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BET CEO says network has 'suspended' Soul Train and Hip-Hop Awards

August 11, 2025

The Soul Train Awards and Hip-Hop Awards, two cornerstone events celebrating Black music and culture, have been suspended by BET. The news was confirmed by BET CEO Scott Mills in an interview with...

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GloRilla Goes Gospel: Why Her Kirk Franklin Collab Is Causing a Ruckus

August 11, 2025

When Memphis rapper GloRilla's October 2024 debut album Glorious, one track left everyone talking; "Rain Down on Me," featuring gospel heavyweights Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra...

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Machine Gun Kelly Reveals Taylor Swift’s Candid Super Bowl Moment as Chiefs’ Dreams Crumbled!

August 11, 2025

When the Kansas City Chiefs' three-peat dreams collapsed at Super Bowl LIX, the real drama wasn't just on the field it was in Travis Kelce's VIP box where Taylor Swift and Machine Gun Kelly were...

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Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers, & More Unite for Stand Up To Cancer’s Nashville Debut Special!

August 10, 2025

In a powerful fusion of music and philanthropy, some of today’s most celebrated artists are stepping onto the stage not just to perform, but to make a difference. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) returns...

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A long time coming,’ Canadian artists applaud first-ever Latin category in 2026 Juno Awards

August 10, 2025

The Juno Awards are officially recognizing the powerful rise of Latin music in Canada. Starting in 2026, the annual awards ceremony will feature a brand-new category: Latin Music Recording of the...

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Laufey & Clairo Just Dropped the Hottest Swiftie Takes (Literally) with Battle Spicy Wings on ‘Hot Ones Versus’

August 7, 2025

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“I Hated Music”: Yvette Young Gets Candid About Burnout & Tour Pressures

August 7, 2025

Guitarist, songwriter, and frontwoman of Covet, Yvette Young, is known for her intricate tapping technique, genre-bending sound, that creates a calm presence. But in a new interview, the math rock...

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Is Contemporary Christian Music, CCM, Just Secular in Disguise?

August 7, 2025

A June 13, 2025, Baptist News Global article highlights the long-standing conflicts between traditional Black gospel music and contemporary Christian music (CCM), which are exacerbated by racial...

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What Really Led to Zak Starkey’s Confusing ‘Firing’ from The Who

August 7, 2025

In April 2025, The Who unexpectedly fired long‑time drummer Zak Starkey during a Royal Albert Hall show, reportedly over performance issues. Starkey, son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, had been...

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MTV VMAs snubs and shocks: See who was left out of nominations

August 7, 2025

The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations have been announced, boasting a diverse lineup with 33 first-time nominees. Pop icons Taylor Swift and Beyoncé even earned artist of the year nods without...

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Can a Christian Rapper Go Viral Without Compromise? DC3 Just Did

August 7, 2025

From church pews in Northampton to crowds in Zimbabwe, DC3 is more than just a popular TikTok artist; he is a devout musician who is setting a new standard for UK rap. Through ingenious videos...

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KATSEYE Makes History at Lollapalooza 2025 With Record-Breaking Festival Debut

August 7, 2025

Under the blazing Chicago sun, HYBE’s rising stars KATSEYE and BOYNEXTDOOR didn’t just perform at Lollapalooza—they owned it. From viral on-stage chemistry to career-defining sets, the two groups...

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Timeless Soundscapes: Moby’s Cross-Generational Collaboration with Øneheart

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A distinctive new release is bringing people from different generations and places together in a music world that has been altered by technology upheavals and cultural differences. The 59-year-old legendary ambient pioneer Moby has collaborated with 19-year-old Russian ambient artist Øneheart (Dmitry Volynkin) and Øneheart's father on the eerie new tune "Lagrange Point." This partnership represents a significant turn toward music as a uniting creative force.

Why It's Important Now

Bridge Across Generations

By bringing together a seasoned professional and a budding talent, the partnership provides a model of reciprocal inspiration rather than generational replacement. Moby found Øneheart on the internet through the ambient song "Snowfall," which has received almost 970 million plays.

Music Without Boundaries

The musicians worked together remotely through file-sharing and digital communication in spite of geopolitical obstacles, demonstrating how music can cut beyond national boundaries and geographical distance.

The atmosphere at the front

Due to emotionally impactful partnerships like this one, ambient music—which is frequently seen as niche—is becoming more widely accepted. It's evidence that intimate, subdued soundscapes can yet have a large-scale connection.

What Up-and-Coming Artists Can Learn 

Value Intergenerational Cooperation

Getting in touch with musicians from other cultures or times might inspire new ideas and increase the popularity of your music.

Pay Attention to Emotional Music

The serene, engrossing quality of ambient music cuts through digital cacophony, demonstrating the power of emotion-driven sound design.

Make Use of Tools for Remote Collaboration

A studio or label link is not necessary. Dropbox, Zoom, and DAWs are examples of creative tools that make international collaborations useful and effective.

Timeless Soundscapes: Moby’s Cross-Generational Collaboration with Ønehearttimeless-soundscapes-mobys-cross-generational-collaboration-with-oneheartZeina EzzatJul 27, 2025A distinctive new release is bringing people from different generations and places together in a music world that has been altered by technology upheavals and cultural differences. The 59-year-old...