Raymond Scott

Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the song here!

The Queen's Cartoonists' HOLIDAY HURRAH Comes to Smothers Theatre, December 3
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2023

Multimedia musical comedy experience The Queen's Cartoonists bring their holiday performance, 'Holiday Hurrah,' to Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University's Malibu campus on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. 

'RAYMOND SCOTT REIMAGINED' Releases on Violinjazz Recordings
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of 'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6.

RAYMOND SCOTT REIMAGINED, An Unprecedented Musical Journey Arrives July 21 Via Violinjazz Recordings
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of 'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6.

EXOTIKON Single Day Tickets On Sale Today!
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023

Peekaboo Gallery, has announced that single day tickets are on sale now for the first-ever immersive event, EXOTIKON, celebrating the wild, weird and wonderful world of Exotica set for the weekend of June 23, 24 & 25 in Downtown Los Angeles.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents THE QUEEN'S CARTOONISTS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022

The recently renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents musical ensemble, The Queen's Cartoonists in Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It! on Friday, December 23 at 8pm.

Rural Tapes Announces New Album 'Inner Space Music'
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2022

The new album features The Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn as well as PJ Harvey saxophonist Terry Edwards who also performed on Rural Tapes. They are also joined by Kristine Tjøgersen (clarinet, bass clarinet), Lars Løberg Tofte (bass), Marin Stallemo Bakke (violins) and Øystein Braut (electric guitar).

Ballet Tech's Kids Dance to Return to the Joyce for First New York Season Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Ballet Tech’s Kids Dance will return to The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) with a program devised by the organization’s new artistic director, Dionne D. Figgins. The production celebrates founder Eliot Feld, featuring some of his early Kids Dance pieces as part of Ballet Tech’s expanding repertory.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Doug Besterman
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 7, 2022

Anyone that has read my reviews or columns over the years knows that I always pay attention to the orchestrations and orchestrator of any given musical. Let’s face it, without the orchestrator, the score is only a piano. Today’s subject Doug Besterman has been living his theatre life for many years as an orchestrator for Broadway, regional, and West End theatre as well as doing scoring for films and TV.

The Bang Group Presents The 19th Annual Production Of NUT/CRACKED
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2021

The Bang Group presents the nineteenth annual production of Nut/Cracked on Thursday, December 16 at 7:30pm, Friday, December 17 at 7:30pm, and Saturday, December 18 at 3pm and 7:30pm, at the Flea Theater, 20 Thomas Street, NYC.

Salami Rose Joe Louis Shares 'We're Dumb'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020

Ahead of her new remix LP, Chapters of Zdenka, an offshoot collection of music from her 2019 Brainfeeder debut Zdenka 2080, Salami Rose Joe Louis shares its next single “We’re Dumb,” which comes with a visualizer made by Strangeloop.

Salami Rose Joe Louis Announces Remix LP 'Chapters of Zdenka'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 24, 2020

Salami Rose Joe Louis announces Chapters of Zdenka – an offshoot collection of music from her 2019 Brainfeeder debut Zdenka 2080.

The Flynn and Shelburne Museum Present Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet With Wynton Marsalis and The Queen's Cartoonists
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2020

The Flynn in partnership with Shelburne Museum is pleased to announce shows by two renowned musical groups to be held outdoors on the grounds at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont.

Perspectives Ensemble Presents Wendy Sutter, Cellist, Performing The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2020

Perspectives Ensemble, in cooperation with the Judson Memorial Church, presents The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter, cellist, on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams Release APORIA Early Today, Donating 50% Of Proceeds
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 24, 2020

Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams release their collaborative album Aporia—originally slated for this Friday, March 27—today. The album is available now at local record stores, and get it digitally here. 50% of the proceeds from sales of the record will go to food-focused charities benefitting those impacted by COVID-19 (No Kid Hungry) as well as to Partners In Health.

Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams Debut 'Climb That Mountain'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 11, 2020

Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams unveil “Climb That Mountain”—watch below!

Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams Share Video for 'The Runaround'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 19, 2020

Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams unveil a new track and video, “The Runaround,” today—watch below. The song is taken from the pair's recently announced collaborative album Aporia, out March 27 on AKR, and follows first single “The Unlimited.”

Celebrate Stonewall50 With WHAT THE FANDANGO!
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019

Celebrate Stonewall50 in style at St John's in the heart of the West Village with the American premiere of WHAT THE FANDANGO?! A musical-comedy cabaret featuring international performance artist, Robert Hofmann, brilliantly embodying four powerful personas in his stunning blend of comic genius and musical versatility creating a wild multi-gendered romp that has already taken Australia by storm.

Australian Singing-Celeb, Robert Hofmann, Joins The Stonewall50 Festivities
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2019

Robert Hofmann and St John's in the Village celebrate Stonewall50 in style with the American premiere of WHAT THE FANDANGO?! A musical-comedy cabaret featuring international performance artist, Robert Hofmann

DIY Godfather R. Stevie Moore Releasing New Album Featuring Ariel Pink, Jason Falkner, Lane Steinberg
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 4, 2019

R Stevie Moore: this guy again. The Godfather of DIY home recording. Hundreds of self-released albums over the past 50 years. Dozens issued on countless indie labels since 1976. Pop craftsman, crafty grandpop, notorious curmudgeon. Blah blah blah blah blah. Most recently teamed with Jason Falkner on the album Make It Be (Bar/None, 2017).