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English Teacher’s Lesson Plan for Indie Stardom

The Leeds, England-based English Teacher released its debut EP, Polyawkward, in 2022, and its first album, This Could Be Texas, in April. So it surprised even them that they sold out New York’s Bowery Ballroom in June — on a Monday, no less. Frontwoman and lyricist Lily Fontaine and lead guitarist and producer Lewis Whiting […]

Spain’s Recorded Music Revenue Up Nearly 17% in First Six Months

The Spanish recorded music industry is having a promising year, so far. PROMUSICAE (Productores de Música de España), which represents more than 95% of Spain’s recording industry, recently released half-year figures — and they continue to ascend. The recorded music industry has generated a total revenue of 249.8 million euros ($277.3 million) during this period, […]

How The Shoe Surgeon Saved Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

When Usher calls, you pick up. The pop and R&B deity ran into trouble just over a week out from his Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show performance in Las Vegas when it came to the footwear portion of his Off-White glittery jumpsuit. Enter Dominic “The Shoe Surgeon” Ciambrone. The custom sneaker design savant has rose […]

Pearl Jam Rocks Out — and Gets Serious — at 50th New York City Show

“Welcome to Pearl Jam’s 50th show in New York City,” Eddie Vedder said to a rapturous response on stage at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night (Sept. 4), the second of two shows the iconic band from Seattle played at the World’s Most Famous Arena this week. “And for that we are grateful and want […]