FKA twigs premieres "Video Girl" video

FKA twigs

PREMIERES “VIDEO GIRL” VIDEO

ANNOUNCES DEBUT U.S. LATE NIGHT TV APPEARANCE

FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS NOVEMBER 6

FKA twigs has today premiered a video for her “Video Girl” single. Directed by Kahlil Joseph, this extended, uncompromising film can be viewed right now HERE http://yt-r.uk/VideoGirl

“Video Girl” is taken from FKA twigs’ acclaimed debut album, LP1. The album was released to widespread acclaim in August on Young Turks and is shortlisted for the 2014 Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize, which takes place this evening in London.

In addition, FKA twigs has announced that in advance of her first North American tour, she will make her U.S. late night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on November 4^th.

Meanwhile, having just completed a sold out UK and European tour, FKA twigs will start her first North American tour on November 6^th to a sold-out show at Washington D.C.’s 930 Club. The run of dates includes sold out shows at the likes of New York's Terminal 5, the Los Angeles Regent (where she's sold out two consecutive nights), Chicago’s Metro andTerminal West in Atlanta.

The full FKA twigs live dates are as follows: 

November 2014

6^th              930 Club, Washington, D.C. SOLD OUT

7^th              Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA SOLD OUT

8^th              Terminal 5, New York, NY SOLD OUT

10^th            Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY SOLD OUT

11^th            Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA SOLD OUT

13^th            Metro, Chicago, IL SOLD OUT

14^th            Fine Line, Minneapolis, MN SOLD OUT

17^th            Commodore, Vancouver, Canada SOLD OUT

18^th            Showbox, Seattle, WA SOLD OUT

20^th            Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA

21^st            Regent, Los Angeles, CA SOLD OUT

22^nd           Regent, Los Angeles, CA SOLD OUT

26^th            Emo’s, Austin, TX

28^th            Trees, Dallas, TX

29^th            Republic, New Orleans, LA

December 2014

1^st              Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN

2^nd             Terminal West, Atlanta, GA SOLD OUT

3^rd              The Social, Orlando, FL SOLD OUT

February 2015

19^th            The Roundhouse, London, UK SOLD OUT

20^th            The Roundhouse, London, UK

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HALSEY 'ROOM 93' EP OUT NOW

HALSEY EP 'ROOM 93'

OUT NOW ON ASTRALWERKS

Purchase/Stream 

#2 ALBUM ON ITUNES ALTERNATIVE CHART

#33 ALBUM ON ITUNES OVERALL

PRAISE FOR HALSEY

"Spacious and sweeping." - BILLBOARD

"Halsey has already found the perfect poppy sweet spot." - VOGUE

"Unexpectedly unnerving." - IDOLATOR 

  

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "HURRICANE":
 http://youtu.be/FR9G7ioLLmc?list=UUm3FgJ2Hqm7tb70T-GfwXVA

 WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "GHOST": http://vevo.ly/a2qoOe 

Order "Room 93" and instantly receive "Ghost" and new track "Is There Somewhere"

Order available as a digital EP download, a limited edition hotel room key (download card), or as part of a bundle with a one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage flannel

   

"Room 93",the debut EP from New Jersey native and artistic firebrand Ashley Frangipane - known to her legions of fans as Halsey - has been officially released via Astralwerks.  Each phase of the rollout of her singles and videos has been met with fervent enthusiasm from fans who previously helped her trend worldwide on Twitter and who have gotten her album to #2 on the iTunes Alternative Chart and #33 overall in just one day.

The five-track collection features Halsey's debut single "Ghost", whose video premiered today exclusively on Idolator.  Idolator has called the video "unexpectedly unnerving." Halsey says the song and video have a "sense of hopelessness" that depict "a relationship with someone who isn't emotionally available", one where "you feel their physical presence but the emotional one isn't there." "Ghost" previously launched the then-unsigned artist into regular rotation on Sirius XM Hits 1, vaulted her up the iTunes' alternative music chart, and led to multiple label offers including Astralwerks (who signed her one day after hearing the track).

Romance oozes through Room 93 both in aesthetics and in storytelling. The title references a fictional hotel room with the tracks exploring a loose narrative on the human intimacy of these temporary domiciles."It's a private world where you can really be yourself - or choose to be someone else,explains Halsey. "I've lived the past year in and out of hotels and have formed human relationships that have thrived and failed in the setting of those rooms. The setting of a hotel is forever permanent, and unchanging. The unsettling nature of this 'alternate universe' is what inspired the EP."

