Photo Credit: RobDeMartin TeachRock, the open education resource launched by Stevie Van Zandt, has announced the members of its newly formed Artist Council. The Artist Council will include celebrated musicians Erykah Badu, Common, Sheryl Crow, […]
Sometimes real historical figures are so grand and eccentric that, like the rare and special occurrence of a solar eclipse, it seems that one can only view them through a pinhole, their light too bright […]
Photo Credit: Tidal Tidal is launching ‘Artist Home’ a new hub for its products designed to help artists ‘focus on their art.’ Tidal says Artist Home will allow artists to manage how fans see their […]
Mon, 29 May 2023 at 11:36 am Kylie Jenner is enjoying a night out in Paris! The 25-year-old reality star and makeup artist checked out a cabaret show while out celebrating BFF and makeup artist […]
The makeup artist for Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” has responded to criticism surrounding the movie’s depiction of Ursula. The nefarious sea witch — played by Melissa McCarthy in the new film — […]
Photo Credit: Melanie van Leeuwen Spotify says the ‘crossover effect’ of artist collaborations is magnified on streaming services. The service highlights how Run-D.M.C. linking up with Aerosmith to do their own take on “Walk This […]
New Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 has teamed with Fender for the “Ghost” Telecaster artist signature model electric guitar. Visually, the all-white axe is a stunner. It features a top-bound alder body with a mirrored […]
Photo Credit: Viberate Data monitoring is changing the way A&Rs discover and monitor emerging talent. Music data analytics platform Viberate is helping facilitate emerging artist discovery with useful tools like its Artist Chart. Let’s take […]
Photo Credit: Solen Feyissa TikTok has officially announced the ‘Artist Impact Program,’ effectively expanding the TikTok Commercial Music Library with more than a million songs and sounds from emerging and established artists. TikTok reports that 88 percent […]
ESP Guitars has announced that acclaimed guitarist Mick Thomson of iconic American metal band SLIPKNOT has joined the ESP artist roster. The company also confirmed that a new ESP/LTD Signature Series guitar is in development […]
Photo Credit: Hybe K-pop giant Hybe is turning to artificial intelligence for its new artists, capable of releasing albums in six languages at the same time. Midnatt is the alter ego of Lee Hyun, who […]
Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has launched a record label with a various artist compilation. Synergy, landing next month, includes tracks from Amaliah, rRoxymore, Lyric Hood, DJ Holographic, and B.A.D. cofounder NIKS. It features sounds “that […]
It was 2011, and Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Sie7e had just won the Latin Grammys’ best new artist award following the success of his hit single “Tengo Tu Love,” a track off his self-titled 2006 album. […]
Coachella is officially over, and it was a fun-filled weekend full of incredible performances, historic firsts, and increased visibility of diversity in the lineup. This year saw Bad Bunny as the first Spanish-speaking solo artist […]
In 1972, John Berger’s revelatory TV series and subsequent book, Ways of Seeing, began by discussing the changing ways we experience art via the then recent innovation of colour televisions in homes. Berger argued that […]
Brandon Deener, former producer for hip-hop and R&B royalty such as Timbaland, Missy Elliot and Lil Wayne, wears the multi-hyphenate badge well. He’s now known more as a visual artist and musician among other titles, […]
Getty Image Chlöe released In Pieces, her debut solo album on March 31 after building anticipation with singles such as “Pray It Away” or “How Does It Feel” featuring Chris Brown. After the album’s arrival, […]
Photo Credit: TikTok TikTok is featuring Calvin Harris as its UK #ElectronicMusic featured artist for April. The promotion comes at a time when multiple governments across the globe are increasing their scrutiny of the social […]
Unless you are a trust fund baby, choosing to devote your life to making art typically means choosing to follow a very challenging life path. The pursuit of creative expression often clashes with the harsh […]
A founding member of the influential Japanese electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto was revered as a pioneer of the genre. Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned composer and electronic music producer, has died at the […]