Lady Gaga producer contacts her as ‘ARTPOP Act II’ petition grows

The producer of Lady Gaga‘s 2013 album ‘ARTPOP‘ has said he’s messaged her following the launch of a petition calling for the release of its planned sequel, ‘ARTPOP Act II’. DJ White Shadow revealed on Instagram yesterday (April 4) that he texted Lady Gaga in response to the petition, which currently has nearly 29,000 signatures, …

BTS have been named the best selling global act of 2020

BTS have been named the best selling act of 2020. The K-pop outfit topped the IFPI poll – the organisation that represents the global recorded music industry, based on worldwide sales, downloads and streams. They are the first non-Western act to win, and the first whose songs are not predominantly sung in English. They beat …

Three US ticket resellers fined in first order under Obama’s anti-scalping act

Three New York-based ticket resellers have been fined $3.7million (£2.7m) in the first order under former US president Barack Obama‘s anti-scalping bill. Obama’s bill was passed in 2016, but had yet to bring a case to court. Three companies, Just in Time Tickets, Inc., Cartisim Corp. and Concert Specials, Inc., were alleged to have used …

Government “must act now to save festivals,” ministers warn after Glastonbury cancellation

The government have been issued with a stark warning to “act now” to save the UK’s festival scene after today’s cancellation of Glastonbury. READ MORE: When and how could festivals and gigs return in 2021? Industry insiders and medical experts speak out After the coronavirus pandemic proved devastating for last year’s festival, it is feared that …

Dave Grohl hails the passing of $900 billion Save Our Stages Act in the US

Dave Grohl has hailed the long-awaited $900 billion (£666 billion) Save Our Stages Act that passed into the law in the US at the weekend. The money will go towards preventing the permanent closure of independent music venues, which have been forced to shut amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bill includes $15 billion (£11.1 billion) …

Save Our Stages Act Officially Passed Alongside COVID-19 Relief Bill

While the reality that Americans receiving only $600 in extra stimulus as part of the new COVID-19 relief bill passed by congress this week is disheartening, and honestly insulting, there is a silver lining in that the Save Our Stages relief bill has officially passed, as well. On Monday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi …

US Congress Set to Pass $15 Billion Save Our Stages Act for Independent Music Venues

As of Sunday, Congress has thankfully reached a deal on a $900 billion stimulus bill that will provide urgent aid to those most affected by the pandemic. The hard-hit music industry has been included in the measure via a designated $15 billion package called the Save Our Stages Act. The bill is expected to officially …

House Passes MORE Act to Decriminalize Marijuana, Not Expected to Pass Senate

A bill decriminalizing marijuana has passed through the House of Representatives, marking the first time that Congress has voted on the issue. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act or MORE Act would decriminalize cannabis and erase non-violent federal marijuana convictions. With Friday’s vote of 228-164 in favor of the bill, the “legalize marijuana” movement is …

Nostalgix Owns Her Sound with Much Finesse on ‘Act Out’ EP [LISTEN]

Nostalgix has mastered her craft and it comes through in remarkable ways on her newly released Act Out EP — a spunky, powerful new wave of nostalgia that’s insanely fun to listen through. The release features four brand new productions, including the leading title track “Act Out” for which Nostalgix wrote, produced, and rapped on …