Posts made in April 2019

TOMORROW X TOGETHER US Debut

BIG HIT ENTERTAINMENT’S TOMORROW X TOGETHER ANNOUNCE DEBUT US SHOWCASE DATES IN MAY

SUPER ROOKIE BOY BAND TO PERFORM IN NEW YORK CITY, LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO, ORLANDO, DALLAS AND ATLANTA

“BTS’ young labelmates live up to the hype with an energetic smash.” – MTV

Today, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Big Hit Entertainment’s newest band since BTS, announce their first-ever US showcase tour dates introducing fans Stateside to their fresh new sound. The showcase dates come on the heels of the super rookie boy band’s chart-topping, record-breaking debut album “The Dream Chapter: STAR.”

TOMORROW X TOGETHER will kick off their US run in New York City and will make stops in Chicago, Orlando, Atlanta and Dallas before wrapping May 24 in Los Angeles.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER is currently the highest-selling K-pop rookie act of 2019. With The Dream Chapter: STAR, TOMORROW X TOGETHER debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists, World Albums & World Digital Song Sales charts, as well as became the highest charting debut album by an all-male K-pop group on the Billboard Top 200.

“Oh my god, it’s finally happening. TXT just dropped their debut album called The Dream Chapter: STAR and it’s full of delicious new music the K-pop world is eating up.” – Elite Daily

The band’s five members, SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN and HUENINGKAI are all excited to create an unforgettable experience for their fans.

Tickets are available for purchase at 4PM PT/ 7PM ET on April 19.

US SHOWCASE DATES

May 9 – New York, NY – PlayStation Theater

May 12 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre

May 14 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live

May 17 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage Theater

May 19 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory

May 24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

For more information on TOMORROW X TOGETHER, please visit: http://txt.ibighit.com/.

Watch the video for their lead single ‘CROWN’ HERE.  

STREAM/PURCHASE THE DREAM CHAPTER: STAR HERE  

About TOMORROW X TOGETHER

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, read as ‘tomorrow by together’, has come together under one dream in hopes of building a new tomorrow. Composed of five members, SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, HUENINGKAI, the band is full of bright and playful energy, where each member is different from one another, shining in their own way to create synergy.

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Norwegian’s Giving Joy U.S. Debut

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE DOUBLES CRUISE GIVEAWAYS AND ADDS TO GRAND PRIZING FOR ‘GIVING JOY’ TEACHER RECOGNITION INITIATIVE

-In Advance of Teacher Appreciation Week, Cruise Line Offers Chance at 30 Free Cruises and Grand Prizes of $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000-

-Campaign Launched to Coincide with Norwegian Joy’s Debut in the U.S.-

With just one week remaining for Norwegian Cruise Line’s highly successful ‘Giving Joy’ campaign, an effort developed to recognize and reward deserving teachers, the brand has upped the ante by doubling the cruise prize giveaway to 30 and increasing the grand prize giveaways to $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for the top three teachers’ schools.

“This campaign has clearly resonated with the public, with nearly 45,000 nominations and 1.4 million votes in just three weeks,” said Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We set out to gift 15 cruises in honor of our 15th ship, Norwegian Joy, but given the engagement and appreciation of this effort, we have decided to double the joy and award 30 educators who make an impact in children’s lives in a positive and meaningful way.”

Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Giving Joy’ campaign, which celebrates the intersection of travel and education, runs through April 12, 2019. The company is asking for nominations of certified or accredited teachers in the U.S. and Canada who are inspiring joy in the classroom. The 30 teachers with the most votes will win a seven-day cruise for two.  They will also be provided airfare and accommodations for an award ceremony taking place in Seattle on May 3, 2019, where they will have the chance to win $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for their schools.

“I encourage everyone to continue to nominate the teachers in their lives that have made a difference, and take the opportunity to recognize the outstanding work they do every day,” said Stuart. “We are excited to see all the final submissions for the campaign and to celebrate the winners as we welcome Norwegian Joy to Seattle.”

To nominate a favorite teacher, to vote and for terms and conditions, please visit nclgivingjoy.com.

For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line and to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.  Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.

