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August 30, 2017
HALSEY UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "BAD AT LOVE"
HALSEY UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "BAD AT LOVE"
hopeless fountain kingdom TOUR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 29 WITH OPENERS PARTYNEXTDOOR AND CHARLI XCX
" 'Bad at Love' is a Kiss-worthy tour of beds she's wrecked around the world."
New York, NY (August 30th, 2017) - Today, Halsey shares the music video for her latest single "Bad At Love." The song is available on her second full-length album, hopeless fountain kingdom [Astralwerks]-which dominated the Billboard Top 200 at #1 upon arrival and remains a mainstay on the chart.Watch the video HERE.
After their blockbuster video collaboration on the RIAA platinum-certified lead single"Now Or Never"- which reigned in the Top 5 at Top 40 radio for six weeks - Halseyteamed up once again with filmmaker Sing J. Lee to direct the visual. A fan favorite,"Bad At Love" has already racked up nearly 30 million streams combined since release.
Photo Credit: Zoey Grossman Cruising through the desert under a beating hot sun, the video continues the story of two star-crossed lovers, despite forces trying to keep them apart. Capturing dystopian chic like only she can, our heroine recounts one failed, albeit hot, love after another as her journey twists and turns through a wild wasteland.Next up, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Halsey brings her biggest, brightest, and boldest stage show yet to arenas everywhere on this fall's hopeless fountain kingdom Tour, kicking off September 29. See the full itinerary below.
TOUR DATES: Tickets are on-sale now at www.hfktour.com.
9/29 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena10/3 Montreal, QC Bell Centre10/4 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre10/6 Boston, MA TD Garden10/7 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center10/9 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center10/10 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena10/13 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center10/14 Newark, NJ Prudential Center10/17 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center10/19 Duluth, GA Infinite Energy Center10/21 Sunrise, FL BB&T Center10/22 Orlando, FL Amway Center10/25 Houston, TX Toyota Center10/26 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center10/27 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center10/29 Denver, CO Pepsi Center10/31 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena11/3 Inglewood, CA The Forum11/4 Anaheim, CA Honda Center11/5 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena11/7 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena11/10 Seattle, WA Key Arena11/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena11/14 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome11/15 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place11/18 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center11/19 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena11/21 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Aren
Kasabian Share Video for 'III Ray (The King)' Featuring Lena Headey from 'Game Of Thrones'
Kasabian Reveal Video for 'III Ray (The King)' Featuring Lena Headey from Game Of Thrones -
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Their 5th UK #1 For Crying Out Loud To Be Released On LP On September 1stAlbum Available NOW On DSPs
North American Tour Begins in September
Kasabian have revealed the video for their new single 'III Ray (The King).' The riotous eruption that opens the record, 'Ill Ray (The King)', takes the self-aggrandizement of the best hip hop diss tracks and delivers it with a fistful of Leicester-bred piss-taking. The video was written and conceived by Serge Pizzornoand features the three-time Emmy Award Nominated Game Of Thrones actressLena Headey, who plays Queen Cersei in the show. It sees Lena meddling with the occult in a ploy to bring King Richard III back from the dead, whose body was buried in Leicester.
Watch the music video for "Ill Ray (The King)" HERE
Written and produced by Serge and recorded at the Sergery, his Leicester studio, Kasabian's sixth studio album For Crying Out Loud was released in the UK on May 5th, landing them their 5th UK #1 album. For Crying Out Loud is available on all DSPs in the US now via RED. The band will release a physical version of the LP in the US via Third Man Records on September 1st. Lead singles " You're In Love With A Psycho " and " Bless This Acid House " are buoyant, spirited sing-a-longs, bursting with the band's renowned swagger and brilliant knack for rousing choruses.
Kasabian have firmly established themselves as British national treasures, with a flawless discography and legions of fans. In the space of their previous five album releases they've pocketed a UK GRAMMY-equivalent BRIT Award, seven NME awards and four Q Awards. Their euphoric live sets have taken them to the headline spots at multiple music festivals, including the world's biggest: England's legendary Glastonbury Festival. It's been three years since North American fans were treated to a tour.
The band revealed plans for a run of North American live dates in September -including stops in New York City, DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and more. Kasabian are: Serge Pizzorno (guitar and vocals), Tom Meighan (vocals), Chris Edwards (bass), Ian Matthews (drums) and Tim Carter (Guitars).
