DJ Steve Aoki can claim almost 3 billion music streams, bringing together an admirable solo discography of seven albums, 106 singles and a multitude of collaborations. His electric flows cross genres like crosswalks, work with hip-hop trend setters will.i.am, Lil Uzi Vert and Afrojack, 1990s boy band Backstreet Boys, snottyRead More →
MUMBAI: If you are looking for that Desi Jatt vibe, then “Dubai wala jatt” is the perfect song that sets the mood for you. Feel the aura of the desert; falling in the styles of singer Ranveer John, with the magnificent Rumman Ahmed released by producer M. Suresh Bhanushali andRead More →
Released via Heavenly Sweetness and Pura Vida Sounds, the 15-track LP takes its title from a coastal suburb of Ghana’s capital, Accra, where KOG (born Kweku Sackey) grew up. “The atmosphere, culture and social structures of this community have reinforced and developed my creativity and my love for art,” heRead More →
As we enter Women’s History Month, it’s the perfect time to support amazing female musicians. Luckily, we’ve made the search pretty easy for you. A guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo by Soundfly. Every year we celebrate Women’s Month in March. While technically every month deserves to celebrate the contributions ofRead More →
The video game company that challenges some of the biggest tech companies in the world buys the music company that wants to challenge the dominant tech business model in this industry. Epic Games Inc. announced on Wednesday that it is buying Bandcamp, an online music store that allows musicians toRead More →
Andrea Ramolo’s quarantine dreams The singer-songwriter is documenting pandemic life in a new album and tour that kicked off at Hamilton’s Bridgeworks on February 25. -Graham Rockingham Hamilton Spectator The Eurovision Song Contest just banned Russia. It’s a tune all western pop culture should sing Economic sanctions are a goodRead More →
MBW Reacts is a series of short comments from the MBW team. These are our “rapid” reactions – through a music industry lens – to major entertainment news. Snoop Dogg has always been an early adopter. In 2013, when Instagram had more than a billion fewer users than he doesRead More →
Avril Lavigne has well and truly earned her title of pop-punk princess, but in case you didn’t know, she’s actually one of the most versatile musicians in the music industry. The hitmaker debuted with “Complicated” two decades ago. The cheerful “Sk8er Boi” followed soon after. That double punch coupled withRead More →
Created to celebrate the works of well-known music composers like ARR and Ilaiyaraaja, these memes describe how their music can transport listeners. From Chennai floods to Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, movie releases to cricket matches, protests against the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil meme pages have discussed a range of topics throughRead More →
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Music production is more technical than ever, but it’s also more necessary than ever. Whether you’re a budding hip-hop beatmaker or electronic producer (or just looking to polishRead More →
DiabetesMine spoke with Kramer in late November 2021 about his career and life with T1D, and how it all comes together to motivate him to recognize diabetes in the music curation world he’s in. invests professionally, while helping to raise awareness of T1D. When and where were you diagnosed withRead More →
As a form of entertainment, music is timeless, but the music industry itself has been seriously disrupted over the past generation. Aspiring artists are now looking to build a following through social media platforms and streaming services, and the live music industry has continued to grow. Power and influence inRead More →
Prepare to be impressed with canned wine. wine makera San Francisco startup born in Stanfordhas a blockbuster holiday giveaway and a new round of funding that includes investments from some big-name artists. The company just raised $2.3 million in seed funding from investors including Marcy Venture Partnersthe San Francisco ventureRead More →
Become a real DJ with Beat Looper Pro! Bring out the artist in you by creating amazing groovy music with easy-to-use pads and an amazing rhythm maker! Beat Looper Pro is a ready-to-use tool whether you are a beginner or a pro DJ. It offers amazing features such as: –Read More →
Image credit: IFPI Extensive global research has revealed the most listened to musical genre in the world. Also – is the 90s a genre? In 2021, we take our easy access to a huge range of different types of music for granted. On streaming apps, you can go from garageRead More →
For Fredrick “Mulla” Komba – a rising rap beast who recently released an album called “Moro Jazz” – his love for rap music comes from those close to him, some of whom are church choir singers. “I come from a family of Christian choir singers, and music isn’t just whatRead More →
Beatopia is looking for an experienced music expert who enjoys listening and setting beats. We are looking for someone who understands hip-hop / pop culture and has experience with music metadata. The freelance writer should have varied tastes for music, with an emphasis on hip-hop, pop, and urban music. TheRead More →
Photo credit: Joël Muniz A look back at the top songs and artists on YouTube Music reveals that hip hop was the most popular musical genre of 2020. Despite the pandemic, more than two billion viewers have logged in to watch a music video each month. The most popular musicalRead More →
Last week, Massachusetts teens had the opportunity to show off their musical skills through the Teen Music-Maker Showdown, the product of a partnership between the Boston Public Library (BPL) and The Hip Hop Transformation (THHT), a music program for teens at the Cambridge Community Center. Local hip-hop powerhouse and THHT’sRead More →
What is the most popular musical genre? Here’s a closer look at some format data in America. Here’s a breakdown of music genres from Nielsen Music, which compiled all sales of CDs, vinyl, digital downloads, and streaming to calculate which types of music are most popular. It offers an overviewRead More →
What is America’s favorite music genre? This is an extremely difficult question to answer, with several different styles resonating strongly on the touring circuit. According to a 2015 ranking just published by busbud, Country music topped the genre list for 13 different states, based on tour activity. Every major tourRead More →
Dustin Gaffke, CC BY 2.0 Every generation has a song or band that likes to think it changed popular music. Sixties fans had The Beatles and the British Invasion. The 70s had disco. The 80s had, well, some interesting hairstyles that most of us would love to forget about. I’mRead More →
Berlin-based developers Magix have been producing software since 1993, including the ever-popular music maker production tool for Windows. Now Magix has introduced a music-making app for Android smartphones and tablets, a follow-up to the version that’s already available for Windows 8. Music Maker Jam takes a more playful approach thanRead More →