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DistroKid Unveils Bundled Music Video Distribution Service for Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Vevo
DistroKid has launched DistroVid, a first-of-its-kind service distributing music videos to Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Vevo for a bundled price of $99 a year. Video uploads are unlimited, and artists receive all of their earnings, according to the press release. More video hosting platforms, including YouTube, are expected to follow soon in a second wave of partner announcements, a DistroKid spokesperson says. Representatives for Vevo and Tidal said the new service would help streamline video distribution for independent artists. Find more information on the DistroVid website. Last year, DistroKid unveiled a program for streaming data-sharing and a Twitch affiliate partnership program. Why Are Independent Artists and Labels Turning Away From Vinyl?
Kacey Musgraves Teams Up With Fancy Hagood for New Song “Blue Dream Baby”
Kacey Musgraves has joined forces with queer Southern pop artist Fancy Hagood for the latter’s new song “Blue Dream Baby.” The single arrives in celebration of International Pride Day (June 28). Listen to “Blue Dream Baby” below. Fancy Hagood issued his debut album, Southern Curiosity, in 2021. The Arkansas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter also hosts Trailblazers Radio on Apple Radio. In May, Hagood made his return to late night television for the first time in seven years, where he performed his recent single “Bored” on Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. Musgraves shared her latest LP, Star-Crossed, last year. Despite her bonafides in the genre, the Recording Academy ruled that the release was not eligible for Best Country Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards. “You can take the girl out of...
Billie Eilish and Finneas Invited to Join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Billie Eilish and Finneas have both been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to a press release from the organization. They’re part of a nearly 400-strong group invited to join the Academy this year, along with Ariana DuBose, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Troy Kotsur. See the full list of directors, cinematographers, and other invitees via Deadline. Eilish and Finneas won a Best Original Song Oscar this year for their “No Time to Die,” the theme for the James Bond film installment of the same name. The pair released the song in early 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the movie’s release until October 2021. They performed “No Time to Die” at the 2022 award ceremony in March. The pair more recently wrote “Nobody Like U” for Disney’s Turning Red. Read...
Adele Poses Alongside Rich Paul, LeBron & Savannah James at Kevin Love’s NYC Wedding
Basketball player Kevin Love married model and entrepreneur Kate Bock at the New York Public Library on Saturday (June 25), featuring a star-studded celebration with some high-profile attendees. In a photo shared by Vogue from the nuptials, Adele is seen posing for a photo and smiling alongside NBA superstar LeBron James, his wife Savannah James and the “Easy On Me” singer’s new boyfriend Rich Paul. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The sports agent and Adele took their relationship public in the summer of 2021, when they were seen watching a basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. In September, Adele shared a series of photos from another wedding — NBA star Anthony Davis and Marlen P’s — including a sweet photo...
This Is the One Song Avril Lavigne Wishes She’d Written
Avril Lavigne sat down for a new radio interview to talk about touring with Machine Gun Kelly and more, and she ended up revealing the one song she wishes she had in her own catalog. “If there’s a song I wish I wrote, it’s ‘Bitch’ by Meredith Brooks,” the Canadian superstar told Mix 104.1’s Gregg, Freddy, & Danielle on a stop in Boston after playing Boston Calling. The “Love It When You Hate Me” singer also noted that while she’s never covered the 1997 hit, she’s definitely eager to. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Brooks’ irreverent song spent four weeks atop the Pop Airplay chart — despite some DJs not even being able to say the title on air, as Gary Trust noted — and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, stuck behind Puf...
Lauv Talks ‘All 4 Nothing,’ His Surprising Love of Steak & More
Lauv is gearing up to release his sophomore studio album, All 4 Nothing, on August 5, and he sat down with Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly to discuss this next musical chapter. “Lots of ups and downs, some light and dark,” Lauv said of the upcoming album. “It’s all kind of just me in the process of getting back in touch with my inner light and my childlike wonder, and the fun and true self.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As for who he’d want to collaborate with in the future, the 27-year-old singer said he’d hope to work with Coldplay, Drake or Rex Orange Country. “Those are, like, three of my faves,” he said. Lauv then answered a series of rapid-fire questions, the first being what fans would be shocked to learn he’s a big fan of....
