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2024 Coachella festival lineup announced
Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, and No Doubt announced as headliner's for this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The Recording Academy presents the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards nominees
The Recording Academy announces the nominations for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, scheduled for February 4, 2024.
The meticulous art of indie rollouts in South Africa
While some artists rely on a fandom’s reach to publicise new records, there is a bourgeoning breed of musicians going above and beyond industry conventions to rival their peers, signed or independent. To illustrate as much, consider Bra Nyoga, Tyson Sybateli, Underground King, Sipho The Gift, and for the love of all things NORMVL, please say the by, ByLwansta.
Luna Elle is crazy off love for her amapiano debut
Ghanaian-Canadian, 17-year-old singer, Luna Elle has made waves as a rising star in the Americas over the past three years. After the success of her debut EP, she’s returned to the music scene with a new sound and a new message!
Lelowhatsgood is making his musical debut
Celebrated and boundary busting international DJ, Lelowhatsgood is making his musical debut. Over the past few months, he has gently teased at new music, often working unreleased joints into his sets. This August, he announced the fruits of this labor as part of 7-track joint EP.
Beyoncé meets us at the dance floor
28 Grammy award winning, Billboard #1 charting, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter demanded we disco before we discourse. With dance videos and TikTok transitions galore, it’s finally safe to discuss Beyoncé’s 7th solo studio album, Renaissance; a love letter to the Black women who created the lane she exists in and the audience that loves them. Is the album her best work? That’s for that audience to decide. It will be up to Black queer people to decide if this music deserves a place on the podium that houses Diva Classics.
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow lead 2022 MTV VMA nominations
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards nominations have arrived! Seeking to highlight artists who’ve been culturally impactful, transformative of the music industry, and sparked global conversation, some of the nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, Drake, and Harry Styles to name a few.
‘Bad Weather’, Nanette is acrimonious & unashamed
South African singer Nanette has made her album debut with nothing less than vocal prowess, candid lyricism, and moody melodies set against the backdrop of bad weather. This UMG signee makes a solid case for accepting and making space for post-relationship acrimony without the burden of shame with the release of her 9-track album, Bad Weather.
R&B but the “R” stands for romance
R&B originated in Black America during the 1940s and has since spread around the world. When the "R" in R&B doesn't stand for rhythm, it stands for romance. Artists like Blxckie, Tanerélle, Michael Nereus and more perfectly illustrate romance in their recent EPs.
Zakes Bantwini, DJ Maphorisa, & Msaki lead the SAMA28 nominations
The 28th annual South African Music Awards will be broadcast live on July 31, 2022. Some of the most nominated acts include Zakes Bantwini, DJ Maphorisa, Msaki and more!