Review: LIKE HEAVEN at The Bridge Initiative
by Herbert Paine - May 09, 2023 The Bridge Initiative's production of Elaine Romero's LIKE HEAVEN, directed by Samantha Wyer Bello is a stirring and entertaining focus on one woman's quest for self-fulfillment. Runs through May 13th at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ....
THE CHILDREN Asks Big Questions In L.A. Premiere At Fountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2021 What is our responsibility to the future? What legacy do we want to leave? The Los Angeles premiere of The Children, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Simon Levy, asks those questions and more in its Los Angeles premiere at the Fountain Theatre. ...
Holy Fawn Release New Song 'Void of Light'
by Michael Major - August 18, 2022 Singer/guitar player Ryan Osterman gives insight into the making of the track: “Due to the circumstances surrounding the creation of this record, we had a unique opportunity to experiment with ideas and instruments that we wanted to include on Death Spells but didn’t quite have the space to do....
The Dangerous Summer Release New Album 'Coming Home'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 They’ve shaken the snow globe a bit, adding longtime touring guitarist Withenshaw (ex-Every Avenue) as an official member alongside Zawacki, as well. They recorded with Will Beasley (Turnstile, Asking Alexandria, Emarosa), a protégé of producer Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, Yellowcard, The Used), who ...
New York Shakespeare Exchange Presents THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - September 03, 2021 New York Shakespeare Exchange has announced their upcoming outdoor production of Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Liz Thaler. THE WINTER'S TALE begins performances on Saturday, September 18 for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 10. ...
SMoCA Announces Spring Events
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2022 Whether you're ready for a night on the town or simply want something fun to do from the comfort of your couch, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) has a variety of exciting events this spring with in-person, virtual and hybrid options....
Stephanie's Marshstream Welcomes Special Guest SaRika As Part Of Its Women's History Month Celebration Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2021 Storyteller/filmmaker/advocate SaRika reached out to creative partners around the world to develop The Quarantine Art Project music video. As the pandemic turned everyday moments into new disorienting realities, SaRika found herself documenting this new normal, taking images and video of barren groc...
Loathe Announce Fall 2022 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022 LOATHE have announced their Fall 2022 tour plans. The band will embark on a North American headline run in November and December, which kicks off November 10 in Pittsburgh and running through December 17 in Brooklyn. All dates are below....
FOX Announces Spring Premiere Dates for MASKED SINGER & More
by Michael Major - January 26, 2022 FOX is announcing premiere dates for The Masked Singer (March 9), Domino Masters (March 9), Masterchef Junior (March 17) and Name That Tune (March 29), as well as for the spring return of hit drama 9-1-1 (March 21). Additionally, Animation Domination returns with all-new episodes Feb. 27. Others inc...
VIDEO: Holding Absence Release Live Video For 'Drugs And Love'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2021 To mark the band kicking off their UK tour supporting Creeper today, they have released a video taken from the livestream of their performance of album track “Drugs and Love.” Plus, check out their upcoming tour dates and purchase tickets!...
ERASE THEORY Releases Sophomore EP 'The Good Kind'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 This EP finds the band building off the emotionally devastating pop-rock sounds that they've become known for. The EP leads the listener through a myriad of crushing riffs, melancholic pop melody & anthemic choruses pulsing with energy as Sahyoun details his journey to finding himself as an artist a...
Capstan Share Double Singles 'Bete Noire' & 'Heart To Heart'
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Capstan has released two new singles, 'Bete Noire' and 'Heart to Heart.' Check out the latest tracks from the band. Florida five-piece CAPSTAN — Anthony DeMario [vocals], Joe Mabry [guitar], Harrison Bormann [guitar], Andrew 'Boz' Bozymowski [bass, vocals], and Scott Fisher [drums] — have shared a d...
BRILLIANT JERKS Comes to Southwark Playhouse This Spring
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2022 Following a sell-out run at VAULT Festival in 2018, Brilliant Jerks returns as a full-length production this spring at Southwark Playhouse. From innovative award-winning writer Joseph Charlton (Industry, HBO/BBC; ANNA X, Harold Pinter Theatre), the show is a fast, touching and scandal-driven show ba...
