June 2022

Yesterday (June 29) Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope received its own personal showcase from Ubisoft, during which story and mechanics, new characters, and talent lending itself to the score were revealed. Out in October, Mario + Rabbids…

From left to right, Leyla McCalla, Saba and Victoria…

Streaming has rejuvenated the music industry, but it's no secret that the new business model has upended many in the industry. And no group has been more frustrated than the songwriters. In a physical, sales-driven world, writers could…

The founder of the National Arab Orchestra, a popular Detroit rapper, several jazz artists and a dancer considered the "Queen of Detroit Jit" are among this year's recipients of Kresge Artist Fellowships.A total of 20 artists, announced…

To stimulate communication and interaction between scientists, artists and the public, Fermilab at Batavia has created an Artists in Residence Program and a Guest Composers Program. They are currently seeking…

A great song can last a lifetime, even if the singers and bands performing it change. Countless performances will be performed on the radio, by various musicians in a variety of genres, and at will, to perform on television…

Three high-profile composers are working on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft has announced.During a 15-minute Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope presentation on Wednesday, the game's creative director Davide Soliani revealed that Mario +…

Spotify, Google, Amazon and Google have requested a deferral of songwriter royalty refunds before the amount owed has even been decided.The US Copyright Royalty Board is expected to finally rule on royalty rates – a fight officially known…

Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, Hillary Lindsey, Kirk Franklin and Pam Tillis are among the nominees at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday, June 28. This year's nominees in the contemporary…

Boomtown Film Society gives local composers the opportunity to show off their skills to produce a musical score for the film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The group is holding the event at the Jefferson Theater in…

Songwriter Harlan Howard has described country music as "three chords and the truth". Two artists coming to Milwaukee in the coming months have this and more in their arsenal, bringing an unmistakable level of musicality and…

(Perkins, Okla) - Enjoy a magical musical evening at the Old Church in Perkins with Oklahoma songwriters swapping songs and stories. Cimarron Songbird Monica Taylor will host Carter Sampson, Ken Pomeroy, Jared Tyler and Travis…

A new music festival, titled ReClassified, is heading to Adelaide's events calendar this spring. The ReClassified Festival will take place over three Sundays in November 2022.ReClassified is currently calling on emerging composers from…

The names of the five South Australian composers who will receive INVISIBILITY commissions from Chamber Music Adelaide have been announced. They are Luke Altmann, Jesse Budel, Georgina Bowden, Belinda Gehlert and Hilary Kleinig. Luke…

Lee Eun-hye, Korean traditional music singer (Bujihwa Arts Company)When Korea was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945, people here needed a way to ease their grief, even in a sarcastic way. Although no longer widely…

By RONALD BLUM CHICAGO (AP) — In the twilight of his musical direction of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Muti candidly described his legacy and implored musicians to remember his…

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has launched a new traveling exhibit that celebrates the work and legacy of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as explores the mysteries behind creating great music.Organized by the GRAMMY Museum, Songwriters…

Founded by Joel Thomas Jordan in 2008, Synchtank is a UK-based digital entertainment management platform that offers a range of cloud-based solutions for managing digital entertainment assets, intellectual property, metadata and royalty…

Vaughan WilliamsFolk Songs, Vol. 4: Newfoundland folksongs, etc.Mary Bevan (soprano), Nicky Spence (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone), William Vann (piano)Albion ALBCD045 60:39 min This volume completes Albion…

American orchestras have revamped their lineup after two years of COVID chaos, playing far more music by composers of color, and works by living composers. A new report from the Institute for Composer Diversity, produced in partnership with…

After a stellar career of No. 1 hits, Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 16, but not before challenging her new colleagues to do better with women. "I read that of the 439 people inducted into…

The Composers Fund supports the creative and professional development of talented composers with a solid track record and at pivotal stages in their careers. Photo credit: Shutterstock. Nigerian-British composer and…

Chelsea Randall will perform at The Foundry on June 25. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Randall. Stockbridge West — The fact that Chelsea Randall began playing the piano at the age of eight, until age…

Imagine a future in which a decentralized artist releases music through a community-governed record company co-owned by thousands of members who collaborate on the songs of said artists. From there, they could vote on the next single — its…

