The business of music — particularly, streaming music — is booming in the U.K., where freshly-published data reveals an eighth consecutive year of growth. Recorded music revenue for 2022 grew by 4.7% against the previous year, to £1.32 billion ($2.38 billion), according to labels body BPI. Streaming is now a billion-dollar business in the U.K. […]
The first announcement for the 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts has been released and Louder than War are already looking forward to a fantastic weekend of music and culture. And with a bit of luck, the sun will come out to join us down in Somerset… It’s that time of year again, as […]
Los Angeles born and bred Alexis de la Rocha has just unleashed her latest synth alt pop single and it is a magnetic one. Called “Haze”, the track is the first of the year from this first-generation Latine artist, singer/songwriter and producer. With “Haze”, Alexis de la Rocha uncovers the difficulty of fighting through depression […]
Dame Dash has gotten the stamp of approval from a group of early elementary school students after introducing them to a children’s book inspired by his son. On Friday (February 24), Dash and fiancée Raquel M. Horn made an appearance at Carver Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia. While there, the couple read Horn’s Dusko Goes […]
Ivy League welcomes RVG to its roster, which sees the Melbourne four-piece join the likes of Rolling Blackouts C.F., Hatchie and The Teskey Brothers. To celebrate the new deal, RVG releases “Nothing Really Changes,” lifted from their forthcoming third studio album, Brain Worms, due out June 2. “It’s an honour to be working with RVG, […]
Preoccupations Pink Room, ManchesterMonday 13th February Post-punk pioneers Preoccupations played to a busy Pink Room at YES in Manchester on Monday. Louder Than War were on hand to cover. A shot of adrenaline kicks off proceedings in The Pink Room on Monday. Melbourne punks CLAMM waste no time in making themselves heard, shaking the four floors of […]
Self-taught producer, singer and songwriter Varas delves into avoiding responsibilities on bouncy number “Hell No,” featuring a seamless blend of indie rock and dreamy pop led by enchanting vocal lines that move from distorted to buttery in a smooth showcase of his sonic prowess. With thoughtful lyricism, “I can’t stay for the hell of it / […]
Boosie Badazz is gearing up for what he’s predicting to be the Best Album of 2023, and the project’s first offering is just around the corner. On Friday (February 10), the Baton Rouge rapper revealed the cover art for both the album and its lead single on Twitter. While the project will arrive on March […]
Following a period of “significant growth,” and with more forecast in the years ahead, Virgin Music Australia reshapes its team with several key promotions and hires. Announced today (Feb. 7), Jodie Grinsted is promoted to senior manager – media and promotions, while Sam Cross rises to senior manager – artists and labels. The changes continue […]
MetricAcademy 2, ManchesterJanuary 31st 2023 There is something different about Metric tonight. Perhaps it’s the venue, which at a capacity of 900 is the smallest they’ve played in Manchester in over a decade; perhaps it’s the long layoff from touring that the pandemic imposed, something singer Emily Haines makes repeated reference to between songs. “It’s […]
