In this first look clip from Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, streaming Friday, January 12, President Barack Obama describes dancing on stage with Prince and daughter Sasha, and how “staying in the pocket” is the key to keeping his dad moves in check. Watch My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman on Netflix starting January 12.
Jack White Announces “Boarding House Reach” Album
Jack White has released “Connected by Love,” the first single from his forthcoming third solo album, BOARDING HOUSE REACH. Both songs are available digitally worldwide and as a physical 7” pressed at Third Man Pressing in Detroit.
The limited edition tri-color 7″ will be on sale for one day only, Saturday, January 13th, exclusively at Third Man Records storefronts in Nashville and Detroit, available, first come, first served only for as long as the line for them lasts and never to be made accessible online. A “line” qualifies as 3+ people. This does not mean that you necessarily have to be in line when the store opens at 10am, but it does mean that if you arrive after the line has been serviced, the tri-colors will no longer be available. No exceptions. Plan your morning and assess your risk accordingly. Tri-colors will be one-per-person.
Accompanying the release of “Connected by Love” is a thought-provoking music video directed by Pasqual Gutierrez and filmed in Los Angeles and Nashville. Watch the video below.
Hunter S. Thompson On “To Tell The Truth” In 1967
TV games show To Tell The Truth and the panel of Tom Poston, Peggy Cass, Barry Nelson, and Kitty Carlisle try and figure out who is the real Hunter S. Thompson. Easy – he’s the one with the cigarette and gun?
Listen To 4 Early Nirvana “Nevermind” Demos
John Purkey, the hero we needed today, has uploaded for Nirvana cassettes that Kurt Cobain gave him, including early Nirvana demos from the 1980’s recorded with Dale Crover, early Bleach recordings, and early Nevermind recordings with Chad Channing on drums, and not Dave Grohl.
Purkey described the Nevermind recordings, “Recorded with Chad produced by Butch Vig. I think it is known as the smart studio demo. Kurt started high speed dubbing at the beginning of pay to play. To can hear a slight glitch when he pressed the high speed button. This is the first tape Kurt gave to me. Sound quality is not perfect but it’s not too bad. It is listenable. Paper cuts sounds a little warbaly at first and that is exactly how it was when Kurt gave it to me. I got used to it. It slowly becomes clear sounding.”
How Timbaland Revolutionized R&B + Hip-Hop and then Reinvented Himself After Addiction
A master of rhythm and melody, Timbaland always knew he had a gift when it came to music. He’d put it to good use in producing a number of groundbreaking works for the likes of Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. But with fame came delusion and addiction, which trumped his extreme talent. Now, sober and revitalized, Timb has fallen in love with the art form again and set his sights on a new goal: create a classic that will mark the next chapter in his career, just as Quincy Jones did with Thriller.
Gary Slaight Will Receive Humanitarian Award At 2018 JUNO Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced that broadcast and music industry leader and philanthropist Gary Slaight will be honoured with the 2018 Humanitarian Award. Slaight personifies the essence of the award through his devotion to Canadian music and emerging Canadian artists as well as his philanthropic support of health care, social service, culture and at-risk youth at home and abroad.
Given out annually at the JUNO Awards, the Humanitarian Award celebrates and recognizes the philanthropic efforts made by Canadian artists or industry leaders who have made a positive impact on social welfare worldwide. This year’s award will be presented at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by SOCAN on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“I am truly honoured to be this year’s recipient of the Humanitarian Award,” said Slaight. “Our family has had a tradition of giving back to the community that transcends from my parents Allan and Ada Slaight. The Slaight Family Foundation, created as a result of the sale of Standard Broadcasting, is a tribute to my parent’s commitment to community and of which I am proud to lead. Whether it is supporting a local music program for children or helping to advance key health care priorities, our goal is to make a positive difference on the lives of those around us and those needing our support globally. We truly want to make an impact and help those who need it the most. “
“We are honoured to present Gary Slaight with the Humanitarian Award,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts. “His commitment to helping others and continued selflessness places him in a category of his own. Gary’s dedication to making the world a better place is truly inspiring; from The Slaight Family Foundation’s work with charities to his support for emerging artists, and music industry organizations like MusiCounts and Unison Benevolent fund, Gary has dedicated his time and resources to providing others with the opportunity to grow. We look forward to commemorating Gary’s philanthropic work at the 2018 JUNO Awards.”
