Facebook signs music licensing deals with Merlin, Beggars Group, [PIAS] and Ingrooves
Facebook has announced new multi-territory licensing deals with some of the most influential independent companies in the music industry. The key agreement, naturally, is with Merlin – which represents more than 20,000 independent record labels and distributors, and says that this membership commands over 12% of the global digital recorded music market. Earlier this week, Midia Research […]
9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Backup Singers
Getty Images You can hear backup singers, also called backing vocalists, background singers, or harmony vocalists, in almost every genre of music. While they’re singing, they may simultaneously be playing an instrument, dancing, or harmonizing with the lead singer. Whether they’re live in concert or recording in the studio, these singers play an important—but often […]
Interview with the iconic drummer James Gadson
James Gadson is the iconic drummer whose work spans generations and crosses over into multiple genres. Mr. Gadson has laid down beats for a virtual who’s who within the music industry including Marvin Gaye, Randy Crawford, Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Martha Reeves, Bill Withers, and Herbie Hancock just to name a handful. His ability to […]
Female writers and thinkers unafraid to speak their minds
This book should be better. It should be racy and effervescent and captivating. It should be filled with eye-opening quotes that you can’t wait to share with your friends. Instead, a book that explores the professional lives of some of history’s most provocative essayists and theorists is slow and a bit plodding and even boring […]
Ideas about how a musician might get into humanitarian aid work?
So I got this question a little while ago, and I it’s a long way outside my area of expertise. Not to worry, because fortunately Michael Herrman of band Buoy LaRue was able to field this one! You can see one of his music videos, made collaboratively with local musicians and shot in Kabul called “Comes & […]
Hip-hop artist brings his Arab-infused tunes to Philly show
Omar Offendum is a Syrian-American hip-hop artist who was born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Washington D.C. and living in Los Angeles. His solo release, “SyrianamericanA,” showcases the unique blend of hip-hop and Arabic poetry he employs in his craft as a wordsmith. As he has continued along his multi-cultural life and musical journey, […]
Stage-screen star in concert with the symphony
Vanessa Williams_Credit Gilles Toucas Singer-actress Vanessa Williams, 55, brings a regal serenity wherever she goes. The always put-together Tony, Grammy, Emmy nominee makes her metro debut headlining the April 21 Omaha Symphony Gala Concert at Holland Performing Arts Center. For the 8 p.m. gig benefiting the symphony’s community engagement programs serving youth, she’ll sing her […]
Why is Music Is Good for the Soul, and Your Health
We’ve all heard the idiom, “Music is good for the soul.” But, according to the evidence, it’s good for your health as well. Study after study has found that music therapy has a positive effect on a broad range of physical and psychological conditions including dementia, anxiety, depression and cancer. Before we go any further, […]
Knee High Fox: “Jawbreaker” – grit, sass, and pummeling rhythm!
Knee High Fox is an alt/rock/electronic band based out of Los Angeles, California. They are fronted by Krsy Fox, with Simon Nagel on bass, Sam Bam Koltun on guitar, and Harley Dewinter on drums. The band formed in 2011 and released their debut single ‘Black Widow’ in February of 2013 exclusively with Revolver Mag. Renowned […]
Watch The Killers Cover Tom Petty At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The Killers put their spin on two Tom Petty tracks as part of a tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony on Friday (14 April). The singer-songwriter passed away on 2 October 2017, and the Las Vegas rockers helped pay tribute to him at the prestigious ceremony by playing his American […]
New ‘Deadpool 2’ Spots Further Reveal the Sequel’s Plot
During last night’s The Walking Dead-themed evening on AMC—which included the finale of The Walking Dead, the premiere of Fear the Walking Dead’s new season, and a new episode of Talking Dead—20th Century Fox made a big advertising play for Deadpool 2. The studio rolled out three separate TV spots during the three different programs, […]
Ed Sheeran in Talks to Join Danny Boyle’s Beatles-Themed Musical Comedy
Hit recording artist Ed Sheeran is poised to make a more significant jump into the acting world, and the project couldn’t be more perfect. The Daily Mail first reported and Deadline confirmed that Sheeran is in talks to join the cast of Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire filmmaker Danny Boyle’s upcoming musical comedy from Working Title. The […]
Q-Tip to Teach NYU Music Course
A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip will join NYU‘s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music this fall to co-teach a course on the intersection of jazz and hip-hop, according to the university (via the Boombox). The seven-class schedule will cover artists like Public Enemy, the Roots, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar. Students will also receive “in-class […]
Josh Sklair | The renowned guitar virtuoso
Josh Sklair, the renowned guitar virtuoso, a man that has marveled millions from the stage, a man that worked with the late, great Etta James for years and then on to work with many, many other greats as well takes a few minutes to answer five questions with Pump It Up Magazine: 1. Obviously, you […]
Ewart Chin Martial Artist and Actor takes his passion for the Arts to Spread Peace Worldwide.
Ewart Chin is taking his love for mankind center stage in his mission to give back on pressing social issues affecting people on the planet. As a Peace Ambassador, he is working to help people gain access to clean water and help with the homeless epidemic in the US. He is also incorporating these […]