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Why This Is the Right Time to Sell Your Catalog (Guest Column)
For recording artists earning meaningful royalties from catalogs in which they have full or part ownership — who are considering selling before changes to the tax law — the question of whether to proceed might feel like a double-edged sword. Yet, we crunched the numbers and the answers are both straightforward and convincing. Of course, recording artists like Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Paul Simon are selling their catalogs now for many reasons: Some are making unique deals that guarantee their music will remain in print with their longtime labels or will be managed by knowledgeable industry insiders. Others are working to simplify their estate. But regardless of motivation, the artists who have already sold their works have been well advised that the combination of low interes...
Difficult Fun: August 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Difficult Fun! Each month, SPIN will spotlight the best punk on the planet and discuss it here, with the ambition of challenging preconceived notions of what the four-letter word actually means and, ideally, entertaining readers in the process. Purists, piss off! Everyone else, enjoy. Allow me, Captain Obvious, this one pleasure: it has come to my attention that sometimes, punk’s attraction is accessibility. Sure, “abrasion” isn’t the most alluring genre tag to people without crippling insecurities, but the fact that you can play a song with only two chords under your belt (two palm-muted chords, for the Warped Tour crowd) and that’s a song? It’s magic! Or democracy, a similarly fictitious belief. Of course, two chords only build a foundation. In the same w...
Ask Dr. Mike: How to Accept Being Depressed
An extension of our Going There with Dr. Mike podcast, our monthly “Ask Dr. Mike” column is back to answer listeners’ questions. Over the last month of episodes, guests like Alessia Cara and Faye Webster touched on the challenges they faced in acknowledging their own mental health struggles. Many listeners responding to our survey asked about how they too can take this difficult first step, and Dr. Mike is here to offer some advice on listening to your wellness needs. The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has been overwhelming on every level — physically, emotionally, socially, financially and spiritually. As we struggle to cope during this difficult time, we may find that we just don’t feel like ourselves. We may be sad or irritable. The things that used to bring us joy don’t seem...
Duran Duran Unveil New Single “ANNIVERSARY”: Stream
With Duran Duran’s upcoming album, FUTURE PAST, arriving in October, the new wave veterans have unveiled the latest preview, titled “ANNIVERSARY.” Stream it below. Co-produced by the band with British DJ and producer Erol Alkan, “ANNIVERSARY” contains hints of previous Duran Duran hits meant to be Easter eggs for fans to uncover. “‘ANNIVERSARY’ is a special song for us. Obviously we were conscious of our own impending 40th anniversary of making music together, but we wanted the song’s meaning to be inclusive in the broadest possible way,” bassist John Taylor explained in a statement. “After playing and working together for so long, we very much appreciate what ‘being together’ and ‘staying together’ can really mean, it’s not something we would have thought song-worthy 40 years ago but we d...
Khruangbin Discuss Preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 on The What Podcast
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Radio Public | RSS Hurricane Ida changed plans for a lot of people, and hopefully everyone is safe and able to recover fully and quickly. The What Podcast’s own Brad is safe in New Orleans dealing with the aftermath while still looking forward to a weekend in Tennessee. Before the hurricane hit, Barry was able to chat about preparing for Bonnaroo 2021 with Khruangbin’s Laura Lee and D.J., who are set to perform on The Farm this Friday. The pair talk about their come-up since first playing ’Roo in 2017, graduating from an early afternoon This Tent set to a prime evening show on the Which Stage. They also touch on the safety precautions Khruangbin has put in place for their trip to Manchest...
JPEGMAFIA Announces New Album, Shares “TRUST!”: Stream
It’s been six month since JPEGMAFIA last wore out our exclamation point keys with “LAST DANCE!,” “FIX URSELF!,” and the rest of EP2! Now he’s back with the new song “TRUST!,” which is the first taste of an as-yet untitled fourth album. Additionally, Peggy has announced a 2021 US tour, which will be followed by a 2022 European trek. LP4 will be the rapper/producer’s first full-length since 2019’s All My Heroes Are Cornballs. “TRUST!” has a bright beat that bounces back and forth like a plinko game, with lyrics that show a serious lack of the title word. “I can’t believe that shit,” he says, “I don’t believe that bitch/ I don’t believe these n****s, bruh, they be lyin’.” Check it out below. Few details are available for LP4, but it’s expected this fall, and...
