and Pandora use hip-hop for their new collaborative crackers. The Cheez-It x Pandora Aged by Audio offering is made from 100% real cheese that has been aged to music by some of hip-hop’s most iconic artists. The limited-edition crackers stem from the findings of a Swiss study that aging cheese to hip-hop music could …
Elvis’ house opened 40 years ago
10 things to know about Elvis Presley’s Graceland 10 facts to know about Elvis Presley’s home and Memphis tourist attraction, Graceland. Ray Padilla, Memphis Trade Call On April 22, 1982, a reporter for the Memphis Press-Scimitar, the city’s evening newspaper, was an unauthorized guest on a tour of Graceland, about six weeks before Elvis Presley’s …
4 Best Money Moves for June 2022
Othe days of arming have arrived. School is coming to an end. Hopefully a vacation or two is on the horizon. There is definitely a spirit of relaxation in the air with the onset of summer, which makes it easier to mentally control your finances. Don’t let your post-Memorial Day malaise turn into financial autopilot …
Tangata whenua gives the main impetus to the musical taonga of Aotearoa
By Marty Jones* Opinion – This week marked the end of New Zealand Music Month, an initiative that has been going on for over 20 years now. It’s a national celebration, highlighting local artists and the great music they make. Top left: Bic Runga, Troy Kingi, Ria Hall and Stan Walker. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Faanati Mamea/Meek …