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Carrie Underwood at the Inauguration – Fame, Politics, and a Divided Nation
Every four years in America, the presidential inauguration marks either the continuation of an incumbent's term or the arrival of a new president at the White House. From George Washington to President Trump, politics has become a place of polarized audiences and split opinions. Every new inauguration also comes with a new ...
Top 10 →
Top 10 Seminal Male-Female Duos of the 21st Century
Blurring genre lines, building cult followings, and earning critical praise, the 21st-century male-female duos on this list have proven that the duo format is anything but static. We are proud ...
Top 10 Gifts For Musicians
Let's face it, when it comes to choosing the right gifts for musicians, artists are picky. Having exact specifications or preferences for a piece of equipment can make it ...
Top 10 Iconic Male-Female Music Duos of the Last 60 Years
Countless male-female duos have collaborated to create spellbinding music for generations. The male and female duos from the 60s to early 2000s were particularly renowned for breaking away from the ...
Top 10 Female Singers Who Master Deep, Powerful Low Notes
We often pit female singers against one another, comparing their looks, career choices, songwriting skills, and, especially, their vocal abilities. Which singer can effortlessly slide into their whistle register without ...
Funktasy Spotlight →
The Stickmen Project – Rise to Fame, Live Drumming & New Music
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with The Stickmen Project, DJ duo and TikTok sensation. With over 250 million total streams and 2.4 million monthly listeners, The Stickmen Project ...
Tuew – Debut Funktasy Release, Australia & Dance Music
Funktasy's Tuew, is a dynamic Producer/DJ duo from Brisbane, Australia. The people behind Tuew, Caleb Brockman and Adam Clark, used their love for music to pursue a career in ...
Paul Oakenfold – Perfecto 30, New Music & Industry Reflections
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Paul Oakenfold, artist, DJ and Perfecto Records founder. Paul Oakenfold is the visionary behind Perfecto Records, a dance music empire spanning over ...
Lost Frequencies – New Album, Touring & Making Hits
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Lost Frequencies, artist and star music producer. Belgian music sensation Lost Frequencies, also known as Félix De Laet, has made a remarkable impact ...
Fashion →
Fast Fashion Vs Slow Fashion – Striving for Sustainability
A showdown between fast and slow fashion usually stirs some debates between each side's passionate proponents. Both models have their own set of advantages and have strongly impacted people's clothing ...
How Gen Z Stars Are Revolutionizing Red Carpet Fashion Trends
A fierce fashion statement can leave a lasting stamp on any red carpet. Artists form close-knit creative partnerships with fashion designers to bring their individual tastes to life and even ...
SKIMS – The Story, Heart and Legacy of Kim K’s Beauty Behemoth
SKIMS has rapidly positioned itself as a formidable clothing brand in the fashion universe. From its inception in 2019 to its stratospheric success in 2024, the brand has championed loungewear ...
The Fashion Revolution – Fashion Design Influencers
Today, having a diploma is no longer necessary for getting a job. This also applies to the fashion industry, where holding a relevant educational background is no more a requirement, ...
Entertainment →
Carrie Underwood at the Inauguration – Fame, Politics, and a Divided Nation
Every four years in America, the presidential inauguration marks either the continuation of an incumbent's term or the arrival of a new president at the White House. From George Washington ...
The Often Unsung Role of Jamaican Music in Shaping the Hip-Hop Scene
I am constantly amazed by the talent of hip-hop artists, who are wizards of the spoken word. Their ability to remember so many verses and deliver them consistently with such ...
Top 10 Seminal Male-Female Duos of the 21st Century
Blurring genre lines, building cult followings, and earning critical praise, the 21st-century male-female duos on this list have proven that the duo format is anything but static. We are proud ...
Italo House – A Musical Era of Joy and Innovation
The early 1990s were a pivotal moment for Italian dance music, grandly setting the stage for a genre capable of imposing new rules on the international scene. In this period ...
Pop Music →
Top 10 Seminal Male-Female Duos of the 21st Century
Blurring genre lines, building cult followings, and earning critical praise, the 21st-century male-female duos on this list have proven that the duo format is anything but static. We are proud ...
The Art of Storytelling Through Songwriting
Storytelling is the art of conveying stories, ideas or messages through words, visuals or actions. Have you ever wondered how a musician views storytelling? Musicians worldwide expend their creative energy ...
Top 10 Iconic Male-Female Music Duos of the Last 60 Years
Countless male-female duos have collaborated to create spellbinding music for generations. The male and female duos from the 60s to early 2000s were particularly renowned for breaking away from the ...
Top 10 Female Singers Who Master Deep, Powerful Low Notes
We often pit female singers against one another, comparing their looks, career choices, songwriting skills, and, especially, their vocal abilities. Which singer can effortlessly slide into their whistle register without ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Italo House – A Musical Era of Joy and Innovation
The early 1990s were a pivotal moment for Italian dance music, grandly setting the stage for a genre capable of imposing new rules on the international scene. In this period ...
