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Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of Plays for the People: In the Stacks. With funding from the Mellon Foundation, TCG has provided $25,000 total in book credits to the fifty recipient organizations, helping to expand and diversify their drama collections.

GRAMMY Award-Winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain and Nappy Boy Entertainment artist, producer and songwriter Young Ca$h are back with their sophomore single – “Biggest Booty.”  Young Ca$h will join T-Pain on his Mansion In Wiscansin Party Tour this summer.

Discover Jessica Meyer's new single 'Crazy' from her album I LONG AND SEEK AFTER, celebrating Women's History Month.

Nine episodes from the CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series are now available to stream on the free CBC Gem streaming service. Learn more about the series!

Landon Conrath, the Minneapolis-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, has been making waves in the music scene since his debut album, Nothing Matters Anyway. After nearly a year of touring with artists like Yam Haus, Windser, and Ber, Landon is gearing up to release his upcoming EP, Songs of a Past Life.

Andrew Barth Feldman, Lawrence Woodmere Academy, and Zneefrock Productions will present 13: The Musical as a benefit concert for the Barbra Barth Feldman Performing Arts Center. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Speak To Me was produced by Joe Henry and offers a series of dispatches from Lage's ongoing search for narrative beyond words. Intimate in tone and intention, the music travels a wide range of American music and delights in the deliberate crossing of wires between gospel hymn and rural blues, California singer-songwriter sunshine, and skronky jazz.

Experience the soulful journey of Ledisi's new album, GOOD LIFE. Good Life features Ledisi's Billboard #1 adult R&B hit, 'I Need To Know,' the soul-stirring single, 'Sell Me No Dreams,' and fan favorite “Perfect Strangers” featuring Kenny Lattimore, offering a taste of the rich tapestry awaiting listeners on the album. 

Discover the latest reading from the ON HER SHOULDERS program by New Perspectives Theatre Company, introducing plays by women from the past to contemporary audiences. The upcoming feature is DIDO: The Tragic Queen of Carthage.

The iconic King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, will reunite with his acclaimed group Aventura for a special tour across the United States, titled 'Cerrando Ciclos'. This historic tour will mark the last time Romeo Santos and Aventura will join forces on stage, offering fans a unique opportunity to relive the hits that defined an era in Latin music.

Written with frequent collaborator Keith Varon (The Aces, jxdn, Nightly), 'Better Than This' is an anthem of resilience amidst mental health struggles. While upbeat, the song resonates with listeners battling anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges in life. Through the lyrics, senses confronts the complexities of getting through life.

Discover the upcoming BREAK MINE EP by Grammy Award-winning duo, Brothers Osborne. The EP features two new songs, 'Break Mine' and 'Get To Movin' Again'. Also, their 35-date Might As Well Be Us Tour kicks off in March with Stephen Wilson Jr., The Cadillac Three, Zach Top, Jackson Dean, Madeline Edwards, and Caylee Hammack.

Joined by seventeen bands handpicked by the members of DRAIN themselves, they bring together the best and brightest of modern hardcore with direct support from Terror, and joined by Angel Du$t, Scowl and End It on select dates. Special guests include Madball, Regulate, Mindforce, God's Hate and more as they make their way across the country. 

The new album finds the Kentucky-bred six piece—brothers Matthew Shultz [vocals] and Brad Shultz [guitar], Daniel Tichenor [bass], Jared Champion [drums], Nick Bockrath [lead guitar], and Matthan Minster [guitar, keys, backing vocals]— forging new musical ground, while maintaining their uncompromising creativity and wildly cathartic performances.

The album finds Lake Street Dive working once more with Grammy-winning producer Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr.), also marking the first time all of the members of the band collaborated in the earliest, most vulnerable stages of songwriting together, creating a unique approach to the sessions.

All new photos have been released of the new cast of Wicked in London's West End. Check out the photos here!

Kacey Musgraves has released her new single, 'Too Good to Be True.' It follows up 'Deeper Well,' the title track from her new album that was released earlier this month. Musgraves co-produced the album with collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. Plus, check out tour dates with Father John Misty, Lord Huron, Madi Diaz, and Nickel Creek.

Dance/USA introduces new Board of Trustees under Board Chair Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez. The board welcomes six new members for a three-year term, including dance artists and executive directors from across the country.

The lineup includes Calvin Harris, Chase & Status LIVE, Tiësto, Michael Bibi, Steve Angello B2B Secret Special Guest, Alesso, Hardwell, Bicep present CHROMA, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Camelphat, Armin van Buuren,  Solomun B2B Patrick Topping, MK, Jamie Jones, Charlotte De Witte, Andy C, Peggy Gou, Fisher, Fatboy Slim, and more.

Woods has shared a first taste from the record, with the single “Rosemary,” along with a video, co-written with Connor Seidel. Co-produced with longtime collaborator James Bunton over much of 2023, the album's delicate nature is reflected in its lyrics. The psychology of people's actions always fascinated Woods and informs much of the record.