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December 9, 2015
THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR Release Live Album Benefiting French Red Cross
THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR
Release Live Album Live At Lincoln Hall with All Proceeds Benefiting the French Red Cross
New Dates Added to 2016 Tour Including Nashville, Cincinnati, Asheville + more!
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"continually exhilarating" - NPR "Space Is Still the Place exemplifies their ability to remain cohesive while moving between various genres and styles. This trait, displayed on the album from start to finish, is sure to shoot The Bright Light Social Hour to the top of festival lineups and add to their already infectious and irresistible live show." - Relix "No matter how much research you put into figuring out who will be the hottest new artists of each year, another act comes into your vision with an output that absolutely blows you away. Today, that band is Austin, Texas' The Bright Light Social Hour" - The Huffington Post
On Friday November 13, Austin rock band The Bright Light Social Hour played to a packed house at the famed Lincoln Hall in Chicago. The energetic performance was recorded and has been released via Bandcamp as a 13-track collection named Live at Lincoln Hall . All proceeds from the album will benefit the French Red Cross. PRESS HERE to download the album. "Shortly before taking the stage at Lincoln Hall Chicago on Friday November 13th, we were shaken by the heart-wrenching news of the attacks in Paris," said Jack O'Brien. "Knowing one of these attacks took place at a concert, a place of love, magic and healing, was particularly devastating to us. We recorded our performance that night, and would like to share it with you in hopes of offering love and healing to those affected by the tragedy. We ask that you enjoy this live album, which is available for download in exchange for a donation in the amount of your choice to the French Red Cross." The band spent the bulk of 2015 traversing across North America in their trusty van, Vaniel Day Lewis, to bring their electrifying live set to 95 packed venues. After 31,343 miles (that's 460 hours) on the road, they brought the year to a strong finish with two SOLD OUT hometown shows. On their latest visit to Philadelphia, the guys stopped by NPR's World Café to play a few songs and expand on the idea of a Future South, which they explored on their 2015 sophomore album Space is Still The Place (Frenchkiss). While on the road, the band stays with friends and fans in each city instead of hotels, and has seen a universal trend of young people who are creative, intelligent, positive and ambitious but still struggling to make ends meet. These stories and experiences were brought together to form the themes on the album, and ultimately the idea of space exists as a metaphor as a place to start fresh and forge ahead to the future. In this Future South, the band lyrically and musically draws inspirations from the traditional Southern roots - whether it is political ideology, culture, blues, rock and jazz, to blend it with progressive ideas and a future musical stylings with heavy synths and electronic influences. Ultimately, the album exists as a way to articulate this alternative idea of a South that is bursting with vibrancy, diversity and opportunity - releasing from the stratifications of the region being a backwards place. Over the last year, the idea has been developed further and documented on their Tumblr page - PRESS HERE to see stories from the individuals they have met on the road. The Bright Light Social Hour have added a string of new dates to their North American tour, including stops in Nashville, Telluride, Cincinnati and more - see full routing below and PRESS HERE for more information. The dates are added on to an already packed schedule, including support shows with Dr. Dog and Galactic. Live at Lincoln Hall Track Listing:1. Intro2. Sea of the Edge*3. Dreamlove*4. Aperture*5. Sweet Madelene*6. Slipstream*7. Ghost Dance*8. Back and Forth9. Ouroboros*10. Infinite Cities*11. Detroit12. Escape Velocity* 13. Garden of the GodsOriginal versions of asterisked (*) songs appear on the album entitled "Space Is Still The Place", released on Frenchkiss Records. The Bright Light Social Hour 2016 Tour Dates:*New Dates in BOLD *Supporting Galactic^w/ James Supercave as support 1/16 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace^1/17 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom^1/20 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar^1/21 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo^1/23 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel^1/27 Eugene, OR @ WOW Music Hall^1/28 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios^1/29 Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern^1/30 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret1/31 Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub2/4 Red Deer, AB @ Bo's Bar & Grill2/5 Edmonton, AB @ Brixx2/6 Calgary, AB @ SAIT University2/9 Missoula, MT @ The Wilma (w/ Dr. Dog)2/10 Jackson, WY @ Town Square Tavern2/11 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot (w/ Dr. Dog)2/12 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre (w/ Dr. Dog)2/13 Telluride, CO @ Fly Me to the Moon Saloon3/3-5 Live Oak, FL @ AURA Music + Arts Festival3/15 Asheville, NC @ Mothlight3/16 Roanoke, VA @ Martin's Downtown3/17 Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater*3/18 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club*3/19 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club*3/20 Fairfield, CT @ The Warehouse*3/22 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom*3/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater*3/24 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory*3/25 Boston, MA @ House of Blues*3/26 New York, NY @ Terminal 5*3/29 Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theatre3/30 Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop3/31 Nashville, TN @ High Watt4/2 Norman, OK @ Opolis
The Bright Light Social Hour, credit Nicole Fara Silver http://www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com/Facebook |Twitter |Instagram| YouTube | Soundcloud
Album art"continually exhilarating" - NPR "Space Is Still the Place exemplifies their ability to remain cohesive while moving between various genres and styles. This trait, displayed on the album from start to finish, is sure to shoot The Bright Light Social Hour to the top of festival lineups and add to their already infectious and irresistible live show." - Relix "No matter how much research you put into figuring out who will be the hottest new artists of each year, another act comes into your vision with an output that absolutely blows you away. Today, that band is Austin, Texas' The Bright Light Social Hour" - The Huffington Post
