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  • On Air Fest Announces New Wave of Speakers For Feb 2025

    In February 2025 over three days, four nights and held in six locations (with 80+ Sessions & 200+ speakers) On Air Fest’s Annual Sound and Storytelling Festival will take place, where podcasts are elevated into an art form and expanded through voice, visuals and multi-sensory experiences.

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    Over February 19-21, 2025, these 80+ live performances and podcast tapings, exhibitions and multi-sensory experiences, intimate talks and interactive workshops are designed to help those in the music industry level up skills and more. Thousands of creators and creative professionals working in audio, visual and new media will all come together as part of the annual event’s most dramatically expanded line up to date, and today, On Air Fest announces its next wave of featured talent.

    From artists to industry leaders to the influential voices defining the medium, each session will be focused on the ways in which audio is being used to shift culture, build brands, and shape the future of storytelling, social media and self-expression.

    Taking over multiple floors at its returning headquarters of the Wythe Hotel, as well as first-time locations like the 15,000 square-foot Creator Hall at XXV, iHeartPodcasts’ Official Party at 74 Wythe, music and arts venue National Sawdust, and Dolby88’s VIP theater for film screenings, 

    On Air Fest’s 2025 newest additions to the lineup include:

    Dan Taberski on the making of his breakout hit, Hysterical (Wondery & Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios), named Apple Podcasts’ Show of The Year and TIME’s #1 Podcast of 2024.

    A keynote conversation from tech and culture journalist Taylor Lorenz, about media’s new mainstream, the creator economy, and power. 

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    A creator session with Kareem Rahma, of SubwayTakes and Keep The Meter Running. 

    Acclaimed musician, mystic and new age legend Laraaji, leading the audience in a guided laughter meditation. 

    Live podcasts of Wondery’s Lemme Say This with Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris, Slate’s Death, Sex & Money with Anna Sale, SiriusXM’s Vibe Check with Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford, NPR’s It’s Been a Minute with Brittany Luse, TED’s How to Be a Better Human with Chris Duffy, Pushkin’s Broken Record with Justin Richmond and a musical guest, and WaitWhat’s Pioneers of AI, where Dr. Rana el Kaliouby will demonstrate the making of an AI clone, and consider the applications and philosophical implications of “digital twins” in the real world.

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    NPR’s Throughline will present cinematic soundscapes, Twenty Thousand Hertz’s Dallas Taylor will deliver a workflow workshop, The Atlantic’s Hanna Rosin and Lauren Ober will conduct an “Anatomy of a Scene,” Craig Finn and Jody Avirgan will debut their brand new Talkhouse Network podcast in an exclusive first-look, and Elliot Krimsky and Benjamin Louis Brody will perform and discuss Shared Spaces, a musical exploration of collective loss and memory.

      Previously revealed programming ranges from SNL’s James Austin Johnson and Jokermen to The Kid Mero’s Victory Light Podcast, Alex Goldman of Hyperfixed and Reply All, Design Matters’ Debbie Millman, Modern Love’s Anna Martin, Radiolab creator Jad Abumrad, The New York Times’ Jenna Wortham, Snap Judgment’s Anna Sussman and many more, as well as KCRW and On Air Fest’s inaugural KCRWWW – a pop up radio lounge that will live-stream music, talks and sonic experiments, free and open to the public through a dedicated microsite. 

      Exact schedule details will be announced in the coming weeks – as well as more lineup additions from media and programming partners at NASA, WNYC, WBUR, Talkhouse and Radiotopia/PRX, and presenting sponsors such as iHeartPodcasts, Patreon, Dolby, ESPN 30 for 30, PAVE Studios, Shure and Bumper. But it all begins on February 19th, with the On Air Fest Podcast Business Summit. Co-presented by Bloomberg and reporter Ashley Carman, the invite-only gathering of business, tech, advertising and publishing executives will explore and forecast the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.

      Learn more and purchase tickets here.

    • Skeleton Krewe Trio Announces Debut Tour, Two Shows In NY

      A tour-de-force combination of acclaimed jam band artists, the Skeleton Krewe Trio composed of Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, and Stephen Inglis have announced their debut tour along the east coast, including dates in Williamsburg and Woodstock.

      Born from what was intended to be a one-off performance partnership, the Skeleton Krewe Trio is possibly one of the most exciting collaborations of today’s jam band scene. 

