Bliss 2020 - Articles Page 9

Today, the second edition of Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy, a compilation made up entirely of previously unreleased recordings from some of the most important names in music today, has been announced. The collection will be available for only 24 hours, exclusively via Bandcamp, starting at 12:01am this Friday, October 2.

Pork Filled Productions has set directors and dates for its third Unleashed festival, a celebration of new plays by POC playwrights. These scripts push past the bounds of conventional theatre to tell exciting new BIPOC-led stories in genres like horror, science fiction, fantasy and beyond.

A new memoir, a powerful coming of age tale, is set to release this fall. 'Unlearning to Fly: A Memoir of Navigating the Turbulence and Bliss of Growing Up in the Sky' gives a detailed account of how the author, Russ Roberts, not only helped blow up his backyard with dynamite, but also shared a Volkswagen with a moose.

The Metropolitan Opera announced today that the ongoing health crisis has resulted in the cancellation of the entire 2020-21 season, but the company also announced ambitious artistic plans for its 2021-22 season, which will open with the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones.

An exception to the rule that all rock bands in Los Angeles sound the same, Zero Theorem’s take on hard rock and metal makes people think by combining existential lyrics about the human experience with blistering instrumentation.

The title says it all in the international smash hit musical comedy 'Naked Boys Singing!' This hilarious musical revue features 15 original songs, a bevy of gorgeous and talented men, and no clothes - a winning combination if ever there was one!

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company continues its Reimagined 2020 Season with the debut of Songs for Today, a series of bite-sized musical tracks in the spirit of classic Playhouse shows. The project is the second in the recently launched new works initiative, Weston Writers.

Gorillaz started the year with Episode 1 - ‘Momentary Bliss ft. slowthai and Slaves’ - of Song Machine, a whole new concept from one of the most innovative bands around.

Gold Record, the musical brainchild of California & New Mexico-based musicians Noah Clark, Ryan McKone, and Evan Michalski, is pleased to present the official video for their new single 'Dance Where I Want.'

The Pineapple Thief have shared their new single, 'Driving Like Maniacs’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming album, Versions Of The Truth, which is out on September 4th via Kscope.

Ars Lyrica Houston has announced its reimagined 16th season. The season explores dualities in music, programming, and also celebrates the relationship between the audience and the artists.

New Orleans garage-psych outfit Silver Synthetic are excited to announce the Out Of The Darkness EP, coming October 2, 2020 digitally via Third Man Records.

In celebration of Women's Equality Day and the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and The Woman's Club of Palo Alto present a virtual performance of excerpts and songs from Perfect 36, with lyrics and book by Laura Harrington, music by Mel Marvin, and direction by Mac Pirkle.

This week, you can stream opera productions from all over the world, from The Met, to Seattle, Los Angeles, England, and more. Check out these 10 operas that you don't want to miss this week.

Outfest LA has announced its full lineup for the 2020 online festival! The festival will take place August 20-30.

A true original, Kim David Smith is fully represented on his new live recording, just released last week, and perfectly so.

At a time when the world is at its most chaotic, Zero Theorem are releasing 'Swarm' as the perfect expression of our collective frustrations.

Burning Coal Theatre Company in partnership with The League of Women Voters of Wake County and thirteen other theatre and/or opera companies from across central North Carolina has announced that it will present The 19th Amendment Project.

Power-pop group Teenage Halloween have announced that they have signed to Don Giovanni Records for the release of their debut self-titled LP, and have released the lead single 'Stationary' listen below!

In place of in-person summer activities on the grounds, Seattle Center and its resident organizations offer multiple virtual options this month. Streaming summer camps, masterclasses, music, classical performances and much more present fun, engaging and educational experiences for youth, families, aspiring artists and the public at large.

Great American actress and songstress Linda Purl has released a new CD with Tedd Firth and Nelson Rangell and it is a musical journey par excellence.

Birdmask, aka Zeal and Ardor's Manuel Gagneux, has released his powerful new single “Set Me On Fire” on MVKA. A fire-and-brimstone testament to emotional and romantic torment, “Set Me On Fire” sets Birdmask's impassioned soul vocals to church organ, choral harmonies and portentous drums. 

It was an important year for me, 2004. I started sixth form (no more school uniform!) and the Kaiser Chiefs burst onto the music scene. I discovered them through Soccer AM and my borderline obsession with the music channels on Sky, their pop-punky beats, smart lyrics, and incredible energy grabbing me by the throat and forcing me to pay attention. Sixteen years later and t'Chiefs are still going strong a?' as is my love of the band.

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company  and Asia Society Texas Center present  a celebration of women's voices as we stage three readings of Houston premiere plays by Asian and Asian American women.

Brooklyn Film Festival's (BFF) 23rd edition: TURNING POINT, an online festival out of the norm with more than 140 films viewable for free from May 29 through June 7 at  www.brooklynfilmfestival.org, announces today its plans for its opening night program