Jimmy Fallon challenges Alessia Cara to a game of random musical impressions like Ariana Grande singing “Skidamarink” and Lorde singing “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep.”
Matt Damon, Frank Marshall, Marc Platt, Darren Aronofsky Talk About The Role Of Producers
A weekend TV-programming note: Check out The Hollywood Reporter’s acclaimed roundtable series Sundays on SundanceTV.
Matt Damon (Manchester by the Sea), Frank Marshall (Sully), Darren Aronofsky (Jackie), Todd Black (Fences), Emma Tillinger Koskoff (Silence) and Marc Platt (La La Land) open up about subjects ranging from Harrison Ford’s role in Sully, on-the-fly decisions that turned out to be spectacular and the challenges of their job: “I had typhoons, I had starving actors.”
Pretenders Release New Version of ‘Let’s Get Lost’ Featuring Neil Tennant Of Pet Shop Boys
The Pretenders have revealed a new version of ‘Let’s Get Lost’ featuring guest vocalist Neil Tennant. Chrissie Hynde and Neil Tennant’s unmistakably poignant vocals combine beautifully on the track which is one of the stand-out songs on The Pretenders album. The track is released as part of a double a-side single with ‘Gotta Wait’.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer Is Here
Here’s the first look at the upcoming second season of Netflix’s ’80s-inspired supernatural horror series, Stranger Things. It starts to air on Netflix on October 31, 2017, natch.
Bell Media and Music Mogul Scott Borchetta Join Forces to Showcase Music Talent Worldwide
Bell Media announced today a major partnership with world-renowned record executive Scott Borchetta who is the founder, president, and CEO of the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) headquartered in Nashville, TN. BMLG is the #1 independent record label in the world based on sales and radio airplay, enlisting such international multi-platinum superstars as Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw, Reba, and Thomas Rhett across its roster of talent. The multifaceted entertainment initiative between Bell Media and BMLG will discover and cultivate musical talent through new television, radio, recording, and live concert projects.
Bell Media and BMLG will work together to uncover, develop, and promote pop culture’s next musical superstars. The centerpiece of the alliance is a unique television format that will leverage Bell Media’s massive reach and extensive platforms to showcase musicians on the national and international stage. Bell Media and BMLG plan to advance the format beyond Canada to ultimately become a conduit for discovering new musical voices worldwide.
“Bell Media has a track record of success in live music production, extensive platforms, and leading promotion of homegrown talent in many areas,” said Borchetta. “Together, our strengths make us strong partners to lift this global project off the ground.”
“Bell Media builds upon its commitment to artist development with this new initiative, and with whom better to align than the best in the business, Scott Borchetta,” said Randy Lennox, President, Broadcasting and Content, Bell Media.
Borchetta and BMLG have an extensive background in working with entertainers from television platforms. Borchetta guided contestants on the final two seasons of FOX’s wildly successful AMERICAN IDOL and Big Machine Records is the musical home to CMT’s new hit series, NASHVILLE.
With Borchetta at the helm, BMLG has celebrated monumental milestones since the company’s inception 11 years ago. He has led the charge on more than 50 million albums sold by the company’s artists under his watch – including 165 #1 Country and Pop radio singles. These talents have won multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and more.
Borchetta has been honored for his groundbreaking business savvy with inclusion on Billboard’s Power 100 list and Fast Company’s prestigious “100 Most Creative People in Business.” In 2015, the Music Biz Association presented Borchetta with the Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement, joining the ranks of past honorees who have been recognized for their outstanding vision, leadership, and commitment including Dick Clark, Doug Morris, and Clive Davis.
Forging an unprecedented deal for American record companies in 2012, Borchetta made history by working with industry icon Bob Pittman and iHeartMedia, the largest owner of U.S. radio stations, to create and institute the first-ever U.S. Terrestrial Performance Rights agreement. The deal secured sound-recording performance royalty payments to BMLG and its artists from terrestrial radio airplay. There are now five major broadcast companies on this ground-breaking platform as well as records companies such as Warner Music Group and several other important and forward-thinking independent labels.
Borchetta recently announced the creation and development of BigMachineTV.com – a new online digital video platform launching in February 2017 – that will offer music videos as well as exclusive interviews, announcements, contests, and behind the scenes content with BMLG artists.
Toronto’s Paper Bag Records launches new label Paper Bag Vintage
Toronto’s Paper Bag Records is excited to announce the launch of Paper Bag Vintage, a new label that will showcase and preserve great Canadian albums that have yet to be pressed on vinyl or haven’t been reissued in recent years.
