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10 actors who are truly great musicians
These days, it seems like being a great actor and musician go hand in hand. Many of our favorite movie and TV stars have roots in music and have toured and released studio albums, much to the surprise of their fans. Stars like Will Smith and Jennifer Lopez are just two names that come to …
5 black artists you must listen to
It’s always a great time to add new music to your playlist. Check out these five black artists who are not only getting noticed on the awards scene, but more importantly, carving out their own sound and following. Zamani Zamani is an 18-year-old triple threat in the form of a singer, songwriter and producer from …
From US$15 billion revenue to Downtown’s $200 million independent artist fund: This is MBW’s weekly roundup
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly roundup – where we make sure you’ve caught the five biggest stories that have made headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s Roundup is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize revenue and lower touring costs. This week, MBW reported that the US …
Rahm Academy offers local artists help in understanding the music business
We’ve all seen stories of musical artists who couldn’t handle the “business” side of the music industry. And, if you’re a local music fan, you’ve probably seen upstate artists perform and wondered, “Why aren’t they bigger than they are?” Camden Johnson aims to solve both of these problems with his new nonprofit Rahm Academy. Johnson …
The 57th ACM Awards fuse country music traditions and digital evolution
The Academy of Country Music’s latest awards show highlighted how much fun is still possible in the fast-paced future of music streaming. LAS VEGAS — The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards ended with nods to the past, beginning Monday night with a tribute to Elvis Presley and ending shortly after a moving rendition of …
SXSW Music 2022 in Austin – 10 Must-See Local Artists
SXSW Music 2022 in Austin – Top 10 Local Artists SXSW Music 2022 is almost here and like every year I profiled 10 of the best local artists! After two years of cancellations and virtual showcases, the South by Southwest conference and festivals are back with a screaming vengeance. On the music side, nearly 2,000 …
Sony Music Labels will launch a new virtual space for artists,
Sony music labels a new project on the way! On March 3, Sony Music Labels announced a new project, Reverse3:x(read as inverted cross), a project where people can watch short live videos of performances by various artists in a virtual space to launch on March 3, 2022. XR Live Project “ReVers3:x” vol.1 …
Memphis rapper and former CMG artist Snootie Wild Dead at 36
Snootie Wild is the latest rapper to lose his life to gun violence. The tragedy was confirmed Saturday night on the artist’s verified CMG Instagram page: “Gone in body, but your NAME & LEGACY will live forever!” the caption read. “💙 #TeamYayo4Life💯.” ABC 13 reports that a man was found shot in the neck early …
Here are the gigs: the artists are on tour and local venues like the Fox, Mechanics Bank Arena, are booking them again
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The pandemic devastated the live music industry in 2020 to the tune of $30 billion worldwide, and while things got a little better in 2021, it continued to be difficult with soft ticket sales and canceled shows. In California, where the rules were particularly rigid, things were even worse. But, now, …
Musical artists: The French Tips | Arts & Culture
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Musicians dazzle with Aretha Franklin’s tribute to Jorgensen
Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is loved for this very reason. Her expressive voice combined with beautiful piano melodies propelled her to worldwide fame. His background in gospel …
From Paramore to house DJs: the musicians inspired by the “eerie” howls of Beetham Tower
The sounds of Manchester have long inspired the masses. We are the city that produced The Smiths, New Order, Oasis, and now… Beetham Tower howls? Yes, you read that right. The downtown landmark has become well known to residents for its strange howls in strong winds which were first reported in 2006. READ MORE: Manchester …
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Richmond artist raises mental health awareness with visual album
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A Richmond artist is raising awareness of the importance of mental health through music and film. Myles Brown created “Journey”, a visual album from his own process of grieving and healing. “A visual album is a compilation of songs accompanied by a series of music videos. Music videos are optical mechanisms …
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Loss leads to music in vibe artist Patricia Wolf’s new album, “I’ll Look For You In Others.”
