Colt Ford to Drop Seventh Album Later This MonthSeptember 3, 2019Country star and million-selling artist COLT FORD has announced September 20 as the release date for his much-anticipated seventh album, WE THE PEOPLE VOLUME 1 (Average Joes Entertainment). The 14-song album includes the latest hit. 'Slow Ride,' the groove-driven song featuring guest vocals by number-one hitmaker, Mitchell Tenpenny, to create a seriously infectious blend. The accompanying video for 'Slow Ride' featuring Tenpenny was directed by Ed Pryor for Hideout Pictures and premiered on YouTube Premieres.
Pop Duo Electric Guest Announce Global Headline TourSeptember 3, 2019In support of their highly-anticipated forthcoming album, acclaimed pop duo Electric Guest has announced the KIN WORLD TOUR, a massive global headline run, with special guests Wafia, Petrie, Joanna and Soleima. The magnetic pair will bring their impressive, high-energy live show to cities throughout North America and Europe, starting at The Showbox in Seattle, WA on October 28th and continuing through to a finale show at The Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ on February 24th. See full tour itinerary below.
Lauren Tate to Release Solo AlbumSeptember 3, 2019Pisces baby born 1997, Lauren Tate is a singer-songwriter, producer, director and artist from South Yorkshire, England. Growing up the eldest of three, Tate was a secondary school dropout, writing and self producing music from her bedroom from the age of 15. Delving into many musical genres, singing both hard-rock/grunge-punk in her current band Hands Off Gretel, Tate most recently stripped back to a softer, raw Americana sad-pop sound with her first solo album in 5 years, 'Songs for Sad Girls'.
STUBER Set Home Release DatesSeptember 3, 2019Your ride is about to arrive, with Stuber coming home on Digital October 1 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD October 15.
October Drift Release Acoustic Version of New SingleSeptember 3, 2019October Drift have shared the haunting acoustic version of their latest single, 'Losing My Touch', as well as announcing a further five dates for their upcoming UK headline tour in September and October.
Grammy Award-Winning Gregory Porter Announces TourSeptember 3, 2019Gregory Porter, international best selling artist and two time Grammy Award-winning jazz/soul singing sensation, is honoured to announce a thirteen date UK tour - which takes in four nights at the historic Royal Albert Hall – May 19/20/22 & 23.
'Giant Baby' Video by THE FLAMING LIPS Out NowSeptember 4, 2019Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new video for the track “Giant Baby” from the universally acclaimed Warner Records album King's Mouth: Music And Songs. The video was filmed in Oklahoma City and Los Angeles, directed by Wayne Coyne and features a cameo by their long-time friend Fred Armisen. “Giant Baby” is perhaps the most lyrically poignant and personal song from the album but visually, the Lips still convey raw emotion in the most vivid and surreal way imaginable.
Rosie Perez To Be Honored with The Latinavator AwardSeptember 4, 2019NGL Collective, the leading independent Latinx media and entertainment company co-founded by actor, John Leguizamo, today announced that Rosie Perez will be honored with the Latinavator Award at the 10th Anniversary Hispanicize event during a luncheon held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
Thousand Below Announce Second AlbumSeptember 4, 2019San Diego foursome Thousand Below have announced their second album Gone In Your Wake. The album, which is the follow up to 2017's The Love You Let Too Close, arrives on October 11 via Rise Records. The band has just dropped the video for the new track 'Disassociate.'
Sara Evans Drops New Live Album with FamilySeptember 4, 2019Multi-platinum entertainer and the fifth most-played female artist at country-radio in nearly the last two decades, Sara Evans, along with her daughter Olivia Barker (16) and son Avery Barker (19), released a live album today, Live From City Winery Nashville (Born To Fly Records). The 16-song collection, recorded live from the family band's sold-out concert at City Winery Nashville during their limited engagement City Winery and SiriusXM Y2Kountry present Sara Evans with The Barker Family Band – Bloodline Tour, showcases mesmerizing harmonies from Sara and Olivia on original songs and covers including Beyonce's “XO” and Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams.” California trio Fairground Saints also guest on the closing track, Evans' signature smash, “Born To Fly.”
Josh Ritter & The Milk Carton Kids Release Amazon ExclusiveSeptember 4, 2019Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter and indie-folk duo The Milk Carton Kids have teamed up for an Amazon Original reimagined version of Ritter's song “Losing Battles.” Originally released on Ritter's latest album Fever Breaks, “Losing Battles” is available now only on Amazon Music. The accompanying video was also released today which debuted on American Songwriter. The track is available to stream and purchase.
INDEPENDENT LENS Returns with New Season Oct. 28August 30, 2019The acclaimed PBS documentary series Independent Lens, recently honored with two Peabody Awards, a Primetime Emmy nomination and 12 News & Documentary Emmy nominations, returns for a new season on Monday, October 28 with Made in Boise. The film is an engrossing look at the complex and controversial world of gestational surrogacy told through the stories of four women carrying babies for gay men and infertile couples in the conservative heartland of Idaho — the unofficial “surrogacy capital” of the United States. Also on the fall schedule is Decade of Fire (November 4), which travels back to the 1970s when the South Bronx was burning, to showcase the dedicated citizens who outlasted the flames and saved their community; The Interpreters (November 11), a moving look at the Afghan and Iraqi interpreters who risked their lives aiding American troops and who now struggle to find safety and security for themselves and their families; Conscience Point (November 18), which unearths the deep clash of values between the Native American Shinnecock of Long Island and their affluent Hamptons neighbors; and Attla (December 16), the rousing story of Alaska Native George Attla, who with one good leg and a determined mindset went on to become a champion dogsled racer.
YOSHIKI Donates $100,000 to Amazon Forest FundAugust 30, 2019YOSHIKI--internationally renowned, composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer and leader of the rock group X JAPAN--has announced his support for Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund.