Each Star Wars movie dominates the box office and cultural conversation, and thanks to promotions with various brands, it will continue to live online, too.
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford recalls meeting Andy Warhol at Mudd Club
During an exclusive SiriusXM Town Hall hosted by David Fricke, Rob Halford of Judas Priest recalls meeting Andy Warhol for the first time after their performance at Mudd Club and spending the night with the legendary artist, eventually losing him inside Studio 54.
Underworld have released new track ‘Brilliant Yes That Would Be’
On March 17, 2018, Underworld played Reykjavik for the first time since 1994. This film is inspired by Underworld’s track Brilliant Yes That Would Be and the Icelandic landscape. This isn’t going back to Born Slippy .NUXX, and a far more trippy, Pink Floydish sound.
Damn, I love this band.
Killing Joke Announce 40th Anniversary Tour And HUGE Box Set
Killing Joke are celebrating their 40th anniversary by embarking on a world tour in September. The Laugh At Your Peril tour will kick off in the US before heading through Mexico, Brazil, Chile Argentina and Peru. It will arrive in Europe in October, before ending with UK dates in November. The group have also announced the release of a career-spanning box set, a limited edition set that includes 16 coloured vinyl double LPs packed in a flight case with a set of headphones, a signed lyric book and assorted pieces of art.
The box set looks amazing, check it:
- 16 double vinyl albums in single sleeves
- One lyric book
- One set of headphones
- Five 30cm x 30cm art prints
- Two A4 flyers (Acklam Hall and Clarendon)
- Five A2 posters (Wardance, Turn To Red, Pope, What’s THIS for…!, current tour poster)
- Five A3 posters (Pandemonium, Red version of first album, Pylon, the album stamp images, plus one of a J Cauty image)
- One set of six postcards (images supplied by Youth)
- Certificate of authenticity
Killing Joke “Laugh At Your Peril” world tour dates 2018
Sep. 01 – Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
Sep. 02 – Star Theater – Portland, OR
Sep. 04 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
Sep. 05 – Regent Theater – Los Angeles, CA
Sep. 07 – Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
Sep. 09 – Skully’s Music Diner – Columbus, OH
Sep. 10 – Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
Sep. 11 – The Paradise – Boston, MA
Sep. 12 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY
Sep. 17 – Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
Sep. 18 – The Mohawk – Austin, TX
Sep. 19 – Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
Sep. 21 – Lunario del Auditorio Nacional – Mexico City, Mexico
Sep. 23 – Carioca Club – Sao Paolo, Brasil
Sep. 24 – Roxy Live – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sep. 27 – Blondie – Santiago, Chile
Sep. 29 – Cocos – Lima, Peru
Oct. 15 – Markthalle – Hamburg, Germany
Oct. 16 – Neue Theaterfabrik – Munich, Germany
Oct. 17 – E-Werk (Erlangen) – Hamburg, Germany
Oct. 19 – Huxleys – Berlin, Germany
Oct. 20 – Stodola – Warsaw, Poland
Oct. 21 – The Roxy – Prague, Czech Republic
Oct. 22 – Bratislava – Majestic Music Club, Slovakia
Oct. 23 – Durer Kert – Budapest, Hungary
Oct. 25 – Campus Industry – Parma, Italy
Oct. 26 – L’Usine / PTR – Geneva, Switzerland
Oct. 27 – Cabaret Sauvage – Paris, France
Oct. 28 – Live Music Hall – Cologne, Germany
Oct. 30 – Da Roma – Antwerp, Belgium
Oct. 31 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nov. 02 – Rock City – Nottingham, UK
Nov. 03 – O2 Academy – Leeds, UK
Nov. 04 – Northumbria University – Newcastle, UK
Nov. 06 – Barrowland – Glasgow, UK
Nov. 07 – Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK
Nov. 09 – The Institute (The O2) – Birmingham, UK
Nov. 10 – O2 Academy – Bristol, UK
Nov. 11 – Guildhall – Southampton, UK
Nov. 13 – Corn Exchange – Cambridge, UK
Nov. 14 – UEA – Norwich, UK
Nov. 16 – O2 Academy – Oxford, UK
Nov. 17 – Roundhouse – London, UK
80% Of Deaf And Disabled Music Fans Experience Issues Buying Concert Tickets
The UK’s Attitude is Everything improves Deaf and disabled people’s access to live music by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry.
