Signature Sound News

Jason Robert Brown's annual pilgrimage to the UK culminated this year in an intimate concert at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, launching its 'Sunday Encounters' residencies. Known for his penchant for writing a rather lengthy tune, Brown kept this show to a timely 130 minutes…which left his audience desperate for more.

Off the back of closing the mainstage of A State Of Trance 900 Utrecht with a blistering live set, newly formed duo FUTURECODE – consisting of Ukrainian Trance star Omnia and U.K. counterpart Ben Gold – dropped their debut single on Armada Music today. Featuring the vocals of acclaimed songstress Roxanne Emery, 'Dancing In The Rain' shows exactly why FUTURECODE are among the scene's most sought-after new acts of the moment.

Monday night's production of Bon Iver and TU Dance's Come Through at the Kennedy Center is one of the most quintessentially contemporary performances on record. Filled with emotional dancing, strobing projections, and barely discernible and highly auto-tuned vocals, the night was a celebration of all things modern. On first thought, such a performance seems out of place in the Center's Concert Hall, arguably the most classical space they possess. Surprisingly, the evening works as a solid addition to the Center's programming.

Norwegian artist and producer CLMD (aka Martin Danielle) has delivered the huge video for his brand-new track 'Anything', featuring the talents of popular duo Madcon.

Walton Arts Center is the place for all things a cappella during the VoiceJam Festival April 4-6, 2019.

Glenn Miller Orchestra, an icon born of the 1940's Big Band era, returns to Alberta Bair Theater on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. with its signature sound. Led by vocalist Nick Hilscher, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many original arrangements like "In The Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade," in addition to some modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound where clarinet creates the melody.

Rotterdam native Ferry Corsten has been causing a stir over the past year with a series of collaborative releases as part of his UNITY project, including tracks alongside heavyweight names in the trance community such as Paul Oakenfold, DIM3NSION, Jordan Suckley and most recently Ilan Bluestone, and now Ferry returns to take the production reigns on his own once again. Ferry provides fans with the first solely Corsten produced record in a while, drafting in singer/songwriter NEVVE, an artist whose vocal talents have been used across a wide array of styles, with features appearing on the likes of Dim Mak, Monstercat, RCA and Spinnin', for 'Freefall', a track drenched in Ferry's signature sound.

Shedding light on Brighton's buzzing music scene, rap/production duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunnnow release their highly anticipated EP The Lakes. Accompanying the 7-track project is a vivid music video for the lead single 'Black Water'.

Rising French DJ & producer Plastic Toy has unveiled his brand-new single 'Try Me', a slick mid-tempo production made alongside Premiere Classe boss DJ Snake.

Houston Ballet is delighted to present a mixed repertory program of ballets never before seen in Houston, Premieres. The program includes works by three of the most respected choreographers working today: Aszure Barton, Ji Kyli n and Justin Peck. Designed to showcase the extraordinary talent and exceptional proficiencies of Houston Ballet dancers, Premieres is a program not to be missed.

Finnish melancholy death-doom metal masters Swallow The Sun have just announced their direct support slot on theChildren Of Bodom's upcoming North American tour. Additional support will come fromWolfheart. Summer's Circle, Hollow Cry, and Fragmentum as openers for select dates. The tour starts March 13th in Quebec City and wraps on April 19th in New York City. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the bagpipe band Red Hot Chilli Pipers on Today, March 12, 2019 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range between $25-$55, plus applicable fees, and are available online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY. 

Prepare to fall in love again with the music of Simon & Garfunkel. From their first startlingly authentic rendition of 'Sound of Silence' to their playful version of 'Cecilia,' Jeb Guthrie and Jock Guthrie will have every audience member smiling...and singing along.

Shedding light on Brighton's buzzing music scene, rap/production duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn return with their new single 'Black Water', the lead track of their eagerly anticipated EP release, 'The Lakes'.

North Carolina rapper J.K. The Reaper has delivered the video for his latest single 'Body Bag', a release taken from his latest album, 'Surrounded by Idiots'. 

Los Angeles producer Eclipse combines sparkling synths, hard kicks and riveting trap snares on his cinematic New Noise offering 'Endeavor.'

The Boston Globe called Red Baraat's irresistible sound "new-breed marching-band music that's part Punjabi wedding, part New Orleans second line, and all New York." Led by the charismatic percussionist Sunny Jain, the Brooklyn octet whips up a raucously fun mix of Indian bhangra rhythms, go-go music, jazz, hip-hop, and Crescent City brass funk. For this special night-Thursday, March 28 at 8pm-the band presents Festival of Colors, celebrating the Hindu holiday of Holi, and will feature rising star Vidya Vox, who's music is a global fusion of Eastern and Western influences, infused with a fiercely original modern vibe.

Each seasonal cycle informs, impacts, and inspires growth. American Authors translate those cycles of change into genre-blurring alternative anthems, bordering pop ambition and rock spirit undercut by a rhythmic hip-hop boom. Touting airtight songcraft and sonic adventurousness, the Brooklyn-based four-piece—Zac Barnett [vocals], James Adam Shelley [guitar, banjo], Dave Rublin [bass], and Matt Sanchez [drums]—push forward and progress yet again on their 2018 third full-length, the aptly titled Seasons [Island Records].

Multi-faceted producer MOTSA has unveiled his stunning new single 'No Fear', taken from his forthcoming album 'Perspectives'.

Alice Ivy is excited to share her new single 'Close To You' which features Flint Eastwood. The track premiered this week at Flood Magazine. 'Close To You' will be released digitally worldwide on released on digital streaming services on Friday, February 22, 2019 by Last Gang/eOne globally and via Dew Process in Australia.