JON McLAUGHLIN NEW SONG HERE
May 13, 2008
American heartland singer-songwriter and pianist Jon McLaughlin – whose show-stopping live performance of “So Close,” his Oscar-nominated song from the Disney movie Enchanted, was seen worldwide during the 80th annual Academy Awards ceremonies – has returned to the studio to begin work on his second album for Island Records, due this fall.
CLARE & THE REASONS ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
May 13, 2008
Brooklyn orchestral popsters, Clare & the Reasons, have a few key East Coast dates this summer.
US DATES:
May 15- BROOKLYN- Southpaw: Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn Benefit
Jun 20- BOSTON- Berklee Performance Center- with My Brightest Diamond
Jun 27- NEW YORK- Joe’s Pub
UK DATES:
Aug 25- EDINBURGH- Cabaret Voltaire/ FRINGE FESTIVAL
Aug 28- ABERDEEN- Café Drummonds
Aug 29- INVERNESS- Hootanannys
Aug 31- DUNDEE- Fat Sams
Sep 2- GLASGOW- King Tuts
Sep 3- YORK- Fibbers
Sep 4- MANCHESTER- Night & Day
Sep 5- BIRMINGHAM- Glee Club Studio
Sep 6- NOTTINGHAM- Bodega Social
Sep 8- NORWICH- Arts Centre
Sep 9- LONDON- Borderline
Sep 10- BRISTOL- Louisianna
Sep 11- OXFORD- Bullington Arms
Sep 12- DORSET- END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL
FRANK SINATRA VIDEO STREAMS HERE
May 13, 2008
Check out the all new Turner Classic Movies video stream celebrating Frank Sinatra’s music in the movies below. Capitol/EMI is proud to announce the CD release of Frank Sinatra’s Sinatra At The Movies available now.
Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music Video Streams:
ROCKARCHIVE ARRIVES IN NYC FROM ENGLAND
May 13, 2008
Ten years after establishing itself in England, Rockarchive, the famed photographers collective, has just opened its first gallery in America. The firm’s inaugural show in the new world is now gracing the walls of the Rockarchive Gallery in New York City. Located at 516 W.25th Street in Chelsea, Rockarchive has taken over the space that used to be occupied by the Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery. The New York location joins Rockarchive’s two outlets in London, as well as those in Brighton, Amsterdam, Dubai, Tokyo, and Sydney.
The New York show comprises a rich sampling of the broad range of art and artists that has won Rockarchive its sterling reputation to date. Spanning the last five decades, the show boasts thrilling photographs of such Hall of Fame rockers as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, the Ramones, Debbie Harry, the Police, Madonna, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kurt Cobain, White Stripes, Lenny Kravitz, and Amy Winehouse. The photographers are equally legendary, including Mick Rock, Bob Gruen, Kate Simon, David Corio, Barrie Wentzell, Shiela Rock, Storm Thorgersen, Gered Mankovitz, and Jill Furmanovsky.
It was Ms. Furmanovsky who founded Rockarchive in 1998. By then she was widely regarded as one of England’s premier rock photographers, having established herself primarily though a lengthy stint as the house photographer at London’s Rainbow Theatre beginning in 1972. The best of that work is collected in book form in “The Moment: 25 Years of Rock Photography” (1995).
Jill conceived of Rockarchive as a rock and roll version of Magnum Photos, the groundbreaking agency and archive formed by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson and two others in 1947. Rockarchive selects its members most iconic images and makes these images available in superbly printed, limited editions, each print signed by the photographer and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Rockarchive in New York is open daily, Tuesday through Saturday, from ten a.m. until six p.m., and Saturdays from one till six p.m. To delve deeper into Rockarchive, kindly visit www.rockarchive.com.
NEW WEEZER ALBUM PUSHED FORWARD
May 13, 2008
The streets can’t wait any longer: Buoyed by a single which reached #1 at Modern Rock radio a mere eleven days after its release to the format, and a tidal wave of buzz, Weezer’s new, self-titled album on DGC/Interscope Records has had its release date moved up three weeks to June 3.
The latest single “Pork and Beans” produced by Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M.) has been embraced by Modern Rock radio making it the quickest journey to #1 that any Weezer single has found in its illustrious history. The single has earned rave reviews in the UK’s NME and Rolling Stone.
The new album which is the third eponymous in the band’s catalogue and is being referred as “The Red Album,” was produced by the band, Rick Rubin, and the aforementioned Lee.
THE HIVES GET REMIXED WITH NIKE
May 13, 2008
The Hives’ signature sound comes to bear in this inspired Nike+ Original Remix. Pulling elements from The Hives’ smash hit The Black and White Album, the production duo, Expensive People, craft a completely new running adventure.
This 45-minute journey begins with a steady warm-up and then allows the runner to find his/her stride before culminating in a fast-paced, high-energy explosion. The run closes with a restorative cool-down and leaves fans with a newfound appreciation for this iconic Swedish rock band.
Runners take their cues from the changes in tempo, instinctively picking up the pace when the music intensifies, catching a breather as the beats slow down. Black, White and Run can be used for tempo runs or simply as motivation to add a few bursts of speed to your regular runs. Elements from “Tick Tick Boom”, “Try It Again”, “Won’t Be Long” and others show up in this audio odyssey, delivering the vocals you love–remixed to create the ultimate runner’s companion.
To buy, visit this iTunes Link:
For more information on Nike+, please visit: http://www.nikeplus.com
THE HUSH SOUND SAY HELLO TO THE ROAD
May 13, 2008
Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group The Hush Sound have revealed their travel plans for the summer with the announcement of an upcoming North American headline tour.
ROBYN POSTPONES PORTLAND AND SEATTLE DATES
May 13, 2008
Konichiwa/Cherrytree/Interscope recording artist Robyn had to postpone the following live dates on her US tour, 5/13 in Portland and 5/14 in Seattle due to TV commitments. These dates are currently being rescheduled for early fall, and are due to be announced within the next two weeks. All ticket holders should hold on to their tickets as they will be valid for the upcoming rescheduled shows. For all updated tour dates and further information about the rescheduled performances in Portland and Seattle please visit the official website, www.Robyn.com.
LOCAL H NEW SONG STREAMS HERE
May 13, 2008
Alternative rock mainstays Local H return with their seventh album on May 13, titled 12 Angry Months. The band’s debut on Shout! Factory, 12 Angry Months is Local H’s first new studio album since 2004’s Whatever Happened To P.J. Soles?
Stream of “24 Hour Break-Up Session”
Local H Ecard:
http://www.flashenhanced.com/localh
GEORGE STANFORD OVERLOAD HERE
May 13, 2008
Multi-instrumental, singer-songwriter George Stanford is ready to make his full-length debut on June 3rd with Big Drop (Mercury Records)- an eleven-song pop-rock collection that harkens back to an era when musicianship and storytelling ranked supreme.
