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Music Industry Author-Activist Dorothy Carvello Tests Her Power As Shareholder With Letter to WMG
A lawyer for author, social activist, public relations consultant and former music industry A&R executive Dorothy Carvello has sent a letter to board members of the Warner Music Group requesting records relating to the company’s investigations into previously-reported sexual misconduct claims and royalties accounting at the label, according to a copy of the letter obtained by Billboard. In the letter, which references several previously–reported allegations of misconduct against Warner executives, Carvello’s lawyer writes that Carvello has “concerns that WMG’s management is not doing enough to investigate and act upon allegations of sexual misconduct at the company, and not monitoring the distribution of artist royalties in a manner that ensures sound accounting and payment. Both issue...
Five Burning Questions: OneRepublic Hits the Top 10 With ‘Top Gun’ Soundtrack Hit ‘I Ain’t Worried’
It’s been the summer of Top Gun: Maverick, a proper old-school film blockbuster that’s set all kinds of box office records and generally taken over pop culture — just like Maverick, Goose, Iceman and the rest of the original Top Gun crew did 36 years earlier. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, the sequel lives up to its predecessor in one more way: a top 10 hit soundtrack single. While the first new song released from the movie, Lady Gaga’s much-hyped power ballad “Hold My Hand,” topped out at No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100, ’00s and ’10s pop-rock hitmakers OneRepublic have scored a proper crossover smash with the breezy “I Ain’t Worried.” The song, which features in a beach football scene in Maverick, jumps from 14-8 on the Hot...
How Do We Reckon with Great Music by Terrible People?
It’s Consequence’s 15th anniversary, and all September long we’ll be publishing a series of retrospective pieces encompassing our publication’s own history — and the entertainment landscape in general. Today, we’re opening up a discussion about how we decide to cover artists and their music — or not — when it all goes wrong. When it comes to language around acceptable behavior, there’s a tendency towards binary thinking, as if breaking a taboo were the same as flipping a switch — “yes” to “no,” “politically correct,” to “politically incorrect,” “uncanceled” to “canceled.” But that’s not exactly what happens. Let’s say, for example, that a great songwriter — a songwriter we all love — has been accused of something that a lot of people think is terrible. It could be violence or prejudic...
Kelela Makes Mesmerizing Return on New Single “Washed Away”: Stream
Kelela has returned with her first single in nearly four years, “Washed Away.” Stream the song via its mesmerizing music video below. The song is produced by Yo van Lenz and finds the singer delivering impeccable, enchanting vocal runs paired with enveloping synths that immediately make the track awash with that familiar Kelela mystique. Though the lyrics deal with distant hopes that “fade away, blurry-eyed,” the song itself extends to a broader revival of clear purpose for the artist. “I specifically want to speak to marginalized Black folk and highlight the work we do to find renewal in a world that’s built to make us feel inadequate,” she shared in a statement. “This song is the soundtrack to the relief we find after going inward.” Advertisement Related Video “Washed Away” was a deliber...
Lorde’s Younger Sister Indy Yelich Previews Debut Single “Threads”: Watch
Indy Yelich, younger sister of pop star Lorde, is set to enter the music industry with her debut single, “Threads.” The 23-year-old has previewed her new song on Instagram with a note that the full version is coming “soon.” The video on Instagram presents the song as an acoustic piano ballad, though TMZ also has a clip of the track as an uptempo EDM-inflected pop anthem. “Love you the same but I’m afraid that you’ll let me/ Rip out the threads we wove together, and it scares me,” Yelich sings. If her nose and eyes didn’t do it, her breathy voice lays bare the family resemblance. Yelich hasn’t yet revealed any other musical aspirations, though considering the polished production on the recorded version of “Threads,” it would be a surprise if she didn’t announce an album sometime s...
UK Broadcaster Censors John Oliver’s Jokes About the Queen’s Death
Sky still thinks it’s too soon to joke about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The UK pay TV service cut portions of last night’s episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver over tongue-in-cheek jokes the host made in reference to the late monarch, who died last week at 96. Per Deadline, some viewers in the UK were surprised to find out that Oliver’s quips about Liz were scrubbed from the the British version of the HBO show. One incriminating punch line came when Oliver poked fun at accounts like The Crazy Frog and Dominos Pizza posting tributes to the Queen: “Obviously, we have to start with the UK, which is clearly still reeling from the shocking death of a 96-year-old woman from natural causes,” Oliver said. “It is a big moment this week and for some reason absolutely everyone f...
