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How to Get Tickets to Halsey’s 2022 Tour
Halsey has announced the extensive “Love and Power Tour” this week, which is scheduled to begin in late May of 2022. Not only will the tour see Halsey perform songs from her excellent 2021 LP If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, it also boasts an impressive list of openers, including Wolf Alice, beabadoobee, and PinkPantheress. Get tickets here, and read on for more info about pre-sale codes, tour dates, and more. What Is Halsey’s “Love and Power Tour?” Halsey’s “Love and Power Tour” in support of their latest album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. The 22-date trek begins in West Palm Beach, Florida in early May and concludes in Irvine, California in late July. In addition to headlining dates in amphitheaters around the US and Canada, Halsey will also be headlining Governors Ball M...
Coachella Selling NFTs Granting Lifetime Special Access to the Ultra Rich
Deep-pocketed Coachella festivalgoers who don’t find the VIP section exclusive enough can now level up their experience by purchasing a lifetime guest pass being auctioned as an NFT this Friday, February 4th. There will be 10 such NFTs available as part of the Coachella Keys Collection, each of which offers a pass to one festival weekend each year. Each key has a different perk, like the best spot at the Coachella stage, lifetime luxury “camping” accommodations, or a professionally cooked meal in the Rose Garden. Two other collections are being made available on Friday for those who aren’t quite as ready to dive into the NFT deep end. For $180, buyers of the Desert Reflections Collection get one of 10 digital renditions of a Coachella poster by iconic artist Emek. Each of the 1,000 NF...
HitPiece Draws Ire of Musicians for Allegedly Selling NFTs Without Permission
A digital marketplace called HitPiece is allegedly selling songs as NFTs without the consent of artists or proper licensing. According to LinkedIn, HitPiece was co-founded by industry executive Rory Felton and Michael Berrin (formerly known as the rapper MC Serch), with the financial backing of Blake Modersitzki. The marketplace went live in beta in early December, offering fans the chance to bid on a “One of One NFT for each unique song recording.” This was news to many of the artists whose music is up for sale on HitPiece, and who only learned of the marketplace’s existence on Tuesday. Advertisement Related Video “Bottom feeding scavengers of late capitalism sucking the last marrow from our bones and/or running a scam on me, you, or everyone, because obviously, I didn’t approve this, and...
Billie Eilish Debuts New Hairstyle: ‘I’m Back’
Billie Eilish is back to black. The “Bad Guy” singer has sported every hair color in the rainbow (and beyond), from blonde to blue and black again. With a new tour just around the corner, the California singer showed off her new all-black look with a social media post. “I’m back” she captioned her selfie, in which she’s wearing a black mask and hoodie combo on board a flight. As she enters her 20s, Eiliish has enjoyed a return to dark locks. Last December, she posted a pic with a brunette barnet and the comment, “miss me?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The alternative pop star debuts her new look on the eve of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, starting Thursday (Feb. 3) in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. Eilish is nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including reco...
Jon Zazula, Megaforce Records Co-Founder Who Discovered Metallica, Dies at 69
Jon Zazula, co-founder of the influential metal label Megaforce Records, has died. He was 69. Alongside his wife and Megaforce co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died last January, Zazula was instrumental in launching the burgeoning thrash-metal subgenre that exploded into the culture in the mid-to-early 1980s. Through Megaforce, the couple put out early records by pivotal bands including Anthrax, Testament, Overkill and future mainstream superstars Metallica, whose first two albums — triple-platinum Kill ‘Em All and six-times platinum Ride the Lightning — were released by the label in the first half of the decade. “The world of rock and metal would not be what it is today without Jon Zazula,” wrote Megaforce Records in a tweet on Tuesday announcing his death. “Jon’s love of music and musicians...
NBA YoungBoy Slams His Record Label, Claims He’s Being Blackballed
YoungBoy Never Broke Again publicly slammed Atlantic Records on social media, claiming that he is being “blackballed.” In a short note re-shared by DJ Akademiks, the rapper wrote, “I was going #1 two weeks straight with a mixtape so they took it down off the charts.” He continued, “I don’t give a f**k you still can’t stop me don’t sign to [Atlantic Records] if you a artist they not gone support you especially if you live a certain way.” In late 2021, YoungBoy stated during his Off the Record interview that he had no plans to sign another contract with Atlantic Records once his current deal — which will be completed upon the release of his Sincerely, Kentrell studio album followup — is finished. Colors, a mixtape released after Sincerely, Kentrell, debuted at No. 2 on this week’s Billboard ...
