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Baritone Will Liverman Announces New EP 'The Dunbar/Moore Sessions - Volume I' Photo Baritone Will Liverman Announces New EP 'The Dunbar/Moore Sessions - Volume I'
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023

Following the hugely successful releases of his albums Dreams of a New Day – Songs by Black Composers (released by Cedille in 2021; GRAMMY nominee for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album) and Whither Must I Wander (released by Odradek in 2020), GRAMMY Award winning baritone Will Liverman announces his f...

Corinne Bailey Rae Releases New Album 'Black Rainbows' Photo Corinne Bailey Rae Releases New Album 'Black Rainbows'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

From the rock hewn churches of Ethiopia to the journeys of Black Pioneers westward, from Miss New York Transit 1957 to how the sunset appears from Harriet Jacobs’ loophole, Black Rainbows explores Black femininity, Spell Work, Inner Space/Outer Space, time collapse, ancestors and music as a vessel f...

Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts New Single 'Peach Velvet Sky' Photo Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts New Single 'Peach Velvet Sky'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae premieres her new single, “Peach Velvet Sky” with an accompanying video directed by Gregory Berg. The video features UK dancer /choreographer Mayowa Ogunnaike as well as Bailey Rae....

Harlem's Own Ferg Joins the Lineup for the Inaugural Harlem Festival of Culture Photo Harlem's Own Ferg Joins the Lineup for the Inaugural Harlem Festival of Culture
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Friday’s lineup features 'Estelle Presents The LinkUp,' a reggae and dancehall ensemble featuring appearances by Lumidee, Max Glazer, Mr. Killa, Nadine Sutherland, Nina Sky, Rupee, Serani, Wayne Wonder, and many others. Day two, Saturday, July 29, brings with formidable talents headlined by multi-hy...

Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, Has Died at 89 Photo Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, Has Died at 89
by Michael Major - December 30, 2022

Ian Tyson upped stakes from Vancouver Island and hitchhiked to Toronto, where he met a young singer from small-town Ontario called Sylvia Fricker. As Ian & Sylvia, they were the Canadian stars of the early ’60s folk boom that gave the world Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, the Clancy Brothers, and t...

Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson Has Died At 89 Photo Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson Has Died At 89
by A.A. Cristi - December 29, 2022

The family of the late Canadian country legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, has confirmed the singer-songwriter died from on-going health complications on December 29th, 2022 at his ranch in southern Alberta, Canada at age 89....

Black Eyed Peas Release 'Simply the Best' Featuring Anitta & El Alfa Photo Black Eyed Peas Release 'Simply the Best' Featuring Anitta & El Alfa
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022

Lifting off to another stratosphere, multi-platinum and six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, genre-bending pioneers Black Eyed Peas unveil an anthemic new single and music video entitled “SIMPLY THE BEST” [with Brazilian global pop superstar Anitta & El Alfa]. Watch the new music video now!...

Collaborative 'a sonic love letter to Birmingham' Album to Be Released Photo Collaborative 'a sonic love letter to Birmingham' Album to Be Released
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

On Record, a new ‘sonic love letter to Birmingham’, is specially produced and commissioned by Birmingham Music Archive for the Birmingham 2022 Festival. Featuring UB40, Dapz on the Map, Friendly Fire Band, SANITY ft Black Voices, and Xhosa Cole with Soweto Kinch amongst others, the 11-track LP is an...

Adekunle Gold Announces 'Catch Me If You Can' North American Tour Photo Adekunle Gold Announces 'Catch Me If You Can' North American Tour
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022

Since releasing his first single 'Sade,' a love song which sampled instrumentals from One Direction's 'Story of My Life,' Adekunle has gone on to release four albums - including Gold which debuted at #7 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, About 30 which was shortlisted for the GRAMMY Best World Alb...

Wisin & Yandel to be Honored at the 2022 BMI Latin Awards Photo Wisin & Yandel to be Honored at the 2022 BMI Latin Awards
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022

BMI will honor legendary duo Wisin & Yandel at the 29th Annual BMI Latin Awards. The award-winning reggaeton pioneers will receive the BMI President’s Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements and rich contributions to the Latin music community that span over 20 years and continue to in...

Delv!s Releases New EP 'Walk Alone Tracks' Photo Delv!s Releases New EP 'Walk Alone Tracks'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2021

In prelude to his first album Bla Bla Blue, to be released early 2022, Delv!s the young Belgium singer-songwriter with a unique soul voice unveils his new EP ‘Walk Alone Tracks’. ...

ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop Photo ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021

Narrated by Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 'Real Queens of Hip Hop' features spoken word by MC Lyte, new interviews with Rappers Eve, Da Brat, Trina, City Girls, Monie Love, Yo-Yo and More, and an original score by WondaGurl....