On Friday November 13, Austin rock band The Bright Light Social Hour played to a packed house at the famed Lincoln Hall in Chicago. The energetic performance was recorded and has been released via Bandcamp as a 13-track collection named Live at Lincoln Hall . All proceeds from the album will benefit the French Red Cross. PRESS HERE to download the album. "Shortly before taking the stage at Lincoln Hall Chicago on Friday November 13th, we were shaken by the heart-wrenching news of the attacks in Paris," said Jack O'Brien. "Knowing one of these attacks took place at a concert, a place of love, magic and healing, was particularly devastating to us. We recorded our performance that night, and would like to share it with you in hopes of offering love and healing to those affected by the tragedy. We ask that you enjoy this live album, which is available for download in exchange for a donation in the amount of your choice to the French Red Cross." The band spent the bulk of 2015 traversing across North America in their trusty van, Vaniel Day Lewis, to bring their electrifying live set to 95 packed venues. After 31,343 miles (that's 460 hours) on the road, they brought the year to a strong finish with two SOLD OUT hometown shows. On their latest visit to Philadelphia, the guys stopped by NPR's World Café to play a few songs and expand on the idea of a Future South, which they explored on their 2015 sophomore album Space is Still The Place (Frenchkiss). While on the road, the band stays with friends and fans in each city instead of hotels, and has seen a universal trend of young people who are creative, intelligent, positive and ambitious but still struggling to make ends meet. These stories and experiences were brought together to form the themes on the album, and ultimately the idea of space exists as a metaphor as a place to start fresh and forge ahead to the future. In this Future South, the band lyrically and musically draws inspirations from the traditional Southern roots - whether it is political ideology, culture, blues, rock and jazz, to blend it with progressive ideas and a future musical stylings with heavy synths and electronic influences. Ultimately, the album exists as a way to articulate this alternative idea of a South that is bursting with vibrancy, diversity and opportunity - releasing from the stratifications of the region being a backwards place. Over the last year, the idea has been developed further and documented on their Tumblr page - PRESS HERE to see stories from the individuals they have met on the road. The Bright Light Social Hour have added a string of new dates to their North American tour, including stops in Nashville, Telluride, Cincinnati and more - see full routing below and PRESS HERE for more information. The dates are added on to an already packed schedule, including support shows with Dr. Dog and Galactic. Live at Lincoln Hall Track Listing:1. Intro2. Sea of the Edge*3. Dreamlove*4. Aperture*5. Sweet Madelene*6. Slipstream*7. Ghost Dance*8. Back and Forth9. Ouroboros*10. Infinite Cities*11. Detroit12. Escape Velocity* 13. Garden of the GodsOriginal versions of asterisked (*) songs appear on the album entitled "Space Is Still The Place", released on Frenchkiss Records. The Bright Light Social Hour 2016 Tour Dates:*New Dates in BOLD *Supporting Galactic^w/ James Supercave as support 1/16 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace^1/17 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom^1/20 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar^1/21 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo^1/23 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel^1/27 Eugene, OR @ WOW Music Hall^1/28 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios^1/29 Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern^1/30 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret1/31 Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub2/4 Red Deer, AB @ Bo's Bar & Grill2/5 Edmonton, AB @ Brixx2/6 Calgary, AB @ SAIT University2/9 Missoula, MT @ The Wilma (w/ Dr. Dog)2/10 Jackson, WY @ Town Square Tavern2/11 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot (w/ Dr. Dog)2/12 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre (w/ Dr. Dog)2/13 Telluride, CO @ Fly Me to the Moon Saloon3/3-5 Live Oak, FL @ AURA Music + Arts Festival3/15 Asheville, NC @ Mothlight3/16 Roanoke, VA @ Martin's Downtown3/17 Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater*3/18 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club*3/19 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club*3/20 Fairfield, CT @ The Warehouse*3/22 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom*3/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater*3/24 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory*3/25 Boston, MA @ House of Blues*3/26 New York, NY @ Terminal 5*3/29 Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theatre3/30 Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop3/31 Nashville, TN @ High Watt4/2 Norman, OK @ Opolis
The Bright Light Social Hour, credit Nicole Fara Silver http://www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com/Facebook |Twitter |Instagram| YouTube | Soundcloud
John Grant Shares "Down Here" Video with The Guardian
JOHN GRANT SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR "DOWN HERE" WITH THE GUARDIAN
MAJOR CRITICAL PRAISE FOR GREY TICKLES, BLACK PRESSUREOUT NOW ON PARTISAN RECORDS (US) / BELLA UNION (EU)
WATCH: "Down Here" on YouTube or The Guardian
LISTEN: John Grant & Neko Case on All Songs +1
WATCH: "Disappointing" on YouTube
John Grant has shared the video for "Down Here" with The Guardian today. The poignant clip mirrors the message of the song. Grant's lyrics say, "Do you really think nobody sees the fear behind your smile / and why do you care what anybody thinks at all / it's all going to the same thing in the end. And what we've got down here is oceans of longing..." And the visual narrative follows a young boy who dreams of joining a synchronized swim team.
worked with Anthony Minghella, Sam Taylor-Wood, and Goldfrapp. Gunning said:
"I'd been wanting to make a video for John for a long time so when he sent me 'Down Here' it set off a number of things in my mind. I really listened to the track in minute detail, with all its twists and turns and out popped the [final] idea. The humour and and the warm emotional twist of it just seemed to click with the the tone of the music somehow. John was incredibly trusting respectful and just let me get on with it.
[Lead actor] Fraser [Buchanan] really stood out, something about his gentleness and his complete commitment to the idea. He's with the Ballet Rambert so he's physically strong and great at remembering the synchro moves. On retrospect I don't think we would have been able to make the video work without his experience as a dancer. Although it was never scripted, all the beautiful movement he did in the bedroom ended up being my favourite thing about the video."
John Grant's latest album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure has won fans across the globe, entering the UK album charts at number 5 upon release and selling out London's Hammersmith Apollo as well as a full headline US tour with raves from NPR's Bob Boilen, Time Magazine, and the Denver Post, among others.
MAJOR CRITICAL PRAISE FOR GREY TICKLES, BLACK PRESSUREOUT NOW ON PARTISAN RECORDS (US) / BELLA UNION (EU)
WATCH: "Down Here" on YouTube or The Guardian
LISTEN: John Grant & Neko Case on All Songs +1
WATCH: "Disappointing" on YouTube
John Grant has shared the video for "Down Here" with The Guardian today. The poignant clip mirrors the message of the song. Grant's lyrics say, "Do you really think nobody sees the fear behind your smile / and why do you care what anybody thinks at all / it's all going to the same thing in the end. And what we've got down here is oceans of longing..." And the visual narrative follows a young boy who dreams of joining a synchronized swim team.
worked with Anthony Minghella, Sam Taylor-Wood, and Goldfrapp. Gunning said:
"I'd been wanting to make a video for John for a long time so when he sent me 'Down Here' it set off a number of things in my mind. I really listened to the track in minute detail, with all its twists and turns and out popped the [final] idea. The humour and and the warm emotional twist of it just seemed to click with the the tone of the music somehow. John was incredibly trusting respectful and just let me get on with it.
[Lead actor] Fraser [Buchanan] really stood out, something about his gentleness and his complete commitment to the idea. He's with the Ballet Rambert so he's physically strong and great at remembering the synchro moves. On retrospect I don't think we would have been able to make the video work without his experience as a dancer. Although it was never scripted, all the beautiful movement he did in the bedroom ended up being my favourite thing about the video."
