Tips economies for musicians are as old as the first busker to place their hat on the floor. Translating the idea to digital platforms has come in fits and starts. Twitch and TikTok’s tips economies are still largely used by other kinds of creators, although Spotify (and now SoundCloud) have explored making the model work […] The post is from Music Ally.| Music Ally
A historic moment for the art world occurred on November 18, 2025, when Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer sold for an unprecedented $236.4 million at Sotheby’s, setting a new auction record for the artist. The sale took place at the auction house’s Breuer Building in New York, marking a significant milestone in the November […] The post Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer Sets $236.4M Auction Record appeared first on Asiaone news.| Asiaone news
With key programs suspended and jobs lost, veterans face mounting instability. Yet through painting, photography, and installation, they’re crafting new pathways toward healing—and accountability From service to studio: How veterans are finding freedom in art is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.| Prism
As I write this an atmospheric river is flowing through our skies. It is very wet. According to AccuWeather (and with a name like that you know they are accurate) it will be raining on November 13th, also. But will that stop a Northwesterner? I think not! Grab your water-proof hoodie (because who in the […]| West Seattle Art Walk
Share your art with the West Seattle Art Walk to be considered for 2026 Q1 marketing materials!| West Seattle Art Walk
Oh, it is tough to get back into routine after a vacation. Almost over a sore throat, I checked to see what outings I hadn’t shown you before we left for our Panama Canal trip. I found this d…| Slow Shutter Speed
Mindy Seu has a new perfomance tour that questions the financial entanglements that underpin both sex and the internet.| ARTnews.com
Salem is not particularly known for its folk art, I think. The standard for craftsmanship during the later eighteenth and early nineteenth century was so high, and production so prolific, that the curatorial and collecting emphasis always seems to be on the best and the brightest of the decorative arts rather than the more idiosyncratic. […] The post A Sampler of Salem Folk Art appeared first on streetsofsalem.| streetsofsalem
Written by Sabina Gallier “Why Do You Do What You Do” A Program Director is in charge of managing staff schedules, curating station features, community outreach and works as the bridge between radio staff and upper management and sales. The Music Director is the point person for all the music distributors, managers and labels. In […] The post Radio Is Real – Feat. Sabina Gallier (Part 2) appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Play MPE Partner Perks Alert – Get OnPitch FREE for 6 Months We’re always looking for new ways to help artists take control of their music promotion and connect directly with their audience. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Play MPE’s newest partnership with OnPitch! To celebrate, we’re giving you 6 months free when you […] The post Partner Perks Alert – Play MPE x OnPitch appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
I was born Missoula, MT and moved around a lot. In hindsight, that gave me a great life skill: how to work with different people & mindsets.| Play MPE
The new album features various degrees of subtlety and musical reinterpretation from the original album| Bass Magazine
Thundercat returns with a new cover of “Upside Down,” released in collaboration with Candy Crush Saga| Bass Magazine
The new single featuring flutist Ragan Whiteside was produced by GRAMMY® nominated hitmaker Chris “Big Dog” Davis| Bass Magazine
Proceeds Raised in honor of Neil Peart by Tech 21 and Geddy Lee| Bass Magazine
A remarkably open-hearted memoir of the ’90s Alternative era by the bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins| Bass Magazine
With Hamm joining the lineup alongside drummer David Menoudakis, the project’s powerful ensemble is now almost complete| Bass Magazine
Livingston has collaborated with top artists including Harry Connick Jr., 98°…| Bass Magazine
Through October 30, 2025 9:00 pm Conjur Online Auction is live! The Conjur: A Mask Affair is here. On Thursday, Oct 30, the masks come into the room and the celebration of 35 years of the Romare Bearden Foundation begins! The Edison Rooftop will be ablaze with an evening of honors, dinner, and dancing, but the online bidding has already started, FOR EVERYONE! Check out the masks donated by contemporary artists here: Conjur Bidding Owl Bids close 9:00 pm Thursday, October 30th! Explore work...| Bearden Foundation
First – a gentle reminder: If you’re in the Chicago area…I’d love to see you at Harper College, courtesy of The Cultural Arts Committee, when I read from “Surviving Sue” this coming Thursday, November 6 from 11am – 12:15 pm. Second – a gratitude story: I’m ever grateful to my blogging friends for their camaraderie. […]| Victoria Ponders
Students often think of art history as a list of names and dates. However, art history isn’t over—it’s an ongoing conversation. Artists borrow, layer, and transform traditions from the past to create something new. Contemporary artists continually reshape the past, making history relevant and proving that invention often begins by looking back. Let’s meet seven […] The post 7 Contemporary Artists Who Bring Art History to Life in the Classroom appeared first on The Art of Education.| The Art of Education
