Os Mutantes Return with New Album ZZYZXFebruary 18, 2020With the same inventiveness and energy that they've had for 50 years, legendary Brazilian band Os Mutantes remains creative and sharp on their new album ZZYZX (out now via Jardim Elétrico).
The Bad Plus Confirm Spring TourFebruary 18, 2020The Bad Plus has announced plans for a wide-ranging spring tour. The groundbreaking trio - bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, and pianist Orrin Evans - will perform an array of US headline dates alongside eagerly awaited residencies at New York City's Village Vanguard (March 24-29), Oakland, CA's Yoshi's (April 3-4), and Washington, DC's Blues Alley (April 10-12). For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.thebadplus.com.
Line-Up Announced for 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood BowlFebruary 18, 2020The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced the line-up for the 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, now in its 21st year, launches Sunday, June 28, at 7PM.
Tailgate Fest Announces 2020 Lineup Featuring Dierks Bentley and Lynyrd SkynyrdFebruary 18, 2020Southern California's most epic party returns for its third year, and now at the most on-brand venue yet: the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. Tailgate Fest has gained cult status and been dubbed “SoCal's Newest FOMO Festival” from being the only fest in the world where the tailgating doesn't stop when the show starts. And now neither does the pool party. For an extra special and unique experience, check out the 'Boots and Bikinis' mega pool party that puts you close enough to the stage that you could splash the artists.
Lio O'liva Debuts Visual Album PROSTHETIC SOULFebruary 18, 2020Out of the gate underground artist Lio O'liva has hit the music scene hard with the release of his freshman album Prosthetic Soul, available now via Youtube, Soundcloud, iTunes and Google Play. With the release of his visual R&B/hip hop album, the 24-year-old Bronx artist tells a tale of disability, immigration, love and overcoming adversity. Born with a severe disability in Honduras, O'liva moved to the United States when he was a small child. Here, he underwent surgery and received prosthetic legs and his family eventually settled in the Bronx, where O'liva grew up and developed a strong love of American soul music. He counts Stevie Wonder, Usher, Musiq Soulchild, Lauryn Hill and D'Angelo among his influences.
Parkway Drive Announce North American Tour + 'Viva The Underdogs' SoundtrackFebruary 18, 2020Australian metal band Parkway Drive will set stages afire on their largest headlining tour to date in North America this summer. The tour will kick-off on August 21 in Sacramento, CA and wrap September 17 in Irving, TX. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 21 at 10am local time. For more information, visit http://tour.parkwaydriverock.com/.
Foo Fighters: 25th Anniversary Van Tour To Revisit Stops Along 1995 TourFebruary 18, 2020Congratulations: You're old! You've been going to see Foo Fighters shows for 25 years now! What better way to celebrate than joining the band in commemorating its silver anniversary in some of the same cities where the first FF shows took place in 1995? Beginning April 12 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix AZ, the Foo Fighters' 2020 Van Tour will do just that, hitting a number of the same spots that Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel and Pat Smear trailblazed in a Dodge van all those years ago—in arenas this time, because aside from many of those clubs on that 1995 trek having since ceased to exist, squeezing a 2020 FF show into the few that are still around would just be too insane…
Primus Announces A Tribute to Kings TourFebruary 18, 2020Primus will pay homage to prog-rock legends Rush this summer with A Tribute to Kings, a cross-country tour that will feature the Bay Area trio playing Rush's classic 1977 album A Farewell to Kingsin its entirety, in addition to their own music.
Alter Bridge Announce Spring Headline TourFebruary 18, 2020On the heels of their successful winter headline tour that wraps next week, Alter Bridge are announcing a spring run that is set to kickoff this May. The next headline run will include select festival appearances as well as headline shows with special guests Black Stone Cherry and Saint Asonia. The tour kicks off on May 1st in Atlanta and wraps up on May 24th at Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK. The tour will make stops in Huntington, NY; Sayreville, NJ; New Orleans, LA and Houston, TX to name a few. Artist presale begins Wednesday, February 19th from 10AM – Thursday, February 20th 10PM local time and the public on sale is Friday, February 21st at 10AM local time. Previously announced festival appearances include Epicenter Festival in Charlotte, NC; Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL; Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, OH and Rocklahoma in Pryor, OK. Ticket information for all shows can be found at: https://alterbridge.com.
SCHITT'S CREEK Leads Nominations for the 2020 Canadian Screen AwardsFebruary 18, 2020The nominees for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards were announced today in 141 film, television, and digital media categories by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy). The Awards will be presented in Toronto over five days during Canadian Screen Week, including the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala, which airs live on CBC and the CBC Gem streaming service on Sunday, March 29 at 8:00 PM (9:00 PM AT/9:30 PM NT).
Black Coffee Announces New London DateFebruary 18, 2020Black Coffee today has announced a headline show at The Drumsheds, London on 2nd May 2020 with special guests. Tickets on sale at www.metropolismusic.com
Offsonar 2020 Reveal Lineups For Get Lost's European Debut And Drumcode February 18, 2020OFFSónar has revealed the latest phase of acts confirmed for the 2020 edition, with lineups coming from Drumcode and the much anticipated European debut of Get Lost. The new additions join already announced lineups for showcases by Detroit Love, Exhale and Innervisions, as the cutting-edge party series prepares to return to Barcelona's historic Poble Espanyol complex on June 18 to 21.
Vita and the Woolf Announces May 8 Release of ANNA OHIOFebruary 18, 2020 Vita and The Woolf, aka Jen Pague, has announced the May 8 release of Anna Ohio via Tender Loving Empire, the follow up to her 2017 debut TUNNELS. To celebrate the announcement, she has shared the music video for her new song “Operator.” Listen below! Pre-order Anna Ohio HERE.
Bright Eyes Announce World TourFebruary 18, 2020Today, Bright Eyes have shared details of a forthcoming world tour, with an extensive run across North America. Full list of dates below. Tickets on-sale February 21st at 12:00 PM EST. After a 9 year hiatus, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nathaniel Walcott re-grouped to record and tour in 2020. The beloved band, whose previous nine albums are some of the most lauded and influential records of a generation, last released a new LP, The People's Key, in 2011 followed by a remastered box set collection of their work in 2016. But, in 2019, the acclaimed trio returned to the studio to quietly begin work on new material.