We are sure you have all heard of Kiko… Since his debut in 1992, Kiko is considered one of the very influential players from the French scene.The first important project was Phunky Data (duo with Oxia) during the 90’s. This formation, in combination with some other artists, made Grenoble the French electronic city at this … Read more
Disney has announced details on the U.S. premiere of the Japanese Disney+ Original special, “My Music Story: YOSHIKI”, which will debut on Friday, February 5th. YOSHIKI is the internationally-renowned rock star, named “one of the most influential composers in Japanese history.” In the Disney+ original, which is subtitled in English, YOSHIKI performs reimagined versions of … Read more
‘I hope you’re ready, kid, because you’re about to go on one hell of a ride,” Morris Levy, the boss of Roulette Records, told Tommy James as the teenager signed a contract with the label. It was 1966 and James, 19, a small-town boy with the fastest-selling hit single in Pittsburgh’s history, had arrived in … Read more
On January 21, Dolly Parton took to social media to share some sad news. Her younger brother, Randy, had passed away earlier that day following a battle with cancer. “The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than we are at this time,” Dolly wrote. Randy, … Read more
Organizers of the Ultra Music Festival are ready to cancel this year’s event, but are requesting that City of Miami officials approve their permit request to stage the event next year before making a formal announcement, according to a letter obtained by Billboard. This will mark the second year in a row Ultra has been canceled due to … Read more
How an internet subculture got fixated on ‘Heat Waves’- the #1 Hottest song in the strangest year of our lives. 2020 was… well, you know what it was. The entire world was upended by the virus that shall not be named, but that was just the top story in a year that often felt like the darkest timeline imaginable. … Read more
Garth Brooks delivered one of the most touching moments during the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. After Biden and Harris were sworn into office, Brooks took the podium for a cappella rendition of “Amazing Grace” During the gospel song, the 58-year-old singer paused to ask listeners in attendance and at … Read more
Viseisei Village headman Anare Tuidraki said the recent road fatality of a child last week sparked concerns from the community about public service vehicle drivers speeding and blasting music when passing the village. “We have the speed limit signboard when you come through the village on your left, but the drivers maintain the speed, we … Read more
Clubsonica Records begins 2021 by welcoming Antrim back to the label for a new single. The Cordoba resident and Or Two Strangers boss continues to be a favourite of progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while laying claim to releases on Sudbeat Music and Hope Recordings. A prolific 2020 saw Antrim collaborate with … Read more
Oklahoma was prominently featured in the music at the presidential inauguration, from Garth Brooks singing “Amazing Grace” to Jennifer Lopez singing Woody Guthrie’s famous “This Land is Your Land.” People at Tulsa’s Woody Guthrie Center and OK POP Museum said Oklahoma’s art and culture should be celebrated. An Oklahoma country music superstar asked people to … Read more