What’s Your Favorite BLACKPINK Music Video? Vote!
BLACKPINK is the revolution! The K-pop girl group reached yet another historic milestone on Tuesday (June 28) by becoming the first act in the history of YouTube to reach 75 million followers. The latest high-water mark achieved by Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa comes less than a year after they dethroned Justin Bieber as the most-followed musical artist on the streaming platform, and the girls have gained nearly 10 million more followers since then. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news BLACKPINK’s latest YouTube record has us here at Billboard all up in our feels over the quartet’s impressive videography. So while we take a trip through their always-fierce visuals, we want to know which BLACKPINK music video you love the absolute most. Back i...
Oladips – Àjàlá Travel (Abuja Remix) ft Odumodublvck & Magnito
Check out the remix of the song titled “Ajala Travel” by Oladips. Nigerian singer Oladips drops the remix to his song “Ajala Travel”, and he brings along Odumodublvck & Magnito, from “Ajala Travel EP” The remix tune is an impressive one with excellent flow and delivery. It is dedicated to the fans and hustlers out there. However, it deserves a spot in your playlist. Listen and share Oladips ft Odumodublvck & Magnito – “Ajala Travel” (Remix) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Oladips_-_j_l_Travel_Abuja_Remix_ft_Odumodublvck_Magnito_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
MI Abaga – Behold The Lamb Album
Don’t miss this brand new album “Behold The Lamb” from MI Abaga. MI Abaga returns to the music scene with a brand new joint studio album titled “Behold The Lamb” with Blaqbones, A-Q, and Loose Kaynon. The body of work comprises a 7-tracks record that features music acts like Oxlade, Psycho YP, Chike, Bien (Sautisol), Khaligraph Jones & Ko-jo Cue. The album is quite impressive and we hope you enjoy listening. Tracklist Badman Size Groupies ft. Oxlade Fame Sh*t ft. PsychoYP Chasing Designers Snapchat Vs Facebook ft. Chike +254 ft. Bien (Sautisol) & Khaligraph Jones Receipts ft. Ko-jo Cue Fears Pray For The Crown The Last Cypher Listen and share MI Abaga – “Behold The Lamb” below. Download coming soon.
Crayon – Ijo (Laba Laba)
Mavin Records artist Crayon drops a new single titled – Ijo (Laba Laba). Crayon is back with the vibe and this time he comes with a banging track titled “Ijo” (Laba Laba), for his fans’ listening pleasure. The new sound was produced by music producer Sarz. It is an impressive piece of music that comes with a new dance. However, it is a follow-up to mavin all-stars track “Overdose“. Listen and share Crayon – Ijo (Laba Laba) below. [embedded content] Download coming soon.
Depeche Mode Reveal Founding Member Andy Fletcher’s Cause of Death
Amid the continued outpour of support over the passing of Depeche Mode keyboard player and founding member Andy Fletcher, the legendary electronic music band have shared an update on his sudden death. Fletcher was 60 at the time of his death. “A couple weeks ago we received the result from the medical examiners, which Andy’s family asked us to share with you now,” Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and Martin Gore said in a joint statement shared via the band’s Instagram account. “Andy suffered an aortic dissection while at home on May 26. So, even though it was far, far too soon, he passed naturally and without prolonged suffering.” Aortic dissections are generally uncommon, though they are more prevalent in men in their sixties and seventies, per Mayo Clinic.&n...
Design Studio Unveils Concept to Turn the Nintendo Switch Into a Music Production Instrument
From DJ Hero to Beat Saber, console games have played a pivotal role in gamifying music creation and performance. And the Nintendo Switch may just be capable of introducing the next level of utility. Capitalizing on the Nintendo Switch’s modular qualities, Alquemy, a boutique design studio based out of Sydney, has devised a well-considered concept as to how they foresee the console aiding a new generation of music producers. The concept is based on the Akai Pro MPC and it features two snap-on modules with all the bells and whistles of an industry-standard controller. The module incorporates nine pads, control knobs and hotkeys for agile editing and playback. Plus, the team thoughtfully utilized the sides of the modules to outfit the device with speakers, ensuring an enhanced pla...
