Best New Music

Tony Pastor's Music Hall was a Manhattan theater operated by the performer and impresario Tony Pastor, credited with transforming vaudeville into respectable family entertainment in the 1880s. Pastor eliminated the saloon atmosphere and risqué acts associated with earlier variety shows, replacing th...

Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York is a seminal 1993 television special showcasing the band's raw and intimate performance. Featuring stripped-down versions of their hits alongside covers by artists like David Bowie and Bob Dylan, it demonstrated Nirvana’s musical depth and evolution. The recording...

The Gaudeamus Prize is an international award presented by the Gaudeamus Foundation in the Netherlands for contemporary classical music. Established in 1945, the competition is open to active composers who are under the age of 35. A jury evaluates submitted scores and recordings across various categ...

Dvoáks Ninth Symphony is famous for its incorporation of American and Native American musical influences, giving it a unique, expansive, and heartfelt quality. It feels both deeply rooted in tradition and forward-looking. The emotional scope is vast, making it a powerful, uplifting, and highly satis...

A seminal work in electronic pop, *Power, Corruption & Lies* showcases New Order's evolution beyond their Joy Division roots. It masterfully blends the emotional weight of post-punk with the expansive, shimmering textures of early electronic music. Its sophisticated, danceable, and deeply atmospheri...

A new year signifies a new beginning, and that seems to be the case for Kitauji High School’s concert band. Following the graduation of the third-year seniors comes the entrance of the first-year juniors. The band members put in their utmost effort in practicing for their goal—to enter nationals. Th...

The Kranichsteiner Musikpreis is an award presented during the Darmstadt Summer Courses for New Music in Germany. It recognizes young composers and contemporary music performers who demonstrate exceptional innovation and skill in the avant-garde and modern classical genres. The prize is awarded by a...

“New Genesis” is an animated music video created by Studio Colorido to accompany Ado’s song. It’s notable for its visually striking depiction of scenes from “One Piece Film: Red,” the film's iconic opening sequence. The animation style and musical integration are particularly appreciated by fans of...

Hermann Scherchen was a German conductor who lived from 1891 to 1966 and became an influential advocate for modern music. He conducted works by composers of the Second Viennese School and promoted contemporary figures including Edgard Varèse, Luigi Nono, and Karlheinz Stockhausen alongside establish...

Mannes School of Music is a classical music conservatory in New York City, founded in 1916 by violinist David Mannes and pianist Clara Damrosch Mannes. Originally an independent institution on East 70th Street in Manhattan, it became a division of The New School in 1989. The school offers undergradu...

'New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)' is the fifth studio album by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released in September 1982. Produced by Peter Walsh, the record represents a pivotal shift in the band's sound, blending their earlier post-punk aesthetics with accessible synth-pop and atmospheric stadi...

The New Zealand School of Music Te Kōkī is a specialized tertiary music school based in Wellington, New Zealand. Originally established in 2005 as a joint venture between Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University, it is now fully integrated into Victoria University. The school offers c...

Henry Cowell's piano piece 'Advertisement', published in his New Music Quarterly, utilizes avant-garde tone clusters to evoke loud city noises.

The New Zealand School of Music – Te Kōkī is a leading music education institution operating under Victoria University of Wellington. Originally formed in 2005 through a merger of the music departments of Victoria University and Massey University, it now operates as a distinct entity within Victoria...

"Newsical the Musical: Full Spin Ahead" is the 2011 edition of the long-running off-Broadway revue created by composer and lyricist Rick Crom. The production consists of satirical sketches and songs that lampoon current events, political figures, and popular culture. This specific iteration earned a...

Newsical the Musical: End of the World Edition is a 2012 Rick Crom edition, notable for a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Revue.

The Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon is a Louisiana race renowned for its flat, fast course through the historic French Quarter and jazz scenes.

Princeton, New Jersey music education organization focused on piano pedagogy and teacher training, serving as a professional development resource rather than a traditional conservatory.