Having begun as a pilot project in 2000, we are now a fully independent charity and part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio of Organisations. They encourage events producers to go beyond the legal obligations set out in the Equality Act and implement best practice, providing a fair and equal service to their Deaf and disabled customers.
Their 2018 State of Access Report examines the barriers faced by Deaf and disabled people when trying to book tickets for live music events, and sets out our vision for ticketing without barriers.
To bring this vision to life, they have convened a far reaching coalition of umbrella organisations, ticketing companies, venues and event companies, who have pledged to work together to remove barriers to ticketing: the Ticketing Without Barriers Coalition.
The coalition will enable members to exchange ideas, issues and solutions, and work towards a single, unified vision for what best practice means when it comes to facilitating access booking for Deaf and disabled people.
Leonard Nimoy’s Laser Disc Player
This is the demonstration video advertising the Magnavox Magnavision VH-8000 Laser Video Disc Player, featuring Leonard Nimoy. The Philips VLP-600 and VLP-700, sold in Europe as the very first consumer LaserDisc players there, were based on the Magnavox VH-8000 and VH-8005, respectively.
Tune Up Toronto: Focus on Jazz, Sunday Apr 29, 2018, at Hugh’s Room Live
JAZZ.FM91 and Music Ontario are excited to announce the schedule for their second 2018 Music Business Seminar, in partnership with TD Bank Group
TUNE UP TORONTO: FOCUS ON JAZZ
Date: Sunday, April 29
Time: 1:00pm –7:00pm
Location: Hugh’s Room Live, 2261 Dundas St W, Toronto
Price: $15 for MusicOntario members; $25 for non-members
They’re bringing together a fabulous list of speakers and panelists for a full day of learning and networking about careers in jazz music. From the nuts and bolts of money matters to the everyday challenges of being a creative person under stress, our seminar will give you the tools you need to forge a career in jazz. After the workshops and discussions, stay for a networking reception; mix it up with peers and A-list music industry experts! Free food and drinks provided.
To register for this seminar, go here.
Here’s the complete schedule:
1:00 PM: Welcome
1:15 PM: Session 1 – Breaking Barriers: Mental Health in Music
Mental health has been an important topic in the music industry as of late, and rightfully so! Mental health issues can have a huge impact on your life and career. Studies have shown that working in the music industry can have a negative effect on your overall well-being, so we’re here to discuss why that is, where you can find help, and what we can all do to improve our self-care while working in the industry we love.
Presentation by Dr. John Chong followed by panel and Q&A.
2:20 PM: Session 2 – From Passion to Profession! How to Make it in Music
Success occurs in many forms, and when it comes to the music industry, there are numerous routes available to take. As a musician, utilizing your skills in different ways and being open to new opportunities can lead to financial growth and better career stability. Join our group of talented musicians and hear how they’ve turned their passion into a profession, both on-stage and behind the scenes!
Presentation by Lara Solnicki followed by panel and Q&A.
Panelists:
– Moderator: David Wall (Director of Community Outreach and Education – Jazz.FM91)
– Lara Solnicki (Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Poet)
– Josh Grossman (Artistic Director – TD Toronto Jazz Fest)
– John Devenish (Musician, Actor & Jazz.FM91 host)
– Ernesto Cervini (Drummer & Composer)
3:35 PM: Session 3 – Connecting the Dots: The Business of Music
The music industry is a multi-faceted beast, and it can seem there is an endless amount of information to take in when building your career. To make it easier, we’re bringing together some key players in the industry to discuss the need-to-know, nitty gritty details, including: the inner workings of labels, grant writing and digital marketing.
Presentation by Amanda Martinez followed by panel and Q&A.
