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May 17, 2016
White Lung - 'Paradise' - Out Now on Domino
WHITE LUNG - PARADISE
OUT NOW ON DOMINO
Photo: Rick Rodney"Barber-Way steps outside of her own body and the assaults it sustains, and creates a searing portrait of what it can look like to love without fear, even when that love doesn't resemble the fantasy we've been sold. BEST NEW MUSIC" - Pitchfork
"a punk act beloved by fans and critics from Austin to Moscow." - New Yorker
"Mish Barber-Way's deadliest vocal delivery to date" - Billboard
"their most arresting work to date, and one of the best albums of the year." - Stereogum"the best punk band of the current decade." - Brooklyn Vegan
"the album is a lean, 29-minute ride that's rich in new-school guitar tricks." - NYLON
"hot shit-all uptempo restlessness and witchy swagger-full of renewed raw power at every transition." - Vice
"catchier, offering a blood-soaked hand of friendship with radio-ready alt-rock" - MTV
"one of the best choruses I've heard from a modern band in ages" - Marissa Nadler for The Talkhouse
"a record full of disease, doubt, dumpsters, and death, with the band rising above it all and reveling in their filth." - Consequence of Sound
"White Lung's newly presented dark-pop sensibilities never detract from their ever-tireless playing." - FLOOD
"another addition to a pretty flawless, decade-old White Lung canon" - AV Club
"White Lung have softened their ragged edges and in doing so have created one of the most compelling albums of the year. 5/5" - NME
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "BELOW" HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "HUNGRY" HERE
Annie Clark a.k.a St. Vincent sat down with Mish Barber-Way and Kenneth William to discuss the making of the album and their creative process. The entire conversation can be read here.
Paradise
is available now on limited edition deluxe colored vinyl, limited edition tri-glitter cassette, CD, and digital download.Order: Dom Mart / Bandcamp / iTunesParadise Tracklisting:
1. Dead Weight2. Narcoleptic3. Below4. Kiss Me When I Bleed5. Demented6. Sister7. Hungry8. I Beg You9. Vegas10. Paradise
White Lung 2016 Tour Dates:*=w/ No Joy
^=w/ Unknown Mortal Orchestra
May 24 || Brighton, UK - Green Door StoreMay 25 || Bristol, UK - Start The BusMay 26 || London, UK - Victoria May 27 || Birmingham, UK - The FlapperMay 28 || Leeds, UK - Brudenell Games Room May 29 || Manchester, UK - The Star & Garter May 31 || Paris, France - Le Point Éphémère*June 1 || Liege, BE - La Zone*June 2 || The Hague, NL - Paard (Small Hall)*June 3 || Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso*June 4 || Berlin, Germany - Torstraßen Festival June 5 || Antwerp, BE - TrixJune 17-18 || Vancouver, BC - LevitationJuly 8 || Los Angeles, CA - Teragram BallroomJuly 9 || San Diego, CA - CasbahJuly 10 || Phoenix, AZ - Valley BarJuly 13 || Austin, TX - The SidewinderJuly 14 || Dallas, TX - Club Dada July 16 || St Louis, MO - The FirebirdJuly 18 || Bloomington, IN - Bluebird^July 19 || Cleveland, OH - Beachland BallroomJuly 20 || Detroit, MI - El ClubJuly 22-24 || Oro-Medonte, ON - WayHome Music & Arts FestivalJuly 24 || New York, NY - Panorama Music & Arts FestivalJuly 29-31 || Montreal, QC - Osheaga FestivalJuly 30 || Boston, MA - Brighton Music HallAugust 1 || Philadelphia, PA - Boot & SaddleAugust 2 || Washington, DC - Rock & Roll HotelAug 3 || Pittsburgh, PA - Club Cafe August 4 || Columbus, OH - Big Room BarAug 5 || Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Restaurant August 6 || Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social ClubAugust 8 || Winnipeg, MB - The Good WillAugust 10 || Calgary, AB - CommonwealthAugust 12 || Portland, OR - Mississippi StudiosAugust 13 || Seattle, WA - NeumosAugust 15 || San Francisco, CA - The Independent
White Lung Online:
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Bandcamp
Japanese Breakfast shares "In Heaven" video via NPR, touring this summer with Mitski
JAPANESE BREAKFAST SHARES "IN HEAVEN" VIDEO
TOURING THIS SUMMER WITH MITSKI
PSYCHOPOMP OUT NOW ON YELLOW K RECORDS
Photo Credit: PhobymoWATCH THE "IN HEAVEN" VIDEO
Japanese Breakfast has shared a video for "In Heaven," the lead single from her critically acclaimed debut album, Psychopomp. NPR , who premiered the House of Nod produced video today, are saying it's "overwhelmingly colorful and joyous; while her words betray grief and frustration, she turns the pain into power." Psychopomp is out now on Yellow K Records.
