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10/01/2026

T. Rex’s “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” is featured in Rock Out, the new four-part documentary series from Oscar-winning director Dustin Lance Black exploring the hidden LGBTQ+ history of rock, punk, and heavy metal.

Written by Marc Bolan, “Bang A Gong” is a fitting soundtrack to a story about artists who challenged rock’s traditional ideas of gender, sexuality, and masculinity. Bolan was an early openly bisexual rock star who embraced his sexuality and flamboyant, androgynous
style at a time when that kind of self-expression was still rare in mainstream rock.

As the frontman of T. Rex, Bolan helped pioneer the glam-rock movement and paved the way for artists including David Bowie, whose own boundary-pushing persona would become one of the defining images of the era.

A timeless T. Rex classic finds a new home in a documentary celebrating the q***r artists and communities who helped shape rock music as we know it.

Check out Rock Out on Revry now!

09/28/2026

“Consider Yourself,” written by Lionel Bart, makes a memorable appearance in Season 2, Episode 3 of The Paper on Peacock.

A workplace comedy set at a local newspaper, The Paper follows the staff of the historic Toledo Truth-Teller as they navigate the challenges of keeping a struggling newsroom alive.

The beloved song plays over the end credits as one of the characters sings a childhood rendition, bringing a nostalgic and unexpected musical moment to the episode’s close.

09/17/2026

“Fly Me to the Moon” makes an unforgettable appearance in Dog Stars, the post-apocalyptic film following a pilot and his loyal dog as they navigate a dangerous, isolated world after civilization has collapsed.

09/16/2026

FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION

We’re proud to share We Were Made For These Times as The Klezmatics enter this year’s GRAMMY® season with nine submissions for consideration.
Forty years of The Klezmatics. Twelve songs of protest, resilience and radical joy.

Produced by Danny Blume, the album brings us into musical dialogue with an extraordinary group of artists:
Sofía Rei · Joshua Nelson · Lavender Light Gospel Choir · Enver İzmaylov · William Parker · James Brandon Lewis · Janis Siegel · La Manga
From migration, labor and exile to belonging, resistance and hope, this record was made for the times we are living through — and for the communities carrying this music forward.

As we enter GRAMMY® season, we’d love your support: listen, share the record, and help us carry these songs further.
To everyone who helped create this album — and everyone who has listened, shared, danced, sung and stood with us — thank you.

🎧 Listen / explore:
https://www.klezmatics.com/we-were-made-for-these-times

Klezmer

07/20/2026

Happy Birthday, Woody Guthrie.

Here's our rendition of "Deportee", performed live on New Sounds.

We can't wait to celebrate Woody's legacy at our 40th Anniversary and the 20th Anniversary of Wonder Wheel at Symphony Space, NYC, on September 24.

07/01/2026

Hip-hop history is literally hitting store shelves. Sprite and Genius just launched “The Living Tracklist” a limited-edition collection of 26 collectible cans and bottles celebrating 50 hip-hop classics, each reimagined by six illustrators with artwork spanning decades of culture.

One of the standouts “California Love” printed right on Sprite bottles, turning one of the most iconic tracks in hip-hop into something you can actually pick up, scan, and experience in real time. Each design comes with a QR code that unlocks a Genius-powered archive with full tracklists, expert commentary, and deep dives from a panel of hip-hop voices including Angie Martinez, Rob Markman, Scottie Beam, and more.

It’s part nostalgia, part discovery, this drop turns a soda aisle into a living playlist of hip-hop history. Find your bottle now!

06/30/2026

🚀✨ Illumination's first teaser for Not Alone is officially here!

Starring the voices of Selena Gomez and Timothée Chalamet, the upcoming animated adventure follows an introverted rocket mechanic and a brilliant astro-botanist whose lives are turned upside down by three mischievous alien visitors.

Helping launch the teaser is the iconic "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, whose timeless anthem perfectly complements the trailer's sense of wonder, adventure, and cosmic discovery. More than 50 years after its release, the legendary track continues to prove why it's one of the most enduring songs for stories that reach for the stars.

Not Alone hits theaters April 16, 2027, watch the new teaser now!

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06/30/2026

Who caught the Season 3 finale of Elsbeth?

The finale, "That's All," delivers a love letter to the Great American Songbook, with "September Song" taking center stage. Performed by guest star Nathan Lee Graham, the timeless standard adds warmth and nostalgia to the episode's cabaret setting while inspiring one of the finale's most memorable exchanges. After Jolly sings the iconic lyric, "it's a long, long time from May to December," Elsbeth quips, "for me it's a long time from May to October," a playful nod to the show's summer hiatus.

Originally written by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Maxwell Anderson, "September Song" continues to prove why it's one of the most enduring standards in American music, bringing elegance, wit, and emotional depth to an unforgettable season finale.

Elsbeth Season 3 is streaming now on Paramount+.

06/29/2026

Who caught Episode 1 of Spider-Noir? 🕷️

As the series opens on Amazon Prime Video, the tone is immediately set with a striking mix of mood, mystery, and vintage atmosphere. The inclusion of “Dream A Little Dream of Me” in Episode 1 creates a powerful contrast against the darker noir world of the show, bringing a wave of nostalgia that feels both unexpected and intentional. Check it out now!

06/09/2026

🌈 TRO Tuesday Pride Month Spotlight 🌈

Meet Beth Isbell (BeThisBell), a transgender singer-songwriter, guitarist, poet, educator, and advocate based in Humboldt County. Beth’s journey from civil rights attorney to acclaimed independent musician is a powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of artistic passion. Through her music, Beth blends alternative rock, punk, indie, psychedelic, and blues influences into songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Beth is also the frontwoman, singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Redwood Revolution, a four-piece alternative and post-punk rock band based in Eureka, California. Known for their energetic performances and powerful original songs, Redwood Revolution combines raw rock-and-roll spirit with thoughtful songwriting and psychedelic influences.

Redwood Revolution’s newest release, Access Humboldt LIVE!, is a live album and concert film recorded at the studios of Access Humboldt. More than just a live performance, the project is a celebration of authentic musicianship, capturing the energy, imperfections, and spontaneity of a real live show.