When Universal Music Group pulled their content off TikTok, the change was felt immediately. In its open letter to TikTok, UMG accused the popular social media app of not giving out appropriate compensation to its artists in comparison to TikTok’s competitors and poor protection of its clients against AI-generated songs....
In a time where most information can be accessed digitally, oftentimes straight from our pockets, enjoying something tangible and physical is a cherished rarity that people are seeking out more and more. As 80’s and 90’s trends make their resurgence through fashion, hairstyles and accessories, there has also been an...
Ariana Grande has been a long-time household name for pop enthusiasts. Throughout the last decade plus, she’s released well-received, undeniably catchy hits such as “thank u, next”, “Side to Side”, “dangerous woman” and more, empowering her listeners to assert control of their femininity, their sexuality, and their identities. Through the...
The most enticing thing about video games is the sheer amount of immersion. From constantly evolving graphics, haptic controls, decisions that affect the plot, characters that feel real, and storylines the length of massive epics, video games have a lot to offer. However, music is a way to connect with...
Many TikTok users are upset that their favorite artists no longer have music on the platform, but this is a wonderful move to ensure fair pay for human artists. In “An Open Letter to the Artist and Songwriter Community” published on Universal Music Group’s website, UMG details how their contract...
Hozier, born Andew Hozier-Byrne, has been the image of the modern soul and indie rock genres ever since his breakout hit “Take Me to Church” in 2013. Catapulted into popularity through his soulful vocals and powerful backing tracks, he has established himself as one of the most popular modern artists,...
Pop, hip-hop, rock, and country can consistently be found in the music libraries of youth and young adults, but Laufey has brought a new genre to the attention of the younger generation: jazz. Bewitched is an album with dreamy, yet traditional vocals with a more youthful lyricism. The 24-year-old Icelandic-Chinese...
Pop-diva Dua Lipa, 28, has confirmed that she will be releasing her third studio album this year. The star had an outstanding performance in this year’s Grammy Award Show where she sang two of her new singles “Houdini” and “Training Session” which are the first two singles set to be a part of...
With the continued success of the Eras tour, Taylor Swift gave fans another big surprise with the announcement of her next album. A new Taylor Swift album is set to be released this year. The international star made the surprise announcement in her Best Pop Vocal Album award acceptance speech...
What do Taylor Swift, Prince, The Beatles, Iggy Azaela, Jay-Z, and Chance the Rapper all have in common? They are big names in the great struggle of artists wanting to own their music. But the real question is: should artists even sign to a record label at all? To understand...
Rap mega-star Nicki Minaj, 41, just announced the release of her upcoming single “Bigfoot” amid a recent feud with fellow rap star Mega Thee Stallion, 28. Nicki announced the release of her new song on her X account, saying it will be released at 9 p.m. on Sunday while briefly...
The Recording Academy’s #GRAMMYsNextGen revealed the ambassadors and advisors for the class of 2024. On Friday (Jan.26), Grammy House and the Recording Academy made a series of posts on their official social media revealing the advisors and ambassadors who will participate in the program for 2024 and guide the next...
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