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Vevo, The Chainsmokers and Winona Oak Perform “Hope”

VEVO, THE CHAINSMOKERS AND WINONA OAK RELEASE OFFICIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “HOPE”

WATCH “HOPE” HERE

Vevo, The Chainsmokers and Winona Oak announce the release of their Official Live Performance of “Hope”. Vevo live performances is a very special series that connect artists to their audiences at scale. Through close collaboration with the artist, Vevo creates visuals to give fans a unique take on the original songs. Lorde, Khalid, Future, Alessia Cara and Miley Cyrus have all worked collaboratively with Vevo to produce new and original, visually stunning video content offering fans a different retrospect on their music.

About The Chainsmokers

Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart topping artist/producer do, The Chainsmokers, have evolved into a dominating musical force with a diverse repertoire of songs that have lead them to become one of music’s hottest recording artists. Comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, their signature sound deftly reaches across indie, progressive and pop realms. Last week they released two live performances for “Kills You Slowly” and “Who Do You Love” featuring 5SOS.

About Winona Oak

Born and raised in the Nordic forests of Sweden on a small crop of land called Sollerön – known as the Island of the Sun – Winona Oak is every bit as enchanting as her origin story. She grew up a trained horse acrobat and pursued creative expression however she could, writing poetry and songs from a young age. Oak attended Neon Gold Records’ writing retreat in the Nicaraguan jungle in 2017, and connected with Australian electronic maestro What So Not, going on to co-write his next two singles and step into the spotlight as a featured artist on 2018’s “Beautiful.” She closed the year signing to Neon Gold / Atlantic Records and her biggest writing credit and feature to date on The Chainsmokers’ “Hope.” All performances are streaming now, and be sure to keep up with exclusive content form artists all over the world on YouTube.com/Vevo.

At Home Workouts from DanceBody

Getting to the gym is the hardest part of working out, so why not workout in the comfort of your own home?

According to a recent survey, streaming workouts is the #1 trend for 2019. Learn tips from celebrity trainer, Katia Pryce of DanceBody and DanceBody@Home below!

10 curated home workout moves from DanceBody:

  1.       “Hit the Hook” – kneeling on all fours, holding a 2-3lb weight in one hand, weave the weighted arm under the opposite arm, hold there, and bicep curl so that you feel it in the “hook” near your armpit. 30 reps.
  2.       “Take a Bow” – Standing upright, feet together, step one leg behind the opposite leg into a deep “curtsy” position lunge – hold it there – pulse 3x – and come back to standing. 20 reps.
  3.       “Organic Waist Trainer” – laying on the side of body, prop yourself up on your elbow. Bring top leg bent up to chest as you twist your top arm behind your body, then reverse the movement by pressing the leg behind your body straight and reaching your arm straight out in front. 30 reps.

Holding light weights (2-3lbs) one in each hand, hold your arms wide to your sides, extended away from the body, elbows bent making a “W” shape, allow your upper body to tilt side to side. Take a resistance band under both feet, wrap the ends around your hands so that the band is tight. Bring both arms up in front of your face, palms facing you. Reach one arm up at a time slightly, keeping your arms bent, moving your torso toward the arm that’s in motion.

  1.       “No Mat, No Problem” – Start with both arms up – simultaneously bring one knee up and bring both elbows down to meet your knee, then return to start! Do this 10x + then pulse in the “crunch” position 10x think about bringing your elbows and knee together. Repeat to the left.
  2.      “Golden Ratio” –  Holding 2-3lb weights in each hand, tilt your body to a 45 degree angle from the hips, hold the elbows at 90 degrees flip up the right side, then the left side, then both together 20 sets
  3.       “Butt Botox” – Kneeling on all fours, cross your ankles, and lift your leg bent straight up using the muscles on the side of your butt only – keep your abs tight! 40 reps
  4.   “Va Va Voom Abs” – laying on your back in supine position, hands behind your head, feet on floor, knees. Crunch up as you extend your legs straight to the ceiling (point your toes please). 50 reps
  5.       ”Solid Gold” – holding a 2-3lb weight in each hand if you have it (you can do without!) hold arms to side with elbows bend, palms facing up. Rotate and twist out to the sides at the same time to turn palm down towards floor. 30 reps
  6.      “Take a Seat” – This little muscle can make your leg look toned quickly! All you need is the right pressure. Holding onto a chair, stand on one leg, and raise and lower on the ball of your foot 50x each leg.
  7.    “Get on the Floor” – Look, the lower abs are notoriously hard to define, but on the flipside, the upper abs are easier to tone up for crop top season. Laying on your back, legs stretched out in a wide V position, hands stretched long behind you, circle your arms around to crunch forward (pretend you’re holding a ball) and pick up your upper body into a crunch. 20x Right / 20x Left.

