Guitarist/Film Composer Lyle Workman Set To Release 'Uncommon Measures'
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2021 As a sideman and session musician, Lyle Workman has toured and recorded with the likes of Beck, Sting, Frank Black, Todd Rundgren and Norah Jones; as a composer for film and TV, he's written music for blockbusters that have earned over a billion dollars, including 'Superbad,' 'The 40 Year Old Virgin...
Andrew Combs' Releases New Album 'Sundays'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Acclaimed artist Andrew Combs has released his new album Sundays via Tone Tree (US)/Loose Records (UK/EU). Recorded entirely in mono, Sundays moves away from the Americana-inflected instrumentation of his previous work and into darker territory, with a sparse, cinematic silence reminiscent of Ingmar...
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE Comes To Newark in April!
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2022 Newark, get ready for the “Festival of Praise,” a gospel extravaganza with GRAMMY Award winners and gospel superstars Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton,and Bishop Hezekiah Walker. These gospel icons take to the stage in person on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Newark Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey. ...
SHAKA ZULU Directed By Meshack Mavuso-Magabane Comes to State Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2021 Award-winning and renowned stage, film, and television actor and director Meshack Mavuso-Magabane is directing the epic theatre musical Shaka Zulu: The Gaping Wound, written by the late revered playwright Bongani Linda, starring Thembinkosi Chagwe (as Shaka Zulu), Nkanyiso Bhengu (Dingane), Mduduzi ...
DACAMERA Continues Spring Series With Jazz Pianist Sullivan Fortner In Recital
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2021 DACAMERA continues its spring series of virtual programming with pianist Sullivan Fortner in recital, available beginning Friday, February 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. ...
Anesti Danelis Brings His Hit Musical Comedy Concert Back For A Limited Run At Comedy Bar This December
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2022 After a smash hit debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival, and a critically acclaimed tour to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, award-winning musical comedian Anesti Danelis brings his hit comedy concert 'This Show Will Change Your Life' back to Toronto for a limited run December 2nd & 3rd 2022 at Comedy ...
Taylor Tomlinson Announces 2023 Dates of the 'Have It All' Tour
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 Taylor Tomlinson has announced the 2023 dates of The Have It All Tour. The comedian’s perspective possesses a degree of wisdom that’s typically earned with age. With appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, CBS This Morning, Kelly Clarkson and more, Tomlinson is currently headlining he...
LEISURE Announces New Album 'Sunsetter'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2021 A twelve-track release, Sunsetter will become LEISURE's third studio album, following on from 2019's Twister and their eponymous self-titled debut LP. Sunsetter features previous singles 'Slipping Away,' 'Take Me Higher'/'Mesmerised,' and the lush, groovy number 'Flipside,' concluding their string o...
Tank and The Bangas Confirm Extensive Run of Fall Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 08, 2021 The EP follows the release of the New Orleans-based band’s major label debut, Green Balloon, which arrived in 2019 to widespread critical praise....
New Rules Announce U.S. Headline Tour
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022 UK/Irish trio New Rules have announced a U.S. headline tour. The run kicks off November 30 in Philadelphia, PA and hits New York City’s famed Bowery Ballroom on December 1 before concluding in Atlanta, GA on December 7. Fans can sign up for the band’s Planet Fans Access-All-Areas pass to access pres...
Tchami Drops 'Praise' Music Video With Gunna
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020 Tchami and Gunna have dropped a 90s video game-style official video created by animator and director Steve Cutts for their collaborative single ‘Praise’, out 3rd December. ...
Rising UK Pop Artist CALL ME LOOP Reveals 'Pattern of Behaviour'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 08, 2022 Rising UK pop artist Call Me Loop shares ‘Pattern Of Behaviour’, her third single of 2022 so far. Synonymous for her explosive pop bangers, ‘Pattern Of Behaviour’ is anther knockout example of why Call me Loop is one of the most exciting new artists and songwriters in the world. The disco-indebted s...
Kalie Shorr Debuts New Acoustic Video for 'Amy'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 02, 2021 Produced by Butch Walker (Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift, Green Day), “Amy” was released last month to widespread critical praise after first debuting on TikTok, where it has garnered nearly 3 million views to date....
