Month: August 2014

T.I. Sounds off on Ferguson: ‘America Has Created a Monster’

As protests over the Aug. 9 police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. have continued to turn from peaceful to riots, Tuesday T.I. spoke out about the issue on Instagram….


Haim releases cameo-packed video for ‘My Song 5’

It’s hard to imagine many musicians who wouldn’t want to hang out with the Haim sisters. So it’s not surprise that their new video for “My Song 5” features a huge roster of indie, hip-hop and pop guest appearances. The song is one of the darker, more electronics-driven cuts from their smash debut “Days Are…


Zedd Loses Hearing in Left Ear

Zedd recently took to Twitter to share with his fans some troubling news. The super star DJ and producer who was prominently featured in Forbes Richest DJs of 2014 has apparently been diagnosed with a sudden hearing loss in his left ear….


Guest Post: Why Honda’s $50 Million Play for Music Content Isn’t Working

We all know that music marketing spending is growing exponentially. Like mobile, digital or social, it has the power to improve the bottom line, to unite people, and to put brands in a position of providing actual real-life value. So… what just happened with Honda?…


DJ Skee Debuts DASH Radio, Taps East Village Radio Co-Founder, L.A. Reid As Investors

Give Scott Keeney, a.k.a. DJ Skee, a minute to talk about his love for radio, and you’ll wind up getting five….


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Made In Detroit – Ft. Danny Brown and More

Detroit’s decayed industry continues to cast a long shadow, its abandoned buildings at once awe-inspiring and eerie. But in spite of its struggling economy, corrupt politicians, and the city’s ongoing water crisis, the Midwestern metropolis is as much characterized and defined by its music. Detroit spawned The White Stripes, raised Eminem, and birthed Insane Clown Posse…


Nelly On ‘CNN’; Joins Mike Brown Protest

Nelly, a Missouri native, came under fire pfor stating that Ferguson residents reacted prematurely following the shooting death of Mike Brown. Today, he appeared on CNN to clarify his statements and traveled to the area to join the protest, emphasizing that action must be taken in a more appropriate way….


U2 confirm that new album will be released in 2014

U2 have confirmed reports that their new album will be released later this year. The group are due to release their first album since 2009’s ‘No Line On The Horizon’ and have been recording with producers including Danger Mouse in recent months….


Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ is a Rare Bright Spot in Track Sales This Year

If U.S. track sales in 2014 had one theme, it would be “Happy” versus everything else. Pharrell‘s hit song is the only top 200track of 2014 that’s outselling its 2013 counterpart. And it’s the only track to have bucked the downward trend in sales that is reshaping the record business….