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Indie singer-songwriter Alex Winston has shared her sophomore album, Bingo! Written over the course of three years during a mercurial period in her life, the album is packed with sonic elements of old school Americana, psychedelia and an untethered wiliness, all anchored by Winston’s assured pop sensibilities. Listen to it now!

UK pop princess Äyanna returns with her first solo single of the year “Boys Like You”. This latest release follows a successful year so far hot off of her ground-breaking debut In A Perfect World EP released in Autumn 2023.

New photos and video footage have been released of award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge as Alex in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar opening at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October. 

The BIG Finish Live is a brand-new live album and concert film of MR.BIG’s “The BIG Finish” farewell tour, where the band played their million-selling LEAN INTO IT album in its entirety, plus additional MR.BIG classics.

Acclaimed Texas-based indie-pop/rock band Voxtrot have shared their latest single and video 'Esprit de Cœur,' marking the fourth release in a series of recent singles from the band. Following the success of 'Another Fire,' 'New World Romance,' and 'My Peace,' 'Esprit de Cœur' continues to showcase Voxtrot's signature blend of energy and classic hooks, reimagined for a new era.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

And here we go again: the London Clown Festival returns for another run of bizarre, brilliant and occasionally bonkers shows until 26 July.

On June 8 and 9, the community theater Censtacom put on the newest iterations of their therapy-themed musical revue Thearapy at Teater Salihara. Titled Thearapy: the Sequel and Thearapy: the Finale, this pair of shows brought back the eccentric story, up-and-coming musical talents, and deep love for musical theater and its performers that the series has become known for.

Rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. will embark on a fall headline tour following an entirely sold-out spring/summer tour and dates with HARDY, The Cadillac Three and Brothers Osborne. The tour will take him through major cities like Denver, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia and Nashville with the biggest hometown show of his career so far at the Brooklyn Bowl.

Meg Flather, director Lennie Watts and music director by Tracy Stark have collaborated on seven shows together, each of which has received accolades, award nominations. Five of the shows led to awards for Meg. The Brick Room Tour, revisiting these shows, continues June 23 with OUTBOUND PLANE at Don't Tell Mama. Read a conversation with Meg about the show.

The rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a poignant official video for “Grief is Only Love,” an emotional centerpiece to his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad out now. At its core, søn of dad is a tribute to Stephen Wilson Sr., and was released on September 15, 2023, five years to the day that his father passed away. 

Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts has revealed the Harris Center Presents 2024-2025 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

After Dina Ayada’s debut EP ‘Superstar!’ in November, things have only begun to get more interesting for the 20-year-old rising star. ‘The Script’ EP serves as her second body of work, compiled with records that speak to exactly what she’s been up to the last few months, growth and exploration – never growing tired of perfecting and sharpening her skills. Listen to the EP now!

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.

Dina Ayada returns with her new single’There’s A Way’ feat KayCyy out now. Ever since they met at Rolling Loud EU, KayCyy and Dina have hit it off, resulting in this record laced with inspirational lyrics over soulful production. ‘There’s A Way’ will also be featured on Dina's upcoming EP called 'The Script' releasing on June 7th. Listen to the song now!

To close out their 2023-2024 Series, Segerstrom Center welcomed theater aficionado Seth Rudetsky to serve as an interviewer/pianist for Tony Award winner Lillias White for three shows May 16-18, 2024 in one of the most incredibly wonderful, fan-favoring shows that the OC arts campus has ever hosted at the intimate Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa, CA.

Award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge will star in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October.

This summer, the not-for-profit Auditorium Theatre will present an exciting new lineup of events.

Top selling singer-songwriter ERNEST will be joined by friends HARDY, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson for a special night of music at the 2024 Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert presented by Nissan. The show will be held at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Dina Ayada returns with her new single ‘Hummer’ out now via LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Santa Anna. Produced by Chuki Beats, the track speaks to the lengths confidence and faith can take you when staying true to your heart over a beat that packages it all to perfection. Listen to the single now!

Rock icons The Used have announced a deluxe b-side album MEDZ, set for release on June 21 via Big Noise. Including previously released singles “People Are Vomit” and “F*ck You”, MEDZ offers eight new, never-before-heard singles from The Used from the Toxic Positivity writing sessions with John Feldmann in 2022 and 2023. Alongside the announcement, The Used have released the title track of the upcoming album, “MEDZ”. Listen to the new track now!

Dina Ayada has dropped her latest single, 100 Bands. The audio release has been teased a few times prior on social media evoking great reactions from her fans. Featuring her beloved upbeat flow and lyrics that speak to stepping into your self-confidence and supporting the loved ones who support you. Listen to the song now!

Center Theatre Group has announced its full slate of programming under Snehal Desai's artistic leadership with its 2024/25 Season called 'One CTG. One LA.' The company has also revealed that the Mark Taper Forum will reopen after 16 months of closure.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present AGES SINCE THE LAST TIME, starring Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason and award-winning songwriter and performer Louis Rosen, as they reunite for a celebration of nearly 50 years of collaboration and friendship, which started back in their hometown of Chicago.

Wandsworth Arts Fringe is celebrating its 15th birthday!  From 7th – 23rd June 2024, leap into a world of brand-new theatre, experimental dance and music, works-in-progress from the next big names in comedy, and nights of cabaret.