Beach Slang Release Original Rock & Roll Holiday Song 'Jolly Liver'December 16, 2019American rock & roll mainstay Beach Slang will release new album The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City, January 10 on Bridge Nine Records. Their most accomplished album to date, the album features special guest bassist: Tommy Stinson of The Replacements and was mixed by heavy-hitter Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair). Like all Beach Slang albums, it's big, loud, and brash with the eleven tracks all written and arranged by James Alex. The prolific songwriter recently took inspiration from the season to pen a sloppy, rollicking original rock & roll holiday song titled “Jolly Liver”.
Youtube Originals Debuts Fourth Episode of COULD YOU SURVIVE THE MOVIES?December 16, 2019Today, YouTube Originals and Ample Entertainment premiered the fourth episode of the newly launched learning series, “Could You Survive The Movies?”! The series is dedicated to exploring the magic and science of cinema's most iconic pop culture films like “Jumanji”, “Die Hard”, “Alien”, “Back To The Future”, “Ghostbusters” and “Men In Black”.
Recording Academy, Warner Records Reveal 2020 Grammy Nominees Album Track ListingDecember 16, 2019The Recording Academy®'s GRAMMY Recordings® and Warner Records have revealed the powerful track listing for the 2020 GRAMMY® Nominees album. Set for release on Jan. 17 in stores and via digital retailers, the latest installment of the best-selling series — now in its 26th year — features a diverse collection of the year's most impactful GRAMMY-nominated music. A portion of album proceeds will benefit the year-round work of the GRAMMY Museum® and MusiCares®— two charitable organizations founded by the Recording Academy that focus on music education programs and critical assistance for music people in need.
Bear Hands Confirm 31-Date U.S. Headlining TourDecember 16, 2019This morning, Bear Hands confirm their 31-date tour of the United States. The band toured extensively in 2019 with twenty one pilots, Foals, and X Ambassadors, and on their headlining tour Bear Hands will perform in cities including Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, Portland, and New York City (full dates below). IRONTOM are confirmed as support on all dates, and tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 20 at 10am local time (with the exception of Washington D.C.'s U Street show, which will go on sale Thursday at December 19 at 10am local time) here.
Katherine Farnham to Perform at the Steinway GalleryDecember 16, 2019Billboard charting, six-time Global Music Award Medalist and internationally acclaimed jazz and Americana singer/songwriter/pianist Katherine 'KOOL KAT' Farnham will perform with her longtime band at the Steinway Gallery in Nashville on Friday, January 24, 2020. The concert will feature originals from her new project as well as beloved favorites.
The Acacia Strain Announce Winter 2020 Headline Tour With Rotting Out, Creeping Death, & MoreDecember 16, 2019THE ACACIA STRAIN have announced their first set of 2020 tour plans. The band will embark on a headline run, with support from Rotting Out, Creeping Death, Chamber, and Fuming Mouth. Creeping Death will not appear from March 14 through March 18. The tour kicks off on February 28 in New Haven, Connecticut and runs through April 5 in Philadelphia. All dates are below.
Charlie Daniels Announces 2020 Volunteer JamDecember 16, 2019Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels has announced the return of his legendary Volunteer Jam live concert. Headlined by The Charlie Daniels Band, the all-star, multi-artist event is set to take place on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. / CT at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster this Friday, December 20 at 10 a.m. / CT.
ID Announces Special AILEEN WUORNOS: MIND OF A MONSTERDecember 16, 2019Starting in late 1989 through November 1990, seven men in and around Marion County, Florida fell victim to an elusive serial killer. As detectives slowly pieced together the evidence, they discovered the killer they were after was a woman named Aileen Wuornos. Her subsequent arrest and trial would forever solidify her place in history as America's most notorious female serial killer. Now, the second installment of ID's MIND OF A MONSTER investigative series features chilling new insights into Wuornos's life and personality, utilizing personal letters and drawings from Aileen herself to help paint a picture of the twisted motives behind her deadly actions. AILEEN WUORNOS: MIND OF A MONSTER premieres Wednesday, January 1 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery, the #1 network for true-crime and mystery programming.
Tim Baker Shares Video For 'The Eighteenth Hole'December 16, 2019Tim Baker had a big 2019, releasing his debut solo album, Forever Overheard, in spring on Arts & Crafts, heading out on multiple tours across North America. Today he celebrates it all with a stunning video for “The Eighteen Hole”, shot in Baker's native Newfoundland, directed by Adrian Vieni and Amos Le Blanc. The video outlines the fractures that can happen in relationships, with Vieni describing the ethos as, “an intimate study of human emotion and connection. It acts as a time capsule, capturing the profound impact others have on us throughout our lives, and the shared experiences that connect us. With each moment, we're reminded of the choices we've made, the trajectory we've taken, and people we've met that haave shaped us into who we are today.”
Disney+ to Premiere DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT on January 17December 16, 2019The Disney+ original series, “Diary of a Future President,” from I Can and I Will Productions and CBS Television Studios, will premiere on Friday, January 17. Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin,” “Someone Great”) and Emily Gipson (“Someone Great”) serve as executive producers on the 10-episode series, along with creator Ilana Peña (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), on whose childhood the show was inspired, showrunner Robin Shorr (“The Carmichael Show”) and Brad Silberling (“Jane the Virgin”).
Hobo Johnson Shares New Live Video For 'Mover Awayer'December 16, 2019Hobo Johnson is ramping things up as the year comes to a close with a new live video for his stand-out track “Mover Awayer,' featured on this year's acclaimed album The Fall of Hobo Johnson on Reprise Records / Warner Records. The video displays an unforgettable performance featuring fan footage of “Mover Awayer” at Hobo Johnson's sold-out show at The House of Blues Boston during The Fall Tour of Hobo Johnson.
Broken Witt Rebels Share 'Money' Video & Announce Additional UK DatesDecember 16, 2019Following a triumphant headline show at London's Boston Music Room on Friday, Birmingham's finest, Broken Witt Rebels, have shared a brand new lyric video for the track 'Money', taken from their upcoming second studio album, OK Hotel, set for global release on March 13th.
Jonas Brothers, John Legend, John Mayer & More to Perform at MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE HONORING AEROSMITHDecember 16, 2019GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., John Legend, and John Mayer, past GRAMMY Award nominee Alice Cooper and current GRAMMY Award nominees Jonas Brothers, Emily King, and Yola join the performance lineup at the 2020 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Aerosmith on Jan. 24. Greg Phillinganes will be the musical director, with additional guest performers to be announced.
Steven John Simon Releases Debut EP STORY TO TELLDecember 16, 2019Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' on December 13, 2019. Steven John Simon's debut EP rounds out his first full year as a new country artist. This has been a year of 'firsts' for Steven John Simon. The Marine Veteran went from working off-shore full time, single father of two to a whirlwind of studio time, song writing, taking care of his fast growing fan base to performing at festivals and venues in the south east.
Marcus King Shares New Song 'One Day She's Here'December 16, 2019Marcus King has shared a new song 'One Day She's Here,' a fresh sounding slice of laid-back vintage soul. The new track, written by Marcus, Dan Auerbach and Pat McLaughlin, showcases Marcus' restrained falsetto with sultry strings and a deep pocket groove provided by among others, drummer Gene Chrisman, keyboardist Bobby Wood and bassist Dave Roe, legendary musicians who have graced classic recordings by the likes of Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley.