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QWANQWA Announce 2024 North American Tour Dates Photo QWANQWA Announce 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Get the latest on QWANQWA's 2024 North American tour dates. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for the most recent news on entertainment and live performances. This year's tour is equally ambitions; spanning nine weeks in March through May, 39 cities, both coasts, and everything in between -- with more...

Backline Raises $40K To Support Mental Health & Wellness In The Music Industry At Wor Photo Backline Raises $40K To Support Mental Health & Wellness In The Music Industry At World Mental Health Day 2023 In Nashville
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023

Headlined by Wynonna Judd, oining the stage over the course of the evening was Charles Kelley (Lady A), Brittney Spencer, Charles Wesley Godwin, and up-and-coming artists Drake Milligan, Josiah & the Bonnevilles, Madeline Edwards, Sierra Hull, Vince Herman, Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, and Wyatt Flores....

SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces 'Major Arcana' 10th Anniversary Edition Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces 'Major Arcana' 10th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023

Ten years ago, Speedy Ortiz released their debut full-length album Major Arcana. The breakthrough album launched the band from its lo-fi origins as Sadie Dupuis’ home recording project. Along with tracks remastered by The Lodge’s Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood, showcasing album engineer Justin Pizzof...

Video: SPEEDY ORTIZ Releases NPR Tiny Desk Concert Ahead of New Album Out Tomorrow! Photo Video: SPEEDY ORTIZ Releases NPR Tiny Desk Concert Ahead of New Album Out Tomorrow!
by Michael Major - August 31, 2023

Ten years ago, Speedy Ortiz released their debut full-length album Major Arcana. The breakthrough album earned them critical acclaim, festival slots at Pitchfork, Primavera and Bonnaroo, tours with The Breeders and Stephen Malkmus, and an invite to perform at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. Watch the video...

The Keening (Ex-Subrosa) Announce Debut Album 'Little Bird' Photo The Keening (Ex-Subrosa) Announce Debut Album 'Little Bird'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023

Largely composed at a retreat in Joshua Tree and a friend’s family homestead in Kamas, Utah, Little Bird was recorded in December 2020 at Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregon with “Engine-ear” Billy Anderson. Anderson’s long resume includes such luminaries as Melvins, Neurosis, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, H...

Hello June Announces New Album 'ARTIFACTS' & Launches New Single 'Interstate' Photo Hello June Announces New Album 'ARTIFACTS' & Launches New Single 'Interstate'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023

Artifacts was recorded in Nashville at Bell Tone Recording with producer Roger Alan Nichols, featuring Rudy on vocals and guitar, Paul Niehaus on pedal steel (Calexico, Iron & Wine, Justin Townes Earle, Lambchop), Caleb Crosby on drums and percussion (Larkin Poe, Noah Gundersen), and Nichols on guit...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Shares New Single & Alex Ross Perry-Directed Video ft. Josh Gondelman, T Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Shares New Single & Alex Ross Perry-Directed Video ft. Josh Gondelman, Ted Leo & More
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

The video features Josh Gondelman and Emily Panic; to musicians Ted Leo, Spencer Peppet (the Ophelias), Nicola Leel (Doe/Customer), Kate Meizner (Jobber), Zoë Brecher (Sad13/Bruce Springsteen); authors Rax King, Amy Rose Spiegel and merritt k; New Yorker cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein; fellow Uni...

New American Soul Trio The Shindellas to Release 'Shindo' Photo New American Soul Trio The Shindellas to Release 'Shindo'
by Michael Major - July 20, 2023

Produced by Louis York—the Grammy Award-winning duo of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony (Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Jazmine Sullivan)—Shindo is a modern take on the beloved girl group genre that taps into R&B and soul, bringingforth their New American Soul sound. ...

Punk Upstarts Adolescents Announce New Album & Tour Photo Punk Upstarts Adolescents Announce New Album & Tour
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023

The Adolescents, who helped establish the blueprint for Orange County punk rock according to All Music Guide, announced they are celebrating the 43rd anniversary as a band with the release of their new album Caesar Salad Days on vinyl/digital formats this Friday via the legendary independent label, ...

SPEEDY ORTIZ Share New Single 'Plus One' & Announce New Tour Dates Photo SPEEDY ORTIZ Share New Single 'Plus One' & Announce New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023

Rabbit Rabbit was co-produced by the band with Illuminati Hotties’ Sarah Tudzin (who also mixed the record), mastered by Emily Lazar & Chris Allgood at The Lodge (New York, NY), and was recorded between Rancho de la Luna (Joshua Tree, CA) & Sonic Ranch (Tornillo, TX). Plus, check out upcoming tour d...

GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2023 Coming to Theaters Photo GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2023 Coming to Theaters
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023

Featuring the Dead’s Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, and with Bruce Hornsby and Vince Welnick on keys, the Soldier Field show was filled with fan favorites, including “Shakedown Street,” “Brown-Eyed Women,” “Playing In The Band,” “Terrapin Station,” “Dark Star,” and ...

Indie Jazz Alchemists sunking Announce New Album 'Smug' Photo Indie Jazz Alchemists sunking Announce New Album 'Smug'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022

A duo comprised of Granfelt and keyboardist Antoine Martel, sunking are announcing their second album and first with ANTI- Records. Titled ’Smug,’ the groundwork for the album is drawn from a series of freewheeling, lo-fi drum sessions captured back in 2016 while the horn and keyboard-fueled arrange...

