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Lo-Fi Henry Mancini Celebratory Album Available Now Photo Lo-Fi Henry Mancini Celebratory Album Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - August 30, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continue to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Dinner at Mancini’s, a lo-fi celebratory retrospective album. The 26-track project features 40+ of the top beatmakers, producers, and instrumentalists. ...

Pink Martini Releases New Single 'I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out!' With Mamie Van D Photo Pink Martini Releases New Single 'I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out!' With Mamie Van Doren
by Josh Sharpe - August 14, 2024

Portland’s Pink Martini is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. The festivities include a massive North American tour and the release of new music this Summer and Fall. Now, they share the first of the new music, their take on the 1947 single “I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out.”...

Pink Martini Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary with North American Tour This Summer & Fa Photo Pink Martini Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary with North American Tour This Summer & Fall
by Josh Sharpe - July 30, 2024

Pink Martini - the renowned musical group from Portland, known for its eclectic blend of classical, jazz, and Latin music - is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. The celebration features a massive North American tour which includes a 2-night stand at Hollywood Bowl on August 23 and 24 with ...

Video: 'Moon River/Audrey's Letter' From Henry Mancini Retrospective Album Feat. Stev Photo Video: 'Moon River/Audrey's Letter' From Henry Mancini Retrospective Album Feat. Stevie Wonder
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024

The video, directed by Martin Guigui, includes footage from the iconic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the recording of the song “Moon River” featuring Gustavo Dudamel, The Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale, Stevie Wonder and Audrey Hepburn....

'The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company' Available Now Photo 'The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company' Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - June 21, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Henry Mancini’s The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album comprises seven tracks and features guest appearances from John Williams, Herbie Hanco...

Listen: Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther' Featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway Available Photo Listen: Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther' Featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Henry Mancini’s “Pink Panther” featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway, out now. “Pink Panther” follows “Peter Gunn” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancoc...

Lauri Porra Releases New Album 'Matter and Time' Featuring Stephen Fry Photo Lauri Porra Releases New Album 'Matter and Time' Featuring Stephen Fry
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Revered Finnish composer and musician Lauri Porra has released his spectacular new album Matter And Time. Scored for narrator, large orchestra, choir, electric ensemble and vocal soloist, Matter And Time finds Porra bringing together an array of musical influences to create a hugely ambitious work, ...

Moor Mother to Release New Album 'The Great Bailout'; Listen To 'Guilty' Photo Moor Mother to Release New Album 'The Great Bailout'; Listen To 'Guilty'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024

Moor Mother announces new album 'The Great Bailout' which dissects the realities of British colonialism. The Great Bailout is Moor Mother aka Camae Ayewa's ninth studio album, with production contributions on various tracks from Mary Lattimore, Lonnie Holley, Vijay Ayer, Angel Bat Dawid, Sistazz of ...

BrhyM (Bruce Hornsby & YMusic) Announce 'Deep Sea Vents' Album Photo BrhyM (Bruce Hornsby & YMusic) Announce 'Deep Sea Vents' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

To celebrate the announcement, BryhM has also released the single “Deep Blue”- a funky meditative strut featuring electric sitar. The album was produced by Hornsby and Rob Moose and recorded in both Williamsburg, VA and in New York, NY. It features additional contributions from jazz legend Branford ...

Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Last Man Dancing' Photo Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Last Man Dancing'
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

The record was conceived between the US, Portugal, and London (where Jake relocated from his New Orleans home during the pandemic) alongside the sort of head-turning guestlist that, in Shears’ cross-pollinating universe, also makes total sense: from Amber Martin and Boys Noize to Big Freedia, Kylie ...

The Crossing Releases 30th Album: Shara Nova's Titration, Out Today on Navona Records Photo The Crossing Releases 30th Album: Shara Nova's Titration, Out Today on Navona Records
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2023

Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing, led by Donald Nally, releases its 30th album Titration, on Navona Records. Premiered at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, Montana in August 2022, Titration is another creative collaboration between The Crossing and Shara Nova, fou...

