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Position Music Acquires Multi-Platinum French DJ & Producer Gesaffelstein Catalog
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2024


President and CEO Tyler Bacon has revealed that Position Music has acquired the publishing catalog of the multi-platinum French artist, DJ, and producer Gesaffelstein. In the agreement, Position Music will own and administer the publishing rights of the catalog prior to his Sony Music Publishing deal.

Alt-Pop Artist Kevitch Teams Up With SCayos And Sara Kawai For 'Wild Thoughts'
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024


Rising LA-via-Philadelphia alt-pop artist Kevitch teams up with SCayos and Sara Kawai for “Wild Thoughts.” The track marks the third single from an upcoming compilation project created at Nettwerk & its lofi brand Cosmo Kuma's first-ever beatcamp last summer in Malibu. Singles will be releasing weekly until the full project's arrival.

RYAN RAFTERY: TITANS OF MEDIA TRILOGY Comes To Joe's Pub In February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024


Ryan Raftery returns to Joe's Pub with his Titans of Media Trilogy of Female Empowerment. His musicals based on the lives of Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Kris Jenner will be performed in repertory. Three divas, three nights in a row for three weeks.

William Brittelle Announces New Mini-Album 'Alive In The Electric Snow Dream'
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2024


Developed and recorded during the pandemic with Metropolis Ensemble, Alive in the Electric Snow Dream features Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Bon Iver), Holland Andrews, and Eliza Bagg (Roomful of Teeth, Lisel) on vocals, Immanuel Wilkins on sax, Ben Cassorla on guitar, Paul Wiancko (Kronos Quartet, OWLS) on strings.

Cold Hart Announces New Album 'Pretty In The Dark', Drops Music Video For '2017' Feat. GOTHBOICLIQUE
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2024


An architect of one of the generation's most influential musical movements of the 2010s and beyond, he co-founded GOTHBOICLIQUE and changed the definition of punk and emo forever. With Pretty In The Dark, Cold Hart continues to explore the endless possibilities of the GBC ethos of blending the familiar with the unfamiliar. Watch the video now!

CAP UCLA Hosts Two Nights of Deep-Rooted Storytelling at The Nimoy
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) will present two nights of deep-rooted storytelling through music and poetry at The Nimoy with Martha Redbone Roots Project on Friday, February 9 followed by the continuation of the Poetry Uncut series: Part II as J. Ivy hosts performances by Ursula Rucker and Abiodun Oyewole on Saturday, February 10.

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform Solo Recital At Carnegie Hall in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


Baritone Justin Austin will be performing a solo recital at Carnegie Hall on March 5, 2024. Don't miss this impressive performance by the award-winning artist.

Buzzing Trap Metal Insurgent Kill Dyll Unleashes New Single 'Paranoia'
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2024


On the track, a booming bass line perforated by urgent beeps provides the sonic backdrop as Kill Dyll infuses his venomous and vulnerable screams. He incinerates the boundaries between lo-fi, electronic, trap, and heavy metal and emerges from the shadows as an artist-to-watch and outlier you can't turn away from.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company And Asian American Arts Alliance Present AAPI Dance Festival At APAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Join the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for an exciting AAPI dance festival at APAP.

Yuzima Philip Exposes Publications For Enabling Kanye West On 'Gun Hill Projectz'
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023


Most of Yuzima Philip's new album “Gun Hill Projectz” is focused on the passing of his mother last year, But one song is aimed straight at what Yuzima calls the complicit media structure that encourages Kanye West.

Pardison Fontaine Releases 'SEXT8PE' EP
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023


The project was a very personal endeavor for Pardi, who used the opportunity to showcase not only his masterful musical chops but also bare his soul. With the help of producers including DJ SwanQo, Buddah Blessed This Beat, OG Parker, and Romano, and a guest feature from Sexxy Red on single “Sexxy & Conceited.'

Nicki Minaj Drops 'Pink Friday 2' With Drake, Billie Eilish & More
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2023


The album is a followup to her debut album, 'Pink Friday,' and features J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Tate Kobang, Drake, Lourdiz, Lil Uzi Vert, Skillibeng, Skeng, Future, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. The album also features samples from Billie Eilish's 'When the Party's Over,' Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,' Blondie's 'Heart of Glass,' and more.

Sarah Jessica Parker's SEX & THE CITY Tutu Will Be Auctioned Off
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023


Dazzling and rare high fashion pieces owned and worn by legendary style icons, Princess Diana, Princess Grace of Monaco, Audrey Hepburn, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Taylor, Cher, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Joan Collins, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton. Check out the full lineup!

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform In Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital At The Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Baritone Justin Austin performs in Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital at the Kennedy Center. Don't miss this impressive performance by the winner of this year's Marian Anderson Vocal Award.

Rap Artist Q-Tip Joins the Team of Broadway-Bound Musical ALI
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023


Grammy Award-winner Q-Tip has joined the team of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, as Music Producer and Co-Lyricist.

Moon Walker Shares Third LP 'Apocalypticism'
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


Brooklyn-based alt-rocker Moon Walker shares his long-awaited, experimental, timely third LP Apocalypticism out everywhere now. Alongside the release, the rocker shares 'Singing For No One' out now, a personal glam rock ballad inspired by his musical influences like The Beatles and David Bowie.

Roc Nation Viral Band Infinity Song Drop 'Metamorphosis' EP
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


The project was written and produced by Infinity Song, with the exception of their fan-favorite cover of Fleetwood Mac's iconic song “Dreams”. The seven tracks on the ‘Metamorphosis' EP showcase the siblings' growth and expansive talents as songwriters, arrangers, producers, and musicians.

Valee & MVW Release New Album 'Valeedation'
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


VALEEdation offers a unique language that Valee and MVW have developed through their shared artistic vision. The project's sonic correlation with fine art allows it to transcend the boundaries of genre, blending into sounds featuring salient reconstruction of genres. The structural elements of classical music embedded within the song forms.

The San Francisco Symphony Experimental SoundBox Series Returns For Tenth Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023


The San Francisco Symphony’s groundbreaking SoundBox series returns for its tenth season in 2023–24 with four live programs with curators including violinist, singer, and composer Mazz Swift; SF Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen; and SF Symphony Collaborative Partner and roboticist Carol Reiley.

Israeli-American Rapper Kosha Dillz Pens Emotional Song In Wake Of Recent Violence
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023


Iaraeli-American rapper Kosha Dillz is sharing a brand new song penned following the news of Hamas' most recent attack on Israel. Within just a few days Kosha Dillz (aka Rami Even-Esh), had written “Bring the Family Home” and recorded and a stunning video shot in old Jewish New York on the Lower East Side.

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