May 1, 1972 was a whirlwind day of celebration in Marvin Gaye’s hometown of Washington, D.C. Designated “Marvin Gaye Day,” it began with Gaye giving a speech to students at Cardozo High, the school he’d attended, before he and his parents were ushered by motorcade to other points around the city. They visited the office […]
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Shawn Mendes to celebrate his Canadian roots with a Well Loved Coffee Company
In anticipation of his first sold-out stadium show in Toronto on September 6, Tim Hortons announces a campaign and partnership with Canadian global singer-songwriter, Shawn Mendes. The campaign themed Home is Where the Heart is celebrates Shawn’s roots. The film shows Shawn’s career journey, from the first time he posted videos online in his hometown […]
BTS’ Third Feature Film ‘BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE’ Breaks 2.55 Million Admits Across 112 Territories Worldwide
Big Hit Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing today announced that the latest feature film, BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, from global superstars BTS, saw 2.55 million admits around the world flock to their local cinema to see the boyband following their landmark LOVE YOURSELF tour. The film was previously announced to be seen across 112 territories […]
Tool’s Long Awaited’Fear Inoculum’ Is Finally Here
Tool, the prog-metal masters, have finally released their highly anticipated project, Fear Inoculum. It’s the band’s first album in thirteen years. It’s safe to say Maynard James Keenan and Co. do things at their own pace. The release of Fear Inoculum caps a flourish of activity for the band, whose four previous studio sets recently became […]
TIDAL to Exclusively Livestream Made In America Festival 8/31 and 9/1
For the fifth year in a row, global streaming and entertainment platform TIDAL will be exclusively livestreaming Made In America Festival from Philadelphia, PA on August 31 and September 1, 2019. This year’s event includes performances by: Travis Scott, Cardi B, Lizzo, Rosalía, Kaskade, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Jorja Smith, Pink Sweat$, James […]
Johnny Paycheck once sang ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ – Happy Labor Day!
Today more than ever, we live to work and work to live. Our national pastime isn’t some sport, its bitching about our stupid jerkface bosses on social media. Luckily, we pause once a year on this first Monday in September to commemorate Labor Day, a celebration of the American worker. Here are 20 of the […]
This Day in Music History – August 30th
1968 1st record under Apple label (Beatle’s Hey Jude) 1968 John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “One on One” benefit for children at Madison Square Garden, New York 1969 120,000 attend Texas International Pop Festival 1969 25,000 attend 2nd Annual Sky River Rock Festival, Tenino Wash 1972 John Lennon and Yoko Ono perform at Madison Square […]
Nashville Hitmakers Old Dominion Release New Song “Young” From NBC’s “Songland;”
The Jeep® brand teamed up with NBC’s hit summer music competition series “Songland” last night (8/21) to give one songwriter the chance to write a song specifically for a new Jeep television commercial. The winning song “Young,” originally penned by songwriter Katelyn Tarver, will be recorded, released and performed by Nashville hitmakers Old Dominion. The […]
Tim Alexander of PRIMUS Announces Music Festival Block Party
Herb’s Cider announces its 2-year anniversary celebration, HERBSSTOCK, which will be held during Washington Cider Week. Herb’s will be hosting a free Music Festival & Block Party on September 14th, 2019 in front of their tasting room at 1228 Bay St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Join the Herb’s crew for a blowout event that includes live […]
JAY-Z’s Made In America Festival Announces New Partner
Leading gaming audio and accessory brand Turtle Beach has announced it will be the Official Gaming Partner of this year’s Made In America Festival. Made In America is an annual music festival curated by JAY-Z and produced by Roc Nation and DPS, held in Philadelphia, PA featuring four stages that continuously host live music from […]