The Launch Music Conference and Festival is set to take over PA’s Lancaster County Convention Center this April 13-16—and it has just announced this year’s official panelists.
Harley Quinn herself just had a jaw drop moment because, surprise, new song and music video from twenty one pilots! The video is for the new track “Heathens” which is part of the Suicide Squad movie soundtrack. The super anti-hero film won’t be released until August, but for now we’ll wonder if the film is going to be worth paying for (the reshoots must’ve fixed it, right?) as we take in never before seen moments and enjoy a new twenty one pilots song. The Suicide Squad soundtrack is available August 5th on Atlantic Records, and we’re sure it’s going to be a steal. Get an… Read more »
From the early pioneers of female badassery to those carrying that torch in 2014, find out who we chose for our list of the leading ladies of alternative — and why.
Alt rock band Night Terrors of 1927 (you might know their song “Dust and Bones” from rotation) have finally announced their debut EP titled Guilty Pleas. They’ve also premiered a new song from that EP, “Young and Vicious,” over at Neon Gold Records. Guilty Pleas is due out November 5th on Atlantic Records. If you’re heading to CMJ festival in New York City, make sure you check out one of the two sets they’ll be playing as well – you can see those dates below. October 16th – Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY October 17th – Santos Party House, New… Read more »
Interscope Geffen A&M announced that John Janick has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Janick co-founded Fueled By Ramen and was also co-president of Elektra Records
Coheed and Cambria came, sold out the Central Park SummerStage and rocked so hard a man projectile vomited Wednesday. Though fans were nearly melting, their intensity never skipped a beat.
Christopher Hicks has been appointed Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. In his new position, Mr. Hicks will assume overall responsibility for the acquisition and develop ment of new talent, overseeing producers and guiding the creative vision and brand recognition of the legendary Def Jam label as it celebrates its 25th year anniversary in 2009. Mr. Hicks will report directly to Mr. Reid, and to Steve Bartels, President & COO, Island Def Jam Music Group, on operational matters. Mr. Hicks will be… Read more »
Digital music sales continue fast growth in the U.S., accounting for 18 percent of the music market there this year, and set to climb to 41 percent of total sales across the next five years, Forrester Research reports. The report predicts 55 percent of U.S. online consumers will pay to download music in 2013. Despite this strong growth, labels must get used to a smaller value music market, say the analysts, overall the U.S. music market will shrink from its current level of $10.2 billion to $9.8 billion in the next five years. Forrester also found 64 percent of subscribers… Read more »
Pink scored her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Thursday with “So What,” ending the three-week reign of T.I.’s “Whatever You Like.” The feisty pop singer previously topped the in 2001 through a Grammy-winning remake of Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade” with Christina Aguilera, Mya and Lil’ Kim. “So What” is the first single from Pink’s fifth album, “Funhouse,” which is slated for an October 28 release. T.I. slipped to No. 2, swapping places with Pink, while Rihanna’s “Disturbia” held at No. 3, and M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” rose one to No. 4. The chart’s top debut was Jay-Z’s all-star… Read more »
Atlantic Records sued two members of the alternative rock band Stone Temple Pilots on Thursday, accusing them of trying to prematurely end their recording contract with the Warner Music Group label. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, claims lead singer Scott Weiland and drummer Eric Kretz have threatened to stop performing under their contract and have indicated they would like to end the agreement unless Atlantic makes significant changes. The record company said in the suit that while Stone Temple Pilots has already delivered six albums, it wants the group to record a seventh album and deliver… Read more »
