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Black Friday Record Store Day 2025: 12 Releases Worth Digging For

It’s been 15 years since Record Store Day placed its dusty mark on the national shopper’s holiday the day after Thanksgiving we call Black Friday. And though more demure in its volume of releases than its big sibling in April, RSD Black Friday really has evolved since its genesis in 2010, especially as market interest […]

Publishing Briefs: Dynamite Adds Bangers From Avicii and Tinie Tempah — Plus, Mushroom Finds New U.S. Partner

Specialist music publisher Dynamite Songs has acquired certain rights and royalty streams from singer-songwriter Eric Turner, R&B producer and songwriter John “$K” McGee and electronic music creators TIEKS and Dan Harkna.  The three deals add nearly 150 tracks to Dynamite’s portfolio, including Tinie Tempah’s multi-platinum hit “Written In The Stars,” Avicii’s “Broken Arrows,” TIEKS’s summer […]

Happy Holidays! 13 Seasonal Artist Merch Drops for Your Gifting Needs

‘Tis the season! It’s that time of year to deck the halls, put on some Christmas music and start buying presents for your loved ones. And if they are music enthusiasts, we have the perfect festive offerings to gift – under the tree or otherwise. Ariana Grande, The Beatles, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Bleachers, Dolly Parton, […]

Benny Blanco’s Mom Had to Hide in Her Bathroom During Scary Home Invasion

Benny Blanco‘s mom, Sandra Levin, was the victim of a scary robbery attempt at her Studio City, Calif. home earlier this week. According to ABC7, police said Levin was unharmed after burglars smashed their way into her home while she was there alone. Authorities did not identify Levin by name, but neighbors and property records […]

De La Soul Bring Out The Brass For Late-Night Medley: Watch

The world’s not all bad. Consider, the holiday season is approaching. A brand new year is coming soon. And De La Soul have a new album out. Cabin in the Sky is the U.S. hip-hop veterans’ ninth studio album, and their first since the death of David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, who passed away unexpectedly […]

Cody Simpson Dives Into Surf Lifesaving Campaign

Cody Simpson: pop star, elite swimmer, life saver. The Australian artist and allrounder hopes to make a splash with his latest project, a campaign that encourages Australians to become ocean-safe before they dive in this summer. Simpson, who earned a Billboard 200 top 10 album with Surfers Paradise, is the face of the Beach Passport PSA, […]