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How Teddybears Helped Define 2006 With Its Music & Countless Commercial Synchs: ‘It Was a Snowball Effect’

You might remember Teddybears’ “Cobraystle” from 2006 alt rock radio, but it’s more likely you remember the song from the many other places it existed that year, and for years thereafter. A synch juggernaut of late ’00s, the Swedish trio’s dancehall meets indietronica ass-shaker was used in commercials for everything from KFC to Volvo and in a long list of movies, television shows and videogames — including, but not limited to Date Night, Grey’s Anatomy and FIFA 06. “It was a snowball effect,” Teddybears’ Joakim Åhlund tells Billboard. “Once it happened once, it started happening […]

TuneCore Appoints Brian Miller as Chief Business Officer

TuneCore, the Believe-owned independent distribution service for self-releasing artists, announced Thursday (April 2) that Brian Miller has been appointed as the company’s chief business officer (CBO). Miller served as TuneCore’s chief revenue officer (CRO) for the last two years.   Related Andreea Gleeson Shifts From TuneCore CEO to Believe Strategic Advisor: ‘My Belief in This […]

Hailee Steinfeld Welcomes First Child With Josh Allen: ‘We’re Feeling Incredibly Grateful and Blessed’

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are parents! The couple announced the birth of their first child on Thursday (April 2). Related Hailee Steinfeld Reveals She’s Expecting First Baby With NFL Quarterback Husband Josh Allen in Sweet Home Video A Timeline of Hailee Steinfeld & Josh Allen’s Relationship Hailee Steinfeld Returns to Music With ‘Dangerous’ Original Song on […]

Saweetie to Perform at IDL’s Inaugural Event in NYC

Saweetie is taking her talents to the IDL. While she won’t be competing in the International Dance League, the Bay Area native is set to perform at the league’s inaugural event in New York City on May 2. Tickets to the Hammerstein Ballroom competition are available on the IDL website for $44.99 to $64.99 plus […]