Greg Kurstin News

Elektra recording artist Marina And The Diamonds has unveiled the next series of North American dates on her ongoing 'Lonely Hearts Club' headline tour. The dates -- which see support from Charli XCX -- get underway May 2nd at The Showbox At The Market in Seattle and then continue through a major New York City concert at the world famous Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield on May 29th (see itinerary below). For complete details, please visit www.marinaandthediamonds.com/live.htm.

Tegan and Sara's new album is creeping closer. Get excited, because this may very well be the best output of twin sisters Quin's thirteen year career. Their seventh studio album, Heartthrob, is set for a January 29th release on Warner Bros. Records and features the hit single, 'Closer.'

Overall, Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), FUN., Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West top the nominations with six each; The Black Keys, Chick Corea, and Miguel each garner five nods; and producer Jeff Bhasker, mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and Nas are each up for four awards.

Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. Scroll below to see the nominees for Best Musical Theater Album!

Elektra recording artist Marina And The Diamonds has revealed a new series of North American dates on her ongoing 'Lonely Hearts Club' headline tour. Powered by SOL REPUBLIC, the trek -- which celebrates her critically acclaimed second album, 'ELECTRA HEART' -- gets underway December 3rd at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre and then continues through mid-December. Joining Marina on the dates will be Swedish electropop sensations Icona Pop.

Canadian pop-rock icons Tegan and Sara have announced that they will hit the road with The Black Keys for the extension of their U.S. Tour later this year. Additionally, the girls are confirmed to play Austin City Limits this month. The official ACL lineup was announced and can be seen in full on the festival's website.

International sensation Kimbra has announced her first-ever headlining tour of the US and Canada. The month-long run kicks off tonight, September 25th in Vancouver, BC and runs through to October 27th in Toronto, ON. The Stepkids will support. Ticket on-sales begin Friday, June 15th, visit www.kimbramusic.com for details.

P!nk, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, announced that she will tour North America for the first time in four years, beginning on February 13, 2013.

International sensation Kimbra has announced her first-ever headlining tour of the US and Canada. The month-long run kicks off September 25th in Vancouver, BC and runs through to October 27th in Toronto, ON. The Stepkids will support. Ticket on-sales begin Friday, June 15th, visit www.kimbramusic.com for details.

Canadian pop-rock icons Tegan and Sara have announced that they will hit the road with The Black Keys for the extension of their U.S. Tour later this year. Additionally, the girls are confirmed to play Austin City Limits this October. The official ACL lineup was announced today and can be seen in full on the festival's website.

International newcomer Kimbra releases the US version of her debut album Vows for Warner Bros. Records today, May 22, 2012. Vows features several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum-certified Australian edition of the album.

The Daily Mail UK reports that Oliver-award winning actress Sheridan Smith has pulled out of the musical version of Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones novel.

International newcomer Kimbra is featured on the latest release from CONVERSE'S Three Artists. One Song music series. The original track, 'Warrior,' also features Mark Foster and A-Trak and was written, produced and directed by the three artists.

Canadian pop-rock icons Tegan and Sara are in the studio recording their as-yet-untitled seventh studio album, the follow-up to their 2009 album Sainthood. The Quin sisters are working with three separate producers on the album: Greg Kurstin (The Shins, Lily Allen, Sia), Mike Elizondo (Regina Spektor, Mastodon, Rilo Kiley), and Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Neon Trees, M83, Moving Units).

International newcomer Kimbra will release the US version of her debut album Vows for Warner Bros. Records on May 22, 2012. Vows features several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum-certified Australian edition of the album.

Custard/Atlantic recording artist James Blunt has announced details of his upcoming North American tour.

Ximena Sariñana (he-MEN-a sa-rin-YAH-na) has announced a US fall tour. The string of dates kick off November 4th in Portland, OR and run through December 22nd in Chicago, IL.

The musical adaptation of BRIDGET JONES, composed by British pop star Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin, is gearing up to take its bows in the autumn of 2012.