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Recording Academy updates membership rules to attract more diversity
The governing body of the Grammy Awards, which is the Recording Academy, is making changes to its membership requirements. The move comes as a result of discontent stemming from the 2018 Grammy Awards ceremony, where the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements … Continue reading
Watch: Migos partake in legendary Carpool Karaoke with James Corden
Atlanta-based rap supergroup Migos is known for their ability to make catchy hooks and fire ad-libs. Their success has allowed them to transcend the streets and cross over into the mainstream side of music as a whole. (Of course, the infamous … Continue reading
Taylor Swift was discovered 14 years ago
Every artist dreams of that moment. You know, the one where he or she gets discovered and life changes overnight. For Taylor Swift, it happened 14 years ago this week when she played a singer-songwriter night at The Bluebird Cafe … Continue reading
Rappers upset with Fortnite, may press charges
Rapper 2 Milly isn’t happy. He feels that the game Fortnite allows players to use his extremely popular Milly Rock dance as part of their emotes, or celebratory dance moves, but without giving him credits or royalties. As a result, … Continue reading
Paul McCartney on ticket sales, fame, and working with Kanye West
Beatles frontman Paul McCartney can’t go anywhere in the world without being recognized. Still, life is good. In a recent interview with GQ, he appeared at the Abbey Road crosswalk that the band made famous on his way to the Abbey … Continue reading
Victoria’s Secret announces musical guests for upcoming Fashion Show
The sexiest fashion show in the world just got way hotter. That’s because, earlier today, Victoria’s Secret revealed its musical guests for the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which airs on ABC Sunday, Dec. 2nd, from New York City. The … Continue reading
President Donald Trump Gives the Music Industry a Boost
President Donald Trump is trying to Make America Great Again—one song at a time. Earlier this month, he signed the Music Modernization Act into law. The bill provides a much-needed update to music copyright law in the digital era in … Continue reading
TuneCore Introduces Facebook and Instagram Monetization for Artists
Music distribution giant TuneCore is at it again. In July the company announced the launch of Facebook Monetization, a service that allows artists to upload their music to Facebook and Instagram and get paid for it when users attach the … Continue reading
The Art of Songwriting as Told by Poo Bear
You may not know who Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd is, but if you’ve ever heard 112’s smash hit “Peaches ‘n Cream” or Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” remix, then you know his work. Poo Bear is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter from … Continue reading
Russ explains how to build a loyal following with ticket sales among fans
If you haven’t heard the name Russ, then you better familiarize yourself with who he is because he’s on a meteoric rise and will be a major household in only a matter of time. For proof, look no further than … Continue reading