Growing up, hits like "Ignition (Remix)" and "Step in the Name of Love" were ubiquitous local favorites by the homegrown R&B star, and when Gintowt started soundtracking wedding parties, "'Bump n' Grind' used to crush it for me," he recalled.
For some, a rejection of Kelly's music has been long overdue, a belated reckoning for a star dogged by accusations of misconduct. (Kelly has denied the allegations.
A roots music festival with a Catholic soul - The Arlington Catholic Herald
Cathy and Bill Naabe traveled from St. Petersburg, Fla., to hear the Young Dubliners at Appaloosa . The Irish rock band played Friday night, but on Sunday morning, the couple was still at the festival, tapping their toes to the music stylings of Low Water Bridge.
"The Young Dubliners (were) who we came out to see, but we loved so many more groups here," said Cathy. They enjoyed the homey environment, a great view of the stage, the quality of the music and how many young families attended.
Audius lands TikTok partnership and its token AUDIO market cap surged
Audius, a decentralized music streaming service, announced a major partnership with video-sharing app TikTok on Monday, allowing its artists to upload their music to TikTok to be used in videos.
There are more than 100,000 artists on Audius, including well-known names like Skrillex, Weezer, deadmau5, Diplo and Odesza. There are also many new artists on the platform, who may garner more exposure through the TikTok partnership.
Music Review: Columbia's George Fetner & the Strays play Dead | Concert and Music News |
And while they could never be quite as loose or as trippy as a typical Grateful Dead or Jerry Garcia band outing, the Strays instead lean into their strengths, making these tunes alternatively more funky, more rocking, or more soulful as their impulses dictate.
Opener "Touch of Grey" reaches new propulsive heights with the crisp guitar attack of Fetner and Anthony Charles. "That's What Love Will Do to You" feels more like something genuinely out of Stax Records.
How video games are emerging as essential platforms for music marketing | Ad Age
Earlier this month, Ariana Grande, rocking her traditional high ponytail, dazzled audiences with her hits “Raindrops” and “Be Alright” against backgrounds of dreamy, candy-colored sets. It wasn’t your typical concert.
Music labels, talent agents and brands are all looking to be part of the equation, namely to reach young audiences who might be experiencing their first concert in a virtual setting. Even legacy gaming companies are seeking new ways to position their games as platforms for music discovery.
Delta Blues: A New COVID Surge Threatens the Athens Music Scene | Flagpole
For over a year, the Georgia Theatre marquee read: "Longest set break ever." As the pandemic dragged on last year, the empty, silent stages were deafening, especially for a city whose music scene is so integral to its unique character and charm.
In the last year and a half, the Athens music community has been creative and has found new ways to bring music to people, like Zoom concerts and socially distanced outdoor shows.
The best music stand | KELOLAND.com
Whether you are a professional musician attending performances and recording sessions or a player practicing at home, a good music stand is essential for keeping your sheet music in order and in a position that is both easy to read and within reach.
A collapsible model is usually the best option if you regularly travel to and from performances and practice sessions. If this is the case, you must compromise between sturdiness and convenience.
Saxophonist Lisella Martin Embraces Rich Music History of East St. Louis | WGLT
She spoke with WGLT's Jon Norton about her hometown, her music influences, and why she doesn't want to be boxed into a specific genre.
MARTIN: The only reason why I wanted to go to public school was because they had a band, and my particular school did not have band instruments … we just had like recorders. And I was like, "I want to play an instrument." And that's kind of what drove me to public schools.
Youngstown native, Roosevelt Griffin, reflects on music career
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning Valley is a place made up of tons of talent. One example is Youngstown native Roosevelt Griffin, also known as Blaq Rose.
"Basically, I'm just a music producer, a songwriter, a singer, a musician, and you know I have my own label right now," Rose said.
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R. Kelly heads to court Wednesday on the most serious charges he's ever faced. Federal prosecutors accuse him of l… https://t.co/FbDtqmSvDA juliareinstein (from Brooklyn, NY) Mon Aug 16 13:28:33 +0000 2021
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