Esa-Pekka Salonen, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil’s future

Esa-Pekka Salonen holds his baton while conducting the L.A. Phil, with pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard seated behind him.

Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrated the centenary of Pierre Boulez’s birth with an extravagance of sonic invention and dance. Eight clusters of Los Angeles Philharmonic players, ranging from a single oboe to […]

J Balvin, Cuco, Quitapenas, Kali Uchis, Karol G and more

J Balvin, Cuco, Quitapenas, Kali Uchis, Karol G and more

Happy Friday! The weekend has arrived, which means we have a roundup of new music to impress your friends with or to vibe out alone. It’s been an amazing week for music with albums you’ll […]

Sheila E. reclaims rhythm with a must-listen Latin makeover of ‘The Glamorous Life’

Sheila E. Reclaims the Rhythm: "The Glamorous Life" Gets a Latin Makeover in Sizzling Bailar Deluxe

When the Queen of Percussion speaks, we listen. When she drops a Latin version of an iconic hit, we dance. Sheila E., the Grammy-winning powerhouse and all-around music legend, is back with a fiery twist […]

Twofer: Rufus Wainwright ‘Dream Requiem,’ L.A. Opera ‘Ainadamar’

Two characters sing onstage as ghostly figures seem to hover above.

Osvaldo Golijov’s beauteously strange “Ainadamar” has reached Los Angeles. The opera, one of this century’s most gratifying, portrays the 1936 political execution of the poet Federico Garcia Lorca during the Spanish Civil War through the […]

Filipino-American composer Susie Ibarra wins Pulitzer Prize for Music

Filipino-American composer Susie Ibarra wins Pulitzer Prize for Music

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Ibarra’s winning piece, ‘Sky Islands,’ champions Filipino heritage and biodiversity MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American composer, percussionist, and sound artist […]

Ángela Aguilar, Marco Mares, Tropa Magica, Fuerza Regida, and more

Ángela Aguilar, Marco Mares, Tropa Magica, Fuerza Regida, and more

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our roundup of new music dropped this week. Get your playlist ready and kick off your weekend with some hip-shaking, head-swaying, moody, and fun releases. Ángela Aguilar – […]

When Jonah Hill Revealed How Little He Made For The Wolf Of Wall Street — And Why He Didn’t Care

Why Did Jonah Hill Settle For A Minimum Paycheck In The Wolf Of Wall Street?

Why Did Jonah Hill Settle For A Minimum Paycheck In The Wolf Of Wall Street? ( Photo Credit – Facebook ) Jonah Hill’s career has been a long game of reinvention. He started out in […]

Brandee Younger Announces New Album, ‘Gadabout Season’

Jazz Appreciation Month

Grammy nominated harpist Brandee Younger has announced a new album, Gadabout Season. Produced by bassist Rashaan Carter, the 10-track record features special guests Shabaka, Courtney Bryan, Niia, and Josh Johnson. The title track, which features […]

The Chairs talk creating nostalgic music through sincere storytelling

the chairs, all of the noise 2025

MANILA, Philippines — For Taiwanese band The Chairs, music is all about creating art through life’s most mundane moments. Since their debut as a band, members Jing (vocals, guitar), Zhong (vocals, guitar), and Benson (bass) […]