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Mereki began writing and releasing music with Dan Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, Caroline Polachek) and Justin Raisen (Charli XCX, Sky Ferreira). Ariel Rechtshaid (HAIM, Vampire Weekend, Madonna, Adele) spotted her talent, prompting their collaboration, “Golden Boy”, recorded by fellow Australian icon Kylie Minogue. Watch the video now!

John J. Presley returns with a new album ‘Chaos and Calypso.' Following a period of activity in May of this year, John broke a three-year hiatus with the brooding, hypnotic single ‘Sinnerman’ (a collaboration with friend Laura-Marty Carter from Blood Red Shoes), and live shows with Radiohead’s Philip Selway and Gaz Coombes (Supergrass).

The project is the latest full-body offering from Sola (pronounced Sho-la) featuring singles and their accompanying visuals such as “Abide In U”, “Scream999”, “Heat” and “One Breath” with features from Moses Boyd, Rarelyalways and Haich Ber Na. Across 9 tracks Sola explores themes of love, loss, grief.

For the first time ever, a brand new album came into the world that they were all completely agreed on. Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie is the band's inaugural foray into self producing, working alongside engineer and mixer Matt Galsbey (Ed Sheeran, Maisie Peters, Rag’N’Bone Man).

Featuring the singles ‘PUNCHIN’’, ‘FEARLESS IS THE FLAME’, ‘MF BASSLINE’, NOVELLA is an eclectic and experimental project that sees Cook explore new sonic landscapes and ideas in his unique indie pop stylings. ‘BORN TO LOSE’ comes complete with a video directed by Bertie Gilbert and choreographed by Laurie Case.

Dear Dear, the artist project of singer-songwriter, poet, and fashion designer Chase Cohl, has shared her newest single “Technicolor,” the latest tease of her forthcoming debut, death of a fairytale. Co-written and co-produced with Barry Goldberg (Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart), “Technicolor” is Dear Dear’s most inspired track yet. 

Even the greatest skeptic will believe in soulmates upon hearing Brittany Campbell and Candace Quarrels’ story. After individually winding their way through the worlds of theater and Broadway, appearing in major shows such as A Christmas Carol and The Book Of Mormon, the duo met while starring in the Chicago production of Hamilton.

John Digweed has announced his upcoming album Futuro, setting the tone with lead single ‘Lectrobee’ from UK acid house innovator Bushwacka, out via Bedrock Records on 29th September, quickly followed by John Digweed, Nick Muir and Captain Mustache’s highly anticipated record ‘Bleu Cobalt’ on 6th October. 

Year Away traverses uncharted emotional landscapes brought upon by intense loss and isolation Johansing experienced in early 2020. A longtime touring member of Hand Habits and Fruit Bats, and a crucial collaborator in the flourishing Los Angeles folk scene, Johansing turned inward as her phone went silent.

Fresh off his debut album, Gothic Luxury, Flatbush Zombie’s Meechy Darko announces his newest release, Doses, and shares first dose “The Slaughter “Tab #5”.” Featuring his hurricane force vocals against a jazz-inflected beat, “The Slaughter “Tab #5”' comes laced with an appropriately psychedelic visual.

Ten years ago, Speedy Ortiz released their debut full-length album Major Arcana. The breakthrough album launched the band from its lo-fi origins as Sadie Dupuis’ home recording project. Along with tracks remastered by The Lodge’s Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood, showcasing album engineer Justin Pizzoferrato’s original pristine mix.

Whether you're a theater enthusiast, a music lover, or simply a fan of compelling storytelling, 'Rewind' is an album that will undoubtedly captivate and inspire, including songs such as “Every Single Day” from Harmony and the Mega Manilow Medley also Once Before I Go, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and a solo version of “What You Own” From “Rent”.

Directed by Tamra Davis and written by Shonda Rhimes, Crossroads tells the story of three childhood friends, Lucy (Britney Spears), Kit (Zoë Saldana) and Mimi (Taryn Manning), who, after eight years apart, rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming theatrical release!

This week features a one-on-one interview with Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican Governor of Florida who is currently running to be the 2024 Republican nominee for President. This week’s panel discussion includes Sam Harris, host of the “Making Sense” podcast; and Mary Katharine Ham, co-host of the 'Getting Hammered' podcast.

Having spent a lot of 2023 in periods of intense isolation, she made a welcome return earlier this year with the first chapter of her QWERTY project - a collection of seven songs, each one an atmosphere in and of itself, and an intimate one-off live show in London captured by NTS.

This morning, Arielle Jacobs and the cast of Here Lies Love appeared on Good Morning America to perform the title song and 'Eleven Days.' Watch the a video of the performance now, which also features Jose Llana as Ferdinand Marcos, joining Jacobs as Imelda Marcos.

Fans can expect the stage to come alive with rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and collaborations by Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, and Willie Nelson as well as special guests Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Elton John, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent, New Edition, and many more.

Olivia Lunny has also been announced as support for both Ellie Goulding and Eurovision champion Loreen, on their respective European tours. Starting on 16th October, Olivia will join Ellie Goulding, playing shows at London’s Roundhouse, Manchester Academy, Birmingham’s O2 Institute, then embarking with Loreen in early November.

Mercury Nashville/UMe is set to release multiple expanded U.S. and International 2LP vinyl editions of Shania Twain’s November 2004 compilation album Greatest Hits, marking the first time ever that this record-breaking collection of hits will appear on vinyl. They each now contain two additional tracks: “Giddy Up!” and “Life’s About To Get Good.”

Like any true theater kid, Reneé Rapp is desperate for people to like her work. BroadwayWorld sat down with Rapp a week after her headline tour launched to discuss her whirlwind year, how Mean Girls prepared her for tour, and how she plans to return to Broadway to claim her EGOT.