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SLASH's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Adds Utah Date
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024


In celebration of his forthcoming new album Orgy of the Damned out May 17 on Gibson Records, SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter has curated an all-star Blues lineup for the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival touring North America this summer. Now, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival has added a new date of Tuesday, July 16 in Salt Lake City, UT at the Red Butte Garden.

BGR!FEST to Return to the Kennedy Center With BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Pop Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2024


BGR!FEST is set to the Kennedy Center with the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Pop Up. BGR!FEST is an immersive experience, celebrating and recognizing the exceptional cultural contributions of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives.

James Fauntleroy Unveils 'The Warmest Winter Ever'
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2023


It collates fan favorites previously only available on Soundcloud: Warmest Winter Ever (2014) and Warmest Winter Ever II (2016). Last month, eight brand new tracks—“Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped”—were unveiled alongside the album's announcement.

James Fauntleroy Announces Debut Solo Album 'The Warmest Winter Ever'
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023


Setting the stage for the record, Fauntleroy shares eight new tracks from the LP, including “Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped.” With the full project release, on December 8, James will roll out the final track “The Neck.”

The Seattle Symphony to Present THE MERRIMAN-ROSS FAMILY YOUNG COMPOSERS WORKSHOP Concert in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 30, 2023


The Seattle Symphony will present the 2022/2023 Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert on Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 pm in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium at Benaroya Hall, with Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor Sunny Xia at the podium.

The Kelli Baker Band to Perform at the International Blues Challenge This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2023


Signed with Bad Jeu Jeu Records (CDX Nashville) under Sony Music, award-winning New York based soulful singer-songwriter Kelli Baker will bring blues and grit to Memphis with her unstoppable band, The Kelli Baker Band.

FANTASTIC NEGRITO Announces New LP & 'Highest Bidder' Single
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023


He has released another taste of the special release with “Highest Bidder” (Reimagined Acoustic Version), debuted with American Songwriter and shares, “If you want to take your mind, body and soul on a trip check out the reimagined recording of Highest Bidder through the lenses of my touring band.

READ SOUTHALL BAND Comes To The District Wednesday, February 8
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022


The Read Southall Band is bringing their Out n' About Tour to The District on Wednesday,  February 8th, 2023. Tickets On Sale NOW for $18 + applicable fees through Sunday, 12/11 10pm. (limited  quantity) Price increases to $23 + applicable fees Sunday 12/11 at 10:01pm.

Review: CASINO ROYALE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 18, 2022


As the rain pours and the Chancellor’s statement rings in our ears, escapism is what we all need and James Bond always fits the bill. To continue the celebrations of 60 years of James Bond at the Royal Albert Hall, the venue is showing some of the most recent films in concert and last night Casino Royale In Concert returned to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 2017.

DANCING WITH THE STARS to Honor James Bond Next Week
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022


In celebration of the 60th anniversary of James Bond on the silver screen, the 14 remaining couples will perform dances to iconic songs from the James Bond franchise for week three of the mirrorball competition. “Bond Night” will open with a special pro performance to “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings.

Kelli Baker Announces New Single 'Blood on the Nile'
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2022


Signed with Bad Jeu Jeu Records (CDX Nashville) under Sony Music, this is a new direction for Baker, as she brings her bandmates into Richie Cannata’s prestigious Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, NY. (Justin Bieber, Jon Bellion, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, among countless others).

RPM School Announces New 'The Beatles And You' Course For Summer 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022


RPM School, the premier interactive experience for interpreting, learning, and playing rock and popular music, has announced it will be offering 'The Beatles and You: The Composition, Performance, and Recording of Their Classic Songs' this July.

Legacy Folk Artist Bhi Bhiman Releases New Album I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M FAMOUS
by Grace Cutler - Jun 24, 2022


Bhi Bhiman's new album, I'll Sleep When I'm Famous explores a certain freedom to existentialism.

Kurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Guitar Sells for $5,000,000
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022


Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event MUSIC ICONS held on Friday, May 20th, Saturday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 22nd 2022 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar played in Nirvana's breakthrough hit and landmark 1991 music video, 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'

Critically Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Bhi Bhiman Channels A Universal Experience In “Up All Night”
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022


In advance of his first studio album in four years, I'll Sleep When I'm Famous (JULY 2022), acclaimed singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman, known for his 'gutsy vocal style' (Guardian), drops a heart-rending new single, 'Up All Night'. The song was inspired by the duality of looking after his young daughter while his wife was away, caring for her dying father-an extremely relevant message as the world transitions out of a global pandemic.

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022


The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

OURS Kick Off North American Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2022


OURS is the brainchild of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jimmy Gnecco who has six studio LP’s and two LP’s under his belt and going stronger than ever. Gnecco didn’t hesitate to step away from the majors and the limelight, to put his heart and soul into writing, performing, recording, mixing, and producing.

OURS Announce North American Tour After Self-Titled Album Release
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2022


OURS is the brainchild of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jimmy Gnecco who has six studio LP’s and two LP’s under his belt and going stronger than ever. The self-titled set came out on OURS’ own label Cage Recording Company, the third to be released independently after several major label offerings.

Finland-Based Rockers FORTH Pay Ode To Fallen '90s Musicians With Gorgeous New Ballad “1993”
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2021


Shortly ahead of their long-awaited, self-titled third studio album, Forth have released a brand-new single called '1993' - available now.

Carter Beckworth Returns With Country Infused New Single 'Jillian'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 16, 2021


Born in Houston and now based in Santa Fe, by way of Austin, Beckworth has toured extensively throughout the country.

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