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Jon Platt To Receive GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honor At The 2024 Pre-GRAMMY Gala
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 Commended for his indisputable impact on the music business, Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt is the 2024 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons honoree. The Recording Academy and Clive Davis will celebrate Platt's achievements at the renowned Pre-GRAMMY Gala preceding the 66th Annual GRAMM... 
The War And Treaty Releases Cover of Chris Stapleton's 'Cold'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023 In celebration of Chris Stapleton receiving the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award, husband-and-wife duo Tanya Trotter and Michael Trotter, Jr. performed Stapleton’s Grammy Award-winning Best Country Song to a packed house at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Written by Stapleton, Dave Cobb, J.T. Cure, ... 
NBC to Celebrate CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND With New Elvis Presley Holiday Special
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023 Viewers will be brought into the historic Graceland estate, Elvis’ treasured home that has been visited by millions of his fans around the world. “Christmas at Graceland” is the first live musical televised holiday special of its kind at the estate. Participating performers will be announced at a la... 
Video: The War And Treaty Release Performance Video for 'Dumb Luck'
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 The War And Treaty’s music video for the “vital and fiery” (HITS Magazine) song, “Dumb Luck.' The music video puts the spotlight directly on the chill inducing vocals of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, as they sing a pleading prayer for humility with spirit-swelling Gospel grit.... 
Gogol Bordello, Green Day, Fugazi, Dead Kennedys Members Release Ukrainian Charity Single
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023 Out on Hütz’s own label, Casa Gogol, the track features punk & hardcore heavy hitters like Tre Cool (Green Day), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Joe Lally (Fugazi, The Messthetics), Roger Miret (Agnostic Front), Monte Pittman (Ministry), Sasha (Kazka) and Puzzled Panther.... 
The War And Treaty Sell Out LA's Troubadour
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023 Named as one of Vulture's '2023 Best Songs of the Year So Far,' the track co-written by Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter is the latest release from their new milestone album LOVER'S GAME (Mercury Nashville) and pulls back another layer of The War And Treaty’s maturing relationship. ... 
The War & Treaty Announce New Album 'Lover's Game'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023 The 10-song collection produced by Dave Cobb, marks their first major-label release under Mercury Nashville as it finds Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter offering a unique perspective on shifting cultural and musical tides while pulling back the layers of a maturing relationship. Plus, check out... 
Christian McBride Returns With 'Christian McBride's New Jawn: Prime'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 The album reflects the influence of the masters he’s studied under throughout his remarkable career, even as it reconfirms McBride’s place in the pantheon of the living legends of jazz. McBride has also shared the track “Head Bedlam,” a selection that opens the album with a series of dazzlingly chao... 
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) Release New Six-Song EP 'Dancing On The Moon'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 The GRAMMY-winning songwriter Dan Wilson released his new EP Dancing On The Moon. The six song EP is his first collection of solo material since his 2017 album Re-Covered and follows his band Semisonic’s first release of new music in nearly 20 years You’re Not Alone that was released in 2020.... 
Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival Announces Initial 2023 Lineup
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022 Following an exceptional demand for tickets for the upcoming Halloween event in 2022, Whitby’s premier Goth music led festival is delighted to confirm the return of its ‘Spring Gathering’. Taking over the Whitby Pavilion - Friday 28th & Saturday 29th April 2023 - it will be the first such seasonal o... 
Iration and Atmosphere Announce 'Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Hawaiian-bred, California-based reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration and Minneapolis-based underground hip-hop titans Atmosphere have announced their co-headlining Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour. The 30-date cross-country summer outing, with support from alt-rock/hip-hop hybrid band Katast... 
Cumbancha Announces New Single 'The Human Chain'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022 Backed by an all-star band that includes Cuban trumpeter Julito Padrón (Irakere) along with Jamaican legends Sly Dunbar on drums, the late Robbie Shakespeare on bass and the late Winston “Bopee” Bowen on guitar, “The Human Chain” is a powerful and uplifting rocksteady roots anthem about the looming ... 
Krautrock Legends Guru Guru Release 'Made In Switzerland - Official Bootleg'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2022 Founded in 1968, Guru Guru has reached its 50th anniversary and still maintains its innovative spirit. Guru Guru carved its way outside the mainstream and short lived trends by blending experimental rock, avant-garde, jazz and world-music into an unique, original form of Rock 'n' Roll.... 
Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson Joins Forces with Nikki Giovanni on New Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2022 Why would one of poetry’s most revered voices want to curate a jazz saxophonist’s album of gospel hymns and spirituals? “These songs are so important,” says Nikki Giovanni, one of Oprah Winfrey’s 25 “Living Legends” and a Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2017.... 
Hot Fun In The Summertime - VOCAL GUMBO Episode 16 to Premiere July 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2021 Brainchild of respected and trusted singers - arrangers - producers Janis Siegel (The Manhattan Transfer) and Lauren Kinhan (New York Voices), Vocal Gumbo is a virtual music festival created to bring the vocal music community together to inspire and entertain during uncertain times. ... 
VOCAL GUMBO AFTER DARK to Return June 17
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2021 Brainchild of respected and trusted singers - arrangers - producers Janis Siegel (The Manhattan Transfer) and Lauren Kinhan (New York Voices), Vocal Gumbo is a virtual music festival created to bring the vocal music community together to inspire and entertain during uncertain times.... 
Hulu & Paul McCartney Partner on New Docuseries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021 “McCartney 3,2,1” is the latest title to join Hulu’s burgeoning slate of documentary series and films that examine influential and significant figures in world history such as “Hillary,” “I Am Greta” and “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years.” ... 
Vocal Gumbo Celebrates Women's History Month With WOMEN IN MUSIC: WE CAN COOK TOO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2021 Vocal Gumbo is a virtual music festival created to bring the vocal music community together across the miles to inspire and entertain a world standing still during uncertain times. This month, Vocal Gumbo is presentING an all-star lineup of brilliant female musicians celebrating Women's History Mo... 
YouTube Originals' BLACK RENAISSANCE Premieres Feb. 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 16, 2021 Black art and culture have defined the American experience. “Black Renaissance'' will showcase the Black creators, artists, writers, storytellers, and history makers who have shaped our nation's history and the next generation of Black voices who are reimagining our future.... 
VIDEO: 'The Call to Unite' Extends Livestream For Two Additional Hours; Watch Now!
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2020 Due to overwhelming global interest by “Uniters” to #answerthecall, The Call to Unite is extending its originally planned 24-hour global livestream event to include 2 additional hours of exclusive content -- for a total of 26 consecutive, inspiring hours.... 
Joe Bonamassa Launches 'Fueling Musicians' COVID-19 Relief Program for Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 28, 2020 Joe Bonamassa's Non-Profit Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA) is providing financial support to qualifying touring musicians who are suffering financial hardship and whose careers have been put on hold as a result of COVID-19 effect on the music industry. ... 
Amadou & Mariam Team Up With The Blind Boys of Alabama For A New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - July 22, 2019 Malian musical duo and Grammy Award nominees Amadou & Mariam are teaming up with five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama for the new single “Bamako To Birmingham” and its b-side, “Two Cultures, One Beat,” out Friday, July 26 via Because Music.... 
Epic Beard Men Release THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN Today & Launch U.S. Tour Next Week
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2019 This Was Supposed to Be Fun, the debut LP (and second official offering) from EPIC BEARD MEN, is an indie-rap tour de force by two of the underground's finest; Sage Francis and B. Dolan. This album knocks. It parties with disreputable outlaws in truck stops. It blends the classic sounds of breakbeat... 
Watsky Drops LIMO 4 EMOS Video
by Tori Hartshorn - February 06, 2019 Watsky continues his world tour this week in support of brand new studio LP COMPLAINT which dropped on January 11th, 2019. Last month, Watsky announced that the tour would feature support from Grieves, Feed the Biirds, and Young Beau Prince. The tour - his biggest tour ever - kicked off in Nashville... 
New Video: Atmosphere 'Stopwatch' + West Coast Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 18, 2019 Independent Hip-Hop duo Atmosphere release their new music video for “Stopwatch” today via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The cinematic visual is the fifth video from the group's Mi Vida Local LP and follows the lyrical contour of the song from a pessimistic introduction to an optimistic conclusion.... |
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