Universal Music Group’s upcoming $775 million purchase of Downtown Music Holdings is more than just a news headline. It’s a possible tipping point for the music business as a whole. Let me explain that. This isn’t a shift that will occur for the benefit of the music world. Behind the veil of corporate cooperation, there are more nefarious issues. It is stealthy consolidation of the very basis of independent music on the planet. Artists, labels, and platforms are constructed on open, neutral foundations. For them, this structure will have chilling consequences. Downtown is not a typical label; it’s a multi- faceted service engine propelling much of global independent terrain. Downtown supports many hundreds of thousands of creators. They do notContinue reading “The Risks of Universal Music’s Downtown Purchase”
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Exclusive Interview with SirG: Toronto’s Invincible Architect of Hip-Hop Sound
Raised in the city of Toronto, SirG carved his trail in the Toronto music scene with an unbreakable work ethic and an ear for hip-hop, trap, and rap. Beginning with casual beat experimentation based on their idols Dr. Dre and Murda Beatz, it soon turned into a full-fledged lockdown pandemic obsession. While the rest ofContinue reading “Exclusive Interview with SirG: Toronto’s Invincible Architect of Hip-Hop Sound”
Louisiana’s Musical Innnovator — introducing Saiko!
A Louisiana artist has steadily been picking up steam. Recently, he dropped his song “Tell Your Lies” on Soundcloud. It is also available on Youtube and other major streaming platforms! Saiko! is not just another name in Louisiana’s music scene. He’s a rapper with a sound crafted to tell a story. Starting his creative journey atContinue reading “Louisiana’s Musical Innnovator — introducing Saiko!”
T. Rozie: Heartfelt Music for Lover Girls
Meet Taylor Rose, better known by her stage name T. Rozie, an emerging artist from Decatur, Georgia, who’s making waves with her distinctive blend of heartfelt lyrics and danceable beats. TRozie aims to craft music that resonates deeply with the “lover girl.” She goes through the highs and lows of love. She constantly falls in and out ofContinue reading “T. Rozie: Heartfelt Music for Lover Girls”
HeyMizzy Tears Up The Underground with New Single “Rugrats”
Buzzing upcoming artist Mizzyxo linked up with WydTino and FH Blue to shake up the underground with his new single “Rugrats”. With a lucid melody and fair share of bass bounce, the song channels turn up vibes similar to current industry goats such as Lil Uzi Vert and PlayboiCarti, but brings it’s own style toContinue reading “HeyMizzy Tears Up The Underground with New Single “Rugrats””
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