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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The Spotify Payout Boom Isn’t All That: Why the Royalty System Still Needs Reform
Artists face unique challenges in the current music landscape. Streaming services dominate music consumption. While growth numbers soar, the reality of earning paltry royalties remains harsh. A recent article in CBC breaks down Spotify’s self-reported success. In 2024, Canadian artists earned nearly $460 million in royalties on the platform. A whopping 92% of that amountContinue reading “The Spotify Payout Boom Isn’t All That: Why the Royalty System Still Needs Reform”
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”
Yantee: The Independent Artist Redefining Modern Music
The Rise of Yantee: A Self-Made Artist Defining His Own Sound A young artist quietly nurtured a dream in the heart of Seattle, Washington. This dream would one day take him to stages far beyond his hometown. Anthony Posadas, who is now better known by his stage name Yantee, grew up in the Pacific Northwest.Continue reading “Yantee: The Independent Artist Redefining Modern Music”
The Weeknd Breaks Tour Record In London Stadium with 160K Attendees
After tying with Michael Jackson for Billboard male soloist with 3 consecutive album hit number 1’s, it seems The Weeknd is only going to new heights as he continues to breaks more records. Over the course of two nights, the diamond certified artist performed at the London Stadium with an attendance over 160,000 people forContinue reading “The Weeknd Breaks Tour Record In London Stadium with 160K Attendees”
Is Mario2Times Looking To Takeover NYC This Year?
The buzz in NYC over the upcoming NY Drill artist known as “MARIO2TIMES” or “The Mayor Of NYC” has become one of the fastest come-ups we over at Sonus Magazine have seen in recent memory. The Brooklyn, New York native would spend 11 years of his life there before moving to Staten Island, where shortlyContinue reading “Is Mario2Times Looking To Takeover NYC This Year?”
Drake Seemingly Confirms July Arrest in Sweden
Back in July 2022, rapper and songwriter Drake was rumoured to have been arrested in Stockholm, Sweden. His team denied those rumours at the time, but the rapper has seemingly confirmed the rumours through a post on Instagram. In an innocuous New Years Eve post that included several photos from the previous year, the rapperContinue reading “Drake Seemingly Confirms July Arrest in Sweden”
Upcoming Kidd Keratic Releases New Single “Call Me”
Young Alaskan up-and-comer Kidd Keratic released his newest song on December 2nd: an ode to a beloved ex appropriately named “Call Me?”, now available to stream on all platforms. Keratic specializes in catchy pop-rap that depicts issues such as relationships and substance abuse in a fun, digestible way. Songs like “Feeling This Way” and “Anxiety”Continue reading “Upcoming Kidd Keratic Releases New Single “Call Me””
Kanye West Deletes Post Amid Rumors Of Pete Davidson Entering “Trauma Therapy” Due To Negativity Of Online Harassment
Amid the sudden break-up between Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian after nine months of dating, Kanye West would break his silence with a photoshopped image of The New York Times cover reading “SKETE DAVIDSON DEAD AT 28” accompanied by “Kid Cudi meant to play funeral but fearful of bottle throwers” in fine print at theContinue reading “Kanye West Deletes Post Amid Rumors Of Pete Davidson Entering “Trauma Therapy” Due To Negativity Of Online Harassment”
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