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The Tale Goes On: 4 Songs And Their Sequels
Some songs, like any other form of expression, is often used to deliver a story. And with the creative labor involved, plus the record label and airtime restrictions, not everyone can release lengthy narratives such as in Don Mclean's "American Pie," Green Day's "Jesus of Suburbia," or Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul." Here are four songs that shared a story and later spawned its own sequel. -
Daft Punk: The Duo Was Human After All
One of the most recognizable acts in the electronic music scene from the late 90s is Daft Punk. The larger-than-life android duo of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter has been defined by their fusion of electronic music and its branches, from house music to disco. -
6 Pre-Fame Jobs of Your Favorite Music Icons
Perhaps rock stars are actually made, not born. Even as they have realized that music is the path they will take, the world doesn't immediately grant them hit songs and best-selling albums. Before their music showered them with lots of greens, here are some of the musicians who worked day jobs while waiting for the right opportunity. -
Jay-Z and Roc Nation Publish Newspaper Ads Honoring George Floyd
Jay-Z, his entertainment agency Roc Nation, and its philanthropic arm Team Roc, have taken out newspaper ads all over the country to honor George Floyd on Tuesday, June 2. -
5 Bands That Started as Side Projects
Whatever the case may be, they are called side projects mainly because that's what they are supposed to be - a side project - instead of their main projects. However, there are cases when these supposed experiments or passion projects turn into something big. Here are five big acts that started out at someone else's side project. -
Prog-Rock Icon Peter Gabriel "Horrified" By George Floyd's Murder
Musician and activist Peter Gabriel, the original lead vocalist for prog-rock band Genesis, condemns the death of George Floyd in a Twitter statement Monday, June 1. -
The Show Must Be Paused: Entertainment Companies Suspend Business on "Black Out Tuesday"
The US entertainment industry is taking a day off to show solidarity with the "Black Out Tuesday," June 2. -
Tokyo Jetz Apologizes for "Insensitive" George Floyd Joke
Rapper Tokyo Jetz issued an emotional apology after mocking George Floyd's death in an online video Monday, June 1. -
David Guetta Slammed For Honoring George Floyd with Martin Luther King Remix
A good intention was apparently lost in translation when EDM icon David Guetta was recently slammed as "tone deaf" as he tried to remember George Floyd by dropping a Martin Luther King Remix. -
Spandau Ballet: Through the Barricades
One of the most iconic bands of the New Romantic Era, Spandau Ballet has provided the world with timeless classics such as "Gold" and "True." The Islington, London act was made up mostly of guitarist Gary Kemp, his bassist brother Martin Kemp, sax player Steve Norman, drummer John Keeble, and vocalist Tony Hadley, later succeeded by Ross William Wild. -
Universal Music Group To Launch Social Justice Task Force Following George Floyd Protests
Following the nationwide protests over George Floyd's death, leading music company Universal Music Group (UMG) will be launching its own task force to oversee social justice initiatives, Variety reported Sunday, May 31. -
Gospel Singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond Delivers a "Healing" Verzuz Battle
Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond delivered a meaningful, calming musical session with the latest edition of Verzuz, Sunday evening, May 31. -
The Music Industry To Observe "Black Out Tuesday" Together With Black Lives Matter Movement
The music industry is set to take a stand with the Black Lives Matter movement on "Black Out Tuesday," June 2, according to separate statements issued by various record labels. -
Black Lives Matter: 4 Songs Against Racism and Oppression From The Last Decade
As "Black Lives Matter" echo once more from the streets to the Internet following the death of George Floyd, music has been one of the things holding people together. Here are four songs from the last decade calling out systemic oppression, police brutality, and racism. -
Growing Response to George Floyd's Death: Taylor Swift, Eminem, T.I., Bon Iver
Rappers Eminem and T.I. both have encouraged their fans to act following the death of George Floyd, while Bon Iver donated to Minneapolis charities Friday, May 29.
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