Posts by Mason Carter
Guerilla Toss, SML, PC Worship Stream Silk Fence Debut
In the realm of instrumental music, where atmosphere reigns supreme, a captivating trio known as Silk Fence is carving out
Frozen in Time Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall Review
The stage lights dimmed, and a stark, unforgettable title card appeared: Cameron Winter, Dead at 23. It hung in the
Twisted Sister Totally Twisted Studio Albums 1982-1987
Twisted Sister Unlocks Musical History with ‘Totally Twisted’ Box Set Classic rock has a new collection, and it’s coming in
Stray Kids and BTS join the Grammy boycott
The music world is currently buzzing with a philosophical debate, as two of the genre’s biggest names are signaling a
Lawsuit: Olivia Dean copied Just the Two of Us from Bill Withers
The Echo Chamber: When Artists Battle Over Musical DNA In the high-stakes world of music copyright, the lines between inspiration
How the $8M streaming bot scheme was busted by a rule change
The Bot Behind the Stream: Unpacking the Math of Streaming Fraud As the legal system prepares for Tuesday’s sentencing, attention
Placebo debuts Helen Keller and plays deep cuts on tour
Thirty years is a massive milestone, and when a band hits that mark, they don’t just celebrate—they throw a retrospective
Bread & Butter, Orii & Givova Turn Shirts into Identity
Football shirts are far more than simple garments. They are powerful cultural artifacts, woven with threads of national identity, shared
How Intimacy Is Changing Music Star Careers
The landscape of music promotion is undergoing a seismic shift, moving away from traditional, loud marketing strategies toward a quieter,
Dakota Johnson and Turnstile make hardcore jokes in SNL promos
When you pair the world of Hollywood glamour with raw, visceral energy, you get something truly unexpected. That is exactly
Watch: Talking Heads release Fear of Music Deluxe & Wartime Video
Revisiting the Classics: Talking Heads’ Fear of Music Gets a Super Deluxe Treatment In 1979, the world of music was
Steve Gleason’s next chapter in music
Twenty years ago, a single punt block became the rallying cry for New Orleans, symbolizing resilience and the city’s recovery
Radio Free Alice Big Ideas with Rachel Brown
Radio Free Alice is delivering a sonic trip down memory lane, offering indie rock with a sound so instantly nostalgic
Courtney, Cornelia, Lola & Katie debut Supergroup Tommy
Nashville is buzzing with a new sound, thanks to the formation of a fresh and exciting supergroup ready to make
Carly Rae Jepsen’s huge 2027 Tour plans
photo: Mikayla LoBasso Carly Rae Jepsen is gearing up for a monumental musical journey, taking her acclaimed album Day and
James Mercer’s Embarrassing Garden State Scene
Twenty-two years after a moment that shifted musical history, The Shins frontman James Mercer is still reflecting on a scene
Venom’s Cronos Lant’s Fate at 63
A Legend Fades: Remembering Conrad “Cronos” Lant of Venom The world of heavy music has suffered a significant loss with
HMLTD drops ‘Umami’
HMLTD Drops “Umami“: A Dive into Recession-Pop-Era EDM The sound of the moment is resonating through the digital landscape, and
Willi Carlisle Gas Station
The sound of Americana is humming, and it seems Willi Carlisle is sitting right in the middle of the melody.
Carly Rae Jepsen announces 2027 North American Tour
Pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen is gearing up for a major musical adventure, announcing a massive Canadian and US tour
Album Leaf finds its perfect ambient voice
After a quarter of a century of crafting immersive soundscapes, the ambient world of Album Leaf has discovered a unique
Penelope Isles’ LP ‘3’ is comfort and sadness
Penelope Isles has crafted an album that dances on the delicate edge between sorrow and solace. While many might categorize
Big Red unveils new track Lost (And Found)
Lost (And Found): Joseph Scarisbrick Unveils New Sound on the Horizon The world of independent music is buzzing with fresh
Watch HALIENE perform her album under Ibiza’s eclipse
When artists seek a stage, they often look for a perfect venue. For HALIENE, that moment arrived in the form
Paul Shaver joins SoundExchange as SVP
The world of music business development just got a significant boost with the arrival of Paul Shaver, who joins SoundExchange