Hans Zimmer Presents today announced details for The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension (www.worldofhanszimmer.com), a 24-city arena tour debuting in North America this fall after a tremendously successful European run in 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2. Kicking off on September 5 in Sunrise, Florida, the newly staged live… Continue reading “The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension” 24-City North American Arena Tour Launches September 2025
Music Factory Records announces the April 25 release of “Blurry Face,” a raw, exhilarating trio performance by guitarist-composer Ari Joshua alongside John Medeski (organ, clavinet) and Billy Martin (drums), the storied rhythm team of Medeski Martin & Wood. Tracked live at Applehead Recording Studios in New York, the piece distills the crackling spontaneity that defines… Continue reading “Blurry Face” Featuring Ari Joshua, John Medeski & Billy Martin Out Now
Dark Shadow Recording (DSR) heads into the 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) voting season with its most formidable showing to date, fielding contenders in virtually every major category. From marquee vocal honors to instrumental virtuosity and album-of-the-year consideration, the DSR roster underscores the label’s reputation for pairing forward-thinking artistry with deep bluegrass roots. Becky… Continue reading Dark Shadow Recording Artists Flood 2025 IBMA Ballot With Landmark Slate of Award-Eligible Recordings
Mountain Home Music Company and its sister imprint Organic Records have once again demonstrated their depth and diversity, fielding an impressive slate of recordings for consideration on this year’s first-round ballots. From hard-driving instrumentals and soaring bluegrass anthems to heartfelt gospel offerings, the labels’ roster underscores their shared commitment to delivering the very best in… Continue reading Mountain Home Music Company and Organic Records Spotlight a Banner Year of Award-Caliber Releases
Independent folk-rock innovator Jefferson Berry and his ensemble The Urban Acoustic Coalition (UAC) today release Born Into A Blizzard, a daring new album that blends heartfelt storytelling with intricate acoustic and jazz-rock arrangements. American Blues Scene raves, “the album is a delight for those who like songs that tell a good story,” and John Kereiff… Continue reading Praise for Jefferson Berry & The UAC Plus New Tour Dates
Kupferberg Center for the Arts proudly presents Chucho Valdés: Irakere 50, a powerful tribute to the legendary Cuban ensemble that transformed Afro-Cuban jazz. Taking place on Thursday, May 8 at 8 PM at Colden Auditorium, this special performance celebrates the 50th anniversary of Irakere, the groundbreaking band led by Chucho Valdés, a visionary pianist, composer,… Continue reading Kupferberg Center for the Arts presents CHUCHO VALDÉS: IRAKERE 50 FEATURING EMILIO FRÍAS
flipturn will continue to bring their “shimmery and catchy” (NPR Music) new album Burnout Days (out now via Dualtone Records) across North America this summer, with a slate of new tour dates just-announced through August. Stops include their first Burnout Days shows in Atlanta, Portland, Cleveland, Sacramento, Tuscon, Madison and more, along with main stage… Continue reading FLIPTURN EXTEND ‘BURNOUT DAYS’ HEADLINE TOUR
Independent American rock band The Vegabonds’ new song, “Where Do You Have To Be Tomorrow,” is out now. Listen/share HERE. Keyboardist Beau Cooper shares, “I wrote this song during COVID when I was desperate for adventure. ‘Where Do You Have To Be Tomorrow’ is a subtle way of asking someone if they’re down to stay… Continue reading Independent southern rock band The Vegabonds release new song “Where Do You Have To Be Tomorrow”
Rising American folk singer, songwriter and musician Ken Pomeroy’s new song, “Flannel Cowboy,” is out today. Listen/share HERE. Reflecting on the track, Pomeroy shares, “I wrote ‘Flannel Cowboy’ while on a trip across country with my stepmom Wendy. Started it in Oklahoma, wrote parts of it on the way to Montana, and finished it in… Continue reading Ken Pomeroy’s new song “Flannel Cowboy” out now
Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation—or any other—Suzanne Vega is debuting the new song “Chambermaid” from her forthcoming record, Flying With Angels. Stream/share the track HERE. Speaking about “Chambermaid,” Vega notes, “In my adaptation of Bob Dylan’s ‘I Want You,’ I imagine what the character of the chambermaid would say… Continue reading Suzanne Vega debuts new song "Chambermaid;" new album "Flying With Angels" out 5/2