Japanese Breakfast has also announced a full US summer tour with Mitski. All dates below.
TOUR DATES:6/20 - New York, NY @ Bowey Ballroom *6/22 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall *6/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle *6/24 - Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMoca *6/25 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel *6/26 - Durham, NC @ The Pinhook *6/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory) *6/29 - Birmingham, AL @ The Syndicate Lounge *7/1 - Houston, TX @ Walter's Downtown *7/2 - Austin, TX @ The Sidewinder *7/3 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links *7/5 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge *7/6 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Constellation Room *7/7 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo *7/8 - Oakland, CA @ Starline Social Club *7/9 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill *7/11 - Portland, OR @ Analog Theater *7/12 - Vancouver, BC @ The Cobalt *7/13 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile *7/15 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court *7/16 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *7/19 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry *7/20 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall *7/22 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern *7/23 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz *7/24 - Burlington, VT @ Monkey House7/25 - Portland, ME @ SPACE Gallery *7/26 - Providence, RI @ AS2207/27 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg *
* w/ Mitski
The Mystery Lights Embark On European Tour Followed By East Coast Dates
The Mystery Lights Embark On First Tour Of Europe Followed By Select East Coast DatesIncluding Record Release Show At Mercury Lounge
Self-Titled Debut Album Out June 24th Via Daptone's Rock Imprint, Wick
Pre-order on Amazon and iTunes Click on image below to watch live video shot at Daptone's House Of Soul Studiosduring the recording of the album
Mike Brandon and L.A. Solano have been in many different versions of The Mystery Lights under assorted monikers since their teens. In a heroic jump from the small town of Salinas, California to NYC, the band solidified its lineup to also include Alex Amini, Kevin Harris, and Noah Kohll. The explosive live shows gradually became the stuff of legend, as the quintet won their following one fan at a time in dives from Brooklyn to the Bowery. Organically unfolding over the nights months and years, the Lights’ sound has evolved into a fuzz-fueled hopped-up 21st Century take on 60s garage pebbles, and artful 70s punk, that is all their own. 2016 finds these rock’n’roll knights embarking upon the next logical step - unleashing their own brand of kick out the jams on tour and in the studio. When Daptone Records launched their Wick Records rock imprint, they wasted no time approaching Mystery Lights as their inaugural act. Hot on the heels of the "Too Many Girls"/"Too Tough To Bear" single, Wick officially rolls out the Mystery Lights’ debut LP, recorded at Daptone Records' House of Soul studio, on June 24. Are you ready? - Jonathan Toubin Check out 'Follow Me Home' track premiere on Rolling Stone LIVE SHOWS:
Europe/UK:
May 26 - Ancienne Belgique – Brussels
May 27 - Sniester Festival – Den Haag
May 28 - Merleyn – Nijmegen
May 29 - Big Next @ DOK – Gent
May 31 - Nouveau Monde – Fribourg
June 1 - Schuur – Luzern
June 2 - Le Marche Gare – Lyon
June 3 - This Is Not A Love Song – Nimes
June 4 - Festival Aucard de Tours – Tours
June 5 - La Sirene – La Rochelle
June 6 - Le Bootleg – Bordeaux
June 7 - Le Mechanique Ondulatoire – Paris
June 9 - Shacklewell Arms – London
June 10 - The Hope – Brighton
June 11 - Eindhoven Psych Lab – Eindhoven
US (more dates forthcoming): June 18 - Coney Island, NY - Burger Beach Bash NYC/MCU Park
June 20 - Boston, MA - Great Scott
June 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie
June 24 - New York City, NY - Mercury Lounge (Record Release)
June 26 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
Self-Titled Debut Album Out June 24th Via Daptone's Rock Imprint, Wick
Pre-order on Amazon and iTunes Click on image below to watch live video shot at Daptone's House Of Soul Studiosduring the recording of the album
