duendita “blue hands” video
“police violence has a painful, rich history in America and it involves all of us. it reflects how our bodies are valued within society, for the whole world to see… that’s why we say Black Lives Matter. i hear the silence of the unaffected, it’s an unacceptable form of violence as well.
this is a prayer for Korryn and her son, for Jakelin Caal Maquin and girls that don’t make it out of U.S. border control alive… for Cyntoia Brown and sex trafficking victims who are wrongfully locked up. it’s all connected, important … there are people who benefit from this violence. it must end”. -duendita
Boot Barn Acquires Naming Rights To Colorado Springs Music Venue
Bourbon Brothers Presents, LLC, the operator of Colorado Springs’ premier intimate mid-size live music venue and event center is proud to announce Boot Barn has acquired the naming rights to the venue, via an agreement with the building entity. Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT), is America’s largest western and work wear retailer with more than 230 stores across 31 states. The venue, located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops in Northern Colorado Springs, will play host to country music’s hottest artists as well as Nashville’s top songwriters and legends of country music and Southern rock.
SOAK Shares Cover Of “Driving Home For Christmas”
SOAK also recently announced intimate U.S. shows in early 2019 where she will showcase new songs with a full band. The short tour, which follows a sold out run of UK dates in November, begins at NYC’s Mercury Lounge on January 30th before wrapping up at Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge on February 5th.
Greg Dulli Releases Video For “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” Today
This morning Afghan Whigs leader Greg Dulli debuts the video to his version of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” The clip was directed by Philip Harder.
Pop singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi releases ‘That Stage’
At only 14 years old, Pop singer and songwriter Izzy Mahoubi (Izzy) already knows that music is what she has to do for the rest of her life. Making music is the best way for her to make sense of life, whether it be writing a song, recording in the studio, or performing live. It’s important to Izzy that her songs are honest, because she’s “trying to remind people that it’s okay to be different and express themselves.” Ultimately, her goal is to create songs her fans can relate to in hopes that they won’t have to feel like they’re going through life alone.
ATLANTIC RECORDS DEBUTS INSPIRING MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THIS IS ME”
The video was premiered this morning on “The TODAY Show” during a segment featuring two of the video’s stars – Antoni and student J’Shawn Gill – alongside the album’s GRAMMY®, Tony®, and Academy Award-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (watch here).
Louisville-based Kentucky Fried Queerdos Release New Single “Frreakout” Via Nylon
Comprised of guitarist Rej Forester and drummer Karen Ledford, the Louisville duo forged a band in the summer of 2017 after a chance encounter at Forester’s solo act show. The band’s cult-like following quickly established the duo as one of the musical acts to watch in the Kentucky music scene. Described as ‘wailing at maximum capacity’, the pioneers of the SCREAM-POP genre continue to challenge social norms, sexuality and heteronormative social structure following up on their full-release debut.
Debut LP: AT PAVILLON – BELIEVE US (01/25/19)
After the success of the previously released singles ?All Eyes On You?, ?Stop This War? and ?Lions?, all of which received worldwide airplay and generated hundreds of thousands of clicks on YouTube and Spotify, the album opener ?Believers? does not even need 40 seconds to take off and carry us into one of the most exciting records of the year 2019. Just 40 minutes later it is crystal clear that there are all killers and no fillers.
how Justice collaborated w/ the 220-piece Spartan Legion marching band
The duo have now shared a behind the scenes video detailing how the remarkable achievement of prepping the huge ensemble for the performance and the subsequent shoot were accomplished.
Lou Doillon’s “Burn” Video Debuts Today
Parisian singer-songwriter, actress, model and artist Lou Doillon is set to release her highly anticipated third album, Soliloquy, on February 1 via Barclay/Verve.
JESUS PIECE Announces West Coast North American January Tour Dates; Only Self LP Out Now Through Southern Lord
As their first tour through Japan wraps up this week, Philadelphia-based metallic hardcore outfit JESUS PIECE announces a run of late-January West Coast North American dates in support their vicious debut LP, Only Self, which saw release through Southern Lord in August.
Following Major Label Stint, Rie Fu Announces New Album, Shares Stunning New Single ‘Mirror’
After a stint with a major label, Japanese, now UK based artist, Rie Fu (pronounced Ree-ay Foo) is now returning with a new sense of freedom exploring her sound more and becoming more intimate and personal in the process.
Buckcherry Announce Leg One Of Warpaint Tour
Buckcherry announces leg one of their Warpaint North American tour today. The tour begins in Sacramento on March 6th to coincide with the March 8th worldwide release of their new full-length album Warpaint. Leg one will cover markets in the U.S as well as Western Canada. Support on leg one will be provided by Roadrunner Records’ artist Joyous Wolf. Leg two will run from the end of May through September.
Statik Selektah + Termanology feat. NEMS + Beanz “Fuck Ya Lyfestyle” (VIDEO)
DIME – Detroit Institute of Music Education Hosts Master Class With R&B / Soul Singer, Allen Stone
DIME – the Detroit Institute of Music Education recently hosted a master class with R&B / soul artist, Allen Stone, who was in Detroit for a show at the Majestic Café the night before. Stone performed two songs acoustically for students and guests (“Brown Eyed Lover” and “Taste of You”), and participated in a Q&A with DIME’s Head of Vocals, DeAnna Johnson. He also advised the aspiring musicians on how to navigate the music business and what life is like as a touring artist, as well as his experiences as a celebrity mentor on the latest season of American Idol, where he mentored two of the top 15 contestants, and his songwriting process.
