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December 1, 2017
GORILLAZ “Andromeda” (featuring D.R.A.M.)
GORILLAZ“Andromeda” (featuring D.R.A.M.)New Version of GRAMMY-Nominated Track Out TodayFrom HUMANZ Super Deluxe Box Set
In the wake of Gorillaz’ GRAMMY nominations earlier this week–Best Dance Recording for “Andromeda” (featuring D.R.A.M.) and Best Alternative Music Album for the international chart-topping Humanz (Warner Bros.)— Gorillaz is releasing a single of the version of “Andromeda” featured on the Humanz Super Deluxe Box Set.The “Andromeda” single release and twin GRAMMY nods cap off a triumphant 2017 U.S. campaign for Gorillaz, arguably the most successful 12 months on these shores ever experienced by the world’s most successful virtual band—beginning in January, with the inauguration eve surprise release of “Hallelujuah Money” (featuring Benjamin Clementine). The launch of the mixed reality Gorillaz app then allowed fans to hear the album for the first time as part of the largest ever worldwide geo specific listening experience bringing people together across 500 locations from Tokyo to Santiago, while ‘Saturnz Barz (Spirit House) – the six-minute Jamie Hewlett-directed epic animated film featuring four Humanz tracks made history as YouTube’s highest debuting 360 video.Humanz arrived April 28, bowing at #1 on the U.S. album chart and #2 on the Billboard 200, topping the iTunes charts in more than 60 countries around the world, and generating critical raves including:“A party record for the apocalypse”—BILLBOARD“The sum of its parts is what makes Humanz so brilliant, as the cartoon Gorillaz deliver yet another classic to the real world”—BUST“A wild party that we can’t wait to join”—ELLE“Humanz finds the band with a new sense of purpose…a timely and real reflection of an internal conflict that so many of us can relate to right now: sometimes you need to be engaged, and shout, and fight. But sometimes, you just need to keep on dancing.”—THE FADER“the most vibrant, consistently engaging Gorillaz album yet… a rallying cry for humanity that only a cartoon band could deliver.”—PASTE“Damon Albarn’s virtual band is back with its most ambitious album to date… it sounds like a party at the end of the world”—PEOPLE“Rings in the Apocalypse in Style… Damon Albarn’s cartoon pop band brings guests from across the pop spectrum to prove once again why they’re the most interesting rap-rock crossover act ever”—ROLLING STONE“Gorillaz resumes its terrifically inventive career with Humanz…the diversity and sheer number of vocalists give the album its freshness and swagger. Engaging performances abound… whatever problems there may be in the world, on Humanz (Damon Albarn’s) counsel is to continue to dance with joy. Gorillaz’s new music makes it possible to do so.”—WALL STREET JOURNALThe Humanz world tour began with the band’s own inaugural Demon Dayz festival June 10 in Margate UK and continued with Gorillaz’ first North American live shows in seven years – which sold out in record time and were met with rapturous response, as Gorillaz drew their biggest ever stateside crowds to the likes of Red Rocks, Golden Gate Park, Citi Field in New York, the Forum in Los Angeles and more. The Humanztour soldiered on through Japan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and is currently making its way through the UK, with further dates in Latin America and Europe on the horizon.
PHOTO: Perez / @creativexperez
In the wake of Gorillaz’ GRAMMY nominations earlier this week–Best Dance Recording for “Andromeda” (featuring D.R.A.M.) and Best Alternative Music Album for the international chart-topping Humanz (Warner Bros.)— Gorillaz is releasing a single of the version of “Andromeda” featured on the Humanz Super Deluxe Box Set.The “Andromeda” single release and twin GRAMMY nods cap off a triumphant 2017 U.S. campaign for Gorillaz, arguably the most successful 12 months on these shores ever experienced by the world’s most successful virtual band—beginning in January, with the inauguration eve surprise release of “Hallelujuah Money” (featuring Benjamin Clementine). The launch of the mixed reality Gorillaz app then allowed fans to hear the album for the first time as part of the largest ever worldwide geo specific listening experience bringing people together across 500 locations from Tokyo to Santiago, while ‘Saturnz Barz (Spirit House) – the six-minute Jamie Hewlett-directed epic animated film featuring four Humanz tracks made history as YouTube’s highest debuting 360 video.Humanz arrived April 28, bowing at #1 on the U.S. album chart and #2 on the Billboard 200, topping the iTunes charts in more than 60 countries around the world, and generating critical raves including:“A party record for the apocalypse”—BILLBOARD“The sum of its parts is what makes Humanz so brilliant, as the cartoon Gorillaz deliver yet another classic to the real world”—BUST“A wild party that we can’t wait to join”—ELLE“Humanz finds the band with a new sense of purpose…a timely and real reflection of an internal conflict that so many of us can relate to right now: sometimes you need to be engaged, and shout, and fight. But sometimes, you just need to keep on dancing.”—THE FADER“the most vibrant, consistently engaging Gorillaz album yet… a rallying cry for humanity that only a cartoon band could deliver.”—PASTE“Damon Albarn’s virtual band is back with its most ambitious album to date… it sounds like a party at the end of the world”—PEOPLE“Rings in the Apocalypse in Style… Damon Albarn’s cartoon pop band brings guests from across the pop spectrum to prove once again why they’re the most interesting rap-rock crossover act ever”—ROLLING STONE“Gorillaz resumes its terrifically inventive career with Humanz…the diversity and sheer number of vocalists give the album its freshness and swagger. Engaging performances abound… whatever problems there may be in the world, on Humanz (Damon Albarn’s) counsel is to continue to dance with joy. Gorillaz’s new music makes it possible to do so.”—WALL STREET JOURNALThe Humanz world tour began with the band’s own inaugural Demon Dayz festival June 10 in Margate UK and continued with Gorillaz’ first North American live shows in seven years – which sold out in record time and were met with rapturous response, as Gorillaz drew their biggest ever stateside crowds to the likes of Red Rocks, Golden Gate Park, Citi Field in New York, the Forum in Los Angeles and more. The Humanztour soldiered on through Japan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and is currently making its way through the UK, with further dates in Latin America and Europe on the horizon.PHOTO: Perez / @creativexperez
Wolf Alice perform "Sadboy" on Colbert
WOLF ALICE PERFORM "SADBOY" ON COLBERT
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS TONIGHT
WATCH WOLF ALICE PERFORM ON COLBERT HERE
North American Tour DatesDEC 01- DANFORTH MUSIC HALL- TORONTO, CADEC 02- L'ASTRAL- MONTREAL, CADEC 04- BROOKLYN STEEL- BROOKLYN, NYDEC 05- WONDER BAR- ASBURY PARK, NJDEC 07- THE MET- PAWTUCKET, RIDEC 08- 9:30 CLUB (SOLD OUT)- WASHINGTON, DCDEC 09- TROCADERO THEATRE- PHILADELPHIA, PADEC 11- TERMINAL WEST- ATLANTA, GA
Tickets Available Here- http://wolfalice.co.uk/
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS TONIGHT
WATCH WOLF ALICE PERFORM ON COLBERT HERE
