
The Hip Abduction Announces New Album 'To the Ends of the Earth'July 17, 2019 The Hip Abduction—a band fueled by African rhythms, dub spirit, and roots soul—are stoked to announce the release of To the Ends of the Earth, available everywhere on Aug. 9. This release, a sonic expedition past genre barriers, aiming to guide listeners towards anthemic bliss, is the band's fourth full-length independent album. The band, David New (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Chris Powers (Bass), Dave Johnson (Baritone, Tenor Saxophone), Cody Moore (Keyboards), Matt Poynter (Drums, Vocals), and Justino Walker (Guitar), call St. Petersburg, FL home and mined an expansive well of local and global influences to sharpen their signature style on To the Ends of the Earth. New describes the sound best as, “an ethereal journey to the ends of the earth,” after which the album was named. The band, along with producers Jackson Hoffman and Ryder Stuart, set out to create a timeless record, remembering back to their early days of informal jam sessions. “It helped us come to terms with who we are as a band, defining our sound. We weren't trying to sound like anything but ourselves,” says New. To the Ends of the Earth is available for pre-order now.
Craft Recordings to Release IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN on VinylJuly 17, 2019On the eve of Vince Guaraldi being honored with theAmerican Eagle Award by the National Music Council, Craft Recordings is celebratingGuaraldi's 91st birthday by announcing the first-ever vinyl release of his iconic music for It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The debut vinyl release for this time-honored soundtrack will be available August 30th via Craft Recordings. Featuring music by GRAMMY®-winning composer/performer Vince Guaraldi, the package includes the iconic pumpkin as an etching on side B. The album also includes an introduction from the TV special's executive producer Lee Mendelson and insightful liner notes by Derrick Bang, Peanuts historian and author of Vince Guaraldi at the Piano.
Paley Center Presents Exclusive SUITS Farewell ExhibitJuly 17, 2019The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will celebrate the final season of the acclaimed series Suits when it presents: Suits: A Farewell Celebration Exhibit. The exclusive engagement will run at the Paley Center's Beverly Hills location July 17 through September 15. Admission to this exciting new exhibit is free.
Gabby Barrett Named Radio Disney's NBT Featured ArtistJuly 17, 2019Warner Music Nashville recording artist Gabby Barrett has been named Radio Disney's NBT (Next Big Thing), it was announced today. NBT is a multiplatform talent program that puts the spotlight on breakout artists and showcases their journey to success. The country singer will be featured in a series of exclusive NBT videos across Radio Disney, Disney Channel, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app and social media platforms.
The Alarm Launch 'On Tour Age' PodcastJuly 17, 2019On July 18th 2019, The Alarm will launch 'ON>TOUR>AGE' -#ontourage, the first in a series of Vlogs & podcasts (available from The Alarm You Tube Channel and all good digital media outlets including the official alarm Facebook page), that will be broadcast throughout the length and breadth of the Sigma LXXXV Tour 2019.
Vivian Girls Announce 'Memory' Their First New Album in 8 YearsJuly 17, 2019Today, Vivian Girls have announced Memory, their first new album in 8 years, with the album's lead single 'Sick.' In celebration of Memory, the band has also announced a fall tour that includes shows on the east coast, west coast and in the midwest. Tickets for the tour will be on sale Friday 7/19 at 10 AM local time.
VIDEO: Trafalgar Releasing Debuts Trailer for ROGER WATERS US + THEMJuly 17, 2019Trafalgar Releasing are excited to unveil the official film trailer for Roger Waters Us + Them, filmed in Amsterdam on the European leg of his highly successful and critically acclaimed 2017/2018 world tour, US + THEM. The film will be screened in 2500+ cinemas across 60+ countries around the world on October 2 and 6 only. Tickets to see the film are on sale now fromrogerwatersusandthem.com.
Luray Announces Tour DatesJuly 17, 2019Luray, the Richmond, VA by way of Wisconsin musician also known as Shannon Carey, is excited to announce upcoming tour dates in support of the new album Dig, out July 26th on 6131 Records. Dig was produced by her brother S. Carey and recorded with engineer Brian Joseph, whose own credits include Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell and Local Natives Sunlit Youth among others. Today Luray also sharing the new single “Green And Golden”. Early praise for the music found on Dig comes from The New York Times, who write that her songs take Carey “where introspection can carry her: from banjo picking to distant roaring electric guitars to glimmering thumb-piano plinks, from isolation to sweet intransigence.” All upcoming tour dates may be found below.
Deana Carter to Perform at Spencer TheaterJuly 17, 2019 In the big voice year of '96 a dreamy song called “Strawberry Wine” came on the radio and captured the hearts of millions of country music fans around the world. The tune, by 30-year-old newcomer Deana Carter – a natural beauty inside and out – featured her soft, sensual voice in a song about expectations. It defied all odds to become a multi-week No.#1 hit on her debut album Did I Shave My Legs For This?, a funny question in a title and one of the album's songs that perfectly encapsulates the countryfied wit and nostalgic sensibilities of Carter. The debut album met a wild success as a multi-platinum international best seller and “Strawberry Wine” won a CMA “Single of the Year” award and a Grammy nomination for “Best Country Song.”
ADG Film Society Presents THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIROJuly 17, 2019The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Film Society's 2019 Screening Series will conclude with the classic The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985). It will be a tribute to its Emmy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated Production Designer Stuart Wurtzel, ADG, at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on Sunday, August 4 at 5:30 pm. Following the screening, Mr. Wurtzel will explore the making of The Purple Rose of Cairo, moderated by John Iacovelli, ADG, Production Designer and ADG Film Society Co-chair. The annual 2019 Screening series “Production Design: Designers On Design,” highlights the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative collaborations, and is in association with American Cinematheque.
Renowned Films Appoints Chris Broughall as Head of DevelopmentJuly 17, 2019London-LA based award-winning global content studio Renowned Films has appointed former Gobstopper Television Executive Chris Broughall as Head of Development effective immediately, announced today by Renowned founders Max Welch, Duane Jones and Tim Withers.
Izzy True Announces Summer Tour DatesJuly 17, 2019This August, Izzy True will hit the road for the first time in a year, traveling throughout the Midwest and New England. Just about one year ago exactly, True released their second full-length, SadBad -- as a digital download and also as an elegant and format-busting pack of stickers. Today, in addition to planning this jaunt, True is hard at work on a comic book and in the midst of writing a new album.