The GRAMMY Awards has announced it is dropping the term ‘urban’ to describe music of Black origin. In an announcement on its website outlining the rules and guidelines for the 63rd annual ceremony, the...
by: Jessica Mao Jun 10, 2020 pinterest Diplo and Dillon Francis join a growing list of artists who have called for New York to repeal the 50-A provision. The longstanding New York law, which...
A museum dedicated to Tim Bergling aka Avicii is due to open in the Swedish capital of Stockholm in 2021. The ‘Avicii Experience’ will be dedicated to the Swedish artist’s life and music, with...
by: Farrell Sweeney Jun 9, 2020 pinterest DJ and producer Jermaine “Mayne Zayne” Jackson is making his voice heard through his latest creation, music video for single “WHVT.” Jackson has been producing for years...
DJs attempting to stream on Twitch are noticing an increase in copyright takedowns of both live streams and archival clips in line with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), reports Paper. Read this next:...
by: Rachel Narozniak Jun 9, 2020 pinterest Whether your electronic listening experience dates back several years or several months, it’s inevitable: you’ve moved to a record that touts Walshy Fire‘s touch. Through his own...
by: Rachel Narozniak Jun 8, 2020 pinterest Effective immediately, “urban” is no longer a descriptor that Republic Records will use to classify its “departments, employee titles, and music genres.” The imprint, which is home...
by: Rachel Narozniak Jun 8, 2020 pinterest Leon Bridges is “hoping for a life more sweeter” in a newly-released single that addresses the repetitive pattern of racial injustice that has claimed the lives of...
by: Farrell Sweeney Jun 8, 2020 pinterest Montreal-based producer Kaytranada is known for his constant experimentation and ability to push the boundaries of not only his own sound, but the borders of dance music...
by: Jessica Mao Jun 7, 2020 pinterest Following the collective industry stand against racial injustice on Black Out Tuesday, Gorillaz has launched their #BeTheChange initiative in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The...
