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Principal Trumpet for A2SO, Bill Campbell, Answers Questions About Preparing for Mahler 5 Solo
by Matt Smith - April 11, 2015

Q: What was it like to hear Mahler for the first time? How did the distinctive trumpet solo strike you? A: Mahler, perhaps more than any other composer, excites my imagination. When I listen to his compositions I feel a visceral connection with the music. There's so much emotion there for the li...


Olivia Newton-John & More Create New Album 'LIV ON' to Comfort Those Experiencing Loss
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016

International superstar and multiple Grammy Award-winner Olivia Newton-John, Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman and SOCAN Award-winner Amy Sky are lending their vocal and songwriting talents to create “LIV ON'....


Alternative/ Pop Duo Bad Lands Release 7-Song EP 'Love Heroes' Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014

Alternative/Pop duo BAD LANDS are set to release a new 7-song EP LOVE HEROES, an intoxicating pop noir love story today, October 7....


Armin van Buuren 'Another You' feat. Mr. Probz Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2015

"Another You," the newest single from Armin van Buuren, one of the world's biggest DJs and a GRAMMY nominated electronic dance music (EDM) producer, was released on May 8th and is out now....


The Bronx Wanderers to Play State Theatre, 4/26
by Tyler Peterson - March 27, 2014

One Part 'Oldies,' Two Parts 'Rock N' Roll,' THE BRONX WANDERERS are the perfect musical storm, transcending the generational gap of the music being played and those who make it. A father and two sons bring their pitch-perfect band to the State Theatre on Saturday, April 26....


BWW CD Review: Well-Strung's POPSSICAL is Vibrantly Bodacious
by David Clarke - October 07, 2015

The boys of Well-Strung are back with their thrilling sophomore album, POPssical. With a track listing inspired by their acclaimed cabaret show by the same title, this follow-up to their self-titled debut album avoids the treacherous waters of the dreaded sophomore slump and gifts fans and newcomers...


Aly & Fila Release 'The Chill Out' Album Today
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015

From the first notes of this spine-tingling, hypnotic album, it is evident that mysticism is inherent in Aly & Fila's music. As stirring as it is powerful, the album immediately transports the listener from the reality of the mundane world into a startlingly vibrant fantasyland where anything is pos...


BWW Reviews: David Lanz & Kristin Amarie's Gorgeous FOREVER CHRISTMAS
by Chris Gibson - December 08, 2014

As I sit here writing this review I have David Lanz and Kristin Amarie's latest release, FOREVER CHRISTMAS, playing in the background. Any regular reader of my music reviews knows that I have a genuine soft spot in my heart for David's elegant and brilliantly inventive work on piano. He's simply one...


Town Hall Theater Broadcasts WAIT WAIT DON'T TELL ME!, 5/2
by Kelsey Denette - April 19, 2013

For many people, Saturday morning wouldn't be complete without it. Radios all over the country carry the one-two punch of Car Talk followed by the laughter and political commentary that is Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!...


Intergalactix Debut EP Out Today; Streaming In Full Now
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2014

Hailing from Australia, multi-instrumentalist production duo Intergalactix consists of longtime friends & collaborators Kristian Attard & Serg Dimitrijevic....


ION Television to Begin Airing BLUE BLOODS, ROOKIE BLUE this Fall
by Tyler Peterson - April 28, 2014

ION Media Networks' flagship network, ION Television, continued its steady ratings climb in 2014, ranking among the top 10 cable networks in Adults 25-54 in primetime. The network also announced today that 49% of ION Television viewers watch 10+ hours per month, nearly twice the cable network averag...


BWW CD Review: Well-Strung's POPSSICAL is Vibrantly Bodacious
by David Clarke - October 07, 2015

The boys of Well-Strung are back with their thrilling sophomore album, POPssical. With a track listing inspired by their acclaimed cabaret show by the same title, this follow-up to their self-titled debut album avoids the treacherous waters of the dreaded sophomore slump and gifts fans and newcomers...