Mike Brandon and L.A. Solano have been in many different versions of The Mystery Lights under assorted monikers since their teens. In a heroic jump from the small town of Salinas, California to NYC, the band solidified its lineup to also include Alex Amini, Kevin Harris, and Noah Kohll. The explosive live shows gradually became the stuff of legend, as the quintet won their following one fan at a time in dives from Brooklyn to the Bowery. Organically unfolding over the nights months and years, the Lights’ sound has evolved into a fuzz-fueled hopped-up 21st Century take on 60s garage pebbles, and artful 70s punk, that is all their own. 2016 finds these rock’n’roll knights embarking upon the next logical step - unleashing their own brand of kick out the jams on tour and in the studio. When Daptone Records launched their Wick Records rock imprint, they wasted no time approaching Mystery Lights as their inaugural act. Hot on the heels of the "Too Many Girls"/"Too Tough To Bear" single, Wick officially rolls out the Mystery Lights’ debut LP, recorded at Daptone Records' House of Soul studio, on June 24. Are you ready? - Jonathan Toubin Check out 'Follow Me Home' track premiere on Rolling Stone LIVE SHOWS:Europe/UK:
May 26 - Ancienne Belgique – Brussels
May 27 - Sniester Festival – Den Haag
May 28 - Merleyn – Nijmegen
May 29 - Big Next @ DOK – Gent
May 31 - Nouveau Monde – Fribourg
June 1 - Schuur – Luzern
June 2 - Le Marche Gare – Lyon
June 3 - This Is Not A Love Song – Nimes
June 4 - Festival Aucard de Tours – Tours
June 5 - La Sirene – La Rochelle
June 6 - Le Bootleg – Bordeaux
June 7 - Le Mechanique Ondulatoire – Paris
June 9 - Shacklewell Arms – London
June 10 - The Hope – Brighton
June 11 - Eindhoven Psych Lab – Eindhoven
US (more dates forthcoming): June 18 - Coney Island, NY - Burger Beach Bash NYC/MCU Park
June 20 - Boston, MA - Great Scott
June 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie
June 24 - New York City, NY - Mercury Lounge (Record Release)
June 26 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
Arrows Of Love announce gig dates at The Great Escape and London headline (feat. Bo Ningen's Yuki)
Arrows Of LoveAnnounce gig dates at The Great Escapeand London headline (feat. Bo Ningen’s Yuki)
[image error] “Alongside their trademark psychotic heaviness, there’s a sense of maturity about them now.” – NME
“Everything’s F*cked stands tall with the best of them. Its eleven tracks could quickly become your soundtrack to morning, noon, and night.” – The Line Of Best Fit
Following on from their recent support show with The Fall, Arrows Of Love have announced two shows at this year’sGreat Escape, as well as a London headline show with NTS where they’ll be joined on stage by Yuki of Japanese noise-rockers Bo Ningen.
Thu May 19 - The Globe - 10pmFri May 20 - Bar Rogue - Royal Albion Hotel - 8:30pmThu May 26 - UK - London - NTS Radio "Tunnel Vision" Live Show - Filmed for NTS TV
Yuki joins the ranks of special guests that Arrows Of Love have become known for adding to their shows, having previously played with members of Courtney Love’s band, Wolf Alice, Telegram, Flamingods, Jamie T and UlrikaSpacek.
New single ‘Toad’ out on May 27thvia Handspun Records
Listen HERE
Following the acclaimed debut album, ‘Everything’s F*cked’, explosive art-rock collective Arrows Of Love return with their brand new single, ‘Toad’, out on May 27th via the bands own Handspun Records and on limited edition vinyl and tape via Strong Island Recordings.
A precursor to their anticipated second album, ‘PRODUCT’, ‘Toad’ is a biting anthem of pure grit and emotion reminiscent of the likes of Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard, with stoner riffs and a recording that stands up to the bands energetic live reputation. The track was produced by Mikko Gordon (Thom Yorke, Gaz Combes), in the studio he built himself at Goldsmiths University, and mastered by Bob Weston of Shellac.
The 5-piece led by co-writers Nima and Nuha recently found themselves backed by the UK's highly competitive PRS Momentum Music Fund. After accepting an invite from CMJ Music Marathon the band confirmed a string of US dates, followed by a headline London show with Parallel Lines before the recording of their follow-up could finally begin.
Arrows Of Love are, above all, a live phenomenon. Originally aligned with the early East London wave of bohemian rock bands, it was their fiercely independent and creative drive that has taken them across the globe, to the likes of SXSWand End of the Road, to sharing stages with the likes of Buzzcocks, British Sea Power, 80’s Matchbox B-Line Disaster, The King Blues and many more. It’s on stage where London's own Arrows truly hit home.
Now, gearing up for the release of ‘PRODUCT’, the band are set to prove themselves the real deal. Drawing comparisons to the discordant, emotive musicianship of Sonic Youth to the raw power of McClusky, this second LP sees a band fully diversified, ready to release something truly unique.
