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…

Eli Young band releases ‘Love Talking’

Song is released as they prep their 51 date Love Talking Tour Eli Young Band embraces the romance of Valentine’s Day with their new single “Love Talking” going for adds at country radio February 14th. The latest song from the…

Kat Von D reimagines Selena song

“Fotos y Recuerdos” is available on all streaming platforms Kat Von D follows the success of her critically acclaimed debut album Love Made Me Do It with her new single and accompanying music video of “Fotos y Recuerdos,” the hit…

Sting releases ‘For Her Love’ Spanish version

Original track from The Bridge Sting has a long tradition of singing in various languages including his celebrated EP, Nada Como el Sol – released in 1987 – which featured songs performed in Spanish and Portuguese. Inspired by the breathtaking Baja,…

Thomas Rhett releases ‘Us Someday’

Thomas Rhett releases ‘Us Someday’

Track is from forthcoming Where We Started album Thomas Rhett continues to preview new music from his upcoming sixth studio album Where We Started with the “Us Someday.” The song opens with an effervescent string arrangement as the superstar flexes his vocal…

Becky G & Karol G release ‘MAMIII’

Song is available via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records Global superstars Becky G & Karol G have released their powerhouse single “MAMIII” via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records. Destined to become an empowering anthem, the long-awaited collab is an up-tempo Reggaetón party track inspiring…

Styx, REO Speedwagon add joint headlining dates

Styx, REO Speedwagon add joint headlining dates

Ten new dates have been added Due to overwhelming fan requests, Styx and REO Speedwagon have extended their joint 2022 tour by ten new dates. The Live & UnZoomed co-headlining summer trek features special guest Loverboy for 45 shows across…

Saweetie releases ‘Closer’ featuring HER

Saweetie releases ‘Closer’ featuring HER

Blockbuster video coming soon Grammy-nominated Saweetie teams with R&B chart-topper H.E.R. for a breezy, sensual new single, “Closer.” The dance-infused track finds the duo serving up playful lines and seductive melodies, reaffirming Saweetie’s penchant for making hits that feel nostalgic,…

Dolly Parton releases ‘Blue Bonnet Breeze’

Dolly Parton releases ‘Blue Bonnet Breeze’

Song appears on forthcoming Run, Rose Run Dolly Parton has released the latest single, “Blue Bonnet Breeze,” from her upcoming album, Run, Rose, Run, alongside the track’s whimsical lyric video. The album, out this March 4th, will be available on all…

Scorpions share ‘Seventh Sun’

Song appears on forthcoming album Scorpions have shared its latest single, “Seventh Sun.” In the language of musicians, the term “flageolet” refers to an ingenious technique of eliciting harmonics from a string instrument, producing various overtones in addition to the…

Episode 120 with Parker McCollum & MusicFX CEOs

Episode 120 with Parker McCollum & MusicFX CEOs

McCollum introduces the first-ever NFT fan club UMG Nashville recording artist Parker McCollum introduces country fans into the world of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) with the first-ever NFT fan club membership. The singer/songwriter’s Gold Chain Cowboy Black Card: Signature Edition NFT…

Chris Janson releases ‘Cold Beer Truth’

New track is latest from All In Chris Janson is espousing “Cold Beer Truth” in the latest track from his upcoming album, All In. Together with co-writers Brad Clawson, Mitch Oglesby and Rob Pennington, Janson crafts a set of true-to-life, down-to-earth…

Tears for Fears release ‘Break the Man’ video

Song appears on forthcoming The Tipping Point album Tears For Fears have released their new music video for “Break The Man,” the third single from their highly anticipated first studio album in 17 years, The Tipping Point, arriving February 25th…

Universal Music Publishing Group acquires Sting song catalog

Worldwide agreement covers iconic artist’s entire solo and The Police catalog Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has announced the acquisition of 17-time GRAMMY Award winner Sting’s career catalog of music for a reportedly $250 million. This historic, comprehensive worldwide agreement…

Snoop Dogg acquires Death Row Records

Label launched rapper’s career Snoop Dogg has acquired the Death Row Records brand from MNRK Music Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal comes on the heels of Snoop Dogg’s latest album, B.O.D.R. (Back On Death Row),…

Scotty McCreery premieres ‘Damn Strait’ video

Song appears on Same Truck As Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery’s fastest rising single of his career reaches the Mediabase Top 30 and continues climbing, the multi-Platinum selling singer/songwriter premiered the official music video for “Damn Strait” Tuesday (Feb 8th)…

Machine Gun Kelly, Willow release ‘Emo Girl’ video

Official video is available now Machine Gun Kelly and Willow have have released the official music video to their collaboration, “Emo Girl.” The song is the latest single from MGK’s forthcoming album Mainstream Sellout, which the rapper-turned-rocker renamed after previously…

J Balvin announces NEON Ibiza Experience

J Balvin announces NEON Ibiza Experience

Event is July 9-12 at Ushuaïa ​​Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, and Hard Rock Hotel Leading technology company Pollen Presents has announced they are teaming up once again with reggaeton’s international ambassador J Balvin. With the new installment of the acclaimed NEON…