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Under New Grammy Fee Structure, Procrastinators Will Pay More for ‘Excess Entries’
The Recording Academy released more details about its fee structure for “excess entries” in a memo to all voting members on Friday (July 1). As previously announced, all professional and voting members of the academy will be allowed to make five courtesy entries every year as a benefit of membership. But members will have to pay a fee for each entry beyond the five allowed unless they are able to obtain a waiver. In an effort to get voters to vote promptly — rather than wait until just before the voting period closes, as people tend to do — the academy has adopted a multi-tier pricing strategy. “Early bird pricing” (July 18 – July 31) is $40 per entry (after the five courtesy entries). “Standard pricing” (Aug. 1 – Aug. 21) is $75 per entry (after the five courtesy entries). “Final deadline...
Calvin Harris Details Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, Shares 21 Savage Collab “New Money”: Stream
Calvin Harris has announced the release date and features for his upcoming album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 and dropped its second single “New Money” featuring 21 Savage. A sequel to 2017’s Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, the new studio set will arrive on August 5th via Columbia Records. One day before sharing the news, the DJ teased the release by posting a trailer on his social media accounts revealing the names of the nearly two dozen collaborators on the album, including Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Pusha T, Charlie Puth, Tinashe, Chlöe, Normani, Offset, Busta Rhymes, Latto, and more. The album can be pre-saved here. Meanwhile, on “New Money,” Harris builds a mid-tempo groove for 21 Savage to celebrate the nouveau riche life by name-dropping an endless parade of designer brands as...
2023 Monsters of Rock Cruise Lineup: Tesla, Mac Sabbath, Queensrÿche, and More
The lineup for the 2023 Monsters of Rock Cruise has been announced, featuring ’80s hard rock and metal acts like Tesla, Queensrÿche, Winger, and Extreme, along with newer outfits like Mac Sabbath (the McDonald’s-themed Black Sabbath cover band), Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, and more. The ship, Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, will set sail April 29th from Port Canaveral, Florida, and make stops at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and the Private Isle of Labadee before returning to the Florida port on May 4th. With a theme of “They Came From Outer Space,” the boat ride will feature performances from more than 35 acts. Among the other acts on the bill are Michael Schenker, Saxon, Vandenberg, Autograph, Burning Witches, DORO, Faster Pussycat, Great White, Hardcore Superstar, Joel ...
Metallica Help Shred Some Demons In Stranger Things Season 4
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers through the Season 4 finale of Stranger Things, “The Piggyback.”] For a show already known for killer needle drops, Stranger Things Season 4 took things to a new level with its season finale. In the epic-length Episode 9, “The Piggyback,” our heroes decide to venture into the Upside Down to take down the malevolent demon known as Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). The plan: Use Max (Sadie Sink) as bait to lure the demon into making a psychic attack, while the rest of the gang attacks Vecna’s comatose body. Vecna isn’t defenseless, though, as he’s guarded by an army of demonic bats. That’s when Eddie Munsen (Joe Quinn) — and his guitar — come into play. Eddie pulls out an amp and electric guitar and, with Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) headbanging beside...
Guns N Roses Joined by Carrie Underwood for “Sweet Child O’ Mine” & “Paradise City”: Watch
Guns N’ Roses received a assist from Carrie Underwood during the band’s concert at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday (June 1st). The pop singer made a surprise appearance near the end of GNR’s main set, joining frontman Axl Rose to perform “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” She then returned to the stage during the encore to sing on “Paradise City.” Watch fan-captured footage below. In April, Rose joined Underwood during her own headlining set at the Stagecoach Music Festival. She described the on-stage collaboration as the “Best. Night. Of. My. Life!!!” and thanked Rose for “making this lifelong dream come true!!!” Advertisement Related Video Guns N’ Roses are amidst a UK/European tour that runs through the middle of July. Later this year, they’ll play shows in South America, Japan, Austra...