You Care: Kanye West & The Russian Model Relationship Was The Jig, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Even Kanye West can still get friend-zoned. Reportedly Irina Shayk, the Russian model Ye was romantically involved with after Kim Kardashian filed for divorce earlier this year, likes the rapper as just a friend, and they may have never been anything more. Word to Biz Markie, rest in peace. According to Page Six, Kanye West and his team were pulling the publicity jig all along. Back at the beginning of July, Page Six brought you the exclusive news that West and Shayk were “cooling off,” with a source telling us, “She likes him as a friend, but doesn’t want a relationship with him.” We reported that West had even asked her to accompany him to Paris for a couture show — but she shot him down. Sources — who sou...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K22’s Shot Meter Is Getting Some Significant “Tweaks”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K22 Visual Concepts and 2K delivered the first gameplay footage from NBA 2K22 on Monday (Aug.30), now it’s time to learn what improvements the NBA 2K community can expect from the game. Tuesday (Aug.31) Courtside Report No.5 dropped, and it focuses on the most integral part of the NBA 2K22… gameplay improvements. In the report, NBA 2K’s developers revealed to fans of the franchise they can expect upgrades to the defense and defensive AI, dribbling, post play, finishing at the rim, builds, badges, takeovers, and once again, the shooting, more specifically the shot meter. Here is the breakdown per 2K: Defense & Defensive AI: Completely rebuilt shot contest and blocking systems, a significant update to the fundamental defensive rot...
Charlamagne Tha God Critiques Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Album
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty Since the Sunday drop of Kanye’s highly anticipated album, Donda, many users on social media have been praising Yeezus for his damn near two hour long album as it has its fair share of slaps on it. DJ Envy for one isn’t interested in partaking in the love fest and won’t even listen to the album as he’s soured on Kanye West in recent years going so far as to call him a “circus clown with the stupid jacket and big shoes.” But his The Breakfast Club co-hosts Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God have taken in the album in its entirety and while they do like the project, The God called it “lackluster” and like many of us they felt it was a tad bit too long. “I think if you scale the project down to like 12, 13 records, it can be a great ...
VIDEO: Magnito – Magiwood ft Bovi
Talented Nigerian rapper Magnito drops the official music video for his song “Magiwood” featuring comedian Bovi. Indigenous rapper Magnito has a brand new song with Nigerian comedian Bovi titled “Magiwood“. Magnito finds a way to fuse Nollywood with Bollywood on his new tracks. He narrates his experience falling in love with an Indian lady, as usual, his flow is witty and sleek. The visual has some interesting cuts as you watch on. Watch, listen and enjoy Magnito – “Magiwood” ft Bovi below. [embedded content] https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Magnito_-_Magiwood_ft_Bovi_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautifu...
Chad Da Don – Sensei ft Pdot O, YoungstaCPT
Popular South African hip-hop star Chad Da Don unveils a new song “Sensei” featuring Pdot O, Youngstacpt. Chad Da Don teams up with Pdot O and YoungstaCPT for his latest track titled “Sensei”. It’s a big tune about being all you could ever be with dope bars from the rap stars. “Sensi” is rumoured to be on Chad Da Don’s upcoming album project. Ace beatmaker Avain Blitz produced the record. Listen, enjoy, Chad Da Don – Sensei ft Pdot O, YoungstaCPT below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Inter...
VIDEO: Emtee – Johustleburg
South African rapper Emtee puts out the official music video for his song “Johustleburg”. Award-winning rapper Emtee is here with the music video for “Johustleburg” released a while ago. The artiste drops his signature rap on the instrumental. The rapper drives around the city enjoying himself while getting the words about his city. Another piece of music is expected from him soon. Watch, enjoy & share Emtee – “Johustleburg” below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
