STRANGER THINGS Stage Play in the Works
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022
Netflix announced their new partnership with The Duffer Brothers, the creators of Stranger Things. The new play will be will be set within the 'world and mythology of Stranger Things' and produced by Sonia Friedman, Stephen Daldry, and Netflix. Daldry, known for his work on The Crown and Billy Elliot, will also direct the production.
VIDEO: Queer-Country Icons LAVENDER COUNTRY Release Music Video
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022
The video is for the track “I Can’t Shake The Stranger Out Of You,” the timeless anthem of queer love and intimacy. the version of the song that the video highlights is from their historic, long overdue sophomore LP Blackberry Rose released by Don Giovanni earlier in 2022. The track was on their groundbreaking debut album.
R.E.M. Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'Chronic Town'
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). Plus, watch the new music video for Wolves, Lower” now!
Auragraph Announces Dais Records Debut 'Reflection Plane'
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2022
The palette and precision of prolific synthesizer composer Hector Carlos Ramirez aka Auragraph has heightened incrementally since the project’s conception in 2018, but Reflection Plane – his 8th full-length, and first for Dais Records – finds him streamlining his sound even further, to its gleaming chrome essence.
Friendship Share 'Alive Twice' Off Forthcoming New LP 'Love the Stranger'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022
Philly-based Friendship have released a new single, “Alive Twice.” The track is taken from their forthcoming new album Love the Stranger which is set for release via Merge Records. Like the LP, today’s single—which is both sparse and gorgeous—was co-produced by the band and Bradford Krieger.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces The Cast Of PUFFS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022
Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO's exclusive engagement of the wand-wielding Off-Broadway hit parody, PUFFS — which The New York Times proclaims 'a fast-paced romp through the 'Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.''
Ishida Dance Company Announces World Premiere of NO SPEAKING LEFT IN ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
ISHIDA Dance Company will present an evening of world premieres in contemporary dance based on original poetic narratives that invite existential questions: no speaking left in me featuring works choreographed by ISHIDA and award-winning British Finnish choreographer Kristian Lever.
VIDEO: Watch the First Eight Minutes of STRANGER THINGS 4
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022
The cast features Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), and more.
VIDEO: Ben Whishaw Stars in THIS IS GOING TO HURT AMC+ Series Trailer
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022
AMC+ today released the exclusive trailer and key art for its upcoming limited series, This Is Going To Hurt, a comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, No Time to Die, London Spy) based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international bestselling memoir of the same name.
Friendship Announce New Album 'Love The Stranger'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022
Philly-based Friendship recently announced their signing to Merge Records, and today they are excited to reveal that they will release their first album for the label. Titled Love the Stranger, the LP was co-produced by the band and Bradford Krieger. It will be available on CD, LP, and opaque “blue galaxy” Peak Vinyl. Plus, check out tour dates!
VIDEO: Millie Bobby Brown Talks STRANGER THINGS, Pranks, and Games on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022
Last night, Millie Bobby Brown stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss the upcoming season four of Stranger Things. The actress stuck around to play 'Box of Lies' with Fallon, as well as a Fruit Rollup eating challenge. In 'Box of Lies', Millie Bobby Brown and Jimmy take turns trying to stump each other about what items are hidden inside their mystery boxes.
THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022
Enjoy the music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members! Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street are the musicians who performed with Billy Joel in the 1970s and 1980s and were heard on albums such as The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and The Nylon Curtain.
AMC+ Original Series THIS IS GOING TO HURT Premiere Starring Ben Wishaw
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2022
AMC+ today released first-look photos of its upcoming limited series, This Is Going To Hurt, a comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, No Time to Die, London Spy) based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international memoir of the same name. The series was created, written and executive produced by Kay.