Hotkid ft Mohbad – Ayinde
Check out this brand new single from Hotkid titled – Ayinde, out now. Nigerian singer Hotkid comes through with a brand new single titled “Ayinde” featuring Mohbad. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track “Ire” off his “Adrenaline” EP. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Hotkid ft Mohbad – “Ayinde” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Hotkid_-_Ayinde_ft_Mohbad__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Juls – Lokoto Riddim
Don’t miss this brand new music from Juls titled – Lokoto Riddim, out now. Talented music producer/disc jockey singer Juls comes through with a brand new single titled “Lokoto Riddim”. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track “Jamestown Riddim”. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Juls – “Lokoto Riddim” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Juls_-_Lokoto_Riddim_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Lil Frosh ft L.A.X, Rasaqi NFG & Zinoleesky – Like Dat (Remix)
Lil Frosh comes through with the remix of his song “Like Dat”. Aje Pako crooner, Lil Frosh serves his fans with the remix to his released song “Like Dat” and he does it effortlessly with his tag-team of talented singers like Zinoleesky, L.A.X & Rasaqi NFG. The remix record is impressive you should listen and it is a follow-up to his released track “So Many Things” off “Beyond Infinity” EP. Listen and share Lil Frosh ft L.A.X, Rasaqi NFG & Zinoleesky – “Like Dat” below. [embedded content]
Dotman – Unknown Gunmen
Check out this new single from Dotman titled – “Unknown Gunmen”, out now. Nigerian singer Dotman drops a brand new single titled “Unknown Gunmen”, for your listening pleasure. The new record is a fantastic track he dedicates to his fans/listeners. It is a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Say No More” featuring Peruzzi. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Dotman – “Unknown Gunmen” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dotman_-_Unknown_Gunmen_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Experts explain how music NFTs will enhance the connection between creators and fans
According to Mike Darlington, the CEO of Monstercat, an electronic music platform, and Jake Udell, the founder of social NFT platform Metalink, bear markets are a time to ideate and build new products. During this week’s episode of NFT Steez, a bi-weekly Twitter Space hosted by Cointelegraph analysts, both Darlington and Udell agreed that the future will be bright for crypto and especially for music NFTs. During the interview, Darlington and Udell explained the importance of researching projects with “sustainable teams” that continue to build despite the current market conditions and they encouraged investors to learn from the possibilities created at the height of the bull market. According to Darlington, music NFTs haven’t necessarily had made it as a “trend” yet, but he is h...
Day N Vegas 2022 Cancelled
Day N Vegas 2022 has been cancelled, organizers Goldenvoice announced on social media. The third annual event was set to take place September 2nd through 4th, and be headlined by SZA, J. Cole, and Travis Scott, who would have made his first festival appearance since the tragedy at Astroworld in November of 2021. “We’re sorry to announce that a combination of logistics, timing, and production issues have forced us to cancel Day N Vegas for 2022,” Goldenvoice’s statement read. “The refund process will begin immediately, and funds will appear back to your account within the next 2-4 weeks. All orders will be refunded to the credit card used to complete purchase.” The cancellation continued, “If you purchased a festival pass(es) via AXS and have questions about the refund p...
Shakira & Rauw Alejandro Add Second Week Atop Billboard Argentina Hot 100 With ‘Te Felicito’
Shakira and Rauw Alejandro add a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as “Te Felicito” holds atop the June 25-dated ranking. It’s the third collaborative title to rule at least two weeks in 2022, after “Entre Nosotros,” by Tiago PZK, Lit Killah, Nickie Nicole and Maria Becerra, which topped the ranking for nine weeks this year (16 overall), and Paulo Londra and Bizarrap’s “Paulo Londra” Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 23” (two weeks). Bad Bunny joins a selective group of artists who have placed four simultaneous titles in the survey’s top 10 as “Moscow Mule” rebounds 13-10, one spot below its prior No. 9 peak (May 21-28-dated rankings). The Puerto Rican’s three other top 10 titles include “Me Porto Bonito” at No. 4, “Ojitos Lindos,” which lifts 6-5, and “Titi Me Preguntó...
