Green Bandleader Jeff Lescher Released His First Solo AlbumFebruary 4, 2020As the leader of the seminal Chicago band Green, Jeff Lescher unleashed a synthesis of the punk, pop, glam, soul and country music he was obsessed with growing up. Rising from the fertile scene in the 80s that included bands like Material Issue and Shoes, Green released a string of critically acclaimed albums that won praise from SPIN, Chicago Tribune and Village Voice. Author John Borack included them in his lauded book, “Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Guide to Power Pop”.
Jameela Jamil to MC and Judge HBO Max's Ballroom Voguing Competition SeriesFebruary 4, 2020 HBO Max announced today that actress, activist and host Jameela Jamil will MC and judge Legendary, the 9-episode unscripted voguing competition series from Scout Productions. Additionally, the streamer comes ready to battle with a judge panel that will chant, chop and destroy each ball featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado alongside a weekly rotating guest judge with commentary by Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ at the turntable.
J-Felix Releases 'CHECK' Single Feat. El TrainFebruary 4, 2020Producer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Newman, otherwise known as J-Felix, returns with his future blend of boogie, p-funk, disco and soul on his sophomore album Whole Again Hooligan, out March 6 on Tru Thoughts, and releases the heavily-sampled single 'Check' featuring El Train - listen below!
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Hinds Announces New Album THE PRETTIEST CURSEFebruary 4, 2020Today the beloved Madrid-born and bred quartet Hinds announce their glorious beast of a third album, The Prettiest Curse. On this new record, Hinds take a quantum leap forward as a band and shrug off any remaining lo-fi accusations, finally harnessing the full extent of their pop prowess and unleashing songs which sound bigger, bolder, and more complex than anything they have done before, while still remaining true to their girl-gang, garage rock roots. “We have this incredible job, but it's really transformed the way we live,” says Carlotta Cosials, explaining the album title. “We know we're not going to stop, so we've decided to embrace it—to see this curse as something pretty.” Featuring songs performed in Hinds' native tongue for the first time, The Prettiest Curse was produced by Jenn Decliveo and is positively bursting with life, finding Hinds at their very best yet. Pre-order The Prettiest Curse, out April 3rd via Hinds' long-time label home Mom + Pop, HERE.
Chatham County Line to Release STRANGE FASCINATION on May 15February 4, 2020A staple of the North Carolina music scene for two decades, Raleigh, NC's Chatham County Line introduces a new sound and line up with the release of their ninth studio album, Strange Fascination, out May 15 on Yep Roc Records.
Levitate Music & Arts Festival Announces 2020 Lineup, Featuring Jack Johnson, Tash Sultana, & More!February 4, 2020The ever-evolving and greatly loved Levitate Music & Arts Festival is proud to announce the 2020 lineup for its eighth annual event happening July 10-12, 2020. The team at Levitate has been thinking about summer all winter long and is proud to announce a lineup to warm the soul: Jack Johnson, Phil Lesh & Friends, Stick Figure, Tash Sultana, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dirty Heads, Umphrey's McGee, Moe., Toots and the Maytals, Trevor Hall, Billy Strings, Mt. Joy, and many more. A confirmed lineup is listed at the end of this release.
Caprices Announces Line-Up, Three New Stages & Double Weekend Format for 2020February 4, 2020For its 17th edition, Caprices presents its new concept: Modernity 2 X Higher, spreading over two weekends on April 17-19 & April 24-26, 2020. Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Sven Väth, Guy Gerber, Lee Burridge, Ricardo Villalobos, Adriatique will be amongst more than 53 of the most prominent artists of the moment, who will gather in Crans-Montana. Three new stages have been announced, one new daytime stage at Cry D'Er plus two new night stages that will host various national and international festival and club brands.
Boniface Shares Video For 'Oh My God'February 4, 2020Boniface is very excited to share the video for the new single 'Oh My God', ahead of the release of their debut album. Boniface is out on the February 14th, 2020 on Transgressive Records and can be pre-ordered now. The video was filmed in one long take, Michel Gondry style, in collaboration with the Canadian director Michael Pugacewicz.
