ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Honored with SONA Warrior Award
Paul Williams and legendary songwriters and producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis lauded Matthews’s achievements and hit songwriter MoZella performed “Wrecking Ball” (all are ASCAP members). Video tributes to Matthews featured music industry giants Stephen Schwartz, NE-YO, Marcus Miller, Desmond Child, John Platt and Ashley Gorley among many others.
COBRA MAN Releases 'Thin Ice' and Announces 'New Paradise I'
In support, the duo begins their U.S. spring headlining tour on April 29 at The Fillmore in San Francisco and concludes on May 20 at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, delivering music in the spirit of classic stadium anthems. COBRA MAN led by Andy Harry and Sarah Rayne, known for their eclectic blend of funk and street punk.
Darren Criss Releases MASQUERADE EP Today
Today, singer and songwriter Darren Criss releases his brand-new EP Masquerade via BMG. From the rock n’ roll anthem “f*kn around” to the glam “i can’t dance” to the most recently released “for a night like this,” each track allows Darren to explore different personas.
Listen: Darren Criss Releases New Single 'for a night like this'
Today, singer and songwriter Darren Criss released his newest single, “for a night like this'. “for a night like this” arrives on the heels of two previously released singles, “i can't dance” and “f*kn around,” each showcasing a completely different side of Darren as an artist.
Darren Criss Releases New Single 'I Can't Dance'
Music has always played an integral role in Darren’s artistry. As a solo artist, his 2017 EP Homework debuted at #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Album chart. Criss has toured to sold-out audiences around the world including headlining the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival with multi-GRAMMY Award nominee and renowned DJ Steve Aoki.
Darren Criss Releases New Single 'F*KN AROUND'
An ode to his garage band upbringing, “F*KN AROUND” is an unapologetic alt-pop head-nod anthem, highlighting Darren’s musicianship with his driving dirty bassline groove and even dirtier lead guitar counterparts.
Seattle Men's Chorus Celebrates Seattle's LGBTQ Underground Railroad
Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) shines the light on Seattle's pivotal role as a safe haven in the LGBTQ Underground Railroad that began in 2009. Local activists like Michael Failla and members from the Seattle Men's Chorus are opening their hearts, homes and wallets by providing housing, furniture, job contracts, training and emotional support to LGBTQ individuals seeking asylum from the dangers in their Muslim-majority homelands. Ultimately, the Seattle community's efforts have brought nearly 90 brave refugees to Seattle and other cities in Europe and North America where their identity is not reviled and they don't live in fear.
Cold War Kids Release STRINGS & KEYS Acoustic EP
Cold War Kids have unveiled STRINGS & KEYS, an all-new EP collecting exclusive acoustic renditions of songs found on their acclaimed new album, NEW AGE NORMS 1. The 5-track EP includes a stark, stripped down version of the LP's “Beyond the Pale (Strings & Keys),” joined by an equally potent official video, streaming now. STRINGS & KEYS arrives today at all DSPs and streaming services. NEW AGE NORMS 1 is available now in a variety of formats via CWKTWO/AWAL.
Avril Lavigne to Tour for the First Time in Five Years
Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces Avril Lavigne will bring her “Head Above Water” tour to the Philadelphia region on Friday, October 11, 2019. The performances will take place in the Xcite Center with doors opening at 7:00pm and showtime at 8:00pm. This show is the first time the “Sk8er Boi” and “Complicated” singer will perform in Bucks County. Lavigne joins the growing “A-list” roster of entertainers who will take the stage at Parx this year, including Reba McIntire, Wayne Brady, Jay Leno, Foreigner, Sinbad, Leeann Rimes, Toby Keith and many others. Tickets are $60-100 each and are on sale now. One dollar from each ticket will be donated to The Avril Lavigne Foundation.