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July 16, 2020
ZEDD AND JASMINE THOMPSON TEAM UP FOR “FUNNY”
“FUNNY” AVAILABLE NOW AT ALL DSPS AND STREAMING SERVICES
GRAMMY® award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd and Atlantic pop singer-songwriter Jasmine Thompson have announced today’s release of “Funny,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services HERE; an official companion video (directed by Jack Karaszweski) is streaming now via YouTube HERE. “Funny” marks the first new music from Zedd this year and the latest in a stunning series of new releases from Thompson.
“When I first heard Jasmine’s voice on this song, I was blown away by it and knew I wanted to work with her on ‘Funny,’” says Zedd. “There’s so much emotion and energy in this song and Jasmine’s voice captures it perfectly.”
“After a relationship people always seem to come back and want to try again and pay you more attention and say they miss you. I had been through a relationship that wasn’t working and as soon as we ended it, they wanted to spend more time with me,” says Jasmine Thompson of “Funny.” “That’s what this song is about, and collaborating with Zedd was an amazing experience - his approach was unique, gave the song an incredible energy, and really brought it to life.”
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd made his debut with “Clarity” after signing with Interscope in 2012 and has been breaking down barriers surrounding music genres ever since. Throughout his career, Zedd has worked with a diverse range of artists to create hits, including Foxes on “Clarity” (which earned Zedd a 2014 GRAMMY® “Best Dance Recording”), Hayley Williams on RIAA platinum-certified hit, “Stay The Night” (which racked up more than 400 million streams), and Selena Gomez on the platinum-certified track, “I Want You To Know,” which spent four weeks at #1 on Billboard’s “Hot Dance/Electronic Songs” chart. He’s also collaborated with Alessia Cara on their hit single “Stay” which held the #1 spot at Top 40 radio for six consecutive weeks and earned Zedd his second GRAMMY® Award nomination, and with Maren Morris and Grey on the monster hit “The Middle,” which earned Zedd is second #1 at Top 40 radio. Digitally, the song has amassed over 1 billion streams and earned Zedd three GRAMMY® nominations including “Record Of The Year,” “Song Of The Year,” and “Best Pop Duo or Group Performance.”
Jasmine Thompson grew up in central London where her family of four lived in a modest two bedroom flat. After her parents divorced, Jasmine saw her mother working as many as four jobs at a time but always prioritizing her kids’ creative development, even buying a second-hand green screen for Jasmine to record videos of herself singing, that unsurprisingly ended up on YouTube, where she now boasts over 630 million YouTube views and more than 3.5 million subscribers. Jasmine’s booming YouTube presence and captivating vocals lead to a major label deal with Atlantic Records at the age of just 13. Now 19, the singer-songwriter has enjoyed a musical growth that’s taken her from viral covers to her own ADORE, WONDERLAND and COLOUR EPs while also establishing a global fan following with featured appearances on internationally successful recordings, collectively earning more than 3 billion global streams. She has made chart-topping appearances on a pair of global blockbuster hit singles, including her collaboration with German DJ/producer Robin Schulz on “Sun Goes Down (Feat. Jasmine Thompson)” that’s earned 1 billion worldwide streams along with a slew of international gold and platinum certifications and over 404 million views on YouTube. German DJ Felix Jaehn’s “Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better)” remix was another undeniable smash, earning gold and platinum certifications in a range of countries and drawing over 1 billion global streams and over 378 million individual views on YouTube.
METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2 LIVE ALBUM AND VIDEO
METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2
LIVE ALBUM AND VIDEO DOCUMENTING SEPTEMBER 6 & 8 SHOWS AT SAN FRANCISCO’S CHASE CENTER
TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 28, WITH PREORDERS BEGINNING TODAY
VIEW THE NEW S&M2 TRAILER HERE
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony’s September 6 & 8, 2019 S&M2 concerts were historic on multiple levels: They served as the grand opening of San Francisco’s Chase Center, reunited the band and Symphony for the first time since the 1999 performances captured on the Grammy-winning S&M album, and featured the first-ever symphonic renditions of songs written and released since those original S&M shows.
The sold out shows were rapturously received by the 40,000 fans who traveled from nearly 70 countries, as well as the media: Rolling Stone raved “the group proved that anything was possible,”Variety noted an atmosphere “buzzing with excitement,” while the Mercury News witnessed “a concert that fans will be talking about for decades to come,” and Consequence of Sound hailed “a true celebration of Metallica and their musical prowess.”