Tour Dates:Sept 14 New York, NY @ Terminal 5*Sept 15 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero TheatreSept 16 Boston, MA @ Royale NightclubSept 18 Toronto, ON @ Rebel Complex*Sept 19 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues *Sept 23 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern*Sept 24 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom*Sept 27 Mexico City, MX @ Pabellon Cuervo Palacio Del Los Deportes*
* Support from Slaves
Photo Credit: Phil Knottwww.kasabian.co.uk
24 Hour Sale: Buy your Music Tastes Good ticket, and give to Oxfam
For a 24 hour window, this Thursday, Music Tastes Good will be donating 100% of the proceeds from every ticket sold, directly to Oxfam America.You can participate in this incredible offer by grabbing your tickets at www.mtglb.co/ticketsstarting Thursday, August 31st, at 12 am PT.Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions.Through a donation to Oxfam you can help fund Oxfam’s lifesaving work and bring hope to families facing hunger, poverty, and injustice in more than 90 countries around the world. You can help refugees seeking safety, support disaster survivors to rebuild even stronger, keep communities healthy by preventing the spread of disease, help farmers adapt to climate change and feed their families, and so much more.Music Tastes Good passes start at $75 a day, passes for the new "Taste Tent" experience start at $150, and VIP passes start at $225. The event, to be headlined by Ween andSleater-Kinney, with appearances by RIDE, Charles Bradley and his Extraordinares, ALVVAYS, Bomba Estereo, Los Lobos, of Montreal and many more, is scheduled to take place September 30 and October 1 at Marina Green Park in Downtown Long Beach, CA.
Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile Announce 'Lotta Sea Lice' LP Out October 13, Fall Tour Dates Announced
COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILEANNOUNCE LOTTA SEA LICE LP TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 13TH ON MATADOR RECORDS
RELEASE VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE
"OVER EVERYTHING"
Photo Credit: Danny CohenCourtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, two of the most acclaimed and gifted songwriters of our generation, have joined forces to release a collaboration as unique and unusual as their talents. The new album
Lotta Sea Lice
will be released October 13th.
Lotta Sea Lice is a conversation between friends, documented in raw, unvarnished song, brimming with personal history, crackling with energy and shot through with humour. What started as a loose plan to record a couple songs with no plans for release, turned into this full-length-"because the vibe was so strong," says Kurt. There's an unforced ease to the record, helped by the fact that the pair have been not just friends, but hardcore fans of each other's work for years. They also roped in colleagues such as Mick Turner and Jim White of the Dirty Three, Stella Mozgawa from Warpaint, and Aussie icon Mick Harvey.
Watch the video for "Over Everything"
The shared chemistry is immediately apparent in the album opener and first single "Over Everything", with dovetailing vocal lines and intricate, shimmering guitar. The lyrics play out as a rambling dialogue as they compare notes about songwriting and inspiration; it was the first song written for this project. The video was directed by Danny Cohen, who shot each on their home turf.The pair also tackle each other's tracks on the album, with Vile delivering a delicious, souped-up version of "Outta the Woodwork" backed by Barnett herself, and Barnett taking on Vile's "Peepin' Tomboy" completely solo, to spine-tingling result. The overall effect of Lotta Sea Lice is of Barnett and Vile throwing open the doors to their house to listeners - it's their party, but everyone is invited.
Following its premiere as Zane Lowe's World Record on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio, "Over Everything" is now available everywhere. Pre-order Lotta Sea Lice here. Barnett and Vile recently sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss the making of the album, read the full article here.
Lotta Sea Lice Tracklisting1. Over Everything2. Let It Go3. Fear Is Like A Forest4. Outta The Woodwork5. Continental Breakfast6. On Script7. Blue Cheese8. Peepin' Tom9. Untogether
Courtney and Kurt will be touring North America this fall. Their live band, The Sea Lice, is a revolving cast of musicians including Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney, Wild Flag), Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint), Rob Laakso (The Violators, The Swirlies, Mice Parade) and Katie Harkin (Harkin, Sky Larkin and touring member of Sleater-Kinney and Wild Beasts).
Upcoming Live Dates10/11 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues10/14 - Los Angeles, CA - The Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian Church (SOLD OUT) 10/15 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre10/18 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre10/20 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall10/21 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre10/22 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox (SOLD OUT) 10/25 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre (SOLD OUT) 10/26 - Chicago, IL - Rockefeller Chapel (SOLD OUT) 10/27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall (SOLD OUT) 10/28 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle (SOLD OUT) 10/30 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre10/31 - Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall11/01 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT) 11/03 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre11/04 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre11/06 - Loew's Jersey Theatre - Jersey City, NJ11/07 - The Anthem - Washington, DC11/09 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium11/10 - Dallas, TX - McFarlin Memorial Auditorium11/11 - Austin, TX - ACL Live at the Moody Theater (SOLD OUT)
http://courtneybarnettandkurtvile.com/
RELEASE VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE
"OVER EVERYTHING"
Photo Credit: Danny CohenCourtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, two of the most acclaimed and gifted songwriters of our generation, have joined forces to release a collaboration as unique and unusual as their talents. The new album
Lotta Sea Lice
will be released October 13th.Lotta Sea Lice is a conversation between friends, documented in raw, unvarnished song, brimming with personal history, crackling with energy and shot through with humour. What started as a loose plan to record a couple songs with no plans for release, turned into this full-length-"because the vibe was so strong," says Kurt. There's an unforced ease to the record, helped by the fact that the pair have been not just friends, but hardcore fans of each other's work for years. They also roped in colleagues such as Mick Turner and Jim White of the Dirty Three, Stella Mozgawa from Warpaint, and Aussie icon Mick Harvey.