Ed Sheeran and his "Shape Of You" co-writers received nearly $1.5 million in legal fees from two songwriters who accused them of copyright infringement. Snow Patrol's Sheeran, Steve McCutcheon and Johnny McDaid were…

Monday, July 4, 2022, 8:00 p.m.An evening of piano music from some of Eastern Europe's most notable composers We invite you to an extraordinary journey through Eastern Europe. You will be enchanted by the variety of colors in the…

A new report from the Institute for Composer Diversityproduced in partnership with the League of American Orchestras, confirms an increase in works by women and composers of color on stage.The 2022 Orchestral Repertoire Report examines the…

INGONISH, NS - Ski Cape Smokey in Cape Breton has announced that it will host a summer concert series, called Smokey Sessions, next month. The concert is scheduled for July 29 and is expected to be the biggest stage…

Things have been tough lately for Hugh Jackman. First, Broadway's 'The Music Man' star lost to Myles Frostwho plays Michael Jackson in “MJ: The Musical,” up for Best Actor in a Musical at the Tony Awards on June 13. The following day, it…

Popular music makers like Vishal Dadlani, Irshad Kamil, Tanishk Bagchi, Kausar Munir and Mayur Puri support and participate in IPRS Antakshari.…

On World Music Day, the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) – the music copyright society that represents music composers, lyricists and other members of the fraternity – is proposing an initiative digital called "IPRS…

Midsummer's Music will continue its 2022 concert season with a inspiring program 20th century works classic english composers Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Ralph Vaughn Williams and Charles Villiers Stanford. Featured Musicians…

ROCKPORT — Join the Rockport Public Library, Thursday, June 30, from 2-3 p.m. in the Lower Level Arcades, to sing Sea Shanties with performer and music teacher, Joe Cough. Joe Cough (Erasmus More) is a Maine-based musician, educator and…

House " Movies" Cinema News » New "Antakshari" launched on World Music Day to reward lyricists and composers Bombay, June 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) On World Music Day, IPRS – the music copyright society that represents music composers, lyricists…

The following composers were chosen for their resilient artistry, encapsulating the strength of all women 1. Clara Schumann (1819-96) “I once thought I had a creative talent, but I gave up on that idea; a…

For years, music for documentaries has been an afterthought that came when there was little money left in the budget and little thought given to how music could help tell a story. The times have changed. Today's documentaries…

Military service members have and will continue to contribute to society upon completion of their active duty obligation. Some will enter the workforce, start their own business, or even pursue a career in the arts. These…

Our folk songs are marked by certain distinct characteristics. One, they are simple. Not that they lack depth. Depth, whenever they have it, is expressed in a way that makes them easily understandable and therefore shareable at…

On Sunday, June 19, musicians from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform music by African American composers on day two of the Elgin Juneteenth Festival at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. At noon, the string…

The popular Nepalese folk-rock band Mt 8848 was formed in 2005. Since its debut, the band has been able to show its versatility by playing different genres like Nepali folk, blues, country, jazz, rock and others. The group is very popular…

Pharrell and Chad Hugo, aka The Neptunes, are one of the greatest production groups of all time, having produced for many hip hop, R&B and pop groups!-->…

It's a well-deserved feat. The Neptunes have been officially inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame! Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo were among legendary musicians to receive the honor in a ceremony Thursday, June…

Anne-Marie McDermott, artistic director, Bravo! Vail Music Festival Cheer! Vail/Courtesy Photo Congratulations next week! Vail starts his 35e festival season, and I'm thrilled with what we…

Seventeen young composers are thrilled to share the culmination of their composition studies from InConcert Sierra's "Composers Project". Their original works will be performed by professional musicians on Thursday June 30 at 7:30 p.m.The!-->…

Riccardo with his wife Zdena and their daughter ValentinaGrieving widow Zdena hopes The Sea Carries Away My Tears will reach No. 1 on the UKiTunes chart.The song was one of the last written by Dunstable singer/songwriter Riccardo Criscenti…

Steve Miller is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but on Thursday night in New York, he received an honor that he considers even better than that: he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On the red…