On August 28, S&M2 comes to life once more with the release of Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2. S&M2 will be available in a staggering array of formats, ranging from a digital album on all leading streaming outlets, to 4LP vinyl, 2CD, DVD and Blu-ray versions, to a limited edition color vinyl 4LP + 2CD + Blu-ray Deluxe Box featuring sheet music, guitar picks, poster and more, all the way up to a Metallica.com exclusive Super Deluxe Box, limited to 500 copies, each featuring actual sheet music used by the Symphony during the shows and hand-signed by all four band members (in addition to including everything in the Deluxe Box). With this long-awaited Blackened Recordings release, S&M2 can be fully experienced by others beyond those who squeezed into the Chase Center over those two unforgettable evenings.
S&M2 is a landmark release in the Metallica catalogue, both sonically and visually. Produced by Greg Fidelman with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, the S&M2 live album captures more than two and a half hours of James, Lars, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo joining forces with the nearly 80-strong SF Symphony, legendary Music Director of the orchestra Michael Tilson Thomas, and conductor Edwin Outwater. The concert film is a brand-new edit done by Joe Hutching (Through The Never) and both the audio and visuals have been taken to the next level from the October 2019 theatrical version that played in over 3,700 cinemas worldwide
S&M2 is available for pre-order now, preceded by the S&M2 versions of “All Within My Hands” and “Nothing Else Matters,” both now available across digital platforms. See below for track listing and detailed list of configurations, and stay tuned to metallica.com/sm2 for further information.
METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2
Configurations:
– Deluxe Box (limited edition 4LP color vinyl, exclusive photobook, 2CDs, Blu-ray, sheet music, five guitar picks, poster, download card)
– Super Deluxe Box (all of the above + original sheet music signed by the band. Limited to 500 via Metallica.com)
– Black 4LP set w/photobook and download card
– Color 4LP set w/photobook and download card (exclusive to indie retail + Metallica.com)
– 2CD set w/36-page booklet
– 2CD/Blu-ray set w/36-page booklet
– 2CD/DVD set w/36-page booklet
– Blu-Ray
– DVD
– Digital Album
– Digital Movie
Track Listings:
LP 1 / SIDE ONE
1 The Ecstasy of Gold
2 The Call of Ktulu
3 For Whom the Bell Tolls
LP 1 / SIDE TWO
1 The Day that Never Comes
2 The Memory Remains
3 Confusion
LP 2 / SIDE THREE
1 Moth Into Flame
2 The Outlaw Torn
LP 2 / SIDE FOUR
1 No Leaf Clover
2 Halo on Fire
LP 3 / SIDE FIVE
1 Intro to Scythian Suite
2 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God and the Dance of the Dark Spirits
3 Intro to The Iron Foundry
4 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19
5 The Unforgiven III
LP 3 / SIDE SIX
1 All Within My Hands
2 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth
3 Wherever I May Roam
LP 4 / SIDE SEVEN
1 One
2 Master of Puppets
LP 4 / SIDE EIGHT
1 Nothing Else Matters
2 Enter Sandman
CD 1
1 The Ecstasy of Gold (Live)
2 The Call of Ktulu (Live)
3 For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live)
4 The Day That Never Comes (Live)
5 The Memory Remains (Live)
6 Confusion (Live)
7 Moth Into Flame (Live)
8 The Outlaw Torn (Live)
9 No Leaf Clover (Live)
10 Halo on Fire (Live)
CD 2
1 Intro to Scythian Suite (Live)
2 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits (Live)
3 Intro to The Iron Foundry (Live)
4 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 (Live)
5 The Unforgiven III (Live)
6 All Within My Hands (Live)
7 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (Live)
8 Wherever I May Roam (Live)
9 One (Live)
10 Master of Puppets (Live)
11 Nothing Else Matters (Live)
12 Enter Sandman (Live)
DVD / BLU-RAY
1 Menu (features “Moth Into Flame”)
2 Intro (features “Wherever I May Roam” and “All Within My Hands”)
3 The Ecstasy of Gold (Live)
4 The Call of Ktulu (Live)
5 For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live)
6 The Day That Never Comes (Live)
7 The Memory Remains (Live)
8 Confusion (Live)
9 Moth Into Flame (Live)
10 The Outlaw Torn (Live)
11 No Leaf Clover (Live)
12 Halo on Fire (Live)
13 Intro to Scythian Suite (Live)
14 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits (Live)
15 Intro to The Iron Foundry (Live)
16 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 (Live)
17 The Unforgiven III (Live)
18 All Within My Hands (Live)
19 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (Live)
20 Wherever I May Roam (Live)
21 One (Live)
22 Master of Puppets (Live)
23 Nothing Else Matters (Live)
23 Enter Sandman (Live)
24 Credits
25 Behind the Scenes: Making of the Show
