How much money do artists really make?
The folks at Billboard have presented a visual and informative article breaking down where money goes in all fields of the music industry. From the artists themselves, to the publicists, to the managers and more, all the infographs can be found below. The plethora of graphs also include interesting attributes for heritage acts, bands like the Beatles,...
Set It Off stream stripped down 'Duality: Stories Unplugged' EP
Set It Off are streaming a brand new, stripped down EP titled Duality: Stories Unplugged over at FUSE. The EP consists of five reimagined renditions of tracks off of the band's earlier release, Duality, as well as a new track “Wild Wild World (Acoustic).” Read more: 10 must-see artists at Warped Tour 2015 (including SIO!) Frontman Cody Carson comments...
'Jurassic Park' theme song tops Billboard chart after 22 years
It's been 22 years since Jurassic Park roared its way into theaters. Now, thanks to the series' widely successful reboot, Jurassic World, John Williams' classic “Jurassic Park Theme” has landed atop Billboard's Classic Digital Songs list for the first time, (via Variety). Listen below and feel the memories come flowing back. Read more: Jurassic World sets box office record for biggest global opening...
AP at 30: Photography Editor Nathan Leach Snapped the Foundation of AP’s Visual Legacy
Of the myriad of publishing arts, photography might be the most ambiguous and unteachable. Being in the right place, at the right angle, at the right millisecond, with the right lens, in the right light — it all amounts to an act of practical magic. And no amount of photographic skill is useful if you...
Fort Minor return with first new song in nearly 10 years
Mike Shinoda's hip-hop-based side project, Fort Minor, have returned with their first new song in nearly 10 years. Check out a video for “Welcome” below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. This past Friday, the group's blacked-out Facebook page sparked to life with a picture that read, “Hello.” Also, according to Conan...
Slaves guitarist stabbed
Slaves guitarist Alex Lyman was recently stabbed in his side, which resulted in a four-inch cut, two inches deep, and roughly a centimeter from his spleen. According to Lyman's Instagram post, the perpetrator was a felon who is now in prison. As far as motivation is concerned, “There was no confrontation and nothing was done to provoke this....
Slipknot frontman says band will take "a couple of years off" after current tour cycle
During a recent interview with Rocksverige, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor revealed that following their current tour cycle, they will be taking “a couple of years off,” (via Blabermouth). “Well, I mean, we're gonna' finish touring and then we're gonna' take a couple of years off again to, kind of, let everything chill,” he says. “I'm gonna'...
Of Mice & Men plan to continue evolving on next album, says drummer
In a recent interview with UnderTheGun, Of Mice & Men drummer Valentino Arteaga touched on the group's next chapter as a band, saying, “On the next record we are definitely going to continue and do some things that sound like Restoring Force, but we are also going to change some stuff up and do some things differently. We...
Hear a clip of New Politics' bouncy new song, “Girl Crush” (exclusive)
After releasing a new radio single, “West End Kids,” Danish trio New Politics will release their third full-length album, Vikings, on August 14 via DCD2/Warner Bros. Records. (Pre-orders go on sale tomorrow, June 23.) Today, the band are teaming up with AP to bring you a clip of a new song, “Girl Crush,” which stems...