The live concert industry has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But quietly, alternative live-streaming models and ‘distanced’ collaboration concepts are helping to fill the void. That includes remote recording collaboration platform AirGigs. For established stars and rising acts alike, performance revenue constitutes a major portion of overall income. And […]
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The Weeknd Co-Writes an Episode of American Dad, Records Custom Song
The Weeknd is branching out and keeping busy following the success of his most recent album, After Hours, as he’s co-written an episode of American Dad, which will also feature his voice and likeness, as well as a brand-new, custom-recorded track. Joel Hurwitz, who’s written for Family Guy, Robot Chicken, and other prominent television comedies, […]
John Mayer Roasts David Geffen’s Isolation Humblebrag With ‘Drone Shot of My Yacht’
David Geffen’s humblebrag featuring a drone-shot of his yacht at dusk. Earlier this week, billionaire record mogul David Geffen humblebragged about isolating on his 450 ft. yacht in the Grenadines. Now, the roasting is entering a whole new level, thanks to John Mayer. David Geffen’s tone-deaf humblebrag featured a drone-snapped photo of his 450 ft. superyacht, […]
New Warner Music Group Scam Targets Vulnerable Artists
In a new, comprehensive scam that’s targeting up-and-coming musicians around the country, con artists are posing as Warner Music Group (WMG) execs and promising lucrative promotional deals in exchange for sizable upfront fees. It’s unclear at this time how the scammers are selecting their targets, but the process begins with an official-looking letter, complete with […]
Empowering Artists to Connect with Their Fans: How a Digital Agency Transformed Itself into an Advertising Platform
In late 2018, electronic artist GRAVES was booking his first U.S. headlining tour in support of his sophomore EP, Far From Here. The following article comes from The Found Group, a proud partner of DMN. He wanted to ensure strong ticket sales for his 14-date tour, and he knew that social media alone wouldn’t be enough. […]
Billie Eilish Officially Releases the Next James Bond Theme Song, “No Time to Die”
The long-awaited James Bond theme song from Billie Eilish has been released. “No Time to Die” is available on YouTube and most streaming services. The four-minute track will be prominently featured in the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. Having turned 18 years old on December 18th, Billie Eilish is the youngest […]
Shaquille O’Neal Shares a Rare Kobe Bryant Rap Recording from 1998
Kobe and Shaq, circa 1998 Shaq remembers Kobe Bryant with a clip from their rap collaboration back in the day. In a recent Instagram post, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal remembered his friend and former teammate Kobe Bryant with a clip of “3 X’s Dope,” which the two collaborated on and released as part of Shaq’s […]
Juice WRLD Reportedly Left Behind 2,000 Unreleased Songs
According to sources, Juice WRLD left behind a vast library of unreleased work — somewhere in the vicinity of 2,000 songs. Juice WRLD’s family, team, and record label are currently discussing the best way to make these songs available, though a release date hasn’t yet been provided. Simply cataloging the extensive collection, to fully understand what it […]
Billie Eilish Tackles Suicide on ‘Everything I Wanted’ Music Video
Billie Eilish’s new “Everything I Wanted” music video, a collaboration with her brother Finneas, bravely tackles suicide. In her newly released music video for “Everything I Wanted,” Billie Eilish digs deep and tackles the ever-prevalent issue of suicide. The music video, which was directed by Eilish, opens with a kind message: “Finneas is my brother and my […]
A Juice WRLD Album Is In the Works, Label Says
Juice WRLD’s unreleased tracks and projects will be published posthumously. Juice WRLD, whose real name was Jarad Anthony Higgins, tragically passed away in December of last year, just six days after his 21st birthday. The Chicago native’s sudden death shocked his extensive fanbase, which had propelled his most recent album, Death Race for Love, to the […]