Blasko Weighs In: Would Ozzy's Bassist Brave Today's Music Industry Maze?
In a candid conversation with Music Industry Insights Worldwide, Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, seasoned from his Ozzy Osbourne days to his current groove with Rob Zombie, scrutinizes the modern musical landscape. Expressing skepticism rooted in experience, he muses whether he'd dive into the turbulent waters of band formation today.
Blasko, who now also navigates the managerial side of the industry, dissects the fiscal dilemmas artists face. His insights lay bare the complexities in today's music industry, as artists strive for financial survival.
Rob Zombie drops VHS fever dream, Marilyn Manson packs for a fall freakshow tour
Rob Zombie releases a new video for “(I’m a) Rock ‘n’ Roller,” a track anchored in his signature fusion of horror aesthetics and pulverizing riffs. The visuals unfold in a hallucinogenic haze of gothic Americana, all grainy VHS textures and spliced celluloid chaos.
Meanwhile, Marilyn Manson gears up to join the tour circuit with fall dates including stops in Clarkston, Tinley Park, and Noblesville. Vintage spectacle meets unrepentant showmanship on this upcoming midway of mayhem.
Paul Weller's "True Meanings" is his fourteenth solo album featuring among other guests Martin Carthy, Danny Thompson, Noel Gallagher and Rod Argent of the Zombies and released on September 14,...
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Sixteen genres, one snapshot: Sep 8, 2025 brings Tate McRae’s double pop surge, Linkin Park’s metal dominance, Rosé and BTS fueling Asian Pop, and Karol G extending her urbano reign....
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“Hedonist” by Jinjer stays true to their blend of metalcore and progressive elements, produced in-house with Tatiana Shmayluk recording vocals in a single take. The track addresses excess with precision,...
Tommy Genesis plays with late-’90s pop tropes on "True Blue," blending glitchy beats, clipped vocals, and synth-driven polish. King Princess’s "Hollowheart" ups the drama with twisted metaphors and glitter-soaked visuals,...
Benson Boone’s “Mr Electric Blue” pokes fun at music biz debt, while Ed Sheeran’s “Drive” brings racing energy with help from John Mayer and Dave Grohl. Lorde opens her album...
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The Haunted’s “In Fire Reborn” marches to a 6/8 beat with soldier’s-eye lyrics and a lineup featuring Marco Aro and Adrian Erlandsson. Battle Beast’s “Last Goodbye,” inspired by a cancer...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s "On Me" delivers his signature auto-tuned melodies and trap beats, threading introspection into raw delivery. Chuckyy’s "N***A Poetry" channels Chicago street narratives with sharp lyricism, while...
Melody’s "Esa Diva" wins Benidorm Fest and undergoes a revamp before Eurovision 2025. Chappell Roan bends country-pop with "The Giver" on SNL. Emmy’s "Laika Party" represents Ireland, a nod to...
GloRilla and Latto bring raw energy to "Procedure," backed by a video inspired by "Set It Off." G Herbo drops "Went Legit" with his signature rapid flow, while Nahir and...
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