Music News: SXSW 2021 goes virtual, but holds out hope for IRL option September 23, 2020 The festival has now announced that its spring 2021 event will be at least partially virtual. At the same time, SXSW hasn't entirely given up hope that a live-in-person option could be part of the mix. 'SXSW is working with the City of Austin and public health authorities on plans for a physical event in 2021.'
Music News: Lana Del Rey, Jeff Tweedy, Mariah Carey, David Byrne plan big music books for fall 2020 September 16, 2020 Fall is always a big publishing season, and this fall is going to see a slew of new books for music fans - including a poetry book by Lana Del Rey, a songwriting guide from Jeff Tweedy, a Mariah Carey memoir, and a book inspired by David Byrne's sensational Broadway show.
Music News: new music roundup September 11, 2020 From Janelle Monae to SZA, Gorillaz, New Order and the newest Sylvan Esso track, there are some heavy hitters this week.
Music News: Radio K's Julian Green on how college radio is showing up in 2020 September 4, 2020 What's it like running a college radio station in fall 2020, as students return to campus amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic? Jay Gabler talked with Julian Green, program director of Radio K at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Music News: 2020 MTV VMAs and the best videos to come out of quarantine August 31, 2020 Jade and Jay talk about the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and highlight a few of the best videos to come out of quarantine.
Music News: Music world works to guard mental and physical health in COVID era August 27, 2020 As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the planet, the music world is working to protect the mental and physical health of artists and fans. A 'test' concert in Germany sought to pave the way towards a return to live music.
Music News: In pandemic tech boom, who's making money on music? August 25, 2020 While many workers struggle amidst the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, America's tech giants are booming. How much of that money is coming from music?
Music News: Why did it take 18 years to file charges in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay? August 21, 2020 News broke this week that criminal charges have been filed in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. Why has this crime taken two decades to crack?
Music News: How is the pandemic permanently changing the music world? August 18, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has changed the music world - in some ways that will change back, and in some ways that won't.
Music News: From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors August 12, 2020 As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, huge crowds are gathering for outdoor concerts. Are they safe?