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The Battle for Music Rights in the Age of AI: A Call to Action for Music Creators

May 18, 2024

In a landmark move that underscores the growing tensions between technology and the music industry, Sony Music has taken a bold stand against tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI...

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Lil Durk Relaunches OTF Label with AWAL Partnership: A New Chapter for Independent Music

May 18, 2024

In an empowering move for independent music, Lil Durk has announced the relaunch of his Only The Family (OTF) label, now in partnership with AWAL...

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Luis Fonsi's El Viaje Takes Fans on a Global Journey in His 25th Anniversary Album

May 18, 2024

“This album has me very excited because all the songs on the album are names of cities, that’s why it’s called El Viaje,” Fonsi revealed. “They are rhythmic songs, romantic songs...

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Kehlani Set to Crash into Summer with New Studio Album

May 18, 2024

Kehlani is making a powerful return with her upcoming album, Crash, set to drop on June 21. This release marks her first full-length project since the 2022 hit album Blue Water Road....

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Ghostface Killah's 'Set the Tone' Album Boasts Star-Studded Lineup

May 18, 2024

Ghostface Killah, the legendary member of the Wu-Tang Clan, is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated solo album, "Set the Tone," and the lineup looks nothing short of...

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“No Hard Feelings”: The Chainsmokers' Electrifying Return

May 18, 2024

The Chainsmokers emerge with a new EP, "No Hard Feelings," consisting of a mix of their past and future sounds. The hit-making duo's latest project is a revisitation of their roots...

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Sony Music Slams AI Tech Giants for Unauthorized Use of Stars' Songs

May 16, 2024

Sony Music, the world's largest music publisher, has taken a significant stance in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright. Recently, Sony has sent letters to major tech...

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Pete Ganbarg Launches Pure Tone Records: A New Venture with Atlantic Records

May 16, 2024

In a significant move for the music industry, Pete Ganbarg, renowned for his A&R expertise, has announced the launch of Pure Tone Records in a joint venture with Atlantic Records...

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Why The Killers ‘Mr. Brightside’ Has Remained on the Charts for a Decade and Counting

May 16, 2024

Released in 2003 and re-released in 2004, The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" quickly became a defining anthem of the early 2000s, propelling the band to global superstardom...

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Ariana Grande: From Nickelodeon Star to Vocal Powerhouse

May 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music, few artists have undergone as remarkable a transformation as Ariana Grande. With her extraordinary vocal range, infectious charisma, and unwavering...

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Klaus Mäkelä: A Trailblazing Debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

May 16, 2024

In April 2024, the classical music world witnessed a momentous event as 28-year-old conductor Klaus Mäkelä took the podium to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.This landmark...

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Kesha Redefines Her Hit Song "Tik Tok" with a Powerful Lyric Change

May 16, 2024

In a bold declaration of her values, pop icon Kesha has made headlines by permanently altering a key lyric in her 2009 smash hit "Tik Tok." Originally opening with "Wake up in the morning feeling...

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Supergroup Boygenius Caps Off Recent Success with EP ‘The Rest’

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Boygenius, one of music’s latest supergroups consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, has just dropped a new EP with 4 tracks. This comes off the tail-end of the massive success that was their first full length album, “The Record”, and deliberately follows the same themes of struggling relationships and accepting one’s imperfect self. 

With returning collaborators such as Ethan Gruska and Marshall Vore, the integrity of their gritty production sound remains intact, notably granting equal voice and opportunity for each member to shine. The opening track, ‘Black Hole’, offers a solo Julien Baker who paints a picture of being alone on a dark night before she’s followed up with vocal harmonies Bridgers and Dacus. 

The baton is then passed to Lucy Dacus on ‘Afraid of Heights’, where she contemplates taking risks and encountering this in a relationship: “I Know you wanted me to take a risk / Not everybody gets the chance to live a life that isn’t dangerous”. Here, Dacus not only provides solace for people who value a comfortable life, but she criticizes people who glorify a life of senseless thrills and risks for the very sake of danger while others may be forced to live in such reality. And for artists who have such a large platform, I commend them for writing lyrical content that drives listeners to question and reflect on their values while also allowing them to relate to the music. 

Supergroup Boygenius Caps Off Recent Success with EP ‘The Rest’ supergroup-boygenius-caps-off-recent-success-with-ep-the-restBen GoldenbergOct 20, 2023Boygenius, one of music’s latest supergroups consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, has just dropped a new EP with 4 tracks.