Robert Francis is set to release his new album, Fire Engine Red, on May 13 via Aeronaut Records. Check out the video for the title track below. The clip was directed by Jeff Coffman.
You can pre-order Fire Engine Red HERE.
Friday, April 15, 2016
The Huntsman: Winter's War Opens April 22
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| (L to R) Queen Freya (EMILY BLUNT) and Queen Ravenna (Oscar® winner CHARLIZE THERON) in the story that came before Snow White: "The Huntsman: Winter's War." Chris Hemsworth and Theron return to their roles from "Snow White and the Huntsman," joined by Blunt and Jessica Chastain. Credit: Giles Keyte / © 2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. |
Opening next Friday, April 22 is the latest installment in the world of Snow White. The Huntsman: Winter's War. Chris Hemsworth (The Huntsman Eric) and Charlize Theron (Queen Ravenna) reprise their roles from Snow White and the Huntsman. They are joined by Emily Blunt as Freya, the good sister of evil Queen Ravenna. In this visually stunning action-adventure we find out the story that came before Snow White.
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| (L to R) Queen Freya (EMILY BLUNT) with her Huntsmen—Sara (JESSICA CHASTAIN), Eric the Huntsman (CHRIS HEMSWORTH) and Tull (SOPE DIRISU)—in the story that came before Snow White: "The Huntsman: Winter's War." Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles from "Snow White and the Huntsman," joined by Blunt and Chastain. Credit: Universal Pictures / © 2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. |
About The Film
The fantastical world of Snow White and the Huntsman expands to reveal how the fates of The Huntsman Eric and Queen Ravenna are deeply and dangerously intertwined. Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, an epic action-adventure in which they are joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Producer Joe Roth (Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland) once again leads the team in a breathtaking new tale nested in the legendary saga.
Long before the evil Queen Ravenna (Theron) was thought vanquished by Snow White’s blade, she watched silently as her sister, Freya (Blunt), suffered a heartbreaking betrayal and fled their kingdom. With Freya’s ability to freeze any enemy, the young ice queen has spent decades in a remote wintry palace raising a legion of deadly huntsmen—including Eric (Hemsworth) and warrior Sara (Chastain)—only to find that her prized two defied her one demand: Forever harden your hearts to love.
When Freya learns of her sister’s demise, she summons her remaining soldiers to bring the Magic Mirror home to the only sorceress left who can harness its power. But once she discovers Ravenna can be resurrected from its golden depths, the wicked sisters threaten this enchanted land with twice the darkest force it’s ever seen. Now, their amassing army shall prove undefeatable…unless the banished huntsmen who broke their queen’s cardinal rule can fight their way back to one another.
Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection Opening on April 27
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| Rachel Harrison (b. 1966). Untitled, (2011) Colored pencil on paper, Sheet: 19 × 24in. (48.3 × 61 cm) Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Drawing Committee 2012.81 © Courtesy of the artist and Greene Naftali, New York |
The Whitney Museum of American Art will be presenting a collection celebrating portraits over the past 100 years. The exhibit is titled Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney's Collection. All of the works on exhibition are drawn entirely from the Museum's collection. It will feature over 300 works made from 1900 to 2016 by more than 200 artists.
The show will be organized in twelve sections on two floors. The exhibition will be on display April 27, 2016 - February 12, 2017 though a partial view of the exhibit began April 7. See below for just a few of the fantastic works that will be on exhibit and for more info about the exhibit.
Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney's Collection
April 27, 2016 - February 12, 2017
99 Gansevoort Street
(212) 570-3600
Human Interest is curated by Scott Rothkopf, Deputy Director for Programs and Nancy and Steve Crown Family Chief Curator, and Dana Miller, Richard DeMartini Family Curator and Director of the Permanent Collection, with Mia Curran, curatorial assistant; Jennie Goldstein, assistant curator; and Sasha Nicholas, consulting curator.
“For the first reinstallation of the collection in our new building, we wanted to do something bold and distinctly Whitney. Our collection includes literally thousands of portraits, dating from the founding of the Museum to just this year,” said Scott Rothkopf. “The challenging and exciting part was to present these works with a new twist, according to inventive frameworks, and to show how artists have continually redefined one of art’s oldest genres.”
Dana Miller noted, “In selecting a single theme, we wanted to mix well known works with those that are less familiar. We’ve included a significant number of works that are new to the collection and others that have rarely, if ever, been exhibited. Across the one hundred years of art represented, we find artists grappling with notions of gender, sexuality, race, age, and beauty—and each one of these works provokes us to reconsider the ways in which we see ourselves.”
Once a rarified luxury good, portraits are now ubiquitous. Readily reproducible and ever-more accessible, photography has played a particularly vital role in the democratization of portraiture, and will be strongly represented in the exhibition. Most recently, the proliferation of smartphones and the rise of social media have unleashed an unprecedented stream of portraits in the form of selfies and other online posts. Many contemporary artists confront this situation, stressing the fluidity of identity in a world where technology and the mass-media are omnipresent. Through their varied takes on the portrait, the artists in Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection demonstrate the vitality of this enduring genre, which serves as a compelling lens through which to view some of the most important social and artistic developments of the past century.
