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Republic Records will stop using the term “urban” to describe genres
Republic Records is currently one of the most powerful labels in North America. This week, Universal Music Group, which owns Republic, announced its pledge to donate $25 million to social justice organizations in support of Black Lives Matter. Now, Republic is taking a progressive step towards eliminating terms that show marginalization in music. The label […]
See how a Paramore fan used ‘Riot!’ to honor police brutality victims
This week, Paramore has shown their support for Black Lives Matter and the George Floyd protests. On June 1, the band announced they are donating $25,000 to various organizations and that they stand in solidarity with the movement. Now, a Paramore fan has taken their 2007 album Riot! and transformed its artwork and tracklisting to […]
Maria Brink calls on fellow witches to channel the moon’s energy for BLM
Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests following the wrongful death of George Floyd, In This Moment‘s Maria Brink is now showing her support. In a new social media post, the vocalist is calling upon her community of witches, shamans, spiritualists and various healers to use the upcoming full moon as a chance to bring […]
N.W.A.’s “Fuck Tha Police” streams surge amid Black Lives Matter protests
N.W.A.’s “Fuck Tha Police” has seen a resurgence amidst the ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. As the Black Lives Matter movement continues, N.W.A.’s iconic track has become one of the top protest songs. So much so that “Fuck Tha Police” is seeing a massive jump on […]
Spotify’s George Floyd tribute only needed one track to stand in solidarity
Like many individuals and companies within the music industry, Spotify took part in Blackout Tuesday this week. The day was created to promote reflection and support for the Black Lives Matter movement. For Spotify, the company decided to use its platform as a way to show its support for the movement. Along with blacking out playlists […]
Here’s how livestreams are raising money for Black Lives Matter
Since the tragic death of George Floyd, a large number of protests have occurred not just across the United States, but other parts of the world as well. While thousands continue to protest, others are sharing how and where you can donate to support Black Lives Matter. For those unable to join the protests, however, artists are offering an alternative. Over the […]
Musicians join George Floyd protests in support of Black Lives Matter
Since the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, a large number of protests have occurred not just across the United States, but other parts of the world as well. A number of artists have put their words into actions and have taken to helping out on the front lines of […]
10 incredible women who directed some of your favorite music videos
There are more than a few artists who’ve released videos throughout their career without ever working with a director who’s a woman. It’s an unfortunate truth, especially when you consider the iconic and era-defining videos that directors such as Hannah Lux Davis, Roxana Baldovin, Melina Matsoukas and more are creating with artists who are actively […]
Halsey urges celebrities to stop staying silent about George Floyd
A number of prominent artists are continuing to voice their opinions about the death of George Floyd. Floyd was tragically killed by police after one of the four police officers involved in his arrest knelt on his neck in an incident caught on video. Numerous protests are breaking out and investigations into his death have been launched. Many artists and […]
Musicians react following the death of George Floyd in police custody
On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was tragically killed by police after one of the four police officers involved in his arrest knelt on his neck in an incident caught on video (warning: the video is very graphic). 46-year-old Floyd died during his arrest leading to his sister Bridget Floyd calling for the four […]
10 covers we need to hear Brendon Urie take on next
The amazingly talented Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie has an impeccable vocal range and immense charm, making him capable of pulling off a wide array of hits, from the classic-rock era to modern pop tracks topping the charts. While he’s already covered the likes of Frank Sinatra all the way to Halsey, many […]
There’s a hidden gem in Halsey’s signature and some fans just noticed
Halsey has been hiding something in her signature for half a decade and someone fans are finally noticing. No, it’s not that Halsey is an anagram for her real name Ashley. It’s something that has popped up more than a few times in Halsey’s life. If you guessed a number, particularly a number in the […]
10 things you probably didn’t know about twenty one pilots’ ‘Blurryface’ era
You discovered Dema at the end of the Blurryface era and have followed along with Clancy’s letters. And with countless music video theories throughout twenty one pilots’ career, it’s clear not much gets by the Clique. However, with the band’s breakout album turning five, we thought we’d give it a shot. Plenty has unfolded from the […]
This new app is supporting music fans’ mental health with custom playlists
This month, Spotify launched a new feature that allows users to see the top three songs they’ve been rocking out to during coronavirus lockdown. Now, Spotify users have the opportunity to get their own personalized mental health playlists. Using some of your favorite songs and artists such as Halsey, twenty one pilots, Billie Eilish and more, […]
Billie Eilish postpones the rest of her 2020 ‘Where Do We Go?’ tour
May has already been quite the month for Billie Eilish. Just last week, her brand new radio show on Apple Music with her dad launched. Now, Eilish is updating fans on the future of her Where Do We Go? world tour. On Wednesday, it was announced on Twitter that the remaining dates of the Where […]
Halsey is postponing her ‘Manic’ North American tour until 2021
Back in September 2019, Halsey began to announce dates for her Manic world tour. After completing the European and U.K. dates back in February and March, Halsey was going to hit the road this summer for her North American run. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, plans have changed. On Thursday, Halsey announced on […]
Demi Lovato brings back our Myspace days for an emo Travis Barker remix
blink-182‘s Travis Barker doesn’t seem to be slowing down when it comes to new projects. Just last night he appeared on The Late Late Show with James Cordon to perform with Machine Gun Kelly on his new single “Bloody Valentine.” Now, Barker is giving Demi Lovato‘s single “I Love Me” an emo remix. Released this […]
10 pop artists who belted out rock tracks with no shame
The draw of belting out scene anthems is contagious, even to some of the biggest names in pop music. Sometimes, a song is just so good, you can’t contain yourself and have to sing in public, and these artists are just like us in this regard. We’ve rounded up 10 pop artists who have shamelessly sung […]
‘Paradise City’ was almost named after a different classic rock song
Last week, American Satan fans got their first taste of the film’s series spinoff with a brand new trailer. Since being released on May 1, the Paradise City teaser has earned over 4 million views. Due to the trailer’s success, the show’s creator is sharing some behind-the-scenes secrets about Paradise City. Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Records […]
Hear Halsey and Marshmello’s self-empowerment anthem “Be Kind”
Halsey may have dropped her album Manic just over three months ago, but she’s showing no sign of slowing down. The “You should be sad” singer just dropped an emotional new collaboration with the sweetly-helmeted DJ Marshmello. The new track is called “Be Kind” and deals with the emotional toll of questioning another’s motives in a […]
