Music

Danielle Ponder, an international R&B/soul artist, has been chosen to create and perform the theme song for the new Apple TV+ series “Manhunt.” Announced via X (previously Twitter), the series is a conspiracy thriller that delves into the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, aiming to illuminate aspects of this […]

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has scheduled its 2024 induction ceremony for May 5, to be held at Kodak Hall in the Eastman Theatre. The announcement of inductees for 2024’s prestigious event will be made in early March. This ceremony marks a significant occasion in the Rochester music scene, celebrating the achievements and contributions […]

South African Amapiano sensation Lady Du has made a remarkable comeback in the music industry after facing personal and professional setbacks. In 2021, amidst her rising fame with the hit “Superstar,” she endured significant losses, including her apartment and the end of a significant relationship. This period led her to a moment of despair, but […]

After winning $2.3 million from a Super Bowl bet, Drake plans to give the prize money to a fan at his concert. The rapper had placed a $1.5 million bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to win against the San Francisco 49ers, a wager he made through Stake, where he is a stakeholder. Following the […]

Lou Gramm, the original lead singer of the rock band Foreigner, is experiencing a notable year with a series of significant events. Born Louis Grammatico in Gates, N.Y., at 73, Gramm is preparing for a concert in Rochester on March 9, described as a “career retrospective,” and is finalizing an album set for release later […]

Eve, the renowned rapper known for hits like “Got What You Need,” is set to release her memoir, “Who’s That Girl?” on September 17, as announced by PEOPLE. The memoir will chronicle Eve’s journey from her early days in Philadelphia to becoming a legendary figure in hip-hop. Eve aims to offer readers an intimate look […]

Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, has relaunched the “Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus,” initially founded in 2012 by former Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio. The caucus aims to celebrate the positive influence of music, emphasizing the role of cultural organizations like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in fostering community unity, supporting arts and […]

Killer Mike appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Monday, performing a gospel-inflected version of “Exit 9” from his latest solo album, “MICHAEL.” This appearance comes after an eventful week for the rapper, who won three rap Grammys and experienced a brief detainment by police under unclear circumstances. “MICHAEL” marks Killer Mike’s first […]

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, once an underappreciated figure in the music industry, has posthumously earned the title of “Godmother of Rock ‘N’ Roll.” Renowned for blending the spiritual fervor of gospel with the electric vibrancy of R&B through her electric guitar mastery, Tharpe’s influence bridged the sacred and the secular in American music. Esteemed by contemporaries […]

Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., delivered an electric guitar solo alongside Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. Contrary to some social media users’ misidentification, the performer was not North West, but the 26-year-old H.E.R., an accomplished artist one award shy of achieving the prestigious EGOT status. With five Grammy Awards, an […]