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Slaight began his career as Media Estimator for McLaren Advertising. After several years in the industry, including serving as General Manager of Toronto’s trail-blazing Q-107, he led the team at Standard Radio as President, developing a growth and expansion strategy for the company from seven radio stations in 1987 to 52 in 2007. Gary helped bring satellite radio services to Canada in 2005 with the establishment of Sirius Satellite Radio Canada, through a partnership between Slaight Communications, CBC and Sirius Satellite Radio.
After the sale of Standard Broadcasting to Astral Media, Allan and Gary made the decision that proceeds from the sale would be directed to philanthropic initiatives with the establishment of The Slaight Family Foundation and towards supporting the Canadian music industry and emerging artists through Slaight Music.
As a visionary, philanthropist and industry leader, Slaight has illustrated his passion for supporting Canadian artists through the creation of Slaight Music’s It’s Your Shot, as well as the Canadian Radio Music Awards. His ongoing efforts have led to the development of the Polaris Music Prize via The Slaight Family Heritage Prize, The Slaight Family Music Lab at the Canadian Film Centre, The Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall, The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class, Canadian Music Week Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award and The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame via The Slaight Music Emerging Songwriter Award.
Slaight has furthered his commitment to making a difference through The Slaight Family Foundation and its ongoing support of initiatives at local and international levels. With an innovative approach to philanthropy, the foundation provides long-term support to several organizations simultaneously to maximize services in a designated sector or to address an urgent need in the community.
Recent Slaight Family Foundation initiatives include: $50M to five Toronto downtown hospitals to improve health services; $7M to seven NGOs to increase their capacity to address international issues of poverty, HIV/AIDS, human rights abuse, and improving the development of women and girls; $11M to 11 Canadian national charities supporting the healthy development of children across Canada; and $12 million to 15 not-for-profit organizations working to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of Canada’s Indigenous populations.
Frequently recognized by his peers, Slaight’s accomplishments further demonstrate his dedication to global betterment: Slaight was named Broadcast Executive of the Year at the Annual Music Industry Awards by Canadian Music Week (1992, 1993, 1996, 1998); he was celebrated by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters with the Award for Outstanding Community Service by an Individual Broadcaster (2004); Slaight was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame (2005); and was the recipient of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award (2012) and 2016 SOCAN Special Achievement Award. Philanthropic awards include the 2013 Business for the Arts, Edmund C. Bovey Award and the 2017 Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Foundation Award.
In 2014, Slaight was appointed a Member of The Order of Canada in acknowledgment of his philanthropic work as President of The Slaight Family Foundation and for his commitment to supporting the arts in Canada through Slaight Music.
Gary lives in Toronto with his wife Donna, who is also a dedicated philanthropist. They have two daughters: Ali, who works at Slaight Music; and Chrissy, a researcher in the film business.
Study Reveals Live Music Attracts 70% Of New Residents To Cities
As many small and medium-size live music venues across Canada are struggling due to lack of funding and revenue, new SOCAN researchi reveals that 70% city-dwelling Canadians younger than 35 feel it’s important to live in a neighbourhood with a vibrant local arts scene that includes live music. A survey of 1,080 Canadians living in urban centres was completed online between August 1-11, 2017
SOCAN believes that cities should play a critical role in maintaining local arts and music scenes and, in response to study findings, has identified several steps that cities can take to foster music in communities across the country.
Providing live artists with realistic housing options, bringing cultural groups together to encourage discussions around the arts, and examining local development fee structures so they take live music venues into consideration all have been suggested.
SOCAN also notes that often in Canada, property developers are rightfully required to contribute to community infrastructure and amenities when they build in an area – providing funds that go to libraries, park development, and transit projects, for example. SOCAN argues that live music venues should be considered for these types of funds, and Canadians agree: 91% of Canadians living in urban Canada who want to live in a neighbourhood with a vibrant local arts scene agree that a portion of development fees should support live music.
“The results of this study solidify what we at SOCAN have long known: that Canadians have a passion and desire for live music at a local level,” commented Eric Baptiste, CEO of SOCAN. “Many cities already know that live music supports the municipal economy by bringing tourists and attracting young people to settle and contribute to the local economy. We hope these recent findings will further encourage municipalities and citizens to come together, foster our unique Canadian music culture, and keep building vibrant Canadian neighbourhoods.”
SOCAN also encourages citizens to support local artists better by frequenting venues that hold live music licenses, so that music creators and publishers can be compensated fairly for their creative work, while also supporting local businesses and the economy.
