Posts made in April 2020

H.E.R. × “Girls With Guitars”

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H.E.R.’s Instagram Live Series “GIRLS WITH GUITARS”

Collaborates With Amazon Music To Raise Donations for the musicares covid-19 relief fund

SERIES CONTINUES TONIGHT AT 8PM ET WITH SURPRISE CELEBRITY GUESTS

Today, two-time GRAMMY Award winner H.E.R. announces a collaboration with Amazon Music to raise donations for the MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund. For 24 hours after the 8pm ET start of tonight’s episode, Amazon Music will make a donation for every view of H.E.R.’s weekly Instagram Live series, “Girls With Guitars,” up to a total of $30,000. H.E.R. kicked off the performance and conversation series last Monday (4/6) with special guests Tori Kelly and Alessia Cara. Fans will have to follow H.E.R.’s Instagram page (@hermusicofficial) to find out which celebrity guests she invites tonight for another entertaining episode of “Girls With Guitars”

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Bunkr: A Survival Essentials Brand × Subscription Box

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Experiential marketing expert and entrepreneur Zev Norotsky, who launched his brand incubator entity ENTER in 2016, announces the launch of his newest venture, Bunkr. Norotsky, who has a wide range of investments in startups across the hospitality and consumer products industries, introduces the newly concepted lifestyle brand Bunkr, dedicated to educating and ultimately providing survival essentials and gear, aimed at keeping consumers fully prepared for emergency situations.

The first offering is delivered in the form of a sleek and modern Bunkr footlockr complete with over 40 curated essentials, after which, subscribers will receive exclusive product offerings, refills and additions to their kit based on seasonal or emerging concerns. The cost for the initial offering is $249 which includes the limited Bunkr footlockr and one complimentary edition of the supplemental service with subsequent boxes coming in at cost of $49 to the subscriber.

All proceeds from the sales of Bunkr will be donated to Feeding America, an organization dedicated to supporting Food banks and pantries across the country while continuing to ensure our most vulnerable neighbors have the food they need.

During this unprecedented time in our country, Americans are quickly learning the importance of preparation. Bunkr is designed to provide a proactive solution that anticipates potential needs via a long term commitment to awareness, education, and seasonal home delivery of best in class survival essentials. Products will range, including items such as multi-functioning pocket knife tools, solar power banks, sustainable food items, face masks, sterile rubber gloves, canteens and much more. It is designed with an appeal to the savvier consumer who has a continued interest in learning about new products that can help them in times of need, while serving as the de facto lifestyle essentials kit for your home.

With events nationwide currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norotsky had the immediate idea for the concept of Bunkr, outlined the elements, collaboratively designed the product, secured partner brands to come on board with this niche yet essential box, and is now in production. Bunkr is getting ready to ship its launch product to Americans within the next 30 days. The website, www.bunkr.club is currently live to join the waiting list for domestic orders, with future plans to expand both product offerings as well as international distribution.

Norotsky, recently profiled in Adweek, notes “ENTER has always been a brand incubator at the forefront of culture and whether it’s on behalf of one of our major brand partners like AB InBev, AT&T, lululemon or ultimately ourselves, we aren’t about to let this crisis keep us down.”

Norotsky is known as one of the foremost cultural marketers in the country and in addition to serving as CEO of the award winning experiential events agency, he also recently opened Agency Coffee Co., a ‘grab and go’ coffee window located in the bustling Melrose Avenue streetwear district of Los Angeles, which doubles as creative office space for his ENTER agency team. The location allows for him to have vendors delivering event materials and product to their rear storage area, the middle retail space acts as a functioning creative office space, and the front portion, the only part visible to customers, is a consumer facing coffee window offering coffees, teas, juices and fresh pastries with coffee partner La Colombe.

LIL JON DROPS NEW TRACK ON IG LIVE

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As Skam Artist’s Lil Jon performed a virtual DJ set, music artists Ludacris and Usher joined him to celebrate their new track ‘Sexbeat’ (written by Jermaine Dupri) with an Instagram Live.

Cyber partying, a common Quarantine activity, has taken over the internet these days. One night to particularly note was on Wednesday, April 9, 2020 when Lil Jon, Usher, and Ludacris joined Instagram Live to party, laugh, reminisce and promote their newest hit single: Sexbeat. Sexbeat, which dropped officially on April 9 at 12:00AM. It was previewed during the cyber rager with Lil Jon on the DJ turntables, drinks in hand, and people applauding the new hit virtually with the hip hop and R&B community coming together to support the artists through the comfort of their own homes. With well over 20,000 people tuned in, thousands of comments, likes and shoutouts were given to Lil Jon. Lil Jon mixed it up and played some of his hit classics, such as Lovers & Friends. Other artists such as Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Jeezy and Wiz Khalifa tuned in as well, joining the virtual DJ set, and leaving humorous and/or supportive comments to their fellow artist friends.

