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June 23, 2017
The Flaming Lips Add Santa Barbara Bowl Appearance to Co-Headline Tour with Mac Demarco
THE FLAMING LIPS ADD SANTA BARBARA BOWL APPEARANCE TO CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH MAC DEMARCO
June 23, 2017 (Burbank, CA) - The Flaming Lips have added another show to their co-headline tour with Mac DeMarco. The tour will make a stop at the beautiful Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA, on October 6. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. local time. Click the link provided for tickets:http://axs.com/events/338057/the-flaming-lips-mac-demarco-ticketsAs previously mentioned, The Flaming Lips black vinyl pressing, digital and CD editions of On Board The International Space Station Concert for Peace are available now here. The album features seven live(ish) tracks from Oczy Mlody reimagined as a fictional/fantastical live Flaming Lips performance on the International Space Station.
On Board The International Space Station - Concert for Peace Track list:
1. How??
2. Do Glowy
3. Listening To The Frogs with Demon Eyes
4. Nigdy Nie (Never No)
5. The Castle
6. There Should Be Unicorns
7. We A Famly Of course, The Lips current studio album Oczy Mlody is also available. Click here to order. The Flaming Lips are presently on tour. All dates are listed below: June 23 Pilton, England Glastonbury FestivalJune 24 Hull, England Zebedee's YardJune 26 Norwich, England The LCRJune 27 Brighton, England Brighton Dome Concert HallJune 30 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain Vida FestivalAug 11 Newquay, England Boardmasters FestivalAug 12 Birmingham, England The Rainbow Open Air ArenaAug 13 Bristol, England Colston HallAug 15 Glasgow, Scotland BarrowlandsAug 16 Nottingham, England Rock CityAug 18 Hasselt, Belgium Pukkelpop FestivalSep 10 Portmeirion, Wales FestivalN°6 The Flaming Lips/Mac DeMarco Co-Headline Tour Dates below: Sep 17 St. Paul, MN Myth Live Event CenterSep 18 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom Club StageSep 19 Indianapolis, IN Farmer's Bureau Insurance Lawn/White River State ParkSep 20 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids TheatreSep 29 Houston, TX Revention Music CenterSep 30 Irving, TX Pavilion at The Music FactoryOct 1 Austin, TX ACL Live at the Moody TheaterOct 5 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
Oct 6 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara County Bowl
June 23, 2017 (Burbank, CA) - The Flaming Lips have added another show to their co-headline tour with Mac DeMarco. The tour will make a stop at the beautiful Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA, on October 6. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. local time. Click the link provided for tickets:http://axs.com/events/338057/the-flaming-lips-mac-demarco-ticketsAs previously mentioned, The Flaming Lips black vinyl pressing, digital and CD editions of On Board The International Space Station Concert for Peace are available now here. The album features seven live(ish) tracks from Oczy Mlody reimagined as a fictional/fantastical live Flaming Lips performance on the International Space Station.
On Board The International Space Station - Concert for Peace Track list:
1. How??
2. Do Glowy
3. Listening To The Frogs with Demon Eyes
4. Nigdy Nie (Never No)
5. The Castle
6. There Should Be Unicorns
7. We A Famly Of course, The Lips current studio album Oczy Mlody is also available. Click here to order. The Flaming Lips are presently on tour. All dates are listed below: June 23 Pilton, England Glastonbury FestivalJune 24 Hull, England Zebedee's YardJune 26 Norwich, England The LCRJune 27 Brighton, England Brighton Dome Concert HallJune 30 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain Vida FestivalAug 11 Newquay, England Boardmasters FestivalAug 12 Birmingham, England The Rainbow Open Air ArenaAug 13 Bristol, England Colston HallAug 15 Glasgow, Scotland BarrowlandsAug 16 Nottingham, England Rock CityAug 18 Hasselt, Belgium Pukkelpop FestivalSep 10 Portmeirion, Wales FestivalN°6 The Flaming Lips/Mac DeMarco Co-Headline Tour Dates below: Sep 17 St. Paul, MN Myth Live Event CenterSep 18 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom Club StageSep 19 Indianapolis, IN Farmer's Bureau Insurance Lawn/White River State ParkSep 20 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids TheatreSep 29 Houston, TX Revention Music CenterSep 30 Irving, TX Pavilion at The Music FactoryOct 1 Austin, TX ACL Live at the Moody TheaterOct 5 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
Oct 6 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara County Bowl
June 22, 2017
Listen to Beach House B-Sides and Rarities album in its entirety via NPR Music’s First Listen
Listen to Beach House B-Sides and Rarities album in its entirety via NPR Music’s First Listen
http://u.subpop.com/2sZhT9i
Photo credit: Shawn Brackbill2017 International & US tour dates resume
August 11thB-Sides and Rarities will be available June 30th in North America from Sub Pop, in Europe from Bella Union and in Australia/New Zealand from Mistletone Beach House is streaming its forthcoming B-Sides and Rarities album in its entirety via NPR Music’s “First Listen.” The 14-track album is out June 30th in North America from Sub Pop, Europe from Bella Union, and Australia from Mistletone.
NPR Music says of the album: “Beach House has spent 13 years and six albums perfecting a hazy dream-pop sound that's as versatile as it is enduringly, endearingly simple. Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally make brooding, deliberately paced music that still sparkles and sweetens in surprising ways — a contradiction summed up by the title of one of Beach House's best records, Depression Cherry...Given its title, B-Sides And Rarities is upfront about being an exercise for enthusiasts, completists and other loving obsessives. But more casual fans shouldn't shrug it off, either. Beach House has mounted a marvelous career on its ability to set a gloomy electro-pop mood without losing touch with its brighter side — and that gift stays on full display throughout this shaggily appealing assortment of orphaned gems [link here].”
Beach House also recently delivered a new video for “Chariot” (from B-Sides and Rarities) which was directed by the band. The visual is acts as a rumination on the creation, cultivation, and confusion of narratives in media [link here].
Beach House’s B-Sides and Rarities will be released on CD / LP / CASS / DL and is available for pre-order now [link here]. LP pre-orders in North America through the Sub Pop Mega Mart and select independent retailers will receive the Loser Edition on crystal clear vinyl (while supplies last). A new T-shirt design is also available.
