Grant Saxena Team Up with Digital Ruckus to Release New Single COLOSSALMay 8, 2018After reaching #1 on the Beatport Trance chart last year, it might be hard to think of how Grant Saxena could beat that. But with 2018, he has had a blistering run of releases. Most recently, 'Destiny' featured on an LW Recordings compilation, which succeeded two releases on Digital Ruckus; 'Pursuit' and 'Spirals'. Showcasing his special sound to the world, he is teaming up with Digital Ruckus again for 'Colossal'.
The Aloha International Piano Festival and Competition Announce 2018 EventsMay 8, 2018The Aloha International Piano Festival and Competition (AIPF) today announced that the 2018 weeklong music festival will feature the debut of acclaimed pianist Ory Shihor and the return of local favorites, pianists Jon Nakamatsu and John Bayless. AIPF takes place at the Hawaii Convention Center and University of Hawaii at Manoa's Orvis Auditorium from June 16 to 24, 2018, and features a week of concerts, masterclasses, competitions and workshops. Several events are free and all are open to the public. Music students and teachers, as well as anyone who loves the piano, are warmly encouraged to attend. Learn more at alohapianofestival.com.
Young Rising Sons Release New Single +NOISE- via BillboardMay 8, 2018At first glance, Young Rising Sons may seem to be just another Jersey band, raised on Bruce in the 'Land of Hope and Dreams'. Perhaps, at some point, that's exactly what they were, but Young Rising Sons has grown into a family, with its foundation rooted in resilience.
VIDEO: Check Out A Sneak Peak of Tonight's All New Episode of ROSEANNEMay 8, 2018On tonight's all new episode of Roseanne, The Conners can't pay their Wi-Fi bill, so they befriend their new neighbors to use the internet for Mary to Skype with mom Geena, who is stationed in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Dan loses an important job and D.J. admits post-military life has been hard, so they come up with a plan to make extra money, on the seventh episode of the revival of “Roseanne,” TUESDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
Charley Pride Celebrates 25th Opry Member AnniversaryMay 7, 2018Country Music Hall of Fame member and Recording Academy 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient Charley Pride celebrated his 25th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with appearances on the Opry this weekend. Pride, who made his Opry debut in 1967, performed extended Opry sets in celebration of his milestone anniversary. Opry flagship station 650 AM WSM (wsmonline.com) saluted the award-winning artist with a “Country Pride Weekend.”
DJ HOLLYWOOD Releases New Single CHANGE UP! Featuring Fatman Scoop as a Free DownloadMay 7, 2018Las Vegas-based DJ/producer/songwriter/radio host DJ HOLLYWOOD today (May 7) releases his latest single, 'cHaNgE uP!' featuring Fatman Scoop. The EDM banger--available as a free download via DJ HOLLYWOOD's SoundCloud page--is sure to get the energy hyped at house parties and nightclubs this summer, especially when Scoop declares, 'I just want you to dance.'
The Hold Steady Announce CONSTRUCTIVE SUMMER Tour DatesMay 7, 2018The Hold Steady have announced a series of shows that is being called 'Constructive Summer.' The dates will be launched with a special STAY POSITIVE anniversary show at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, NJ. on July 25, and will then move to Philadelphia/Asbury Park, San Francisco and Toronto for extended weekends in these cities. The Unified Scene fan club ticket pre-sale begins today at 3pm ET and general on-sale begins Friday. The complete itinerary is listed below.
Ben Caplan Releases New Single From Upcoming OLD STOCK Album + Kicks Off U.S. Tour Next MonthMay 7, 2018A month ahead of his US Tour, folk-rock artist Ben Caplan releases 'Plough The Shit,'the second single from his upcoming third album, Old Stock – out June 15 in association with Rhyme & Reason Records. On his latest album, Caplan combines timeless melodies with a contemporary folk-rock twist as he explores the immigrant experience with profound understanding and wry humor. Adapted from the acclaimed music-theater piece Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, the genre-warping album is inspired by the true story of two Jewish Romanian refugees coming to Canada in 1908. Following its seven week residency at New York City's 59E59 Theater, the play earned five nominated from this year's Desk Drama Awards including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Music, and Outstanding Director of a Musical. It was also met with rave reviews from The New Yorker, TimeOut, and New York Times.
Northern Nights Music Festival Announces First HeadlinersMay 7, 2018Every year Northern Nights Music Festival curates the freshest in music and art with emerging acts from all over the globe highlighting the natural headliner, The River & The Redwoods. This year at the 6th Annual Northern Nights Music Festival (NNMF), Dirtybird will be bringing their, San Francisco, now world renown sound to the main stage to start off a weekend that will go down in the history books! Expect sets from Justin Martin, Walker & Royce, and Worthy B2B Option4 taking everyone deep into the early morning. Under the towering California Redwoods and on the banks of the South Fork Eel River (Mendocino / Humboldt County Line), NNMF will take place the weekend of July 20-22, 2018. Tickets are available online at: www.northernnights.org or can be picked up at the following Mendocino/Humboldt County local retailers: One Log Tree Lounge Dispensary and Area 101.
Post Malone to Headline The Hollywood Bowl With 21 Savage this JuneMay 7, 2018History-making multiplatinum Dallas, TX artist Post Malone has achieved 'the biggest album debut of 2018' with his second full-length, beerbongs & bentleys[Republic Records]. Marking his first entry atop the respective chart, he captures #1 on the BillboardTop 200 and shatters the 'first day and one-week streaming records' on Spotify-U.S. and Global. Total consumption exceeded 461K with 153K traditional sales in under one week.