Sam Pounds Releases 'She Get It From Her Mama' & 'Preacher's Daughter'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 Sam Pounds released “She Get It From Her Mama” and “Preacher’s Daughter” via Penthouse South/Sumerian Records. The songs come on the heels of Sam’s feature, which he also produced, on the Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, and J Young MDK track “BUD (Mowing Down Vamps)” from the 2022 Netflix #1 fi...
WPRB Classical Discoveries Presents Its 18th Annual Month Long Tribute To Women Composers
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2021 Since May 1997, Marvin Rosen, pianist, music educator and producer has been radio host of the ASCAP Award winning weekly program Classical Discoveries on WPRB. Host Marvin Rosen celebrates new music and living composers all year long. ...
Tank and the Bangas Team Up With Earthgang for 'Communion in My Cup' Remix
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas team up with acclaimed hip-hop duo EARTHGANG for a remix of their track, “Communion In My Cup.” In addition, the band continues to take their lauded live show on the road this year, including a residency at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club....
Malaa Remixes Tchami & Gunna Hit 'Praise'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 28, 2021 Amassing over 12 million Spotify streams on the original version of ‘Praise,’ Tchami first released the track ahead of his debut album Year Zero, which officially dropped in the fall of 2020....
VIDEO: Call Me Loop Shares 'Year of the Ex' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 27, 2022 Rising UK pop artist Call Me Loop returns to share the first taste of new music this year. Her anticipated new single, aptly titled ‘Year of the Ex’, is out now. Following recent success with releases that include the nostalgic ‘Rosé’, the viral smash ‘Self Love’ and the pop-perfect ‘Strike’, Call M...
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE Announced At Newark Symphony Hall, April 27
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2022 Newark, get ready for the “Festival of Praise,” a gospel extravaganza with GRAMMY Award winners and gospel superstars Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton,and Bishop Hezekiah Walker. These gospel icons take to the stage in person on Friday, April 27, 2022 at Newark Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey. ...
Renowned Guitarist Rick Holmstrom Drops 'Erlee Times' Form Upcoming Instrumental Album
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022 Rick Holmstrom has released the first single “Erlee Time” featuring Mugalian’s Meters-y snapping snare drum, Boaz’s bubbly bassline and Holmstrom’s minimalistic, no frills guitar. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to Mavis S...
VIDEO: Ethel Cain Shares 'Thoroughfare' Performance for VEVO DSCVR
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022 Like the “Nebraska” performance video, “Thoroughfare” is a slow burn. Joined by Colyer, Bryan De Leon, and her humble overalls, Cain sings of cross-country travels and the promise of love at the end of the road. As is the case with many an adventure, it’s not always about the journey or the destinat...
The Return Of Indianapolis' Classic Cabaret Concert and Comedy Jam Will Kick Off The 'Circle City Classic' HBCU Weekend
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2022 Returning to pre-pandemic celebrations, the return of “The Classic Cabaret, An HBCU Benefit Concert & Comedy Jam” will help kick off the electrifying “Circle City Classic” weekend. Friday, September 23, the Classic Cabaret will open the weekend festivities with a concert featuring Bell, Biv, and De...
Fleece Release New Single 'Do U Mind? (Leave The Light On)'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021 Montreal quartet Fleece continue their run of single releases today with “Do U Mind? (Leave The Light On)” - mixed by Adel Kazi (Clay and Friends), mastered by Ryan Morey (Arcade Fire/Yves Jarvis) - along with sharing a video, directed by Adam Capriolo....
Ocean Grove Camp Association Presents: Sidewalk Prophets and Sanctus Real
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2022 Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) presents Sidewalk Prophets and Sanctus Real - with Special Guest Dave Hinrich on Saturday, July 16 (7:30 PM) at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ....
Rêve Unveils Latest Taste of Dance-Pop Bliss 'Hypersexual'
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 Since making her major-label debut in 2021 with 'Still Dancing,' Rêve has amassed over 97 million combined global streams across a number of original singles, including the irresistible 'SKIN 2 SKIN,' her airy track 'Layover,' the flirtatious 'Tongue,' and her chart-topping track 'CTRL + ALT + DEL.'...
