Category : Reviewed
AI’s Impact on Nashville Music Production
Nashville producers express growing concerns about AI's impact on music creation, with some calling it 'cheating' as platforms like Suno alter songwriting processes....
Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs Illinois First Meeting
Tennessee and Illinois meet for the first time in football history at the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30. Both teams aim for milestone seasons...
AXS Partners with Tickets For Good for Free Access
AXS partners with Tickets For Good to provide free concert tickets to healthcare workers, educators, and charity workers. The initiative helps fill empty seats while...
Florida’s Hardcore Punk & Metalcore Scene Thrives
Florida's hardcore punk and metalcore scenes thrive in St. Pete/Tampa despite urban development. Philadelphia's DIY punk ethos and London's post-punk resurgence showcase vibrant underground music...
CD Sales Surge Among Younger Audiences
CD sales surged 2.7% in 2023 with Gen Z leading the revival of physical media. Young consumers are driving demand for tangible music formats over...
Filipino Music Scene Thrives with Sold-Out Shows 2025
The Filipino music scene is thriving in 2025 with sold-out concerts at massive venues. BINI and SB19 packed 55,000-seat arenas while diverse OPM artists break...
Clefnote Music Group Opens in Albemarle Jan. 23
Clefnote Music Group opens new recording studio in Albemarle on January 23, offering comprehensive music services from recording to distribution with Sony Music partnership backing....
Earl Gregg Swem: Pioneer in Music Bibliography and History
Earl Gregg Swem was a pioneering historian and librarian who documented African American music history in the early 20th century. His work preserved critical cultural...
CD Sales Surge in 2023 as Gen Z Embraces Physical Media
CD sales surged to 36.83 million units in 2023 as Gen Z leads a surprising revival of physical media. Young music fans are embracing CDs...
California Pauses High-Speed Rail Lawsuit
California abandons its $4 billion federal funding lawsuit for high-speed rail project. State officials claim they've found alternative paths forward without federal cash....
OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center President Resigns
Lisa DeKezel has resigned as president of OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, marking another leadership change amid ongoing healthcare industry challenges....
Former Grocery Store Becomes Cincinnati Office Hub
A former grocery store in Greater Cincinnati has been transformed into headquarters for a real estate firm with over $250 million in assets since 1996....
Boston Assessors Deny Real Estate Tax Abatement Appeal
Boston Board of Assessors denied a property tax abatement appeal for fiscal year 2021, maintaining rigid assessments despite rising property values and homeowner financial strain....
2025: The Year of the Great Recall – Should We Be Shocked?
2025 saw America's automakers recall over 24.4 million vehicles due to safety defects. The massive recall numbers raise concerns about manufacturing practices....
Dog Biscuit Recall: Salmonella Risk in 7 States
A dog biscuit recall affects seven states due to Salmonella contamination risk. The recalled products pose health threats to both pets and humans who handle...
O’Kelly Isley Jr. Remembered as R&B Pioneer and Innovator
O'Kelly Isley Jr., founding member of The Isley Brothers, helped shape R&B and soul music with hits like 'Shout' and 'It's Your Thing.' His rich...
Eggnog Riot at West Point Highlights Struggles for Expression
In December 1826, the United States Military Academy at West Point became the backdrop for a riot that would later be known as the Eggnog...
From Sales Boss to Market Leader: Andrea Ayers’ Move
Andrea Ayers promoted to VP/Market Manager at Cumulus Media Lexington after decade as Sales Manager. The 20-year veteran will oversee four-station cluster starting January 2026....
Investors Eye Seven Key Music Stocks Amid Market Uncertainty
Seven music industry stocks including NetEase, Warner Music Group, and Tencent Music are attracting investor attention amid market uncertainty....
AI Music: A New Frontier or Human Degradation?
AI is revolutionizing music with 7 million tracks created daily, sparking debate over creativity vs. automation. Major labels adapt as platforms like Suno secure deals....
Alicia Alonso: Founding Cuban National Ballet
Alicia Alonso founded the Cuban National Ballet in 1948, creating a cultural bridge between Caribbean and global arts. Her work merged classical ballet with Afro-Cuban...
Charley Grapewin’s Legacy in American Music
Actor Charley Grapewin's career intersected with early American music history during the rise of ragtime, blues, and jazz, particularly through vaudeville's role in showcasing Black...
Japan’s Music Market: J-Pop & Underground Scenes
Japan boasts the world's second-largest music market, featuring both massive J-pop idol groups and radical underground artists. B'z dominates as Japan's top-selling band with 50...
New Tech Transforms Beets into Crunchy, Nutritious Snacks
New microwave vacuum drying technology transforms beets into crunchy, shelf-stable snacks while preserving nutrients. This innovation could fill a gap in the healthy snack market...
O. Winston Link: Soul of American Music
O. Winston Link's iconic photography captured the communities and environments where jazz and blues flourished during the Harlem Renaissance era....