De La Ghetto Joins the 2018 Soulfrito Urban Latin Festival June 8May 15, 2018Latin Grammy nominee, De La Ghetto, known as the Crossover King of Spanish R&B and Hip Hop will be part the star-studded line up of performers for the 2018 Soulfrito Urban Latin Festival that takes place the same weekend of the popular National Puerto Rican Day Parade. De La Ghetto, whose previous single, “La Formula,” featuring global megastar Daddy Yankee and hit-maker Ozuna, surpassed an extraordinary 200 million views on YouTube, and boasts 4.7 million Instagram fans, 1.95 million Twitter followers and 5.6 million Facebook followers.
BMOP/Sound Celebrates 57th Release with PETER CHILD: SHANTIMay 14, 2018Known as the nation's foremost label launched by an orchestra and devoted exclusively to new music, BMOP/sound today announced the release of Peter Child: Shanti (released 05.01.18), thefirst recording of this composer's orchestral music. Performed by the intrepid musiciansof the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and led by conductor Gil Rose, thealbum's compositions span a decade from the concert overture Jubal (2001) and the symphonic triptych Adirondack Voices (2006) to the 40-minute Shanti (2011).
Lake Street Dive Album Debuts Top 5 Albums Chart / Top 10 Billboard 200May 14, 2018Lake Street Dive released its new album Free Yourself Up on Nonesuch Records on May 4, featuring the lead tracks'Good Kisser' and 'I Can Change'. The record debuted at No. 4 on the Top Album Chart and No. 8 in the Billboard Top 200 Chart with 31,824 units sold (of which 30, 459 were traditional album sales) - a first for the band, and their highest sales week to date. Their previous album Side Pony debuted in 2016 at No. 11 on the Top Album Chart and No. 29 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, and before that Bad Self Portraits debuted in 2014 at No. 18 on the Top Album Chart.
The Slow Readers Club Enter UK Top 20 with New Album BUILD A TOWERMay 14, 2018The Slow Readers Club are celebrating their Top 20 chart debut with their new album Build A Tower, which went straight into the Official UK album chart at number 18 on, no.10 in the physical album chart, 4 in the vinyl chart, 4 in the indie album chart and number 1 in the cassette chart.
Against the Current Return with Two New Singles, ALMOST FORGOT and STRANGERS AGAINMay 14, 2018Fueled By Ramen recording group Against The Current has announced today's surprise release of two new songs – the pop-rock trio's first new material in more than two years. “Almost Forgot” and “Strangers Again” are both available now at all digital music retailers and streaming services; the latter track is joined by an official companion video, directed by Emmy Award-winner Kyle Cogan and streaming now at the official Fueled By Ramen YouTube channel.

Documentary Film On John Lydon and Public Image Ltd Acquired By Abramorama; Set For U.S. Release Fall 2018May 14, 2018Abramorama and Verisimilitudeannounced today an agreement that will see Abramorama release the documentary film The Public Image Is Rotten in theaters around the world in 2018. The Public Image Is Rotten tells the story of music icon John Lydon and his pioneering group PiL with a level of depth and intimacy never before seen. Directed by Tabbert Fiiller, The Public Image Is Rotten features in-depth interviews with John Lydon, former and current bandmates as well as Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ad-Rock (Beastie Boys) and Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) among others, the film is loaded with electrifying archival performance and interview footage. The film will open in the United Kingdom beginning with a screening on June 3, 2018, at the Odeon Camden Cinema and will feature a conversation with John Lydon after the screening. Additional screenings in the U.K. during June and July to be announced followed later this fall with the global roll out of the film alongside Public Image Ltd's worldwide tour.
THE MUSIC OF CREAM: 50th ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR To Tour Across North America This FallMay 14, 2018Having received rave reviews in Australia and New Zealand from the media and fans alike, THE MUSIC OF CREAM -- 50TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR is primed to take over North America and celebrate the music and legacy their family members created. Prepare to hear personal stories and songs such as 'Sunshine of Your Love,' 'Crossroads,' 'Spoonful' and 'White Room' performed across a comprehensive set, which will also see BAKER (drums), BRUCE (bass, vocals) and JOHNS (guitar, vocals) interplay with footage of their fathers and mentors on the big screen, along with never-before-seen footage and photos. This multi-media concert experience has been specially created for the 50th Anniversary Tour, providing some of rock's most memorable moments with a new lease on life.
The Milk Carton Kids Announce North American Tour + New Single Out NowMay 14, 2018Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated band The Milk Carton Kids have announced plans for a North American fall headline tour where they will be joined by special guests, The Barr Brothers. Additional dates will be added soon. Tickets for all newly announced dates go on sale this Friday, May 18. The Milk Carton Kids' upcoming schedule includes a number of additional summer headline shows as well as festival appearances at such gatherings as Pasadena, CA's Arroyo Seco Weekend, Calgary Folk Fest and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons, CO. For updates and ticket information, please visitwww.themilkcartonkids.com.
Michael Moss' Accidental Orchestra HELIX CD Release Show Set for Friday, May 18May 14, 2018Jason Kao Hwang, Rosi Hertlein, Fung Chern Hwei (violins), Stephanie Griffin (viola), Lenny Mims and Carol Buck (cellos), Steve Swell (trombone), Vincent Chancey (French horn), Waldron Mahdi Ricks (trumpet), Richard Keene (oboe), Elliott Levin (flute, tenor saxophone), Ras Moshe Burnett (soprano and tenor saxophones), Michael Lytle (bass clarinet), and myself, Michael Moss (Bb clarinet), Steve Cohn (piano), Billy Stein (guitar), Rick Iannacone (ambient guitar), Larry Roland (string bass), Warren Smith (percussion, vibraphones), Badal Roy (tabla), Chuck Fertal (drums),
Macy Gray Confirms Tenth Studio Album RUBY Set For Release This FallMay 14, 2018The legendary and multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and actress Macy Gray has confirmed today that she will be releasing her tenth studio album titled “Ruby” on Artistry Music, a Mack Avenue label this fall. Talking exclusively to Billboard Magazine about the record today, Macy revealed the album will be 'gritty and grimy and dirty,' and have elements of pop, R&B and jazz. Read the full Billboard Magazine interview with Macy Gray HERE.
Pianist Thomas Nickell to Perform at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall with the Oistrakh Symphony of ChicagoMay 14, 201819-year-old American Pianist and Young Steinway Artist, Thomas Nickell, will make his debut at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. Nickell will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago and conductor Mina Zikri, presented in association with the Alexander & Buono Foundation. The program will also include Liszt's Totentanz and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, as well an original composition by Mr. Nickell. Jeff Glor, anchor of the CBS Evening News, will serve as Master of Ceremonies, and the afternoon's festivities will honor the Sing for Hope organization for their mission to uplift lives through the arts in New York City.
The Growlers Reveal Venue for BEACH GOTH 2018May 14, 2018The Growlers are excited to announce that Beach Goth 2018 will be held downtown at Los Angeles State Historic Park, happening Sunday, August 5, 2018. Located near LA's Chinatown neighborhood, the newly-renovated Los Angeles State Historic Park will host Beach Goth 2018's full day of freaky side shows and soon-to-be-announced artist lineup.