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Sony Masterworks Releasing Live Recording of ‘Kinky Boots’ on The West End

Sony Masterworks will be producing a live recording of 'Kinky Boots' from the London's Adelphi Theatre. Kinky Boots originated in Chicago in 2012 and landed on on Broadway in 2013 winning six Tony Awards. The orginal cast started Stark Sands as Charlie Price and Billy Porter as Lola/ Simon. Famed rocker Cyndi Lauper wrote the music for the show with actor/writer Harvey Fierstein ('Hairspray') provided the book. The current West End production stars Killian Donnelly as Charlie and Matt Henry as Lola.
By James Knight

  • Colin Stetson Releases Music Video for 'SORROW' Feat. Sarah Neufeld

    Earlier this year, Colin Stetson announced the release of another solo record entitled SORROW. With features by Arcade Fire's Sarah Neufeld and Liturgy's Greg Fox, Stetson has now released a five-minute video extract entitled SORROW I to accompany the release.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • Ludovico Einaudi Cites Eminem & Radiohead as Inspirations for Composing

    To become a popular classical musician with today's youth, a few things need to happen. First, you need to score popular shows and movies attractive a youth audience, then you need the support of other popular artists that have a grip on the attention of youngsters. And lastly, as is the case with Ludovico Einaudi, your tunes need to consume their attention and never let it go.
    By Ian Holubiak