26 All Within My Hands Promo
DIGITAL FILM
1 Intro (features “Wherever I May Roam” and “All Within My Hands”)
2 The Ecstasy of Gold (Live)
3 The Call of Ktulu (Live)
4 For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live)
5 The Day That Never Comes (Live)
6 The Memory Remains (Live)
7 Confusion (Live)
8 Moth Into Flame (Live)
9 The Outlaw Torn (Live)
10 No Leaf Clover (Live)
11 Halo on Fire (Live)
12 Intro to Scythian Suite (Live)
13 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits (Live)
14 Intro to The Iron Foundry (Live)
15 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 (Live)
16 The Unforgiven III (Live)
17 All Within My Hands (Live)
18 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (Live)
19 Wherever I May Roam (Live)
20 One (Live)
21 Master of Puppets (Live)
22 Nothing Else Matters (Live)
23 Enter Sandman (Live)
24 Credits
Lido Pimienta Shares "Eso Que Tu Haces" (Austra's Genocracy Remix), Listen Now
LIDO PIMIENTA SHARES “ESO QUE TU HACES”
(AUSTRA’S GENOCRACY REMIX), LISTEN HERE
Photo Credit: Dani Murillo
‘MISS COLOMBIA’ NAMED TO 2020 POLARIS PRIZE SHORT LIST
NEW ALBUM ‘MISS COLOMBIA’ NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS
OF APRIL BY ROLLING STONE + NPR MUSIC
“A substantial cultural statement uniting Afro-Colombian roots with just enough synthesizer heft to place Pimienta’s music in the here and now” - New York Times
“The great promise of ‘Miss Colombia’, and of her new leadership in a predominantly white scene, is that brown girls will hear it and be inspired to surge to the front.” - Pitchfork
“(Some) of the most uniquely stirring pop music in recent memory” - Stereogum, Album of the Week
Today Lido Pimienta has released “Eso Que Tu Haces” (Austra’s Genocracy Remix) – listen to it HERE. Featured on Pimienta’s widely celebrated sophomore album Miss Colombia, “Eso Que Tu Haces" is a roaring declaration of discovery, as Pimienta exhales loudly, “Eso que tu haces / no es amor” ("that thing you do / is not love”). Canadian producer Austra (aka Katie Stelmanis) remixes “Eso Que Tu Haces” by blending pulsing and electronic sounds with Lido Pimienta’s anthemic vocals, reggaeton and cumbia inspired beats.
"I don't mean to brag but I recognized Lido as a superstar years before everyone else did and I’m very happy the rest of the world has finally caught up,” Austra said. “It was an absolute honor to remix this track para mi reina.”
Pimienta will also featured on The Room, the upcoming album from super producer Ricky Reed (Lizzo, Jason Derulo) which will be released on August 28. The record will also feature contributions from Duendita, Leon Bridges and Jim James.
Upon its release in April, Miss Colombia was met with an 8.0 from Pitchfork, 4 out of 5 stars from Rolling Stone, Album of the Week by Stereogum, named one of the best albums of the year (so far) by Billboard, and an NPR Music First Listen and Top Album of April. The album fuses electro-cumbia with pop, resulting in an album that is as fascinating as it is powerful. Its title was in-part inspired by the 2015 Miss Universe mishap in which Steve Harvey mistakenly crowned Miss Colombia, instead of Miss Philippines. It caused Lido to reflect on the anti-blackness she's experienced. In a review broadcast on All Things Considered, NPR described the album as “a complicated ode to a country and a culture that still struggles to celebrate its black and Indigenous women.”
LIDO PIMIENTA
Listen to ‘Miss Colombia’
https://www.lidopimienta.com/
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NEW YORK-BASED COLLECTIVE MICHELLE RELEASE “SUNRISE”
NEW YORK-BASED COLLECTIVE MICHELLE RELEASE “ SUNRISE ”
TRACK MARKS FIRST NEW SINGLE SINCE SELF-RELEASED 2018 DEBUT LP HEATWAVE
“SUNRISE” ARRIVES ALONGSIDE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
WATCH: https://michelle.lnk.to/SUNRISEPR/youtube
BUY/STREAM: https://Michelle.lnk.to/SUNRISEPR
“A formidable new collective with a genre-bending approach to songwriting” – The Line of Best Fit
“A groovy pop smasher with that fearless NYC mentality. What a band.” – NME
“a new, NYC-based musical collective… who make pop music so catchy that they've been picked up by Canvasback Music with one breezy LP behind them.” – The FADER
Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records artists MICHELLE today announce the release of “SUNRISE,” a shimmering pop track with an indelible hook. The song marks the first new single from the NYC-based collective since their self-released 2018 debut album HEATWAVE, and their first original release with Canvasback (Transgressive Records in the UK).
“SUNRISE” arrives alongside an official music video, animated by New York artist Kohana Wilson – watch here – with the single’s artwork created by fellow NYC creative Niko Chang.
