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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 […]

blink-182, Jimmy Eat World among full list of UMG fire losses

Following initial reports of master tapes lost in a fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, bands such as blink-182, Jimmy Eat World and many more have been included in the full list of lost music. While coverage at the time focused on the burned King Kong theme park attraction and video content, a far more extensive list […]