Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog Music Unite for Exclusive PartnershipMay 24, 2018Atlantic Records and independent music publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music have joined forces in an exclusive label partnership. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Big Yellow Dog was founded by Co-owner/CEO Carla Wallace and Co-owner Kerry O'Neil. Over the past two decades, the company's roster has been recognized with numerous accolades, including four GRAMMY® Awards; 34 #1 songs; four Song of the Year awards from ACM, BMI, and ASCAP; five ASCAP/BMI Pop awards; and many more. This marks Big Yellow Dog's first label venture.
CMA Fest Announces More than 100 Additional Performances June 7 - 10May 24, 2018CMA Fest has announced more than 100 additional performances throughout Downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. Xfinity Fan Fair X is back and more exciting than ever featuring three stages packed with artist performances, panels and meet and greets, in addition to music and lifestyle exhibits, prize giveaways and the Marketplace taking place daily from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM inside Music City Center. The HGTV Lodge returns for a seventh year, hosting performances with Country Music favorites and appearances from HGTV stars. Newly added to the Nissan Stadium stage, Jake Owen will perform on Friday night and Cole Swindell will perform on Sunday night.
THE LATE LATE SHOW Will Broadcast Special Episodes from London Featuring Cher, Cate Blanchett, Niall Horan, & MoreMay 24, 2018CBS' Emmy Award-winning THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN will return to London, England to broadcast four special episodes from the historic Central Hall Westminster, Monday, June 18 – Thursday, June 21(12:37 AM-1:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Corden will host a star-studded lineup of guests in his native country, including Cher, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Niall Horan and Foo Fighters. Additional guests will be announced closer to air. During these London-based episodes, Corden will share highlights of his homeland with American viewers, and THE LATE LATE SHOW's signature musical and comedy segments, such as “Crosswalk: The Musical” and “Take a Break,” will get a British makeover. This marks the second U.K. trip for THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN.
J. Peter Schwalm's HOW WE FALL on RareNoise Out this JuneMay 24, 2018 For years J. Peter Schwalm's compositions and productions have been impressive proof of the power of sound without words. More consistent than ever, on his new album How We Fall, he creates sound sculptures that transcend common categories. Their structures can take on rough or gently curved forms, unfold associative or contemplative effects, and may even make the listener shiver. Schwalm's feel for nuances, tension arcs and individual sounds is based on talent and many years of experience.
Goo Goo Dolls Announce New Live Album THE AUDIENCE IS THIS WAY Coming This JulyMay 24, 2018Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls today announced The Audience is This Way, a 10-track live album recorded on the band's recent tours. The Audience is This Way is due for release on July 21, 2018 via Warner Bros. Records and will be physically available as an exclusive limited edition black vinyl at indie-retail stores nationally as part of Record Store Day Crawl. There are only 3,000 copies made of this pressing. The album will also be available for digital download and streaming on August 24.
Riot Fest to Pull Back Curtains on 2018 Lineup, Early Bird Presale TonightMay 24, 2018Every year, music fans from around the world anticipate who'll be playing at Riot Fest, the Chicago festival made famous for diverse, innovative lineups and the once-in-a-lifetime reunions of iconic bands such as the Misfits, the Replacements, and Jawbreaker amongst a fan-friendly three-day celebration of punk, rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, metal, indie rock, roots music and just about everything in between. On May 30, Riot Fest will unveil the first wave its 2018 lineup (spoiler alert: it's a doozy).
YouTube and Whistle Sports Announce F2 FINDING FOOTBALL New Global Soccer Series Premiering This JuneMay 24, 2018YouTube has teamed up with superstars The F2Freestylers for “F2 Finding Football,” a new original series produced by Whistle Sports that premieres on the F2Freestyler's YouTube Channel on June 13. From kicking a ball through narrow alleyways of Rio de Janeiro's favelas to The F2 mashing up trick-shots and tango in Buenos Aires to eating shrimp alive in Thailand, “F2 Finding Football” is a fusion of culture, community and sport.