• Robert Sirota on 'Spindrift' with Sandbox Percussion, Concerts in Park Slope and Why He's Not Going on Nadia's 'Meet The Composer' Podcast

    With both European bona fides (that Watson fellowship with Nadia Boulanger in Paris) and studies with composers that can sound European (those PhD lessons with Leon Kirchner at Harvard), American composer Robert Sirota remains precisely that: a quintessentially American composer. In his mature works, thorny chromaticism often plays nicely within rounded, deliberate forms. And there's always a true economy of means -- no motive where none intended. European-inspired, maybe, but his is a curious blend, no doubt informed by Sirota's many academic appointments up and down America's eastern seaboard (NYU, BU, Peabody, Manhattan School of Music). Not that Robert Sirota is an ivory tower, himself. Case in point: Sirota's brand new, beguiling work for Sandbox Percussion, Spindrift.

  • 'American Idol' Contestants React to Quentin Alexander's Outburst [WATCH]

    There were a few tense moments last night, April 15, on American Idol involving Quentin Alexander. The contestant was unhappy to see Joey Cook and Rayvon Owen have to go up against one another in the final minutes of the show, so he shared his thoughts. Judge Harry Connick Jr. didn't take kindly to the remarks, which were later clarified by Alexander during the show. Billboard caught up with a few of the contestants afterwards to get their take on what happened.

  • 'Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions' Announces North American Tour, Books 30 New Dates and Venues [TICKETS]

    Classicalites, don't dare miss the opportunity to hear the must-see video game concert of the year: Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions. The travelling spectacle has finally announced its highly anticipated North American tour, including 30 new shows. With fans of all ages getting the chance to experience the Pokémon franchise like never before, you, too, can meet up with friends to catch, battle and trade tunes from your favorite games.

  • Wiz Khalifa 'See You Again' Breaks Spotify Streaming Records with 21 Million Plays in a Week

    Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's Furious 7 soundtrack song "See You Again" was the first song to overcome Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" on the Hot 100 this week, and the Paul Walker tribute track was able to do so thanks to some major streaming numbers. The single arrived online in a major way last week, busting Spotify records for the most streamed song in 24 hours and in one week.

  • Sam Smith's "Lay Me Down" Gets Mellow Remix From Tiësto [LISTEN]

    After hearing the Flume remix recently, Dutch powerhouse DJ Tiësto has unveiled his remix for Sam Smith's hit single "Lay Me Down." Known in recent years for his uptempo progressive house tracks, the "Wasted" DJ and his production team takes a more mellow approach with this remix, ditching the festival-driven sound for something befitting Sam Smith's voice and aesthetic.

  • Miley Cyrus Laughs Off Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber Pregnancy Rumors on Instagram

    Miley Cyrus isn't taking any tabloid rumors about herself too seriously. Earlier this week, Life & Style reported that some sort of Cyrus-Selena Gomez feud was rooted in the fact that they were both impregnated by Justin Bieber during their Disney days. But, of course, the Bangerz singer is laughing the ridiculous story off on Instagram.

  • Ed Sheeran Wants to Be on 'Game of Thrones' Season Six After Receiving Jon Snow's Sword

    Ed Sheeran is a big Game of Thrones fan - anyone who saw the glee on his face when he was gifted Jon Snow's sword knows that. But, the "Thinking Out Loud" singer doesn't just want to watch the epic HBO show; he wants to be a guest star. In a new interview, Sheeran revealed that he is going to "hound" the people behind Game of Thrones until he can appear on screen.
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