Category: Songwriters

Ann Tausis Joins Kobalt

On June 1, former Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) director Ann Tausis will join Kobalt Neighbouring Rights Limited (KNRL) as managing director. KNRL focuses on neighboring rights within the industry, offering services to clients through the use of secondary data to check accuracy of collecting societies. Tausis was previously director of European regional administration at…


Brian Michael Cox – Hip-Hop and R&B Producer

Bryan Michael Cox is a GRAMMY award winning American songwriter and record producer. He has co-written and co-produced hit singles including: Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You, Mariah Carey’s “Shake It Off” & “Don’t Forget About Us”; Monica’s “Still Standing” & “U Should’ve Known Better”; Jagged Edge’s “He Can’t Love You”, “Walked Outta Heaven”, “Let’s…


Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ Set for No. 1, 300,000-plus Debut

As previously reported, Daft Punk is heading for its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with its latest album, “Random Access Memories.” The Columbia Records set, released on May 21, could sell upwards of 300,000 copies by week’s end on May 26, according to industry prognosticators. That could earn the second-largest debut…


Billboard Music Awards Push Big Sales Gains

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards pump big sales gains on the charts this week, thanks to blockbuster performances from the likes of Bruno Mars, Jennifer Lopez and Ed Sheeran. The show aired on May 19 from 8-11 PM on ABC. In the week ending May 19, the broadcast spurred an overall 15% gain for the…


Google Launches Free YouTube Creator Academy Courses

YouTube now offers free online courses to help serious users create better videos and improve their channel with the launch of the Creator Academy. Maximize Your Channel is the first course that they will offer. It is a two week course that will start on June 3 and will teach how to: Build subscribers: “Find out how to draw new…


Lil’ Durk Signs To Coke Boys

Not one to shy away from controversy, French Montana has signed Chief Keef affiliate Lil’ Durk to his Coke Boys label. There’s a lot of label intertwining here but just know that although Lil’ Durk is already with Glory Boyz Entertainment, he is now also a Coke Boy, which is itself under Def Jam. The more…


Mac Miller – Incredibly Dope Part 2

This week the homie Emilio Sparks kicks it with the young superstar Mac Miller. In this interview they talk about REMember Music, his new album, why he thinks people don’t take him seriously, and much more. For more great videos, log on to Allindstrom.com today!


Vampire Weekend Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200

As predicted, Vampire Weekend notches its second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as Modern Vampires of the City debuts atop the list this week. The set sold 134,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan, which is a record-high sales week for the act. The group’s last album, Contra, previously held…


Pharrell Interviews Usher About His Career & Mentoring Justin Bieber

Usher and Pharrell Williams sit down to talk about everything from the beginnings of his career to what makes him a magnetic performer and now his continuing roll as mentor to Justin Bieber. Then Pharrell introduces his protégée, Leah LaBelle, and they discuss the intuition that artists and producers must have to make great music.


Kelly Rowland Signs On as ‘X Factor’ Judge

Kelly Rowland is coming to a television near you. The Grammy-winning singer has officially signed on as a judge for the U.S. edition of “The X Factor.” Fox announced today that Kelly will join the singing competition when it returns for its third season this fall. She will grab a seat alongside returning judges Simon…