Music artists

What’s in a song? That’s the question posed to Grammy-nominated artist Allison Russell
Whether it’s the raw lyrics from the heart or a head-banging hook, there’s no denying the power of a well-written song. Grammy-nominated artist Allison Russell recently sold Carnegie Hall in New York, so she knows a thing or two about writing compelling songs. These UC Santa Barbara students have a unique opportunity to peer into …

Musical artists of the 2000s from yesterday to today
The 2000s brought us some incredibly iconic music. And with that came unforgettable music videos. So, let’s take a look at some of our favorite stars from the 2000s in their very first music videos versus their most recent ones. 1. Here is Avril Lavigne in her video “Complicated” in 2002. Here’s April 20 years …

Reincarnated Princess Anime’s Magical Revolution Reveals Singing Artists Demise E! News UK
The TV anime staff of Piero Karasuit is The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess (Tensei Ōjo to Tensai Reijō no Mahō Kakumei) light novel revealed details about the anime’s ending theme song on Thursday. Anisphia actress Sayaka Senbongi and Eupyllia’s voice actress Manaka Iwami performs the song “Only for You” and the single for …

In 2023, Billy Strings will officially be an arena artist
photo: Jesse Faatz It had to happen, and you can get all tummy aches not being able to see one of your favorite artists in a more intimate venue. But you have been warned and have had the good fortune for years to see Billy Strings at local watering holes, downtown clubs and historic theaters …

Ohio Artists Create Music Posters and Contribute to Columbus Music Scene
Venues, like The Newport, are a common canvas on which music posters can be pasted. Credit: Zachary Rilley | photo editor In the vast community that is the Columbus music scene, poster artists help performances come to life with their works. The variety of music venues located in Columbus allows local bands to play throughout …

There are two musicians inside Peter Frampton
Acclaimed English guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Frampton joined host Kenneth Womack to talk “being two musicians” and more on the latest episode of “Everything Fab Four”, a podcast co-produced by me and Womack ( a music scholar who also writes about pop music for Salon) and distributed by Salon. Frampton, known for his legendary …
AI Startup, Pitch Inc., launches personalized coaching for
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pitch Inc. has announced a new phone app, called Pitch Studio, which offers music fans the ability to learn to sing their favorite songs while receiving one-on-one coaching from recording artists perform them. The technology combines original music assets, a voice user interface that includes sung language, …

8 musicians who hate their songs and why
Musicians, just like us, can have their share of bad days at the office. Many of them must have created hundreds of songs from thousands of ideas before they found the one they were proud of – on a ten-track album there must be at least 20 or 30 other ideas that were dropped. , …

This Week’s Emerging and Self-Released Artists – Music News
Each week, Music News and Liberty Music examine the best new releases from emerging and self-released artists. Dex Channels – ‘Nirvana’ Following the huge success of his debut EP ‘Guns Go Off In The Summertime’, rising artist Dex Channels returns once again to deliver his latest gem ‘Nirvana’. Evoking a wonderfully warm and airy aesthetic, …

Iranian artists protest through song over Mahsa Amini’s death
“The art of protest arises when society is full of anger and the artist is part of the angry society.” That’s a statement made by Justina, an Iranian rapper, singer and songwriter, on the October 15 episode of the BBC show “The Cultural Frontline.” Justina and Iranian singer-songwriter and activist FarAvaz Farvardin were guests on …

Nigerian start-up Naijatastic launches monetization for music artists
Tech/NFT Published on October 15, 2022 | by Jerry Doby In Nigeria and Africa in general, there are very few indigenous music platforms offering music monetization to independent artists to earn revenue from their music. Apart from Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Mdundo and other international companies in the field of music streaming with monetization …

The artist turned entrepreneur: property and innovation
I will always have an artist in me, whether in a creative or commercial sense. For me it’s the same thing. When the pandemic started, it made me think about my skills and my ambitions, and I decided to take the leap from artist to entrepreneur. So even though I didn’t completely hang up my …

