Piknic Electronik Makes U.S. Debut at Auditorium ShoresSeptember 11, 2018Piknic Electronik, a unique two-day picnic in the park with electronic live music, local food and drink, family-friendly activities and immersive, social experiences will make its stateside debut in Austin, TX on October 27-28 at beautiful Auditorium Shores. The inaugural Piknic Electronik Austin will feature an eclectic mix of techno, house and disco, showcasing 12 national and local artists on 2 stages. The full lineup will be released soon. Tickets are on sale today via Front Gate Tickets.
Tru Thoughts To Release SHAPES: MOUNTAINSSeptember 11, 2018Shapes: Mountains is the latest in Tru Thoughts' series of label compilations put together by A&R, label co-founder and renowned DJ Robert Luis. After 19 years of independently releasing music, the Shapes LPs continue to encompass the best of the Brighton-based label's wide-ranging and international roster. Featuring the finest of Tru Thoughts' classic cuts, recent releases and inspired remixes, Shapes: Mounatins is out on digital and limited edition transparent green vinyl (with full 32 track download card) on October 12, 2018.
TWISTED SISTERS Series Premiere Debuts to Strong RatingsSeptember 11, 2018The series premiere of leading true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID)'s all-new series, TWISTED SISTERS averaged nearly 1.5 million viewers P2+ in delivery for the premiere episode on Labor Day, and reached a combined 3.5M unique P2+ viewers when including the encore airing in late night.
Ahead of Lymphoma Awareness Day, Lyrics Born Releases 'Can't Lose My Joy'September 11, 2018As we approach Lymphoma Awareness Day, long-standing hip-hop artist, LYRICS BORN, is sharing his family's own hardships and experiences with a cancer diagnosis. In his most difficult and personal track yet, “Can't Lose My Joy”, he tells the story of his wife Joyo Velarde's battle with lymphoma and the pain, frustration, and ultimately hope that carried them from the start to present day.
Renaissance Featuring Annie Haslam to Embark on 'Day of the Dreamer Tour'September 11, 2018Music legends Renaissance featuring Annie Haslam will be back in the US Northeast playing select dates in November 2018. Based on the great success in 2017 with the addition of a “10-piece Chamber Orchestra” on four of their shows, the band has been invited to once again bring this special line up to the Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ. November 17th. 2018 marks the 49th year since the band's formation and its tenth consecutive year of touring since their reactivation in 2009.
NPR Premieres Theodore's New Single 'Disorientation'September 11, 2018Today, Multi-instrumentalist and composer Theodore premiered his third single 'Disorientation' and announced the release date for his cascading LP Inner Dynamics on NPR's All Songs Considered. Where his previous album It Is But It's Not attempted to explore the interaction of opposing elements in the universe, Inner Dynamics finds Theodore looking inward to examine the dualities of his own identity in search of new creative potential. The album 'Disorientation” begins with mystifying whispers, and a pulsating bass until Theodore's heavy-hearted voice brings in dream-induced dramatism. Inner Dynamics features production by Vagelis Moschos and is set to be released on November 2.
KITTEN Releases Double-Single 'Secrets'September 11, 2018Power-pop-inspired-rock band KITTEN shares their double-single Secrets today. The release features two new tracks, 'Secrets' and 'Mercury,' and was produced by David Stagno and Parker Silzer IV. FADER premiered the double-single calling it, 'a thunderous, Pat Benatar-level stomper,' while PAPER called 'Mercury' a 'euphoric '80s pop vibes, floods of bright synths and boom-clap bopping beat.' Both of these powerfully introspective songs are available today on all digital service providers.
Levellers Announce 30th Anniversary 'One Way Of Life' TourSeptember 11, 2018To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Levellers have announced the One Way Of Life Tour, a 5 date full electric tour where they will be playing all the of the band's greatest hits from their illustrious career such as 'One Way', 'Hope Street', 'What A Beautiful Day' and many more.
The Brooklyn Mirage Closes 2018 Season With 'The Cityfox Experience: Transcend'September 11, 2018After a stacked summer, New York City nightlife aficionados The Cityfox Experience prepare to Transcend with a gargantuan lineup of both live and DJ acts alongside unique production for The Brooklyn Mirage 2018 season finale on Saturday, September 29. For the outdoor venue's final event of the summer, The Cityfox Experience taps its most impressive lineup to date, featuring special live performances from Henrik Schwarz, Johannes Brecht, Justin Marchacos, Leafar Legov, MIDAS 104, Octave One, Stimming and Tim Engelhardt as well as a diverse array of top DJ performances from Anja Schneider, Mind Against, Atish and many more.
Head Writers Announced for Season 44 of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVESeptember 11, 2018The 44th season of Saturday Night Live will have Michael Che, Colin Jost, and Kent Sublette return as co-head writers, according to Variety. Bryan Tucker will not be returning, instead he'll be stepping down to senior writer.
Amazon Music Announces 'Produced By' SeriesSeptember 11, 2018Amazon Music today introduces “Produced By”: a new series of Amazon Original music developed to spotlight today's community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music. “Produced By” pairs producers with a collection of some of today's top artists across various genres to create exclusive, new recordings for Amazon Music listeners.
Norah O'Donnell Sits with FBI Director Christopher Wray on CBS THIS MORNINGSeptember 11, 2018CBS THIS MORNING Co-Host Norah O'Donnell sits with FBI Director Christopher Wray in his first extensive, multi-part interview talking about terrorism, the nation today and the state of the agency. The wide-ranging interview, conducted over several hours on multiple days, will be broadcast Sept. 11, 2018 and Sept. 13, 2018 (7:00-9:00 AM) on the CBS Broadcast Network.
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert Among Honorees of All-Female CMT Artists of the Year ShowSeptember 11, 2018In recognition of the undeniable influence and impact of female artists in country music, CMT today announced that for the first-time ever the annual “CMT Artists of the Year” special is dedicated to the women of country music—past, present and future. This year's all-female “Artists of the Year” celebration will honor CarrieUnderwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman, and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott. The 90-minute special will premiere on Wednesday, October 17 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT only on CMT.