Oakland record label Kingmakers Music uplifts the Black community with socially-conscious rap
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.
Recordings by Jay-Z, Santana, Miami Sound Machine and More Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame: Full List
Here's a full list of the 13 recordings that were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025, including debut albums by ...
Carol Gordon's 'treasures' tell the story of Black American history
Carol Gordon is an avid collector of Black American memorabilia and has assembled a traveling history museum that she takes ...
Why Major Labels Are Snapping Up Stakes In Indies At a Breakneck Clip
Major labels, particularly Sony's distribution wing The Orchard, are increasingly buying stakes in indies. What are the pros and cons of the strategy?
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2025 induction nominees: See who made the list
The list of 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominations includes Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Cyndi Lauper and more.
The 50 Best ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketches of the 21st Century
From The Lonely Island's Digital Shorts to Lisa from Temecula, IndieWire picks the 50 best 'Saturday Night Live' sketches of ...
Former music boss Ken Usmar returns to industry as band manager for BB and the Bullets in Whanganui
After rubbing shoulders with AC/DC and the Sex Pistols in the 1970s, Whanganui import Ken Usmar is diving back into the music ...
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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Savannah Right Now
Great hotels, food, and shopping make Georgia's historic coastal town one of the best weekend stays in the South.
Charlie Peacock on His Memoir, ‘Roots and Rhythm,’ Going From Pop Aspirant to Producer, and Maintaining a Spiritual Path in a Cutthroat Business
Charlie Peacock’s stage name sounds like it was designed to be the nom de plume for a pop superstar, not someone who would ...
Hear ~Nois at Augustana’s Shocking Modern Saxophone Festival
Saxophone fans can check out performances from students, faculty and professionals at a festival at Augustana College this month. Augustana is hosting the annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival ...