The Weeknd Finalizes ‘Long-Term Partnership’ With Universal Music Group

The Weeknd music video

Photo Credit: Fred von Lohmann / CC by 2.0 The Weeknd has officially inked “an expansive, long-term partnership” agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). The Big Three record label and the Toronto-born singer-songwriter unveiled their […]

Jens Lekman Announces Partially Remade Versions of Oh You’re So Silent Jens and Night Falls Over Kortedala

Jens Lekman: 04-30 Los Angeles, CA – Aratani Theatre05-02 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall05-05 Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater05-06 Tacoma, WA – ALMA05-07 Seattle, WA – Neumos05-09 Salt Lake City, UT – […]

J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. to Produce Live-Action ‘Hot Wheels’ Film

J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. to Produce Live-Action ‘Hot Wheels’ Film

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot has partnered with Mattel Films and Warner Bros. to produce a live-action movie adaptation of the popular toy brand Hot Wheels, Variety reports.  A press release from Mattel and Warner Bros. […]

Southern Gothic Mystery ‘Norco’ Is a Masterful Meditation on Place

Screenshot of Norco game featuring character sitting on truck at sunset

for an indie video game, Norco has a decidedly unusual origin story. The point-and-click adventure wasn’t conceived as an entry to a game jam, nor was its nascent form labored over in a game design […]

Grimes and Kaytranada Announced as Swedish House Mafia Tour Openers

Swedish House Mafia: Paradise Again World Tour 2022

Swedish House Mafia have added a few new tour dates and also announced the support acts for their forthcoming trek in support of their debut album Paradise Again. The opening acts at various dates are […]

Universal Music Group Files Four Trademarks for Bored Apes Band Leader

UMG bored apes trademarks

Photo Credit: Bored Ape Yacht Club Universal Music Group has filed four trademarks tied to its Bored Apes band ambitions. The music giant purchased Bored Ape #5537 back in March 2022 for 125 ETH. UMG […]

Coachella 2022: Top Mexican regional acts share spotlight

A rapper onstage

Grupo Firme, the Latin Grammy-winning norteño band, has counted many hits under its silver-buckled belts over the years: “El Tóxico,” “Ya Supérame” and 2021’s “Cada Quien,” co-starring reggaeton-pop heartthrob Maluma, to name a few. In […]