Kristin Hersh Releases Highly Anticipated New Album 'Clear Pond Road'
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2023
Hersh wrote, performed, and produced Clear Pond Road at Stable Sound Studio. She incorporates strings and ambient field recordings on the record to lushly cinematic effect, with the close-up intimacy and sensory nature of each track culminating in a record that resembles a sonic memoir, or a home movie caught in time.
Jordi Returns With New Single 'Just A Friend'
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2023
Recently, Jordi gave her over 15 million social media followers what they’d been asking for, the track she’d been hinting at dropping for a few weeks. Instantly upon release, the track was getting added to playlists across all DSPs including Apple, Amazon, Pandora, Spotify and Tidal and SiriusXM’s Mikey Piff has played the track on his show.
West Harlem Art Fund Joins Fall Art Season With A New Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023
West Harlem Art Fund will present their fall art exhibition UNDAUNTED: We Are Still Here on Governors Island in Nolan Park, Building 10B (NP10). Opening September 9th, six artists will show paintings of urban scenes, graffiti, collage, and mixed media works.
Student Blog: HOW Hard to Be the Bard? Pt 1 �" The Plan
by Student Blogger: MJ Kirsche - Aug 28, 2023
Now in college, and having had the opportunity to stage and direct “Mortal Dilemma” at my school, I’ve had lots of my theatre major peers ask me about my writing process and tips on how to create and perfect their own pieces. In this entry I will cover the beginning steps to creating a strong written piece, and how to set up your play (or musical) for success!
Calum Scott Celebrates Self-Compassion on New Single 'At Your Worst'
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2023
In bringing the beat-driven track to life, Calum worked with co-writers/producers Digital Farm Animals (Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Jonas Brothers/Marshmello) and Jon “MAGS” Maguire (Calum’s longtime collaborator and co-writer on his platinum-certified smash “You Are The Reason”), dreaming up a breezy but hard-hitting sound graced.
aGLIFF Reveals Film Lineup for Prism 36
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023
Discover the exciting lineup of LGBTQ+ films at aGLIFF's Prism 36. Don't miss out on this celebration of diverse storytelling and powerful narratives. Plan your movie marathon and be part of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
FOREVER AFTER Cast Revealed at The Siggy at The Flea Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023
Along with Doric Wilson's play Forever After Playwright Danielle Frimer's play A Marriage Is A Story We Tell And Keep Telling will hit the stage at The Siggy at The Flea Theater this August. In this production a queer couple hides in the supply closet moments before what they hope will be their perfect wedding. Their jitters rocket them into a metaphysical meta theatrical manic meditation on the heteronormative nature of the marriage industry complex.
Opera San José Launches Season With All-New ROMEO & JULIET
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023
Opera San José will launch its 40th anniversary season with an all-new production of Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey, in her first production since taking the helm of the company. Romeo and Juliet follows on the heels of Lucey's critically acclaimed La Traviata for San Francisco Opera, which is scheduled to be remounted at Los Angeles Opera this fall.
Video: Hannah Wicklund Releases New Music Video for 'Witness'
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2023
The video is about claiming heartbreak, embracing it and using that to heal through some of the toughest times in life and Wicklund releases the enchanting, forest-fairy inspired music video to accompany the powerful song which exhibits her signature, unique use of the talkbox but puts her piano playing on display for the first time.
The Linda Lindas Release New Track 'Resolution/Revolution'
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2023
The track follows the release of their song “Too Many Things” earlier this summer. The Linda Lindas kicked off this year with triumphant appearances at Coachella and Boston Calling and have spent the summer on an arena tour opening for Paramore. They’ll play Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 5th. Watch the new music video now!
BIG FISH and EDGES Come to Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023
A Broadway musical bursting with heart and humour, based on a best-selling book and a Tim Burton film, and a contemporary coming-of-age song cycle about growth and self-discovery from Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Olivier Award-winning writers ... the stage is set for another unmissable Edinburgh Festival Fringe run from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).
ROZZI Announces Release Of Acoustic EP 'Live From Home'
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2023
The EP’s focus track is “Visions,” which originally appeared on Rozzi’s 2018 album, Bad Together. An acoustic version of one of her biggest tracks to date, a single called “Who Do You Love” (originally created in collaboration with producer / DJ ARTY) also graces the EP.
54 Below to Present TWO THOUSAND MILES: A NEW MUSICAL in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Two Thousand Miles: A New Musical in concert on August 30, 2023 at 9:30pm. Set in New York City, Two Thousand Miles follows a group of childhood friends from California. At the heart of the musical is Davis, a 27-year-old playwright who is trying to graduate college while juggling his new Lupus diagnosis.
The 2023 Obie Awards Announce Judges & Eligibility
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 12, 2023
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) has announced its 2023 panel of judges and eligibility details for The Obie Awards. Now in its 67th year, the annual event, celebrating the best of Off and Off Off Broadway, is co-chaired by Obie-winning director David Mendizábal and veteran theater critic Melissa Rose Bernardo.