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Khruangbin to Perform at The Fox Theatre in September

Khruangbin will present two performances at the Fox Theatre in September. Learn more about the band and see how to purchase tickets.

Akira Galaxy Announces Tour With Winnetka Bowling League  ​  ​ �¿

Singer-songwriter Akira Galaxy has announced her tour with Winnetka Bowling League. The tour comes after a successful run of shows for Akira in Austin at SXSW, and follows the release of her debut EP What's Inside You via Bright Antenna Records.

Khruangbin Share New Song 'PON P�"N'

Explore the latest release from Khruangbin, the new song PON PÓN. This track is a part of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' Get a sneak peek of their fresh sound. “Pon Pón” holds the band's table at the West African discotheque; yet the joy now moves to the corner left of the dancefloor, where the back-and-forth between Laura Lee's bass.

Peel Share New Single 'Cycle' From New Album 'Acid Star'

Discover PEEL's new single 'Cycle', a fresh release from their debut album 'Acid Star', set to launch on March 29th via Innovative Leisure. The creative partnership of Sean Cimino and Isom Innis, their bond was initially formed as touring members of Foster The People (now both official members live & on record).

Khruangbin to Host Special Listening Event 'LA VENTANA'

Catch the special listening event for LA VENTANA set by Khruangbin. Experience the unique sounds of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' In true Khruangbin spirit, the band is giving fans a chance to attend early listening sessions of A LA SALA inside four James Turrell Skyspaces. Attendees will utilize headphones for an inward listening experience.

Review Round-up: JAGGED LITTLE PILL, THE 39 STEPS, MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY and THE REVOLUTIONISTS

In the aftermath of experiencing the Nashville premiere of Jagged Little Pill — the musical inspired by and featuring music from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, other songs written by her and including two created expressly for the production, and featuring a compelling, biting and challenging book by Diablo Cody — one cannot help but lament the show’s abbreviated three-performance run at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall.

Craig Campbell Sets Date For 'Passionate Class Of '89' Album

Last year was an ambitious time of music for country hitmaker Craig Campbell, releasing the 16-song The Lost Files: Exhibit A and the 17-song Exhibit B, the second of which landed on the first ballot of the ACM Awards. The six songs represent the core influences who helped mold his desire to pursue a career as an artist and songwriter.

Peel Share New Single 'OMG'

PEEL shares their latest single 'OMG' in anticipation of their album release. The creative partnership of Sean Cimino and Isom Innis, their bond was initially formed as touring members of Foster The People (now both official members live & on record). The two developed a musical language all their own over the years, ideas coalescing organically.

Khruangbin Share New Single 'May Ninth' & Extend North American Tour

Khruangbin have also expanded their recently announced North American tour, which will see the band play the Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Berkeley's Greek Theatre and more.

Peel Share New Single 'Climax'

Inspired by the 2018 Gaspar Noé movie of the same name, the song is an urgent blend of jagged guitar stabs and disco-inspired drumming. The accompanying video see's the band performing the song, captured on grainy VHS against the concrete backdrop of their downtown Los Angeles loft. Watch the music video!

Khruangbin Announce North American Tour Along With Appearances At Coachella, Boston Calling, Bonnaroo & More

Khruangbin have announced a major North American tour which will see the band, known for their captivating and immersive live performances, play Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Stadium, Berkeley's Greek Theatre and more.

Peel Announce Debut Album & Share 'Y2J' & 'Acid Star'

Inspired in part by genre-bending Creation Records bands like Primal Scream and Madchester groups like Happy Mondays, Acid Star expands on the post-punk and industrial edge of early Peel, adding layers of psychedelia, dance, and even reverb soaked freak folk, as seen on the title track.

Khruangbin Announce New Album 'A LA SALA'

Musical polymaths Khruangbin return with the announcement of A LA SALA or “To the Room” in Spanish — the band's fourth studio album and first LP in four years out on Dead Oceans in partnership with Night Time Stories Ltd. Also out now is lead single “A Love International” illustrating the reflective, celebratory nature of A LA SALA.

7 Things You Might Not Know About NEW YORK, NEW YORK Composers John Kander and Fred Ebb

This season the new musical New York, New York is bringing the hopes and dreams of young artists to the Broadway stage in a new musical from iconic duo John Kander and Fred Ebb. From their meeting in 1964, Kander and Ebb have forged one of the longest-running and most successful partnerships in Broadway history, crafting beloved hits like Flora, the Red Menace, Cabaret, Zorba, Chicago, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Curtains, The Scottsboro Boys and many more. 

Christina Aguilera To Perform & Receive Music Icon Award at 2021 People's Choice Awards

Aguilera, renowned for her powerful voice and songs, has sold more than 43 million records worldwide and achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the fourth female artist to ever top the chart for three consecutive decades. Kenan Thompson will host this year's awards show. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Peel Reveal New Single 'Citizen X'

Peel’s innovative and emotional debut masters the integration of melodic synths and psych as it shape-shifts from one song to the next.

Cory Becker Shares 'Under A Tree' Single

Cory Becker's debut album, One, came to life in a one-room studio in the dirt floored basement of his Echo Park rental, which he built from ground up. The album embraces the authenticity and experimentation of analog recording - engineering and producing the album himself, he experimented with a variety of techniques and performed nearly every aspect of the album himself, aside from select musical guests he invited to play on select tracks. Despite being Becker's first try at recording and producing everything on his own, he was able to create a unique sonic footprint that encompasses modern indie rock and folk, and the values and traditions of the canon of American roots music. One is out tomorrow, February 21st. 

Cory Becker Shares New Single 'The Preacher'

Today, LA-based indie folk artist Cory Becker shares 'The Preacher', the third single off his upcoming debut album One. Vents Magazine premiered the track earlier today and shared some information behind the latest single, stating 'the singer-songwriter opens up about his past and present with a vulnerability that rarely some get to archive.' Lead single 'Haunt', released in October, was featured on Spotify's coveted Fresh Finds playlist and second single 'Rivers', came out in December and received praise from local tastemaker, Buzzbands LA. Stream all three singles now ahead of the release and check Cory Becker live in LA this February. Cory Becker's debut album One is out 2/21. 

BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Village Arts is a musical with a bite

Scifi, B movie monsters, comic book colors, and the imminent threat to humanity via your local florist have never looked as good as it does in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Village Arts, playing through August 4th.  Honestly, this production and talented cast so perfectly defines campy, musical fun it's a shame it couldn't go to The Met Gala this year.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Invades New Village Arts this Summer

New Village Arts is excited to announce the final production of its eighteenth season: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. NVA's Director of Connectivity and Artistic Associate AJ Knox will direct, with music direction by Benjamin Goniea, and choreography by Kevin "Blax" Burroughs.