      Comprised of Rob Barraco of Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Friends, and The Dead, Barry Sless of Bob Weir and Wolf Bros, David Nelson Band, and Phil Lesh and Friends, and the GRAMMY-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist Stephen Inglis, the Skeleton Krewe is a set of individually talented artists whose skills, distinct backgrounds, and natural musical connection culminate in a sound definitively their own.

      In an exciting development, the Skeleton Krewe Trio has announced their debut tour across the east coast, including nights at the Brooklyn Bowl on February 22 and the Bearsville Theater on February 28.

      In addition to their own talents, the unit will expand to a quintet for two nights with the addition of Barraco’s DSO bandmate Skip Vangelas on bass and his son Tom Barraco on drums- one of which includes the Brooklyn Bowl.

      “This collaboration represents a unique moment in time where three distinct musical paths converge. We’re creating something entirely new while honoring the traditions we each bring to the table.” 

      – Rob Barraco

      The Skeleton Krewe Trio’s debut tour promises a variety of sounds spanning original compositions, interpretations of works by the Grateful Dead, and dynamic improvisations that span genres from traditional Hawaiian to psychedelic Americana.

      Tickets for the Trio’s tour are on sale now. For more information on the tour and the Skeleton Krewe Trio as well as ticketing information, visit their official page here.

      The full list of tour dates are available below.

      TOUR DATES

      Feb. 20 • The Hamilton  • Washington, DC

      Feb. 21 • 118 North • Wayne, PA

      Feb. 22 • Brooklyn Bowl • Williamsburg, NY

      Feb. 23 • Newton Theatre • Newton, NJ

      Feb. 24 • Rams Head On Stage • Annapolis, MD

      Feb. 26 • Space Ballroom • Hamden, CT

      Feb. 27 • Portland House of Music & Events • Portland, ME

      Feb. 28 • Bearsville Theater • Woodstock, NY

      Mar. 1 • Narrows Center for the Arts • Fall River, MA

      Mar. 2 • Iron Horse • Northampton, MA

    • The Upstart Crows Release Gritty Single “House Fire”

      The Brooklyn-based alternative rock band The Upstart Crows have returned with their newest single “House Fire” on the frustrations of the creative process ahead of their upcoming EP.

      Rooted in Brooklyn, The Upstart Crows have brought their unique combination of folk, punk, and Americana sounds throughout New York City and beyond in live shows spanning haunting acoustic solo performances to the full effect of a rock unit.

      Debuting in 2018 with a 12 track self-titled album, The Upstart Crows have been performing live shows and honing their sound among a small set of single releases since they formally emerged on the scene.

      Now back and better than ever, the band has returned with new music in the form of the single “House Fire”.

      Penned during the Covid-19 Pandemic, “House Fire” captures a unique frustration felt by creatives when it seems as though no part of the act of creation is going your way. 

      With fast-paced and hard hitting drums, insistent guitar lines, and vocals that compliment the oscillating bass line, “House Fire” is a stellar example of how indulging in the negative can not only relieve personal stress but result in a work exploding with emotion.

      “The song is about the self-doubt doom spirals we all face when we are working on something… Where you start to question your own taste and ability to make something good.”

      One of many parts of the Crows’ upcoming EP slated for the spring, “House Fire” marks a promising start to the next era of The Upstart Crows.

      For more information on this release, the band’s upcoming endeavors, and all things The Upstart Crows, be sure to check out their official website here.

    • Brooklyn-Based Composer Avinoam Ettun Releases Latest EP, “Looking Into Your Soul”

      Jerusalem-native Avinoam Ettun, currently based out of Brooklyn, has announced the release of his latest EP Looking Into Your Soul, released on December 6.

      Avinoam Ettun Releases Latest EP

      Avinoam Ettun is a contemporary music performer-composer and improviser based in New York City. With a focus on creating compositions for large ensembles and his own string quartet, Avinoam combines the sounds of electric guitar and chamber music. Ettun actively collaborates with animators, painters, filmmakers, and dancers and explores the intersections of different art forms. Ettun holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from The Jerusalem Music Academy and a Masters from the New School.

      The EP features three instrumental tracks inspired by portrait imagery, recorded in collaboration with pianist Itamar Dahan, with Avinoam on guitar. The project combines jazz, contemporary sounds, and visual art. The first song on the EP, “East West” features a powerful piano riff, coupled with somber guitar tones. The track grows and morphs, hits highs and lows, before coming to a blissfully peace-laden ending.