North American Tour DatesDEC 01- DANFORTH MUSIC HALL- TORONTO, CADEC 02- L'ASTRAL- MONTREAL, CADEC 04- BROOKLYN STEEL- BROOKLYN, NYDEC 05- WONDER BAR- ASBURY PARK, NJDEC 07- THE MET- PAWTUCKET, RIDEC 08- 9:30 CLUB (SOLD OUT)- WASHINGTON, DCDEC 09- TROCADERO THEATRE- PHILADELPHIA, PADEC 11- TERMINAL WEST- ATLANTA, GA
Tickets Available Here- http://wolfalice.co.uk/
FIRST AID KIT SHARES NEW SONG “FIREWORKS”
FIRST AID KIT SHARES NEW SONG
“FIREWORKS”
DUO’S FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM RUINS TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 19, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
2018 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF JANUARY 24, TICKETS ON SALE HERE
Photo Credit: Lauren DukoffToday First Aid Kit released “Fireworks,” the latest track from their forthcoming album Ruins – listen here. First Aid Kit says: "We're so excited to finally share ‘Fireworks.’ It's a track that we put a lot of emotions into. We love the arrangement we created for it with our producer Tucker Martine, borrowing from classic 50's ballads and mixing it with Twin Peaks-guitars and synths. It's a song about the ideals you set for yourself in life and how they can break you down, leaving you all alone at the end. "
First Aid Kit will release Ruins, their fourth studio album, on January 19 via Columbia Records. Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Laura Veirs), the album was recorded in Portland, OR where the duo collaborated with amazing musicians — REM’s Peter Buck, Wilco’s Glenn Kotche, and Midlake’s McKenzie Smith. Ruins is available for pre-order now and includes lead single “It’s A Shame” as well as“Postcard” and “Fireworks.” See full tracklisting below.
First Aid Kit will embark on a 2018 North American headline tour, kicking off January 24 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland and continuing through a final night at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, with Van William supporting. Tickets are on sale now, visithttp://www.firstaidkitband.com/ for more information. The band toured the U.S. this fall, having performed at both Austin City Limits and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festivals, check out their performance of “It’s A Shame” at ACL HERE. First Aid Kit also played additional shows in Los Angeles and Austin before ending their US trip with a sold-out show at New York City’s Town Hall.
Ruins follows the 2014 release of Stay Gold, a lush and ambitious 10-song collection that beautifully captures the duo's vivid storytelling, landing First Aid Kit countless “Best of 2014” accolades. Earlier this spring, First Aid Kit also released a stand-alone single on International Women’s Day entitled "You Are The Problem Here." It is an empowered, passionate, and angry song that confronts the rape culture epidemic, with a portion of proceeds donated to Women for Women International.
RUINS TRACKLISTING:
Rebel HeartIt's a ShameFireworksPostcardTo Live a LifeMy Wild Sweet LoveDistant StarRuinsHem of Her DressNothing Has to Be True
FIRST AID KIT ON TOUR:
01/24 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
01/26 Portland, OR Roseland Theater*
01/27 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre*
01/28 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre*
01/30 Minneapolis, MN Palace Theatre*
02/01 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium*
02/02 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre*
02/03 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall*
02/05 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall*
02/06 Montreal, QC Metropolis Concert Hall*
02/07 Boston, MA House of Blues*
02/09 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre*
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer*
02/13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre*
*Van William Supporting
Media assets available HERE.
FIRST AID KIT
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
DUO’S FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM RUINS TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 19, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
2018 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF JANUARY 24, TICKETS ON SALE HERE
Photo Credit: Lauren DukoffToday First Aid Kit released “Fireworks,” the latest track from their forthcoming album Ruins – listen here. First Aid Kit says: "We're so excited to finally share ‘Fireworks.’ It's a track that we put a lot of emotions into. We love the arrangement we created for it with our producer Tucker Martine, borrowing from classic 50's ballads and mixing it with Twin Peaks-guitars and synths. It's a song about the ideals you set for yourself in life and how they can break you down, leaving you all alone at the end. "First Aid Kit will release Ruins, their fourth studio album, on January 19 via Columbia Records. Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Laura Veirs), the album was recorded in Portland, OR where the duo collaborated with amazing musicians — REM’s Peter Buck, Wilco’s Glenn Kotche, and Midlake’s McKenzie Smith. Ruins is available for pre-order now and includes lead single “It’s A Shame” as well as“Postcard” and “Fireworks.” See full tracklisting below.
First Aid Kit will embark on a 2018 North American headline tour, kicking off January 24 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland and continuing through a final night at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, with Van William supporting. Tickets are on sale now, visithttp://www.firstaidkitband.com/ for more information. The band toured the U.S. this fall, having performed at both Austin City Limits and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festivals, check out their performance of “It’s A Shame” at ACL HERE. First Aid Kit also played additional shows in Los Angeles and Austin before ending their US trip with a sold-out show at New York City’s Town Hall.
Ruins follows the 2014 release of Stay Gold, a lush and ambitious 10-song collection that beautifully captures the duo's vivid storytelling, landing First Aid Kit countless “Best of 2014” accolades. Earlier this spring, First Aid Kit also released a stand-alone single on International Women’s Day entitled "You Are The Problem Here." It is an empowered, passionate, and angry song that confronts the rape culture epidemic, with a portion of proceeds donated to Women for Women International.
RUINS TRACKLISTING:
Rebel HeartIt's a ShameFireworksPostcardTo Live a LifeMy Wild Sweet LoveDistant StarRuinsHem of Her DressNothing Has to Be True
FIRST AID KIT ON TOUR:
01/24 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
01/26 Portland, OR Roseland Theater*
01/27 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre*
01/28 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre*
01/30 Minneapolis, MN Palace Theatre*
02/01 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium*
02/02 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre*
02/03 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall*
02/05 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall*
02/06 Montreal, QC Metropolis Concert Hall*
02/07 Boston, MA House of Blues*
02/09 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre*
02/10 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer*
02/13 New York, NY Beacon Theatre*
*Van William Supporting
Media assets available HERE.
