Report: Songwriter Busbee dies

Busbee worked with a variety of artists Popular songwriter and producer Busbee — real name Michael James Ryan Busbee — has passed away at the age of 43, according to social media reports. Busbee passed suddenly from glioblastoma, an aggressive…

Halsey celebrates birthday with new album track

Song is from upcoming Manic album set for release in Jan 2020 Halsey is celebrating her birthday by sharing a new song, “Clementine,” and the accompanying music video. The track is from her new album, Manic, which will be released…

Episode 2 – Chris Gaines – Jon Pardi

Episode 2 – Chris Gaines – Jon Pardi

We discuss Garth Brooks’ alter ego and Jon Pardi’s album launch Garth Brooks’ alter ego Chris Gaines is celebrating 20 years. The album has a cult following as Brooks portrayed an Australian pop/rock star with a sex addiction. The project,…

Jon Pardi’s journey to superstardom

TMU was on hand as the icon of Neo-Traditionalist country celebrated the release of his third album, Heartache Medication, at the Hammerstein Ballroom. With its cavernous mouth and nearly eight-story high ceiling, The Hammerstein Ballroom echoes almost like an arena.…

Billie Eilish announces 2020 arena world tour

North American, South American, European and UK dates on sale Oct 4th Global, chart-topping Interscope/Darkroom Records artist Billie Eilish has announced her 2020 arena Where Do We Go? World Tour, produced by Live Nation. Starting on March 8th in Miami,…

Taylor Swift goes platinum with ‘Lover’

Album amasses over three billion streams globally Taylor Swift’s critically adored album Lover, released August 23rd via Republic Records, receives platinum certification in just four weeks from the RIAA in recognition of over one million U.S. sales. This only adds…

Meghan Trainor teams with Mike Sabath for ‘Wave’

Singer joins coaching panel of The Voice UK GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Meghan Trainor shares her brand new single entitled “Wave” with Mike Sabath. The track heralds the impending arrival of her anxiously awaited third full-length album, Treat…

Jason Aldean reveals ‘9’ details

The 16 track release pushes the creative envelope Jason Aldean has followed his own time-tested formula for over a decade and he’s not one to second guess that as he reveals more details behind his next effort 9 (Macon Music/Broken…

Yoshiki’s Kimono brand opens Tokyo Fashion Week 2020

Authentic and cutting edge Kimono brand created by Japanese rock star takes center stage Yoshikimono – the cutting-edge kimono fashion brand created by Japanese rock star Yoshiki — has been chosen for the prestigious opening spot at Rakuten Fashion Week…

Episode 1 – Steve Lukather of Toto

Episode 1 – Steve Lukather of Toto

We discuss Toto’s legacy and chat with founder Steve Lukather On The Music Universe’s inaugural podcast episode, hosts Matt Bailey and Buddy Iahn discuss the legacy of iconic rock band Toto. Plus, Matt chats with founding member Steve Lukather. Lukather…

Chris Janson packs sold out Ryman show

Special guests Jamey Johnson, Charles Esten join Janson on stage With upwards of 2,000 Real Friends in attendance, Chris Janson celebrated his second sold out, headlining show Wednesday night (Sept 25th) at the Ryman Auditorium. The Tennessean has theorized that…

Huey Lewis and the News release new single

Song is first original in nearly 20 years Huey Lewis and the News have released its first new single from its upcoming album. “Her Love Is Killing Me,” an uptempo blues rocker, is available now from BMG. Earlier this year,…

Cream drummer Ginger Baker critically ill

Baker is most known as the drummer for Cream Cream drummer Ginger Baker has been hospitalized in critically ill condition. His family shared the news Wednesday (Sept 25th) on social media. “The Baker family are sad to announce that Ginger…

Eric Church doubles down with No 1 celebrations

Church celebrates “Round Here Buzz” and “Some Of It” topping the charts “You’re the closest thing to Merle Haggard we will ever know,” proclaimed “Some Of It” co-writer Clint Daniels, embodying the overwhelming sense of reverence in the room for…

20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards nominees unveiled

Paula Arenas, Rubén Blades, Andrés Calamaro, Fonseca, Luis Fonsi, Rosalía, Alejandro Sanz, Ximena Sariñana, Tony Succar, and Sebastián Yatra vie for Album Of The Year The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards,…

Dierks Bentley ‘Living’ at No 1

Gratitude-filled “Living” peaks at country radio, marking three consecutive No. 1’s Current three-time CMA nominee Dierks Bentley takes “Living” to the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles chart, Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Canadian Country Airplay Chart this week,…