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Steve Lacy shares "Mercury" ahead of new album Gemini Rights
Steve Lacy has dropped “Mercury,” the lead single from his forthcoming album. “Mercury” is Lacy’s first track since 2019. The artist’s sophomore album, Gemini Rights, is set to release this summer via RCA Records. It serves as the follow-up to his 2019 debut record, Apollo XXI. Read more: Rex Orange County is tormented by his […]
Oliver Tree helps us laugh through the pain on "Life Goes On" -listen
Oliver Tree has released the deluxe version of his highly successful 2020 album Ugly Is Beautiful. Ugly Is Beautiful: Shorter, Thicker & Uglier includes seven brand new songs, including “Out Of Ordinary” and “Life Goes On.” “Out Of Ordinary” has a lyric video on YouTube, while “Life Goes On” is accompanied by a brand new music […]
25 essential Fueled By Ramen albums released across their 25-year history
Fueled By Ramen has signed some of the most talented alternative bands and musicians to date. With 25 years of greatness under its belt, now is the opportune moment to look back at its incredible discography. In 1996, John Janick joined forces with Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake and brought the label to life. […]
10 artists who completely took off after their debut albums
If there’s one universal truth to alternative music, it’s that there’s no one path to success. Many talented artists grind for years, putting out record after record until one day they accumulate a global following. Others may find commercial success following the release of their debut album. Of course, that’s not to say that any […]
10 alternative artists who gave iconic '80s classics a modern update
We’re well aware that there’s a bit of an ’80s renaissance going on in pop culture. From soundtracking shows to influencing alternative artists with synth-pop and darkwave, the music of the decade is certainly a prominent force in the modern age. Of course, many artists (some more than others) are quick to pay tribute to their predecessors […]
Glass Animals team up with iann dior to reignite “Heat Waves”—listen
Glass Animals have teamed up with iann dior to release a new version of their popular song “Heat Waves.” The track features dior on vocals and also refreshes the track’s original production. Glass Animals playfully teased the song on Twitter earlier this week. Now, the track is live and available for streaming via Spotify. Read […]
10 iconic alternative albums that deserve to be certified RIAA gold
We’ve already established that there are some surprises that come with RIAA certifications. That said, there’s nothing more troubling than realizing that some of the most iconic alternative albums have never been certified gold. It’s not particularly surprising that there are some discrepancies between an album’s generalized reception and its certification standing. After all, the criteria […]
Cardi B is the first female rapper to achieve this major music milestone
Back in 2017, Cardi B took the music world by a storm with her hit single “Bodak Yellow.” Now, it looks like the song is still dominating playlists and setting records four years later. This week, “Bodak Yellow” was certified diamond by the RIAA, making Cardi B the first-ever female rapper to achieve this milestone. […]
10 artists whose certified most popular releases may surprise you
A few months ago, we presented you with artists’ most and least streamed Spotify tracks that we thought might surprise you. Now we’re back to blow your minds again with some surprising top releases as indicated by gold and platinum certifications. Read more: Hollow Front release new animated video for collab with FFAK’s Ryan Kirby In case you […]
twenty one pilots added another major achievement with ‘Trench’
Another week and another major achievement for twenty one pilots. Their 2018 album Trench is now certified platinum in the US by the RIAA. Certified platinum means a record has achieved one million sales. Trench was certified Gold just two months after its October 2018 release. Read More: A mainstay ‘Scream’ actor has signed on for the upcoming sequel […]
40 pop-punk albums from the 2000s that’ll make you grab your old Chucks
Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]
Halsey becomes first platinum-certified artist of 2020 with 'Manic'
Halsey dropped her third full-length album Manic at the beginning of the year and now it’s become the first record of 2020 receiving platinum certification. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the album is the first earning the status in 2020 as of today (February 26). Read More: Korn guitarist opens recovery suites to aid […]
10 famous musician-related court cases that changed music
Music is supposed to be a form of entertainment, but when it comes to money or placing blame on someone over a wrongdoing, the excitement takes a back seat, and musicians make their way into the legal system. Whether it’s copyright claims, contract disputes or the antics of the musicians themselves, artists have a long […]
Amazon reportedly fulfilling orders with counterfeit CDs, study finds
Amazon and other major online retailers might be braking a few hearts. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has some shocking news. They suggest that around 25% of all CDs fulfilled by Amazon are counterfeit. The RIAA represents major labels Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music and is responsible for those Gold and Platinum […]
twenty one pilots make history with 'Vessel' certification
twenty one pilots may still be touring in support of last year’s smash-hit record Trench, but their prior releases are still getting love years after release. The duo’s third studio album, Vessel, must still be on repeat for fans over six years later, now reaching a rare RIAA milestone. Read more: Billie Eilish gets reimagined as blink-182 ‘Take […]
twenty one pilots snag first ‘Trench’ single gold certification
twenty one pilots have once again seen their way to the top. As of Wednesday, April 17, the band’s song “My Blood” was certified gold by the RIAA. According to Rocksound, “My Blood” is the first song from the duo’s 2018 album Trench to achieve such an honor, even despite it being the fourth single […]
twenty one pilots hit huge achievement with ‘Trench’
twenty one pilots have hit yet another huge milestone. According to numbers gathered from Chartdata.org, their latest album, Trench, has reached over 1 million worldwide album sales. At the time of press, Trench hit a grand total of 1,079,000 sales. That said, the album has reached platinum status, according to the requirements set forth by the RIAA. Read more: Neck […]
twenty one pilots fans are trying to get every song on ‘Vessel’ certified Gold
twenty one pilots fans are gearing up to make the duo the first band in history to have every single song on a record certified Gold twice. However, just two songs on the band’s 2012 record stand in their way: “Fake You Out” and “Truce.” twenty one pilots were the first band in history to […]
Cardi B named first woman to have an entire record certified by RIAA
Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy has officially been certified in its entirety. With that being said, this makes Invasion of Privacy the first record made by a woman to have every individual song certified by the Recording Industry Association of America. According to a tweet from @chartdata, every single song on Cardi B’s 13-track album has […]
Panic! At The Disco's 'Vices & Virtues' hit a huge milestone
A congratulations are in order for Panic! At The Disco! The band's album Vices & Virtues has been certified Gold by RIAA after selling half a million units. Read more: Panic! At The Disco introduce new bass player The band released the album in 2011, and it happens to feature a few of our Panic! faves, including “The Ballad Of […]
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