FIRST AID KITWebsite | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
Walter Martin (of The Walkmen) Announces New Album, Performs New Songs on NPR's Tiny Desk
Walter Martin Announces New AlbumReminisce Bar & Grill
Watch His NPR Tiny Desk PerformanceFeaturing Two New Songs From The Album
"Only Walter Martin would bring a barbershop quartet to the Tiny Desk. Best known as a singer andmulti-instrumentalist with the band The Walkmen, Martin has spent his solo career making unabashedlyjoyful, sweetly innocent and playful music perfectly suited for quirky four-part harmonies." - NPR Music Walter Martin (co-writer/multi-instrumentalist of The Walkmen) announced today the forthcoming release of his new album
Reminisce Bar & Grill
. His fourth solo record since The Walkmen announced their hiatus in 2013, Reminisce Bar & Grill is set to release in early 2018 via Ile Flottante Music. Today, NPR Music released Walter'sTiny Desk performance which features two new songs from the upcoming album: "I Went Alone On A Solo Australian Tour" and "Me & McAlevey." Watch Walter Martin Live @ NPR's Tiny Desk HERE. Reminisce Bar & Grill is one that might throw fans of his two award winning kids' records (2014's We're All Young Together and 2017's My Kinda Music) for a loop. Listeners will still recognize the same affable narrator and quirky musical style as his previous solo work, but here the subject matter is shifted dramatically. With frankness and poignancy, Martin, now a 43-year-old married man with two young children, squarely tackles the subject of adulthood - specifically, his own. "I think this is my mid-life crisis album," said Walter. "These days my friends and I all seem to be thinking the same dark thoughts - 'What the hell am I doing? What the hell's going on? I'm lost. I'm running out of time and I'm doing everything wrong. And I'm probably dying.' This is definitely an insane period," he continues, "but most of the time I kind of love it." While Martin approaches these subject matters with candor and sincerity, he clearly also enjoys mining them for humor. "I wanted this album to be an entertaining discussion of marriage, fatherhood, work, fear, and weakness," he explained. "I'm definitely influenced by Woody Allen movies. No matter how serious or romantic or dark his story may be, there's always a strong undercurrent of comedy." 
Follow Walter Martin:Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
Watch His NPR Tiny Desk PerformanceFeaturing Two New Songs From The Album
"Only Walter Martin would bring a barbershop quartet to the Tiny Desk. Best known as a singer andmulti-instrumentalist with the band The Walkmen, Martin has spent his solo career making unabashedlyjoyful, sweetly innocent and playful music perfectly suited for quirky four-part harmonies." - NPR Music Walter Martin (co-writer/multi-instrumentalist of The Walkmen) announced today the forthcoming release of his new album
Reminisce Bar & Grill
. His fourth solo record since The Walkmen announced their hiatus in 2013, Reminisce Bar & Grill is set to release in early 2018 via Ile Flottante Music. Today, NPR Music released Walter'sTiny Desk performance which features two new songs from the upcoming album: "I Went Alone On A Solo Australian Tour" and "Me & McAlevey." Watch Walter Martin Live @ NPR's Tiny Desk HERE. Reminisce Bar & Grill is one that might throw fans of his two award winning kids' records (2014's We're All Young Together and 2017's My Kinda Music) for a loop. Listeners will still recognize the same affable narrator and quirky musical style as his previous solo work, but here the subject matter is shifted dramatically. With frankness and poignancy, Martin, now a 43-year-old married man with two young children, squarely tackles the subject of adulthood - specifically, his own. "I think this is my mid-life crisis album," said Walter. "These days my friends and I all seem to be thinking the same dark thoughts - 'What the hell am I doing? What the hell's going on? I'm lost. I'm running out of time and I'm doing everything wrong. And I'm probably dying.' This is definitely an insane period," he continues, "but most of the time I kind of love it." While Martin approaches these subject matters with candor and sincerity, he clearly also enjoys mining them for humor. "I wanted this album to be an entertaining discussion of marriage, fatherhood, work, fear, and weakness," he explained. "I'm definitely influenced by Woody Allen movies. No matter how serious or romantic or dark his story may be, there's always a strong undercurrent of comedy." Follow Walter Martin:Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
CINDY WILSON (OF THE B-52’S) FIRST-EVER SOLO ALBUM, CHANGE, OUT TODAY
CINDY WILSON’S FIRST-EVER SOLO ALBUM, CHANGE, OUT TODAYON TOUR NOW
PERFORMING AT A BROOKLYN PLANNED PARENTHOOD BENEFIT
DECEMBER 6 WITH KAKI KING, AMY RIGBY AND OTHERS
Cindy Wilson of the legendary B-52s releases her first-ever solo album, CHANGE (Kill Rock Stars), today. Produced by Suny Lyons at The Space Station in Athens, CHANGE is as bold as anything in Wilson's groundbreaking four-decade canon, melding future pop, disco drama, American standards, electronica, and more into her own distinctive creative vision. New songs like "Mystic" and the transformative title track are intricate and inventive, lush and luminous with strings, synthesizers, harmonies, and Wilson's utterly distinct vocal magic. Further highlights include a pair of unexpected covers: New Colony Six's soft rock classic, "Things I'd Like to Say," and "Brother," written and originally performed by Athens' own beloved Oh-OK. With CHANGE, Cindy Wilson has once again remade pop in her own innovative, irresistible image.
PURCHASE CINDY WILSON'S CHANGE HERE
Known the world over as a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the one and only B-52s, CHANGE began for Wilson nearly a decade ago upon her part-time return to her hometown of Athens, GA. She first encountered local multi-instrumentalist Ryan Monahan and drummer Leumuel Hayes when their Beatles tribute band was hired to play her son's birthday party. Wilson, Monahan and Hayes began teaming up for gigs, performing classic garage and psychedelic covers, before ultimately hitting the studio to create new music all their own. Athens-based producer/ musician Lyons was soon enlisted to join the group, resulting in the SUNRISE and SUPERNATURAL EPs, acclaimed by Popmatters for possessing “an undeniable sense of adventure.”
Last week, Wilson shared the video for "Brother,” directed by the great film and video director Lance Bangs. It was shot mostly in Jeremy Ayers backyard in Athens, GA. Ayers is an Athens arts legend famous for writing the iconic song "52 Girls" from the B-52's first album. The video also feature Iron & Wine Sam Beam's old bicycle.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "BROTHER" HERE
Billboard premiered the song "No One Can Tell You, “ saying, "It's hard to believe this is the first solo album Wilson is putting out throughout the entirety of her career," notes Billboard, adding, "With CHANGE, Wilson was able to experiment with her own creativity and learn about music in an entirely different light. The result is something melodic, calm even, and at times fueled by disco- tinged rhythms."
