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Christina Wheeler Shares New EP 'That Was Then, This Is Now'
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2021


Christina Wheeler, shares her entrancing new EP That Was Then, This Is Now, today. Wheeler is widely known for her iconic performances with David Byrne from his U.S. tour in 1997 and 1998. Wheeler made her television debut with Byrne on “The Late Night Show with David Letterman,” as well her PBS “Sessions at West 54th”. Listen to the EP now!

Coming in November from the LA Phil: Reel Change
by - Nov 12, 2021


Special Offer - Coming in November from the LA Phil: Reel Change

Brazilian Superstar Vocalist Marisa Monte Brings Portas Tour to the Historic State Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2021


Hennepin Theatre Trust and the Cedar Cultural Center announced that Brazilian superstar vocalist-composer MARISA MONTE will play the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Dinner Releases New Album 'Dream Work'
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2021


After a four-year hiatus exploring ambient and meditation music, Danish multi-instrumentalist Anders Rhedin has returned to his indie roots with Dream Work, his third album as Dinner. Listen to the new album now!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic to Present REEL CHANGE: THE NEW ERA OF FILM MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021


The Los Angeles Philharmonic will present Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music, a series of three concerts curated by Kris Bowers (Green Book, Bridgerton), Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, Succession) and Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker, Chernobyl, Battlefield 2042.

WATCH: Dinner Shares Video For New Single 'Anima'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2021


Today Dinner has shared a collaborative video for the buoyant, motorik new single 'Anima' which appears on the new album titled Dream Work, a lush collection of synth and guitar-laden indie pop that expertly channels Ryuichi Sakamoto, early British indie, and the sound of water, due for release October 22, 2021 on Captured Tracks

S. Raekwon Announces Debut LP 'Where I'm At Now'
by TV News Desk - Aug 4, 2021


The camera mirrors Reynolds’ own wide-eyed wonder at his life, a creative odyssey at its very beginning set in the heart of an iconic metropolis.

TIME Will Have World Premiere at Holland Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2021


The Holland Festival's 74th edition features Ryuichi Sakamoto as one of the associate artists this year.  One of his featured performances will be the world premiere of TIME, a production by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani. 

Renée Fleming, Paola Prestini, Du Yun & More to be Featured in CONTEMPLATIONS FROM NATIONAL SAWDUST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021


Now, in celebration of the organization's belated five year anniversary, National Sawdust and The WNET Group's ALL ARTS present Contemplations from National Sawdust, a six-episode retrospective presenting an overview of National Sawdust's impressive past, ambitious present and hopeful future.

Mattia Cupelli Releases Provocative 'EGERIA' Single & Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 21, 2021


In total, the producer has earned over 76 million plays on Youtube and Spotify alone with features on the Sir Chillicious Youtube channel and La Belle Musique's Spotify Playlist to boot.

No Joy's New EP 'Can My Daughter See Me From Heaven' Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021


A close listen to the 5 songs that comprise Can My Daughter See Me From Heaven will reveal the absurdist influences behind the EP: Disney’s 1986 DTV Valentine special, which set tracks like Eurythmics’ “There Must Be An Angel” to classic animation.

Mattia Cupelli Shares Darkly Ambient Video 'MONOLITH'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021


In total, the producer has earned over 76 million plays on Youtube and Spotify alone with features on the Sir Chillicious Youtube channel and La Belle Musique's Spotify Playlist to boot.

KERO KERO BONITO Announce 'Civilisation II' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


The three tracks of the EP were completely devised using vintage hardware, written by Sarah Bonito in both Japanese and English, and inspired by the likes of early ambassadors of art-pop such as Kate Bush, David Byrne, Bjork and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

The Town Hall Presents Portuguese Fado Singer Mariza in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021


The Town Hall has announced Portuguese singer Mariza in a special streaming concert event, being filmed exclusively for this broadcast. Recorded in Lisbon, Portugal to be webcast  January 29 at 8:00PM EST, Mariza will celebrate the release of her album 'Mariza Sings Amália', which pays tribute to Amália Rodrigues, the Queen of Fado.

Daniel Taylor Appointed Officer Of The Order Of Canada
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2020


Governor General Julie Payette announced this morning that Daniel Taylor, countertenor, conductor, recording artist, and Professor of Opera, Early Music and Voice, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Portuguese Fado Singer MARIZA Stars In Streaming Concert Presented By The Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020


The Town Hall is pleased to announce Portuguese singer Mariza in a special streaming concert event, being filmed exclusively for this broadcast. Recorded in Lisbon, Portugal to be webcast  January 29 at 8:00PM EST, Mariza will celebrate the release of her album 'Mariza Sings Amália' (on Nonesuch/Warner Bros. Records), which pays tribute to Amália Rodrigues, the Queen of Fado.

L.A.'s MA Jolie Fleur Releases Jazz Track 'My Pretty Flower'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


MA Jolie Fleur is Los Angeles based, New Orleans born/raised visual artist, music video director and music-maker Myke Adams.

California's Peninsula Ballet Theatre Streams Six World Premiere Ballets for World Ballet Day Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2020


In celebration of the 6th annual World Ballet Day, Peninsula Ballet Theatre today announced the launch of The Chrysalis Project and the premiere of six new ballets featuring principal dancers Léna Alvino, Aline Carili and Robert Burns Lowman.

MUBI Announces November 2020 Film Slate
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 19, 2020


MUBI has revealed its picks for November with a slate packed with recent festival hits and rediscovered classics. 

RuckUS Announces Two Creative Days Of NYC Voter Activation
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2020


RuckUS is an artist-led activist group that aims to create a joyful critical mass for getting out the vote with events staged all across New York City on October 17 and 24. 

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