Rapper 2 Chainz Purchases Atlanta Music Festival

Rapper 2 Chainz Purchases Atlanta Music Festival

Hip-hop icon 2 Chainz believes Atlanta’s music festival could someday be as big as South by Southwest—and he’s putting his money where his mouth is. The rapper is now officially the co-owner of A3C Festival & Conference, a multi-day event in Atlanta that’s...
Artist ‘Sees’ Music, Paints Songs

Artist ‘Sees’ Music, Paints Songs

Some artists paint what they know: still life, portraits, and landscapes. Other artists take a more abstract approach and paint whatever they dream up. Artist Christina Eve takes a unique approach. She paints sounds as she “sees” them. But Eve isn’t just painting what...
Should Lyrics Be Considered Literature?

Should Lyrics Be Considered Literature?

When Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature, it sent shock waves throughout the writing community. Never before had a musician won the prestigious award. Because of that, the reaction from the public was pretty split. Some people rejoiced while others argued that...
Donation Offers Free Tuition for LA Music Majors

Donation Offers Free Tuition for LA Music Majors

The Herb Alpert Foundation is making a $10.1 million dollar donation to two-year academic institution Los Angeles City College (LACC). The hefty donation will cover tuition for all LACC music majors. The donation comes from world-renowned trumpet player Herb Alpert...
You Are What You Listen To

You Are What You Listen To

Recent research from the Stanford Graduate School of Business confirms what many have been saying for years: The music you listen to says a lot about your personality and preferences. It can also significantly affect mood. The series of studies from music...