Tlingit hip-hop artist features Nanwalek youth in new music video
Juneau Tlingit artist Arias Hoyle has published a Musical clip Friday featuring students from Nanwalek – a predominantly Sugpiaq/Alutiiq village located on the southwestern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, accessible only by air and sea. Hoyle, a hip-hop artist known by his stage name Air Jazz, traveled to the community to film the video in …

How did four artists release music on the same day with the same 90s sample? -EDM.com
Four dance tracks, four different artists, released by four different labels, all on the same day. It’s the frowning phenomenon that was spotted during this week’s deluge of new music on Friday. “Beat Goes On (To The Brain)” by Campbell, “Beat Goes On (DNB Flip) by Spencer Ramsay, “The Beat Goes On” by Chapter & …

The black artist: myths and legends
The black female voice has been revered, envied and commercialized for centuries; from Shirley Bassey’s iconic Obligation hauntingly vocal themes by Jorja Smith blue lights, these voices have always told the stories of their time in a way that no one else can. Neneh Cherry takes a Buffalo Stance in 1988 and Mrs. Dynamite taking …

Local artists hailed at FPRA music awards – FBC News
Fiji’s music industry has boomed in recent years, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. More than twenty artists, composers and sound and sound engineers gathered in Suva last night for the 2022 Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards. FPRA President Eremasi Tamanisau acknowledged the efforts and perseverance of local artists to initiate innovative and …

As Artists Pay Tribute to Coolio, Rapper’s Impact on Music Recognized
Musicians and artists pay tribute to rapper Coolio, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 59 years old. Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., Coolio was best known for his mega hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which was used in the 1995 film “Dangerous Minds,” starring Michelle Pfeiffer. The song won the artist a Grammy for Best …

‘The choice is endless, but you’re not listening’: Fans quit Spotify to save their love of music | Music
MFor example, Lethem was working at her bakery job one morning in Boston when she had an epiphany. Tasked with choosing the soundtrack of the day, she opened Spotify, then flipped and flipped, constantly looking for something to play. nothing was perfect for the moment. She watched some more, through playlist after playlist. An uncomfortably …

County Office Wins Award for E Kūpaʻa Kākou, Hawaiian Music Series
The Maui County Office of Economic Development received a national award for the launch and development of E Kūpaʻa Kākou, a Hawaiian music series honoring the strength of community. Todd Greene, Chairman of the IEDC Board of Directors, presents the 2022 Bronze Award for Excellence in the Special Events Category for E Kūpaʻa Kākou, the …

New Jersey gospel artist Talasia ‘lifts’ fans’ souls with music
“God has a way of doing things that sometimes he uses certain people to kind of change people’s minds and open them up to the bigger picture.” – Talasia. Music has played a vital role for gospel artist Talasia. The New Jersey native thinks back to when it all started watching her mom create her …
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A new album, world tours and music for Ms. Marvel: It’s been a busy year for Ritviz, the 26-year-old indie artist whose debut track Udd Gaye is still a holiday favorite
Yes! Things are going to be very busy, starting with the USA in October, a tour of India in November and December and if I’m not mistaken, Australia in February. Now that the album content is out, we’re going straight into fifth gear. Things are going to come and go and it’s a bit overwhelming …

15 Best PnB Rock Songs That Define His Musical Legacy – VIBE.com
The music community suffered its latest tragedy with the murder of hip-hop star PnB Rock, who was shot dead during a robbery at a popular Los Angeles restaurant on Monday (September 12). News of the 30-year-old singer’s death began circulating following rumors he was shot during an incident at a Roscoe’s House of Chicken and …

Rapper Bionic’s journey as an artist and his new single
Music means something different to everyone and plays different roles in our lives. For some, music is a way to express themselves and keep them company when they are alone. For others, like rising rapper and music producer Bionic, music is how he relates to the world, which inspired him to start writing songs professionally. …
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A Hawaiian artist’s journey from ‘West Side Story’ to ‘Lilo & Stitch’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Johnson Enos was in high school when he realized he wanted to make music for a living. As a theater student, he enjoyed listening to musicals like “West Side Story” and influential composers like Stephen Sondheim. But he credits Teddy Randazzo, a famous songwriter in Hawaii, for really pushing him in the …

