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Rex Orange County at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA
In the Orange County Observatory, a comfortable blend between theatre and bar, Rex Orange County sang with the exact soulful and cozily pristine (think the tightest-knit sweater you own) sound ... -
OnlyOneIman signs two-year recording contract with The Orchard
OnlyOneIman LLC announced today, exclusively through Urban Magazine, that it has signed a two-year recording contract with The Orchard, a company wholly owned by Sony Music Entertainment, specializes in media distribution, ... -
Royalty Exchange releases a "Zillow for royalties" app for songwriters
Royalty Exchange just dropped the Know Your Worth app, and it's now open to any songwriter who wants to know what their catalog is worth. Called the "Zillow for royalties" ... -
Live Review: Vance Joy at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles
It was still about 100°F after dark at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and Vance Joy reminded us all to drink more water, jokingly suggesting that he get a ... -
PSA: Scene kids, no matter how emo, still need to be inclusive and respectful
My first trip to Vans Warped Tour was its last year, and I'm not sad to see it go. Despite my dyed teal hair, extensive Fall Our Boy knowledge, and ... -
Album Review: Pray for the Wicked by Panic! at the Disco (7/10)
Barging in with glitter and hangover regret comes Panic! at the Disco’s Pray for the Wicked. As teased in “Roaring 20s,” the album channels F. Scott Fitzgerald with nearly every ... -
Tony Joe White brings blues to Grammy Museum in Mississippi
Tony Joe White recently previewed his forthcoming blues album Bad Mouthin’ YepRoc at the new Grammy Museum in Cleveland, Miss. with a Q&A and live performance. White is celebrating the ... -
Malay and team launch Britannia Row Recordings record label in partnership with BMG
Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Malay announces the launch of his Britannia Row Recordings record label in partnership with BMG. Under this high-profile joint venture, they will personally sign, produce, ... -
R&B duo Ar'mon & Trey Team Up with Forever 21 for Fan Sweepstakes
Detroit R&B sensation Ar’mon & Trey have joined forces with Forever 21 to launch the #F21xMusic “Forever and a Day with Ar’mon & Trey” sweepstakes. As part of the contest, ... -
Album Review: Hope Downs by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (7/10)
Melbourne, Australia-based indie rock band, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, released their album Hope Downs on June 15. "Bellarine" and "Time in Common" have a comfortable and warm beach rock feel, which really ... -
Primary Wave Entertainment launches Cure8, a new, digital-only label
Earlier this week, Primary Wave Entertainment announced the launch of their new, digital-only label called Cure8. On June 15, the label released disCOVERED, Vol. 1. This is the first in ... -
Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates Inductees at 49th Annual Awards
On June 14, at the 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner, SHOF President and CEO Linda Moran and co-chairs, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff recognized and ... -
Depeche Mode and Hublot Raise Over $1.7 Million for charity: water
Joining forces for the third time, Swiss watchmaker Hublot and band Depeche Mode have raised $1.7 million for charity: water, a non-profit organization that provides clean and safe drinking water ... -
Album Review: God's Favorite Customer by Father John Misty (8/10)
Father John Misty's God's Favorite Customer, released on June 1, is a gentle bummer. It's a quality album, but riddled with melancholy. The weirdness in J. Tillman's songwriting of "Date ... -
Composers celebrated at 33rd Annual ASCAP Screen Music Awards
The American Society of Composer, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrated the composers of the past year’s most performed music in TV, film and video games on May 22, at the 33rd ... -
Panic! at the Disco giving us "High Hopes" for new album Pray for the Wicked
June 22, 2018 is the release date for Panic! at the Disco's sixth album, Pray for the Wicked. But as Brendon Urie (sole member of the band) teases us with ... -
Pitchfork Music Festival partners with RAINN to help stop sexual abuse in the music industry
On Friday May 18, Pitchfork Music Festival announced its partnership with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), in order to raise awareness and help prevent sexual assault and sexual violence, ... -
Sony's RED MUSIC relaunches LOUD Records with first signee Axel Leon
LOUD Records, the label that brought you Wu-Tang Clan, Three 6 Mafia, Big Pun, Mobb Deep, and many more, is relaunching with Sony's RED MUSIC. The premier signee is rapper Axel ... -
The Regrettes Lose Drummer Maxx Morando
Up-and-coming feminist alt-punk band, The Regrettes announced on May 10 that their drummer and only male band member, Maxx Morando, has decided to leave the group. In the band's social ... -
"TajMo" Team Wins Seven Blues Music Awards
The 39th annual Blues Music Awards, hosted by Little Steven Van Zandt, honored the strides made in the world of contemporary and traditional blues alike. Collaborators Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' released TajMo ...
