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Kendrick Lamar’s American Music Awards Streak Took a Wild Detour This Year

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

Kendrick Lamar’s streak of domination at award shows took an unexpected turn at this year’s American Music Awards. Although he didn’t walk away empty-handed, winning Favorite Hip Hop Song for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us”, the rap superstar was shut out in all the major categories. His night was full of surprises, shaking up the usual expectations for one of hip hop’s biggest names.
Shaboozey Claps Back At Megan Moroney’s 2025 AMAs Country History Slip

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

Shaboozey didn’t hold back when responding to the viral side-eye moment he threw at Megan Moroney during the 2025 American Music Awards. On May 26, the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer and Moroney took the stage at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas to announce the Favorite Country Duo or Group winner, and things got interesting. As they kicked off, Shaboozey reminded the crowd how country music has always played a big role in AMA history.
The 1975 Are Making a New Album as They Take a Break from Touring

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

The 1975 are back in the studio, working on a new album – the follow up to their 2022 album, “Being Funny In A Foreign Language.”With only one show lined up for 2025, headlining Glastonbury on June 27, the band is using the downtime to focus on their sixth studio album. Matty Healy and the rest of the band have been keeping a low profile since wrapping up their massive Still, At Their Very Best tour, which ended in March 2024.
Charlotte De Witte Rains Techno Fire Over New York

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

Charlotte de Witte just dropped the hammer on New York City. Not with one or two shows, but six sets across four days, hitting everything from sweaty underground clubs to a wild pop-up rave on the Williamsburg Bridge in the rain. Fresh off a mind-blowing performance in front of 50,000 at EDC Las Vegas and right before her headlining spot at Detroit’s Movement Festival for 30,000 fans, Charlotte made NYC her playground in the most chaotic, high-energy way possible. This wasn’t your usual club run.
Bob Dylan Surprises Fans with Rare Performances and Record-Breaking Lyric Sale

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

Bob Dylan is making headlines again, not just for his iconic legacy but for fresh moves on stage and a record-setting auction sale. Fans lucky enough to catch the 83-year-old music legend on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour got more than they bargained for, with Dylan dishing out live rarities, fresh covers, and unexpected collaborations. During the Spokane, Washington stop on May 22, Dylan surprised the crowd by performing a new take on his 1967 track All Along the Watchtower.
5 Mistakes Beginner DJs Make When Creating Visual Content

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

In the era of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, a DJ is no longer just a person behind the console. It’s a brand, an image, and visual magnetism. Visual content plays a huge role in promoting a beginner DJ, but it’s here that the greatest number of strategic mistakes are made. Let’s look at the five most common ones and explain how to avoid them. Mistake 1: Ignoring your personal brandWho are you as an artist?
AMAs 2025 Winners List Revealed - See Who Took Home the Biggest Prizes!

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) have officially wrapped up, and what a night it was! Hosted by the unstoppable Jennifer Lopez at the iconic Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the biggest fan-voted music awards show crowned its winners, celebrating the year’s most iconic artists and albums. If you missed the live show, don’t worry – here’s the full scoop on who won big and which artists were honored in each category.
Dolly Parton Might Crash Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter" Tour

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

Dolly Parton just dropped the biggest hint that she might show up during Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour, and fans are already freaking out. The 79-year-old country music queen says she’s “very honored” by Beyoncé’s version of her iconic 1973 hit Jolene, which the 43-year-old superstar totally flipped on its head with a fierce new twist. And now, Dolly might be making an onstage appearance too. Speaking with HuffPost, Dolly kept things coy but left the door wide open.
DJ Snake "Reloaded" Track Is a Wild Rock-Rave Mashup

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

DJ Snake has officially entered his villain era with a brand-new track called “Reloaded”-and it’s pure chaos. Unleashed during his massive “The Final Show” at Stade de France on May 10, the track lit up the stadium with a record-breaking Wall of Death. Snake didn’t just drop a song; he declared a full-scale sonic war. “Reloaded” is a high-voltage collaboration with Space Laces and it’s unlike anything DJ Snake has done before.
OneRepublic’s “Escape to Europe” Tour: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Mia Brooks

Tales of OneRepublic’s prowess in the music industry continue to make waves on the internet, especially with talks of their upcoming “Escape to Europe Tour,” which is scheduled to kick off on the 18th of September 2025 in the 3Arena, located in Dublin, Ireland. OneRepublic became active in the music industry in 2002, almost the same year as some of the most celebrated bands in the music industry.