Snotty Nose Ground Kids Are Hip-Hop Artists You Can’t Live Without
Snotty Nose Ground Kids’ latest single ‘I’m Good’ heralds hip-hop duo’s emergence from pandemic and follows 2020 album life after. “life after was to experience trauma, to live the life that we are forced to live,” says Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce. “‘I’m fine’ is just letting people know…we’re still here and ready to go.” Darren …

Popular arts festival Bowling Green expects huge crowds
The Wood County Festival welcomes thousands of different artists and musicians, local and around the world, to showcase their art for thousands of people to see. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Art comes in many forms, and the 29th annual Black Swamp Arts Festival in downtown Bowling Green features nearly all of them this weekend. Hundreds …

Lou Reed’s Early “Words and Music” Shows an Artist’s First Incarnation
In the spring of 1965, Lou Reed was just 23 years old and less than a year after graduating from college. He had just had his first musical success, fronting a hastily formed band called the Primitives on a custom-written garage rock single titled “The Ostrich”, but he was also still in the grip of …

Tech and K-pop artists join to create NFTs to attract fans
Girl group Nmixx will release their second single “Entwurf” on September 19 [NAVER] Tech companies are partnering with K-pop artists to create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and attract fans through blockchain-based digital content ownership. Naver and Line Next will launch a new K-pop based NFT service named “NOW. Drops” as part of Line’s DOSI NFT trading …

Mahalia Jackson Court, a pop-up square with restaurants, art and play space, opens in Chatham
CHATHAM – A new opportunity to dine, listen to music, play and bask in the arts opened on the South Side on Friday, revitalizing a long-vacant corner and honoring an iconic gospel singer whose work contributed to transform a nation. Mahalia Jackson Court, an 8,500 square foot public square named after the famous singer and …

Sound Legends Shakes Up US-Centric Distribution Model
Photo Credit: Sound Captions Sound Legends wants to give independent artists around the world access to the global music market – in 195 countries and over 300 streaming platforms. In a quiet arc over the summer, a new player has entered the crowded field of digital music distribution with a globally focused model. The concept …

6 places to find emerging local artists
With a rich and thriving music scene, Indianapolis is becoming an encouraging community for artists looking to break into the scene. While there are larger venues, like the Old National Center and the TCU Amphitheater, for larger acts, independent and local artists have found spaces to share their talents. These spaces — each with their …

KORN’s RAY LUZIER: Why it’s important for musicians to learn the business side of the music business
In a new appearance on “Drinks with Johnny”the internet television show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bass player Johnny Christ, CORN drummer Ray Luzier pointed out that knowledge of the business is essential for new players who want to succeed in the music market. “I haven’t done any since the pandemic, but I would do a …

Artnet Auctions’ Inaugural “No Reserve” Sale Offers Stellar Pop Prints at Bargain Prices
A starting bid of $100 for works by Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and Roy Lichtenstein may sound too good to be true. But Artnet Auctions’ inaugural NO RESERVE sale makes that dream a reality. Until September 1, 37 works by these art world favorites and many more are online for auction, with no barriers to …
Meet the competing musicians at the 2022 Shreveport Music Prize
Video: Prize Fest 2020 at a glance Prize Fest 2020 ended its series of virtual events and competitions with the announcement of the winners of the Louisiana Film, Food, Music, and Fashion Prize. Shreveport Hours It’s that time of year in Shreveport when the kids head back to school, summer draws to a close, and …

Why Alicia Keys Was Hesitant To Collaborate With Other Artists
There aren’t many mainstream music artists who have as many facets as Alicia Keys. The New York-born singer writes and produces all her music, and she’s also a talented musician. While she has some major hits as a collaborator with big names like Jay-Z, Keys was a solo show early in her career. She says …

EDM Artist R3HAB And Anotherblock Reveal NFTs Of Their Latest Music Release
The music industry is looking to find new ways to add decentralized technology into new releases to benefit artists and their fans. Electronic dance music (EDM) artist R3HAB and blockchain-based music community anotherblock have released a single themed around democratizing music rights, as reported by Cointelegraph. According to Cointelegraph, the non-fungible token (NFT) added in …