John Grant's latest album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure has won fans across the globe, entering the UK album charts at number 5 upon release and selling out London's Hammersmith Apollo as well as a full headline US tour with raves from NPR's Bob Boilen, Time Magazine, and the Denver Post, among others.
December 8, 2015
Singapore Sling - Try (HD Video)
Singapore Sling - Try (HD Video)
NOISE POP FESTIVAL 2016
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-- NOISE POP FESTIVAL 2016 WELCOMES AMERICAN FOOTBALL, DRIVE LIKE JEHU, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, BILL CALLAHAN, GARDENS & VILLA, RINGO DEATHSTARR, KNEEDELUS (DAEDELUS + KNEEBODY) AND MORE TO EXPANDED MUSIC LINEUP
Badges & Individual Tickets on Sale Now
– February 19 to 28 in San Francisco, California –
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 8, 2015) – Noise Pop Festival, the Bay Area’s premiere indie music and arts festival, announces new music performers joining this year’s growing, eclectic music lineup. The 24th annual event is set to take place at a variety of venues throughout the San Francisco Bay area over ten days beginning on Friday, February 19 running through Sunday, February 28. General badges and Super Fan badges are available for purchase now at http://noisepop.com/2016/buy-badges/ as are all previously announced individual shows. Individual tickets to these newly announced performances go on sale this Friday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. PST.
The upcoming 2016 Noise Pop Festival will now include performances from beloved indie rockers American Football, who have recently returned to performing after reuniting in 2014; Drive Like Jehu, who will be performing in the Bay Area for just the second time in 20+ years following their performance at Treasure Island Music Festival this past October; Carly Rae Jepsen, whose most recent album E-Mo-Tion received praise as one of the “Best Albums of 2015” by a host of music publications; and acclaimed lo-fi singer-songwriter Bill Callahan, whom you may also recognize from his previous moniker, Smog.
The Festival will also welcome California’s own Gardens & Villa, who will be performing in support of their recent Music For Dogs album; Austin-based shoegaze masters Ringo Deathstarr; Kneedelus, a new collaborative project between jazz-funk quartet Kneebody and acclaimed electronic producer Daedelus who recently released their self-titled debut album; and Hamilton Leithauser and Paul Maroon of The Walkman. Rounding out the lineup additions are San Francisco duo Painted Palms, Brooklyn-based Mitski, The Soft White Sixties, Gems, and DJ Aaron Axelsen.
“It’s amazing to present long-time favorites like The Mountain Goats and the reunited Drive Like Jehu alongside diverse and groundbreaking new artists like Kamasi Washington, Vince Staples and Parquet Courts. Having Carly Rae Jepsen join the lineup demonstrates what an interesting time it is in music, where major pop stars increasingly collaborate with underground producers like Dev Hynes and Rostam from Vampire Weekend to chart new territory. Much like the music scene at large and San Francisco culture, we’re all over the map,” says Noise Pop Founder Kevin Arnold. “I’m excited to see how things will flesh out as we add even more artists.”
All confirmed Noise Pop Festival 2016 artists are listed below, along with national and local acts previously announced, such as The Mountain Goats (two shows at the Noise Pop Festival HQ, the Swedish American Hall), Vince Staples, Parquet Courts, The Cave Singers, Cayucas, Escort, The Thermals, Kamasi Washington, Astronauts, Etc., Heartwatch, and more. The full 2016 music lineup, available at http://schedule.noisepop.com/, will include additional announcements in the weeks ahead and will feature some of today’s top indie and alternative artists, as well as a wide variety of up-and-coming acts from across the country.
NOISE POP FESTIVAL 2016 MUSIC LINEUPAmerican Football*Drive Like Jehu*The Mountain Goats (solo)Carly Rae Jepsen*Parquet CourtsVince StaplesBill Callahan*Kamasi WashingtonGardens & Villa*The Cave SingersRingo Deathstarr*Hamilton Leithauser and Paul Maroon*EscortThe Thermals Mitski*CayucasPainted Palms*Kneedelus*Film School Diane CoffeeThe Soft White Sixties*Gems*Wild OnesBeacon Astronauts, Etc.HeartwatchPalehoundNatasha KmetoDJ Aaron Axelsen*
*New acts added to the Noise Pop Festival 2016 lineup
General badges are on sale now for $175. Badges grant access to all general admission (non-seated) concerts and some very special events soon to be announced. Individual show tickets to all of the currently announced Festival performances are also now on sale.
In addition, a limited number of Super Fan badges are available for $375. Super Fan badge holders can experience everything the regular badge has to offer, in addition to access to all films, an official Festival merchandise package, drink tickets to select events, rideshare coupons, guaranteed entry to any non-seated show, and a very special Noise Pop representative available for assistance during the Festival.
All badge options, as well as individual tickets to the previously announced performances can be purchased at http://noisepop.com/2016/buy-badges/. Individual tickets to these artists just announced go on sale this Friday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. PST.
Stay tuned for further lineup announcements and news regarding the 2016 Noise Pop Festival, including the film lineup and much more.
Noise Pop Festival’s 2016 artwork was created by artist Kii Arens.
-- NOISE POP FESTIVAL 2016 WELCOMES AMERICAN FOOTBALL, DRIVE LIKE JEHU, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, BILL CALLAHAN, GARDENS & VILLA, RINGO DEATHSTARR, KNEEDELUS (DAEDELUS + KNEEBODY) AND MORE TO EXPANDED MUSIC LINEUP
Badges & Individual Tickets on Sale Now
– February 19 to 28 in San Francisco, California –
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 8, 2015) – Noise Pop Festival, the Bay Area’s premiere indie music and arts festival, announces new music performers joining this year’s growing, eclectic music lineup. The 24th annual event is set to take place at a variety of venues throughout the San Francisco Bay area over ten days beginning on Friday, February 19 running through Sunday, February 28. General badges and Super Fan badges are available for purchase now at http://noisepop.com/2016/buy-badges/ as are all previously announced individual shows. Individual tickets to these newly announced performances go on sale this Friday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. PST.
The upcoming 2016 Noise Pop Festival will now include performances from beloved indie rockers American Football, who have recently returned to performing after reuniting in 2014; Drive Like Jehu, who will be performing in the Bay Area for just the second time in 20+ years following their performance at Treasure Island Music Festival this past October; Carly Rae Jepsen, whose most recent album E-Mo-Tion received praise as one of the “Best Albums of 2015” by a host of music publications; and acclaimed lo-fi singer-songwriter Bill Callahan, whom you may also recognize from his previous moniker, Smog.
