Music

Big Sky, Montana – November 06, 2026 -- John Summit will play two headline shows at the Big Sky Events Arena on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14, 2027, and presale tickets open Tuesday, November 10 at 10 a.m. MT.

The weekend, called John Summit Presents Experts Only Big Sky, is Summit's first performance in Montana. It is also the only Experts Only ski weekender in the U.S. in 2027. Outlaw Partners is producing the event.

Two nights of DJs, skiing and wellness sit under Lone Mountain

The lineup combines DJs, live music, skiing and wellness activities. The arena is in Big Sky's Town Center, with 11,166-foot Lone Mountain as the backdrop.

Summit said Big Sky had been on his team's radar for a while and called the choice a "no-brainer." He promised parties all over the mountain.

Stuttgart – November 04, 2026 -- Electric bassist Wolfgang Schmid will receive the 2027 German Jazz Trophy, a lifetime achievement award worth €15,000, at a ceremony on June 30, 2027, at 19:00 in the SpardaWelt Eventcenter in Stuttgart.

The ceremony opens the Jazz Open Stuttgart 2027. Winners also receive a statue by Stuttgart sculptor Otto Hajek. The prize is presented by the Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg's Foundation for Art and Culture, the magazine neue musikzeitung and JazzZeitung.de.

The jury credits Schmid with establishing the electric bass in jazz

Martin Buch, a jury member and CEO of Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg, said Schmid established the electric bass over decades as a distinctive, virtuosic and stylistically boundless jazz instrument. As a musician, composer, producer and teacher, Schmid inspired generations of players and made German jazz visible far beyond the country's borders, Buch said.

Austin, Texas – November 05, 2026 -- "Austin's Music Scene: Your Guide to the City's Most Iconic Artists & Venues," a coffee table book that won three 2026 IBPA Book Awards, will be on sale at the 31st annual Texas Book Festival on Nov. 14–15, and half of its net proceeds go to the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM).

The book packs 160-plus artist profiles into one volume

Billed as the first coffee table book to celebrate the artists, venues and events shaping the city's music scene today, it includes more than 160 artist profiles, histories of iconic venues, hand-drawn maps and photography. Its awards include Best First Book (Nonfiction) and Best Gift Book. Publisher Thunderhouse Media Group designed it for longtime locals and first-time visitors alike.

Niederzissen – November 04, 2026 -- Parents shopping for a child's first instrument can now rent models from the new Keiper Music line for relatively low monthly fees instead of paying several hundred euros upfront. The instruments come from Thomas Keiper, a musician who runs his own music school and rents out instruments through his company Way of Music.

Why the first instrument is a hard choice

Prices range from budget starter models to professional instruments costing several thousand euros, and price alone says little about what suits a lesson. Digital pianos, for example, are marketed with many sounds and technical options, yet beginners mainly need a keyboard that is pleasant to play and a convincing piano tone. The cheapest models, on the other hand, can compromise on playing feel and build quality. Keiper says many parents struggle to recognize quality and have to rely on manufacturer claims.

BUENA PARK – November 03, 2026 -- Yamaha's YDS-152 and YDS-122 Digital Saxophones, the second generation of its breath-controlled digital wind instrument series, are available now in the U.S. The models succeed the original YDS-150 and YDS-120 and add 16 new acoustic instrument sounds, USB-C connectivity and an updated pitch controller.

The sound library grows to 89 voices

Both models carry 89 instrument voices. The 16 new acoustic sounds include violin, flute and timpani, and they sit alongside a selection of saxophone and synthesizer voices. Yamaha says the larger library lets players try more genres on a single instrument.

Keys and pitch control get an upgrade

The acoustic, saxophone-style key layout stays, but the keys now offer improved durability and action. An updated analog controller handles pitch manipulation, and the sound responds to the player's breath.

United States – November 03, 2026 -- The first-ever IMAX Theatre Film Festival arrives on The Roku Channel in May, giving docuseries and nature fans a full month of premium viewing at home through Stingray's Earth Day 365.

Earth Day 365 brings IMAX into the living room for the first time

Earth Day 365 is Stingray's nature destination on The Roku Channel. Its debut of the IMAX Theatre Film Festival marks the first time the wonder of IMAX is offered to viewers at home through the service.

Christian Hits takes channel 1457 on VIZIO WatchFree+

VIZIO WatchFree+ users in the U.S. can now tune to channel 1457 for Christian Hits, a blend of contemporary Christian pop and rock. The mix spans celebrated bands and emerging solo acts. To listen, turn on a VIZIO TV, open the WatchFree+ app and go to the channel.

Strasbourg – November 03, 2026 -- ARTE launches the concert series "Braths Sessions" on arte.tv and YouTube on November 8, with seven short episodes that recast contemporary songs for string orchestra.

Seven artists get orchestral rewrites

The series features music by Souly, Wamen, Alizade, Vicky Sometani, RAPK, Kayla Shyx and BERWYN. French multi-instrumentalist, composer and conductor Braths, whose real name is Thomas Horeczko, leads the orchestra and reinterprets each artist's songs.

Each session is built as a visual journey

ARTE describes every episode as more than a standard live concert. The camera stays close to the performers and captures gestures, emotions and unexpected musical moments.

Episodes arrive every two to three days

The release schedule on arte.tv runs as follows:

NEW YORK – November 02, 2026 -- SiriusXM subscribers can tune in to a dedicated Wu-Tang Clan channel on the SiriusXM app from November 4 through December 1. The Wu-Tang Clan Channel presented by Rock The Bells Radio is a pop-up station built around the hip-hop group's catalog.

The channel mixes classic tracks with exclusive interviews

Programming covers classic anthems, essential album cuts, solo projects, and live performances. SiriusXM also promises exclusive interviews with Wu-Tang Clan members, rare stories behind the music, and special programming available only on its platform.

Wu-Wednesdays take over LL COOL J's channel 43

Every Wednesday in November, LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM channel 43 will be dedicated to Wu-Tang. The "Wu-Wednesdays" cover the group's career of more than three decades, with music, exclusive commentary, behind-the-scenes insights, and personal reflections on the collective's legacy.

Seoul – November 01, 2026 -- American fans can now stream "Weirdo," the pre-debut single from HYPEVERSE, a virtual K-pop idol group that Philandart Studio built for U.S. audiences. The track came out October 7 through Universal Music Korea.

Five virtual artists speak native-level English

The group has five artists with roots in Japan, the United States, Korea and Europe. All five speak English at a native level, and they connect with fans through their personalities and humor. Philandart Studio is aiming at Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Pop, anime-style fantasy and pets share one multiverse

HYPEVERSE blends pop music, anime-inspired fantasy and pet companions. Its multiverse is a place where music connects different worlds. The group invites young fans to treat their differences as strengths. "Weirdo" carries the same message, celebrating individuality and the freedom to love what you love.

New York – October 31, 2026 -- SiriusXM starts its holiday music season on Monday, November 2, with 25 handcrafted seasonal channels in cars and on the SiriusXM app. Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free.

Personality and brand channels anchor the lineup

Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Radio runs on channel 14 and the app from November 2 through December 27. It mixes his favorite festive songs with stories, fan dedications and appearances from famous friends. The playlist includes tracks from his Christmas album, Holiday Seasoning, alongside Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra and Ariana Grande.