Paper Bag Vintage’s first release will be a reissue of The Dears’ acclaimed debut album End Of A Hollywood Bedtime Story for the first time on vinyl on April 21st, 2017. Pre-order here. Art Bergmann’s seminal album Remember Her Name will be issued on vinyl for the first time on May 12th, 2017. Pre-order here.
For more than fifteen-years Paper Bag Records has helped to cultivate international vinyl culture by producing limited edition vinyl for all Paper Bag Records releases. This emphasis on unique and striking physical albums will be extended to the Paper Bag Vintage imprint, giving fans the opportunity to finally own these special limited edition releases.
Other confirmed releases include a Great Lake Swimmers’ box set consisting of the band’s first three releases, Born Ruffians first self-titled EP, Tokyo Police Club, Torngat and The Acorn’s Glory Hope Mountain. More details will be announced soon.
Jon Stewart Reads Trump’s Next Batch Of Executive Orders
Friend of the show Jon Stewart stops by to give Stephen Colbert a sneak peek at some executive orders he borrowed off the President’s desk.
Depeche Mode will release their much anticipated new single “Where’s The Revolution” on Friday, February 3rd
Depeche Mode will release their much anticipated new single “Where’s The Revolution” on Friday, February 3rd. The track, which Depeche Mode teased during their highly viewed press conference in Milan this past fall, is the first new music from the band in four years and the first offering from their impending 14th studio album, Spirit, which will be released globally on March 17th on Columbia Records.
Spirit marks the band’s first collaboration with producer James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco (Foals, Florence & The Machine, Arctic Monkeys) and serves as the follow up to the band’s blockbuster 2013 album Delta Machine which debuted at #1 in 12 countries. The album has already garnered critical acclaim in early previews, with Q Magazine calling Spirit “the most energized Depeche Mode album in years”.
Depeche Mode will support the release of the LP with an extensive world tour, giving both new and lifelong fans alike a chance to experience the band’s stunning live shows. The first leg of the Global Spirit Tour, on sale now, will see the band play to over 1.5 million fans at 34 shows in 21 countries throughout Europe. The tour kicks off May 5th in Stockholm, Sweden and will stop at stadiums across Europe before continuing beyond summer with shows in North and South America.
Members of Midlake, Band of Horses, Franz Ferdinand, Grandaddy and Travis Form Supergroup as BNQT
BNQT, a new indie super group conceived and led by Eric Pulido of Midlake, have announced the release of their debut album ‘Volume 1’ on April 28 via Dualtone, and Entertainment One company. The introductory set includes ten new, original songs and features five vocalists – Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand, Fran Healy of Travis, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, and Pulido – who wrote and sing two tracks each, with backing from other Midlake members McKenzie Smith (drums), Joey McClellan (guitar) and Jesse Chandler (keys). ‘Volume 1’ was recorded and produced mostly at their studio in Denton, TX.
The concept of BNQT (pronounced “Banquet”) came to Pulido while touring for Midlake’s 2013 release, ‘Antiphon.’ Gathering a number of contrasting yet complementary artists he’d befriended or shared the stage with, Pulido set out to establish a new creative environment untethered from other work – “Like a poor man’s version of the Traveling Wilburys!” he says.
“That’s what art is about for me,” Pulido continues, “creating with other people that you love and appreciate.”
The idea for BNQT was enthusiastically embraced by all involved, but with the artists stretched across the globe, recordings were split both with travel to Denton and remotely over the net. Over a year and some change, songs grew from demos to fully realized recordings, with Pulido guiding the way, and encouraging the artists to stretch out into new, uncharted territory. The resulting work is full of surprises, a collection that feels oddly familiar and attractively alien.
‘Volume 1’ Tracklist:
1. Restart
2. Unlikely Force
3. 100 Million Miles
4. Mind Of A Man
5. Hey Banana
6. Real Love
7. Failing at Feeling
8. L.A. On My Mind
9. Tara
10. Fighting The World
Nickelback Announce “Feed The Machine” North American Tour In 44 Cities
Multi-platinum, chart-topping rock band, NICKELBACK is set to hit the road this summer on the colossal headlining Feed The Machine Tour, announced today. Produced exclusively by Live Nation, the Feed The Machine Tour will begin on June 23 in Noblesville, Indiana, with 44 dates across North America including stops in Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, and more. Daughtry will join Nickelback as their special guest for all of the U.S. dates, as well as Toronto and Montreal, while Shaman’s Harvest will be seen on all dates. Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame icons, Cheap Trick, will be special guests for the western Canadian leg of the tour. Full itinerary below.
