Lady Gaga Presents THE CHROMATICA BALLMarch 5, 2020Lady Gaga will hit the road this summer with The Chromatica Ball Tour, a special 6-city worldwide limited run of exclusive performances. The highly-anticipated shows will kick off July 24th in Paris at Stade de France followed by stadium engagements in London on July 30th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; Boston August 5th at Fenway Park; Toronto August 9th at The Rogers Centre; Chicago August 14th at Wrigley Field; and East Rutherford August 19th at MetLife Stadium. The tour is presented by Live Nation.
American Masters Presents UNLADYLIKE2020March 4, 2020Beginning this Women's History Month, American Masters illuminates the inspiring stories of little-known American heroines from the early years of feminism and the women who now follow in their footsteps with Unladylike2020, an innovative multimedia series launching in honor of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. Narrated by Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife; ER; Billions) and Lorraine Toussaint (Selma; Orange is the New Black; The Glorias), American Masters – Unladylike2020 spotlights 26 diverse changemakers, in 26 documentary shorts premiering Wednesdays, beginning March 4 through August 26, Women's Equality Day, on the American Masters YouTube channel. In addition, an hour-long American Masters – Unladylike2020 special will premiere as part of PBS' summer-long celebration of female trailblazers.
Spaceflight Records and Mosaic Sound Collective Join Forces for 'SKYLAB 2020' PartyMarch 4, 2020On Thursday, March 19, Spaceflight Records and Mosaic Sound Collective are combining their interstellar powers to host the inaugural liftoff of “SKYLAB 2020,” a day and night party featuring a line up of 30 of Austin's top artists. The all-ages event is open to the public and will take place from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. at Austin's historic Scholz Garten, located at 1607 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701. The event will be hosted by Val Kilmer and special guest Matt Pinfield, former VJ for MTV and host of the groundbreaking alternative music show, “120 Minutes.” The oldest live music venue in the state of Texas, 150 year-old Scholz German Biergarten and restaurant will play host to what promises to be one of the most talked about events happening this festival season, including The Black Angels, The Sword, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Holy Wave, Residual Kid, Think No Think, Kalu and the Electric Joint, Megafauna, Löwin, The Sideshow Tragedy, Croy and the Boys, Buffalo Hunt, Galactic Protector, Ponytrap, The Human Circuit, Como Las Movies, Tim Crane, Urban Heat and many more. To RSVP for the event, please see here.
Ever Records Announce Kansas Smitty's THINGS HAPPENED HEREMarch 4, 2020Drawing influence from over one hundred years of jazz history, from Django Reinhardt to Ahmad Jamal, and the vivid musical landscapes of Debussy and even Brian Eno, British seven-piece and residents/owners of East London venue/bar of the same name, Kansas Smitty's combine journeying with cinematic textures on new album Things Happened Here via K7's newly revived Ever Records imprint.
Thin Lear Releases New Track 'Wooden Cave'March 4, 2020Queens-based indie folk rock singer-songwriter Thin Lear reveals the title-track to his new full-length album Wooden Cave today. The intricately placed vocals flow alongside strings and piano to narrate the story of a loner; a story more prominent than ever in modern society. The track follows Thin Lear's latest single 'Maniacs' that American Songwriter described as 'immensely satisfying,' both tracks to appear on the new album, which will be released on April 24th by EggHunt Records.
YouTube and Global Fund for Women Launch New DocumentaryMarch 4, 2020Today YouTube and Global Fund for Women launched “Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions” - a brand new five-episode documentary series that follows dynamic activists from five countries who are disrupting the status quo and radically altering the course of history. What does it really look like to be a feminist leader in 2020? Partnering with Refinery29 on the series, the first episode of “Fundamental”, titled Rights Not Roses, which focuses on ending child, early and forced marriages in Pakistan, premieres today.
VAR to Release New Album THE NEVER-ENDING YEARMarch 4, 2020Reykjavík Iceland emotional post-rock collective VAR has signed with Spartan Records (Fallow Land, Giants Chair) and will release a new album titled 'The Never-Ending Year' on April 24.
