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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Los Angeles, CA: Composer, musician and Grammy nominated immersive pioneer James Hood today announced the February 11th release of both the single and video from his new soundtrack album Astronomica, the musical companion to his new multi-sensory 360 immersive planetarium and theatre experience that is being shown across the U.S. now.

The Astronomica album (set for release on February 27th) was recorded and produced at Hood’s Space Farm Studio in Alta Dena, CA and includes music that Hood recorded with The Hungarian National Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary. The Astronomica soundtrack was the last piece of music that James recorded at the studio which was lost in the Eaton Fires on January 7th, 2025 but was thankfully backed up prior to the tragedy.

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So, who exactly is James Hood? Not only did he spend some formative time drumming with the Pretenders, but Hood established an early ambient foothold with Moodswings, the electronica duo he formed with fellow producer Grant Showbiz (The Smiths, Billy Bragg), In 1992, the duo dropped their perennially influential Moodfood album which boasts the chart topping single “Spiritual High (State of Independence) Part II” with Chrissie Hynde on lead vocals.

Soon after, Hood reached for the stars and in the process, brought planetariums back into vogue, selling over 2 million tickets in the U.S. alone to his 360° multi-sensory theatre/planetarium immersive shows Mesmerica and Beautifica, making him the #1 immersive artist in the world.

In addition to those pulse-pounding, planetarium projects, Hood also hit #1 on the iTunes World Music Charts with his 2014 album Ceremony — and then achieved #1 status again in 2015 & 2017 with his LP’s Pure Ceremony & Mesmerica.

Now, James Hood has launched Astronomica, an even bigger, better, and broader-reaching live multimedia with a musical component that contains three-dimensional multitudes, expressed through his expansive musical arrangements and imaginative visual presentation, the latter of which was very much influenced by all the time Hood spent in and around Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. “I wanted to create a show where it looks like the music and the visuals are creating each other, and are symbiotically linked,” he explains. “And then I found a bunch of really cool artists who work in full dome creation.”

The soundtrack for Astronomica will be available on all digital outlets on February 27, 2025

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By productizing video editing, Indiev enables teams to focus on strategy, distribution, and storytelling — not operational management.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Indiev, a subscription-based video editing platform developed by KPI Creatives, today announced its continued expansion as a production-first solution designed to help creators, startups, and growing businesses scale high-quality video content without building internal teams.

Built as part of KPI Creatives’ product ecosystem, Indiev transforms video editing from a fragmented, freelancer-dependent process into a predictable, systemized production service — optimized for speed, quality, and consistency.

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Indiev was created to solve a core bottleneck faced by modern content-driven companies: the inability to produce video at scale without operational chaos.

Through a flat monthly subscription, Indiev provides:
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– Fast turnaround times with defined production standards
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Indiev supports a wide range of use cases:
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– “Startups” building consistent video presence across platforms
– “Marketing teams” outsourcing editing while maintaining brand standards
– “Agencies” using Indiev as white-label production capacity

By productizing video editing, Indiev enables teams to focus on strategy, distribution, and storytelling — not operational management.

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Indiev operates as a core production layer within the KPI Creatives ecosystem, alongside other specialized platforms such as Start Podcast. Together, these products form a modular content infrastructure that supports modern growth strategies across video, audio, and distribution.
This ecosystem approach allows KPI Creatives to serve clients at different stages — from early content creation to fully managed growth systems.

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This makes Indiev particularly suited for teams that treat content as an ongoing asset rather than one-off campaigns.

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Founder Mark Morganelli and Chief Operating Officer Ellen Prior will retire after 40 years at the helm of Jazz Forum Arts

TARRYTOWN , NY, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Board of Directors of Westchester County’s premier nonprofit jazz organization, Jazz Forum Arts (JFA), has announced its first-ever leadership transition. JFA will usher in a new era while honoring over 40 years of artistic excellence. Founder and Executive Director Mark Morganelli and Chief Operating Officer Ellen Prior will retire on July 1, 2026 when Darrian Douglas will be named Executive Director and Clara Winder will be named Chief Operating Officer.