(Photo courtesy of Instagram)

CAMERON HUGHES WINE

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‘Clean and crisp curated wines at your door in days’ – 360 MAGAZINE

San Francisco-based Cameron Hughes Wine has been a leader in the “direct to consumer” business model, making it super simple to order excellent wine right to your door, and for a great value. With economic uncertainty on the horizon, these are the best deals for price-conscious folks who still want to enjoy high-quality wines, with the added benefit of safety and convenience.

Cameron operates as a wine trader or “négociant” rather than a producer, which means he doesn’t own vineyards or a winery – his focus is solely on sourcing the best wines and negotiating the best price. He looks in every cellar and barrel room, and peeks behind every door that says “Employees Only.” Sometimes he buys wine still in the barrel, and other times he buys “shiners” (wine already in a bottle with no label).

Deals are made discreetly and typically protected by an agreement to keep the source winery undisclosed to protect their brand. The result? Cameron is able to offer $100+ Napa Cabernets for a third of the price, or a $60 bottle of Pinot for under $20.

SAM SMITH × DEMI LOVATO

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Sam Smith and Demi Lovato team up on Smith’s new single “I’m Ready,” which will be released this Friday, April 17, on Capitol Records. The global superstars announced the collaboration earlier today. The official video for “I’m Ready” – helmed by award-winning director Jora Frantzis (Cardi B, Rosalia) and renowned choreographer Sean Bankhead (Normani, Missy Elliot) – will also be released on Friday. “I’m Ready” will appear on Smith’s third studio album, due out later this year. The single is the first of the new music Smith promised fans in this recent album postponement announcement.

Smith has released a trio of smash singles over the course of the last year. The chart-topping collaboration with Normani, “Dancing with a Stranger,” has sold more than 10 million units and racked up over two billion streams worldwide. It was followed by “How Do You Sleep?,” which has amassed over 600 million global streams, and “To Die For,” which bowed on Valentine’s Day. Since the release of their 2014 debut album, In The Lonely Hour, Smith has sold over 25 million adjusted albums worldwide. They have won four GRAMMY Awards®, an Oscar, a Golden Globe and three BRIT Awards. Smith’s sophomore album, The Thrill Of It All, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2017 and also topped the charts in the U.K, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Lovato kicked off 2020 with the debut of her powerhouse ballad “Anyone” during a stripped-down performance at the GRAMMY® Awards, followed by a performance of the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIV, proving that she is back stronger than ever. Most recently, the multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter released her up-tempo, self-reflective new single “I Love Me,” which was accompanied by a colorful official music video directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Drake, Nicki Minaj). Watch HERE.

Luxurious Ways to Travel Around Australia

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Australia has six states, and most of the residents live around the coastal regions. The continent has vast ground to cover; therefore, in case you plan to travel around, it will consume most of your time. With the vast terrain to cover and the limited time that you have, you can always make transportation plans to get you around the continent. Some transportation methods are slow and cheap, while others happen to be fast and expensive.

Still, you will be lucky given that Australia has numerous luxurious traveling means that will fit your budget and needs as you explore the rich continent.

Traveling by Limousine

You can book a chauffeured limousine in advance that will take you around the continent. Most limousine renting companies in Australia have a strong reputation considering that they will offer you professional customer service, luxury vehicles, and convenient rides across major cities in Australia. The licensed chauffeurs will make you feel relaxed as you tour around the vast continent without having to worry about extra charges and hidden costs imposed on tolls and unexpected traffic jams. Expert limousine agents at http://www.lavishlimousines.com.au/ would advise you to pick a reputable rental company that will offer you a limo that has surround systems, televisions, leather seats, a bar fridge, and champagne. You need value for money; therefore, you should not compromise on the quality of limo service that a provider offers on your trip around Australia.

Luxury Train

You can always book a spot at the luxurious train where presidents and kings have traveled when moving around Australia. The train routes are chartered and scheduled and will take you through some breathtaking regions around Australia, and as the scenes flash across the window, you will be savoring exquisite meals that have been prepared by the on-board chefs. Suites in the luxury train are up to standard, given the beautiful bed linen, bathroom gold fittings, marble tiles, and the sheer opulence that ensures that you have a memorable journey around the magnificent country.

