Frankie Releases “Blink” Music Video

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Los Angeles - Today, much buzzed about pop singer-songwriter, Frankie, released the music video for her latest single, “Blink.”  Last year, the California singer released her debut EP, Dreamstate and hit up the U.S. festival circuit. Frankie says about the music video, “I came up with the ‘Blink’ video concept in my sleep. I dreamt that I went

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The Knocks Announces 2017 North American Tour

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New York - Fresh off releasing the new smashing single, “HEAT” (feat. Sam Nelson Harris), New York based electronic duo The Knocks (known for its critically-acclaimed sold-out live shows) announced a massive 2017 North American Feel Good Feel Great tour. The Knocks has curated a support lineup that boasts a diverse mix of “who’s next” in electronic and dance music, including Manchester, UK multi-platinum

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Rebecca Ferguson Lights Up London

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London – Since its 1910 opening, the London Palladium has been synonymous with variety entertainment, including the hugely popular family TV show of the mid 50s to late 60s, Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Today it hosts stage musicals and pop and rock concerts, amid Rococo style surrounds that predate it somewhat. For many

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Charli XCX Unveils Video for “After The Afterparty”

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New York – Today, just in time to celebrate Halloween, Charli XCX released the official music video for “After The Afterparty.” Directed by Diane Martel (Miley Cyrus, N.E.R.D, Beyoncé), the video sees Charli partying into the afterlife with a host of all-pink zombies! Of the video, Charli XCX said: “I made the video for ‘After The Afterparty’ with my all-time

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6 New Bands on Sunday at Lollapalooza

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Chicago – The sun rose again and stayed out for Lollapalooza’s final day of the 25th Anniversary celebration, much to the happiness of everyone in attendance. Once again, the festivals six main stages (not counting Kidzapalooza and the EDM nightmare that is Perry’s) featured much to be seen (with plenty of conflicts for the festival connoisseur)—including a headlining set

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3 New Bands We Loved at Vans Warped Tour

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Chicago – While most of the U.S. has been experiencing a heat wave and seeking shelter in air-conditioning, emo kids and modern punks have been having the best summer of their lives, with Warped Tour being in full-effect, despite the gnarly temperatures. On a Saturday afternoon, hoards of teenagers and twenty-somethings piled into the Hollywood

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Betty Who Unveils Music Video

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Los Angeles – Today, critically acclaimed pop artist, Betty Who, unveils the music video for her cover of Donna Lewis’ “I Love You Always Forever.” Vogue praised the video, stating: “She finds herself in that pillowy camp with her latest cover of Donna Lewis’s ‘I Love You Always Forever,’ echoing the doe-eyed romantic optimism of the

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