Author Archives: Mike
Author Archives: Mike
Airgo Entertainment, the multi-service music company launched by proven music industry professionals, is uniquely positioned to provide customized services for today’s independent and established recording artists. The newly developed Airgo Entertainment is an expansion of the highly successful Airgo Music, in existence since 2008, which has mounted numerous successful artist campaigns and productions.
Continue readingErnest Jenning Record Co. is excited to announce Shannon Wright’s first full U.S. tour in ten years. The tour, which will be in support of Young Widows, will start on March 12 at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY and conclude on March 21 at The Earl in Atlanta, GA.
Continue readingAs anticipation continues to build for the upcoming debut from Revolution Saints, the band has released a second music video from the album due out on February 24th via Frontiers Music SRL.
Continue readingIn their latest video “My Melody,” Nico & Vinz once again use their art to carry a message by highlighting stories of the those living with HIV and AIDS intertwined with contemplative rhythms of the new track from their Black Star Elephant debut.
Continue readingMatt Braunger comes crashing through the woods in his return to Comedy Central in the world premiere of “Matt Braunger: Big, Dumb Animal” on Friday, February 6 at Midnight ET/PT. Braunger’s second one-hour stand-up special, “Big, Dumb Animal,” was filmed at The Bell House in Brooklyn. In front of a live audience, Braunger delves into why being 39 is lamer than being 40, the absurdity of a quiet Jagerbomb, why his hometown of Portland is too nice of a place, and what it is to be a big dumb animal with an anger problem. Also, how he got the nickname “Peaches.”
Continue readingSinger-songwriter siren and multi-instrumentalist Tori Vasquez has quickly become renowned in her native Texas for her beautiful melodies and truthful storytelling. Her newest single, “Keep in Mind (A**hole)” is no exception. Tori describes the song by saying, “this is me trying very hard to not hide who I am and to not be ashamed or feel guilty for it.” Armed with some talented dancers, this is a video you don’t want to miss.
Continue readingSwedish-Belgian avant-pop duo Victoria+Jean have released their newest music video “Firecracker,” which was mixed by Joe Hirst (Bloc Party, Florence and The Machines, Jarvis Cocker) and directed by Christopher Thockler, on Blackbook. The duo will be releasing a follow up album to V+J EP later this year.
Continue readingNonesuch Records releases The Staves’ Justin Vernon–produced label debut, If I Was, on March 31, 2015, with vinyl to follow on April 21. The Staves, originally from Watford, England, are three sisters: Emily (vocals), Jessica (vocals, guitar), and Camilla (vocals, ukulele) Staveley-Taylor. The album was recorded in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at Vernon’s April Base studios—a former veterinary clinic where he also recorded his 2012 self-titled Bon Iver album. Watch a short film about the making of the album here. If I Was is available to pre-order on iTunes and at nonesuch.com, with an instant download of the album tracks “Blood I Bled” and “Black & White” (complete track list on next page). Plans for a North American tour will be announced shortly.
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