Thinking about hiring a music PR agency to help boost your profile? Smart move, if you choose the right one. A good PR team can open doors, get you featured in media, build your brand and help your music reach people who’ve never heard of you. But with dozens of agencies promising the world, how
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Fresh data from Blackstar, Lemontank, and the BPI reveals what 18–25-year-olds really want from music in 2024 A new report titled Seeking Community: Gen Z’s True Relationship with Culture and Music Consumption explores how young people across the UK consume and connect with music. Commissioned by Blackstar and Lemontank in partnership with the BPI, the
Music videos used to be the playground of million-dollar budgets, Hollywood directors, and major label artists. Now? All you really need is a decent phone, a plan, and a bit of creativity. If you’re an independent musician or DIY producer trying to get your music out there, a good video could be the difference between
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Half a century after their first gig, Talking Heads have finally released an official music video for their classic hit “Psycho Killer” and it stars none other than actor Saoirse Ronan. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their live debut in 1975 (opening for the Ramones at New York’s CBGB), Talking Heads have unveiled the
Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys and one of the most influential figures in pop music history, has died aged 82. His family confirmed his death in a statement released on Tuesday, June 11: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for
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If you’re an independent musician trying to grow your fanbase and get your music heard, you already know TikTok is more than just a trend. It’s one of the most powerful platforms for music discovery today. Now, TikTok has launched something new to make it even easier for artists to take control of their own
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Sly Stone, the legendary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone and one of the true pioneers of funk music, has died at the age of 82. Stone passed away on Monday, June 9, after a long battle with COPD and other health complications. His family confirmed the news in a statement: “It is with
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RAYE has opened up about the pressure of working with Mark Ronson, the acclaimed producer behind some of Amy Winehouse’s most iconic music and made it clear she has no intention of stepping into the late singer’s shoes. The British artist, who recently won an Oscar for Best Original Song and British Album of the
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Tame Impala mastermind Kevin Parker dropped an unexpected bombshell at Barcelona’s Nitsa Club over the weekend — a brand-new Tame Impala track that no one saw coming. The surprise DJ set followed the final night of Primavera Sound 2025 on Saturday 7 June, where festivalgoers thought the music had ended. Instead, they were treated to
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