Beach House’s previously announced 2017 international headlining and festival tour schedule resumes this August 11th.
Aug. 11 - Copenhagen, DK - Haven
Aug. 13 - Castelbuono, IT - Ypsigrock
Aug. 16 - Sestri Levante, IT - Mojotic Festival
Aug. 18 - Parades de Coura, PT - Parades de Coura Festival
Sep. 23 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl*
Sep. 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre*
Sep. 25 - Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe Opera*
Sep. 27 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre* [Sold Out]
*w/ Fleet Foxes
http://u.subpop.com/2sZhT9i
Photo credit: Shawn Brackbill2017 International & US tour dates resumeAugust 11thB-Sides and Rarities will be available June 30th in North America from Sub Pop, in Europe from Bella Union and in Australia/New Zealand from Mistletone Beach House is streaming its forthcoming B-Sides and Rarities album in its entirety via NPR Music’s “First Listen.” The 14-track album is out June 30th in North America from Sub Pop, Europe from Bella Union, and Australia from Mistletone.
NPR Music says of the album: “Beach House has spent 13 years and six albums perfecting a hazy dream-pop sound that's as versatile as it is enduringly, endearingly simple. Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally make brooding, deliberately paced music that still sparkles and sweetens in surprising ways — a contradiction summed up by the title of one of Beach House's best records, Depression Cherry...Given its title, B-Sides And Rarities is upfront about being an exercise for enthusiasts, completists and other loving obsessives. But more casual fans shouldn't shrug it off, either. Beach House has mounted a marvelous career on its ability to set a gloomy electro-pop mood without losing touch with its brighter side — and that gift stays on full display throughout this shaggily appealing assortment of orphaned gems [link here].”
Beach House also recently delivered a new video for “Chariot” (from B-Sides and Rarities) which was directed by the band. The visual is acts as a rumination on the creation, cultivation, and confusion of narratives in media [link here].
Beach House’s B-Sides and Rarities will be released on CD / LP / CASS / DL and is available for pre-order now [link here]. LP pre-orders in North America through the Sub Pop Mega Mart and select independent retailers will receive the Loser Edition on crystal clear vinyl (while supplies last). A new T-shirt design is also available.
Beach House’s previously announced 2017 international headlining and festival tour schedule resumes this August 11th.
Aug. 11 - Copenhagen, DK - Haven
Aug. 13 - Castelbuono, IT - Ypsigrock
Aug. 16 - Sestri Levante, IT - Mojotic Festival
Aug. 18 - Parades de Coura, PT - Parades de Coura Festival
Sep. 23 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl*
Sep. 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre*
Sep. 25 - Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe Opera*
Sep. 27 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre* [Sold Out]
*w/ Fleet Foxes
Guided By Voices Announce New LP + Share New Single | Announce U.S. Tour Dates For This Summer
GUIDED BY VOICES ANNOUNCE NEW LP + SHARE NEW TRACK ON PASTE
'HOW DO YOU SPELL HEAVEN' OUT 8/11
U.S. TOUR THIS SUMMER
Listen & Share: Guided By Voices - "Just To Show You" Guided By Voices is on a roll. You could argue, but please don't because I have a headache, that GBV is never not on a roll, that Robert Pollard's output plows past the word "prolific" like prolific is standing still in a snowbank; and that's true, but this new version of the band (Doug Gillard, Bobby Bare Jr, Mark Shue, Kevin March) has given Pollard new tools to complement his song-hammer. Thus, ergo, quod erat demonstrandum: roll.
Hot on the heels of the smothered-in-plaudits double album August By Cake comes this hot and heavy fifteen-tune long player, a melody-dense thwack to the earholes that will both energize you and deplete your body of its remaining music-appreciation enzymes. Recorded by the band in New York, and by Bob in Ohio, How Do You Spell Heaven capitalizes on the current incarnation's tour-buffed shine without sacrificing eternal GBV verities such as but not limited to: off-kilter rhythmic jolts; krazy chords; purposefully imperfect harmonies; and fragmented structures that start and stop on a coin of small denomination and go somewhere else, and quickly.
For example: Leadoff track "The Birthday Democrats" features a surfeit of pop hooks and swaggering sure-footed wordplay before dissolving like a perfect dream into Beatles-esque sound collage. "King 007" starts off like an acoustic demo from Tommy before shifting gears into a galloping riff-driven hyperspace guitar battle, before pivoting back to some kind of weirdo hybrid of the two… and then stops short just when you think you've got the thing pinned down. "Pearly Gates Smoke Machine" opens like the best thing Marc Bolan ne
There's more, much more, but you know that already. The easiest, laziest way to sum up Guided By Voices' latest album, the move we can't fail to resist making, is the most obvious: How do you spell heaven? Shout it from the rafters: G-B-V!Guided By Voices Tour Dates:July
28 – Chicago, IL. @ Beat Kitchen – SOLD OUT
29 – Chicago, IL. @ Wicker Park Festival (suggested $10 donation at the door)August
16 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Woodward
17 – Bloomington, IN. @ The Castle Theatre
19 – Minneapolis, MN. @ Hilde Performance Center ^
20 – Milwaukee, WI. @ Turner Hall
31 – Baltimore, MD. @ Otto HallSeptember
01 – Asbury Park, N.J. @ House of Independents
08 – Rehoboth Beach, DE. @ Dogfish Head Brewery (FREE SHOW)(^ = w/ Soul Asylum and The Suicide Commandos)
'HOW DO YOU SPELL HEAVEN' OUT 8/11
U.S. TOUR THIS SUMMER
Listen & Share: Guided By Voices - "Just To Show You" Guided By Voices is on a roll. You could argue, but please don't because I have a headache, that GBV is never not on a roll, that Robert Pollard's output plows past the word "prolific" like prolific is standing still in a snowbank; and that's true, but this new version of the band (Doug Gillard, Bobby Bare Jr, Mark Shue, Kevin March) has given Pollard new tools to complement his song-hammer. Thus, ergo, quod erat demonstrandum: roll.Hot on the heels of the smothered-in-plaudits double album August By Cake comes this hot and heavy fifteen-tune long player, a melody-dense thwack to the earholes that will both energize you and deplete your body of its remaining music-appreciation enzymes. Recorded by the band in New York, and by Bob in Ohio, How Do You Spell Heaven capitalizes on the current incarnation's tour-buffed shine without sacrificing eternal GBV verities such as but not limited to: off-kilter rhythmic jolts; krazy chords; purposefully imperfect harmonies; and fragmented structures that start and stop on a coin of small denomination and go somewhere else, and quickly.
