The MATI Festival and Conference is returning for its fifth edition in St. Louis, Missouri later this year, organizers announced on Tuesday (April 15). Taking place Sept. 12-14 in the Grand Center Arts District, the festival — which is leaning into the acronym for Music at the Intersection — will feature over 100 performances and […]

By the time Nashville-based digital marketer Jennie Smythe launched her company Girlilla Marketing in 2008, she had already gained significant experience working in marketing and promotion for companies including Hollywood Records, Yahoo Music, and Elektra. She also forged her path in digital marketing as the music industry was undergoing the profound transition to a primarily

In a year that has already seen explosive comeback concerts (Vybz Kartel‘s Freedom Street and subsequent sold-out Brooklyn shows) and head-turning headliner announcements (Buju Banton leads this year’s BET Experience lineup) from reggae and dancehall’s brightest stars, Alkaline is looking to add his name to the list. Related Shenseea & Masicka Lead 2025 Caribbean Music

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Just weeks after being named Billboard‘s 2025 Woman of the Year, Doechii is heading to the Create & Cultivate Festival to inspire women in business as the event’s headlining performer. As announced exclusively by Billboard on Tuesday (April 13), the Swamp Princess will take the stage at Rolling Greens DTLA in Los Angeles in front