In this stunningly beautiful new music video for the instrumental “Disco” by German musician Ralf Hildenbeutel, director Boris Seewald used over 1,250 paintings to make it leap out from the screen in a luminous flurry.
The Time Steve Martin Performed Stand-Up For Literally, Dogs
I’m going to make you an off-fur you can’t re-fur-se. Whatevfur, I’m having a ruff day, so here’s Steve Martin performing his stand-up routine on the Carol Burnett Show, in front of an audience that’s truly gone to the dogs.
https://youtu.be/CBzwTDFq_2U
A Playlist Of Every Song That Influenced Elvis Costello, According To His Memoir
Even when a song may not say exactly what he needs it to, music is still his preferred means of communication; which is to say, Elvis Costello’s knowledge is nerdishly prodigious. He stumps George Jones with one of the Possum’s own deep cuts, and he tries to do the same with Bob Dylan — but nobody out-alludes that guy. With the obsession of a dilettante or possibly a savant, Costello jumps around from country and old-time folk to punk and reggae, from New Orleans jazz to Brill Building pop, from the classical compositions of the Brodsky Quartet to the erudite melodies of Burt Bacharach.
There are nearly 400 songs Costello name-checks as influences within the pages of his memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink, and hundreds more he refers to in passing. Of those 400, Vulture culled together a 300-song playlist that is by no means complete, due in large par to, at the time, Spotify’s scarcity of Beatles, Bacharach, and Neil Young albums. (The Fab Four are the most cited artist in the book, with 22 songs — from “Please Please Me” to “Let It Be” — admired by Costello.)
Video: Meet The Woman Who Created Your Favorite Muppets
In 1970, a meeting took place that changed Muppets history. Bonnie Erickson, a young costumer, met with Jim Henson, who was looking for someone to fashion the costumes for The Frog Prince. Erickson got the job, and went on to create some of the most famous Muppets, including Miss Piggy and Statler & Waldorf.
Currently a trustee at the Jim Henson Legacy, she lives with her husband Wayde in their New York City home of forty years, where the two are still creating magic under their company Harrison / Erickson, Inc. Together, they have designed mascots (from the Phillie Phanatic to the underrated Dandy), stuffed animals, and even the toys for Where The Wild Things Are.
Gothamist met with her at her home recently—which is filled with art and creations from her past and present, as well as one room that’s built out to be a partial replica of her childhood home, complete with a front porch and American flag—”when Bush was President,” she told us, “We had the flag upside down. And when he left in the helicopter, I came in with champagne and turned it right side up.”
Her life, which includes tales of riding from her apartment Uptown down to the Village on the back of a Hell’s Angels’ hog, is worthy of a full length documentary. Below, an introduction:
Ariana Grande does astounding celebrity covers
Now do you believe me when I tell you Ariana Grande might be around for the next 20 years?
https://youtu.be/I1b-jDJF3bI
Harlequin’s new campaign is actually pretty genius
We all work hard and most of us can appreciate some escapism, whether it’s through some Netflix-binging or just daydreaming.
Harlequin thinks it can help women make the most of their breaks from a busy day with their romance novels.
The new “Romance When You Need It” campaign from BBDO Toronto includes a playful video spot featuring a group of female co-workers celebrating their break from a hard day’s work by bringing their fantasy characters to life.
https://youtu.be/w_cXdJkwDXg
Radiohead announce world tour
Rumours about a possible new Radiohead album increased as the band announced a 16-date world tour that will begin May 20 in the Netherlands. The band say these will be their only headlining shows this year. The tour’s three U.S. shows include two at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium and one at Madison Square Garden.
MAY 2016
20th Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall
21st Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall
23rd Paris, Le Zénith
24th Paris, Le Zénith
26th London, Roundhouse
27th London, Roundhouse
28th London, Roundhouse
JULY 2016
26th New York City, Madison Square Garden
27th New York City, Madison Square Garden
AUGUST 2016
4th Los Angeles, Shrine Auditorium
8th Los Angeles, Shrine Auditorium
OCTOBER 2016
3rd Mexico City, Palacio de los Deportes
4th Mexico City, Palacio de los Deportes
W.A.S.T.E has a limited number of pre-sale tickets*, available here at 10:00am (venue’s local time) on Wednesday 16th March. The remainder will go on general sale on Friday March 18th.
To minimise secondary ticketing and to give more fans a chance to buy a ticket at its intended price, restrictions will apply, including a limit of 2 tickets per order on all shows. Please carefully read the ticket store’s terms & conditions before you buy as you may need to bring ID to match your ticket.
Here are the festivals (announced so far) that Radiohead will perform at this year:
JUNE 2016
1st Les Nuits Des Fourvieres, Lyon, France (just added)
3rd Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain
17th Secret Solstice, Reyjkavik, Iceland
JULY 2016
2nd Openair St Gallen, Switzerland
8th Nos Alive Festival, Lisbon, Portugal
29-31st Osheaga Music And Arts Festival, Montreal, Canada
AUGUST 2016
20th Summersonic Festival, Osaka, Japan
21st Summersonic Festival, Tokyo, Japan
SEPTEMBER 2016
11th Lollapalooza Festival, Berlin, Germany
Kim Gordon on Grimes, Spice Girls, and Caitlyn Jenner
Kim Gordon and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, Girl in a Band, the nihilism of Lana Del Rey, returning to Los Angeles after living in New York City, and the success of Sonic Youth.
“We didn’t really have expectations about being hugely commercial, and I don’t think ever. And I think everyone else did after Nirvana broke. People would say oh don’t you think your record is going to be as big and we’d be like, “No are you crazy? What’s your logic?””
Calgary Is About To Get Their First-Ever Local Music Awards
Recognizing the achievements of Calgary’s music community, the YYC Music Awards is proud to announce their inaugural year in supporting and celebrating the wide range of musical talent based in the city. Honouring artists in 19 categories (list below), the YYC Music Awards is taking submissions until April 16th for this year’s first annual gala being held on September 25th at a venue later to be announced.
The YYC Music Awards are founded by music industry veterans Darren Gilbert (producer, Off The T-Can Studio), Shannon Ambrose (The Portal Magazine), Larry Mayell (artist manager) & Leanne Harrison (SIN Agency) to celebrate the artists that embrace Calgary at home, entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.
“With 2016 proclaimed as Calgary’s Year of Music, we felt it perfect timing to announce the YYC MUSIC AWARDS to take place this September. We think it’s deserving to shine the spotlight on Canada’s third largest city and its vibrant music scene.” comments Shannon Ambrose.
Submissions can be made at the following link until April 16th here.
The YYC Music Awards categories.
- Single of the Year
- Group of the Year
- Female Artist of the Year
- Male Artist of the Year
- Pop Recording of the Year
- Rap/ Hip-Hop Recording of the Year
- Country Recording of the Year
- Roots/ Folk Recording of the Year
- Rock Recording of the Year
- Metal Recording of the Year
- Blues Recording of the Year
- Jazz Recording of the Year
- R&B/ Soul Recording of the Year
- DJ/ Electronic Recording of the Year
- Alternative Recording of the Year
- Singer/ Songwriter of the Year
- Music Video of the Year
- Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award
- People’s Choice Award