Tribeca Announces 2020 Short Film LineupMarch 5, 2020The 19th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its 2020 Shorts Program lineup. Setting a record with over 6,100 submissions, the final program roster includes 64 diverse and captivating short films from 20 countries around the globe, and features 46 world premieres, including DreamWorks Animation's new animated short, To Gerard. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs which include five narrative, four documentary, and one animation program. For the fourth consecutive year, 40 percent of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. Queen Collective by Procter & Gamble in partnership with Queen Latifah, Flavor Unit Entertainment and Tribeca Studios is back, a program dedicated to supporting gender and racial equality behind the camera. The 2020 shorts lineup is programmed by Sharon Badal and Ben Thompson. The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 15 - April 26.
The Frights Share Video for 'Kicking Cans'March 5, 2020Today, The Frights share the music video for “Kicking Cans” via Atwood Magazine. The track appears on their fourth studio album, Everything Seems Like Yesterday, which was released digitally last month. Vinyl and CD of the album is available for pre-order via the band's website and will be in stores everywhere on March 13.
James Robert Webb To Release Self-Titled AlbumMarch 5, 2020Country crooner James Robert Webb is gearing up to release his newest and best work to date, a self-titled LP, James Robert Webb. Webb worked with GRAMMY award-winning, iconic producer Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire) for his self-titled album. Having seen success with multiple singles off this album already, including “Now We're Gettin' Somewhere,” “Tulsa Time,” “April May” and “Think About It,'' Webb is ready for the rest to come to life. Pre-save the album here.
The Warlocks Announce 10th Studio AlbumMarch 5, 2020Los Angeles' seasoned psychedelic rock group THE WARLOCKS ready for the release of their tenth studio album The Chain on April 3rd via Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records. “Creamy, dreamy, glass breaking-style storytelling,” describes frontman Bobby Hecksher of their soon-to-be released acid-soaked new album. The first single “Double Life” was released today through streaming platforms to prep fans for what's to come. Preorders launched today as well.
Devarrow Releases Live Version of 'A Dream, The Veil'March 5, 2020Devarrow (Graham Ereaux) and his expressive, and at times, intensive brand of folk-pop, manages to help decode our collective struggles, anxieties, and insecurities. From information overload, the absurdity of modern wage labour, fears, loneliness and aging. Devarrow attempts to reconcile these anxieties via his lyrical escapism, tuning out and aiming to provide a roadmap or consideration at the very least, towards a life lived with balance and meaning.
Island Records Forms Dance Music Partnership With The Cross RecordsMarch 5, 2020Sergio Bienati and Kevin Harris, two of dance music's biggest operators whose management roster includes Meduza, James Hype, Chuckie, Goodboys and Josh Good, have formed a brand new label The Cross, and entered into a partnership with the legendary Island Records label in the UK and Virgin Records Germany.
Jewel Debuts New Music Video for 'No More Tears'March 5, 2020 Multi-platinum recording artist Jewel drops new music video to her recently released heartfelt ballad 'No More Tears,' which is available across all digital streaming platforms via Jewel's Words Matter Media/The Orchard.
Enter Shikari Debuts '{ The Dreamer's Hotel }' VideoMarch 5, 2020Following the announcement of their sixth album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible, released April 17, 2020, ENTER SHIKARI have shared the video to first single '{ The Dreamer's Hotel }' which was Annie Mac's Hottest Record In the World on February 10th.
Hayley Williams Announces 'Petals For Armor Tour'March 5, 2020GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Hayley Williams has announced her eagerly awaited first solo tour. The “Petals For Armor Tour” officially gets underway on May 13th with a series of European dates, including shows in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. North American dates begin May 28th at Seattle, WA's Moore Theatre and then travel to Los Angeles, CA's Wiltern on June 1st, Brooklyn, NY's Brooklyn Steel on June 24th, and through to a very special homecoming concert set on June 29th at Nashville, TN's Brooklyn Bowl. The Ninth Wave will support all European headline dates, while Arlo Parks will provide support on all US dates.
