Universal Music partners with Curio for artist NFTs

First collaborative project with Capitol Music Group artist Calum Scott to launch spring 2022. Universal Music Group (UMG) and NFT curator Curio have announced that Curio will serve as a dedicated global outlet for future officially licensed NFT projects from…

J Balvin shares ‘Niño Soñador’

J Balvin shares ‘Niño Soñador’

Song is an open letter to himself J Balvin has surprised fans with the release of a new song “Niño Soñador.” The new track is a song about reflection, where J Balvin expresses himself in an open letter format to…

Jon Pardi releases ‘Last Night Lonely’

iHeartRadio world premieres fiddle and steel-drenched track CMA and ACM Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi has released his new single “Last Night Lonely,” available everywhere now. Hitting country radio airwaves immediately, the track had its world premiere on iHeartRadio, and is…

Kenny Chesney strikes 3x gold

“Knowing You,” Songs for the Saints and Here And Now certified Gold At a time when people debate the enduring power of songs or moments, Kenny Chesney sees “Knowing You,” his record-maintaining 34th No. 1, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association…

Motley Crue, Def Leppard Stadium Tour expands

Motley Crue, Def Leppard Stadium Tour expands

Biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 expands with five new shows After two summers of delays it is finally happening! The world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends will hit the road together this summer for a co-headlining tour…

Usher moves Vegas residency to Park MGM

Usher moves Vegas residency to Park MGM

Twenty-three performances slated for summer and fall 2022 Usher will headline a new Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, beginning Friday, July 15th. Usher’s move to Dolby Live at Park MGM is the next generation follow-up to…

Coachella, Stagecoach remove COVID restrictions

Coachella, Stagecoach remove COVID restrictions

All COVID restrictions have been lifted Goldenvoice Entertainment, the promoters of Coachella and Stagecoach, have relaxed all COVID-19 restrictions for the 2022 festivals. “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Coachella/Stagecoach 2022,”…

Record Store Day 2022 List unveiled

Record Store Day 2022 List unveiled

Event is Apr 23rd Organizers of Record Store Day have announced the List of exclusive and limited edition titles available only via indie record stores. The 15th annual celebration is slated for April 23rd at participating independent record stores worldwide…

Team UMG at the Ryman announces CRS luncheon lineup

Team UMG at the Ryman announces CRS luncheon lineup

Dierks Bentley, Priscilla Block, Brothers Osborne are others will perform Universal Music Group (UMG) Nashville has announced the lineup for the Team UMG at the Ryman event at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2022. Known for its extraordinary star power, this…

Willie Nelson cancels indoor shows

Outdoor shows will still be performed Due to COVID-19, Willie Nelson has canceled all indoor headlining performances for the foreseeable future. Canceled performances include two March shows at the CMA Theater in Nashville, a March 19th stop at Billy Bob’s…

Journey announces ‘Freedom’ album

Journey announces ‘Freedom’ album

Further details are set to be announced Journey has announced Freedom, it’s long-awaited next album, is coming this year. Guitarist and founder Neal Schon shared an image on social media that features the band’s iconic logo and the 15 song track listing.…

Buckcherry premieres ‘54321’ video

Band also announces April/May 2022 tour dates Buckcherry has premiered the fifth video from their ninth studio album, Hellbound, for the track “54321.” The video, shot on tour dates in Dallas and Oklahoma City, was directed by KasterTroy. The video…

Gavin DeGraw announces Full Circle Tour

Tickets go on sale Feb 18th Multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw announces 20 intimate shows this spring for his Full Circle Tour. He will be returning to some of the small clubs where he started his career to showcase a…

Drowning Pool sets ‘Strike A Nerve’ with UMG

Drowning Pool sets ‘Strike A Nerve’ with UMG

Texas heavy rockers sign with UMe/T-Boy Drowning Pool will release their forthcoming new studio album, Strike A Nerve, on UMe This is Drowning Pool’s sixth studio album and third with frontman Jasen Moreno. Further album details are forthcoming. “I’m so…

BTS returns with Seoul concert

BTS returns with Seoul concert

BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul BTS are returning with BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul on March 10, 12 and 13. The concert will take place at the Seoul Olympic Stadium in-person in front of a…

Garth Brooks returns to Notre Dame

Show is May 7th Garth Brooks is set for Notre Dame Stadium for Saturday, May 7th. This will be the country star’s first Notre Dame Stadium concert in three and a half years and the only Stadium Tour date in…

Sammy Hagar adds two Texas concerts to 2022 tour

Sammy Hagar adds two Texas concerts to 2022 tour

Crazy Times 2022 summer amphitheater tour includes George Thorogood Due to overwhelming demand, Sammy Hagar & The Circle have announced the addition of two Texas shows on Friday, September 16th at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, TX and Saturday,…

So What Music Fest 2022 announces second wave lineup

So What Music Fest 2022 announces second wave lineup

Additional talent set for Memorial Day fest So What?! Music Festival has announced an updated lineup for their 2022 festival that includes Wage War, Lil Skies, Mod Sun, Pouya, State Champs, Hail The Sun, Rebecca Black, Kublai Khan TX, Hawthorne…

Bob Mould shares new live EP

The Ocean is available via Merge Records Bob Mould has shared The Ocean, a new EP featuring three solo acoustic live performances and available now via Merge Records at all DSPs and streaming services. Originally recorded for NPR’s World Café…

Most controversial music personalities today

The music industry is no stranger to controversies. The paparazzi is always hounding our favorite pop stars and almost everything that takes place in their lives ends up hitting the tabloids. Here are some of the most controversial names in…

Al Barr sitting out Dropkick Murphys 2022 tour

Barr will help care for ailing mother Dropkick Murphys vocalist Al Barr is sitting out of the band’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Tour and European summer dates to care for his ailing mother. Barr’s mother was recently diagnosed with Lewy…

Jimmie Allen, Brad Paisley notch No 1

“Freedom Was a Highway” is on Bettie James Gold Edition Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley have scored a No. 1 hit with “Freedom Was A Highway.” The track hits the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts, landing Allen…

Rare early Nirvana images selling as NFTs

Rare early Nirvana images selling as NFTs

Twenty-one never-before-seen images from a 1991 club gig are selling Feb 20th It was just six days after Nirvana released their groundbreaking Nevermind album when they took the stage on October 1, 1991 at the intimate JC Dobbs venue in…

Ray LaMontagne announces 2022 The Monovision Tour

Ray LaMontagne announces 2022 The Monovision Tour

Sierra Ferrell will support Grammy Award winning artist Ray LaMontagne announces The Monovision Tour with special guest Sierra Ferrell. LaMontagne and his trio hit the road this spring to perform live for the first time the songs from his album…

Amazon Music names Breland next Breakthrough Artist

Amazon Music names Breland next Breakthrough Artist

Company expands its Breakthrough program to support more emerging artists Amazon Music has announced that country trailblazer Breland has been selected as the next Breakthrough Artist. A bold new force on the music landscape, Breland’s groundbreaking mix of hip hop…