Alarm Call: Veteran Artist Speaks Truth About Music Finances
When Shirley Manson steps onto a stage and calls the current state of the music industry “entirely unsustainable,” it hits…
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Loose Goose: Gus Dapperton Gets Gloriously Weird on “She Got The Funk”
There’s something refreshingly rebellious about an artist at the height of his career deciding to throw caution to the wind…
Rolling Stone: Greatest Songs of 21st Century So Far
Rolling Stone has always had its own way of looking at things, but when they rolled out their recent, 250…
Sonic Body Pleasure: Really Feeling the Music.
There’s a reason your favorite song makes you close your eyes and move without thinking. That rush through your chest,…
Pop Quiz: 30 Seconds to Test Your Knowledge
Test your pop music knowledge with this quick 5-question quiz.
Three Artists On the Rise
In this month’s spotlight, three artists on the rise: Alt-pop performer sombr (real name Shane Michael Boose) is a NYC…
How TikTok is Rewriting the Pop Song Structure
For decades, the pop song formula was almost sacred: intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, chorus, outro. It…
Is Indie Now Mainstream?
For decades, the music industry operated with a clear, almost rigid, distinction between “indie” and “mainstream.” Indie artists toiled in…
Why Your Favorite Venue Might Be Struggling
When you walk into your favorite club or mid-size venue, it might look full — but behind the scenes, the…
The $86 Billion Stage: Why Independent Venues Matter More Than Ever
Independent venues aren’t just places to play. They’re the backbone of the live music economy — and they’re carrying more…