Watch the video for "Over Everything"
The shared chemistry is immediately apparent in the album opener and first single "Over Everything", with dovetailing vocal lines and intricate, shimmering guitar. The lyrics play out as a rambling dialogue as they compare notes about songwriting and inspiration; it was the first song written for this project. The video was directed by Danny Cohen, who shot each on their home turf.The pair also tackle each other's tracks on the album, with Vile delivering a delicious, souped-up version of "Outta the Woodwork" backed by Barnett herself, and Barnett taking on Vile's "Peepin' Tomboy" completely solo, to spine-tingling result. The overall effect of Lotta Sea Lice is of Barnett and Vile throwing open the doors to their house to listeners - it's their party, but everyone is invited.
Following its premiere as Zane Lowe's World Record on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio, "Over Everything" is now available everywhere. Pre-order Lotta Sea Lice here. Barnett and Vile recently sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss the making of the album, read the full article here.
Lotta Sea Lice Tracklisting1. Over Everything2. Let It Go3. Fear Is Like A Forest4. Outta The Woodwork5. Continental Breakfast6. On Script7. Blue Cheese8. Peepin' Tom9. UntogetherCourtney and Kurt will be touring North America this fall. Their live band, The Sea Lice, is a revolving cast of musicians including Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney, Wild Flag), Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint), Rob Laakso (The Violators, The Swirlies, Mice Parade) and Katie Harkin (Harkin, Sky Larkin and touring member of Sleater-Kinney and Wild Beasts).
Upcoming Live Dates10/11 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues10/14 - Los Angeles, CA - The Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian Church (SOLD OUT) 10/15 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre10/18 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre10/20 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall10/21 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre10/22 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox (SOLD OUT) 10/25 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre (SOLD OUT) 10/26 - Chicago, IL - Rockefeller Chapel (SOLD OUT) 10/27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall (SOLD OUT) 10/28 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle (SOLD OUT) 10/30 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre10/31 - Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall11/01 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT) 11/03 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre11/04 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre11/06 - Loew's Jersey Theatre - Jersey City, NJ11/07 - The Anthem - Washington, DC11/09 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium11/10 - Dallas, TX - McFarlin Memorial Auditorium11/11 - Austin, TX - ACL Live at the Moody Theater (SOLD OUT)
http://courtneybarnettandkurtvile.com/
Jessica Lea Mayfield's "Meadow" premieres at Stereogum, new album out Sept 29
JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD’S “MEADOW” PREMIERES AT STEREOGUMSORRY IS GONE DUE SEPTEMBER 29 ON ATO RECORDSFALL TOUR NOW ON-SALE 
photo credit: Ebru Yildiz, album coverThe official music video for Jessica Lea Mayfield’s new song “Meadow” is premiering today at Stereogum . Watch/share HERE. Stereogum calls the song, “…appealing in its blend of melancholy resignation and defiant self-will.” Additionally, of working with director Natalie Neal, Mayfield adds, “When I saw Natalie’s final edited version of this video I cried happy tears. This song is about not wanting anything to cloud your judgment because you are trying to protect yourself. It’s about leaving a party and not saying goodbye to anyone, and wanting so badly to be able to trust someone you shouldn’t.”“Meadow” is the second track unveiled from Mayfield’s anticipated new album, Sorry Is Gone , which will be released September 29 on ATO Records and is now available for pre-order.Already receiving acclaim, the video for the album’s title track recently premiered at NPR Music . Of the song, NPR Music’s Bob Boilen praises, “Jessica Lea Mayfield is taking back her life. ‘Sorry Is Gone,’ the title track to her next album, is a song of empowerment that finds the singer moving past a difficult period in her life…Despite the weight of that, the song feels breezy, flowing and freeing.” Watch/share HERE.The 11-track record was recorded at Water Music and Electric Lady studios with producer John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Phosphorescent). In addition to Mayfield, the album features a variety of world-renowned musicians including Seth Avett on backing vocals and keys, drummer Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth, Sun Kil Moon), bassist Emil Amos (Grails, Holy Sons) and guitarist Cameron Deyell (Sia, Streets of Laredo.) with additional production from Patrick Damphier (The Mynabirds).Of the record, Mayfield comments, “The whole record is about me taking my life back, without really realizing it. I realized I’m the only person that is going to look out for me. I have to be my main person. No one else.” She continues, “I have to sing about things and write about things that have happened to me as therapy. That’s what connects me to other music I listen to. I want music to make me feel things. This is my inner dialogue, and my chance to get the last word.”In support of the release, Mayfield will embark on an extensive tour this fall including shows at NYC’s Baby’s All Right, DC’s Songbyrd, Nashville’s The Basement East and Chicago’s The Empty Bottle among many others. All tickets are now on-sale