Reyna Roberts Releases New Song 'Pretty Little Devils'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022 Reyna Roberts released her new song “Pretty Little Devils” via EMPIRE. Written by Roberts alongside Kendall Brower and producer David Mescon, “Pretty Little Devils” highlights Roberts’ unique ability to seamlessly intersect trap beats with country instrumentation, combining all her southern musical ...
Grammy Nominee Tarriona 'Tank' Ball Sings the National Anthem Before NCAA Tournament
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Last night, Tarriona “Tank” Ball—of Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas—sang the National Anthem with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ahead of the men’s NCAA Tournament final between Kansas and North Carolina. Watch/share the performance HERE....
Sizzla Kalonji Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Da Real Thing'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 For most fans of the artist, these three albums represent major peaks in his prolific career, resulting in core catalog tracks including “Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry),” “Solid As A Rock,” “Thank U Mama,” “Guide Over Us,” “Give Them The Ride,” ”Praise Ye Jah,” and “Dem A Wonder.”...
Dorrance Dance Will Perform in Queens This July
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2021 The extraordinary Dorrance Dance tap dancers will embark on a journey that explores a rhythmical expression of the innermost yearnings of gratitude by coming together in '…Praise: The Inevitable Fruit of Gratitude,” created by Josette Wiggan-Freund in collaboration with the musical genius of jazz tr...
Maddie & Tae Announce 'Through the Madness Vol. 2'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022 Award-winning Mercury Nashville duo Maddie & Tae will release their new collection of songs, Through The Madness Vol. 2. Including their recent release, “Every Night Every Morning,” the project will feature eight new tracks, each penned by Maddie & Tae alongside some of Nashville’s most esteemed son...
Tempe Center for the Arts to Present Red Baraat Festival Of Colors in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 23, 2022 Tempe Center for the Arts will present Red Baraat: Festival of Colors 03/24/2023 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM....
Crooked Colours Return With 'No Sleep'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021 The band has played massive sold-out shows around the world as well as delivered breakout performances at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Electric Forest, Life Is Beautiful, CRSSD and more....
SiriusXM Launches Holy Culture Radio
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 Holy Culture Radio will include Straight Ministry Heat Mix, where host DJ I Rock Jesus introduces people to The Gospel of Jesus Christ, and The Underground Gospel Hip-Hop Show, where Jay Williams helps to launch indie faith-based artists, personifying the notion of having a great time while inspirin...
Guitarist Rick Holmstrom to Release New Instrumental Album 'Get It!'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2022 From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to his 15 year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. On January 14th, the first single “Erlee Time” will be released....
Tank and the Bangas Confirm Headline Tour Dates This Spring
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023 Tank and The Bangas will kick off their spring headline tour in March with shows at Los Angeles’ Teragram Ballroom, Portland’s Revolution Hall, Seattle’s Neumos, Denver’s Bluebird Theater and more. Most recently, the band’s third studio album, Red Balloon, received a nomination for “Best Progressive...
St. Lenox Announces New LP Out June 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 30, 2021 On lead Easter single “Deliverance” out today, Choi’s distinctive vocals welcome you into his world as he swings from pole to melodic pole over sparkling piano & driving synth beats....
Breland Releases New Single & Announces Debut Album Date
by Michael Major - June 15, 2022 Fresh off his recent appearances at major US festivals like Stagecoach Country Music Festival and Hangout Music Festival, BRELAND is now gearing up to bring his crowd-thrilling live set back to the UK after stunning fans at C2C Festival with a full UK tour alongside Russell Dickerson in October 2022...
Cave States Share New Single From EP 'Julie Says'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021 Like 2020’s EP (The End is Around the Corner), the Julie Says EP showcases a more expansive sound for the band. Whereas previous releases often took a minimalist approach to composition, the new EP incorporates samples, percussion, and found sounds with acoustic instruments and complex vocal harmon... |