For example: Leadoff track "The Birthday Democrats" features a surfeit of pop hooks and swaggering sure-footed wordplay before dissolving like a perfect dream into Beatles-esque sound collage. "King 007" starts off like an acoustic demo from Tommy before shifting gears into a galloping riff-driven hyperspace guitar battle, before pivoting back to some kind of weirdo hybrid of the two… and then stops short just when you think you've got the thing pinned down. "Pearly Gates Smoke Machine" opens like the best thing Marc Bolan ne
There's more, much more, but you know that already. The easiest, laziest way to sum up Guided By Voices' latest album, the move we can't fail to resist making, is the most obvious: How do you spell heaven? Shout it from the rafters: G-B-V!Guided By Voices Tour Dates:July
28 – Chicago, IL. @ Beat Kitchen – SOLD OUT
29 – Chicago, IL. @ Wicker Park Festival (suggested $10 donation at the door)August
16 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Woodward
17 – Bloomington, IN. @ The Castle Theatre
19 – Minneapolis, MN. @ Hilde Performance Center ^
20 – Milwaukee, WI. @ Turner Hall
31 – Baltimore, MD. @ Otto HallSeptember
01 – Asbury Park, N.J. @ House of Independents
08 – Rehoboth Beach, DE. @ Dogfish Head Brewery (FREE SHOW)(^ = w/ Soul Asylum and The Suicide Commandos)
Ruby Force Shares "Church And State" Video With The Bluegrass Situation; Los Angles Record Release Show June 24 at Hotel Cafe
Ruby Force Shares "Church And State" Video With The Bluegrass Situation
Stream "Damn Your Love" at Buzzbands LA Named One Of Rolling Stone Country's “10 New Artists You Need To Know" Debut Album Evolutionary War Out June 23, Los Angeles Record Release Show June 24 at Hotel Cafe
photo credit: Casey Curry
"On her forthcoming debut album Evolutionary War, she paints colorful tales using a broad sonic palette, drawing from country, Americana, rock and indie pop for a sound that lands somewhere between Rilo Kiley and Nikki Lane." - Rolling Stone Country
"At turns wistful, playful and, yes, forceful, Ruby Force unveils her musical diary entries with easy melodicism, comfortable stylistic shifts and palpable conviction and poise. The work of Nikki Lane, Jenny Lewis and Kacey Musgraves are touchstones here." - Buzzbands LA
Stream: "Ode to Vic Chesnutt" at Rolling Stone Country or Soundcloud
Stream: "Damn Your Love" at Buzzbands LA or SoundCloud
Watch: "Church And State" live video at The Bluegrass Situation
Watch: "Cowboy" video at American Songwriter or YouTube
Stream: "Cowboy" at Soundcloud
Ruby Force will release her debut album Evolutionary War on June 23. The album is available to pre-order now at Bandcamp. Ruby Force has announced summer shows in Los Angeles including a record release show taking place June 24 at the Hotel Cafe. All upcoming dates are listed below.
Today The Bluegrass Situation has premiered a live video of "Church And State" fromEvolutionary War. About the song, Ruby Force's Erin McLaughlin says, "This song came out of a mystically transitional phase in life when my best girlfriends and I were living in a tiny Victorian house on the literal corner of Church and State streets in Redlands, California. We were playing at the Martini Lounge on Saturday nights and singing harmonies in the church band on Sunday mornings. So, you know, the song pretty much used me to write itself."
Earlier this month, Rolling Stone Country included Ruby Force in their June Artists To Watch feature and is running an exclusive premiere of "Ode To Vic Chesnutt" from her forthcoming release. Ruby Force's Erin McLaughlin told Rolling Stone, "Evolutionary War is sort of a collection, like a box of photos you find from a certain period of life. It strings together like a narrative essentially, about how I love. If these songs can find their way into people's hearts, not to mention playlists, I would feel like I’ve accomplished something of eternal value. It would also be wicked sweet if this record could bring something tangible back home: an audience, some discourse, that daily bread. Then I'd just do it again and again."
Ruby Force, the musical brainchild of Erin McLaughlin, captures her personal journey of self-discovery...marked by a maturity and ease in tone, lyrics that elicit confidence in the midst of questions, and a flirty playfulness that will melt anyone's heart. All this - with an invitation to listen and engage in her twisted tales of life and love, lost and gained.
Evolutionary War is Ruby Force's debut ten-song record. It transports a listener through McLaughlin’s own experiences – from her upbringing in the yellow-hued fields of the Southwest, through the dank, fluoresced streets of urban metropolises, and across a myriad of international seas. Enlisting the collaboration of musical luminaries such as Elijah Thomson (Everest, Delta Spirit, Father John Misty), Richard Swift (The Black Keys, The Shins, The Archs, Foxygen), Frank Lenz (Pedro The Lion) and Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), McLaughlin keeps good company on the sojourn as these creative partners inject a wealth of heart, brains and guts into her already soul-wrenching compositions.