The Festival will also welcome California’s own Gardens & Villa, who will be performing in support of their recent Music For Dogs album; Austin-based shoegaze masters Ringo Deathstarr; Kneedelus, a new collaborative project between jazz-funk quartet Kneebody and acclaimed electronic producer Daedelus who recently released their self-titled debut album; and Hamilton Leithauser and Paul Maroon of The Walkman. Rounding out the lineup additions are San Francisco duo Painted Palms, Brooklyn-based Mitski, The Soft White Sixties, Gems, and DJ Aaron Axelsen.
“It’s amazing to present long-time favorites like The Mountain Goats and the reunited Drive Like Jehu alongside diverse and groundbreaking new artists like Kamasi Washington, Vince Staples and Parquet Courts. Having Carly Rae Jepsen join the lineup demonstrates what an interesting time it is in music, where major pop stars increasingly collaborate with underground producers like Dev Hynes and Rostam from Vampire Weekend to chart new territory. Much like the music scene at large and San Francisco culture, we’re all over the map,” says Noise Pop Founder Kevin Arnold. “I’m excited to see how things will flesh out as we add even more artists.”
All confirmed Noise Pop Festival 2016 artists are listed below, along with national and local acts previously announced, such as The Mountain Goats (two shows at the Noise Pop Festival HQ, the Swedish American Hall), Vince Staples, Parquet Courts, The Cave Singers, Cayucas, Escort, The Thermals, Kamasi Washington, Astronauts, Etc., Heartwatch, and more. The full 2016 music lineup, available at http://schedule.noisepop.com/, will include additional announcements in the weeks ahead and will feature some of today’s top indie and alternative artists, as well as a wide variety of up-and-coming acts from across the country.
NOISE POP FESTIVAL 2016 MUSIC LINEUPAmerican Football*Drive Like Jehu*The Mountain Goats (solo)Carly Rae Jepsen*Parquet CourtsVince StaplesBill Callahan*Kamasi WashingtonGardens & Villa*The Cave SingersRingo Deathstarr*Hamilton Leithauser and Paul Maroon*EscortThe Thermals Mitski*CayucasPainted Palms*Kneedelus*Film School Diane CoffeeThe Soft White Sixties*Gems*Wild OnesBeacon Astronauts, Etc.HeartwatchPalehoundNatasha KmetoDJ Aaron Axelsen*
*New acts added to the Noise Pop Festival 2016 lineup
General badges are on sale now for $175. Badges grant access to all general admission (non-seated) concerts and some very special events soon to be announced. Individual show tickets to all of the currently announced Festival performances are also now on sale.
In addition, a limited number of Super Fan badges are available for $375. Super Fan badge holders can experience everything the regular badge has to offer, in addition to access to all films, an official Festival merchandise package, drink tickets to select events, rideshare coupons, guaranteed entry to any non-seated show, and a very special Noise Pop representative available for assistance during the Festival.
All badge options, as well as individual tickets to the previously announced performances can be purchased at http://noisepop.com/2016/buy-badges/. Individual tickets to these artists just announced go on sale this Friday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. PST.
Stay tuned for further lineup announcements and news regarding the 2016 Noise Pop Festival, including the film lineup and much more.
Noise Pop Festival’s 2016 artwork was created by artist Kii Arens.
Moogfest 2016 Talent Announce: Gary Numan, GZA, ODESZA, Laurie Anderson, Oneohtrix Point Never, Suzanne Ciani, Blood Orange, Sun Ra Arkestra + more
Moogfest 2016 announces Gary Numan (three night residency), GZA (two night residency), Odesza, Laurie Anderson, Oneohtrix Point Never, Suzanne Ciani, Blood Orange, and Sun Ra Arkestra, with keynotes by transhumanist pharma tycoon Dr. Martine Rothblatt and VR pioneer Jaron Lanier.Over one hundred musical acts including Explosions in the Sky, sunn O))), The Orb, Daniel Lanois, DJ Harvey, Tory Lanez, Robert Hood, Simian Mobile Disco, Ben Frost, Floating Points, King Mez, Kode9, Hundred Waters, Empress Of, Mad Professor, Mike Dean, Moses Sumney, Mac McCaughan, Lunice, Ryan Hemsworth, Tim Hecker, YACHT & more to be announced. *Complete alphabetized list of talent below.
Reggie Watts, comedic entertainer and synth-lover, announces the lineup in an improvised song and video.Click on image below
$249 for 3-Day General Admission and $499 for 3-Day VIP. All prices exclusive of applicable fees.Durham, NC. December 8, 2016
Moogfest – the synthesis of music, art, and technology – today announced their tenth, and most experiential, lineup yet. Headlining performances include Gary Numan playing a three night residency of his trailblazing early albums, a two-night residency by GZA, ODESZA, Laurie Anderson, Oneohtrix Point Never, Suzanne Ciani, Blood Orange, and Sun Ra Arkestra; with keynote presentations by transhumanist activist and pharma tycoon Dr. Martine Rothblatt, and computer scientist Jaron Lanier, a pioneer in the field of virtual reality. More than one hundred other acts are already confirmed to perform, while the conference program continues to develop in partnership with a range of esteemed universities, innovative businesses, and art/technology organizations. Program partners include MIT Media Lab, Google, Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology, The New Museum’s New Inc., IDEO, Gray Area, and the EyeO Festival.
During the day, Moogfest explores the future of technology and creativity with a mind-expanding conference featuring panels, workshops and installations. At night, Moogfest celebrates the future of sound with performances by early pioneers in electronic music, alongside pop and avant garde experimentalists. Notably, this announcement features many creative thinkers--like polymath artist Laurie Anderson, and GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan--who will participate in multiple parts of the diverse program.
For the first time ever, Moogfest will take place in Durham, NC. Moogfest activates seventeen venues, throughout the walkable downtown core, from intimate galleries to grand theatres, including a free outdoor stage with participatory, all-ages programming. Durham promises to be an ideal setting for Moogfest: a city uniquely blending diversity, authenticity, world class innovation, and culture, with a long history of great music.Program highlights:Pioneers in Electronic Music
Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan will perform his first three albums (Replicas, The Pleasure Principle, and Telekon) over three consecutive nights in three different venues. Musical experimentalist Laurie Anderson weaves stories and song in her solo performance, "The Language of the Future" and then returns to the stage the next day to host a daytime conversation.
