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Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Edinburgh Playhouse Photo Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Fiona Scott - October 26, 2022

Way, way back, what back feels like, many centuries ago, an all-singing, all-dancing revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, directed by Laurence Connor, opened at the London Palladium in the summer of 2019....


Gloomer (a.k.a. producer Elliott Kozel) Shares New Single 'Wait Up' Photo Gloomer (a.k.a. producer Elliott Kozel) Shares New Single 'Wait Up'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022

Gloomer is the new, warpspeed shoegaze project from Los Angeles-based producer / mastermind Elliott Kozel. Mostly known for his production work for the likes of Jean Dawson, Corbin (FKA Spooky Black), Velvet Negroni (4AD) and the upcoming Yves Tumor album, Kozel recently stepped out on his own as a ...


Murder By Death Share First Single Off of Forthcoming Album, Never Be Photo Murder By Death Share First Single Off of Forthcoming Album, "Never Be"
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022

Murder By Death have shared the first single off of their upcoming album. 'Never Be' is out today ahead of their album, 'Spell/Bound,' which will be out on July 29th. Last month Murder by Death announced the Kickstarter campaign for their forthcoming album Spell/Bound which is being released on July...


M83 Announces New Album 'Fantasy' Photo M83 Announces New Album 'Fantasy'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez, announces the details of his new forthcoming full-length album, FANTASY. M83 has shared the sweeping, transformative first cut “Oceans Niagara”. Accompanying the track is a video directed by his long-time creative collaborator, filmmaker (Knife + Heart, You And The Night) ...


Murder By Death to Release New Album, 'Spell/Bound' Photo Murder By Death to Release New Album, 'Spell/Bound'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022

Murder by Death have announced the forthcoming release of a new album, Spell/Bound.  The LP will be released on July 29. Today they kick off a new Kickstarter campaign which is available HERE.  They note: We are excited to be pre-selling our new album Spell/Bound on Kickstarter! We're self-releasing...


Royal Blood Announce Extensive U.S. Tour in Support of New Album 'Back to the Water B Photo Royal Blood Announce Extensive U.S. Tour in Support of New Album 'Back to the Water Below'
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023

In the wake of last week’s new album and single announcement, the mighty Royal Blood reveal an extensive US tour in support of their forthcoming album Back To The Water Below. Spotify pre-sale begins tomorrow, May 31 at 10:00AM local time. Venue pre-sales begin on June 1 at 10:00AM local time. Check...


Far From Saints Announce Release of Self-Titled Debut Photo Far From Saints Announce Release of Self-Titled Debut
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023

Far From Saints – a new band featuring Kelly Jones of Stereophonics with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave – will release their self-titled debut album via Ignition Records. News of the LP comes with the group’s latest single “Take It Through The Night” – a bluesy southern rock ...


BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Houston Grand Opera Is a Gratifying Delight Photo BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Houston Grand Opera Is a Gratifying Delight
by Luke Evans - May 02, 2022

As the curtain rises in Houston Grand Opera's production of Romeo and Juliet, Charles Gonoud's 1867 adaptation of the seminal Shakespeare play, the audience is transported into a realm of romance and passion, brought to life by the soaring score and gifted performers. Though devotees of the original...


Eddies Music Hall Of Fame To Induct Eight Capital Region Legends On June 7 Photo Eddies Music Hall Of Fame To Induct Eight Capital Region Legends On June 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2022

The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class featuring eight legends of the local music scene. The group will be inducted during an induction ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at Universal Preservation Hall, home of the Eddies Music Hall of Fame....


EDINBURGH 2023: Review: WE'LL HAVE NUN OF IT, Underbelly Cowgate Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Review: WE'LL HAVE NUN OF IT, Underbelly Cowgate
by Katie Kirkpatrick - August 12, 2023

Derry Girls meets Spring Awakening in this absolute triumph of new musical theatre writing. Performed by a talented young cast, this is a show that deserves a very long life. We’ll Have Nun Of It follows a year in the life of four close friends at an Irish Catholic boarding school in the 1960s. Each...


Dark Below Release New Single 'Make Believe' & Announce Tour Dates with Rehab and Sco Photo Dark Below Release New Single 'Make Believe' & Announce Tour Dates with Rehab and Scotty Austin
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023

The song features a massive, wall of sound vibe – Thanks to producer Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory, Josey Scott).  The song was recorded at East Iris Studios in Nashville, TN.  The band is influenced by Chevelle, Breaking Benjamin, and 10 Years – and that heavy alterna...


Kevin Walsh Pays Tribute To Meat Loaf With Cover 'Not A Dry Eye In The House' Photo Kevin Walsh Pays Tribute To Meat Loaf With Cover 'Not A Dry Eye In The House'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2023

Discover Kevin Walsh's heartfelt tribute to Meat Loaf with his emotional cover of 'Not A Dry Eye In The House'. Experience the powerful vocals and dramatic production that bring new life to this beloved classic....


