Opera Parallele & Transgender District Announces EXPANSIVE 2023 Showcase Artists
Building on the overwhelming success of last year's Expansive initiative, Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District have announced plans to renew their collaboration and present a showcase of transgender and non-binary classical artists for two performances at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 at A.C.T.'s intimate Strand Theater.
Young Gun Silver Fox Release 'Rolling Back' Single
Andy Platts and Shawn Lee need no introduction, having each clocked up a life time of musical brownie points, whether through Andy’s career as a world renowned composer and singer/songwriter/guitarist with British soul sensations Mamas Gun or through Shawn’s esteemed work as a producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer.
Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty & More
This year’s lineup includes Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, José González, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more, with Jerrod Carmichael, Reignwolf, Modern Biology and Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle recently added.
Mamas Gun Releases New Studio LP 'Cure the Jones'
Written and produced during the pandemic by Mamas Gun frontman Andy Platts with additional intricate soundscaping from drummer Chris Boot, Cure The Jones was recorded direct to tape with an array of analogue gear at Platts’ home studio in just three days, focussing the soulful energy of the band into a coherent gospel-tinged whole.
Mamas Gun Shares New Single 'Good Foot'
Formed in 2009, the current five-piece is Andy Platts (vocals), Terry Lewis (guitar), Dave Oliver (keys), Chris Boot (drums) and Cameron Dawson (bass). Platts has previously worked with Rod Temperton, Brian Jackson and John Oates (of Hall & Oates), and Lewis’ credits include collaborations with Leon Ware, Lewis Taylor and The Impressions.
Brian Jackson Announces First Solo Album in 20 Years
Announcing his forthcoming studio album, 'This Is Brian Jackson', which is to be released on BBE Music in May 2022, Brian Jackson offers up the LP's lead single 'All Talk', presented with a brace of remixes by OPOLOPO. Listen to the album's lead single 'All Talk' now!