Of the track, the band shares: “SUNRISE holds some kind of a summer air, but more so a longing for someone who could never really show up. A sentiment as sticky, sweaty, and fleeting as summer. Sunrise is as bittersweet as it is groovy. We’re grateful that the first song we’re releasing since HEATWAVE gets to be on we've held on to, sang, rewritten, and lived with for so long.”
Today’s new music comes on the heels of recent video releases from the six-piece – including a pair of performance videos for HEATWAVE track “THE BOTTOM,” recorded during a show at The Dance + live from Atlantic Records Studio in New York.
In May, “THE BOTTOM” received the remix treatment from Rosa Walton of UK act Let’s Eat Grandma (listen), as well as a cover from Transgressive Records labelmate Arlo Parks (watch). Earlier this year, MICHELLE released a cover of their own, by way of a rendition of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” (watch).
This spring, the group was featured in The FADER’s Digital SXSW Fort, creating a deconstructed version of “STUCK ON U,” also off their 2018 LP (watch here). In May, the band recorded a ‘quarantine version’ of their song “MANGO,” raising money for No Kid Hungry (watch here).
The group’s debut album HEATWAVE – a streets-and-skylines homage to their hometown – was created in just 2 weeks and self-released in 2018, seamlessly weaving together R&B-inflected pop, sleek synths, plush harmonies, and buoyant groove. Heralded by stand-out track “THE BOTTOM,” HEATWAVE amassed millions of streams, led to shows for sold-out NYC crowds at Baby’s All Right and Webster Hall, and has earned critical acclaim from The Fader, NME and more, as well as airplay from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music.
Born-and-bred New Yorkers, MICHELLE is refreshingly comprised of predominately POC + queer members. The collective references equally diverse influences — Noname, Led Zeppelin, Sly and the Family Stone, Orion Sun, My Chemical Romance, SZA — all of which distill to create a cohesively diverse sound.
The group's unique stylings are the result of songwriting from Sofia D’Angelo, Julian Kaufman, Charlie Kilgore, Layla Ku, Emma Lee and Jamee Lockard with production from Kaufman and Kilgore.
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0171 continue to subvert pop norms with new single "Photograph"
–– New EP ‘Change Nothing’ out August 14th
Photo credit: William Spooner WATCH, "Photograph":YouTube
SoundCloud
Spotify"Pure nostalgic euphoria…spellbinding"
Noisey/VICE
"A Glass Candy-esque piece of seductive electronic pop"
The FADER
"An uplifting piece of forward-thinking pop, if 100 gecs hadn't been so intent on making music that'll guarantee to give you a noise complaint, and leant more toward family-friendly futuristic bops"
DIY Magazine
"Bright, glitchy melodies frolic across a rippling, tropical percussion for a sound synonymous with contemporaries like Kero Kero Bonito and Rina Sawayama"
The Line Of Best Fit
"Futuristic pop music about intimacy and the internet."
i-D
"A tantalisingly good debut"
The Times
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Hackney, London based duo 0171 today release their new single "Photograph", the third track to be shared from upcoming EP 'Change Nothing'. Widely praised for their futuristic, experimental approach to electronic pop, the new single follows the previously released singles “Automatic” and "Follow".
Consisting of producers/singers Joe Bedell-Brill and Georgie Hoare, 0171 are breaking down societal conundrums and complexities; all played out to a backdrop of innovative, technology-warped pop.
"Photograph" pushes those musical boundaries further once more. Aligning with contemporaries including Rina Sawayama, Kero Kero Bonito and 100 gecs, Joe and Georgie knit together soaring string sections with jittering percussion and ghostly electronics, with the duo singing about empty nostalgia: "make me unsure and small / ghost of my memory".
“Photograph is inspired by looking at a photo of an ex," the band said. "A photo that records a moment when everything seemed perfect, but now it’s a lie, and it makes you feel strange, like you can’t really remember who you were in that photo, when you loved that person. Like a life that never happened. We’ve all picked up old photos like that we find in our bedroom, that make you sit down and feel sad for a time that is lost, even if you don’t regret the relationship ending. I’m (Joe) definitely someone who spends a lot of time thinking about my past, and the feelings that I’ll never get back. Georgie’s there in this song to tell me to get over it ffs.”
Once again channelling the pop music the pair grew up with, "Photograph" brings together the wide-screen nostalgia of artists like MGMT and M83, with joyous 90's plastic-pop-inspired melodies and songwriting flair.
New single “Photograph” is lifted from 0171’s forthcoming second EP ‘Change Nothing’, the follow-up to their acclaimed (Dazed, Noisey/VICE, The Fader, Loud & Quiet, The Line Of Best Fit, i-D, Gorilla vs Bear, Clash, Highsnobiety etc) debut EP ‘Red Light’.
Borne out of frustration, the new EP explores feelings of stasis, the struggle between clinging on to what brings you down, and ultimately just letting go.