On local ambient artist Patricia Wolf’s Twitter page is one of the last photographs of her mother-in-law, Kathleen Karle, before her death in 2019. Wolf and Karle stand together at the foot of a hill as the long shadows of twilight begin to fall. In the background, dozens of curious structures, superficially resembling flowers, but …
Fandiem and Bandsintown Announce “F-COVID” Benefit for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
The fundraising platform Fandiem has partnered with Groupsintown to raise funds and awareness of various non-profit partners. Their latest campaign, “F-COVID“, will benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and gives fans the chance to win a variety of unique prizes from artists like Metallic, Eric Church, Nine inch nails, Jason Isbeland much more. “We are thrilled …
Super Bowl 2022 artists vow to open doors to more hip-hop – NBC Chicago
Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said the NFL was slow to embrace hip-hop and promised their Super Bowl halftime show would create more opportunities for the genre. “We’re going to open more doors for hip-hop artists in the future and make sure the NFL understands that this is what it should have …
San Antonio Youth Concert will feature notable symphonic musicians
On Sunday, San Antonio Symphony concertmaster Eric Gratz will take the stage at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in two years. Gratz will appear as a member of the Olmos Ensemble, a group of premier symphonic musicians performing as guest soloists with the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) …
Country Rebel Records launches with Justin Holmes as flagship artist
Music and lifestyle brand Country Rebel launched Country Rebel Records. The founders of the company, brothers Darin and Kevin Bluealso announced singer-songwriter and veteran Justin Holmes as the label’s first signing. Her first single, “Damn Addiction”, is available everywhere now. Holmes and Country Rebel first connected in 2017 when the brand shared one of Holmes’ …
Musicians take part in the first round of Tennessee Songwriters Week
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The Delta Heritage Center hosted one of three annual Tennessee Songwriters Week series. “We are currently in the qualifying rounds. We are one of six West Tennessee locations holding qualifying between Jan. 30 and Feb. 12, Clark said. Clark says the contest winners will have the opportunity to compete against other entrants …
New Project ‘Feed The Family’ Highlights Boston’s Street Music Growth
They say the family is the most fundamental unit upon which society is built. With this idea in mind, Boston’s BoriRock, Dun Dealy, Shaykh Hanif, Top Hooter and producer Tremendiss have all come together to form the new project “Feed The Family”. It’s a melting pot of stories from these artists with street tales that …
John Legend co-founds new NFT platform to ‘reshape the music industry’
Another day, another NFT platform launches into music. But this one, OurSong, comes with some interesting twists: for one thing, multi-platinum artist and songwriter John Legend (who recently sold his catalog of songs to BMG x KKR) is on board as co-founder and Chief Impact Officer. The other three Legend co-founders in the company are …
Young street musicians of the 19th century: two escapees from child slavery
The articolo tells the story of Bernardo Roselli. Fu un ragazzino di 8 anni quando arrived negli Stati Uniti dall’Italia. Era controllato dal suo padrone, Saverio Gallo. Rosselli arrived da bambino per lavorare. Per due anni, dovette suonare il violino nelle strade di New York per i soldi e dovette dare tutti i soldi a …
Adelaide musicians call for a safe return of the public to revitalize the city’s live music scene
Husband and wife Zkye Compson-Harris and Damien Steele-Scott used to play in several bands – now they only have each other. Key points: Concert halls say they cannot afford to host bands under current restrictions There are restrictions on standing while drinking and dancing in South Africa Artists say the local music scene is gone …
AMPR Plaza supports local musicians | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
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Pianist María García Named All Classical Portland Artist-in-Residence 2022
The 24-hour radio station All Classical Portland has selected pianist and educator María García as its 2022 Artist-in-Residence. “All Classical Portland has always felt like a friend; a friend of the artist, a friend of the community,” García said in a video interview. “One of the wonderful things about the station is that it is …
New Jersey musicians you need to know
Charlie Puth, the return of Christina Aguilera on New Music Friday New Music Friday features a new single from Charlie Puth, a highly anticipated new album from John Mellencamp, plus new music from Christina Aguilera. Enjoy!, USA TODAY We think 2022 will be a very big year for Jersey musicians. There’s a new breed of …
Two senior GU musical artists take the stage at GSBA’s Coffeehouse | Culture & Leisure
Coffeehouse, the Gonzaga Student Body Association’s weekly concert series, is one of the university’s true hidden gems. Every Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m., the Hemm Den in the basement of the Hemmingson Center lights up with student musical performances. The performers and students who attend see it as an excellent artistic outlet and an …
Fortnite adds new music from Australian artist Tones And I
fortnite continues its Soundwave series with a performance by Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I. fortnite began the Soundwave series in October 2021, where artists from around the world had their music performed and promoted in-game through a series of playable shows. The first was with Egyptian performer Mohamed Hamaki, who was well received by the …
Musicians offer advice ahead of Songs of Susquehanna deadline | News, Sports, Jobs
The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association’s second annual Songs of the Susquehanna program is accepting original songs inspired by the river, its tributaries, and the aquatic resources that depend on it until January 31. “This songwriting event is the perfect motivation to bring your songwriting ideas to life that may be on the shelf, waiting for …
Is Twitch the next landscape for musicians to attract new audiences?
