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Aaron Lee Tasjan Drops 'Horror Of It All' From New Album 'Stellar Evolution' Photo Aaron Lee Tasjan Drops 'Horror Of It All' From New Album 'Stellar Evolution'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Produced by Tasjan and Gregory Lattimer, the album showcases an innovative array of shimmering synth, club ready drums and angular guitar, and is undeniably his most realized sonic vision to date. Tasjan has cultivated a storied and outstanding career already, but his forthcoming album Stellar Evolu...

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Folkocracy' Album With Nicole Scherzinger, David Byrne & Mor Photo Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Folkocracy' Album With Nicole Scherzinger, David Byrne & More
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more...

Acclaimed Trio Gabriels Share New Single 'Glory' Photo Acclaimed Trio Gabriels Share New Single 'Glory'
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023

The effort was produced by fellow Compton native and GRAMMY-Award winning producer Sounwave (Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle). Jacob Lusk has served as a background singer for icons like Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Beck, St. Vincent, and Nate Dogg....

Gabriels Announce Special U.S. Headline Shows Photo Gabriels Announce Special U.S. Headline Shows
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023

Following Gabriels’ stunning, widely-praised debut at Coachella this year, the soulful-pop trio will be back on the road in the U.S. this summer – playing two special headline shows at Webster Hall in New York City on Thursday, July 27, and at the Ford Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 12....

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Harvest' Featuring Andrew Bird And Chris Stills Photo Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Harvest' Featuring Andrew Bird And Chris Stills
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more...

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Heading For Home (Feat. John Legend)' Photo Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Heading For Home (Feat. John Legend)'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more...

Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel' Photo Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023

The track features arrangements by trombone player Steve Davis, and follows the first single and video, “Come On, Aphrodite”—featuring Abena Koomson-Davis—from Merchant’s forthcoming album Keep Your Courage. Produced by Merchant, Keep Your Courage is the artist’s ninth solo studio album, and the lat...

Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video Photo Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023

Natalie Merchant unveils a new video for her latest single “Come On, Aphrodite”—watch here. Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the new video is directed by Matthew Shattuck (Foo Fighters, John Legend) and edited by Andrew Pulaski (Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg). Watch the new music video now!...

Michael Blake to Release Brazilian-Infused 'Dance of the Mystic Bliss' Photo Michael Blake to Release Brazilian-Infused 'Dance of the Mystic Bliss'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023

Dance of the Mystic Bliss also marks Blake’s recording debut (as a leader) on flute, an instrument he spent time woodshedding during lockdown. In a 25-year career spanning 15 albums, not to mention innovative stints with the Lounge Lizards, the Jazz Composers Collective and much more, the 58-year-ol...

Rufus Wainwright to Release 'Folkocracy' Album in June Featuring David Byrne, Nicole Photo Rufus Wainwright to Release 'Folkocracy' Album in June Featuring David Byrne, Nicole Scherzinger & More
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023

The 2x GRAMMY Award-nominated singer-songwriter will be joined by a spectacular collection of friends, family members, and other special guest artists that includes Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Par...

Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite' Photo Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023

It is the first track released from Merchant’s forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage, and establishes the record’s themes of love and passion as essential to the human experience. Merchant’s ninth solo studio album, and the latest new material since 2014’s self-titled record, Keep Your Courage will b...

Kimbra Announces Upcoming Album 'A Reckoning' Photo Kimbra Announces Upcoming Album 'A Reckoning'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022

Set for release in 2023, A Reckoning is primed to be a reflective record capturing the macro reckonings that impact our world around environment, race, feminism health and patriarchy through the eyes of the archteypal Mother. But at the heart of her record is the war with the micro reckonings that K...

Gabriels Release Debut Album 'Angels & Queens' Photo Gabriels Release Debut Album 'Angels & Queens'
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022

Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning and fellow Compton-native producer Sounwave – who has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Chloe x Halle and Beyonce – Angels & Queens will also be unveiled in two parts, with the second instalment arriving early next year....

Gabriels Announce Debut Album 'Angels & Queens' Photo Gabriels Announce Debut Album 'Angels & Queens'
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022

Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning and fellow Compton-native producer Sounwave, who has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Chloe x Halle and Beyonce, Angels & Queens will be released in two installments, with Part I arriving via Elektra Records. Part I is available for preorder now, with the sec...

Gabriels Debut New Single 'One And Only' Photo Gabriels Debut New Single 'One And Only'
by Michael Major - April 28, 2022

Gabriels are a real discovery. Featuring the soaring, once-in-a-generation vocals of Jacob Lusk, lamenting the age-old tale of love and loss, alongside smoldering production and a propulsive rhythm section, “One And Only” sees Gabriels firmly cement themselves at the forefront of the most exciting n...

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...












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