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Morgan Wallen's Racism Proves Country Music's 'Unity' Message Is Nonsense
The country megastar's latest public controversy should make you question why his industry-wide rise happened.
Grassroots Musicians Have Just Been Dealt Another Blow
PRS, which collects and distributes artists' royalties, has announced a widely-criticised tariff for livestreams.
Don't Be Shocked John Maus and Ariel Pink Were at the Pro-Trump Riot in D.C.
Pink claims Maus is also a Trump supporter and that he was in Washington to "peacefully show [his] support" for the President.
Why Would Bob Dylan Sell His Entire Catalog?
At an estimated $400 million, this is a move that likely makes sense for both the artist and Universal Music Publishing Group.
We Reviewed Pornhub's Christmas Album
From "Holiday Freak Shit" to "Stuff Our Stockings Santa," the compilation—featuring A$AP Ferg and KentheMan—is for the ho ho ho's on the thotty list.
The 2021 Grammy Nominations Remind Us How Awful 2020 Has Been
The Academy made some bizarre choices, snubbing Fiona Apple and BTS, and nominating veteran acts for Best New Artist again.
Dolly Parton Helped Make the New Coronavirus Vaccine Possible
With her April donation to the Vanderbilt Medical Center, the country icon continues to be a wholesome and unstoppable force for good.
More Than 18,000 Musicians Are Demanding a Penny Per Stream from Spotify
Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500 and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers explains the 'Justice at Spotify' campaign.
Here’s Why That Emo Night Philly Event Got Canceled
We talked to founder DJ Deejay about the online outrage and how the party would’ve been run had it not generated so much controversy.
Trump Just Doomed Independent Music Venues
In a few tweets, the president has all but guaranteed an extinction-level event for your favorite concert halls.
Politicians Have Always Misunderstood Springsteen's 'Born In The U.S.A.'
From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, there’s a long history of people completely missing the point of the Boss’ 1984 single.
Some Artists Get Screwed by Their Labels, But Kanye Isn't One of Them
According to an entertainment lawyer who reviewed West's contracts for VICE, Kanye has a record deal that most artists would "kill for."