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Marilyn Maye voices the Statue of Liberty in new America250 music video
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Composer Kenneth D. Laub and singer Marilyn Maye have released a new music video, timed to the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary, that gives the Statue of Liberty a voice of her own. The YouTube release ties New York imagery, Maye’s…
Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical sets 22-city U.S. tour after Toronto premiere
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Paquin Exhibition & Theatrical is taking The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical on a 22-city U.S. tour beginning Nov. 20 in Tampa after a sold-out world premiere in Toronto in December 2025. The holiday-themed parody will play through the…
Eros launches AI-native music label with Mohammed Rafi partnership
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Eros Innovation launched Eros Music Worlds on June 24, 2026, positioning it as a rights-cleared, AI-driven music platform built around seven AI-native artists and a new partnership with the Mohammed Rafi family.
HiFi electronics market seen reaching $23.88 billion by 2030
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The high fidelity electronics market is projected to rise from $15.06 billion in 2025 to $23.88 billion by 2030, driven by smart home integration, wireless audio advances and demand for higher-quality listening.
Music Brings Life expands with festival win, HBCU tour and 5 million-view milestone
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Music Brings Life is building on a best director win for its film Students Are Heroes and a soundtrack that has topped 5 million YouTube views.
Girls Rock! Phoenix plans summer camp showcase at Walter Studios
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Girls Rock! Phoenix will host an all-ages summer camp showcase on June 27 at Walter Studios in Phoenix, with 12 youth bands performing original songs written during camp.
Master Vee expands Isan Phin education through digital channels and handmade instruments
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Veerasak Phosing, known as V-Music and Master Vee, is using online lessons, social media and handcrafted Phin instruments to bring Northeast Thailand’s traditional music to students and audiences in Thailand and abroad.
Arizona Sunrays sets 2027 Classic Rock Invitational for Phoenix
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Arizona Sunrays has announced the 2027 Classic Rock Invitational, a Feb. 5-7 meet at the Phoenix Convention Center that blends women’s gymnastics competition with live music and themed awards.
Shvarts Black releases Babylon-inspired classical album
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Shvarts Black has released Dreams of Belshazzar, a 15-track classical album built around ancient Babylon, biblical references and royal imagery.
Patty Rodgers marks four decades as Texas painter and classical guitarist
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Texas artist Patty Rodgers is being profiled for a decades-long career that spans fine art, classical guitar, and teaching.
Jeffrey Osborne and Sheila E to headline Summer of Soul 2026 during BET Weekend
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Summer of Soul 2026 will return June 27 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles County, with Jeffrey Osborne and Sheila E headlining and MKY opening.
ReVIBES Project's COBRA art auction opens IP x pop art market
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Two collaborative works inspired by Buichi Terasawa’s COBRA and reimagined by collage artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction in Tokyo on June 4, signaling early market demand for the ReVIBES Project’s plan to turn Japanese pop-culture IP into…
Manhattan School of Music spotlights mentorship at 2026 gala
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Manhattan School of Music celebrated its 2026 gala at the Rainbow Room in New York City, honoring Board Chair Lorraine Gallard and showcasing faculty, students and alumni across opera, Broadway, jazz and classical music.
Cancer Can Rock releases Daniel Valoff single backed by Rufus Wainwright project
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Cancer Can Rock is releasing Daniel Valoff’s new single, funded through FOLK CANCER: The Kate McGarrigle Project, with a premiere set for June 23 on YouTube and streaming platforms the same day. The release ties the nonprofit’s mission to a…
Metal Defender supports security at Bradley 315 Music Fest
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Metal Defender helped screen attendees at the 2026 Bradley 315 Music Fest in Bradley, Illinois, as thousands gathered June 4–6 for live music, vendors, carnival attractions, and community activities.
RockHouse Live Memphis sets four-day Fall RockFest for September
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RockHouse Live Memphis and Austin Entertainment will bring a four-day rock festival to Memphis from September 17-20, 2026, featuring Saving Abel, Soil, Rehab, Smile Empty Soul, Tantric and more.
BroadStage sets 2026/27 season, names Tectonic Theater Project resident artist
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BroadStage has unveiled its 2026/27 season after drawing nearly 10,000 people to the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival and before its 20th anniversary milestone.
Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove returns on remastered vinyl
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Solomonic Productions Ltd is reissuing Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove on remastered vinyl, with a Jamaica-only limited edition rollout and a worldwide Record Store Day Black Friday release on Nov. 23, 2026. The campaign ties the album’s return to…
Phlote teams up with MIIR Audio for neuroscience-powered music search
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Phlote said June 18, 2026, that it is partnering with MIIR Audio Technologies to add neuroscience-based metadata to its unreleased music catalog.
Brian Kastan releases funk-rock album Fun Groove
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Brian Kastan has released Fun Groove, a nine-song guitar album built around rock and funk grooves, improvisation and a recurring trio with bassist Jay Brunka and drummer Dave Berger.
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