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February 5, 2023
The 65th annual GRAMMY Awards are here, and there's a long-awaited addition to the awards. This year marks the introduction of a new category: the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Award. For all
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January 31, 2023
Zach Bryan released his first album in 2019, and in the short time since he has become one of the biggest names in country. His biggest album, “American Heartbreak”, broke single-day album streaming
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January 31, 2023
Miley Cyrus was born into the music industry, and has spent her career channelling her Nashville and Hollywood roots into a diverse discography stacked with hits. Add to that countless covers that are
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January 31, 2023
Before the invention of TikTok, many music artists gained popularity through YouTube. However, similar to the TikTok stars of today, people in the music industry saw ‘YouTube bands’ as lesser because
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February 1, 2023
Google has done it. They have created an AI that can generate music from text descriptions. The announcement of this is timely because recently Chat GPT, (a language learning model created by OpenAI
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January 28, 2023
What does it take to be a professional singer in South Korea? On stage, these Kpop idols capture our attention with catchy songs and amazing choreographies, but what about off-stage? Behind the ...
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January 26, 2023
Writer’s block is real, and it’s not just authors, but also songwriters and composers. Thinking of top hit songs can be difficult, so how do the pros do it? Where do they get their inspiration from?
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January 26, 2023
What does a TV show based on a video game and the music industry have in common? Near the end of 2021, Arcane took the world by storm after debuting on Netflix. Not only did it dazzle us with its...
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January 23, 2023
As the contract between Blackpink and YG Entertainment nears its end, fans of the popular South Korean girl group are wondering if the group will renew their contract with the agency...
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January 19, 2023
Rapper J. Cole has recently announced that he had been struggling with writer's block, but found a way to break free from it by using a type beat from Youtube music producer BVTMAN's YouTube...
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January 19, 2023
Hania Rani is a Polish pianist and composer whose music has been described as "hauntingly beautiful" and "evocative." She is known for her unique blend of classical and electronic music, which she...
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January 16, 2023
Ryan Tedder is a highly accomplished and sought-after music producer and songwriter. He is known for his work with a wide range of artists including: Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and OneRepublic...
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Coldplay has announced an innovative and eco-friendly initiative for their upcoming album Moon Music, which will be produced on vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles. The British band aims to create the most environmentally sustainable album ever by using nine recycled plastic bottles for each vinyl press. This initiative is expected to prevent the creation of more than 25 metric tonnes of plastic waste and reduce their carbon emissions by 85%. This move aligns with Coldplay's long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability, as demonstrated by their Music of the Spheres tour, which featured solar-powered lights.
Coldplay's dedication to eco-friendly practices sets a significant example in the music industry, where sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue. Their efforts contrast with criticisms in the industry regarding environmental waste. For instance, Billie Eilish has recently criticized artists for releasing multiple versions of albums with different packaging, labeling such practices as wasteful. Eilish herself has been a vocal advocate for sustainability, having partially powered her headline show at Lollapalooza with a temporary “solar farm” on the festival site.
These initiatives by both Coldplay and Billie Eilish highlight a growing trend among artists to incorporate sustainable practices into their music production and performances. Coldplay's use of recycled materials for Moon Music and Eilish's renewable energy efforts at Lollapalooza demonstrate how musicians can take meaningful steps to reduce their environmental impact, inspiring fans and the broader industry to prioritize sustainability.
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