Most metal bands make a decent living from playing music but rarely make enough to support themselves financially without working full time as part of a day job as well. Even highly popular groups such as As I Lay Dying or Hate Eternal may need a day job alongside their performing careers. Becoming a successful […]
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Las Vegas was once synonymous with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack; today electronic music artists dominate its stages. Big DJs flock here for residencies or performances at special events or annual festivals. EDM fever has gripped Sin City. Resorts feature dayclubs with top DJ talent where visitors can work on their tans while dancing
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This year saw breakout acts such as Frank Ocean and Alabama Shakes emerge, while veteran R&B artists like Cody Chesnutt made welcome returns. Yet it remains evident that an increasingly decimated music industry, limited radio spectrums and homogenized charts continue to present genre artists with challenges. The Neptunes singer delivers his nostalgic take on binge
Amaarae and Kali Uchis make an unlikely duo on “Sad Girlz Luv Money.” From Amaarae’s 2020 debut project The Angel You Don’t Know, this track sees both artists cooing about dollars and pleasure over an irresistibly seductive beat. Remi Laudat directs an elegant video featuring Amaarae alongside other women. 1. “I Want It All” by
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As R&B continues to change, new artists are adapting their approach with fresh eyes. Genre-bending singers such as Tinashe are crossing between classic and contemporary R&B by creating seductive upbeat tunes as well as more experimental sounds – creating something for all audiences to enjoy! R&B music‘s roots lie with African Americans living in urban
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Maintaining an awareness of new music releases can be daunting, but some artists make it simple for you to discover alternative indie music 2022. Los Bitchos bring an exciting and unconventional flavor to Latin music by mixing ska and rock with cumbia and psychedelia – creating a loud yet lush sound in their debut release,
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Popular music has traditionally not been as appealing to children as it is to adults, but Rockabye Baby has created an innovative alternative by offering lullaby versions of today’s top hits. Songs featuring repetitive rhythms or nonsense syllables are especially engaging for babies, yet can pop lyrics be seamlessly blended into kiddie format without sounding
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Metal music originated during the British Invasion with bands like Steppenwolf and Blue Cheer; by 1968 however, Black Sabbath had come to define heavy metal as a genre. Black metal originated as an act of resistance against Christianity, mixing Satanic imagery and imagery from pagan beliefs with high-pitched raspy vocals. Power metal is melodic in
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The Milk Carton Kids helped Los Angeles cement its place on the festival circuit with their inaugural LA Folk Festival held at Ford Theater. On Saturday, Sierra Ferrell, Valerie June, David Garza & Freaklorico and Tre Burt were featured. On Sunday Haley Heynderickx Gabe Witcher and John C. Reilly performed as well. Big Sur Folk
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Pop music experienced a major comeback during the 90s thanks to girl bands such as The Spice Girls and boy bands like *NSYNC. While grunge had temporarily removed 80s pop from its charts, these artists revived it through catchy hooks and seductive ballads. This list features songs that address social and cultural issues while appealing
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