Amoeba Music isn’t going away — in fact, it’s moving just down the block. The legendary Los Angeles record store currently sits on Sunset Blvd. It’s been in that location since it opened back in 2001. But the current location’s lease is up early next year, so Marc Weinstein and Dave Prinz, who both co-own the store, are seeking a new […]
XXXTentacion is now dead after getting gunned down outside Miami. He was 20 years old. The following is a developing story. Please check back for ongoing updates. Last updated: Mon. June 18th, 5:55 pm EST. Rapper XXXTentacion is dead after being shot multiple times in South Florida, according to Broward County police. The assault was believed to be a drive-by […]
YouTube Music chief Lyor Cohen is blasting email alerts to users in 12 more countries. That brings YouTube Music’s rollout to 17 countries worldwide, though not everyone is playing along. After a stalled start, YouTube Music is finally getting rolling. The initial launch now includes 12 more countries, for a total 17. “Hi, it’s Lyor. The New YouTube Music has […]
Beyonce & Jay-Z’s just-released album is a smash hit — on piracy and torrent channels worldwide. The development follows a restrictive weekend exclusive on Tidal and premium-only restrictions elsewhere. What happens when two the biggest artists in the world release an album, then restrict it to paying customers only? The answer to that question may be painfully obvious. Shortly after a […]
Rebecca Ferguson won’t tolerate music industry executives taking advantage young artists anymore. According to one infuriated British singer, the music industry actively exploits artists early on in their careers. And, she wants to put an end to it. Speaking to Phil Williams at BBC Radio 5 Live, Rebecca Ferguson states that music industry executives ten engage in abuses power. Though […]
A New Jersey arts festival was the latest scene mass gun violence over the weekend. A personal beef caused injuries to more than 20 people, with at least one dead. Sadly, concerts and arts events are now becoming prime targets mass shootings. But in the case a New Jersey arts festival this weekend, the gun violence stemmed from a personal […]
Beyonce & Jay-Z just dropped a surprise, 9-song album over the weekend. But Everything Is Love won’t be available on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music, thanks to a Tidal exclusive. The opening track. ‘Apeshit,’ is pretty damn good. And the video is even better. But if you want to hear the entire album, you’ll have to be a Tidal […]
An unnamed major label CEO is now accused claiming that Dr. Luke raped Katy Perry. Which CEO might that be? An ugly lawsuit is now getting uglier — and roping Katy Perry and an unnamed ‘major label CEO’ into the mud. In the latest turn, “TiK ToK” artist Kesha is accused to texting Lady Gaga a nasty rumor alleging that Dr. […]
Sharing new music with your friends and family is becoming easier and easier, especially with Pandora’s new integration with Snapchat. Snapchat recently added an integration with SeatGeek for users to purchase tickets to music, sporting, and fashion show events. Now, to make it easier for its users to share music with their friends and family, Snapchat is adding Pandora to […]
A tale bitterness, jealousy, betrayal, and music. So, rising clarinetists – beware. Eric Abramovitz had the opportunity a lifetime four years ago. Considered one the top clarinetists in Canada, he had applied for a two-year scholarship in Los Angeles. Abramovitz had wanted to complete his bachelor’s degree at the prestigious Colburn Conservatory Music in Los Angeles. Selected students would receive […]