0171’s new single “Photograph” is out now, released July 16th. New EP ‘Change Nothing’ is out August 14th.
–Instagram: @0171music
Twitter: @0171band
Facebook: /0171music
YUNGBLUD Premieres New Song “Strawberry Lipstick,” Video Co-Stars Jesse Jo Stark
YUNGBLUD PREMIERES NEW SONG “STRAWBERRY LIPSTICK”
“STRAWBERRY LIPSTICK” VIDEO CO-STARS SINGER/SONGWRITER JESSE JO STARK
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
July 16, 2020 – (Santa Monica, CA) Today, YUNGBLUD shares his explosive new song “Strawberry Lipstick” and its equally outrageous video. Released via Locomotion/Interscope Records, “Strawberry Lipstick” is the brand-new single from the British singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist’s full-length sophomore album, due out later this year. Stream/download “Strawberry Lipstick” HERE, and check out the video HERE.
Directed by Christian Breslauer (Roddy Ricch, Tory Lanez, Marshmello) the “Strawberry Lipstick” video stars YUNGBLUD, his band, and L.A.-based singer/songwriter Jesse Jo Stark. With a whirlwind intensity true to YUNGBLUD’s chaotic charisma, the visual places him in a series of outlandish scenarios: mixing it up in a boxing ring, dancing in a custom Union Jack dress, lounging in a bathtub full of strawberries alongside Stark. A perfect foil to YUNGBLUD, Stark is a captivating presence.
Co-produced by YUNGBLUD with his longtime collaborators Chris Greatti (Poppy, Grimes) and Zakk Cervini (Bishop Briggs, Machine Gun Kelly), “Strawberry Lipstick” is a delightfully warped love song propelled by the 22-year-old artist’s snarling vocals and larger-than-life energy. With its fuzzed-out riffs and glam-rock flash, the gloriously catchy track also spotlights YUNGBLUD’s gender-bending tendencies.
Endlessly creative, YUNGBLUD also recently announced the upcoming release of his new graphic novel, The Twisted Tales of the Ritalin Club Volume 2: Weird Times at Quarry Banks University. The follow-up to The Twisted Tales of the Ritalin Club (his 2019 debut as a graphic novelist), the comic follows YUNGBLUD and his super-powered friends as they navigate university life and all its drugs, sex, and relationship drama — ultimately finding themselves caught in a trip that may cost them their lives. Due out via Z2 Comics this November, Weird Times at Quarry Banks University is now available for preorder in multiple editions. Go HERE for more info.
About YUNGBLUD
Born in Yorkshire, England, YUNGBLUD (aka Dominic Harrison) is a multi-instrumentalist who first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. The 22-year-old artist is known for voicing what he feels are major concerns for his generation, using his music to unite and empower the youth of today. After breaking onto the scene with his self-titled EP, YUNGBLUD made his full-length debut with 21st Century Liability — a 2018 release that channeled his outrage about the state of the world into confrontational yet catchy songs steeped in punk fury and pop melodicism. The following year, YUNGBLUD released Live In Atlanta and the hope for the underrated youth EP, which debuted in the top 10 on the UK Official Albums chart. Over the years, YUNGBLUD has performed to sold-out crowds in over 20 countries and played some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Austin City Limits, Life Is Beautiful, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Vans Warped Tour.
YUNGBLUD, “Strawberry Lipstick”
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July 15, 2020
ZIGGY MARLEY PAYS SPECIAL HOMAGE TO HIS FATHER WITH INTIMATE BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE SET, TO LIVESTREAM ON JULY 19
ZIGGY MARLEY PAYS SPECIAL HOMAGE TO HIS FATHER WITH INTIMATE BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE SET, TO LIVESTREAM ON JULY 19
SIRIUSXM LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION BOB MARLEY'S TUFF GONG RADIO CHANNEL ON JULY 15
"STREAM FOR TREES" BY STREAMING BOB MARLEY SONGS ON SPOTIFY AND HELP PLANT NEW TREES VIA ONE TREE PLANTED AND UME
LEGEND PICTURE DISC AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER
UMe and Tuff Gong Worldwide are excited to announce a very special, one-off virtual performance from 8X GRAMMY Award-winning icon Ziggy Marley as part of the on-going Bob Marley 75th birthday celebrations that additionally includes Sirius/XM launching a limited-edition Tuff Gong Radio Channel, the release of a Legend Picture Disc and a partnership with One Tree Planted to combat deforestation by streaming Marley's iconic music. With a virtual performance set to take place on July 19 in conjunction with CEEK Virtual Reality, Ziggy Marley will be paying homage to his father's timeless catalog, performing eleven of Bob Marley's legendary tracks in an intimate setting and livestreamed on Bob Marley's official YouTube channel . Following the concert, Ziggy will be participating in an exclusive Q&A through CEEK's content streaming platform. A select number of 360VR tracks will be available on Ceek's Virtual Reality platform. The audio of the full performance, Ziggy Marley – Bob Marley 75th Celebration (pt. 1) will be made available as an e-album, on July 31, listen HERE.
