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JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Experience the classic Gothic horror of JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Witness the epic battle between good and evil in this adaptation of Stevenson's novella. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets Brooklyn as Next Stop
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks show to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10am-6pm daily, in partnership with St. Ann’s Warehouse, where Criterion will also screen the best of its 15 years of Closet Picks.

The Criterion Closet Coming to New York Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2024

The Criterion Closet is going mobile. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion has built a replica of their famous film closet inside an 18-foot delivery van, and later this month, they will be taking their Criterion Closet Picks show on the road across the USA, starting in New York City, with other locations to be announced.

Jjuujjuu Share New Track 'Up to You' and New Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024

Earlier this year, Los Angeles-based experimental collective jjuujjuu returned with their first single of the new year, “SOME” featuring Brazilian psych rock band, Boogarins. Now the group, led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, has shares new track “Up to You” ahead of their Weekend 2 performance at Coachella. Listen to “Up to You” HERE and attendees of Coachella Weekend 2 can see jjuujjuu live on the Sonora Tent at 1:55pm Sunday, April 21. Listen to the song here!

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Hits Town And Country Players Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

Join Town and Country Players for a laugh-inducing, toe-tapping performance of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, marking a special season led entirely by female directors and producers. Enjoy this empowering story of friendship, revenge, and a little romance in the late 1970s Rolodex era.

Jjuujjuu Share 'SOME' Feat. Boogarins; Will Perform At Coachella
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024

jjuujjuu returns with their first single of the new year, “SOME” featuring Brazilian psych rock band, Boogarins. The Los Angeles-based experimental collective led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, are also confirmed to perform for the first time at Coachella this year, and have announced additional tour dates.

ON GOLDEN POND is Coming to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

A timeless love story unfolds in 'On Golden Pond' at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Follow Ethel and Norman Thayer's 48-year journey filled with family, memories, and the beauty of life. Don't miss this poignant production by Break a Leg Productions and Zeff Entertainment.

OSEES Share New LP 'Intercepted Message'
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2023

The ever prolific and constantly frenetic OSEES finally share their brand new LP, Intercepted Message, via In The Red. Earlier this year, the record was preceded by a handful of singles — 'Intercepted Message,'  'Goon,' and 'Stunner' — which were received with widespread praise.

JJUUJJUU Share New Single 'No Way In'
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2023

The Los Angeles-based experimental collective JJUUJJUU, led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, released their new single, “No Way In.” Listen to the track and watch the animated video from frequent collaborator Micah Buzan (Adult Swim, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Flaming Lips, The Claypool Lennon Delirium) below. Plus, check out tour dates!

POSH SWAT Release 'More Will Be Revealed' Single
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 22, 2023

POSH SWAT, a new project helmed by John Dwyer (OSEES), Ryan Sawyer, and Andres Renteria, have shared their new single 'MORE WILL BE REVEALED.' Ahead of the release of their forthcoming debut LP, POSH SWAT (due February 17 via Rock Is Hell Records), the trio also released a double A-Side track titled 'DUNGEON CRAWLER / BUG CITY' via Stereogum earlier this month.

Music Mountain Theatre Opens THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2021

Music Mountain Theatre continues its 2021 season with The Drowsy Chaperone opening on September 10th. The show will run for three weekends with a total of twelve performances, closing on September 26th.

M. Caye Castagnetto Shares 'Slippery Snakes' Video Via Glide
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2021

Peruvian artist Caye Castagnetto (they/them) shares the official music video for 'Slippery Snakes.' Glide premiered the video, praising it as a 'a feast for the eyes, breaking boundaries and then some.' Castagnetto's debut LP Leap Second is out January 22nd on Castle Face Records.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Opens At Music Mountain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2020

Music Mountain Theatre will open The Importance of Being Earnest on November 6th for 6 performances running through November 15th.

John Dwyer, Kyp Malone, Marcos Rodriguez and More Share Debut LP BENT ARCANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020

Ryan Sawyer, Peter Kerlin, Kyp Malone, Brad Caulkins, Tom Dolas, Marcos Rodriguez, Laena 'Geronimo' Myers-Ionita, Joce Soubiran, Andres Renteria and John Dwyer are set to release their debut album Bent Arcana this Friday on Castle Face Records, with Aquarium Drunkard exclusively premiering the album.

Bent Arcana Announce Debut LP, Shares 'The Gate'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2020

Bent Arcana have announced the release of their debut self-titled LP and with it came the release of first single 'The Gate.' The news was shared exclusively with Pitchfork. Bent Arcana features Ryan Sawyer, Peter Kerlin, Kyp Malone, Brad Caulkins, Tom Dolas, Marcos Rodriguez, Laena 'Geronimo' Myers-Ionita, Joce Soubiran, Andres Renteria and John Dwyer

Oh Sees Announce New UK & EU Dates; North American Tour This Fall
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 27, 2020

Oh Sees have announced their updated UK tour dates. Initially planned for May, the UK tour was postponed due to the cancellations caused by COVID-19.

L.A. Takedown Will Release New Album March 13th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 19, 2020

L.A. Takedown has announced that they will release their upcoming LP, Our Feeling Of Natural High March 13th via Castle Face Records.

Kedama Announce 'The Complete Collection' Out February 14
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 24, 2020

Today, Kedama announced The Complete Collection exclusively with Billboard. The archival set of Swedish prog rock band features three LPs recorded in the 70's.

Mr. Elevator Share 'Waiting' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 8, 2020

Mr Elevator, project of Oh Sees' Tomas Dolas, released the third single, 'Waiting' off of their upcoming LP, Goodbye, Blue Sky. The single premiered with The FADER and included an exclusive quote from Tomas Dolas.

Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band Share 'Nightmare Forever' LP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 26, 2019

Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band have shared their latest LP, Nightmare Forever via Castle Face Records. The record is filled with robust instrumentation and a beautiful arrangement that is both captivating and unparalleled to today's sound. Earlier this month, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band shared the first video and second single, 'Caberfae Peaks' with The Austin Chronicle. Combining their own jazz fusion sound with high medieval fantasy in a stunning 10-minute adventure.