viahttps://site.jessicaleamayfield.com/tour. See below for complete details.Sorry Is Gone is Mayfield’s first solo album since 2014’s Make My Head Sing…, which was released to widespread acclaim. Of the album, Rolling Stone asserted, “…Mayfield’s echo-laden bluegrass vocals mesh with scorching electric guitar lines to render remarkable results,” while Pitchfork praised, “There’s something certainly compelling about this raw, minimalist sound” and NPR’s Fresh Air proclaimed, “The music is heavy, but it soars.” Additionally Interview Magazinedeclared, “Mayfield sounds like she’s finally arrived” and USA Today affirmed, “Her evolution as an artist has been fascinating to hear.” Most recently, in 2015, Mayfield collaborated with Seth Avett on Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith.SORRY IS GONE TRACK LISTING1. Wish You Could See Me Now2. Sorry Is Gone3. Meadow4. Maybe Whatever5. Soaked Through6. Safe 2 Connect 27. Bum Me Out8. WTF9. Offa My Hands10. World Won’t Stop11. Too Much TerribleJESSICA LEA MAYFIELD TOUROctober 12—Columbus, OH—Rumba Café*October 13—Lakewood, OH—Mahall’s 20 Lanes*October 14—Pittsburgh, PA—Club Café*October 15—Toronto, ON—The Rivoli*October 17—New York, NY—Baby’s All Right*October 19—Boston, MA—Great Scott†October 20—Philadelphia, PA—Boot & Saddle†October 21—Washington, DC—Songbyrd†October 23—Charlottesville, VA—The Southern†October 24—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle Back Room†October 25—Knoxville, TN—The Open Chord†October 26—Asheville, NC—The Altamont†October 27—Atlanta, GA—The Earl†October 28—Charlotte, NC—Stage Door Theater†November 3—Nashville, TN —The Basement East‡November 8—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi†November 9—Chicago, IL—The Empty BottleNovember 10—Milwaukee, WI—The Back Room at ColectivoNovember 11—Minneapolis, MN—7th Street EntryNovember 12—Madison, WI—The Frequency†November 14—Davenport, IA—The Raccoon Motel†November 15—Des Moines, IA—Vaudeville Mews†November 16—Kansas City, MO—The Riot Room†November 17—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway†November 18—Louisville, KY—Zanzabar†
*with support from Mal Blum†with support from Blank Range‡with support from Idle Bloom
photo credit: Ebru Yildiz, album coverThe official music video for Jessica Lea Mayfield’s new song “Meadow” is premiering today at Stereogum . Watch/share HERE. Stereogum calls the song, “…appealing in its blend of melancholy resignation and defiant self-will.” Additionally, of working with director Natalie Neal, Mayfield adds, “When I saw Natalie’s final edited version of this video I cried happy tears. This song is about not wanting anything to cloud your judgment because you are trying to protect yourself. It’s about leaving a party and not saying goodbye to anyone, and wanting so badly to be able to trust someone you shouldn’t.”“Meadow” is the second track unveiled from Mayfield’s anticipated new album, Sorry Is Gone , which will be released September 29 on ATO Records and is now available for pre-order.Already receiving acclaim, the video for the album’s title track recently premiered at NPR Music . Of the song, NPR Music’s Bob Boilen praises, “Jessica Lea Mayfield is taking back her life. ‘Sorry Is Gone,’ the title track to her next album, is a song of empowerment that finds the singer moving past a difficult period in her life…Despite the weight of that, the song feels breezy, flowing and freeing.” Watch/share HERE.The 11-track record was recorded at Water Music and Electric Lady studios with producer John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Phosphorescent). In addition to Mayfield, the album features a variety of world-renowned musicians including Seth Avett on backing vocals and keys, drummer Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth, Sun Kil Moon), bassist Emil Amos (Grails, Holy Sons) and guitarist Cameron Deyell (Sia, Streets of Laredo.) with additional production from Patrick Damphier (The Mynabirds).Of the record, Mayfield comments, “The whole record is about me taking my life back, without really realizing it. I realized I’m the only person that is going to look out for me. I have to be my main person. No one else.” She continues, “I have to sing about things and write about things that have happened to me as therapy. That’s what connects me to other music I listen to. I want music to make me feel things. This is my inner dialogue, and my chance to get the last word.”In support of the release, Mayfield will embark on an extensive tour this fall including shows at NYC’s Baby’s All Right, DC’s Songbyrd, Nashville’s The Basement East and Chicago’s The Empty Bottle among many others. All tickets are now on-sale viahttps://site.jessicaleamayfield.com/tour. See below for complete details.Sorry Is Gone is Mayfield’s first solo album since 2014’s Make My Head Sing…, which was released to widespread acclaim. Of the album, Rolling Stone asserted, “…Mayfield’s echo-laden bluegrass vocals mesh with scorching electric guitar lines to render remarkable results,” while Pitchfork praised, “There’s something certainly compelling about this raw, minimalist sound” and NPR’s Fresh Air proclaimed, “The music is heavy, but it soars.” Additionally Interview Magazinedeclared, “Mayfield sounds like she’s finally arrived” and USA Today affirmed, “Her evolution as an artist has been fascinating to hear.” Most recently, in 2015, Mayfield collaborated with Seth Avett on Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith.SORRY IS GONE TRACK LISTING1. Wish You Could See Me Now2. Sorry Is Gone3. Meadow4. Maybe Whatever5. Soaked Through6. Safe 2 Connect 27. Bum Me Out8. WTF9. Offa My Hands10. World Won’t Stop11. Too Much TerribleJESSICA LEA MAYFIELD TOUROctober 12—Columbus, OH—Rumba Café*October 13—Lakewood, OH—Mahall’s 20 Lanes*October 14—Pittsburgh, PA—Club Café*October 