Obscure Sound — Dystopian World is a classical music EP that explores the poignant reality of George Orwell’s novel 1984. Led by the vision of composer, guitarist, and producer Peter Xifaras, the release was recorded in Prague by the Czech National Symphony Orches... more info

Stereogum — As one third of boygenius, Julien Baker had an absolutely colossal year in 2023. Earlier this year, just before winning a handful of Grammys, boygenius announced plans to go away for a while, presumably so that all three members could return to th... more info

Stereogum — In 2017, Ben Folds became Artistic Advisor of the National Symphony Orchestra and has been presenting Declassified concerts that merge classical and contemporary music since then. On Friday, the event took place at the Kennedy Center with Julien B... more info

JamBase — Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack with the National Symphony Orchestra concerts at Wolf Pack in Vienna, Virginia will not take place on August 28 and 29 as originally announced. more info

JamBase — Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack will team with the National Symphony Orchestra for two special shows at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on August 28 and 29. more info

JamBase — An impressive array of performers will honor Leonard Cohen backed by the National Symphony Orchestra for "Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in April. more info

JamBase — My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James will team up with the National Symphony Orchestra Pops for a live performance of his forthcoming album. more info

Nialler9 — The inaugural Female Conductor Programme in the National Concert Hall comes to a close after 10 months this June 27th with a performance in the main room of the prestigious venue. On the evening, three of the twelve participants will each co... more info

Consequence of Sound — Illmatic: Live From The Kennedy Center is available on vinyl. more info

Nialler9 — Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival in Cork in mid-September has already announced its big names The National and Bon Iver for the festival and today it’s revealed a prominent Aaron Dessner collaborator Lisa Hannigan as the next performer. Ha... more info