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Primary Wave Music has revealed its latest acquisition. The company announced on Friday (October 25) that it has struck a deal with the estate of the legendary country and folk singer-songwriter, Jerry Jeff Walker. According to a press release, terms of the deal will see the publishing company partner with the estate on Walker’s music […]
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested by US Marshals on murder-for-hire charges in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday night (October 24th). Arrest records show the 32-year-old artist (born Durk Devontay Banks) was booked into and held at Broward County Jail. Durk’s lawyers have confirmed to TMZ that he will appear in Miami federal court on […]
Over the summer, Universal Music Group struck a strategic partnership with AI tech company SoundLabs focused on ‘ethically’ trained tools for music creators. The plan was for SoundLab, founded by Grammy-nominated producer, composer, software developer, and electronic artist BT, to equip UMG’s artists and producers with AI technology through its ‘MicDrop’ AI vocal plug-in. The first AI-driven release […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With the upcoming release of the movie Sonic The Hedgehog 3 in theaters on Friday, Dec. 20, Sega is dropping a […]
Josh Mateer has been promoted to Head of A&R at SoundOn, TikTok in the UK and Europe The exec’s expanded role will see him lead signing strategy and artist development across all key European markets. Mateer joined TikTok in 2022 from Warner Music Group, where he spent eight years in various A&R roles, most recently […]
Warner Music Group has launched WM Africa Francophone (WMAFR), which will operate in France and French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa. The new venture, led by Co-Directors Marc-André Niang and Yoann Chapalain, arrives as consumption of French-language music rises on Spotify. Spotify revealed last month that more than 100 million people in non-Francophone countries are listening to French language music, with […]
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means celebrities will be pulling out all the tricks and treats to impress fans with their costume choices. Over the years, A-listers have proven their passion for the holiday by showing off impressive costumes, embodying their favorite characters, creepy-crawly creatures and more with wigs, custom outfits and […]
Just 12 days before the 2024 US Presidential Election, Bruce Springsteen has once again voiced his support for Kamala Harris, appearing at a rally in Atlanta alongside the likes of Barack Obama, Samuel L Jackson, Spike Lee, Tyler Perry, and more to mobilize supporters of the Vice President’s campaign. Taking the rally stage donning an […]
It all started when As I Lay Dying bassist Ryan Neff left the band a few days ago with barely any statement. Then rumors started swirling that As I Lay Dying‘s European tour had been cancelled, all amidst their tour manager quitting. Guitarist then Ken Susi quit the band followed immediately by drummer Nick Pierce. […]
Marlon Hoffstadt, fans of whom call “DJ Daddy Trance,” kicked off ADE with his first-ever solo performance at the world’s leading electronic music summit. His highly anticipated Awakenings event, “Daddycation”—named after his latest EP—took place at Amsterdam’s famed Gashouder. The 360° venue provided us with a fully immersive experience, regardless of our viewpoint. From the moment […]