Traveling by Bus

Well, you can always move using a luxury bus, considering that they are spacious, comfortable, and stylish. Most luxury buses in Australia are fitted with refrigerators, minibars, sound systems, Wi-Fi, television, mood lighting, and custom-made lounge seats. With the many added amenities, you can be assured of having a dream trip around Australia.

Travel by a Speed Boat

A speed boat would be a great way to get a new perspective on Australia while having fun on the water. There are numerous activities that you can indulge in, such as water skiing, diving, and waterboarding, when traveling by a speed boat, a factor that makes a boat the ideal traveling means.

Travel by a Luxury Bicycle

Luxury bike tours are about the wealth of inclusions, and being a cyclist on the trip around Australia could mean that you have an unlimited wine tasting, and you could also be indulged in gourmet meals that are prepared by chefs. The opportunities that come with luxury cycling are limitless, and the beauty of it is that cycling allows you to push your limits and focus on the trip. Besides, you can always make stopovers at your convenience and savor the moment.

A luxurious Aircraft

In case you thought that upgrading from economy class to business class was an improvement in aircraft luxury, then you haven’t experienced anything yet. The aircraft interior will meet your demands, given the glitz and glamor. You can always book the aircraft that will take you in remote locations and boutique lodges where other travelers can’t access. Besides, you will be accompanied by experienced tour leaders and a pilot, and you don’t have to worry about getting lost in the crowd of tourists.

Luxury Helicopter

With a luxurious helicopter, you will experience the best trip across several regions in Australia, such as Queensland, Torres Straits Island, Cape York, and the Northern Territory. The helicopter will take care of private charter and will transport you to any destination despite your late schedule, and your imagination can only limit the flight options. You can always visit remote and exclusive tropical islands such as Lizard or Hagger stone, explore the Great Barrier reef and visit the Heli fishing and hunting tours.

Generally, Australia is a country rich in magnificent landscapes and awesome activities that you might find interesting. Besides, the country has numerous luxurious transportation means that will fit your budget. When traveling in Australia, consider renting one of the above traveling means and have that experience you imagined!

California Poison Control Offers Rattlesnake Bite Prevention Tips

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By Dr. Rais Vohra

At California Poison Control System (CPCS), we want to remind residents that with warmer spring weather, rattlesnakes are more likely to be found on hiking trails and sunning in rural areas. Most bites occur between the months of April and October. Even baby rattlesnakes possess dangerous venom as soon as they hatch.

This weekend, we received three calls about rattlesnake bites, a higher number per weekend than usual. About 300 cases are reported to CPCS annually in California, with additional other cases managed by physicians and hospitals.

While the odds of being bitten by a rattlesnake are small compared to other environmental injuries, residents can follow precautions outdoors that can minimize the chance of being bitten. For example, children are naturally curious and may look into open pipes or under rocks, or kick loose brush and bushes where snakes may sometimes lie quietly. Children need to be carefully supervised outside, especially in wooded and desert areas where snakes tend to live. Rattlesnakes do not always make a rattling sound, so someone can be standing next to a rattlesnake and not even know it.

Some rattlesnake bite prevention tips include:

Wear boots and long pants when hiking.
Stay on trails when hiking, away from underbrush and tall weeds.
Do not touch or disturb a snake, even if it appears dead.
Carefully inspect logs or rocks before sitting on them.
Never hike alone in remote areas. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency. Calling for help if alone is not an option, as cellphones do not always work in remote areas.
Teach children to respect snakes and to leave them alone.

The symptoms of a rattlesnake bite may include extreme pain and swelling at the location of the bite; excessive bleeding; nausea; swelling in the mouth and throat making it difficult to breathe; lightheadedness; drooling; and even collapse, shock and death in rare cases. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, immediate medical attention is critical. Severe or even life-threatening symptoms may occur within minutes after the bite, or in other cases may begin after couple of hours. In either event, your best bet is to get to a hospital as soon as you can.

The following steps are important for any rattlesnake bite:

Get immediate medical attention.
Do not apply ice, do not use a tourniquet or constricting band, do not try to suck out the venom, and do not use any device to cut or slice the bite site.
Keep calm, do not run and keep the affected extremity elevated during transport to a medical facility.
Do not call the local hospitals to see if they have anti-venom, just go ASAP.