Musicians are always looking for a new way to reach and find new audiences and new listeners. There are so many new and innovative platforms they can use, but Twitch could be a great option for cultivating an audience. Let’s take a closer look at Twitch and why it might be useful for musicians. How …
Tchami and AC Slater Reunite Their Top Artists in ‘Confession X Night Bass’ Album: Listen – EDM.com
Revered house music producers Tchami and AC Slater have brought together top artists from their respective record labels in a showcase of bass house, Confessions X Night Bass: The Album. The compilation counts the brightest stars of the Night Bass and Confession constellations. The joint venture is careful in its approach not to overshadow the …
Jam ND seeks to unite student musicians // The Observer
Jam ND, a new club in Notre Dame, seeks to connect musicians around a mutual love for music and live performance. The club is looking for all types of musical artists, including singers, rappers and songwriters, to join the band and jam out. Sophomore Evan Peters, president of Jam ND, said he found the inspiration …
Friendable, Inc.Announces Acquisition of Artist Republik, an Iconic Music Distribution Company, Expanding its Live Streaming Offering for Fans
The acquisition will add approximately 100,000 active musical artists, various music distribution services, increased revenues as well as more than tripling the technological assets of the Company. CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – via NewMediaWire – Friendable Inc. (OTC: FDBL) (the “Company”), a mobile technology and marketing company, is pleased to announce its …
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Downtown Colorado Springs kicks off First Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with exhibits, live music and more
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Downtown Colorado Springs is in full swing Friday with a list of fun events offered free to the public, which take place on the first Friday of every month. From live music to art exhibitions and special events, there is a variety of things to explore and enjoy. Dozens of …
Forecasts 2022: Los Angeles musical artists to watch with Junior Mesa
Photo by Alex Baxley Continuing the success of his EP, Freak show, local artist Junior Mesa ended 2021 with more visuals of his project, a dizzying pop psyche filled with existential questions and self-discovery. As a deeply personal and conceptual work, the five-track EP lifts Mesa’s music to new heights as he writes about his …
Portland Music Month features massive lineup of local shows while raising money for independent artists – Blogtown
Redray Frazier is just one of Portland’s 100+ Headlining Acts of Music Month. Redray Frazier Portland Music Month is a new effort by the local nonprofit Music Portland to kick off the musical new year, create resources for independent musicians, and bring live music fans back to the charming historic (and new) venues of the …
Only one EU country signs deal to save post-Brexit music tours, despite Boris Johnson vow to ‘fix’ crisis
Only one of the 27 EU countries has reached an agreement to save post-Brexit musical tours despite Boris Johnson’s wish to resolve the crisis, protests an industrial group. The prime minister took the pledge under pressure nine months ago – but only Spain has signed a deal since, leaving artists to drown in costly ‘mountains …
Year in review: the musical artists who made a comeback in 2021
2021 has been a pretty eventful year for the music industry and musicians around the world. After a catastrophic 2020, things had improved. The new normal became a way of life, there were vaccines available to effectively fight the virus (until Omicron surfaced and questioned the entire status quo) and the music circuit was gradually …
Long live the album – WSJ
Vinyl copies of Adele’s album ’30’ shortly after its November release Photo: tolga akmen / Agence France-Presse / Getty Images Weeks before the November release of Adele’s “30” album, Variety reported that the British singer’s label had pressed 500,000 vinyl copies of the record. This number is remarkable not only because of how it overshadows …
The most popular artists of 2021 on streaming platforms
The Digital Media Association (DIMA) has compiled several rankings of the most popular artists, albums and songs over the past 12 months on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube. The organization has found that the appetite for music is stronger than ever. Music lovers, in particular, have turned to streaming to …
Pop-up gallery in Hyattsville showcases Deaf artists
A pop-up gallery in South Hyattsville hosts an exhibition of works by deaf artists. Located in an unused space next to the Keller Williams real estate office at 4806 Rhode Island Ave., the temporary gallery features paintings, sculptures and mixed media that highlight different aspects of Deaf culture. In Mary Rappazzo’s painting “A Party of …
An intimate jazz series to sate the local hunger for live music
According to Wyant, the Arts Council aims to attract nationally and internationally renowned artists who, if not for the series, local jazz fans would have to travel to a bigger city to hear. “We had been able to bring some of the main jazz artists (to Gainesville) before (the show started) and we realized there …
Musical artist LOURVSSA pays tribute to New Zealand roots
Music is a unique experience for everyone. The taste for music speaks of something deeper about our identity and our heights, a crucial belief in our entire existence. Lourvssa shares: “You can’t always wait for the impulse to come. So many times you’re just in the studio playing with sounds until an idea pops up. …
