What an interesting chat this was! Karla Ortiz, former VP of Marketing and Label Services for Vydia and Digital Marketing executive at Universal Music Group, founded Monark Entertainment in 2020 during the pandemic. Karla talks about how she got her breaks working in music marketing which started with her first internship with Ryan Seacrest, to moving into a new media internship at Universal and eventually converted into full time employment working in the latin department and working with Rihanna & Kanye! She chats about all things marketing including the importance of maintaining relationships at the big socials and the evolution of radio pluggers, tik tok driving pre sales and spotify playlisting!
Shortly after unveiling the official music video for “SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN,” Waterparks has treated fans to the green screen version, offering a delightful twist to the new track. While maintaining the familiar shot-for-shot visuals from the original video, this just-released rendition reveals a ton of endearing behind-the-scenes moments that showcase the trio’s camaraderie. One particularly heartwarming moment captured in the green screen version unfolds at the 54-second mark. Here, Awsten Knight playfully winds the mic and its cord around Otto Wood‘s drum kit, seamlessly handing off the mic to him. In a touching display, Wood lifts his feet atop… Read more »
Listen Up! On today’s episode, we discuss the end of the SAG strike, our musical hot takes, and Elon changing Wikipedia to Dikapedia … enjoy! The Brett Davern Show is streamed LIVE daily at 12 pm (eastern) and 9 am (pacific) on idobi Radio at https://idobi.com. Follow Brett on social media @BDavv, Katie : @KatieLeclerc, the show @BrettDavernShow
blink-182‘s Travis Barker and wife Kourtney Kardashian Barker are officially new parents. According to exclusive sources for People, the couple welcomed their first child together––a baby boy. Additionally, according to multiple outlets, the Barkers have named their son Rocky Thirteen. According to an interview with Complex, the name honors Rocky George of Suicidal Tendencies as well as the protagonist of “the greatest boxing movie of all time.” Rocky is Barker‘s fourth child behind Alabama, Landon, and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya. Additionally, Kardashian Barker has three children, Mason, Penelope, and Reign, with ex Scott Disick. Earlier in the year during… Read more »
Coming off the inevitable high of their eagerly-awaited new collection, The Fear Of Fear, which saw its official release courtesy of Rise Records/Pale Chord on November 2, Spiritbox has extended their creative expression through a series of arrestingly cinematic music videos to coincide with the release. In honor of their latest release, The Fear Of Fear, Spiritbox began with the release of “Ultraviolet” on November 2, swiftly followed by “Angel Eyes” on November 3. And just this past weekend, on November 4, fans were gifted with the awe-inspiring video for “Too Close / Too Late.” Read more: Here’s What All-American… Read more »
The whimsical and cheeky pop-punk outfit, Not My Weekend have returned today with a brand new music video for their track “OVERLOAD” featuring Josh Roberts of the beloved, Magnolia Park. This tune comes as the fifth single from their third studio album SHIMMER.SEASON out today! “OVERLOAD” follows singles, “SHUT.UP“, “HURRICANE.WEATHER“, “OTHERSIDE.(BREAK.UP.SONG)” and “KNOCK.ME.OUT” featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens. The new record is arguably Not My Weekend’s best work to date, honing in on the best parts of their song writing and delivery. Even the album’s b-sides shine, such as “AMERICAN.DREAM” and “HELL(SEND.ME.DOWN)“. The stand out track is definitely… Read more »
It’s officially Halloween weekend, and you know what that means: scary movies, last-minute trips to the costume shop, and eating your way through all of the trick-or-treat candy. Lucky for us, this weekend also means new music from Magnolia Park, who just released their sophomore record, Halloween Mixtape II. Taking inspiration from the season’s spooky imagery, the alt-rock powerhouse explores the heavier aspects of their sound while weaving in pop, hip-hop, and theatre-emo musical stylings through Halloween Mixtape II. Yet, the diversity of Magnolia Park’s sound never feels disjointed or disingenuous. It’s heavy and dark while maintaining the band’s signature… Read more »
Magnolia Park‘s second performance at When We Were Young Fest 2023 became an unforgettable highlight when they welcomed pop-punkers Arrows In Action to the stage for a sensational cover of Fall Out Boy‘s 2005 classic “Sugar, We’re Goin Down.” The moment was nothing short of a sonic journey, taking the audience on a nostalgia-fueled ride back to the mid-aughts when the original song became an anthem for the emo/scene generation. Any elder emos in the house? As the two bands merged their talents on the Ghost Stage, the energy in the crowd reached a fever pitch. With impeccable harmonies and… Read more »
With more than 2 years passing since The Veronicas‘ double-album release in May and June 2021, consisting of GODZILLA and HUMAN, the Aussie twin-sister duo has made their triumphant return with their brand-new single, “Perfect.” Featuring drumming expertise from the man, the myth, the legend—blink-182’s Travis Barker—the new single seamlessly navigates across a fusion of anthemic rock and playful pop, creating a comeback track that’s nothing short of…well, perfect. Crafted in collaboration with John Feldmann (blink-182, Avril Lavigne, YUNGBLUD) and expertly co-produced by Ryan Linville (Olivia Rodrigo), “Perfect” taps into the quintessential sound we all fell in love with when… Read more »
In classic MUNA fashion, the trio surprised fans at The Greek Theatre with a fun cover. During their headlining shows on both October 11 and 12, the “Silk Chiffon” musicians covered “Since U Been Gone,” Kelly Clarkson‘s 2004 hit single. YouTube user @LizElze recorded the entire cover and noted in the video’s caption, “we all went a little feral for this ngl.” Check out the full cover below. This YouTube user was not lying, as TikTok user Jasmine Graham shared a video with the caption, “Help Katie told everyone off.” No worries, as “telling off” the crowd was all in… Read more »
