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ROZZI Announces Release Of Acoustic EP 'Live From Home'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023 The EP’s focus track is “Visions,” which originally appeared on Rozzi’s 2018 album, Bad Together. An acoustic version of one of her biggest tracks to date, a single called “Who Do You Love” (originally created in collaboration with producer / DJ ARTY) also graces the EP. ...
NYC's The American Relics 'My Impala' Music Video Breaks 150,000 Views
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2023 The American Relics' music video for 'My Impala' has gone viral, amassing over 150,000 views. Learn more about the band, their retro rock sound, and the inspiration behind this hit single. Discover why The American Relics are quickly gaining popularity in the music industry....
Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023 Post Malone, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins the distinguished company of Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and...
Le Sserafim Return With Their First Studio Album 'Unforgiven'
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023 Returning one day before their first anniversary as LE SSERAFIM (KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA, and HONG EUNCHAE), UNFORGIVEN reflects LE SSERAFIM’s resolution not to back down in the face of standards set by others in paving their own path. Listen to the new album and watch the new music ...
Duran Duran Add New York and San Diego Dates to North American Future Past Tour; Grace Jones to Join
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 Produced by Live Nation, the new dates will bring the legendary, award-winning four-piece to Queens, New York on September 22, where the incomparable artist and icon Grace Jones will be joining as a very special guest alongside both Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Bastille. Check out new tour dates now!...
Duran Duran Announce 2023 North American 'Future Past' Arena Tour
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023 Duran Duran has announced a 26-date North American arena tour for 2023, with both Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC joining them as guests across the run. THE FUTURE PAST TOUR will make stops across Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Austin, New Orleans, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Tampa before c...
Beyoncé Releases 'CUFF IT' Wetter Remix on Streaming Platforms
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Beyoncé has shared the 'Wetter Remix' for her Grammy winning single 'CUFF IT.' On Sunday, the original track won Best R&B Song at the GRAMMYs. The new remix features work by Nile Rodgers, Honey Dijon, Brittany '@Chi_Coney' Coney, Beam, Raphael Saadiq, Denisia '@Blu June' Andrews, and more....
Oliver Heldens Shares New Single 'Oops' With Karen Harding
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Oliver Heldens and Karen Harding’s new single is out now via RCA Records. The new release rides the wave of momentum set off by Heldens’ string of recent releases, including his remix of David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s ‘I’m Good (Blue), and his huge collaboration with Nile Rodgers and House Gospel Cho...
Moon Boots Goes Full Speed on 'Ride Away'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Moon Boots (Pete Dogherty) hits the ground running with 'Ride Away’', another funk-laden gem from his forthcoming album of the same name. The single features songwriter, producer, and vocalist Steven Klavier. A longtime collaborator, Klavier paired up with Moon Boots on the 2019 single 'Tied Up', an...
Freya Ridings Releases New Single 'Weekends' From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - January 12, 2023 The process of writing ‘Blood Orange’ was one of uncertainty. Plans to begin with sessions in Los Angeles were jettisoned by lockdown, those challenging circumstances made all the worse by going through a break-up at the same time. So whereas her previous accomplishments and a fresh new adventure in...
Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Bobby McFerrin, Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick 'The Ruler,' The Supremes, and Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart are the 2023 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Henry Diltz, Ellis Marsalis and Jim Stewart are the Trustees Award recipients....
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Taylor Swift & More Vote on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022 The list is voted on by both classic and contemporary artists, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nile Rodgers, Questlove, Finneas, The Edge and Adam Clayton of U2, Alice Cooper, Big Boi, Gene Simmons, H.E.R., Hanson, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Marcus King. Pre-order the n...
Multi-Platinum Songwriter/Producer Sam Hollander To Release New Book 21 HIT WONDER Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2022 On December 6th, songwriter and producer Sam Hollander will release his new book, 21 Hit Wonder, Flopping My Way To The Top Of The Charts on BenBella Books Inc., a true story about his adventures in songwriting. In addition, Hollander will couple the release with a college speaking tour (dates belo...
ROZZI Unveils New Rendition of Alanis Morissette's 'Hand In My Pocket'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 The record features all of the songs on the Berry and Hymn For Tomorrow EP’s plus four new tracks, including “Consequences” featuring Nile Rodgers, a new version of “I Guess I’m the Bad Guy Now” with Pentatonix’ Scott Hoying, and the compelling, sultry R&B single “Past Life” featuring PJ Morton whic...
