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The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024 Don't miss the blockbuster lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more at the Roots Picnic 2024 celebration. As such, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning legend Lil Wayne will headline the festival with The Roots delivering a set highlighted by decades of definitive hits which will include s... 
Parson James Reveals Personal New Track Little Fires
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023 Parson James releases his most personal song yet, 'Little Fires,' detailing his journey to self-acceptance and coming to terms with his sexuality. The emotionally charged music video, directed by Until The Ribbon Breaks, accompanies the track. Parson James opens up about the song's meaning and the i... 
Video: Fences Unveils Video For Latest Single 'No One' Off Upcoming LP 'Bright Soil'
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023 Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Christopher Mansfield, who records under the Fences moniker, has unveiled the music video for 'No One' the latest single off his upcoming album 'Bright Soil' due out this fall on Enci Records. The track evokes a sense of movement and urgency as Manfie... 
Macklemore to Perform Surprise One-Night Only Performance Live in Dolby Atmos at SXSW
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023 Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and Macklemore, the multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY®-winning hip-hop artist, are teaming up to showcase the future of music through a surprise performance in Dolby Atmos, one-night only at SXSW®. This will be Macklemore’s first liv... 
VIDEO: Macklemore Performs 'HEROES' Off Upcoming Album 'BEN'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of musicians making an impact in the music scene – both emerging and established. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. Macklemore's video performance follows sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jada... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2023 'Roots Picnic Weekend'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023 Diddy will headline and Ms. Lauryn Hill will co-headline and perform the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – a rare event– to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the seminal album’s release. Award-winning American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor Dave Chappell... 
Macklemore Releases Latest Track 'Heroes' From Forthcoming Album 'Ben'
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY Award® winning artist Macklemore has paired up with legendary American record producer DJ Premier for his latest offering. Macklemore has also announced his first leg of THE BEN TOUR will start April, 3 in Dublin, making stops across Europe and the U.K. with special g... 
Macklemore Releases New Single 'Maniac' Featuring Windser
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 A refreshing and welcomed dose of up-tempo indie-infused pop, produced by Ryan Lewis and Budo, ‘Maniac’ comes with an official music video, featuring a brief cameo by Nardwuar, and is directed by Jake Magraw. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming North American stadium and arena to... 
Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J. Blige with the Roots, Summer Walker, WizKid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan and more; the CIROC and DeLeón VIP Experience, Everything Legendary Stage, Picnic Village with local businesses and non-p... 
Fences & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Collaborate on New 2-Track Single 'Niagra'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022 Fences, the alias of singer-songwriter Christopher Mansfield, has teamed up with acclaimed musician Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (Will Oldham) on a new 2-song release titled ‘Niagara,’ out April 1st on Enci Records. The title track (track 1) is an original, while track 2 is a cover of The Rolling Stones' '... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 'Roots Picnic'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 For the first time ever, Mary J Blige, fresh off a performance at Super Bowl LVI, and The Roots will join forces on stage to headline the proceedings with a once-in-a-lifetime set. The lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, Mickey Guyton, Muni Long, and more. Ch... 
Macklemore Reunites With Ryan Lewis for New Single 'Next Year'
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021 Grammy award-winning lyricist Macklemore partners back up with longtime friend and collaborator, Ryan Lewis, for the first time in five years for a reflective and optimistic new single and video ‘NEXT YEAR’ that features recording artist Windser. Watch the new music video now!... 
Blunt Bangs Announce Debut Album 'Proper Smoker'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 17, 2021 The band has also announced an album release show on Saturday, October 9 at local Athens favorite Flicker.... 
Dave B Debuts Uplifting New Song And Video “Worthy”
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2020 Today, Seattle rapper Dave B releases an uplifting music video entitled “Worthy” that champions the excellence, beauty and joy of black lives. Video director Bailey Williams, a black queer woman from Dave B's hometown, captures the joy of black pride that spans all ages, shapes, sizes and gender ide... 
BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - June 24, 2020 Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!... 
CocoRosie Release 'Restless' and Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Abigail Charpentier - February 12, 2020 After announcing their first North American tour dates last month, CocoRosie (Sierra and Bianca Casady) are sharing a fourth new track “Restless” along with a music video (directors CocoRosie, editor Amy von Harrington) which is filled with rollerblading fun.... 
Live Nation Urban, The Roots Announce 2020 'Roots Picnic'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2020 Live Nation Urban & The Roots team up to present the thirteenth annual “Roots Picnic” Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. This year the Picnic will take place at the Mann at Fairmount Park, for the second consecutive year.... 
Hobo Johnson Released Second Album via Reprise Records/Warner Records
by Abigail Charpentier - September 13, 2019 Sacramento artist Hobo Johnson has released his hotly anticipated second studio album The Fall of Hobo Johnson via Reprise Records / Warner Records. It's the follow-up to his debut album The Rise of Hobo Johnson, which marked the arrival of one of the most innovative rising new artists on the scene ... 
Hobo Johnson Drops New Song from Upcoming Album, Out Sept. 13
by Abigail Charpentier - August 20, 2019 Showing no signs of slowing down, Sacramento's own Hobo Johnson shares a new song titled “Subaru Crosstrek XV.” The Fall of Hobo Johnson will be released on September 13th via Reprise / Warner Records. ... 
Collective Soul's BLOOD Lands At #3 On Billboard's “Alternative Albums” Chart, With Strong Debuts Across Multiple Charts
by Tori Hartshorn - July 02, 2019 Collective Soul's highly anticipated tenth studio album, BLOOD, has garnered impressive debuts on various Billboard's charts thanks to devoted fans whose support continues to help the band celebrate their 25th anniversary.... 
FENCES New Single 'Failure Sculptures' Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - June 21, 2019 Seattle-based Fences, the alter-ego of musiciansongwriter Christopher Mansfield, has just released his new album, 'Failure Scriptures' via GRNDVW.... 
Collective Soul's Tenth Studio Album BLOOD Is Out Today, U.S Tour Underway
by Tori Hartshorn - June 21, 2019 For COLLECTIVE SOUL, their 25-year career has always had a common theme: family. Family of their own, and their family of fans around the world.... 
Bumbershoot Announces 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 03, 2019 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce its official 2019 lineup. Taking place over Labor Day weekend, Friday Aug. 30 through Sunday Sept. 1, the 49th annual Bumbershoot will feature a wide-ranging list of performers including music headliners The Lumineers, Tyler the Creator, REZ... 
Dave B Debuts WINDOW Co-Produced By Sango
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2019 Seattle's critically-acclaimed rapper and crooner Dave B shares a new song “Window” featuring Romaro Franceswa from his forthcoming album BLEUavailable on June 7th. On the Sango and WAXROOF produced soulful and bounce-worthy track, Dave B teams with another young Northwest hip-hop artist Romaro Fran... 
Lizzo, Martin Garrix, Macklemore Announced as First Performers for 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019 Influential powerhouse Lizzo will take the stage to perform at the "2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards," celebrating pop culture's biggest night with the performances, stories and moments that drove the conversation this year. ... |
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