This Is My Favorite Song 2024

Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club announced Kazuo Ishiguro's KLARA AND THE SUN as the monthly selection, with exclusive content and a podcast interview between Lipa and the Nobel Prize-winning author.

RANDY ROGERS BAND announced SONGBOOK, an album revisiting 15 classic tracks as collaborations with country stars including Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Dierks Bentley and Koe Wetzel.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.

Singer-songwriter Chelsea Jordan released her latest single WORST CASE on October 2, 2026, via Arista Records. The track arrives ahead of her Austin City Limits festival debut on October 11.

The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.

WhyHunger announced its annual Amplified Hungerthon benefit concert featuring Lucy Dacus, Infinity Song, and special guest Julio Torres at Webster Hall in New York City, with 100% of proceeds supporting the nonprofit's food justice work.

Dustin Kensrue, frontman of Thrice, announced his sixth solo record with the lead single 'Joy Lives Here,' a festive track featuring bright keys and retro-soul rhythms.

Joel Libed comes home to Hawai'i as a soloist with A Taste of Ireland, playing at Hawai'i Theatre Center October 4. 'Both Irish and Hawaiian cultures have a really strong sense of community, family, storytelling, music, and tradition...This means so much to me coming home...I left Hawai’i, I went to New York City, and all I really wanted to do was make Hawai’i and my family proud. I really hope I did that.'

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

Gothic folk singer-songwriter Kira McSpice announced THE HOUSE, the third installment of her four-part series documenting a spiritual journey to a house resembling her childhood home. The album will be released via Danger Collective.

Vlad Holiday released his first new single in two years, 'By Myself,' and announced a 2027 headline North American tour. The musician will perform shows in Mexico City and New York City in October, with additional tour cities and venues to follow.

New York rock band CRATE announced their signing to indie label Good English Records and revealed their debut album with the single NOT MY SONG (MINE TO KEEP).

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

It’s been two years since Gavin Creel died on September 30, 2024, at age 48 after being diagnosed with cancer. Longtime friends and members of the Broadway community look back on his life and legacy.

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

Los Angeles alt-rock trio OUT IN FRONT will support UK rock band LEAP on a nearly sold out North American tour this fall. The band recently released single Medicine via AWAL.

Nikki Glaser and David Spade announced upcoming dates for their Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with presales and public ticket sales beginning this fall.

The musical was on Broadway before it was a movie, and they highlight all the great songs from the movie, all the stuff with the kids, all the beautiful things with the nuns, and the captain and Maria. But there's also some really great stuff that they just didn't have time to put into the movie.

The Smith Center will present major Broadway productions including PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (October 21–November 1), ELF THE MUSICAL (November 24–29), and OH, MARY! (October 6–11), with tickets on sale now.

Beetlejuice the Musical will be the final 2026 summer touring performance of the 2026 Broadway series at Starlight Threatre.  As a special treat, Broadway World was delighted to speak with Leianna Weaver who plays Lydia in this whole new original take on the Beetlejuice saga.

Country-folk singer Max McNown released his third studio album LEAVE ON A LIGHT on Fugitive Recordings. The 17-track record reflects on his breakout success and pays homage to his wife and family.

Austin-based singer and LGBTQ+ activist Caleb De Casper announced his forthcoming album DELIRIUM, described as a dark, immersive pop record shaped by obsession and introspection. He will also release the single People Don't Fall with an accompanying music video and release show.

New York folk rock band FISH HUNT released the single 'Monkey See Monkey Do' ahead of their third studio album LIFE, featuring piano from Tex Patrello and reflecting on political frustration.

FOGHAT released a music video for 'It Hurts Me Too,' the second single from the band's upcoming triple-vinyl live album featuring its current lineup.

Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT have released their first EP, 'EN-GÏNE,' which gives a nod to their Japanese identity. I chatted with the members of the group about the EP, their recent tour, global success, and more. Read the full interview here.