ATO Records Signs Amyl and the SniffersSeptember 20, 2018ATO Records is thrilled to announce their newest signing in partnership with Flightless Records, Melbourne punk four-piece Amyl and the Sniffers. The young band was brought to the label's attention when they opened for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard on their 2018 summer tour. Singer Amy Taylor's stage presence and charisma are undeniable.
Miya Folick Announces Debut Album PREMONITIONSSeptember 20, 2018Premonitions, the debut album from vocalist and songwriter Miya Folick, is due October 26 on Terrible Records/Interscope Records; see below for full details including the track list and album artwork featuring her parents. Premonitions was co-produced with Justin Raisen (Sky Ferreira, Charli XCX, Santigold and Angel Olsen) and Yves Rothman.
AMNH Margaret Mead Film Festival To Debut 50 DocumentariesSeptember 20, 2018The 2018 Margaret Mead Film Festival—the internationally recognized premier platform for documentary films—will screen 55 outstanding films representing 39 countries and host special events and performances from Thursday, October 18, through Sunday, October 21, at the American Museum of Natural History. The public can purchase tickets and see full film descriptions and trailers online at amnh.org/mead, and can create a personalized film schedule at mead2018.sched.com.
7Horse Announce The 'Superfecta Tour'September 20, 20187Horse has announced the first batch of dates for their upcoming 'Superfecta Tour.' Their new studio album of the same name will be released on December 7th. The 11 track set is the band's fourth studio album and the follow up to 2016's Livin in a Bitch of a World. Dates below with more to be announced.
Tiffany Hsiung's Film THE APOLOGY to Premiere on PBS Documentary Series POVSeptember 20, 2018United Nations researchers report that between 1931 and 1945, the Japanese military forced an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 women and girls into institutionalized sexual slavery. Euphemistically referred to as “comfort women,” they typically ranged in age from 11 to 33 and were taken from Japanese colonies from Korea to Indonesia. Mobilized through forced recruitment, kidnapping, false employment offers or sale by family members and employers, they served in brothels supervised by the Japanese military. Seventy years after their imprisonment, the surviving “comfort women” still await an official apology from the government of Japan.
My Jam Music Network and Ghost Beverage Create Entertainment Company GTVSeptember 20, 2018 My Jam Music Network and Ghost Beverage, Inc., the health and wellness beverage brand, announced their joint venture forming a multimedia entertainment company, GTV. My Jam Music Network founded by writer, producer David S. Zucker, is a new 24-hour music channel created by musicians, for musicians and their fans. GTV will be a hybrid of social media, sports, game shows, cooking and cars. The goal of the venture is to provide great exposure to independent content creators, writers and producers. To learn more about My Jam Music Network visit their website.
RLJE Films Presents SLEEP NO MORESeptember 20, 2018RLJE Films (NASDAQ: RLJE) will release the horror film SLEEP NO MORE on VOD, Digital and DVD on October 2, 2018. Written by Jason Murphy (The League of Extremely Ordinary Gentlemen) and directed by Phillip Guzman (Dead Awake), SLEEP NO MORE stars Keli Price (“Side Effects”), Lukas Gage (Assassination Nation), Yasmine Aker (12 Strong), Brea Grant (“The Arrangement”), Stephen Ellis (“You're the Worst”) and Christine Dwyer (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”). RLJE Films will release SLEEP NO MORE on DVD for an SRP of $27.97.
Winners Announced for Allan Slaight JUNO Master ClassSeptember 20, 2018The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and Slaight Music today announced the winners of this year's Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class: Haviah Mighty, Port Cities and smrtdeath. The winners, selected by a “super jury” of music industry leaders, will receive support from Canada's premier artist development program allowing them to transform their careers with crucial tools and invaluable experiences.
Fleet Foxes Announce FIRST COLLECTION 2006 - 2009September 20, 2018Fleet Foxes have announced a special limited-edition collection to mark the 10th anniversary of their debut album, entitled First Collection 2006 – 2009, to be released by Nonesuch in Europe and Sub Pop for the rest of the world on November 9, 2018. The package features content spanning the early days of Fleet Foxes' career, including the self-titled full-length debut album on 12” vinyl, as well as the Sun Giant EP on 10” vinyl and the first vinyl releases of both the very limited-edition, previously only self-released The Fleet Foxes EP on 10” and B-sides & Rarities on 10”. See full tracklisting below. In addition to its musical offerings, the release will feature a 32-page booklet including show flyers, lyrics, and artwork from the period. The special edition will also be released on CD and on all digital platforms.
Bumper Jacksons to Perform at Aretha's Jazz CafeSeptember 20, 2018Aretha's Jazz Cafe continues the big Music Hall big 90th year Opening weekend with the eclectic genre and era bending Americana band, Bumper Jacksons , Friday, October 12th at 7PM.
Andrea Bocelli Enlists Ed Sheeran, Josh Groban and More For His New Album 'Si'September 20, 2018Andrea Bocelli has enlisted a group of stellar duet partners for his forthcoming album 'Si.' Bocelli reunites with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping 'Perfect Symphony' on the brand new song called 'Amo Soltanto Te' (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and also joins pop sensation Dua Lipa on the single 'If Only.' Additionally, crossover superstar Josh Groban and classical soprano Aida Garifullina duet with Bocelli on the new album, which is set for release on Sugar/Decca on October 26th. 'Si' is Bocelli's first album of new material in 14 years, featuring 16 new songs that celebrate love, family, faith and hope.
Eelke Kleijn Announces New Single 'Drive' Off New AlbumSeptember 20, 2018Fresh off a colossal North American tour with performances in Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York City and Burning Man, Dutch producer Eelke Kleijn has released the latest single “Drive,” off his impending 'Moments Of Clarity' album. Arriving as the fourth track off his upcoming third LP, the deep house savant steadily continues to build anticipation for the project before it drops on November 22nd on his DAYS like NIGHTS imprint.
Davey Muise Announces Solo TourSeptember 20, 2018Davey Muise (Vanna, Trove), along with his backing band Sons of Zero, will embark on a small Northeastern solo headlining tour with support from Off Road Minivan (Tooth and Nail Records) this fall.
T.I. Curates Atlanta's First-Ever Pop-Up Trap Music MuseumSeptember 20, 2018Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning artist/producer/ entrepreneur/ actor Tip “T.I.” Harris in partnership with a committee of prominent art & entertainment influencers including Maurice Garland (renowned hip-hop journalist), DL Warfield (Creative Crusader & Artist) and more.
BLACKkKLANSMAN to be Released on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVDSeptember 20, 2018Follow the incredible true story of Ron Stallwortth, an African-American police officer who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan in the unbelievably bold, BlacKkKlansman, arriving on Digital and the all-new digital move app MOVIES ANYWHERE on October 23, 2018 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on November 6, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed by critics as “hugely entertaining” (Stephanie Zacharek, Time) and “electric” (Eric Cohn, Indiewire), BlacKkKlansman comes from acclaimed director Spike Lee and Academy Award-winning producers Jason Blum (Get Out, Whiplash) and Jordan Peele (Get Out, “The Last O.G.”).
Shania Twain Kicks Off European Leg of the NOW TourSeptember 20, 2018Glasgow tonight witnessed a spectacle of a lifetime with the arrival of Shania Twain's highly anticipated NOW tour. Kickstarting her eighteen date European tour, the icon delivered a spellbinding show performing hits such as “I'm Gonna Getcha Good!”, “Up!”, “That Don't Impress Me Much”, “You're Still The One”, “Life's About To Get Good” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”. Returning to the stage in Europe after 15 years – Shania is back NOW!