In 1919 four film industry pioneers formed United Artists. Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks, and Griffith decided they had had enough of non-artists working with their art and they took control of their careers. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost 100 years since then, but something similar is bubbling up in the music industry. Meet Tidal, Jay-Z’s new streaming service. He has given 16 notable names (and maybe more) equity in his new company to join him in his streaming revolution. Maybe you’ve heard of some of these people? Kayne… Madonna… Two punks named Daft. First, let’s all thank Jay-Z… Read more »
Just in case you missed anything while living under your rock, here’s all the insanity you can handle from February 23rd-March 1st.
With a perfect blend of punk, rock, and indie mashed together with pop sensibility, Purple’s (409) should come with a guarantee on the front cover: If it doesn’t put you in a party mood you deserve your money back.
We compiled a list of special artists we think rule and labels should be paying attention to.
We’ve finally unveiled our top albums of 2014 — but how did we arrive at that list? Check out our staff’s individual lists of their favorite releases of the year.
Here are idobi’s Favorite Songs of 2014. Hear the idobi Megamix 2014 on Spotify now, and tune in to hear the Megamix air this Saturday at 12pm ET, and again on New Year’s Eve!
The trend of streaming songs, and even entire albums, ahead of release is fast becoming the norm. But while it seems great for music fans, how is it affecting bands?
Set It Off have announced their upcoming sophomore album ‘Duality’, to be released October 14th through Equal Vision Records.
The right soundtrack immerses you in a video game’s universe, and for Long Island’s resident pop punk goofballs Patent Pending, there was only one logical thing to do: meld their shared love of video games and game soundtracks. To celebrate the release of their new EP Mario & The Brick Breakers: Greatest Hits, the band is here to grace this week’s Tuesday Ten with the best video game soundtracks of all time.
Nashville’s Blacklist Royals, made up of twin brothers Nat and Rob Rufus, share the truth behind the ten questions they get asked the most as twins who play music together in this week’s Tuesday Ten.