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      Similarly, the title track, “Looking Into Your Soul” presents a hearty and emotional piano with an accenting guitar that adds little nuances to each section of the song. Each song sounds familiar, like it has a classic, vintage sound of talent that existed in the past. Avinoam Ettun takes this sound and makes it his own with a blend of notes of eastern instrumentation, and golden era classical music.

      Finally, the last track of the EP, “The Dreaming Kid in the Sand” tells a story without using words, as Ettun’s other songs on the album do. The title perfectly encapsulates the theme and vibe of the song. The song truly feels like a child daydreaming in a peaceful yet whimsical place. Avinoam’s music is dynamic, powerful, unique, and inspiring. This kind of music is what today’s soundscape lacks in my opinion. True compositions about true, heartfelt, spiritual themes.

      For more information on Avinoam Ettun and to check out his newest EP, “Looking Into Your Soul,” click here.

    • Electro Pioneers Kraftwerk Announces “Multimedia Tour 2025” Kicking Off in March

      German electro legends Kraftwerk has announced their return to North America for the “Multimedia Tour 2025.”

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      The tour kicks off on March 6 at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia and wraps up over a month later on April 24 in Dallas, TX. The tour sees a total of 27 dates and includes two stops in New York. Kraftwerk dazzles audiences at Kings Theatre on March 13 and the legendary Beacon Theatre on March 14. The “Multimedia Tour 2025” commemorates Kraftwerk’s breakthrough album Autobahn and their first U.S. Tour, which took place in 1975.

      Earlier this year Kraftwerk completed an extraordinary nine-night concert series celebrating 50 years of Autobahn–which was composed, produced, and recorded by founders Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1974–at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The shows garnered rave reviews in the press, a compass for what’s in store for the “Multimedia Tour.”

      The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic ‘sound scapes’ and their musical experimentation with robotics and other technical innovations.

      With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack for the digital age of the 21st century. Their compositions, using innovative techniques, synthetic voices and computerized rhythms, have had a major international influence across an entire range of music genres: from Electro to Hip-Hop, from Techno to SynthPop. In their live performances, Kraftwerk composer, author and producer Ralf Hütter illustrates his belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine.

      KRAFTWERK MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2025 DATES:

      MAR 06 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

      MAR 07 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors

      MAR 08 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

      MAR 10 – Montreal, QC – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts

      MAR 11 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre

      MAR 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre

      MAR 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

      MAR 16 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem

      MAR 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

      MAR 19 – Orlando, FL – Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center

      MAR 20 – Miami, FL – Adrienne Arsht Center

      MAR 23 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

      MAR 24 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater

      MAR 25 – Memphis, TN – Overton Park Shell

      MAR 26 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle

      MAR 28 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre

      MAR 29 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium

      MAR 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre

      MAR 31 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

      APR 02 – Denver, CO – Ellie Caulkins Opera House

      APR 06 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

      APR 07 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

      APR 13 – Indio, CA – Coachella*

      APR 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

      APR 20 – Indio, CA – Coachella*

      APR 23 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall

      APR 24 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre

      *Festival appearance

      Tickets for “Multimedia Tour 2025 – 50 Years of Autobahn” go on sale to the general public Friday, December 13 at 10AM local. Registration for presale opens today, December 5, and presale begins Wednesday, December 11 at 10AM local. For more information on the tour and to register for presale, click here.

    • Ski Team Release Experimental Song “Me”

      Brooklyn-based Indie Pop artist Ski Team (Lucie Lozinski) has announced Dec. 3. as the release date for the music video of “Me”.

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      “Me” is about “the struggle of adjusting someone’s role in your life, or your own role to them, and giving up control in that process,” shares Lucie Lozinski, otherwise known as Ski Team. “It’s about realizing if you have to assign roles, maybe it’s not as special as you think. And, like, challenging this idea of roles being the whole of someone’s identity. It’s scary to not know who’s on your roster, or who you are without a particular person/job/trait/whatever, and just go forth into life’s abyss as a human, but it’s often better for everyone involved to get on with it.”

