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SZA, Snoh Aalegra & KAYTRAMINE Headline SOL Blume Festival Photo SZA, Snoh Aalegra & KAYTRAMINE Headline SOL Blume Festival
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

Setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend, a pair of the most successful and critically acclaimed R&B artists – SZA and Snow Aalegra – will headline this year's three-day outdoor fest, the former of whom is up for “Album of the Year” at the 2024 Grammy Awards. ...

Yung Bae Releases 'Too Cool to Feel This Lonely' Photo Yung Bae Releases 'Too Cool to Feel This Lonely'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

Yung Bae continues the journey toward his highly anticipated new album Groove Continental: Side B with the single and music video “Too Cool To Feel This Lonely.” Co-created with multi-platinum producer Diamond Pistols and Quinn XCII collaborator YOG$, it’s an exhilarating blend of funk and hip-hop a...

Tank and the Bangas Unveil 'Black Folk (Remix)' Featuring Kota the Friend, Rapsody & Photo Tank and the Bangas Unveil 'Black Folk (Remix)' Featuring Kota the Friend, Rapsody & More
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Red Balloon was released last May on Verve Records to widespread critical praise. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia...

Felly Shares New Single 'me and my gang' Photo Felly Shares New Single 'me and my gang'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2022

Felly has worked with the likes of Carlos Santana on his song 'Heartstrings,' as well as works with Ari Lennox, Monte Booker, Oliver Malcolm, Fousheé, Jack Harlow, Kota The Friend, and more. He's focused on creating music, finding inspiration in the likes of Bob Marley, Rage Against the Machine, Ric...

Ninajirachi Reveals 'X33 (Angel☆Type!)' Photo Ninajirachi Reveals 'X33 (Angel☆Type!)'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022

Beyond her work inside the studio, she has also toured alongside Mallrat, What So Not, Charli XCX, and Cashmere Cat, built her own sold-out VIVID Sydney event, Dark Crystal, and hit festival stages including Dark Mofo, Splendour In The Grass, Field Day and Listen Out and upcoming multi-hyphenate app...

Ninajirachi Drops Double-Sided Single 'Petroleum / Hidden Land' Photo Ninajirachi Drops Double-Sided Single 'Petroleum / Hidden Land'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022

The project provides another insight into Ninajirachi’s eclectic and diverse palette that takes a deconstructionist approach to club-infused songwriting. The A-side, “Petroleum,” harnesses Nina’s usual glitch pop sound, yet ups the ante with an amalgamation of irresistible melodies and a catchy chor...

Big Gigantic Releases Collab With Brooke Williams Photo Big Gigantic Releases Collab With Brooke Williams
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

Brighter Future 2 also includes such recently released singles as “Just the Same (With Vic Mensa & Mick Jenkins)', “Deja Vu (With KOTA The Friend),” Big Gigantic x GRiZ’s mesmerizing “Open Your Mind,” and “Keep On Rising (With Aloe Blacc),” the latter marking the duo’s first collaboration with GRAMM...

Vic Mensa, Mick Jenkins & Big Gigantic Share New Song Photo Vic Mensa, Mick Jenkins & Big Gigantic Share New Song
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022

Big Gigantic have shared their latest all-star collaboration, “Just The Same (With Vic Mensa & Mick Jenkins),” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The track is from the genre-bending Boulder, CO-based duo’s eagerly awaited eighth studio album, Brighter Future 2. Plus, check out upcomin...

Aloe Blacc & Big Gigantic Share New Song Photo Aloe Blacc & Big Gigantic Share New Song
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022

Brighter Future 2 is heralded by today’s premiere of a stirring new single that sees Big Gigantic reuniting with GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer/songwriter, rapper Aloe Blacc for the first time in more than a decade. The high-flying new banger, “Keep On Rising (Feat. Aloe Blacc),” is available now at...

Big Gigantic & Kota the Friend Share New Song 'Deja Vu!' Photo Big Gigantic & Kota the Friend Share New Song 'Deja Vu!'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2022

“Deja Vu” follows the arrival earlier this year of Big Gigantic’s most recent collaboration with shapeshifting maestro GRiZ, “Open Your Mind,” available everywhere now for streaming and download. A mind-expanding official music video is streaming now. Watch the music video and check out upcoming tou...

NIVA and Jägermeister Launch 2nd Wave of Partnership Photo NIVA and Jägermeister Launch 2nd Wave of Partnership
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 28, 2021

As part of Jägermeister’s global Save the Night initiative, ‘Our Stages, Our Stories’ spotlights industry staff — the bartenders, audio engineers, door staff, ticket-takers, the DJs, and more — as they contemplate one year away from nightlife and the possibility of its return....

Caleborate & Kota the Friend Drop 'Contact' Video Photo Caleborate & Kota the Friend Drop 'Contact' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021

As Caleb explains, the track is “two MCs from different coasts giving a peek into the worlds and minds of young strivers.”...

Caleborate Shares New Single 'Contact' Photo Caleborate Shares New Single 'Contact'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2021

On Light Hit My Skin, Caleborate’s sound matures into a sonically diverse, juxtaposed narrative of light and dark in his first full length album since 2017’s Real Person. ...

Chloe Lilac Releases New EP 'DOUCHEBAG' Photo Chloe Lilac Releases New EP 'DOUCHEBAG'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020

Today, Brooklyn-based artist Chloe Lilac has released her highly-anticipated sophomore EP, DOUCHEBAG, out now via RCA Records....

Jack Johnson, Cage The Elephant and The 1975 to Headline Forecastle 2020 Photo Jack Johnson, Cage The Elephant and The 1975 to Headline Forecastle 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020

Embarking on its 18th year at sea, the Forecastle Festival will return this July 17-19, 2020, featuring iconic acoustic rocker Jack Johnson; 2020 Grammy-winning Kentucky natives Cage The Elephant; and pop rock sensation The 1975....

Governors Ball Announces By-Day Lineup + Single-Day Tickets Photo Governors Ball Announces By-Day Lineup + Single-Day Tickets
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 27, 2020

Founders Entertainment is excited to announce the sale of single day tickets in conjunction with the unveiling of the by day lineups for the 2020 Governors Ball Music Festival. Taking place Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th on beautiful Randall's Island Park, New York City's very own homegro...

Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Vampire Weekend & More Announces for 10th Annual Governors Ball Music Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020

Founders Entertainment is proud to announce the lineup for the 2020 Governors Ball Music Festival, taking place Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th on beautiful Randall's Island Park. New York City's very own homegrown fest will celebrate the major 10-year milestone with a stellar lineup featu...

Kota The Friend Releases 'Anything' with Angel Haze, Childish Major, Sylvan LaCue Photo Kota The Friend Releases 'Anything' with Angel Haze, Childish Major, Sylvan LaCue
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2018

 Brooklyn's own Kota the Friend woke up on the right side of the bed this morning releasing a surprise EP, 'ANYTHING'.  “ANYTHING” via FLTBYS, arrives today at all digital music retailers and streaming services. The robust 10-track EP features Angel Haze, Childish Major, Sylvan Lacue, Chris Scholar,...












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