MTV's acclaimed acoustic music series showcases the work of today's top artists and introduces the stars of tomorrow. The series' roster runs the gamut from pop mainstays like Katy Perry, Paramore, Adam Lambert, and Alicia Keys, to indie darlings such as Phoenix, Silversun Pickups, and Lykke Li.
Kurt Cobain's Smashed & Signed By Nirvana Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Sold For $595,900
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023
Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, held on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th the industry's premiere music auction event 'MUSIC ICONS,' featuring a spectacular line-up of over 1,200 pieces of music history from rock royalty owned and used by the likes of Kurt Cobain, ...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts Acoustic Grunge Concerts This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023
For the first time ever, Sierra Madre Playhouse presents SMP Unplugged, two nights of concerts featuring grunge bands playing acoustic sets (reminiscent of MTV Unplugged), for Memorial Day Weekend 2023!...
TASH SULTANA Announces 2023 North American Tour
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023
The gender-fluid multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer and entrepreneur has carved out every step in their musical journey over the last 15 years. This has taken them from performing open mics night all over Australia, busking the streets of Melbourne to releasing platinum rec...
Twenty One Pilots Release 'MTV Unplugged' Album
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023
Originally recorded in front of a live audience this past summer for MTV’s iconic Unplugged series, Twenty One Pilots created a fan-oriented experience inviting some of their biggest fans in Los Angeles to attend the intimate taping. It has reimagined versions of some of their biggest and most bel...
Twenty One Pilots Announce MTV Unplugged Release
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023
Capping off 2022, Twenty One Pilots received multiple new RIAA certifications including Gold certification of their latest album Scaled And Icy, Gold certification of their single “Shy Away,” Platinum certification of their single “Jumpsuit,” and a Diamond certification for their generationa...
Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023
The track features arrangements by trombone player Steve Davis, and follows the first single and video, “Come On, Aphrodite”—featuring Abena Koomson-Davis—from Merchant’s forthcoming album Keep Your Courage. Produced by Merchant, Keep Your Courage is the artist’s ninth solo studio a...
Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023
Natalie Merchant unveils a new video for her latest single “Come On, Aphrodite”—watch here. Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the new video is directed by Matthew Shattuck (Foo Fighters, John Legend) and edited by Andrew Pulaski (Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg). Watch the new music video now!...
Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023
It is the first track released from Merchant’s forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage, and establishes the record’s themes of love and passion as essential to the human experience. Merchant’s ninth solo studio album, and the latest new material since 2014’s self-titled record, Keep Your Cour...
Natalie Merchant To Bring 2023 U.S. Tour To Byham Theater, April 18
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces that tickets are on sale for Natalie Merchant's concert on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. This event is presented by National Artists. ...
Betty White Auction Brings in Over $4 Million at Julien's Auctions Three Day Weekend with Every Item Sold
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022
In a white glove event where every item was sold, Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, their headline-making 'PROPERTY FROM THE LIFE AND CAREER OF BETTY WHITE,' auction featuring an incredible line-up of over 1,600 lots featuring memorabilia, wardrobe, art, jewelry and more f...
Twenty One Pilots Garner Four New RIAA Certifications
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022
Twenty One Pilots just received new RIAA certifications ahead of their Madison Square Garden show. The new awards recognized the Gold certification of their latest album Scaled And Icy, Gold certification of their single “Shy Away,” Platinum certification of their single “Jumpsuit,” and a Di...
Twenty One Pilots Share 'Stranger Things // Heathens' (Live From Romania)
by Michael Major - July 22, 2022
Watch a reimagining of 'Heathens' within the world of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Filmed on the last stop of their European festival run at Romania’s Electric Castle festival, “Stranger Things // Heathens” (Live from Romania) arrives as an performance video capturing the surprise live moment ...
Café Tacvba Added to LA Phil's 2022/23 Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced an additional program for the 2022/23 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall: Café Tacvba in Un Segundo, Concierto Acústico, on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at 8 p.m....
Kurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Guitar Sells for $5,000,000
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022
Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event MUSIC ICONS held on Friday, May 20th, Saturday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 22nd 2022 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electri...
VIDEO: Watch Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Perform 'Under My Skin' on MTV UNPLUGGED
by Michael Major - December 23, 2021
MTV has shared a video of Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett performing 'I've Got You Under My Skin' from their recent MTV: Unplugged special. The special was filmed over the summer and features tracks from their recent album, which is nominated for six Grammys. 'Love For Sale' showcases the Cole Porter son...
VIDEO: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Perform 'Fly Me to the Moon' on MTV UNPLUGGED
by Michael Major - December 23, 2021
MTV has shared a video of Tony Bennett performing 'Fly Me to the Moon' for Lady Gaga at their recent MTV Unplugged special. The special was filmed over the summer and will feature tracks from their recent album, which is nominated for six Grammys. The album includes the Cole Porter songbook, includi...
VIDEO: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Perform 'Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)' on MTV UNPLUGGED
by Michael Major - December 22, 2021
The special was filmed over the summer and will feature tracks from their recent album, which is nominated for six Grammys. Love For Sale, the new collaborative album showcasing the Cole Porter songbook, features 'I Get a Kick Out of You', 'You're The Top', and more....
VIDEO: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Perform 'Night & Day' on MTV UNPLUGGED
by Michael Major - December 20, 2021
MTV has shared a video of Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett performing 'Night and Day' from their recent MTV: Unplugged special. The special was filmed over the summer and features tracks from their recent album, which is nominated for six Grammys. Their new album, 'Love For Sale', showcases the Cole Port...
VIDEO: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Perform 'Love For Sale' on MTV UNPLUGGED
by Michael Major - December 10, 2021
The special was filmed over the summer and will feature tracks from their recent album, which is nominated for six Grammys. Love For Sale is the new collaborative album showcasing the Cole Porter songbook of classic popular music. Watch them sing 'Love For Sale' now!...
Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett's to Present MTV UNPLUGGED Episode
by Michael Major - December 09, 2021
MTV has announced Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's MTV Unplugged special. The performance video for 'Love For Sale', the title-track of their recent collaboration album, will debut tomorrow. The special was filmed over the summer and will feature tracks from their album, which is nominated for six Gramm...
LA Phil Media Launches Third Season of SOUND/STAGE
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2021
The Los Angeles Philharmonic today announced the launch of the third season of Sound/Stage, beginning October 1, 2021, with nine new episodes released through 2022. ...
Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Partner With ViacomCBS for Three New TV Specials
by Michael Major - September 15, 2021
The deal includes the broadcast of 'One Last Time', a film capture of the duo's final concert together at Radio City this past August. Also premiering is a new MTV Unplugged Special and a documentary, all in support of their new album 'Love For Sale'....
A Concert Tribute To Linda Ronstadt Announced at the Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2021
Following the success of the 2020 Emmy nominated TV special, “A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at The Soraya,” Aida Cuevas and La Marisoul team up once again for another night celebrating the iconic musical legend -- this time joined by esteemed jazz vocalist Luciana Souza. ...
LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Sangre Mexicana Tour 2021 Comes to NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2021
One of the most influential Latin music groups of all time, Los Tigres del Norte take their Sangre Mexicana Tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. Los Tigres del Norte are undisputed legends of Mexico's lively norteño music genre, a high-energy ensemble ...
BOB DYLAN: ODDS AND ENDS Available on Digital & Rental Today
by TV News Desk - June 22, 2021
The film’s release highlights a distribution collaboration between the companies for longform content, documentaries, and concert films from some of the most iconic artists in the SME catalog across multiple digital platforms. ...
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