April 11, 2024 — (Hollywood, CA) — Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter/producer/performer Maggie Rogers announced her first-ever arena outing – “The Don’t Forget Me Tour, Part II.” Tonight’s release of her third studio album, Don’t Forget Me, will kick off a week-long celebration that she’s dubbed “Box Office Week,” which will include pop-up events, special shows taking place over the course of the week at intimate venues in four U.S. cities and a new round of Maggie’s notable in-person ticketing. “On the last album, Surrender, I dec ..read more

Kane Brown brought his In The Air Tour to KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY this past Saturday. From start to finish, Brown, along with his openers, Tyler Hubbard and Parmaless, delivered an electrifying performance that left the audience buzzing with excitement. First to open the show, Parmalee brought their signature blend of country and rock. As the lights dimmed and the crowd went wild, it was clear that fans were in it to win it. Parmalee’s highly energetic performance took the stage, they commanded attention with their infectious enthusiasm. Opening with crowd-pleasers like “Just The Way” an ..read more

Written By Petra Hule From VideoStar to Vine and now onto TikTok, we see the evolution of social media and social platforms do what they are most known for; successfully keeping their users entertained by endlessly scrolling and constantly moving onto the next best thing.  So, What Is TikTok? Originally started as an app that allows its users to create short videos to any song or sound that other users have created has now shifted. This may sound familiar as Musical.ly was first on the scene, however, in 2018 it was shut down and the user base was the backbone of TikTok. Today, you will f ..read more

Written By Petra Hule Branching out into the world of music can be daunting at times. The uncertainty, the hustle and bustle of it all, and the time spent putting what you have created out into the world can make it seem almost impossible to get recognized when the industry is so big. One of the many ways to establish yourself and put your work into the real world is by creating your own space where you can share your creations. As the world is evolving and technology is soon to run the world, an online platform such as your own website is the place to start. Your own website allows you to com ..read more

It’s no surprise that musicians have a way with words. Some of the best writers of all time have been musicians. Bob Dylan, for example, recently won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Expressive writing comes naturally to many songwriters and can lead to unforgettable song lyrics. Business writing, however, can often come as a challenge for musicians who aren’t used to adopting such a formal writing approach. In today’s world, it’s important for musicians to understand how to correspond with other business professionals to establish their careers. One of the most common ways to communicate with ..read more

Written By Petra Hule Ten years ago no one could’ve predicted that this photo-sharing social media platform would become what it is today. Acquiring 100,000 users in the first week, to 1 million in two months and now, with over one billion monthly users, Instagram is accessible in 32 different languages and has developed into more than just a photo-sharing app. In the beginning, things were simple, maybe too simple as we can see the possibilities within this app are endless. Instagram caters to everyone and anyone as it’s simple enough to use on a basic level and challenging at the same time f ..read more

Nashville, TN – Nashille-based pop singer/songwriter and reigning Miss Music City, Cassandra, recently released her new “Popera” single called “Queen of Every Night.” “Popera” is a new genre, blending opera and pop music together to create a new experience of music – by sampling opera arias, layering them on pop tracks, and writing and recording a pop song over the top of that track – that appeals to mainstream listeners. With alluring lyrics like ’cause the way my hair flips when the bass hits wraps you up like diamonds in my necklace, “Queen of Every Night” took inspiration from classical pi ..read more

Oftiani, a husband and wife indie rock duo from the Rock Capital: Cleveland, Ohio, has released their debut album Off & On. The couple crafts original art rock music — i.e., songs that aspire to be aural artworks achieved through expeditions of melodic, poetic, and rhythmic exploration. Oftiani’s arsenal leans more toward percussion and wind instruments (like glockenspiel and saxophone) instead of the typical guitars or keyboards common to rock music. Besides shooting for an outcome that is illustrative and emotive, they aim to make music that is relatively unfeigned and unadulterated — re ..read more

Written by Petra Hule Whether you’ve heard of Vevo or not, or you’re aware that Vevo hosts most of your favorite artists’ videos on YouTube. Here’s the insight you need behind this career-enhancing label. What is Vevo? Let’s back it up and first introduce what Vevo really is. Vevo standing for “video evolution,” was created by Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, three of the largest recording labels. The three labels combined agreed to license premium music videos from its artists directly through Vevo, however, they also release music independently through ..read more

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Department of Music is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed jazz singer, composer, and visual artist, Cécile McLorin Salvant to perform in concert on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30pm in UB’s Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall. Her passion for storytelling through music has captivated audiences and has drawn much anticipation for her arrival in Buffalo. The last time Salvant performed in Buffalo was April 26, 2014, over nine years ago. Notable works of hers include: “For One to Love” (2015) “Dreams and Daggers” (2017) “The Window” (2018) Tick ..read more