Cavetown Releases New Song via Sire RecordsSeptember 13, 2019Cavetown has shared his new track, “Telescope,” today on Sire Records. This is the most recent release from the 20-year-old U.K. singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, who is gearing up for a nearly sold-out North American headlining tour this Fall, kicking off October 2 in Ithaca, NY. These are the latest in a series of sold-out worldwide tours across the U.S. and Europe, including multiple night residencies in London, Los Angeles and New York City.
The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families Announce Award-Winning LineupSeptember 13, 2019On the heels of a summer that saw the Trump administration ramp up its attacks against families seeking safety at the southern U.S. border, the Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) today announced “The Lantern Tour II: Concerts for Migrant and Refugee Families,” with the first two concerts taking place on Tuesday, November 5 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., and on Wednesday, November 6 at The Town Hall in Manhattan.
Vampire Weekend Plays THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERTSeptember 13, 2019Last night Vampire Weekend performed “Sympathy” from their widely acclaimed album, Father of the Bride on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Having previously been guests of Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report, Vampire Weekend returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater for their first Late Showappearance since Colbert took the helm.
Allday Begins North American Tour Next WeekSeptember 12, 2019Allday has cemented himself as one of Australia's most interesting young songwriters and in-demand performers, and his catchy songs and quick wit has seen his social media profile grow quickly. He makes tender songs that's a hybrid of hip hop and pop and, earlier this summer, released his latest album Starry Night Over The Phone via Ultra Records. The album's title is a cheeky take on Van Gogh's 'Starry Night Over the Rhone.'
Montreal Duo Sorry Girls Drop 'Dirty Laundry' SingleSeptember 12, 2019'Dirty Laundry' is the new single from Montreal duo Sorry Girls, who will release their debut LP Deborah via Arbutus Records on October 18th. The follow up to first single 'One That You Want,' 'Dirty Laundry' pulls gated reverb and ethereal synths into the present-day, both sonically and thematically. In the band's own words, ''Dirty Laundry' is about tackling the mundane to make way for bigger dreams. How the fog of putting off emotional work or even just day to day tasks can obscure you from your potential. And how easy it is to get stuck there. It's meant as an anthem, a pump-up jam for the anxious-minded.'
Joshua Radin Shares Third Single from Upcoming AlbumSeptember 12, 2019Joshua Radin has shared a third song from his upcoming album Here, Right Now, out October 4th. Available everywhere this Friday, “What Would You Do (Refugee Song)”tackles heartbreak caused by a broken system, from the perspective of a child desperately needing rescue. Joshua was inspired to write the song after seeing footage of children separated from their families at the border.
AMERICAN GRIM Announce New Album 'Ultra Black,' Out Nov. 1September 12, 2019Challenge the status quo. Shake up the culture of fake outrage. Break free from the bonds of self-defeating ignorance. There's no reason to despair within this dystopia; we have the power to escape mindless obedience. This is the primal punk-style message at the heart of AMERICAN GRIM, a heavy music battalion whose sinister 'shock rock' is aimed squarely at conformity.
Papa Roach Reveal 'Come Around' Music VideoSeptember 12, 2019Today, Papa Roach share their “Come Around” music video, from their tenth studio album, Who Do You Trust?, shot in New York from their Who Do You Trust?U.S. tour, their largest headlining tour to date.
John Prine Takes Home Two Americana Music Association Honors & AwardsSeptember 12, 2019John Prine won two awards at last night's Americana Music Association Honors & Awards: Album of the Year (The Tree of Forgiveness) and Song of the Year (“Summer's End” written by Prine and Pat McLaughlin). The reigning 2017 and 2018 Americana Artist of the Year, Prine also performed “Angel From Montgomery” with Bonnie Raitt during last night's ceremony.
Christopher Paul Stelling Drops 'Have To Do For Now' Single and VideoSeptember 13, 2019Produced by Ben Harper in Los Angeles earlier this year, Christopher Paul Stelling's new single “Have To Do For Now” is a song about September. “It's about the fear of losing memories and the relief of letting memories go,” Stelling explains. “When imagination starts spinning out and we return to the center, back to the present, where everything is a bit calmer. For me this was the end of something and the beginning of something entirely new.”
R.E.M. Share Unreleased Song for Hurricane Dorian ReliefSeptember 12, 2019Iconic alternative rock band R.E.M. has shared previously unreleased song “Fascinating” to benefit global organization Mercy Corps' Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas. Band members Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe recorded “Fascinating” in 2004 at Nassau's Compass Point Studios.
Underworld's 'DRIFT Series 1' on Nov. 1September 12, 2019Underworld have announced details of DRIFT Series 1, that concludes on November 1, 2019 with a collection of new material released as a box set/LP/CD/DL and on streaming services. The box set features 7 CDs, a Blu-ray and an eighty page full colour book.
Nora En Pure Shares 'Lost Souls' RemixSeptember 12, 2019Creating show-stopping moments during her recent live sets everywhere from Coachella to Burning Man, Nora En Pure's ethereal remix of Eelke Kleijn's 'Lost Souls' is out now via DAYS like NIGHTS.
Super Marine to Release First SingleSeptember 12, 2019Super Marine release their debut single 'Decadent Flowers' on the 4th of October 2019. A supercharged power pop-rock anthem, laced with glistening riffs, singalong refrains, energetic percussion and arms aloft choruses that recall to mind the anthemic work of the Foo Fighters, the melodic hooks of Jimmy Eat World and Ash and the rhythmic urgency of The Gaslight Anthem.
13th Annual NYC Greek Film Festival Kicks Off Oct. 17September 11, 2019The 13th Annual NYC Greek Film Festival is happening October 17th - 23rd and this year's schedule includes some of the best greek infused short and feature-length independent films from around the world, as well as several fantastic films not associated with greek culture, being shown at the historic Florence Gould Hall (FIAF) located at 55 East 59th St, NYC.
Electric Wizard to Tour the East Coast this FallSeptember 11, 2019Advancing their American assault, British doom legends Electric Wizard are one again returning to the United States. This November, Electric Wizard will level everything in their path and perform in St. Petersburg, FL, Atlanta, GA, Silver Spring, MD, Brooklyn, NY, Philadelphia, PA and Worcester, MA. The tour follows last month's praiseworthy appearance at Las Vegas' Psycho Festival where Electric Wizard shook the foundation of the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Soon, residents along the Eastern seaboard will have their chance to experience Electric Wizard's massively monolithic wall of sound with a set list that traverses the group's 9 album, 25-year-long legacy.