‘After the first pass through Evolutionary War, it is clear that we are witnessing only the emergence of an exciting new artist, as the songs weave through a host of familiar musical genres creating an exciting hybrid of past, present and future. If this independently produced release is any indication, the future is glittered with Ruby Force.’ - Eli Thomson
Ruby Force Tour Dates
06.24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe **RECORD RELEASE SHOW**07.17 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Wayfarer08.13 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo - Grand Ole Echo
Stream "Damn Your Love" at Buzzbands LA Named One Of Rolling Stone Country's “10 New Artists You Need To Know" Debut Album Evolutionary War Out June 23, Los Angeles Record Release Show June 24 at Hotel Cafe
photo credit: Casey Curry"On her forthcoming debut album Evolutionary War, she paints colorful tales using a broad sonic palette, drawing from country, Americana, rock and indie pop for a sound that lands somewhere between Rilo Kiley and Nikki Lane." - Rolling Stone Country
"At turns wistful, playful and, yes, forceful, Ruby Force unveils her musical diary entries with easy melodicism, comfortable stylistic shifts and palpable conviction and poise. The work of Nikki Lane, Jenny Lewis and Kacey Musgraves are touchstones here." - Buzzbands LA
Stream: "Ode to Vic Chesnutt" at Rolling Stone Country or Soundcloud
Stream: "Damn Your Love" at Buzzbands LA or SoundCloud
Watch: "Church And State" live video at The Bluegrass Situation
Watch: "Cowboy" video at American Songwriter or YouTube
Stream: "Cowboy" at Soundcloud
Ruby Force will release her debut album Evolutionary War on June 23. The album is available to pre-order now at Bandcamp. Ruby Force has announced summer shows in Los Angeles including a record release show taking place June 24 at the Hotel Cafe. All upcoming dates are listed below.
Today The Bluegrass Situation has premiered a live video of "Church And State" fromEvolutionary War. About the song, Ruby Force's Erin McLaughlin says, "This song came out of a mystically transitional phase in life when my best girlfriends and I were living in a tiny Victorian house on the literal corner of Church and State streets in Redlands, California. We were playing at the Martini Lounge on Saturday nights and singing harmonies in the church band on Sunday mornings. So, you know, the song pretty much used me to write itself."
Earlier this month, Rolling Stone Country included Ruby Force in their June Artists To Watch feature and is running an exclusive premiere of "Ode To Vic Chesnutt" from her forthcoming release. Ruby Force's Erin McLaughlin told Rolling Stone, "Evolutionary War is sort of a collection, like a box of photos you find from a certain period of life. It strings together like a narrative essentially, about how I love. If these songs can find their way into people's hearts, not to mention playlists, I would feel like I’ve accomplished something of eternal value. It would also be wicked sweet if this record could bring something tangible back home: an audience, some discourse, that daily bread. Then I'd just do it again and again."
Ruby Force, the musical brainchild of Erin McLaughlin, captures her personal journey of self-discovery...marked by a maturity and ease in tone, lyrics that elicit confidence in the midst of questions, and a flirty playfulness that will melt anyone's heart. All this - with an invitation to listen and engage in her twisted tales of life and love, lost and gained.
Evolutionary War is Ruby Force's debut ten-song record. It transports a listener through McLaughlin’s own experiences – from her upbringing in the yellow-hued fields of the Southwest, through the dank, fluoresced streets of urban metropolises, and across a myriad of international seas. Enlisting the collaboration of musical luminaries such as Elijah Thomson (Everest, Delta Spirit, Father John Misty), Richard Swift (The Black Keys, The Shins, The Archs, Foxygen), Frank Lenz (Pedro The Lion) and Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), McLaughlin keeps good company on the sojourn as these creative partners inject a wealth of heart, brains and guts into her already soul-wrenching compositions.
‘After the first pass through Evolutionary War, it is clear that we are witnessing only the emergence of an exciting new artist, as the songs weave through a host of familiar musical genres creating an exciting hybrid of past, present and future. If this independently produced release is any indication, the future is glittered with Ruby Force.’ - Eli Thomson
Ruby Force Tour Dates
06.24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe **RECORD RELEASE SHOW**07.17 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Wayfarer08.13 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo - Grand Ole Echo
DEPECHE MODE RELEASES INNOVATIVE 360 VIDEO OF“GOING BACKWARDS”
DEPECHE MODE RELEASES INNOVATIVE 360 VIDEO OF
“GOING BACKWARDS”
VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW WITH SPECIAL AUDIO BUNDLE AVAILABLE TOMORROW
Long celebrated for quality videos that are as innovative and provocative as the music they make, Depeche Mode is once again releasing a thrilling music video, with today’s release of “Going Backwards.” The stunning video, featuring a stripped-back performance of the track and filmed in 360 degree technology, can be seen online here:http://smarturl.it/GoingBackwards360. The video was directed by Timothy Saccenti, known for his immersive photographic style, and features Depeche Mode in a stylized, full-scale video experience.
Depeche Mode is offering a special audio bundle for fans, which will include the album version of “Going Backwards”, as well as the stripped-back live recording of the song from the Highline Sessions, as featured in the video. That special bundle will be available on June 23rd here: http://smarturl.it/GoingBackwards
“Going Backwards” is one of many key tracks from Spirit, Depeche Mode’s 14th studio album. Produced by James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco, the album debuted at No. 1 in multiple countries including Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal and Denmark. Proving to be not only a fan but critic favorite, Spiritadditionally debuted in the Top 10 in 15 countries, including coming in at No. 5 in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The demand for Depeche Mode’s unparalleled live show has not once slowed down, with the trio becoming the first band in history to add a fourth show at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, on Oct. 18th as part of their Global Spirit Tour. The band is scheduled to perform on Oct. 12, 14, 16 and 18, making this the first time a band has performed four consecutive shows at the Hollywood Bowl and marking a major milestone for the famed LA venue. Depeche Mode is currently on the European stadium leg of the Global Spirit Tour, and will continue on to a 30-date North American tour in August before returning to Europe in the fall and Latin America in March 2018. The Global Spirit Touris poised to be a record-breaking tour with well over 1.5 million tickets already sold.
The album, available both digitally and physically, was released globally via Columbia Records on March 17. Spirit is available as a standard 12-track album. The band has also released a 2-CD Deluxe version of the album featuring a 28-page booklet of exclusive artwork and photos, along with five remixes created by Depeche Mode, Matrixxman and Kurt Uenala, collectively entitled the “Jungle Spirit Mixes.” The vinyl version of Spirit was released on two 180 gram LPs, featuring the standard album and a special Spirit etching on the fourth side. Fans can purchase Spirit from online retailers here: smarturl.it/Spirit.
