Music Theatre Newsroom

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne will perform a special headline show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, September 26, where she will perform new music as well as her landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, in its entirety. 

Xeno & Oaklander return with a new single, 'Magic of the Manifold', just after their brilliant performance in NYC at TV Eye and ahead of their European tour next week. The synth pop / minimal electronics duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride (of Martial Canterel), Xeno & Oaklander are known for their mastery of clever song craft, dynamic sound design, and expansive world building. Listen to the new single!

Animal Collective will release a Canary Yellow and Ruby Red colored 2xLP vinyl repress of their beloved fifth studio LP, 2004’s Sung Tongs, in honor of the album’s 20 year anniversary. Also available digitally and on color vinyl will be the new live album Sung Tongs Live at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, a recording of the 2018 concert in Los Angeles where Avey Tare and Panda Bear performed the album in full. Listen to a single from that album now!

Renowned rock icon Dave Mason, a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer and one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his era, is set to release his highly anticipated memoir, titled Only You Know and I Know. This groundbreaking book marks the first time a member of Traffic has penned a memoir, offering fans a rare glimpse into the extraordinary life and career of one of music's unsung legends. The book is set for release on September 10, 2024.

Last night, Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY® Award winning rock band returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the world debut of their song Rainbow. The song will appear on their forthcoming album Neon Pill (May 17, RCA Records). Cage The Elephant’s 45-date North American US tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on June 20 in Salt Lake City with shows in cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. Watch the performance now!

Ana Karneža of Slovenia wins the 2024 Lenya Competition with a remarkable performance, earning a $25,000 prize. Learn more about the competition and the winner!

Rockaway Beach's very own Wild Yaks are excited to share their latest single and video 'Desperado'. The song is the latest single to be released from Monumental Deeds, the band's sixth album (depending on who's counting) in a nearly two-decade-long career out on June 21. The album encapsulates the essence of Wild Yaks- a raw, unhinged energy coupled with intricate songwriting that oscillates between triumphant anthems and poignant reflections on love lost. Listen to the single now!

Trailblazing South African musician and artist Moonchild Sanelly is back with a brand new track “Scrambled Eggs,” out now via Transgressive. The song is a joyous return for this singular performer and creative visionary whose signature, self-described future-ghetto-funk sound first catapulted her onto the global scene. Listen to the single!

Super American have released another new single off of their upcoming new album Gangster of Love. The new single follows the release of “Hopefully Pitchfork Doesn’t Hear This”, a tongue in cheek track that rides palm-muted guitar chunks into a soaring, anxiety-fueled chorus. It was released with the announcement of ‘Gangster of Love’ last month. Listen to the single now!

Grammy® Award winner TOMMY EMMANUEL—acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer, and global touring artist—has released a newly shot live performance video for “Bella Soave,” a track from his upcoming album ENDLESS ROAD: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION out May 17. Watch the video now!

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.

Following the release of acclaimed new album A Chaos Of Flowers, BIG|BRAVE have announced an extensive tour throughout North America this August, supported by Spiritual Poison (Ethan McCarthy of Primitive Man). The tour will follow a month-long tour throughout Europe and the UK this Spring, including a set at Portals Festival in London.

An artist to watch this year, Houston-born rapper Saxkboy KD unveils a new single entitled “Bumpfire” available at all digital partners via Cash Money Records. “Bumpfire” is a catchy banger with a slick keyboard loop simmering over a punchy beat. The accompanying visual highlights KD’s confidence and charisma. Listen to the song now!

Entertainment icon Reba McEntire commanded the stage as she debuted her new single “I Can’t” on NBC’s The Voice last night, delivering a powerhouse performance complete with pyrotechnics. The driving anthem is the first track from Reba’s upcoming album and was penned by Victoria Banks, Tania Hancheroff and Tia Sillers. Listen to the song now!

With over fifteen years and six albums under their belt, California’s own Joyce Manor made their live TV debut and played two of their most beloved songs on ‘John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA’ last night live via Netflix. Personally requested by Mulaney, the band performed 2011’s stand out track “Constant Headache” and “Catalina Fight Song” from 2014’s ‘Never Hungover Again.’

New Zealand-born, LA-based electronic artist and producer, BAYNK, returns in 2024 with the announcement of his second album, SENESCENCE. The album will be released episodically in two-song bundles, leading up to its full release later in the year. Listen to two new songs now!

Swamp Dogg has released “Ugly Man’s Wife,” the final pre-release single to be pulled from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St out May 31 via Oh Boy Records. About the new single, Swamp Dogg explains: “I wrote ‘Ugly Man’s Wife’ with one of my favorite co-writers, Bob Jones, now deceased. I promised him that I would record it on my next album. I kept my word.” Listen to the single now!

Canadian Music Week (CMW), one of the nation’s largest new music festivals, is thrilled to announce the programming for its 42nd festival. Scheduled for June 1-8, 2024, the festival promises a dynamic range of music with over 250+ acts in over 25 venues in Toronto.

Snow Strippers have shared their new EP, Night Killaz Vol. 2, via Surf Gang Records. Since their debut singles in 2021, Snow Strippers have been dropping a series or mixtapes, EPs, a self-titled album. Just a few months ago, they released Night Killaz Vol. 1, went on a sold out EU/UK tour, and are now currently on a sold out US tour. Listen to the album here!

20th Century Lindsey will be available on June 14 from Rhino as a 4-LP set and digitally as well as a 4-LP set exclusively sold on Rhino.com & LindseyBuckingham.com. A 4-CD set will be released later this year in August. Listen to a new track available now!

Chicago quartet Slow Pulp is sharing a glitchy and catchy new version of their song “Slugs”, remixed by the Singapore artists yeule and Kin Leonn. Called “one of 2023’s best rock records” by Variety, Slow Pulp are continuing to tour in support of their breakout album ‘Yard’. Listen to the new remix!

New York native and interdisciplinary artist Araya shares the newest glimpse into his neon, hyperpop-meets-RnB world with 'ANGEL CRY,' produced with his longtime collaborator Frankie Scoca (New Jeans, Druv, Dreamer Isioma). He'll also play a headline show in NYC on May 17 at Market Hotel, ahead of the release of the ANIME EP on June 7. Listen to the single now!

Nashville-based Country and Pop artist Lou Ridley, unveils her latest single, 'Baby Angel,' stamping her first release of the year. With unfiltered honesty, she reflects on her tendency to translate her trauma into manipulation and avoidance. Despite grappling with her self-sabotaging patterns, Ridley finally finds solace in a relationship where her partner sees past her rough edges, embracing her flaws with unwavering affection and empathy. Listen to the new single!

Breakout singer-songwriter Max McNown has released a new music video for the sultry song “The Way I Wanna,” from his recently released debut album Wandering. Following his triumphant tours with Americana band Briscoe and Australian artist Blake Rose, McNown will soon be performing larger shows opening for some of country’s hottest stars and playing at festivals including Nashville’s Musician’s Corner and AmericanaFest. Watch the video here!

Even a 15-year-old guitar god-in-waiting occasionally has to deal with normal, everyday high-school angst. For Nikhil Bagga on his new single, “Never Meant It,” that means having to sit home with his trusty axe while everybody else is out having a good time. Listen to the single!