Florence + The Machine Confirm 23 City North American Fall Headline TourJune 1, 2018Florence + the Machine confirm a 23 city North American fall headline tour today, kicking off August 5 in Montreal, QC and including stops at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl and New York's Barclays Center. Further dates include Seattle, Portland, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia,Chicago and more.
XYLØ Breaks Out On Her Own With Debut Solo Single HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS Out NowJune 1, 2018A singer and songwriter from the suburban outskirts of Los Angeles, Paige Duddy has released her debut solo single under the moniker of XYLØ. Debuted by Blackbook today, the “Heaven Only Knows” video is the breakout celebration of a creator coming into her own. The seductive, guitar driven pop song with a hint of synth influence offers an incredibly catchy first glimpse into what's to come from Paige's solo venture.
Paul Simon Releases Iconic GRACELAND Remix AlbumJune 1, 2018The biggest names in dance music have unveiled their special 12-track version of Paul Simon's GRAMMY-winning 1986 album Graceland. The album, out now, has received a special 2018 update, with an array of music's biggest names spinning their interpretations on the classic production.
Tommy Emmanuel Announces Fall Tour with Special Guest Jerry DouglasJune 1, 2018Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL has announced the initial dates for his new tour, 'Tommy Emmanuel with Very Special Guest Jerry Douglas.' The trek will kick offNovember 29 at the Steifel Theatre for the Performing Arts in Salina, Kansas and run through December 16, stopping in Salt Lake City, Spokane, Las Vegas, Tucson and more (with additional dates to be announced soon). Masters of their craft, Tommy Emmanuel and Jerry Douglas are sure to bring their acclaimed fretboard fire and charm as only these two talented musicians can. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 22. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
BBC America's KILLING EVE Ends First Season With Unbroken Streak of Weekly Ratings GrowthJune 1, 2018BBC AMERICA's fan and critical favorite Killing Eve capped its first season with an unbroken record of weekly ratings growth in the key adults 25-54 and 18-49 demos – something no other show on television has accomplished in more than a decade. The finale delivered series highs with 1.25 million viewers in Nielsen live+3 ratings, up 86 percent from premiere, with 545,000 adults 25-54 and 378,000 adults 18-49, up 127 percent and 100 percent from premiere, respectively. The season finale was also the #1 most social drama of the day.
Cornelia Frame Promoted to Vice President, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney ChannelsJune 1, 2018Cornelia Frame has been promoted to vice president, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Channel. A 25 year veteran of the entertainment industry, Frame has worked at Disney Channel since 2005, most recently as executive director, Casting and Talent Relations. The announcement was made today by Judy Taylor, senior vice president, Casting and Talent Relations, Disney Channels, to whom she reports.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Drama THE CHILDREN ACT Starring Emma Thompson & Stanley TucciJune 1, 2018Based on the much-loved novel by Ian McEwan (Atonement) and brought to the big screen by director Richard Eyre (Notes on a Scandal, Iris), THE CHILDREN ACT is a compelling and powerful drama telling the story of Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson), an eminent high court judge presiding over ethically complex cases. As the demands of her job cause her marriage to Jack (Stanley Tucci) to reach tipping point, Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam (Fionn Whitehead), a brilliant young boy who is refusing a life-saving blood transfusion on religious grounds. With her private life in turmoil, Fiona finds herself drawn into the case, taking the unorthodox step of halting proceedings in order to visit Adam in hospital. As the two form a profound connection and powerful emotions come to light, Fiona's judgement is put to the test with momentous consequences as she must ultimately decide whether Adam lives or dies.
Juliana Daugherty's Stunning Debut LIGHT Out Today via Western VinylJune 1, 2018It's hard to imagine that Daugherty's softness and subtlety could materialize amid the tumult of current-day Charlottesville, Virginia, but every mode of being continues there, as it does elsewhere, despite the impressions headlines might give. Political outrage seems to inhabit every mental space in modernity implying that the most important problems are the most visible. Societal ills being what they are, private struggles still exist - 'Light' gives them palatable, manageable, and satisfying form.
Accomplished Singer/Actress Alicia Witt Announces 15,000 DAYS, EP Set for August 24 ReleaseJune 1, 2018Accomplished Singer/Actress Alicia Witt announces 15,000 DAYS, her EP set for release on August 24. Billboard recently premiered “Younger,” the first single off the album. Witt reflects on the track, “When we are younger, when we are 17 or 18, we kind of know exactly who we are. I think I'm a much more similar person to that version of me now than I was a few years ago. So I wrote the song, thinking of how to appeal to that side in somebody else and to have that little child version of you connecting, and letting that be your authentic self, as you go out into the world as an adult.” Listen and purchase “Younger” here.
Party Pupils Release Summertime Single SAX ON THE BEACHJune 1, 2018Party Pupils (MAX + RyanEXOE) channel the ocean waves and summertime breeze on their Dim Mak single 'Sax On The Beach,' featuring a contagious saxophone riff played by Big Gigantic's Dominic Lalli. Hot off a strong run at radio in the US with his “Lights Down Low” single hitting top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and surpassing 200M on-demand streams, MAX's seductive vocals glisten over a smooth electro-funk production, creating a saxified groove for the ages.
Freedom Fry's Debut Album CLASSIC Out Today + Release Shows In L.A. & San FranciscoJune 1, 2018Today, Los Angeles-based alt-folk duo Freedom Fry, composed of Parisian-born Marie Seyrat and Michigan-born Bruce Driscoll, release their long-awaited debut albumClassic. Highlighted by harmonic vocals and sunshine-flecked feel-good rhythms, the twelve-track collection sees the couple emerge with their most ambitious work to date.