Future Pop
Headlining talent also charts a zig-zagging course across today’s synthesizer infused pop landscape, from the vibrant electronic duo Odesza, to the future soul of Blood Orange(playing in North Carolina for the first time), a return of utopian rockers YACHT, and even the comic stylings of Reggie Watts.
Experimentalists
Immersive noise and minimalist sonicscapes from some of today’s most progressive experimental artists, including sunn O))), Ben Frost, Tim Hecker, Silver Apples,Oneohtrix Point Never, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Olivia Block, Alessandro Cortini, and Lotic.
Ambient Music Innovators
A rich program of sustained tones and cascading moods led by Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno's prolific Grammy winning protege, Suzanne Ciana, and the UK's originators of ambient house The Orb.
Hip-HopGZA leads Moogfest’s strongest ever hip-hop and rap lineup, supported by a roster of emerging talent including Lunice, Tory Lanez, Denzel Curry, Dr. Dre protege King Mez, and Well$.
The Future of Creativity
Futurist philosophers set the tone for a mind-expanding conference. Keynotes by Dr. Martine Rothblatt, author, entrepreneur, transhumanist, inventor of satellite radio, and Jaron Lanier, a computer scientist and composer who has pioneered the field of virtual reality. Other conversations include sound explorer Onyx Ashanti presenting developments in his 'exo-voice' sonic prosthesis, while Gil Weinberg and The Robotic Musicianship Group at Georgia Tech perform with Shimon, an improvising robotic marimba player that uses artificial intelligence.
Orchestral Ensembles
The intergalactic voyage of Sun Ra Arkestra channel the cosmic philosopher himself.Arthur Russell's Instrumentals ensemble, making their US debut. Floating Points’ live project veers fluidly from warm electronic to jazz to sonic space rhythms.
Dance Floor Titans
Ryan Hemsworth brings together a crew of international DJ/producer friends for a kick-off party. Celebrated king of late-night disco, DJ Harvey gets down with other dance and techno luminaries Robert Hood, Kode9, and Simian Mobile Disco, with ascending masters Kyle Hall and Paula Temple who will be transforming a downtown venue into a deep, dark dance party.
Don Buchla Celebration
This day-to-night program, curated by Rick Smith, features performances from masterminds in analog sound, including Grammy-nominated producer Suzanne Ciani and Nine Inch Nails accomplice / solo artist Alessandro Cortini. Smith's personal collection of Buchla instruments and documentation, one of the world's most comprehensive, will be on display throughout the festival weekend.
All Ages
Free and open to the public, an entire day of music programming and workshops that celebrate electronic music for kids of all ages. Hosted by DJ Lance Rock & Yo Gabba Gabba, with Mark Mothersbaugh, Bootsy Collins, DJ Nanny Canteloupe,thereminist Dorit Chrysler, Johnny Bravo creator Van Partible and creative scientistKate Stone. Also, Modular On The Spot, an outdoor modular synth performance and picnic-style gathering that offers a truly organic alternative listening environment.
Durationals
Durationals are three to four-hour-long experimental sessions with immersive visuals. Liturgy drummer Greg Fox kicks off the series, followed by legendary hip hop producer Mike Dean, innovative electronic composer Suzanne Ciani, and others. Ambient, tribal, and trance music pioneer, Robert Rich performs the ultimate durational performance with a 10-hour sleep concert.
An Intimate Sanctuary
An afternoon of intimate church performances by the joyously hypnotic singer songwriters Julianna Barwick, Moses Sumney, Daniel Bachman, Julia Holter, and 2015 Welsh Music Prize Winner Gwenno making her US debut.
Curated Conversations
The first human Cyborg, Neil Harbisson curates a provocative conversation about Transhumanism. Chuck Lightning, of Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Arts Society, organizes an Afrofuturism program. Ryan Germick, leader of the Google Doodle team, hosts an expanded talk-show about The Future with guests including veteranPixar story artist Emma Coates and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud.
Reggae Hacker Soundsystem
A conversation with journalists Angus Taylor, David Katz and artists Laurent “Tippy” Alfred, Lister Hewan-Lowe, and Mad Professor culminates in an outdoor Saturday party with a true-to-form reggae soundsystem. Mad Professor also leads a masterclass as part of the daytime program.
Radio and the Radiophonic
Explore radio as technology and practice with Megapolis Audio Festival and Anna Friz, Jeff Kolar, Kaitlin Prest, and Sharon Mashihi. Popular audio podcasts, Song Exploder from Hrishikesh Hirway, and No Effects from Tanlines' Jesse Cohen, will be recorded in front of live audiences.
Film Festival
A daily exploration of music in science fiction and horror films opens with ADULT. performing a live score to The Three Grace(s) Triptych, I Speak Machine live scoring three of their science fiction shorts, The Haxan Cloak and Leopold Ross in conversation following a screening of Crocodile Gennardiy, plus It Follows with composerRich Vreeland. The expanded film program continues with Future Projections, a program of short film and video work drawn from 125 years of techno-prophecy, curated by Ben Russell.
Art Installations
Interactive media art and immersive sonic environments throughout the festival, including a 50th anniversary tribute to the 1966 performances by Experiments in Art and Technology. New commissions and site-specific collaborations developed in partnership with the Research Triangle Park, innovation consultancy IDEO, artists Kyle McDonaldand Lori Napoleon aka Antenes.
Masterclasses and Workshops
Charting a course for the future, Moogfest invites attendees to participate in workshops, expert demos, and masterclasses. The program ranges from the experimental, to the practical and professional--for either novice or expert. Masterclasses are hosted in theater spaces, while workshops in classrooms and labs throughout the city are limited to small groups. Stay tuned for schedule and registration details.
