Rachel Chinouriri Returns With New Single 'The Hills'
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2023
Alternative indie pop artist Rachel Chinouriri shares her brand new single and video “The Hills” via Elektra Records. “The Hills’’ cinematic music video was directed by Jake Erland and draws inspiration from the music videos Rachel grew up watching. Rachel has also announced that she will play a headline show at London’s KOKO on March 6, 2024.
Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
The National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway! The 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire launched at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo before continuing on to play 30+ cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and more. Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire on tour here!
Interview: Anne Marie Ketchum on THIS, AND MY HEART: A PORTRAIT OF EMILY DICKINSON AND HER WORLDS THROUGH TEXT AND SONG
by Shari Barrett - Oct 5, 2023
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Verdi Chorus, the group’s Music Director and Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum, pianist/vocal coach Victoria Kirsch, and actor Linda Kelsey created This, and My Heart, A Portrait of Emily Dickinson and Her Worlds Through Text and Song, to be presented as a unique theatre/concert piece by the Verdi Chorus and the Sahm Family Foundation at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on October 15, 2023. I decided to speak with Anne Marie about how she decided to create the event and her plans to represent and honor Emily Dickinson.
Dina Ayada Releases New Single 'Way Up'
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2023
Dina Ayada returns with her new single “Way Up!” out now via LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Santa Anna in partnership with RCA Records UK, produced by Chuki Beats, LZI FT. With a minimum of 3,000 new Instagram fans and followers alike weekly–– Dina Ayada continues to trend upwards across all social accounts.
Nashville Rep's Season-Opening 9 to 5: The Musical Kicks Off An Eagerly Anticipated Slate of Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 24, 2023
Baker’s superb direction brings all the various moving parts of this huge production together to deliver a gratifyingly heartfelt paean to the millions of working women (and men) who inspired the screenplay and musical book by Patricia Resnick. Baker’s vision for the piece, in concert with her team of collaborators, delivers a production of 9 to 5: The Musical that is delightfully fresh and new, eschewing the tendency of some directors to offer a rehash of what’s already been seen on Broadway, on tour or in regional theater.
Student Blog: What I'm Listening To
by Student Blogger: Ellie Weaver - Sep 18, 2023
I have been challenging myself to expand my horizons and listen to new genres and styles of music. I have come to love styles of music I never thought I’d listen to. Listening to a wider variety of music has helped me come to appreciate music as an art form. “Good music” can come in all shapes and sizes.
Italian Dream Pop Duo Six Impossible Things Release New Single 'Happy'
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023
The track follows the release of “Twenty Something”, already included in the Rock Italia playlist on Spotify andn which premiered internationally via Idioteq. Both songs will be part of the tracklist of the group's new EP, “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”, out September 27, 2023 on Dear Gear Records on vinyl.
Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Debut Double Album 'søn of dad'
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2023
Wilson has also shared the official music video for “patches.' Directed by Wilson Jr. and Tim Cofield, the symbol-heavy video chronicles a day in the life of a cast of colorful characters in rural America – including an alien and an astronaut that can't seem to escape each other.
BJ the Chicago Kid & Coco Jones Duet on New Single 'Spend the Night'
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2023
GRAMMY-nominated singer BJ The Chicago Kid and R&B songstress Coco Jones releases a new single, “Spend The Night” via RTW Records/RCA Records. BJTCK & Coco Jones bring the heat with 'Spend The Night,' a much-needed feel-good R&B anthem to bid farewell to summer. The infectious beats, masterfully crafted by multi-platinum producer Yeti Beats.
Meet Me @ the Altar Share New Single 'Strangers'
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2023
Critically acclaimed rock trio Meet Me @ The Altar have shared new single “Strangers.” The energetic track arrives alongside an official video, which is streaming now on the Fueled By Ramen official YouTube channel. The track will appear on the deluxe version of the band’s acclaimed album Past // Present // Future.
Dina Ayada Releases New Single 'Flowers!'
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2023
Dina Ayada returns with her new single ‘Flowers!’ out now via LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Santa Anna in partnership with RCA Records UK, produced by Chuki Beats, Joe Stanley and KimJ. Since her last release, Dina has been busy hanging out with KPOP stars like Giselle and aespa, wrapping up her deput EP and her usual: breaking the internet.
Taiwanese Emo Rock Artist Marz23 Postpones Debut North American Live Dates
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2023
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Taiwanese emo-rock/rap phenom Marz23 has had to reschedule his debut North American tour to 2024. New dates will be announced shortly. In the meantime, Marz23 has shared an animated lyric video for his song “God,” taken from his acclaimed sophomore solo album, Not So Far Away.