15—Toronto, ON—The Rivoli*October 17—New York, NY—Baby’s All Right*October 19—Boston, MA—Great Scott†October 20—Philadelphia, PA—Boot & Saddle†October 21—Washington, DC—Songbyrd†October 23—Charlottesville, VA—The Southern†October 24—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle Back Room†October 25—Knoxville, TN—The Open Chord†October 26—Asheville, NC—The Altamont†October 27—Atlanta, GA—The Earl†October 28—Charlotte, NC—Stage Door Theater†November 3—Nashville, TN —The Basement East‡November 8—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi†November 9—Chicago, IL—The Empty BottleNovember 10—Milwaukee, WI—The Back Room at ColectivoNovember 11—Minneapolis, MN—7th Street EntryNovember 12—Madison, WI—The Frequency†November 14—Davenport, IA—The Raccoon Motel†November 15—Des Moines, IA—Vaudeville Mews†November 16—Kansas City, MO—The Riot Room†November 17—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway†November 18—Louisville, KY—Zanzabar†
*with support from Mal Blum†with support from Blank Range‡with support from Idle Bloom
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story theatrical and home video release
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Storycoming to theaters September 1st and home video on October 27th
With exclusive voice-over contributions from David Bowie, this film is a celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso Mick Ronson, a rock hero virtually uncelebrated despite his direct contribution and involvement in countless compositions, lyrics and recordings that changed the face of music forever.
An Emperor Media Ltd production, documentary special
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story
(101:50 minutes) is from award-winning producer/director Jon Brewer. Mick Ronson's humble beginnings in Hull, England underpinned his values and modest, unpretentious personality as he worked with the city's council whilst pursuing his craft with consummate dedication.
Soon word of his talent reached David Bowie, who grabbed at the chance to work with Ronson, in what would become a career-long association, alongside collaborations with other greats such asBob Dylan, Ian Hunter, Lulu, Lou Reed, Morrissey and John Mellencamp. The Man Who Sold the World, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory, The Jean Genie - all were constructed with Ronson on guitar.
Sadly in 1993, while working on a solo album, Ronson passed away before receiving the recognition he so richly deserved or before taking that final bow. Now, with unprecedented access to archival backstage footage - never before released - and iconic imagery from superstar photographer Mick Rock, this fascinating and at times controversial special reveals the ultimate authentic chronicle of the career of a cornerstone of rock.
Producer and director Jon Brewer commented, "Both Mick Ronson and David Bowie together were the ultimate duo. They performed and recorded like magicians and created masterpieces that will live on forever."
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is distributed in the US by MVD Entertainment Group via Blu-ray + DVD, transactional video on demand, and download to own rights from international distributor Content Media following the Parade Deck Films theatrical release .
THEATRICAL DATES
September 1st:
Los Angeles, CA - Laemmle Music Hall New York, NY - CinepolisBuffalo, NY - The Screening Room Kansas City, MO - Screenland Arts & Crafts Film FestivalAlbuquerque NM - The Guild Cinema
September:Portland, OR - Clinton Street Theater
September 4th and 5th:San Francisco, CA - Roxy Theater ***Angie Bowie Q&A via Skype
September 6th:Philadelphia, PA - Philamoca
September 8th:Phoenix, AZ - Harkins Valley Art TheaterColumbus, OH - Gateway Film Center Wayne, PA - Reel Cinema
To pre-order the Blu-ray+DVD package go HERE.
With exclusive voice-over contributions from David Bowie, this film is a celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso Mick Ronson, a rock hero virtually uncelebrated despite his direct contribution and involvement in countless compositions, lyrics and recordings that changed the face of music forever.
An Emperor Media Ltd production, documentary special
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story
(101:50 minutes) is from award-winning producer/director Jon Brewer. Mick Ronson's humble beginnings in Hull, England underpinned his values and modest, unpretentious personality as he worked with the city's council whilst pursuing his craft with consummate dedication. Soon word of his talent reached David Bowie, who grabbed at the chance to work with Ronson, in what would become a career-long association, alongside collaborations with other greats such asBob Dylan, Ian Hunter, Lulu, Lou Reed, Morrissey and John Mellencamp. The Man Who Sold the World, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory, The Jean Genie - all were constructed with Ronson on guitar.
Sadly in 1993, while working on a solo album, Ronson passed away before receiving the recognition he so richly deserved or before taking that final bow. Now, with unprecedented access to archival backstage footage - never before released - and iconic imagery from superstar photographer Mick Rock, this fascinating and at times controversial special reveals the ultimate authentic chronicle of the career of a cornerstone of rock.
Producer and director Jon Brewer commented, "Both Mick Ronson and David Bowie together were the ultimate duo. They performed and recorded like magicians and created masterpieces that will live on forever."
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is distributed in the US by MVD Entertainment Group via Blu-ray + DVD, transactional video on demand, and download to own rights from international distributor Content Media following the Parade Deck Films theatrical release .