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| Chuck Close, Lyle, 1999. Oil on canvas. Whitney Museum of American Art; Gift of The American Contemporary Art Foundation, Inc., Leonard A. Lauder, President. © Chuck Close, courtesy Pace Gallery |
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| Toyo Miyatake, Michio Ito, 1929. Gelatin silver print. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Purchase, with funds from the Photography Committee. ©Toyo Miyatake Studio |
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| Alice Neel, Elsie Rubin, c. 1958. Oil on canvas board. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Gift of Elaine Graham Weitzen. © The Estate of Alice Neel |
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| Elizabeth Peyton, Live to Ride (E.P.), 2003. Oil on board. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Gift of David Teiger in honor of Chrissie Iles. © Elizabeth Peyton. Courtesy Gladstone Gallery, New York and Brussels |
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Roanoke To Release Debut Album In May
Nashville based Americana group, Roanoke are set to release their debut self-titled album on May 13. Check out the single "Jordan" below as well as a video for the track "Heavy Goodbyes".
You can pick up "Jordan" HERE.
Here is what the band has to say about their debut album release:
"Our hearts and souls are in this record. We wanted to tell a story, for people to become a part of that story, and we believe folks are really going to connect with these songs. From the harmonies to the instrumentation, even how certain tracks were recorded, this album was crafted by us to be as evocative as possible. This is our first record, our introduction to the world, and a chance to make our unique mark on a rapidly growing genre. We are thrilled to finally get our music into the hands and ears of our fans, and anyone who appreciates honest songs performed with compassion and unbridled spirit." - Roanoke
Roanoke is a rising folk/americana band based out of Nashville, TN. Lead by Joey Beesley (lead vocals, guitar) and Taylor Dupuis (lead vocals), the two come together to create rich harmonies and unforgettable songs of love, heartbreak, and exploration. Joined by band members Zach Nowak (mandolin and vocals), Kyle Breese (drums, banjo, and harmonica), and Jo Cleary (violin), Roanoke uses their undeniable musical chemistry to create a unique and captivating sound full of cultural influences, roots instrumentation, and catchy, memorable melodies.
- Jordan
- The Light
- This Love
- Without You
- Heavy Goodbyes
- Interlude/Mountain Man
- Trouble
- Losing You
- Makeup
- Red and Gold
- Never Gonna Love Again
The Milk Carton Kids Announce Summer Tour Dates
The Milk Carton Kids are currently on the road and recently announced a slew of North American summer tour dates. See below for a listing of shows.
In addition to touring, the duo made their acting debut in Episode 3 of HBO's Vinyl performing the 70s classic "Simone".
Tour Dates
- April 15 - Houston, TX @ Cullen Theatre
- April 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
- April 27 - Boise, ID @ Egyptian Theatre
- April 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek (supporting Avett Brothers)
- April 30 - Berkeley, CA @ The Greek (supporting Avett Brothers)
- May 2 - Sacramento, CA @ Crest Theatre
- May 17 - Montreal, QB @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
- May 18 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre
- May 19 - Troy, NY @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- May 20 - Buffalo, NY @ Asbury Hall at Babeville
- May 21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie Lecture Hall
- May 22 - Easton, MD @ Avalon Theatre
- May 24 - York, PA @ Strand Capitol Theatre
- May 25 - Cleveland, OH @ Playhouse Square Center
- May 26 - Bloomington, IN @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater
- May 27 - Iowa City, IA @ The Englert Theatre
- May 28 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst Theatre
- June 18 - Decatur, GA @ Amplify Decatur
- July 10 - Orillia, ON @ Mariposa Folk Festival
- July 11 - Ottawa, ON @ Centrepointe Theatre
- July 12 - Earlville, NY @ Earlville Opera House
- July 14 - Geneva, NY @ Smith Opera House (co-headline with Colin Hay)
- July 15 - Woodstock, NY @ Bearsville Theater
- July 16 - Portsmouth, NH @ The Music Hall (on sale 4/16)
- July 17 - Norfolk, CT @ Infinity Hall
- July 19 - North Truro, MA @ Payomet PAC in Truro
- July 20 - Burlington, VT @ First Unitarian Church
- July 30 - August 1 - Canmore, AB @ Canmore Folk Music Festival
- August 27 - Fayetteville, AR @ Fayetteville Roots Festival
- September 1 - Denver, CO @ Denver Botanic Gardens (on sale 4/19) (co-headline with Colin Hay)
- September 4 - Pagosa Springs, CO Four Corners Folk Festival
Co-Headline w/ Colin Hay: *
Harriet Releases New Video
Today we have for you "Up Against It" from Harriet. The track is from their album American Appetite. Check out the Wade Allain-Marcus directed clip below.
Harriet released American Appetite, January 2016. You can pick it up HERE.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Doctor Strange - Official Trailer
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| Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange,' coming to theaters November 4! |
Today, we got a look at the upcoming Marvel film, Doctor Strange. The film is scheduled to be released November 2016 and stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Check out the trailer below.
