Las Vegas audiences will have a new reason to celebrate the legendary sounds of Motown as powerhouse vocalist and entertainer Patrice Petway joins the cast of Soul of Motown at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. A Detroit native with deep roots in soul, R&B and Motown music, Petway brings an extensive performance background and…
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Long Island power-pop band Playing Dead is teaming up with Best Bones for a new split EP that showcases two distinct takes on hook-heavy rock. Playing Dead / Best Bones is out now across streaming platforms, bringing four tracks together from the two bands. Playing Dead contributes “Going Back Home” and “Two Fourteen,” two songs…
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Long Island musicians Ian Kenny and Dominick D’Agostino are introducing their new musical project, Slurve, with the release of their debut single, “Progress,” on October 2. The new project brings together two longtime musicians whose musical relationship began years ago while they were performing in different bands. After crossing paths and touring together, Kenny and…
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For music lovers and fans of retro style, cassette culture is making a modern comeback, and We Are Rewind is leaning into the nostalgia with a collection of audio products that combine vintage-inspired design with contemporary technology. The brand has expanded its lineup with the launch of the Freddie wireless headphones (EQ-002), a lightweight pair…
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Post-hardcore and alternative rock band Thrice is bringing its genre-defying sound to Long Island this fall when the group performs Sept. 24 at the Bay Stage at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh. Thrice will join Taking Back Sunday for the Jones Beach performance, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are priced at…
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KJ Dillard Celebrates New York’s It Girls With New Song ‘Girls in NY’ KJ Dillard is putting his love for New York City, music and fashion on full display with his latest single, “Girls in NY,” an upbeat track celebrating the women and energy that make the city unique. The recording artist, model and professional…
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Reggae-pop icons UB40 are heading back to North America this fall, bringing decades of global hits and new music to audiences during their upcoming “The Unstoppable Tour.” The four-time Grammy-nominated British band will launch the 40-city U.S. and Canadian tour Sept. 18, with the North American run continuing through Nov. 15. The tour includes a…
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For Aaron Sand, music is more than a creative pursuit, it is a way to tell his story, honor his father, and use his talent to make a difference. The 26-year-old New York native is a singer, songwriter, actor, model, and dancer whose artistry spans pop, rock, alternative, among other genres. Behind his music is…
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Three decades after releasing his landmark debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” JAŸ-Z is taking viewers behind the music in “JAŸ-Z IN 8,” a new eight-part HBO Original documentary series directed by longtime friend and producer Rick Rubin. The intimate series debuts Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, with the first two episodes airing…
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Newark will once again become a major destination for jazz lovers this fall as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival from Nov. 6-22. Sponsored in part by TD Bank, the festival will bring together internationally acclaimed jazz musicians, emerging artists and performers from across genres…
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