(BPRW) UNITEDMASTERS TEAMS UP WITH MATRIX RESURRECTIONS TO GIVE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN $ 15,000 AND HAVE THEIR MUSIC INCLUDED IN THE FILM’S PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN | Press Releases
(BPRW) UNITEDMASTERS TEAMS UP WITH MATRIX RESURRECTIONS TO GIVE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN $ 15,000 AND HAVE THEIR MUSIC INCLUDED IN THE FILM’S PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN THE ORIGINAL SONG “BACK TO LIFE” BY EMERGING HIP-HOP ARTIST QUANTRELLE WINS THE GRAND PRIZE; 5 RUNNERS UNTIL $ 1,000 (PR black wire) NEW YORK, NY – To …
The most famous electronic music artists of all time
The most famous electronic music artists of all time By definition, electronic music uses digital and circulatory music technology and musical instruments to create music. Think of Kraftwerk, Prodigy, Carl Cox, and Underworld. All of these artists put the electronic aspects of music production into practice. Historically, the 1953 production of the first song solely …
Vancouver-born musical artist Wes Walls is coming home for Christmas
Musical artist Wes Walls loves the holidays. For the Vancouver-born singer-songwriter, the season is a powerful way to bring people together, even in difficult times. To remind everyone of the joy of being with loved ones this time of year, Walls released a new independent Christmas single called “This Christmas, I’m Coming Home” which won …
Chanel names the 2021 winners of the next artists’ award – ARTnews.com
Chanel has named the first winners of its Chanel Next Prize, a new biennial award that the French label founded in March to support 10 international artists and creatives working in film, music, performance and visual arts. The award was created as part of a larger initiative called the Chanel Culture Fund, established last year …
Popular musical artists draw inspiration from famous literary works
How storytellers inspire songwriters Popular musical artists draw inspiration from famous literary works Madison Palmieri ’22 From Gatsby the magnificent to the Harry potter series, many beloved novels have inspired blockbuster movies or TV shows. Less frequently discussed, however, is the degree of inspiration that the world of literature provides to the music industry. Some …
Karol G was the world’s most viewed artist on Vevo in 2021, with 3.11 billion views
Following the announcement that Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny was the world’s most broadcast artist on Spotify in 2021, today we learn that his colleague Reggaeton star Karol G was the world’s most watched artist on Vevo this year. Karol G tops the charts of the most viewed artists in 2021 in the world on …
Drake withdraws two 2022 Grammy nominations | Duck
Drake has decided to withdraw both of his Grammy nominations. Although its motive remains unclear, Variety reported that the 35-year-old artist withdrew both of her nominations – Best Rap Album for Certified Lover Boy and Best Rap Performance for his song Way 2 Sexy, starring Future and Young Thug – after consultation with its management. …
Local r & b artist teaches young women how to be a lyricist
PAROISSE LAFAYETTE – The girls of the “Griot! Sister to Sister Project” now have the tools to express themselves through music. Today, Erica Fox, R&B artist from Lafayette, hosted a workshop called “Griot! Sister to Sister Project” to help young women explore a career in music. “We have a collective of young girls aged 12 …
Young musicians from Kolkata launch movement for independent artists during pandemic
Summary Independent Artist Association is a community that organizes concerts to generate income for independent artists The group has already organized three live concerts and plans to host one in December. Young musicians from Calcutta came together to form the Association of Independent Artists (IAA) during the pandemic to jumpstart the growth of independent artists. …
The Truth About Lizzo’s Friendship with Adele
Lizzo and Adele’s relationship has remained behind the scenes for the most part, but Lizzo’s love for the “Rolling in the Deep” singer has been in the spotlight recently. Lizzo attended Adele’s “One Night Only” show in Los Angeles and, as she sat next to Oprah Winfrey in the front row, belted out classic Adele …
Peatix Live celebrates “Music She Makes” virtual festival with Masia
Peatix Live organizes a selection of masterclasses and virtual concerts entitled “The music she makes” by 13 established and emerging artists, featuring the likes of Dasha Logan, RRILEY, Masia One, Krysta Joy, Haneri, Marian Carmel, REIN, KYLA T, Diabetic Duo, Little Laksa, Bil Musa, and Wendy and the Wild Marigolds. The festival takes place from …
Rob Balint of group 519 offers young musicians a safe and creative experience
Rob Balint has been a part of the Windsor music scene for over four decades, from his days with The Hitmen of Windsor to his current band, The 519 Band. With all of this experience, Rob has seen the local music community evolve and he knows firsthand the challenges of being a professional musician and …
American Musical Titan Stephen Sondheim Dies Aged 91
An afternoon tutorial followed, teaching him, from Mr. Sondheim’s account, more about the trade than most songwriters learn in their lifetime. Hammerstein gave him a path of writing exercises: adapting a good piece to a musical; adapt an imperfect piece into a musical; adapt a story from another medium into a musical; and, finally, write …
Last minute Kanye West and Taylor Swift named among top Grammy nominees
The organization behind the Grammy Awards decided in a meeting on Monday – just 24 hours before this year’s nominees were announced – that the top categories should drop from eight to 10, a last-minute decision that has added stars like Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Abba and Lil Nas X to the existing list of …