A Capella Performers Naturally 7 to Come to Caltech Photo A Capella Performers Naturally 7 to Come to Caltech
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

CaltechLive! presents Naturally 7 on Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m. PDT, outdoors on Beckman Mall, the grassy area in front of Beckman Auditorium on the Caltech campus, as part of the 2022 performance series. ...


Review: THE GIPSY KINGS at The San Diego Symphony's Rady Shell Photo Review: THE GIPSY KINGS at The San Diego Symphony's Rady Shell
by Ron Bierman - August 17, 2023

What did our critic think of THE GIPSY KINGS at The San Diego Syphony's Rady Shell? The only empty seats at the Rady Shell's high-energy Gipsy Kings concert were the hundreds unoccupied while their associated booties were swaying in the aisles below waving arms. Nicolas Reyes sang 'Quiero Saber' to ...


Remastered Deluxe Reissue Of The Cranberries 'To The Faithful Departed' Released Photo Remastered Deluxe Reissue Of The Cranberries 'To The Faithful Departed' Released
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023

In this deluxe reissue, the original album has been remastered by John Davis at Metropolis. Available in its original configuration as 1LP, an expanded 2LP set, and a 3CD set (whose tracklisting the digital version mirrors), To The Faithful Departed deluxe editions contain an abundance of bonus trac...


Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release Photo Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Urban Desire, on black vinyl, red vinyl and CD, plus …And I Mean It, on black vinyl, pink vinyl and CD, display a rare pedigree of rock’n’roll smarts from New Wave, Soul, and Blues to Pop and Classic Rock’n’Roll. No one ever covered The Supremes (“Back In My Arms Again”) or John Cale (“Darling I Nee...


Taylor Iman Jones, Zach Noah Piser, and More Lead ALONE: A New Musical at 54 Below Photo Taylor Iman Jones, Zach Noah Piser, and More Lead ALONE: A New Musical at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club , presents Taylor Iman Jones, Zach Noah Piser, and more in Alone: A New Musical by John Ertman and Joseph Mathusek on May 21, 2023....


THE CHURCH Share Pop Song 'No Other You' Photo THE CHURCH Share Pop Song 'No Other You'
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

Reading like a short story from visionary science fiction author Philip K. Dick (“A Scanner Darkly,” “Electric Dreams”), the release of “No Other You” continues the album’s retro-futuristic, dystopian narrative that revolves around a fictional machine (the 'Hypnogogue') that extracts music directly ...


Review: BBC PROM 36: A SPACE ODYSSEY, Royal Albert Hall Photo Review: BBC PROM 36: A SPACE ODYSSEY, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - August 12, 2023

This Prom showcased the best of the avant garde in contemporary classical music: entertaining, bold, radical and full of drama. The London Philharmonic Orchestra were conducted by Edward Gardner with aplomb and determination, while the three choirs and two soloists left the capacity audience in deli...


GELD Release New Single 'The Fix Is In' Photo GELD Release New Single 'The Fix Is In'
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023

While oft compared to the athletic determination of Equalizing Distort-era Gauze, or the motorik-flying-off-the-rails, oddball sensibility of Hawkwind, Geld’s approach to hardcore on their forthcoming album, Currency // Castration bears closer spiritual resemblance to the throbbing, crushingly direc...


Otoboke Beaver Begin North American Tour Next Month Photo Otoboke Beaver Begin North American Tour Next Month
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022

Acclaimed Japanese punk-rock-garage quartet Otoboke Beaver are embarking on their highly anticipated, and rapidly selling out, North American tour beginning next month; dates and tickets available now. The band also just shared their latest single “Chu Chu Song,” a wall-of-sound ripper about the end...


LOVE IN HATE NATION Special Edition Cassette to be Released in December Photo LOVE IN HATE NATION Special Edition Cassette to be Released in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2022

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and TWO RIVER THEATER have announced the release of Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording in a special cassette edition, scheduled for Friday, December 2....


BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL is Tremendous as Ever at MILWAUKEE REP Photo BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL is Tremendous as Ever at MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - September 29, 2022

What did our critic think of TITANIC THE MUSICAL at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? Something epic has set sail once more at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Remounted after having to close early due to a COVID-19 outbreak last April, this show has been years in the making. It's the company's single la...


Leo Sawikin Releases 'New York I'm Coming Home Today' Photo Leo Sawikin Releases 'New York I'm Coming Home Today'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023

New York City singer / songwriter Leo Sawikin released “New York I’m Coming Home” - the fourth single off his upcoming summer 2024 album release recorded at Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard’s Studio Litho in Seattle with producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Modest Mouse, The Shins). ...


Review: LIZZIE, Southwark Playhouse Photo Review: LIZZIE, Southwark Playhouse
by Katie Kirkpatrick - November 02, 2023

From the moment the lights go up, Lizzie is a full throttle onslaught of female rage. There's heavy guitars, some serious belting, strobing lights, and plenty of fake blood. Unfortunately, though, the storytelling feels disjointed - it’s not always easy to figure out what exactly is going on, as mor...






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