LISTEN TO "NO ONE CAN TELL YOU"
"Mystic" received its premiere via Stereogum, who claimed it, "an excellent slice of icy, synth-streaked new wave.” "With lush synths and a funky motorik rhythm section, 'Mystic' is a celestial wave of chill," raved NPR Music. "Wilson's voice is still a tease, perfectly suited to the Gary Numan-indebted cool the band cultivates."
LISTEN TO "MYSTIC"
Wilson has been touring all summer and fall with additional dates to be announced soon. She and her band will be performing at the Planned Parenthood Benefit at Brooklyn’s Bell House on December 6. The remaining confirmed dates are below. For updates and more, please see killrockstars.com.
CINDY WILSONCHANGE TOUR: NORTH AMERICA 2017DECEMBER1 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club2 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle3 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall4 - Washington, DC - The Black Cat5 - Fairfield, CT - Fairfield Theatre Company6 - Brooklyn, NY - The Bell House7 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey8 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - The Railway Club9 - Portland, OR - Star Theater11 - San Francisco, CA - Café du Nord, Swedish-American Hall12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo14 - Norman, OK - Opolis15 - Denton, TC - Dan's Silverleaf16 - Little Rock, AR - StickyzFEBRUARY23 - London, UK - Under the Bridge24 - Edinburgh, UK - The Liquid Room25 - Manchester, UK - The Ruby Lounge26 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece27 – Gent, BE – NEST28 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso NoordMARCH1 - Berlin, Germany - Frannz Club2 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Hotel Cecil3 - Herning, Denmark - Fermaten4 - Leipzig, Germany - Mortizbastei5 – Krefeld, DE - Kulturfabrik6 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie8 – Barcelona, ES – Marula9 – Santiago De Compostela, ES – Capitol10 – Madrid, ES – El Solwww.cindywilsonb52s.comCINDYWILSONB52S.COMFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTWITTERKILLROCKSTARS.COM
PERFORMING AT A BROOKLYN PLANNED PARENTHOOD BENEFITDECEMBER 6 WITH KAKI KING, AMY RIGBY AND OTHERS
Cindy Wilson of the legendary B-52s releases her first-ever solo album, CHANGE (Kill Rock Stars), today. Produced by Suny Lyons at The Space Station in Athens, CHANGE is as bold as anything in Wilson's groundbreaking four-decade canon, melding future pop, disco drama, American standards, electronica, and more into her own distinctive creative vision. New songs like "Mystic" and the transformative title track are intricate and inventive, lush and luminous with strings, synthesizers, harmonies, and Wilson's utterly distinct vocal magic. Further highlights include a pair of unexpected covers: New Colony Six's soft rock classic, "Things I'd Like to Say," and "Brother," written and originally performed by Athens' own beloved Oh-OK. With CHANGE, Cindy Wilson has once again remade pop in her own innovative, irresistible image.
PURCHASE CINDY WILSON'S CHANGE HERE
Known the world over as a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the one and only B-52s, CHANGE began for Wilson nearly a decade ago upon her part-time return to her hometown of Athens, GA. She first encountered local multi-instrumentalist Ryan Monahan and drummer Leumuel Hayes when their Beatles tribute band was hired to play her son's birthday party. Wilson, Monahan and Hayes began teaming up for gigs, performing classic garage and psychedelic covers, before ultimately hitting the studio to create new music all their own. Athens-based producer/ musician Lyons was soon enlisted to join the group, resulting in the SUNRISE and SUPERNATURAL EPs, acclaimed by Popmatters for possessing “an undeniable sense of adventure.”
Last week, Wilson shared the video for "Brother,” directed by the great film and video director Lance Bangs. It was shot mostly in Jeremy Ayers backyard in Athens, GA. Ayers is an Athens arts legend famous for writing the iconic song "52 Girls" from the B-52's first album. The video also feature Iron & Wine Sam Beam's old bicycle.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "BROTHER" HERE
Billboard premiered the song "No One Can Tell You, “ saying, "It's hard to believe this is the first solo album Wilson is putting out throughout the entirety of her career," notes Billboard, adding, "With CHANGE, Wilson was able to experiment with her own creativity and learn about music in an entirely different light. The result is something melodic, calm even, and at times fueled by disco- tinged rhythms."
LISTEN TO "NO ONE CAN TELL YOU"
"Mystic" received its premiere via Stereogum, who claimed it, "an excellent slice of icy, synth-streaked new wave.” "With lush synths and a funky motorik rhythm section, 'Mystic' is a celestial wave of chill," raved NPR Music. "Wilson's voice is still a tease, perfectly suited to the Gary Numan-indebted cool the band cultivates."
LISTEN TO "MYSTIC"
Wilson has been touring all summer and fall with additional dates to be announced soon. She and her band will be performing at the Planned Parenthood Benefit at Brooklyn’s Bell House on December 6. The remaining confirmed dates are below. For updates and more, please see killrockstars.com.
CINDY WILSONCHANGE TOUR: NORTH AMERICA 2017DECEMBER1 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club2 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle3 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall4 - Washington, DC - The Black Cat5 - Fairfield, CT - Fairfield Theatre Company6 - Brooklyn, NY - The Bell House7 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey8 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - The Railway Club9 - Portland, OR - Star Theater11 - San Francisco, CA - Café du Nord, Swedish-American Hall12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo14 - Norman, OK - Opolis15 - Denton, TC - Dan's Silverleaf16 - Little Rock, AR - StickyzFEBRUARY23 - London, UK - Under the Bridge24 - Edinburgh, UK - The Liquid Room25 - Manchester, UK - The Ruby Lounge26 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece27 – Gent, BE – NEST28 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso NoordMARCH1 - Berlin, Germany - Frannz Club2 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Hotel Cecil3 - Herning, Denmark - Fermaten4 - Leipzig, Germany - Mortizbastei5 – Krefeld, DE - Kulturfabrik6 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie8 – Barcelona, ES – Marula9 – Santiago De Compostela, ES – Capitol10 – Madrid, ES – El Solwww.cindywilsonb52s.comCINDYWILSONB52S.COMFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTWITTERKILLROCKSTARS.COM
Sigrid debuts 'Strangers' video | releases 'Strangers' (Remixes) including acoustic version
“Sigrid is making essential pop music” – Billboard
“Scandi-pop’s bright new hope” – The FADER
“From a tiny city in Norway comes a young woman with a powerful voice” – NPR
“One of the promising new pop artists to emerge in 2017” – Entertainment Weekly
Sigrid DEBUTS 'STRANGERS' VIDEORELEASES 'STRANGERS' (REMIXES),INCLUDING ACOUSTIC VERSION
Watch the “Strangers” music video HERE
Sigrid has gone from unknown to one of the most exceptional breakout stars, in less than a year. Now the Norwegian pop sensation drops the video for ‘Strangers’, directed by Ivana Bobic (Stella McCartney, Bloc Party), which captures Sigrid’s effervescent performance with the camera following her around a surrealist set, which constantly spirals and reforms. “It was a joy making it. We wanted to take this feeling of seeing things differently to what they really are. The one thing that is realistic is me dancing around in my usual way,” Sigrid tells i-D. She also releases the ‘Strangers’ R3hab remix and “Strangers” acoustic today.
