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    Ostrava Days Institute Accepting Applications

    Czechia’s Ostrava Days Institute has issued a call for applications to its 12th summer festival. The program features three weeks of lectures, workshops and other meetings, along…… Read more “Ostrava Days Institute Accepting Applications”

    January 24, 2023January 21, 2023 by Kevin Press

    Multimedia Artist Michael Snow Has Passed

    Michael Snow (piano), Nobi Kubota (vocals), Diane Roblin (piano) The great Toronto multimedia artist Michael Snow passed this week at the age of 94. Snow was an…… Read more “Multimedia Artist Michael Snow Has Passed”

    January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 by Kevin Press

    577 Records Accepting Applications for New Music Residency

    New York-based 577 Records has posted information and an application form for its 2023 New Music Residency in Italy. Sounds of Freedom is free to those selected.…… Read more “577 Records Accepting Applications for New Music Residency”

    December 21, 2022December 17, 2022 by Kevin Press

    Composer and Sound Designer Phil Strong Has Passed

    Much-admired Canadian composer and sound designer Phil Strong passed last week at the age of 59. He had been receiving treatment for amyloidosis. Strong was an extraordinary…… Read more “Composer and Sound Designer Phil Strong Has Passed”

    December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 by Kevin Press

    Alexandra Stréliski Signs with XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks

    Canadian composer and violinist Alexandra Stréliski has signed with XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks. In a media release, the company described her as “a trailblazing woman in the modern…… Read more “Alexandra Stréliski Signs with XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks”

    November 21, 2022November 19, 2022 by Kevin Press

    Laibach Covers Leonard Cohen

    Laibach marked the sixth anniversary of Leonard Cohen’s passing last week with the release of a suitably dark cover of “The Future.” The track features a guest…… Read more “Laibach Covers Leonard Cohen”

    November 14, 2022November 12, 2022 by Kevin Press

    New Lafawndah Single to Support Human Rights In Iran

    Paris-born artist Lafawndah has released a single in support of Human Rights In Iran. All proceeds earned from the track will go to the organization. “The Dawn…… Read more “New Lafawndah Single to Support Human Rights In Iran”

    November 8, 2022November 6, 2022 by Kevin Press

    The Moderns is on Cloud 10

    The Moderns podcast has been picked up by Cloud10 Podcasts in Los Angeles. The partnership means a broader reach for the program and advertising revenue, beginning this…… Read more “The Moderns is on Cloud 10”

    November 5, 2022November 28, 2022 by Kevin Press

    Listening to the Music the Machines Make

    Music industry veteran Richard Evans has penned a review of electronic pop’s heydey between 1979 and 1983. Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure founder Vice Clarke has written…… Read more “Listening to the Music the Machines Make”

    November 1, 2022October 30, 2022 by Kevin Press

    Machinefabriek and Hugo Dijkstal Win International Sound & Film Music Festival Award

    Composer Rutger Zuydervelt (a.k.a. Machinefabriek) and sound designer Hugo Dijkstal have won best documentary score in this year’s International Sound & Film Music Festival in Croatia. Their…… Read more “Machinefabriek and Hugo Dijkstal Win International Sound & Film Music Festival Award”

    October 31, 2022October 30, 2022 by Kevin Press

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