#The 100 best songs of 2022

#The 100 best songs of 2022

“The 100 best songs of 2022” The 100 best songs of 2022 From Jockstrap to Carly Ray Jepsen and Karol G to Alex G, these are the songs we had on repeat this year. By Alex Robert Ross, Jordan Darville, Gyasi Williams-Kirtley, David Renshaw, Son Raw, Emma Madden, Larisha Paul, Sajae Elder, Raphael Helfand, Salvatore…

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#Here are the 2023 Grammy nominees

#Here are the 2023 Grammy nominees

“Here are the 2023 Grammy nominees” The ceremony takes place on February 5, 2023. DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty   The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, taking place on February 5, 2023, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This year, the Grammys will add a number of…

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#Song You Need: A “pandemic symphony” pulls Danny Brown and 645AR out of their comfort zones

#Song You Need: A “pandemic symphony” pulls Danny Brown and 645AR out of their comfort zones

“Song You Need: A “pandemic symphony” pulls Danny Brown and 645AR out of their comfort zones” “careful what you wish for” is the second single from isomonstrosity’s newly announced, self-titled debut LP, due out November 18 via Brassland Projects. From left: Danny Brown, photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images. isomonstrosity, photo by Emilio Herce. 645AR, still…

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#Ryuichi Sakamoto and Illia Bondarenko share track from Ukraine fundraiser album

#Ryuichi Sakamoto and Illia Bondarenko share track from Ukraine fundraiser album

“Ryuichi Sakamoto and Illia Bondarenko share track from Ukraine fundraiser album” “Piece For Illia” is the first and only single from For Ukraine (Volume 2), a benefit compilation for displaced children and families from the region. Photo by zakkubalan.   Last month, Canadian-American guitarist, producer, and composer Hollie Kenniff put out the first portion of…

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#Recorded music revenue hit record high in 2021

#Recorded music revenue hit record high in 2021

“Recorded music revenue hit record high in 2021” According to the Recording Industry Association of America, recorded music brought in $15 billion last year, nearly percent more than in 2020. Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images.   The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have released their annual report on recorded music revenue. According to…

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#Ouri’s bt002: self-hypnosis tape is music to dream to

#Ouri’s bt002: self-hypnosis tape is music to dream to

“#Ouri’s bt002: self-hypnosis tape is music to dream to” The soothing, seven-song project is a soundtrack for setting your mind at ease. Photo by Hamza Abouelouafaa.   Ouri announced her new, ambitiously acoustic ambient project, bt002: self-hypnosis tape, earlier this month with the release of “figure profane” — a misty, warbling track featuring Zach Frampton….

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#Ian Urbina issues apology after controversy erupts over The Outlaw Ocean Music Project

#Ian Urbina issues apology after controversy erupts over The Outlaw Ocean Music Project

“#Ian Urbina issues apology after controversy erupts over The Outlaw Ocean Music Project” The journalist, author, and label owner was accused of dealing dishonestly with the project’s contributing artists. Photo by Steve Crowly / Creative Commons.   Former New York Times writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Ian Urbina has been accused of misleading musicians to…

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