      While the song is classified as experimental, there is enough common elements to make the song relatable to the average listener. The saxophone that begins the song is a nice touch and each time the sax makes an appearance in the mix it is always a welcome addition. The lyrics take the song to a personal level that gives the feeling of listening to a journal entry.

      The video reflects the isolation and mundanity of the roles we play in everyday life by the use of the grey office space, escalators, and packed public transportation. Lozinski wears her hair pinned back as tight as can be and an all-white suit and tie combined with a long flowing skirt and a fo-leather jacket. All this draws stark connections to Apple’s famous “1984 Macintosh” commercial in the sense of routine and technology controlling life. With fantastic editing and shots that beautifully depict the liminal, the music video is an incredibly impressive achievement.

      Lozinski found the saxophone player on Hinge. He had a bunch of videos of him playing sax, and she reached out saying, “hey I don’t want to date each other, but can you come put down some saxophone on this song?” And he did. Ski Team collaborated with popular producer Daniel Knowles (Sharon Van Etten, Cigarettes After Sex) on the new single. Ski Team has received praise from the likes of American Songwriter, Atwood Magazine and more.

      Learn more about Ski Team here.

    • Charli XCX “Brat 2025” Arena Tour Includes Two Dates in Brooklyn

      Avant-pop superstar Charli XCX has announced the “Brat 2025” Arena Tour which currently consists of five dates, two of which see Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

      Pop and electronic superstar Charli xcx has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process. 

      She released her sixth studio album ‘BRAT’ in June which stands as the most critically acclaimed album of the year and landed at Number 1 on the UK Official Album Chart in October. ‘BRAT’ has well and truly made its mark on the cultural zeitgeist this year; the audacious campaign has seen Charli cause roadblocks around the world with her pop-up ‘PARTYGIRL’ DJ sets, break the internet with viral videos and surprise collaborations with the likes of Billie Eilish, Lorde, Addison Rae, Robyn, Yung Lean, Julia Fox, Chloë Sevigny, and Rachel Sennott and introduce a new tone of green to the social lexicon.

      The album was nominated for the Mercury Prize 2024 while ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’ debuted at Number 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart, making Charli the first British artist to land at the top of the charts this year. In October, Charli followed it up with ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ – a brand-new version of the critically acclaimed album featuring reimagined takes and innovative reworks of tracks from ‘BRAT’ featuring the likes of Julian Casablancas, Bon Iver, The 1975, Shygirl, Ariana Grande, Caroline Polachek and more.

      The “Brat 2025” Arena Tour kicks off on April 22 at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The tour then wraps up on April 30 and May 1 with two iconic shows at Brooklyn’s famous Barclays Center.

      CHARLI XCX – BRAT 2025 – ARENA TOUR: 

      April 22 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

      April 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center

      April 28 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

      April 30 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

      May 1 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

      For more information on Charli XCX’s “Brat 2025” Arena Tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

    • Harrison Lipton Releases Post-Breakup Soft Rock Single “On My Own”

      Brooklyn-based soft rock/indie artist Harrison Lipton has released his latest single “On My Own” which masks post-breakup sadness with cheeky humor.

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      Musical jack-of-all-trades Harrison Lipton releases his cheeky new breakup anthem “On My Own” via Amuse. The facetious, 70s-inspired dad rock song uses the all too familiar coping mechanism of poking fun at inherent sadness to make it through the day. His voice full of smooth earnestness, Lipton ushers listeners towards the greener grass on the other side. Harrison Lipton is a 30-year-old singer, songwriter and producer. The Brooklyn artist’s musical flair resides in the intersection of indie, R&B and 70s soft rock.

      Now with the focus shifted to his own releases, Lipton unveiled “Synchronized Swimming,” with its captivating accompanying music video, back in September. Exploring romance coyly nestled within the metaphor of synchronized swimming, listeners witness Lipton’s proven songwriting and production talent in raw form. Complete with dusty piano, laid-back Khruangbin-like drums, and an underwater guitar solo, the final touch is the perfect pairing of background vocals from MICHELLE’s Layla Ku. “On My Own” keeps building the world “Synchronized Swimming” started, putting forth a distinctly clean and modernized late 70s aesthetic.

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      Lipton prides himself on fully realizing a track from start to finish, leading the charge with songwriting, producing, and mixing, as well as creative direction. Lipton’s music is a product of his singular imagination, presenting a style that is sincere, authentic and all his own.

