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Christian McBride Performs With Billie Eilish On SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - December 18, 2023 Christian McBride performed with fellow GRAMMY winning artist Billie Eilish this weekend on Saturday Night Live. McBride brought his bass performance skills to the Studio 8H stage supporting Eilish on performances of her hit from the Barbie film soundtrack “What Was I Made For?” and the holiday clas...
Atmosphere Release 'Sad Clown Bad Dub 2'
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023 Since its inception in 1999, the Sad Clown series has seen over a dozen iterations in numerous formats, including rare 4-track demos, live recordings, a DVD of behind-the-scenes tour footage, a mixtape, 7” vinyl singles and more. To this day, one of the earliest volumes – Sad Clown Bad Dub 2....
Video: Atmosphere Share 'Still Life' Video & Announce November Headline Tour
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023 Minneapolis hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere have shared a new video for their song “Still Life,” taken from their new album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (out now via Rhymesayers Entertainment) and featuring UK singer Murkage Dave. Watch the video below, directed by ZooDeVille, Slug & Rhy...
Atmosphere Announce 'Sad Clown Bad Dub 2' Release & Share 'Body Pillow'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 Since its inception in 1999, the Sad Clown series has seen over a dozen iterations in numerous formats, including rare 4-track demos, live recordings, a DVD of behind-the-scenes tour footage, a mixtape, 7” vinyl singles and more. To this day, one of the earliest volumes – Sad Clown Bad Dub 2 – still...
Atmosphere Announce Summertime 2023 US Tour
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023 Pioneering hip-hop duo Atmosphere are announcing Summertime 2023, a North American tour with Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and The Movement. The news comes on the heels of their new single “Okay”, off the forthcoming album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (out May 5th via Rhymesay...
Atlanta Pop Artist Zeigh-V Releases Debut Single 'Gone Too Soon'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2022 Rising Atlanta/Nashville pop artist Zeigh-V has released new single commemorating the death of young people, 'Gone Too Soon.' ...
M For The Movement Drops New Single 'I FEEL IT TONIGHT'
by Michael Major - May 31, 2022 The three-artist group, J. Vision, Mega Sean and Mz. Tulip bring passion and a unique approach to the Hip-Hop/Pop genre’. The group’s fresh sound has garnered the attention of Rihanna, Eminem's former group D12, Grammy winning reggae artist Wayne Wonder, Sass Jordan, Choclair, Snow, Bare Naked Ladie...
VIDEO: Petrol Girls Premiere 'Baby, I Had An Abortion' Live Video
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022 In light of the recent events in the U.S., Europe and the UK, Petrol Girls are expanding their pro-choice efforts. Today the feminist post-hardcore punk band premieres a live video of their powerful and timely single “Baby, I Had An Abortion.” The clip was filmed on an analogue video camera at Middl...
Sparks Social Media Campaigns Spotlighting Pioneers In Music, Social Justice, Theater Arts, Black Music, Black Hollywood & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Global Communicator also initiated the offering of themed playlists, sequenced by music producer Brennan Williams. To listen, click on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. ...
Double Tiger Drops New Single 'Drop Sound' Feat. Slightly Stoopid
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2020 After dropping his Easy Star Records debut album Sharp & Ready to critical acclaim....
Double Tiger Announces New Album Due Dec. 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 23, 2020 After dropping his Easy Star Records debut album Sharp & Ready to critical acclaim, Double Tiger (Jay Spaker) is back with The Journey, which is his most diverse and personal collection to date....
Lady A and Blxck Cxsper to Appear On Artists Together Round Table Live Stream
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020 The #ArtistsTogether Round Table found its inception in June, 2020. Amidst mounting injustice, inequity, and unrest, musician Lee Moretti of The Furies (and formerly a touring member of Third Eye Blind), saw an opportunity to cede the stage to Artists of Color....
Lakeshore Records To Release VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack Digitally June 26
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2020 ...
