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October 9, 2017

Roni Size Announces Live US Tour & DJ Dates to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of "New Forms"

Roni Size Announces Live US Tour & DJ Dates 
to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of 
New Forms Deluxe 20th Anniversary Re-Issue Arrives November 10th New York, NY – October 9th, 2017 - UK drum n’ bass pioneer Roni Size is thrilled for his return to the US this winter to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Mercury Music Prize-winningseminal album  New Forms .  News of the US live tour follows on the heels of his highly successful solo DJ tour this summer, which saw him headline Moma PS1’s Warm Up in NYC, and last month’s announcement that the groundbreaking Roni Size & Reprazent album was being re-issued as a deluxe edition via Mercury Records and Universal Music Group.  The December run will see Roni Size performing tracks from New Forms in the US for the first time in nearly a decade via a new live instrument and hardware show, which includes stops at Output in NYC andDay for Night Festival in Houston, TX.  Size will also be performing a special New Formsanniversary DJ set at Project LA in Los Angeles and other select cities throughout the tour.The 20th anniversary deluxe re-issue of New Forms features over 50 tracks, including the 2017remaster of the original album, unreleased and rare remixes from GrooveriderSource Direct,Krust, unreleased originals, live and updated 2017 versions, and much more.  Since its 1997 release, New Forms has been held in extremely high regard, being heralded as a trailblazer for the genre, with the BBC saying the LP “carved a mainstream niche for drum and bass like no album before it.”  Size’s work on iconic tracks such as “Heroes,” and “Brown Paper Bag” helped bring the underground movement to the masses and pushed New Forms to being one of the best-selling drum n’ bass albums the world has ever seen; catapulting Size to the top of the Electronica scene as one of the most well-respected DJs, Producers, and label owners.  Just this year,  The New York Times  celebrated Size for being in the “vanguard of the fast, funky club genre,” while New York Magazine  dubbed him a “legend.”Roni Size will be performing live in the US this December, along with a handful of special New Forms 20th anniversary solo DJ sets, details of which can be found below.  The expansive New Forms 20th anniversary deluxe vinyl and CD packages are available for pre-order  HERE, and will be released worldwide on November 10th.  For all up-to-date information, please stay tuned towww.ronisize.net.New Forms will be reissued November 10th, 2017.

PRE-ORDER NOW Confirmed US Tour Dates

12/6 @ Middle East (DJ Show) in Cambridge, MA
12/7 @ Output (Live) in Brooklyn, NY
12/8 @ U Street Music Hall (Live) in Washington, DC
12/9 @ Masquerade (Live) in Atlanta, GA
12/13 @ Riot Room (DJ Show) in Kansas City, MO
12/14 @ Project LA / Respect DnB (DJ Show w DYNA) in Los Angeles, CA
12/15 @ Native Social Bar / Torque DnB (DJ Show) in Orlando, FL
12/16 @ Day for Night Festival (Live) in Houston, TX



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Published on October 09, 2017 14:42

Stream New Dead Leaf Echo Single "Sunlessoul," Sophomore LP Out This Friday (10/13)

Stream New Dead Leaf Echo Single " Sunlessoul "

Sophomore LP Beyond.Desire Out 
This Friday ( pre-order ),
Touring in October & November  

Brooklyn's Dead Leaf Echo will release its sophomore LP, Beyond.Desire, this Friday (10/13) via PaperCup Music. A dark, shimmering mix of shoegaze and layered guitar pop, it was recorded with legendary My Bloody Valentine engineer Guy Fixsen and Jorge Elbreht (Ariel Pink, No Joy.) The album has clear 4AD influences, but finds Dead Leaf Echo pushing boundaries and forging their own sound while still embracing their idols.

Today, the band shares another preview of their upcoming release with "Sunlessoul," which pairs upbeat melodies with lyrics about loneliness and some of the darker parts of the human condition. You can stream the track where it premiered with  Impose Magazine or on  Soundcloud . Having toured extensively over the past few years, Dead Leaf Echo has played festivals like SXSW, CMJ, NXNE, and Desert Stars Fest and shared stages with everyone from Swervedriver to Beach Fossils and A Place to Bury Strangers. They'll celebrate the release of Beyond.Desire this Friday at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory (more info  here ) before heading out on tour later this month -- see below for all upcoming dates.



