James Ford

SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Will Make its Central Florida Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Central Florida premiere of the critically acclaimed play SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS by Bess Wohl will be presented from July 19 to July 27 at a new pop-up theater space in Orlando’s Fashion Square Mall.

British Duo Pet Shop Boys Share New Single “Dancing Star”
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Iconic British duo Pet Shop Boys released their brand-new single “Dancing Star” via Parlophone. The song was inspired by the life of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who defected from the Soviet Union and became a global star.

KÁRYYN Shares HAAi Remix Of 'the REAL' From New EP 'Calm KAOSS!'
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2024

Armenian-American producer, songwriter and multimedia artist KÁRYYN [pronounced Kaah-Reen] has shared HAAi's new remix of recent single “the REAL.” The new remix, out now on Mute, injects the Australian electronic producer and DJ's sonic psychedelia into the original. The track is from her upcoming EP.

KÁRYYN Shares New Track 'the REAL' & Announces New EP 'Calm KAOSS!'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2024

Calm KAOSS! was created in partnership with British record producer James Ford (Blur, Haim, Gorillaz, Depeche Mode, Florence & The Machine). The project sees KÁRYYN commune with her past, present and future selves, traveling through time to reveal transformative premonitions from the future in scientific and spiritual language. 

Pet Shop Boys Return With Brand New Single 'Loneliness'
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024

The announcement also marks their return to Parlophone Records, the label which released their iconic and massively successful material spanning from 1985 to 2012. The album is the duo's first with producer James Ford, who has previously worked with artists including Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur, Gorillaz and Simian Mobile Disco.

The Last Dinner Party Announces Debut Album 'Prelude To Ecstasy' Out In February
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023

UK’s The Last Dinner Party share details of their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy. It was produced by James Ford in London, and will feature the breakthrough singles, “Nothing Matters”, “Sinner”, and “My Lady Of Mercy”. Pre-order the album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Cal State LA Music Faculty Member James Ford III Honored With This Year's Outstanding Professor Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

James Ford III, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during University Convocation 2023.

Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Album 'The Loveliest Time'
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2023

Jepsen spent the past ten months between studios and a world tour, reworking a collection of songs that were born in isolation. She enlisted a team of trusted all-star collaborators (John Hill, Patrik Berger, Rostam Batmanglij, Kyle Shearer and more) to distill “The Loveliest Time” into her most introspective and effervescent work to date. 

Josephine Beavers & Howard Hewett to Perform Together at Hollywood's Iconic Catalina Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Experience the captivating collaboration of Jazz Vocalist Josephine Beavers and R&B Crooner Howard Hewett as they perform together for the first time at Hollywood's iconic Catalina Jazz Club.

Carly Rae Jepsen Will Release 'The Loveliest Time' Album This Month
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2023

Jepsen spent the past ten months between studios and a world tour, reworking a collection of songs that were born in isolation. She enlisted a team of trusted all-star collaborators (John Hill, Patrik Berger, Rostam Batmanglij, Kyle Shearer and more) to distill “The Loveliest Time” into her most introspective and effervescent work to date. 

Carly Rae Jepsen to Release 'The Loveliest Time' Album Next Month
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023

Carly Rae Jepsen will be released 'The Loveliest Time,' the B-sides to her recent album 'The Loneliest Time.' While the 'Call Me Maybe' hitmaker has previously released the B-sides of her past albums like 'Dedicated,' 'E*MO*TION,' and more, she reveals that the new album is more of a project that completes its predecessor.

Video: Watch Carly Rae Jepsen Perform 'Shy Boy' at Glastonbury
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023

Pop icon Carly Rae Jepsen returns with the infectious new single “Shy Boy.” A sparkling disco anthem with lashings of funk, the Canadian hitmaker brings her own special magic to Pride month. No doubt, 'Shy Boy' will be a highlight of Jepsen's live set when she embarks upon a run of summer dates in New York and Los Angeles. Watch the video now!

Blur Announce Brand New Album 'The Ballad of Darren' & Share First Track 'The Narcissist'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023

Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, The Ballad of Darren is the band’s ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr. First track “The Narcissist” is out now, watch the visualizer now.

Loading Dock Theatre Presents WAR DREAMER at The Wild Project in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

Loading Dock Theatre will present War Dreamer, a claustrophobic, sonically-rich, psychological horror play that follows a female veteran grappling with conspiracy theories in post-war life.

Wet Leg Share Spotify Singles & Announce Four New York City Headlining Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022

Globally, the duo have reached over 140 million streams and sold over 250,000 albums, inspired a wealth of lobster fancy dress, garnered an ASMR following as well as finding fans in the likes of Drew Barrymore, Lorde, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Harry Styles, Edgar Wright and Dave Grohl.

Arctic Monkeys Release New Single 'There'd Better Be A Mirrorball'
by Michael Major - Aug 30, 2022

Arctic Monkeys have released “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball,” the first track from their forthcoming new album, The Car. Accompanying the single is a video directed by Alex Turner. The band’s seventh studio album, The Car features ten new songs written by Alex Turner and produced by James Ford. Check out upcoming tour and festival dates now!

Abbey Theatre Presents X'NTIGONE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022

Playwright Darren Murphy breathes new life into Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone. He distils this ancient story into an intense 70-minute two-hander, ripped from today's post-Covid headlines and pulsating with the spirit of Sophocles' original tragedy.

Loading Dock Theatre's WAR DREAMER Runs March 18-April 3 in Downtown Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022

An original, immersive “dark noise” and “doom electronics” sound design permeates the Loading Dock Theater workshop production of War Dreamer, a new psychological horror play following a female solider re-integrating into society after multiple tours in Iraq.

Everything Everything Share New Song 'Birdsong'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2020

Everything Everything share their new song 'In Birdsong,' which premiered on BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac show today.

GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS Documentary Film Tickets On Sale Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 27, 2019

Gorillaz' brand new feature documentary film titled GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS, directed by Denholm Hewlett, will premiere in cinemas for one night only on December 16th, shown in 27 countries and 600+ cinemas around the world, get your tickets now at rejectfalseicons.com.