Independent artists enter 2026 carrying the same structural problems they dragged through 2025, algorithmic gatekeeping, shrinking attention spans, rising touring costs, and an industry that still pretends “exposure” pays rent.
Independent artists enter 2026 carrying the same structural problems they dragged through 2025, algorithmic gatekeeping, shrinking attention spans, rising touring costs, and an industry that still pretends “exposure” pays rent.
ZKIN closed out another year of leaving an indelible mark on the underground indietronica scene with the seductive standout single, Temptation, taken from their latest EP, Alibi. PJ Harvey fans
Blondshell released Another Picture, the companion to her second album, this year’s If You Asked for a Picture, last week, and in honor of that she told us about her
Texas fingerstyle guitarist Hayden Pedigo told us about his five favorite albums by fellow fingerstyle guitarist John Fahey. His list is also a guide on getting into Fahey’s music for
By Young N’ Loud Magazine A Child Listening at the Door of Destiny Some artists choose music. Others are quietly chosen by it long before they understand what that means.
Patricia Harrison, president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Photo Credit: David Hollis In keeping with its previously disclosed shutdown plans, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) board has
Atlantic Screen Group’s Rupert Hollier and Rosie Hill. Photo Credit: ASG Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of December 5th, 2025. If you have
PLAY HOUSE raised the bar on his stylistic signature with his latest single, Marijuana. The Parisian DJ and producer, already known for racking up millions of streams and reshaping the
The holiday season is officially upon us, and if you’re hoping to find some music-related gifts for the people on your shopping list (or to buy yourself), we can help.
FERG gives insight into why Drake, Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky grew apart despite working together early in their careers. On Wednesday (Nov. 19), FERG sat down for an interview