"With Ceek's innovative technology, Ziggy Marley has created an immersive experience that's rooted in Bob Marley's passion and sense of community and honors his father's legacy by bringing people together through the power of music," said Bruce Resnikoff, President,and CEO, UMe.
SiriusXM announced today, the launch of Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio, which kicks off today, July 15 at 9 am PT/Noon ET. The limited-edition channel will feature the music of Bob Marley and his band The Wailers and highlight studio and live performances, widely popular songs, and rare tracks. Additionally, listeners will hear recordings from the Marley family as well as artists who are a part of the iconic brand and label founded by Bob Marley, Tuff Gong. Channel 42 will become Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio from July 15 at 9 am PT/Noon ET through August 13 and will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category, internet-connected devices and smart speakers in your home. For more information on Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio, click HERE.
In addition to Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio, fans can also "Stream for Trees" to help the environment while celebrating Bob Marley's music. One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation, in conjunction with UMe, is taking action and planting trees funded by fans streaming Bob Marley's songs. Simply connect your Spotify account by clicking HERE and revisit the website any time to see how many trees will be planted throughout the campaign.
On July 24, one of the world's best-selling and most loved albums of our time, LEGEND will be released as a limited-edition picture disc. Featuring many of Bob's most memorable songs, from "One Love/People Get Ready" to "Get Up, Stand Up," "Is This Love" to "Jammin'," "Could You Be Loved" to "Three Little Birds," and eight more classics, in celebration of #BobMarley75, the album will be available in a limited edition picture disc presenting the iconic cover shot backed with a previously unseen image of Bob. Pre-order HERE .
Earlier this month, in continued observance of the late and legendary Bob Marley's 75th Birthday, and in honor of the July 1International Reggae Day celebrations, an official music video for Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry," was released. Directed by Kristian Mercado Figueroa and shot in Jamaica and New York City, the powerful visual explores two tales of a family divided by country but connected by their love and want for a better life for their children. We see a strong and loving Mother strive to look after her children in their homeland. At the same time, the Father works tirelessly, isolated in New York City, working as a taxi driver to better provide for his family back home. The video shines a light on the importance of family and connection while confronting the genuine struggles many families face in the modern world, often forced apart due to poverty. The video for "No Woman No Cry" debuted on Bob Marley's Official YouTube Channel. Watch HERE .
New music videos, as well as all 4 Bob Marley: Legacy Episodes can be found on Bob Marley's official YouTube channel HERE.
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In this digital era, Bob Marley remains one of the most followed posthumous artists on social media, and MARLEY75 will serve to bring his music and message to the digital foreground, reaching new audiences and perspectives with innovative content and groundbreaking technology. Special live events, exclusive digital content, recordings, exhibitions, plus rare and unearthed treasures will also be revealed throughout the year. Bob Marley's music continues to inspire generation upon generation, as his legacy lives on through his message of love, justice, and unity, a sentiment needed more than ever in 2020. In conjunction with Tuff Gong and UMe, a division of the Universal Music Group, the Marley family will continue to ensure the highest quality, integrity, and care is taken to honor Bob's legacy and to celebrate one of the 20th century's most important and influential figures.
Tune in and subscribe to the Official Bob Marley YouTube channel here for more upcoming content celebrating Bob's legacy and contribution to the world.
Additional information on MARLEY75 events will be revealed soon.
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ABOUT BOB MARLEY:
Bob Marley, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is notable not only as the man who put reggae on the global map but, as a statesman in his native Jamaica, he famously brought together the country's warring factions. Today, Bob Marley remains one of the 20th century's most important and influential entertainment icons. Marley's lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. In the digital era, he has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official Bob Marley Facebook page drawing more than 70 million fans, ranking it among the Top 20 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. Marley's music catalog has sold millions of albums worldwide. His iconic collection, LEGEND, holds the distinction of being the longest-charting album in the history of Billboard magazine's Catalog Albums chart and remains the world's best-selling reggae album. Marley's accolades include inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994) and ASCAP Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010), a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), multiple entries in the GRAMMY® Hall Of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2001). For more information visit: bobmarley.com and facebook.com/bobmarley.
