The Young Wild – In The Wild (Acoustic Version)
California based trio The Young Wild recently released a stripped down acoustic version of their single In The Wild. The video is just them basically doing a jam session with friends around, nothing too crazy, I thought the song was performed well, it was really easy to listen to and relaxing as well. I actually […]
Have Mercy – Good Christian Man
Have Mercy released a new video for Good Christian Man, a track from their upcoming album Make The Best Of It which is coming out this Friday April 21st. When I first was alerted to Good Christian Man, I assumed it would come off as some overly religious christian rock type song but that was […]
Interview With Marylane
Photo courtesy of Angelika Annen Swiss indie outfit Marylane recently premiered a music video for its single Restless and will be releasing the album Grow and Fade in September via Swiss record label Turbo Music. The video, which was directed by Igor Chojna and Sebastian Weber, highlights the emotional turbulence of late adolescence while also […]
Odd Beholder Interview
Zurich-based, electronic pop duo Odd Beholder is composed of Daniela Weinmann and James Varghese. The pair’s debut EP, Lighting, came out May 13th on Mouthwatering Records. In true international style, the 6-track EP was written in Amsterdam and recorded in Berlin. Here is how Daniela and James explain their creative process, via the press release […]
ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO May 7-9, 2018 Hollywood, CA
Looking to give your music career a boost? ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that its 13th annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO will take place May 7 – 9, 2018 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The United States’ largest conference for songwriters, composers, […]
Jae Cabrera: “Show Out” – smooth crooning, edgy rap and a cutting edge electronic beat
R&B Singer-songwriter Jae Cabrera has been singing since the age of 5. And since he attempted to make his passion his living, he has experienced it all. From performing in a boy band to collaborating and writing material for big league productions by Kadis & Sean (G-Unit) and Dave Liang (The Shanghai Restoration Project, Carl […]
Kylie Minogue’s “Stop Me From Falling” Is Another Adorable Country-Pop Hybrid
Kylie Minogue stays true to the country-pop format of “Dancing” on new single “Stop Me From Falling.” The second taste of Golden arrived this morning (March 9) and it’s every bit as cute and catchy as the first. (Think Eurovision by way of Nashville). “Should have seen the warning signs, now we’re running out of […]
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Sugar
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The 11 Best Songs to Listen to in April
Getty Images It’s officially spring—and while spring cleaning is typically reserved for our closets, our playlist could use a little detoxing as well. Breezy, festival-ready bops from artists like Alison Wonderland, Twin Shadows, and Sofi Tukker, should do the job. If you’re ready to warm it up, here are the 11 best songs to listen […]
Naomi Campbell Announces Theme For Cannes Fashion For Relief
Naomi Campbell will return to Cannes next month with her Fashion For Relief charity gala and this year’s theme is Race To Equality (focusing on education, health and culture), she has announced today. PA Photos In support of Save the Children and Time’s Up, amongst other charities, the event will take place on May 13 […]
Australia’s Alison Wonderland Has The No 1 Dance/Electronic Album In The USA
Sydney DJ Alexandra Sholler (aka Alison Wonderland) has the number one Dance/Electronica album in the USA this week with ‘Awake’. It what is an incredibly low number to score a US number one, ‘Awake’ sold just 4,000 albums from traditional sales and then was credited a further 3000 sales for streams. In Australia last week, […]
Developing a new market
By Zack Salem As an artist development consultant, I work with bands and solo performers of all styles and at all levels of experience. Most of them have unique problems or issues, but one common mistake I see artists make is poor development of the markets they play in. Anyone can put together a tour. […]
Interview with Jenn McMillan
Jenn McMillan, Michigan-born musician has been spreading her songwriting and musical talent across the great lakes state for years and is ready to inspire as many people as possible with her music from coast to coast. What was your first eye opening music experience? (JM)My first eye opening music experience happened the first time I […]
Global recorded music industry revenues topped $17bn in 2017
The global recorded music business generated wholesale revenues of USD $17.4bn in 2017 – up 8.5% year-on-year. According to calculations from Midia Research, this figure represented year-on-year growth of $1.4bn, taking the industry back to its highest level since 2008 ($17.7bn). This increase, says Midia, comes after global recorded industry grew by over $1bn in 2016. […]