Dead Leaf Echo on Tour:
10/13: Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory (record release party)
10/27: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
10/28: Hudson, NY @ OR Gallery
11/2: Barnsville, OH @ Albert S George Youth Center
11/3: Chicago, IL @ Quenchers
11/4: Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Brewery
11/5: Davenport, IA @ Baked Beer & Bread Co
11/7 Salt Lake City, UT @ Diabolical Records
11/8 San Fransisco, CA @ The Knockout
11/9: San Jose, CA @ Back Bar Sofa
11/10: San Diego, CA @ Whistle Stop
11/12: Los Angeles, CA @ Part Time Punks
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Published on October 09, 2017 11:15

Shannon McNally hits Europe this week behind BLACK IRISH - New Dates Added

SHANNON MCNALLY TOUR HITS EUROPE THIS WEEK NEW U.S. DATES ADDED IN NOVEMBERRODNEY CROWELL PRODUCED ALBUM, BLACK IRISH OUT NOW

"Her superb, new mostly-covers record, Black Irish, traverses smoldering blues, murmuring country-folk, propulsive soul, barrelhouse rock ’n’ roll and testifying gospel...”- The Boston Globe
 New York, NY (October 9, 2017) – Shannon McNally recently released Black Irish, her Rodney Crowell produced album that mixes country, blues, soul, rock, folk balladry and classic pop. Shannon has been performing Black Irishaross the U.S. and this week heads to Europe to tour the album abroad for the month of October.

Shannon continues to gain fans at all of her shows, performing the songs of Black Irish in various band configurations.  The Boston Globe calls her "superb" and Rochester City News says, “Shannon McNally's voice will stop you in its tracks.” During her last NYC run, Shannon spoke to Dave Marsh for his Kick Out the Jams show onSiriusXM and recorded sessions with Relix and  Paste .
She returns to the States in November and a full list of dates can be found below, with more to be added.

Watch / Share "Black Haired Boy" Live @ Paste
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/09/shannon-mcnally-black-haired-boy.html

Black Irish
 is available now via all platforms
:
https://CompassRecords.lnk.to/blackirishPR

“There is something for every roots-loving, singer-songwriting fan in these dozen tracks. With any luck and the right promotion, it ought to move Shannon McNally to the forefront of
Americana artists, where she clearly belongs.”
American Songwriter

"Black Irish shows McNally’s range as an artist – her ability to be soulful, sultry,
introspective and tough in her songwriting and singing."
No Depression

“McNally is back. Enjoy her wondrous voice and the effervescent spirit of this album. She proves to be, not surprising to those who are familiar with her catalog, a terrific interpreter in the vein of Emmylou and Linda Ronstadt.”
Elmore Magazine

Shannon McNally Tour DatesOct 11 — Leeds, UK — Brudenell Social Club
Oct 12 — Manchester, UK — Fred’s Ale House
Oct 13 — Glasgow, UK — Stereo
Oct 14 — Dublin, IRE — Seamus Ennis Arts Center
Oct 15 — Nottingham, UK — The Running Horse
Oct 16 — Pensford, UK — Tunnels
Oct 18 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK — Live Theater
Oct 19 — London, UK — The Islington
Oct 20 — Aarschot, BEL — Live in De Loods
Oct 21 — Urecht, NETH — Ramblin Roots #
Oct 22 — Norderstedt, GER — Music Star
Oct 23 — Malmo, SWE — Folk A Rock
Oct 25 — Borlange, SWE — Broken Dreams
Oct 26 — Trondheim, NOR — Moskus
Oct 28 — Avesta, SWE — Kulturgaraget
Oct 29 — Stockholm, SWE — Scalateatern KallareNov 10 — Fort Worth, TX — Fred's Texas CafeNov 11 — Houston, TX — Mcgonigel's Mucky Duck
Nov 14 — Austin, TX — Cactus Cafe
Nov 18 — Hattiesburg, MS — Benny's Boom Boom Room
Nov 19 — Mobile, AL — Callaghan's Irish Social Club
Dec 02 — St. Louis, MO — Medici Mediaspace# w/ Jonny Lang, The Sadies
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Published on October 09, 2017 11:14