Spirit (STANDARD):
Going Backwards
Where's the Revolution
The Worst Crime
Scum
You Move
Cover Me
Eternal
Poison Heart
So Much Love
Poorman
No More (This is the Last Time)
Fail
Spirit (DELUXE):
DISC 1
Going Backwards
Where's the Revolution
The Worst Crime
Scum
You Move
Cover Me
Eternal
Poison Heart
So Much Love
Poorman
No More (This is the Last Time)
Fail
DISC 2 – Jungle Spirit Mixes
Cover Me (Alt Out)
Scum (Frenetic Mix)
Poison Heart (Tripped Mix)
Fail (Cinematic Cut)
So Much Love (Machine Mix)
For more details on Depeche Mode’s music, catalogue, videos and to sign up to receive announcements about upcoming tour dates, visit www.depechemode.com.
“GOING BACKWARDS”
VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW WITH SPECIAL AUDIO BUNDLE AVAILABLE TOMORROW
Long celebrated for quality videos that are as innovative and provocative as the music they make, Depeche Mode is once again releasing a thrilling music video, with today’s release of “Going Backwards.” The stunning video, featuring a stripped-back performance of the track and filmed in 360 degree technology, can be seen online here:http://smarturl.it/GoingBackwards360. The video was directed by Timothy Saccenti, known for his immersive photographic style, and features Depeche Mode in a stylized, full-scale video experience.Depeche Mode is offering a special audio bundle for fans, which will include the album version of “Going Backwards”, as well as the stripped-back live recording of the song from the Highline Sessions, as featured in the video. That special bundle will be available on June 23rd here: http://smarturl.it/GoingBackwards
“Going Backwards” is one of many key tracks from Spirit, Depeche Mode’s 14th studio album. Produced by James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco, the album debuted at No. 1 in multiple countries including Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal and Denmark. Proving to be not only a fan but critic favorite, Spiritadditionally debuted in the Top 10 in 15 countries, including coming in at No. 5 in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The demand for Depeche Mode’s unparalleled live show has not once slowed down, with the trio becoming the first band in history to add a fourth show at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, on Oct. 18th as part of their Global Spirit Tour. The band is scheduled to perform on Oct. 12, 14, 16 and 18, making this the first time a band has performed four consecutive shows at the Hollywood Bowl and marking a major milestone for the famed LA venue. Depeche Mode is currently on the European stadium leg of the Global Spirit Tour, and will continue on to a 30-date North American tour in August before returning to Europe in the fall and Latin America in March 2018. The Global Spirit Touris poised to be a record-breaking tour with well over 1.5 million tickets already sold.
The album, available both digitally and physically, was released globally via Columbia Records on March 17. Spirit is available as a standard 12-track album. The band has also released a 2-CD Deluxe version of the album featuring a 28-page booklet of exclusive artwork and photos, along with five remixes created by Depeche Mode, Matrixxman and Kurt Uenala, collectively entitled the “Jungle Spirit Mixes.” The vinyl version of Spirit was released on two 180 gram LPs, featuring the standard album and a special Spirit etching on the fourth side. Fans can purchase Spirit from online retailers here: smarturl.it/Spirit.
Spirit (STANDARD):
Going Backwards
Where's the Revolution
The Worst Crime
Scum
You Move
Cover Me
Eternal
Poison Heart
So Much Love
Poorman
No More (This is the Last Time)
Fail
Spirit (DELUXE):
DISC 1
Going Backwards
Where's the Revolution
The Worst Crime
Scum
You Move
Cover Me
Eternal
Poison Heart
So Much Love
Poorman
No More (This is the Last Time)
Fail
DISC 2 – Jungle Spirit Mixes
Cover Me (Alt Out)
Scum (Frenetic Mix)
Poison Heart (Tripped Mix)
Fail (Cinematic Cut)
So Much Love (Machine Mix)
For more details on Depeche Mode’s music, catalogue, videos and to sign up to receive announcements about upcoming tour dates, visit www.depechemode.com.
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY & EMERICA ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE SHOES
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY & EMERICA ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE SHOES LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLABORATION HERE:http://emerica.com/eits/
Emerica & Explosions In the Sky have announced the impending release of a new collaborative project, commemorating the relationship between the revered skate brand and esteemed art-rock quartet. Emerica is introducing two new customized shoes: an Explosions in the Sky-branded WINO G6 in all black premium leather and a signature WINO Cruiser displaying artwork from the band's latest album,
The Wilderness
. Both shoes were curated by the band and stand as a testament to the mutual friendship and fandom between the two entities. EITS have appeared on the soundtracks of multiple Emerica video projects, the epic and pastoral sounds exerting an obvious influence on their skate teams' execution. This influence is evidenced in a clip EITS and Emerica have shared today that documents their inspiring history together: http://emerica.com/eits/ The collaboration arrives in advance of a recently announced run of North American tour dates in ongoing support of The Wilderness. These dates focus on the western portion of the country, including a performance at Los Angeles's storied Greek Theatre. Full dates below. #EmericaxEITS#WINOG6#MadeInEmerica WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE EMERICA/EITS COLLABORATION HERE:https://youtu.be/VfdP07UXrPs WATCH THE RECENT MUSIC VIDEO FOR "THE ECSTATICS" HERE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOwOUvdmsn8 EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY TOUR DATES 7/7/17 - Bilbao, ES - BBK Live 7/8/17 - Cravanche, FR - Eurokennes Festival 7/9/17 - Bruges, BE - Cactus Festival 7/11/17 - Linz, AT - Full Hit of Summer Festival 8/19/17 - Bristol, UK - Arctangent Festival 9/15/17 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre9/16/17 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theatre9/18/17 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre9/21/17 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre9/22/17 - Seattle, WA - Showbox9/23/17 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory9/25/17 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory9/27/17 - Billings, MT - Pub Station Ballroom9/29/17 - Bellvue, CO - Mishawaka Ampitheatre10/1/17 - Sioux Falls, SD - The District10/4/17 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre10/5/17 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly's
