Leonardo DiCaprio to Play Music Pioneer Sam Phillips

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures has acquired the Peter Guralnick book Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘N’ Roll. The film will be developed by Appian Way’s Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson for DiCaprio to play the title character, the pioneering music producer who from as tiny Memphis-based Sun Studio helped make stars of artists as […]

via Leonardo DiCaprio To Play Music Pioneer Sam Phillips; Launched Elvis, Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Cash & Jerry Lee Lewis — Deadline

Norah Jones at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Photos by: Timothy Nguyen – Jazz artist Norah Jones, who released her sixth solo album, Day Breaks, on October 7th, 2016 via Blue Note, which followed up her 2013 album, Foreverly, which served as a collaborative album with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day.

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Temple of the Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour

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25 years after the lone album from a group who shook and stirred the Seattle music scene (Hell. This was such a milestone for the Seattle music scene, bringing together crucial pieces to an entire era of music still channeling listeners today), I’m proud to announce the band of grunge prophets confirming a US tour for 2016. Continue reading “Temple of the Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour”

The Weeknd – No Boundaries with “False Alarm” Video — THYRD WAVE

The Weeknd debuts graphic video for “False Alarm.” The Weeknd has always had a dark and edgy aesthetic and “False Alarm” is no different. An exciting and thrilling video that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The Weeknd is one of the most exciting pop stars, he’s not afraid to push boundaries.

via The Weeknd – False Alarm (Video) — THYRD WAVE

Meursault Returns with Focus on Releasing New Music

Meursault (led by Neil Pennycook), is returning. It seems as if Pennycook has been off doing various other ventures over the last couple of years, but now he’s focusing his attentions on Meursault. There’s an EP release on the horizon and the new album is going to coming out in early 2017 so keep your eyes peeled. […]

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James Vincent McMorrow: Albert Hall Performance

What a glorious venue the Albert Hall, Manchester is. Having never stepped foot inside this hidden gem, it quickly became one of my favourite venues to visit. The recently renovated Chapel, housed above the quirky German inspired beer palace Alberts Schloss, is a real treat for gig goers. I couldn’t think of a more fitting venue for James Vincent McMorrow to perform a medley of his beautiful tracks in.

via Gig Review; James Vincent McMorrow — Hansays_

Infinity Crush Finds Candid Center in “Warmth Equation”

Caroline White heals the broken hearted with her honest and soft expressive vocal display in “Warmth Equation.” The music is similar to groups like First Aid Kit and a more laid back Of Monsters and Men. White almost reminds me of a less punk Kimya Dawson with her folk-based presence. The album reminds of the days post-relationship when you finally start to realize that everything’s going to be alright.

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Although Infinity Crush’s Derrick Brandon and Caroline White only met about two years ago, they hit it off almost immediately. They became best friends quickly, and it wasn’t long before White began to integrate Brandon into her music. White wrote the majority of Warmth Equation – the first Infinity Crush release for Joy Void Recordings […]

via INFINITY CRUSH – ” Warmth Equation “ — The Fat Angel Sings

Top Tracks: Gabriel Wolfchild & The Northern Light – Runaways — Belwood Music

Though he boasts a name that wouldn’t sound amiss in a fantasy epic, Gabriel is better known for turning heads (and chairs) thanks to his arresting vocals and poetic storytelling. Finding himself in the limelight after his successful audition on The Voice US, he soon found like-minded people eager to create who would become his […]

via Top Tracks: Gabriel Wolfchild & The Northern Light – Runaways — Belwood Music

Southern Rock Revivalist, C2 and the Brothers Reed, Seize a Lost Charisma

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Southern rock revivalist, C2 and the Brothers Reed, seizes the day with a lost charisma and stagemanship forgotten in today’s musical diarrhea of half-ass talented youtube stars and whiny little emo kids with wifi. The guys are spitting sparks, working on a high voltage plain; they are raising, from the grave, a vintage era of sex, drugs and great fucking music! Continue reading “Southern Rock Revivalist, C2 and the Brothers Reed, Seize a Lost Charisma”