THE PAUL McCARTNEY ARCHIVE COLLECTION COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION NOVEMBER 17, 2017

THE PAUL McCARTNEY ARCHIVE COLLECTIONCOMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION NOVEMBER 17, 2017EIGHT TITLES TO BE RE-RELEASED VIA MPL/Capitol/UMeFEATURING LIMITED EDITION 180g COLOR VINYL PRESSINGSPaul McCartney: McCartney, McCartney II,  Tug Of War, Pipes Of PeacePaul and Linda McCartney: RamPaul McCartney and Wings: Band On The RunWings: Venus And Mars, At The Speed Of SoundPaul McCartney’s critically acclaimed and multiple Grammy Award-winning Archive Collection will offer fans another chance to complete their collections on November 17, 2017. That date will see the MPL/Capitol/UMe reissues of the first eight Archive Collection titles in affordable single CD digipak and 180gram black vinyl single LP formats—as well as limited edition 180gram color vinyl pressings. All vinyl LPs in the Archive Collection will feature a download card and fully restored artwork. The titles and corresponding limited edition vinyl colors are as follows:Paul McCartney: McCartney – REDPaul McCartney: McCartney II – CLEARPaul McCartney: Tug Of War – BLUE Paul McCartney: Pipes Of Peace – SILVER Paul and Linda McCartney: Ram – YELLOWPaul McCartney and Wings: Band On The Run – WHITEWings: Venus And Mars – RED & YELLOWWings: At The Speed Of Sound – ORANGEThe Paul McCartney Archive Collection debuted with the November 2, 2010 re-release of Paul McCartney & Wings’ 1973 milestone Band on the Run, which won the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best Historical Album, while the Archive Collection’s Deluxe Edition Box Set of the 1976 classic Wings Over America took the 2013 Grammy® for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package. The most recent installment was this year’s reissue of Paul’s eighth studio album Flowers In The Dirt, which ROLLING STONE called “spectacular…  an extraordinary document,” and the OBSERVER hailed as “perhaps the greatest record to emerge from the world of AOR in 1989… an absolute pleasure to rediscover today.”Every release in the ongoing Paul McCartney Archive Collection is supervised by Paul McCartney himself, who oversees all aspects of each and every title from remastering to the curation of lost tracks, outtakes, artwork, photographs and video from his personal vaults, and much more. The result is one of the most ambitious and personal undertakings of its kind, one that encompasses more than 40 years of cherished, classic material from the most successful songwriter and recording artist in music history.
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Published on October 09, 2017 10:11

CHROMEO COMMEMORATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "FANCY FOOTWORK" WITH VINYL, ZINE AND NEW REMIX



CHROMEO COMMEMORATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SEMINAL ALBUM FANCY FOOTWORK


FANCIER FOOTWORK LIMITED EDITION WHITE VINYL AVAILABLE TODAY VIA VICE / BIG BEAT / ATLANTIC RECORDS, MR. CARMACK REMIX AVAILABLE OCTOBER 20th, SPECIAL EDITION ZINE COMING IN DECEMBER; EXCLUSIVE MERCH BUNDLES ON FUNKLORDZ.NET  


WATCH CHROMEO BREAK DOWN FANCY FOOTWORK WITH THE FADER 
  Chromeo aka The Funklordz aka the Canadian duo of childhood friends Dave 1 and P-Thugg may be selling out shows across the globe, amassing millions of streams and working with some of the biggest names in music, film and art, but they're not too big to remember where they came from. This year marks the 10th anniversary of their sophomore classic, Fancy Footwork (VICE / Atlantic). Unassumingly released in 2007, this record left an indelible mark on peers, critics and fans alike. It also established Chromeo as a marquee band, leading them to top slots at CoachellaOsheagaBonnarooLollapalooza, and Glastonbury plus countless headline show and their very own festival at Red RocksFancy Footwork cemented Chromeo's status as post-nostalgic romantic crooners; revivalists of the sexy, danceable sounds of the 80s for the bloghaus age. By tapping the smooth, club-ready tones of Prince, Hall & Oates and Zapp, they filled a crucial void and offered a fresh perspective in the late-aughts dance music renaissance. 
To commemorate this classic, the duo will be offering a limited edition release of the album pressed on 180g gatefold double white vinyl, including deluxe edition remixes by MSTRKRFTCrookersDJ Mehdi, and more, available exclusively on www.funklordz.net along with special edition merch bundles. To discuss their history, Fancy Footwork, and its lasting legacy, the group sat down in with The FADER for a look back on the career-launching album that spanned a decade's worth of influence.
Forever supporters of remix culture, the group will release all of the album's acappellas along with a brand new, official remix of the title track by Mr. Carmack on October 20th. Also look out for a limited edition zine in collaboration with Polanski.co to come in December. The publication will feature interviews with art directors Surface To Air, the famed 60s photographer behind the Fancy Footwork cover Harri Peccinotti, the album's engineer Philippe Zdar of Cassius and more. 
The pair have remained busy while working on their 2018 follow-up album, releasing the only official remix of Lorde's  Green Light  as well as selling out the 4th year of their Funk On The Rocks concert series at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Their most recent album  White Women  debuted at #1 on iTunes, with the hit "Jealous (I Ain't With It)" breaking Top 40 Radio, earning close to 100 million combined streams and being proclaimed as 2014's "song of the summer" by the Huffington Post
Stay tuned for more soon from Chromeo as they gear up for new music coming soon!
  