A Short Guide to Yunnan Music
A Short Guide to Yunnan Music various artists World Music Network/Rough Guides July 29, 2022 Yunnan province in southern China is often marked by tales of diversity. Bordering Myanmar, Laos, Tibet and Vietnam, Yunnan is home to 25 officially recognized ethnic minority groups and a number of different languages. Unsurprisingly, it has attracted more than …

Three music stages featuring local musicians | Community
By Abby Whitt | Editor A citywide celebration of Floyd County artists is set to return next month at the third annual Floyd Americana Music and Arts Festival. Over 20 local vendors will be offering handicrafts and admission is free. With three stages across the city and a variety of vendors, the festival will take …

Capitol Records has just signed a virtual artist, FN Meka. He has over 10 million followers on TikTok.
MBW is pretty good with stats. We’re generally not known for being good at A&R. There is, however, one major label signing that we’ll be glad we spotted soon enough. In April last year, we told you about a robot rapper called FN Meka. The creator of the Virtual Artist (which we’ll get to later) …

Maine musicians hit by SUV on sidewalk are lifted by fellow artists
PORTLAND, Maine — Two weeks ago, local country musicians Mike Preston and Kim Curry walked along an Augusta sidewalk, coffees in hand, on their way to a private show at a music store. But the couple never made it to the show. “I heard a crash,” Curry said. “Right after that, I felt the sting.” …

Blues legend Buddy Guy wraps up Canal Shores concert series
Blues legend Buddy Guy headlined with vocalist and guitarist Todd Mohr (of Big Head Todd and the Monsters) which opened on Sunday August 7, the final day of the fifth season of the Out of Space at Canal Shores Golf Course. Combined, big-name headliners such as Guy, Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello drew around 14,000 …

Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” Madonna Remix Lyrics List Tons of Artists
Increase the volume. Queen Bey and the Queen of Pop have reunited for a remix of this summer’s disco anthem, “Break My Soul.” Beyoncé and Madonna surprised music fans by releasing “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)” on August 6, marking the first time the Queens have officially collaborated on a song. The remix included …

Midlanders Jolie Wing and Levi Ebnit to perform at River Days
Among the food vendors, various tournaments and free entertainment featured at this year’s River Days Festival, two musicians from Midland will get their chance to shine this weekend. Midland’s Jolie Wing will perform from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the former Farmers’ Market location. Fellow Midlander Levi Ebnit will perform from 4:30-5:30 that same night on …

Atlanta’s canceled Music Midtown festival puts lax gun laws to the test
Comment this story Comment As gun control legislation stagnates at the federal level, the evolution of the music festival circuit has underscored the impact of state laws: Atlanta’s Music Midtown festival, originally scheduled for next month, was canceled Monday due to a Georgia court ruling that prevented organizers from banning firearms from the festival grounds. …
50 Cent on former G-Unit artists whose careers never took off
During a recent appearance on Houston’s 97.9 The box50 Cent opened up about his role at the helm of G-Unit Records, which spearheaded the careers of top rappers such as Lloyd Banks, Young Buck and Tony Yayo. When asked if he’s been criticized by some artists for their career failures, Fif took the blame. “Yeah, …

Musician-Owned Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands – Billboard
All featured products and services are independently chosen by the editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain verifiable data for accounting purposes. Music artists and liquor brands seem to go hand in hand. Moguls like Diddy and Jay-Z contributed to the trend …

Vault paves a future path for distributing art and music
Nigel Eccles, co-founder of Vault (Photo by Sportsfile/Corbis/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Corbis/Sportsfile via Getty Images Vault co-founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones previously put together a small project known as FanDuel, so he knows a thing or two about building disruptive technology. He left in late 2017 to build what became Vault, a mechanism to …
Marvylus, with his distinctive style and catchy lyrics, is an emerging hip-hop artist whose music represents the future of the genre.
Colorado-based artist Marvylus has been on the US music scene for five years, promising to be the next big thing to come out of the Colorado industry. Every year, new talents appear in the American music industry. The industry has become a thriving hub for diverse artists and talents – from hip-hop and R&B to …