HAAi Unveils Two New Tracks; New Four-Track EP Out September 11
UNVEILS TWO BRAND NEW TRACKS
“HEAD ABOVE THE PARAKEETS” AND
“ROTATING IN UNISON”
OUT NOW
FULL FOUR-TRACK EP
OUT SEPTEMBER 11
credit: Imogene von BarronHAAi today shares two brand new tracks: “Head Above The Parakeets” and “Rotating in Unison,” both out now on Mute. These two new tracks form the first half of HAAi’s forthcoming four-track EP,
Put Your Head Above The Parakeets
, out September 11 on vinyl 12” and digital platforms. Listen and pre-order the 12” here. Watch the video for “Head Above The Parakeets” here.Of the release, HAAi stated, “‘Head Above The Parakeets’ is an obvious play on words. To signify the feeling of risk, apprehension and being exposed in what you create. This video was made from footage from some of my favorite festivals and shows over the past year, some of my own visuals and some that were made for my 2019 Sonar show by INSRT. It’s a nostalgic, psychedelic nod to the job and people I love so much and a reaction to the whirlwind that was my life for the past couple of years. Thank you to Duncan Jacob (Duncographic) for the bulk of the footage from Let Them Eat Cake earlier this year.”
“The track ‘Rotating In Unison’ was made to highlight beauty and coexistence as we all rotate around the sun. To try and remember beauty and calm in a time of uncertainty and unrest, even for just a few minutes.”
These new tracks follow HAAi’s debut for Mute, the Systems Up, Windows Down EP, described by The Observer as “a bolshy collection of vibrant face-melters” and by Earmilk as "...a tantalizing, multi-textured piece of art."
Recent online sets include an hour-long show alongside Mute label boss Daniel Miller for Love Record Stores Event and a show from her flat in East London for Boiler Room’s Streaming from Isolation series.
Put Your Head Above The Parakeets EP Tracklisting
1. Head Above The Parakeets
2. Rotating In Unison
3. Bon Viveur
4. Bass Is The Place
Listen to “Head Above The Parakeets” and “Rotating In Unison”
Watch the “Head Above The Parakeets” video
Listen to HAAi’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
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July 14, 2020
New Music From Gracie Abrams "minor" Out Now On Interscope Records
GRACIE ABRAMS RELEASES DEBUT PROJECT ‘MINOR’
NEW VIDEO ‘FRIEND’ PREMIERES TODAY
ABRAMS TO KICK OFF ‘MINOR BEDROOM SHOWS’
VIRTUAL TOUR NEXT WEEK
Santa Monica, California, July 14, 2020 – Today, emerging songwriter Gracie Abrams shares her highly awaited debut project, minor. A stunning showcase for her nuanced lyricism and mesmerizing vocals, the seven-song project features Abrams’s acclaimed singles “21,” “I miss you, I’m sorry,” and “Long Sleeves.” minor is available now via Interscope Records at all digital retailers HERE.
Today also marks the premiere of the video for “Friend,” a particularly poignant track from minor. The beautifully shot visual follows the 20-year-old artist as she rides around Los Angeles alone, journeying through the city’s enchanted outskirts, chaotic freeways, and lonesome streets while candidly sharing her story of betrayal and loss.
Watch the video for “Friend” by Gracie Abrams HERE.
Executive-produced by Blake Slatkin, minor spotlights the quietly captivating artistry that’s won Abrams praise from outlets like NME (who hailed her “painfully honest tales of heartbreak draped in delicate melodies that carry much more intrigue than the usual run-of-the-mill singer-songwriter”) and i-D (who noted that her voice “cradl[es] the power to break even the toughest heart”). With each song centered on her unguarded yet finely layered songwriting, minor finds Abrams collaborating with producer/songwriters like Joel Little, Benny Blanco, Jim-E Stack, Sarah Aarons and Caroline Pennell.
In a full-circle moment for Abrams, minor features the first of her songs to draw widespread attention: the project’s bittersweet title track, penned by Abrams at age 17. Now a fan favorite, after Abrams shared clips of the song on social media, “minor” offers an early glimpse into the graceful balance of raw outpouring and sharply detailed self-reflection that would come to define her music. That approach soon proved undeniable to listeners around the world, as evidenced by “21” and “I miss you, I’m sorry” each recently surpassing 10 million streams on Spotify.
Through the years, Abrams has shared homespun clips of her songs on social media, amassing over 290k followers on Instagram before she’d even released her first track.
Track listing for minor by Gracie Abrams:
1. Friend
2. 21
3. Under Over
4. tehe
5. I miss you, I’m sorry
6. Long Sleeves
7. minor
As her fanbase continues to grow exponentially, Abrams is now gearing up for a six-date virtual tour, each delivering an extraordinarily intimate performance straight from her bedroom. Kicking off on July 20 in Los Angeles, the Minor Bedroom Shows tour will continue through July 31 in Sydney.