Michael Bublé Releases Live Cover of 'Drivers License' by Olivia Rodrigo Photo Michael Bublé Releases Live Cover of 'Drivers License' by Olivia Rodrigo
by Michael Major - July 15, 2022

Bublé originally cut this performance of the Olivia Rodrigo smash at BBC Radio 2’s biggest celebration of live music in a decade at London’s BBC Maida Vale Studios. Energized by accompaniment from the BBC Concert Orchestra, he adds another dimension to the Gen Z pop staple. Watch the new performance...

VIDEO: James Blunt Drops 'Adrenaline' Music Video Photo VIDEO: James Blunt Drops 'Adrenaline' Music Video
by Michael Major - February 07, 2022

Produced by Loose Change, with additional production from Dan Grech, ‘Adrenaline’ is a driving pop tour de force that delivers yet another memorable chorus - a trait that has remained constant throughout James’ career and is a stunning addition to the greatest hits collection - a culmination of 17 y...

Susie Vanner Announces New Album and Shares 'Nobody Does It Better' Photo Susie Vanner Announces New Album and Shares 'Nobody Does It Better'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 28, 2020

If you're one of the many millions of Bond fans, you will know Susie Vanner. If you frequented the Northern Soul dancefloors of the 60's, you may even recognise her voice....

Sony Artist Baritone Benjamin Appl Embarks on First U.S. Recital Tour Photo Sony Artist Baritone Benjamin Appl Embarks on First U.S. Recital Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018

German baritone Benjamin Appl, hailed as "the current front-runner in the new generation of Lieder singers," by Gramophone magazine, will embark on his first U.S. recital tour with pianist James Baillieu from January 6-20, 2019, performing in New York, NY (January 6, 8, 10; Park Avenue Armory); Port...

Sam Smith Records Original Song for WATERSHIP DOWN, Peter Capaldi Joins the Cast Photo Sam Smith Records Original Song for WATERSHIP DOWN, Peter Capaldi Joins the Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2018

The forthcoming adaptation of Watership Down will feature an original song by Sam Smith, it was announced today. The Grammy, Brit and Academy award-winning artist was inspired by Richard Adams' classic novel to write and record Fire On Fire, an original song that will serve as the theme to the forth...

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra to Provide Live Accompaniment to BLUE PLANE Photo The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra to Provide Live Accompaniment to BLUE PLANET II - LIVE IN CONCERT
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

Ahead of a 13-date arena tour in March 2019, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, along with conductor Matthew Freeman, have been announced to provide the live accompaniment to the stunning visuals of Blue Planet II – Live In Concert....

Richard Shelton To Release Debut Single, Re-imagining of The Four Seasons' #1 Classic Photo Richard Shelton To Release Debut Single, Re-imagining of The Four Seasons' #1 Classic Dec '63 (Oh, What A Night) on 2/14
by Tori Hartshorn - January 23, 2018

Richard Shelton To Release Debut Single, Re-imagining of The Four Seasons' #1 Classic Dec '63 (Oh, What A Night) on 2/14...

Richard Shelton To Release Debut Single, Re-imagining of The Four Seasons' DEC '63 (O Photo Richard Shelton To Release Debut Single, Re-imagining of The Four Seasons' DEC '63 (OH, WHAT A NIGHT) on 2/14
by Tori Hartshorn - January 22, 2018

Richard Shelton To Release Debut Single, Re-imagining of The Four Seasons' DEC '63 (OH, WHAT A NIGHT) on 2/14...

Second Generation Vocalist James Torm Announces Release of Christmas Singles from Le Photo Second Generation Vocalist James Torm Announces Release of Christmas Singles from Legendary Torm Songbook
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017

Second Generation Vocalist James Torm , Son of Legendary Vocalist Mel Torm , Announces Release of Christmas Singles from Legendary Torm Songbook...

Manchester Band elbow's 'The Best Of' Out Now Photo Manchester Band elbow's 'The Best Of' Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2017

On Friday, November 24 the band also released their latest full-length album The Best Of viaRepublic Records in North America....

elbow to Release 'The Best Of'; Cover The Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers' Photo elbow to Release 'The Best Of'; Cover The Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers'
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2017

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