Scottsdale, AZ, July 25, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The Scottsdale Philharmonic recently concluded its season with a sold-out Independence Day concert.
“This is always one of our most popular concerts of the season because of the familiar patriotic music,” says Joy Partrdige, executive director of the Scottsdale Philharmonic. “If you couldn’t attend, you can view this recording of the concert using this link: https://scottsdalephilharmonic.com/june-29-2025-concert/. Concert attendees were treated to a special piano performance by 8-year-old Stella Serebriakov playing ‘Berkovich Piano Concerto #2.’”
The Scottsdale Philharmonic has set its concert dates for the 2025-26 season —Sundays Sept. 28, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Feb. 15, March 22, May 3 and June 28.
“For a limited time, we’re offering a discount when you pre-order season tickets, with prices ranging from $114 to $199 for all seven concerts,” says Partridge.
“This past season showed us how much the community values the power of live classical music,” Partridge says. “As your Valleywide Symphony, we are proud to offer free live streaming for those who can’t attend in person, affordable ticket prices, free tickets to students and veterans, scholarships programs and easy parking. Our mission is to make classical music available to everyone.”
Unlike many symphonies, the Scottsdale Philharmonic operates independently, without support from any city, town, or government. “Our ability to share beautiful music relies entirely on the generosity of individual donors and corporate sponsors,” explains Partridge.
“Since ticket sales cover only one-third of concert costs, we need the unwavering support and dedication of our donors. If you’re passionate about classical music, please visit our website to donate and join our growing community of supporters.
“Another way people can support us is our online symphony store that will make its debut by September,” Partridge explains. “We will have donated merchandise, event tickets, gift cards and artwork available for purchase through the store, available on the homepage of our website. Donations to the online store are appreciated, and all proceeds will go to the Scottsdale Philharmonic.”
All concerts for the 2025-26 Season will be held at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., in Scottsdale, from 2-4 p.m.
Individual concert tickets range from $20 to $35 and can be purchased online at www.scottsdalephilharmonic.com. For more information about the Scottsdale Philharmonic, to volunteer, or to donate, please visit www.scottsdalephilharmonic.com or call 480-951-6077.
Los Angeles, CA, November 02, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– AIKO NOVA: My Own Flow (2025)
Now streaming exclusively on SoundCloud, My Own Flow marks the definitive evolution of AIKO NOVA — a cinematic dark-pop project where emotion and production collide. Across eleven remastered tracks, the album immerses listeners in a world of shadowed beauty: deep bass beds, live-sounding percussion, analog synth layers, and flashes of Spanish guitar woven through lush electronic textures.
Fronted by AIKO’s unmistakable vocals — warm, raspy, and intimate — the record captures both fragility and strength in the same breath. From the haunting piano and atmospheric pulse of “Fall” and “Dawn,” to the confident momentum of “My Own Flow” and “True Fire,” each track feels alive, cinematic, and emotionally charged. “Silver Flame” and “Drifting” shimmer like midnight reflections, while “Crown Of Stars” and “Between The Smoke” dive into darker, hypnotic grooves anchored by human-sounding beats and layered harmonies. The final trio — “Sugar And Gasoline,” “Hold My Fractures,” and “Let You Be Free” — lands with quiet intensity, closing the album in a whisper of catharsis and rebirth.
AIKO NOVA isn’t a conventional band — it’s a multidisciplinary sound collective built around a single creative vision: to merge the emotional weight of live performance with the precision of electronic art. My Own Flow feels handcrafted and cinematic, blurring the lines between dark-pop, downtempo, and electronica.
Now available on SoundCloud, this album is both confession and confrontation — a late-night journey through heartbreak, healing, and the rediscovery of self. My Own Flow doesn’t just play; it breathes.
Fredericksburg, VA, October 31, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Musician and author MD Abdul Ahad Shanto, widely recognized by his stage name AlwaysBeSmile, has announced the release of his latest eBook, “The Independent Musician’s Blueprint: From Distribution to Verification.”
This inspiring new release serves as a complete guide for independent musicians navigating today’s digital music industry. Drawing from his personal experience as an independent artist, AlwaysBeSmile breaks down every stage of the modern music journey — from distribution to artist verification — in clear and simple steps.
The book provides essential insights into how artists can publish their music worldwide, manage metadata, claim profiles on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, and understand the importance of music databases and lyric publishing platforms. It also sheds light on how digital verification helps establish credibility and build a professional artist presence online.
“When I started my music journey, I had to learn everything by trial and error,” says AlwaysBeSmile. “Now I want to make that path easier for others — to give artists the knowledge and confidence to grow independently and succeed in the digital world.”
Written in a friendly and motivational tone, “The Independent Musician’s Blueprint” encourages emerging artists to take full control of their creative careers. It’s not just a guide — it’s a message of empowerment for every musician dreaming of turning passion into professionalism.