Listen to ‘Strangers’ (Remixes) HERESigrid’s rise has been unrivaled; from releasing her acclaimed debut Don’t Kill My Vibe EP, which has amassed over 100M global streams – to playing multiple festivals worldwide and being chosen as Apple’s Up Next Artist, all in less than a year. ‘Strangers’ is Sigrid’s arresting new single, produced by Martin Sjolie, the dream pairing behind ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’, with lyrics of steel, meandering melodies and stark honesty, which embodies the natural, sincere talent Sigrid has become renowned for. Watch the lyric video for the track
HERE
. At only 21-years-old, Sigrid has also given her vocals to the epic action adventure film Justice League, with a powerful, haunting take on Leonard Cohen’s ‘Everybody Knows’. Both the film and soundtrack are out now.From the tiny town of Ålesund in Norway, Sigrid has been quietly creating a world which emboldens her followers, displaying outstanding song writing ability with hard-hitting and empowering words, laced over unexpected and daring melodies. Gracing almost every festival stage this summer, Sigrid has been dotted across the globe, from the furthest edges of Norway, to Iceland and the US, with a stand out performance at Glastonbury. From Latitude, SXSW, Life is Beauriful, Lollapalooza and last weekend Pitchfork Paris, the constant has been masses of crowds, building with each new performance. 2018 is waiting.‘Strangers’ is out now on Island Records.
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“Scandi-pop’s bright new hope” – The FADER
“From a tiny city in Norway comes a young woman with a powerful voice” – NPR
“One of the promising new pop artists to emerge in 2017” – Entertainment Weekly
Sigrid DEBUTS 'STRANGERS' VIDEORELEASES 'STRANGERS' (REMIXES),INCLUDING ACOUSTIC VERSION
Watch the “Strangers” music video HERESigrid has gone from unknown to one of the most exceptional breakout stars, in less than a year. Now the Norwegian pop sensation drops the video for ‘Strangers’, directed by Ivana Bobic (Stella McCartney, Bloc Party), which captures Sigrid’s effervescent performance with the camera following her around a surrealist set, which constantly spirals and reforms. “It was a joy making it. We wanted to take this feeling of seeing things differently to what they really are. The one thing that is realistic is me dancing around in my usual way,” Sigrid tells i-D. She also releases the ‘Strangers’ R3hab remix and “Strangers” acoustic today.
Listen to ‘Strangers’ (Remixes) HERESigrid’s rise has been unrivaled; from releasing her acclaimed debut Don’t Kill My Vibe EP, which has amassed over 100M global streams – to playing multiple festivals worldwide and being chosen as Apple’s Up Next Artist, all in less than a year. ‘Strangers’ is Sigrid’s arresting new single, produced by Martin Sjolie, the dream pairing behind ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’, with lyrics of steel, meandering melodies and stark honesty, which embodies the natural, sincere talent Sigrid has become renowned for. Watch the lyric video for the track
HERE
. At only 21-years-old, Sigrid has also given her vocals to the epic action adventure film Justice League, with a powerful, haunting take on Leonard Cohen’s ‘Everybody Knows’. Both the film and soundtrack are out now.From the tiny town of Ålesund in Norway, Sigrid has been quietly creating a world which emboldens her followers, displaying outstanding song writing ability with hard-hitting and empowering words, laced over unexpected and daring melodies. Gracing almost every festival stage this summer, Sigrid has been dotted across the globe, from the furthest edges of Norway, to Iceland and the US, with a stand out performance at Glastonbury. From Latitude, SXSW, Life is Beauriful, Lollapalooza and last weekend Pitchfork Paris, the constant has been masses of crowds, building with each new performance. 2018 is waiting.‘Strangers’ is out now on Island Records.
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Governors Ball 2018 announces "12 Days of Gov Ball" and limited Pre-Sale 12/12
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL GOVERNORS BALL MUSIC FESTIVALSET TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 1ST - 3RD, 2018
“12 DAYS OF GOV BALL” BEGINS TODAY WITH A NEW LINEUP CLUE BEING UNVEILED DAILY ON GOVBALL.COM
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRE-SALE TO LAUNCH ON DECEMBER 12THAT 12 PM EST, AFTER THE 12TH AND FINAL CLUE IS RELEASEDPRE-SALE WILL LAST ONLY 48 HOURS AND WILL FEATURE GA AND VIP TICKETS AT THE LOWEST PRICE THEY WILL EVER BE IN THE LEAD UP TO THE 2018 FESTIVAL
December 1st, 2017, New York, NY -- Founders Entertainment is excited to launch “12 Days Of Gov Ball” in anticipation of The eighth annual Governors Ball Music Festival, set to take place June 1st through 3rd on New York City’s Randall’s Island Park. Each day a new 2018 lineup clue will be revealed on GovBall.com, culminating with a two day presale beginning 12PM EST on December 12th and ending at 11:59:59 PM EST on December 14th. The pre-sale will feature 3-Day GA and VIP tickets at the lowest prices they will ever be in the lead up to the 2018 festival. Pre-Sale Ticket Prices3-Day GA Tickets: $245 plus shipping and fees.3-Day VIP Tickets: $560 plus shipping and fees.
Since its inception in 2011, New York City’s own homegrown music festival has become an institution, delivering magical moments to music fans and performers alike. “I normally don’t really like festivals,” exclaimed Jack White from the stage in 2014, “But this one’s great.” Drake praised the Governors Ball experience in 2015 when he called the jubilant masses on Randall’s Island Park “The best festival crowd I’ve ever seen,” going further to say “I put that on my life, I put that on my mamma too.” And last year Lorde was blown away, soaking in the afterglow of her performance while laid out on the festival grass, posting an Instagram pic that encapsulated what many in the audience felt too. “Governors ball was on some magical spiritual shit honestly…” she wrote, “think i'll remember that show forever.”Relive some of last year’s magic with the 2017 recap video
Visit GovBall.com each day for a new 2018 lineup clue during the “12 Days of Gov Ball”. Pre-sale launch announcement coming December 12th.GovBall.com@govballnycinstagram.com/govballnyc
The Liminanas Announce New Album, Release Video
THE LIMIÑANAS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM TWISTING THE SHADOW PEOPLEOUT JANUARY 19 ON BECAUSE MUSIC
WATCH “SHADOW PEOPLE” VIDEOFEATURING FRENCH ACTRESSEMMANUELLE SEIGNER
“Sounds as if they have stepped out of Quentin Tarantino’s dreams…. a 60s-saturated stunner” - Uncut
“Garagey, soundtrack-infused psych, a swirl of pounding drums, spoken French, baroque melodies” -Mojo
"The Limiñanas stick to what they know — The Velvet Underground, Serge Gainsbourg, JAMC fuzz, ’60s soundtracks — but it always sounds effortless and cool”- Brooklyn Vegan
French psych duo The Limiñanas have announced new album Twisting the Shadow People, to be released January 19 on Because Music. They’ve just shared the video for “Shadow People,” a track taken from the recently released Istanbul Is Sleepy EP, which will also appear on their full length.