Musicians and artists bring the lyrics of The Tragically Hip to life in Echoes of the Flame
A new series of original artwork directly inspired by and featuring the lyrics of the Tragically Hip continues to advance Gord Downie’s legacy of working towards reconciliation with First Nations peoples across Canada. A new exhibit, titled Echoes of Flame, is on view at Bracebridge Hall in Muskoka, Ontario through August 28 and can be …

Find Music Box offers free playlist submission to music artists to increase engagement on Spotify
find the music box offers music artists the opportunity to apply for one of their favorite playlists. The free playlist submission The site has created several popular playlists that artists can use for free to increase engagement on Spotify. Music artists on Spotify want to succeed in their music career. Every music artist on Spotify …
Every singer or band that has multiple diamond certified songs
2. Eminem Eminem has three diamond-certified songs. Eminem/YouTube Eminem’s “Not Afraid” was the third song in history to be certified diamond on June 10, 2014. “Lose Yourself” and “Love the Way You Lie” both received the award in 2018. 3.Lady Gaga Lady Gaga has two songs certified diamonds. Lady Gaga/YouTube Lady Gaga received two diamond …

Chamber Music Festival on the Mountain Begins July 18
Chamber music in the mountains The second annual Chamber Music on the Mountain will be held July 18-30 at Millar Lodge and Dining Hall in Mt. Sequoyah, as well as the Fayetteville Public Library, Thaden Performing Arts Center, Ozark Mountain Smokehouse and the Arkansas Arts Academy. It will feature a …

country artist to perform at Lake Metigoshe Music Festival | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted Photo Nashville recording artist Frank Ray performs at Lando Live at Lake Metigoshe tonight. LAKE METIGOSHE — Nashville country artist Frank Ray will take the stage at 6:25 p.m. tonight at Lando Live, a one-day music festival at Lake Metigoshe, north of Bottineau. With songs like “The country would suit …

National Artist Lisa Mitts Rocks Sound Bites Grill This Weekend
Lisa Mitts and her band (Photo courtesy of Sound Bites Grill) Sound Bites Grill in Uptown Sedona is proud to bring some of the best acts to their Celebrity Showroom stage. This week, the club welcomes national artist Lisa Mitts and her band, Saturday, July 16, from 6-9 p.m. Mitts is an ASCAP registered artist, …

The countdown begins for the Country Thunder music festival in Craven, Saskatchewan.
The countdown has officially begun in Saskatchewan. For the first time since 2019, the iconic Country Thunder music festival will return to prairie soil in Craven, Saskatchewan. The stages are being erected and they may not look like much now, but in a few days they will be hosting some of country music’s biggest acts. …

Vendors and music fill downtown Flint for the return of Alley Fest
FLINT, MI — From the sounds of a strumming guitar to the smell of smoky barbecue grilling, crowds came out to enjoy the festivities Saturday at Flint Alley Fest 2022 in downtown Buckham Alley. The mission of the popular festival this year was to highlight the various talents of Flint and return to its original …

Blue Thread Performance Group presents a series of free concerts next week
Photo submitted From July 13-16, 2022, the duo Blue Thread and guest artists will kick off a week of concerts, installations and outreach programs in northwest Arkansas called All over the map II. The concerts are free and open to the public. Performances will include: Trillion Series at 4 …

New Music Offerings Headline Wirtz Center’s 2022-23 Mainstage Season
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University announces its 2022-2023 season filled with musicals, dramas and theater for young audiences by celebrated theater makers. “This season’s programming offers audiences both reimagined classics and compelling original stories,” said Tanya Palmer, associate dean and executive artistic director of Northwestern’s School of Communication. …

Local Musicians Launch Petition to Change Live Music Law in Miami – NBC 6 South Florida
A group of musicians has started a petition calling on Miami Beach commissioners to change street performance laws. On Sundays around sunset, many people gather in South Pointe Park to mingle, do yoga, and play music. “South Pointe has become this amazing community where people come together from 6:00 p.m. or so until sunset. There …

Artist Spotlight: Rooted is just getting started, forcing youth and dynamism back into alt-pop
Rooted is an Asian-American band that most would need to do a double take when seen live. The group is made up of five members, all of whom are college students. The indie pop-rock band formed after performing covers of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Journey and Echosmith. Just as they were getting started, the COVID-19 pandemic …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …
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 …

