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How LP Giobbi Followed Her Deadhead Roots to The Forefront Of Dance Music

It was July 8, 2023, and the locals at the Oregon Country Fair were twirling. Leah Chisholm had grown up attending the earthy music and arts festival with her parents and brother. Now she was onstage there, performing. The globally popular DJ-producer, better known as LP Giobbi, had recently performed at Coachella and would soon jet to […]

Big Machine Label Group Launches Synch Division Led by Maria Alonte

Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) has launched a synch licensing division dubbed Big SYNQ and tapped Maria Alonte to lead it as senior vp of synchronization, the company tells Billboard. The new division will oversee all aspects of synch licensing and placement for Big Machine Label Group and its publishing division Big Machine Music, as […]

‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ Has a Release Date: Here’s Where to Pre-Order

This Thanksgiving is about to get a whole lot more musical. Republic Records and Verve Records announced on Wednesday (Oct. 8) that Wicked: The Soundtrack, which accompanies the upcoming film, will be released on Nov. 22. The soundtrack, which features music and lyrics by the iconic composer Stephen Schwartz, will feature beloved songs from the […]

Wagakki Band Explains Decision to Take a Break after 10 Years, Process of Producing ‘Conceptual’ Best-Of Collection & More

Wagakki Band shocked fans earlier this year when it announced that the group will be going on hiatus indefinitely after Dec. 31, 2024. The eight-member band has forged out a singular space in J-pop music through its unique ensemble including traditional Japanese instruments and featuring the distinctive singing style of frontwoman Yuko Suzuhana. After a […]