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How to Use Suno in Your Music Production Workflow (Without Losing Your Creative Edge)

September 8, 2025

Tools like Suno are now powerful enough to generate melodies, lyrics, and even full songs in seconds. That’s exciting—and controversial. Just ask Timbaland. Recently, he came under fire..

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Gen Z Retro Revival: Cassettes Are Making a Comeback—All Thanks to Taylor Swift

August 23, 2025

The 1980s and 1990s analog music medium known as cassette cassettes is experiencing an unanticipated comeback, with Gen Z spearheading the trend. Taylor Swift, who included cassettes in the release...

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Doja Cat’s “Jealous Type” Serves Major '80s Pop Vibes—and Announces Tour Whereange Fans Worldwide

August 23, 2025

This week's most notable headline: Doja Cat's erotically charged, '80s-inspired music video, "Jealous Type," is dominating social media feeds and cultural discourse, marking her most daring...

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J‑hope & GloRilla’s “Killin’ It Girl” Wins Summer’s Best Collaboration – And It’s Pure Gen Z Energy

August 23, 2025

J-hope and GloRilla's "Killin' It Girl," a spectacular blend of K-pop flare and shameless hip-hop heat that has taken the world by storm, is this week's winner of the Best Collaboration of Summer...

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Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Emotion’ Gets the 10th Anniversary Treatment It Deserves (6 New Reasons to Celebrate)..

August 23, 2025

Carly Rae Jepsen is giving fans the ultimate gift for the 10th anniversary of her critically adored album Emotion: a special edition featuring four never-before-heard tracks and two fresh remixes...

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BTS' First Reunion Photos Hint at 2026 Comeback Magic: BTS Reunites for Beach Day and Studio Sessions After Military Service

August 23, 2025

The wait is over, ARMY! BTS is officially back together and balancing work and play in their first moments of reunion after completing mandatory military service. J-Hope sent fans into a frenzy...

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“Hard Fought Hallelujah”: Worship Breaks Through as a Cultural Movement

August 23, 2025

Christian music stepped outside of its quiet comfort zone in 2025. "Hard Fought Hallelujah," a worship song by Brandon Lake, went platinum, sold out festival stages, and exploded from churches to...

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Viral Songs from Hospital Bed: Forrest Frank’s Faithful Bounceback

August 23, 2025

In late July 2025, Christian artist Forrest Frank (of Surfaces, now a solo juggernaut in faith-pop) posted from a hospital bed: he’d fractured his L3 and L4 vertebrae in a skateboarding accident...

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Sleep Token’s “Even In Arcadia” Tour Poised to Redefine Metal Live Shows

August 21, 2025

On September 16, the masked metal phenomenon Sleep Token will embark on their 2025 "Even In Arcadia Tour" across North America. The 18-show tour, which includes a huge date at Brooklyn's Barclays...

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"Boots on the Ground" and the Soul Line Dance Movement — TikTok’s Viral Connection to Black Country Culture

August 21, 2025

Due to a line dance that went viral and won over fans' hearts both inside and outside of the United States, 22-year-old Tre Little's song "Boots on the Ground" has become a cultural sensation this...

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Taylor Swift Sparks Nostalgia Revival with Cassette Tape Releases

August 21, 2025

In addition to preparing for her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift is reviving the physical medium this week by putting her songs on cassette tapes. This sentimental action...

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Cardi B Drops Jay-Z-Sampling Single ‘Imaginary Playerz'

August 21, 2025

Cardi B is officially back in album mode. On Friday, the rap superstar released her new single “Imaginary Playerz,” a bold track that samples Jay-Z’s classic “Imaginary Player.” The release comes...

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The Return of the SICK NEW WORLD NU-METAL festival

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Photo Source: Alternative Press Magazine

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the eagerly anticipated music extravaganza, Sick New World, following last year returns to the city of Las Vegas on April 27, 2024. This variegated festival is a melting pot of musical genres, blending iconic Y2K-era, nu-metal legends with trailblazing acts from the expanded alt-metal and heavy alternative realm.

Headlining the event for the second consecutive year is the legendary System Of A Down, sharing the spotlight with co-headliners Slipknot. Joining these titans are influential and highly growing bands such as Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Spirit Box, and more well known bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, A perfect circle, Alice in chains, and many more. These acts are sure to ignite the stage and send shockwaves through the audience at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. 

After the festival’s revelation, the official Sick New World website has declared that the pre-sale for tickets is scheduled to commence on Friday, November 11th, at 10 AM PT. According to the site, general admission tickets will be available, kicking off at $249, while premium packages are offered at a premium price, reaching as high as $539. The festival will run for the majority of the day starting at 11AM on April 27th 2024 and ending at 12AM on April 28th 2024. 

There are 3 ticket Tiers (GA, GA+, VIP). The General admission tickets include: Performances all day on multiple stages at Las Vegas festival grounds, food choices from regional and local vendors, bars, concessions, official band merch, festival merch, free water stations, and more. The General Admission+ offers the same perks as General Admission in addition to air-conditioned restrooms, and dedicated entry lane at main entrance. The VIP tickets offer the same perks as General Admission+ in addition to, charging stations, and dedicated merch tent for festival merch. Is the place too far and you need a place to stay? Don’t worry Sick New world also offers Hotel and Ticket packages with 2-5 nights at hotels near the festival with many more additional perks. 

Sick New World includes acts of up to 70 plus bands with several bands performing at the same time across 5 stages of varying sizes placed around the festival grounds. Based on the current information we have no idea what the lineup times are, but the full lineup details including set times will be released closer to the date of the festival so be sure to keep an eye out, and plan your day out for the performances you want to see. The length of the performances will vary. Opening acts will have shorter set lengths, while headlining performances can range up to an hour. You can visit the official site of Sick New World here for more information. 

Stay updated on the official Sick New World website for more information, and get ready for a day of unparalleled music and excitement. Sick New World 2024 is where genres of metal collide, and the spirit of music takes center stage.