Big props to the folks at Island U.K. and Universal Republic for their success in breaking Amy Winehouse and her recent Grammy wins. She’s a great example of art and commerce achieving a perfect balance. And with the bad rap our industry gets, seeing an artist like Winehouse break and get award recognition is a gratifying reminder of the major label system at its best—signing, developing and breaking great artists who impact music fans and pop culture. There’s a big resurgence in the female singer/songwriter arena, resulting in a rush of emerging female artists who are selling well (at least by today’s standards).
BUZZ/GIGS:
DEVIL STOLE THE BEAT SHOWCASE Thurs., Feb. 21, 8:30 p.m., Smith’s Olde Bar,
BUCK BROS Sun. March 2, TBD, Dragonfly,
MALONE, WALLEN APPEAR NOT TO NEED "HELP" ACHIEVING MILESTONE
A genre-obliterating collab (5/13a)
RAJ KAPOOR: STACKING THE STARS, MAKING THE ACMs SHINE
Producer putting the finishing touches on Thursday's show. (5/13a)
WHAT'S NOT TO "LIKE?" HUGE STREAMS FOR KING KENDRICK
No longer keeping his diss-tance. (5/13a)
NEW RELEASES: "HELP" ARRIVES, SWIFT EXTENDS STREAK
Post, Morgan and the ever-popular POETS (5/13a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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