Courtney Marie Andrews Shares New Song 'If I Told'March 5, 2020Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Courtney Marie Andrews will release her highly anticipated new album, Old Flowers, June 5 on Fat Possum Records (pre-order). In advance of the release, the new album track, “If I Told,” is premiering today.
Arbouretum Share Title Track from New Album LET IT ALL INMarch 5, 2020Ahead of the release of their transportive new album Let It All In on March 20th, Arbouretum have shared the record's second single and title track. 'Let It All In' encompasses the album's themes of acceptance in times of change, musing on both the pitfalls and benefits of letting the outside world into one's inner life. The song's motorik rhythm heaves forward with perpetual momentum, at times centered solely on a deep groove, and others bursting with Dave Heumann's swirling guitar melodies.
Boston Calling Music Festival Announces 2020 Food & Drink LineupMarch 5, 2020Boston Calling, headlined by the Foo Fighters (Friday, May 22), Rage Against The Machine (Saturday, May 23) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers (Sunday, May 24), announced today a food & drink lineup for the 2020 festival that can be rivaled only by its musical counterparts. With such a wide variety of options to choose from that will offer festival attendees a taste of Boston's culinary diversity, there is something to satisfy all kinds of cravings. Festival-goers will be treated to a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the best of Boston's hometown food and drink scene as this year's selection ranges from recently opened ventures to longtime fan-favorites, including veteran Boston Calling vendor Tasty Burger, and new additions like world-renowned beloved pizza masters, Regina Pizzeria, and award-winning Greek restaurant GreCo. Along with the festival's diverse mix of new and returning restaurants, the lineup also includes a wide assortment of drink options to choose from, including craft beers and wines. Boston Calling takes place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24, 2020, at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston (65 North Harvard Street, Boston). Limited Single Day Friday and Sunday and 3-Day passes are available at www.bostoncalling.com. Saturday GA and VIP tickets are SOLD OUT.
Julia Bhatt Announces Tour Dates and Releases 'I'm Cool' Lyric VideoMarch 5, 2020Genre-jumping indie artist Julia Bhatt turned 18 in January, graduated high school last week and today she announces her first ever tour (acting as support on select dates of Mutlu's The Good Trouble Tour). This announcement arrives in tandem with the release of her psychedelic ode to 90's VHS “I'm Cool” Lyric Video.
Reservoir Partners With One Riot; Announces The Secret Sisters As First SigningMarch 5, 2020Reservoir announces a new partnership with Nashville-based boutique music publisher One Riot, the first and only contemporary publisher dedicated to the Americana and Roots genres, in which the two companies will join forces to sign, develop, and look after the catalogs of songwriters. Together, Reservoir and One Riot announce Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter duo The Secret Sisters as the first signing to this new joint venture. The deal includes future titles written by the sibling team, including their new album Saturn Return, produced by multi-Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile.
Holy Wave Shares New Single 'I'm Not Living in the Past Anymore'March 5, 2020Today, Austin psychedelic dream-pop band Holy Wave announces a new LP 'Interloper' and shares the lead single 'I'm Not Living in the Past Anymore.' The motorik jam features a meditative chorus and the band's signature psychedelic drone. 'It's basically sort of a mantra,' says the band, 'Repetition is crucial in changing the way you interpret and interact with the world around you.'
Love Saves The Day Unveils Second Wave Of Acts For 2020 March 5, 2020Fresh from releasing the critically acclaimed 'Grime MC' album, BBK don JME is the latest huge act to be announced for Love Saves The Day, bringing his Grime MC FM show to the Crack stage for the very first time in the UK. The legendary MC will be joining an already stellar line-up featuring the likes of Orbital, Krept & Konan, Little Simz, Peggy Gou and many more. Also announced for the main stage is man of the moment DigDat - he joins the festival's multitude of grime talent across the weekend.