Darius Rucker to Receive Humanitarian Award at Music Biz 2019February 19, 2019The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Darius Rucker with its Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award during the Music Biz 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville Hotel at 7:30 PM Rucker is being celebrated for his lifelong philanthropic efforts that include exemplary and heartfelt work on behalf of children.
Johnny Marr Announces North American Spring TourFebruary 19, 2019Today, Smiths' guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ's 2018 'Man Of The Year' Lifetime Achievement Award and NME's “God-Like Genius” award has announced he is returning to North America in the spring. The extensive coast-to-coast run includes Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Denver and more. Tickets are on-sale at JohnnyMarr.com and a full list of dates is below.
TRE MAISON DASAN to Premiere on Independent LensFebruary 19, 2019Told directly through the children's perspective, Tre Maison Dasan is an up-close and unfiltered look at the lives of three Rhode Island boys, each navigating childhood and adolescence with a parent behind bars. Each boy faces the pressure of growing up in a society that often demonizes their parents, provides little support for their families, and assumes “the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.” Produced and directed by Denali Tiller, Tre Maison Dasan premieres on Independent Lens Monday, April 1, 2019, 10:00-11:00 PM ET (check local listings), and will also be available simultaneously for online streaming at pbs.org.
Violent Femmes Announce Co-Headline Tour with XFebruary 19, 2019The one and only Violent Femmes have announced plans for a co-headline tour with the legendary X, set to get underway May 5th at Humphrey's in San Diego, CA. Violent Femmes will perform at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV and BeachLife in Redondo Beach, CA ahead of the co-headline dates. For complete details and local on-sale information, please see vfemmes.com/tour.

Martha's Trouble Announces First Concert CruiseFebruary 19, 2019Alabama-based husband-and-wife folk/rock duo Martha's Trouble (aka Rob and Jen Slocumb) will be setting sail October 6 through October 13, 2019 on their first-ever concert cruise. Fans of the pair's music are encouraged to purchase a cabin and join them for a very special, exclusive music experience on the high seas on board the Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. Fans must purchase a cabin through the duo's site on Fan Club Cruises (https://fanclubcruises.com/event/mathas-trouble-concert-cruise) in order to partake in three Martha's Trouble concerts, a meet-and-greet, and a very special Q&A storytelling session during the course of the cruise. The fan club offering is limited to 50 cabins, so the shows and special Martha's Trouble events on-board the ship will be intimate and personal for fans who join the fun. Departing from Port Canaveral, Florida, the cruise will visit Labadee in Haiti, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Phillipsburg in St. Maarten, before returning to Florida.
Sad Planets Announce Debut LP on Tee Pee RecordsFebruary 19, 2019Sad Planets will release their debut album Akron, Ohio on April 19th via Tee Pee Records. The band features John Petkovic (Cobra Verde, Sweet Apple, Guided by Voices, Death of Samantha) and Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), and the album features a guest appearance by J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.; also plays with Petkovic in Sweet Apple).
Atlantic Records and R Baron Group Partner to Launch New Label, The Machine WorksFebruary 19, 2019Atlantic Records announced today that the company has partnered with West Coast powerhouse creative agency, R Baron Group, to launch a new label, The Machine Works. The first acts signed to the new deal are Los Angeles-based emcees AzChike and 1TakeJay. Atlantic Records will work in tandem with Warner Music Group subsidiary Asylum Records on marketing, distribution, and promotional efforts for The Machine Works and its roster.
BTS Announces Additional Stadium Stops To Their World TourFebruary 19, 2019Following a record-breaking 2018, BTS is further cementing their position as the biggest pop act on the planet as they announce their BTS WORLD TOUR 'LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF', with a line-up of eight stadiums spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
ARCHER: DANGER ISLAND to Arrive on DVD April 2February 19, 2019Get ready for a change of scenery with the semi-functioning alcoholic seaplane pilot, Sterling Archer, a lush on the lush South Pacific island of Mitimotu in 1939. While the rest of the world is concerned about the impending Second World War, Archer is only concerned with who's buying his next drink. Along with his trusty co-pilot Pam, Archer must navigate quicksand, cannibals, super-intelligent monkeys, poison darts, pirates, and did we mention quicksand? Enter the mysterious and deadly world of Archer: Danger Island when all 8 episodes from Season 9 arrive on DVD April 2 along with exotic special features.

Santigold Announces '10 Years Golder Tour'February 19, 2019Santigold has announced a US tour to commemorate the recent 10thanniversary of her self-titled debut album. The 10 Years Golder Tour kicks off April 30th at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium. She will be performing her debut album in its entirety as well as songs from throughout her career including her latest mixtape-style album I Don't Want: The Gold Fire Sessions (Downtown). Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 20 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, February 21 at 10 PM local time through Citi's Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Artist fan club presale will be available Wednesday, February 20 at 10 AM local time through Thursday, February 21 at 10p local time. Fans can sign up for the artist fan club presale code atwww.Santigold.com. The deadline for the presale code signup is Tuesday, February 19 at midnight local time. This will be followed by local pre-sales on February 21 at 10 AM local time and the general on sale on February 22 at 10 AM local time.
Chromatics Release New Video and Announce First North American TourFebruary 19, 2019In 'Time Rider', Chromatics employ the metaphor of a motorcycle as an inter-dimensional bridge between the future and the past. In this dream, the motorcyclist mirrors myths of the grim reaper as Ruth Radelet eerily asks 'Can I take your hand? I want to ride with you into the storm.'
Dischord to Release Autoclave's Discography on a Single LPFebruary 19, 2019On March 29th, Dischord will release Autoclave's discography on a single LP for the first time ever. This 12” combines the band's 7” and 10” singles as well as two extra demo tracks. The music has been remastered from the original tapes by TJ Lipple and cut for vinyl by Bob Weston at CMS.
Jonathan and Drew Scott to Star in New HGTV Series PROPERTY BROTHERS: FOREVER HOMEFebruary 19, 2019HGTV stars Jonathan and Drew Scott have helped scores of clients buy and renovate properties in the Emmy®-nominated series Property Brothers, and now they are on a mission to turn families' ordinary houses into their lifelong dream homes in the new series Property Brothers: Forever Home. In the latest title in the power twins' HGTV arsenal, couples who are settled in their home but need the brothers' expertise to make it perfect will qualify for a complete makeover. These new clients aren't looking to flip their property for profit, because they know this place is “the one” where they can put down roots and happily spend their lives. To unlock a home's full potential, Jonathan and Drew will focus on overhauling the house to suit the families' needs and wishes. The series will premiere Wednesday, May 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Daveed Diggs Among the Voice Cast for Netflix's GREEN EGGS AND HAM Animated SeriesFebruary 19, 2019Netflix has announced the voice cast for 'Green Eggs and Ham,' based on the beloved book by Dr. Seuss. The upcoming animated series follows opposites "Guy" and "Sam" as they venture out on a road trip to save an endangered animal from a far off zoo. Along the way they learn to try new things like hope, friendship, and a certain delectable dish.