BWW Review: Riptide Music Festival Keeps Getting Better!November 27, 2019Riptide Music Festival took Fort Lauderdale beach by storm over the weekend of November 23 and 24. Riptide proved its fourth year in Broward County was bigger and better than before, with headliners such as The Killers, The 1975, and Jimmy Eat World.
Sister Sledge, Norman Jay MBE Join Lineup for Cross The Tracks 2020November 27, 2019After a much talked about debut in 2019, London's tasteful Cross The Tracks Festival is back and better than ever in 2020 with an all encompassing day of the finest jazz, funk and soul as well as delicious street food, carefully brewed craft beer, thought provoking talks, immersive workshops and plenty more on Sunday June 7th at Brixton's beautiful Brockwell Park. The first names to be announced include Sister Sledge, Tinariwen, Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay MBE, Nu Guinea (Full Live Band), Channel One, Shabaka & The Ancestors, Soul II Soul's Jazzie B, Shy One, Tash LC, Jaz Karis, Pip Millet, Ashley Henry, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Chris Dave & The Drumhedz, Theon Cross, Jamz Supernova, Lynda Dawn, and Aaron Taylor.
Jimmy Clash & Vanto Release New Song 'Forever' (ft. Maria Mathea)November 27, 2019Returning to Revealed Recordings with a hero's welcome after the success of the appropriately titled 'Young & Invincible' with Kura, 24-year-old Dutch wunderkind Jimmy Clash this time joins forces with South Korea's progressive prodigy Vanto, on what will be their second collaboration on the label following 'Golden Skies' last year. The track is titled 'Forever' and gives a voice to up and coming Swedish Songstress Maria Mathea who performs vocals.
Rufus Wainwright to Release Limited Edition EP on Record Store DayNovember 27, 2019Rufus Wainwright is set to release an A/B side 7' EP, Come A Little Bit Closer, on November 29, Record Store Day Black Friday. The limited edition EP arrives ahead of Wainwright's forthcoming 2020 album via BMG, and consists of two live performances of Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon' and Arcade Fire's 'Crown of Love.' Come A Little Bit Closer will be available exclusively at participating RSD Black Friday record stores, found here.
Consequence Of Sound Premieres Smoke Fairies New Video 'Disconnect'November 27, 2019Smoke Fairies just played a sell-out single launch at The Social in association with Rough Trade to celebrate the release of a limited edition 7”. The show and single sold out three weeks prior to release and landed at #3 in the UK Vinyl Singles chart, surrounded by Coldplay, Queen and Kate Bush. They will play additional UK dates (below) in February just after the release of Darkness Brings The Wonders Home. The ladies will also appear on John Kennedy Radio X with an interview and live session on January 28th.
HBO to Release Season 8 of GAME OF THRONES and the Complete Series on DVD & Blu-RayNovember 27, 2019Rally the realm on December 3rd as HBO releases Season 8 and the complete collection of all eight epic seasons of one of the most talked about programs in TV history; Game of Thrones®. The epic final run of the television phenomenon will be released on Blu-ray and DVD, including special bonus features including 'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch', a documentary in two parts by filmmaker Jeanie Finlay chronicling the making of the final season.
Jonathan Cain Hosts ABC Audio's Rock & Reelz Thanksgiving Weekend SpecialNovember 27, 2019Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Journey band member Jonathan Cain is tapped by ABC Audio to host its Rock & Reelz Thanksgiving weekend special. During the three-hour radio program, Cain takes a look back at some of the greatest rock songs from popular films such as 'Goodfellas,' 'Easy Rider,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and more. The special features Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Aerosmith, Bob Seger, Pat Benatar, Blondie and Journey, as well as Cain's solo Christmas single “Wonder of Wonders” that is garnering significant radio airplay this holiday season.
Olivia Rodrigo Makes Songwriting Debut in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIESNovember 27, 2019Actress Olivia Rodrigo makes her songwriting debut with 'All I Want,' a song showcased in the episode of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' premiering Friday, November 29 on Disney+. In the episode 'Blocking,' 16-year old Rodrigo performs the piano ballad as her character, Nini Salazar-Roberts. She recorded it live on the set during filming.
SUN SILVA Releases New Single 'Ride'November 27, 2019SUN SILVA have released their brand new single 'Ride'. The new song comes ahead of their largest headline show yet at London's Colours on December 3rd.
WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks Announces Southeast Asia Leadership TeamNovember 27, 2019WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks has unveiled its new-look Southeast Asia leadership team based in Singapore. The organisation, which was first revealed in August, unites Turner Asia Pacific and HBO Asia to form one of the most powerful portfolios of entertainment brands in the media industry.
VIDEO: TINA Star Adrienne Warren Talks Being Grateful For Tina TurnerNovember 27, 2019The star of Broadway's 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical,' Adrienne Warren was a guest on Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about the musical. During the interview, Warren tells tells host Colbert what it was like to meet the legendary performer for the first time.
CBS to Air I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL on December 20November 26, 2019I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, a new one-hour special featuring two back-to-back colorized episodes of the classic series, will be broadcast Friday, Dec. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
VOCES on PBS Concludes on December 20th with Broadcast Premiere of THE PUSHOUTSNovember 26, 2019Winner of the 2018 Imagen Award for Best Documentary, “The Pushouts” is an inspiring story about the resilience of young people and how the support of caring adults offers hope. The film premieres on VOCES, Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series, Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:00-11:00 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App. Directed by Katie Galloway and co-directed by Dawn Valadez, “The Pushouts” is part of American Graduate, public media's long-term commitment, made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), to help young people succeed in school, career and life.
House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation Launches AuctionNovember 26, 2019The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation today launched “Rocktion”, a special holiday auction on ebay of music memorabilia and collectibles from legends such as Aretha Franklin, Ringo Starr, and Aerosmith plus VIP musical experiences with Khalid, Zac Brown and Jason Aldean. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit's music industry education programs for underserved youth.