Music Theatre Newsroom

Bay Area trio Sour Widows share “Staring Into Heaven/Shining” the entrancing new single and album closer from their recently announced debut record Revival Of A Friend, out June 28th on Exploding In Sound Records. The song comes with a video directed by Henry Kinder that was shot across Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach in San Francisco and Thee Stork Club in Oakland. Watch the music video!

Mondo Cozmo, the enigmatic musical force who commanded notoriety via critically acclaimed albums including, Plastic Soul and number one single “Shine,” has released a new single, “Angels.” A wall of sound rock epic with momental lyrics that mark the passing of time. Listen to the single now!

Eloise Viola has released her brand new single ‘Glasshouse’. It is the title track of her forthcoming debut album, out this Friday (May 10th). ‘Glasshouse’ is a glorious disco track with staccato strings and infectious hooks which brings to mind the likes of Lizzo and Dua Lipa whilst being identifiably Eloise Viola. Listen to the track now!

Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Path Fund Inc., Donnie Kehr (The Who's TOMMY, Jersey Boys, AIDA) announces a special celebration titled, ROCKERS ON THE RISE: with LOVE on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. at The Cutting Room. The event will feature some of the most talented young performers of the next generation.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark is nominated for two awards at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards: Album of the Year (Brandy Clark) and Song of the Year (“Dear Insecurity” feat. Brandi Carlile). The awards ceremony will take place at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, September 18. 

Brit Floyd have announced that they will be touring the UK in 2025, which includes return stops in some cities they’ll visit later this year. They are calling next year’s trek the “Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour.”  These shows will mark BRIT FLOYD’s biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album Wish You Were Here. 

Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers is nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, September 18.

Liverpool alternative rock band The Mysterines have released the official video for their latest single “Sink Ya Teeth,” the second track to be taken from their highly-anticipated new album Afraid of Tomorrows, due for release on June 7. Watch the video here!

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!

Drive-By Truckers will celebrate their landmark third studio album, Southern Rock Opera, with an expanded new 3xLP edition arriving via New West Records on Friday, July 26. Pre-orders are available now. Southern Rock Opera – Deluxe sees the now-classic double album remixed, remastered, and re-sequenced to include a third LP featuring two sides of additional studio material and live recordings.

Divine Sweater has released “Deep Side,” their first new single in over a year, alongside a celebratory, vampiric official video. Driven by shimmering vocal harmonies, synthesizers, and propulsive drum machines “Deep Side” is Divine Sweater’s infatuation anthem, capturing the euphoric frenzy of diving headfirst into the whirlwind of a new crush. Watch the video here!

Country Music’s Party of the Year is getting even bigger with Post Malone set to make his debut on the legendary ACM Awards stage, alongside a newly added performance from 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum and must-see lineup of powerhouse duets from Female Artist and Album of the Year nominee Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan.

One woman indie-bedroom-arena-rock artist, PRONOUN, has released a new single called “i haven’t felt like me”. The song is accompanied by a 90’s teen heartthrob-inspired, and arguably camp, music video directed by Jax Anderson. Watch the video!

Modern funk guitar hero Eric Krasno and indie rap legend Wax are back with the second single from their upcoming collaborative album 'LIGHT YEARS,' releasing on Feel Music Group. The new song 'Higher' is a heartfelt boom bap banger that hearkens back to 'Kanye's first and second album' era of rap. Listen to the song now!

Multi-platinum rock band STRYPER has announced the upcoming release of their first-ever acoustic “unplugged” album, To Hell with the Amps. The first STRYPER album to be available in Dolby Atmos, To Hell with the Amps will be released digitally on May 10, 2024, with physical editions (including Blu-ray, CD, DVD, cassette and vinyl formats) to follow in June.

This October, multi-Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen will return to the U.S. for the first time in nearly five years and embark on a massively anticipated North American headline tour. Tickets for the tour will be available beginning with an artist presale launching tomorrow, May 8, at 10 a.m. local time, with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

October Drift have announced their largest headline show yet, which will take place at Scala in London on November 5th 2024. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now and general on sale commences on Wednesday May 8th at 10am. The announcement comes following the release of their new single ‘Blame The Young’, the first taste of the band’s forthcoming third album due later this year.

Esteemed singer-songwriter John Moreland has released a powerful video for folk-rock track “Gentle Violence.” Directed by Rahul Chakraborty, the video stars actors Jonah Lewis and Drew Pollock, who powerfully portray a family battling addiction and substance abuse. Watch the video here!

CMAT, the bold, bright BRIT-nominated voice out of Ireland blending country, pop, and a flair for wit and whimsy has released a new single “Aw, Shoot” – a kitchen-sink drama with a western edge and an undeniable, boot-stomping hook. The single, which was premiered by BBC Radio’s Hottest Record In The World, is her first since her critically acclaimed sophomore album Crazymad, For Me released last fall. Listen to it here!

Pop-R&B singer-songwriter pianist, and producer, Janet Noh, has released her latest single and music video, “Oh Child.” Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month, “Oh Child' serves as a powerful testament to Noh's commitment to addressing pressing societal issues while uplifting voices within her community. Listen to the song now!

Razor Braids has returned with the fourth and final single from the highly anticipated new LP, Big Wave (out June 7th). Sonically containing a slower tempo than the previous singles released for this album, the titular track 'Big Wave' casts Razor Braids in a more emotional light. An ode to heartbreak experienced as a result of a failed platonic relationship, the track oozes in melancholy and fits like a warm hug. Listen to the single now!

Unveiling Ali Azhar D's new jazz-infused song, JUSTICE, a satirical take on rampant corruption.

Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy has released “Lady Killers III,” a brand-new version of his explosive viral hit via RCA Records. Originally released in 2012, the rapper breathes new life into the much-loved track that has been taking the internet by storm in recent months. “It feels like there’s a big wave of nostalgia going on right now, and I wanted to tap into that,” G-Eazy says. Listen to the remix now!

Been Stellar have announced they will be joining Fontaines D.C. on their North American tour this Fall. The news comes ahead of the band's debut album Scream from New York, NY, out June 21st (new release date) via their new label home Dirty Hit. Been Stellar have spent the past month on a major European tour supporting The 1975 and will resume touring in the UK next week.

Celebrated band Silverada (formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies) has released “Stay By My Side,” the latest single from their upcoming self-titled album, out June 28. Silverada isn't just another album for Silverada; it's a defining moment in their career. The recording speaks volumes about the transformation they've undergone, leveling up their songwriting and honing their distinctive sound. Listen to the single now!