When it comes to typographic tools, InDesign users have little to envy to Illustrator. Sure, there are a few things, like the Touch Type tool and the ability to apply rotation to a single character. Snap to Glyph is pretty cool too. But…

From telling tales of past lovers to reflecting on the emotional pull of its home country, Ireland has always produced a rich array of folk songs. Their singsong melodies and short, catchy patterns and phrases make them easy to learn and…

Late Thursday night, Lil Nas X took the stage at New York's Marquis Marriott Hotel as the night's youngest honoree as he accepted the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The honor, given to young songwriters…

After two years of COVID-related cancellations, the Songwriters Hall of Fame returned for an in-person ceremony Thursday, June 16 in New York City. The 2022 Induction Gala honored Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of…

There's no doubt that the fourth and final season of "Ozark" was going to be the show's most ambitious endeavor yet. For composers Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurrians, who received their first Emmy nominations for the…

Isley Brothers – promotional photo *After being delayed two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame winners are finally being recognized for their legendary contributions to the world of music - and the…

(Photos courtesy of Pam Chaddon, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs / Taken during rehearsal) In February, Eapen Leubner's Art Song Colorado presented "Voices of the African Diaspora", a concert dedicated to black composers…

The first Annapolis Songwriters Festival will be held September 15-17, 2022 at venues around Annapolis, including City Dock. The three-day event will feature nationally acclaimed singers and songwriters at ticketed events as well as…

BMI Senior Vice President, Creative Alex Flores (R) moderates Tribeca Talks: The Art and Business of Scoring for Film, TV, & Visual Media with BMI composers Tamar-kali (L), Carlos Rafael Rivera and Kathryn Bostic at the…

The Grammys may be the most well-known music awards ceremony in the world, but the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony is arguably the most unique. The invitation-only event, to be held June 16 at the Marriott Marquis in New York, and…

For Showtime yellow jackets, composers Craig Wedren and Anna Waronker were tasked with crafting the brooding score for the thriller series, which heightens the tension for the show's more noxious sequences in which a high school…

The Johnny Mercer Foundation's (JMF) Songwriters Project will meet in person June 19-25 at Northwestern University, continuing a 17-year partnership with the American musical theater project (AMTP). Fifteen…

Photo credit: Nick KarvounisLess than two weeks after the rollout of Spotify's "In Focus" artist resource, YouTube has officially launched a hub dedicated to songwriters and producers. Detailed YouTube Music the beginnings of the hub…

The music of the game world is finally recognized by the Recording Academy. While much of the attention generated by the addition of several new categories to the Grammys last week has focused on news of the New Songwriter of the…

Melissa Ferrick. Photo by Shervin Lainez Melissa Ferrick8 p.m. Friday. One Longfellow Square, Portland, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. onelongfellowsquare.comFor three decades, Boston-based singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick has…

ISTANBUL Emre Şener is among the composers to participate in the "200 Pieces" project which will mark the bicentenary celebrations of the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdomclass="cf"> The Royal…

The Music Mexico Symposium is a catalyst for the Mexican Repertoire Initiative at Dartmouth, a one-of-a-kind digital collection of authentically Mexican compositions.…

The famous Expo 2020 in Dubai saw performances from almost all major Tamil film composers. And now, Yuvan Shankar Raja, who was among the Kollywood music directors who performed on the big stage, has revealed that it was Isai Puyal AR…

Local songwriter Bill Dann and Denny Pompa recently released a new unreleased song on a favorite hot topic.…

Wilco are an unstoppable force within American music. Directed by Jeff Tweedy, the band have amassed an impressive catalog, which raises deep questions about themselves as musicians and the traditions in which they operate. Able to…

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has an exclusive title of Dustin O'Halloran and Herdís Stefánsdóttir's score for The Essex Serpentwhich is fixed for digital version today via Lakeshore Records.The Apple TV+ limited series from See-Saw Films follows…

Wilco are an unstoppable force within American music. Directed by Jeff Tweedy, the band have amassed an imposing catalog, which asks deep questions about themselves as musicians and the traditions in which they operate. Able to venture…