      His music has been featured in NPR and Early Rising as well as on numerous editorial playlists such as Apple Music’s Late-Night Menu and Spotify’s Fresh Finds and Chill Vibes. Now focusing on new singles leading toward a larger project, Lipton emerges as a promising and unique voice, blending soulful vocals with singular and catchy production.

      For more information on Harrison Lipton and to lend an ear to some of his recent works, click here.

    • Squirrels From Hell Announce Free Concert In Brooklyn

      Rock unit Squirrels From Hell, “The Band New York City Couldn’t Kill,” has announced a free show on November 22, at the Greenpoint Gallery in Brooklyn. 

      Squirrels From Hell

      Formed in 1978, Squirrels From Hell has been crafting a depiction of what the true 21st century American experience looks like for decades. Spanning multiple sounds in a particularly underground rock style, Squirrels from Hell blends a wide array of instruments and vocals behind striking lyricism seeped in rage, cynicism, crude musicality, and pure energy.

      Facing several challenges including a fluctuating lineup and difficult external circumstances, Squirrels From Hell has risen above time and time again to remain as a unit and continue their mission of capturing the modern lived experience, earning the group the moniker of “The Band New York City Couldn’t Kill.”

      While Squirrels From Hell have released music frequently online, it’s on the stage where they truly shine. Fans of the group and New York’s underground rock scene are in luck, too- they’ve just announced a show at Brooklyn’s own Greenpoint Gallery completely free of charge.

      Photo: Greenpoint Gallery

      Established in 2003, The Greenpoint Gallery is a non-profit arts organization that offers classes, lectures, career counseling, and affordable exhibition spaces for emerging artists. On November 22, the Greenpoint Gallery space will be transformed into a concert venue as Squirrels From Hell pay a visit.

      Starting at 9:00 PM, the band will be performing completely free of charge. To learn more about the event and how to attend, visit the show’s web page here.

      Squirrels From Hell is a regularly touring New York act with frequent shows throughout the metro area and beyond. To learn more about the band and find out if they’re coming to an area near you, check out their official website here.

    • Camille Schmidt Releases Unflinchingly Honest Single “XOXO”

      Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Camille Schmidt has released her latest single “XOXO” in preparation for her debut album Nude #9.

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      Brooklyn based and raised in a constant environment of creativity, it’s no wonder why Camille Schmidt has picked up all spans of musical skill over the years. Spending extensive amounts of time in her parents’ art studio, Schmidt found endless inspiration in both the work her parents created and the people who would come in and out of the space.

      Debuting as a musician this past June with the EP Good Person, Camille carved out a queer folk-rock sound for herself that reflected her larger ability to balance an innately wry sense of humor with deeper moments of devastatingly quiet self-reflection with tracks like the alt-country “Your Game” and her wistful approach to heartbreak with “Bumblebee Drinks Lavender.”

      Returning for her debut album, Schmidt pulls from her experiences in her parents’ studio in Nude #9, each track a portrait of herself, her family, and her lovers past and future- just as each live model drawing session would result in pieces titled in the same convention, a unique reflection of each individual’s perspective on the subject.

      Whimsical, hilarious, and deeply felt, Schmidt’s debut album digs deeper into her experiences with romance, sexuality, friendship, and her sense of self. Newly released from the Nude #9 project is “XOXO,” a fascinating layering of electronic manipulation that speaks to every corner of Camille’s inner thoughts.

      Wandering from thoughts of raising a child with her best friend to contemplating the “demon in my room” she faces when she’s alone, “XOXO” is a track tinged with an unplaceable sense of something impending. Beginning with a rather upbeat digital track, the song progressively spirals and collapses in on itself as Schmidt becomes half-woman, half-machine. By the conclusion of the song, listeners are left with a feeling of evolution- she’s buried her former self and grown into something new.

      Paired with the release of “XOXO” is its official music video that takes the concept of burying your past self to another level. Viewers watch as Camille dons a hazmat suit and brandishes a mop, opening the door to the bloodied motel bathroom where the body of her past self lies.

      A perfect echo of the song’s themes that are simultaneously impressive and ironic, the “XOXO” music video is a testament to Schmidt’s signature creative attitude and growth as an artist.

      “XOXO” by Camille Schmidt is out now and Nude #9 is slated for release on January 10. To keep up with Camille Schmidt’s current works and future endeavors, check out her official website here.