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At the allegedly “cringe” concerts on his current tour, Sombr has found a fun gimmick. Routinely, he’ll invite a fan to join him on stage and have them call one of their exes, at which point Sombr will usually have something to say to them (here’s an example). During his October 27 show at the […]

Live music discovery leader Bandsintown expands on its mission to empower all artists with the launch of the Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace. This first-of-its-kind ecosystem offers independent musicians tools to connect with fans. Unlike most “For Artists” platforms, it allows them to control their relationship with fans. Bandsintown expands mission to empower Artists with Marketplace

Hip-Hop fans are gathered in mourning the loss of a pioneering rapper from Los Angeles’ sprawling underground Hip-Hop scene. P.E.A.C.E., a member of Freestyle Fellowship, passed away over the weekend, and social media has been flooded with moving tributes.   Details are scant regarding the passing of P.E.A.C.E., but the official Instagram account for Freestyle

Thinking of hitting up NOLA MusiCon this year? 🎷🎶 This annual event is one of the most energizing music-industry gatherings out there, bringing artists, creators, execs, and independent innovators together in the city that lives and breathes music. Here’s everything you need to know before you go… Everything You Need To Know Before Attending NOLA

Emerging from the gritty streets of Detroit, Black Lion Society (BLS) represents more than just music—they embody resilience, community activism, and a fresh take on hip hop that blends sharp lyricism with feel-good vibes. Formed in 2014, the duo has steadily built a reputation through award-winning tracks, high-profile collaborations, and a commitment to social change.

Bellakath‘s newest anthem is inspired by Ferrari cars. The Queen of Reggaeton in Mexico is back with a bang, dropping a Spanish hit that’s all about heartbreak and moving on. “Llorando En El Ferrari” or “Crying in the Ferrari” is one of those sad Reggaeton songs for dancing. Its poetic lyrics come alive with a

Michelle Beadle what up? Stephen A. Smith says LeBron tried ESPN firing, as the face of ESPN takes their personal beef a step further for the public to see. The tension between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James just hit a new level. During his sit-down on The Pivot Podcast, Stephen A. dropped a bombshell

NIVA and NITO, the two top independent live music trade groups responded to Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s Congressional letter on the pending FTC lawsuit alleging collusion with ticket resellers and a failure to aggressively fight BOTS act violations. In a major shift, Ticketmaster said it is shutting down its TradeDesk which has long been used

If you thought hip hop gave us enough good music for the year, think again. Gone but not forgotten, and very much alive through his music, Big L has new music coming out. Matter of fact, the first taste is here. Thanks to Mass Appeal, you can now listen to a Big L x Nas