Emerica & Explosions In the Sky have announced the impending release of a new collaborative project, commemorating the relationship between the revered skate brand and esteemed art-rock quartet. Emerica is introducing two new customized shoes: an Explosions in the Sky-branded WINO G6 in all black premium leather and a signature WINO Cruiser displaying artwork from the band's latest album,
The Wilderness
. Both shoes were curated by the band and stand as a testament to the mutual friendship and fandom between the two entities. EITS have appeared on the soundtracks of multiple Emerica video projects, the epic and pastoral sounds exerting an obvious influence on their skate teams' execution. This influence is evidenced in a clip EITS and Emerica have shared today that documents their inspiring history together: http://emerica.com/eits/ The collaboration arrives in advance of a recently announced run of North American tour dates in ongoing support of The Wilderness. These dates focus on the western portion of the country, including a performance at Los Angeles's storied Greek Theatre. Full dates below. #EmericaxEITS#WINOG6#MadeInEmerica WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE EMERICA/EITS COLLABORATION HERE:https://youtu.be/VfdP07UXrPs WATCH THE RECENT MUSIC VIDEO FOR "THE ECSTATICS" HERE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOwOUvdmsn8 EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY TOUR DATES 7/7/17 - Bilbao, ES - BBK Live 7/8/17 - Cravanche, FR - Eurokennes Festival 7/9/17 - Bruges, BE - Cactus Festival 7/11/17 - Linz, AT - Full Hit of Summer Festival 8/19/17 - Bristol, UK - Arctangent Festival 9/15/17 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre9/16/17 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theatre9/18/17 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre9/21/17 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre9/22/17 - Seattle, WA - Showbox9/23/17 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory9/25/17 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory9/27/17 - Billings, MT - Pub Station Ballroom9/29/17 - Bellvue, CO - Mishawaka Ampitheatre10/1/17 - Sioux Falls, SD - The District10/4/17 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre10/5/17 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly's
Nicole Atkins Releases New Track Today + 7/21 Album Release + Tour Dates
Nicole Atkins Releases New Track
“Darkness Falls So Quiet” Today
(photo credit: Anna Webber)
Listen + Share “Darkness Falls So Quiet” Here
New Album Goodnight Rhonda Lee Out July 21
Summer Tour Dates, Including Newport Folk Festival & Lockn’ Festival
Nicole Atkins has released her new song “Darkness Falls So Quiet” today via Billboard . The song appears on her forthcoming album Goodnight Rhonda Lee , outJuly 21 on Single Lock Records. Listen and share “Darkness Falls So Quiet” here and pre-order Goodnight Rhonda Lee here.
GOODNIGHT RHONDA LEE , her first record in three years , was recorded with Fort Worth, TX's Nile City Sound, a.k.a. producers Austin Jenkins, Josh Block, and Chris Vivion (Leon Bridges-), with additional mixing by Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes).The album, a vintage soul album inspired legendary artists like Dusty Springfield, Candi Staton, Roy Orbison and Janis Joplin, was first heralded last November with the release of "A Little Crazy," available now on Spotify, iTunes and Bandcamp. Co-written with Chris Isaak, the track premiered via Brooklyn Vegan , which hailed it as "a delicate, soulful ballad." In addition, Atkins's stellar live performance of "A Little Crazy" was an undisputed highlight of Oscar® winner Cameron Crowe's 2016 Showtime series, Roadies.
Atkins has been celebrating GOODNIGHT, RHONDA LEE and her new relationship with Single Lock Records with a wide-ranging run of live dates including a just completed performance at Hunter Mountain, NY's Mountain Jam as well as an appearance at this year's Newport Folk Festival. The complete itinerary is below. For updates and ticket availability, please visit www.nicoleatkins.com/tour.
Goodnight Rhonda Lee Track Listing:
1. A Little Crazy
2. Darkness Falls So Quiet
3. Listen Up
4. Goodnight Rhonda Lee
5. If I Could
6. Colors
7. Brokedown Luck
8. I Love Living Here (Even When I Don't)
9. Sleepwalking
10. A Night of Serious Drinking
11. A Dream Without Pain
Nicole Atkins Tour Dates:
7/20 – Lexington, KY – The Burl
7/21 - Florence, AL - WC Handy Festival
7/23 – Nashville, TN – 3rd and Lindsley
7/25 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head on Stage w/Robert Ellis
7/26 – Fairfield, CT – Stage One
7/29 - Freehold, NJ - Monmouth County Fair
7/30 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival w/Steelism and Ruby Amanfu
8/7 - Ann Arbor, MI - The Ark
8/8 - Chicago, IL – Space
8/10 – Davenport, IA – The Raccoon Motel
8/11 – Iowa City, IA – The Mill
8/12 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
8/18 – Asheville, NC – Altamont Theatre
8/19 - Athens, GA - Wildwood Revival 2017
8/26 – Arlington, VA – Lockn’ Festival
9/8 – Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle
9/9 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
9/10 – Asbury Park, NJ – Shadow of the City Festival @ Stony Pony Summer Stage – Shadow of the City Festival
“Darkness Falls So Quiet” Today
(photo credit: Anna Webber)
Listen + Share “Darkness Falls So Quiet” Here
New Album Goodnight Rhonda Lee Out July 21
Summer Tour Dates, Including Newport Folk Festival & Lockn’ Festival
Nicole Atkins has released her new song “Darkness Falls So Quiet” today via Billboard . The song appears on her forthcoming album Goodnight Rhonda Lee , outJuly 21 on Single Lock Records. Listen and share “Darkness Falls So Quiet” here and pre-order Goodnight Rhonda Lee here.
GOODNIGHT RHONDA LEE , her first record in three years , was recorded with Fort Worth, TX's Nile City Sound, a.k.a. producers Austin Jenkins, Josh Block, and Chris Vivion (Leon Bridges-), with additional mixing by Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes).The album, a vintage soul album inspired legendary artists like Dusty Springfield, Candi Staton, Roy Orbison and Janis Joplin, was first heralded last November with the release of "A Little Crazy," available now on Spotify, iTunes and Bandcamp. Co-written with Chris Isaak, the track premiered via Brooklyn Vegan , which hailed it as "a delicate, soulful ballad." In addition, Atkins's stellar live performance of "A Little Crazy" was an undisputed highlight of Oscar® winner Cameron Crowe's 2016 Showtime series, Roadies.