UK-based startup built on Avalanche empowers African musicians to build better fan relationships using NFTs
Ayoken is an NFT Marketplace designed to allow musicians and other creatives to monetize their work directly to their fans while providing them with exclusive perks and digital collectibles. Bored Ape Yacht Club collection in OpenSea displayed on a phone screen, representation of … [+] cryptocurrencies and a laptop keyboard are seen in this illustration …

County Durham hosts Afro-Fusion Festival with lineup of musicians, performers and activities
The Harambee Pasadia Afro-Fusion Arts Festival is back for 2022 with a lineup of musicians, performers and activities promised to be bigger and better than ever. The Harambee Pasadia Festival is a four-day music and arts spectacle celebrating diverse African Diaspora cultures, foods, music, artists and fusions. Harambee in Swahili means “let’s get together” and …

Jeff Miers: Buffalo’s Black Musicians Cry, While Lamenting Their City’s ‘Segregation by Design’ | Local News
Over the past few years, Damone Jackson has earned a reputation as one of Buffalo’s most fiercely inventive young drummers, across a variety of genres. But he doesn’t focus on the music like he usually would. Not now. Not after May 14. Not after what happened at Tops. Drummer Damone Jackson drums at the base …

Winning the National Music Competition in the Spirit of Georgia
A number of local musical artists are looking forward to being part of CBC’s Searchlight competition An athlete-turned-musician is one of the homegrown talents competing in the 2022 CBC Music Toyota Searchlight competition. The annual hunt for the country’s next undiscovered musical talent began Thursday when submissions officially closed at 3 p.m. With several prizes …

JR Clark: Finding Success and Stability as an Independent Music Artist
The history of the independent musical artist is usually marked by challenges and hopes of “making it big” and, of course, signing a recording contract with a major record label. For rapper JR Clark, his journey as an independent artist has brought challenges, but also success without a major label contract. Here’s how JR Clark …

Music industry moves: Mercury Records signs AJR; LimeWire enters NFT agreement with UMG
RDA signed with mercury records, the recently relaunched Universal Music label via Archives of the Republic. The New York trio of brothers Adam (vocals/bass), Jack (vocals/guitar) and Ryan (guitar/piano/vocals) Met, are currently in the middle of the US leg of their OK Orchestra world tour. The group joins a Mercury roster that includes Post Malone, …

Department of Music offering music industry courses to U of A students
The Department of Music is offering online and in-person courses on the music industry this summer term and for the fall semester. Classes are open to all students, regardless of major. If you have questions about classes, contact Assistant Professor and Jazz Zone Coordinator Jake Hertzog at jhertzog@uark.edu. SUMMER 2022 MUIN 2011 Contemporary Business WritingThis …

10 music festivals to travel to hear in the western United States
Ten events across Intermountain West, ranging from country to jazz, bluegrass to electronica. (John Salangsang | Associated Press file photo) Music legend Stevie Nicks – shown here in Las Vegas at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2018 – is one of the headliners at the Aspen Snowmass Jazz Festival, during the weekend of Labor Day …

10 Musical Artists Never Featured In Guitar Hero Or Rock Band
Guitar Hero was launched in 2005 and finally gave music fans the chance to be rock stars without having to go through the aggravating pains of learning an instrument. Originally developed by Harmonix, development of the series was transferred to Neversoft in 2007. Harmonix then moved on to Rock Band, who developed the Guitar Hero …

LADYBUG MUSIC FESTIVAL Presented by CHASE BANK
May 11, 2022 The Ladybug Music Festival returns to Market Street in Wilmington on Friday, May 20, 2022, with over 40 artists from across the country celebrating women in music. Beginning in 2012, the Ladybug Music Festival features an all-female lineup of artists taking over a two-block area of LOMA for an evening of great …

Carly X interviews about a new song and facts about herself
Carly X is a growing force to be reckoned with! This dynamic artist hails from Long Island, New York. She got to grips with lyrics from an early age after discovering greats like Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill and Nicki Minaj. Drawing inspiration from R&B pioneers from the 70s to today, songs like “Ain’t No Mountain …

