Ok, this is a crazy statement, but not really if you think about it. I knew touring would not resume until next year. But Marc Geiger, the former head at William Morris says it’s going to be 2022.

Geiger’s estimation, “It’s going to take that long before, what I call, the germaphobic economy is slowly killed off and replaced by the claustrophobia economy — that’s when people want to get out and go out to dinner and have their lives, go to festivals and shows.”

“It’s my instinct, that’s going to take a while because super-spreader events — sports, shows, festivals, etc. — aren’t going to do too well when the virus is this present,” Geiger added.
Geiger said there are “probably 20” roadblocks that need to be overcome before live music can return. “The virus and illness being one, spacing and density” being another, he explained. A third, Geiger noted, will be insurance and liability. “With [COVID], there’s infinite liability,” he said, noting the challenge venues and promoters will face in finding an insurer willing to cover their events.
England on the other hand will begin allowing indoor performances next month.
Boris Johnson said “From 1 August, we will restart live indoor performances to a live audience subject to the success of pilots, and we will pilot larger gatherings, with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn… From October, we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and to allow conferences and other business events to recommence. These changes have to be made in a covid-secure way subject to pilots.”

As TikTok dies a slow death, Instagram Reels goes in for the kill.  The Chinese owned app TikTok has faced scrutiny in nearly every nation, and with India aka as high tech city banning the app people are fleeing faster than New Yorkers.
Instagram see’s a new fresh opportunity and will introduce a new “Reels” feature. It will arrive to the U.S. in early August
What is Instagram reels? It’s a TikTok-style short-form video feature that allows users to record and edit 15-second video clips with audio and music soundtracks. Facebook is set to roll out Reels in 50 countries “in a matter of weeks.”
When the feature arrives check out the video which shows you how to use Instagram Reels.

SAREYA just released a fun uptempo track Hiding Place. She released two singles last year which were more chill but her newer batch are more playful that shows a more brighter side of the Canadian singer – songwriter. She says, “I want my music to speak to people. I want to create a wide variety of music that anyone can relate to, no matter what age they are or what state of mind they’re in. I want my music to convey many different messages because life is complicated and creates different struggles for everyone. I want to express my heartbreak, life battles, what I’ve witnessed, seen and experienced through music in hopes that others find comfort in knowing that there is someone out there that feels the same as they do.”

If you like The Weeknd and The Neighbourhood then give CatchTwentyTwo a try. He produces everything himself and got woke when he saw Michael Jackson perform Billy Jean on Youtube. I had the same experience.  Moreover, I love his quote, “listen to people, listen to criticism as well as the good words, treat them the same, compare and contrast and how you can make your next idea better”. Give Won’t Wait Anymore a stream.

World traveler and singer-songwriter River Iris released the uptempo electro pop track So Tempting. She was born in Japan and attended schools in South Carolina and California. While most ask if it was a difficult transition, River responds, “Overall, it sparked an appreciation for change in me that furthered my enchantment with the creative process, a place where I am free to be childlike and playful.” Give it a listen.