Plastic Picnic Announce Fall West Coast Tour Dates Photo Plastic Picnic Announce Fall West Coast Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 17, 2022

Touring in support of the band’s recently released debut album As Long As You Need, the run will begin on Monday, September 19 in Vancouver, BC and visit markets such as Seattle, WA on Wednesday, September 21, Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday, September 25, Denver, CO on Monday, September 26 and more....

Arkells Announce New Album 'Blink Twice' & Share New Song 'Dance With You' Ft. CœUr d Photo Arkells Announce New Album 'Blink Twice' & Share New Song 'Dance With You' Ft. CœUr de Pirate and Aly & AJ
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022

Arkells announce the official release date for their seventh album, Blink Twice, via Virgin / Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The brand new companion album to the band’s current release, Blink Once, Blink Twice showcases a new collection of songs where Arkells continue t...

Petite Amie Share New Single 'Otra Vez' & Announce U.S. Tour Dates Photo Petite Amie Share New Single 'Otra Vez' & Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022

Petite Amie have shared their new single 'Otra Vez' via Devil in the Woods Records.  With a  more experimental sound, while preserving their melodic essence, the song gives fans both a glimpse of a new side of the band and the first taste of their forthcoming new album. This summer, they play tour d...

Singer-Songwriter Lauren Monroe Announces Album, Releases New Single and Video Photo Singer-Songwriter Lauren Monroe Announces Album, Releases New Single and Video
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022

Lauren Monroe - singer, songwriter, and healing artist - announces her third album, Messages from Aphrodite, with the release of the new single, “If You Want.” Co-produced by Monroe with the renowned Jim Scott, “If You Want” features a guest performance from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Alle...

Kendra & The Bunnies Goes Pop with Latest Album Release, Kendra & The Bunnies Goes Pop with Latest Album Release, "of marigolds and lightning bugs"
by Marissa Tomeo - May 14, 2022

'The themes of the album are strength, charisma and resilience,' Kendra explains. She released the hit single born to be happy always in February of 2022, which has received more than six million song views and almost one million views with her viral social media campaign, the #borntobehappychalleng...

Arkells and Cold War Kids Team Up for 'Past Life' Photo Arkells and Cold War Kids Team Up for 'Past Life'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

Arkells share their brand new single “Past Life” featuring Cold War Kids, out today on Virgin Music Label. The release is accompanied by their brand new music video, featuring a hilarious guest starring appearance from SNL alum and MacGruber star, Will Forte. Check out the must-see video here....

Arkells Share New Song 'Past Life' Featuring Cold War Kids Photo Arkells Share New Song 'Past Life' Featuring Cold War Kids
by Michael Major - May 12, 2022

Arkells share their brand new single “Past Life” featuring Cold War Kids, out today on Virgin Music Label. The release is accompanied by their brand new music video, featuring a hilarious guest starring appearance from Saturday Night Live alum and MacGruber star, Will Forte....

Los Angeles Based VELVET STARLINGS Return with Music Video for 'There's Nobody There' Photo Los Angeles Based VELVET STARLINGS Return with Music Video for 'There's Nobody There'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 04, 2022

Following the release of the perpetual motion video for 'Can't Control' with its Billy Elliot-inspired narrative, LA-based VELVET STARLINGS return with their latest video 'There's Nobody There,' a psychedelic ruby-hued pastiche of performance, static visuals and over-saturated images. ...

Cristina Vane Connects with Nashville Roots in Upcoming Sophomore Album Photo Cristina Vane Connects with Nashville Roots in Upcoming Sophomore Album
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022

If Cristina Vane’s critically acclaimed debut Nowhere Sounds Lovely was her “road trip” album, then her much anticipated follow up represents the return home; musically and personally. Out May 20th on Red Parlor Records, Make Myself Me Again finds rising slide-guitar star Vane growing roots in her N...

Kendra Mueckeof & the Bunnies Release New Single 'Born to be Happy Always' Photo Kendra Mueckeof & the Bunnies Release New Single 'Born to be Happy Always'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2022

Multi-talented Folk/Pop artist Kendra Mueckeof Kendra & the Bunnies is back with another new single called 'born to be happy always.' ...

Corey Brannan Inks New Deal With Blue Elan Records Photo Corey Brannan Inks New Deal With Blue Elan Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021

Over the last two decades Branan has released five albums to much critical acclaim from NPR, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone and others, who called him, “A country boy with a punk-rock heart.” He has toured extensively, appearing on stages from Letterman and the Ryman to your town’s shittiest punk bar....

Velvet Starlings Announce Debut Album 'Technicolor Shakedown' Photo Velvet Starlings Announce Debut Album 'Technicolor Shakedown'
by TV News Desk - June 09, 2021

Hailing from Los Angeles and the beach cities of Southern California, the band was founded by guitarist and organ player Christian Gisborne....

Blue Engine Records Releases 'Blues Symphony (Symphony No. 2)' Photo Blue Engine Records Releases 'Blues Symphony (Symphony No. 2)'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 07, 2021

The symphony's seven movements are each infused with different influences-a ragtime stomp here, a habanera rhythm there-and, collectively, they take listeners on a sonic journey through America's revolutionary era, the early beginnings of jazz in New Orleans, and even a big city soundscape that ser...











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