Since the pandemic began, every record labels’ marketing team has been throwing around the same buzzword phrase: “getting creative.” Traditional album marketing tactics like touring — which is essential for developing artists who need to build up a new audience and strengthen relationships with their existing fanbase — have gone …
Read More »Can Kanye Cut Costs for a Costco Couture Collection?
Kanye West wants to make the perfect hoodie. In his estimation, the 90-year-old garment “is arguably the most important piece of apparel of the last decade.” Kanye’s quest for said perfect sweatshirt is at the centerpiece of his recent WSJ Magazine cover story. According to writer Christina Brinkley’s description of …
Read More »The National Cancel Japan Concerts Over Coronavirus Fears
The National have canceled two upcoming concerts in Tokyo as concerns about the spread of coronavirus continue to mount. Although the band didn’t mention the virus by name in a note announcing the decision, they said they were calling off their March 17th and 18th gigs “in the interest of …
Read More »Fotis Dulos, Husband of Missing Mom Jennifer Dulos, Dead at 52
Fotis Dulos, the husband of missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos, died at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx two days after attempting suicide at his home Tuesday, his attorney said. Dulos was 52 years old. Earlier this month, Dulos had been arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping in connection …
Read More »Billy Joel Enlists Jon Bon Jovi for 'It's Still Rock and Roll to Me' at MSG
While onstage at Madison Square Garden Saturday, Billy Joel enlisted Jon Bon Jovi for “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” and “Big Shot.” Bon Jovi took the lead vocals on “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” hitting every line and dancing during Mark Rivera’s saxophone solo. “What’s the …
Read More »Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne, Black Crowes' Robinsons Lead 'Love Rocks' NYC Gig
The Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson, Dave Matthews, Jackson Browne and Cyndi Lauper will lead the fourth annual Love Rocks NYC concert, taking place at New York’s Beacon Theatre on March 12th. Warren Haynes, Leon Bridges, Macy Gray, Jimmie Vaughan, Ivan Neville and more will also take part in …
Read More »The Two Biggest Pop Radio Stations Barely Played Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road'
In 2019, the success of Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” made every other single look puny in comparison. The track amassed more than 2 billion streams, 1 billion more than the runner-up. And even though no one buys music anymore, Lil Nas X sold nearly 1.5 million downloads — …
Read More »Spike Jonze Teams With Beastie Boys for New Photo Book
Spike Jonze‘s long collaboration and friendship with the Beastie Boys will be the focus of an upcoming photo book, the first from the Oscar-nominated director and music video visionary. Beastie Boys, out March 17th, 2020 via Rizzoli, collects over 200 of Jonze’s personal photographs of the trailblazing trio. Surviving Beastie …
Read More »FDA Bans Fruit, Mint Flavored E-Cigarette Cartridges
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a ban on most flavored vaping cartridges in an attempt to check e-cigarette use among teenagers and children. In a press release, the FDA said the ban covers fruit and mint flavors, leaving manufacturers only able to produce tobacco or menthol-flavored vaping cartridges. …
Read More »Republicans Are Knowingly Using Putin's Talking Points to Defend Trump
For years now, Russia has sought to frame Ukraine for its own actions interfering with the 2016 presidential election, the New York Times reported, citing three American officials. And, despite being briefed on Russia’s efforts, some in Congress are pushing these conspiracy theories, as seen in Republicans’ questions and speeches …
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