Emily King Announces 'Change Of Scenery: The Emily King Remix EP'September 24, 2019New York R&B singer Emily King released her much-lauded third album Sceneryearlier this year, and today she announces Change of Scenery: Remix EP, a collection of fresh takes by critically acclaimed producers on five of Scenery's most memorable tracks. The EP features remixes by Wynne Bennett, Machinedrum, Taylor McFerrin, Wantigga, and King Britt. Today King releases the EP's opening track, the remix of 'Forgiveness.' Originally an emotional slow-burner, Bennett - the producer best known as a member of Twin Shadow and for her work on Janelle Monae's hit 2018 album Dirty Computer - reworked into a sleek downtempo dance track.
Natalie Cole's 'Holly & Ivy' Set for First Vinyl ReleaseSeptember 24, 2019Craft Recordings is delighted to announce the debut vinyl release of Natalie Cole's bestselling, 1994 holiday album, Holly & Ivy. Set for an November 8th release date, Holly & Ivy has been remastered by George Horn and Anne-Marie Suenram at Fantasy Studiosand pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI. A CD reissue will be released on the same day. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed album—which was the first of several holiday outings in Cole's career.
ZAZ and Caravan Palace Highlight October Tour DatesSeptember 24, 2019ZAZ recently released Effet Miroir [translation: Mirror Effect], a studio album comprised entirely of original songs. Combining elements of chanson, South American guitars, pop, salsa and rock, Effet Miroir is an album of hope that is testament to the beliefs of ZAZ, an internationally celebrated artist.
Megan Thee Stallion and Jimmy Fallon Get Ready for 'HOT GIRL FALL'September 24, 2019Megan Thee Stallion coined (and copyrighted) #HotGirlSummer and last night on The Tonight Show, she and Jimmy Fallon ushered in Autumn with their original track “Hot Girl Fall”. Rap's newest supergroup, Stalli & J.Fal, now owns the second most popular season (and matching orange velour jumpsuits).
YESTERDAY Starring Lily James and Himesh Patel Now Available on DigitalSeptember 24, 2019Jack Malik was just another struggling songwriter...but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack (Himesh Patel; BBC's 'EastEnders') discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four's songs as his own, Jack risks losing Ellie (Lily James; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella) - the one person who has loved him and believed in him from the start. Kate McKinnon and Ed Sheeran also star in this romantic rock 'n' roll comedy from Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually).
House of Vans Announces Pop-Up in Philadelphia, Oct. 10-13September 24, 2019House of Vans announces its latest destination arriving in Philadelphia, PA October 10-13, 2019. Vans will transform the industrial warehouse at 404 N. 2nd Street, 19123, into a cultural hub to celebrate art, music, action sports and street culture bringing Vans' “Off The Wall” ethos to life. With an array of curated programming free to the community, this unique pop-up experience will be the first in Philly, following other successful House of Vans pop-ups around the world including, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, Hong Kong, Mexico City and Detroit along with permanent House of Vans locations in Chicago and London.
VIDEO: Get the First Look at New Spiritual Drama IMMORTAL HEROSeptember 24, 2019Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios, has acquired the domestic rights to the new spiritual drama IMMORTAL HERO. Directed by Hiroshi Akabane and starring Hisaaki Takeuchi, Yoshiko Sengen, Tamao Sato, and Kei Kinoshita, IMMORTAL HERO is based on the original story by Executive Producer Ryuho Okawa and adapted to the screen by his daughter, Sayaka Okawa. IMMORTAL HERO will make its world premiere at the 2019 San Diego International Film Festival in the narrative competition category on October 16, 2019 at the Theatre Box, followed by a theatrical release on October 18th.
Michael Franti & Spearhead Join Kenny Chesney on TourSeptember 24, 2019Michael Franti & Spearhead are joining country superstar Kenny Chesney, six-time Academy of Country Music/Country Music Association Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Lineand three-time and reigning ACM/CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion on Chesney's Chillaxification 2020 Tour.
STRAY CATS Unveil Video for 'Desperado'September 24, 2019The STRAY CATS--Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--came back strong this year with red-hot shows and the critically acclaimed 40. It's their first new album in 26 years and one celebrating the iconic American rock and roll trio's 40th anniversary. Issued by Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital), the album spun off four singles: 'Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me),' 'Rock It Off,' 'Cry Danger' and the latest, 'Desperado,' described by the Washington Post as an 'instrumental that could have been plucked from one of Clint Eastwood's spaghetti westerns' (5/21/19).
The JUNO Awards to Celebrate 50 Years of Canadian MusicSeptember 24, 2019The JUNO Awards will be returning to Toronto for its 50th anniversary, as announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). The2021 JUNO Awards and JUNO Week will take place March 22-28, 2021 culminating in The 50th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, March 28, 2021, to be aired live on CBC.
Cityfox Halloween Festival Returns on Oct. 26September 24, 2019Returning for one of the biggest nights of the year, renowned event curators The Cityfox Experience will present their second edition of The Cityfox Halloween Festival over Halloween weekend on Saturday, October 26. Transforming two city blocks into eight interactive rooms with five stages of music across the entirety of the Avant Gardner complex and more, attendees can look forward to exploring a sprawling haunted indoor playground with chill-out lounges, interactive environments, a spooky vendor shop and thrilling DJ and live sets from Art Department, Bedouin, Behrouz, DJ Hell, Giorgia Angiuli, Lee Burridge, Monolink, Rodriguez Jr. and many more. As one of Avant Gardner's and The Cityfox Experience's most expansive and immersive events each year, The Cityfox Halloween Festival will arrive this October with more acts and stages than ever before as hordes of ghoulish fans storm the dancefloors for New York's biggest Halloween underground dance music festivity.
Felix Cartal Releases 'Over It' Music VideoSeptember 24, 2019Back in July, Felix Cartal released his dancefloor-friendly melodic house single 'Over It' ft. Veronica, and now he delivers the full experience with the release of its official music video. Lending vibrant life to the groovy track through a series of raw, blurry and vivid imagery, the video depicts the story of a woman letting go of a past love by reliving the passionate and adventurous memories of her youth. It draws the viewer in with emotional and realistic vignettes from the beginning until the very end, when the final catharsis of truly being 'Over It' occurs. Relatable to anyone who has struggled with releasing past trauma, Felix Cartal once again has created a masterful visual accompaniment to a track that strikes a chord in the hearts of many. Press play on the 'Over It' music video and prepare for your own version of letting go.
Temples Share Music Video for 'You're Either On Something'September 24, 2019Lauded UK psychedelic rockers Temples have shared the video for 'You're Either On Something', the second single from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion - to be released worldwide on ATO Records THIS WEEK, Friday September 27th. The beloved three-piece will begin their US tour on October 11, starting at Desert Daze Festival in California.
THE PORTAL to Be Released in Theaters Nov. 1September 24, 2019Mangurama, a partnership between Abramorama and Giancarlo Canavesio's Mangusta Productions announced today the acquisition of North American theatrical rights to Tom Cronin and Jacqui Fifer's, groundbreaking documentary THE PORTAL. The film will be released in theaters across North America starting November 1, 2019.