David Berman

Hataałii Shares 'Brown Fool Eyes' Ahead of Upcoming Album

Hataałii has released a new single from his upcoming album Waiting for a Sign, which is due out on September 13. A heady collection of ghost town anthems, short story mirages, and brain fog-clearing personal reckonings, at times Waiting For A Sign recalls the playfully languid puzzlement of Pavement’s Wowee Zowee, the trickster melancholy of Lou Reed’s The Blue Mask, or the softer Spacemen 3 songs that cast awe and mystery against a droning, endless atmosphere.

Cassandra Jenkins Releases Third Album 'My Light, My Destroyer'

Cassandra Jenkins has debuted her third full-length album, My Light, My Destroyer. Jenkins suffuses My Light, My Destroyer with an easy confidence, which betrays the simple truth that the road here was not without difficulty. Listen to the album now.

Video: Horse Jumper of Love Share New Single 'Snow Angel'

Horse Jumper of Love have shared a video for “Snow Angel,” the blistering new single and album opener for Disaster Trick, the band’s fifth full-length, due August 16th. The song, which features contributions from Squirrel Flower’s Ella Williams and MJ Lenderman, comes with an acqueous video directed by Lance Bangs. Watch the video now!

Cassandra Jenkins Releases 'Petco' Track

Cassandra Jenkins has released the single Petco, from his upcoming album My Light, My Destroyer. 'Petco is about looking for connection & coming up a little short. Writing from a pointedly angsty and existential place allowed me to be more playful with songwriting,' the artist says. Listen to the new track!

Cassandra Jenkins Reveals US Tour Dates and Releases 'Delphinium Blue' Track/Video

Like the night sky itself, the world of My Light, My Destroyer is always expanding. Cassandra Jenkins’ third full-length, out July 12th via Dead Oceans, cracks open the promise of reaching the edge of the new, with a wider sonic palette than ever before—encompassing guitar-driven indie rock, new age, sophistipop, and jazz. Watch the music video now! She has also announced a US tour- find the dates here!

Cassandra Jenkins to Release LP 'My Light, My Destroyer'

Like the night sky itself, the world of My Light, My Destroyer is always expanding. Cassandra Jenkins’ third full-length, out July 12th via her new label, Dead Oceans, cracks open the promise of reaching the edge of the new, with a wider sonic palette than ever before—encompassing guitar-driven indie rock, new age, sophistipop, and jazz. Listen to a single here!

Empty Country (Cymbals Eat Guitars) Release New LP

Empty Country — the project of musician Joseph D'Agostino (Cymbals Eat Guitars) — returns with the release of their sophomore LP, Empty Country II, out now on Get Better Records (US) / Tough Love Records (UK).

John Vanderslice Shares New Single 'CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)'

Where lead single “Crystals 26” included familiar elements of classic Vanderslice, “CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)” is a bit-crushed transmission intermingled with haunting samples that feels like the logical conclusion of his largely instrumental David Berman tribute from 2021 and more recent foray into crumbling synthesizers.

John Vanderslice Shares New ORANGEPURPLEBEACH Single 'Exposure'

John Vanderslice has dropped “Exposure”, the second single off his new album under the moniker ORANGEPURPLEBEACH. Named after the password that encrypted the dark web market Silk Road, ORANGEPURPLEBEACH see’s the producer & songwriter embrace the deconstructed, electronic heavy approach he’s explored across his latest collection of EP’s.

John Vanderslice Releases 'Pylon Shadow' with New Band

Today, indie icon John Vanderslice is announcing a new band, named after the password that encrypted the dark web market Silk Road, ORANGEPURPLEBEACH sees the veteran producer & songwriter completely embrace the deconstructed, electronic heavy approach he’s explored across his latest collection of EP’s. Listen to the new single 'Pylon Shadow' now!

Woods Release New Single 'Nickels and Dimes'

Woods will be playing Woodsist Fest on September 25-26 at Arrowood Farms in Accord, NY with a lineup that includes Yo La Tengo, Kevin Morby, Parquet Courts, Kurt Vile, and more.

Dark Tea Releases Video for 'Finally On Time'

“The new track ‘Finally on Time’ is a piano ballad that revolves around a memory of driving through Northern California on tour,” says Canino. “Bands tend to bemoan the long drive from San Francisco to Portland, and this song celebrates it. It’s about coming home from tour but wishing you were still on ‘the 105,’ whichever road that might be.”

The Royal Conservatory Names New Honorary Fellows

Juno Award-winning rock icons Lighthouse, internationally celebrated piano duo Anagnoson & Kinton, and foremost arts patron BMO Financial Group have been named Honorary Fellows of The Royal Conservatory of Music. They will receive the designation - the highest one conferred by the organization - on May 15, 2019 at The Royal Occasion.

20/20 Presents Two-Hour Documentary on Notorious Bobbitt Case

Twenty-five years ago, Lorena Bobbitt's name was splashed across newspaper headlines and television screens nationwide when she was charged with attacking her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt, with a kitchen knife. A two-hour “20/20” documentary reports new details in the infamous case and features a new interview with John, in which he shares new details about the 1993 events, what he went through in the aftermath of the attack and his life now. “20/20” airs on Friday, Jan. 4 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. The episode kicks off eight weeks of two-hour “20/20” programming featuring brand-new interviews with key players in the biggest newsmaker stories in recent American history. Each documentary takes a look at these cases through a modern lens, challenges original perceptions and sheds new light on each story.

January Lineup Revealed at The Royal Conservatory Of Music

21C Music Festival - five days of newly-minted music during which audiences have an opportunity to experience fresh new sounds and ideas from the greatest musical minds of today - moves from May to January with the sixth edition of the festival. From January 16 to 20, this edition will celebrate the American minimalist composer Terry Riley, with his music being performed in three of the concerts, including one that he will headline, titled Terry Riley: Live at 85! Additionally, more than a half of the works presented during the festival will be receiving premieres - 6 world, 1 North American, 10 Canadian, 4 Ontario, and 1 Toronto, by 10 Canadian composers.

LADY BIRD, THE POST Among ACE Eddie Award Nominations; Full List

American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for THE 68TH ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS recognizing outstanding editing in ten categories of film, television and documentaries.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Conclude 2015-16 Season in June

For the month of June, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) looks forward to a particularly impressive lineup, brimming with terrific events.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Present ALLIGATOR PIE & More in April

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) embraces spring with renewed energy and fresh performances. On April 2, The TSO Presents Alligator Pie will delight children-big and small. Based on the children's poetry collection Alligator Pie by Toronto poet Dennis Lee, with music composed by Abigail Richardson-Schulte (The Hockey Sweater), the work was co-commissioned by the TSO and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. The two matinee performances (2:00pm and 4:00pm) bring together soprano Carla Huhtanen, host Kevin Frank, and Dennis Lee himself under the musical direction of RBC Resident Conductor Earl Lee.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra's Mozart@260 Festival Sees Record-Breaking Success

Fresh from a highly successful five-city tour of Florida, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) rang in the new year with the Mozart@260 Festival, which took place January 15-23.

Darren Criss to Step in for Jeremy Jordan at TSO's ON BROADWAY Concert

Due to a scheduling issue, vocalist Jeremy Jordan will be unable to perform with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) as part of On Broadway on March 29 and 30, 2016, as previously announced. The TSO is pleased to announce that Darren Criss-well known for his role on the popular TV series, Glee-will be stepping in for Mr. Jordan.