Urban Outfitters Illegally Selling Coachella T-Shirts, Coachella Says

First, Urban Outfitters gets kicked out of the S&P 500. Then, they catch heat for selling a very, very tiny T-Shirt. Now, they face a seriously damaging lawsuit. “Let’s hear it for the boys!” Urban Outfitter’s website proudly proclaims. They showed off several pictures with men showing off Coachella clothing from the festival. Yet, the […]

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Breaking: Three SXSW Bands Denied Entry Into US

Add three more bands to the list who won’t play at this year’s SXSW. An Italian band arrived in the United States this week, ready to play at this year’s SXSW in Austin.  In their hands, the group held a letter stating that they wouldn’t receive payment for their festival performance.  Yet, upon arrival, immigration […]

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SXSW Day 1: Musician Shot After Show In Armed Robbery

Following an armed robbery, Michael Sanders find himself in pain, but thankfully, recovering. In 2014, an automobile crash at SXSW killed four people and injured multiple others. In 2016, a gunman fired shots into the air, scaring hundreds of festivalgoers. This year, an armed robbery left an indie rock guitarist with a sling. On his […]

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Microsoft, Yahoo Pulling Out of SXSW

FBI chief James Comey isn’t the only one pulling out of South by Southwest.  We’ve now learned that major brands like Microsoft, Yahoo, and even Accenture are no-shows at SXSW 2017. No, this has nothing to do with the immigration imbroglio (though foreign artists may be cancelling their plans).  But it has everything to do […]

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Zac Brown Band Adds New Welcome Hour Tour Start Date & More Stops (See Dates)

Welcome home, Zac Brown Band. Long time no see. Ahead of their upcoming album, Welcome Home, Zac Brown Band gave fans a teaser of their new single, ‘Real Thing.’   Getting back to the real thing. Excited to share it with you this Friday. pic.twitter.com/CaIXPr6lLS — Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) 8 de marzo de 2017 […]

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BTS Outsmarts China With a Sold-Out Worldwide Tour (See Dates)

What do you do when China tries to shut you out?  If you’re kpop superstars BTS, you simply go to Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Chile, Brazil, and the US. Earlier this week, we reported on China’s intensifying ban on hallyu and Kpop.  Unfortunately for leading South Korean actors and singers, the ban has nothing […]

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Wale Kicks Off BTS Collaboration and Major US Tour (See Dates)

Right after finally meeting with BTS’ Rap Monster for a posible collaboration, Wale announces The Shine tour. In a freestyle to the beat from Nas’ “Nas Is Like,” rapper Wale expressed his love for Kpop and for Korean boy band, BTS, back in December. He rapped, “Foreign features from South Korea / BTS be the […]

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Ed Sheeran Announces Massive North American Tour (See Dates)

Ed Sheeran announces a massive 48-date tour to promote Divide, because 49 or 50 would just be too much. So far, Ed Sheeran has enjoyed a solid 2017. The singer has topped Spotify streams at least three times this year. He enjoyed five weeks atop Spotify streaming charts. In January, two comeback singles, ‘Castle on […]

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SXSW Responds: ‘We do not have the power to deport anyone.’

South by Southwest (SXSW) has issued its strongest statement yet amidst growing immigration and foreign visa concerns. In response to continued concerns surrounding foreign bands, possible visa problems, and even deportations, South by Southwest has issued the following statement. “SXSW Statement Regarding Commitment to Our International Artists With the announcement of President Trump’s latest Travel […]

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SXSW Responds: ‘We do not have the power to deport anyone.’

South by Southwest (SXSW) has issued its strongest statement yet amidst growing immigration and foreign visa concerns. In response to continued concerns surrounding foreign bands, possible visa problems, and even deportations, South by Southwest has issued the following statement. “SXSW Statement Regarding Commitment to Our International Artists With the announcement of President Trump’s latest Travel […]

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