Don Jazzy ft Dr Sid – The Money Dey
Don’t miss this brand new song by Don Jazzy titled “The Money Dey”. Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy is back in the studio to serve his fans something special, he calls “The Money Dey” featuring Dr. Sid and this feels so good. The new musical piece is a fresh banging tune to start with. Enjoy this very one as we await more songs from him this year. Listen and share Don Jazzy ft Dr. Sid – “The Money Dey” below. Download coming soon.
Coachella and FTX Are Offering Lifetime Festival Passes As NFTs
Coachella and FTX have partnered together to offer lifetime festival experiences as NFTs. US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange FTX US has entered into a long-term deal with the annual California music and arts festival to offer crypto-powered experiences minted on the Solana blockchain. Their first move is the unveiling of Coachella’s NFT marketplace, offering three different collections linked to different physical and digital items. The first collection, the “Coachella Keys Collection,” is offering up 10 one-of-a-kind NFT keys that grant lifetime access to Coachella and unique festival experiences for 2022. It also includes access to Coachella-produced virtual experiences in the future. The two other drops include the “Sights and Sound Collection,” made up of 10,000 NFTs of never-before-...
Wale Pulls Out of Broccoli City Festival 2022 Lineup
Wale announced that he is pulling out of the Broccoli City Festival 2022 lineup just hours after organizers unveiled the list of performers. The Folarin II rapper took to Twitter to announce his exit from the festival, stating “respect” as the reason behind his decision. Wale did not fully share the details, but he did clarify that his decision to pull out was not because he was not a headliner. “I’m not mad at all,” he said in response to a fan. “I wish people would ask Face with tears of joy I’m sure the festival will be amazing all the artist are fire. I don’t think I’ll be missed and I never cared about headlining. This ain’t that. If u gon judge me at least know what’s on my mind my guy.” He also replied to a fan reminding him of the money involved in performing at the festival, but t...
R.I.P. Jon Zazula, Megaforce Records Founder Who Helped Launch Metallica’s Career Dies at 69
Jon Zazula, the legendary founder of Megaforce Records, has died at age 69. Sadly, his passing comes just one year after the death of his wife, Marsha, who co-founded the iconic metal label with her husband. According to Variety, a rep for Megaforce confirmed that Jon Zazula passed away on Tuesday (February 1st) in Florida, where he was surrounded by his brother, daughters, and granddaughters, as well as a number of friends and associates. Known as “Jonny Z,” Zazula was a major force in the metal world, helping to launch the careers of Metallica, Anthrax, and many other bands. He and Marsha essentially founded Megaforce in order to sign Metallica to their first record deal, releasing the band’s groundbreaking 1983 debut album, Kill ‘Em All. The thrash titans stuck with Megaforce for their ...
Failure Pull Music from Spotify, Citing Business Model and Joe Rogan Controversy
Failure are the latest band to pull their music from Spotify, citing the platform’s business model and the spread of COVID vaccine misinformation. The cult alternative rockers join a growing number of other artists who’ve followed Neil Young’s lead and removed their music from the streaming service. Young and others have objected to Spotify hosting Joe Rogan’s podcast, which has been criticized for proliferating misinformation and falsities about COVID vaccines. Failure released a lengthy statement on Facebook decrying Spotify’s response to the Rogan controversy and the company’s business model in general: “Failure have wrestled with the question of Spotify and whether to have our newest music, which we control, on the platform. Until now, our ambivalence about Spotify has been based on th...
Wale Pulls Out of Festival After — Gasp! — Seeing His Name on Line Two of Poster
Wale the Great, Wale the Resplendent, Wale the consensus greatest poet in history, is pulling out of a festival for the unforgivable slight of burying his name on line two of the lineup poster. His Gloriousness Wale revealed his decision on Twitter after the Broccoli City Festival shared its roster. Don’t bother looking for his name — you might tear an eye muscle squinting to find it there on line two, nearly invisible in a slightly-smaller font than line one. “I’m Pullin out this show,” he wrote, randomly capitalizing the ‘P’ as only a genius could. When someone asked, “For why?” he summoned his full majesty for a crushing three-word response: “Respect is why.” Shakespeare — poor, wordy Shakespeare — bumbled his way through a similar sentiment when he wrote, “Mine honour is my life; ...
