Martha Wainwright News

Before the introduction of phonographs and television, it was common for families to gather around the piano and make holiday music together.

Pop legend Sir Cliff Richard, songwriter Guy Chambers, and Syrian-American folk artist Bedouine will all perform as part of the Royal Albert Hall's programme of exclusive streamed shows.

Celebrated singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright and classical violinist Nicola Benedetti are the two latest names to be added to the Royal Albert Hall's series of exclusive streamed sessions.

Singer-songwriter supreme Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of his long-awaited new album. UNFOLLOW THE RULES arrives via BMG on Friday, April 24; pre-orders are available now.

With their debut album 'Double Rainbow' arriving on 28th February 2020, Sussex folk trio – IAN ROLAND & THE SUBTOWN SET today release the latest single to be taken from it: 'Butterfly'.

February is coming in HOT at Joe's Pub!

As January winds to an end, the party still rages on at Joe's Pub!

Rufus Wainwright is set to release an A/B side 7' EP, Come A Little Bit Closer, on November 29, Record Store Day Black Friday. The limited edition EP arrives ahead of Wainwright's forthcoming 2020 album via BMG, and consists of two live performances of Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon' and Arcade Fire's 'Crown of Love.' Come A Little Bit Closer will be available exclusively at participating RSD Black Friday record stores, found here.

Sussex folk trio - IAN ROLAND & THE SUBTOWN SET - are delighted to present their brand new single: 'In The Darkness'. 

Photographer and artist Robert Lundberg comes alive once again with his latest showing of Uncontaminated Sound II, at Arlene's Grocery on August 9th. Taking his intriguing work up a level, the evening will see Lundberg outdoing himself as his resume of performers he has captured has grown at a rapid and beautiful rate.

'Where Will This Lead Us To?' is the fourth track taken from Africa Express' forthcoming studio album EGOLI.

Celebrate Stonewall50 in style at St John's in the heart of the West Village with the American premiere of WHAT THE FANDANGO?! A musical-comedy cabaret featuring international performance artist, Robert Hofmann, brilliantly embodying four powerful personas in his stunning blend of comic genius and musical versatility creating a wild multi-gendered romp that has already taken Australia by storm.

Robert Hofmann and St John's in the Village celebrate Stonewall50 in style with the American premiere of WHAT THE FANDANGO?! A musical-comedy cabaret featuring international performance artist, Robert Hofmann

Mothers Ruin: A Cabaret about Gin is returning to the UK after two successful UK tours, countless sold out shows in Australia, award nominations a-plenty and rave reviews (as well as many an empty gin bottle). The cabaret sensation will play at Worthing's Pavilion Theatre on the 31 May and 1 June 2019 at 8:00pm.

'Raise Well' is the poignant new video from Luke Sital-Singh, available on new album,A Golden State, out now on Raygun Records via The Orchard. His third album, A Golden State was produced byTommy McLaughlin (Villagers, Soak) and recorded in Portland's Jackpot Studios, famously set up by Elliott Smith. A Golden State contains previous singles “The Last Day”, “Los Angeles”, 'Lover' and “Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter”. Enjoy the album in all formats HERE.

Today, A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) has announced their first ever showcase at this year's SXSW festival, taking place on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Palm Door in Austin, TX (401 Sabine St). Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Expanding its ever-growing reach within the independent music community, the lineup for the evening will feature some of today's most talented indie artists including: Y La Bamba (Tender Loving Empire), Oh Pep! (ATO Records), Madge (22Twenty), Sneaks (Merge Records), Ric Wilson (Innovative Leisure) and The Nude Party (New West Records).

Back by popular demand, On The Rocks Theatre Company remounts their festive holiday bar pageant, Edelweiss, in the Dixon Place Lounge. The production is written by On The Rocks co-founders Christopher Ford & Dakota Rose with original music by their frequent collaborator Andrew R. Butler. Ms. Rose helms the production as director. Edelweiss will play four performances only - December 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd at 7:30p, in the Dixon Place Lounge. Admission is FREE. Tickets can be reserved by visiting www.dixonplace.org.

Back by popular demand, On The Rocks Theatre Company remounts their festive holiday bar pageant, Edelweiss, in the Dixon Place Lounge. The production is written by On The Rocks co-founders Christopher Ford & Dakota Rose with original music by their frequent collaborator Andrew R. Butler. Ms. Rose helms the production as director. Edelweiss will play four performances only - December 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd at 7:30p, in the Dixon Place Lounge. Admission is FREE. Tickets can be reserved by visiting www.dixonplace.org.

ECHOensemble presents the World Premiere of One by Brooklyn composer Jonah Udall at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002.

 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter' is the stunning new single from acclaimed singer-songwriter Luke Sital-Singh, which premiered today at Glide. A bleakly beautiful antidote to the usual saccharine seasonal songs, 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter' follows recent single 'The Last Day', in which Luke crafts hope and light out of the embracing of mortality, described by CLASH magazine as “…a softly enticing effort with a rich, beautifully etched sense of poignancy”. Listen to 'Love Is Hard Enough Without The Winter and share HERE.