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE Announced At Newark Symphony Hall, April 27
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2022 Newark, get ready for the “Festival of Praise,” a gospel extravaganza with GRAMMY Award winners and gospel superstars Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton,and Bishop Hezekiah Walker. These gospel icons take to the stage in person on Friday, April 27, 2022 at Newark Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey. ...
Mychelle Drops Disco-Laden 'Tightrope' Remix
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 'Tightrope' is a lushly-helmed track that speaks about what happens when unrequited love reaches grand measures. Upon its arrival last month, the track earned first play from DJ Target on BBC 1Xtra and radio support from BBC Radio 1’s Victoria Jane, a spotlight on VEVO DSCVR and glowing praise/...
Sam Pounds Releases 'She Get It From Her Mama' & 'Preacher's Daughter'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 Sam Pounds released “She Get It From Her Mama” and “Preacher’s Daughter” via Penthouse South/Sumerian Records. The songs come on the heels of Sam’s feature, which he also produced, on the Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, and J Young MDK track “BUD (Mowing Down Vamps)” from the 2022 Netflix #1 fi...
Tank and the Bangas Team Up With Earthgang for 'Communion in My Cup' Remix
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas team up with acclaimed hip-hop duo EARTHGANG for a remix of their track, “Communion In My Cup.” In addition, the band continues to take their lauded live show on the road this year, including a residency at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club....
VIDEO: Call Me Loop Shares 'Year of the Ex' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 27, 2022 Rising UK pop artist Call Me Loop returns to share the first taste of new music this year. Her anticipated new single, aptly titled ‘Year of the Ex’, is out now. Following recent success with releases that include the nostalgic ‘Rosé’, the viral smash ‘Self Love’ and the pop-perfect ‘Strike’, Call M...
Left Field Messiah 'In Praise Of Bombast' LP Out In 2021
by A.A. Cristi - November 06, 2020 Today, Left Field Messiah share 'Fuzz Machine', following up on their debut single 'A.M. Moonlight' from September. Both tracks are singles off of their upcoming debut album, In Praise of Bombast, due out early next year. ...
Renowned Guitarist Rick Holmstrom Drops 'Erlee Times' Form Upcoming Instrumental Album
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022 Rick Holmstrom has released the first single “Erlee Time” featuring Mugalian’s Meters-y snapping snare drum, Boaz’s bubbly bassline and Holmstrom’s minimalistic, no frills guitar. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to Mavis S...
Fleece Release New Single 'Do U Mind? (Leave The Light On)'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021 Montreal quartet Fleece continue their run of single releases today with “Do U Mind? (Leave The Light On)” - mixed by Adel Kazi (Clay and Friends), mastered by Ryan Morey (Arcade Fire/Yves Jarvis) - along with sharing a video, directed by Adam Capriolo....
Rêve Unveils Latest Taste of Dance-Pop Bliss 'Hypersexual'
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 Since making her major-label debut in 2021 with 'Still Dancing,' Rêve has amassed over 97 million combined global streams across a number of original singles, including the irresistible 'SKIN 2 SKIN,' her airy track 'Layover,' the flirtatious 'Tongue,' and her chart-topping track 'CTRL + ALT + DEL.'...
Grammy Nominee Tarriona 'Tank' Ball Sings the National Anthem Before NCAA Tournament
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Last night, Tarriona “Tank” Ball—of Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas—sang the National Anthem with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ahead of the men’s NCAA Tournament final between Kansas and North Carolina. Watch/share the performance HERE....
Dorrance Dance Will Perform in Queens This July
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2021 The extraordinary Dorrance Dance tap dancers will embark on a journey that explores a rhythmical expression of the innermost yearnings of gratitude by coming together in '…Praise: The Inevitable Fruit of Gratitude,” created by Josette Wiggan-Freund in collaboration with the musical genius of jazz tr...
Crooked Colours Return With 'No Sleep'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021 The band has played massive sold-out shows around the world as well as delivered breakout performances at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Electric Forest, Life Is Beautiful, CRSSD and more.... |