First Names Announced For Houghton 2020February 4, 2020Described in some quarters as setting a new benchmark for music festivals, Houghton announces a progressive and eclectic group of names for its third edition on 6th - 9th August 2020.
Heavy Pettin' Releases First New EP on Valentine's DayFebruary 4, 2020Heavy Pettin' first stirred into action when vocalist Hamie, guitarists Gordon Bonnar and Punky Mendoza, drummer Gary Moat and bassist Brian Waugh first burst out of Glasgow in 1981. They were vibrant, priapic, anthemic and focused. As they showed on a three-track demo, and on the subsequent debut single for independent label Neat ('Roll The Dice'__/'Love Xs Love'), they were more than mere Def Leppard slaves. In fact, the Pettin' had an international sound that owed something to AC/DC, UFO, Thin Lizzy and Foreigner, but also had its own raging momentum.
Social Animals Announces Tour With Beach Slang February 4, 2020New Rise Records signees Social Animals have announced a North American tour with Beach Slang and The Aquadolls this Spring. The nearly month-long run kicks off in Berkeley, CA on March 29th and hits most major cities along the northern US – including the band's hometown of Minneapolis – before wrapping in Washington D.C. on April 22nd.
Basia Bulat Unveils New Single And Video 'Already Forgiven'February 4, 2020Today, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Basia Bulat unveils “Already Forgiven” from her forthcoming record Are You in Love? out March 27 via Secret City Records. The song and video premiered this morning on Consequence of Sound —watch below!
TIDAL Releases Docu-Series for Inaugural Grant Program, TIDAL UnpluggedFebruary 4, 2020Today, TIDAL, in conjunction with five rising artists from Detroit, are releasing a docu-series highlighting their journey as winners of the inaugural TIDAL Unplugged grant program. The TIDAL Unplugged docu-series provides an in-depth look at the artists' creative process, while working with TIDAL to evolve and craft their sounds. The episodes shed light on each finalist's life-long passion and commitment to pursue dreams of becoming a successful musician. All episodes are available pre-paywall for TIDAL members and non-members alike on TIDAL.com/Unplugged.
Ovation TV Announces Premiere Date for Season Three of FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIESFebruary 4, 2020Ovation, America's only arts network, has announced the premiere date for the third season of Frankie Drake Mysteries. The new season will premiere on Ovation on Saturday, April 4th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT, promising a slate of new adventures as the ladies of Drake Private Detectives take on more challenging cases and face off against some impressive foes.
Food Network Announces New Season of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIPFebruary 4, 2020Food Network's hit seasonal culinary competition Spring Baking Championship returns on Monday, March 9th at 9pm ET/PT. Through nine episodes, 11 talented bakers are tested to create extraordinary, jaw-dropping spring treats for a chance to be crowned Spring Baking Champion and win the $25,000 grand prize during the double-episode finale on Monday, April 27th at 9pm & 10pm ET/PT. In each episode host Clinton Kelly introduces the bakers to two demanding rounds of spring-themed challenges that push the limits of their skills, imagination and ingenuity, as the bakers must impress judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale for a coveted spot in the finale to join the ranks of past winners!
SYFY to Debut New Series SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATEFebruary 4, 2020What happens when you throw a group of nerds in a room and ask them the universe's most important questions? Questions like 'Who'd be a worse boss, Darth Vader or the Joker?' or 'Would you rather have a Green Lantern ring or a Wizard Wand?' You get SYFY's newest series, SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE! Set to debut on SYFY this Summer 2020, the freshman series' 12 half-hour episodes will go into production in Los Angeles in March.
CMT to Exclusively Premiere BLUEBIRD on February 19February 4, 2020Today, CMT announced it will air the exclusive broadcast premiere of 'BLUEBIRD,' the critically-acclaimed feature film documenting the 35-year history of The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville's accidental landmark that altered the course of music history. 'BLUEBIRD' will premiere Wednesday, February 19th at 8 PM ET/PT and will receive an encore screening on Friday, February 21st at 12PM ET/PT on CMT.