Playwright Paul Kruse has been selected to receive the Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award from the National Theatre Conference for his play EELPOUT, a surreal farce about Midwestern masculinity and queer identity.
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.
Melodic punk rocker Caitlin Starr released her sophomore EP SPEED SAVES, featuring the orchestral rock centerpiece "Piece of Clay." The New York City singer-songwriter will host an EP release party at Brooklyn's Substance Skatepark with performances by BOYSCOUTMARIE and ADULT HUMAN FEMALES.
Knox released his sophomore album MY MIDWEST BEST on October 2, 2026, via Atlantic Records. The project features the single "Sad Song" and its official music video. A world tour begins October 9 in Boston.
Nashville-based artist Bo Staloch released the single 'Hers' from his coming-of-age EP TOO BIG, TOO BIG, arriving November 6 via Capitol Records. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter announced a North American headlining tour set to launch in early 2027.
Rock band Dexter and The Moonrocks released their debut album FRIENDS THAT I DON'T LIKE, featuring breakout hit 'Freakin' Out' and new collaboration 'Why Don't You Say So' with country artist Avery Anna.
Singer-songwriter J.M. Clifford released the third single from his upcoming album THINGS THAT WE CAN'T CHANGE, featuring Grammy Award-winning guitarist Chris Eldridge. The track reflects on parenthood and how having a child reshapes understanding of time, responsibility, and love.
Pioneers Go East Collective announced six artists selected for the second cycle of its NEXT! Mentorship Program, which offers tailored support including monthly meetings, workshops, and presentations over 20 months.
Ohio alternative singer Knox released the single and music video 'Better Than Me' from his forthcoming album MY MIDWEST BEST, out October 2nd. Knox will launch a world tour beginning October 9th.
Bo Staloch announced an 8-song EP produced by Brad Cook, featuring collaborations with musicians from Bon Iver, Twin Peaks, and Hippo Campus. The project mixes alt-folk, baroque pop, and indie rock.
James Acaster and Graeme Wicks' musical project THE WOW! SCENARIO released a new single ahead of their debut album Stand in the Star. A Verse and a Chorus via Bella Union.
Bo Staloch released a new single exploring a fading friendship, produced by Brad Cook with contributions from Colin Croom and Matt McCaughan. The artist is set to play both weekends of Austin City Limits Music Festival.
PLUTO TV will add free streaming premieres of MEAN GIRLS and SMILE, expand its anime lineup with ONE-Punch MAN and KENICHI: THE MIGHTIEST DISCIPLE, and present live sports and Double Feature Fridays.
Fort Worth garage-punk band LABELS announced a new EP, LIVE TO REVIVE, arriving via Spaceflight Records, with lead single "Void" set to release ahead of the full project.
Pluto TV will add English dubs of ONE-Punch MAN and KENICHI: THE MIGHTIEST DISCIPLE, plus new channels IT'S ANIME and BIG A ANIME, expanding free access to major anime titles.
The New York City Center Gala production of Bat Boy: The Musical (New York City Center Cast Recording) is available in digital and streaming formats. Listen now!
Scarlet House released his debut album ANGELS, a 14-track project exploring the arc of a relationship from connection to unraveling, blending shoegaze, grunge, and atmospheric production.
Keir GoGwilt will lead a concert featuring poet Edgar Garcia, vocalist Mariana Flores Bucio and flutist Wilfrido Terrazas at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, marking the album release of THE ZARABANDA VARIATIONS.
Scarlet House released the acoustic single BLOW YOUR HIGH, the final track before his debut album ANGELS, exploring the fading moments of a failing relationship.
Most Valuable Promotions and TikTok LIVE added welterweight, super bantamweight and undercard bouts to the Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur event at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
Musicals at Richter, Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater, will present Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's MARY POPPINS at the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, featuring a live band and local cast.
Mayday Parade released 'Sugar,' the final installment of their three-part album trilogy, alongside an official video for 'Sweet Sad Sugar.' The band is also set to appear at Vans Warped Tour.
Audible announced The Infinite Extent, the sixth installment in Dennis E. Taylor's Bobiverse series, narrated by Ray Porter, marking the franchise's 10th anniversary with nearly three million audiobooks sold.
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY will present eleven concerts and events spanning American roots, jazz, and global music genres across five distinct performance spaces on its 81-acre estate.
Puppet Showplace Theater announced its Summer 2026 season, featuring family performances, free outdoor shows at Emerson College, a Black puppeteers showcase, and evening programming for adults and teens in Boston.
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