Greek composer Sakis Gouzonis Releases 7th album 'Golden Heart'
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2014

The Greek composer just released his 7th studio album titled 'Golden Heart.' The new full-length album features 10 electronic and cinematic tracks that evoke a multitude of emotions. All tracks were produced by Sakis in his recording studio located at the foot of Mount Olympus....


BWW Reviews: ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL 2014: CD: RECOLLECTIONS is a Memorable Collection of Music
by Barry Lenny - August 26, 2014

This CD is well worth adding to your collection, and be sure to keep an eye open for these two fine guitarists....


Reggae Artist Ed Robinson Releases His 6th Album 'On Covers'
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2014

In his sixth album titled 'On Covers' Ed Robinson shows his talent and creative abilities in covering some of the most legendary hits from the past two decades....


Melody Parker to Release New Album 'Archipelago', 5/13
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2016

On May 13, Melody Parker releases her debut album, Archipelago....


Painted Zeros Debut LP Out 10/30; Listen to Lead Single Now
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2015

Brooklyn trio Painted Zeros expand their sound on their debut full-length Floriography, a concept album dealing with love, loss, and the anxieties of living in post-industrial capitalist society...


Shakka 'The Lost Boys EP' Out Now
by Reilly Hickey - November 06, 2015

Re-injecting colour into the world around himself with 'The Lost Boys EP', Shakka has created a concept record of seven tracks, and accompanying interludes, that tell the story of a man breaking free from the monotonies of daily life....


Matmos to Release New Album ULTIMATE CARE II This February
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015

Since their formation 20 years ago, driven by their abiding belief in the musical potential of sound, the duo Matmos (Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt) have created a wide range of imaginative recordings and live performances. In addition to releasing a string of acclaimed electronic music albums, they ...


Cleopatra Records to Release New Album from SLANG
by Tyler Peterson - October 24, 2014

Cleopatra Records released Devastation In The Void, the new album from Legendary Japan-core band SLANG on October 14th followed by their previous hardcore-punk classic Glory Outshines Doom on October 28th....


BWW CD Review: CYNTHIA ERIVO AND OLIVER TOMPSETT SING SCOTT ALAN is Spellbinding
by David Clarke - April 25, 2016

Scott Alan has been giving music theater performers vividly emotionally and stirring songs to perform ever since 2007. Cynthia Erivo captured the hearts of many as Celie in THE COLOR PURPLE. Oliver Tompsett is best known for playing Fieryo in the West End production of WICKED. The three artists join...


BWW CD Reviews: Brian Gallagher's ALL THAT'S AHEAD is Smartly Captivating and Emotional
by David Clarke - March 14, 2015

Broadway veteran Brian Gallagher is a bona fide singer/songwriter. His debut album ALL THAT'S AHEAD, featuring a healthy handful of appearances from his wife Megan Hilty, is informed by the emotional sincerity and unembellished structure of the blues tradition and the genuine strength of singer/song...


Gonzo Multimedia Releases 'The Best of RAZ' Ft. Joey Molland & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2016

Following the November 2015 release of the critically acclaimed CD “Madison Park” ?by The RAZ Band, Gonzo Multimedia has ?just ?released “The Best of RAZ”....


Pianist Stephen Hough Featured in New iPad App LISZT: SONATA IN B MINOR
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2013

British pianist and MacArthur Fellow Stephen Hough has joined with Touch Press, the developers of such iPad apps as The Wasteland, The Elements, Beethoven's 9th Symphony and The Orchestra, to create Liszt: Sonata in B Minor available from Apple for download today (link: http://bit.ly/16ulIfJ). The a...


Jeff Runnings Releases Second Single 'Travelogue' From Debut Album
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016

The creative force behind legendary grammy-nominated, dreampop pioneers For Against, Jeff Runnings makes his solo debut with Primitives and Smalls....






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