Geographer Announces New LP & 2020 Spring US Tour DatesMarch 4, 2020Geographer, moniker of Mike Deni, has announced his New LP, Down And Out In The Garden Of Earthy Delights will be released May 1st. With this album announcement comes a U.S. tour around the upcoming LP's release. Starting May 6th the tour will begin in Boise, Idaho and end on June 19th in Portland, Oregon. The tour covers twenty eight dates across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets are on sale March 6th. All dates are listed below and more information is available here.
Lila Blue Joins New Colossus 2020 LineupMarch 4, 2020Having debuted the powerhouse single that is “Grown Bones' and its equally gorgeous music as well as an unforgettable live performance at Lola, one could say that NYC-based songwriter Lila Blue just had one heck of an eventful week. Apparently not eventful enough, as following her compelling set on the 28th, Lila has been added to the upcoming New Colossus Festival in NYC! Catch her set at 7pm on Friday March 13th, at Pianos for an absolutely spellbinding performance that will leave an indelible mark on your soul!
Yazzus Returns with DELTA WAVE EPMarch 4, 2020London-based DJ and producer Yazzus delivers a refined take on her textured, bouncy beats with her sophomore EP, Delta Wave, out today via Mad Decent's Good Enuff imprint.
Lightning Bug Sign to Fat Possum, Release New Single & Video 'The Onely Ones'March 4, 2020Lightning Bug is the hypnotic shoegaze project led by Brooklyn-based Audrey Kang, who released their new album October Song last year to an 8.0 from Pitchfork. Today, the band is announcing they've signed to Fat Possum, who will re-issue October Song on vinyl for the first time on April 24th. To celebrate the news Lightning Bug have shared a stunningly atmospheric new song and video called 'The Onely Ones.' Gorilla vs Bear, who premiered the song and video today, is calling it 'a soaring and glowingly ethereal shoegaze ballad that beautifully conveys that very intense, but also sort of hazy and difficult-to-articulate happy/sad feeling that we all get at times.'
The Country Music Association Promotes Emily Evans And Tiffany KernsMarch 4, 2020The Country Music Association has announced two key promotions in support of ongoing strategic efforts. Emily Evans has been elevated to Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, while Tiffany Kerns adds Vice President, Community Outreach to her current role as CMA Foundation Executive Director.
Hemlock Announce the 'European & UK Adventure Tour' 2020March 4, 2020Las Vegas, Nevada Heavy Metal band HEMLOCK are celebrating 27 years as a band with the announcement of the 'European & UK Adventure Tour' 2020. The tour includes two U.S. dates that begin on April 24th n St. Joseph, MO at Cafe Acoustic.
Michaela Anne Announces Tour with JD McPherson for AprilMarch 4, 2020Currently on a West Coast tour, acclaimed Nashville-based singer/songwriter Michaela Anne today announces that she will hit the road with singer, songwriter and musician JD McPherson. Beginning April 23, Anne will bring her “captivating vocals” (Billboard) and “splendid album” (American Songwriter), Desert Dove, to life with performances in Louisville, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Toronto and New York City. A full list of dates is below.
Evan Barlow Releases Debut EP BARLOW LANEMarch 4, 2020Elektra Records artist Evan Barlow has released his debut EP, Barlow Lane. Available today on all streaming platforms, the EP arrives alongside an official music video for the single “Feels Good,” which premiered earlier today via Billboard.
The Milk Carton Kids Set West Coast Tour Dates With Haley HeynderickxMarch 4, 2020Grammy-nominated group The Milk Carton Kids are set to tour the West Coast this spring with Haley Heynderickx in celebration of The Only Ones, their critically acclaimed new record out now on the band's own Milk Carton Records imprint in partnership with Thirty Tigers (purchase the record HERE). Tickets are available for presale now and will be available to the general public beginning Friday, March 6 at themilkcartonkids.com. See below for a complete list of shows.
Northwest String Summit Adds Leftover Salmon, Shovels & Rope, Goose, & MoreMarch 4, 2020For the droves of fans who block off dates months in advance, repeatedly caravan with friends to North Plains, Oregon, and grow their festival families year after year, Northwest String Summit continues to add world-class entertainment to their already stacked lineup for their 19th annual event. Bringing fans of bluegrass, rock and roll, and everything in between to the beautiful Horning's Hideout on the weekend of July 16-19, 2020, Northwest String Summit saved more than a few extra surprises for their final lineup announcement.