Date of Death: February 13, 1977 (73)
Birth Place: Lawrence, MA, USA
Iconic British duo Pet Shop Boys released their brand-new single “Dancing Star” via Parlophone. The song was inspired by the life of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who defected from the Soviet Union and became a global star.
Armenian-American producer, songwriter and multimedia artist KÁRYYN [pronounced Kaah-Reen] has shared HAAi's new remix of recent single “the REAL.” The new remix, out now on Mute, injects the Australian electronic producer and DJ's sonic psychedelia into the original. The track is from her upcoming EP.
Calm KAOSS! was created in partnership with British record producer James Ford (Blur, Haim, Gorillaz, Depeche Mode, Florence & The Machine). The project sees KÁRYYN commune with her past, present and future selves, traveling through time to reveal transformative premonitions from the future in scientific and spiritual language.
The announcement also marks their return to Parlophone Records, the label which released their iconic and massively successful material spanning from 1985 to 2012. The album is the duo's first with producer James Ford, who has previously worked with artists including Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur, Gorillaz and Simian Mobile Disco.
UK’s The Last Dinner Party share details of their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy. It was produced by James Ford in London, and will feature the breakthrough singles, “Nothing Matters”, “Sinner”, and “My Lady Of Mercy”. Pre-order the album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.
James Ford III, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during University Convocation 2023.
Jepsen spent the past ten months between studios and a world tour, reworking a collection of songs that were born in isolation. She enlisted a team of trusted all-star collaborators (John Hill, Patrik Berger, Rostam Batmanglij, Kyle Shearer and more) to distill “The Loveliest Time” into her most introspective and effervescent work to date.
Experience the captivating collaboration of Jazz Vocalist Josephine Beavers and R&B Crooner Howard Hewett as they perform together for the first time at Hollywood's iconic Catalina Jazz Club.
Jepsen spent the past ten months between studios and a world tour, reworking a collection of songs that were born in isolation. She enlisted a team of trusted all-star collaborators (John Hill, Patrik Berger, Rostam Batmanglij, Kyle Shearer and more) to distill “The Loveliest Time” into her most introspective and effervescent work to date.
Carly Rae Jepsen will be released 'The Loveliest Time,' the B-sides to her recent album 'The Loneliest Time.' While the 'Call Me Maybe' hitmaker has previously released the B-sides of her past albums like 'Dedicated,' 'E*MO*TION,' and more, she reveals that the new album is more of a project that completes its predecessor.
Pop icon Carly Rae Jepsen returns with the infectious new single “Shy Boy.” A sparkling disco anthem with lashings of funk, the Canadian hitmaker brings her own special magic to Pride month. No doubt, 'Shy Boy' will be a highlight of Jepsen's live set when she embarks upon a run of summer dates in New York and Los Angeles. Watch the video now!
Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, The Ballad of Darren is the band’s ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr. First track “The Narcissist” is out now, watch the visualizer now.
Loading Dock Theatre will present War Dreamer, a claustrophobic, sonically-rich, psychological horror play that follows a female veteran grappling with conspiracy theories in post-war life.
Globally, the duo have reached over 140 million streams and sold over 250,000 albums, inspired a wealth of lobster fancy dress, garnered an ASMR following as well as finding fans in the likes of Drew Barrymore, Lorde, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Harry Styles, Edgar Wright and Dave Grohl.
Arctic Monkeys have released “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball,” the first track from their forthcoming new album, The Car. Accompanying the single is a video directed by Alex Turner. The band’s seventh studio album, The Car features ten new songs written by Alex Turner and produced by James Ford. Check out upcoming tour and festival dates now!
Playwright Darren Murphy breathes new life into Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone. He distils this ancient story into an intense 70-minute two-hander, ripped from today's post-Covid headlines and pulsating with the spirit of Sophocles' original tragedy.
An original, immersive “dark noise” and “doom electronics” sound design permeates the Loading Dock Theater workshop production of War Dreamer, a new psychological horror play following a female solider re-integrating into society after multiple tours in Iraq.
Everything Everything share their new song 'In Birdsong,' which premiered on BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac show today.
Gorillaz' brand new feature documentary film titled GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS, directed by Denholm Hewlett, will premiere in cinemas for one night only on December 16th, shown in 27 countries and 600+ cinemas around the world, get your tickets now at rejectfalseicons.com.
'Portland's mystery girl (VICE)' may no longer be a kept secret, but Alexandra Savior can never be fully figured out. Today, she shares 'HOWL,' the last single from her forthcoming album, The Archer, which will be released via Danger Mouse's 30th Century Records and announces the LP's release date: January 10, 2020.
James Ford has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
James Ford has not appeared in the West End
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