Photo credit: Fortnite Warner Music Group is partnering with Genies to create avatars and “digital clothing” for the Metaverse. Non-fungible tokens have taken a big hit in 2021. Artists like Grimes, Shawn Mendes, and Deadmau5 have all come up with their own NFT drops. But this is the first timeRead More →
This update, part of a new series of newsletters, examines how creators receive royalties from Apple Music and how these have increased over time. We believe in the value of music and compensate creators fairly for their work. Since we launched the iTunes Store in 2003, we’ve helped millions ofRead More →
The versatility of Latin music is unmatched – from Mexican ballads and contemporary bachata to Colombian salsa and Latin pop, the catch-all genre has evolved over time with immense change and growth. Each year the industry continues to grow with up-and-coming talent bringing even more excitement to the Latin musicRead More →
Taylor Swift is no stranger to controversy, and when news broke in 2019 that, as part of a deal to buy her former label, the masters of her first six albums were now owned by music impresario Scooter Braun. , all eyes were on Taylor to see what she wouldRead More →
Zao guitarist Scott Mellinger recently joined The MetalSucks Podcast to discuss the band’s new album, The Crimson Corridorthrowback to their 2006 classic, Fear is what keeps us herewhat it was like working with legendary producer Steve Albini, and more. At one point, the discussion turned to the difficulties Zao hadRead More →
“It’s been a good year,” Dave said, mentioning albums by established names like Tinariwen, Natacha Atlas, Mamadou Diabate. I agreed, thinking of the Poly-Rhythmo Orchestra reunion, and also considering the anonymous Ethiopians recorded by Olivia Wyatt for watch the sun and the Scots of Whaur the Pig Gaed on theRead More →
Throughout history, humans have relied on music to tell stories and bring people together. Rolling Stone and Can-Am are embarking on a road trip to shine a light on the artists, venues and recording studios that carry on the legacy of storytelling today. We call the Common Tread project. JoinRead More →
It may be because bands have been pushed off the tour circuit, leaving unscheduled time to work on albums or other projects, but 2020 has been a bountiful year for holiday music. Here’s hoping these holiday scrapbooks help you end this weird and difficult year on a high. Carrie UnderwoodRead More →
The Greatest Country Music Albums of All Time If baseball is America’s favorite pastime, country music might just be America’s favorite music genre. Country music has deep roots in America, and different country artists have taken the genre in new stylistic directions. Ray Price toyed with the beat, Willie NelsonRead More →