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With an assist from Marcus Jones, Covered By Music is on a mission to nurture future Boston music stars
Even at music camp, Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones couldn't resist breaking down a huddle at the end of a long day. Football fans know Jones as an All-Pro punt returner and the first NFL player since 1947 to score a touchdown on offense, defense…
Shrek the Musical at the Eventim Apollo review: a shrektacular mess
Shrek just keeps on giving, doesn't he? We can't get over the ogre. DreamWorks' first spoof fairytale animation appeared in 2001, with Mike Myers voicing the truculent emerald antihero, Eddie Murphy as his garrulous Donkey companion and Cameron…
Music Review: Ice Spice flexes her flow on brief debut album, 'Y2K!
Virality, it could be assumed, is a gift and a curse. Hit big online and channel that momentum into mainstream appeal, then the work comes: How does an artist sustain success? Ice Spice, the laidback Bronx rapper born Isis Naija Gaston with the…
Okay Kenedi broke the rules to make music in the secular world
This story was originally published by ArtsATL. There is a welcoming darkness to the music of Okay Kenedi. Where most notions of “dark” call up images of psychotic brooding and gothic morbidity, Kenedi's music provides a comforting…
Another Aussie music festival is cancelled in huge blow to fans
Spilt Milk festival has been cancelled in an other blow to Australian music lovers. It is the latest in a series of festivals to be cancelled as the industry endures a tough year. The festivals organisers broke the sad news on Instagram. 'Sorry…
Experience free music, games and more at Home Depot Backyard Bash
Atlanta's biggest backyard is gearing up for an evening of family fun and community giving. On Aug. 3, the Home Depot Backyard will hold its Backyard Bash, featuring live music, a backpack giveaway, photo ops, a kids zone, gaming trailers, a movie…
These pop stars are virtual. Can they save Australia's ailing music business?
Hatsune Miku is not like other pop stars. She has played the part well for almost two decades: selling out shows, releasing hits and attracting fans. But despite real success, she is not exactly real. Miku is a 'vocaloid', a voice synthesiser that…
Apollo leads $700M capital solution for Sony Music Group
Apollo Global (NYSE:) has announced that, on behalf of its affiliated and third-party insurance clients and other investors, it has provided a $700M capital solution to Sony Music Group, an affiliate of Sony Group, for investments in the music…
Idina Menzel has no info on 'Frozen 3′ but prepping a new Broadway musical
A decade has passed since powerhouse vocalist Idina Menzel landed worldwide fame courtesy of Disney's “Frozen” and her inescapable hit song “Let It Go.” Menzel, who played princess Elsa, also enjoyed the glow of a…
Apple Music launches new 'radio spins' data for artists and labels
Apple is rolling out a new feature to its Apple Music for Artists platform this week. The company says that artists can now see “when and where” their music is being played on radio stations around the world… In a post on the…
MUSIC CRITICS SUCK!
I recently came across Eminem's Hall of Fame induction speech by Dr. Dre. One thing that particularly stuck with me was when Dre mentioned his community and peer group were against him working with a “White rapper.” Dre responded that…
Chaka Khan, Hollywood Bowl headliner, on missing Prince, rehab in your 60s, and dumb men in music
It's never a bad time to be influenced by Chaka Khan, but this feels like an exceptionally great moment to call back to her. Records like Beyoncé's disco/house masterpiece “Renaissance” and Sabrina Carpenter's zippy…
Music You Should Know: Charli XCX's 'Brat' | Billboard News
If you're looking for some new tunes to bop to, we got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about Charli XCX's Brat ! If you haven't heard, we're having a Brat summer. And if you don't know what we're talking about, we've got you…
Megan Fox appears pregnant in new Machine Gun Kelly music video
Megan Fox has fans speculating she may really be pregnant after portraying a pregnant woman in Machine Gun Kelly's latest music video. In the new video for Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll's new single “Lonely Road,” which dropped on…
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