“The idea of saving music and arts scenes throughout Canada can seem like a daunting task, but it can be accomplished by simple gestures such as enjoying live music in venues that are already license-compliant,” continued Baptiste. “It is a small step, but it means that Canadian music creators and publishers are being compensated fairly, which allows them to support themselves and create more music for our collective enjoyment.”
Canadian Music Week presents A Radio Executive’s View From the ‘Corner Office’ Super Session with Caroline Beasley
| Canadian Music Week (CMW) is pleased to announce Caroline Beasley, Chief Executive Officer of Beasley Media Group as a featured speaker on A Radio Executive’s View from the ‘Corner Office’ Super Session on Friday, May 11th at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel as part of the 2-Day Radio Interactive Summit happening May 10th and 11th.
Caroline Beasley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. on January 1, 2017, previously serving as interim Chief Executive Officer from March 18, 2016 until December 31st, 2016 and as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary beginning in 1994. She has served as a Director of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. since she joined the Company in 1983. She currently serves as the Joint Board Chair of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Board of Directors and is a past Chairman of the NAB Radio Board. In addition, Ms. Beasley is a member of the BMI Board of Directors and the Broadcasters Foundation of America Board of Directors. In 2017, she was honored by Radio Ink magazine as “Radio Executive of the Year”. Ms. Beasley was named one of the “40 Most Powerful People in Radio” in 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. In addition, she has been recognized in the magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Radio” listing on an annual basis since 2003. Ms. Beasley received the 2016 “Distinguished Service Award” from the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters and was the 2012 recipient of the “Frances Preston Trailblazer Award” from the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW), a national organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of women to senior positions in the radio industry. She is a member of the Board of Visitors at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina, where Ms. Beasley earned a B.S. degree. A Radio Executive’s View from the ‘Corner Office’ Super Session will feature several radio presidents and directors covering the overall positioning of the radio today, its future, and how digital fits into the landscape. Stay tuned for announcements regarding other featured speakers on the session and the Radio Interactive Summit. Registration is now open: https://www.cmw.net/conference/online-registration/ |
The Breeders Announce Fifth Album “All Nerve” And North American Tour
Today, the Breeders announce details of their long-awaited fifth album. Entitled All Nerve, and featuring recent single ‘Wait in the Car’, the group’s first record in a decade will be released on March 2, 2018. All Nerve’s title track is now available to hear below.
All Nerve reunites band members Kim and Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Jim Macpherson – the line-up behind the iconic and platinum-selling record, Last Splash. The quartet returned to the stage in 2013 to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary and have been quietly working on new material since then. Recording took place at Candyland, Dayton, Kentucky, with Mike Montgomery; Electrical Audio, Chicago, with Steve Albini and Greg Norman; and with Tom Rastikis at Fernwood Studios, Dayton, Ohio. Artwork was conceived by Chris Bigg, who has worked with the Breeders since their first album, Pod.
All Nerve will be released on March 2nd on CD, standard edition black vinyl LP, limited alternate sleeve/orange vinyl (independent stores only) and digitally. 4AD Store customers also have the opportunity to bundle their LP album pre-order with the third iteration in the ‘Wait in the Car’ 7” single series, while stocks last. This limited red vinyl single features a cover of Mike Nesmith’s ‘Joanne’. For more information head to 4ad.com/store
To coincide with All Nerve and following a successful club tour late last year, the Breeders will tour North America and Europe throughout the Spring and Summer. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
THE BREEDERS TOUR DATES:
North America
06 April – LOS ANGELES, CA, Theatre at Ace Hotel
07 April – SANTA ANA, CA, The Observatory
08 April – SAN FRANCISCO, CA, The Masonic
10 April – PORTLAND, OR, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