THEATRICAL DATES
September 1st:
Los Angeles, CA - Laemmle Music Hall New York, NY - CinepolisBuffalo, NY - The Screening Room Kansas City, MO - Screenland Arts & Crafts Film FestivalAlbuquerque NM - The Guild Cinema
September:Portland, OR - Clinton Street Theater
September 4th and 5th:San Francisco, CA - Roxy Theater ***Angie Bowie Q&A via Skype
September 6th:Philadelphia, PA - Philamoca
September 8th:Phoenix, AZ - Harkins Valley Art TheaterColumbus, OH - Gateway Film Center Wayne, PA - Reel Cinema
To pre-order the Blu-ray+DVD package go HERE.
Ian Svenonius, as Escape-ism, to release debut solo album on Merge Records
On November 10, Escape-ism —the solo moniker of D.C. man-about-town Ian Svenonius—will release his debut record Introduction to Escape-ism on Merge Records. Listen to and share “Almost No One (Can Have My Love)” from the forthcoming album onStereogum, or below now.
Escape-ism "Almost No One (Can Have My Love)"
Pre-order Introduction to Escape-ism now on CD and limited-edition white vinyl in the Merge store, or via one of these digital providers. All physical orders will include an Escape-ism button, while supplies last.Both Escape-ism and The Make-Up will be on tour this fall, so be sure to follow Ian on Instagram and Facebook for updates, as well as the trusty Merge tours page.
Watch & share the commercial for Introduction to Escape-ism nowIntroduction to Escape-ism shouldn’t only be reviewed in the music press but in the “world affairs” column of a conspiracy-minded newspaper, on a hot-rod review TV show, or possibly at an important conference by a renowned astrophysicist. It’s that important!Why? Because it’s the first “solo” record by Ian Svenonius—of groups The Make-Up, Chain & the Gang, The Nation of Ulysses, XYZ, Weird War, etc. and author of underground bestsellers such as The Psychic Soviet, Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock ’n’ Roll Group, and Censorship Now!!—and as such, it’s profound, prophetic, perverse, and poetic… It’s introverted glitter, violence against the state, obsessive desire; it stomps on convention, shreds constitutions, clobbers pre-conceived notions of what a record can be.Yes, that’s right: a single-person performance by I.F. Svenonius—recognized by Performer Magazine as the “greatest performer on the planet”—Introduction to Escape-ism is a bite into a one-banana bunch.A drum box, a guitar, a cassette player, and a single slobbering, sinful voice singing out…for a way out. Live, it’s a new paradigm of performance: raw, gestural, idiotic, sublime, revolutionary, poetic, faux naïf, unknowing, a drainage pipe that leads to who knows where.
BULLY Release New Single "Running," New Album Out 10.20 On Sub-Pop
BULLY RELEASE NEW SINGLE"RUNNING"
NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR ON SALE NOW, MORE DATES ADDED
NEW ALBUM LOSING OUT OCTOBER 20TH ON SUB POP
Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen
LISTEN TO "RUNNING"
Bully are back with a new album, more powerful and hard hitting than ever. Now on Sup Pop worldwide, Losing will be released October 20th. Off the back of the first single "Feel The Same" which had critics and fans alike raving about its intensity, the band are offering another glimpse into the new album releasing the new song "Running." Alicia Bognano explains the meaning behind the song telling us, "Overall, Running is about shamelessly keeping yourself distracted or making up excuses to avoid processing certain emotions."
Losing has all the hallmarks of an iconic album and on the band's sophomore release, they've landed harshly in the adult world, and are facing the brutality of life. New York Magazine tipped the album in the Fall Music Preview writing "Alicia Bognanno has the loveliest snarl this side of Nirvana's Live at Reading. That it's in a pop-punk setting, with lyrics reckoning with adulthood, only strengthens its power."
Bully will be hitting the road this fall, all dates are listed the below, along with a newly announced run of 2018 dates. Losing is available for pre-order now from Sub Pop Records and the band's webstore. LP pre-orders of the album from Sub Pop and select independent retailers will receive the limited Loser Edition on clear vinyl with black swirls (while supplies last).