Duran Duran Announce 2016 North American Tour With Chic feat. Nile Rodgers as Special Guests
DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE 2016 NORTH AMERICAN TOURWITH CHIC FEAT. NILE RODGERS AS SPECIAL GUESTS BAND TOURING IN SUPPORT OF LATEST TOP 10 ALBUM PAPER GODS TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 
December 8th, 2015 - (Los Angeles, CA) - In what is promising to be one of the most eagerly anticipated tours of 2016, multi-platinum superstars Duran Duran have announced that they will hit the road for an extensive North American arena and amphitheatre tour next year in support of their critically acclaimed album Paper Gods. CHIC, led by guitarist Nile Rodgers, will appear as special guests on almost all of the dates with an additional support act to be announced. Rodgers served as a producer on Paper Gods and has enjoyed a long collaborative history with Duran Duran. The Paper Gods Tour will kick off on March 28, 2016 in Durham, NC and will be divided into two legs. The first runs through April with shows up and down the East Coast of America into Canada, including Washington DC, Brooklyn, NY, Atlanta, Austin and Montreal. The second leg returns the band to the road stateside in July and continues through early August with shows in Las Vegas, Irvine, San Diego, Toronto and many more. Every ticket purchased online for Duran Duran's 2016 headline tour will receive a standard physical copy of Paper Gods. After purchasing their tickets, fans will receive an email within 24-48 hours containing album redemption instructions. Festival dates are not included. Members of the Duran Duran Fan Community will have access to pre-sale tickets and exclusive VIP packages beginning Wednesday, December 9 at 10 am local venue time throughwww.duranduranmusic.com. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Fans with the Live Nation mobile app will have access to a password-free presale starting Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. [local time] at Ticketmaster-ticketed venues. The app is available via the App Store and Google Play. Tickets for the general public go on sale starting Dec. 12 at www.livenation.com. Duran Duran's four original members: singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor, performed a few special West Coast shows with CHIC around the release of Paper Gods in October before embarking on a [sold out] UK arena tour that wraps up on December 12th. In its review of the band's recent Leeds show, The Guardian raved that "everything that is wonderful about pop music seems to occupy the triumphant final half hour, as a sea of blondes, brunettes and husbands come together to bellow 'Planet Earth,' 'Girls on Film,' 'Rio,' and the rest. Every arm is raised skyward in a giant communal bonding, an audiovisual illustration of Le Bon's insistence that 'music is a healing force.'" Paper Gods was released worldwide on September 11th and bowed at No. 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart, earning Duran Duran its highest-charting album in 22 years. Duran Duran's 2016 Paper Gods Tour dates are as follows: 03/28 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center (Raleigh area)03/30 Saint Augustine, FL Saint Augustine Amphitheater (Jacksonville area)04/01 Miami, FL TBA04/02 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*04/05 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Event Center 04/07 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena*04/08 Washington, DC Verizon Center*04/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre*04/12 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center* (New York City area)04/15 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena*04/16 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion*04/19 Dallas, TX American Airlines Arena*04/22 Austin, TX Austin360 Amphitheater*04/23 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Houston area)*04/24 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center* 07/08 Chicago, IL TBA07/09 Chicago, IL TBA07/11 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre (Detroit area)*07/13 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheater*07/17 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center (Boston area)*07/21 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion (Philadelphia area)*07/23 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center (Minneapolis area)*07/24 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre*07/29 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center*07/30 Irvine, CA Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre (Los Angeles area)*07/31 Chula Vista, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre (San Diego area)*08/03 Glendale, AZ Gila River Arena (Phoenix area)* *denotes show with CHIC FEAT. NILE RODGERS as Special Guest www.duranduran.com
December 8th, 2015 - (Los Angeles, CA) - In what is promising to be one of the most eagerly anticipated tours of 2016, multi-platinum superstars Duran Duran have announced that they will hit the road for an extensive North American arena and amphitheatre tour next year in support of their critically acclaimed album Paper Gods. CHIC, led by guitarist Nile Rodgers, will appear as special guests on almost all of the dates with an additional support act to be announced. Rodgers served as a producer on Paper Gods and has enjoyed a long collaborative history with Duran Duran. The Paper Gods Tour will kick off on March 28, 2016 in Durham, NC and will be divided into two legs. The first runs through April with shows up and down the East Coast of America into Canada, including Washington DC, Brooklyn, NY, Atlanta, Austin and Montreal. The second leg returns the band to the road stateside in July and continues through early August with shows in Las Vegas, Irvine, San Diego, Toronto and many more. Every ticket purchased online for Duran Duran's 2016 headline tour will receive a standard physical copy of Paper Gods. After purchasing their tickets, fans will receive an email within 24-48 hours containing album redemption instructions. Festival dates are not included. Members of the Duran Duran Fan Community will have access to pre-sale tickets and exclusive VIP packages beginning Wednesday, December 9 at 10 am local venue time throughwww.duranduranmusic.com. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Fans with the Live Nation mobile app will have access to a password-free presale starting Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. [local time] at Ticketmaster-ticketed venues. The app is available via the App Store and Google Play. Tickets for the general public go on sale starting Dec. 12 at www.livenation.com. Duran Duran's four original members: singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor, performed a few special West Coast shows with CHIC around the release of Paper Gods in October before embarking on a [sold out] UK arena tour that wraps up on December 12th. In its review of the band's recent Leeds show, The Guardian raved that "everything that is wonderful about pop music seems to occupy the triumphant final half hour, as a sea of blondes, brunettes and husbands come together to bellow 'Planet Earth,' 'Girls on Film,' 'Rio,' and the rest. Every arm is raised skyward in a giant communal bonding, an audiovisual illustration of Le Bon's insistence that 'music is a healing force.'" Paper Gods was released worldwide on September 11th and bowed at No. 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart, earning Duran Duran its highest-charting album in 22 years. Duran Duran's 2016 Paper Gods Tour dates are as follows: 03/28 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center (Raleigh area)03/30 Saint Augustine, FL Saint Augustine Amphitheater (Jacksonville area)04/01 Miami, FL TBA04/02 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*04/05 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Event Center 04/07 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena*04/08 Washington, DC Verizon Center*04/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre*04/12 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center* (New York City area)04/15 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena*04/16 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion*04/19 Dallas, TX American Airlines Arena*04/22 Austin, TX Austin360 Amphitheater*04/23 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Houston area)*04/24 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center* 07/08 Chicago, IL TBA07/09 Chicago, IL TBA07/11 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre (Detroit area)*07/13 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheater*07/17 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center (Boston area)*07/21 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion (Philadelphia area)*07/23 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center (Minneapolis area)*07/24 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre*07/29 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center*07/30 Irvine, CA Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre (Los Angeles area)*07/31 Chula Vista, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre (San Diego area)*08/03 Glendale, AZ Gila River Arena (Phoenix area)* *denotes show with CHIC FEAT. NILE RODGERS as Special Guest www.duranduran.com