VINYL TRACKLISTING
Side AIntro TenderoniFancy FootworkBonafied Lovin(Tough Guys)My Girl Is Calling Me (A Liar)Outta Sight 
Side BOpening Up (Ce Soir On Danse)Momma's BoyCall Me UpWaiting 4 U100%
Side CTenderoni (MSTRKRFT Remix)Fancy Footwork (Crookers Remix)I Am Somebody - DJ Mehdi feat. ChromeoBonafied Lovin (Yuksek Remix)
Side DNeedy Girl (Lifelike Remix)Fancy Footwork (Laidback Luke Remix)Bonafied Lovin (Jori Hulkkonen Remix) 


WATCH THE FADER VIDEO HERE:http://www.thefader.com/2017/10/06/chromeo-fancy-footwork-interview-10-year-anniversary
ORDER THE EXCLUSIVE VINYL HERE:www.funklordz.net
LISTEN TO CHROMEO'S GREEN LIGHT REMIX HERE:https://open.spotify.com/album/7IbLnQpLU1n85xtPPr9dbR


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Published on October 09, 2017 10:09

Watch Wolf Parade’s sci-fi film/double video "Cry III (King of Piss and Paper / Artificial Life)" from Cry Cry Cry

Watch Wolf Parade’s
"Cry III (King of Piss and Paper / Artificial Life)," a short sci-fi film from Cry Cry Cry

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyxSLRw0KWA
Performs on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 
on Wednesday, October 11th
                                                                                    
Cry Cry Cry  available worldwide from Sub Pop 
and in Canada via Universal Music

Listen: Spotify / Apple MusicWolf Parade has delivered a new, double video and sci-fi film entitled “Cry III (King of Piss and Paper / Artificial Life),” directed by Brook Linker, which soundtracks the closing tracks from Cry Cry Cry, the group’s acclaimed new album [link here]. Wolf Parade’s Cry Cry Cry, the band’s excellent fourth album, is available now on CD / 2xLP / DL / CS worldwide from Sub Pop, with the exception of Canada from Universal Music.  Cry Cry Cry was produced by John Goodmanson at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle and mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound in New York.

Wolf Parade’s headlining international tour schedule resumes with a sold-out show on Friday, October 13th in Toronto at Phoenix Concert Theatre.

Wolf Parade will also appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this Wednesday, October 11th.

2017 dates
Oct. 13 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre* [Sold Out]
Oct. 14 - Toronto, ON - The Baby G* [Sold Out]
Oct. 15 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom*
Oct. 16 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Oct. 19 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer*
Oct. 20 - Boston, MA - Royale*
Oct. 21 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel
Oct. 22 - Washington, DC - Black Cat*
Oct. 24 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall [Sold Out]
Oct. 25 - South Saginaw, MI - The Crofoot Ballroom
Oct. 26 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall*
Oct. 27 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue*
Nov. 15 - Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg
Nov. 17- Paris, FR - Petit Bain
Nov. 18 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
Nov. 20 - Dublin, UK - Button Factory
Nov. 21 - Manchester, UK - Gorilla
Nov. 22 - London, UK - O2 Forum
Nov. 24 - Brussels, BE - Botanique (Orangerie)
Nov. 25 - Nancy, FR - L’ autre Canal
Nov. 26 - Basel, CH - Kaserne
Nov. 27 - Munich, DE - Hansa 39
Nov. 29 - Berlin, DE - Bi Nuu
Nov. 30 - Hamburg, DE - Gruenspan
Dec. 01 - Copenhagen, DK - Loppen
Dec. 02 - Stockholm, SE - Strand