New EP tracks include "Is There Somewhere" , "Empty Gold", "Trouble (Stripped)", and "Hurricane" which premiered exclusively at Vogue.com. 

Set in Brooklyn, the somnambulant "Hurricane" is a spectral look back at a fling with a drugged-out lover floating away from her. "There's an odd bit of feminism in it," she notes."There's triumph in the lyric; 'I don't belong to no city. I don't belong to no man.'" 

Conversely, the sparse "Trouble" explores a man "who finds sick, sadistic pleasure in making me feel bad."  "Empty Gold" explores that particular moment in a struggling relationship where you know you need to walk away to save yourself, but you're still hopeful and pleading to save it.

"It's like the end of an action movie when the hero finds vindication. It has this build up, you know? It feels climactic."

Though passions may run the gamut, there is a common thread that runs throughout her music: The protagonists never stick around to be victimized. The same can be said of the artist; Halsey strikes an uncanny balance of the sincere and subversive to powerful effect.

Room 93 Tracklist:

Is There Somewhere

Ghost

Hurricane

Empty Gold

Trouble (Stripped)

Sinead O'Connor Releases Brand New Video For '8 Good Reasons'

SINÉAD O'CONNOR

BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR

'8 GOOD REASONS' – NOVEMBER 17^th

Sinéad O'Connor releases her brand new single '8 Good Reasons', the second single to be taken from her acclaimed new album 'I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss'. '8 Good Reasons' is released via Nettwerk Records on November 17^th 2014.

Today Sinead unveils the brand new video for the track, shot on a bus in her home town of Dublin recently. The video shows Sinead at her most direct and powerful but also shows the redemptive power of the song and the joy of the lyric.

The full video for '8 Good Reasons' can be seen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8jjudZBWSI

'8 Good Reasons' is an emotive and beautiful song that represents the very best of Sinead's songwriting, her ever-powerful and moving vocal set to a gorgeous and uplifting chorus produced by long term collaborator John Reynolds.

Hear '8 Good Reasons': https://soundcloud.com/nettwerkmusicgroup/sinead-oconnor-8-good-reasons/s-5IjCy

The Knife Release Remixes, Play Final Shows

RELEASE REMIXES OF “STAY OUT HERE” AND “READY TO LOSE”

In advance of their upcoming European tour, The Knife announce the release of remixes of “Stay Out Here” and “Ready to Lose” from their “Shaking the Habitual” album.  Click here to listen to and share the Kane Roth remix of “Stay Out Here.” This is what the remixers have to say about the tracks: Tama Sumo / Tarantism - “Ready to Lose” “Instantly upon hearing this track, especially the lyrical content, we were really excited about remixing the track.  We are great admirers of The Knife as artists, we are also extremely impressed and fully support their political stance.  We fully support any endeavour that highlights the issues that threaten humanity.  There is simply no place for racism, homophobia/transphobia and sexism. After listening many times to the lyrics, we had a brain wave and thought how brilliant it would be to have a female choir with women from different backgrounds singing those lyrics as the message was powerful and universal.  Needless to say, that idea was quickly left behind - financially and logistically it looked difficult. Ari had been a friend all this time and so we had recently been so excited when we heard her stunning and powerful voice and we immediately thought to continue on this idea of taking these universal and important lyrics and getting her in the studio.  We were also fascinated by the fact that Karin and Ari come from completely different backgrounds and yet they share the message.  Ari came and laid down the vocals.  There was such a great energy amongst the three of us that before you knew it we were all working together towards the entire remix.” Paula Temple - “Stay Out Here” “I felt the message deeply strong in the lyrics, so the remix had to be extremely powerful, focusing around the lyrics ‘Lose A Wall, Love Me’ and pushing all the energy and intensity into this action.  I distorted the vocals and the percussion bursts to near disintegration like they are breaking down walls. But when I finished the remix I couldn’t stop.  It is the way Shannon and Karin sing together in the song that I felt compelled to make another version.  So for the second remix I focused the intensity in a more fun way, imagining The Knife fans dancing like crazy at one of their concerts.  I had to feature Shannon’s magnificent voice as the launch to the craziness about to come and then I went wild with tons of percussion and elephant sounding synths to sound like a stampede.  After all, it takes a lot of energy to lose these walls we build.” Kane Roth - “Stay Out Here” “The first time I listened to the original track, my thought was, this is a truly amazing piece, the best remix I have ever had to do. I always find it very inspiring working with great sounds that are not mine. I've found this project quite challenging and exciting.  I was divided by a little fear and a powerful emotion, a little fear can lead you to do your best. I did several versions but when the track sounded more dark and techno, I started to be satisfied with the remix.  My idea was to make the track accessible to DJs but at the same time to stay true to the song.  I wanted to combine their synth and the vocals with some percussions, a deep bass and a special groove that fits well with the synth.” The Knife begin their final tour on October 30 in Stockholm.  See the dates below: Oct 30 – Annexet, Stockholm, Sweden – Buy Tickets Oct 31 – Annexet, Stockholm, Sweden - Sold Out Nov 01 - Film Studios, Gothenburg, Sweden - Sold Out Nov 03 – Arena, Berlin, Germany - Buy Tickets Nov 05 – Academy, Manchester, UK - Buy Tickets Nov 06 – Brixton Academy, London, UK - Sold Out Nov 08 – Iceland Airwaves Festival, Reykjavík – Buy Tickets

