SM Entertainment had a strong second quarter, with revenue up 19. 3% to 302. 9 billion KRW. This growth was mainly due to a big increase in album sales. RIIZE's "Odyssey" sold 1. 93 million copies, while NCT WISH's mini-album sold 1. 34 million copies. Even aespa's single "Dirty Work" sold 900, 000 units. In total, SM Entertainment sold 5. 79 million units in the qua...
Chicago witnessed a horrific event during what should have been a night of celebration. A lively album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz turned into a scene of terror when gunfire erupted outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in the River North neighborhood. The incident left four people dead and 14 others injured. The victims, mostly in their 20s and 30s, were ca...
Denver's Magic Beans has just launched their fifth album, "Impendo Destructo, " which is a lot more than just a new collection of songs. It's a journey through space and time, blending the band's signature jam-funk sound with a sci-fi twist. The band, made up of Scott Hachey, Casey Russell, Chris Duffy, and Cody Wales, is no stranger to pushing boundaries. T...
It's been a decade since J. Cole released his phenomenal album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. To celebrate, the artist has announced a special concert at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden on December 16. For fans eager to secure their spots, pre-sale tickets go live online starting December 2 at 10 a. m. EST, with general sales starting two days later on December 4 a...
Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? If so, you're in for a treat! Get ready for a special keepsake from the Eras Tour - a book filled with personal stories and behind-the-scenes photos. Plus, you can grab CD and vinyl editions of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. These goodies won't be available everywhere, though. In North America, you'll need to head to Targ...
Lily Fontaine and her bandmates are flipping the script on what it means to be an indie rock star. With their debut album "This Could Be Texas," they've proven that sometimes the most unlikely teachers make for the best lessons. But let's rewind a bit. How did these former dream poppers become funky, synth-loving guitar gods? Well, according to them, it all started ...