On February 2, 2025, pop artist Chappell Roan was announced Best New Artist by the Recording Academy – one of the most coveted awards in the music industry. Roan had a spectacular break-out year in 2024; after nearly a decade of performing in small venues and struggling to gain recognition for her artistry, she exploded […]
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How ‘FnGoodmusic’ is Bringing Back Rock
Brett Wachtel didn’t start off as a rock fan; he struggled to even listen to it. Though he made many attempts to connect with the genre, he never really rolled with it – hardly the start you’d expect from someone who now dreams of reviving rock music. In fact, Wachtel didn’t get into classic bands such as Pink Floyd until he was around 15 years old. Back in middle school, Wachtel’s go-to genre was Hip-Hop, tuning into artists like Biggie and Tupac and their hypnotizing tracks.
Marianne Faithfull Dead at 78
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull died Jan. 30, 2025, her spokesperson said. Faithfull was popular for her song “As Tears Go By.” In the 1960s, she famously dated Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and inspired the songs” Wild Horses” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” Faithfull was born in Hampstead, London, in 1946. […]
Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys
With less than a week until her first Grammys appearance, Chappell Roan released an earnest social media post thanking her fans for their support during the biggest year of her career. The “Good Luck, Babe” singer has been nominated for six Grammys, including Best New Artist, where she’ll face off against Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and […]
Kendrick Lamar Pressured to Remove “Not Like Us” from Super Bowl Setlist
The NFL announced that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl 59 halftime show back in September after his major success in 2024. Now, Kendrick Lamar is being pressured to remove “Not Like Us” from his Super Bowl halftime show. 2024 was the year that escalated Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud. With Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” calling […]
New Music Coming Out Early 2025
Starting 2025 with some good tunes is vital to a successful year. These first few months, artists across genres are releasing brand new tracks you’re sure to love. January 24th: The Bad Fire by Mogwai The Scottish post-rock band Mogwai will release its new album, “The Bad Fire,” today, January 24th. Formed in 1995 in […]
Trevor Noah to Host 2025 Grammys
For the fifth year, former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will take to the Grammy’s stage to host the 67th annual awards ceremony. The event will be held on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Despite the wildfires, which have led many of the pre-show events to cancel, the award ceremony is […]
How the TikTok Ban Will Impact the Music Industry
It’s no question, over the last five years TikTok has had tremendous influence over everything from fashion to local business to the music industry. The app, with it’s short-form content and highly advanced algorithm, worked to launch the careers of many small and independent artists through trending sounds. With TikTok set to go dark this […]
Peter Yarrow from Group Peter, Paul and Mary Dead at 86
The American singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow passed away on Tuesday, January 7th, from bladder cancer. Yarrow found fame through the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary. As of today, the last standing member of the group is Paul Stookey, as Mary Travers died in 2009 from Leukemia. Peter, Paul and Mary was formed out of […]
Music Therapy in Crisis: How Songs Are Healing Mental Health Challenges
In times of crisis, music has emerged as a powerful tool for healing mental health challenges. Music therapy, the clinical use of music to address emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being, is increasingly being recognized for its effectiveness in helping individuals navigate mental health struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the global mental health crisis, with isolation, […]
Rihanna’s Disappearance from the Music Industry
Global superstar Rihanna assures fans she has not retired from music, but then where has she been all these years? Rhianna had switched her focus from her music career to her beauty and fashion businesses, including Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Savage X Fenty. Her last album, ANTI, was released in January of 2016, meaning […]
