Cody Johnson made his debut on NBC’s Today show Wednesday morning with a stripped-down version of the romantic “On My Way to You,” backed by fiddle and acoustic guitar. In his pre-performance interview, Johnson noted the personal parallels in the song’s lyrics and the strengthening of his relationship with his …
Read More »Patty Griffin Confirms 2019 Spring Tour
Just ahead of her self-titled 10th LP out in March, Patty Griffin will launch a headlining tour on February 28th in Los Angeles. The trek, which is scheduled to run through April 20th, visits venues in New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Toronto, Ontario, among others. Tickets for most …
Read More »'A Bowie Celebration – The David Bowie Alumni Tour' Announces 2019 Dates
For the third year in a row, veteran members of various David Bowie‘s backing bands are hitting the road to play music from his vast catalog. This year’s incarnation of the A Bowie Celebration tour is lead by Spiders From Mars keyboardist Mile Garson (who played with Bowie from 1972 …
Read More »Why We Need Mexico
People say the American mall is dying — but if so, someone forgot to tell La Plaza Mall. La Plaza is the largest shopping center in McAllen, Texas, a mid-size city on the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s the sort of establishment you’d find in any city or suburb — Foot Locker, …
Read More »Anthony Kiedis: 'California Is on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis'
In the aftermath of the deadly and devastating rash of wildfires that swept through Northern and Southern California, Anthony Kiedis co-penned an op-ed that warns fellow Golden State citizens that they reside in “the front lines of the climate crisis.” The op-ed, which the Red Hot Chili Peppers singer co-wrote …
Read More »Most Exciting Music Tech From CES 2019
Music has been center stage this week at CES 2019, the latest edition of Las Vegas’s international annual consumer electronics bacchanal. As smart speakers and smart home devices become ubiquitous in households around the world, audio-tech companies new and old are now fighting to show off fresh-off-the-line premium technology at …
Read More »Sarah Potenza Owns It on Confident New Song 'I Work for Me'
Sarah Potenza first caught our ears in 2015 as a contestant on season eight of The Voice, eventually releasing her debut album, 2016’s Monster, which cemented her as one of the more exciting new voices in soul and blues music. Today, Potenza has announced plans to release a follow-up to …
Read More »Watch Natasha Lyonne Die, Relive Same Night in 'Russian Doll' Trailer
Natahsa Lyonne keeps dying then subsequently reliving her birthday in the trailer for Netflix‘sRussian Doll. Lyonne co-created the show with Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland (Bachelorette,Sleeping With Other People). The trailer opens with Lyonne’s Nadia celebrating her birthday with a raucous party in New York City. It all comes to …
Read More »Kid Ink Drives Down Dark Road in New 'Tomahawk' Video
Kid Ink debuted an ominous video for his latest single, “Tomahawk.” The track appears on the Los Angeles rapper’s seven-track December EP Missed Calls. The nighttime-set video opens with gaudy images of his white car as the rapper slowly gets into the driver’s seat. Kid Ink smokes, raps, and drives down …
Read More »Alex Gibney Announces Documentary About Saudi-U.S. Relations
A new documentary with the working title of House of Saud, helmed by filmmaker Alex Gibney and author Lawrence Wright will examine the United States’ tenuous relationship with Saudi Arabia. Showtime announced Monday that the film was in development but did not announce a projected premiere date. The film will …
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