Music

The upcoming EG Kight Trio performance in Chattanooga sparks an intriguing debate, paralleling discussions around manufactured virality in indie music and digital marketing strategies.

Blues-rock powerhouse Samantha Fish discusses her Grammy-nominated album 'Paper Doll,' recording on the road, and upcoming Savannah show with Tab Benoit.

Matt Maw, a pivotal figure in Indigenous music advocacy, has launched SUPERCONNECTED, a multi-faceted music company offering integrated label services, artist management, and cultural consulting. This new venture builds on his successes at Red Music Rising and aims to redefine artist support in the Canadian and global music industry.

Saving Country Music's latest playlist refresh introduces new faces like Emily Zeck and John R. Miller, highlighting a commitment to authentic country and roots music and drawing parallels to industry talent scouting.

Katy Vernon's metamorphosis into Favourite Girl delivers a potent debut album of "Feminist Resistance Rock," challenging industry norms with infectious, expertly crafted songs.

Soulja Boy releases his new 13-track album 'Drip,' announces a 2026 tour with Lil Xan, and sees his legacy cemented with Latto sampling his classic “Yahhh!”

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson lead nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, with Moroney scoring nine nods, marking a historic and empowering moment for female artists in country music.

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk details the meticulous 18-month process behind BTS' record-breaking 'ARIRANG' album, their post-military service comeback, and the intentional shift in their musical identity.

Singer-songwriter Annahstasia discusses the immense pressure artists face to go viral on TikTok, contrasting her deliberate artistic process with industry demands for quick hits and constant social media engagement, as revealed in a recent interview.

Charli XCX's management issues a comprehensive statement refuting Sky Ferreira's allegations of uncredited demo usage on the 'Wuthering Heights' album, detailing a rigorous credit review process.

A new listing for a "Soul Majestic: Private Event" on the Ojai Valley News event calendar sparks questions about its nature and potential connection to multi-genre musical trends.

Explore the surprising early careers of 55 music legends, from Billie Eilish in a children's choir to Billy Joel in a heavy metal band, revealing paths far removed from their eventual global fame and fortune.

Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon, 72, releases her third solo album 'PLAY ME,' venturing into industrial trap and rap to critique technology and streaming culture.

Jonathan Azu, founder of Culture Collective and manager for Grammy-winning artists Leon Thomas and Jon Batiste, redefines the modern artist manager as an intimate partner, not just a facilitator, highlighting a shift in the music industry.

Dominique Jones, aka DOE, celebrates a Grammy win for 'Heart of a Human' while navigating the complex music industry, highlighting both triumphs and tribulations from independent success to artistic disillusionment.

Disney's new 'Main Street Country' EP blends classic animated film songs with modern country through artists like Kane Brown, Restless Road, Dasha, Maddie & Tae, and BRELAND.

A deep dive into the pervasive issue of streaming fraud, bot manipulation, and the ethical dilemmas facing the music industry, from Young Thug's alleged chart-boosting to the broader battle for fair streaming.

Kanye West's new album 'Bully' launched with a quiet rollout and independent label partnership, indicating a growing trend toward artist control, quality over hype, and sustainable careers in the music industry.

The Adelphi Orchestra announces "Soaring Melodies" concerts in NJ and NYC, led by Kyunghun Kim and featuring 2025 Young Artist winner Miranda Isbitts, offering a blend of Elgar, Glazunov, and Beethoven.

New Jersey's Fetty Wap releases "Zavier," his first album since early prison release, featuring Wiz Khalifa and G Herbo, signaling a major return to hip-hop.

Grammy-winning gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds releases 'Closer,' an album blending '80s synth-pop with themes of faith and identity, following his recent book on success.

Prediction markets like Kalshi are transforming how fans engage with music and how the industry anticipates trends, creating new avenues for investment and challenging traditional models.