BEST COAST Announce Co-Headline Tour With WAVVES
ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINE TOUR SUMMER IS FOREVER II WITH WAVVES
WITH SUPPORT FROM CHERRY GLAZERR
Best Coast and Wavves are excited to announce a co-headline tour this winter called
Summer Is Forever II
. Touring on the heels of their new records - Best Coast's California Nights (May, 2015 via Harvest Records) andWavves' V (October, 2015 via Warner Bros.) - the two bands have always been closely linked over the years and toured together in 2011 on the first
Summer Is Forever
tour. Five years later, both bands have delivered on their early buzz to become two of the most acclaimed outfits in music. They are bringing fellow Los Angeles band Cherry Glazerr along for the ride. This trio of LA talent make up an undoubtedly all-star bill that ties together the trajectory of Southern California rock from the beloved Best Coast and scene kingpins Wavves to highly-touted newcomers Cherry Glazerr. They are playing almost exclusively all-ages shows including gigs at Terminal 5 in New York, Stubbs in Austin, and The Fonda in Los Angeles, so count on sweaty, packed out rooms full of energy. Mosh pits, stage-dives, and sing-a-long choruses all come included. This tour is for the fans. Best Coast // Wavves Tour Dates:2/11 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater *2/12 - Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live! *2/13 - New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theater *2/15 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle *2/16 - Washington, DC @ 930 Club *2/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory *2/18 - New York City, NY @ Terminal 5 *2/19 - Boston, MA @ Royale *2/22 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall *2/23 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre *2/24 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall *2/26 - Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland *2/27 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater *3/01 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre*3/03 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre *3/04 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park *3/05 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim * * = w/ Cherry Glazerr For more of Best Coast, check out:www.bestcoast.nethttps://www.facebook.com/bestcoasthttps://twitter.com/bestcoasthttp://instagram.com/best_coastBest Coast on SpotifyThe Cave Singers Share "Christmas Night" / Announce More US Dates
THE CAVE SINGERS SHARE "CHRISTMAS NIGHT" OFF OF NEW ALBUM BANSHEEANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 2016 DATES
BANSHEE AVAILABLE INDEPENDENTLY FEBRUARY 19
STREAM / EMBED "CHRISTMAS NIGHT" HERE
The Cave Singers are excited to share another song off of their upcoming album Banshee entitled "Christmas Night." Just in time for the holidays, "Christmas Night" premiered this morning via KEXP and is available to stream / embed HERE.
Lyrics available upon request.
The Cave Singers have also announced another leg of tour dates for April, kicking off in Tucson, AZ on April 3 and concluding in Boise, ID on April 16. Full tour schedule available below. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 AM local time. Banshee brings The Cave Singers back to their original 3 piece of vocalist / songwriter Pete Quirk, guitarist Derek Fudesco and drummer Marty Lunda. The album was recorded live in July of 2015 over 6 days with producer Randall Dunn who also produced 2011's No Witch. The record is warmly anchored in the members' creative familiarity with one another. Yet there is a new thirst toBanshee, one that can be attributed to the combination of the band taking a year off to work on other projects, Pete Quirk's solo album and the Kodiak Deathbeds debut record, and their return to songwriting from distanced correspondence. While their first few albums were released through Matador Records and JagJaguar, Cave Singers took to IndieGoGo and successfully crowdfunded their new record stating, "After four records, on two different record labels, we want to try something totally different and new. We are forgoing the traditional record label, distribution, marketing of our past and along with your support, we are going to record, release, and most importantly, own our music for the very first time." Banshee tracklisting 1. That's Why2. Lost in the Tide3. Southern Bell4. Who's Well5. Strip Mine6. Cool Criminal7. The Swimmer8. Fade Away9. Christmas Night10. Light in the House
Cave Singers Tour Dates 02/20/16: Seattle, WA Neumos *02/21/16: Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge *
02/25/16: Eugene, OR Hi-Fi Lounge *
02/27/16: Los Angeles, CA Bootleg Theatre *
02/28/16: San Diego, CA Casbah *
03/02/16: Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room *
03/03/16: Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst *
03/04/16: Arcata, CA Humboldt Brews *
03/05/16: Reno, NV Psychedelic Ballroom & Juke Joint *
Just Added04/03/16: Tucson AZ Club Congress04/04/16: Phoenix AZ Valley Bar04/05/16: Albuquerque NM Launchpad04/06/16: Oklahoma City OK The Opolis04/07/16: Houston TX Rudyard's04/08/16: San Antonio TX 502 Bar04/09/16: Austin TX Sidewinder04/10/16: Dallas TX Three Links04/13/16: Colorado Springs CO The Black Sheep04/14/16: Denver CO Larimer Lounge04/15/16: Salt Lake City UT Urban Lounge04/16/16: Boise ID Neurolux * Current Swell joining as support.
BANSHEE AVAILABLE INDEPENDENTLY FEBRUARY 19
STREAM / EMBED "CHRISTMAS NIGHT" HERE
The Cave Singers are excited to share another song off of their upcoming album Banshee entitled "Christmas Night." Just in time for the holidays, "Christmas Night" premiered this morning via KEXP and is available to stream / embed HERE.Lyrics available upon request.
The Cave Singers have also announced another leg of tour dates for April, kicking off in Tucson, AZ on April 3 and concluding in Boise, ID on April 16. Full tour schedule available below. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 AM local time. Banshee brings The Cave Singers back to their original 3 piece of vocalist / songwriter Pete Quirk, guitarist Derek Fudesco and drummer Marty Lunda. The album was recorded live in July of 2015 over 6 days with producer Randall Dunn who also produced 2011's No Witch. The record is warmly anchored in the members' creative familiarity with one another. Yet there is a new thirst toBanshee, one that can be attributed to the combination of the band taking a year off to work on other projects, Pete Quirk's solo album and the Kodiak Deathbeds debut record, and their return to songwriting from distanced correspondence. While their first few albums were released through Matador Records and JagJaguar, Cave Singers took to IndieGoGo and successfully crowdfunded their new record stating, "After four records, on two different record labels, we want to try something totally different and new. We are forgoing the traditional record label, distribution, marketing of our past and along with your support, we are going to record, release, and most importantly, own our music for the very first time." Banshee tracklisting 1. That's Why2. Lost in the Tide3. Southern Bell4. Who's Well5. Strip Mine6. Cool Criminal7. The Swimmer8. Fade Away9. Christmas Night10. Light in the House
Cave Singers Tour Dates 02/20/16: Seattle, WA Neumos *02/21/16: Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge *
02/25/16: Eugene, OR Hi-Fi Lounge *
02/27/16: Los Angeles, CA Bootleg Theatre *
02/28/16: San Diego, CA Casbah *
03/02/16: Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room *
03/03/16: Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst *
03/04/16: Arcata, CA Humboldt Brews *
03/05/16: Reno, NV Psychedelic Ballroom & Juke Joint *
Just Added04/03/16: Tucson AZ Club Congress04/04/16: Phoenix AZ Valley Bar04/05/16: Albuquerque NM Launchpad04/06/16: Oklahoma City OK The Opolis04/07/16: Houston TX Rudyard's04/08/16: San Antonio TX 502 Bar04/09/16: Austin TX Sidewinder04/10/16: Dallas TX Three Links04/13/16: Colorado Springs CO The Black Sheep04/14/16: Denver CO Larimer Lounge04/15/16: Salt Lake City UT Urban Lounge04/16/16: Boise ID Neurolux * Current Swell joining as support.
FORECASTLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 LINEUP
FORECASTLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 LINEUP The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Ryan Adams, Death Cab for CutieTop the Weekend's Bill Walk The Moon, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Grouplove, Brandi Carlile,Gary Clark Jr. + Dozens More Round Out Initial Lineup Tickets on Sale Now via ForecastleFest.com LOUISVILLE, KY (December 8, 2015) - The Forecastle Festival will return in 2016 led by Americana heavyweights The Avett Brothers; Grammy-nominated Southern rockers Alabama Shakes; indie stalwart Ryan Adams; and alt-rock luminaries Death Cab for Cutie. The three-day music celebration, now in its 14th year, will take place July 15-17, 2016, at the award-winning Waterfront Park, situated on 85 acres of green space on the banks of the Ohio River framed by the skyline of downtown Louisville. Cincinnati natives Walk The Moon bring their melodic pop-rock to the Waterfront, while three-time Grammy Award-winner Ben Harper reunites with his band The Innocent Criminals in support of their first album in eight years, Call It What It Is, out April 8, 2016. Others notable acts includeGrouplove, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr., Big Gigantic, Glass Animals, Dr. Dog, Blackberry Smoke, Sylvan Esso and more. A full list of confirmed artists from the initial lineup can be found below. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Weekend passes are currently on sale through ForecastleFest.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. VIP experiences and payment plan options are also now available. Full details can be found atForecastleFest.com. Often referred to at the fourth headliner, Forecastle's Bourbon Lodge and Gonzo Bar will return in 2016 with a full lineup of bourbon offerings from across the Commonwealth, bourbon education, bourbon-inspired culinary experience and much more. Bourbon Lodge memberships can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster for $25 plus applicable fees. The Kentucky Landing will feature a variety of local craft beers, food trucks, businesses and a selection of non-profit organizations and craft vendors selling Kentucky-made goods. Highlighted in Rolling Stone as "One of the Coolest Festivals in America" and acclaimed by Garden and Gun as the "Greatest Show for Earth," the Forecastle Festival has evolved from a small community event into one of the country's premier festival destinations. Forecastle's built environment presents Louisville's rich culture through equal parts music, art and activism®. Beyond the first-class musical lineup, the event showcases the city's burgeoning culinary and arts scene, Kentucky's unique bourbon heritage and more. Sustainability and conservation initiatives are guided by the festival's 501c3 non-profit organization, the Forecastle Foundation. Artist additions, single day tickets and late-night show tickets, along with the daily schedule of artists, late-night events and other activities will be available in 2016. For the latest news and updates from Forecastle Festival, fans can visit ForecastleFest.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and sign up for the Forecastle newsletter. The Forecastle 2016 lineup includes: The Avett BrothersAlabama ShakesRyan AdamsDeath Cab For CutieWalk The MoonBen Harper & The Innocent CriminalsGrouploveBrandi CarlileGary Clark Jr.Big GiganticGlass AnimalsDr. DogBlackberry SmokeSylvan EssoMoon TaxiDanny BrownPhosphorescentShakey GravesWashed OutAndrew McMahon in the WildernessFemi Kuti & Positive ForceWhite DenimBullySpeedy OrtizCavemanAll Them WitchesLiz ViceAnderson EastThe SuffersWild ChildNothingSteve GunnAlex GSaintsenecaLos ColognesJazz Cartier1200
Introducing LÉON
INTRODUCING: LÉON
SWEDEN’S NEXT GREAT POP EXPORT HAS ALREADY RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM KATY PERRY AND CHLOE GRACE MORETZ
LISTEN TO ‘TREASURE’ EP HERE
A standout vocalist with a natural gift for writing fresh, infectious pop that oozes soul, 22-year-old Lotta Lindgren aka LÉON is Sweden’s next great pop export.
Together with her production partner Agrin Rahmani who she met at music school, they’ve crafted a sound that is best described as ‘Future Retro.’
She posted “Tired of Talking” in July, with the hope that her circle of friends in Stockholm might hear it. It blew up across the blogs, reached #1 on Hype Machine & caused an international storm.
Her rich, smokey vocal will strike a chord in fans from the first moment hearing it, not to mention her incredibly catchy, fresh honest songs. LÉON is a rarity as a young, self-contained, and grounded artist who has such a potent, authentic musical identity.
LÉON has been selected by Spotify for their upcoming spotlight program throughout 2016 in over 11 territories, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden.
The ‘Treasure’ EP is currently available on Spotify. Listen here: http://spoti.fi/1hU6SvD.
SWEDEN’S NEXT GREAT POP EXPORT HAS ALREADY RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM KATY PERRY AND CHLOE GRACE MORETZ
LISTEN TO ‘TREASURE’ EP HERE
A standout vocalist with a natural gift for writing fresh, infectious pop that oozes soul, 22-year-old Lotta Lindgren aka LÉON is Sweden’s next great pop export.Together with her production partner Agrin Rahmani who she met at music school, they’ve crafted a sound that is best described as ‘Future Retro.’
She posted “Tired of Talking” in July, with the hope that her circle of friends in Stockholm might hear it. It blew up across the blogs, reached #1 on Hype Machine & caused an international storm.
Her rich, smokey vocal will strike a chord in fans from the first moment hearing it, not to mention her incredibly catchy, fresh honest songs. LÉON is a rarity as a young, self-contained, and grounded artist who has such a potent, authentic musical identity.
LÉON has been selected by Spotify for their upcoming spotlight program throughout 2016 in over 11 territories, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Sweden.
The ‘Treasure’ EP is currently available on Spotify. Listen here: http://spoti.fi/1hU6SvD.
