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Mount Kimbie Announce New Album 'The Sunset Violent' & Share New Single 'Fishbrain'
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024


Mount Kimbie announces their new album 'The Sunset Violent.' To coincide with the announcement, the band also shares a brand new single “Fishbrain” with an accompanying video directed by Tegen Williams who the band worked with previously on the video for “Blue Train Lanes (ft. King Krule).”

Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2024


Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

Parisian Artist Ethel Releases New Track 'Passing Ships'
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2024


Parisian artist Ethel has released a new track titled 'Passing Ships.' Teaming up with long-time collaborator Banshee (The Great) on production duties (known for his work with Pop Smoke, Isaiah Rashad, and Lil Uzi Vert and others), “Passing Ships” is a poignant exploration of maintaining relationships among the tumult of mental health struggles.

Do LaB Unveils Music Lineup For Lightning In A Bottle 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Do LaB has revealed the music lineup for Lightning in a Bottle 2024, featuring top-tier music curation, art installations, and educational programming.

Video: Gunna Links With Turbo for 'Bachelor' Music Video
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024


Directed by visionary Spike Jordan, the cinematic video puts its own spin on The Bachelor. Gunna romances a cohort of leading ladies from a bevy of classic 21st century hip-hop videos, namely KD Aubert (Fabolous “Into You”), Rosa Acosta (Drake “Best I Ever Had”), Eboni Jackson (50 Cent “Wanksta”), LaNisha Cole (Pharrell “Frontin”), and more.

Video: Jean Ryden Unveils New Video For 'Bittersweet'
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023


The track—written and co-produced by Jean—is featured on her debut project, Parallel Universe. In celebration of the new music, Ryden will join Del Water Gap on his winter 2024 European tour, including a performance January 30 at London's Electric Ballroom and further dates in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Dublin, and more. Watch the video!

Sia And Endel Launch 'Gimme Christmas (Lofi Soundscape)'
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2023


Sia and Endel have released their collaborative soundscape album 'Gimme Christmas (Lofi Soundscape)' to bring a cozy and peaceful atmosphere to the holiday season. The album is perfect for students studying or anyone in need of some tranquility. Both albums are in partnership with Atlantic Records.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet to Present Tchaikovsky's THE NUTCRACKER at George Mason University Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Don't miss the beloved holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker presented by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet at George Mason University Center for the Arts.

Veera Lummi To Release Debut EP 'LIMINAL'
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2023


The EP takes the listener through Lummi's rich compositional talents, weaving her ethereal vocals with cinematic strings, emotive synths, and electronic samples. 'LIMINAL' explores themes of self-reflection, rebirth, and hope. Comparisons can be made to the likes of Björk, James Blake, Holly Walker, Sampha, and Jamie Woon.

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre January 27
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023


Dinosaur World Live is coming to the Fisher Theatre in January. Don't miss this exciting show featuring life-sized dinosaurs.

Andre 3000 to Release Debut Solo Album 'New Blue Sun' This Friday
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2023


Co-produced by Benjamin and lauded multi-instrumentalist Carlos Niño, and featuring the playing of Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni Parks, Diego Gaeta, Matthewdavid, V.C.R, Diego Gaeta, Jesse Peterson, and Mia Doi Todd, New Blue Sun is an entirely instrumental album centered around woodwinds.

New York City Ballet Makes Sadler's Wells Debut in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


The celebrated New York City Ballet (NYCB) makes its Sadler’s Wells debut in March 2024, bringing UK premieres of works by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Pam Tanowitz, and a classic work by George Balanchine.

Alexandra Palace's Biggest Year of Music Continues as it Celebrates 150th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


Alexandra Palace continued its 150th anniversary programming this weekend (10 & 11 November) with the blockbuster return of north London's own, the acclaimed rapper Little Simz, across two sold out nights.

Taylor Swift & More Nominated For 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023


Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Parisian Artist Ethel Releases New Track 'Pixie Dust'
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2023


With her soulful vocal taking center stage atop spaced-out grooves, soaring synths and pulsating drums, the song is a delightful introduction to Ethel's beautiful sonic realm. Enlisting Banshee (The Great) on production duties (Pop Smoke, Isaiah Rashad, Lil Uzi Vert), 'Pixie Dust' is an ode to female friendships and enlightenment.

Louis and the Snakes Share Majestic New Single 'scared.'
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2023


LOUIS AND THE SHAKES shares their majestic new single 'scared.' Creating a climactic new soundscape that boasts their breadth as musicians and songwriters, “scared.” finds Louis and the Shakes utilising simmering guitars, steady percussion, and sweeping strings, for a song that will evoke the slow burning masterclasses of Suede or The Verve.

Works & Process at The Guggenheim Hosts THIRD BIRD in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023


Works & Process at the Guggenheim has announced the return of Third Bird by Isaac Mizrahi and Nico Muhly, Dance Heginbotham and Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect conducted by Michael P. Atkinson.

Jean Ryden to Release Debut Project 'Parallel Universe' In November
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2023


Parallel Universe, the self-written and co-produced debut project from rising artist, songwriter and producer Jean Ryden. “Tired of Goodbyes” follows previously shared tracks “Butterfly Effect,” “Parallel Universe” and “Chlorine,” Ryden’s cinematic debut single which is the subject of praise from Consequence and Ones to Watch.

TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023


Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, actress, author, curator and designer, Tiler Peck, with her new self-directed show, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck and Friends. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!

Video: Jean Ryden Debuts Video for New Track 'Butterfly Effect'
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2023


The Black Swan-inspired video was filmed in Berlin and features ballet dancers whose choreography starkly illustrates the song’s poetic lyrics about life’s unpredictability. “Butterfly Effect” follows previously shared songs “Parallel Universe” and “Chlorine,” the artist’s cinematic debut single. Watch the new music video now!

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