Madison VanDenburg releases new music and three-part documentary series – The Daily Gazette
Madison VanDenburg, a Cohoes native who made it to the Season 17 finale of “American Idol,” has released a new single titled “Game Changers,” in conjunction with a three-part documentary about her musical journey. Also titled “Game Changer”, the first episode of the series is available on VanDenburg’s YouTube channel. The second and third episodes …

Soundcloud acquires Musiio to improve music discovery and artist data
SoundCloud has acquired artificial intelligence startup Musiio, whose AI can “listen” to and tag, search and listen to large catalogs of music. SoundCloud will use Musiio to extend its existing music intelligence capabilities and “enable the company to further leverage its vast data to identify the next trends and musical talents”. This means better music …

Artists have until June 1 to apply for the 51st annual Kentuck Arts Festival
Artists have until June to apply for Alabama’s largest juried arts festival. Applications are open for the 51st Kentuck Festival of the Arts. The juried show, which attracts thousands of annual visitors, returns October 15-16 at Kentuck Park in Northport. With more than 250 exhibiting artists, the Kentuck Festival of the Arts offers educational demonstrations, …

Artist Yup’ik’s new album is a mix of emotions and genres
Alaska Native singer-songwriter Byron Nicholai has released a new album. “Ayagnera” was released on March 25. Two days later, it ranked among the top 10 new albums of the worldwide genre on iTunes. In 2016, Nicholai was dubbed “the Justin Bieber of Alaska” a year after releasing his debut album, “I am Yup’ik.” Nicholai has …

Stimulated by the death of George Floyd, the Minnesota Orchestra commissions a new work from black artists
In the summer of 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, the musicians and staff of the Minnesota Orchestra reflected on how to bring about change. One answer, it turns out, was to make music. This week, the orchestra announced the commission of a major composition for orchestra and choir by two black artists: Carlos …

Prince’s former assistant shares artist’s thoughts on Foo Fighters cover
Matt Matasci 25 April 2022 – 23:56 Apparently, Prince was not a big fan of covers, finding them unoriginal. He spoke out against the idea of covering songs long ago on the George Lopez show, although music fans have …

Chloe Bailey Speaks Candidly About the Music Industry: Artists ‘Don’t Make a Lot of Money’
Chloe Bailey struts down the promo track in support of his hot new single ‘Treat me’ – and his last stop was the popular YouTube series Terrell’s show. During the fun singing session, the artist opened up about some of the behind-the-scenes realities of the music industry that people may not be as familiar with. …

Jack Harlow Reveals Kawhi Leonard’s Hilarious Story
As he prepared for his role in the reboot of White men can’t jump, rapper Jack Harlow got advice from NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard. The two New Balance ambassadors, Harlow and Leonard met for the first time recently, and some details of their conversation were revealed by the rapper. “That’s shit. I first met him …
City takes action to preserve Nashville’s independent music venues
Subway board members took action Tuesday to stabilize and preserve some of Nashville’s most iconic independent music venues. The board voted to approve: Tuesday’s approvals come after several well-known sites announced they would be forced out of their highly rated locations as their leases end and Nashville property values soar. Metro is studying tools to …

Boulder Bach Festival celebrates return of live concert tradition – Boulder Daily Camera
Co-directors Mina Gajic and Zachary Carrettin Spring is a time of renewal, reflection and celebration, and what better way to embody all three than with inspired musical programming? In May, the Boulder Bach Festival (BBF) returns to a long-standing live concert ritual, a shared event between musicians and audiences. In addition to four separate concert …

Nashville Artist Recalls Creating Hit Song With Patrick Swayze
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Patrick Swayze, actor, dancer and multi-talented man, will be featured Thursday, April 14 on ABC’s hit show Superstar. Swayze scored a chart-topping hit with his film dirty dance. What you might not know, the co-writer of the hit song featured in the movie “She’s Like the Wind” lives in the Nashville …