Violent Femmes Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Reissue for 'Add It Up' Photo Violent Femmes Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Reissue for 'Add It Up'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 01, 2021

The 23-track compilation features Violent Femmes’ biggest hits, including “Blister in the Sun,” “American Music,” and “Gone Daddy Gone,” plus live recordings of favorites like “Add It Up,” and “Kiss Off,” alongside a trove of demos, B-sides, interstitial voice recordings, and rarities....

BMI Celebrates Its 2021 Latin Award Winners Photo BMI Celebrates Its 2021 Latin Award Winners
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2021

Top winners, including Contemporary Latin Songwriter of the Year, Regional Mexican Songwriter of the Year, Contemporary Latin Song of the Year, Regional Mexican Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year, were announced across BMI’s digital and social channels....

Shookrah Release Their Self-Titled Album Photo Shookrah Release Their Self-Titled Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2019

Irish future-soul five-piece Shookrah release their self-titled album Shookrah on 25 October via Broken Records. Previous single 'Notions' premiered on Variance Magazine, and immediately received support from RTE 2FM. Shookrah were named Best Act of 2017 and 50 People to Watch in 2018 by The Irish T...

Future Soul Outfit Shookrah Announces LP, Shares 'Notions' Video Photo Future Soul Outfit Shookrah Announces LP, Shares 'Notions' Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019

Irish future-soul five-piece Shookrah have shared the video for their new single 'Notions' which garnered immediate support from Surviving The Golden Age and Nialler9. The track, premiered by Variance instantly racked up support from RTE 2FM', and is a precursor to their upcoming self-titled album S...

Irish Future-Soul Five-Piece Shookrah Share New Single 'Notions' Photo Irish Future-Soul Five-Piece Shookrah Share New Single 'Notions'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 20, 2019

Irish future-soul five-piece Shookrah have shared their new single 'Notions' on 20 September via Broken Records, which has premiered on Variance Magazine. Premiered by RTE 2FM's Peter Curtin and Dan Hegarty, the track is a precursor to their upcoming self-titled album Shookrah, set to drop on 25 Oct...

Bad Bunny, Camila Cabello, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Rosalia and Shawn Mendes to Pe Photo Bad Bunny, Camila Cabello, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Rosalia and Shawn Mendes to Perform at the 2019 VMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2019

 MTV today announced that Bad Bunny, Camila Cabello, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Rosalía and Shawn Mendes will take the stage at the 2019 VMAs, airing live globally from Newark, N.J. on Monday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m.ET/PT. ...

Electronic Pioneers Underworld Release New Single HUNDRED WEIGHT HAMMER Photo Electronic Pioneers Underworld Release New Single HUNDRED WEIGHT HAMMER
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019

Woozy, low-slung, detuned, twanging, questing, nagging, dissonant, dreaming... 'Hundred Weight Hammer' is a pure disorientation groove from electronic icons Underworld. It's the latest single from their upcoming album DRIFT SONGS, out October 25, 2019. 'Hundred Water Hammer' follows the release of t...

Sebadoh Share Preview Of New Album On NPR First Listen, ACT SURPRISED Out 5/24 via Da Photo Sebadoh Share Preview Of New Album On NPR First Listen, ACT SURPRISED Out 5/24 via Dangerbird Records
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019

Indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh will release their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. Today, the band shared an special preview of the full album on NPR First Listen....

Sebadoh Share Video for New Song SUNSHINE From ACT SURPRISED Out 5/24 Photo Sebadoh Share Video for New Song SUNSHINE From ACT SURPRISED Out 5/24
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2019

Indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh will release their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. Today, the band shared the video for their new song 'sunshine,' the fourth song to be released from their forthcoming album....

Sebadoh Release Video For New Song RAGING RIVER, First Album in Six Years Out 5/24 Photo Sebadoh Release Video For New Song RAGING RIVER, First Album in Six Years Out 5/24
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2019

Indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh will release their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. Today, the band shared the video for their new song 'raging river,' which shines a light on the prevalence of conspiracy theories and everyday problems cause...

Sebadoh Announce First Studio Album In 6 Years, ACT SURPRISED Out 5/24 Photo Sebadoh Announce First Studio Album In 6 Years, ACT SURPRISED Out 5/24
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2019

Today, indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh announced their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised will release on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. The band released the official video for the album's first single 'celebrate the void' and has also announced a full US tour. Act Surprised ...

David Foster to receive Humanitarian Award at the 2019 JUNO Awards Photo David Foster to receive Humanitarian Award at the 2019 JUNO Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced that David Foster, renowned musician, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, will be recognized with the 2019 Humanitarian Award. The award honours Foster's lifelong dedication to philanthropy through his support of hu...












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