Atkins has been celebrating GOODNIGHT, RHONDA LEE and her new relationship with Single Lock Records with a wide-ranging run of live dates including a just completed performance at Hunter Mountain, NY's Mountain Jam as well as an appearance at this year's Newport Folk Festival. The complete itinerary is below. For updates and ticket availability, please visit www.nicoleatkins.com/tour.
Goodnight Rhonda Lee Track Listing:
1. A Little Crazy
2. Darkness Falls So Quiet
3. Listen Up
4. Goodnight Rhonda Lee
5. If I Could
6. Colors
7. Brokedown Luck
8. I Love Living Here (Even When I Don't)
9. Sleepwalking
10. A Night of Serious Drinking
11. A Dream Without Pain
Nicole Atkins Tour Dates:
7/20 – Lexington, KY – The Burl
7/21 - Florence, AL - WC Handy Festival
7/23 – Nashville, TN – 3rd and Lindsley
7/25 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head on Stage w/Robert Ellis
7/26 – Fairfield, CT – Stage One
7/29 - Freehold, NJ - Monmouth County Fair
7/30 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival w/Steelism and Ruby Amanfu
8/7 - Ann Arbor, MI - The Ark
8/8 - Chicago, IL – Space
8/10 – Davenport, IA – The Raccoon Motel
8/11 – Iowa City, IA – The Mill
8/12 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
8/18 – Asheville, NC – Altamont Theatre
8/19 - Athens, GA - Wildwood Revival 2017
8/26 – Arlington, VA – Lockn’ Festival
9/8 – Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle
9/9 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
9/10 – Asbury Park, NJ – Shadow of the City Festival @ Stony Pony Summer Stage – Shadow of the City Festival
DANGER MOUSE RELEASES “CHASE ME” MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING RUN THE JEWELS & BIG BOI
DANGER MOUSE RELEASES “CHASE ME” MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING RUN THE JEWELS & BIG BOI –
WATCH HERE
ACTION PACKED VIDEO FOR ORIGINAL BABY DRIVER SOUNDTRACK SONG DIRECTED BY ANDREW DONOHO
MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE BABY DRIVER
OUT TOMORROW ON DANGER MOUSE’S
30TH CENTURY RECORDS/COLUMBIA RECORDS
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM
BABY DRIVER
HITS THEATRES ON JUNE 28
Press Assets: https://sm01.box.com/v/BabyDriverAssets
Ahead of the release of the highly anticipated Edgar Wright-directed film Baby Driver (in theaters June 28) and the official soundtrack album (out tomorrow, June 23), award-winning producer and artist Danger Mouse has premiered the music video for “Chase Me,” his new original song featuring Run The Jewels and Big Boi. Go behind the wheel with Baby and see Danger Mouse, Run The Jewels and Big Boi in the action packed video directed by Andrew Donoho HERE.
“Chase Me” continues to garner critical acclaim. Rolling Stone notes the song is “…packed with plenty of vivid bad-boy braggadocio” while Fader calls it “fiery”. The guest features on the song make for the perfect film tie in, as both Killer Mike of Run the Jewels and Big Boi have small but memorable appearances in Baby Driver. “Chase Me” samples “Bellbottoms” by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and features additional production from Run The Jewels El-P. Purchase and stream the song here:http://smarturl.it/ChaseMeSingle
Music From The Motion Picture Baby Driver, the 30-song soundtrack for Edgar Wright’s heavily anticipated, music-laden film is out tomorrow, June 23 via Danger Mouse’s 30th Century Records and Columbia Records. Featuring gems from almost every musical genre and spanning across multiple decades, the soundtrack can be purchased both physically as a two LP and two CD set, as well as digitally across all retailers. Purchase and listen here: http://smarturl.it/BabyDriver
BABY DRIVER SOUNDTRACK TRACKLISTING:Bellbottoms - Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionHarlem Shuffle - Bob & EarlEgyptian Reggae - Jonathan Richman & The Modern LoversSmokey Joe’s La La - Googie ReneLet’s Go Away For Awhile - The Beach BoysB-A-B-Y - Carla ThomasKashmere - Kashmere Stage BandUnsquare Dance - Dave BrubeckNeat Neat Neat - The DamnedEasy (Single Version) - The CommodoresDebora - T. RexDebra - BeckBongolia - Incredible Bongo BandBaby Let Me Take You (in My Arms) - The Detroit EmeraldsEarly In The Morning - Alexis KornerThe Edge - David McCallumNowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The VandellasTequila - The Button Down BrassWhen Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & DaveEvery Little Bit Hurts - Brenda HollowayIntermission - BlurHocus Pocus (Original Single Version) - FocusRadar Love (1973 Single Edit) - Golden EarringNever, Never Gone Give Ya Up - Barry WhiteKnow How - Young MCBrighton Rock - QueenEasy - Sky FerreiraBaby Driver - Simon & GarfunkelWas He Slow (Credit Roll Version) - Kid KoalaChase Me - Danger Mouse featuring Run The Jewels and Big Boi
ACTION PACKED VIDEO FOR ORIGINAL BABY DRIVER SOUNDTRACK SONG DIRECTED BY ANDREW DONOHO
MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE BABY DRIVER
OUT TOMORROW ON DANGER MOUSE’S
30TH CENTURY RECORDS/COLUMBIA RECORDS
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM
BABY DRIVER
HITS THEATRES ON JUNE 28Press Assets: https://sm01.box.com/v/BabyDriverAssets
Ahead of the release of the highly anticipated Edgar Wright-directed film Baby Driver (in theaters June 28) and the official soundtrack album (out tomorrow, June 23), award-winning producer and artist Danger Mouse has premiered the music video for “Chase Me,” his new original song featuring Run The Jewels and Big Boi. Go behind the wheel with Baby and see Danger Mouse, Run The Jewels and Big Boi in the action packed video directed by Andrew Donoho HERE.
