Photos: A tale of two Franks — An inside look at Stockton’s productions of The Rocky Horror Show

Everyone has their traditions. In October, for some, it’s pumpkin patches and haunted houses. But for the the theatre community it’s the Rocky Horror Show. This year in Stockton both the Hippodrome Theatre and the Shared Light Collective took a...

‘Encore’ for FMS as November show celebrates AIMS success

Fermoy Musical Society is busy with rehearsals for their upcoming show ‘Encore!’ This will be a high octane show, featuring much loved numbers from the pantheon of the great musicals, both old favourites and more contemporary shows. We have every...

Back Tracks: Three Music Questions with Chad Lewis

Author, lecturer and researcher Chad Lewis has traveled the world in search of answers about the strange and unusual. From UFO stories in Wisconsin to spirit folklore in South America, Chad has dedicated his time and energy to understanding how...

El Far3i's music bridges Gaza's pain and Palestine's future

In a low-lit corner of Holborn Viaduct in central London stands a church with a very Anglican appearance, but inside are signs of Palestine. Hanging above the nave are domed crevices and arched columns reminiscent of oriental architecture, and a...

See photos of electrifying ‘School of Rock’ musical in Wicklow

St Mary’s College hall was filled with the sounds of toe-tapping music, spirited song and lots of laughter as Arklow students performed to packed houses over four consecutive nights with their production of School of Rock – The Musical. Bringing...

Retro Rewind: A love letter to old music, tequila, and millennial women

The Retro Rewind setup at Ngong Racecourse on October 25, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize I’m going to make a confession here that most of my friends will find laughable. I’ve come to realize, much to my own surprise, that I don’t...

See All the Fabulous 'Today' Show Halloween Costumes Over the Years

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Nobody does Halloween like the Today show does Halloween. Every year, Today...

Lunatic Soul’s The World Under Unsun concludes eight-album circle-of-life story

You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. Mariusz Duda might be...

New Music Friday: Offset, Kodak Black, Big L and more

Boo! Offset has surprised fans with Haunted by Fame. It was recorded while on tour with NBA YoungBoy, who appears on the album alongside fellow tour mates NoCap and Lil Dump. It also features the song “No Sweat,” where he seemingly addresses ex...

Binghamton's Official Song: The Real Story Behind the Music

The city of Binghamton has an official "theme song" but it's something very few residents know about. Jim Ford wrote the song in the 1988. The song - appropriately titled Binghamton, New York - was performed publicly by members of the high school...

“Madness, violence and murder are comic book standards” – Mags Visaggio on creating the Rocky Horror Show sequel

Fifty years ago, The Rocky Horror Picture Show burst onto the big screen in an explosion of camp rock, B-movie sci-fi nonsense and stockings and suspenders. Late-night screenings and audience participation turned into much more than a movie: a...

MHCC sends eight students to prestigious honor band clinic

Published 11:43 am Friday, October 31, 2025 Multiple Mt. Hood Community College students are heading to Seattle at the end of the month to participate in an audition-based collegiate honor band clinic. Eight Saints will vie for 70 chair placements...

‘Every Stage Still Feels New & Exciting’: TWICE Ready to Blow Australia Away With New Show

K-Pop group TWICE will kick off their Australian tour tonight in Sydney. In this Australian exclusive, we sat down with the group to talk about the upcoming shows, reflecting on 10 years since their debut and the legacy of TWICE. Check it out...

‘Esandleni’ hitmaker Nontokozo Mkhize revisits her rise to stardom with deluxe album

Award-winning singer and songwriter Nontokozo Mkhize has released the deluxe edition of her acclaimed debut album Lindiwe, offering fans an even deeper and more personal journey through her artistry, spirituality, and storytelling. The original...

South Side High School celebrates All-State Musicians and Long Island Scholar-Artist

Four South Side High School students have been named All-State musicians. Seniors Malachi Burns-Sharoff, Rory Zukerman and James Herard, all 17, and junior Sophia Grunfield, 16, will showcase their talents at the 2025 New York State School Music...

The story of the landmark Alice In Chains album that paved the way for Nirvana’s Nevermind

The first time Dave Jerden heard Alice In Chains, he thought they were a mess. It was 1988, and Dave, who had just produced Jane’s Addiction’s groundbreaking Nothing’s Shocking album had been given the band’s demo tape by an A&R friend at Sony....

World-renowned jazz musician inspires Cape students

World-renowned jazz trombonist, composer and bandleader Wycliffe Gordon recently brought his extraordinary talent and passion for music education to the Cape Henlopen School District, leading a hands-on jazz clinic for students from across Sussex...

Avatar’s Johannes Eckerstrom Celebrates Release of 10th Full-Length Album, ‘Don’t Go In the Forest’ – Interview

"I'm mentally prepared for this strange thing that is to release an album, because release also means to let go." Johannes Eckerström joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (Oct. 30) to dive into Avatar's 10th studio album, Don't Go In the Forest....

Wolfgang Van Halen’s ‘Defining Feeling’ While Working on New Mammoth Album ‘The End’ – Interview

Wolfgang Van Halen's "defining feeling" while working on Mammoth's new album The End was confidence. Back when the rocker shared his first single as Mammoth (then Mammoth WVH) "Distance," it was inevitable that he'd draw comparisons to his...

Sidney Concert Band gives tribute to Canada at the Concert of Remembrance

Sidney Concert Band invites the community to an evening of reflection and musical entertainment The Sidney Concert Band is set to deliver a moving Concert of Remembrance and a Tribute to Canada, celebrating Remembrance Day with an evening of...