Month: July 2015

Kanye West Video to be Screened at Art Gallery in Los Angeles

A new music video from Kanye West will air at a Los Angeles art gallery next weekend….


The Black Eyed Peas Look to Golden Age Hip-Hop in New ‘Yesterday’ Video

The Black Eyed Peas have ended a four-year hiatus by unveiling a new music video that pays homage to the golden age hip-hop artists and albums that inspired the group….


Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page: ‘I’m Pursuing a New Project’

Jimmy Page has said he is set to pursue a “new project” after completing remastering sessions for Led Zeppelin’s final three albums – ‘Presence,’ ‘In Through the Out Door’ and ‘Coda….


YouTube Growth Impresses Analysts, Wall Street

YouTube was a standout of Google’s second-quarter earnings on Thursday. With the help of the online video service, the tech giant’s revenue increased 11 percent to $17.73 billion, pushing shares up 3.1 percent to $601.78 at Thursday’s close of trading….


Summer Concert Tours: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not (Hint: Taylor Swift Is Unstoppable)

As the battle to become summer’s biggest touring artist rages on, the live music industry is reaping the benefits with a robust season so far in 2015. “We’re operating in a healthy, continually growing market,” says Marc Geiger, worldwide head of music at William Morris Endeavor. “I feel blessed, frankly.”…


Pandora Takes a Step Closer to Artist Messaging

Coming soon: artists connecting with listeners on Pandora. Pandora has taken an important step toward allowing listeners to receive notifications by their favorite artists. Users have been notified via email that updated its terms of service, in effect since June 30, make it easier for listeners to be contacted by their favorite artists within the…


Top 5 Ways To Master Apple Music

While it offers a lot of exciting new possibilities, Apple Music is new on the scene and some of its features may be unfamiliar. Here we explain five key aspects of the program, helping you to get the most out of this new service….


The Weeknd Breaks A Billboard Record

Reinforcing the power behind Toronto’s musical talents, The Weeknd has just become the first singer to chart all three top spots on the Hot R&B singles chart. Atop the chart sits “Can’t Feel My Face,” followed by “The Hills” and “Earned It,” respectively. With the exception of “Earned It,” which is a Fifty Shades of Grey original, all tracks will…


Millennials’ Brand Reception at Music Festivals: Exclusive

More than 14.7 million millennials (18-to-34-year-olds) attend at least one music festival ever year. And with $1.34 billion spent on live music and festival sponsorships in 2014 alone, they’re more receptive than ever to marketing — albeit done the right way….


Cash Money Sues TIDAL for $50 Million Over Lil Wayne’s Latest Album: Report

Lil Wayne‘s most recent album, FWA (Free Weezy Album), began its life as a TIDAL exclusive — and it looks like that decision may prove to be a costly one….