<img src="http://d1ya1fm0bicxg1.cloudfront.net/2016/08/3227-optimized_579ebc9b7806c.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt=" Philly jazz piano player Orrin Evans uses a saying at the end of an ‘80s children’s show to drive the thematic forces of his next Smoke Sessions record, “#knowingishalfthebattle.” ” align=”left” border=”0″ /> On paper, jazz pianist Orrin Evans returns to his childhood roots and all the branches of influence […]

One Direction’s “hiatus” won’t end anytime soon, says Simon Cowell, the “X Factor” creator who put the group together on “The X Factor” U.K. in 2010. In an exclusive interview published by The Sun on July 31, 2016, Cowell commented on the solo careers of the four members of One Direction: Harry…

What’s that contented purrrrring sound you’re hearing? Why, it’s nothing less than the millions (and we do mean millions) of contented fans of “Cats,” happy in the knowledge that “their show” has returned to Broadway. The last run lasted 18 years, from 1987 until 2006. That means it’s been a long…

<img src="http://d1ya1fm0bicxg1.cloudfront.net/2016/08/3235-optimized_579ede624384b.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt=" Philly favorite Mercury Girls release new single, “Holly” off upcoming sampler LP, compliments of Slumberland Records and Fortuna Pop!.  ” align=”left” border=”0″ /> Mercury Girls shared their single, “Holly,” and announced tour dates with Balance & Composure and Foxing. The new single can be found on, Continental Drift, a sampler […]

Between the election coverage and news stories of violence, it seems like all the news is bad. Paying too much attention to the news can get downright depressing – to the point that you might forget that joy exists in the world. Don’t worry, loyal reader. This isn’t an article about why the news…

A regular Teen Choice Award isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A Decade Teen Choice Award (sorry for that joke in advance) like the one that Justin Timberlake accepted at tonight’s surfboard giveaway ceremony. 2016 marks the first year that the Teen Choice Awards have handed out the Decade Award, and…

<img src="http://d1ya1fm0bicxg1.cloudfront.net/2016/08/3232-optimized_579ede5b9bebf.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt=" The Four Horsewomen can’t get out of their own way ” align=”left” border=”0″ /> The Four Horsewomen’s epic reign of dominance — a three-year string of masterful performances between 2012 and 2015 — is over. Jessamyn “The Gun” Duke, Marina “The Supernova from Moldova” Shafir, Shayna “The Queen of Spades” […]

Earlier this week, New Jersey mathcore outfit The Dillinger Escape Plan gave fans a small teaser of some new music to come, and today, they delivered the full package. The outfit appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter to premiere their brand new song “Limerent Death”. You can head…

If you are looking for a free summer concert series in Nashville, there is a lot to choose from. Nashville is a city that lives and breathes music, the true home of country music and the Grand Ole Opry itself. However, while there are plenty of places to catch live music, there are also some […]

If you are looking for a free summer concert series in New Orleans, there is a lot to choose from. Music and New Orleans have a storied history and anyone who loves jazz and blues will find plenty in the city to love. However, not everything is affordable and there are times that a free […]