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LÅPSLEY announces debut EP on XL Recordings

LÅPSLEY

ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP ON XL RECORDINGS

'UNDERSTUDY’ EP WILL BE RELEASED ON JANUARY 5 2015 

Over the course of 2014, fast-emerging singer, songwriter and producer Holly ‘Låpsley’ Fletcher has become one of the most hotly tipped new UK artists around. Through beautifully crafted songs such as “Station” and“Painter (Valentine)”, the 18-year old, Southport, England-raised artist has created a unique sonic identity, mixing sparse, minimal electronic production with gorgeous, emotive songwriting.

Now, following a deal with XL Recordings, Låpsley will release her debut Understudy EP on January 5^th, 2015. Lead track “Falling Short” – which has received close to a quarter of a million Souncloud plays in less than a month – is available to purchase from today (October 24^th) as part of the Anne Mac Presents 2014 album. It will then get a full, standalone release on the Understudy EP, which will be available on 12” vinyl and download and will feature three further brand new tracks.

You can hear “Falling Short” right now HERE

Buy Annie Mac Presents 2014  HERE

Death From Above 1979 Tour Begins

 

After a 10 year hiatus, punk-rock duo Jesse Keeler and Sebastien Granger are going back on tour in support of Death From Above 1979's long awaited second album, The Physical World.  Kicking off the tour in New Orleans, LA on November 1^st, Death From Above 1979 will headline twenty-one US shows and two festivals.

Tour dates below:

11/01    New Orleans, LA                   Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

11/03    Atlanta, GA                            Buckhead Theatre

11/04    Nashville, TN                         Marathon Music Works

11/06    Houston, TX                          Warehouse Live

11/07    Austin, TX                              Fun Fun Fun Fest

11/08    Dallas, TX                              Granada Theater

11/10    Tempe, AZ                             Marquee Theatre

11/12    San Diego, CA                       House of Blues

11/13    Santa Ana, CA                       Observatory

11/14    Los Angeles, CA                    The Regent Theatre

11/15    Las Vegas, NV                       Brooklyn Bowl

11/17    San Francisco, CA                 The Independent

11/18    Portland, OR                          Crystal Ballroom

11/19    Seattle, WA                            Neumos

11/21    Salt Lake City, UT                  In The Venue

11/22    Boulder, CO                           Fox Theatre

11/24    Minneapolis, MN                    First Avenue

11/25    Chicago, IL                             Riviera Theatre11/26    Detroit, MI                              Crofoot

11/28    New York, NY                        Terminal 5

11/29    Philadelphia, PA                    Union Transfer

12/01    Washington, DC                    9:30 Club12/02    Boston, MA                            House of Blues

The Knife Release 'Shaken-Up Versions' On CD/LP, Final Shows

SHAKEN-UP VERSIONS MINI ALBUM  CD / LP RELEASED DECEMBER 9TH LISTEN TO “PASS THIS ON” W/ SHANNON FUNCHESS FROM SHAKEN-UP VERSIONS

