KT Tunstall News

Ambient rockers Haunt The Woods have shared the video for their new single, 'Supernova', the latest track to be taken from their upcoming debut album, Opaque, out on February 28th.

LA-based independent record label and multidisciplinary collective Rainbow Blonde has announced a showcase as part of NYC's Winter Jazzfest at Rough Trade on January 17. The show is a collaborative event to showcase the full roster of Rainbow Blonde Records, plus many treasured community members, featuring performances by Grammy Award winner Ben Williams (whose upcoming album I AM A MAN drops February 7), Taali, Aneesa Strings, Keyon Harrold, J. Hoard, and José James. Of the event, Rainbow Blonde co-founder Talia Billig stated ”This stage is the largest and proudest example of this movement to date, live and in the moment.”

The Broadway-aimed musical Americano!, inspired by the life of DREAMer and political strategist Tony Valdovinos, will premiere at Phoenix, Arizona's The Phoenix Theatre Company, January 29 - February 23. Opening night is January 31. Americano! is presented by The Phoenix Theatre Company and Quixote Productions (Jason Rose, producer), Tony Award-winning producer Ken Davenport (Altar Boyz, Godspell, Kinky Boots and Once on This Island) is the executive producer.

Olivier and Tony Award-winner, Alan Cumming, hosted a Showcase of Scottish Culture in New York City last night (19 October) to raise money for a major redevelopment in Edinburgh in his native Scotland.

Cornish ambient rock four-piece Haunt The Woods have shared the beautiful acoustic video of their new track, 'Fly', ahead of their headline show at London's The Islington on November 27th.

Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK today announce the cast and creative team for Message In A Bottle, a new dance theatre production by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting.

Olivier and Tony Award-winner, Alan Cumming, will host an exclusive showcase of Scottish culture in New York on 19 October.

Party at the Palace is a music festival with one hell of a view. It's a truly stunning site for a festival, situated on Linlithgow loch with the palace as the backdrop.

Ambient Cornish rock band Haunt The Woods have shared their new single, the beautifully atmospheric 'Amethyst', ahead of their headline show at London's Old Blue Last on September 10th.

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile will perform six sold-out shows atNashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on January 14, 15, 16, 19, 20 and 21 with special guests Kim Richey, Lucie Silvas, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna and Courtney Barnettrespectively. The three additional shows were added due to overwhelming popular demand after the first three shows sold-out immediately during last Friday's on-sale.

London-based alternative dreamscape duo PINERO|SERENE has released 'Take My Soul' the first single from their debut EP Dark Matter. The single released on 7th June, with the EP following on 28th June, recorded and mixed by Itay Kashti of Blue Room Studios. PINERO|SERENE is German/Filipino bass player, Cheryl Pinero and UK vocalist, Neeq Serene. Pinero is also the bassist for all-female indie rock band Friedberg, whose acclaimed debut single 'Boom' has received support from the likes of Red Bull Music, KALTBLUT Magazine, BBC Radio 6 Music, FM4 and Eins Live. She has featured as a touring bassist for numerous acts including Queen Kwong, Salt Ashes, Tara Lee and KT Tunstall and is a previous member of The Go! Team.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Brandi Carlile is nominated for Artist of the Yearat the 2019 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The annual awards ceremony will take place on September 11 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.

Brandi Carlile's Girls Just Wanna Weekend—a destination concert vacation produced byCloud 9 Adventures in partnership with The Bowery Presents—will take place at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico from January 29-Febraury 2, 2020 and once again feature an all female-fronted lineup. In addition to multiple sets from Carlile, the festival will include performances by Sheryl Crow, Lake Street Dive, Patty Griffin, Lucius,Wanda Sykes (comedy set), KT Tunstall, Jade Bird, Amanda Shires and Yola as well as special guests Ruby Amanfu, Natalie Hemby and Katie Herzig.

THE LAWS OF HUMAN NATURE Author, Robert Greene, and UK-based composer Ilan Eshkeri are Tom Needham's special guests this Thursday at 6 pm on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM.

Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with the world. Today, she releases her fifth studio album Today Was A Good Day on Cooking Vinyl. Lead single 'Lucky Stars' has now had over half a million streams and is playlisted at Radio 2. The album is available here.

Maddie Ross understands the importance of creating authentic music, and the necessity of visible, queer role models. Today, she releases new video 'Liv Tyler' – enjoy and share via Youtube – a pop anthem off her debut, full-length album, Never Have I Ever, out May 10 via Sentimental Records. FLOOD Magazine declares, 'With radio-ready production values that mirror bubblegum pop rock, 'Liv Tyler' does the titular actress—not to mention her Empire Records character, Corey Mason—proud.'

Composer / Songwriter Chris Lennertz writes nine original songs along with Tony-Award winning Lyricist Glenn Slater for STX Entertainment's first animated musical film UGLYDOLLS starring the acting and singing voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull. The film is inspired by the unique and beloved global plush toy phenomenon. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weird is celebrated, strange is special and beauty is embraced as more than simply meets the eye. The film opens May 3rd and soundtrack is available now on Atlantic Records

Maddie Ross understands the importance of creating authentic music, and the necessity of visible, queer role models. Today, she shares new video 'Miracle' – watch via Affinity Magazine, share via Youtube – ahead of its release on all DSPs this Friday, off her debut, full-length album, Never Have I Ever, out May 10 via Sentimental Records.

“These songs come from a place of exhaustion, bewilderment and pure love,” says Nashville-based singer/songwriter Dawn Landes of My Tiny Twilight, a six-song collection out May 10 on Yep Roc Records.

LUCY SPRAGGAN is in a good place and wants to share it with the world. Today, she announces her fifth studio album Today Was A Good Day out on May 3, 2019 via Cooking Vinyl. In addition, she has released a new video for the single 'Lucky Stars' and is currently in the midst of a string of U.S. shows to promote the announcement. This includes headline shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Anaheim, as well as performing on the Melissa Etheridge Cruise (dates below). You can pre-order the album here.