Tidal invests in artist direct payments, a step towards fair streaming payments – TechCrunch
Tidal and DistroKid, a popular independent music distributor, teamed up last week to introduce a direct payment system to artists. This partnership foreshadows a larger pivot for Tidal to experimenting with streaming payment models that are supposed to distribute funds more equitably to musicians who don’t receive millions of streams on any given day (AKA, …
Silk Sonic kicks off American Music Awards on a funky note
Bruno Mars and Anderson from Silk Sonic Through MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer 22 November 2021, 01:29 • 4 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article NEW YORK – Silk Sonic’s Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak kicked off the American Music Awards on Sunday on a funky R&B pre-recorded note with their …
Jonny Greenwood wanted Spencer’s musicians to show their individuality | Entertainment News
Jonny Greenwood encouraged each member of his “Spencer” orchestra to show their individuality. The Radiohead guitarist composed the soundtrack for the upcoming biopic about Princess Diana, and he turned the traditional baroque ensemble upside down to create something special. He told Uncut magazine: “One at a time, while they were playing, the idea was to …
Five striking albums by local artists who have had a great fall
The third unabridged version of Oompa is a kind of letting go. She has never shied away from sharing difficult personal stories while becoming one of the most prominent figures in local hip-hop, but dwelling on the past has never been a dream, and “UNBOTHERED” declares that she gives priority to joy. Sometimes that means …
Artist creates jewelry from old guitar strings | New
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Musical instruments don’t last forever, so what do you do on the day the music dies. A woman from Nashville says you find a way to bring everything back to life in a whole new way. Emily Winters is working on a project called “Strings for Hope”. It’s all about resurrection …
Athlete turned Musical Artist Liz Cooper gives “Hot Sass”
Liz Cooper is not the first college athlete to become a professional musician. Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line played baseball for Florida State University, violinist Vanessa Mae was an Olympic skier, and Billy Joel competed in Golden Gloves boxing tournaments. Cooper, 29, received a golf scholarship from Towson State University. But her stay at …
Online Music School Soundfly and Grammy-Winning Artist Kiefer Team Up for Innovative Piano Lesson | national news
BROOKLYN, NY, Nov. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Award-winning pianist and producer Kiefer and online music school Soundfly have developed a new comprehensive piano course that connects the world of jazz and hip-hop. Kiefer: Keys, Chords, and Beats is available today in Soundfly’s subscription library of creative music lessons and offers an in-depth look at …
Tencent Music (TME) TME Music Cloud artists can now distribute through Apple Music
FREE Last Minute Alerts from StreetInsider.com! Top Tickers StreetInsider.com, 08/11/2021 November 8, 2021 5:13 PM EST Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. On November 8, Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME, NYSE: TME) announced that record companies and artists who are part of TME Music …
Brazilian pop singer Marília Mendonça dies in plane crash at 26
Marília Mendonça, a popular Brazilian pop singer who was known as “the queen of suffering” for her moving and anguished ballads, was killed on Friday in a small plane crash in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. She was 26 years old. The singer’s press service confirmed Ms. Mendonça’s death and said that …
Tax break for record artists in Biden’s spending bill
A tax break for recording artists succeeded in reducing the House Democrats’ latest version of President Biden’s over $ 1.75 trillion social spending bill – allowing music producers to deduct up to $ 150,000 for “qualified sound recording productions”. The provision aims to amend Article 181 of the Tax Code, which currently allows deductions for …
The next issue of Regional Artist Spotlight is: Anees – What’s On
Flash Entertainment is continuing its Regional Artist Spotlight initiative to defend regional musical talents … Lebanese-Palestinian freelance singer-rapper Anees firmly believes that music is meant to heal. It is with this mantra in mind that prompts him to focus on creating music that he believes is “good for the soul …” What’s On: How did …
How a Toronto music label brings South Asian culture and language to the world stage
South Asian artists using their own language and the sounds they grew up with are breaking into the entertainment industry with a new Toronto-based music label. The label, called Maajja, was launched earlier this year. It helps artists to record songs in Tamil and other regional languages with the aim of breaking the stigma of …
Off to the (Troll) Market: New Venue and Exhibition Space Welcomes Local Artists, Vendors, Musicians, and More | Community Notes
WATERTOWN – What started as an idea for a Saturday Craft Fair has evolved into an inclusive art space and a welcoming place to bring color, music – and whatever can be imagined – to the East Side of town. While Watertown already has many markets along its streets, the Trolls Market is a unique …
Bruce Gaston, American maestro of Thai music, dies at 75