“I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished over more than four decades, presenting the finest jazz and world music in the New York area,” said Morganelli. “I’m thrilled that we’re passing the baton to Darrian Douglas and Clara Winder to lead our team and organization as Jazz Forum Arts embarks on this new and exciting chapter.”

Morganelli has been a major presence in the New York City and regional jazz scene since 1979, when he opened his first Jazz Forum loft club in Greenwich Village. He has continued to present the finest jazz performances over the ensuing 47 years. Ellen Prior, Morganelli’s wife, has been a presence at JFA events since its earliest days, and formally joined the leadership team in 2015. Since then, she has supported Morganelli as the connective force of the organization, shaping its operations, cultivating its welcoming culture and curating the contemporary art exhibits in the club. JFA now hosts more than 300 performances annually at the Jazz Forum club in Tarrytown, and presents 32 annual free outdoor summer concerts and award-winning education programs serving children, teens, and families across Westchester County.

“This transition is about continuity and growth, not disruption,” said Prior. “Clara and Darrian represent the future of Jazz Forum Arts. They understand our mission deeply, lead with integrity, and are ready to build on what we’ve created while taking the organization to new heights and exciting places. We are lucky to have a Board of Directors that fully supports this huge step forward.”

Darrian Douglas, an accomplished jazz drummer, educator, and arts leader, has served as Director of Programs for Jazz Forum Arts since July 2025. In his role as Executive Director, Douglas will assume responsibility for artistic vision, educational initiatives, fundraising, and overall organizational leadership. He will also be responsible for all artist bookings and overseeing Jazz Forum’s renowned outdoor summer concert series.

Douglas brings a unique perspective with a background spanning international performance, education, and community-based program development. Prior to joining JFA, Douglas served as Executive Director and Co-Founder of Second Line Arts Collective in New Orleans, where he helped build community-centered education programs and sustainable pathways for young musicians. He has also been a working jazz drummer for 20 years, including five years with Ellis Marsalis and 13 years with Bria Skonberg. Since joining JFA, he has focused on listening, learning, and building relationships across the organization while laying the groundwork for future growth and continuing JFA’s artistic and educational mission.

“Every person who experiences Jazz Forum Arts, whether that’s in the club, at our summer concerts, or in a school, leaves feeling the warmth and love that Mark and Ellen have built into the foundation of our culture,” said Douglas. I’m honored to step into this role to build on the legacy of positivity and care and bring even more people into this community through the music we call jazz.

Clara Winder, currently Marketing Director and a core member of the JFA team for nearly a decade, will become Chief Operating Officer in July 2026, overseeing the Jazz Forum club operations, marketing, audience development, and internal systems that support the organization’s continued growth.

Since 2017, Winder has played a key role in shaping the organization’s public identity, expanding audiences for the club and outdoor concerts, and engaging the community of music lovers and curious families. Clara grew up in Dobbs Ferry and has been an essential partner with Mark and Ellen in building JFA’s profile, community engagement and successful programming. Her expanded role will ensure consistency in vision, messaging, and operations through the transition.

“Jazz Forum Arts is built on relationships,” said Winder. “Listening is at the heart of how we work here. I know the voices of our staff, our artists and our patrons, and I care deeply about this community. My goal is to support the people who make this place feel like home, while strengthening the programs and systems that allow Jazz Forum Arts to thrive for generations to come.”

Morganelli and Prior will remain closely involved during and after the transition period, providing guidance, institutional knowledge, and support as JFA enters its next chapter. Morganelli will then focus on performing as a jazz trumpeter with his group and publishing his memoir, My Jazz Life. Prior will join the JFA Board in 2027.

With its strong financial foundation, growing audiences and clear long-term vision, Jazz Forum Arts will continue serving as a cultural cornerstone in Westchester County and beyond.

For more information, visit www.jazzforumarts.org.