Directed by previous collaborator Aurelien Richter, the video features acclaimed French actressEmmanuelle Seigner, who also provides vocals on the track.
The video was shot in The Limiñanas' home studio in Cabestany in the South of France, and also features Foulke de Boixo, the dancing hero from previous video “Istanbul is Sleepy”, as well asRenaud Picard, who duets with Emmanuelle Seigner on the track.
WATCH "SHADOW PEOPLE"
LISTEN TO "SHADOW PEOPLE"
Lionel from the band explains: "The shadow people are an American myth, they are described as furtive apparitions, comparable to ghosts observable from the corner of the eye. These "spirits" accompany throughout your all life, a sort of paranormal glue stuck to you..." Emmanuelle Seigneradded: "A friend introduced me to The Limiñanas, I was in love with their Music. Three days before our first meeting, Lionel Limiñana called me and offered me to sing on one song off their new album. He sent me 'Shadow People'. Then we recorded directly at their home, it was fast, easy and pretty natural".
One of France’s most beloved cultural treasures, The Limiñanas are Marie (drums/vocals) and Lionel (guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals). Hailing from Perpignan, the duo straddles the boundary between psych, shoegaze, and yé-yé. With hazy, reverb-laden hooks, combined at times with noisy distortion, and fronted by effortlessly cool vocals, reminiscent of Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot, the band is at once timeless and quintessentially French.
New album Twisting the Shadow People was recorded and produced at The Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe's studio in Berlin.
TRACKLISTING:1. Ouverture2. Le Premier Jour3. Istanbul is Sleepy4. Shadow People5. Dimanche6. The Gift7. Motorizatti Marie8. Pink Flamingos9. Trois Bancs10. De La Part Des Copains
WATCH “SHADOW PEOPLE” VIDEOFEATURING FRENCH ACTRESSEMMANUELLE SEIGNER
“Sounds as if they have stepped out of Quentin Tarantino’s dreams…. a 60s-saturated stunner” - Uncut“Garagey, soundtrack-infused psych, a swirl of pounding drums, spoken French, baroque melodies” -Mojo
"The Limiñanas stick to what they know — The Velvet Underground, Serge Gainsbourg, JAMC fuzz, ’60s soundtracks — but it always sounds effortless and cool”- Brooklyn Vegan
French psych duo The Limiñanas have announced new album Twisting the Shadow People, to be released January 19 on Because Music. They’ve just shared the video for “Shadow People,” a track taken from the recently released Istanbul Is Sleepy EP, which will also appear on their full length.
Directed by previous collaborator Aurelien Richter, the video features acclaimed French actressEmmanuelle Seigner, who also provides vocals on the track.
The video was shot in The Limiñanas' home studio in Cabestany in the South of France, and also features Foulke de Boixo, the dancing hero from previous video “Istanbul is Sleepy”, as well asRenaud Picard, who duets with Emmanuelle Seigner on the track.
WATCH "SHADOW PEOPLE"LISTEN TO "SHADOW PEOPLE"
Lionel from the band explains: "The shadow people are an American myth, they are described as furtive apparitions, comparable to ghosts observable from the corner of the eye. These "spirits" accompany throughout your all life, a sort of paranormal glue stuck to you..." Emmanuelle Seigneradded: "A friend introduced me to The Limiñanas, I was in love with their Music. Three days before our first meeting, Lionel Limiñana called me and offered me to sing on one song off their new album. He sent me 'Shadow People'. Then we recorded directly at their home, it was fast, easy and pretty natural".
One of France’s most beloved cultural treasures, The Limiñanas are Marie (drums/vocals) and Lionel (guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals). Hailing from Perpignan, the duo straddles the boundary between psych, shoegaze, and yé-yé. With hazy, reverb-laden hooks, combined at times with noisy distortion, and fronted by effortlessly cool vocals, reminiscent of Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot, the band is at once timeless and quintessentially French.
New album Twisting the Shadow People was recorded and produced at The Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe's studio in Berlin.