“Chase Me” continues to garner critical acclaim. Rolling Stone notes the song is “…packed with plenty of vivid bad-boy braggadocio” while Fader calls it “fiery”. The guest features on the song make for the perfect film tie in, as both Killer Mike of Run the Jewels and Big Boi have small but memorable appearances in Baby Driver. “Chase Me” samples “Bellbottoms” by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and features additional production from Run The Jewels El-P. Purchase and stream the song here:http://smarturl.it/ChaseMeSingle
Music From The Motion Picture Baby Driver, the 30-song soundtrack for Edgar Wright’s heavily anticipated, music-laden film is out tomorrow, June 23 via Danger Mouse’s 30th Century Records and Columbia Records. Featuring gems from almost every musical genre and spanning across multiple decades, the soundtrack can be purchased both physically as a two LP and two CD set, as well as digitally across all retailers. Purchase and listen here: http://smarturl.it/BabyDriver
BABY DRIVER SOUNDTRACK TRACKLISTING:Bellbottoms - Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionHarlem Shuffle - Bob & EarlEgyptian Reggae - Jonathan Richman & The Modern LoversSmokey Joe’s La La - Googie ReneLet’s Go Away For Awhile - The Beach BoysB-A-B-Y - Carla ThomasKashmere - Kashmere Stage BandUnsquare Dance - Dave BrubeckNeat Neat Neat - The DamnedEasy (Single Version) - The CommodoresDebora - T. RexDebra - BeckBongolia - Incredible Bongo BandBaby Let Me Take You (in My Arms) - The Detroit EmeraldsEarly In The Morning - Alexis KornerThe Edge - David McCallumNowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The VandellasTequila - The Button Down BrassWhen Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & DaveEvery Little Bit Hurts - Brenda HollowayIntermission - BlurHocus Pocus (Original Single Version) - FocusRadar Love (1973 Single Edit) - Golden EarringNever, Never Gone Give Ya Up - Barry WhiteKnow How - Young MCBrighton Rock - QueenEasy - Sky FerreiraBaby Driver - Simon & GarfunkelWas He Slow (Credit Roll Version) - Kid KoalaChase Me - Danger Mouse featuring Run The Jewels and Big Boi
HAIM Release Video For "Want You Back"
HAIM RELEASE VIDEO FOR'WANT YOU BACK' 
HAIM release the music video for 'Want You Back,' the first single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Something To Tell You" (July 7 on Columbia Records). The video was directed by Jake Schreier (Chance The Rapper, Cashmere Cat) and was shot at dawn in Sherman Oaks, CA. The clip finds Este, Danielle and Alana joyfully strutting down the valley streets they grew up on, watch the video here: http://smarturl.it/WantYouBackVideo.
"Want You Back" has been heralded as "a summer-ready dance track" by
The New Yorker
and
Pitchfork
proclaimed the single "offers here-and-now thrills while also hinting at nostalgic summer days of yore." HAIM performed "Want You Back" for the first time last month on Saturday Night Live where they "displayed their typically understated cool" according to
Vogue
. Earlier this week, HAIM released "Little Of Your Love" which the band also performed on Saturday Night Live.
Consequence of Sound
called the new release "a snappy cut with stomping drums and a coating of HAIM's signature retro pop-rock sheen" The band will perform "Want You Back" on
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
on Thursday, June 29.
HAIM release the music video for 'Want You Back,' the first single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Something To Tell You" (July 7 on Columbia Records). The video was directed by Jake Schreier (Chance The Rapper, Cashmere Cat) and was shot at dawn in Sherman Oaks, CA. The clip finds Este, Danielle and Alana joyfully strutting down the valley streets they grew up on, watch the video here: http://smarturl.it/WantYouBackVideo.
"Want You Back" has been heralded as "a summer-ready dance track" by
The New Yorker
and
Pitchfork
proclaimed the single "offers here-and-now thrills while also hinting at nostalgic summer days of yore." HAIM performed "Want You Back" for the first time last month on Saturday Night Live where they "displayed their typically understated cool" according to
Vogue
. Earlier this week, HAIM released "Little Of Your Love" which the band also performed on Saturday Night Live.
Consequence of Sound
called the new release "a snappy cut with stomping drums and a coating of HAIM's signature retro pop-rock sheen" The band will perform "Want You Back" on
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
on Thursday, June 29.
RITA ORA RELEASES VIDEO FOR "YOUR SONG"
RITA ORA RELEASES VIDEO FOR "YOUR SONG"HOST OF ABC'S "BOY BAND,"PREMIERING TONIGHT
Rita Ora releases the video for "Your Song," the first single from her upcoming US debut album on Atlantic Records. The video was filmed in Vancouver and directed by Michael Haussman (Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Madonna). Watch "Your Song" here: https://atlanti.cr/yoursongpr.
"Your Song," Rita's collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, was released earlier this month to rave reviews from the press.
The New York Times
featured it on their Friday Playlist, and
NYLON
included it in their "Best Music Releases Of The Week," declaring the track "a bop if there ever was one."
"I wanted people to really hear my voice," Rita reveals of her new music. "So much has changed for me since then personally and professionally which has allowed me to develop as an artist." Rita adds, "I cannot wait to take these new songs out on tour, that's what I live for. As soon as I get the chance I'm going to hit the road with a band."Along with releasing new music, Rita has been chosen by the ABC Television Network to host their summer music competition series "Boy Band," which premieres tonight, June 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). In "Boy Band," undiscovered young talent from around the country battle it out to become a member of the next great music sensation.
Rita Ora releases the video for "Your Song," the first single from her upcoming US debut album on Atlantic Records. The video was filmed in Vancouver and directed by Michael Haussman (Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Madonna). Watch "Your Song" here: https://atlanti.cr/yoursongpr.
"Your Song," Rita's collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, was released earlier this month to rave reviews from the press.
The New York Times
featured it on their Friday Playlist, and
NYLON
included it in their "Best Music Releases Of The Week," declaring the track "a bop if there ever was one.""I wanted people to really hear my voice," Rita reveals of her new music. "So much has changed for me since then personally and professionally which has allowed me to develop as an artist." Rita adds, "I cannot wait to take these new songs out on tour, that's what I live for. As soon as I get the chance I'm going to hit the road with a band."Along with releasing new music, Rita has been chosen by the ABC Television Network to host their summer music competition series "Boy Band," which premieres tonight, June 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). In "Boy Band," undiscovered young talent from around the country battle it out to become a member of the next great music sensation.