Lil Baby and Gunna’s 2018 Collaboration “Drip Too Hard” Is Now Certified Diamond
Lil Baby and Gunna have gone diamond for their 2018 single “Drip Too Hard.” Produced by Turbo, a frequent collaborator of both rappers, the song served as the lead track on their 2018 collaborative LP, Drip Harder, released via YSL Records. “Drip Too Hard” made waves as it peaked at the fourth spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It would go on to earn a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the Best Rap/Sung Performance. The song also received a music video directed by Spike Jordan, which currently clocks in at over eighty million views. Four years after its release, “Drip Too Hard” is just the 86th song to be certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making this a major achievement for Lil Baby and Gunna. The duo joins a list of accomplished ...
Mr. Carmack’s “Hometown Heroes” EP Is Controlled Chaos
Mr. Carmack stays grounded on his home turf with his latest EP, HOMETOWN HEROES. Picking up right where his last long-form project, CHAOS, left off, Carmack remains predictably unpredictable throughout his latest EP. The San Francisco-born producer was feeling particularly collaborative on his latest effort, teaming up with Dilip, AbJo and more. And he certainly had no trouble finding his people at the blended nexus of hip-hop, soul and trap. The result marks one of the renowned producer’s most dynamic releases in recent times. Rising out of disparate static pulses, the steady tick of crisp hi-hats and spritely arpeggiated blips serve as a sonic trojan horse for the trap-centric opener, “GOD (MUSIC),” which features a chunky bassline paired with mind-...
New DJ Snake Collab Honors Landmark Rollerskating Brand: Watch the Music Video
You can always bank on DJ Snake. The Parisian superstar has delivered a new blockbuster collaboration which is also set to be featured in the upcoming short film, The Flipper’s Skate Heist. The film is a celebration of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, a rollerskating landmark first founded by Ian “Flipper” Ross back in 1979. The storied brand made a cross-country comeback this year, opening in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. As the nostalgic brand returns to achieve new heights, Snake, SPINALL, Summer Walker, and Äyanna teamed up for “Power (Remember Who You Are),” a breezy, Afrobeat-inspired single with a music video that teases a bit of what’s to come in the forthcoming flick. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Two masked s...
Designers Craft Braille-Based Instrument for Visually Impaired Musicians
A trio of Korean designers have crafted an innovative new instrument that’s likely to appeal to a new generation of visually impaired musicians. The Vitar, short for “visual guitar,” was developed by Eojin Roh, Seonjin Baek, and Yujeong Shin. While few instruments exist today that are specifically catered to the visually impaired, the Vitar is servicing a populace of musicians who respond especially well to auditory stimulation. The Vitar, a new musical instrument for visually impaired artists. Eojin Roh, Seonjin Baek, Yujeong Shin As neurological studies have concluded, the auditory cortex of musicians with impaired sightedness often becomes enhanced, leading individuals to be able to better discern more precise differences in sonic frequencies compared ...
Swedish House Mafia and IKEA Launch New Collection to “Democratize Music Production at Home”
Swedish House Mafia and IKEA are aiming to empower a new generation of producers with at-home fixtures to inspire creativity. The iconic trio recently revealed their remix of one of the furniture giant’s signature products, the IKEA FRAKTA bag. Now, the two are slated to debut an expanded offering of 20 new items this coming October. Dubbed the OBEGRÄNSAD collection, the line features a myriad of at-home products essential to modern music production, from consumer electronics to shelves, lamps, carrying cases, an armchair and even a record player. OBEGRÄNSAD translates to “unlimited” in Swedish, which is certainly fitting for a collection that aims to remove creative hurdles and inhibitions for the bedroom creator. “We wanted to simplify the process...
Costa Titch ft Boibizza, Phantom Steeze, NelCno, SayFar & Champuru Makhenzo – Just Do It
Check out this brand new single from Costa Titch titled – Just Do it. The “Big Flexa” crooner Costa Titch returns with a brand new number titled “Just Do It.” The song features music acts like Boibizza, Phantom Steeze, NelCno, SayFar & Champuru Makhenzo. “Just Do It” is one of the songs on his forthcoming album tagged “Mr. Big Flexa” and it is a fantastic tune for your listening pleasure. Listen and share Costa Titch – Just Do It ft. Boibizza, Phantom Steeze, NelCno, SayFar & Champuru Makhenzo below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Costa_Titch_-_Just_Do_It_ft_Boibizza_Phantom_Steeze_NelCno_SayFar_Champuru_Makhenzo__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
