Matthew Herbert News

When Ultraísta released their eponymous debut album last fall, it quickly established a couple universal truths

When Ultraísta released their eponymous debut album last fall, it quickly established a couple universal truths: 1) Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker are incredibly innovative musicians and producers whose fingerprints are embedded in their most notable collaborators (namely Atoms For Peace, Radiohead, and Beck); and 2) Laura Bettinson's beguiling voice and mesmerizing stage presence make the impressive pedigree of this band a moot point. Her voice could stand out over virtually any sound, and nothing proves this better than an album of star-studded remixes.

Jamie Lidell has partnered with Yours Truly for a short documentary about the making of his critically acclaimed self-titled album, out now on Warp Records. The video goes behind the scenes with Lidell and examines how he produced the album that is garnering accolades from Wall Street Journal, Details, SPIN and more. Click below to watch!

Forthcoming productions at the National Theatre, announced today by Nicholas Hytner, include plays familiar, rare and new: Shakespeare's Othello, Gorky's Children of the Sun,James Baldwin's The Amen Corner;Marlowe's Edward II, Pirandello's Liola, Eugene O'Neill's Strange Interlude and Georg Kaiser's From Morning to Midnight. Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson's musical The Light Princess will premiere in October, and there will be a new adaptation of Emil and the Detectives for family audiences at Christmas.

Jamie Lidell is sharing "Why_ya_why," a new song from his highly-anticipated self-titled album, out February 19 on Warp Records.

Jamie Lidell will embark on a world tour to celebrate the release of his highly-anticipated self-titled album, out February 19 on Warp Records. Kicking off in London on March 8, the tour will include stops in France, Germany and Turkey before making its way to the U.S. Please see tour dates below.

This November Roman Polanski's shorts will be touring the states carried by an unusual pair of Polish instrumentalists.

This November Roman Polanski's shorts will be touring the states carried by an unusual pair of Polish instrumentalists.

James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

Manhattan Theatre Club's critically acclaimed production of Caryl Churchill's TOP GIRLS begins its final week of performances at MTC's Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street) tonight.

Tony nominee Martha Plimpton, currently appearing in MTC's TOP GIRLS, will be a guest on WNYC's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' tomorrow, Thursday, June 12 (1:00 - 1:20 PM). 'The Leonard Lopate Show' can be heard locally on 93.9 FM or 820 AM.

S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently appeared in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA, and Marisa Tomei, currently appearing in MTC's critically acclaimed production of TOP GIRLS, will be featured guests on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' next week as a part of 'Broadway Week.'

S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently appeared in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA, and Marisa Tomei, currently appearing in MTC's critically acclaimed production of TOP GIRLS, will be featured guests on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' next week as a part of 'Broadway Week.'

Martha Plimpton, currently appearing in MTC's critically acclaimed production of Caryl Churchill's TOP GIRLS, will be a guest on PRI's 'Fair Game with Faith Salie' on Tuesday, May 13.

Manhattan Theatre Club's eagerly anticipated production of Caryl Churchill's TOP GIRLS opened on May 7th at MTC's Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Manhattan Theatre Club's eagerly anticipated production of Caryl Churchill's TOP GIRLS opened on May 7th at MTC's Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Manhattan Theatre Club's eagerly anticipated production of Caryl Churchill's TOP GIRLS opened on May 7th at MTC's Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street).