Jon Hassell Announces Reissue of Classic Debut Album, VERNAL EQUINOXFebruary 5, 2020Ambient music pioneer Jon Hassell's debut album Vernal Equinox is being reissued on March 20. It's been fully remastered from the original tapes and is being made available on vinyl for the first time in 42 years, and CD for the first time in 30 years. The re-issue features sleeve notes by Hassell and Brian Eno. Back in record shops on the day of the 2020 vernal equinox, it's the second release on Hassell's own Ndeya label.
VIDEO: Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson Star in New Trailer for SPIRALFebruary 5, 2020A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in SPIRAL, the terrifying new chapter from the book of SAW. Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city's gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer's morbid game.
Sam Hunt Announces SOUTHSIDE Album and TourFebruary 5, 2020Multi-Platinum-selling country star Sam Hunt announces his eagerly-awaited sophomore album SOUTHSIDE, releasing April 3 on MCA Nashville. The album will feature his current Top 5-and-climbing radio hit “Kinfolks,” the introspective ballad “Sinning With You,” and more from the award-winning artist. SOUTHSIDE will be the first full album since Hunt's critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut, Montevallo.
The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announces 2020 Lineup at Museum of the Moving ImageFebruary 5, 2020The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, a celebrated gathering that spotlights the literary genius of novelist Philip K. Dick, has unveiled the full lineup for its eighth annual season. Events include film screenings and premieres, panel discussions, virtual reality demonstrations, and the launch of a new screenplay competition aimed at enhancing the filmmaking experience for audiences. As a platform for critical thinkers who explore the benefits and obstacles of science and technology, the festival showcases a variety of themes associated with independent storytelling. Held at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY, the festival runs from March 4-8, 2020.
Vanessa Claudio Joins Telemundo's SUELTA LA SOPAFebruary 4, 2020After a successful career in Mexican television, TV personality Vanessa Claudio comes to Telemundo's 'Suelta La Sopa' starting Monday, February 10 at 3pm/2c. Making her debut on U.S. Hispanic television, Vanessa will join the team of entertainment experts , including Carolina Sandoval, Juan Manuel Cortés and Luis Borrego, to offer viewers in-depth analysis and the most comprehensive coverage of showbiz and celebrity news.
PBS to Premiere CHUCK BERRY: BROWN EYED HANDSOME MANFebruary 4, 2020CHUCK BERRY: BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN is a collection of performances by the greatest rock icons in history performing favorite songs by their self-proclaimed hero Chuck Berry. A historic record of the decades-long and continuing impact of the father of rock-'n'-roll, the program presents — for the first and possibly only time ever — full performances from the legends of rock music honoring the man they agree started it all. Artists include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt, Jeff Lynne and more, filmed at the heights of their own careers, performing the work of Chuck Berry. Berry himself is also featured in a number of solos and duets. Narrated by Danny Glover, CHUCK BERRY: BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning Saturday, February 29, 2020 (check local listings).
Cold War Kids Release Exclusive Unplugged 'Live at YouTube Space' Performance FilmFebruary 4, 2020Cold War Kids have announced today's premiere of Cold War Kids Live at YouTube Space, an unplugged performance filmed last October at YouTube Space LA. Highlights include bare-boned takes on songs from their acclaimed new album, NEW AGE NORMS 1, as well as an inventive cover of George Michael's classic Freedom '90'.
RATINGS: TODAY is #1 in Key DemoFebruary 4, 2020TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54. The win marks 212 out of 214 weeks in first place. TODAY also grew in the demo week over week. Season to date, TODAY ranks first among A25-54 and A18-49 viewers.
Green Bandleader Jeff Lescher Released His First Solo AlbumFebruary 4, 2020As the leader of the seminal Chicago band Green, Jeff Lescher unleashed a synthesis of the punk, pop, glam, soul and country music he was obsessed with growing up. Rising from the fertile scene in the 80s that included bands like Material Issue and Shoes, Green released a string of critically acclaimed albums that won praise from SPIN, Chicago Tribune and Village Voice. Author John Borack included them in his lauded book, “Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Guide to Power Pop”.