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The release marks the first phase of Primo Lounge’s broader cultural publishing initiative, alongside a forthcoming book on ritual, taste, and lounge culture.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Primo Lounge has released a seven-album instrumental music catalog comprising forty-nine original tracks, establishing a unified body of work spanning jazz, jazz fusion, and ritual Afro-blues musical forms. Conceived as extended, late-hour compositions, the releases emphasize atmosphere, restraint, and durational listening rather than singles, performance, or genre convention.

The catalog was developed as a cohesive project rather than a series of isolated releases. Each album functions as an environment shaped by pacing, texture, and residue, designed for immersive listening in low-light, after-hours settings. Across all seven albums, Primo Lounge maintains a consistent instrumental focus, favoring tonal patience, controlled motion, and deliberate space.

Rather than foregrounding virtuosity or narrative solos, the music emphasizes presence, continuity, and restraint. Compositions unfold slowly, often resisting harmonic resolution, with repetition and sustained tension functioning as structural elements. Vocals are intentionally absent, reinforcing the catalog’s focus on atmosphere and extended-form listening.

While the releases span multiple stylistic lanes, they are unified by a shared philosophy. The catalog includes late-evening jazz and jazz-blues rooted in lounge tradition, exploratory jazz-fusion works, and ritual Afro-blues compositions built on slow ceremonial rhythm and blues-rooted electric guitar. These works are neither performance-driven nor dance-oriented, avoiding spectacle in favor of contained, hypnotic motion. Central to the project is the idea of music as sustained action rather than expression — rhythm as containment, repetition as depth, and atmosphere as equal to melody.

Alongside the music releases, Primo Lounge is preparing a forthcoming book, Burn & Pour: The Art of Pairing Cigars Across the Glass, to be published by The American Cigar Press. The book extends the project’s broader focus on ritual, attention, and refined sensory experience, positioning music and publishing as parallel expressions of a unified curatorial philosophy.

The seven albums are available across major digital music platforms under the Primo Lounge imprint. Additional information on the catalog and the broader Primo Lounge initiative can be found at primolounge.com.

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Primo Lounge is a modern curatorial house exploring cigar culture, instrumental music, and refined social ritual. Rooted in American cigar heritage and informed by jazz, Afro-blues traditions, and late-hour lounge culture, Primo Lounge brings together craftsmanship, atmosphere, and intentional sensory experience.

Through its instrumental music catalog, publishing projects, and curated cigar portfolio, Primo Lounge approaches culture as practice rather than product — emphasizing restraint, attention, and environment over performance or trend. Its work reflects a belief that ritual, whether through smoke, sound, or shared space, remains one of the last forms of deliberate modern living.

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Ron Brunk’s ‘Real Person’ Champions Authentic Human Connection

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For an artist like Ron Brunk—prolific to the extreme, forever hatching golden eggs, now celebrating the release of his 38th album—there comes a point when music transcends its original purpose. From the start, Brunk has vividly mirrored the triumphs and turmoil of his personal life through rhythm, sound, and storytelling, weaving a fascinating web of accounts that cover just about everything one could endure in a single lifetime: health scares, murder, marriage, divorce, parenthood, pet parenthood, confrontations with mortality, silver linings, and much more. Having survived what most would consider unimaginable, he carries a singular philosophy on life. “Nothing would surprise me,” he says. Yet his music still shimmers with resilience and growth, serving as an anchor of hope in tumultuous times. His candid voice feels especially invaluable as instability and uncertainty flare.

This is not the first—and certainly not the last—time Brunk has used music as a platform to vocalize, analyze, and challenge the issues plaguing the human family. With every stroke of the pen, he slices through the comforts of reality, pulling back the curtain and urging others to awaken from a brainwashed, oblivious slumber induced by powerful forces. His latest two singles offer a chance to recalibrate—a rare call for listeners to “open your gut to the glory and your mind to the magnificence” of a world overflowing with pure humanity—a quality that refuses to buckle even under the threat of extinction.