Press For "Feel The Same":""Feel The Same"....also plumbs an uncomfortably static state of mind. But this time Bognanno doesn't try to lighten that feeling-instead, she intensifies it." -Pitchfork
"Though a relatively quick 2:22, it perfectly catches the feeling of having your mind overtaken by barrage of useless thoughts as backing vocals pan left and right." -Consequence of Sound
"The track is Riff Central (population: Bully), and features Bognanno's rasping, urgent vocal spitting out lyrics about boredom and stasis over a raging blow of an instrumental that's all frustration and released repression." - Noisey
"'Feel The Same' is a two-and-a-half minute jolt of energy, layered with catchy hooks and the singer's penetrating howls." - Paste
"A quick blast of fuzz that recalls Sonic Youth at their most compact and Live Through This-era Hole." - Spin
"A ragged and propulsive rocker that serves as a great introduction to a great band." - Stereogum
"The new track is a tightly compact punk rock eager that carries some major, vintage Sonic Youth vibes." - Uproxx
Track Listing:1. Feel the Same2. Kills to Be Resistant3. Running4. Seeing It5. Guess There6. Blame7. Focused8. Not the Way9. Spiral10. Either Way11. You Could Be Wrong12. Hate and Control
Tour Dates:11/02/17- St Louis MO - Off Broadway11/03/17 - Iowa City IA - The Mill11/04/17 - Minneapolis MN - Fine Line Music Cafe11/06/17 - Madison WI - High Noon Saloon11/07/17 - Chicago IL - Thalia Hall11/08/17 - Detroit MI - Marble Bar11/09/17 - Toronto ON - Lee's Palace11/10/17 - Montreal QC - Bar le Ritz11/12/17 - Boston MA - Great Scott11/13/17 - Brooklyn NY - Music Hall of WIlliamsburg11/14/17 - Philadelphia PA - First Unitarian Church11/15/17 - Washington DC - U Street Music Hall11/17/17 - Charlottesville VA - The Southern11/18/17 - Durham NC - Motorco Music Hall11/19/17 - Asheville NC - The Mothlight12/06/17 - Little Rock AR - Stickyz12/07/17 - Dallas TX - Club Dada12/08/17 - Austin TX - Emo's12/09/17 - Houston TX - Walter's12/10/17 - New Orleans LA - Gasa Gasa12/12/17 - Birmingham AL - Saturn12/13/17 - Atlanta GA - Terminal West12/14/17 - Nashville TN - Mercy Lounge12/15/17 - Nashville TN - Mercy Lounge2/16/18 - Norman OK - The Opolis2/17/18 - Santa Fe NM - Meow Wolf2/18/18 - Phoenix AZ - Valley Bar2/24/18 - Eugene OR - Hi-Fi Music Lounge2/26/18 - Vancouver BC - Biltmore Cabaret 2/28/18 - Seattle WA - Neumos3/1/18 - Spokane WA - The Bartlett3/2/18 - Boise ID - Neurolux3/3/18 - Salt Lake City UT - Kilby Court3/5/18 - Denver CO - Larimer Lounge3/6/18 - Kansas City MO - Record Bar
NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR ON SALE NOW, MORE DATES ADDED
NEW ALBUM LOSING OUT OCTOBER 20TH ON SUB POP
Photo Credit: Alysse GafkjenLISTEN TO "RUNNING"
Bully are back with a new album, more powerful and hard hitting than ever. Now on Sup Pop worldwide, Losing will be released October 20th. Off the back of the first single "Feel The Same" which had critics and fans alike raving about its intensity, the band are offering another glimpse into the new album releasing the new song "Running." Alicia Bognano explains the meaning behind the song telling us, "Overall, Running is about shamelessly keeping yourself distracted or making up excuses to avoid processing certain emotions."
Losing has all the hallmarks of an iconic album and on the band's sophomore release, they've landed harshly in the adult world, and are facing the brutality of life. New York Magazine tipped the album in the Fall Music Preview writing "Alicia Bognanno has the loveliest snarl this side of Nirvana's Live at Reading. That it's in a pop-punk setting, with lyrics reckoning with adulthood, only strengthens its power."
Bully will be hitting the road this fall, all dates are listed the below, along with a newly announced run of 2018 dates. Losing is available for pre-order now from Sub Pop Records and the band's webstore. LP pre-orders of the album from Sub Pop and select independent retailers will receive the limited Loser Edition on clear vinyl with black swirls (while supplies last).
Press For "Feel The Same":""Feel The Same"....also plumbs an uncomfortably static state of mind. But this time Bognanno doesn't try to lighten that feeling-instead, she intensifies it." -Pitchfork
"Though a relatively quick 2:22, it perfectly catches the feeling of having your mind overtaken by barrage of useless thoughts as backing vocals pan left and right." -Consequence of Sound
"The track is Riff Central (population: Bully), and features Bognanno's rasping, urgent vocal spitting out lyrics about boredom and stasis over a raging blow of an instrumental that's all frustration and released repression." - Noisey
"'Feel The Same' is a two-and-a-half minute jolt of energy, layered with catchy hooks and the singer's penetrating howls." - Paste
"A quick blast of fuzz that recalls Sonic Youth at their most compact and Live Through This-era Hole." - Spin
"A ragged and propulsive rocker that serves as a great introduction to a great band." - Stereogum
"The new track is a tightly compact punk rock eager that carries some major, vintage Sonic Youth vibes." - Uproxx