Female DJs Breaking Boundaries In A Male-Dominated Industry
DJs control the party. As a DJ, it is in the job description to make people dance, drink, and smile to create the perfect party environment. In recent years, the ...
90s Till Now – Remixing Nostalgia & Modern Techniques
A recent trend DJs are participating in is remixing classic 90s songs. These remixes updated the tracks using the latest technology and musical theories to give them a modern spin. ...
Las Vegas – Party Like It’s Ibiza
Since the opening of iconic clubs like Pacha and Amnesia in the 1970s, Ibiza has been the leading destination for EDM lovers. With the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, the ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
The Often Unsung Role of Jamaican Music in Shaping the Hip-Hop Scene
I am constantly amazed by the talent of hip-hop artists, who are wizards of the spoken word. Their ability to remember so many verses and deliver them consistently with such ...
West Coast in 2024 – Not Like the Rest
In 2024, no other musical scene came close to matching the level of influence and innovation of Los Angeles and the broader West Coast. The city’s hip-hop scene strongly flourished, ...
Kendrick Lamar – A Hip-Hop Poet
Kendrick Lamar has a career defined by more than just music - Lamar stimulates conversations regarding culture, identity, and the difficulties of being Black in America. Over the past few ...
The Snoop Dogg Story – From Gangsta to Greatness
Snoop Dogg and hip-hop have become synonymous in today’s time. The world-famous American rapper has cemented his legacy and become a one-of-a-kind artist. To name a few, his accolades ...
Concerts, Clubs & Festivals →
Avoid Scams When Purchasing Concert Tickets Online
With her iconic and seemingly ubiquitous Eras tour, singer-songwriter extraordinaire Taylor Swift has fulfilled the dreams of many fans, taking the music world by storm. However, in order to experience ...
What are the Four Key Elements of a Music Festival?
The process of a music festival involves coordinating many moving parts to create a complex, seamless music experience. The four crucial roles of a thriving music festival are the producer, ...
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour
On April 29th, 2024, American singer Billie Eilish announced her new tour, which is in support of her third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. The tour began September 29, ...
Burning Man – An Artistic Utopia or A Disastrous Desert?
Started in 1986, Burning Man is a week-long large-scale desert event, focused on community, art and self-expression. Burning Man is a nine-day festival held in the month of September every ...
Music Business →
Avoid Scams When Purchasing Concert Tickets Online
With her iconic and seemingly ubiquitous Eras tour, singer-songwriter extraordinaire Taylor Swift has fulfilled the dreams of many fans, taking the music world by storm. However, in order to experience ...
Notes & Nostalgia – How Music Impacts Emotions and Memory
Every fantastic movie has an equally exceptional soundtrack guiding the watcher through their feelings and heightening the underlying emotional notes of the film. Each person’s lifetime is a musical experience ...
What are the Four Key Elements of a Music Festival?
The process of a music festival involves coordinating many moving parts to create a complex, seamless music experience. The four crucial roles of a thriving music festival are the producer, ...
Booking Live Shows – Booking Agency vs. DIY
Artists and DJs can spend countless hours honing their craft and creating a sound that defines the essence of who they are. Once their sound is ready and it's time ...
Music Gear & Tech →
Top 10 Gifts For Musicians
Let's face it, when it comes to choosing the right gifts for musicians, artists are picky. Having exact specifications or preferences for a piece of equipment can make it ...
What is a DJ Pool?
A DJ pool is an online service that empowers DJs of any caliber and music lovers to legally download and stream music tracks with utmost convenience. DJ pools typically offer ...
MaestroDMX – The Future of Music and Lighting
In the world of live performances, lighting plays a crucial role in setting the mood and enhancing the overall experience. However, managing lighting systems can be a daunting task, that ...
Beyond Digital Decks – Exploring Unconventional DJ Methods
Modern technology has transformed DJing in ways never imagined possible. Pioneer's CDJs (Compact Disk Jockeys) have found themselves in the hands of renowned producers like John Summit, Peggy Gou, ...
Music Reviews →
MC Mario & Natalia Popovska – IntoXicated (PAYSON Remix)
MC Mario has once again dropped a banger of a song, titled “IntoXicated” with the label Tycoon Music. “IntoXicated” is a classic dance hall track and will quickly become a ...
Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish Explores Vulnerability
Hit Me Hard and Soft is the third studio album by Billie Eilish, released on May 17, 2024, and has marked a prominent chapter in her musical odyssey. Collaborating once ...
Atavista – Childish Gambino, Childish No More
Atavista is Donald Glover's new album. Glover, Whose stage name is Childish Gambino, has also announced a new tour to go along with his album. The Grammy, Golden Globe and ...
The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) – A Return To What Taylor Swift Does Best, Love, Loss, And Revenge
Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), to the delight of many Swiftie fans. In The Tortured Poets Department, Swift found immediate success with her ...
