A Second Chance 2014

Britain's leading swing orchestra DOWN FOR THE COUNT will release its Christmas album COUNT DOWN TO CHRISTMAS on November 27 ahead of a 20-date UK tour starting November 28 in Aberdeen. The album follows a successful fan-backed crowdfunding campaign.

Country artist Jesse Daniel released the album LOOKS LIKE RAIN, a companion to SON OF THE SAN LORENZO, with a music video premiere in partnership with Broken Bow Western Wear.

New York indie rock band THE UPSIDES released their sophomore album IN THE MAZE via Dream Wolf Records, featuring production by Austin Asvanonda and mastering by Grammy-winning engineer Steve Fallone.

Andy Grammer released his sixth studio album BIG STUPID HEART, while Aubrie Sellers unveiled a stripped-back version of Prototype. Additional releases from Boy Golden, MYND READER, and Zacchae'us Paul arrived this week.

Roots-rock band MYND READER released their six-song acoustic EP SUNDAY DRIVE with a music video for focus-track Soundtrack of Life. The project was mixed and produced by Grammy-winner Michael Brauer and features drummer Brian Sachs, formerly of 1990s New York band THE AUTHORITY.

The Philharmonia Orchestra will present all nine Beethoven symphonies paired with contemporary works across nine concerts led by conductors including Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Marin Alsop at London's Southbank Centre.

The Goodman Theatre's 22nd New Stages Festival will present four works-in-progress by contemporary playwrights, ranging from a kung fu rom-com to a new musical, with free ticketed performances in Chicago.

Claudio Simonetti's GOBLIN will launch their North American TENEBRE tour on October 21 in Philadelphia, performing their iconic score live alongside a 4K remastered screening of Dario Argento's 1982 thriller, with additional dates added in Lincoln, Dallas, Austin, Atlanta and Nashville.

Jones Hope Wooten's comedy follows four friends who reimagine a wedding venue as an events center, navigating life changes and hosting various celebrations at the Georgetown Palace Theatre.

New York City indie rock band THE UPSIDES released the title track from their upcoming second album, IN THE MAZE, via Dream Wolf Records. The bold opening track explores unpredictability and difficult circumstances.

THE HOLIDAY SPARK, starring Joey Graziadei and Jamie Chung, hits The Roku Channel November 2. Watch the trailer for this holiday firehouse romance now.

Tichina Arnold will join the Broadway production of & JULIET, making her stage debut in the musical. James Monroe Iglehart will return to reprise his role as Lance.

Montreal alt-rock trio A DIFFERENT BRAND OF NOISE released their second album FAR MORE THAN CONVERSATION, led by the single Who Dares. The band features guitarist Robert Ranaldi and bassist Ken Ashdown, both with prior solo careers.

54 Below will present performances featuring Broadway talent including SUFFS star Housso Sémon, Disney Channel icon Anneliese van der Pol, and RuPaul's Drag Race's Sapphira Cristál.

Bay Street Theater will present HA HA HAMPTONS COMEDY TOUR featuring stand-up comedians Tugboat Manny, John Santo, Matt Burke, and James Mallios in Sag Harbor.

Former professional footballer ELIKIA has released the single 'Baller,' the second track from his upcoming debut album FIRST OF A KIND. The Afrobeats artist draws on his experience at Ajax Academy for the new release.

Jack Grisham, former frontman of T.S.O.L. and The Joykiller, releases a new single reflecting on mortality and loss with his project JACK GRISHAM AND THE LIFE UNDONE, formed with Berlin-based musician Lars Triesch.

Adrian Lyles collaborated with Brazilian singer-songwriter DAY LIMNS and Latin Grammy-winning producers LOS BRASILEROS on the new single I GOT IT BAD, exploring themes of personal growth and acceptance.

Following a US live tour, 'Taskmaster' will come to the Hollywood Bowl for one night only in June 2027. Learn more about the show, based on the British television show, here.

BUTCHER BABIES have released their new album NIGHTBLOOM via Judge & Jury Records. The album's single "Blame It on the Wind" has surpassed one million Spotify streams and reached No. 42 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart.

The five leading cast members have been announced for the Broadway production of DOLLY: A True Original Musical, who were hand-picked by Dolly Parton herself.

Rock band SET YOUR GOALS released new single Big Couch and announced a headline tour beginning in Baltimore, with east coast dates this month and west coast shows in December featuring support from The Warriors, Restraining Order, War Is Hell, and other acts.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Fantasia Orchestra will present the world premiere of NITIN SAWHNEY: ORBITING ORBITAL at Oxford's Schwarzman Centre, a multidisciplinary work featuring new compositions and poems inspired by Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize-winning novel.

Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the New York premiere of BEYOND WORDS by Laura Maria Censabella and the world premiere of LUCKY/BIRD by Audley Puglisi in its 58th season.