Hip hop has become genre for entrepreneurs

When rap and hip hop exploded onto the music scene in the late 1970s, the first hits included “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang and Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks.” In the 1980s, New York hip hop group Run DMC enjoyed…

Megadeth announces NFT collection

Group launches through Discord Megadeth has officially entered the Web3 ecosystem with its Rattleheads NFT collection through Discord. The Grammy Award winning, thrash metal pioneers have pulled nearly 40 years of iconic themes and imagery, basing the collection off of…

Alabama’s Teddy Gentry arrested on drug charges

Gentry was arrested for marijuana and drug paraphernalia Alabama bassist and backing vocalist Teddy Gentry has been arrested in Cherokee County, AL on drug charges. The 70 year old Fort Payne native was arrested and charged with misdemeanor second-degree unlawful…

UMG launches Virgin Music Group

UMG launches Virgin Music Group

All Virgin Music Label and Artist Services regional hubs will become part of the Virgin Music Group Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of the Virgin Music Group, a new global division that will unify UMG’s industry-leading artist…

PBA announces Jimmie Allen celebrity bowling event

PBA announces Jimmie Allen celebrity bowling event

Event airs Oct 16th on Fox The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announces a celebrity event to be hosted by GRAMMY nominated, award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and avid bowler Jimmie Allen. The Jimmie Allen PBA Challenge presented by Bowlero will air…

Roland Corporation purchases Drum Workshop

Roland Corporation purchases Drum Workshop

Acoustic and electric drum companies combine Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Roland to acquire all outstanding shares of Drum Workshop. Roland is the leading global manufacturer of electronic musical instruments widely recognized for…

Kid Cudi reveals ‘Entergalactic’ pre-sale

Album & Netflix project coming soon GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi has announced a pre-save for his anxiously awaited tenth full-length album and one of the most anticipated projects of 2022, Entergalactic. In…

Lewis Capaldi premieres ‘Forget Me’ video

Clip is available now GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has unveiled the vibrant official video for “Forget Me.” The song, his first single since 2019, was released last week where it amassed over two million streams in the first 24 hours.…

What made grunge so popular in the 90s?

In the early 1990s, a new kind of music emerged from the underground clubs and bars of Seattle. This music was called grunge, and it quickly became one of the most popular genres in the world. What made grunge music…

Cole Swindell earns 12th No 1 within 12 weeks

“She Had Me At Heads Carolina” tops Billboard’s country charts Just days after receiving two CMA Award nominations for his powerhouse duet “Never Say Never” with Lainey Wilson, multi-Platinum selling superstar Cole Swindell just hit the top of the charts,…

Yungblud announces North American tour dates

Self-titled album continues to dominate worldwide charts Yungblud has revealed North American dates for 2023 Yungblud – The World Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 29-city run kicks off Friday, April 29th in Seattle, WA at Paramount Theatre, and will…

John Michael Montgomery injured in bus accident

Two others were also injured John Michael Montgomery suffered injuries following a bus accident while en route to a concert stop in North Carolina. The incident happened on Friday (Sept 9th), after his bus overturned and injured three people. WATE-TV…

Kygo teams with Gryffin & Calum Scott

Kygo teams with Gryffin & Calum Scott

“Woke Up In Love” is available now Global superstar, producer, and DJ Kygo teams up with fellow producer and electronic artist Gryffin and multi-platinum British singer/songwriter Calum Scott for their new single “Woke Up In Love,” out now via RCA…

Randy Houser releases ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It’

Randy Houser releases ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It’

New track is from forthcoming Note To Self album Randy Houser has released “Rub A Little Dirt On It,” the latest single from his forthcoming sixth studio record, Note To Self, due November 11th via Magnolia Music Group. Written by Houser with Jeff…

Mötley Crüe plotting post Stadium Tour plans

Band plans to return to the US in 2024 Mötley Crüe is already plotting its next moves following the success of The Stadium Tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The trek wrapped September 9th in…

Lizzo encouraging young voters with HeadCount

The Special Tour kicks off Sept 23rd Lizzo has teamed with the nonprofit, non-partisan voter engagement organization HeadCount to encourage her fans to get out to the polls and make their voices heard this election season. Working together to engage…

Fletcher premieres soul-baring ‘Better Version’

New track flips the script to “Becky’s So Hot” Fletcher has shared her new single “Better Version,” the latest release from her hotly anticipated debut album latest single from her forthcoming debut album Girl Of My Dreams, due September 16th…

Tommy Lee joins OnlyFans

Drummer shared news on stage Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee is putting the band’s elusive fifth member to work online. The rocker has joined OnlyFans, which he announced during the band’s closing stop on The Stadium Tour in Las Vegas…

Larry Fleet duets with Morgan Wallen

Updated edition of “Where I Find God” available now Big Loud’s resident soul man Larry Fleet surprises fans today with a new live duet of his emotive breakout single “Where I Find God” featuring label mate, former tour boss, and…

Episode 149 with Johnny Kongos

Episode 149 with Johnny Kongos

Kongos is one of the biggest independent bands in the world Kongos — featuring brothers Johnny, Jesse, Dylan and Danny Kongos — have music in their blood. They’re continuing the musical legacy of their South African/British father, John Kongos, who…

Cooper Alan making Grand Ole Opry debut

Cooper Alan making Grand Ole Opry debut

TikTok star will grace the stage on Sept 21st Country singer Cooper Alan will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut on September 21st. Joining the lineup that includes Opry members The Isaacs and the Del McCoury Band along with…