Following their multi-platinum success and over 5B streams to their name, GRAMMY nominated duo Goodboys blast off into 2022 with new single Black & Blue.

Breaking through as a multi-talented vocal, production and writing duo, Goodboys’ infectious hooks blend electronic and pop spheres, creating a unique style on global stages. Striking the perfect balance between radio friendly euphoria with dark dance energy, their debut release Piece Of You Heart with MEDUZA now has over 3.5B global streams, sat at no. 2 on the UK Official Charts and earned a GRAMMY award nomination for ‘Best Dance Recording’.

Meanwhile, their follow up Lose Control with MEDUZA and Becky Hill made a further impact, reaching over 2B global streams whilst landing in the UK Official Chart within the first week of its release and hitting an impressive no.11 spot overall.

Capturing the attention of the rest of the industry, their credible collab appeal as one of the world’s most sought-after songwriters and producers has also seen them remix for Anne-Marie, Joel Corry and Jax Jones whilst joining forces with Imanbek on Goodbye that earnt a further 200M global streams.

With their onslaught of accolades, the versatile duo have now collected multi-diamond, platinum, and gold certifications around the world as well as numerous Top 10 and Top 20 entries on Beatport, marking only the beginning of what’s in store for the unstoppable pair.

“Black & Blue is our first solo single as Goodboys and we are super excited for people to finally hear it. The song arrived in one of those magic moments in the studio – we wrote and recorded the whole thing in about 45 minutes at the end of a session writing another song for somebody else. The lyrics and melodies came so naturally, then over the last 6 months we took the time to craft it into a sound that feels super fresh and that we’re extremely proud of. This song carries our signature dark feel, but with a new energy and sets the course for the new direction of the project.” – GOODBOYS

Black & Blue certainly demonstrates yet another buoyant Goodboys scorcher. Featuring hypotonic hooks and alluring verses that weave amongst progressive synth melodies, the duo are all set for a promising year ahead.

Goodboys – Black & Blue is out now via Atlantic Records.

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Music industry associations, including the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, and the Country Music Association; ticket marketplace StubHub; record label conglomerates Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group; financial institution City National Bank; concert promotion, artist management, touring, and publishing company Bill Silva Entertainment; and charitable foundations and trusts including the Gross Family Foundation, George Harrison’s Material World Foundation, the Michael Jackson Estate, Alicia Keys’ She Is The Music foundation and the Yoshiki Foundation America are the latest organizations that have made major contributions to the COVID-19 Relief Fund established by the Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable organization MusiCares.

The MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund was created to help music people affected by the pandemic due to the cancellation of income-generating music events and other industry work opportunities. Since the fund’s establishment two weeks ago with initial seed donations of $1 million each by MusiCares and the Recording Academy, millions more have been raised with the support of numerous partners. However, more is needed to meet the demand.

“We are thrilled that so many in our community are coming forward to support each other and grateful for all the organizations who are standing in the gap for the music community, said Harvey Mason jr. Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy. “The music community remains in desperate need and many are living day to day whether they are a gigging musician, sound engineer or event logistics person. The impacts of this virus are very real as many struggle to know where their next rent payment is coming from  or how next week’s groceries are going to be paid for, so our fund is there to help meet needs in a small way.”

Beyond the initial donations, all Recording Academy Chapters have committed to fundraising in their local communities. Additionally, the Recording Academy appealed to Congress to further protect musicians, performers, songwriters, and studio professionals such as self-employed gig workers who are impacted by cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic.

The stimulus package has since passed, and includes key provisions and protections that will benefit countless music industry professionals who are struggling in the wake of Coronavirus.

With the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, music industry professionals, including artists, production crews, technicians, and anyone impacted by the loss of income due to live music event cancelations, can apply for basic living assistance.

If you wish to support our efforts to assist music professionals in need, visit the official site to contribute.

If you are a member of the music industry in need of assistance, you can go the official site to request assistance now.

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When facing the daily maelstrom of concerns, complaints, and calamities in the news, in conversation, and in social media posts, a smile signals real rebellion.

Eschewing self- centered woe and melancholy-for-the-sake-of-melancholy, happiness becomes the brashest, boldest, and ballsiest move – and the sought-after answer. Recognizing this truth, two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer K.Flay sticks to a powerful, passionate, and positive mission statement on her third full-length album, SOLUTIONS. 

Catalyzed by a three-year whirlwind of world touring and prolific output, she translates the simple pleasures into ten genre-blurring bangers. Re-teaming up with frequent collaborators Tommy English (Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves, Thirty Seconds to Mars) and JT Daly (Mutemath), as well as Joel Little and CJ Baran, K.Flay recorded the album in Los Angeles and Nashville, and widened the scope of her signature style, incorporating a variety of analog synths along with live bass and guitar, bobbing and weaving between pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic moods.

“The title SOLUTIONS came to me really early in the process,” says K.Flay. “The solution to almost every problem is usually really simple. For me, it’s so basic: staying connected to the people I love, taking care of myself the way I’d want my friends to take care of themselves, and doing things I know are going to make me happy – not what social media or strangers or society tells me. So many of my past records were about problems. Right now I’m in a place where I’m looking for some light. Balance is important. Life doesn’t have to be chaotic in order to be meaningful.”

 Listen to K.Flay’s new album ‘Solutions’ here.

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Today, three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist James Bay shares his new single “Peer Pressure” (feat. Julia Michaels).

