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Shirley Manson Says Her Podcast The Jump Is ‘A Revelation In My Life’
As the end of summer began to rear its head, Shirley Manson found herself back in Los Angeles after a trip to her native Scotland. "After a few months of being in L.A., my husband will say,
Oxymorrons Make Being a ‘Loser’ Sound Cool on New Single: Premiere
Sometimes it's hard to get the girl of your dreams, especially if your allure is more reserved than flashy. But Oxymorrons — the alternative rap band from from Queens, New York — urge people to go beyond just what they see
ASCAP & BMI Consent Decrees Review Expected to Conclude This Year While Both Sides Argue Worst-Case Scenarios
The U.S. Deptartment of Justice's ongoing review on whether the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees should be amended, sunsetted or simply left alone will likely be concluded before the end of the year, according to a comment made Aug. 13 by Makan
EarthGang "Mirrorland" Review
By Ann Ferguson On 12 September 2019 In NEWS
It’s not often that magical realism seeps into hip-hop music, but one trip to Mirrorland plays out like a fairy-tale on acid. The imagery is vivid with musical influences unconventional enough to cast immersive spells. Having compared
Art Alexakis Faces Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Head-On for Debut Solo Single ‘The Hot Water Test’: Exclusive
Everclear frontman Art Alexakis is giving listeners an unfiltered glimpse into his world at the moment on his debut single “The Hot Water Test,” available exclusively on Billboard below. As the first single from his upcoming solo
Twenty One Pilots Tie for Most Consecutive Rock Airplay Top 10s With ‘The Hype’
The duo joins Shinedown with nine straight top 10s. Twenty one pilots join Shinedown as the only acts to link nine consecutive top 10s on Billboard's Rock Airplay chart. "The Hype," from the duo's 2018 album Trench,
Chilean Indie Star Javiera Mena Champions Artists Fighting For LGBT Rights: ‘It’s Our Obligation’
The artist curates a #TBT playlist exclusively for Billboard. Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. The curated set features the artists' favorite tracks from their youth and childhood. This
Ryan Caraveo Takes Us On The "Run"
By Kimberly Cobb On 12 September 2019 In Hip Hop Songs
Alternative Hip Hop artist Ryan Caraveo releases “Run” off his new “Butterfly Boy” album. The Los Angeles artist delivers a personal, relatable record about self-doubt and masking the uncertainty. Lyrically he expresses his remorse for hurting those
Some Things Last a Long Time: The Fearless Ambition and Hard-Won Legacy of Daniel Johnston
The acts snatched in the majors’ slow-rolling alt-rock rapture could largely be sorted into two categories. There were the underground luminaries who could not be translated into their employers' script: reliable behavior, accessible songs. And there were
Hip-Hop, Artists’ Rights and More Discussed on Day 1 of Colombia’s BOmm
The eighth edition of The Bogotá Music Market (BOmm), which kicked off in Bogota’s Chamber of Commerce Sept. 10, drew 257 artists from all regions of Colombia, an unprecedented number. The main takeaway of the renowned series