5 music teachers share the transformative power of music education
For centuries, music education has been recognized to positively increase students’ holistic and lifestyle learning outcomes, but music education in the United States in both public and private settings has seen a steep decline over the years. of the last decades. Witnessing this, a new wave of music entrepreneurs, performers, content creators, and instructors is …

Two musicians of color create their own space
A few years ago, while bass-baritone Davóne Tines was performing in Kaija Saariaho’s “Only the Sound Remains” at the Paris Opera, he came out of his dressing room and saw something surprising: another person from color. It was violinist Jennifer Koh, whom Saariaho had invited to see the show. Koh noticed the same thing. She, …

How to Become a DJ by Music Artist Michael Ramos
How to Become a DJ by Music Artist Michael Ramos With the popularity of electronic music as a new trend, DJs have also become famous artists, recognized for their musical style and their mixes. Michael Ramos is a well-known DJ who has been performing since 2000. He is the CEO of NuStyle Entertainment, a company …

The Columbus Arts Festival returns this summer for its 60th anniversary
Live music, food vendors and local artists will gather June 10-12 along the Scioto Mile River for the Columbus Arts Festival. Credit: Courtesy of Joe Maiorana. The Columbus Arts Festival — known for its live performances, diverse vendors and delicious food — will return to the city June 10-12 after a two-year hiatus due to …

Universal Music Group announces new royalty program for legacy artists waiving unrecovered advances
Roy Lot April 3, 2022 – 11:42 am Universal Music Group will follow in the footsteps of Sony Music and Warner by announcing its own program allowing certain legacy artists to receive royalties without having recovered their deposits according …

Pop artist Lilyisthatyou unveils new single, “All About Me”
Today, rising pop star Lilyisthatyou unleashes another cheeky party anthem, called “ALL ABOUT ME”. Destined to turn heads and invade eardrums, it’s an irreverent call to arms for pleasure-seekers everywhere with a highly relevant message about self-love. Listen HERE via Warner Records. The singer, born Lily Davies, comes out of her corner rocking the rock-soaked …

Artists in Residence at the Fire Station present works on music, weavings and the environment
LEFT TO RIGHT: Johnatan Machado, Sarah Jayyousi, Amna Al Muftah and Hemanth Madupu. Artists-in-residence at Doha Fire Station recently showcased their works in ‘open studios’ ranging from music, traditional weavings, painting and sculpture covering themes on the environment, culture and life. self-expression. Seventeen artists are taking part in this year’s edition. This is an annual …

Denver-based composer Derrick Hodge conducts music for the Oscars
DENVER — Denver-based composer Derrick Hodge will conduct the music for the 94th Academy Awards telecast airing on ABC this Sunday at 6 p.m. MT. Derrick, a native of Philadelphia, has created music for some of the most well-known artists and shows of recent years, primarily from his home studio in Denver. “I started working …

New Music Monetization Structure Allows Artists to Retain Ownership of Their Work | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Top artists have made headlines for striking music rights deals with deep-pocketed investors who acquire their music publishing and recording rights. Over the past two years, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan and Shakira, among others, have made such arrangements. But artists who crave cash and want to capitalize on exorbitant prices for their music …

‘For Love & Country’ Documentary Highlighting Black Country Artists Coming to Amazon Music
Amazon Music is releasing a new documentary, For love and countrywho claims that “country music has always been black music,” on April 7. It was realized by Joshua Kissi and features interviews and performances by several black country artists, including Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, BRELAND, Shy Carter, Mickey Guyton, Willie Jones, Valerie June, Amythyst Kiah, …

Jenks’ K-pop artist AleXa is grateful to represent Oklahoma at NBC’s “American Song Contest” | Television
Oklahoma men’s basketball teams have been excluded from March Madness, but you can still scout for other Oklahoma talent in a national “tournament.” “American Song Contest” is a live music contest that begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 21 on NBC. Hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, “American Song Contest” features 56 musical …

San Diego Latin Film Festival expands cultural offering through artists and artisans
After a two-year hiatus, the San Diego Latin Film Festival opened last week in a new location in Mission Valley with expanded programming that goes beyond movies. While there are still plenty of great films to see, this year’s festival also features artists painting new work at the event, music, and craft offerings, all of …