YK Osiris NYC Showcase

YK OSIRIS WOWS AT NYC SHOWCASE!!

WATCH THE PANDEMONIUM HERE

“WORTH IT” AT 100M+ STREAMS!!

WATCH THE VIDEO (NOW AT 17M VIEWS) HERE

ALBUM COMING SOON

“Worth It” is a strange hybrid of styles that is serving as a breakthrough hit — don’t be shocked if this becomes inescapable by the end of the spring.” – Billboard

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Yung Gravy Releases “Magic”

YUNG GRAVY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “MAGIC”

Buzzing Minnesota-born rapper Yung Gravy releases his new single “Magic” today.

Listen to “Magic”: HERE

“Magic” follows up the viral success of his Snow Cougar EP, which features a bevy of bangers including “Mr. Clean” and “1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot,” which are both certified gold by the RIAA. The rapper just wrapped up his sold out US tour and is ready for the world to hear his new music.

Inspired by everyone from OutKast, Nate Dogg, Curren$y, and Action Bronson to Patrice Rushen and The Blackbyrds, Yung Gravy ditched class took to SoundCloud to begin releasing music in 2016. The first song he uploaded, “Karen”, quickly garnished new fans and stirred a palpable buzz online. His first EP, Mr. Clean, went viral on the strength of “Continental Breakfast”—which cracked the 1-million mark on Soundcloud. Sandwiching a sample of The Chordettes’ “Mr. Sandman” between raunchy and raw rhymes, the title track “Mr. Clean” soundtracked countless fan videos and ignited 9.6 million Soundcloud plays in under a year. Throughout 2017, he prolifically unleashed a string of nonstop music, including Thanksgiving’s Eve, Yung Gravity EP, and Baby Gravy EP. Soon, he reached #1 on Indify and had labels knocking at his door.

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Noah Kahan to Debut Busyhead

NOAH KAHAN ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM BUSYHEAD OUT JUNE 14TH

TO EMBARK ON NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR THIS FALL

NEW SINGLE “MESS” OUT NOW

Today, Noah Kahan announces his highly anticipated debut album, Busyhead, will be released this summer on June 14th. In celebration of the release, Noah will be heading out on The Busyhead Tour across North America this fall, returning to headline larger venues coming off of a 2018 sold out tour. The tour kicks off at Granada Theater in Dallas on September 19th and includes dates in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco and more. See the full list of dates below. Album pre-order and ticket on-sale will be available this Friday, April 12th at 10AM local time here.

Noah recently released the video for “Mess,” the lead single off Busyhead. Watch it HERE! The song already has over 2 million Spotify streams to date, received critical praise from Billboard, NYLON, Idolator, Popdust, EARMILK, Baeble, Ones To Watch and more, and continues to climb the Triple A Radio Chart. Fresh off the road with James Bay on his North American tour and Leon Bridges on his Australian tour, Noah is currently touring with Dean Lewis in Europe and the U.K. See the list of upcoming dates below.

In two shorty years, music quite literally carried 22-year-old singer, songwriter and artist Noah Kahan around the world —a long way from his native Strafford, VT (pop. 1,045) and the 133-acre tree farm where he resides. On the trip, the alternative troubadour notched an international hit in the form of Hurt Somebody,” which racked up over 200 million global streams to date and went triple platinum in Australia and gold in Canada, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland and New Zealand. The song also peaked at #1 on the Top 40 radio charts in Australia for three weeks, making it the third most played song on the Australian airwaves in all of 2018 where Noah has become one of the most buzzworthy new acts. Meanwhile, his singles “Young Blood” and “False Confidence” also racked up millions of streams, as he sold out headline tours in North America, Europe, and the U.K. and hit the road with artists like George Ezra and Leon Bridges. Not to mention, he has garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, Stereogum, NYLON, Clash, Idolator, and more. In the midst of this whirlwind, Noah assembled his upcoming full-length debut album, Busyhead. The first single “Mess” illuminates his marked growth as a songwriter and storyteller by way of its biting lyrics and undeniable sing-a-long, underscoring a heartwarming and often hilarious portrait of hometown longing. Busyhead is set for release on June 14th.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 8                       Munich, Germany                Backstage Werk*