Hatchie & The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart Share Cover of 'Sometimes Always'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020 Brisbane, Australia's Hatchie has announced a collaboration with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart for a new 7” featuring a cover of “Sometimes Always,” The Jesus and Mary Chain's collaboration with Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval from 1994. The 7's b-side is the 2018 Adult Swim single 'Adored,' available...
Apollo Theater Reschedules Benefit
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 01, 2020 Apollo Theater reschedules benefit to June 4, standing in solidarity with artists, neighbors, and the global community on Black Out Tuesday....
MRS. AMERICA Digital Score Soundtrack Now Available
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 26, 2020 Fox Music/Hollywood Records has released the digital soundtrack from the FX Original Series “Mrs. America,” now available. The album features an original score by Kris Bowers (“Green Book,” “When They See Us”) available here. “Mrs. America” is now streaming exclusively on FX on Hulu....
The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce Second Round Of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2019 After an impressive round one lineup including Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Ice Cube, Jimmy Cliff, Chronixx and more (https://californiarootsfestival.com/line-up), the California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce its second wave of artists including Rebelution, Atmosphere, Sean Paul, T...
California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces Final Lineup of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019 The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce their final round of artists for their milestone 2019 event. Cali Roots X will take place at the historic Monterey County Fair and Event Center from May 24-26, 2019. Adding to the already stacked lineup is Slightly Stoopi...
Slightly Stoopid Announces Fifth Annual Closer To The Sun
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018 Slightly Stoopid and Cloud 9 Adventures have announced the return of Closer to the Sun, an all-inclusive tropical destination concert vacation held over four nights fromNovember 30-December 4, 2018. Host band Slightly Stoopid with special guests will perform three full shows, with fan-favorite artis...
Maxine Linehan Releases LIVING PROOF (YOU'RE GONNA HEAR US NOW) In Support of Everytown for Gun Safety
by Macon Prickett - April 04, 2018 Internationally acclaimed concert and recording artist Maxine Linehan has released her first original single, “Living Proof (You're Gonna Hear Us Now).” Inspired by the brave students in Parkland, Florida and the youth movement sweeping the nation including the March For Our Lives, and to financiall...
Of Good Nature Follow Their Heart in Upcoming Single FEELS RIGHT + Release New Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 North Carolina alt-rockers Of Good Nature look to build off a strong start to 2018 with the announcement of a new single “Feels Right,” along with a new wave of tour dates. Their fusion-friendly approach and openness to explore a range of styles has lead to a highly accessible sound which has begun ...
TV One Premieres Black History Month Campaign and Programming Slate the Theme REPRESENTING THE DREAM
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018 TV One is celebrating Black History Month with a full slate of programming offerings that embody the theme, 'Represent the Dream.' The network also debuts a new short form video campaign featuring three-time Grammy Award and Academy Award winning artist, actor and social justice activist Common, whi...
North Carolina-Based Rockers OF GOOD NATURE To Release First Of Upcoming New Singles On 2/23
by Macon Prickett - February 05, 2018 North Carolina-based rockers Of Good Nature have returned from their studio time at White Star Sound with legendary producer Danny Kalb (Beck, Ben Harper, Foster the People, The Movement) with a handful of polished singles. The first of which, “Take Me Anywhere,” is set to be released on February 23...
CARRY YOU ON: The Holiday Benefit Concert To #BridgeTheGap Between Civilians & Veterans
by Julie Musbach - November 25, 2017 Veterans Day was just the beginning. The Movement to Bridge the Gap (#BridgeTheGap) between civilians and military veterans through the power of music by noted recording artist and 2016 MAC Award nominee MARCUS GOLDHABER heads into the holidays with a special CARRY YOU ON Holiday Concert, Sunday, ...
New Single POP THAT by Part Native Released Today
by Tori Hartshorn - November 17, 2017 Today (November 17) comes 'Pop That' by artist PART NATIVE - the latest single from HI DEF YOUTH (HDY), the label owned by FLOSSTRADAMUS.... |