Track Listing:1. Feel the Same2. Kills to Be Resistant3. Running4. Seeing It5. Guess There6. Blame7. Focused8. Not the Way9. Spiral10. Either Way11. You Could Be Wrong12. Hate and ControlTour Dates:11/02/17- St Louis MO - Off Broadway11/03/17 - Iowa City IA - The Mill11/04/17 - Minneapolis MN - Fine Line Music Cafe11/06/17 - Madison WI - High Noon Saloon11/07/17 - Chicago IL - Thalia Hall11/08/17 - Detroit MI - Marble Bar11/09/17 - Toronto ON - Lee's Palace11/10/17 - Montreal QC - Bar le Ritz11/12/17 - Boston MA - Great Scott11/13/17 - Brooklyn NY - Music Hall of WIlliamsburg11/14/17 - Philadelphia PA - First Unitarian Church11/15/17 - Washington DC - U Street Music Hall11/17/17 - Charlottesville VA - The Southern11/18/17 - Durham NC - Motorco Music Hall11/19/17 - Asheville NC - The Mothlight12/06/17 - Little Rock AR - Stickyz12/07/17 - Dallas TX - Club Dada12/08/17 - Austin TX - Emo's12/09/17 - Houston TX - Walter's12/10/17 - New Orleans LA - Gasa Gasa12/12/17 - Birmingham AL - Saturn12/13/17 - Atlanta GA - Terminal West12/14/17 - Nashville TN - Mercy Lounge12/15/17 - Nashville TN - Mercy Lounge2/16/18 - Norman OK - The Opolis2/17/18 - Santa Fe NM - Meow Wolf2/18/18 - Phoenix AZ - Valley Bar2/24/18 - Eugene OR - Hi-Fi Music Lounge2/26/18 - Vancouver BC - Biltmore Cabaret 2/28/18 - Seattle WA - Neumos3/1/18 - Spokane WA - The Bartlett3/2/18 - Boise ID - Neurolux3/3/18 - Salt Lake City UT - Kilby Court3/5/18 - Denver CO - Larimer Lounge3/6/18 - Kansas City MO - Record Bar
August 29, 2017
Overcoats Announce North American Fall Tour
OVERCOATS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR
VOTED NPR FAVORITE NEW ARTISTS OF 2017
DEBUT RECORD YOUNG OUT NOW ON ARTS AND CRAFTS
"The chills they give me; the fact that I can't look away when they perform; their complex and irresistible harmonies; the vulnerability to their words and the dance-y beats they put behind them." - Bob BoilenSince the release of their groundbreaking record YOUNG, Overcoats have taken 2017 by storm receiving critical acclaim and being hailed as one of the breakthrough acts of the year. The duo came in at number 3 on the NPR Favorite New Artist poll with one listener describing them as "Totally rad ladies with smart lyrics, sweet vocals, and powerful, sometimes-gritty backing music that's kind of dark but very danceable." They also stopped by the NPR offices and delivered this breathtakingTiny Desk performance.
Click Here To Listen To "Leave The Light On"
Billboard also included YOUNG in their top albums of the year so far writing "supported by infectious electronic beats that can both amp up intensity and diminish for more tender moments -- that help their painfully relatable (though often minimal) lyrics hit home."
Overcoats is the project of best friends Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell. YOUNG captures a sound rich in minimalism and melody: songs of connection and tension, on the depths of love and challenges of family. Overcoats' music draws strength from vulnerability, finding light through darkness, and the catharsis of simple, honest songwriting.
After selling out venues around the country in the spring, Overcoats are bringing their captivating live show to audiences around North America. Check out the full run of shows below and don't miss out on seeing what is one of the most exciting and dynamic new bands to emerge this year.
Watch Overcoats Perform On World Cafe
Press Acclaim for YOUNG:"Overcoats harmonize constantly and consonantly in the style of old-line country brother acts, from the Stanley Brothers to the Everly Brothers." - New York Times
"...one of the best albums of 2017 ..." - NPR
"YOUNG might be one of the coziest albums you'll hear all year - but it still packs enough oomph to ignite a late-night dance party..." - Entertainment Weekly
"The pair consistently brings together tight vocal harmonies with upbeat electronic tracks for a fresh take on folk..." - NYLON
"...Overcoats transforms these moments of vulnerability into a celebration of finding...strength, bit by bit." - Noisey
"With electronic production as their backdrop, Overcoats shine with their vocal harmonies and timeless songwriting, creating an intriguing blend of modern and classic styles." - Pigeons & Planes
Tour Dates9/8/17 - Camp Lenox, MA @ Welcome Campers9/9/17 - Elizabethtown, NY @ Otis Mountain Get Down9/10/17 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place*9/12/17 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison*9/13/17 - Ann Arbor, MI @ The Blind Pig*9/14/17 - Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Live*9/15/17 - Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell's Brewery +9/16/17 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway*9/17/17 - Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews*9/19/17 - Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar*9/20/17 - Conway, AR @ Hendrix College9/21/17 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links*9/22/17 - Austin, TX @ Antone's*9/23/17 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group*9/25/17 - Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder*9/27/17 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl*9/28/17 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement*9/29/17 - Asheville, NC @ New Belgium Liquid Center*10/19/17 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall10/20/17 - Arden, DE @ Arden Gild Hall10/21/17 - Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern Cafe and Music Hall10/22/17 - Charleston, WV @ Mountain Stage at the Culture Center Theater11/3/17 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom11/10/17 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel11/11/17 - Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter11/12/17 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle11/14/17 - Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe11/16/17 - Grinnell, IA @ Grinnell College11/17/17 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall11/18/17 - Oberlin, OH @ Oberlin College12/7/17 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile12/8/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour12/9/17 - San Francisco CA @ The Independent
* w/ Yoke Lore supporting+ w/ San Fermin
