ALL-TIME SHAZAM RECORD SMASHED BY FLORENCE + THE MACHINE TRACK IN GAME OF THRONES
The all-time record for the most number of Shazams in 24 hours has been shattered. Florence + The Machine’s performance of Jenny of Oldstones appeared over the end credits in the latest episode of HBO’s Game Of Thrones, which aired Sunday (April 21). The episode, the second of the show’s eighth and final season, was entitled A […]
Music marketing mistakes indie artists make
Reaching fans is certainly easier in the digital age, but that doesn’t mean marketing is easy. Indie artists need to follow some basic marketing tenets if you want to make the most of your marketing efforts. Here are 15 of the biggest music marketing mistakes indie artists make. 1. Using hype on social media Too […]
Madonna Details New Album Madame X, Releases Single “Medellín”
Just a few days ago, Madonna released a teaser trailer for her upcoming album Madame X. In the video, Madonna described the titular Madame X as “a dancer, a professor, a head of state, a housekeeper, an equestrian, a prisoner, a student, a mother, a child, a teacher, a nun, a singer, a saint, a whore,” and […]
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ doc on Netflix is black excellence
In April 2018, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter stood in her full goddess glory and drawled, “Coachella, you ready?” The music festival wasn’t ready, nor was the world, for what the pop star turned out: two nights of performances that were as much about history as they were history in the making. Thanks to Netflix, we now […]
Joaquin Phoenix plays Jesus in a new film. Here’s one thing he refused to do.
Joaquin Phoenix is Jesus in Garth Davis’ “Mary Magdalene,” which opened Friday in the United States. When Joaquin Phoenix took on the role of Jesus in the new film “Mary Magdalene,” he did many of the expected things: Grew long hair, adopted an intense and otherworldly stare, even meditated on a mountaintop. But there was […]
Nipsey Hussle memorialized: Rapper’s spirit ‘is alive’ and ‘he saw hope’
The last time Nipsey Hussle was at Staples Center, he was headlining the BET Experience concert in June. On Thursday, the slain rapper’s image — bathed in shades of blue — was projected on a screen outside the venue as thousands of fans arrived to celebrate his life. Lights inside were dimmed as tracks from […]
Music Review | The Funkier Side of Music Begins With “duFunk” by Drivetime
Based out of Philadelphia, the international sounds of contemporary jazz band Drivetime have captivated the hearts of thousands for more than a decade. Drivetime takes a very inventive approach to their musical undertakings, often incorporating elements of different genres into their latest sonic scenarios as evidenced by their new single “duFunk”. DuFunk has an […]
T.S.O.L.A. by Michael B. Sutton | A Great Evening Chill Track & Smooth Contemporary Jazz Sound
The maestro of smooth grooves Michael B. Sutton returns with yet another delightful offering upon the release of his new single T.S.O.L.A. (The Sound Of L.A.). Sutton is often noted for his work with Motown Records and has consistently remained active as an artist and producer in recent years. In fact, T.S.O.L.A. is the second […]
George Mitchell’s Obrigado (feat. Henri Don Jeany & Sam Carroll)
Based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, veteran drummer George Mitchell is set to make his debut with the release of his single *Obrigado* on April 19th, 2019. Having spent years touring the world and perfecting his craft behind the drum kit, Mitchell steps into the spotlight with a track that encapsulates his rich musical journey […]
Calendar April 2019 | Best events, festivals, and fun things to do in L.A. & Orange County.
April 2019 We recommend the best events, festivals, and fun things to do in L.A. & Orange County. Mileage is from the Staples Center downtown. Noir film festival April 1 – 7, 2019 (begins March 29) Hollywood (8.7 miles NW) Noir City screens classic films that are stylish, cynical, and melodramatic at the Egyptian Theatre. […]