Live Dates
MAY 19: UK - Brighton - Alternative Great Escape @ The GlobeMAY 20: UK - Brighton - Alternative Great Escape @ Royal Albion Hotel MAY 26: UK - London - NTS Radio "Tunnel Vision" Live Show - Filmed for NTS TVMAY 29: UK - Cardiff PsychFest @ FuelSEPT 2-4: UK - END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL
[image error] “Alongside their trademark psychotic heaviness, there’s a sense of maturity about them now.” – NME
“Everything’s F*cked stands tall with the best of them. Its eleven tracks could quickly become your soundtrack to morning, noon, and night.” – The Line Of Best Fit
Following on from their recent support show with The Fall, Arrows Of Love have announced two shows at this year’sGreat Escape, as well as a London headline show with NTS where they’ll be joined on stage by Yuki of Japanese noise-rockers Bo Ningen.
Thu May 19 - The Globe - 10pmFri May 20 - Bar Rogue - Royal Albion Hotel - 8:30pmThu May 26 - UK - London - NTS Radio "Tunnel Vision" Live Show - Filmed for NTS TV
Yuki joins the ranks of special guests that Arrows Of Love have become known for adding to their shows, having previously played with members of Courtney Love’s band, Wolf Alice, Telegram, Flamingods, Jamie T and UlrikaSpacek.
New single ‘Toad’ out on May 27thvia Handspun Records
Listen HERE
Following the acclaimed debut album, ‘Everything’s F*cked’, explosive art-rock collective Arrows Of Love return with their brand new single, ‘Toad’, out on May 27th via the bands own Handspun Records and on limited edition vinyl and tape via Strong Island Recordings.
A precursor to their anticipated second album, ‘PRODUCT’, ‘Toad’ is a biting anthem of pure grit and emotion reminiscent of the likes of Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard, with stoner riffs and a recording that stands up to the bands energetic live reputation. The track was produced by Mikko Gordon (Thom Yorke, Gaz Combes), in the studio he built himself at Goldsmiths University, and mastered by Bob Weston of Shellac.
The 5-piece led by co-writers Nima and Nuha recently found themselves backed by the UK's highly competitive PRS Momentum Music Fund. After accepting an invite from CMJ Music Marathon the band confirmed a string of US dates, followed by a headline London show with Parallel Lines before the recording of their follow-up could finally begin.
Arrows Of Love are, above all, a live phenomenon. Originally aligned with the early East London wave of bohemian rock bands, it was their fiercely independent and creative drive that has taken them across the globe, to the likes of SXSWand End of the Road, to sharing stages with the likes of Buzzcocks, British Sea Power, 80’s Matchbox B-Line Disaster, The King Blues and many more. It’s on stage where London's own Arrows truly hit home.
Now, gearing up for the release of ‘PRODUCT’, the band are set to prove themselves the real deal. Drawing comparisons to the discordant, emotive musicianship of Sonic Youth to the raw power of McClusky, this second LP sees a band fully diversified, ready to release something truly unique.
Live Dates
MAY 19: UK - Brighton - Alternative Great Escape @ The GlobeMAY 20: UK - Brighton - Alternative Great Escape @ Royal Albion Hotel MAY 26: UK - London - NTS Radio "Tunnel Vision" Live Show - Filmed for NTS TVMAY 29: UK - Cardiff PsychFest @ FuelSEPT 2-4: UK - END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL
Beck, Kacey Musgraves, Violent Femmes + more join Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival's first wave of Artist Announcements
PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL
RETURNS TO FRANKLIN, TN AND ANNOUNCES
FIRST WAVE OF 2016 LINEUP FEATURING:
Beck * Kacey Musgraves * Violent Femmes *
The Arcs * CAKE * City and Colour * Shakey Graves *
Better Than Ezra * Kaleo * The Struts * Margo Price *
Brothers Osborne * Blind Pilot * Langhorne Slim & The Law * Wild Belle * The Strumbellas * LunchMoney Lewis * Son Little * Big Sam's Funky Nation * Electric Western Dance Party * Family Stage with Ralph's World
With More To Come!
SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2016
Tickets On Sale TODAY
PRAISE FOR INAUGURAL YEAR
"With an A-list lineup (arguably the best curated of the year) and all the charm of a county fair, the inaugural Pilgrimage Music Festival, held just south of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee, established itself as a festival to watch." - Rolling Stone "Pilgrimage Music Festival comes out on top." - American Songwriter
"...if this inaugural edition was any indication, this could be a great festival for years to come."
