On January 31st Universal Music Group’s licensing deal with TikTok expired to the dismay of almost everyone. A day before the expiration, UMG released a statement about the breakdown in contract negotiations, alleging that TikTok tried to “bully” them into a subpar deal. TikTok responded hours later stating “It is sad and disappointing that Universal…
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RELEASE RECAP: Best New Music of January 2024
January was an exciting month for new music—from Megan Thee Stallion’s string of disses in her latest track “Hiss” to the controversy surrounding Ariana Grande’s relationship in “Yes, and?”. Vinyl Mag is here to deliver with our staff picks of the top music released each month. For a taste of our favorite singles and albums,…
February Fortunes – Who We’re Watching in 2022
Vinyl Mag staff names nine artists that they’re keeping an eye on in this most transcendent year. 1. Nija Nija is well-known in the industry as a songwriter and producer. She’s been writing songs for big-name artists since she was 20 years old. Beyonce, Jay-Z, Summer Walker, Cardi-B, Ariana Grande—the list goes on and on….
Artists Not to Miss: Sloss Fest 2017
Over the next two days, the music and lifestyle event Sloss Music & Arts Festival will take over the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama. We’re anticipating sets from headliners Alabama Shakes, Widespread Panic, ODESZA, Sturgill Simpson, Run the Jewels, and more. We’re taking a look at a few artists you should not…
VM Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of 2016
Emily McBride: David Bowie – Blackstar Leonard Cohen – You Want It Darker Fruit Bats – Absolute Loser LVL UP – Return to Love Lemon Twigs – Do Hollywood Drive-By Truckers – American Band Whitney – Light Upon the Lake Margaret Glaspy – Emotions and Math Marlon Williams – Marlon Williams Angel Olsen – My Woman…
Vinyl Video: Power 96.1 Jingle Ball 2016
What better way to send off 2016 than with a star-studded mega concert? iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball series delivered this year, with a lineup that changed in every city and featured just about every Top 40 artist currently on the charts. We got in on the action at the Atlanta show – hosted by Power 96.1…
VM Staff Picks: Favorite Songs of 2016
Emily McBride: Whitney – “No Woman” Fruit Bats – “None Of Us” Lemon Twigs – “These Words” Bon Iver – “33 ‘GOD’” Angel Olsen – “Shut Up Kiss Me” Tennis – “In The Morning I’ll Be Better” Palmas – “Flowers” Frances Cone – “Arizona” Maggie Rogers – “Alaska” Jimmy Eat World – “Get Right” Jackie…
Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2016 Photo Gallery
[tps_header] Massive acts took the stage at this year’s Power 96.1 Jingle Ball to bring 2016 to a close. The star-studded lineup included Alessia Cara, Fifth Harmony and Ariana Grande. In addition to playing their own hits, some artists crashed other sets to perform collaborations. Pop singer Daya joined The Chainsmokers to sing “Don’t Let Me…
2015 Grammy Predictions
The most important night in music is this coming Sunday, February 8. The purpose of the awards is to honor excellence in the music industry. While some of the nominations across several categories this year have notable snubs, here are our predictions for this year’s winners. Album of the Year: Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour While all the…
Watch: Lorde: “Yellow Flicker Beat”
I think it was already pretty clear that the upcoming Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 soundtrack curated by Lorde herself will be the next best thing out this year after Taylor Swift’s 1989 . Now, with the release of the video for her own single, “Yellow Flicker Beat” today, there’s no doubt that this is one epic album. The song…