Bex Frucht is a force of nature—a storyteller and community builder whose work blends performance, land, and small-town life in the American West. Based in Livingston, Montana, she’s the founder of TMI Live, a storytelling series that celebrates vulnerability, humor, and human connection, and for the past three years, she’s been the “vibe steward” of … Continue reading "Bex Frucht — Story Wrangler! Vibe Steward! One of a Kind!" The post Bex Frucht — Story Wrangler! Vibe Stewar...| Mountain & Prairie
Welcome to our autumn special issue on uncivilised art now available in our online shop. We set off today with an editorial 'tree map' of the book and the stunning covers by Canadian artist and forest activist Kyle Scheurmann. The post Announcing Dark Mountain: Issue 28 appeared first on Dark Mountain.| Dark Mountain
Zara Anishanslin joins us to uncover the hidden world of artists, artisans, and makers who painted, stitched, and crafted the Revolution into being.| Ben Franklin's World
A debate on water, movies & inspiration By Ari Gold. (October 21, 2025) Where does inspiration come from? My answer can sound like I read books: Francis Coppola’s “Live Cinema”, Alejandro Jodorowsky’s “Psychomagic,” Werner Herzog’s “Conquest of the Useless.” But let’s be honest, my lifelong hunt for mentorship can feel like distraction. Today, inspiration comes from my […]|
11 life lessons learned from a pick-up artists manifesto about being a better human.| Justin Thomas Miller
You have a killer track and lots of enthusiasm. Your manager is your bass player’s cousin who once appeared on MTV and you have 0 contacts.| Play MPE
"For me, the relationship between abstraction and representation isn't one of opposition, but rather of symbiosis. They are two different languages to describe the same world."We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with artist Lunjia Hu to discuss her dynamic and emotionally resonant work. From the swirling energy of *Primordial Soup Before Life* to the quiet intimacy of *Handmade Sandwich*, her paintings invite us to find beauty in the tension between order and chaos.Read the full, ins...| NEW YORK ART LIFE
We’re loving this crisp fall air! (Also, looking forward to the ghouls coming out at the end of the month). Meanwhile, come out and enjoy the abundance of autumn’s colors in the foliage…| West Seattle Art Walk
In 2024, ArtWorks turned the key on a dream years in the making with the opening of our new Creative Campus in Walnut Hills and the near completion of the Hannan ArtPark. This year’s theme, Welcome Home, reflects not only...Continue Reading| ArtWorks Cincinnati
Noel Hogan tells us about the three-guitar secret of Zombie, why they fit surprisingly well with Seattle’s grunge superstars and the tragedy that ended the band| Guitar World
As proud prize partners of Unsigned Only, Play MPE is thrilled to share the chosen winners of the 2025 Music Awards! Widely recognized as one of the premier music awards for independent talent, Unsigned Only provides a unique space for artists to get their music heard. With thousands of entries from over 100 countries, the […] The post Unsigned Only Music Awards Announces 2025 Winners appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
When I was a kid, I was really anxious. My headphones were my safe space. I loved to sit in my room, listening to music and making mix tapes.| Play MPE
14th Annual Fall Festival & Car Show at Casa Belvedere Features High School Artists If there’s one event that perfectly combines Italian flair, fast cars, delicious food, and community spirit, it’s the Fall Festival & Italian Exotic Car Show at Casa Belvedere. Now in its 14th year, this annual celebration returns on Saturday, October 11, […] The post 14th Annual Fall Festival & Car Show at Casa Belvedere Features High School Artists appeared first on SI Parent.| SI Parent
The awards ceremony, presented by BBC Radio 1 presenter Siân Eleri, takes place at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on October 6th…| Bass Magazine
After a vibrant start to the season, we’re delighted to turn the page and share our next selection of releases. This month’s lineup spans interior design and architecture, fashion, art, gardens and landscapes, travel, and more—each title a reflection of the extraordinary creativity and vision of...| Rizzoli New York
Reunited double-lead guitarists Joe Reinhart and Colin Mahony on writing complex songs on drugs, the album’s secret ska song and connecting with next-gen rippers at Guitar Center| Guitar World
“Waiting For Someone to Ring at My Door” is the latest exhibition of Slovakian multimedia artist Roman Ondak’s work, surveying his career from shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union to the present. Both Ondak’s mastery of composition, deconstruction and storytelling, and his assertion that art can help us through the most trying of... The post Roman Ondak’s ‘Waiting for Someone to Ring at My Door’ appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
“I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time” and “Children of the Baked Potato” mark his first new music in two years…| Bass Magazine
