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Seattle rock is alright! Loose Wing brings it (along with country, synth touches) for an “authenticity that shines” on “Miracle Baby,” out now.

Next up for the Center Theatre Group, TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical opening November 21, 2023 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Jen Wineman directs and choreographs this adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s worldwide best-selling book series Dog Man: The Musical. Kevin Del Aguila, who wrote the book and lyrics, found time to answer a few of my queries between pushing objects off his desk and pooping in the sand.

Celebrate the joy of the season with Handel's Messiah and Holiday Pops performed by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.

Lukas Nelson debuts new music video for 'The View' and will be performing at LŌKAHI: A Celebration of Maui next month. Taking place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on December 17, the event will feature performances by Nelson, Jack Johnson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Paula Fuga, Lily Meola and more.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings is nominated for three awards at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Bluegrass Album (Me/And/Dad), Best American Roots Song (“California Sober” feat. Willie Nelson) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“High Note” with Dierks Bentley). 

Rounding off what has been Dom Dolla's biggest year to date, the power-house DJ, producer and songwriter has been recognised by The Recording Academy for his official remix of Gorillaz 'New Gold' ft. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown, marking Dom's first ever GRAMMY nomination.

The EP was released by Astralwerks, which signed the young artist in 2020 as his breakthrough hit “ily (i love you baby)” featuring Emilee began climbing the charts. With the 2x Platinum “ily” and the string of mellifluous singles that followed, Surf has now amassed over 12 billion combined global streams.

Chris Stapleton's new album 'Higher' is out now! The album has earned three nominations for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards and the 2024 ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW has been confirmed. Stream/purchase the album now.

One of the most recognizable names in recording history has been immortalized in another jukebox musical. What makes this one different, however, is the infectious energy of the cast, the widespread appeal of the music, and the unparalleled enthusiasm of an insatiable audience. Ain’t Too Proud, The Life and Times of The Temptations, is the Tony Award-winning story of The Temptations as told through the eyes of its founding member, Otis Williams.

Matt Chait’s A Family Business world premieres November 17, 2023, at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre (with previews November 15th and 16th). Brian Shnipper directs the cast of Eric Stanton Betts, Alli Brown, Michelle Jasso, Lindsay G. Merrithew, Bruce Nozick and Julie Pearl. I had the chance to throw out a few questions to Matt, the playwright and man integral to Los Angeles Theatre history.

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

The nominations for the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album are out! Discover the nominees for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, including SWEENEY TODD, PARADE, and more. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS.

SLAYYYTER releases a pure pop single 'Makeup' featuring Lolo Zouaï. Discover the latest music collaboration in the pop genre. An electric, sensual track, “Makeup” is pure pop anthem about the push and pull of starting problems in a relationship knowing the outcome will be an adrenaline-fueled resolution.

Toronto R&B artist, KIANA, releases her dark and edgy 80's pop single 'secrets', showcasing her versatility and pushing her out of her comfort zone. With worldwide acclaim and recognition from esteemed publications, KIANA is a rising star in the music industry.

Blue Mountain Gallery has announced “like, comment, share”, a solo exhibition of recent work by gallery artist Marykate O'Neil. Marykate is a multidisciplinary artist moving from songwriting to painting to collage; the subject matter dictates the medium.

Next up at the Getty Villa Theater Lab, Guelan Varela-Luarca and Chay Yew’s The House of Baluyot: A Filipino Oresteia for two performances only November 18th and 19th. Guelan and Chay also direct this work-in-progress with the cast of Ramon de Ocampo, Tess Lina, Zandi De Jesus, Reggie Lee, Andres Paul Ramacho and Amielynn Abellera. Chay found some time from prepping his many, many directorial obligations to answer a few pf my queries.

Star Bandit Foundation presents the Stargaze Theater Festival, featuring six original short plays by local Austin playwrights. Join us at Dougherty Arts Center on December 15th and 16th for a captivating theatrical experience. All ticket proceeds go towards supporting Austin artists.

Chicago Human Rhythm Project  to present 35th Anniversary presentation of Holiday Rhythms. Get full details.

Australian alt-dance trio Haiku Hands (Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, and Mie Nakazawa) release 'Cool For You,' produced by Motez (Flume, Disclosure, Sam Smith, Tkay Maidza) via Spinning Top Records. Now that they're back on home soil, they've announced Australian 2023 tour dates, including headline shows across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Melanie Martinez has unveiled plans for her most ambitious concert tour to date. The Trilogy Tour will see the evolution of Martinez’s alter ego “Cry Baby” performed live. It will include hits from all three of her Top 10 groundbreaking albums: Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals which have collectively amassed over 14 Billion streams worldwide.