Apple Music is embarking on a new venture, ‘Lost & Found,’ aimed at showcasing country songwriters and unearthing a selection of previously unreleased tracks. The series brings to life six demo tracks (the “Lost”) by having them reinterpreted and recorded by a mix of established and emerging country artists (the “Found”). Kicking off this initiative […]
It wasn’t too long ago when Spillers Records in Cardiff, Wales, appeared to be on the brink of closure. Now, it’s making a comeback, and the woman leading this resurgence is none other than Ashli Todd. She never planned on taking over the family business from her father, Nick Todd, yet a sequence of events
Two decades of dedication to philanthropy was celebrated in grandeur at a New York City gala on Friday, July 14. The charitable organization, the Shawn Carter Foundation, established by music mogul Jay-Z and his mother Gloria Carter, took the occasion to the next level by successfully raising an impressive sum of $20 million. This substantial
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Iconic band Duran Duran is planning an exceptional event during their forthcoming North American tour—a benefit concert specifically dedicated to guitarist Andy Taylor who is currently fighting stage-4 prostate cancer. This initiative aims to support the Cancer Awareness Trust. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted British group is staging this fundraising event on
Snoop Dogg, an acclaimed rapper and songwriter with a significant influence in the Web3 domain, recently introduced the ‘Passport Series’ NFT to coincide with his upcoming world tour. This unique digital asset invites fans to join Snoop on his global journey, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the musical tour. As Snoop prepares to share his
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On June 25, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) upheld its commitment to recognizing the immense contributions of individual jazz and blues musicians. The organization held its annual fundraising gala at the Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, and this year, industry mogul Clarence Avant, renowned pianist and composer Dave Grusin, and distinguished tenor saxophonist
David Byrne’s latest Broadway musical ‘Here Lies Love’, which had been facing a wave of protest by the musicians’ union, has conceded to their demand and confirmed the inclusion of 12 musicians in the production. The show was initially planning to use pre-recorded music, an approach that led to friction with the union. The producers
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Music titan and business virtuoso, Sean “Diddy” Combs, has launched legal proceedings against alcohol powerhouse Diageo, accusing the conglomerate of neglecting his Ciroc vodka and DeLeon tequila brands, categorizing them as “urban” products. Legal documents filed on Wednesday, made available by Rolling Stone, reveal that Combs’ representatives have charged Diageo and its management with smothering
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