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The Tank celebrates Pride month with the debut of Postcards from the Rearview Mirror, the latest one- woman musical by queer cabaret artist Sabrina Chap, at The Tank (312 West 36th Street, New York, NY, 10018) on Monday, June 24th at 7pm.

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces the continuation of its 84th Rolling World Premiere (RWP): Reykjav k by Steve Yockey. After successful runs at Actor's Express (Atlanta, GA) and Rorschach Theatre (Washington, D.C), Kitchen Dog Theater begins performances tonight, June 6, and continues through June 30 as part of their annual New Works Festival. The Rolling World Premiere will conclude at Southern Rep (October 2-20, 2019 in New Orleans).

Today, British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba are releasing a remix of their song “Set Your Sails” from NYC electronic producer FaltyDL. This is the last remix out before the full Blaze Away Deluxe Edition is released on May 31st via Fly Agaric Records. The deluxe edition comes with 11 more remixes of songs off the group's 2018 album Blaze Away from artists such as Throwing Snow, Kelpe, Folamour, Djrum, Gilligan Moss, Lindstrom & Prins Thomas and more! May 31st will also see the release of a 12-track standalone remix edition of the album.

Holding its sixth edition over the midnight sun weekend with 72 hours of non-stop sunlight next month, Iceland's Secret Solstice has revealed its final lineup for this June 21-23, 2019 at Laugardalur, Reykjavik, Iceland in addition to announcing its new off-site after-hours programming, Ragnarök. Welcoming over thirty new acts to its artist lineup new additions include UK rapper Yxng Bane, technical DJ wizard James Zabiela, Canadian rapper/producer Night Lovell, and rising hip hop newcomer Dillon Cooper. Also announced are California's house and techno partystarters Desert Hearts with Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, and Marbs as part of their debut European tour as well as Bill Patrick, Patrice Bäumel, No Regular Play (live) and many more including a plethora of talent from Iceland's burgeoning music scene.

Indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh will release their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. Today, the band shared an special preview of the full album on NPR First Listen.

Indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh will release their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. Today, the band shared the video for their new song 'sunshine,' the fourth song to be released from their forthcoming album.

Today, British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba are releasing a remix of their song “Free of Debris” from French DJ/Producer Folamour. Folamour's remix trades in the eeriness and brevity of the original for a jazzy aesthetic bringing together live instrumentation, atmospheric electronics, and soothing synth motifs to create something truly special. This remix, along with 11 other remixes of songs off of the group's 2018 album Blaze Away, will be featured on the Blaze Away Deluxe Edition out May 31st via Fly Agaric Records. May 31st will also see the release of a 12-track standalone remix edition of the album.

Cork, Ireland-based Talos (a.k.a. Eoin French) has just released the cinematic new video for '2AM', taken from his second album Far Out Dust, released earlier this year on BMG. Directed by Niall O'Brien, French describes the song and video as a 'document of hedonism. It occurs in the dead of night across a peak of bliss, with bodies drenched in shadow and sweat, moving slowly together.' Watch the video for '2AM' HERE via The 405.

Southern Rep Theatre (Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes) has announced plans for the 2019-20 Mainstage Season and the future of Southern Rep, now located in its permanent home at 2541 Bayou Road, New Orleans. The 2019-20 Mainstage Season, its 33rd, will feature Regional Premieres of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Tracy Letts, NATIVE GARDENS by Karen Zacarias, and Bertolt Brecht's MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, translated by Ntozake Shange. In addition, back by popular demand and updated for the holiday season will be MANDATORY MERRIMENT (PART DEUX): A NEW ORLEANS HOLIDAY MUSICAL created by Leslie Castay and Ian Hoch. The season will also feature the NNPN (National New Play Network) Rolling World Premiere of REYKJAVIKby Steve Yockey (in partnership with the Saints & Sinners Literary Festival), and the home-grown World Premiere of CHEMIN DU BAYOU by local New Orleans playwright Pamela Davis-Noland.

Indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh will release their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. Today, the band shared the video for their new song 'raging river,' which shines a light on the prevalence of conspiracy theories and everyday problems caused by anxiety-inducing technology.

Last year Century Media Records welcomed the mysterious producer known as GosT to their roster. GosT embodies the character of Baalberith on his propulsive synthwave solo project, channeling his fascination with the occult, John Carpenter and 80s slasher flicks.

