It’s never easy for independent artists to reach fans and build a career in today’s competitive music industry. But platforms like TuneCore allow musicians to self-release their work to every streaming service without the help of a label, and every year some of the most talented and driven DIY acts break through on their own […]
The 50th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade lit up downtown Gatlinburg on Friday, December 5, 2025, bringing joy, music and unforgettable moments to visitors and locals alike. With Grammy-nominated recording artist Hunter Hayes serving as Grand Marshal, Gatlinburg’s world-famous Winter Magic celebration blended tradition with surprise. “Gatlinburg seems to call to all of us […]
One of 2025’s most stunning records arrived without fanfare last May. QUIET, the latest full-length album from Munich-based, German-American singer-songwriter Caro Kelley, is a soul-pop masterwork that deserves to be heard. Across eight impeccably crafted originals, Kelley reveals an artist who has fully come into her own: confident, boundless, and writing songs with the purpose […]
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is a unique star, a bright constellation within the multiverse of jam bands. This Maryland-bred quartet fuses funk, rock, and electrifying showmanship into what they call “high-energy psychedelic funk.” Since forming in 2009 at the University of Maryland, they’ve built a devoted following through relentless touring (as many as 200 shows […]
Liquid Canvas — the premier streaming art platform that transforms any smart TV into a digital gallery — has introduced its newest collection, the music-focused Black Paint on Linen series. The lineup showcases more than a dozen striking digital portraits of musical legends, from Bob Marley and Bono to David Bowie and John Coltrane, offering […]
Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new music platform Groover. Each month, you can expect a varied bouillabaisse of songs from a vast spectrum of artists from all over the globe, regardless of genre or geography. In December, we hope to […]
It’s that time of the year once again, when we start reckoning with what everyone on our gift list will be getting for the holidaze. Of course, the music lovers in your life should be the easiest to get for, or so you might think. Sure, it’s easy to just give someone an Amazon gift […]
If you love singing in the car or shower, Realize Music: Sing is about to blow your mind. The stunning new virtual reality app, which launches this week via Meta Quest, invites users to belt out their favorite songs in transcendent, interactive dreamscapes – without the anxiety that an audience might elicit. With over one […]
For music hounds, every day is Record Store Day, especially at the end of the week after you get your paycheck. And while those who live that milkcrate life likely akin the official RSD to going out drinking on St. Patrick’s Day, the fact there are two dates attached to this shopper’s holiday proves how […]
Bassist Roger Waters and drummer Nick Mason began playing music together as teenagers while studying architecture at the London Polytechnic. By the end of 1965, they had been joined by keyboardist Richard Wright and singer/guitarist Syd Barrett. Barrett named the band Pink Floyd in homage to two favorite blues musicians, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. […]