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Nas Slams the Music Industry Over Disrespect, Teases New Music: 'It's Time to Address It'
The state of the music industry is confusing from every angle. Making money feels impossible. Streams pay fractions of pennies, and tours don't last forever unless you're like The Weeknd, who has been on the road for years now. Artists are stuck…
Nas Teases New Music & Voices Disgust Over Current State of Music Industry: 'We Gotta Take a Stand as One'
As Nas once said, “War Is Necessary.” The Queensbridge rap legend has just about seen it all in his more than three decades as a hip-hop dignitary, but he feels that the genre's fabric has eroded compared to the formative era he was…
Nas urges music industry to honor and pay the Black artists who shaped generations
Nas is calling on the music industry to recognize and compensate the Black artists who laid the foundation for generations of music. In an Instagram post, the Queens rapper reflected on blues pioneer Robert Johnson, criticized trend-driven music…
Titus Salt musical with singing alpacas to debut in Saltaire
New York has Hamilton, Paris has Les Miserables and now Bradford has Salt the Musical – complete with singing alpacas. Written by Maria Mullin and directed by Anita Adams, it tells the story of Sir Titus Salt, the 19th Century industrialist…
NEPA Chamber Music Society concert will feature piano quartets
Violist Amy Iwazumi will perform at the Oct. 25 concert. John Vaida will play violin during the concert. The NEPA Chamber Music Society (NEPACMS) will present a concert, “Sketches,” featuring piano quartets by Brahms, Turina, Mahler…
Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment
'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.' Spotify has dominated the world of music since it was founded in 2006. With 761 million users, including 300 million subscribers, and…
Music composer Deva, who created Rajinikanth's intro music, dies at 75
4 min read Hyderabad Make us preferred source on Google Music composer Devanesan Chokkalingam aka Deva died in Chennai on Saturday. He was 75 years old. The composer's death brings to an end one of the most prolific careers in Indian film music.
Deva Dies: Rajinikanth Arrives At Veteran Music Composer's Residence To Offer Final Tributes
Superstar Rajinikanth arrived at the residence of veteran music composer Deva on Saturday to pay his last respects to the composer, who passed away earlier today. Visuals from Deva's residence showed the actor arriving to pay tributes to the late…
Karol G Celebrates Latest Tour Leg With 'Bby Wow' Music Video
Karol G has officially wrapped the momentous first leg of her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour. The Colombian singer closed the nearly three-month long stadium run in North America, where she sold more than 1 million tickets, in Arlington, Texas on…
Deva, Renowned Tamil Music Composer, Dies At 75; MK Stalin Offers Emotional Tribute
Veteran Tamil music composer Deva, renowned for his ‘Gaana' songs, has passed away on Saturday. Remembering the veteran music composer, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid his…
Tate McRae Releases New Single 'Housewife' With Glamorous Music Video
Image Press Agency / Depositphotos.com Tate McRae is entering a new chapter in her music career with the release of her latest single, “Housewife,” accompanied by a music video filmed in the South of France. Released on October 15…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 6-month ticking timebomb will be music to William's ears
William is reportedly hoping the 'right decision' is made on Harry and Meghan's security The Duke and Duchess of Sussex still have yet to reveal their reasons for moving back to the UK after six years abroad in August, but the pivotal factor…
Mark Pucci, Veteran Music Publicist & Recognized Blues Advocate, Dies at 79
Mark Pucci, a veteran music industry publicist and passionate blues advocate who worked with artists ranging from The Allman Brothers Band to Kenny Chesney over a five-decade career, has died at age 79. During two separate stints at Capricorn…
5 Amazon Finds For The Ultimate Music Production Starter Kit
As someone who has spent years creating music, I can tell you that making your own can often be far more rewarding than simply listening to it. Whether you're curious about how to develop certain sounds or there's a song in your heart you need all…
Joe Keery on Making His Broadway Debut and Balancing Music and Acting Post-'Stranger Things'
Joe Keery is making his Broadway debut in Other Desert Cities this fall, playing a character who at first seems like a smooth Hollywood talker, but ultimately just wants to keep his family together. Or, as he puts it, “My goal, I've joked to…
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