TRACKLISTING:1. Ouverture2. Le Premier Jour3. Istanbul is Sleepy4. Shadow People5. Dimanche6. The Gift7. Motorizatti Marie8. Pink Flamingos9. Trois Bancs10. De La Part Des Copains
November 30, 2017
Gorillaz x Reprezent A weekend of collaboration with Reprezent 107.3FM
Gorillaz x Reprezent
A weekend of collaboration with Reprezent 107.3FMOn-air, on the floor and live from the O2
Listen to a clip of Shaun Ryder x Reprezent HERE
To celebrate their live return to London, Gorillaz are collaborating with London’s best new music station, Brixton-based Reprezent 107.3FM, to create a weekend of unique radio shows – featuring members of the Gorillaz family from all corners of the musical spectrum – from 3:00pm on Saturday December 3rd to 11:00pm on Monday December 5th on 107.3FM / DAB / reprezent.org.ukGorillaz x Reprezent are inviting listeners around the world to join them for a series of shows exploring and celebrating the world of Gorillaz. Show content will include Damon Albarn and Humanz co-producerRemi Kabaka talking all things musical; Shaun Ryder reviewing this year’s Christmas tracks; ‘SundayRoast with Joe & Scully’ – a 4-part series of talk shows tackling themes that cut across four Gorillaz albums (*details below) – with contributors including ZSL, George Monbiot, Kieran Yates, Peter Robinson (Pop Justice), Dr Kate Devlin (Goldsmiths University) and Ciaran Thapar; plus interviews with Vince Staples and Bootie Brown among others.In the ‘Gorillaz Mix Series’, you can expect to find Claptone, Nic Fanciulli, Little Dragon, Gorillaz drummer Russel Hobbs and martial arts expert and former guitar child-prodigy Noodle on the guest mix.And Saturday night (December 2nd) it’s time to head to Pop Brixton for a Saturnz Barz party. Curated by Gorillaz, Cadenza and Reprezent, the party hits the South London community venue taking in sounds that stem from Gorillaz track ‘Saturnz Barz’, while putting Dancehall front and centre. Tune in and join Cadenza, Manara and Lil C pon the decks with Flowdan, Epic B, Prynce Mini and special guests passing through for what promises to be a dope night.Saturnz Barz runs from 7pm – midnight at Pop Brixton – Free Entry all night! All broadcast live on Reprezent with a visual stream from Keep HushAnd on Monday December 4th, from 11am, Reprezent will be live and direct from the O2, as they count down towards the first of two sold-out Gorillaz shows. Gorillaz family members will be dropping in live on air through the day and expect to hear your favourite Reprezent presenters alongside collaborators – all playing the most upfront music that finds it genius in the spirit of collaboration. And throughout Gorillaz’ O2 performance, Reprezent will broadcast selections from the set list LIVE whilst reporting from the front and bringing the hype straight to your cars, homes and devices.Gorillaz’ Humanz Tour dates are:Nov 29 – Glasgow – Hydro
Dec 1 – Manchester – Manchester Arena
Dec 2 – Birmingham – Barclaycard Arena
Dec 4 – London – O2 Arena
Dec 5 – London – O2 ArenaGorillaz are 2D (vocals), Noodle (guitar), Russel Hobbs (drums) and Murdoc Niccals (bass). With four acclaimed albums to their name – Gorillaz (2001), Demon Dayz (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011). Humanz, the new album from Gorillaz – “… an inspired party album for a world gone mad.” (The Guardian) – was released on 28th April 2017 on Parlophone Records, reaching #1 and #2 in the U.S. and U.K. charts respectively, and topped the iTunes charts in over 60 countries around the world. And Gorillaz have been nominated for two Grammy Awards: Humanz (Best Alternative Album) and Andromeda feat DRAM (Best Dance Track).About Reprezent 107.3FM / DAB :“The station sounds unbelievably bright and focused, the presenters’ musical knowledge and expertise belying their youth. It’s a joy to listen.” -Miranda Sawyer“Broadcasting 24 hours a day, the station has come to symbolise a sort of fame academy for DJ talent – like a cooler version of The BRIT School” – Noisey 2017Located in shipping containers in Pop Brixton, Reprezent 107.3FM & DAB, talent is what Reprezent is about; a radio station and youth media platform that supports new UK music and supports the next wave of young talent on the come up.The station is ‘Youth-Led’ meaning that all the music across the station and its creative output is made by young people between 16 and 25, (with a few over that age!). The station has a rich alumni of presenters who started at Reprezent (or Rep) and have gone on to have great careers. Stormzy, Novelist, Lady Leshurr, Jamz Supernova all cut their teeth at Reprezent and had their own regular shows .Reprezent presenters also present for Beats 1 and the station has worked on collaborative projects in the past with The xx, Lovebox, Nike, Converse and Bestival.Over 400 young people a year are trained at Reprezent and given full support to start a career in the media industry.*Sunday Roast with Joe & Scully (4-part series)Celebrity Takedown – A sideways look at the Cult of Celebrity and Celebrities impact on Society – with Peter Robinson (Pop Justice) and Kieran Yates (The Guardian)Slowboat to Hades – The cracks are starting to show and society is on the way to hell! Join gal-dem as they talk about the crumbling of society – with gal-demEscape to Plastic Beach – In the ocean lies an island of plastic. How are we going to clean up after ourselves? – with Dr Heather Koldewey – (ZSL) and George MonbiotWe Are Still Humanz – Where is society and are we becoming better versions of ‘us’? Or is our love affair with Technology going to be our undoing? Hello Alexa. Hello Siri – with Ciaran Thapar – Writer & Youth Worker and Dr. Kate Devlin – Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London.
A weekend of collaboration with Reprezent 107.3FMOn-air, on the floor and live from the O2
Listen to a clip of Shaun Ryder x Reprezent HERE
To celebrate their live return to London, Gorillaz are collaborating with London’s best new music station, Brixton-based Reprezent 107.3FM, to create a weekend of unique radio shows – featuring members of the Gorillaz family from all corners of the musical spectrum – from 3:00pm on Saturday December 3rd to 11:00pm on Monday December 5th on 107.3FM / DAB / reprezent.org.ukGorillaz x Reprezent are inviting listeners around the world to join them for a series of shows exploring and celebrating the world of Gorillaz. Show content will include Damon Albarn and Humanz co-producerRemi Kabaka talking all things musical; Shaun Ryder reviewing this year’s Christmas tracks; ‘SundayRoast with Joe & Scully’ – a 4-part series of talk shows tackling themes that cut across four Gorillaz albums (*details below) – with contributors including ZSL, George Monbiot, Kieran Yates, Peter Robinson (Pop Justice), Dr Kate Devlin (Goldsmiths University) and Ciaran Thapar; plus interviews with Vince Staples and Bootie Brown among others.In the ‘Gorillaz Mix Series’, you can expect to find Claptone, Nic Fanciulli, Little Dragon, Gorillaz drummer Russel Hobbs and martial arts expert and former guitar child-prodigy Noodle on the guest mix.And Saturday night (December 2nd) it’s time to head to Pop Brixton for a Saturnz Barz party. Curated by Gorillaz, Cadenza and Reprezent, the party hits the South London community venue taking in sounds that stem from Gorillaz track ‘Saturnz Barz’, while putting Dancehall front and centre. Tune in and join Cadenza, Manara and Lil C pon the decks with Flowdan, Epic B, Prynce Mini and special guests passing through for what promises to be a dope night.Saturnz Barz runs from 7pm – midnight at Pop Brixton – Free Entry all night! All broadcast live on Reprezent with a visual stream from Keep HushAnd on Monday December 4th, from 11am, Reprezent will be live and direct from the O2, as they count down towards the first of two sold-out Gorillaz shows. Gorillaz family members will be dropping in live on air through the day and expect to hear your favourite Reprezent presenters alongside collaborators – all playing the most upfront music that finds it genius in the spirit of collaboration. And throughout Gorillaz’ O2 performance, Reprezent will broadcast selections from the set list LIVE whilst reporting from the front and bringing the hype straight to your cars, homes and devices.Gorillaz’ Humanz Tour dates are:Nov 29 – Glasgow – HydroDec 1 – Manchester – Manchester Arena