SG Lewis Announces Two UK Tour Dates Including a Headline Show at O2 Brixton Academy
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 Fans can expect to hear his latest single “Lifetime” along with songs from his sophomore album ‘AudioLust & HigherLove’ which will be released on January 23rd, 2023, via PMR/EMI Records. This latest album follows his 2021 release ‘Times’ a pop album that has filled dancefloors, underground raves, po...
Bryan Ferry Guitarist Quist To Release New Atmospheric Album 'Breathing Space'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Quist’s forthcoming solo album “Breathing Space” was recorded in 2022, in his studio in North Hollywood, Los Angeles. It’s a chill, dreamlike sonic universe - with lush keyboards, melodic, bluesy guitar licks and atmospheric field recordings. The album drifts through calming atmospheres of dreamy so...
THE RAMONA FLOWERS Share New Single 'Gotta Get Home'
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022 On the heels of a run of dates in the US, The Ramona Flowers release their dreamy single, “Gotta Get Home.” Written about guitarist Sam Dyson’s personal family life but through the eyes of lead vocalist Steve Bird, the track showcases the band’s signature musicianship. Watch the new music video now...
Rozzi Shares Sultry R&B Single 'Past Life' (ft. PJ Morton)
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 LA-based vocalist, songwriter, pianist and producer Rozzi‘s career trajectory continues to soar! She has shared stages with Katy Perry, Joss Stone, Betty Who, Nile Rodgers, Maroon 5, and Duran Duran, amongst others, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, NowThis, Bachelor’s (Jay Som / Palehound) Doomin' Sun...
Emeli Sandé & Nile Rodgers Join for New Single 'When Someone Loves You'
by Michael Major - September 01, 2022 Internationally renowned British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé shares her latest single, a gloriously upbeat, disco-tinged jam featuring the multiple GRAMMY®-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Nile Rodgers. Earlier this year, Emeli Sandé released her critically acclaimed album ‘Let’s...
VIDEO: Karen Harding Releases 'Other Side Of Love' Music Video
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 Karen Harding has released the video for her latest hit single ‘Other Side Of Love’ out now via Ultra Records. The video captures moments from a number of Karen’s huge shows this summer which have included headline performances at Ibiza Rocks and Northern Pride while also supporting the likes of Cra...
The Ramona Flowers Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 Celebrated Bristol-based quartet The Ramona Flowers have confirmed a September tour in the U.S. They kick off the run with a headline show at Los Angeles’ Peppermint Club on September 15. The band then heads off as the support for Barns Courtney on dates that start in Dallas on September 19 and con...
Photos: Madonna Holds Roller Disco Celebration at Discoasis in Central Park
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 Guests enjoyed specialty Belvedere Vodka & Perrier cocktails like “THE QUEENS SPRITZ” & “THE MATERIAL GWORLLLLLLLL” named after Madonna’s recent remixes with Beyonce & Saucy Santana. Madonna was joined by friends and family, including Ariana Debose, Christian Siriano, Steven Klein, Jeremy O. Harris,...
Busta Rhymes to be Honored as a BMI Icon at the 2022 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor the multiple award-winning songwriter/rapper/producer and actor Busta Rhymes with the BMI Icon Award at its 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The private event, held at the LIV Nightclub Miami Beach, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice Presid...
Drummer Pat Petrillo to Release 'Power Station Sessions' With Nile Rodgers
by Michael Major - August 08, 2022 Pat Petrillo has long been recognized as one of the most versatile and prolific drummers on the scene. He has worked with a wide array of artists from diverse genres, including Patti LaBelle, Gloria Gaynor, Chieli Minucci, and Ed Hamilton as well as numerous Broadway shows, from A Chorus Line, to Ne...
Duran Duran Announce Limited 12” Vinyl Release of 'All of You' (Erol Alkan Extended Rework)
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022 Recorded with founding members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor, ‘ALL OF YOU’ also features lead guitar from Graham Coxon and backing vocals by Barli. Blessed with the raw material, Alkan distills each element into a glorious disco odyssey totaling nearly ten minutes, an epic... |