Music

Sabrina Carpenter seems to be doing it all. Riding a wave of momentum during her global tour, she recently announced her next album, “Man’s Best Friend,” set for release in late August. Fans everywhere were stirring with excitement…until they took a closer look at the cover art. Controversy erupted all...

In the modern day, it is no secret that AI is becoming prevalent everywhere you look. With AI chatbots being created by every company under the sun being able to generate all sorts of things such as written stories, articles, art and especially music.  It’s very clear that AI music...

Black artists have dominated the American music industry and pop culture for decades in specific genres. However, each time an artist tries to branch out into other genres they hardly get the support they deserve.  Historically, black artists have been among the founding players in many of the music genres...

Music has long been regarded as one of humanity’s purest forms of artistic expression. With the rise of artificial intelligence in music production, a debate has emerged: does AI-generated music represent the future of innovation or the demise of creativity? This question cuts to the core of artistic integrity and...

By tapping into obscure jazz riffs, dusty gospel loops, and forgotten soul grooves, music producers are doing more than just crafting new beats — they’re curating cultural history. Sampling, historically a foundation of hip-hop and electronic music, has matured into a powerful form of archival work. When a producer plucks...

There are plenty of amazing artists out there right now, making great songs and exceeding expectations of what music can provide. Many genius creatives in the industry have left their mark long after they are gone, and Brian Wilson is no different. After such an amazing career as a songwriter...

Lorde is a generational artist unafraid to make bold statements. She’s been releasing music since 2012 and signed with Universal Music Group at just 13 years old. Her records have topped charts, and her distinctive sound has earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Each of her albums...

In an age where music streaming dominates the industry, offering millions of songs at the tap of a finger, one might assume that physical media has become obsolete. However, vinyl records have defied expectations, experiencing a remarkable resurgence over the past decade. Despite the convenience of digital streaming, vinyl sales...

Not long ago, you could find the hottest new sneaker at your local store or on the brand’s website for a reasonable price. Now, you’re lucky to find that same shoe at three times the retail cost. Sneaker reselling has shifted the focus toward profit and away from the heart...

Sony Music Publishing has acquired Hipgnosis Songs Group, which follows its rebranding to Recognition Music Group three months ago. Hipgnosis’ copyright catalogue is immense, with over 4,000 copyrights such as songs from Justin Beiber, One Direction and Alex Warren. It’s very clearly a huge step forward for Sony Music Publishing...

Now that 2025 is almost halfway over, it may be a good idea to take a look back at the year so far to see what kind of music albums have dropped over the past five months and six days and to see which ones are the most significant.  One...

The “Governors Ball Music Festival,” is returning to New York City and is just around the corner. Starting on June 6, 2025, for three full days, there will be nonstop music, dancing, concerts and much more at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Several headliners such as rapper...

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