Photo Credit: Terry Loewenthal

On December 9th, Mute will release the physical CD & LP formats of Shaken-Up Versions, a mini album of classic Knife tracks reworked especially for the band’s recent North American leg of theirShaking The Habitual Tour. The Shaking The Habitual show was a rejuvenating experience for the mind and soul, inspiring TIME Magazine to demand it as “mandatory viewing for music fans.”  Reverb Magazine proclaimed, “A performance of this scale is rare. And, it wakes us to the fact that not only is art far from irrelevant, but in the form of The Knife, we can be reminded again of its force.” This force will end with these upcoming autumn live dates as The Knife have announced this is their last tour with theShaking the Habitual show. Here are their words on the subject. “In the autumn we will round up the Shaking The Habitual Show Tour with a number of European dates. After the touring last year we reworked the show during the winter. The performers, previously known as dancers, learnt how to sing and play instruments, the stage got three levels, Shannon Funchess joined us and the show became more fun and shiny. We performed it in the US in the spring and now we would love you to join us in our dance for some last shaking moves. A handfull elf pee That’s my soul Spray it allover Fill the bowl Legs astride An axe to grind Generous actions with the speed of light Without you my life would be boring See you on the dance floor…” Olof and Karin, The Knife The Knife begin their final tour on October 30 in Stockholm.  See the dates below: Oct 30 – Annexet, Stockholm, Sweden – Buy Tickets Oct 31 – Annexet, Stockholm, Sweden - Sold Out Nov 01 - Film Studios, Gothenburg, Sweden - Sold Out Nov 03 – Arena, Berlin, Germany - Buy Tickets Nov 05 – Academy, Manchester, UK - Buy Tickets Nov 06 – Brixton Academy, London, UK - Sold Out Nov 08 – Iceland Airwaves Festival, Reykjavík – Buy Tickets

Shaken-Up Versions Tracklisting: We Share Our Mother’s Health (Shaken-Up Version) Got 2 Let U (Shaken-Up Version) Bird (Shaken-Up Version) Without You My Life Would Be Boring (Shaken-Up Version) Pass This On (Shaken-Up Version) Ready To Lose (Shaken-Up Version) Stay Out Here (Shaken-Up Version) Silent Shout (Shaken-Up Version)

Oh Land Unveils New Video, Fourth Studio Album Out 11/11

Oh Land

“Head Up High” Video Unveiled w/ NYLON

Fourth Studio Album, Earth Sick,
Out November 11th on Tusk or Tooth via Kobalt Label Services

Performing LIVE In NYC TONIGHT!
 
10/21: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
 
“…‘Head Up High’ clearly shows her musical evolution and maturation into an innovative vocalist.” – NYLON

“…Oh Land turns a song of emotional support into a jubilant celebration of resilience,peppered with bells, reedy synths and repeated 'high up' choruses.”
– Rolling Stone

“…deliciously poppy…” – Death and Taxes

“…irresistibly catchy…” – Paste

“…signature spirited electro-pop sound…” – Prefix

“…’Head Up High’ is an electronically driven number with her wondrous vocals on full display.” – HYPETRAK
 

Photo credit: Justin Tyler Close
 
Electro-pop singer-songwriter & producer extraordinaire Nanna Øland Fabricius, better known as Oh Land, recently announced her fourth studio album, Earth Sick- set for release November 11th via her own independent imprint, Tusk or Tooth, in collaboration with Kobalt Label Services! Immersed in her signature soundscape of lush vocals, rich string arrangements & infectious melodies, the album is a hybrid of masterfully woven symphonic & electronic sounds, and marks a full-circle return to the artist’s bedroom production style.
 
Having previously dropped Earth Sick first single “Head Up High,” “which metamorphizes from a deep pop ballad to an energizing power anthem,” Oh Land has now unveiled the striking accompanying video (directed by Duncan Winecoff for All:Expanded). Check out the NYLON-premiered “Head Up High” video where it’s available to post & share HERE! Vengeance never looked so good.
 

Click image above to watch the “Head Up High” video
 
Frustrated by the struggle to keep her head above the waves and hold onto a sense of idealism despite the complexities of life, Oh Land grasped the struggle as the inspiration for her lyrical exploration on Earth Sick. Anchored by melancholic anthem “Machine,”which opens the album with delicate yet industrial textures, tracks “Little Things” and“Earth Sick” continue the existential lyrical journey combined with the singer’s love for orchestral arrangements.
 
Oh Land began her career rather unconventionally following a ten-year budding career in ballet, which was ended abruptly by an injury. Searching for a new way to incorporate music into her life, she began recording in her bedroom and discovered an early knack for production. In 2008, she released her debut album Fauna to much critical acclaim, and has spent the better part of the past four years supporting her following releases,Oh Land & Wish Bone, and supporting artists including Katy Perry & Sia on the road.
 
Stay tuned for more news from Oh Land coming soon, and be sure to catch her when she plays New York City’s Bowery Ballroom TONIGHT- marking her first NYC show in a year!
 
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