In classrooms, workplaces, and homes across the world, AI has become the inescapable buzzword commanding everyone’s attention. Whether it sparks excitement or dread, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future at lightning speed, spilling over into every industry imaginable—including music. The mere idea of songs—or artists—generated from a prompt crushes Brunk’s spirit to a pulp. Humans make music great, not computers, so “Real Person” is Brunk’s way of fulminating against anything and everything surrendering to the technological steamroll. Blues-laden guitar riffs swagger with attitude, swinging with a surprising lightness that lifts the sentiments of a “cool cat” from irritable to humorous. Here, he comes off playful, even flirty, all while firmly rejecting a world of “make-believe.” There’s no room for interpretation: he wants real people, real music, and real love, posing the question already lingering in the back of everyone’s mind: “…am I asking so much?”

Joined by two stiff mannequins dressed to the nines, the “Real Person” music video is where Brunk starts to sound like one of the sanest people around. Standing side-by-side with him, the mannequins—despite their fashionable attire—put on the most lifeless performance imaginable.
Who could have guessed? They might look like they’re “playing guitar,” or “dancing,” but they’d be frozen solid if not for him. Meanwhile, Brunk steals the show, swaying and bobbing to the beat, infusing each line with sass and vigor. No matter what computers can (and probably will) do, visuals like this prove that human connection still trumps all. The phonies and posers don’t stand a chance, not if Brunk has anything to say about it.

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Father-Son Duo Bridges Wildlife Conservation and Pro-Life Movements with Biblical Call to Defend the Vulnerable

MI, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Christian music artist Dan Parks of Heartfelt Media Group has released “Rescue The Dying,” a thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to examine the consistency of their convictions about protecting life. The track begins by addressing endangered species conservation before pivoting to the plight of the unborn, drawing a powerful parallel that invites both conservationists and pro-life advocates to extend their compassion across both causes.
The song’s title and core message draw from Old Testament wisdom literature: “Rescue those who are being led off to slaughter” and “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” This biblical mandate to defend the vulnerable provides the foundation for the song’s appeal to extend compassion consistently across both wildlife conservation and the protection of unborn life.

An Invitation to Participate

“Rescue The Dying” is designed as both an appeal to reason and an anthem of resolve. While the released version features AI-generated vocals, Parks emphasizes that the song is meant to be sung by real people.
“I used AI vocals to create a polished version that communicates the message powerfully,” Dan Parks explains. “But the heart of this song is meant to be sung by real people—in churches, at marches, in living rooms. That’s why we’re offering the performance tracks free. Your voice matters more than mine.”
Free instrumental performance tracks are available at heartfeltmg.com in two versions: one with background (choir) vocals and one fully instrumental. These tracks are available for churches, public performances, choirs, worship leaders, and personal use—no fees, no complicated licensing.
The song is also available as a searchable sound on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, allowing users to easily add it to their video content.

Building on Momentum

“Rescue The Dying” comes as Heartfelt Media Group continues to build an impressive catalog following their September 2025 debut album. The father-son duo recently announced they have accumulated over 600,000 streams on Spotify while steadily expanding their genre-diverse collection of Christian music.
Terry Parks, 77, and Dan Parks, 52, have created nearly 30 songs spanning worship, R&B, rock, country, and instrumental genres. Their unique generational partnership combines decades of songwriting experience with contemporary production techniques.
A music video for “Rescue The Dying” is also forthcoming, which will further visualize the endangered species-to-unborn parallel at the heart of the song’s message.

Why This Song Matters

Rather than condemning either conservationists or pro-life advocates, “Rescue The Dying” seeks common ground by appealing to principles both groups already hold. The song asks: Can we be consistent about which lives we choose to protect?
“Most people instinctively understand why we protect endangered animals,” Parks notes. “The song simply asks why unborn humans deserve any less protection. It’s an invitation to think deeply about where we draw the lines around life—and whether those lines make sense.”
The track’s lyrics and instrumental recordings are entirely human-created, with the AI vocals serving as a production tool to achieve the intended emotional delivery. The songwriting, composition, and creative direction come via Dan Parks.

