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Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson & More to Join 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024 One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to attend. ... 
Video: Arooj Aftab and Mahogany Sessions Release Live Performance of 'Aey Nehin'
by Josh Sharpe - December 12, 2024 Celebrated artist Arooj Aftab, in partnership with Mahogany Sessions, releases an extraordinary live version of the track “Aey Nehin,” from her critically well-received and Grammy-nominated album Night Reign. Watch it now!... 
Emel Shares 2024 Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2024 EMEL has detailed her US and international tour dates through the remainder of the year in support of her recent 100% Woman-Made LP MRA. The dates come on the heels of her run of international shows.... 
Arooj Aftab Shares Single 'Whiskey' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024 Atmospheric and playful, “Whiskey” transports listeners to a melancholic display of intoxicated infatuation as Aftab sings in English: “Your head gets heavy and rests on my shoulder ’cause you drink too much whiskey when you’re with me.” Listen to the track now! ... 
Arooj Aftab to Release New Album and Embark on Tour; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024 Arooj Aftab is set to release Night Reign, the follow up to her critically acclaimed album Vulture Prince, on May 31, 2024. Ahead of the release, she shares “Raat Ki Rani,” the album’s debut single and a music video helmed by actress Tessa Thompson (in her directorial debut) and produced by Kishori ... 
Khruangbin Share New Song 'PON PÓN'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Explore the latest release from Khruangbin, the new song PON PÓN. This track is a part of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' Get a sneak peek of their fresh sound. “Pon Pón” holds the band's table at the West African discotheque; yet the joy now moves to the corner left of the dancefloor, where the b... 
Khruangbin to Host Special Listening Event 'LA VENTANA'
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Catch the special listening event for LA VENTANA set by Khruangbin. Experience the unique sounds of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' In true Khruangbin spirit, the band is giving fans a chance to attend early listening sessions of A LA SALA inside four James Turrell Skyspaces. Attendees will utiliz... 
Khruangbin Share New Single 'May Ninth' & Extend North American Tour
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Khruangbin have also expanded their recently announced North American tour, which will see the band play the Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Berkeley's Greek Theatre and more. ... 
Nick Mulvey Shares 'Freedom Now' With Arooj Aftab & Golshifteh Farahani
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 Nick Mulvey returns with new single “Freedom Now,” a cross-cultural musical collaboration transcending borders, and performed together with Iranian superstar Golshifteh Farahni and Grammy Award-winning Pakistani artist, Arooj Aftab. The song was produced by The Parisi Brothers (Ed Sheeran, Fred Agai... 
Khruangbin Announce North American Tour Along With Appearances At Coachella, Boston Calling, Bonnaroo & More
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Khruangbin have announced a major North American tour which will see the band, known for their captivating and immersive live performances, play Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Stadium, Berkeley's... 
GRAMMY Nominations to Be Announced Through Livestream Next Week
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason jr. will be joined by GRAMMY® winners Arooj Aftab, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jimmy Jam, Jon Bon Jovi, Samara Joy, Muni Long, Cheryl Pawelski, Kim Petras, Judith Sherman, St. Vincent, Jeff Tweedy, and “Weird Al” Yankovic, along with “CBS Mornings” Co-Hosts Gayle King,... 
The National Drop Surprise Album 'Laugh Track'
by Michael Major - September 18, 2023 The 12-song Laugh Track is a companion to and features material originally started in the same sessions as First Two Pages of Frankenstein, which was released by 4AD in April. The National has also confirmed additional U.S. tour dates this fall, as well as Australian shows next spring with support f... 
Anoushka Shankar Releases 'Chapter I: Forever, For Now' Ahead of North American Tour
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023 Featuring guest appearances by Nils Frahm (piano, glass harmonica, harmonium, slit drum), Gal Maestro (bass) and Magda Giannikou (accordion), Forever, For Now was produced by Arooj Aftab, with whom Shankar had previously collaborated on 'Udhero Na,' from the deluxe edition of Aftab's Vulture Prince ... 
Love In Exile (Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily) Tour Begins in September
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023 This album proved a fan favorite of the likes of Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR and your very own New York Times. Off the heels of an international tour and a stunning NPR Tiny Desk appearance, the trio has brought their show to jazz festivals like Big Ears Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and the N... 
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily Debut 'Love In Exile'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu... 
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily to Release 'Love In Exile' Debut LP
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu... 
VIDEO: Arooj Aftab Releases 'Udhero Na' Live Performance from London Featuring Anoushka Shankar
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022 The studio recording of “Udhero Na” (translation: “please undo”) updates one of Aftab’s works with the electrifying sound of Shankar’s sitar and Maeve Gilchrist’s harp, along with synth bass provided by both Maeve and Arooj herself; the studio version is entirely arranged and performed by women. Wat... 
Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty & More
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 This year’s lineup includes Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, José González, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more, with Jerrod Carmichael, Reignwolf, Modern Biology and Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle recently added.... 
Courtney Barnett to Release Here And There Festival Compilation For Reproductive Rights
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 Joining Barnett will be Alvvays, Arooj Aftab, Bartees Strange, Bedouine, Caroline Rose, Chicano Batman, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Fred Armisen, Hana Vu, Indigo De Souza, Japanese Breakfast, Julia Jacklin, Leith Ross, Men I Trust, Sleater-Kinney, Snail Mail, The Beths, They Hate Change, Waxahatchee, ... 
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!... 
Courtney Barnett Announces 'Here And There' Touring Festival
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022 Joining Barnett at various points on the line-up will be Alvvays, Arooj Aftab, Bartees Strange, Bedouine, Caroline Rose, Chicano Batman, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Fred Armisen, Hana Vu, Indigo De Souza, Japanese Breakfast, Julia Jacklin, Leith Ross, Lido Pimienta, Lucy Dacus, Men I Trust, Quinn Chri... 
Celebrity Series of Boston Announces the 5th Annual Stave Sessions Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018 The Celebrity Series of Boston announces the line-up for its 5th annual Stave Sessions, the unique music series showcasing the innovative, the experimental, and the collaborative approaches of emerging artists. The 2019 Stave Sessions take place March 19-23, 2019. ... 
BMC+AC Presents Jace Clayton Aka DJ /rupture In Multimedia Performance Honoring Jacob Lawrence
by Julie Musbach - October 03, 2018 On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:00pm, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) presents a performance by Jace Clayton aka DJ /rupture in conjunction with the African Americans in WNC & Southern Appalachia Conference. The event features Clayton's latest video The Jacob Lawrence of Jacob... |
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