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The genesis of electronic duo BEAUTIFUL MACHINES’ new single 'Baum Baum,” out today, began in Berlin one winter on a three-month writing hiatus, during which time, Stefanie Ku and Conrad Schuman of the duo visited the famed Hansa Studios (Bowie, U2, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode).

West London’s Lava La Rue (they/them/he/she) returns with a huge new single “Hi-Fidelity” ft. Biig Piig, released via Marathon Artists. The single lands with the news of a hotly anticipated project on the horizon, the similarly titled Hi-Fidelity EP. Sonically, “Hi-Fidelity,” the single, exudes the sound of West London.

The ensemble cast includes Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, BAFTA Scotland Award winner Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Freddie Fox, Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Sophie Okonedo, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, and Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce.

Recently, the band released an epic 8CD collection of their entire set of studio recordings plus rarities, entitled Anthology 1988-2012, but now the band has dug even deeper into their vault to reveal a treasure trove of fantastic early recordings that showcase the group’s furtive beginnings!

On Broad Ideas, Rachel is joined by long-time best friend Olivia Allen to talk about sex, mental health, their belief (or lack of) in ghosts, and so much more. Upcoming guests include Mandy Moore, Aubrey Plaza, Zooey Deschanel, Gina Rodriguez, Kristen Kish, Bobby Berk, and many more.

Filmmaker Fran Strine explores the riveting true story of the man who wrote and recorded the global smash hit song “Ghostbusters,” which became a universally recognized pop culture classic. Ray Parker Jr. granted Strine unprecedented access to reveal his never-before-told life story. Watch the new trailer now!

Featuring production from Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs) and Ryan Schwabe (Oneohtrix Point Never), Winterlong is the type of sublime and immersive album that inspires the same visions often conjured by masters like The National, Alcest and Deerhunter.  Today, Executioner's Mask has unveiled the album's brooding third single, 'Hart Island.' 

This May, Broadway fans can rejoice with new cast recordings, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new Disney+ filmed capture of Trevor: the Musical to Glee making its return to streaming services, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Famed Michael Jackson impersonator Rodrigo Teaser brings his one of a kind Michael Jackson tribute show, Michael Lives Forever, to the U.S. for its first time this summer.  This string of US tour dates follows the success Michael Lives Forever has had as it has toured around the world in places like South America, Europe and Mexico.

The long-awaited return of Stranger Things 4, Volume 1 skyrocketed to 001 with a record breaking 286.79M hours viewed, making it the biggest premiere weekend ever for an English language TV show on Netflix.

Shortly after releasing the title track of their upcoming album, Giolì and Assia return with yet another impeccable production in the shape of ‘Silence’. To coincide with the single’s release, the multi-talented duo have also delivered a sublime #DiesisLive, from the Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland, both of which are available to stream now.

Matthew López will adapt The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America into a limited series. The book tells the story of Frank Kameny, a Department of Defense astronomer in the 1950s who led the fight for LGBTQ civil rights in America when he sued the federal government after being fired from his job for being gay.

Visionary director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) creates “an absolute beast of a movie” (Phil de Semlyen, Time Out) with his latest film, boasting an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Featuring epic action sequences and “packed with phenomenal performances” (Ross Bonaime, Collider) by Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Ethan Hawke.

Watch as the band brings the song – the opening track from their last studio album Take Good Care – to life at FAME Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, as front man David Shaw’s distinct, soulful vocals soar above the band’s lush background harmonies. To pre-save Made In Muscle Shoals Vol. 2. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Eyedress, born Idris Vicuña, signed to Lex Records following the release of his debut album in 2017. In 2020, his album Let’s Skip to the Wedding featured viral hit single “Jealous” which has been used in over 1 million TikTok videos—peaking at #10 on TikTok’s Top Alternative Rock Tracks of 2021.

A three-track release, Jukstaposisi is the fruits of an ongoing digital residency that involves TĀLĀ working with Indonesian musicians on a production workshop. Kicking things off is, ‘Sultan’s Pleasure’, an intoxicating blend of vibrant percussion and head-turning samples marrying elements from different musical worlds.

Soul Land Records announces a new compilation Soul Land Music Series: Volume 2, a collection of live music inspired by the life of spiritual teacher and cultural icon, Ram Dass. With the announcement, Soul Land Records will soon share the singles, “Sri Ram Jai Ram” from Marti Nikko & DJ Drez and “Hungry (Live)” from John Forté featuring Ben Taylor.

Emmy® Award-winning journalist and WABC executive Marilu Galvez has been named president and general manager of WABC-TV, replacing Chad Matthews who stepped into the role of president, ABC Owned Television Stations, earlier this year. In her new role, Galvez has overall management responsibility for ABC7/WABC-TV and its ancillary businesses.   

From the ashes of the acclaimed Ohio rock band Buffalo Killers, singers/ songwriters/siblings Zachary and Andrew Gabbard have re-emerged as The Gabbard Brothers. The album announcement comes with the release of the single 'Little Mama.'

Andrew Dosenmu is attached to direct the first episode. Based on the book by Charmaine Wilkerson, the series was created by Marissa Jo Cerar, who Wareen previously worked with on ABC's Women of the Movement.