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Elton John to star in documentary “Never Too Late”

Elton John to star in documentary “Never Too Late”

(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Elton John: Never Too Late” is set to begin streaming in December. Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following the great success of 2019’s biopic “Rocketman” and autobiography “Me,” Elton John is set to feature in an upcoming documentary titled “Elton John: Never Too Late”, directed by award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler and John’s

“A Damn Shame” is a haven for music lovers

(Photo courtesy of Adam O’Donnell/A Damn Shame Records) “Owner and proprietor Adam O’Donnell frequently posts with his new arrivals” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Music is a part of everyone’s life, whether it’s rock & roll, hip hop, R&B, EDM, metal, punk, grunge, easy listening, soul, jazz, or anything in-between. Digital outlets are more popular than

Rising artists worth listening to

(Photo courtesy of Apple Music) “Matilda Mann is among a list of rising stars worth listening to” Ryan Valin Connector Contributor You’re craving new music too? You’re tired of listening to the same artists, playlists, and radios as always? Where is the music you’ve never heard before, but is still just as good as the

Summer 2024 album reviews

(Photo courtesy of: Apple Music) “Album art for THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY, one of the summer’s greatest hits.” Ryan Valin Connector Contributor Everybody hears those songs that send you back to never-ending summers. You were out with your friends every day, making memories that you still talk about now, and the music amplified every

Beyoncé knocks the house down with “Cowboy Carter”

(Photo courtesy of: The Hollywood Reporter) “Beyoncé receives high praise for her eighth studio album.” Anastasia Maynard Connector Contributor  “Cowboy Carter” is Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album and the second in the trilogy she started working on five years ago. While “Renaissance” was a more straightforward dance pop album, “Cowboy Carter” takes off in a

Olivia Rodrigo spills her “Guts” in Boston

(Photo courtesy of: Rolling Stone) “Olivia Rodrigo sets the stage for her second studio album’s world tour.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo brought her “Guts” World Tour to Boston’s TD Garden for a fun-filled evening. Rodrigo, touring in support of her second album, “Guts”, performed an energetic 23-song set for a sold-out

Molly Grace rocks the Rockwood

(Photo courtesy of: Alyx Rios) “Molly Grace performs in Boston.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Up-and-coming singer Molly Grace brought her Lovesick Tour to the Rockwood in Boston for a fun-filled evening of music on March 20. The Lovesick Tour is Molly Grace’s first, and she wowed the sold-out audience during her 16-song set. Before Grace

“The Other Side of Mars” is a fun disjointed project

(Photo courtesy of: MetalSucks) “Mick Mars releases debut solo rock album.” Tyler Browne Connector Editor Mick Mars, the longtime guitarist of Motley Crue, released his first solo album “The Other Side of Mars” on Feb. 23. Coming on the heels of his controversial firing from Motley Crue and amidst an active lawsuit against his former