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The rapper known as Yoshi (usually stylized Y0$#!) has released his latest hip-hop single, “It's a Go.” The track has been released independent of support from the corporate music infrastructure. Booming with bass, animated with classic video game references and showcasing the vocal talents of one of Atlanta's most original underground artists today, “It's a Go” by Yoshi is one of the most creative hip-hop singles to emerge from summer 2015.

All music videos that are produced in the UK will now be required to be sent tot he British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) before they are allowed to go up on sites such as YouTube with the hope that parents will be able to regulate what their children are watching more easily.

A spokesperson for Napster has said that the firm believes that the “freemium” streaming model used by companies such as Spotify is not sustainable and there is therefore no future in such companies.

For those of you fans of pop music living in NYC who haven't yet heard of Eric Alán, it's time to come out from under that rock and get a good look.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2015)

In August of 2015 I got a chance to chat online with New York City's preeminent indie pop icon, Eric Alán, about his new “My Favorite Sin” video and much more.

The remarkable voice of modern gospel known as Jermaine Dolly has released his landmark new single simply titled, “You.” The track has been published on the By Any Means Necessary Music independent record label. It has been celebrated nationwide as a unique and highly stylized sound that is a refreshingly new addition to the gospel repertoire around the world. Blending elements of soul, R 'n' B, pop and gospel music with creative innovations all its own, “You” is a contemporary Christian single that has already put Jermaine Dolly on the map once and for all.

The rock project known as A-Frame have released their eponymous LP record, “A-Frame.” The record includes 13 original tracks for an approximate total listening time approaching one hour. It has been proudly published on the Nonya Entertainment independent music label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Rolling like thunder, roaring with intensity and exceptionally well written, composed and performed, “A-Frame” is both the definitive A-Frame release and a comprehensive introduction to this startling rock crew from Arizona.

A new study carried out by researchers researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that patients who listen to music become less anxious after surgery and require less pain medication.

Miley Cyrus has spoken out about Taylor Swift, claiming that she is being a bad role model by using so much violence in her Bad Blood music video.

The writer and producer of music known as Uwe Grunwald has released his latest trance single, “Personal Devil.” The track has been proudly published as an independent release outside the influence of the corporate music industry. Upbeat, spacious, catchy, dance-inspiring and faithfully composed in the original trance-music tradition, “Personal Devil” by Uwe Grunwald is a surprise treat from one of Europe's most tasteful composers of digital music today.

The singer, songwriter and producer known as Draaco Aventura has released his latest pop single, “GoGo Twerk.” The song has been released in two versions, an “Unchained Revelry” edition, and a “Diversion Tumultuosa” edition in Spanish. Both have been titled to correspond to the upcoming Draaco Aventura albums on which they will appear. It has been proudly published as an independent release outside the influence of the corporate music industry. With its fresh sound, thumping bass and foot-tapping rhythm, “GoGo Twerk” by Draaco Aventura is a pop track dancers of every generation can get behind.

It is now officially illegal for anyone to rip music from CDs in the UK, even if it is just for personal use.

Jooles latest album Shapeshifting goes live on iTunes, eMusic, Spotify and Amazon September 2nd 2015 with media downloads below.

American music label, Team So Real Entertainment, is set to release their latest and hottest track, “Here to Stay” by Shaziik. The new single follows the launch of the artist’s recently released music video ‘Thru My Eyes’.

Staying in  the music game for a long time is a tremendous feat.  There are ups and downs that could defeat any person without a strong resolve to succeed.  Even when things go great there is always another corner to turn that could end it all.  This is the reason we have such high regard to Rick Shaffer.

Corey Taylor, front man of Slipknot and Stone Sour has been extremely uncomplimentary of the state of modern music, likening it to “being stung by 1,000 bees all at once”.

The rap artist known internationally as Wydeframe has released his latest hip-hop single, “Live Young, Die Rich.” The globally distributed live track has been edited for radio and becomes available Aug. 10, 2015. It has been proudly published on the Relentless Hustler Entertainment, Inc. independent music label. Fast-paced, hard-pounding and marked by one of the most striking performances in live hip hop, “Live Young, Die Rich” stands as proof that Wydeframe is a serious contender in the hip-hop underground today.

The producer of hip-hop music from Indiana known as Maja 7^th has released his latest official LP record, “Get Familiar.” The full-length album comprises 14 original tracks for an approximate listening time of a full hour. Widely varied, absolutely packed with back beats and bass, and showcasing some of the best rappers and urban poets from the American Midwest, “Get Familiar” from Maja 7^th is one of the best reasons for fans of rap music to acquaint themselves with this secret legend of the hip-hop studio now.

The eclectic rock group from Tokyo known as the Pale Brood have released their latest EP record, “Like Mother Like Brood.” Very nearly a full-length album, the EP consists of eight original tracks for an approximate total listening time of half an hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the support of the corporate music industry. Part pop, part folk, part bluegrass and rooted in the music traditions of Ireland, “Like Mother Like Brood” is a record unlike any other in a world which makes standing out a staggering achievement by any standard.

 15-year-old TV and film actress Abigail Duhon has released a new EP record, “More Than Gold.” The EP features three tracks from her upcoming full album, “I’m Living Life,” expected Jan. 2016. Her EP album includes its eponymous single, “More Than Gold,” from the official soundtrack for the feature film, “Caged No More.” The film explores the grim realities of human trafficking and will debut Jan. 22, 2016. Abigail Duhon's “More Than Gold” pop-music EP becomes available online worldwide beginning Aug. 14, 2016.

Some artists seem to operate as if they have some kind of dynamo inside them. Rick Shaffer —the guitarist from The Reds® who were active way back when — is no exception, with his energetic music that transcends any particular time.