2018 
Jan. 12 - Vancouver, BC - The Commodore Ballroom *
Jan. 13 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market *
Jan. 14 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom *
Jan. 16 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore *
Jan. 17 - Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre *
Jan. 20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theatre
Jan. 21 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory *
Jan. 23 - San Diego, CA - The Observatory North Park *
Jan. 24 - Phoenix, AZ  The Van Buren *
Jan. 26 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk *
Jan. 27 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall *
Jan. 28 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues*
* w/ Charly Bliss
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Published on October 09, 2017 10:08

Jess Cornelius Releases New Single "Love & Low Self Esteem"; Debut EP "Nothing Is Lost" Out 10/27

JESS CORNELIUS RELEASES NEW SINGLE "LOVE AND LOW SELF ESTEEM"
DEBUT EP NOTHING IS LOST OUT OCTOBER 27
ON TOUR NOW WITH PAUL KELLY
Photo credit: Tajette O'Halloran
LISTEN / SHARE: "LOVE AND LOW SELF ESTEEM"
Jess Cornelius has released the second song from her forthcoming debut EP Nothing Is Lost, the powerful new single "Love And Low Self Esteem." The song finds Cornelius taking stock of a relationship in ruins, confessing, "Sometimes I can't tell the difference / Between love and low self esteem / 'Cause it's when I'm feeling tiny as an eyelash / That's when I want to be all you need."
Nothing Is Lost is out October 27 via Dot Dash/Remote Control and is available for pre-order now.
Jess Cornelius is currently on a North American tour in support of Paul Kelly.
Jess Cornelius w/ Paul Kelly10/10: SPACE - Evanston, IL10/11: The Cedar Cultural Center - Minneapolis, MN10/13: Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill - Denver, CO10/14: The State Room - Salt Lake City, UT10/16: Imperial - Vancouver, BC10/17: Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR10/18: The Crocodile - Seattle, WA10/20: Slim's - San Francisco, CA10/22: The Roxy Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
 Jess Cornelius - Nothing Is Lost1. Jealousy2. Eyes On The Prize3. Love And Low Self Esteem4. Difficult Things And People5. Sadness
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Published on October 09, 2017 08:57

TENNIS New EP 'We Can Die Happy' Out November 10

New EP - We Can Die Happy, Out November 10
on Mutually Detrimental  Listen to  new song 'I Miss That Feeling'Spotify

Soundcloud
YouTubeApple Music
iTunes 11.13.2017  Albuquerque, NM @ Sister Bar TICKETS   INFO   11.14.2017  Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole TICKETS   INFO   11.16.2017  Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre TICKETS   INFO   11.17.2017  San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore TICKETS   INFO   11.18.2017  Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club TICKETS   INFO   11.24.2017  San Diego, CA @ Music Box TICKETS   INFO   11.25.2017  Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room TICKETS   INFO   11.27.2017  Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub TICKETS   INFO   11.29.2017  Eugene, OR @ Hi-Fi Music Hall TICKETS   INFO   11.30.2017  Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom TICKETS   INFO   12.01.2017  Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre TICKETS   INFO   12.02.2017  North Vancouver @ The Cobalt TICKETS   INFO   01.06.2018  Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater TICKETS   INFO   01.10.2018  Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room TICKETS   INFO   01.11.2018  Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe TICKETS   INFO   01.12.2018  Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom TICKETS   INFO   01.13.2018  Chicago, IL @ Metro TICKETS   INFO   01.15.2018  Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi TICKETS   INFO   01.16.2018  Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre TICKETS   INFO   01.18.2018  Toronto @ The Mod Club Theatre TICKETS   INFO   01.19.2018  Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt TICKETS   INFO   01.20.2018  South Burlington, VT @ Higer Ground - Showcase Lounge TICKETS   INFO   01.21.2018  Boston, MA @ Royale TICKETS   INFO   01.23.2018  Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel TICKETS   INFO   01.24.2018  Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club TICKETS   INFO   01.25.2018  Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer TICKETS 
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Published on October 09, 2017 08:54

October 7, 2017