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Most Independent Music Venues Will Die If They Don't Get a Bailout Soon
We talked to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) about why without government relief, their entire industry is in jeopardy.
Ticketmaster Customers Have Been Waiting on Refunds for Months
The ticketing giant has gradually changed the wording and policies on its website to buy more time to reimburse customers for canceled events.
Hosting Concerts During a Pandemic Puts the Future of Live Music at Risk
Though artists like Chase Rice, Chris Janson, and DaBaby are playing shows, an epidemiologist told VICE why that's a bad idea.
A Short List of the Statues People Want Instead of Confederate Leaders
OutKast's André 3000 and Big Boi have been longtime nominees, but other suggestions span from Dolly Parton to Oderus Urungus of GWAR.
BTS Stans Are the New Crowdfunding Giants
They raised $1 million for Black Lives Matter in one day, but BTS fans have been mobilizing the BTS Army for a variety of other causes, too.
Hackers Jammed Chicago Police Scanners With Internet Classic ‘Chocolate Rain’
The video for Tay Zonday’s song went viral a decade ago, but many people didn't realize it was a powerful anthem about institutional racism.
Metal Drummer Rethinks Relationship With Satan After Nearly Dying From Coronavirus
Death Angel's Will Carroll has some important dispatches from heaven AND hell, including the fun tidbit that Satan is a woman.
Spotify Sues Self-Described 'Music Prodigy' Who Allegedly Ran Royalties Scam
Spotify says Jake Noch "[generated] hundreds of millions of fraudulent streams" and engaged in "title track parasitism" among other fraudulent practices on its platform.
These Artists Are Organizing a Musicians' Union to Demand COVID-19 Aid
The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers sent a letter of demands to Congress signed by members of Fugazi, Downtown Boys, Speedy Ortiz, and many more.
If Wearing This Weird Suit Is the Future of Concerts, Do We Still Want to Go?
The Micrashell is designed to let you breathe, drink, and vape worry-free in a crowded space like a show or club.
Why Drake's Mattress Costs $390,000
We spoke to Linus Adolfsson of Hästens Sleep Spa to find out why Drake's mattress costs as much as a house. One reason: the horsehair.
We're Livestreaming a Music Festival to Raise Money for Artists
On April 11, watch ‘Noisey Night In’ with Margo Price, Open Mike Eagle, and more. Proceeds benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.