Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is almost here: Here’s what we know

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Beyoncé is entering her Renaissance era. The singer’s seventh studio album, “Renaissance,” is fast approaching, and Queen Bey has been sprinkling a trail of breadcrumbs leading to its release. On June 16, the “Formation” artist […]

Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Album Leaks — About 36 Hours Early

Beyonce Renaissance album

Photo Credit: Tony Duran / CC by 3.0 Beyonce’s new album Renaissance appears online, possibly due to CDs distributed overseas — less than two days before its official release.  About 36 hours before its scheduled debut, Beyonce’s […]

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Robert Glasper Montreal Jazz Festival

Robert Glasper is doing it all these days. He’s just come off a European Tour in support of his latest album, Black Radio III, performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival earlier this month (where he […]

With countdown on, Beyoncé reveals ‘Renaissance’ tracklist

With countdown on, Beyoncé reveals 'Renaissance' tracklist

Only nine days away from the release of her highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Renaissance,” Beyoncé has revealed the record’s full, 16-song tracklist. The “Love on Top” singer posted the list Wednesday on her Instagram […]

from Michael Jackson to Harry Styles to BTS’s J-Hope

J-Hope

Is this the beginning of the end for BTS? In June, the South Korean sensations released a career-spanning anthology, “Proof,” and announced that they would be taking a break while working on solo projects. And […]

UMG Beats Bang Energy Drink In TikTok Copyright Lawsuit

UMG Beats Bang Energy Drink In TikTok Copyright Lawsuit

UMG and its subsidiaries had claimed a case for Direct Infringement of copyrighted music in Bang’s TikTok promotional videos, and Contributory Infringement for allowing influencers to use that music to promote Bang. For brands that […]

Beyoncé Makes Music History With House Track, “Break My Soul” – EDM.com

Beyoncé Makes Music History With House Track, "Break My Soul" - EDM.com

Beyoncé’s unexpected foray into house music is already a record-breaking endeavor. Unsurprisingly, Queen Bey’s “Break My Soul,” which samples the legendary 1993 dance track “Show Me Love” by Robin S., became an overnight sensation. With […]

Beyoncé Makes Music History With House Track, “Break My Soul” – EDM.com

Beyoncé Makes Music History With House Track, "Break My Soul" - EDM.com

Beyoncé’s unexpected foray into house music is already a record-breaking endeavor. Unsurprisingly, Queen Bey’s “Break My Soul,” which samples the legendary 1993 dance track “Show Me Love” by Robin S., became an overnight sensation. With […]

What Challenges Do Game Developers Face with Music Licensing?

music sync in the gaming industry

Photo Credit: Erik Mclean Music and gaming are so intertwined that many gamers associate certain songs with gaming franchises. These synch deals are multi-faceted, and game developers face unique challenges when it comes to licensing […]

Filipino Artist Jake Zyrus opens up about his identity

Filipino Artist Jake Zyrus opens up about his identity

In an exclusive interview with GQ, Filipino singer and television personality, Jake Zyrus disclosed how he always felt like he was “born in the wrong body”. Although having established himself a highly successful career in […]

Beyoncé makes music history again with ‘Break My Soul’

Beyoncé makes music history again with 'Break My Soul'

Beyoncé is building on her own foundation of musical excellence by making history — yet again. With her latest hit single, “Break My Soul,” the Grammy winner has become the first woman — and the […]

Michael Jackson Songs Pulled From Streaming Amid Claims He Didn’t Sing Them

Michael Jackson Songs Pulled From Streaming Amid Claims He Didn’t Sing Them

Sony Music, which manages the rights to Michael Jackson’s catalog, has pulled three of the late star’s songs from streaming services, American Songwriter reports. The songs in question, “Monster” featuring 50 Cent, “Keep Your Head Up,” and […]

NITA STRAUSS Says A Fan ‘Threw His Sweaty Post-Show Boxers’ At Her On ALICE COOPER’s Last Tour

NITA STRAUSS Says A Fan 'Threw His Sweaty Post-Show Boxers' At Her On ALICE COOPER's Last Tour

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, has revealed that a fan “threw his sweaty post-show boxers” at her onstage during the legendary rocker’s 2021 tour. The 35-year-old Strauss, who […]

Michael Jackson Songs Pulled from Streaming Amid Debate Over Vocals

Michael Jackson Songs Pulled from Streaming Amid Debate Over Vocals

Three songs from Michael Jackson’s first posthumous album Michael were pulled from streaming platforms on June 30th, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and TIDAL. Since the LP was released in 2010, there’s been controversy over whether […]

‘Breakin’ star Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon dead at 58

'Breakin' star Bruno 'Pop N Taco' Falcon dead at 58

Bruno Falcon, the trailblazing hip-hop dancer and choreographer known as “Pop N Taco,” died Saturday at his Long Beach, California home. He was 58. The pop-and-lock legend of the early ’80s cult film “Breakin’ ” […]

The Story Behind the Song Podcast

The Story Behind the Song Podcast

Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS “The Glamorous Life” proved to be a major solo breakout for Sheila E. in 1984. The classic pop track was one of her man collaborations with the legendary Prince, […]