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Interview: Lizzy Shaps on New Album LIZZY & THE TRIGGERMEN: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 4, 2025

The 10-piece indie swing band Lizzy & the Triggermen played a show at Joe’s Pub last April that was so vibrant, they decided to turn the recording into an album. We spoke with bandleader Lizzy about the album, now out on all platforms.

BEAR HANDS Release New Single 'Adderall / Ambien'
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 18, 2024

Bear Hands has released their new single “Adderall / Ambien,” now available for streaming.

Interview: LIZZY & THE TRIGGERMEN Plays 'Joyously Subversive' Jazz at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 28, 2024

Lizzy & the Triggermen, a 10-piece jazz band helmed by Lizzy Shapiro, delights in infusing swing era music with a modern sound – “Duke Ellington meets Amy Winehouse,” as Shapiro describes it. They’ll be making a stop at Joe’s Pub for a double-header on April 6th. Shapiro and I spoke about the upcoming show, the origins of the band, and more.

Ruthie Foster Nominated For GRAMMY Award on LP 'Healing Time'
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023

Austin-based singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 66th GRAMMY Awards for her critically acclaimed ninth studio album Healing Time, which was released in 2022 via Blue Corn Music. This marks Foster's fifth career GRAMMY nomination to date.

Midwife Shares 'Colorado' Ahead of the Release of 'Luminol'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 13, 2021

Luminol features collaborations from various artists including The Flenser label mate Dan Barrett (Have A Nice Life) as well as Tucker Theodore, Angel Diaz (Vyva Melinkolya), Zachary Cole Smith, Ben Newman, and Colin Caulfield (DIIV).

Midwife Shines & Smolders on 'Christina's World'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 20, 2021

When 2020 began, Johnston had several national and international tours planned (including a highly anticipated set at the year’s Roadburn Festival) to promote her album released just prior, the critically-acclaimed Forever. 

Black Wing Releases 'Is This Real Life, Jesus Christ' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2020

Due out December 11th on The Flenser, No Moon is a gorgeous chillwave/post-punk record with nine new bleak yet blissful songs.

The Flenser Announces 10 Year Anniversary Showcase At Roadburn 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 14, 2019

Next year, The Flenser will be celebrating 10 years of releasing music.  The label will mark the occasion at the 2020 edition of Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands with a showcase featuring some of their current artists (including the European debut of Giles Corey with a full band).  Flenser artists performing at Roadburn 2020 (April 16-19): Giles Corey, Midwife, Drowse, Elizabeth Colour Wheel, and Mamaleek.  

Have A Nice Life Announce North American Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 18, 2019

Following a pair of wildly successful Flenser showcases last weekend, New England experimentalists Have A Nice Life have announced a forthcoming string of tour dates that will sweep North America this summer. Dubbed the “Sea Of Worry” Tour, the duo will be joined by CONSUMER (avant-doom project featuring members of HANL) and one-man post-metal virtuoso Planning For Burial. Tickets for all tour dates will go on sale this Wednesday, March 20, at 10 AM EST. A full tour itinerary can be found below. 

Eighth Annual Bickford Benefit Concert Takes The Stage 11/12
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018

The Eighth Annual Bickford Benefit Concert featuring an all-star ensemble of outstanding jazz artists from the Tri-State area comes to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum for one night only on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The ensemble includes trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg, cornetist Warren Vache, trombonist Mariel Bildsten, clarinetist Dan Levinson, pianist Rossano Sportiello, guitarist/vocalist Molly Ryan, bassist Rob Adkins, and drummer Mark McLean.  All of the ticket sales from this concert will go to support programming at the Bickford Theatre.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Kate Winslet Among HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARD Winners; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2017

Last night, the 21st ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDSbrought together Hollywood's elite to honor the year's most talked about, and highly anticipated, actors, actresses, films and those who help bring them to life.

Sean “Diddy” Combs To Be Honored With The “Hollywood Documentary Award” For CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP: A BAD BOY STORY
by Emily Bruno - Nov 3, 2017

dick clark productions announced today that producer, songwriter and music superstar, Sean Diddy Combs, will receive the Hollywood Documentary Award for Live Nation Productions and Apple Music's Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story, which features Sean Combs, Faith Evans, Lil' Kim, Mase, 112 and Notorious B.I.G. at the 21st Annual Hollywood Film Awards. Actress Kate Beckinsale will be in attendance to present the honor to Mr. Combs.

Angelina Jolie to Receive Hollywood Foreign Language Film Award
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 2, 2017

dick clark productions announced today that Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie, and author-activist Loung Ung will receive the Hollywood Foreign Language Film Award, at the 21st Annual Hollywood Film Awards for their critically-acclaimed film First They Killed My Father, which has been selected by Cambodia's Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film.

Viola Davis & More Set to Present at 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2017

dick clark productions announced today an all-star lineup of presenters for this weekend's 21st Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS.

SONGBOOK SUMMIT, Featuring Tunes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and More, Comes to 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017

59E59 Theaters welcomes 59E59 favorites Peter & Will Anderson with SONGBOOK SUMMIT, featuring the music of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers. Produced by Reardon-Anderson Music and featuring jazz vocalist Molly Ryan, SONGBOOK SUMMIT begins performances tonight, August 2, for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 27.

SONGBOOK SUMMIT, Featuring Tunes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and More, Coming to 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017

59E59 Theaters will welcome 59E59 favorites Peter & Will Anderson with SONGBOOK SUMMIT, featuring the music of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers.

Bilston Operatic Company Present MADNESS MUSICAL OUR HOUSE
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 12, 2016

Bilston Operatic Company return to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this November with OUR HOUSE following the huge success of last year's production of Hairspray. The musical, featuring the music of Madness, opens on Tuesday 15 November.