Dawes Announces Tour Dates
Dawes are hitting the road with a boatload of shows. See below for the list of dates.
The band has been in the studio working on their fifth studio album. The upcoming record is to be released via their own HUB Records possibly late 2016.
Tour Dates
APRIL
- 12 Orlando, FL The Social **
- 13 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen **
- 15 Driftwood, TX Old Settler's Music Festival §
- 16 Houston, TX Warehouse Live **
- 17 New Orleans, LA Tipitina's **
- 19 Oxford, MS The Lyric Oxford **
- 20 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium ** SOLD OUT
- 22 Knoxville, TN The Bijou Theatre **
- 23 Atlanta, GA SweetWater 420 Festival §
- 24 Charlotte, NC Tuck Fest §
- 26 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall **
- 27 Chicago, IL The Vic Theatre ** SOLD OUT
- 28 Bloomington, IN The Bluebird **
JULY
- 3 Manteo, NC The Waterside Theatre
- 5 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre * %
- 6 Black Mountain, NC Pisgah Brewing * %
- 8 Mount Solon, VA Red Wing Roots Music Festival §
- 9 Greenfield, MA Green River Festival §
- 10 Portsmouth, NH Prescott Park Arts Series
- 12 Portland, ME State Theatre (Co-Headline w/Shakey Graves)
- 13 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre * ^
- 15 Staten Island, NY St. George Theatre * ^
- 16 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory * ^
- 17 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls * ^
- 19 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Theatre * #
- 20 Akron, OH Goodyear Theater at East End * #
- 22 Canandaigua, NY Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands PAC ||
- 23 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion ||
- 24 Newport, RI Newport Folk Festival (as Middle Brother)
AUGUST
- 5-7 Buena Visa, CO Vertex §
- 6 Taos, NM Kit Carson Park @
- 7 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre @
- 9 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre @ SOLD OUT
- 10 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre @
- 14 Irvine, CA Irvine Meadows @
* Pre-Sale Begins Tuesday, April 12th - General On-Sale Starts Friday, April 15th
% w/The Lone Bellow
# w/Matthew Logan Vasquez
§ Festival Appearance
|| Supporting Brandi Carlile & Old Crow Medicine Show
@ Supporting Alabama Shakes
** w/Hiss Golden Messenger
^ w/ Kathleen Edwards
Paul McCartney To Release Comprehensive Compilation In June
Paul McCartney is set to release Pure Paul, a collection spanning from his 1970 debut solo album all the way through to his 2015 "Say Say Say" remix. Its scheduled release date is June 10. (QNYC note -- I take issue that "Souvenir" isn't on the vinyl version!)
The tracks in the collection were all handpicked by Sir Paul. It will come in three different formats; 2CD, 4CD, 4LP and digital. All will feature versions of Paul's greatest solo, Wings and Fireman compositions.
The 4CD version features 67 tracks, more than 40 of which were Top 40 hits including 'Maybe I'm Amazed', 'Live and Let Die', 'Mull Of Kintyre', ‘Ebony and Ivory’, ‘Dance Tonight’ and ‘New’.
You can pre-order Pure McCartney HERE.
'Pure McCartney', a new compilation of his solo, Wings and Fireman work, celebrates that fact, showcasing 67 highlights from one of the most-revered catalogues in music - from 'McCartney' in 1970, his debut solo album, right through to 'Hope For The Future', his 2014 track taken from 'Destiny', the most-anticipated video game of the last decade. Not only is 'Pure McCartney’ a monumental mixtape of some of popular music's most memorable moments from 1970 to the present day, it also features curios for the superfans and some of Paul's personal favourites — all handpicked by the man himself..
"Me and my team came up with the idea of putting together a collection of my recordings with nothing else in mind other than having something fun to listen to," Paul says of this project."Maybe it's to be enjoyed on a long car journey or an evening at home or at a party with friends? So we got our heads together and came up with these diverse playlists from various periods of my long and winding career.”
Television: The Night Manager To Air April 19 On AMC
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| L-R: Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine and Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper in The Night Manager. Photo Credit: Mitch Jenkins/AMC |
The Night Manager premieres Tuesday, April 19 on AMC at 10 PM ET. The six-part miniseries stars Tom Hiddleston as a hotel night manager/spy trying to take down and arms dealer played by Hugh Laurie.
The Night Manager airs Tuesdays at 10 PM ET on AMC.
About the show:
The Night Manager, a six-part miniseries premiering on Tuesday, April 19, is a contemporary interpretation of John le Carré’s best-selling spy novel, which follows hotel manager Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) in his quest to bring down international arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). Pine, a former soldier, is thrust into a world of international intrigue when he is recruited by a British intelligence officer (Olivia Colman) to infiltrate Roper’s inner circle. To get to the heart of Roper’s vast empire, Pine must withstand the allure of his beautiful girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) and the suspicious interrogations of his venal chief of staff Major Corkoran (Tom Hollander). In his quest to do the right thing, Pine must first become a criminal himself.
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