Instagram Courts Musicians With Dedicated Music Channel
The Facebook-owned social network's first category-specific vertical will showcase popular and emerging artists.
Trinidad James Is Sorry About All Those One-Hit Wonders In Hip-Hop
The rapper who broke the mold for hip-hop stardom with his 2012 hit "All Gold Everything" now says signing artists on the basis of viral singles is "stupid as fuck."
Meet The Twentysomething Party Promoters Shaking Up The Concert Business
For three friends in Texas, partying until morning with Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and A$AP Rocky is merely an occupational hazard.
12 Ludacris Reaction GIFs You Definitely Need In Your Life
"When you get the 11th like on Instagram."
Here's What It Was Like At Jay Z's Star-Studded Tidal Event In New York
Beyoncé, Madonna, Kanye West, Rihanna, Jack White, and others came out to show solidarity with Tidal, which boldly promised to revolutionize the music industry.
How Well Does The-Dream Know The Lyrics To The-Dream Songs?
His songwriting credits — including megahits for Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey — are numerous. Too numerous to remember, even.
One Direction Streams Are Up 769% On Spotify After Zayn's Departure
It's so hard to say good-bye.
The 11 Most FOMO-Worthy Performances Of SXSW 2015
We spent a week zigzagging Austin subsisting on free tacos and sugary drinks alone for SXSW Music this year. ICYMI, these are the best things we saw.
6 Baby Bands Explain Why SXSW Still Matters
A mind-boggling 2,200 artists from around the world flock to Austin every year to vie for the attention of fans and influencers at the South By Southwest music and media conference. We asked a few of them why they joined the herd.
Here's What Austinites Really Think About SXSW
Around 45,000 official registrants, and many more unofficial, descend on Austin every year for the 10-day music, film, and interactive conference South By Southwest. We asked locals for their unvarnished opinion on the annual population (and taco, and beer, and brand) explosion.
A Rational Conversation About SXSW With Courtney Barnett
The critically acclaimed garage rocker, on the cusp of fame or something like it, chats with BuzzFeed News about playing for "influencers" and the perils of corporate sponsorship.
41 SXSW 2015 Artists You Need In Your Life
Even if you're not headed to Austin, get to know all the up-and-coming artists everyone will be talking about. In no particular order.
Kendrick Lamar's New Album Arrives A Week Early
Following leaks, To Pimp A Butterfly was released by the rapper late Sunday night.
5 Hit Songwriters Talk "Blurred Lines," Creativity And Copyright
In the wake of the $7.3 million "Blurred Lines" verdict, songwriters for Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, and more talk candidly with BuzzFeed News about the trouble with copyright law and the inevitability of influence.
Why The "Blurred Lines" Verdict Probably Won't Change Much In The Music Industry
"Is this going to bring the music industry to its knees? Certainly not."
Kendrick Lamar Announced The Release Date For His New Album
It has 16 tracks and arrives March 23.
Here's What Makes A Song A Ripoff, According To The Law
How you think about music ≠ how the courts think about music.
Soon You'll No Longer Be Able To Buy New Albums On Tuesdays
For the first time ever in the U.S. and the U.K., new albums will soon be released on Fridays.
Why The "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Soundtrack Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be
It's both popular and beloved, a rarity for the franchise.
Premiere: Watch Sam Rockwell Dance Like No One's Watching In Flight Facilities' New Video
This guy has some serious moves.