Music Theatre Newsroom

Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new track, “Somebody’s Child,” featuring a collaboration with global music icon Dolly Parton. Watch the video here!

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Olivia O’Brien releases “glimpse of me,” the second single from her highly anticipated forthcoming EP Love & Limerence due June 21. In addition, she also has announced an EP release show in NYC on June 20 at The Racket. Ahead of the show in June, Olivia will perform an intimate sold-out Sofar Sounds show in NYC on May 18. Listen to the new single now!

Boundary-breaking artist Orville Peck has shared his highly-anticipated duets album Stampede Vol. 1. Alongside the album arrives a stunning video for the Noah Cyrus collaboration, 'How Far Will We Take It?'. Peck will kick off his Stampede headline tour on May 28 in Asheville, NC. See all dates here. Watch the new music video!

'I Don’t Smoke' is one of my favorite songs on this record,' shares Flanigan. 'Originally cut by Lee Brice and Warren Haynes, who are two of the greatest. I wanted to do my version of it on this record. I haven't had a drink in nine years now, and this is one of the only songs out there saying 'I don't drink' and 'I don't smoke,' while still sounding like a party!' Listen to the single now!

Groundbreaking country artist, Lily Rose, first burst onto the scene with her distinct vocals and unique perspective, earning the trust of her fans one city at a time as she toured with country's biggest stars. Now, the trailblazing country star delivers her highly-anticipated EP Runnin' Outta Time to fans, bringing a modern approach to songs about family, hometowns, and living life to its fullest. Listen to the EP now!

GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar Ice Spice returns with “Gimmie A Light” — the first official single from her forthcoming debut album Y2K. Set for release via 10K Projects/Capitol Records, the massively anticipated Y2K is due out later this year. Listen to the single here!

The new songs find them plumbing through new depths of loathing — directed both inward and outward. Across 10 tracks and 27 gripping minutes, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To leans into Knocked Loose’s most extreme impulses, from blastbeat-driven fury, chaotic turbulence and seismic breakdowns. Listen to the new album now!

Grammy-award nominated multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and songwriter Jordan Rakei’s highly anticipated new album, ‘The Loop’ is out now via Verve Forecast and Decca UK. Rakei has confirmed an extensive live tour in support of the album, with dates announced for the US including shows in New York, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more. Listen to the album now!

Theodore has released his new track 'The Big Rip,' along with its corresponding music video. The video features the beloved actress Maria Aliferi, the award-winning Dimitra Vlagopoulou (ANIMAL, 2023), and Theodore himself, who appears on a music video of his for the first time. Watch the video here!

GRAMMY-nominated duo The Secret Sisters’ new song, “Mama, Now,” has debuted in celebration of Mother’s Day this weekend. Of the track, the sisters, Lydia Slagle and Laura Rogers, reflect, “Nothing in our lives has transformed our music and priorities quite like motherhood. If you’ve worn the name, you know...' Listen to the new song!

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna has released his fifth studio album One of Wun. The 20-track album boasts superstar collaborations with Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges and Roddy Ricch. Listen to the new album!

Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). The first single, 'Rich Man's Valley,' out now, offers an optimistic telling of the Carter family's journey from their humble beginnings in Poor Valley, Virginia, to the most revered echelons of country music history. Listen to the new single!

With a trail of mesmerized fans and over 180 million streams under his belt, singer-songwriter sensation Myles Smith is poised to captivate audiences once again with his latest single, 'Stargazing.' This eagerly anticipated track promises to be a celestial addition to his already stellar repertoire of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Listen to the new single!

Kansas City's indie-rock band The Greeting Committee have unleashed their latest single, “Cyclical.” The breezy yet vulnerable track comes from the band’s upcoming new album, Everyone’s Gone and I Know I’m The Cause, set for release on June 21. The Greeting Committee will also be embarking on a massive US tour this summer to celebrate the new album. Listen to the new single now!

Breakout star glaive has debuted a new single, “tijuana freestyle,” alongside a self-shot and directed video. “tijuana freestyle” arrives on the heels of glaive’s latest EP, a bit of a mad one, which he shared earlier this year. The new music was recorded during a trip to Alaska with longtime producer Jeff Hazin, Ralph Castelli and new collaborator John Cunningham. Listen to the single here!

Singer-songwriter Dreamer Boy, hailed as an “artist to watch” by FLAUNT, has released his new album, Lonestar. Alongside the album, Dreamer Boy unveiled his new single, “Baby Blue,” an exhilarating, bittersweet track that conjures up memories of midnight drives and reflections of what might have been. Listen to the new album!

Multi-platinum recording artist iann dior has released his newest single, “Edge of Tomorrow.” The single has quickly become a fan favorite, and iann is excited to share this long-awaited track. He's noted the significant fan enthusiasm for this song online and looks forward to its wider reception. 'Seeing such a positive reaction to 'Edge of Tomorrow' is really motivating,' dior remarks. Listen to the new single!

Southtowne Lanes has released their highly anticipated new album Take Care, out now via Dog Knights Productions. The record – a deeply personal account of loss and grief – features recent singles “Find Your God”, “Witness”, and “Go Cold”, and marks the band’s first full-length since 2016. Listen to the album now!

Emmy Meli has released her debut EP Hello Stranger – featuring seven tracks that represent seven years of Emmy’s life, akin to a coming-of-age tale. Hello Stranger takes its name from Barbara Lewis’ 1961 R&B hit, which Emmy covers as the first track, paying homage to the musical influences that have shaped her journey. Listen to the album now!

Nashville’s beloved alt-folk duo Judah & the Lion have released The Process – the band’s fifth studio album. This record draws inspiration from lead singer Judah Akers' personal experiences and struggles. Born from the depths of emotional turmoil, the album draws parallels to psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Listen to the album now!

Certified multi-platinum folk pop singer and songwriter David Kushner has released the new single “Hero”. The song is a poignant reflection on human relationships, exploring the personal narrative of overcoming relationship turmoil. Kushner also announced a headlining tour of North America. The tour starts September 9 in Portland, OR and finishes November 23 in Oakland, CA. Listen to the single now!

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne will perform a special headline show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, September 26, where she will perform new music as well as her landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, in its entirety. 

Xeno & Oaklander return with a new single, 'Magic of the Manifold', just after their brilliant performance in NYC at TV Eye and ahead of their European tour next week. The synth pop / minimal electronics duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride (of Martial Canterel), Xeno & Oaklander are known for their mastery of clever song craft, dynamic sound design, and expansive world building. Listen to the new single!

Animal Collective will release a Canary Yellow and Ruby Red colored 2xLP vinyl repress of their beloved fifth studio LP, 2004’s Sung Tongs, in honor of the album’s 20 year anniversary. Also available digitally and on color vinyl will be the new live album Sung Tongs Live at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, a recording of the 2018 concert in Los Angeles where Avey Tare and Panda Bear performed the album in full. Listen to a single from that album now!

Renowned rock icon Dave Mason, a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer and one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his era, is set to release his highly anticipated memoir, titled Only You Know and I Know. This groundbreaking book marks the first time a member of Traffic has penned a memoir, offering fans a rare glimpse into the extraordinary life and career of one of music's unsung legends. The book is set for release on September 10, 2024.