Friday, June 10, 2022, 8:52 a.m.Press release: Light up Matariki From June 24 to July 3, some of Auckland's finest piano musicians will be performing at their favorite venues, with a series…

When songwriter Krissy Nordhoff moved to Nashville in 1996, she had hoped to be guided and supported by the women who had preceded her in the Christian music industry. Her first musical mentor was a woman - her grandmother, who inspired her…

The Recording Academy announced several new Grammy categories on Thursday, June 9: Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical; Best Alternative Music Performance; Best American Musical Performance; Best soundtrack…

When we compiled our lists of the world's greatest classical and contemporary composers, we did so by aggregating rankings from other publications. Originally, we wanted to do the same for our list of the greatest female classical…

The 2023 Grammy Awards will feature five new competitive categories, including those recognizing contributions by songwriters, music in video game soundtracks and spoken word poetry albums. The Recording Academy on Wednesday…

The Recording Academy announced several new Grammy categories on Thursday, June 9: Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical; Best Alternative Music Performance; Best American Musical Performance; Best soundtrack for video games and other…

We are excited to kick off our Sundance Institute Film Music Intensive taking place June 6-13. Six composers were invited to participate in a stimulating lab environment that prioritized craftsmanship, innovation and the creation…

Italy has a long and rich history of musical composition, with some of the most famous and well-known composers in the world. Here are ten of the most popular Italian composers, along with their most famous works and why…

ASCAP has announced its June 2022 schedule for the ASCAP Experience – a series of special guests, panels and more that have been created to inspire, educate and connect aspiring songwriters and composers. This year's event will…

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC Performance rights organized its annual meeting Film and Television Composers Award at the Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, Californiaon Thursday, June 2. The invitation-only event brought…

Angeline Morrisson The Brown Girl and Other Folk Songs Self-released 2022 Folk music has a unique liveliness that stems from its adaptability, flexibility and ambiguity. No two interpretations of a traditional song are alike because no…

"If you watch the show and think 'the music is really hitting there', that's usually a part where Leo and I were really excited," admits Zach Robinson about scoring "Cobra Kai". Leo Birenberg adds, “I'd rather have a…

When it comes to songwriting, there's more than one way to succeed in the business. If you ask 10 songwriters for advice, you'll get 10 different answers. But each answer shares a bit more information about the long road it…

The two-time Grammy-nominated and Billboard-listed Lincoln Trio - violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, cellist David Cunliffe and pianist Marta Aznavoorian - review the works of five of their hometown's most beloved living composers on Trios from…

PORTSMOUTH — She's coming.She as in HER - Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson - brings her Back of My Mind Tour to the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion on June 7. Opening acts are Marzz and other guests.HER, short for "Have it All Revealed," is a…

PORTSMOUTH — She's coming.She as in HER - Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson - brings her Back of My Mind Tour to the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion on June 7. Opening acts are Marzz and other guests.HER, short for "Have it All Revealed," is a…

The BMI Jazz Composers Workshop will showcase the best big band and orchestral jazz compositions produced throughout the year at its 33rd Summer Showcase Concert, with two sets held on June 13 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Dizzy's Club…

Crime stories have been a staple of television since the medium's early days. And composers continue to find new ways to dramatize murder, mayhem, investigations and convictions, as evidenced by last year's series like "Only Murders…

Science fiction has been the springboard for whimsical musical flights since television and movies have existed. And this year, there have been plenty of examples of composers rising to the occasion for ambitious, multi-part TV…

Harry Styles reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters Chart (dated June 4), while Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson top the Hot 100 Producers, thanks to their work on Styles' new album Harry's house. The LP exploded to No. 1 on the…

Picture via Disney+ Late last year, Marvel released its fifth series, Hawk Eyewhich was a hit with critics and MCU fans alike. Jeremy Renner returned as the main character, a master archer and former Avenger, and the series took place a…

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Terry Sarten and Juliette McLean. Photo / ProvidedTaranaki musician Juliet McLean will lead a songwriting workshop on Saturday June 18 at Space Studio and Gallery, 18 St Hill St, Whanganui. The community songwriting workshop will run from…