The Song Project Revival 2022

Multi-platinum recording artist iann dior has released his newest single, “Edge of Tomorrow.” The single has quickly become a fan favorite, and iann is excited to share this long-awaited track. He's noted the significant fan enthusiasm for this song online and looks forward to its wider reception. 'Seeing such a positive reaction to 'Edge of Tomorrow' is really motivating,' dior remarks. Listen to the new single!

Even a 15-year-old guitar god-in-waiting occasionally has to deal with normal, everyday high-school angst. For Nikhil Bagga on his new single, “Never Meant It,” that means having to sit home with his trusty axe while everybody else is out having a good time. Listen to the single!

Catch the premiere of Amina Henry's THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN at the Women in Theatre Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Sacred Fools Theater Company has announced Jonas Oppenheim’s new play, The Planet Earth Farewell Concert, a world premiere musical satire about the climate crisis. 

Bluegrass star Carson Peters delivers a fiery performance in 'Long Twin Silver Line,' the second radio release from Lonesome Day Records' tribute to Bob Seger, SILVER BULLET BLUEGRASS. Listen now!

“Anyways, I Love You,” the new song from platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers, has just been released. 'Anyways, I Love You” finds Wild Rivers’ introspective lyricism imbued with a new level of confidence and an energized creative perspective. The track follows two additional recent singles, “Cave” and Everywhere I Go,” with more new music to come soon. Watch the video now! 

Los Angeles’ Winnetka Bowling League have shared “America In Your 20’s,” another taste of their forthcoming debut album Sha La La, which is out May 31. The album is a document of frontman Matthew Koma rediscovering what he loves about music; a back-to-basics and grounded release that finds him taking risks while being in conversation with his younger self. Listen to the single now!

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

The official music video for Charlie Parr’s new song, “Boombox,” is out now after premiering at Rolling Stone alongside an in-depth interview. Directed and animated by Kev Craven, the whimsical video is a celebration of the unique and meaningful relationships people have with music. Boombox” is from Parr’s acclaimed new album, Little Sun, which was released last month via Smithsonian Folkways. Watch the video now!

The producer Larry Klein honored the memory of Leonard Cohen with a 2022 tribute album that had a hushed sensibility and taste, as well as an impressive array of vocalists. Hoping to continue that feel, he began work on an equally fine performance version with the same title, “This is Now: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen,” which played two nights with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center over the weekend. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.

Breakout Memphis artist Fresco Trey has released his anticipated new EP, Restless Mind. The EP includes “Paranoid,” a ferocious jam in which he unapologetically shares his truth. Also in the mix is “Times Like This,” and the soaring new track “So Tired,” which is destined to be a crowd-pleaser. But none capture Trey's versatility and talent quite like “Heartbreak Ain’t Easy.” Listen to the songs here!

This expanded edition features four brand-new original songs that Laufey wrote in the wake of finishing her 2023 critically celebrated album Bewitched, including “Goddess” and new single “Bored.' Laufey is currently in the midst of the North American leg of her entirely sold-out “Bewitched: The Goddess Tour.' Watch the music video for 'Bored' here!

RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their latest collaborative single  entitled head.rap. RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their latest collaborative single  entitled head.rap. The song features R&B breakouts and fellow ARTium Recordings collaborators Jordan Ward and Ogi along with rising independent singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin.The new track comes ahead of the Chicago duo’s highly anticipated joint album From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID out soon via ARTium Recordings. “head.rap,” is a simply crafted, incredibly catchy ode to Black hair. It’s calming and mellow, with brilliantly layered verses from Saba, a powerful hook shared by Ward and Ogi, lucious backing vocals from McFerrin, and a gently percussive beat that sounds like the memory of a summer’s day. Listen to the song here!

Slow Joy, the solo project of Dallas based, New Mexican born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, releases his latest single, the urgent and anguished “King Cowboy”. The song looks at the consequences of existing in a capitalist society, including challenging economic realities and represents Flores’ foray into telling personal stories from the perspective of a character. Listen to 'King Cowboy' here!

Discover the winners of DANCING FOR THE STARS 2024. Learn more about the competition!

Taken from Cole’s live performances with the Orkest, nothing fuses breath-taking classical orchestration with dance music, pop, and jazz sensibilities. Cole will return to Germany and the Netherlands this fall to perform nothing alongside the Orkest and Buckley. To herald the announcement, Cole shares new single “Things Will Fall Apart.” Listen to the song here!

Vancouver-based rising pop artist Xana reflects on her past mistakes with 'Monster,' a brutally honest exploration of the artist's worst decisions and selfish behavior, out everywhere now. This summer, Xana will embark on a tour to support the album, The Sex Was Good Tour that will move across the U.S. this June and July beginning on June 1 in Portland, OR. Listen to the single here!

The Grammy Award winner will now play three nights at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Monday 9 September, before heading through Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall on Wednesday 11 September. She will take on the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Friday 13 September, closing with a second and final Sydney show at the ICC Sydney Theatre on Saturday 14 September.

NBCU Academy, an award-winning education initiative for aspiring journalists and media professionals, recognizes Vanguard Theater for its groundbreaking efforts in challenging traditional theater norms, by transforming the stage by promoting diversity and inclusion.

LOVECOLOR is the musical project of Ryan Carnes (Desperate Housewives, Cupid for Christmas, Doctor Who) and singer, songwriter and producer Vanessa Silberman. The band is excited to share the official video for their single 'Crazy Love.' The video, which was directed by Jamie Wollrab, is now available. Watch the video here!

Lola Brooke, the rising star of Rap, is back with a bang as she flips the switch on the release of the deluxe edition to her debut project, Dennis Daughter. The special edition welcomes four songs: 'Neighborhood Hero,' accompanied by an explosive music video out now HERE, 'GO GET YA MOTHA,' 'Bend It Ova,' featuring A Boogie and Big Freedia, and 'Becky,' featuring 41. Listen to the album here!

Shannon & The Clams have released their latest single “Big Wheel” and its accompanying music video. The song will be featured on their upcoming album The Moon Is In The Wrong Place, which is out May 10. Kicking off with resounding Moog synthesizer instrumentals and vocals from guitarist Cody Blanchard, “Big Wheel” chronicles the unavoidable passage of time and life’s impermanence. Watch the video here!

Lava La Rue has just shared their new single Humanity ahead of their eagerly awaited debut album. The single, from the album Starface, is their most vulnerable offering yet. Following a very literal experience of losing a friendship to addiction, the song is also steeped in positivity; reframing a difficult time with sentiments of hope - a reminder not to give up on humanity, even when you feel humanity has given up on you. Listen to the song here!

Breaking boundaries and pushing the envelope of sound, chart-topping rock band Bad Omens, LA-based industrial rock trio HEALTH, and electronic sensation SWARM have unveiled a powerhouse collaboration entitled “THE DRAIN”. The song is the latest offering from Bad Omens’ anticipated CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST], due out May 31. Pulsating with industrial energy and melodic metal undertones, the track promises to captivate listeners with its haunting dueling vocals. Listen to the song here!