Albert Hammond News

Albert Hammond Jr. releases a new video for the hit single 'Fast Times' ahead of a packed summer music festival season. The gritty, fast-paced visuals feature live footage of Albert Hammond Jr. on stage performing at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles during his last tour stop following the release of 'Francis Trouble' - his fifth solo studio album.

Highly acclaimed Japanese indie quartet DYGL have released their new single 'A Paper Dream'.

Art rock duo In The Valley Below has announced their sophomore full-length album and its motion picture companion, The Pink Chateau, will be arrivingApril 26 on Bright Antenna - sharing their new Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio) produced single, “Rise” today, along with a trailer from the film via YouTube.

Ahead of his upcoming tour dates, Albert Hammond Jr has shared a new song, 'Fast Times'.  Speaking about the song, Hammond Jr says, 'Explore the chaos. Be present without judgment and remind yourself you'll forget everything you've learned today, tomorrow. I present to you Fast Times...enjoy at full blast!'

Julio Iglesias, one of the most popular Latin artists in history with over 300 million albums sold worldwide, brings his 50 Year Anniversary tour to the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on February 27, 2019 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, December 19 at 10AM.

 Art-rock duo In The Valley Below have announced a 2019 Spring U.S. tour supporting Albert Hammond Jr.; a full list of tour dates can be found below. The band recently pushed back the release of their sophomore album The Pink Chateau on Bright Antenna Records to 2019, and have been creating a massive, mysterious new project since.

Rising British singer-songwriter LION has released her new single 'Fiction' via We Are Hear & Fiction Records. The track is the third to be taken from her debut self-titled EP.

Albert Hammond Jr has had a busy year since the release of his newest album, Francis Trouble, this past March. He's toured the world, including festival stealing performances at Roskilde, Splendour in the Grass, and Fuji Rock and sold out shows in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, and beyond. Additionally Hammond and his band made late night appearances performing on both Conan and The Late Late Show With James Corden. On top of that, his current single 'Far Away Truths' is having incredible success at radio, entering the top 25 on the Alternative Album charts and climbing.

Having just played a rip-roaring show at a sold out Camden Assembl, rising British artist LION (aka Beth Lowen) has released her explosive self-titled debut EP. Watch the video for the single 'Oh No' HERE. Stream or download the EP Here.

It's hard to imagine that Daugherty's softness and subtlety could materialize amid the tumult of current-day Charlottesville, Virginia, but every mode of being continues there, as it does elsewhere, despite the impressions headlines might give. Political outrage seems to inhabit every mental space in modernity implying that the most important problems are the most visible. Societal ills being what they are, private struggles still exist - 'Light' gives them palatable, manageable, and satisfying form.

It's hard to imagine that Daugherty's softness and subtlety could materialize amid the tumult of current-day Charlottesville, Virginia, but every mode of being continues there, as it does elsewhere, despite the impressions headlines might give. Political outrage seems to inhabit every mental space in modernity implying that the most important problems are the most visible. Societal ills being what they are, private struggles still exist - 'Light' gives them palatable, manageable, and satisfying form.

HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that works with entertainers to promote participation in democracy, is planning a remarkable summer mobilization to encourage voter registration and turnout across the United States.

We The Fest, South East Asia's premier festival for all things music, arts, fashion and food, continue to exceed expectations with the announcement of its second phase of artists. Pulled from the very top of the R&B, indie, and dance spectrums, festival organisers Ismaya Live have once again reasserted We The Fest as the go-to-festival of choice in the region.

Earlier this month Albert Hammond Jr released his fourth studio album Francis Trouble. Today, Albert shared the official video for the single 'Set To Attack.' Shot in Athens, Ohio, the video was directed by Carley Solether and is a coming of age tale that follows two teens embarking on a new romance.

UK alternative rocker Lion releases her debut single 'Self Control' via multi-platinum producers Linda Perry & Kerry Brown's label, We Are Hear for the U.S. & Canada. We Are Hear partnered with Fiction Records for a global release of the single and the forthcoming album.

Neil Diamond To Receive Highest Honor At Songwriters Hall of Fame

Hinds will release their highly anticipated sophomore album I Don't Run in a few weeks, and today they share the music video for their latest single 'The Club.' To accompany the song that the band explains is 'more Hinds than Hinds themselves,' 'The Club' video finds the Madrid four-piece in snowy Connecticut riding around on snowmobiles, walking on frozen lakes, partying in the ski lodge, and performing on the slopes.

Albert Hammond Jr. performed 'Set to Attack' on The Late Late Show with James Corden last night, March 7. Watch the full performance below!

THE MARIAS--Los Angeles's emerging cosmopolitan indie pop band--are preparing for a busy itinerary as they launch their 'Spring Fling 2018' tomorrow, March 8 inScottsdale, AZ at Pub Rock Live. In support of their recently released debut EP,SUPERCLEAN VOL. I, the group will visit 20 cities in addition performing official SXSW showcases in Austin, TX and taking the Coachella festival stage on Friday, April 13and Friday, April 20. See full SXSW activity and tour itinerary below.

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