Amazon teams with Pharrell to launch new music remix competition

“Your Voice is Power” experience featuring Pharrell’s new song, “Entrepreneur,” encourages students to examine racial equity while learning coding Amazon, Pharrell Williams’ education equity nonprofit YELLOW, and the Georgia Institute of Technology have announced a new educational collaboration called “Your…

Garth Brooks performing at Joe Biden inauguration

Garth Brooks performing at Joe Biden inauguration

Inauguration is Jan 20th Garth Brooks has been added as a performer for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, January 20th. The country superstar made the announcement during a Zoom press conference on Monday (Jan 18th), saying he may be…

Motley Crue celebrating 40th anniversary

Motley Crue celebrating 40th anniversary

Band first jammed on Jan 17, 1981 Motley Crue is celebrating its 40th anniversary starting today (Jan 17th). It was January 17, 1981 when Nikki Sixx first jammed with Tommy Lee and vocalist/guitarist Greg Leon. Leon left, Mick Mars and Vince…

Music producer Phil Spector dies at 81

Spector died of natural causes Phil Spector has died at the age of 81 due to natural causes California state prison officials declare. The famed music producer was serving a 19 to life sentence at a California state prison for…

Kash Doll, DJ Infamous release new music video

“Bad Azz” featuring Mulatto & Benny The Butcher available now Kash Doll and DJ Infamous release the music video for “Bad Azz” featuring Mulatto & Benny The Butcher via Infamy/BMG/Republic Records. Directed by Sara Lacombe, the blockbuster visual unites these…

Madison Beer releases Vevo short film

Madison Beer releases Vevo short film

Short film is part of Vevo Lift Vevo and Madison Beer have released Madison Beer – Dreams Look Different in the Distance, as the final installment of her LIFT videos. The short film follows the releases of her previous LIFT…

AFI shares two new songs

“Twisted Tongues” and “Escape From Los Angeles” available now AFI has shared two eagerly anticipated new songs, “Twisted Tongues” and “Escape From Los Angeles.” These new tracks — the band’s first new music since the acclaimed The Missing Man EP…

Daniel Lanois releases ‘Power’

Song appears on upcoming Heavy Sun Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has shared a new song, “Power.” The track is the second single from Lanois’ forthcoming album Heavy Sun, and features lyrics affirming the strength of unity and cooperation, backed…

X Ambassadors announce new project ‘Eg’

Multi-part series features collaborations with up-and-coming artists Terrell Hines, Jensen McRae & Earl St. Clair X Ambassadors have announced a new project called (Eg), a multi-part series featuring collaborations with an eclectic mix of emerging artists. The multi-platinum-selling rock band…

Avenue Beat declares ‘Woman’ with new single

Kicks off 2021 celebrating female beauty, body + soul First Sami Bearden, Savana Santos and Sam Backoff channeled all of our collective frustration with cultural rage, COVID-19 shutdowns, Say Their Names injustice and general anxiety of last year into “F2020,”…

Episode 70 – BJ Thomas

Episode 70 – BJ Thomas

The singer celebrates iconic milestone Iconic country singer BJ Thomas is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” and joins us as our first-ever video episode. The song landed at No. 1 on January 3, 1970,…

Selena Gomez releases Spanish-language single

Selena Gomez releases Spanish-language single

“De Una Vez” available now Selena Gomez has released her first Spanish language single in nearly a decade, “De Una Vez” (“At Once”). The song, released stateside via Interscope Records and UMG worldwide, is available via digital platforms. Embracing her…

Blake Shelton releases ‘Minimum Wage’

Blake Shelton releases ‘Minimum Wage’

Song is released to country radio and digital outlets The riches of love don’t come with a price tag attached. It’s a classic theme in music and certainly a hallmark of the country genre, from Charley Pride’s “All I Have…

CMA Foundation names Lindsay Ell as new Artist Ambassador

Ell to connect with students and teachers to advocate music education The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), welcomes accomplished triple threat musician, vocalist and songwriter Lindsay Ell, whose latest album Heart Theory continues to…

BMG acquires Mick Fleetwood recorded catalogue interests

More than 300 recordings are included in the deal BMG is proud to announce it has acquired outright Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood’s interests in the band’s recordings. The deal gives BMG Fleetwood’s royalty interest in over 300 recordings including…

Sia releases ‘Hey Boy’ featuring Burna Boy

Pop star shares track listing for new album Nine-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist Sia releases new single “Hey Boy” featuring Burna Boy. The track is from her eighth studio album Music – Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture,…

JP Saxe, Maren Morris release ‘Line By Line’

Saxe’s forthcoming debut album coming this spring GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, JP Saxe and GRAMMY Award-winner, Maren Morris, debut a new song, “Line By Line” via Arista Records. The intricate and emotive lyrics were penned by Saxe, Morris…

Episode 69 – 2021 Predictions

Episode 69 – 2021 Predictions

Our predictions for 2021 music releases and live shows 2021 is definitely off to a weird start, but Buddy Iahn and Matt Bailey discuss music release predictions (and some that are confirmed) as well as the future of live-streaming as…

Brett Young announces BY40 Challenge

Young invites fans to join fitness journey with celebrity trainer Don Saladino Brett Young is kickstarting the New Year with the January 25th launch of “BY40 Challenge,” a 10-week fitness program with celebrity trainer Don Saladino (Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds,…

Pokémon launches 25th anniversary with Katy Perry

Katy Perry headlines P25 Music, a Year of Surprise Music Events and Superstar Collaborations The Pokémon Company International has official launched celebrations for Pokémon’s landmark 25th anniversary. As an iconic video game and entertainment franchise beloved by millions of fans…