Signature Sound News

The reigning king of Christmas, Michael Bublé, unwraps a brand new version of “White Christmas” just in time for the holidays. To get in the spirit, “White Christmas” (Reprise/Warner Records) is accompanied by a swingin' Rankin/Bass styled animated video. 

Tom Ashbrook releases his new single 'Sines' on 25 October via The Other Songs, which premiered via Clash Magazine. This is the title track lifted from his upcoming Sines EP, to be released on 22 November, mastered by Mike Cave (Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, The Charlatans) and mixed by Mike Halls (Clean Cut Kid). Previous single 'Toon Soon' recently premiered on Vents Magazine, and he has already seen support from Son of Marketing, Mr Foxx Frequency and Music Week. Ashbrook has toured extensively throughout his life and has shared the stage with Simply Red's Mick Hucknell at the Royal Albert Hall, played alongside Jools Holland as a session musician, and composed for the prestigious Matthew Bourne Dance Company. In addition, he worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and 6ix Toys composing the anthem for Liverpool's 2008 award as European Capital of Culture city and toured with well known Pink Floyd Tribute band, Brit Floyd.

Dirtwire, the genre-bending, world-instrument-wielding trio of Californian musicians announce their new album Electric River out today! (order here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dirtwire/electric-river).

Canadian pop staples, musicians from around the world, and performances to get you in the holiday spirit, November at Festival Place features 15 performances and 7 genres in the Presenter Series. November's Celtic and World Series features The East Pointers, Ashley MacIsaac, Lemon Bucket Orkestra, Kim Churchill and Alex Cuba. 

Hot off the back of Amsterdam Dance Event 2019, Fedde Le Grand's Darklight Recordings is keeping the momentum going by delivering six new astounding releases, in the space of just one week.

Southern California band FAKE FIGURES, featuring members of Atreyu, Hotwire, and Scars of Tomorrow, will release their new EP, We Are the Dead, on November 15 via War Against Records.

While working tirelessly to perfect his signature sound fueled by ambient soundscapes and house melodies, UK based DJ and producer Chris Watson now makes a rousing return with a four-track freshmen EP 'Real Life', available now on all streaming platforms.

Arts lovers have another opportunity to gain a rare insider's look at the life of a professional musician as the Palm Beach Symphony's (PBS) Meet The Artist Series of casual meet-and-greet cocktail receptions continues with Marc Reese, PBS principal trumpet, on Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Symphony's new location at 400 Hibiscus Street, Suite 100 in West Palm Beach.

Ambient-electronic producer Tom Ashbrook releases his debut single 'Too Soon' on 27 September via The Other Songs. The track is lifted from his upcoming Sines EP, and was mastered by Mike Cave (Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, The Charlatans) and mixed by Mike Halls (Clean Cut Kid). Ashbrook has toured extensively throughout his life and has shared the stage with Simply Red's Mick Hucknell at the Royal Albert Hall, played alongside Jools Holland as a session musician, and composed for the prestigious Matthew Bourne Dance Company. In addition he worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and 6ix Toys composing the anthem for Liverpool's 2008 award as European Capital of Culture city, and toured with well known Pink Floyd Tribute band, Brit Floyd.

Marc Broussard is committed to making the world a better place, and has been since the start of his career. For Broussard, it has always been about tying music to a mission, and it is one reason his new studio album A Lullaby Collection SOS III, and book, I Love You For You, were created to educate and inspire younger audiences.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT), in association with the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, will host EXPLORE: Cambodian Rock Band, a free community event with guest speakers, live music, premiere video, and Cambodian fare from local restaurants, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, at MRT in the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre, 50 E. Merrimack Street.

“I keep thinking of this delicate moment directly after you've turned off an incandescent bulb,” songwriter/producer Daniel Loumpouridis explains, “there's a dim light that is almost refusing to die. I wanted this project to feel like you're sitting in a dark room, staring at the light bulb just after it's gone out while the warmth is still holding your attention”. Through the warmth and darkness Loumpouridis has crafted a unique sonic palette of rich emotional depth with his first solo debut, Fall & Fixture, set for release on November 15, 2019.

Cirque du Soleil is gliding into the UK with its coolest arena show yet a?" CRYSTAL. This one of a kind arena show blends circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where stunning skating combined with jaw dropping acrobatic feats defy the imagination.

MAC Award winning cabaret artist on the rise, Ann Kittredge, returns to 54 Below with an encore presentation of her much-praised Ahrens and Flaherty tribute, Fancy Meeting You Here.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present the East Coast Premiere of Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, directed by Marti Lyons and featuring the songs of Dengue Fever, Sinn Sisamouth, Voy Ho, and Rose Serey Sothea, from October 16 to November 10 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre, according to Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas and Interim Artistic Director Terry Berliner. Cambodian Rock Band is a co-production with Victory Gardens Theatre in Chicago and City Theatre in Pittsburgh.

Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck. A pre-sale is officially underway now for the Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Doubleneck guitars, sold through select Authorized Gibson dealers and available in-store October 1, visit www.gibson.com for further details.

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is continuing its run of ticketed benefit shows in Central Park this month. For the most up-to-date scheduling and lineup for all SummerStage programming, visit www.SummerStage.org for all festival information.

NYC's premier brass funk band LUCKY CHOPS are set to release their self-titled studio album on September 27, featuring eleven original tracks marking their first full-length effort. The dynamic, horn-based collective, known for their infectious live performances, first gained viral fame and millions of engaged views, busking in the subways, amassing more than 1.5 million subscribers across social media.

Vevo announces Burna Boy as the next artist in their new Ctrl series with performances of 'Anybody' & 'Collateral Damage' premiering today. 

Relive the sights, sounds and spandex of the 1980's in an ultimate tribute to three of the biggest bands of the decade when Titans of '80s Rock roars onto the stage at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, September 10 at 10 am.