The Power of Swipe-Ups: How Music Artists Can Use Instagram To Promote Their Newest Release

Music StaffFebruary 21, 2021

When your account reaches 10,000 followers on Instagram and you’re utilizing a professional page, you gain the ability to use the “swipe up” action on your sto...

Music8 min read

BBD Yella Drops Dope And Entertaining Video For New Track “Ganja”

Music StaffFebruary 19, 2021

BBD Yella continues to grow his presence in the PNW music scene, releasing steady bangers with visuals shot by local Spokane videographer Lledrow. His latest m...

Hip-Hop2 min read

The Prada Piper, Riff Raff, Challenges 6ix9ine aka “The Rat” To An Official Boxing Match – Winner Takes Home $2,000,000

Music StaffFebruary 17, 2021

The world's first and only Neon Icon is the rapper known as Riff Raff. Once known for his role on MTV, Riff Raff has become immortalized in rap culture thanks ...

Dope Urban CultureHip-HopTrending News2 min read

NIVO Continues To Make Waves With Newest Release “Peace” [Exclusive Interview]

Music StaffFebruary 10, 2021

NIVO is an interesting artist rising out of the Bay Area who has been working in Silicon Valley for the past few years as a software engineer. Hip-hop has alwa...

Hip-Hop7 min read

Dirty Tribe Brings Grimey Fusion Reggae To The Local Music Scene

Music StaffFebruary 5, 2021

Dirty Tribe is a West Side reggae/hip-hop band out of Tacoma, composed of Snax (lead singer), Shaman (DJ/MC), Bodi (Bass), Big C (guitar), and Tori (drums). Th...

Hip-HopReggae4 min read

Are CDs Are Dead? If So, Long Live… Vinyl?

Music StaffOctober 20, 2020

Recording has come a long way from the phonograph cylinder, the first recording device that was invented by Thomas Edison. Recording formats have gone from mec...

Hip-Hop3 min read

Kansas City Hip-Hop: 10 Rising Rap Stars From Missouri You Need To Know In 2020

Music StaffAugust 15, 2020

Missouri is known for producing some of the bigger names in hip-hop during the early 2000s such as Chingy, Nelly, Huey(RIP,) Fat Tone (RIP,) and Tech N9ne. The...

Hip-Hop6 min read

GiGi’s Debut Single “How Can I Believe You?” Has A Driving Minimalist Pop Sound Anyone Can Enjoy

Music StaffAugust 14, 2020

Gena Wynkoop aka Gigi is a new face in Seattle that sings, writes, plays, and produces her own tunes. Today, she’s premiered her debut single “How Can I Believ...

Pop2 min read

South Carolina Hip-Hop: Ten Hard New Artists You Need To Know In 2020

Music StaffAugust 8, 2020

There has yet to truly be an area in either North or South Carolina that’s bred a solid line-up of hip-hop stars. In recent years, there’s been the rise of Nor...

Hip-Hop5 min read

South Florida Hip-Hop: Ten Fire Artists To Keep Your Eye On In 2020

Music StaffAugust 5, 2020

South Florida has never stopped being a prominent area for rising hip-hop artists from all subgenres. You can find big boss flows from legends such as Rick Ros...

Hip-Hop9 min read

18-Year-Old Seattle Singer/Songwriter Laureli Delivers Rich Pop R&B Single “Mercedes”

Music StaffJuly 17, 2020

Laureli is a new face in Seattle's music scene that's coming out swinging with lush hip-hop-influenced R&B. Since last year, she's put out a handful of sin...

PopR&B/Soul2 min read

Massachusset’s Sam Sheehan Is Plotting How He’s Going To Take Over “This Life”

Music StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Sam Sheehan is a rising emcee out of the Acton, Massachusetts area. The young spitter has recently been plotting his next big move in the new decade. Three mon...

Hip-Hop2 min read

Paradiso Festival Will No Longer Be Run By USC Events, According To Lawsuit From Insomniac

Music StaffJanuary 31, 2020

Insomniac Holdings LLC, a company behind festivals like EDC and Beyond Wonderland, has long been partnering with USC Events to throw Paradiso, a popular EDM fe...

ElectronicTrending News2 min read

Anonymous Duo The Image Get Ready To Change Pop Music With Their Debut Single “Who Are You?”

Music StaffOctober 1, 2019

The Image is more than just an anonymous musical duo that's about to shift the tide of culture in music and art. They're also part of a secret society devoted ...

Hip-Hop2 min read

BeatMakersFest: For Hip-Hop Fans Run Entirely by Students

Music StaffJuly 19, 2019

While anyone can drag-and-drop pre-made loops into GarageBand to form a “song,” beat making is a skill that doesn't get enough respect. Beatmakers (aka produce...

Music5 min read

Jamila Woods Blesses The Crocodile With Her Perfect Blend of R&B and Jazz

Music StaffJuly 15, 2019

On Wednesday, June 26, Belltown's staple concert house The Crocodile was blessed with a visit by Jamila Woods who was touring her album Legacy! Legacy! Bef...

R&B/Soul4 min read

Headbangers And Handcuffs—38 Drug Dealers Arrested At Paradiso 2019

Music StaffJune 19, 2019

For the last several summers, tens of thousands of electronic dance music fans have flooded to the Gorge to enjoy Paradiso; the premier EDM festival. While fin...

ElectronicEvents2 min read

Catch Deathpact's World Premiere Set At The Pagoda Stage

Music StaffApril 11, 2019

The Pagoda Stage at Shambhala features a diverse line up with glitchy artist Deathpact making their world premiere. Enjoy a diverse line up from bass to house ...

ElectronicMusic1 min read

Lil Nas X Fires Back With “Old Town Road” Remix Feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Music StaffApril 5, 2019

Since its release last year Lil Nas X’s crossover trap country hit “Old Town Road” became a viral sensation on TikTok. With the song aligning with the release ...

Hip-HopTrending News1 min read

Dallas Native Neko Savvy Releases Gritty “10 Toes Down” Video

Music StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Neko Savvy is a rising spitter in the Texas hip-hop scene. The Dallas native has been garnering ample attention since he dropped a veritably banging EP last yea...

Hip-Hop2 min read

Future Drops The WIZRD And Reveals That He's Not Sipping Lean

Music StaffJanuary 16, 2019

We live in an immensely impressionable time and the prominence of prescription drug abuse in rap music has seen ample light lately. The genre of rap is no stran...

Hip-HopPopularTrending News1 min read

Kung Foo Grip Has A Firm Grasp On The Local Hip-Hop Scene

Music StaffJanuary 4, 2019

Kung Foo Grip is a veritable staple of the local hip-hop scene in Seattle and has been for years. The captivating energy the group emulates on stage only meets ...

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Scope Elephante’s New “Glass Mansion Open House” Animated Video

Music StaffDecember 13, 2018

Tim Wu AKA Elephante has been steady grinding on his Glass Mansion tour for his EP but is still pushing out new content. Last week he put out a crazy visual tri...

Hip-Hop1 min read

Scope The Seattle Sound Music Awards Top 5 Nominees For 2018

Music StaffNovember 20, 2018

The 5th annual Seattle Sound Music Awards ceremony will take place this Saturday the 24th. The event is being held at a private location and KUBE93 as well as F...

EventsHip-HopMusic5 min read