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It was clear in this vibey number that the violinist and the band were feeling the spirit of the mariachi rhythms.
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Concert Review: Gustavo Dudamel Conducts the New York Philharmonic and Chorus in Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird’ and NY Premiere of ‘Earth Between Oceans’ by Ellen Reid
Despite the presence of Stravinsky's 'Firebird,' it was a large new work by Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Reid that proved the program's creative centerpiece.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Composer Elliot Goldenthal on American Ballet Theatre’s Revival of Lar Lubovitch’s ‘Othello’
Once Goldenthal had completed the music for a scene, he and Lubavitch continued their dialogue as the choreographer worked with the dancers, refining the dance in the studio...
Read More »Music Premiere: The Weird Sisters Aim for the Cosmos with ‘Come On, Spaceship’; Full-Length Space Disco Album Drops Feb. 3
The 'independent space disco duo' debut a new dance vibe mixing grunge punk, funk rock, and EDM, without a psychedelic edge.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top 25 Tunes of 2023 (Feat. Lana Del Rey, Blur, Rolling Stones, and More)
The Rolling Stones, Lana Del Rey, Blur, Boygenius, and Dropkick Murphys are among the many artists in my favorite songs of 2023 list.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2023: Friday-Saturday, March 17-18 (Austin, TX)
The Zombies and Glass Mansions were among the highlights to close out SXSW Music Festival 2023 in Austin, Texas on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2023: Thursday, March 16 with Girl Scout, Woodes, Vök, and More
Girl Scout, Woodes, and Vök were among the highlights at SXSW Music Festival 2023 on Thursday, March 16.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2023: Tuesday, March 14 (Austin, TX)
The Women That Rock showcase of indie artists at Cheer Up Charlies was among the highlights on night two of SXSW Music Festival 2023 in Austin, TX on Tuesday, March 14.
Read More »Music Review: Stacey Q – ‘Better Than Heaven’ (2-CD Reissue)
A new reissue shows that the unique blend of radio-friendly melodies and cutting-edge tracks which Stacey Q and SSQ purveyed prove she was more than a one-hit wonder.
Read More »Music Review: Sheena Easton – ‘The Definitive Singles 1980-1987’ (3-CD Set)
Easton's remarkably versatile 1980s output is assembled compellingly on a new collection featuring hits, rare mixes, and unreleased tracks.
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