BTS are on track for their first Number One on the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums Chart with latest album, BE. The 7-track project, which is the followup to Map of the Soul: 7,tops the daily version of the RS 200, ahead of Megan Thee Stallion‘s long-awaited debut studio album, …
Read More »BTS Close Down 2020 AMAs With 'Life Goes On,' 'Dynamite'
BTS brought comfort to a hectic year with their performance of “Life Goes On” at the 2020 American Music Awards. This was the first time the group performed their BE lead single life, and they brought a soothing presence to the AMAs stage with their new ballad. Through the magic …
Read More »Video Music Awards 2020: MTV Just Wants Our Stupid Love
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards bash was the first major Covid-era award show, which meant it had something rare for the VMAs: a reason to exist. The whole night felt like a weird experiment, with everyone figuring out how to do a glitzy music spectacle during a pandemic, with …
Read More »BTS Just Proved That Paid Livestreaming Is Here to Stay
Since livestreaming has taken overin the COVID-induced absence of live music, major and upcoming artists alike havegone to the platform in droves to perform, fundraise for charity, and stay close to fans. But can online shows be properly monetized — and can that revenue stream be a significant one for …
Read More »Grammy Preview 2020: BTS on Their Historic Year, Dream Collaborator
First-round Grammy voting is currently underway, and running through October 10th. For our2020 Grammy preview, we asked a series of likely contenders to reflect on their past experiences at the ceremony, look ahead to the future, and break down the albums and singles that could earn them a statue come …
Read More »Hear Zara Larsson Guest on New BTS Single 'A Brand New Day'
BTS have shared “A Brand New Day,” the second single from their mobile game BTS World. The track features Zara Larsson, who co-wrote the song, and was produced by Mura Masa. BTS band members V and J-Hope take on vocals alongside Larsson on the upbeat, shimmering number. The soundtrack to …
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