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In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop
2023 signals the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, with the genre in some of the rudest health it has ever been in.
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2023 signals the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, with the genre in some of the rudest health it has ever been in.
The life of an artist can be a labor of love. From waiting for creativity to strike to the feelings of self-doubt leading up to a release, it takes much ambition and persistence to release music into the world. Burnout is real, and the identity crisis that can occur when the music can’t come out takes its toll. Up-and-coming rock duo Loveless expresses these complex emotions in their latest single, “Picasso.” Striking a balance between introspection and angst, “Picasso” takes listeners through the mind and heart of a creative. Pop-induced vocal melodies and danceable beats reminiscent of bands such as… Read more »
Legendary West Coast punk rockers MxPx are still kicking, literally, with their new music video for “When We Broke Through.” Fresh off their headlining Furnace Fest set, the band plays their hopeful and euphoric track against a white background for the brand-new video. With classic pop-punk guitar tones and undeniably catchy choruses, you can’t help but sing along with Mike Herrera as he vocalizes, “Against the odds we made it work/Through the struggles and the pain/This life, it ain’t so bad /When you pull it from the frame.” Check out the new music video for “When We Broke Through” below. … Read more »
We all love a powerful frontwoman, and Against The Current’s Chrissy Costanza fits the bill. The band’s new single “silent stranger” introduces fans to their “nightmare era,” which is chock-full of black and white imagery and a dark-pop edge that elevates their classic sound. It’s all about shedding the persona they’ve created for themselves and the challenges of reclaiming their authentic identity. There comes a point when the reflection in the mirror looks like a complete stranger, which Costanza sings in the lyrics, “I know all the lies/I brought to life/Now I don’t know how to be someone real/Hate that… Read more »
As per usual, The Maine has been more than generous to fans, offering amazing collabs, dropping an incredible ninth record, and sharing new acoustic renditions of their singles. After teasing a snippet of the track earlier this week, the group finally shared a stripped-down version of the dance-inducing, pop-laced banger “blame,” resulting in a haunting, heartfelt performance. Frontman John O’Callaghan’s vocals absolutely shine on this somber rendition, departing from the glitzy disco aesthetics and sounds of its original counterpart. Frankly, be prepared to sob. Listen to The Maine’s acoustic reinterpretation of “blame” below. In a recent Instagram clip, listeners can… Read more »
This week, we are talking to Ben Bhugesh Patel of BV Investments about how this strike has devastated his entertainment industry service business and actor, Giovanni Samuels about how streaming has robbed her of residuals and health insurance. We’re also talking about Drew Barrymore and all of the maybe I will, maybe I won’t, scab rigamarole. Join us!
GGR is talking about the Hollywood strikes! Come join us(Monique Pearl and Rashante Lee) in conversation with colleagues about how this strike is affecting us, our families, our businesses, and our financial and mental health.
As the leaves change and cuffing season begins, we all need more love songs in our lives, and Boys Like Girls is filling this void with their hopelessly romantic new single, “NEW LOVE.” Marking the band’s fourth single off their forthcoming record, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, “NEW LOVE” highlights Boys Like Girls’ unique brand of shimmering pop-rock with traces of country twang. It’s an endearing and bright-eyed picture of what it’s like to find your other half and the lengths you go to treasure it. Frontman and creative visionary Martin Johnson explains the song’s origins in a statement and the experience… Read more »
Poppy is just a few weeks out from unveiling her fifth full-length album, Zig, which will drop via Sumerian Records on October 27. In anticipation of the release, the enigmatic singer-songwriter, known for her genre-blurring sound and unique artistic approach, has revealed that she will join her fellow labelmates Bad Omens as direct support on the metalcore unit’s forthcoming 2024 UK and European headline tour. In an Instagram post announcing the news, Poppy shares, “I’ve got some new dates for you. I’m joining @badomensofficial in the EU and headlining the UK! Tickets and VIP for all UK shows are available… Read more »
Charlotte Sands is back and better than ever. The pop-rock songstress just dropped her new single, “use me,” which takes listeners on a journey of self-love and acceptance. Marking the lead single off of her highly-anticipated debut album, can we start over?, Sands opens up about the never-ending treadmill of the music industry: the highs and lows of trying to please everyone, all while trying to fulfill your own wants and dreams. The expectations of others carry a lot of weight, especially as an up-and-coming star. But through cathartic lyrics and powerful imagery, Sands releases herself of the pressure and… Read more »
