Rolling Loud Partners With Twitch
The coronavirus pandemic has forced music festivals to examine how they operate and figure out whether there is even a future. This includes Rolling Loud, which is one of the most popular hip-hop festivals in the world. For those who are unaware, Rolling Loud was founded in 2015. The first festival took place in Miami, […]
Peter Green, Founder Of Fleetwood Mac, Passes Away
There are many legendary bands from England, but few groups have achieved the longevity of Fleetwood Mac. Peter Green, a founder of Fleetwood Mac, passed away on July 25, 2020. His family confirmed the death to BBC. They stated that Green had passed away in his sleep. He was 73. Peter Green was playing professionally […]
Will Drake Go Independent?
There are more artists that are realizing that they can make more money if they actually DON’T sign with a record label. Technology has forever changed how the music industry works, and artists can now reach their fans more directly than ever before. This wasn’t always the case, as artists of all genres used to […]
Japan’s Music Industry Sees Unlikely Growth
Interestingly enough, many music industry insiders said that their artists were getting streamed more often than one might think. A survey conducted by Music Ally Japan suggests that the Japanese music industry is not only surviving, but might even be thriving
More People Listen To CDs Than You Might Realize
There are all sorts of ways that human beings have listened to music. Human beings have been creating music for thousands of years, of course, but it’s easy to see how older music fans have witnessed music transition many different times.
Lady Antebellum, Lady A, And A Messy Rebrand Attempt
After the George Floyd protests, there is no doubt that there is more concern than ever about social justice and racial equality. For many corporations, it doesn’t mean much more than putting out a statement that “Black Lives Matter”, although there are a few exceptions. Nike, for example, announced a $40 million donation to various […]
Yeezy Opens Up For Forbes
Many artists do interviews from time to time, but very few are trying to run for president. For those unaware, the rapper/producer/entrepreneur Kanye West announced that he planned on running for president, which surprised some considering his past support of the current president, Donald Trump.
Pop Smoke Delivers His Debut Album
Pop Smoke had several celebrated mixtapes, but Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon is his debut album. The project was executive produced by 50 Cent, one of Pop Smoke’s biggest inspirations. Pop Smoke even paid homage to 50 Cent’s song “Window Shopper” in one of his hit songs, “Christopher Walken.” 50 Cent was involved in the process, even going out of his way to ensure that some of the featured artists submitted their verses before the deadline.
Neil Young Isn’t Too Happy With The President
Donald Trump has been using Young’s hit song “Rockin’ In The Free World” for years at his rallies, and Neil Young hasn’t been too happy about this. For those who are unaware, “Rockin’ In The Free World” was released in 1989, and was one of Neil Young’s biggest hits.