Bruce Gaston, a transplanted Californian who helped revolutionize Thai classical music by injecting it with Western instruments and forms, and who became one of Thailand’s leading performers and composers, died on October 17 at his home in Bangkok. . He was 75 years old. The cause was liver cancer, said her son, Theodore. Together with …
How NFTs Help Musicians Reconnect With Fans In The Post-Pandemic Space
HodlX guest post Submit your message The Covid-19 pandemic was an unexpected and overwhelming threat to all of us. Suddenly we were forced to stay indoors for weeks and ordered to cease all social interactions for the foreseeable future. While the pandemic was not fun for any of us, it certainly made artists’ careers a …
Canyon Crest Academy senior releases original music album
Canyon Crest Academy senior Maya Rosenbaum has released “House of Cards,” an original album of songs she had been writing since her first year, on all major streaming platforms. “It started just by writing songs in my room,” said Maya, 17, who lives in Carmel Valley and attended Ashley Falls Elementary School and Carmel Valley …
A Barrier-Free NFT Music Market with Aloe Blacc and ZEAL Certified Artists including Puscifer, Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit, Our Lady Peace, Nothing More, StrangeLoop Studios and Danny Wimmer Presents
Blockchain-backed ecosystem seeks to revolutionize the relationship between artists and their fans SEATTLE, October 25, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – S! NG, a developer of tools that enable creators to instantly protect and sell their work using blockchain technology, today announced the launch of S! NG Market, an organized, music-centric digital marketplace where users can buy, …
The painting is back in the frame… and the rising stars are mostly women | Paint
Forget about young British artists. The YBAs of the late 1990s and ’00s, made famous by Damien Hirst with his pickled cow and Tracey Emin with his unmade bed, are now supplanted by a new youthful art movement. It is now the Young British Painters who are attracting attention and money, with some of their …
YouTube’s Tuma Basa Talks Keeping Things Dope For Black Artists On Platform, Announces #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class Of 2022
Behind the scenes, Tuma Basa has been at the forefront of genres officially grouped under “Urban Music” for most of the past two decades. Today, as Director of Black Music & Culture on YouTube, he helps artists, songwriters and producers carve out their share in the industry with content created by themselves, amplifying their voices. …
Does Apple Music’s new $ 4.99 Voice subscription mean less money for artists and labels?
While Apple Music’s new Siri-based “Voice” subscription offer at $ 4.99 is good news for consumers, what does it mean for artists and record labels? First the basics: Designed around Siri voice commands, the new Apple Music Voice plan includes access to all playlists, custom mixes, genre stations and Apple Music Radio for $ 4.99 …
Competition watchdog to examine UK music industry over major label dominance
The competition watchdog will launch a review of the UK music market to address concerns about the power of major music labels and whether money is flowing from streaming platforms to the artist. The market research, which was prompted by a recommendation from the UK government last month, follows a parliamentary inquiry into the music …
Garbage singer takes aim at streaming giants who make money at the expense of musicians and why being on the road costs the earth
Garbage singer takes aim at streaming giants who make money at the expense of musicians and why being on the road costs the earth Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret A block arrow icon pointing right. E-mail An icon of a …
Manitoba artists win 14 awards at 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards
Manitoba musicians and members of the industry won awards in more than a dozen categories at this year’s Western Canadian Music Awards. The annual awards ceremony was broadcast live Friday night at the West End Cultural Center, but a few performers learned they won live on CBC Radio One in Manitoba that afternoon. Alexa Dirks, …
Music industry figures call on government to support program to protect events from COVID cancellations
Australian musicians and concert promoters say they fear what the future holds if the federal government does not put in place a program to help them obtain event insurance related to the pandemic. Performers across the country hope to resume performing and touring, as the country moves closer to vaccination targets that would allow COVID …
Latin artists with the wax figure of Madame Tussauds
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, see all the Latin music stars who have their wax figures in the famous museum. AnittaSite: New York City A short video preview shows the “Girl From Rio” singer rocking ripped jeans, a dazzled thong and a cutout top as the artists get her exact measurements, hair color, eye …
Bing Crosby’s heirs sell stake in estate to promote music to new generation of listeners
NEW YORK – Harry Crosby was 19 when his father, Bing, died in 1977. But when he goes to a mall or a party in December, there’s a good chance he will hear his father’s voice. sing “White Christmas”. He and his family want to hear more of that voice over the next 11 months, …
Get a first look at the new plaza and Motown Museum expansion plans
One of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks, a site familiar to music lovers the world over, is gearing up for a spectacular new look. The Motown Museum today unveils renderings that depict a vivid, lush, and bustling outdoor plaza in Hitsville, USA on West Grand Boulevard. Officials say they aim to create a welcoming meeting place …
‘semilucent 2′ launched to establish Pinoy artists’ presence in the West
