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Hannah Rose Platt Drops New Album 'Deathbed Confessions' Photo Hannah Rose Platt Drops New Album 'Deathbed Confessions'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

Inspired by classic horror such as Rod Serling’s ‘The Twilight Zone’, the BBC’s ‘Inside No 9’, and the balladeer categories of Samuel Peyps’; Platt distils them all and more into this wonderfully strange album. Featuring the singles “Feeding Time For Monsters”, “Dead Man On The G Train” and the spel...


NOCUI Unveils Hypnotic EP 'Anomie' Photo NOCUI Unveils Hypnotic EP 'Anomie'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

The EP’s opening track ‘As Long As It Takes’ comes out the gates strong, setting the tone for the emotive, yearning energy that permeates this EP. Synthy bleeps, off-kilter bends and repetitive vocal stabs take the listener on a cosmic journey through analogue soundscapes with cutting edge flourishe...


Previews: PARK AVENUE CHAMBER SYMPHONY AND MAHLER'S FIFTH recorded at DiMenna Center Photo Previews: PARK AVENUE CHAMBER SYMPHONY AND MAHLER'S FIFTH recorded at DiMenna Center
by Joanna Barouch - October 25, 2022

There are those out in the ether who, upon hearing the name Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) on the radio will immediately switch the station. Mahler is boring. Mahler is long-winded. Mahler tunes wander all over the place. While these things can subjectively be true, given half a chance Mahler's music is ...


St. Louis Hip-Hop Artist Save Ferris Releases Latest Single 'Shine' Photo St. Louis Hip-Hop Artist Save Ferris Releases Latest Single 'Shine'
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2022

St. Louis recording artist, producer & independent label founder Save Ferris, relives his rebellious younger years riddled with substance abuse, emotionally unavailable relationships, and finding the silver lining through very dark flaws in his fifth single, 'Shine.'...


Symphonic Metal Icons SIRENIA to Release New Album '1977' Photo Symphonic Metal Icons SIRENIA to Release New Album '1977'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023

Transporting the listener to a retro auditory arcade harking back to when groovy synthwave melodies dominated the world of music, the international band merges late 70’s and 80’s pop rock stylings with synthwave elements and their remarkable, hard-hitting symphonic melodies - shaking the listener to...


maeve & quinn Announce New Album & Share Single 'Jeweler's Row' Photo maeve & quinn Announce New Album & Share Single 'Jeweler's Row'
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023

The song is inspired by a walk around Chicago’s Loop with a new friend, and is an ode to deep acceptance found in friendship ('..you won't find some great dividing line') -- the feeling of holding and being held even at our lowest moments (“..you told me sadness is a fine way to be.”)...


BWW Album Review: HeArt Songs: An American Medley Makes Classy Regina Zona A Classic Photo BWW Album Review: HeArt Songs: An American Medley Makes Classy Regina Zona A Classic Cabaret Recording Artist
by Stephen Mosher - April 22, 2022

Regina Zona runs the gamut from R to Z on her exciting new cabaret album....


The Necks Announce Double Album 'Travel' Photo The Necks Announce Double Album 'Travel'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022

In 2017 Stephen O’Malley’s Ideologic Organ label released the band’s lauded Unfold, which first offered up this uncharacteristic studio work: four sub-20-minute pieces - instead of the typical 60+ minute arc for which the band is known - along with an obfuscated track list which leaves play order to...


Sally Anne Morgan Shares New Single 'Awake' Photo Sally Anne Morgan Shares New Single 'Awake'
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

Sally Anne Morgan shares the rippling single 'Awake', taken from her upcoming album Carrying. 'Awake' finds Morgan steering her rhythm section atop a stuttering tremolo guitar and drummer Nathan Bowles' syncopated groove as she appeals to the urgency of climate change and resists the complacency tha...


Award-Winning Guitarist David Howley to Perform Solo Show at Club Passim April 25 Photo Award-Winning Guitarist David Howley to Perform Solo Show at Club Passim April 25
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2023

David Howley, Irish guitarist, mandolin player, and lead singer for We Banjo 3, will be performing a rare solo show at Club Passim in Cambridge on April 25, 2023. ...


MAncient Releases Healing Album HOLY WARRIORS And Single 'Chakra 10 (Let's Pray)' Photo MAncient Releases Healing Album HOLY WARRIORS And Single 'Chakra 10 (Let's Pray)'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2022

mAncient is back with a new album entitled 'Holy Warriors' as well as a brand new, hot-out-of-the-oven collaborative single 'Chakra 10 (Let's Pray)'....


Lenny Lashley Announces Folk-Punk Album 'Five Great Egrets' Photo Lenny Lashley Announces Folk-Punk Album 'Five Great Egrets'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022

Folksinger and punk rock stalwart Lenny Lashley will be releasing a collection of new songs titled Five Great Egrets under the moniker Lenny Lashley’s Gang of One later this year via Omerta MIA. Brooklyn Vegan recently unveiled his lead single “It Got So Dark” describing it as “an anthemic, shamboli...


