SAN DIEGO–91X announced the much-anticipated artist line-up for the radio station’s annual holiday concert Wrex the Halls. On December 14, 91X presents Death Cab for Cutie, Third Eye Blind, Billie Eilish, Lord Huron and Barns Courtney, live at Valley View Casino Center (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena). Tickets will go on-sale to the general […]

LOS ANGELES–The arrival of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 50th anniversary brings an unprecedented celebration of everything the band contributed in their short but startlingly epochal time together (1968 – 1972). To commemorate this milestone, Craft Recordings is releasing a deluxe box set comprising the band’s complete seven-album studio output: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, […]

Washington, D.C.–Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced that husband-and-wife team Emilio and Gloria Estefan are the next recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The honorees represent two historic firsts for the prize – the first time it has been awarded to a married couple or to musicians-songwriters of Hispanic […]

Washington, D.C.–The Recording Academy and its members across the country are celebrating the passage of the Music Modernization Act by the Senate. This movement of the historic bill is a victory for all music creators, setting a clear path to the president’s desk. “The passage of the Music Modernization Act by the Senate is a […]

For a career that has creatively evolved over a decade with numerous record-breaking sold-out shows, platinum-selling original releases, multiple major music award-wins and event firsts, deadmau5–one of the world’s most renowned electronic music producers and live performers–will add another prestigious accolade to his extensive list of accomplishments.  Today (September 18), Netflix and Constantin Film announce […]

Rita Ora has announced the details of her second studio album, “Phoenix” out on November 23. The brand new single ‘Let You Love Me’ will be released on September 21. Co-written by Ora herself, new single ‘Let You Love Me’ is a mid-tempo pop-anthem, revealing her insecurities in a new relationship. It is one of Ora’s most intimate tracks to date, and […]

SAN DIEGO–House of Blues Music Forward Foundation has launched a special anniversary campaign to celebrate the organization’s 25th year enriching the lives of young people and kick-starting careers in the music industry. As one of the nation’s top youth development organizations focused on the music industry, Music Forward has made a big impact in its […]

Nashville, TN–Six-time Country Music Awards Vocal Duo of the Year nominees Florida Georgia Line will vie for the acclaimed title, plus Single of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for their history-making, #1 collaboration “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha. “‘Meant to Be’ is bigger than us,” shares FGL’s Tyler Hubbard. “To see how […]

By Danny R. Johnson – Jazz and Pop Music Critic New York, NY – On August 16, 2018, the great American soul singer Aretha Franklin died at the age of 76 at her home in Detroit. She was reported to have been gravely ill with her family at her bedside. “In one of the darkest […]

By Danny R. Johnson – Jazz and Pop Music Critic LOS ANGELES – The late great Edward William ‘Billy’ May Jr., (1916-2004) an American composer, arranger and trumpeter who wrote arrangements for many top singers, including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee, Vic Damone, Bobby Darin, Johnny Mercer, Ella Fitzgerald, Jack Jones, […]