 Icelandic-Canadian songwriter Lindy Vopnfjörd has premiered his new album, You Will Know When It's Right, today via Spillmagazine, prior to its release this Friday, March 29, along with a hometown Toronto celebration at The Rivoli that night.

There's no need to walk 500 miles to see The Proclaimers this year as they'll be returning to Parr Hall in August.

Annie Jump, a small-town teen and science genius, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: a popular girl. When she learns that this girl with great hair might be an intergalactic super computer tasked with bringing humanity to the stars, she must decide what is worth sacrificing to fulfill her destiny. Reina Hardy's play for all audiences is about finding your place in the universe and intelligent life in your neighborhood.  

Today, indie-rock pioneers Sebadoh announced their first new studio album in more than six years Act Surprised will release on May 24th via Dangerbird Records. The band released the official video for the album's first single 'celebrate the void' and has also announced a full US tour. Act Surprised is now available for pre-save/pre-order and includes an instant download of 'celebrate the void.'

Secret Solstice, Iceland's Midnight Sun music and culture festival, is pleased to present their phase two lineup for its sixth edition this June 21-23, 2019 in Reykjavik, Iceland during 72 hours of non-stop sunlight. Performing in Iceland for the first time, Secret Solstice is honored to welcome legendary hip-hop/pop group Black Eyed Peas. Also announced is the queen of punk rock Patti Smith and Band alongside hip hop icons The Sugarhill Gang with Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio (of the Furious 5). These acts add to previously announced headliners Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters, Martin Garrix, Rita Ora and Morcheeba. With 20 new acts including Sólstafir, Vök, Hatari and artists from Iceland's the 101 Boys collective, Secret Solstice is again shaping up to be a standout event on the summer festival calendar in one of the world's most unique and breathtaking corners.

You may be forgiven if the phrase 'romantic getaway' doesn't immediately inspire images of Iceland and, though it features several couples, Steve Yockey's 'Reykjavik' is unlikely to change your mind. What it will do is give a momentary, and at times uncomfortably intimate, glimpse into the relationships of these couples as paths intersect and unwind in the titular city. It is a haunting and disorienting ride you won't want to miss.

GosT announces North American tour with Pertubartor and European summer festivals. The band previously toured Europe in support of Carpenter Brut and toured North America extensively with Black Dahlia Murder, Pig Destroyer, Power Trip, Ghoul, Midnight, Khemmis, SKELETAL REMAINS, and new labelmates ,HAVOK. 

Welcome to the near-future: the world of DarWin. An intricate musical fantasy concept that launched in November 2018 in the UK only with the ambitious single release of “Escape The Maze,” followed by the full length album “Origin Of Species.”

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, announces two Rolling World Premiere (RWP) productions opening in the next week

Irish artist Talos -- aka Eoin French -- will release his sophomore album, Far Out Dust, on BMG this Friday. In celebration, Talos are debuting the title track from the album today.

Icelandic-Canadian songwriter Lindy Vopnfjörd has announced his seventh full-length album, You Will Know When It's Right, for a March 29 release, led by the single “Love Me Like That”, which dropped this past Friday.

Secret Solstice, the world's most unique music festival, has revealed the phase one lineup for its sixth edition in the land of fire and ice this June 21-23, 2019 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Performing in the Nordic country for the first time ever, Secret Solstice is proud to present Robert Plant & the Sensational Shape Shifters, Martin Garrix, and Rita Ora as festival headliners across its three days in the capital city. Featuring 40 acts across dance music, electronica, hip hop, pop, and rock including Boy Pablo, Foreign Beggars, Kerri Chandler, Morcheeba, MK, Pussy Riot, and many more, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind festival while admiring the natural beauty of Iceland.

Irish artist Talos -- aka Eoin French -- will release his sophomore album, Far Out Dust, on BMG on February 8, 2019. The album's latest new song to be released -- a brilliant, visceral track called “The Light Upon Us” – has just premiered via FLAUNT Magazine. 

Teaming up to bring a cutting edge lineup of dance music's finest talents, influential label Life and Death and pioneering European festival Sónar have announced the first names for Life and Death New York x Sónar at Brooklyn's Avant Gardner. Taking over the multi-room complex on Friday, February 8, 2019, the special collaborative event will see a diverse range of DJ sets and live performances from Byetone, Call Super, Daedelus, DJ Harvey, DJ Koze, DJ Tennis, Mor Elian, Moscoman, Nonotak, Nosaj Thing, Red Axes, Robag Wruhme, Sinjin Hawke, and Zora Jones with more to be announced.