- Consequence of Sound
"Pilgrimage had the vision to get it right the first time... It is a perfect representation of the modern South- from the food to the music and everything in between." - CMT
Franklin, TN - May 17, 2016 - Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists for their 2016 line-up and return to The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN for its' second year taking place on September 24 and 25, 2016. Two Day GA passes and VIP passes are available beginning today, PRESS HERE. The festival is announcing the following acts, with additional artists to be released soon:
BeckKacey MusgravesViolent FemmesThe ArcsCAKECity and ColourShakey GravesBetter Than EzraKaleoThe StrutsMargo PriceBrothers OsborneBlind PilotLanghorne Slim & The LawWild BelleThe StrumbellasLunchMoney LewisSon LittleBig Sam's Funky NationElectric Western Dance PartyFamily Stage with Ralph's World and more
May 16, 2016
May 21: get DESERTED with The Garden, Mild High Club, Dead Ships, Kim And The Created & more
May 21 2016Music and camping at a dreamy desert saloon surrounded by palm trees and miles of sand.The weather promises to be in the 80s!The Lineup:The Garden, Mild High Club, The Dead Ships, Kim And The Created, Death Valley Girls, Pearl Charles, Sex Stains, Bloody Death Skull, Haunted Summer, Isaac Rother & The Phantoms, Paul Bergmann, Rudy De Anda, Stars At NightCheap tickets, cold drinks, good food, kiddie pools, coconuts, the full moon, and great music await. Campers can set up starting at noonMusic begins at 3pm
Website: desertedparty.tumblr.comJoin: Facebook eventTickets: Buy hereAll ages welcomeRead: LA Weekly interview with fest creator Daiana Feuer
THE GROWLERS Summer Tour + New "Mama Said" Video!!!
Wet Dreams Summer Tour 2016 is less than a month away.The fourteen show run starts June 4 in San Bernardino, California, where The Growlers will headline Blaze N Glory with Nas, Atmosphere, Griz and Stephen Marley. This will be the band’s only summer SoCal performance.
The Growlers make their headline debut at the historic Fox Theatre in Oakland on Saturday, June 11 (see poster below). Very special guest Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums supports on this show.After The Fox, the tour heads to the Northwest where The Growlers finally return to Eugene, Oregon, to play WOW Hall (June 14), two nights in Seattle at The Crocodile (June 15 + 16) and another tour headline debut in Portland at The Roseland Theatre (June 17). The Northwest leg ends with a headline festival set at Levitation Vancouver alongside Flying Lotus and Tycho (June 18).
For the first time ever, The Growlers play Missoula, Montana (June 21), before the tour culminates in Salt Lake City (June 22) and with three Colorado shows in Aspen (June 23), Denver (June 24) and Bellvue (June 25).
All shows are on sale now at TheGrowlers.com!
The GROWLERSWet Dreams Summer Tour 2016
Tickets On Sale Now!
TheGrowlers.com
June 4 Blaze & Glory, San Bernardino, CA
June 10 Ace Of Spades, Sacramento, CA**
June 11 The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA**
June 13 Live At Lagunitas, Petaluma, CA**
June 14 Wow Hall, Eugene, OR
June 15 The Crocodile, Seattle, WA
June 16 The Crocodile, Seattle, WA
June 17 Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
June 18 Levitation, Vancouver, BC
June 21 Top Hat, Missoula, MT
June 22 The Depot, Salt Lake City, UT
June 23 Belly Up, Aspen, CO
June 24 Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO
June 25 Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Bellvue, CO
**with special guest Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums!
Tickets On Sale Now!
TheGrowlers.com
"Mama Said" Video Out Now, Watch Here!
"Recorded and filmed live at The Observatory,Santa Ana, California, Valentine's Day, 2016.
Cyndi Lauper's 'DETOUR' Charts No. 4 On Billboard Top Country Albums
CYNDI LAUPER'S 'DETOUR' CHARTS NO. 4
ON BILLBOARD TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS
DETOUR Tour Tickets on Sale Now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 16, 2016) – Known best for her legendary pop icon status, Cyndi Lauper is reigning in a new legion of fans with her new country-tinged album DETOUR (available here), which just debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
"These songs had a profound impact on me when I was a little girl listening to my Aunt Gracie's kitchen radio in Queens. I grew up listening and admiring Patsy Cline, Patsy Montana, Hank Williams - all the greats from the Golden Age of country. It was an honor to record those beautiful songs for DETOUR and I am so thankful for the fans and the country music community for welcoming me with open arms," Lauper said.