Tickets for the Feed The Machine Tour will be available beginning with a Fan Club presale on Monday, February 6 at 10:00 AM local venue time on the Live Nation App and at LiveNation.com. Fans who pre-order the new album today from the band’s official store will receive a code for early access to tickets as well as an instant-grat of the first single, “Feed The Machine.” General on-sale begins Saturday, February 11, with four-packs available for $80.00 in select cities. For ticket information and details on where to buy tickets for select fair dates, visit www.nickelback.com.
Nickelback will offer a limited number of VIP packages for each show with options including premium seating, specially designed Nickelback messenger bag, limited edition guitar pick set in wood casing, parking, VIP laminate, commemorative VIP ticket, early entry and more. Fans can visit www.nickelback.com for more info. VIP Packages will be available during the pre-sale. Please visit livenation.com for more information.
Nickelback is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their ninth album, Feed The Machine (BMG)¸ set for release on Friday, June 9. Written by Nickelback and co-produced with Chris Baseford (Slash, Shinedown), “Feed The Machine” is a defiant rock anthem featuring blistering guitar riffs and face-melting rhythm tracks. Watch the lyric video for it here. Pre-order from your preferred service now.
Since forming in Alberta, Canada in 1995, globally celebrated, multi-platinum rock band Nickelback have cemented themselves as one of the most commercially viable and important acts of the past two decades. Nickelback’s success includes worldwide sales of more than 50 million units, solidifying their status as the “eleventh best-selling music act” and second best-selling foreign act in the U.S. of the 21st century—behind only The Beatles. Their inescapable and irresistible smash “How You Remind Me” was named Billboard’s ‘Top Rock Song of the Decade’ and was No. 4 on the Top 10 songs of the 2000s list. Amongst all of these accolades, they’ve also been named Billboard’s “Top Rock Group of the Decade.” Along the way, they have received a staggering nine Grammy Award nominations, three American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, twelve JUNO Awards, seven MuchMusic Video Award, and have been inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame (2007). With more than 23 chart-topping singles and fans spanning the globe, Nickelback boasts twelve consecutive sold-out international tours, playing to well over eight million+ diehard and adoring fans. Nickelback are Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals, Guitars), Ryan Peake (Guitars, Backing Vocals), Mike Kroeger (Bass) and Daniel Adair (Drums, Backing Vocals).
Feed The Machine Tour
Friday, June 23 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, June 24 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, June 27 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Thursday, June 29 Montreal, QC Centre Bell w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, July 1 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach Theater w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Sunday, July 2 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, July 4 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Friday, July 7 Bangor, ME Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, July 8 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Monday, July 10 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Wednesday, July 12 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Thursday, July 20** Monticello, IA Great Jones County Fair w/Daughtry**
Friday, July 21 Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Sunday, July 23 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, July 25 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Friday, July 28 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, July 29 Dallas, TX Starplex Pavilion w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, August 1 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Wednesday, August 2 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Friday, August 4 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, August 5 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Monday, August 7 Burgettstown, PA KeyBank Pavilion w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Wednesday, August 9 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Friday, August 11** Des Moines, IA Iowa State Fair Grandstand w/Shaman’s Harvest**
Saturday, August 12 Chicago, IL Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Monday, August 14 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Thursday, August 24** St. Paul, MN Minnesota State Fair w/Daughtry**
Saturday, August 26 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Event Center w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Sunday, August 27 Billings, MT Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, August 29 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Wednesday, August 30 Portland, OR Sunlight Supply Amphitheater w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Friday, September 01** Puyallup, WA Washington State Fair w/Daughtry**
Sunday, September 3 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Wednesday, September 6 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Friday, September 08 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, September 09 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, September 12 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Thursday, September 14 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, September 16 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre w/Daughtry, Shaman’s Harvest
Thursday, September 21 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre w/Cheap Trick, Shaman’s Harvest
Saturday, September 23 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre w/Cheap Trick, Shaman’s Harvest
Tuesday, September 26 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome w/Cheap Trick, Shaman’s Harvest
Thursday, September 28 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place w/Cheap Trick, Shaman’s Harvest
Sunday, October 1 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena w/Cheap Trick, Shaman’s Harvest