American Modern Recordings Presents AUREOLE – EMBRACING THE WINDDecember 18, 2018Auréole – flutist Laura Gilbert, violist Mary Hammann, and harpist Stacey Shames – is considered by many the world's pre-eminent flute, viola, and harp ensemble, having commissioned and premiered more works for their instrumentation than any other such trio in the world. Embracing the Wind, a new disc of works written between 1978 and 2000 by Israeli composers Paul Ben-Haim and Lior Navok and Americans Ian Krouse and Robert Paterson, is the group's 15th recording, and its first on the American Modern Recordings label. It is the 20th AMR release.
ASCAP Donates to MusiCares in Wake of California WildfiresDecember 18, 2018ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that it is making a donation to MusiCares®—a charity of the Recording Academy—to support members of the music community, including the thousands of ASCAP songwriter, composer and music publisher members affected by the recent wildfires in northern and southern California.
Live Nation Appoints Kelly Flanigan As President of Washington, Dc – U.S. ConcertDecember 18, 2018Today Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, announced Kelly Flanigan as President of Washington, DC – U.S. Concerts. In her expanded role, Flanigan will oversee booking, marketing, and business operations for Live Nation across the region, including Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry to Perform At 2019 MusiCares Person Of The YearDecember 18, 2018GRAMMY® winners Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood; and past GRAMMY nominees Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry will join the performance lineup at the 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Feb. 8. Previously announced performers include Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Vince Gill, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Linda Perry, P!nk, Mark Ronson, Mavis Staples, and Chris Stapleton. GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton will close the evening's performances. Greg Phillinganes will be the musical director. More guest performers will be announced shortly.
Netflix Renews CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINADecember 18, 2018On the heels of “A Midwinter's Tale” episode, the witches, warlocks, mortals and familiars of Greendale received an early Winter Solstice gift as Netflix has ordered 16 more episodes of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which will air in two parts (parts 3 & 4).
UNDERHER Release 'Mercy' EPDecember 18, 2018Fledgling electronic live act UNDERHER have released their third official EP, 'Mercy'. Due for release on their own imprint IAMHER, the package includes two original UNDERHER tracks, 'Mercy' and 'Strung', plus remixes from French production duo The Dualz, Greek Hotworkz label boss Harri Agnel, upcoming Austrian producer dörfler, and New Yorker Allies For Everyone.
Vevo Reveals Top Artists of 2018December 18, 2018Vevo has today revealed the biggest artists and official music videos of 2018. Globally, there has been over 260 billion video views to-date with an average of 24 billion views per month, and over 12 billion hours of content watched to-date. In the US, Vevo has seen nearly 50 billion video views to-date in 2018, with an average of 4.5 billion views per month, and over 2 billion hours of content watched.
SOFI TUKKER 'Treehouse' Nominated For 'Best Dance/Electronic Album' GRAMMYDecember 18, 2018SOFI TUKKER--the Los Angeles-based duo of Tucker Halpern (vocals, bass, percussion, production) and Sophie Hawley-Weld (vocals, guitar, percussion)--have been nominated for a 'Best Dance/Electronic Album' GRAMMY® Award for their debut album TREEHOUSE (Ultra Music). This marks their second nomination following a 'Best Dance Recording' nomination for their debut single 'Drinkee' in 2017. TREEHOUSE received great acclaim for its genre-defying sound, vibrant melodies and themes of inclusivity and self-empowerment.
Frank Bello and David Ellefson Form Collaborative Band Altitudes & AttitudeDecember 18, 2018Altitudes & Attitude, a collaboration between Anthrax's Frank Bello and Megadeth's David Ellefson—two virtuoso bass players who've anchored some of the fiercest thrash records of all time – will release its debut album Get It Out on January 18 via Megaforce). A testament to the expressive strength of rock songcraft, Get It Out reaches far beyond the boundaries of an all-star metal outing.
El Rey Network Wreaks Havoc on Your Holidays with KAIJU CHRISTMAS MarathonDecember 18, 2018El Rey Network brings mayhem and destruction this holiday season with the return of the annual “Kaiju Christmas” marathon featuring 96 hours of Godzilla films. So sip on some eggnog and get ready for a stomping good time. The classic monster mash marathon begins Saturday, December 22nd at 6am ET and will run through Monday, December 25 at 6am ET (see full schedule below).
VIDEO: Cate Blanchett Stars in the WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE TrailerDecember 18, 2018WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE is based on the runaway bestseller about Bernadette Fox, a Seattle woman who had it all - a loving husband and a brilliant daughter. When she unexpectedly disappears, her family sets off on an exciting adventure to solve the mystery of where she might have gone.
VIDEO: Cardi B Joins James Corden for Carpool KaraokeDecember 18, 2018Cardi B hops in the car with James Corden for a Carpool Karaoke through Los Angeles singing her biggest songs, discussing growing up in the Bronx and the subtle art of ASMR. And James encourages Cardi to get behind the wheel and give driving a chance, which he learns she doesn't really do for good reason.
FIAF Announces 2019 Animation First FestivalDecember 17, 2018Celebrating France's rich tradition as a pioneer of animation, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) announces the 2019 Animation First festival. Building on its wildly successful inaugural year, the second edition of Animation First showcases the vast history, enduring ingenuity, and diversity of France's renowned animation studios and schools. This year's schedule includes 17 premieres, provoking feature-length films, exciting shorts, immersive exhibits, video game demonstrations, panels with filmmakers, a special spotlight on the City of Bordeaux's animation industry, and much more. It will take place from Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27, 2019, at FIAF. Tickets are available at fiaf.org/animation.