Dates for the Minor Bedroom Shows virtual tour
July 20 – LA
July 21 – NYC
July 22 – London
July 25 – Chicago
July 29 – Berlin
July 31 – Sydney
Named an artist to watch by Pigeons & Planes, Fader, and iD — and crowned one of seven breakout female musicians by Vogue UK — Abrams considers herself a songwriter, first and foremost. After writing her first song at the age of eight, she went on to earn a devoted following on the strength of her indelibly personal lyrics and magnetic vocal delivery. Last fall, Abrams made her official debut with “Mean It” — an intensely vulnerable piece hailed by Ones To Watch as “pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.”
For more information on Gracie Abrams, visit:
THE SOUNDFLOWERS FEATURING PARIS JACKSON AND GABRIEL GLENN RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO
VIDEO EXECUTIVE PRODUCED AND SHOT BY PRINCE JACKSON
TAKEN FROM SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP OUT NOW
RECENTLY APPEARED ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA
WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “YOUR LOOK (GLORIOUS)” HERE
LISTEN TO THE SOUNDFLOWERS EP HERE
NEW YORK, NY – July 14th – Today, The Soundflowers, featuring Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn, debuts the official video for “Your Look (Glorious)”—watch HERE ! The full-length video was executive produced and shot by Prince Jackson via his production house King’s Son Productions.
“Your Look (Glorious)” is taken from the band’s self-titled debut EP, The Soundflowers , released last month to widespread acclaim via IMPERIAL. Billboard hailed “Your Look (Glorious)” as “simply romantic,” while Idolator proclaimed “The Soundflowers make a winning first impression” and Hollywood Life praised the EP as “five songs full of indie-folk goodness.”
This morning, Paris and Prince appeared on Good Morning America to discuss The Soundflowers, “Your Look (Glorious)” and more—watch their interview here . On collaborating with Prince, Paris says, “I was really comfortable working with my brother, it just felt natural.”
The Soundflowers’ five-track debut project eclectically blends indie acoustic and folk with influences of blues, soul, bluegrass country and beach reggae. The EP was produced by Mike Malchicoff (King Princess) with GRAMMY Award-winning mix engineer Rob Kinelski (Billie Eilish), and it is accompanied by video vignettes created by award-winning director Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj). The band is donating their net proceeds from merchandise sales to Black Women Lead, Black Voters Matter Fund and BEAM through the end of this month. Merchandise is now available via thesoundflowersmerch.com .
The Soundflowers’ six-part Facebook Watch Original Docuseries, “Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn,” is currently airing every Tuesday at 3AM PT/6AM ET through August 4th. The docuseries explores the band’s journey together beyond the music—watch the latest episode here and check out the band’s recent performance of “Geronimo” here.
The Soundflowers was born after Jackson and Glenn first crossed paths at Los Angeles’ Rainbow Bar and Grill during a TrashDögs performance, the rock ‘n’ roll band fronted by Gabriel. They quickly realized that their musical energies and passions aligned, as Paris recalls, “I started writing around 13 when I bought myself a guitar; I didn’t really start sharing or recording it until I met Gabriel.” Of their first time working on music together at Gabriel’s band’s rehearsal studio, he says, “We showed each other songs and even wrote a few on the spot. Everything fit together so naturally, from our voices to our songwriting style. I had never met someone who fit so perfectly with my sound.”
ABOUT THE SOUNDFLOWERS
The sound behind The Soundflowers is an eclectic take on indie acoustic and folk music, as the band attributes their songwriting to influences like The Beatles, Joe Purdy, Ray LaMontagne, Radiohead and The Lumineers. While Paris Jackson hails from one of the most successful families in music history, she is best known for her activism, acting and modeling work, the latter of which has seen her front campaigns for international brands like Calvin Klein, gracing the cover of top fashion magazines, including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar titles and making her runway debut earlier this year at Jean Paul Gaultier’s final show. On the acting front, Paris has taken on several TV and film roles, collaborating with acclaimed industry professionals, including Lee Daniels, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton and Rachel Winters. Aside from music, Paris’ biggest passion has always been in using her platform to shine light on causes important to her, notably going off-script while presenting at the GRAMMY Awards and MTV VMAs, to highlight the Dakota Access Pipeline and events of racial injustice in Charlottesville, respectably. Paris also serves as an Ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and is passionate about continuing her godmother’s legacy of ridding the stigma and finding a cure for the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Gabriel Glenn has always leaned into his musical talents, which first emerged while singing in the car with his mom on the way to school and further cultivated by forming bands with friends in his youth and studying music at the collegiate level in his home state of Louisiana. Upon moving to Los Angeles several years ago, Gabriel and a couple close friends formed the “desert rock ‘n’ roll” band TrashDögs, which has found local success performing at popular haunts along the Sunset Strip. Upon meeting Paris and forming The Soundflowers, Gabriel feels more complete as an artist: “She creates so naturally and honestly; it inspires me to be a better songwriter. I think having a unique spirit like hers allows us to channel things we’d never receive on our own.”
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