April 10                     Hamburg, Germany             Docks*

April 11                     Berlin, Germany                  Astra Kulturhaus*

April 13                     Amsterdam, Netherlands     Paradiso*

April 14                     Brussels, Belgium                Ancienne Belgique*

April 15                     London, UK                          O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire*

April 16                     London, UK                          O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire*

April 18                     Glasgow, UK                        SWG3*

April 19                     Manchester, UK                   O2 Ritz*

April 21                     Dublin, Ireland                      Vicar Street*

September 19          Dallas, TX                            The Granada Theater

September 20          Houston, TX                         White Oak Music Hall

September 21          Austin, TX                            Emo’s

September 24          Indianapolis, IN                    Deluxe at Old National Centre

September 25          Nashville, TN                       Cannery Ballroom

September 27          Atlanta, GA                          Variety Playhouse

September 28          Asheville, NC                       The Grey Eagle

September 29          Raleigh, NC                         Lincoln Theatre

October 3                 New York, NY                      Webster Hall

October 4                 Boston, MA                          Paradise Rock Club

October 7                 Washington, DC                  9:30 Club

October 8                 Philadelphia, PA                  Union Transfer

October 10               South Burlington, VT           Higher Ground

October 12               Montreal, QC                       Corona Theatre

October 13               Toronto, ON                         The Danforth Music Hall

October 15               Detroit, MI                            Majestic Theatre

October 17               Madison, WI                         Majestic Theatre

October 18               Minneapolis, MN                  First Avenue

October 19               Chicago, IL                           House of Blues

October 22               Englewood, CO                   The Gothic Theatre

October 25               Portland, OR                        Wonder Ballroom

October 26               Vancouver, BC                    The Commodore Ballroom

October 27               Seattle, WA                          Neumos

October 30               San Francisco, CA              August Hall

November 1             Los Angeles, CA                  The Fonda Theatre

November 2             San Diego, CA                     House of Blues

* Supporting Dean Lewis

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BÜLOW RELEASES NEW EP CRYSTALLINE OUT NOW

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SET TO JOIN LAUV ON TOUR IN MAY

Award winning and multi-platinum pop iconoclast bülow has released a new EP, Crystalline, out today via Wax Records /Republic Records/Universal Music Canada. Listen to Crystalline HERE.  The new EP will also be available on vinyl and can be pre-ordered HERE.

Crystalline is made up on 7 songs and includes the hit single, “Sweet Little Lies”produced by Mike Wise who previously produced bülow’s smash-hit “Not A Love Song.”The song was written by the 19 year old artist about the the idea of creating false realities and escapes. The EP features multiple producers, including bülow herself who produced the interlude track “Back OFF”. On the new EP Crsytalline, bülow commented, “Through this album I get to relive feelings and emotions I won’t forget even if I want to. They’re out there now for the world to see . I’m proud of this moment and co-creators.”

Watch the video for “Sweet Little Lies” here.

Its been an exciting start to 2019 for bülow who picked up the award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2019 JUNO Awards in London, ON. In addition to accepting her first JUNO Award bülow performed a captivating medley of her hit tracks, “Two Punks In Love” and “Not A Love Song” at the annual ceremony. Watch the performance, here.  Bülow made her SXSW debut this year and is set to perform at Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago this summer. Before she takes the stage at the famed music festival, bülow will join Lauv on the Asian leg of his tour this May.

About bülow German-born and Toronto-based pop-iconoclast, bülow, first burst onto the music scene with the release of EPs Damaged Vol. 1 & Damaged Vol. 2, each instantly resonating with critics and new fans alike.  Damaged Vol. 1 included fan favorite and global hit “Not A Love Song” which to date has clocked over 90 million streams and earned praise as “beautifully crafted” (NME), “pop genius” (Noisey), and a “star in the making” (Pigeon & Planes).  Damaged Vol. 2 included “You & Jennifer, “Honor Roll, and buzzworthy “SAD AND BORED, praised by PAPER as, “the perfect pop study in contrasts, and further confirms bülow as an artist to watch with razor-sharp wit to boot.” As well as HillyDilly calling her “one of the brightest new talents in pop.”  Last year, bülow made a splash on the international festival circuit, appearing at both the Electric Picnic and Reading Leeds festivals in Europe.  Although bülow has only just begun her musical journey her accomplishments stand tall as an impressive flag-bearer of things to come.

