“Where Are You Christmas?” is The Pretty Reckless’ first No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs, which began in 2020. Rising two spots, it eclipses the band’s previous best of No. 3, achieved with “Death by ...

The pact with the dance music investment vehicle of Armada Music, co-founded by Armin van Buuren, will allow the DJ and producer to "reinvigorate my work and expand the influence of the techno genre." ...

When the British ska movement launched in the late ‘70s, great ska/rocksteady acts such as the Skatalites, Prince Buster and Desmond Dekker were founding influences. Inspired by the rebellious nature ...

Herman’s Hermits provided a wholesome antidote to some of the bluesier acts to come out of the British Invasion. They minted big hits out of antiquated songs from the British music hall era and other ...

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Armada Music Group’s dance music investment vehicle Beat Music Fund has acquired the rights to a large portion of the catalog of Canadian DJ, producer and Turbo Recordings founder Tiga, including such ...