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Festival Disasters: Burning Man 2023 and the Worst Festivals in History
Poor security, overcrowding, water shortages, incompetence, fraud, and terrible weather have spelled disaster for many music festivals over the years. Here’s a look at ten of the worst. The 2023 festival season is winding down, with summer in the rearview mirror — overall a massively successful summer for the music festival industry, with fans eager […]
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Gamma Inks Partnership Deal With Rick Ross and Maybach Music, Adds Breyon Prescott to Executive Roster
Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group have inked a seemingly far-reaching deal with Apple-backed Gamma, through which the rapper is expected to release music and “spearhead multimedia projects.” Gamma, which set sail in March with support from Snoop Dogg, Eldridge Industries, A24, and others, unveiled its pact with Rick Ross and his label today. […]
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Aerosmith Says Steven Tyler’s Vocal Injuries ‘More Serious Than We Thought’ — Shows Postponed to 2024
After taking a break from their Peace Out tour while frontman Steven Tyler recovers from damaged vocal cords, Aerosmith announces his injuries are ‘more serious than we thought’ and postpones the rest of their 2023 shows until 2024. Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler was under strict doctor’s orders not to sing for at least 30 days after […]
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Marilyn Manson Settles Rape Lawsuit with Jane Doe
Marilyn Manson settles a rape lawsuit with a Jane Doe litigant just a week before the trial was scheduled to begin. Only a week before the associated trial was scheduled to begin, Marilyn Manson has settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by an anonymous Jane Doe in 2021. Jane Doe’s attorney, Adam Wolf, filed the […]
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iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Lineup Includes Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, & More
iHeartMedia has announced the lineup for its iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, with an exclusive broadcast of the concert moving to ABC. Take a peek at what to expect. Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Miguel, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, NCT DREAM, Flo Rida, and more top the lineup […]
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The Rolling Stones Catalog Is Worth $500 Million, Mick Jagger Estimates — But Don’t Expect a Sale Anytime Soon
Mick Jagger estimates that the Rolling Stones catalog is worth a cool $500 million, but doesn’t plan to sell the massive body of work. The 80-year-old Rolling Stones frontman discussed the potential sale of his band’s music IP as well as a number of additional topics during a Wall Street Journal sit down. (While Keith […]
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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Tupac Shakur’s Murder — Nearly 30 Years Later
Las Vegas police have arrested a suspect in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The man was taken into custody early Friday morning in a case that has long been considered cold. Earlier, Digital Music News pointed to an unexpected search warrant and raid tied to a longtime suspect in Tupac’s 1996 murder. […]
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Lizzo Lawyers Fire Back Against Former Tour Dancers’ Lawsuit As Media Fallout Continues
Lizzo’s legal team has officially gone on the offensive after the Detroit-born singer was named in a pair of shocking sexual harassment lawsuits levied by individuals who’d worked on The Special Tour. Attorneys for the “About Damn Time” artist just recently took aim at the first of two complaints filed by the former employees, and […]
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How “Morning Pages” Unlock Your Creativity
I started doing something called Morning Pages a few weeks ago. They’re supposed to help you unlock your creativity and improve your life overall. Big claims. So let’s talk about what this practice is and how it’s meant to help you be more creative. What Are Morning Pages? There’s a book called The Artist’s Way […]
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Artist Lands Track on Grammy Winner’s Album Through Remote AirGigs Collaboration
The evolution of the song “Sunny Days (Are Comin’ Once Again)” is definitely one to be remembered. Remote collaboration allowed songwriter and independent artist Greg Poulos to work with ten-time Fiddle Player of the Year and Grammy winner Michael Cleveland through AirGigs to release a new single together. In the world of bluegrass music, collaborations […]
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What the Hell Happened at Blue Ridge Rock Festival This Year?
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Alton, Virginia was canceled due to severe weather concerns. But fans are left wondering about refunds. The festival was slated to take place from September 7-10 in Virginia, with a lineup that included Slipknot, Pantera, Megadeth, Five Finger Death Punch, Staind and many more rock acts. Heavy lightning, rain, […]
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Licensing Platform Songtradr Purchases Bandcamp — and Draws an Investment — From Epic Games
Music licensing and distribution platform Songtradr has acquired indie music service Bandcamp from Epic Games. Songtradr emailed Digital Music News today about the buyout, which represents one of several high-profile plays the company has made as of late. Additionally, the Fortnite developer Epic Games, having only bought Bandcamp in March of 2022, confirmed the divestment
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Fortnite Creator Epic Games Cuts Nearly 900 Jobs — CEO Blames ‘Spending Way More Money Than We Earn’
Fortnite developer Epic Games plans to lay off 16 percent of its workforce, impacting around 830 employees, the result of ‘spending way more money’ than the company earns. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Fortnite developer Epic Games is planning to lay off 16% of its workforce, affecting the livelihood of around 830 people. […]
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Award-Winning Artist and Music Producer Don Diablo Signs to MTArt Agency
Don Diablo, renowned artist and music producer, has signed with MTArt Agency for global representation in his visual art career. Leading art sector talent agency MTArt Agency has announced the signing of Don Diablo, the globally acclaimed Dutch artist, to their roster. The partnership will further Diablo’s work in the art world and increase his […]
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EcoRecord Vinyl Utilizes PET Plastic to Reduce Enviromental Impact
Sonospress is unveiling a new form of vinyl LP made from recycled plastic to drastically reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing vinyl. Here’s the latest. Sonospress says the new LP is being launched in collaboration with Warner Music and uses polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as its base material. Traditional vinyl LPs are manufactured using polyvinyl chloride […]
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