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These Female “Filthy Beat Inspectors” Are Pushing the Needle In Dubstep Music Blogging
“We didn’t have anyone ‘showing us the ropes,'” remembers Christina Vessa, who launched the electronic music blog Dubstep FBI just two years ago. “It can be intimidating,” added Yesenia Vizcaya, Vessa’s cofounder. “[As a woman], I felt like I was being held to a higher standard and was having to go through extra hurdles to prove myself.” It’s no secret that the dubstep scene—from its artists and label execs to its managers and engineers—is especially male-dominated. But with Dubstep FBI and the platform it offers, Vessa and Vizcaya are determined to move the needle. “We often find ourselves being the only women in meetings,” Vizcaya said. The Dubstep FBI team has profiled LAYZ during her tour with Sullivan ...
Destination Dance Music Event “Tiësto: The Trip” Wraps Up Successful Debut Edition In Cancún
Spearheaded by its eponymous global dance music superstar, “Tiësto: The Trip” just made its debut with a bang. Produced in collaboration with Pollen Presents, “Tiësto: The Trip” landed on the sun-kissed coast of Cancún, Mexico, from March 31st to April 3rd. The destination event followed a busy itinerary, which included a slew of day parties, club nights and performances from an acclaimed international lineup. Tiësto, of course, headlined the event with an electrifying set. Full lineup of Pollen Presents’ inaugural “Tiësto: The Trip” event. Poll Presents The first day kicked off with the “Let’s Get Down To Business” welcome party with club performances from Ship Wrek, ACRAZE, Joel Corry and KSHMR at the spectacul...
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: 10 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week (4/3-4/9)
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: miniseries / Getty Given that the music industry release model is totally shifted due to digital access to vast libraries of songs via streaming services, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the releases. Here at Hip-Hop Wired, we’ve put our ears to work and amassed a collection of 10 of the best new Hip-Hop songs for the week. To do away with the idea of ranks and the like, the collection of songs below is in alphabetical order and not numbered on purpose. Our criteria for selecting songs was simple: if the song bangs, could fit on a variety of playlists, or just stands out for a unique reason, we added it. Much like our CRT FRSH bi-weekly playlist, the songs below will feature established artists alongside up and comers. For now, check out the 10...
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Dead At 24 #DwayneHaskins
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Shocking news from the NFL world as reports are coming in that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed early Saturday morning (April 9) in a car accident. Details are still swirling about and we’re on the search for more information. ESPN just published a brief report regarding the death of Haskins after the player’s agent Cedric Saunders broke the news to Adam Schefter. Schefter is currently enduring some critique from observers after posting an initial tweet mentioning how Haskins struggled early in his career instead of showing more decorum and respect to the family after receiving the news. Haskins was in South Florida training with some of his Steelers teammates when he was struck by a vehicle. C Haskin...
Watch Jack White Play Twangy National Anthem for Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day
Detroit native Jack White kicked off the Tigers’ opening-day baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday (April 8), starting the game with a bluesy rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” White chose an unconventional route for his cover of the national anthem — instead of belting out the patriotic lyrics to spectators at Comerica Park, he instead went the instrumental route and put a twangy, Americana spin on the track. Backed by a keyboard player, bassist and drummer, White first strummed the opening chords of the track and was later joined by his band who fleshed out the song and added dramatic flair to his rendition of the track. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The performance concluded with fireworks being set off at the...
The 6 Best Travel Backpacks for Musicians, DJs & More
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Hitting the road soon? Whether you’re a musician headed on tour or a music fan planning to travel to a concert or festival (Coachella is literally a week away), now is the perfect time to upgrade your travel gear. Below, find a handful of the best travel backpacks for musicians, DJs and music fans alike. Whether you’re heading off on a road trip, flying the friendly skies or taking a short commute to see your favorite band, our roundup features some of the most popular and best-reviewed bags with lots of room to carry headphones, laptops, cables, water bottl...
Celine Dion, Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry & More Artists ‘Stand Up for Ukraine,’ Calling for Refugee Relief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a powerful message at the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (April 3), urging the world to shed light on and support Ukrainians as they continue to fight for their freedom — and now celebrities worldwide are standing up for the war-torn country. “On our land we are fighting Russia which brings horrible silence with its bombs. The dead silence. Fill the silence with your music. Fill it today, to tell our story,” Zelenskyy said in the video message. “Tell the truth about this war on your social networks, on TV; support us in any way you can. Any — but not silence.” On Friday (April 8), countless entertainers took to their social media pages to #StandUpForUkraine and, on a wider scale, for all the world’s refugees and displaced people. Ever...
The Ledger: For Streamers, Does Catalog Size Matter?
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. If millions of songs are uploaded to streaming services yearly and no one listens, do they make a sound? Yes and no. Someone — but not many people — listens to most every track. But few tracks could be called popular by any definition. Spotify’s catalog grew from 70 million to 82 million tracks in 2021, according to the company’s last two annual reports. That works out to an average of 33,000 per day. Some of its competitors grew faster and further, according to figures in public reports and press releases. Apple Music shot up from 70 million in January 2021 to 90 million in November 2021. YouTube Music also took a big ...
Maggie Rogers Shares New Song “That’s Where I Am”: Watch the Video
Maggie Rogers has shared her new single “That’s Where I Am.” The song serves as the lead single from her new album Surrender, which was announced last week and is set for a release on July 29 via Capitol. Check out “That’s Where I Am” below. Rogers recorded the new album at Electric Lady Studios in New York, Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios near Bath, and her parents’ garage. On April 17 and again on April 24, Rogers will perform at Coachella 2022. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Yung Lean and FKA twigs Share Video for New Song “Bliss”: Watch
Yung Lean has just released his new mixtape Stardust. The new collection includes collaborations with Skrillex, Bladee, Ecco2K, Thaiboy Digital, and others. He’s also shared a video for “Bliss,” a collaboration with FKA twigs. The Aidan Zamiri–directed, Matthew Josephs–styled video stars both Lean and twigs, the latter wearing a wedding dress as they take a ride in a car decked out with a chandelier. Watch it below. The new FKA twigs mixtape Caprisongs was released earlier this year. Check out Pitchfork’s Cover Story “The Sacred and Profane Genius of FKA twigs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Russ Signs KTLYN to DIEMON Records Ahead of The Journey Is Everything World Tour
Russ has officially signed collaborator KTLYN to his DIEMON Records, making her the second signee to the label co-founded by Bugus. In celebration of the new deal, Russ and KTLYN released an extended remix of their hit “Handsomer” on Friday (April 8) — a month after the first remix dropped March 9 — complete with two additional verses. KTLYN will also join Russ alongside Bugus and Bia to perform as part of his newly rebranded The Journey Is Everything world tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The tour kicks off in Seattle on April 29. With additional stretches in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India and New Zealand, the tour is slated to end in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 21, 2023. Additional dates will be added in North Afr...
Here Are the Top Latin Artist Finalists at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards finalists were unveiled Friday (April 8), with The Weeknd a finalist in 17 categories and Doja Cat earning 14 nods. Meanwhile, the Latin categories are led by Bad Bunny who is a finalist in four of the seven Latin categories, including top Latin artist, top Latin tour, top Latin male artist and top Latin song. Joining him in the top Latin artist category are heavy-hitters Karol G, Farruko, Rauw Alejandro and Kali Uchis. The BBMAs will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will stream live on Peacock. Tickets to attend the show are available to the public. Prices start at $90 per ticket and are available for purchase here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Ex...
