Mo Ostin, US record exec who signed Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks, dies aged 95 | Music

Mo Ostin.

Mo Ostin, the US record executive who signed the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix and presided over Warner/Reprise records for three decades, has died aged 95. “Mo Ostin was one of a kind,” said record executive […]

Cory Wong Announces Two-Part Collaborative Tour with Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten and More

Cory Wong Announces Two-Part Collaborative Tour with Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten and More

Photo by Galen Higgins Cory Wong has announced plans for a unique two-legged collaborative tour and his largest U.S. headlining tour to date, entitled The Power Station Tour. The announcement comes hot on the heels […]

Mo Ostin, music executive who shaped the industry, has died

A black-and-white photo of four men in suits holding a paper banner.

Mo Ostin, the music executive who helped transform Warner Bros. Records into one of the most admired music labels in the world and who earned respect and lasting allegiance from musicians from Los Angeles to […]

Domi & JD Beck Interview: The Rebirth Of Cool

Domi & JD Beck Anderson Paak

Before they released their first single this past April, the only way to discover Domi & JD Beck online was getting lucky on one of those deep YouTube rabbit holes. If you happened to arrive […]

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Robert Glasper Montreal Jazz Festival

Robert Glasper is doing it all these days. He’s just come off a European Tour in support of his latest album, Black Radio III, performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival earlier this month (where he […]

Mercury prize: Sam Fender, Harry Styles and Self Esteem lead pack of first-time nominees | Mercury prize

Joy Crookes performing at this year’s Glastonbury festival.

First-time nominees dominate the 30th anniversary of the Mercury prize, which celebrates the best British and Irish albums of the year, making up 11 of the 12 shortlisted albums. Little Simz is the only artist […]

Various artists: Imaginational Anthem Vol XI: Chrome Universal review – pedal steel brilliance | Music

Luke Schneider: Chrome Universal Vol XI cover art

There are few instruments that suit a hot day better than the pedal steel guitar. Based on the laptop guitars of tropical Hawaii, and forged in the blazing sun of the deep south, its distinctive […]

‘Whiplash In Concert’ To Launch World Tour; Justin Hurwitz Leads Jazz Big Band – Deadline

‘Whiplash In Concert’ To Launch World Tour; Justin Hurwitz Leads Jazz Big Band – Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: Organizers of Whiplash in Concert said Thursday that the live concert series will have its world premiere October 28 at Boston’s Orpheum Theatre. In the concert, the film’s Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz will conduct […]

Disney Parks Aim to Be More Inclusive With Celebrate Soulfully

If you have ever been to Disneyland, you already know the exhilaration that can overcome you as soon as you step through the gates. There’s no other feeling quite like it, and while the park […]