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Video: Louis Cato Performs 'Winter Wonderland' On THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Louis Cato performed “Winter Wonderland” on a special holiday edition of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Watch the video of the performance now! Louis Cato is a Grammy-nominated musician whose collaborators have included John Legend, Talib Kweli, A Tribe Called Quest, Jack White, Bobby McFerrin, Snarky Puppy and, of course, Jon Batiste.
GIRL SCOUT Release New EP 'Granny Music'

Girl Scout shares one of the fall’s most highly anticipated EP’s, Granny Music, out now via Made Records. After teasing the EP with previous singles including “Bruises,” “Boy In Blue” and “Monster,” they continue to deliver stellar song after song, each as ear wormy as the next.
Bombay Bicycle Club Releases New Single 'Turn the World On'

Production comes from Paul Epworth on the track Heaven and Ben Allen who co-produces Turn The World On—the band previously worked with Allen on their hit single “Shuffle” back in 2011. The record was mixed by Dave Fridmann (renowned for his work with The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, MGMT, HAIM).
GIRL SCOUT Share New Single 'Bruises'

Girl Scout are about to release one of the fall’s most highly anticipated EP’s, Granny Music, via Made Records. This is a band who can do no wrong, after teasing the EP with previous singles including “Boy In Blue” and “Monster,” they continue to deliver stellar song after song, each as ear wormy as the next.
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily Debut 'Love In Exile'

Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu vocals.
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily to Release 'Love In Exile' Debut LP

Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu vocals. Watch the new visualizer for the singles!
Watch: Beo String Quartet Releases 'People,' A New Audio Single & Music Video

Watch the music video for Beo String Quartet's 'People' music video.
White Reaper Announce New Album 'Asking for a Ride'

White Reaper have announced details of their new album Asking for a Ride, which will be released on Elektra Entertainment and is available for pre-order now. The band have also shared the new song, “Pages” which is available now on all streaming platforms and joined by a Lance Bangs directed music video.
Jeremy Sean Hector Releases New Composition 'Night Flight'

“Night Flight” is Eddie Bullen on keyboards, Otis Willams on drums, and bassist Eric Lyons. More musicians on Hector’s new album are bass guitarists Mo Pleasure, Andrew Stewart and Keane Jules, drummers Larnell Lewis and William Laurencin, Isaac Agerman and Michael Arthurs on saxophone, Alexis Baro on trumpet, and Meirion Kelly on trombone.
Tom Odell Unveils New Single 'Sad Anymore'

Tom Odell shares his latest track ‘Sad Anymore,’ released via independent label mtheory. It’s accompanied by an animated music video created by line-drawing artist Manshen Lo (Sally Rooney), with animation by Duncan Gist and produced by Nexus Studios –the same team behind the official video for Tom’s recent single ‘Best Day Of My Life.'
Aloe Blacc's Latest Single 'Mercy' (The Godfather Mix) Is Out Now

As part of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of THE GODFATHER this year, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Aloe Blacc is dropping a new original composition incorporating the iconic love theme from the cinematic masterpiece.
BWW Interview: Chatting with Miss Minnesota Elle Mark on Musical Theatre!

After two years of working in the field of public health, Elle competed for the title of Miss Minnesota and was crowned on June 25th, 2021. Elle now travels the state of Minnesota, promoting both the Miss Minnesota Organization and the Campaign to Change Direction.
BWW Review: Broadway Across America's TOOTSIE THE MUSICAL is On a Roll!

My advice for TOOTSIE THE MUSICAL is to distance yourself from the original film, and accept they are taking a dated concept and transposing it awkwardly onto today.  You are going for the exquisite comedy performances that surpass the fact that TOOTSIE has not very much to say about gender that seems substantial.
Finland-Based Rockers FORTH Pay Ode To Fallen '90s Musicians With Gorgeous New Ballad “1993”

Shortly ahead of their long-awaited, self-titled third studio album, Forth have released a brand-new single called '1993' - available now.
BWW Review: MUSICA VIVA: FRENCH WIND MUSIC at Adelaide Town Hall

The coordination of the three wind soloists was impeccable.
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Sings Reimagined 'Shall We Dance?' For R&H Goes Pop!

In celebration of the R&H Goes Pop! album drop this coming Friday, March 26, the video of Ariana DeBose’s pop-fueled reimagination of “Shall We Dance?” has been released.
BWW Review: Vivid Theatre's Outdoor Production of Joshua Harmon's BAD JEWS at the JCC on the Cohn Campus

An enjoyable show in less-than-ideal circumstances (thanks to the pandemic).
BWW Review: #MusikalDiRumah RARA J's Hip Story and Visuals Updates the Folktale for the Younger Generation

#MusikalDiRumahAjaa??s third and latest entry, Rara J, is the first to transplant the source folktale into a current-day setting. However, the adaptation is not merely skin-deep, as the episodea??s presentation is as snazzy as its internet-savvy characters, resulting in a fun and accessible watch.
Tom King Releases New Single 'Be That for Me'

18-year-old Tom King is a seminal young talent from Guildford ready to carve out his path in UK music with third single “Be That for Me”.
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

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