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Album Premiere: Citric Dummies – Split With Turnstile
Minneapolis power trio Citric Dummies—made up of bassist/vocalist David Lunch, guitarist David Cronutberger, and drummer D.V. Tinner—are everything that’s right with rock ‘n’ roll music. Offering a distinct departure from their 2023 Danzig-esque...

Music in the air for Montpelier's annual 'Moonlight Magic' celebration
Music was in the air in Vermont's capital city Friday for the city's annual 'Moonlight Magic' celebration.Magicians and musicians set up shop on every corner to ring in the upcoming holiday season. It is also a chance to promote Montpelier's...
Grammy-featured 300-year-old Stradivarius violin returns to spotlight in Brussels concert
BRUSSELS, Oct 18 — A 300-year-old Stradivari violin valued at around US$16 million (RM67 million) took centre stage yesterday at a concert in Brussels performed by Armenian Sergey Khachatryan with the Belgian National Orchestra. The violin,...

Music, Bingo & Big Hearts Unite — Dueling Pianos Bingo Hits the Stockton Ballroom!
Get ready, Stockton! The city is about to turn up the volume on generosity and fun as St. Mary’s Community Services (SMCS) and the Animal Protection League (APL) join forces for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event — Dueling Pianos Bingo — happening...

Music Video: Shinedown – “Three Six Five”


Spotify in the Age of Unethical Consumption
Remember when Joe Rogan signed a Juan Soto-esque contract (200+ million- that’s more than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting paid over five years!) with Spotify in May of 2020? The height of a global pandemic perforated by a flood of dangerous...

Symphony adds matinee for Winter’s Spell
The Symphony of the Kootenays is thrilled to announce an additional matinee performance of Winter’s Spell, a spectacular dance and symphony collaboration featuring the full Nutcracker Ballet, performed by local dancers from Stages School of Dance....

Review: ROMANTIC VISIONS at Jacobs Music Center
“Romantic Visions” were on the menu for the San Diego Symphony’s second concert of the new season. Emmanuel Chabrier’s España, Rhapsody for Orchestra was the vibrant, colorful opener. The 19th Century French composer had become enamored with...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra launches new season with community support
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, alongside sponsors Trinity Health System and WesBanco, has announced the launch of its 2025-2026 season. Trinity will sponsor the first show, "Painted on the Sky," while WesBanco will back the...
With Music From Every Genre, There’s Something For Everyone To Enjoy at SOhO
The SOhO Restaurant & Music Club is continuing to showcase its range of creative and talented artists with its upcoming events. With artists spanning many genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up:...

Interview: Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin
Lakecia Benjamin will perform in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Kingsbury Hall. Photo courtesy of UtahPresents. Lakecia Benjamin isn’t only a five-time Grammy-nominated musician and saxophonist—she’s far more. She’s often an...

New Music Edmonton’s Autumn Equinox recap.
Pseudo-Antigone (Simone A. Medina Polo) performing parts of her album Melancholic Melodrama. Prapti Sapkota/The Griff. Article by Josalynn Lawrence Photos by Prapti Sapkota New Music Edmonton’s Autumn Equinox concert was an absolute masterclass in...

Conductor Theodore Kuchar Brings the Spirit of Ukraine to Upcoming PA Sinfonia Orchestra Concert
Karen El-Chaar talks with Ukrainian and American conductor Theodore Kuchar. Maestro Kuchar is the newly-appointed director of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine. In the Lehigh Valley, he is the distinguished artist-in-residence as well...

Reggae acts unite for ‘Higher Education’ benefit album
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Naya Rockers, in association with Floki Studios (Iceland), has released Higher Education, an 11-track benefit LP uniting some of the most respected names in reggae, ska, dub, and New Orleans R&B. Recorded across 15 studios in...

Community celebrates 25th anniversary of Atlanta icon Ludacris’ Back for the First Time album
ATLANTA — Before Ludacris became a global superstar, a Grammy-winning rapper, and a Hollywood actor, he was Christopher Brian Bridges, a young man who was willing to show the world that he was serious about accomplishing his dreams. Ludacris’...

Jeffrey Hidalgo finds his groove in 'Jeproks: The Musical'
Showbiz News For Jeffrey Hidalgo, 'Jeproks: The Musical' is more than a return to the stage, but also a journey through sound, soul, and the stories that connect every Filipino generation. When singer, actor, and director Jeffrey Hidalgo first...

Stockton Symphony presents Halloween Spooktacular concert
STOCKTON — The Stockton Symphony invites audiences to an afternoon of music, magic, and mayhem at its Halloween Spooktacular concert on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. in Atherton Auditorium, 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton. Led by Music Director and...

Country Star Gretchen Wilson Opens Up About Working With Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan On CBS' New Music Competition: 'Nothing About This Show Is Scripted'" target="_self"…
CBS is getting into the music competition game this fall in the 2025 TV schedule with The Road, which will be unlike any other competition show on the airwaves nowadays. The new series follows twelve potential future country stars as they perform...

Review: GHOST: THE MUSICAL at Hershey Area Playhouse
Hershey Area Playhouse presents GHOST: The Musical, based on the screenplay written by Bruce Joel Rubin, original Book & Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin and Music & Lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard. This version of GHOST: The Musical was further...