The next chapter of Beyoncé’s life will be filled with hemp, honey, and music, she revealed in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar. With her 40th birthday quickly approaching, the record-breaking multi-hyphenate discussed what she’s learned about holistic well-being. She says that on 2018’s On the Run II tour, she …
Read More »Spotify Needs to Fix Its Stalling User Growth
Spotify‘s not having a great time. The streaming service faced a punishing reaction on Wall Street following its second-quarter results last month: Daniel Ek’s firm’s share price fell 5.7 percent in a day, wiping around $2.5 billion off the market cap of the company in a few short hours. On …
Read More »New 'All Things Must Pass' Reissue Shows the Communal Depth Behind George Harrison's Masterpiece
George Harrison was all of 27 years old when he started making what became All Things Must Pass, in May 1970. The Beatles, the band to which he had dedicated his musical life since he was 15, were over, and Harrison spent the summer and fall in the studio, hammering …
Read More »Jessica Springsteen and Team USA Wins Silver Medal in Olympics Equestrian Jumping Final
Jessica Springsteen and the U.S. Equestrian team won the silver medal in the Team Jumping Final Saturday at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. While Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, and her horse Juan van de Donkhoeve failed to qualify for the finals in the Individual Jumping …
Read More »Hear Rico Nasty's Fast-Talking New Single 'Buss'
Rico Nasty has released a new song, “Buss,” after previewing the track during her set at Lollapalooza last weekend. “Buss,” produced by Menoh Beats, is a hard-hitting number with Rico Nasty exuding confidence her delivery and in the lyrics. “This Sugar Trap shit, I invented it,” she boasts. “You lil’ …
Read More »The Music Industry Has Neglected Its DJs. New Tech Will Change the Game
DJ edits of hit songs are everywhere, but the artists of the original music have not been properly compensated for the use of their works — until now. Whether you’re driving to the club, dancing at the club, or pounding tequila shots at your best friend’s wedding, carefully crafted tracks …
Read More »Tips and Tricks for Taking Your Brand's Storytelling to the Next Level
In 2015, aHarvard Business Review study found that emotional connection is a significant driver of brand loyalty and is one of the best indicators of future customer value. In fact, customers are 71 percent more likely to recommend brands with whom they have an emotional connection. That’s why a plethora …
Read More »Weezer Cover Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' for 'Black Album' Anniversary
It seemed inevitable that Weezer would contribute a track toThe Metallica Blacklist.An anniversary album for a heavy metal band? Check. A compilation featuring covers by 54 different artists? Check. The chance to perform “Enter Sandman,” arguably the most famous Metallica song? Check, check, check. Indeed, unlike the other covers we’ve …
Read More »DaBaby Dropped From Day N Vegas Festival Due to Homophobic Comments
Day N Vegas is the latest music festival to boot DaBaby off of their lineup following controversy over the rapper’s homophobic remarks onstage at Rolling Loud in Miami last month. Festival organizers announced the news Monday on Instagram alongside the new lineup poster, showing that Roddy Ricch will be replacing …
Read More »Poppy Announces New Album 'Flux' With Pastel Video for Title Track
Poppy has announced her fourth studio albumFlux with the surreal, pastel video for the album’s lead single/title track. The song and LP arrive hot on the heels of her EP Eat, which came out in June as a soundtrack for the wrestling program WWE NXT. “Flux” follows Poppy’s metal pivot …
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