Altin Gun Launches First-Ever U.S. TourJuly 19, 2019Psychedelic Turkish folk rock group Altin Gün are set to launch their first-ever U.S. tour. The group recently released their sophomore album Gece via ATO Records. The record has received praise fromNPR, Aquarium Drunkard, MOJO, Uncut, and The Guardian. The Amsterdam-based six-member band are inspired by Turkish folk and psychedelia from the 60s & 70s, re-interpreting Anatolian rock and folk music and opening the doors between traditional Turkish folk songs and psych.
Ron Shelton to Screen BULL DURAHM at 2019 BendFilm FestivalJuly 19, 2019BendFilm announced today that legendary writer and director Ron Shelton will screen his 1988 directorial debut, Bull Durham, and moderate the 'First Features' panel as part of his role as First Features Honoree at the 16th annual BendFilm Festival. Shelton's illustrious career also includes films such as Blaze, White Men Can't Jump, Cobb, Tin Cup, and Hollywood Homicide. Shelton's work spans four decades with more than ten screenwriting and writer/director credits to his name. First Features honorees from past Festivals include John Sayles & Maggie Renzi (2016), Peter Gilbert (2017) and Debra Granik (2018).
SCHITT'S CREEK Live Show Adds Second Show at the Buell TheatreJuly 19, 2019Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal is coming to Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre at The Denver Performing Arts Complex on Friday, October 18th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $49.50 - $99.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 19th at 12pm online at axs.com or charge by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX.
The Flaming Lips Release 'King's Mouth: Music And Songs'July 19, 2019Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release their 15th studio album, King's Mouth: Music And Songs, via Warner Records on vinyl, CD and digital platforms. The original gold colored vinyl Record Store Day limited edition pressing sold out instantly. King's Mouth is now widely available on all formats. To coincide with the album's release and tour, a brand-new video from the album “How Many Times,” is also released today. In typical Lipsian fashion, the video is lysergically colorful and completely joyous in its simplicity. It was shot in the band's hometown of Oklahoma City and directed by Wayne Coyne. Click HERE to purchase King's Mouth: Music And Songs.

IFC's DOCUMENTARY NOW to Release 'Co-Op' Original Cast AlbumJuly 19, 2019IFC and Lakeshore Records announced today that three-time Emmy-nominated series Documentary Now! has taken its commitment to the comedic artform to new extremes. 'Original Cast Album: Co-op,' the meticulously crafted and 2019 Emmy-nominated episode about the cast album recording of the 1970 'Broadway musical' Co-op, will release its long-awaited Original Cast Album digitally on July 26, with proceeds donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The original cast album will include the soon-to-be Marie's Crisis classics 'Holiday Party (I Did a Little Cocaine Tonight),' which will be available as an instant grat track on all preorders beginning Friday, July 19, and solo anthem 'I Gotta Go,' both sure to bring piano bar patrons to their feet with every rising note. IFC will also be publishing sheet music so everyone can make their Co-op sing-along dreams a reality. The song 'Holiday Party (I Did a Little Cocaine Tonight),' with lyrics by John Mulaney & Seth Meyers and music by Eli Bolin was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics.
Gina Torres Joins Film Adaptation of THE HATING GAMEJuly 19, 2019Gina Torres has boarded romantic comedy THE HATING GAME, joining previously announced leads Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell. Peter Hutchings (THEN CAME YOU) will direct Christina Mengert's adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne. The film is produced by Claude Dal Farra, Brice Dal Farra, and Brian Keady of BCDF Pictures. Shooting starts in August in New York. Mister Smith Entertainment is co-financing and will handle sales.
TBS Announces THE MISERY INDEX with Jameela JamilJuly 19, 2019TBS' new comedy game show The Misery Index will premiere on Tuesday, October 22nd at 10pm ET / PT. Inspired by the card game Sh*t Happens, The Misery Index is the only game show where contestants can make a fortune out of other people's mis-fortune. Jameela Jamil stars as the show's host with The Tenderloins comedy troupe and stars of truTV's Impractical Jokers - Brian 'Q' Quinn, James 'Murr' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano - starring as recurring panelists. The Misery Index trailer debuted this evening to a room full of fans at the first-ever Impractical Jokers San Diego Comic-Con(R) International panel.
King Princess Releases New Single 'Prophet'July 19, 2019Rising pop star King Princess' highly anticipated debut album, Cheap Queen, is due this fall onZelig/Columbia Records. Today, the multi-instrumentalist and singer premieres a new song “Prophet” taken from the forthcoming album.
Lockn' Festival Announces New Artist CollaborationsJuly 19, 2019LOCKN' is excited to unveil its annual assortment of unprecedented artist collaborations. In addition to its already remarkable 2019 lineup, this year's edition of the four-day multi-stage camping festival will boast an array of truly extraordinary onstage partnerships, once again affirming LOCKN' among the world's most exciting and unique summer gatherings. LOCKN' takes place August 22-25 in Arrington, VA at Infinity Downs, LOCKN's 387-acre property located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. GA and VIP tickets are available now exclusively at www.locknfestival.com/tickets.
UMEK Releases New EP 'Ravaged'July 19, 2019Slovenian DJ and producer UMEK has released Ravaged, his third EP of 2019, on his own 1605 label, out 19th July 2019.
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for DEAR WHITE PEOPLE VOL. 3July 19, 2019Set against the backdrop of a predominantly white Ivy League university where racial tensions bubble just below the surface, Dear White People is a send-up of the now post “post-racial” America that weaves together a universal story of finding one's own identity and forging a wholly unique path.
Lee Burridge and Lost Desert Release New Album 'Melt'July 19, 2019Today, global house music icon Lee Burridge and Belgian studio impresario Lost Desert have released their collaborative album, Melt, on All Day I Dream. The album acts as Lee's first complete body of work, fusing his history of entrancing dancefloors around the world with the production know-all that has made Lost Desert one of melodic house's most expressive characters.
Atreyu Announces Deluxe Version Of 'In Our Wake'July 19, 2019Atreyu have announced the deluxe edition of their latest album In Our Wake. The new version will feature the original In Our Wake album, along with seven additional tracks. The bonus material includes B-sides from the sessions for both In Our Wake and 2015's Long Live, along with alternate versions of the title track and 'The Time Is Now' from In Our Wake. The deluxe edition, which features completely redesigned artwork and a total of 19 songs, arrives on August 16 via Spinefarm Records. The album is available for pre-order here.
Toolroom Announces US Fall TourJuly 19, 2019Led by its founder, DJ, and GRAMMY-nominated producer Mark Knight, Toolroom Stateside brings one of dance music's most authoritative labels across the US this fall. Featuring Toolroom's newest rising stars, Mixmag and DJ Mag favorites Leftwing : Kody and Wheats, the tour reflects the broad range of talent currently on the label. Celebrating its fifteen year anniversary with a world tour last year and boasting the title of Beatport's 'highest selling label of 2018,' Toolroom continues to be a driving force of the underground sound. Attendees can expect to hear its trademark sound on the road that includes parties at some of the country's most celebrated clubs and venues this September through November with more to be announced.
Lilbootycall Announces The 'Jesus Said Run It Back Tour'July 19, 2019San Antonio's Lilbootycall announced he'll be embarking on the JESUS SAID RUN IT BACK TOUR this coming August in support of his debut mixtape JESUS SAID RUN IT BACK. The project features guest appearances from Juicy J, GoldLink, Cuco and Kwe$t.
Crystal Gayle Returns With First New Album In 16 YearsJuly 19, 2019Grammy® award winning country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member Crystal Gayle is delighted to announce the release of her first new album in nearly 16 years, You Don't Know Me. Available everywhere September 6, with a pre-sale beginning August 9, the new album is being released by Southpaw Musical Productions, and distributed by BFD in partnership with The Orchard.
51Fest Kicks Off Opening Night with Kathy GriffinJuly 19, 201951Fest, a partnership between Women in the World and IFC Center, opened their inaugural event last night with the New York premiere of Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story. Griffin was joined by Tina Brown, Founder and CEO of Tina Brown Live Media/Women in the World, for a post-screening conversation.
Goo Goo Dolls Announce 12th Studio Album 'Miracle Pill'July 19, 2019Today, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have officially announced their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Miracle Pill, out September 13th, 2019 via Warner Records. In an exclusive feature with SPIN earlier today, lead singer & guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist & vocalist Robby Takac shared the band's cultural observations and experiences that shaped the momentous and timely record. Pre-orders for the album are live now HERE and limited edition merch bundles are also available through the band's online store HERE. Each pre-order purchase unlocks a brand new instant grat track entitled 'Money, Fame and Fortune', the second offering from Miracle Pill.
HBO Max Announces Executive TeamJuly 19, 2019The key creative and business operations and strategy teams responsible for the original programming and acquisitions for HBO Max were announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and president, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Rolling up to Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, WarnerMedia Entertainment & Direct-To-Consumer, this group of veteran executives has been involved in developing and producing popular award-winning film and television content for the past 30 years.