Minneapolis Musical Theatre has announced its first full season since before the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring three contemporary musicals that all put imaginative spins on classic tales. The season includes a special holiday production and two area premieres.
“Psycho” follows Anne-Marie’s release earlier this year with NEIKED and Latto “I Just Called.” Last year, she released her sophomore album Therapy – which included the hit collaborations “Our Song” with Niall Horan, “Kiss My (Uh Oh)” with Little Mix, “Don’t Play” with KSI and Digital Farm Animals, and “Way Too Long” with Nathan Dawe and MoStack.
The new album features The Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn as well as PJ Harvey saxophonist Terry Edwards who also performed on Rural Tapes. They are also joined by Kristine Tjøgersen (clarinet, bass clarinet), Lars Løberg Tofte (bass), Marin Stallemo Bakke (violins) and Øystein Braut (electric guitar).
Folick will hit the road in the U.S. next week, with headlining stops in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, San Francisco and an extensive tour across the UK/EU with Tove Lo in October and November. Folick has also announced headline shows in London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Listen to the new EP and watch the music video now!
Fast-rising queer icon FLETCHER shares her new single “Better Version,” the latest release from her hotly anticipated debut album Girl Of My Dreams, due out September 16th via Capitol Records. A raw expression of post-breakup grief, “Better Version” delivers what FLETCHER refers to as the flipside to “Becky’s So Hot.'
Prairie View A&M University announced the appointment of the highly-regarded poet, journalist, TV personality and author Kevin Powell to serve as its second writer-in-residence of the Toni Morrison Writing Program.
ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway.
Betty Who teams up with Brazilian drag superstar Pabllo Vittar for a new remix of her single “She Can Dance.' The “She Can Dance” remix takes on a new electronic form with a reworked Brabo house production and boosted chorus from Pabllo Vittar. The collaboration makes for an infectious track, with the same heartfelt sentiment as the original.
Marcus Mumford shared his new single, “Better Off High.” The song is from (self-titled), which will be released September 16 by Capitol Records. Mumford wrote and recorded “Better Off High” with Blake Mills (Alabama Shakes, Jim James), who produced the album. Listen to the new single and check out upcoming tour dates now!
Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has announced a multi-project slate deal with AT WILL MEDIA, an award winning independently-owned podcast studio.
Drag Race US icon Miz Cracker will star in the European debut of WHO'S HOLIDAY by Matthew Lombardo, a wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy based on the Dr Seuss classic festive tale The Grinch, that enjoyed a critically acclaimed run off Broadway in 2017.
The Emelin Theatre kicks off its eminent FILM CLUB series beginning September 28 with a slate of five critically acclaimed, pre-release independent films – and a sixth “bonus film.”
To celebrate the album’s release, King Princess performed at Lollapalooza last week following a special album release show at Chicago’s House of Blues the night before. Later this year, she will embark on The Hold On Baby Tour, a North American run of headline dates with stops at several historic venues. Watch the new video performance now!
Directed by Millicent Hailes (an artist/filmmaker who’s also worked with Billie Eilish, Tinashe, and Pussy Riot), the video for “Becky’s So Hot” co-stars Bella Thorne as the recipient of FLETCHER’s fascination. Partly inspired by the futurism of Blade Runner 2049, “Becky’s So Hot” blurs the edges of fantasy and reality to glorious effect.
Pop in your ear buds, lace up your kicks, and get ready to explore Chicago’s neighborhoods, because Chicago Children’s Theatre has released five, all-new Walkie Talkies audio adventure tours.
Future was also presented with a plaque for his record-breaking album I NEVER LIKED YOU reaching Gold status, while WAIT FOR U featuring Drake hit double-Platinum and PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ certified Gold. This honor notably encompasses 9 albums and 68 separate songs as he inches towards 100 million units awarded.
The new track follows initial offerings “Ordinary” and “Oh God,” her first new music in three years. Miya just played shows with Sir Chloe in L.A. and Years & Years in New York, following up recent dates with Lucy Dacus, Band of Horses, Ian Sweet and more. Folick has also appeared twice recently at Los Angeles’ Largo.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, Goddess. The musical stage production is conceived and directed by Saheem Ali, music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, and written by Jocelyn Bioh. Previews begin Saturday, August 13, and the show runs through Sunday, September 25.
Critically acclaimed queer icon FLETCHER shares her new single “Becky’s So Hot” — a thrillingly intimate portrait of lusting after her ex’s new girlfriend. The track is the latest single from her forthcoming debut album Girl Of My Dreams. “Becky’s So Hot” explores a particularly complex form of passion.
The Joyce Theater Foundation will celebrate the joy of hip-hop dance and gospel music in the New York premiere of LIFTED: A Gospel House Musical, the latest work from the brilliant mind of Rennie Harris. The universal story of one man’s spiritual journey told through dance will play The Joyce Theater from August 9-14.
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