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May 9, 2014

Blue Note At 75 Broadcast On NPR

As part of The Kennedy Center’s celebration of Blue Note Records’ 75th anniversary, NPR Music will present a live video webcast of its culminating event, Blue Note at 75, The Concert. The evening of performances by Blue Note Records artists will be available to watch at NPR Music Sunday, May 11 at 7 p.m. EST.

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May 9, 2014

Jungle’s Self-Titled Debut Album To Be Released July 15th

London-based collective Jungle has revealed they will release their debut album in North America on July 15, 2014 (July 14 UK) on XL Recordings. Their eponymous album is set to be one of the summer’s most anticipated debut records, building on the success of their singles “Platoon”, “The Heat” and “Busy Earnin'”. Rolling Stone recently included the group in their “10 New Artists You Need To Know”.

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May 9, 2014

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Festival Roster And Schedule Announced

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the full complement of programming scheduled to be presented at the 55th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The 10-day celebration of the arts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other in the nation. The world-class, multi-disciplinary festival is free to attend and is open to the public. Attracting over 400,000 visitors annually, the Festival begins on the first Friday in June and takes place at the confluence of Pittsburgh’s famed three rivers in Point State Park, throughout picturesque Gateway Center, and in the city’s world-renowned Cultural District.

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May 9, 2014

Kawehi Announces Summer Tour And Upcoming EP

New York, NY (May 9, 2014) – One-woman band Kawehi has made quite the impression on the internet the last few months with her cover of Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box.” The singer’s video has been picked up worldwide since becoming a “Staff Pick” on Vimeo. Coverage of the song began popping up everywhere – People Magazine, Spin, Huffington Post, Elle, Esquire and more. The folks at Esquire loved the video so much, they asked her to do an exclusive recording of another cover for their site. The Lawrence, KS based singer, who has a handful of EP releases under her belt, is gearing up to release some new music this summer. Her new EP, Robot Heart, is nearly complete and will be released in July. Kawehi launched a Kickstarter campaign for the new EP and not only hit her goal, but she surpassed it, reaching nearly 10x her original goal.

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May 9, 2014

Conversations With Toto’s Steve Lukather, Jenny Sheinman, Jeff Black and Oh Honey’s Mitchy Collins and Danielle Bouchard

A Conversation with Toto’s Steve Lukather Mike Ragogna: Luke! How you doin’? Steve Lukather: I’m doing great, man! Things couldn’t be going better. I just got all this information that the DVD is number one all over the world, it’s crazy! I don’t even understand it, but I’m sure happy about it. MR: That’s easy. […]

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May 8, 2014

Shelby Earl On Grey’s Anatomy With Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T.”

here’s lots to report with Ms. Earl these days! iTUNES MUSIC is featuring Swift Arrows in the”What’s Hot” section of the music homepage all week this week, and tonight – THURSDAY, MAY 8TH @ 9|8c- Shelby’s cover of Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” (*produced by her supremely talented bandmate Eric Howk) will be featured on ABC’S GREY’S ANATOMY! For those who don’t already know, Michael Jackson is THE reason she wanted to become a singer as a kid, so this makes for a perfect full-circle moment in her life.)

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May 8, 2014

John Legend Snags #1 On Billboard Hot 100

Nine-time Grammy Award winning artist John Legend has claimed the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart this week with his smash single “All of Me” from his most recent album LOVE IN THE FUTURE. This marks Legend’s highest selling and charting single of his career to date, with sales over 3 million in the US and 4.5 million worldwide. In its 30 week climb to the #1 spot, the single has also triumphed at radio, reaching #1 at Pop, Hot AC, Urban AC and Rhythm radio. “All of Me” will be featured in next week’s episode of the Fox hit television series Glee. LOVE IN THE FUTURE, Legend’s highly acclaimed fourth studio album is nearing gold certification.

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May 8, 2014

Matrimony’s Montibello Memories Released

“Rarely will you hear a debut record this assured and diverse.” That’s what American Songwriter has to say about Matrimony’s Columbia Records full-length debut in a glowing 4-star review. The album is out this week, and the growing praise for the band and the album is rising to deafening levels. GQ says the band are the #1 thing “you need” this week, premiering a rousing, stripped down live performance of Montibello Memories standout “Southern Skies.” MSN Music is streaming the full album in their “Listening Booth,” and Daytrotter has released a new session with the band. Matrimony also announces more dates for their Spring U.S. tour, with 28 dates total.

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