Michael Stein

Horror thriller 'The Retaliators' releases an acoustic version of its theme song featuring Asking Alexandria, Ice Nine Kills, and From Ashes to New. The acoustic version of the film's theme song, “The Retaliators Theme Song (21 Bullets)” which was written by Nikki Sixx and features ASKING ALEXANDRIA, ICE NINE KILLS and FROM ASHES TO NEW.

THE RETALIATORS has shared an enchanting version of the classic Christmas carol “O Holy Night” which is featured in the horror-thriller film’s official score by Emmy-winning composers KYLE DIXON and MICHAEL STEIN (“Stranger Things”). The new version features EVA UNDER FIRE’s Amanda Lyberg on vocals who has a guest role in the movie,

Watch the trailer, featuring Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathory, and Chris Kael, Papa Roach, Jaya of The Hu, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg, Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle, and Matt Madiro of From Ashes to New, Cory Marks, and more.

The palette and precision of prolific synthesizer composer Hector Carlos Ramirez aka Auragraph has heightened incrementally since the project’s conception in 2018, but Reflection Plane – his 8th full-length, and first for Dais Records – finds him streamlining his sound even further, to its gleaming chrome essence.

Written and produced by Ainsworth in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles over many years, Sparkles & Debris reflects her usual composer’s mindset and instinct for idiosyncratic melodies and structures.

Written and produced by Ainsworth in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles over many years, Sparkles & Debris reflects her usual composer’s mindset and instinct for idiosyncratic melodies and structures.

The album, which follows 2019’s acclaimed Phantom Forest and blends live drums, guitars and bass with Ainsworth’s signature vast electronic landscapes, is due May 21.

“Longing seems to be a major theme running through my songs on this album,” says Ainsworth. “Whether that is longing in love, longing to be free from oppression, or longing for the muse of inspiration to make an appearance.'

The Shubert Organization has announced the passing of its beloved Chairman Emeritus, Philip J. Smith. Mr. Smith passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021, in New York City at the age of 89. The cause of death was complications from Covid-19, confirmed by his daughters, Linda Phillips and Jennifer Stein.

Toronto, ON's Lydia Ainsworth has released a new track titled 'Forever.' Of the digital single, Ainsworth says ''Forever' is a song about an attempt at astral projection in order to be close to a loved one who is far away.'

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has announced the nominations for the inaugural SCL Awards. Among those nominated are Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez for a?oeInto The Unknowna?? from Frozen 2; Joshuah Brian Campbell and Cynthia Erivo for a?oeStand Upa?? from Harriet; and Justin Paul, Benj Pasek and Alan Menken for a?oeSpeechlessa?? from Aladdin.

Lydia Ainsworth's new album Phantom Forest is out today. The composer/producer/vocalist wrote Phantom Forest as an homage to the resilient strength of Mother Nature.

Lydia Ainsworth's new record Phantom Forest is out May 10, and today she shares its third and final single, the ornate album opener 'Diamonds Cutting Diamonds.''Lyrically, I am singing about the entrance to Phantom Forest,' says Ainsworth, 'and how one must draw from the innate feminine wild within to unlock obstacles along the path.' Wonderland Magazine, who premiered the track today, write, 'the vibrant gem pulses with trickling synth-notes, retro 80s tones, and the classic, piercing vocals of Ainsworth.'

Lydia Ainsworth is returning with her self-produced album Phantom Forest on May 10, and today she shares its second single, 'Tell Me I Exist.' The track premiered on Paper today, who wrote, 'Lydia Ainsworth creates the kind of bewitching pop that you'd swear soundtracked your dreams... Not unlike art-pop predecessors like Kate Bush or Bat For Lashes, listening to Ainsworth helps one connect to their subconscious, and to the world we live in.' In an accompanying interview with the magazine, Ainsworth says, 'I find many facets of social media to be meaningful and I feel more connected than ever with kindred spirits who I'd probably not been able to connect with had the technology not been there. But I am afraid of the way it is being harnessed by dictatorial powers. Our faces all stored in a tidy database. Technology has become a distraction to the truth.'

SPHERES the acclaimed three-part virtual reality series is now open to the public for the first time at New York's iconic Rockefeller Center through March 3, 2019. New Yorkers and visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase tickets to see all three 15 minute episodes using an Oculus Rift headset in a custom-designed screening room at Rockefeller Center. Tickets are limited.

SPHERES the acclaimed three-part virtual reality series will open to the public for the first time at New York's iconic Rockefeller Center, beginning January 18th through March 3, 2019. New Yorkers and visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase tickets to see all three 15 minute episodes using an Oculus Rift headset in a custom-designed screening room at Rockefeller Center. Tickets are limited.

Synth pop connoisseurs DATAROCK dropped a new single today that is no laughing matter. Laugh in the Face of Darkness proves once again why this quartet are the masters at what they do.

The return of DATAROCK is finally upon us: the Norwegian tracksuited synth-stars have announced their long-awaited third album Face the Brutality with a few teases: fans can get a glimpse of the new DATAROCK

Last night, December 4, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust awarded playwrights Ayad Akhtar and Lucas Hnath with 2017 Steinberg Playwright Awards. The acclaimed writers were honored at the 10th Annual 'Mimi' Awards that were presented at Lincoln Center Theater. BroadwayWorld has photos from the ceremony below!