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Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May Photo Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features per...

2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season Photo 2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2024

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024....

Wolf Eyes Announce 'Dreams In Splattered Lines' LP Photo Wolf Eyes Announce 'Dreams In Splattered Lines' LP
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023

Wolf Eyes (the Michigan-based experimental sound and visual art collective currently led by Nate Young and John Olson) announced Dreams In Splattered Lines, their first widely-distributed non-compilation album in six years. It includes 'Engaged Withdrawal,” “My Whole Life,” & “Days Decay' from the u...

Meditations on Crime Unveils 'Death' Single by Royal Trux' Jennifer Herrema Photo Meditations on Crime Unveils 'Death' Single by Royal Trux' Jennifer Herrema
by Michael Major - November 07, 2022

The album includes a sweeping range of contributors including Julia Holter alongside members of Pixies, indefinable 4AD sound manipulators Gang Gang Dance, fabled, afrofuturist ensemble Sun Ra Arkestra with King Khan, Geneva Jacuzzi and more. New single “Death” by Jennifer Herrema of Royal Trux has ...

Meditations on Crime Share 'Nagual' Single by Mexican Summer's Geneva Jacuzzi Photo Meditations on Crime Share 'Nagual' Single by Mexican Summer's Geneva Jacuzzi
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022

Los Angeles cult icon known for pulsing synth-pop and elaborate live performance art visuals, Mexican Summer artist Geneva Jacuzzi’s colorful planet is pulled momentarily to earth with the electrifying new single “Nagual,” arriving alongside a video directed by and starring actress Paz de la Huerta....

A Renaissance Epic Poem, Sci-fi And Folk Music Inspire Vicente Hansen Atria On Album Photo A Renaissance Epic Poem, Sci-fi And Folk Music Inspire Vicente Hansen Atria On Album 'Orlando Furioso'
by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2022

Composer and drummer Vicente Hansen Atria has announced the release of his debut LP as a bandleader on Orlando Furioso, coming out September 9th via Aguirre Records. ...

'Meditations on Crime' Shares New Single 'We The People Of The Myths' Photo 'Meditations on Crime' Shares New Single 'We The People Of The Myths'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022

Listen to “We The People Of The Myths,'' which continues the mystery-cloaked journey from one single release to the next, co-recorded, arranged and produced by Harper Simon and late, legendary music producer Hal Willner in one Hal’s final sessions....

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...

innova Recordings Announces Eight New Artists to Join the Label Following National Ca Photo innova Recordings Announces Eight New Artists to Join the Label Following National Call
by A.A. Cristi - April 07, 2022

Today American Composers Forum announces the first collection of recording projects selected through a panel process for its in-house record label, innova Recordings. A national call issued in December 2021 launched innova's new business model aimed at making the process of visioning, producing, and...

Kurt Vile Releases 'Like Exploding Stones' from Upcoming Album Photo Kurt Vile Releases 'Like Exploding Stones' from Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

Recorded mainly at OKV Central—Vile’s home studio in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia—the new album was self-produced along with help from collaborator Rob Schnapf (Richard Thompson, Elliott Smith). Watch the official music video for 'Like Exploding Stones' featuring Sun Ra Arkestra’s Jam...

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2021 Season Lineup Photo Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2021 Season Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021

The New York-based orchestra is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today. Free tickets are required for entry; ticket reservations will be open for request on Monday, June 7 at 12:00PM ET....

VIDEO: King Khan Shares Colorful Video From New Jazz Album Photo VIDEO: King Khan Shares Colorful Video From New Jazz Album
by Sarah Leiber - November 02, 2020

King Khan has shared the video for 'Wait Till The Stars Burn,' a highlight from his first-ever jazz album The Infinite Ones....

Jazz Power ON Honors Charlie Parker At 100 Photo Jazz Power ON Honors Charlie Parker At 100
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2020

Charlie Parker 100: Jazz Power ON, hosted by Eli Yamin, musician, educator and Managing Artistic Director of Jazz Power Initiative, celebrates the bebop genius of saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker....

Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Announces First Wave of 2020 Artists Photo Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Announces First Wave of 2020 Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 26, 2020

The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to unveil its first wave of 2020 artists. The annual festival presents a thoughtfully chosen lineup of music, comedy, film and art in 30 venues across Calgary, Alberta each June. The artists announced today, ranging from celebrated icons to contempor...

Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Announces First Wave of 2020 Artists Photo Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Announces First Wave of 2020 Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 26, 2020

The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to unveil its first wave of 2020 artists. The annual festival presents a thoughtfully chosen lineup of music, comedy, film and art in 30 venues across Calgary, Alberta each June. The artists announced today, ranging from celebrated icons to contempor...

Philly Music Fest 2019 Announces Lineup Photo Philly Music Fest 2019 Announces Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 28, 2019

After selling out all four nights of performances at three independent venues last year, Philly Music Fest—the city's only music festival to feature exclusively local bands—will return for its third year September 25-28, 2019, featuring headliners Man Man, Vacationer, Speedy Ortiz, and Ceramic Anima...

Bang on a Can and MASS MoCA Announce Three-Day Music Festival 'LOUD Weekend' Photo Bang on a Can and MASS MoCA Announce Three-Day Music Festival 'LOUD Weekend'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2019

Bang on a Can and MASS MoCA announce the launch of a new, three-day music festival called LOUD Weekend, presented for the first time from Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 2019, at MASS MoCA in North Adams, located in the Berkshire mountains of western Massachusetts (1040 MASS MoCA Way). Do...

Third Man Records Shares Record Store Day 2019 Offerings Photo Third Man Records Shares Record Store Day 2019 Offerings
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019

Third Man Records is excited to share its full slate of Record Store Day 2019 offerings. Topping the list is the Third Man Triple Inchophone 3' record player, available alongside a new 3' box set of The White Stripes singles. Third Man will also be releasing a 2xLP 180 gram black vinyl version of Ca...

Red Bull Festival LA Announces Final Lineup Photo Red Bull Festival LA Announces Final Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019

Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles (RBMF LA) returns to the City of Angels next Thursday, February 7. Today, additional programming for the ambitious Center Channel film series--taking place at the historic Ukrainian Culture Center from February 8 - 20--has been announced. Tickets for all RBMF LA e...

The Hungry March Band to Release New Album RUNNING THROUGH WITH THE SADNESS June 1 Photo The Hungry March Band to Release New Album RUNNING THROUGH WITH THE SADNESS June 1
by Macon Prickett - May 09, 2018

Established in 1997, Hungry March Band has roots in improvisation, noise, punk, and jazz.  Through the early aughts, the band explored global brass traditions, rave dance parties, and sideshow performance art.  As they mutated and attracted new talent, H.M.B. focused more and more on original compos...

Carly Rae Jepsen, RZA, I'm With Her, Raphael Saadiq, Bobby Sanabria, & More to Play L Photo Carly Rae Jepsen, RZA, I'm With Her, Raphael Saadiq, Bobby Sanabria, & More to Play Lincoln Center Out of Doors 2018
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018

Lincoln Center today announced its annual Out of Doors season of free music and dance, invigorating Damrosch Park and the Lincoln Center campus from July 24 to August 12. One of the country's longest-running free outdoor festivals, now in its 48th edition, Out of Doors intertwines diverse social and...

Interference AV Adds Opening Musical Acts Sadaf, Irreversible Entanglements and YATTA Photo Interference AV Adds Opening Musical Acts Sadaf, Irreversible Entanglements and YATTA
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2018

Times Square Arts and Clocktower Productions present Interference AV, a free, three-night festival of video art with UNDERVOLT & CO. and live music that will take place at the AMC Empire 25 on February 19-21 from 8:00 10:00pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm. Sadaf, Irreversible Entanglements, and YA...

BRIC JazzFest Announces Pedrito Martinez Group for Outdoor Kickofff Concert Photo BRIC JazzFest Announces Pedrito Martinez Group for Outdoor Kickofff Concert
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2017

New Student Workshops For Elementary and Middle School Students to Engage with World-Class Jazz Artists and Educators A New EVIDENCE Community Dance Class by Master Artist/Choreographer Ronald K. Brown...












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