DETOUR marks the Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony®-winning singer-songwriter’s foray into the country music arena, with a sweeping collection of country covers from the 40s, 50s and 60s, and media are already buzzing about the pop star’s unique approach:
“Cyndi Lauper tackles the genre with characteristically daring eccentricity.” - Keith Harris, Rolling Stone
“Once again [...] Cyndi Lauper has dauntlessly created a triumphantly amazing new release.” - Eileen Shapiro, Huffington Post
“...(Lauper) proves herself not only a competent country vocalist [...] but also a masterful interpreter in the classic tradition of the best female country vocalists of the late-‘60s.” - John Paul, Pop Matters
“[...] like Prince, the Grammy-winning vocalist is also constantly reinventing herself.” - Megan Seling, Nashville Scene
“DETOUR makes all the right turns, never missing an opportunity to surprise the listener or stretch Cyndi’s style just far enough to keep things interesting.” - Jonathan Riggs, Idolator
Her latest release and first splash onto the country music scene also reached No. 29 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and No. 12 on the Top Current Albums chart. DETOUR features duets with several special guests, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss.
Lauper is back on the road after a DETOUR media blitz that included, “CBS This Morning,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” CMT Online, CMT’s Hot Twenty Countdown, GAC and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” with additional features in Associated Press, USA Today, Rolling Stone Country, Maverick Magazine, NASH Country Weekly, Billboard and syndicated radio programs “Big D & Bubba,” “Kickin’ It with Kix,” “America’s Morning Show,” “Nash Nights Live,” CMT Radio and more.
While the 19-city first leg of the DETOUR tour kicked off May 9 at the “Mother Church of Country Music,” Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the 16-city second leg will return Sept. 10 at Austin’s ACL Live and traverse the west coast before wrapping up October 8 at the The Joint in Las Vegas. Click here to purchase tickets.
DETOUR Track Listing:“Funnel Of Love”“Detour” - Featuring Emmylou Harris“Misty Blue”“Walkin’ After Midnight”“Heartaches By The Number”“The End Of The World”“Night Life” - Featuring Willie Nelson“Begging To You”“You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” - Featuring Vince Gill“I Fall To Pieces”“I Want To Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart” - Featuring Jewel“Hard Candy Christmas” - Featuring Alison Krauss
DETOUR Tour:
*denotes dates with Boy George
May 17 Hard Rock Live - Cleveland, Ohio
May 20 Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, Conn.*
May 21 Wang Theater - Boston, Mass.*
May 25 Beacon Theater - New York, Ny.*
May 28 Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, Pa.*
May 29 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Atlantic City, N.J.*
June 1 Wolf Trap - Vienna, Va.*
June 2 Charleston Music Hall Charleston, S.C.
June 4 Duke Energy Center Raleigh, N.C.
June 5 Symphony Hall - Atlanta, Ga.
June 8 Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, Fla.
June 9 Dr. Phillips Center - Orlando, Fla.
June 11 Mizner Park Amphitheatre - Boca Raton, Fla.
June 12 St. Augustine Amphitheatre - St. Augustine, Fla.
Sept. 10 ACL Live at Moody Theater - Austin, Texas
Sept. 11 Revention Music Center - Houston, Texas
Sept. 13 Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City, Okla.
Sept. 15 Uptown Theatre - Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 18 Paramount Theatre - Denver, Colo.
Sept. 20 The Depot - Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 21 Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical - Boise, Idaho
Sept. 23 Thunder Valley Casino Resort - Lincoln, Calif.
Sept. 24 Agua Caliente Casino - Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Sept. 27 Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso Robles, Calif.
Sept. 28 Arlington Theatre - Santa Barbara, Calif.
Sept. 30 The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, Calif.
Oct. 3 Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay - San Diego, Calif.
Oct. 5 Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 7 Talking Stick Resort Ballroom - Scottsdale, Ariz.
Oct. 8 The Joint - Las Vegas, Nev.
ON BILLBOARD TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS
DETOUR Tour Tickets on Sale Now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 16, 2016) – Known best for her legendary pop icon status, Cyndi Lauper is reigning in a new legion of fans with her new country-tinged album DETOUR (available here), which just debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
"These songs had a profound impact on me when I was a little girl listening to my Aunt Gracie's kitchen radio in Queens. I grew up listening and admiring Patsy Cline, Patsy Montana, Hank Williams - all the greats from the Golden Age of country. It was an honor to record those beautiful songs for DETOUR and I am so thankful for the fans and the country music community for welcoming me with open arms," Lauper said.
