Madison Rose’s “Sunshine” is the sonic embodiment of strutting down a drag-show runway. It’s loud, unabashed, and bursting with optimism. Aptly, the Los Angeles-based singer did her first-ever drag performance to celebrate its release at a beloved local dive, the Offbeat Bar, earlier this month. In “Sunshine,” bright pop rushes …
Read More »My Tips for Promoting Music Artists in the Digital Age
Whether you just started producing music or have been releasing music for years, promoting your music as a brand is a never-ending task. Based on my experience owning a music blog, My Wedding Songs, and having been in the digital marketing space for several decades, I’ve learned a few tips …
Read More »New Bob Ross Doc Trailer Hints at Darkness Behind Those 'Happy Little Trees'
Netflix teased an eyebrow-raising mystery lurking behind the famously easygoing painter Bob Ross in a new trailer for the documentary, Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed. The new clip is just 20 seconds long and is completely upfront about the fact that it won’t provide a single detail about …
Read More »And the First Streaming Service to Partner With TikTok Is…
If the music streaming landscape were a horse race, Audius would be a multi-colored pigmy unicorn. The young blockchain-powered service may be hard to spot in the dust that trails stallions like Spotify and Apple Music, but it has been steadily making headway since its arrival in 2018. As “crypto” …
Read More »The Alchemist and Boldy James Discuss Making Their New Album 'Bo Jackson'
It’s by chance that Boldy James started working with Alchemist. Long before 2020’s Price of Tea in China came out, Boldy was hanging out in his car when a guy who was chilling with his friends got too fresh with him. Boldy proceeded to knock the guy’s five front teeth …
Read More »The Best Army Jackets to Wear Right Now
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Look back far enough and you’ll find that a surprising amount of modern clothing has its origins in the military. Boots, cargo pants, aviator sunglasses and plenty of …
Read More »Jason Isbell Won't Back Down on Vaccine Mandates
When Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit took the stage in Austin, Texas, on August 9th, it was just a few hours after he had announced a new set of Covid protocols for all of his upcoming concerts: Isbell’s live shows would now require all attendees to provide either proof …
Read More »Rauw Alejandro Gets Trippy in 'Desenfocao' Video
Rauw Alejandro continues to build momentum following the success of his Eighties-splashed hit, “Todo De Ti.” This week, he’s showing that he wants to keep moving his sound into more experimental pop territory by releasing a video for “Desenfocao,” the woozy, synth-filled single from his recent album Vice Versa. While …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo: Global Citizen Live Announces Lineups
Global Citizen Live, which will stage live concert events on six continents on September 25th, has announced its initial lineups for New York City, Paris, and Lagos. Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, and Lizzo are among the artists announced for the New York City show, while Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat …
Read More »Ed Sheeran, Steven Spielberg, More Lead India Covid-19 Recovery Fundraiser
Ed Sheeran, Steven Spielberg, Annie Lennox, and Nile Rodgers are among the more than 100 celebrities that will appear during We for India: Saving Lives, Protecting Livelihoods, which will broadcast live via Facebook on August 15th at 9:30 a.m. ET. The three-hour virtual fundraising event, co-produced by The World We …
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