Author Archives: Mike
Author Archives: Mike
Sony Music Entertainment and Legacy Recordings have signed virtuoso guitarist/composer/producer Steve Vai to a new multi-album agreement which includes plans to issue two fresh Vai sets in 2015 beginning with the release of Stillness In Motion – Vai Live in L.A. on April 7, 2015.
Continue readingThe British Music Embassy Announces Official SXSW Events “Year after year, the British takeover of Latitude 30 makes it one of best venues of SXSW.” – Austin 360 The British Music at SXSW Partnership is very proud to announce its evening programming at The British Music Embassy during SXSW. The BME is very pleased to welcome back […]
Continue readingToday, New York-based troubadour Juan Wauters has announced and detailed his new album, Who Me? out May 12th on Captured Tracks. Juan has shared a new teaser promo video for the album and 2 versions of his new single, “She Might Get Shot,” one in Spanish and the album version in English.
Continue reading“My friend Marius Hauge has photographed me a lot in private and as an artist through the years. He had wanted to capture the portrait in motion and asked to shoot me, my drummer Dave Heilman and my bass player Chris Holm while we performed ‘Lucky Guy’. It’s the most stripped down (save for Tim Fain’s multi-faceted string arrangement and performance) and direct song on Please, and I was very thankful to be able to capture the essence of what was a really charged emotional moment for us on stage every night during last fall’s Please tour.
Continue readingStarting Friday, February 20, 2015 (check local listings), beloved Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice’s Live from the Artists Den episode broadcasts nationwide on public television with a captivating performance at the Greenpoint Loft in Brooklyn, NY. The long-running, critically acclaimed concert series creatively connects fans with a stunning roster of icons and emerging stars performing in unique and historic venues across the United States. The new season also includes episodes from Zac Brown Band, Alabama Shakes, and Cage the Elephant.
Continue readingIt’s 16 years since their last album as a four-piece and April 28 sees the release of a brand new album from blur on Warner Bros., titled The Magic Whip.
Continue readingThousand is the project of French songwriter Stéphane Milochevitch and releases its self-titled, sophomore album on April 7 via eccentric French label Talitres. The album is a beautiful collection of pop-folk gems and soulful songwriting with an addictive edge, reminiscent of the Supremes and Bill Callahan dipped in synth pop and afro-beat.
Continue readingIconoclast director Jérémie Rozan unveils the dreamlike music video for Brodinski’s new track, “Us” featuring Atlanta rapper Bloody Jay, off his forthcoming album Brava, out March 3rd via Bromance Records/Parlophone/Warner Bros. Records. Brava is the hotly anticipated full-length debut from the French DJ/producer, and promises to be heavy on more collaborations with other Southern rap and producing heavyweights, including Slim Thug, Peewee Longway, and iLoveMakonnen.
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