“I’m gonna hit the big time” While artists Dualidy and Anna Katarina may not be household names YET, they’re pretty well known to people who follow Play MPE: They are the winners of our Caster Emerge Contest, which wrapped up in July. Back in November of 2024 we announced the Caster Emerge Incubator contest, highlighting […] The post Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Music Contests Rule appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Win Prizes and Promote Your Music Like the Pros| Play MPE
Explore the innovative artistry of Ann Aarat, a multidisciplinary creator from Delhi making waves in New York City.| NEW YORK ART LIFE
It lets you power your rig using most USB Power Delivery…| Bass Magazine
Over Labor Day weekend, I attended the 35th annual Chalk It Up event, a free open-art festival for families. My daughter had the privilege of opening the show with her G.I.R.L.S. Rock Sacramento ba…| Bridgette Tales
Autumn is full of bright, vibrant colors. So is the art you will see in this month’s art walk. Come out and enjoy the abundance of autumn’s colors in the foliage and on the canvas. Walk…| West Seattle Art Walk
Artists c marquez, Susan York, and Judy Tuwaletstiwa reflect on their relationship with the material that has defined their practice.| Southwest Contemporary
Artists Stephanie Leitch, Angela Ellsworth, and Nancy Rivera use materially obsessive processes to reflect on the mythos of Utah.| Southwest Contemporary
Texas-based artist Erika Jaeggli on her first descent into a cave—and the all-consuming passion it unearthed.| Southwest Contemporary
Luca Berkley (AKA Jack Lope, Jenn Deere, and Piper Pelligrini) critiques narratives surrounding white American ranching through performance.| Southwest Contemporary
Cutting up the canon of photographic images gave Justine Kurland an interest in collage that has blossomed into The Rose, a celebrated exhibition on show and in print this summer| 1854 Photography
The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth, Manfredi’s Second Book, will be Unveiled September 9th…| Bass Magazine
“Flaming youth, our flag is flying ” I grew up in Rochester, NY, and have always loved music. When I was three or four I got a little acoustic guitar, but once I discovered the band KISS, I needed to rock. I took guitar lessons and begged for an electric guitar, which I eventually got […] The post Beyond 10,000 Hours Featuring: John Gaenzler appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
The Holidays Are Near - It might seem early, but in the music world, holiday prep is already in full swing!| Play MPE
Bill Murray and the dynamic duo guitarists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, along with Bluesman Jimmy Vivino, have come together and created “Bill Murray & his Blood Brothers.” In September of 2024, Murray and his Blood Brothers performed together at the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas. The crowd loved the performance, which was a magical set combining cover songs and originals. Since the beginning of 2025, this group of friends have showcased a blend of Murray’s unique charm with classic ...| Devious Planet Media
Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee Ochoa are the first bandmates to get a signature Fender guitar and bass at the same time| Guitar World
September has arrived, and with it comes a brand-new season of books to discover. From interior design and art to fashion, cooking and entertaining, pop culture, nature, and more, these titles showcase the extraordinary creativity and vision of the authors, artists, and designers we are honored...| Rizzoli New York
The 24-year-old explains how he merges prog and glam, and escapes the “originality ordeal” of an ancient instrument by hopping between Fender, Gibson, PRS and Ibanez (even if he prefers to write on cheap knock-offs)| Guitar World
Spearheaded by renowned producer and bassist Tomaselli, this duo reimagines the stellar work of Knipp…| Bass Magazine
The name Baby Face would end up being used as a song title on Thin Lizzy’s next album| Guitar World
It’s the dog days of summer. It’s still warm enough to stroll from art show to art show but the nip is in the air. There’s still time to walk along California Avenue, enjoy the be…| West Seattle Art Walk
According to Chris Turpin – who used the amp on his new album with Jake Kiszka – Cobb acquired the mod in exchange for a $80 kitchen gadget| Guitar World
I spent yesterday in Dallas, at the Heritage Auction headquarters -- I had decided to auction off some artwork and memorabilia to benefit two charities (The Authors Literary Fund and the Hero Initiative, which help authors/writers and comics creators who have fallen on hard times or who need help), and, just as importantly, I wanted to give something back to the artists whose art I was entrusting to new custodians. | Neil Gaiman's Journal
By Noma Faingold (Updated September 10, 2025) Artist Rose B. Simpson is more than a little preoccupied with vessels. She views pottery, cars, her figurative sculptures, the womb and clay, a materi…| eatdrinkfilms.com
The clip’s unveiling is timely, as Gibson continues its worldwide search for the ES-345 used in Back to the Future’s iconic school dance scene| Guitar World
The Kiss from a Rose hitmaker reveals his penchant for boutique pedals and unique philosophy toward guitar gear| Guitar World
Radio is Real – get your music to radio contacts everywhere.| Play MPE
Finding Your Formats: There is some nuance to navigating radio formats. If you fit into one…you’ll fit into a handful of others as well.| Play MPE
Sandra Poulson's sculptures, now on view at MoMA PS1, tell 'micro-stories' about their making.| ARTnews.com