Panelists:
– Moderator: Richard Fenton (Festival and Event Producer, Film & TV Producer & Record Producer)
– Amanda Martinez (Singer/Songwriter)
– Samantha Everts (Arts Administrator & Grantwriter)
– Erin Kinghorn (Owner – eEK! Productions – Marketing, Funding, Digital Playlisting)
4:45pm: Break
5:00 PM: Keynote – An Interview with Larnell Lewis
6:00 PM: Reception
There Are Now Fonts In Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, And David Bowie’s Handwriting
The Songwriters fonts have been created to give musicians inspiration. Writing lyrics with the handwriting of influential songwriters helps imagination to develop. Being in the mood of Bowie, Cobain, Cohen, Gainsbourg, Lennon, might be purely imaginative… but that’s precisely the point.
Kurt Cobain formed the band Nirvana in 1987 and introduced to the world: the grunge music genre. He drew his inspiration from punk rock, blues and heavy metal, to create his own musical universe. Part tortured, part poetic, his unique writing did affect a generation forever.
The Kurt Font has been created from Kurt Cobain’s original handwritten letters and notes. This font is for a personal use only.
Born in Brixton, South London, David Bowie developed an interest in music as a child, eventually studying art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. “Space Oddity” became his first success in 1969. He never stopped experimenting new approaches in his music approach, writing unconventional songs which became classics.
The David Font has been created from David Bowie’s original handwritten letters and notes. This font is for a personal use only.
“We were just writing songs … pop songs with no more thought of them than that—to create a sound. And the words were almost irrelevant”. Despite this humility, John Lennon wrote with his partner Paul McCartney the most influential songs in the history of popular music.
The John Font has been created from John Lennon’s original handwritten letters and notes. This font is for a personal use only.
Leonard Cohen was a poet and novelist before he started writing music. Cohen’s writing process, as he told an interviewer in 1998, was “like a bear stumbling into a beehive or a honey cache: I’m stumbling right into it and getting stuck, and it’s delicious and it’s horrible and I’m in it and it’s not very graceful and it’s very awkward and it’s very painful and yet there’s something inevitable about it.”
The Leonard Font has been created from Leonard Cohen’s original handwritten letters and notes. This font is for a personal use only.
Serge Gainsbourg was a singer, poet, composer, painter, screenwriter, actor; but above all, one of the most iconic french songwriter. His lyrical works incorporated a vast amount of clever word play to hoodwink the listener, often for humorous, provocative, satirical or subversive reasons.
The Serge Font has been created from Serge Gainsbourg’s original handwritten letters and notes. This font is for a personal use only.
Rufus Wainwright Announces “All These Poses Anniversary Tour”
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer Rufus Wainwright will embark on a highly anticipated North American tour to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of his eponymous debut which first burst him onto the music scene. Immediately beloved and critically acclaimed, both Rufus and the record were widely hailed as a breakthrough. It influenced many artists that came after him and set the path for his illustrious career ever since.
Wainwright will hit the road with his band and perform material from both Rufus Wainwright (1998) and Poses (2001). “20 years, what can I say?” states Wainwright. “In life, one stands the test of time but in music, thankfully, one reaps the rewards. Come savor a very fine vintage of songs, those were some pretty good years!”
The tour will come on the heels of the debut of his second opera, Hadrian, set to premiere on October 13th at the Canadian Opera Company (Toronto). Hadrian was inspired by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and his love for Antinous. The opera is composed by Rufus and award-winning Canadian actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor.
Artist pre-sale tickets and VIP Packages begin on Wednesday, April 11th at 10am local time, and tickets available to the public will be on sale on Friday, April 13th at 10am local time.
Rufus Wainwright – ALL THESE POSES Anniversary Tour 2018 Dates:
Fri November 9 Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
Sat November 10 San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
Mon November 12 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
Tue November 13 Eugene, OR @ John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
Sat November 17 Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
Tue November 20 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
Thu November 22 Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Tue December 4 New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
Wed December 5 Boston, MA @ Venue TBA
Fri December 7 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
Sat December 8 Bethesda, MD @ Music Center at Strathmore
Mon December 10 Charlottesville, VA @ The Paramount Theater
Tue December 11 Nashville, TN @ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Wed December 12 Atlanta, GA @ Symphony Hall
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