JOKER Screening And Q&A With Richard Baratta Announced At The Ridgefield Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2022 Before Lady Gaga takes on Joker 2 – See the Original Blockbuster Back on the Big Screen Along with a Masterclass in Hollywood Production with Executive Producer Richard Baratta at The Ridgefield Playhouse on October 13...
Review: ALL SHOOK UP at Riverside Players
by Bob Pekol - July 27, 2023 What did our critic think of ALL SHOOK UP at Riverside Players? Take a blender. Throw in “Midsummer Nights Dream” and the songs of Elvis. Mix it together and inject the mixture with caffeine. These are the ingredients of Riverside’s Production of “All Shook Up.”...
Bearings Announce New Album 'The Best Part About Being Human'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Produced by Sam Guaiana (Silverstein, Between You & Me), the new album features the most tightly honed songwriting of Bearings’ near-decade career, instantly nostalgic for sweaty summer festivals and finger-pointed singalongs while serving as a clear indication of where the pop-punk genre is headed....
DanceHouse Returns To The Stage With RUBBERBAND's Vancouver Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2021 DanceHouse presents the Vancouver premiere of RUBBERBAND's high-octane hip-hop infused work Ever So Slightly, on stage October 21 to 23, 2021 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse, in strict compliance with provincial health regulations. ...
Young Culture Announce New Album 'You Had To Be There'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Recorded with Anton DeLost (State Champs, Silverstein, Mayday Parade) in Toronto, ON, it feels like the trio — vocalist Alex Magnan and guitarists Gabe Pietrafesa and Troy Burchett — are coming down from the lovestruck high of a year ago marked by the band’s Godspeed EP. Plus, check out upcoming tou...
ERRA Announce 'Pull From the Ghost' Summer 2022 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022 Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA, who just wrapped up a successful spring stint with Beartooth, have announced their summer 2022 headline tour. The 'PULL FROM THE GHOST' tour kicks off on July 15 in Birmingham, Alabama and runs through August 20 in Nashville. Alpha Wolf, Thornhill, and Invent An...
Los Angeles Band HUNNY Share Lofi Punk Single 'Ring In Ur Ear' Feat. Justin Courtney Pierre Ahead Of New Album Out This Friday
by Michael Major - October 04, 2023 Los Angeles band HUNNY has released their new lofi punk single 'ring in ur ear' featuring Justin Courtney Pierre. The single is a preview of their upcoming album. The latest addition to a string of lighthearted singles such as “big star” with its ambient guitar tones and affirming lyrics, or the cha...
zzzahara Unveils 'cupid's out tonight' & 'g(url)' from Forthcoming Debut Album 'Liminal Spaces'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 zzzahara unveils “cupid’s out tonight” and “g(url)” from their forthcoming album, Liminal Spaces. They have a host of tour dates coming up this fall, including stops at Brooklyn’s Sultan Room and LA’s The Echo and Lodge Room, the latter of which is the Liminal Spaces album release show—complete list...
Dates Announced For THE FINISH LINE COMMISSION: February 2021
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2021 Cygnet Theatre announces the second virtual play reading for The Bill and Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission. Playwright Aurin Squire will workshop his play RUN/FIRE, which will be directed by Lamar Perry. The reading will be streamed online from February 8 - 14, 2021. A third commission will take ...
Mayor de Blasio Announces Scaled Back New Year's Eve Times Square Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 23, 2021 Mayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year’s Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. In addition to requiring proof of full vaccination and being outdoors, attendees will also be required to wear masks. Viewing areas will be filled...
nascar aloe Announces New EP 'HEY ASSHOLE!'
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 Brash and in-your-face, LA-based nascar aloe is exactly what music needs right now. Featuring a sound that’s of-the-moment and classic all at once, he’s reminiscent of recent rap scions like Jasiah and XXXTentacion as well as punk acts past and present like the Melvins and Show Me the Body. He also ...
Slothrust's 'Pony' Added to Spotify Rock Covers Playlist
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023 Slothrust — the duo composed of principal songwriter, guitar player, and unrepentant aesthete Leah Wellbaum and drummer Will Gorin — recently unveiled their brand new EP entitled I Promise, out now via Dangerbird Records. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!... |