Julie Neff Releases New Single 'A Lot Left To Learn' Photo Julie Neff Releases New Single 'A Lot Left To Learn'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022

Featuring heartfelt productions promoting self-love and emotional availability, she hosts a spectrum of talented musicians and instrumentalists. “A Lot Left To Learn” features Neff’s close friend Tiz McNamara (background vocals) and Irish musician Dylan O’hEochaid (piano, cello, and background vocal...


Between the Echoes Release New Single 'Phantom Limb' Photo Between the Echoes Release New Single 'Phantom Limb'
by Michael Major - July 08, 2022

Ohio newcomers Between The Echoes have unleashed their new video/single “Phantom Limb” featuring Anberlin’s Stephen Christian. The video for “Phantom Limb” was directed by Jake Bonham. The track was written by Chad William, Katie Jean, Marvin Albert, and Stephen Christian. Watch the new music video ...


Remastered SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, INTO THE WOODS & ASSASSINS Recordings Now Available Photo Remastered SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, INTO THE WOODS & ASSASSINS Recordings Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - August 11, 2023

Fans of Stephen Sondheim will have a new way of exploring and enjoying four of his classic original cast recordings -- Company, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods and Assassins – with newly remixed and remastered editions in both Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos i...


Meikhel Philogene Releases New EP 'Who Is M.E.I.' Photo Meikhel Philogene Releases New EP 'Who Is M.E.I.'
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022

Meikhel Philogene releases his debut EP, 'Who Is M.E.I.' The music executive and artist manager, now adds musician and producer to his resume. The three-track EP features various sounds in an attempt to get to know Meikhel....


The Charles Hayden Planetarium & Boston Museum Of Science to Present MACBETH This Mon Photo The Charles Hayden Planetarium & Boston Museum Of Science to Present MACBETH This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - July 08, 2023

The Boston Museum of Science and The Psych Drama Company will present 'Macbeth' in The Charles Hayden Planetarium, Boston on July 20th and August 17th at 7:30 PM....


Vylana Announces New Visual Album 'Goddess Rise' Photo Vylana Announces New Visual Album 'Goddess Rise'
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022

Goddess Rise is both an album and an invitation. It tells the story of Vylana’s emergence from the depths of pain, caused in great part by self-rejection that was reinforced by the value structures of our society. Without the fortification of self love and acceptance she tolerated all manner of abus...


The Aquadolls Announce New Single 'Beachy' Photo The Aquadolls Announce New Single 'Beachy'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022

Released to radio early, the track is already gaining traction, currently sitting pretty at #5 on the SubModern Chart. The song, produced by Chris Szcezech (Goo Goo Dolls), finds The Aquadolls dipping into their nostalgic roots, for a 60s meets 90s dream pop self-love song. Pre-save the new single n...


Remastered SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, INTO THE WOODS & ASSASSINS Recordings Now Available Photo Remastered SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, INTO THE WOODS & ASSASSINS Recordings Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - August 11, 2023

Fans of Stephen Sondheim will have a new way of exploring and enjoying four of his classic original cast recordings -- Company, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods and Assassins – with newly remixed and remastered editions in both Sony's 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos i...


Eric Hutchinson Releases New Track & Announces City Winery Run Photo Eric Hutchinson Releases New Track & Announces City Winery Run
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022

SING ALONG! was heavily inspired by Black artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Bill Broonzy and Elizabeth Cotten, as well as the recorded works of Alan Lomax, an American ethnomusicologist, best known for his numerous field recordings, which played an important role in preserving the folk music t...


BWW Album Review: HeArt Songs: An American Medley Makes Classy Regina Zona A Classic Photo BWW Album Review: HeArt Songs: An American Medley Makes Classy Regina Zona A Classic Cabaret Recording Artist
by Stephen Mosher - April 22, 2022

Regina Zona runs the gamut from R to Z on her exciting new cabaret album....


Ultra Naté Releases New Single 'Miracle' Photo Ultra Naté Releases New Single 'Miracle'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022

Legendary singer/songwriter/DJ/producer Ultra Naté today confirmed rumours of a new studio album titled ULTRA by dropping the long player’s lead single MIRACLE, co-produced with Gianni Romano, Emanuelle Esposito, Bill Coleman and John “J-C” Carr....


Doe Paoro Shares 'Phases' From 'Divine Surrendering' EP Photo Doe Paoro Shares 'Phases' From 'Divine Surrendering' EP
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Having spent much of the last year deep in the Costa Rican jungle, both exploring ways that music could activate deeper consciousness and seeking an escape from the paradoxically congested and isolated existence of life in a big city, Divine Surrendering allows Paoro and the listener to explore heal...


BWW Album Review: RAINBOWS THE LORNA DALLAS ALBUM Makes a Welcome Return To The Music Photo BWW Album Review: RAINBOWS THE LORNA DALLAS ALBUM Makes a Welcome Return To The Music Catalogue Of The World
by Stephen Mosher - April 19, 2022

Stage Door Records returns to the world of fine music a fine album of Broadway hits impressively performed by Lorna Dallas, including hidden gems being heard for the first time....






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