On the song produced by Joel Little (Lorde & Khalid) James Bay noted “I think it can be easy to stay very guarded in life, and not let anybody in, past your personal armor. These guards we all put up every day for different reasons. In writing ‘Peer Pressure’ Julia and I wanted to talk about how, when the right person comes along, they can break through any armor and with love, get straight to you. It’s about that person who, no matter how much of a guard you hold up, finds their way through to you.

Working with Julia was one of those magical moments when the writing felt so special and the subject felt like a unique take on a topic which is most commonly discussed negatively. It’s like sometimes your peers are the ones who bring you out of yourself.” 

Julia Michaels added: “James is an incredible songwriter and amazing talent. Writing ‘Peer Pressure’ was a great collaborative experience because we had so much fun in the studio and the song came from a place we could both relate to.  I love the song so much and I hope fans connect to it as much as we do.”

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International star and five-time Latin GRAMMY winner LUIS FONSI, kicks off 2019 with three big announcements that will thrill his fans all over the world. 

VIDA, which will be released on February 1st, 2019, includes 12 songs plus three remixes written by Fonsi along with award-winning composers. The album blends an incredible fusion of multiple music genres produced by Latin GRAMMY winners Mauricio Rengifo y Andrés Torres.

Fans who preorder VIDA will instantly receive four of the songs included in the album that have already changed the course of Latin music in the world, breaking world records, dominating the charts in multiple countries and generating billions of views on YouTube: “Despacito” ft. Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber, “Échame La Culpa” ft. Demi Lovato, “Calypso” ft. Stefflon Don and Fonsi’s latest hit “Imposible” ft. Ozuna.

Later this month, Fonsi will release “Sola” (Alone), his brand new single and video on all digital platforms. “Sola” showcases to perfection the award-winning artist’s musical stamp, who describes it as “a ballad with romantic essence with a modern, minimalist production with R&B and Latin Pop influences”. Fans who preorder VIDA will receive “Sola” automatically the day of its release.

While Fonsi prepares to release his ninth album, with the songs that the audience turned into historical hits, he will be seen on the small screen in two countries simultaneously, as one of the coaches of both La Voz Spainand La Voz US,the Spanish-language version of the Emmy Award-Winning NBC Hit Series, “The Voice”.

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Newly-minted GRAMMY Award nominees FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE have announced that their long-awaited fourth studio album is titled Can’t Say I Aint Country and will be released February 15th, 2019 on BMLG Records.

“We’re excited. In February, we’re releasing our fourth album,” FGL’s Tyler Hubbard shared with Entertainment Tonight. “I think February 15 is the official date, so we’re really excited. We’ve been working on that album for over a year now, so BK and I are definitely ready.”

FGL’s Brian Kelley added, “You can say a lot of things. You can call somebody a lot of different names and have a lot of different opinions, but at the end of the day, when it comes to me and Tyler, you can’t say we ain’t country.”

After earning their first GRAMMY Award nomination for “Meant to Be” in the Best Country Duo / Group Performance category ahead of the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 10th, 2019, the global entertainers continue to be celebrated, as Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will declare today “Florida Georgia Line Day” at City Hall in Sin City.

FGL will be in Australia headlining CMC ROCKS March 2019, plus headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
14 – 17 March – CMC ROCKS, Willowbank, QLD
15 March – Convention Centre Hall, Cairns, QLD (sold out)
18 March – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW​
20 March – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC

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FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS, the debut album from benny blanco, is out now.

In addition to previously released tracks “Eastside” with Halsey and Khalid, “I Found You” with Calvin Harris and “Better to Lie” with Jesse and Swae Lee, the album features collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, 6LACK, Ryan Beatty and more. 

“Eastside,” the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer’s first ever artist release, hit #1 in the U.K. and continues to climb charts worldwide with more than 600 million streams to date. The track has just hit triple platinum in Australia. blanco, Halsey and Khalid recently performed the track at the American Music Awards (above). 

Born and raised in Reston, VA, benny blanco is an American record producer, songwriter, musician and recipient of the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also a five-time BMI Songwriter of the Year award winner, 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year award winner and four-time Grammy winner. 

As a producer and songwriter, blanco is responsible for more than 100 million album sales worldwide due to his work with artists including Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kesha, Sia, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West and many more. He is also the founder of two labels in collaboration with Interscope Records: Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets.

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Ten time GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Taylor Swift releases “Getaway Car,” a new single for Australia / New Zealand, off her #1 ARIA album reputation.

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album, reputation, has already been certified double platinum in Australia, is Taylor’s sixth studio album and fourth ARIA #1. The critically-acclaimed album features the tracks “… Ready For It?” (certified double platinum), “Call It What You Want” (certified gold), “Gorgeous” (certified gold) and the ARIA #1 single “Look What You Made Me Do” (certified 3x platinum).

“We are excited to welcome Taylor back to Oz, she is one of our all-time biggest selling artists and a genuine Aussie favourite. We look forward to presenting our good friend with a very special award acknowledging her sales success, and the incredible impact she has had on Australians. We are excited to finally get to see the reputation Stadium Tour in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland that has been electrifying her fans night after night,” said George Ash, President, Universal Music Asia Pacific.

The Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour will arrive in Australia in October, hitting Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, followed by Auckland in November. The opening night of Taylor’s reputation Stadium Tour in the U.S saw her perform over two hours across three separate stages. Taylor played electric guitar, piano and acoustic guitar. Her 24-song set featured songs from her record-breaking reputation album, plus new takes on many other fan favorites from previous albums.

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES

Friday, October 19th – Optus Stadium, Perth
Friday, October 26th – Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
Friday, November 2nd – ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Tuesday, November 6th – The Gabba, Brisbane
Friday, November 9th – Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

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