DETOUR marks the Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony®-winning singer-songwriter’s foray into the country music arena, with a sweeping collection of country covers from the 40s, 50s and 60s, and media are already buzzing about the pop star’s unique approach:
“Cyndi Lauper tackles the genre with characteristically daring eccentricity.” - Keith Harris, Rolling Stone
“Once again [...] Cyndi Lauper has dauntlessly created a triumphantly amazing new release.” - Eileen Shapiro, Huffington Post
“...(Lauper) proves herself not only a competent country vocalist [...] but also a masterful interpreter in the classic tradition of the best female country vocalists of the late-‘60s.” - John Paul, Pop Matters
“[...] like Prince, the Grammy-winning vocalist is also constantly reinventing herself.” - Megan Seling, Nashville Scene
“DETOUR makes all the right turns, never missing an opportunity to surprise the listener or stretch Cyndi’s style just far enough to keep things interesting.” - Jonathan Riggs, Idolator
Her latest release and first splash onto the country music scene also reached No. 29 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and No. 12 on the Top Current Albums chart. DETOUR features duets with several special guests, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss.
Lauper is back on the road after a DETOUR media blitz that included, “CBS This Morning,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” CMT Online, CMT’s Hot Twenty Countdown, GAC and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” with additional features in Associated Press, USA Today, Rolling Stone Country, Maverick Magazine, NASH Country Weekly, Billboard and syndicated radio programs “Big D & Bubba,” “Kickin’ It with Kix,” “America’s Morning Show,” “Nash Nights Live,” CMT Radio and more.
While the 19-city first leg of the DETOUR tour kicked off May 9 at the “Mother Church of Country Music,” Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the 16-city second leg will return Sept. 10 at Austin’s ACL Live and traverse the west coast before wrapping up October 8 at the The Joint in Las Vegas. Click here to purchase tickets.
DETOUR Track Listing:“Funnel Of Love”“Detour” - Featuring Emmylou Harris“Misty Blue”“Walkin’ After Midnight”“Heartaches By The Number”“The End Of The World”“Night Life” - Featuring Willie Nelson“Begging To You”“You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” - Featuring Vince Gill“I Fall To Pieces”“I Want To Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart” - Featuring Jewel“Hard Candy Christmas” - Featuring Alison Krauss
DETOUR Tour:
*denotes dates with Boy George
May 17 Hard Rock Live - Cleveland, Ohio
May 20 Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, Conn.*
May 21 Wang Theater - Boston, Mass.*
May 25 Beacon Theater - New York, Ny.*
May 28 Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, Pa.*
May 29 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Atlantic City, N.J.*
June 1 Wolf Trap - Vienna, Va.*
June 2 Charleston Music Hall Charleston, S.C.
June 4 Duke Energy Center Raleigh, N.C.
June 5 Symphony Hall - Atlanta, Ga.
June 8 Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, Fla.
June 9 Dr. Phillips Center - Orlando, Fla.
June 11 Mizner Park Amphitheatre - Boca Raton, Fla.
June 12 St. Augustine Amphitheatre - St. Augustine, Fla.
Sept. 10 ACL Live at Moody Theater - Austin, Texas
Sept. 11 Revention Music Center - Houston, Texas
Sept. 13 Civic Center Music Hall - Oklahoma City, Okla.
Sept. 15 Uptown Theatre - Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 18 Paramount Theatre - Denver, Colo.
Sept. 20 The Depot - Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 21 Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical - Boise, Idaho
Sept. 23 Thunder Valley Casino Resort - Lincoln, Calif.
Sept. 24 Agua Caliente Casino - Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Sept. 27 Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso Robles, Calif.
Sept. 28 Arlington Theatre - Santa Barbara, Calif.
Sept. 30 The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, Calif.
Oct. 3 Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay - San Diego, Calif.
Oct. 5 Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 7 Talking Stick Resort Ballroom - Scottsdale, Ariz.
Oct. 8 The Joint - Las Vegas, Nev.
John Grant drops new vid + on tour w/ Andrew Bird
JOHN GRANT SHARES "VOODOO DOLL" VIDEO VIA OUTON TOUR WITH ANDREW BIRD
GREY TICKLES, BLACK PRESSURE OUT NOWPARTISAN RECORDS (US) | BELLA UNION {EU)
WATCH: "Voodoo Doll" via YouTube or Out
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Press Kit
John Grant has unveiled a freaky, funky video for "Voodoo Doll" off his latest solo album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure. Directed by The Diamond Brothers, an identical twin directing team known for the Danko Jones Trilogy & Melt Yourself Down, the video sees John tending to a woolen doll in the hope of revitalizing his depressed friend before transforming into a Voodoo doctor and indulging his latent love of make-up.
Of the video the Diamond Brothers say: "We've been long time fans of John Grant since Queen of Denmark and leapt at the chance to collaborate on a music video for him. The rich visual imagery in his lyrics gave us so much to work with to create a lush world for his music to inhabit."
