Jerry Cantrell Signs To GibsonJanuary 17, 2020For the past 126 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound. The new Gibson era celebrates the iconic models of the Gibson Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders, and genres of music. Gibson has announced today, January 17, 2020 that Jerry Cantrell--main songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist for the pioneering rock band Alice in Chains--will join as brand ambassador. Jerry Cantrell will be doing a signing in the Gibson experience space, 3rd Floor, Ballroom A at Winter NAMM on Saturday, January 18 at 4:00pm.
EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY To Air Pilot on FXJanuary 17, 2020Freeform's new series 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay,' which The New York Times called 'a charming dramedy, with an oddball voice and a bittersweet undercurrent,' will have a special airing of its pilot episode on FX on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, at 10 p.m. EST/PST.
Freeform Is Feeling the Love with LOVE HOWEVER THE FF YOU WANTJanuary 17, 2020Coming off the heels of Freeform's beloved programming events, 25 Days of Christmas and 31 Nights of Halloween, the network will launch a Valentine's Day-themed event, 'Love However the FF You Want,' for eight nights beginning SATURDAY, FEB. 8. Anchoring this new campaign is Freeform's first Valentine's Day original film, 'The Thing About Harry,' which premieres SATURDAY, FEB. 15, at 8 p.m. EST/PST. The stunt will also include a Valentine's Day-themed episode of 'Good Trouble,' and the Freeform premieres of 'Deadpool,' 'Pitch Perfect 2' and 'The Other Woman.'
Freeform Orders Jessica Biel-Led LAST SUMMER to SeriesJanuary 17, 2020Freeform has ordered the drama 'Last Summer' to series, from Entertainment One (eOne) and executive producers Bert V. Royal ('Easy A,' 'Recovery Road'), with Iron Ocean Productions' Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple ('The Sinner,' 'Limetown'). The pilot is executive produced and directed by Max Winkler ('Jungleland,' 'Flower').
Gibson Announces Tony Iommi 'Monkey' 1964 SG Special ReplicaJanuary 16, 2020By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of shaping sound for present and future generations. The new Gibson celebrates the iconic models of Gibson's Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders and genres of music. Gibson is proud to partner with the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi to create the Tony Iommi 'Monkey' 1964 SG Special Replica, a limited edition of his beloved 1964 Special SG. The Tony Iommi Monkey SG, is available worldwide and on display at the Gibson experience space (3rd Floor, Ballroom A) during Winter NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, CA.
Jonny Polonsky Announces New Album 'Kingdom of Sleep'January 16, 2020American singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jonny Polonsky has announced his new album 'Kingdom of Sleep', scheduled for release on March 6, 2020. Ahead of that, he presents the lead single 'The Weeping Souls'. Self-produced by Polonsky, this album was mixed and mastered by Mike Tholen (Chris Connelly, Revolting Cocks).
Broads & Milly Hirst Team Up For 'Happisburgh' SingleJanuary 16, 2020British electronic duo Broads have revealed their new track 'Happisburgh (Single Edit)'. This is the first taste of the new 6-track 'Ollust' LP from the Norfolk-based duo, slated for release on January 31 via Humm Recordings. This spacious and upflifting ambient offering comes with B-side 'Red Pits'.
SLØTFACE Share New Track 'Tap the Pack'January 16, 2020Norway's premiere punk band Sløtface release new single “Tap the Pack” today, following their acclaimed, contemplative 2019 single “New year, new me”. The track is the latest to come from their long-awaited sophomore album Sorry for the Late Reply due out January 31 on Nettwerk/Propeller Recordings. A bombastic, multi-faceted exploration of sonic prowess and thoughtful commentary, the new album marks the first time the band have acted as co-producers, as they worked alongside Odd Martin Skålnes (Sigrid, Aurora) in creating their most accomplished body of work to date.
Nicola Benedetti to Perform at GRAMMY Awards Premiere CeremonyJanuary 16, 2020Violinist Nicola Benedetti will perform at the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® which takes place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, 26 January, from 3:30 – 6:30pm EST (12:30–3:30pm PT), and will be streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com.
Close Lobsters Return With New Full Length Album 'Post Neo Anti'January 16, 2020Recorded between 2014 and 2019 and produced by John Rivers (producer of their 1986 debut album “Foxheads Stalk This Land.”) Post Neo Anti … finds the band in shimmering, gallus form. The cover features an original photograph from legendary photographer Brian Sweeney, inspired by the Arditi Del Popolo, a militant anti fascist group from the 1920's.
IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Will Be Released Feb. 14January 16, 2020Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will have its theatrical release in New York at the Cinema Village and in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Monica Film Center on Friday, February 14, 2020. Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, acquired Worldwide rights to the film. Nick Royak of Gravitas Ventures negotiated the deal with Glen Reynolds of Circus Road Films on behalf of the filmmakers. The film will be released on various Video On Demand platforms in North America, UK and Australia, and worldwide on Vimeo on March 3, 2020.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Taymor & More Will Host Events at SundanceJanuary 16, 2020Sundance Institute will curate dozens of offscreen events, including behind-the-scenes panels on the art of filmmaking, musical performances and a?" around the theme of Imagined Futures a?" a public Bonfire and several extended post-screening conversations (known as IF Screenings), at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival taking place in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Sundance, Utah, January 23 through February 2, 2020.
Tenth Annual Governors Ball Music Festival Announces 2020 LineupJanuary 16, 2020Founders Entertainment is proud to announce the lineup for the 2020 Governors Ball Music Festival, taking place Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th on beautiful Randall's Island Park. New York City's very own homegrown fest will celebrate the major 10-year milestone with a stellar lineup featuring performances from Tame Impala, Missy Elliott (first major NYC headline show in over a decade), Flume, Vampire Weekend, Stevie Nicks, Solange, Miley Cyrus, Ellie Goulding, H.E.R., RÜFÜS DU SOL, Portugal. The Man, Foals, Summer Walker, Jon Bellion, Khruangbin, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maren Morris, Of Monsters and Men, Milky Chance, Bleachers, BANKS, and many more. The full festival lineup and poster featuring 65+ artists can be found below.
Old Dominion Announce U.S. Leg Of The 'We Are Old Dominion Tour'January 16, 2020Acclaimed 2-time CMA Group of the Year and 2-time ACM Group of the Year, Old Dominion announce U.S. leg of the “We Are Old Dominion Tour” kicking off in May. The tour will hit 13 cities with Dustin Lynch and Carly Pearce set to open on select dates.
DISABILITY MONOLOGUES Documentary Will Premiere on BBC AmericaJanuary 16, 2020BBC AMERICA has announced a new series of powerful short films, Disability Monologues (wt), focusing on challenging and changing the perception of disability. Writer and performer Mat Fraser (His Dark Materials, American Horror Story) will curate the six, 15-minute works, to be performed by himself, poet and playwright Jackie Hagan, Ruth Madeley (BBC AMERICA's The Watch), Robert Softley Gale (My Left/Right Foot), Liz Carr (Silent Witness) and more. The groundbreaking series is written, performed and directed entirely by people with disabilities and will premiere on BBC AMERICA in 2020.