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Mondo Cozmo Drops Orchestral Rock Epic Single 'Angels' Photo Mondo Cozmo Drops Orchestral Rock Epic Single 'Angels'
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

Mondo Cozmo, the enigmatic musical force who commanded notoriety via critically acclaimed albums including, Plastic Soul and number one single “Shine,” has released a new single, “Angels.” A wall of sound rock epic with momental lyrics that mark the passing of time. Listen to the single now! ...

Canadian Idol Finalist, Oliver Pigott Takes A Soulful Journey In New Song, Debut U.S. Photo Canadian Idol Finalist, Oliver Pigott Takes A Soulful Journey In New Song, Debut U.S. Single
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2023

Canadian Folk & Soul artist Oliver Pigott takes listeners on a soulful journey with his Americana-inspired debut U.S. single, 'Eyes My Daddy Gave Me.' This heartfelt song reflects on the transformative power of fatherhood and pays tribute to Pigott's own musical spirit....

B&H Signs Courtney Bryan Photo B&H Signs Courtney Bryan
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023

Bryan’s acclaimed compositions for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and voice have recently been commissioned by Opera Philadelphia, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She is currently the composer-in-residence with Opera Phil...

Cee Lo Green Signs Partnership Deal With Black Owned Victor George Spirits Photo Cee Lo Green Signs Partnership Deal With Black Owned Victor George Spirits
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023

Victor George Spirits (VGS) have announced they have entered into a partnership agreement with singer, songwriter and actor, Cee Lo Green (Cee Lo) who has won five Grammy Awards, one BET award, one Billboard music award as well as nominations for over eighteen other Grammy awards....

Cave States Release New LP 'Liminal' Photo Cave States Release New LP 'Liminal'
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022

The last few years have been a difficult and uncertain time. By all accounts, the band Cave States was poised to release a new album at the beginning of 2019. However, the pandemic sent songwriters, Christopher Grabau, Danny Kathriner, and Todd Schnitzer circling their wagons, caring for families, a...

Jazz Punk Group Joy on Fire Releases 'Happy Holidays' Off of Upcoming LP Photo Jazz Punk Group Joy on Fire Releases 'Happy Holidays' Off of Upcoming LP
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

Jazz punk outfit Joy on Fire is set to release a new track, 'Happy Holidays,' on Wednesday, May 18th. The drop is off of their forthcoming new album States Of America (out on June 11th). ...

Cave States Share New Single From EP 'Julie Says' Photo Cave States Share New Single From EP 'Julie Says'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021

Like 2020’s EP (The End is Around the Corner), the Julie Says EP showcases a more expansive sound for the band.  Whereas previous releases often took a minimalist approach to composition, the new EP incorporates samples, percussion, and found sounds with acoustic instruments and complex vocal harmon...

552 Students Chosen to Take Part in Online Concert For Music In Our Schools Month Photo 552 Students Chosen to Take Part in Online Concert For Music In Our Schools Month
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2021

552 students from 50 states and territories were chosen to take part in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2020 All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE)....

Stephanie Quayle And Alex Kline Join Forces On New Project Photo Stephanie Quayle And Alex Kline Join Forces On New Project
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2020

Rebel Engine Entertainment recording artist and singer-songwriter Stephanie Quayle has joined songwriter and producer Alex Kline to begin work on a new project, writing an original song for a documentary about missing and unidentified women in the United States. The song will be featured in SHE, a f...

Bob Nanna Announces New Album Release Date Photo Bob Nanna Announces New Album Release Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 13, 2020

New Granada Records (Pohgoh, Caithlin De Marrais of Rainer Maria, Gordon Withers) and acclaimed Chicago-based songwriter Bob Nanna (Braid, Hey Mercedes, The City On Film, Lifted Bells) are excited to announce the Friday, July 10 release of Celebration States...

Folk Trio The Ladies Debut THE LINE Photo Folk Trio The Ladies Debut THE LINE
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019

The Ladles have three part female harmony perfected - but their sound is more than that… They are an amalgamation of their respective histories and influences, blending Swing, Old-Time, Folk, Pop and Choral music into a sound all their own. With sophisticated arrangements, they create a dreamy other...

Joe Louis Walker Announces World Tour In Support of His Brand New Concert DVD/CD Rele Photo Joe Louis Walker Announces World Tour In Support of His Brand New Concert DVD/CD Release VIVA LAS VEGAS LIVE
by Tori Hartshorn - June 28, 2019

On May 10th, 2019, Cleopatra Entertainment - in association with Cleopatra Blues - released a brand new concert film Viva Las Vegas Live from Grammy Award-nominated Blues legend Joe Louis Walker. Directed by Brent Backhus, this stunning 85-minute concert was captured in all its glory at the infamous...

The Country Music Association Announces Nominees for the 2019 CMA International Awar Photo The Country Music Association Announces Nominees for the 2019 CMA International Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 07, 2019

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 CMA International Awards, which honors industry executives and artists who have supported and made a difference to the growth and promotion of Country Music in the International market place. Nominees from Australia, Canada, Germa...

Chanticleer to Release New Album on Warner Classics in Celebration of 40th Anniversar Photo Chanticleer to Release New Album on Warner Classics in Celebration of 40th Anniversary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2018

Warner Classics is excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Chanticleer, “the world's reigning male chorus” (The New Yorker), with a new recording, Then and There, Here and Now, to be released October 12. The group will tour the album around the world, with 52 performances across the United Stat...

Brand USA Partners with Spotify and Five Emerging Artists to Launch Hear the Music, E Photo Brand USA Partners with Spotify and Five Emerging Artists to Launch Hear the Music, Experience the USA
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018

Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the United States, today announced Hear the Music, Experience the USA, an integrated marketing campaign utilizing the power of music to promote international travel to the United States. A unique exploration in sound, Hear the Music, Experience t...

U.S. Marine Band Announces 2017 Concert Tour to the Northeast
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2017

'The President's Own' United States Marine Band will departWashington, D.C.,Monday, Oct. 1, 2017, for its annual fall concert tour, performing 28 concerts in 30 days throughout the Northeast....












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