By Noma Faingold (August 1, 2025) “I never wanted to be a poet. It chose me. I didn’t choose it. One becomes a poet almost against one’s will, certainly against one’s better judgeme…| eatdrinkfilms.com
Beyond 10,000 Hours: Ryan M. Carroll - I never had a strong desire to be a performer. That wasn’t my thing at all.| Play MPE
Play MPE Announces the 2025 Caster Emerge Winners - The Results Are In! Ten standout artists have poured their hearts into our first contest.| Play MPE
Play MPE is thrilled to be wrapping up its first ever Caster Emerge contest! Ten finalists have been competing for the grand prize.| Play MPE
Enter to Win ISC 2025. As a prize partner we are pleased to share that submissions are now open for the 2025 ISC competition!| Play MPE
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Photo: John Carrico Photo: Joshua Black Wilkins Photo: Melissa Payne Photo: John Carrico| Devious Planet Media
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Don’t be fooled by the title of Glenn Tilbrook’s latest album, Happy Ending, or at least not all of it. He’s happy, of course, and why wouldn’t he be? He’s more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. But more than 40 years after he first answered an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded sorts to form the band that became the much-love...| Devious Planet Media
Our new open book will revolve around the tenuous concept of crime (as a limit) in light of: – the lives and works of artists & philosophers subjected to criminalisation/persecution ̵…| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop. The post Dare to be Different: Black Violin appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
After a stint on the West Coast, the musician is back in Austin with a renewed vision and a brand-new album.| Texas Music Magazine
You know what’s an interesting topic? Music Supervision. Licensing your music for a movie or TV show is great exposure, & it could make you a lot of money.| Play MPE
Cutting Through The Static: Radio Formats. You’re keen to get on the radio…but don’t know where to start. Luckily, it’s simpler than it seems.| Play MPE
Play MPE is a Proud Prize Partner of ISC 2024. ISC is one of the most respected and influential songwriting competitions in the world.| Play MPE
The Rolling Stones cover Clifton Chenier on limited edition 7”. The track is now available for both streaming and downloading on Player.| Play MPE
Willis, VA (July 3, 2025) - Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the return of Backline to its artist roster, marking an exciting new chapter for the| Mountain Fever Records
Can’t believe I hadn’t come across Roy McMakin’s furniture before. I was scrolling through Bluesky the other day and Shannon Mattern had shared his article “Some Chests of Drawers I Have Known” on Untapped. His work, and that essay, catches in the throat.| Piper Haywood
In a world saturated with curated aesthetics, flawless filters, and the relentless pursuit of "pretty," it's easy to forget why art exists in the first place. We’ve been sold the illusion that beauty alone is enough, that art must be polished, symmetrical, and Instagram-worthy to be worthy at all. But the truth? The world doesn’t| street art united states
Astoria Has Pride will host its annual Pride Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 28, inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of inclusivity, celebration and summer fun.| Astoria Post
Father’s Day is near—a time to celebrate the remarkable men who’ve shaped our lives. Whether it’s your dad, stepdad, grandfather, partner, or a father-figure who’s always shown up, our curated collection of gift-worthy books is designed to make a lasting impression—no matter his interests. Visit our... The post Father’s Day Gifts appeared first on Rizzoli New York.| Rizzoli New York
Hi everyone, I want to dedicate this post to the memory of a very special lady. I was very fortunate to interview her 5 years ago with the help of her son and would like to share that post with you…| fishinkblog.com
Instagram vs TikTok. When you’re launching your music career, one of the first things you need to do is get on social media platforms.| Play MPE
For Romare Bearden, collage was not merely an artistic technique—it was a profound method of storytelling and a tool for social commentary.| Bearden Foundation
The votes are in, and there's one name that's stood above the rest.| The Metaculture
Play MPE is pleased to provide the Grand and First Place winners with music promotion and radio tracking packages| Play MPE
With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to honor the remarkable women who shape our lives with love and care. From moms and grandmothers to aunts, godmothers, and every mother figure in between, now is the time to celebrate them with a meaningful...| Rizzoli New York
America’s Black creative class is busy both re-framing some parts and eradicating others, of the life, culture, and history that we have led.| Model View Culture
In this episode of the unRival Spaces podcast, Suzanne Ross and Billy Price discuss the launch of a new program for justice filmmakers, The Film Lab 2024 Intensive. The post unRival Spaces: The Film Lab with Billy Price & Suzanne Ross appeared first on unRival Network.| unRival Network
By Noma Faingold (April 16, 2025) Watching the 28-minute, 10-screen film/art installation, “Lessons of the Hour,” by British artist/filmmaker Sir Isaac Julien, isn’t as overwhelming as one might th…| eatdrinkfilms.com