The Empire State Building will shine its world-famous tower lights in sky blue with a white peace sign rotating in the mast tonight, Thursday, October 8, 2020, in partnership with the John Lennon Estate and Universal Music Group to celebrate John Lennon’s life and legacy ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday, Friday, October 9. The lights will illuminate at sunset (approx. 6:25 pm EDT) and stay on until 2 am EDT.

Born Axel Gerard and crafting his music between England and his native France since 2018, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Orava is a graduate of the Musician Institute of London. Drawing inspiration from French touch, classic electronic, DnB, and traditional rock, as well as artists like Daft Punk, Phoenix, and Depeche Mode, Orava’s compositions tackle the common hopes, doubts and fears of his generation, drawing mostly from his own experiences.

BIG Something is launching their 6th studio album ‘Escape’ which comes out on all major platforms this Friday October 9th and is now available to order at www.bigsomething.com.

Today, Kendall Street Company has released their Americana and Western tinged track “Waiting on a Train.”

Mipso announces “The Mipso Show (vol 1),” a virtual concert experience celebrating the band’s new self-titled album release. The one-night-only event will stream live on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET, and will feature Mipso performing new songs for the first time, fan favorites, and more. Event tickets are $6, with limited edition merch bundles available at higher price points. Each ticket purchase includes on-demand access for 48 hours post event. Tickets available now at mipsomusic.com.

YouTube Music and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) today announce Save Our Stages Festival, #SOSFEST, a three-day virtual music festival featuring all original content on Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. The festival will be hosted by Reggie Watts and feature performances from 35 artists recorded live from more than 25 independent concert venues across the United States.