Accessible Across All Major Platforms

“Rescue The Dying” is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major streaming services. Free performance tracks can be downloaded at heartfeltmg.com.

About Heartfelt Media Group

Heartfelt Media Group is a creative media production association founded by father-son duo Terry Parks and Dan Parks. Based in Southwestern Michigan, the group specializes in creating genre-diverse Christian music that combines traditional worship sensibilities with contemporary production techniques. Their mission is to create authentic, engaging music that draws listeners into deeper relationship with Christ while refusing to be confined only to conventional genre expectations.

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Inaugural season will feature 13 episodes with legendary guests, unforgettable stories, and a dynamic mix of sports and service.

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Four-time NBA champion Horace Grant is moving from the court to the camera with “Legends in Session with Horace Grant,” an all-new television series currently filming in Chicago—the city where he first made his mark as a cornerstone of the Bulls’ historic first three-peat dynasty. The inaugural season will feature 13 one-hour episodes, each offering fans an unprecedented, up-close look at the careers and legacies of some of the most iconic figures in sports and culture.

Hosted by Grant, “Legends in Session” is built on three pillars—telling the Stories of a Generation, Honoring Legends, and Giving Back—with each episode unfolding like an NBA game with a pregame, tipoff, four quarters, halftime, and postgame. His guests will share their stories, defining moments, and personal journeys during candid, emotional, and often hilarious conversations.

The show’s values will come vividly to life when Grant inducts his guests into the Hall of Legends—a powerful and personal moment where one legend honors another, not just for what they’ve done, but for what they stand for and the inspiration they continue to pass on to the next generation.

In that same spirit, Grant and each guest will give back by signing two pieces of memorabilia on camera. The first will be auctioned off after the episode airs to benefit the guest’s chosen charity. The second is a Charity Jersey, signed by every guest throughout the season and auctioned in the finale to support a cause close to Grant’s heart.

“There are so many stories we’ve never had the chance to tell, and this show will allow us to celebrate what we’ve lived through, to give back while we do it, and to inspire the next generation to build on what we started,” said Grant. “At its heart, ‘Legends in Session’ is more than a talk show—it’s a movement that bridges sports, storytelling, and service.”

The debut season is set to feature an all-star lineup of Grant’s closest friends, fiercest rivals, and most respected teammates and coaches—including Phil Jackson, Charles Oakley, Vernon Maxwell, Robert Horry, Bill Cartwright, Patrick Ewing, Kendall Gill, Toni Kukoc, and his twin brother Harvey Grant, who also played in the NBA. Expanding beyond basketball, the first season will also welcome former NFL star and Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis and World Series–winning pitcher Jose Rijo.

The series is executive produced by Wally Lockard III of Urban Grind TV, a 29-time award-winning cable television and internationally syndicated media brand based in Chicago, known for its focus on music, sports, entertainment, and culture.

“Urban Grind has spent years building platforms that empower and elevate the culture,” said Lockard III, who is also the founder of Urban Grind TV. “Partnering with Horace to bring ‘Legends in Session’ to life is a natural evolution of that vision. This series goes beyond sports—it’s about legacy, leadership, and lasting impact. This is legacy in motion.”

“Legends in Session” is currently in production at Urban Grind Studios. Planned for a mid-2026 premiere, the show will air on cable TV in Chicago and will be distributed through Urban Grind TV’s national cable, streaming, and international platforms—including Roku, Apple TV, and affiliated networks.

After a standout collegiate career at Clemson University, Grant was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 10th overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft and played a pivotal role alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the team’s first three-peat between 1991 and 1993. He then signed with the Orlando Magic in 1994, where he provided veteran leadership to a young team led by Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway and helped guide them to the 1995 NBA Finals. Grant later spent time with the Seattle SuperSonics and Los Angeles Lakers, winning another championship with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and the Lakers in 2001.

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