Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new music discovery 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. This month, SPIN has […]
If you’ve bought concert tickets anytime in the last few years, you know the drill. You log on early, often taking time off from work mid-weekday to get in a digital line. You refresh obsessively. And more times than not, you watch decent seats vanish in real time. Minutes later you see tickets for your […]
It was an era where musical genres and defiance merged into the distinct sound of a decade, not simply a genre. In the 90’s, culture was defined by musicians who produced a long-lasting tidal wave of reform. Bands like Rage Against the Machine and TOOL shaped the politics and art of the day, while fashion […]
The BeachLife Festival ’26 line-up is out. Duran Duran, The Offspring and James Taylor and His All-Star Band will take the stage in Redondo Beach on May 1 – 3 as headliners. Additional acts confirmed for Southern California’s premier live music weekend include The Chainsmokers, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper & […]
It’s an age-old question that is still being answered. Where do the lines between art, technology, and culture begin and end when it comes to creation, enjoyment and distribution? And who gets paid in the end? As 2026 emerges these forces continue to intersect in not just music and entertainment, but also in fine art. […]
“Every time I want to stop, I remember there’s someone somewhere who is silently inspired by the things I do and that motivates me to keep going.” – Victoria Ibek If you ask emerging vocalist, songwriter and beat maker Victoria Ibek what her favorite music genre is, she’ll tell you she’s a #1 fan of […]
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. To kick off a brand […]
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 […]
By the time Kitt Wakeley started writing Seven Seasons, he wasn’t interested in telling his own story anymore. Instead, he wanted to tell everyone else’s. The Grammy®-nominated composer and producer – whose work spans classical, rock, Broadway, pop, and global music – has built a career on emotional ambition. But Seven Seasons, nominated this year […]
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 […]