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Stella Lefty's rise says more about the music business than the 'nepo baby' discourse
The first time I heard Stella Lefty's name, the very next thing I learned was that her father is a billionaire. It's true: The rising pop-country star is the daughter of Eric Lefkofsky, who cofounded Groupon in the aughts and is the CEO of the…
Loving husband remembers his wife through music
“The feeling of a lifetime, will take you by surprise. “Completely change the universe, before your very eyes. “The feeling of a lifetime will never let you go … Musician and songwriter Vernon Jones of Pittston wrote…
This Keepsake Dolly Parton Coin Is a Golden Tribute to the 'Queen of Country Music
Dolly Parton is being commemorated on a collectible coin honoring the Queen of Country and her impact on the music industry. Available now on Amazon, the Dolly Parton coin is made from a heavyweight zinc alloy with distressed, gold-tone plating.
New Country Music Books to Read This Fall
For music fans who want to go beyond the songs, albums and concerts, music books can make an excellent option, providing behind-the-scenes accounts of the music industry and deeper explorations of music history, offering context and perspectives…
Denmark Street is getting a new music-themed hotel by Universal Music
London's iconic music street is set to become a whole lot more lively with a new themed hotel. For more than a century, Denmark Street has been a beacon for musicians, songwriters, artists and music fans. Known as Britain's ‘Tin Pan Alley'…
Ryan Reynolds Has Thoughts on the 1980s (and I Respond With Music Videos)
I can't claim that this is remotely important but it caught my attention anyway. Ryan Reynolds gave a red carpet interview where he talked about his feelings about the 1980s being 'a brutal, brutal time' for everyone. Here's the clip. Ryan Reynolds…
Suno Kills Controversial Mary J. Blige Ad Where She Seems to Endorse the AI Music Generator (EXCLUSIVE)
Legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige was on the receiving end of a barrage of online abuse after the release late last month of a video advertisement circulated by AI music generator Suno, in which she is seen seemingly collaborating and responding…
Short List: Music - The Stranger
We're a music city, baby! But the talent runs way deeper than the excellent indie/rock/punk canon you may already know and love. Whether reimagining hip-hop, composing for film, pushing electronic music into places no synth has gone before, or…
Alice + Olivia's New Clothing Collection Is a Love Letter to Music Icons
Fashion brand Alice + Olivia is once again venturing into the world of music with its latest Legends Capsule. The new drop includes tees, tanks, and sweaters inspired by some of the most iconic acts of all time, including The Rolling Stones, Guns…
Suno Scraps Mary J. Blige Ad After Making It Seem Singer Endorsed the AI Music Platform
Suno is pulling an advertisement featuring Mary J. Blige appearing to co-sign the controversial AI music platform, as Blige herself never approved the advertisement in the first place. In the ad, Blige is seen in a studio with a music producer who…
Suno Pulls Controversial Mary J. Blige Ad in Which She Calls AI Music Generator 'Pretty Dope'
Generative AI music platform Suno has pulled a controversial ad starring Mary J. Blige after learning that the legendary singer hadn't actually approved it. In a statement shared with Billboard on Thursday (Sept. 3), a spokesperson for Suno said…
Win Stracke dreamed of music as a path to peace
Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who've been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in the first place. If you love the Old Town…
This cult musical has Sydney audiences screaming
The movie-to-musical trend seems to be the only major money-making machine that Broadway can see as the answer to their economic troubles – but that doesn't mean they're all bad! I did hear word of Melbourne's opening night of the popular…
Things to Do in September: Music - The Stranger
Want more? Here's everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food & Drink, and This & That. With a sound described as “Charli XCX on whippets” and a look modeled on the MySpace-era aesthetic…
Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty After Grand Ole Opry Backlash: 'Celebrate Music Like the Opry Does'
Kelsea Ballerini is standing up for Stella Lefty and reminding critics what she believes the Grand Ole Opry is all about. After she made her Opry debut on Tuesday, the Nashville institution shared a special backstage moment with two young St. Jude…
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