Dec 2 – Birmingham – Barclaycard Arena
Dec 4 – London – O2 Arena
Dec 5 – London – O2 ArenaGorillaz are 2D (vocals), Noodle (guitar), Russel Hobbs (drums) and Murdoc Niccals (bass). With four acclaimed albums to their name – Gorillaz (2001), Demon Dayz (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011). Humanz, the new album from Gorillaz – “… an inspired party album for a world gone mad.” (The Guardian) – was released on 28th April 2017 on Parlophone Records, reaching #1 and #2 in the U.S. and U.K. charts respectively, and topped the iTunes charts in over 60 countries around the world. And Gorillaz have been nominated for two Grammy Awards: Humanz (Best Alternative Album) and Andromeda feat DRAM (Best Dance Track).About Reprezent 107.3FM / DAB :“The station sounds unbelievably bright and focused, the presenters’ musical knowledge and expertise belying their youth. It’s a joy to listen.” -Miranda Sawyer“Broadcasting 24 hours a day, the station has come to symbolise a sort of fame academy for DJ talent – like a cooler version of The BRIT School” – Noisey 2017Located in shipping containers in Pop Brixton, Reprezent 107.3FM & DAB, talent is what Reprezent is about; a radio station and youth media platform that supports new UK music and supports the next wave of young talent on the come up.The station is ‘Youth-Led’ meaning that all the music across the station and its creative output is made by young people between 16 and 25, (with a few over that age!). The station has a rich alumni of presenters who started at Reprezent (or Rep) and have gone on to have great careers. Stormzy, Novelist, Lady Leshurr, Jamz Supernova all cut their teeth at Reprezent and had their own regular shows .Reprezent presenters also present for Beats 1 and the station has worked on collaborative projects in the past with The xx, Lovebox, Nike, Converse and Bestival.Over 400 young people a year are trained at Reprezent and given full support to start a career in the media industry.*Sunday Roast with Joe & Scully (4-part series)Celebrity Takedown – A sideways look at the Cult of Celebrity and Celebrities impact on Society – with Peter Robinson (Pop Justice) and Kieran Yates (The Guardian)Slowboat to Hades – The cracks are starting to show and society is on the way to hell! Join gal-dem as they talk about the crumbling of society – with gal-demEscape to Plastic Beach – In the ocean lies an island of plastic. How are we going to clean up after ourselves? – with Dr Heather Koldewey – (ZSL) and George MonbiotWe Are Still Humanz – Where is society and are we becoming better versions of ‘us’? Or is our love affair with Technology going to be our undoing? Hello Alexa. Hello Siri – with Ciaran Thapar – Writer & Youth Worker and Dr. Kate Devlin – Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Piano Virtuoso, Singer And Songwriter Laila Biali Is Her Most Authentic Self On Self-Titled New Album, Out January 26th On Kobalt
Piano Virtuoso, Singer And Songwriter Laila Biali Is Her Most Authentic Self On Self-Titled New Album, Out January 26th On KobaltFull-Band Headlining Tour To Include Dates In New York City, LA And MoreLaila Biali is no stranger to change - in fact, it's what drives her. The virtuosic jazz pianist, singer and songwriter splits her time between New York City and her native Toronto and is constantly juggling her musical career with her devoted family, but through it all, Laila's dedication to her craft has never wavered. Her self-titled, self-produced new album 'LAILA BIALI,' out January 26th (Kobalt), reflects on the challenges of being an artist and a mother, and the uprooted sense of place that comes with the territory of being a dual citizen, making for a diverse song cycle of both originals and covers that serves as a candid and authentic representation of who Laila is.The songs on 'LAILA BIALI' don't shy away from tough topics. Album opener "Got to Love" tackles the negative side effects of gentrification, and reflects on Laila's experience living in Brooklyn and watching her neighborhood change before her eyes. On "Refugee," Laila eloquently pays tribute to the children who have lost lives during the Syrian refugee crisis from the perspective of a mother in the privileged western world. "Satellite" is one of the most personal songs on the record, on which Laila admits the emotional hardships of being a mother, a wife and a musician on the road. The covers on 'LAILA BIALI' hold important meaning, too - Coldplay's "Yellow" is an oft-requested fan favorite and the first ever jazz cover of the song to be recorded and published. Listen to that song here.Laila is one of Canada's foremost Jazz pianists and vocalists, and has toured with the likes of Sting, Chris Botti, Suzanne Vega and Paula Cole - she and her husband, drummer and producer Ben Wittman, actually met while recording with Paula in New York City, and he contributed production and played on the new album as well. Other notable musicians on 'LAILA BIALI' include drummer Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), bassist George Koller (Michael McDonald, Chaka Kahn), vocalists Carlos Ricketts (U2, Adele) and Lisa Fischer (Rolling Stones, Paul Simon), and more.In addition to being a musician, Laila is also the host of CBC Radio 2's national weekly Saturday Night Jazz radio show, the station's only jazz show and the number 1 streamed show on CBCmusic.ca. Laila was nominated for a JUNO award for "Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" for her album 'Tracing Light,' and her music has earned praise from Downbeat, who named her record 'Live in Concert' one of the best albums of the year.Laila and her band of musicians will tour in support of 'LAILA BIALI' through 2018, full routing below.PRE-ODER 'LAILA BIALI'http://hyperurl.co/keay3d
LAILA BIALI TOUR DATESJan 14 - New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3Jan 24 - Winnipeg, MB - Kitchen SyncJan 26 - Regina, SK - Le BistroJan 28 - Calgary, AB - Venue TBAJan 30 - Saskatoon, SK - Yamaha Piano CentreFeb 01 - Vancouver, BC - Frankie's Jazz ClubFeb 02 - Edmonton, AB - Giovanni MusicFeb 06 - Seattle, WA - Dimitriou's Jazz AlleyFeb 07 - Seattle, WA- Dimitriou's Jazz AlleyFeb 09 - Ottawa, ON - GigSpaceFeb 13 - Toronto, ON - Jazz BistroFeb 14 - New York, NY - SubCultureFeb 15 - Baltimore, MD - An Die MusikFeb 19 - Irvine, CA - Concordia UniversityFeb 21 - Los Angeles, CA - Vitello's E-SpotFeb 22 - San Francisco, CA - Red Poppy Art HouseFeb 27 - Detroit, MI - Cliff BellsMar 01 - Waterloo, ON - Jazz RoomMar 03 - Cleveland, OH - NighttownMar 04 - Indianapolis, IN - Jazz KitchenMar 08 - New York, NY - Birdland Jazz ClubMar 10 - Durham, NC - Sharp 9 GalleryApr 06 - Atlanta, GA - The Velvet NoteApr 07 - Atlanta, GA - The Velvet NoteJun 28 - Aspen, CO - JAS CafeJun 29 - Aspen, CO - JAS Cafe
