TikTok, Time’s Up – UMG Parting Ways With Video-Sharing Platform

Universal Music Group announced the termination of their partnership with TikTok, citing inadequate compensation for artists, concerns about AI-generated content, and unresolved contract issues. While smaller artists see potential for visibility, larger ones face challenges. This rift highlights the power dynamics and challenges in today’s digital music landscape. Continue reading TikTok, Time’s Up – UMG Parting Ways With Video-Sharing Platform

 

CAS Teams Up With Wamptronica for The Noon House Party

UMass Dartmouth’s College of Arts and Sciences, with EDM group Wamptronica, launched Black History Month with a Noon House Party in the LARTS building. The event featured music, free food, and faculty engagement, aiming to promote community involvement and showcase upcoming Black History Month events. Continue reading CAS Teams Up With Wamptronica for The Noon House Party

 

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Meets Deadly Brazilian Heatwave in Rio

23-year-old Taylor Swift fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, died in a hospital from extreme heat experienced the same day during Swift’s concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Investigations into the event organizers have begun due to lack of water supply and poor ventilation during the event. Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Meets Deadly Brazilian Heatwave in Rio

 

The 2023 Boston Music Awards are Almost Here

The 2023 Boston Music Awards will be the 36th consecutive event honoring local musical talent. The awards, happening on December 20th, celebrate all aspects of the music community, including artists, venues, technical staff, and more. Notable nominees include popular artists Noah Kahan and BIA. The show also serves as a networking event and is accessible to the public for $20. Participatory voting for favorite artists is also available.
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Paramore Re: This is Why Album Discussion

(Image via uproxx.com) Photography Manager: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Unless you have been living under a rock for the past nineteen years, then you have probably heard of one of the best rock bands of our generation: Paramore. Made up of the talented Hayley Williams as lead singer, Taylor York as guitarist, and Zac Farro on drums, Paramore has dominated the music scene for years. … Continue reading Paramore Re: This is Why Album Discussion

 

Throwing Up My “GUTS” Over Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album

(Image via youtube.com) Volunteer Writer: Aidan Danforth Email: adanforth@umassd.edu  Young pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s second album, “GUTS,” has been out for a couple of weeks, and after listening to the album several times, here is my review of the whole album, including my expectations, first impressions, essential songs, and takeaways. Expectations I remember listening to the song “Vampire” when it was released as a single … Continue reading Throwing Up My “GUTS” Over Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album

 

Tyler, the Creator Releases Deluxe Album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale

(Image via thevinylfactory.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu On March 31st, 2023, Tyler, the Creator, a well-known artist in the music community, released his latest album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale, a deluxe version of his 2021 Grammy award-winning album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. There was a lot of hype surrounding the release of the single “DOGTOOTH,” which … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator Releases Deluxe Album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale

 

PORTALS: A New Era For Melanie Martinez

(Image via musicscenemedia.com) Staff Writer: Rena Danho Email: rdanho@umassd.edu Melanie Martinez’s 3rd Record Album, PORTALS, was released on March 31st, 2023.  Cry Babies everywhere eagerly awaited this album, as it is Martinez’s first album since K-12, which came out on September 3rd, 2019.  Cry Babies noticed right away the change in Melanie Martinez’s look.  Initially, Martinez was known for having split-dyed hair, a pastel color … Continue reading PORTALS: A New Era For Melanie Martinez

 

Ranking Lana Del Ray’s Latest Album: “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

(Image via pitchfork.com)  Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On March 24th, 2023, “Video Games” singer Lana Del Ray released her ninth major studio album, titled “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.”  The album is around seventy-seven minutes in length, featuring 16 new songs. The album has been highly anticipated since the release of her last album, “Blue Banisters,” back … Continue reading Ranking Lana Del Ray’s Latest Album: “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”