"Voodoo Doll" will also soon be released with a quintet of brilliant remixes putting their own distinctive slant on the track. Moshi Moshi recording artist Anna Meredith delivers the most idiosyncratic and individual take while Black Devil Disco ramp up the funk and keep the track firmly on the dance floor. Wrangler bring a more techy, "Voodoo Ray"-style element while Satellites groove things up with rhythmic guitars, and slap bass. Lastly, Welsh electro-pop Goddess Gwenno delivers a brilliantly spacey, synth-heavy remix alongside partner-in-crime Peski Kid.
John is currently touring the West Coast with Andrew Bird, find all dates below and here.
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John Grant May 2016 Tour **supporting Andrew Bird
5/16/16 San Francisco CA | The Masonic**5/18/16 Portland OR | Schnitzer Theatre**5/19/16 Seattle WA | Showbox**5/21/16 Vancouver BC | Orpheum**5/23/16 Salt Lake City UT | Depot**5/24/16 Denver CO | Paramount**
GREY TICKLES, BLACK PRESSURE OUT NOWPARTISAN RECORDS (US) | BELLA UNION {EU)
WATCH: "Voodoo Doll" via YouTube or Out
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Press KitJohn Grant has unveiled a freaky, funky video for "Voodoo Doll" off his latest solo album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure. Directed by The Diamond Brothers, an identical twin directing team known for the Danko Jones Trilogy & Melt Yourself Down, the video sees John tending to a woolen doll in the hope of revitalizing his depressed friend before transforming into a Voodoo doctor and indulging his latent love of make-up.
Of the video the Diamond Brothers say: "We've been long time fans of John Grant since Queen of Denmark and leapt at the chance to collaborate on a music video for him. The rich visual imagery in his lyrics gave us so much to work with to create a lush world for his music to inhabit."
"Voodoo Doll" will also soon be released with a quintet of brilliant remixes putting their own distinctive slant on the track. Moshi Moshi recording artist Anna Meredith delivers the most idiosyncratic and individual take while Black Devil Disco ramp up the funk and keep the track firmly on the dance floor. Wrangler bring a more techy, "Voodoo Ray"-style element while Satellites groove things up with rhythmic guitars, and slap bass. Lastly, Welsh electro-pop Goddess Gwenno delivers a brilliantly spacey, synth-heavy remix alongside partner-in-crime Peski Kid.
John is currently touring the West Coast with Andrew Bird, find all dates below and here.
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John Grant May 2016 Tour **supporting Andrew Bird
5/16/16 San Francisco CA | The Masonic**5/18/16 Portland OR | Schnitzer Theatre**5/19/16 Seattle WA | Showbox**5/21/16 Vancouver BC | Orpheum**5/23/16 Salt Lake City UT | Depot**5/24/16 Denver CO | Paramount**
WEEN to play Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco
WEEN TO PLAY TWO SHOWS AT BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM IN SAN FRANCISCO ON OCTOBER 14 & 15
"There's no one in rock with the uncanny ability to morph between genres as effortlessly as Ween." - JamBase
On the heels of the band's instantly sold out 2016 performances in Broomfield, CO and NYC's Terminal 5, Ween has added two shows at the historic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on October 14 and 15, 2016. These will be the band's first shows in San Francisco since 2009.
Formed by Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo, Jr. in New Hope, PA, Ween has taken on a cult-like status with legions of devoted fans around the world. Beginning with six self-released cassettes in the 1980s followed by 11 studio albums, six live albums and a smattering of EPs through the 1990s and 2000s, Ween's recorded output is far-reaching in its styles moving from rock to punk to psychedelic to country to alternative and all points in between.
However, it's the band's incendiary live shows that have truly cultivated its diehard fan base. With longtime band members Claude Coleman, Jr. (drums), Dave Dreiwitz (bass) and Glenn McClelland (keyboards), Melchiondo and Freeman promise to dig deep into the Ween catalog to try "new stuff that nobody has ever heard live before."
An online ticket request period is currently underway athttp://www.ween.shop.ticketstoday.com. The ticket request period will end Wednesday, May 18 at 5:00pm ET.
VIP packages are currently available at http://www.cidween.shop.ticketstoday.com.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 20 at 10:00am PT and may be purchased online at Ticketmaster and www.apeconcerts.com.
WEEN - 2016 TOUR DATES 6/12- Manchester, TN- Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 8/21- Philadelphia, PA- Festival Pier at Penn's Landing 8/25- Arrington, VA- Lockn' 8/26- Arrington, VA- Lockn' 8/28- Portland, OR- Musicfest NW presents Project Pabst 10/14- San Francisco, CA- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 10/15- San Francisco, CA- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium www.ween.com