URBAN POP ARTIST TO WATCH BRIA LEE RETURNS WITH PITBULL REMIX OF “ONE SHOT” FEAT. FAT JOE

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New York-based vocalist and songwriter on the rise Bria Lee unveils the Pitbull Remixof her breakout single “One Shot” featuring Fat Joe.

LISTEN TO “ONE SHOT” FEAT. FAT JOE (PITBULL REMIX) HERE!

Billboard exclusively premiered the remix, saying “The Rhode Island native brings Amy Winehouse-esque vocals to the enticing hook, giving a jazzy vibe to an otherwise thumping, reggaeton-tinged track.” Of the track, Bria says, “Having Fat Joe be a part of ‘One Shot’ was pretty epic, but now to have Pitbull hear the song and want to be a part of it is a perfect way to blend soul with a street edge. I love how Pitbull’s flow adds an international vibe. I hope you enjoy the ‘One Shot’ Remix!”

“One Shot” sets the stage for further music to be released this spring. Growing up in a musical household in Providence, Rhode Island, Bria Lee’s mother sang and played guitar and her father was fascinated with artists and musicians, urging her to not let her talents go to waste. At the age of 17, Bria matriculated at New York’s Manhattan School of Music where she studied classical piano; but she soon found herself aimless in an 80-hour grind. Between waiting tables and working at a pizzeria, Bria wedged in restaurant gigs and quickly became a fixture on the NYC jazz scene as a singer. But it would be one fateful record label showcase that changed everything. After the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Bria signed to Republic Records and now steps forward with a pair of singles, “Purple Clouds” and “One Shot” [feat. Fat Joe], that exude a sensually emotive sensibility that fuses rugged hip-hop beats with sublime, edgy pop and allude to her forthcoming debut album.

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INTRODUCING NEW ZEALAND’S BREAKOUT INDIE POP ARTIST BENE

NEW SINGLE “SOAKED” AVAILABLE NOW

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Hailing from the suburbs of Auckland, 19-year-old Bene has emerged as New Zealand’s up and coming indie pop artist of 2019 with a Gold-Certified chart topping hit that’s already garnered millions of streams and support from Zane Lowe, Lily Allen and more. Newly signed to Republic Records, Bene is re-releasing her breakout single “Soaked” today, as she sets her sights on the U.S.

LISTEN TO “SOAKED” HERE!

After posting GarageBand demos on SoundCloud when she was just a senior in high school, Bene caught the ear of producer, Josh Fountain, and began writing and recording at his Golden Age Studio. “Soaked” quickly climbed Spotify’s Viral Charts, streaming over 14 million times, charting on Australia’s Triple J radio Hottest 100 of 2018 and holding the number one spot on New Zealand’s Shazam Top 100 for two months, not to mention achieving Gold Certification in New Zealand and Australia. With endorsements like Zane Lowe and Apple’s Beats1 radio, Bene went from playing her first small club gig to her first arena show—opening for longtime role model Lily Allen—in a matter of months. Of “Soaked,” Bene says, “To see my song catch on with so many people already has been amazing. And now signing with Republic to bring my music out into the world is just bloody crazy.” “Soaked” sets the stage for further music to be released from Bene this spring.

ABOUT BENE Vi·sion·ar·y – as defined by Google – is a (noun) person with original ideas who plans the future with imagination or wisdom. With both traits in abundance well beyond her 19 years, New Zealand’s Bene redefines the word. Carving out a space between indie pop and R&B, she deconstructs modern “pop music” to create a sonic landscape all her own. Growing up in suburban Auckland, New Zealand among a community of creatives, Bene was immersed in the arts from a young age, and after releasing a series of self-released GarageBand covers on SoundCloud, Bene was soon writing and recording at Golden Age Studio with producer Josh Fountain in her senior year of high school. Just two weeks after enrolling in university, Bene dropped out with a now unstoppable and feverish conviction to pursue music full-time. After releasing her breakout single “Soaked” in 2018, what she refers to as her ‘Benevision’— or “the idea that all of my music, visuals and content contribute to a greater artwork.”—immediately hit home.

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