THE PUBLIC MUSIC COVERAGE

VIDEO: Ke$ha Drinks Her Own Urine on MTV

During tonight's episode of 'Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life,' fans will get a front row seat to what's sure to be one of the most talked about TV moments of the year. We've just released a teaser clip... (more...)

Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival and More Highlight Las Vegas' Summer 2013 Festival Scene

Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world's top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley ... (more...)

Lauren Russell & Friends to Perform at Unnameable Books in Brooklyn, 6/7

Lauren Russell and friends will perform on Friday, June 7, 2013, 7:00 p.m., featuring music from Bob Kerr and readings from Edmund Berrigan, Jessica Fiorini, Joanna Fuhrman, and the in from Pittsburgh... (more...)

Snoop Lion to Join Tony Bennett, Brady Campaign to Support VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE

Rapper Snoop Lion, who has been one of the most outspoken proponents of ending gun violence, has joined with singer Tony Bennett to support VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE, a campaign launched last month by B... (more...)

VIDEO: Kanye West Performs New Music on Saturday Night Live

Everybody's talking this morning about Kanye West's performance last night on Saturday Night Live of two new tracks from YEEZUS, his new album due on June 18th. (more...)

39th Annual Jazz Record Collectors Bash Set for Iselin, NJ, 6/21-22

The 39th Annual Jazz Record Collectors Bash will be held June 21-22, 2013 at the Hilton Woodbridge Iselin, NJ, featuring 78s, LPs, CDs & memorabilia. (more...)

Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2

Cornelia Street Cafe presents CCi's Serial Underground featuring The Life I'm Leading: Music of Daniel Felsenfeld including several premieres on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm. Guest Artists include flutists... (more...)

Voice Foundation's 2013 Symposium CARE OF THE PROFESSIONAL VOICE Set for 5/29-6/2 in Philly

The Voice Foundation's 42nd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice will be held May 29 - June 2, 2013 at the Westin Philadelphia. The Voice Foundation's symposium brings together top vocal h... (more...)

Ed Sheeran Set for Busy Spring and Summer Seasons

Elektra recording artist Ed Sheeran is poised for an exceedingly eventful spring and summer, with a wide array of TV appearances slated for the coming months. (more...)

Ultra Music Festival 2014 Announce Official Ticketing Details

Following a historic celebration of its inaugural double-weekend event just two months ago – what was by far the biggest in its 15-year history – the globally renowned ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL has reveale... (more...)

Amanda Palmer and Alt Variety Magazine Join for 'Save the Mermaid Parade' Concert, 5/25

Coney Island USA has announced that Amanda Palmer and Alt Variety Magazine have joined forces for a concert on May 25th at 7pm at the Bowery Ballroom. All proceeds from this benefit will support Coney... (more...)

Gogol Bordello to Play The Neptune, 8/8-9; Tickets on Sale 5/17

Gogol Bordello will play August 8 at 8:00PM & and Fri. August 9 at 9:00PM at The Neptune (All Ages / Bar w/ ID). Price: $30.00, not including applicable fees. Seating: General Admission. On Sale: Frid... (more...)

U.S. Postal Service Launches Music Icons Series with Lydia Mendoza Stamp

In tribute to the legends responsible for making American music part of global popular culture, the U.S. Postal Service today proudly announces the launch of a new Music Icons stamp series with the is... (more...)

LINKIN PARK to Headline Sunset Strip Music Festival, 8/3

SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) organizers today announced that the sixth annual festival will be headlined by LINKIN PARK at the Saturday, August 3 street festival on the famed Sunset Boulevard in... (more...)

'Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1864' Explores U.S. Legacy

A new album of twelve 19th-century campaign songs, “Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1864,” explores the popular media that helped influence political history in the United States before the 24-hou... (more...)

Usher to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award at Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Musi... (more...)

Joe's Pub to Make Brooklyn Debut at Great GoogaMooga Festival, 5/17-19

Joe's Pub at The Public will make its debut in Brooklyn as a co-presenter at the second annual Great GoogaMooga Festival in Prospect Park. The three-day outdoor food, drink and music festival is produ... (more...)

ArtCenter/South Florida to Make Way for ACCORDION INVASION, 5/18

On Saturday evening, May 18, ArtCenter/South Florida joins forces with Next@19th and The Betsy-South Beach to present a parade of accordionists marching from The Betsy-South Beach up Lincoln Road, cul... (more...)

Bach to Rock Continues Commitment to Veterans

Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it will continue its commitment to veterans with a new franchise incentive for 2013. (more...)

Joanne Shaw Taylor Confirms November UK Tour

Following her acclaimed performance alongside Annie Lennox at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert in June 2012, the release of her critically acclaimed third studio album Almost Always Never, and her ... (more...)

Joanne Shaw Taylor Confirms UK Tour with King King; Tickets on Sale Today

Following her acclaimed performance alongside Annie Lennox at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert in June 2012, the release of her critically acclaimed third studio album Almost Always Never, and her ... (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Cristin Milioti, Tonya Pinkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for Joe's Pub, May-June 2013

Joe's Pub at The Public welcomes world premieres, highly-anticipated debuts and the return of many esteemed performers this May and June. Funny girl JULIE KLAUSNER makes her debut with two evenings of... (more...)

Wolf Trap to Present Earth, Wind & Fire, Widespread Panic and Rock of Ages

Soul-pop phenomenon Earth, Wind & Fire (EFW) makes a highly anticipated return to the Filene Center in an explosive show that features tracks from their most recent album Now, Then & Forever (2012) an... (more...)

Antoinette Montague to Perform at NY Baha'i Center, 5/14

Renowned jazz vocalist and recording artist Antoinette Montague (antoinettemontague.com) will perform at The NY Baha'i Center in Manhattan (53East 11th Street) on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.... (more...)