Jameela Jamil to MC and Judge HBO Max's Ballroom Voguing Competition SeriesFebruary 4, 2020 HBO Max announced today that actress, activist and host Jameela Jamil will MC and judge Legendary, the 9-episode unscripted voguing competition series from Scout Productions. Additionally, the streamer comes ready to battle with a judge panel that will chant, chop and destroy each ball featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado alongside a weekly rotating guest judge with commentary by Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ at the turntable.
J-Felix Releases 'CHECK' Single Feat. El TrainFebruary 4, 2020Producer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Newman, otherwise known as J-Felix, returns with his future blend of boogie, p-funk, disco and soul on his sophomore album Whole Again Hooligan, out March 6 on Tru Thoughts, and releases the heavily-sampled single 'Check' featuring El Train - listen below!

Hinds Announces New Album THE PRETTIEST CURSEFebruary 4, 2020Today the beloved Madrid-born and bred quartet Hinds announce their glorious beast of a third album, The Prettiest Curse. On this new record, Hinds take a quantum leap forward as a band and shrug off any remaining lo-fi accusations, finally harnessing the full extent of their pop prowess and unleashing songs which sound bigger, bolder, and more complex than anything they have done before, while still remaining true to their girl-gang, garage rock roots. “We have this incredible job, but it's really transformed the way we live,” says Carlotta Cosials, explaining the album title. “We know we're not going to stop, so we've decided to embrace it—to see this curse as something pretty.” Featuring songs performed in Hinds' native tongue for the first time, The Prettiest Curse was produced by Jenn Decliveo and is positively bursting with life, finding Hinds at their very best yet. Pre-order The Prettiest Curse, out April 3rd via Hinds' long-time label home Mom + Pop, HERE.
Chatham County Line to Release STRANGE FASCINATION on May 15February 4, 2020A staple of the North Carolina music scene for two decades, Raleigh, NC's Chatham County Line introduces a new sound and line up with the release of their ninth studio album, Strange Fascination, out May 15 on Yep Roc Records.
Levitate Music & Arts Festival Announces 2020 Lineup, Featuring Jack Johnson, Tash Sultana, & More!February 4, 2020The ever-evolving and greatly loved Levitate Music & Arts Festival is proud to announce the 2020 lineup for its eighth annual event happening July 10-12, 2020. The team at Levitate has been thinking about summer all winter long and is proud to announce a lineup to warm the soul: Jack Johnson, Phil Lesh & Friends, Stick Figure, Tash Sultana, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dirty Heads, Umphrey's McGee, Moe., Toots and the Maytals, Trevor Hall, Billy Strings, Mt. Joy, and many more. A confirmed lineup is listed at the end of this release.
Caprices Announces Line-Up, Three New Stages & Double Weekend Format for 2020February 4, 2020For its 17th edition, Caprices presents its new concept: Modernity 2 X Higher, spreading over two weekends on April 17-19 & April 24-26, 2020. Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Sven Väth, Guy Gerber, Lee Burridge, Ricardo Villalobos, Adriatique will be amongst more than 53 of the most prominent artists of the moment, who will gather in Crans-Montana. Three new stages have been announced, one new daytime stage at Cry D'Er plus two new night stages that will host various national and international festival and club brands.
Boniface Shares Video For 'Oh My God'February 4, 2020Boniface is very excited to share the video for the new single 'Oh My God', ahead of the release of their debut album. Boniface is out on the February 14th, 2020 on Transgressive Records and can be pre-ordered now. The video was filmed in one long take, Michel Gondry style, in collaboration with the Canadian director Michael Pugacewicz.
First Names Announced For Houghton 2020February 4, 2020Described in some quarters as setting a new benchmark for music festivals, Houghton announces a progressive and eclectic group of names for its third edition on 6th - 9th August 2020.