Jan Milo Severo – Philstar.com October 9, 2021 | 12:44 MANILA, Philippines – In an effort to establish a presence for Filipino artists in the West and around the world through music distribution, music rights management and artist development, PARADISE RISING has released its latest compilation “semilucent 2 “. The compilation is a 5 track …
Over 100 performances planned for the event
Patrick Barry and Ireland Hayes | For the Athens Banner-Herald A total of 108 musical acts ranging from folk to hip-hop to rock are scheduled on Sunday to grace the porches of neighborhoods as diverse and vibrant as the artists themselves. This year’s Historic Athens Porchfest expanded to include the Cobbham and Normaltown neighborhoods to …
Spotify New Music Friday playlist favors indie, women, study finds
Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist tends to benefit independent artists and female artists the most, according to a new study. Published in the International Journal of Industrial Organization, research conducted by the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota concluded that independent artists and women are the most prominent on the hugely popular …
Austin’s music scene survived the pandemic. Can he survive the growth of the city?
People lined up while waiting to enter Zilker Park for the Austin City Limits Festival on Saturday. They took selfies as soon as they entered, wherever they could find open space. Despite improved COVID protocols, it looked like ACL two years ago. This past weekend marked the return of Austin’s first major in-person music festival …
State of Illinois Award-Winning Artist Common Launches Music Production Program at Stateville Correctional Center | New
CREST HILL, IL (WSIL) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) celebrates the launch of a music production program at the Stateville Correctional Center. A special ceremony took place on Tuesday at the premises where Academy Award, Emmy Award and Grammy Award-winning artist Common unveiled a new state-of-the-art music studio. “Coming home to be a …
The music of an artist cannot be separated from his personal actions
Morgan Dowler | Designer One of the biggest news stories across all platforms recently was the case of Robert Sylvester Kelly, known by his stage name, R. Kelly. R. Kelly, who was one of the biggest names in R&B music at one point, was convicted of nine counts, including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery …
Liquid release: artist Torkwase Dyson on his aquatic obsession | Art
Torkwase Dyson enjoys being near water. “I’m looking for it,” she said, “whether it’s a river, a lake or the ocean. I prefer to be in an environment that has these things. The Brooklyn-based artist has long been interested in how these aquatic spaces connect with the climate crisis, colonization, and black history. His 2019 …
“The Drummer Loves Ballads”, a tribute to the late musicians of KC
“His disgust hung in the air like a thought bubble.” This is how John Armato remembers the meeting that would lead to his latest album, “The Drummer Loves Ballads”, featuring a who’s who of Kansas City jazz musicians. In the summer of 1981, Armato was in his final year at Winnetonka High School, playing drums …
Artist of the week: Jeannie Rak
Seattle may be known for its niche cafes and quaint waterways, but locals know it’s also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is full of artists that we love to feature every week on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist in mind that you would like to …
Brightpoint opens affordable housing for artists and entrepreneurs in Angola
Posted: Oct 1, 2021 / 9:19 PM EDT / Update: Oct 1, 2021 / 9:19 PM EDT ANGOLA, Indiana (WANE) – Brightpoint hosted a groundbreaking and groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to celebrate the completion of Enterprise Pointe, a new affordable multi-family housing development targeting artists and creative entrepreneurs located on the campus of the ‘Enterprise …
How Utah Concert Halls Perform Live As COVID Continues
As cases of COVID-19 increase across the country, a slew of major music tours and festivals have been canceled. The cancellations echo the woes of the closure previously encountered in 2020. Here in Utah, with the Delta variant ushering in a wave of ever-increasing daily case numbers, music industry employees and fans alike face the …
The music industry is an unexpected victim of a plastic shortage
October 2, 2021 ADEPARTURE from 2020 Green Lung, a cult London heavy metal band, was set to make their first US tour. Then came the covid-19. The group used the blockages that followed to produce a second album, “Black Harvest”. By December it was recorded and ready to be mastered and pressed onto 5,000 gold …
Vans Musicians Wanted winner Lemonade Shoelace for supporting Yungblud
Last week (September 22), the 2021 edition of the Vans’ Musicians Wanted contest wrapped up. Out of thousands of emerging act entries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, one winner has been crowned – Lemonade Shoelace from Northern Ireland. The rising psych-pop artist was congratulated by the jury – which included 88rising founder Sean …
Decatur Book Festival, Amplify Decatur, Artists Market, all held October 1-3 in downtown Decatur – Decaturish
Decatur, Georgia – Downtown Decatur will be bustling with people this weekend as the AJC Decatur Book Festival, Amplify Decatur Music Festival and Decatur Artists’ Market take over the city from October 1-3. Amplify the Decatur music festival The Amplify Decatur Music Festival arrives at Square on Friday October 1 and Saturday October 2. A …
Only 0.4% of artists in the UK make a living from streaming their music, according to a new study.
