Bright Eyes Release 'Persona Non Grata'March 24, 2020Sometimes it feels like you hear a Bright Eyes song with your whole body. From Conor Oberst's early recordings in an Omaha basement in 1995 all the way up to 2020, Bright Eyes' music tries to unravel the impossible tangles of dissent: personal and political, external and internal. It's a study of the beauty in unsteadiness in all its forms – in a voice, beliefs, love, identity, and what fills up the spaces in-between. And in so many ways, it's just about searching for a way through.
Ella Vos Debuts 'Turbulence' VideoMarch 24, 2020Breakout pop star Ella Vos shares the music video for her latest single “Turbulence,” the title track from her highly-anticipated forthcoming second album, today—watch below!
I STILL BELIEVE Becomes Available on Premium On Demand March 27March 24, 2020The powerful true story of faith, hope, and love comes home when I Still Believe becomes available in households everywhere through Premium On Demand March 27 from Lionsgate. The film will be available to rent through On Demand platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and cable providers starting Friday.
Tafari Anthony Releases 'Centerfold' VideoMarch 24, 2020Toronto's Tafari Anthony has released the video for 'Centerfold.' The single features atmospheric synths and cascading pop melodies, showcasing the singer's his impressive velvet vocals, with a hint of sass. “Centerfold” is the ultimate “go fuck yourself” send off to a self centred ex-lover.
Brendan Benson Announces Daily Live-Streamed PerformancesMarch 24, 2020Brendan Benson is excited to announce 'Boy In A Bubble,' a daily series of live-streamed solo performances beginning today at 4:20pm CT on his Instagram. Benson will perform one song per day, pulling from all points of his storied career and premiering material from his upcoming album DEAR LIFE (Third Man Records).
The Mauskovic Dance Band Push EP Release DateMarch 24, 2020Today Amsterdam's The Mauskovic Dance Band have announced they will be pushing back the release date of their forthcoming EP Shadance Hall. The EP marks their debut on Dekmantel Records and will now be released on out April 17th. On Shadance Hall, they concoct a tantalising brew of no-wave, psych rock, cumbia, power dub and numerous other colourful shades of global grooves. The full release drops on April 17th, but the dub versions of the EP are already available digitally. Pre-order Shadance Hall on digital HERE + vinyl HERE.
History At Play Brings Living History Direct to Your Home with: Pay-Per-HAPMarch 24, 2020 History At PlayTM, LLC (HAP, LLC), the Boston-based, internationally renowned, historical performance troupe, is changing the way the world enjoys live theater in the age of pandemic. Starting Friday March 27th, 2020, at 7:30 PM ET, HAP, LLC brings the vibrancy of theatrical performance to the comfort of your home with Pay-Per-HAP Facebook Live Watch Parties. Enjoy Live Stream, immersive living history productions with post-performance Q&A! The LIVE performances are appropriate for all ages, at a Pay-What-You-Can rate of $5-$25 per viewer. Pay-Per-HAP Facebook Live performances are full-length original productions from the HAP, LLC critically acclaimed repertoire. From A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN!, the inspiring story of America's first female soldier, Deborah Sampson; to CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe, exhibiting the achievements of the beloved Teacher In Space, each live performance is conducted in authentic period wardrobe, with vintage props, and professionally designed sets. Based on primary source research, History At Play, LLC has been embraced by the historical educational industry with high-caliber programs, offering a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to ask questions of influential and often forgotten women.
Between the Buried and Me Continue 20th Anniversary Celebration with Vinyl Reissue From Craft RecordingsMarch 24, 2020Craft Recordings is pleased to announce a vinyl reissue of the scorching, 2002 eponymous debut from progressive hardcore outfit Between the Buried and Me. The album, which has been remixed and remastered by its original producer, Jamie King, is set for a May 15th release date and is currently available for pre-order. A limited-edition version of Between the Buried and Me, pressed on clear-colored vinyl, can be found exclusively on the band's website and is also available to pre-order today. These reissues are both part of the band's 20th anniversary celebrations, which will be marked by special releases and extensive touring.
Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams Release APORIA Early Today, Donating 50% Of ProceedsMarch 24, 2020Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams release their collaborative album Aporia—originally slated for this Friday, March 27—today. The album is available now at local record stores, and get it digitally here. 50% of the proceeds from sales of the record will go to food-focused charities benefitting those impacted by COVID-19 (No Kid Hungry) as well as to Partners In Health.
American Black Film Festival PostponedMarch 24, 2020ABFF Ventures LLC., today announced that it has postponed the 2020 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). The 24th annual event scheduled to take place June 17 – 21 in Miami Beach has been rescheduled for October 21-25, 2020.
Celtic Thunder Heads to the Van Wezel Performing Arts HallMarch 24, 2020Celtic Thunder storms onto the mainstage with their latest live show, IRELAND. The international sensation will play at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. IRELAND is a brand-new revue show that revisits their most popular Irish and Celtic songs of the past decade and celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
Marisa Maino Announces Debut Concept AlbumMarch 24, 2020Pop artist Marisa Maino announced today the forthcoming release of her debut concept album, Stages of Love and Heartbreak - available April 10. The 7-song album, distributed via AWAL, was produced by Jordan Sapp and Mike Robinson, with songs co-written by Allison Veltz-Cruz, Bre Kennedy, Sarah Troy and more. The project includes four previously released singles — “Hot,” “Boy Toy,” “Ever Young” and “Want U Like That” — as well as new songs “Bored & Brokenhearted,” “Mistake” and “Love Sux.”
Sondre Lerche Announces New Album PATIENCEMarch 24, 2020Los Angeles-based, Norwegian-born singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche has announced his ninth studio album Patience will release on June 5th. After living in New York City for over a decade, the album is his first since relocating to the west coast. Recorded mostly in Norway, the inspiration for this record, as Lerche tells it, comes from a recently discovered love of ambient music, running marathons, and a quest for serenity. Today, he shared the video (directed by Jon Danovic) for the album's lead single 'You Are Not Who I Thought I Was.' The album is now available for pre-order.
Metal Band FROM HELL Releases RATS & RAVENSMarch 24, 2020Metal horror band FROM HELL returns in 2020 with a new album called RATS & RAVENS. Staying true to the vision that each release is a concept album, Aleister Sinn (the live persona of George Anderson, creator/writer of FROM HELL), releases an album both dark and sinister.
Hinds Change Album Release Date & Announce Updated Tour DatesMarch 24, 2020Madrid-based quartet Hinds recently announced their third album, The Prettiest Curse, which was scheduled for release on April 3rd on Mom + Pop. Today the band announces that they will be rescheduling their album release date for June 5th. Additionally, they have re-routed the majority of their North American tour and added a UK/EU tour. Due to circumstances outside of the band's control, such as time constraints and availability, a number of tour dates were forced to be cancelled in the process of rescheduling the tour. Hinds looks forward to coming back to those cities as soon as they can. In the meantime, refunds to ticket buyers are available at the point of purchase, and all tickets for rescheduled dates will remain valid. See below for a statement from the band, and for the updated tour routing.
The Foxies Release 'Call Me When Your Phone Dies'March 24, 2020 The Foxies have built their uniquely feral brand of rock 'n' roll out of thrashing punk energy and the hypnotic pageantry of electronic pop. Today, the Nashville-based power trio announced the May 29 release of their EP Growing Up Is Dead with “Call Me When Your Phone Dies,” a new single that mixes grunge and second-wave EDM and turns the other cheek on a Rolodex full of wannabe players.
Jackie Lynn Releases New Track 'Dream St.'March 24, 2020On April 10 Jackie Lynn will release a new album, Jacqueline, via Drag City. Today the band is excited to reveal a new single (and video) off the LP, “Dream St.” Listen and watch below!