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Heavenly Blue Reveal 'We Have The Answer' Title Track Photo Heavenly Blue Reveal 'We Have The Answer' Title Track
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024

Discover the title track of HEAVENLY BLUE's new album 'We Have the Answer'. Don't miss their ongoing tour. Detroit's Heavenly Blue are unwavering in their deep punk roots. The artists responsible for crafting a sound now over 25 years old are not only reemerging, but sharing the stage with influence...

Heavenly Blue to Release 'We Have The Answer' Album Photo Heavenly Blue to Release 'We Have The Answer' Album
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024

The Detroit-based septet consists of vocalists Juno Parsons and Mel Caren, guitarists Kris Lane, Maya Chun, and Mac Porter, and a rhythm section consisting of bassist Jon Riley and drummer Andrew Coughlin. From the end of Chun's and Riley's previous band Youth Novel, the pair enlisted a number of Mi...

James Hudson to Release New Album 'Moonray' Photo James Hudson to Release New Album 'Moonray'
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024

The repertoire on Moonray has been meticulously selected, with Hudson choosing a number of enigmatic and mysterious songs to arrange and perform, that are befitting of the album title. He explains that his vision was to “combine the sounds of the George Shearing Quintet with the style of the Marty P...

Video: Watch Paris & Kathy Hilton on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Photo Video: Watch Paris & Kathy Hilton on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

Paris Hilton celebrates her son's first birthday party and talks about singing him 'Love is Blind' as a lullaby. She also discusses her new music and collaborating with Sia. Kathy Hilton joins the conversation and emotionally recalls meeting Phoenix for the first time, sharing her nickname and givin...

Micah Barnes Sings 60s Pop Songs Including Former Band The Nylons' Classic Hits For T Photo Micah Barnes Sings 60s Pop Songs Including Former Band The Nylons' Classic Hits For Toronto And Brampton Shows
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

The shows will include songs from his a cappella group The Nylons, along with a few teasers focusing on his upcoming '2nd Great American Songbook” ( Alma / Universal Music Canada),  with tunes by Carole King, Burt Bacharach, Smokey Robinson featuring a top-notch band of Michael Shand on piano, bassi...

ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart Featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Photo ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart Featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon & More
by Michael Major - December 18, 2023

ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon, and more. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, ...

CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards Photo CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry. This year's CMA Touring Awards will again be hosted by Country superstar Keith Urban and will take place Monday, Feb. 12 in...

The Jesus & Mary Chain to Release New Album 'Glasgow Eyes' Photo The Jesus & Mary Chain to Release New Album 'Glasgow Eyes'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2023

Glasgow Eyes was recorded at Mogwai's Castle of Doom studio in Glasgow, where Jim and William continued the creative process that resulted in their previous album, 2017's Damage and Joy, becoming their highest charting album in over twenty years. What emerged is a record that finds one of the UK's m...

Video: Veeze Shares New Video for 'Lick' Photo Video: Veeze Shares New Video for 'Lick'
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

With each subsequent release and music video, Veeze is continuing his hot streak in 2023 by emphasizing his signature animated bar work and syrupy flows. The four other tracks added to the Ganger deluxe include 'Luv The Tour,' produced by Evilgiane and Harrison of Surf Gang, as well as 'Get Lucki” a...

Harlem Teen Rapper Sugarhill Ddot Drops New Single 'My Baby' Photo Harlem Teen Rapper Sugarhill Ddot Drops New Single 'My Baby'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

The track balances airy acoustic guitar and sizzling hi-hats as Sugarhill Ddot locks into a captivating flow. Speaking straight from the heart, the lyrics hold nothing back when it comes to love. Car metaphors abound in the chorus, “I'm in the drop top, you Mercedes,” revved up by a confident and ch...

Video: DJ Premier & Common Drop 'In Moe (Speculation)' Photo Video: DJ Premier & Common Drop 'In Moe (Speculation)'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

As is the case with every Volume, every beat has its own unique origin story; from who they initially may have been produced for, to why they ended up collecting “dust.”  The beats may be dusty, but they still bang, and one of Beats That Collected Dust, Vol. 3 songs, “In Moe,” has now added another ...

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl Photo 'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl
by Blair Ingenthron - October 22, 2023

'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!...

Veeze Announces Deluxe Version of Debut Album 'Ganger' Photo Veeze Announces Deluxe Version of Debut Album 'Ganger'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

Veeze dropped the highly-anticipated Ganger at the end of June, backed by one of the biggest rap songs of the year in “GOMD” (37M+ Streams), and its remix with Lil Uzi Vert. Serving as only Veeze’s second full-length release – after 2019’s Navy Wavy, Ganger was quickly met with critical acclaim....

Acclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Nick Stefanacci Releases Holiday Single 'Christmas Eve' Photo Acclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Nick Stefanacci Releases Holiday Single 'Christmas Eve'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with jazz saxophonist Nick Stefanacci's latest single 'Christmas Eve.' Featuring the smooth vocals of Rich Aveo, this holiday gem is a sneak peek of Stefanacci's upcoming EP, Secrets. Preorder the single now and be captivated by his soulful sound....

Dee Dee Bridgewater Kicks Off TD James Moody Jazz Festival Photo Dee Dee Bridgewater Kicks Off TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Michael Major - September 21, 2023

Two of the biggest voices join forces for one-night only on the NJPAC stage as part of the 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Legendary jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater pairs up with brilliant pianist Bill Charlap (West Orange, New Jersey) in an evening of jazz standards and American classics ...

Devendra Banhart Releases 'Fireflies' From New Album Out Friday Photo Devendra Banhart Releases 'Fireflies' From New Album Out Friday
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023

Devendra Banhart has released “Fireflies,” the newest track taken from his upcoming album Flying Wig. The accompanying visualizer features Anthony Ivancich and Julia Crockett - two pillars of the Stud Country Queer Country Western Dancing community - two stepping through Los Angeles' Club Bahia as D...

Veeze Announces Partnership With Warner Records; Launches New 'Navy Wavy' Label Photo Veeze Announces Partnership With Warner Records; Launches New 'Navy Wavy' Label
by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

The deal was announced by Aaron Bay-Schuck, CEO and Co-Chairman, Warner Records and Tom Corson COO & Co-Chairman, Warner Records, alongside Terrence “Snake” Hawkins, longtime music executive and management for Veeze; Gee Roberson, Jean Nelson, and Uwonda Carter Scott. ...

Sextile Shares Dreamy New Single 'Crash' Photo Sextile Shares Dreamy New Single 'Crash'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

The song is fittingly clubby, driven by a shuffling downtempo groove that supports warm synth pads and wiry leads. Where the band’s previous single, “New York,” was energetic and flashy, “Crash” is more reflective and nuanced. It highlights the stylistic range that underlines Sextile’s new album Pus...

DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50t Photo DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic Live!' Sold Out Radio City Music Hall Honors Hip Hop's 50th Birthday
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

The epic three-hour event featured the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, Slick Rick, KRS-One, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Sugarhill Gang, EPMD, Nice ‘N Smooth, Roxanne Shante, Monie Love, Treach of Naughty By Nature, and dozens more, who played to a full house of enthused fans of all ages....

Hot Toddies Jazz Band to Release Debut Album This Week Photo Hot Toddies Jazz Band to Release Debut Album This Week
by Michael Major - July 24, 2023

The Hot Toddies recorded 11 fan-favorite, fun-loving tracks imbibing the high-and-not-so-dry spirits of the Prohibition Era. The album celebrates the sparkling array of swinging vocal and big band numbers inspired by the legendary singers and composers of the era, such as Duke Ellington, Billy Holid...












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