11 April – VANCOUVER, BC, Commodore Ballroom
13 April – SEATTLE, WA, Showbox SoDo
15 April – BOISE, ID, Knitting Factory
16 April – SALT LAKE CITY, UT, The Grand at The Complex
18 April – DENVER, CO, Ogden Theater
19 April – ALBUQUERUE, NM, Sunshine Theater
21 April – AUSTIN, TX, Emo’s
22 April – DALLAS, TX, House Of Blues
23 April – HOUSTON, TX, House Of Blues
25 April – BIRMINGHAM, AL, Iron City
26 April – NASHVILLE, TN, Cannery Ballroom
28-29 April – CINCINNATI, OH, Homecoming Festival
30 April – BROOKLYN, NY, Brooklyn Steel
02 May – PORT CHESTER, NY, Capitol Theater
04 May – BOSTON, MA, House Of Blues
05 May – MONTREAL, QC, Corona Theatre
06 May – TORONTO, ON, Phoenix Concert Theatre
08 May – CHICAGO, IL, Vic Theater
09 May – MILWAUKEE, WI, The Rave
11 May – KANSAS CITY, MO, The Truman
13 May – MINNEAPOLIS, MN, First Avenue
Europe
27 May – DUBLIN, Vicar Street
28 May – EDINBURGH, Liquid Room
29 May – LEEDS, Stylus
30 May – LONDON, Roundhouse
02 June – COGNAC, Westrock
05 June – FERRARA, Cortile Estense
06 June – MILAN, Santeria
26 June – HELSINKI, Tavastia
28 June – STOCKHOLM, Gruna Lund
03 July – HAMBURG, Fabrik
04 July – COLOGNE, Gloria
10 July – BRISTOL, Academy
11 July – BIRMINGHAM, Institute
13 July – MANCHESTER, Ritz
Short Cuts: The Best Songs Heard On January 8, 2018 From The Indie World
The Exit Sound
Home
The Exit Sound is a Greenville, SC based electronic, indie, and synthpop artist, and nothing is spared in this song once the chorus kicks in 30 seconds. Ever been to a party, and find a stranger, have a late-night talk, a found connection, a special smile, and then you home, alone? He’s been there and understands, and this song is for you. Brilliant.
The Backbeat Conspiracy
Too Sexy For America
A reggae-rock band from Östersund, Sweden in the style of early Police or Fiction Plane, it’s spaciously delicious fun and the blending of styles fit them perfectly. A giant yelp comes halfway in the song and that’s all you need to get up out your seat.
Talal
What If I Didn’t
Toronto continues to be hot with R&B and soul singer Daniel Caesar leading the way into a monster 2018. Don’t let a lack of knowledge about Talal obscure the fact he hasn’t released a ton of material – yet. His naturally smooth voice and beats are going to be one to watch this year, too.
Jason Nolan
Late Night City Hawks
From London, this track is a great signpost to where Jason is heading – shimmering keyboards, dark chords, this could easily be featured in the latest big car commercial or late-night session back to mine. I hit the play button a bunch more after checking it out.
LLOLLYANNA
Broken Wand Ritual
Have I told you a thousand times yet I’m obsessed with My Bloody Valentine, Jesus and Mary Chain, Ride, The Black Angels, Lush and that whole era? Have you heard LLOLLYANNA yet? Can you guess what kind of music they play? Just a supreme wall of guitars and sound that block out the world and takes you on a slipstream through a space where nothing matters except hitting the repeat button on this enduring song.
Dol Vita
Dream
While you’re waiting for the new Lana Del Rey to come out, meet Dol Vita from Guilford, Surrey, United Kingdom. She’s bound for a wider audience with her folk-blended carefree voice and very capable harmonies within her reach. If you ever hoped Sarah McLachlan would be remixed by Grimes on a Monday morning, here you go!
LINES
Cosmic Car
Vancouver group LINES (all caps, please) loves mixing it up in the style of New Order around the time they discovered MDMA and they’re lead with a really capable voice to get the crowd and dancefloor moving for an epic stomp.
Aggressive Swans
About You
This two-piece alternative pop band based in Munich, Germany have their heart in the right place. Much more than disposable pop and will throw you back to the time of Erasure, Yazoo and early Depeche Mode with their irresistible dance rhythms.
Nikö Blank
Ride
Nikö Blank is a name you need to know, he’s one of electronic music’s most buzz-worthy and prodigious young talents. His most notable remix to date, is his unofficial Flume “Never Be Like You” Remix, which reached the #1 spot on Hype Machine, at the time beating out official remixes of the track by Disclosure, Wave Racer and Teengirl Fantasy. Give him massive credit for taking a new approach and this track is full of nice moments.
MØØD
Ivy League DreamZ
Catchy melodies, red-hot vocals that share a story, and carefully crafted production are the keys to every one of MØØD’s tracks and his notable monthly album releases. He’s going to quickly move from the pack with the desire to keep the upbeat side of downtempo electro-pop and his brilliant arrangements at the center of everything he does.