Only 0.4% of artists in the UK make a living from streaming their music, according to a new study. The research – ‘Music Creators’ Earnings In The Digital Era’ – was published by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and was based on data collected between 2014 and 2020, as well as figures from hundreds …
Musical preview: Artists’ recent singles suggest fall albums will feature growth and maturity
Autumn shoots fall like leaves. With records evoking nostalgia and ripe careers, the artists give a hushed tone to the fall season. Whether it’s a throwback to an earlier era or a push for a new sound, the Bruins can stay warm with upcoming albums as the quarter cools down. Read on for the Daily …
Singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial
R. Kelly Getty A federal jury in New York City found R&B artist R. Kelly guilty of racketeering conspiracy and other charges on Monday following his sex trafficking trial. The jury deliberated for two days. The charges stemmed from accusations that the singer had had an inappropriate relationship with minors, and that his managers and …
The Con conducts global concert series in support of Afghan musicians – Griffith News
The Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University has launched the first in a series of concerts held around the world to support Afghan musicians and artists. The world concert series, Love songs for Afghanistan, connect and unite people around the world who send messages of solidarity, courage, peace and love to those facing new threats from the …
Dancing, partying, great music, everything marks the return of the Monterey Jazz Fest – Monterey Herald
The 64th Monterey Jazz Festival, like a bride preparing for her nuptials, wore something old and something new. The loan and the blue are found in the music. While the arena seats were rearranged to accommodate a 50% reduction in the number of participants, allowing more room to breathe easily, it felt like the same …
Collaboration, compromise, creativity – how these musicians create magic across cultures
Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly column of Your story, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the previous 540 articles, we have presented a Art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecoms fair, millets fair, climate change exhibition, wildlife conference, boot festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival. The annual …
New animated love song and video released by two Windsor artists
Crissi Cochrane, a singer-songwriter from Windsor, and Delaney Beaudoin, an emerging local host, have collaborated to produce a new animated music video titled Why. It took the pair 450 hours of collaboration and nine drafts of the original concept to come up with the finished product. Cochrane, a seasoned performer and recording artist, said she …
Like Kings: Why Indonesian Musicians Turn to NFTs to Sell Music – Science & Tech
Although still in its infancy, NFT music has captured the attention of Indonesian artists and collectors, making them believers in the system. In recent years, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a digital asset stored on a blockchain, have gained popularity among art collectors and artists. But it was in 2021 that NFTs really started to gain prominence, …
The annual Balboa Island Artwalk returns on September 26 with 80 artists and live music
Vendors display their work along the Balboa Island Bayfront Walkway in May 2018 / photo by Chris Trela Art returns to Balboa Island this weekend with the 26th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk to be held Sunday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Balboa Island’s South Bayfront promenade . Presented by Mary Hardesty …
Brandi Carlile and Sturgill Simpson win top Americana awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile added another trophy to her shelf as she won the Artist of the… NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile added another trophy to her shelf by winning the Artist of the Year award at the 2021 Americana Honors and Awards, while country singer Sturgill Simpson …
The artist’s exhibition is a “mixtape” linking visuals to music
Karen Campbell is a teacher by day and a visual artist the rest of the time. One of three visual arts teachers at North Gwinnett High School, Campbell is a seasoned teacher who served Gwinnett’s students for 27 years, including four at Meadowcreek, 18 at Collins Hill and she started her fourth year. year at …