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Image Image Credit Kevin Winter / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Pusha T and Malice of Clipse perform onstage during the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Roc Nation Distribution claims to give indie artists access to real-time data, royalties, and publishing tools. Artists can keep 85% of their earnings and retain ownership of their master recordings. Russ questioned the value of the platform, comparing its 15% cut to major label distribution deals. Roc Nation Distribution counts independent yet highly influential music industry acts like Clipse, Conway…

Hinterland Music Festival has revealed their 2026 lineup, with Mumford & Sons, Lorde, KATSEYE, and Kali Uchis topping the bill. The St. Charles, Iowa, festival goes down over four days from Thursday, July 30th, to Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. Also set to play this year’s event are Geese, Wet Leg, MUNA, The Format, beabadoobee, Audrey Nuna, Jessie Murph, Santigold, Ashnikko, CMAT, Young Miko, Suki Waterhouse, Jane Remover, Paris Paloma, Audrey Hobert, Snow Strippers, Frost Children, Samia, Julia Wolf, and more. Tickets go on sale first via a pre-sale set for Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. CST; fans can sign-up…

Image Image Credit Aaron J. Thornton / Contributor via Getty Images and Matthew Baker / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lola Brooke attends the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards at Drai’s Beach Club – Nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas on October 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada and Denzel Curry performs on the Chevron Stage during day two of Leeds Festival 2024 at Bramham Park Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lola Brooke reacted to Denzel Curry’s claim that commercial rap is “dead.” She highlights her track “Pain,” which samples Mary J. Blige, as a nod to Hip Hop’s…

Welcome back to Oz… Where were we? Wicked: For Good, Part 2 of Universal’s big-budget adaptation of the Broadway musical, is without question the second half of the story begun with last year’s Wicked. In some ways, this gives director Jon M. Chu and writers Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox the advantage of a running start, as we dive immediately into the aftermath of the previous film’s conclusion: “Wicked witch” Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) being declared Oz’s Public Enemy #1, leaving behind her once-and-future bestie Glinda (Ariana Grande-Butera) as she sets out to take down the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). It’s unfortunately…

Shinedown have officially released their new single “Searchlight,” after previously debuting the song during their October performance at the Grand Ole Opry. A music video for the tune can be seen below. The track’s release comes shortly after the band announced its own destination festival, Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, taking place October 23rd-25th, 2026 in Miramar Beach, Florida. In addition to two sets from Shinedown, the fest will feature performances by Bush, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, and more, with a signup for tickets available here. “Searchlight” follows a handful of other singles…

Actor Nick Offerman is heading out on his “Big Woodchuck” tour in 2026 in support of his book, Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery. Offerman will be joined by the book’s co-author, Lee Buchanan, for the 13-date trek beginning on February 5th in Los Angeles. It will wrap up in Phoenix on February 19th, following stops in cities including San Francisco, Denver, and Seattle. See the full touring schedule below. Get Nick Offerman tickets here Tickets for Nick Offerman’s “Big Woodchuck” tour go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m. local…

Eminem is taking legal action against an Australian beach brand over alleged trademark infringement. The Real Slim Shady has launched a trademark petition against Australian brand Swim Shady, alleging that its name veers too close to his trademarked alter ego. In his petition to the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the company’s US trademark, the legendary rapper argued that its name could lead the public to believe he’s associated with the company. In a statement to The Guardian, Swim Shady’s owners, Jeremy Scott and Elizabeth Afrakoff, promised that the company will fight Eminem’s claims: “Swim Shady is…

Fender has launched its 2025 Black Friday Sale, slashing prices by 30% on select guitars, basses, and accessories. The Black Friday Sale page currently features 86 different items, from electric axes like the Stratocaster and Jazzmaster, to numerous bass guitars and ancillary products such as instrument cables. Here are a few highlights. Get Fender Black Friday Deals The Squier Limited Edition Paranormal Troublemaker Telecaster Deluxe comes in at $331.09 after the 30% off discount. This beautiful guitar is notable for its re-imagining of the classic Telecaster and makes a comeback after first appearing in Fender’s Parallel Universe collection. Related VideoThe…

Millennials rejoice: B2K and Bow Wow are reuniting to co-headline their “Boys 4 Life Tour.” Marking B2K’s 25th anniversary, the 28-city run celebrates over two decades since the two acts first shared the stage during the 2002 “Scream Tour II.” The tour kicks off on February 12th in Columbia, South Carolina, and will feature stops in cities including Atlanta, Chicago, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and more. Get B2K and Bow Wow Tickets Here Find more details on the “Boys 4 Life Tour,” including pre-sale information and where to get tickets, below. How Can I Get Tickets for B2K’s 2026…

The weather is warm, the nights are cool, the food is unbelievable, and the passion is palpable. This is what the beloved Mexico City festival Corona Capital brings to the table each November. This year’s edition, which went down November 14th through 16th, served as the festival’s grand 15th anniversary celebration, and they pulled out all the stops: Foo Fighters, Chappell Roan, and Linkin Park topped the bill, with fellow headlining performances from the likes of Queens of the Stone Age, Deftones, Vampire Weekend, Weezer, Franz Ferdinand, and more. At Corona Capital, it’s challenging not to indulge in nostalgia. As…