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Gyasi to Release Deep-Blues Album SONGS FROM THE HOLLER
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Gyasi will release his new album SONGS FROM THE HOLLER via Alive Naturalsound Records, trading rock 'n' roll for folk-blues rooted in his West Virginia upbringing.

Gyasi Releases Blues Single "Poor Boy" Ahead of SONGS FROM THE HOLLER LP
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

Gyasi released the instrumental acoustic track "Poor Boy," the second single from his upcoming blues album Songs from the Holler, arriving via Alive Naturalsound Records.

GYASI to Release New Deep-Blues Single Man From The Mountain
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026

The blues artist known as GYASI is set to release a new single titled Man From The Mountain, blending deep-blues influences into the upcoming track.

Jenny Parrott Unveils New Single 'I Hear It All the Time'
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Austin’s experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott (she/they) has unveiled their new single “I Hear It All the Time,” the latest taste from the upcoming album Love Spell, out June 28. Across the track, Parrott’s harmonizing vocals flow with melancholy, breezing over the complimenting synths as they lament the painful end of a toxic relationship. Listen to the song now!

Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies At Age 61
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. 

Coolidge Corner Theatre Launches New Season of Big Screen Classics
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022

The Coolidge Corner Theatre ('the Coolidge') has announced the early lineup for its Winter / Early Spring 2023 Big Screen Classics series. 

SeriesFest Announces Winners of the Season 8 Pilot Competition
by Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022

SeriesFest, the award-winning international television festival and non-profit organization, revealed the winners of the Season 8 independent pilot competition at an awards presentation, presented by Hyde Park Jewelers, on Closing Night at The Cable Center in Denver, CO on Tuesday, May 10 . Esteemed jurors screened 56 pilots from creative voices around the globe at this year’s celebration of episodic storytelling, and selected winners in various categories including “Best Independent Pilot, “Best Digital Short Series,” “Late Night,” “Audience Award” and “Pitch-A-Thon.”  See full list below including honorable mentions. 

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens This September in Oklahoma
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2021

When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank prison, he must find a way to keep himself and his hope alive by using his wits and forging friendships.

ABC Presents OUR AMERICA: A YEAR OF ACTIVISM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021

The exclusive streaming special is a collaboration between the two companies featuring a multipanel roundtable of social impact leaders discussing the evolution of activism over the last year following the murder of George Floyd.

DOC NYC Announces Inaugural Spring Showcase, May 24 - June 20
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2021

DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, announced today the inaugural edition of its Spring Showcase. The four-week online Showcase will offer audiences an opportunity to catch some of the year’s most talked about nonfiction episodic series and films, paired with exclusive conversations featuring the creative teams behind them.

VIDEO: J. BROWN Releases Visuals To His New Single, VIBE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2021

Singer-Songwriter J. BROWN has released visuals to his new Single, 'VIBE'. 'VIBE' was written by J. Brown, Maurice Harley and Steve James and produced by GC. The visuals to the feel-good song were directed by Rokstar Films.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CITY SO REAL
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 24, 2020

National Geographic Documentary Films announced today that the critically acclaimed five-part documentary series from Participant and Kartemquin Films, CITY SO REAL, will air in an unprecedented one-night, five-hour, commercial-free event on Thursday, October 29 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Sundance Institute Announces 2020 Directors & Screenwriters Lab Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020

11 independent filmmakers developing 10 projects have been selected for the 2020 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//ab. These Labs are at the heart of the nonprofit Institute's long-standing support for artists, and will connect curated selections of Fellows with Creative Advisors and Industry mentors across multiple disciplines.

Sundance Institute Announces 2020 Directors & Screenwriters Lab Fellows
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 28, 2020

11 independent filmmakers developing 10 projects have been selected for the 2020 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//ab.

Galantis Release New Album CHURCH
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 7, 2020

Internationally-acclaimed duo Galantis have released their highly anticipated third studio album Church – available now via Big Beat Records. The 14-track collection arrives today with a passionate dance-packed video for the collaborative single with Hook N Sling, “Never Felt A Love Like This” featuring Dotan.

J. BROWN Releases Debut EP 'FOREVER YOURS' on Friday, January 24th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 22, 2020

J. Brown's debut EP 'Forever Yours' will be released this Friday, January 24th, on all steaming platforms via the MoCha Music label imprint. Writers and Producers for 'Forever Yours' EP, include; J. Brown, Steve James, Charles Farrar, Maurice Harley, GC and Quaid. Last week, J. BROWN released his new single, 'MOON' to rave reviews. 'Moon' was written by J. Brown and Steve James and produced by G.C.

Martinis And Murder, Häus Party Anniversary Show And More Announced At The Bell House
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019

Check out the lineup of upcoming events at The Bell House.

Sundance Institute Names 2020 January Screenwriters Lab Fellows
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2019

Fifteen screenwriters will convene to advance their independent projects at Sundance Institute's January Screenwriters Lab, taking place at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, from January 17-22, 2020. At the Lab, the screenwriters will immerse themselves in a rigorous and holistic creative process, working to further develop their scripts with the mentorship of accomplished Creative Advisors.

New Shorts and Special Events Added to SUNDANCE Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 10, 2019

Works selected across the Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival were announced today, underlining Sundance Institute's commitment to showcasing bold independent storytelling regardless of form, format or length.

1,000+ Artists, 500+ Free Events, Hands-On Learning and More Announced For The REACH
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2019

With more than 1,000 artists and more than 500 free events in three new sunlit pavilions and more than 130,000 square feet of new landscaped green space at the nation's cultural capital, the REACH opens its doors in exactly one month's time with 16 full days of creativity in action, providing artists and audiences with the opportunity to experience art as never before. Marking the first expansion at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in its 48-year history, the REACH welcomes the public with an inclusive, multi-genre, multidisciplinary Opening Festival on September 7a?"22. See the video trailer here.