By the way, many veterinarians now carry rattlesnake anti-venom and rattlesnake vaccines for dogs and other pets that are bitten. Contact a veterinarian for more information.

Dr. Rais Vohra is Medical Director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS.

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (number is the same in all states) for questions about poison encounters. Trained pharmacists, nurses and other providers are available to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is free, confidential and interpreters are available. Get weekly tips about safety by texting TIPS to 20121 for English or texting PUNTOS to 20121 for Spanish. Follow CPCS on Facebook and on Twitter @poisoninfo. CPCS is part of the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy and is responsible to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority.

NEFFEX – New Beginnings

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NEW TRACK FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’s NEFFEX OUT NOW VIA 12TONE MUSIC

LISTEN TO “NEW BEGINNINGS” HERE

CLICK HERE FOR A MESSAGE FROM BRYCE & CAMEROND

UO PREVIOUSLY RELEASED 100 SONGS IN 100 WEEKS AMASSING OVER 1.5 BILLION STREAMS

WHO: Southern California’s Bryce Savage and Cameron Wales – collectively known as NEFFEX.

WHAT: New single “New Beginning” out now via 12Tone Music – listen HERE.

ABOUT NEFFEX

It all started as a garage band using GarageBand. Since their teenage years, Bryce Savage and Cameron Wales have made music with the intent of providing the feeling once felt when they first heard their favorite artists. It’s a passion which has translated into 1.5 Billion streams under their collective group name of NEFFEX. Now, as the Southern California duo readies their debut album, the momentum and drive to craft accessible tunes like they did when they made their first 100 songs in 100 weeks continues – and they’re just getting warmed up.

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Sheléa × Global Citizens

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R&B/SOUL ARTIST SHELÉA PERFORMS LIVE FOR GLOBAL CITIZEN’S TOGETHER AT HOME SERIES THIS MONDAY, APRIL 13 AT 3PM PST

R&B/Soul artist Sheléa, a protégé of Quincy Jones, who stars in a Lifetime biopic based on iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters airing April 11, will perform live to support Global Citizen’s #TogetherAtHome series this Monday, April 13 at 3 p.m. PST from her Instagram account @sheleamusic.

Sheléa will release a new single “You Are Enough” next month (date tbd). The unparalleled songwriter/pianist is intent on bringing back organic singing and songwriting, blending traditional pop, jazz, r&b, and soul, as she evokes the sultry energy of Whitney Houston and the piano chops and writing prowess of Alicia Keys.

Together At Home is a series of online performances hosted on artists’ social media platforms to fight coronavirus and promote social distancing. It is in partnership with Global Citizen, and hitting more than 120 countries and growing.

Sheléa joins Coldplay’s Chris Martin, John Legend, Niall Horan, H.E.R., JoJo, the Lumineers and Hozier among others who have hosted intimate live shows on their Instagram profiles.

Tune into Sheléa‘s live performance this Monday, April 13 at 3pm PT

For more information on Global Citizen, visit here.

About Shelea

Sheléa is a powerhouse vocalist that is the epitome of class and style. She represents a return to true artistry that has garnered attention from numerous legends in the music industry, including Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and David Foster, among others.

She has performed at the White House with Wonder for President Barack Obama, Library of Congress, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, to name a few. She’s also appeared on several PBS specials, including ‘A Grammy Salute to Music Legends’ paying homage to Tina Turner.

Sheléa’s debut album Love Fell On Me was released in 2014, featuring heavyweights Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight and Narada Michael Walden. The single “I’ll Never Let You Go” hit #22 on the Billboard R&B charts and charted for 22+ weeks.

She began as a songwriter/vocalist with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Her early career experience led to writing and producing for Chanté Moore’s album Love the Woman and recording vocals on major motion picture soundtracks for Hotel Rwanda, Akeelah and the Bee and Be Cool.

In 2008, Sheléa teamed up with the Grammy Award-winning Take 6, singing “Someone to Watch Over Me” for their Grammy-nominated album The Standard. She went on to compose and perform the theme song “Love Fell On Me” for SONY’s Jumping the Broom (2011) starring Angela Bassett and wrote for the CW series Black Lightening.

Evan Giia – “Focus”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2020 EVAN GIIA SHARES NEW SINGLE, “FOCUS,” OUT TODAY VIA ASTRALWERKS

Headline Dates And Tour With Louis The Child Rescheduled For Summer

Download / Stream / View Visualizer Here

EVAN GIIA turns her attention to what matters most on her contemplative new single, “Focus,” released today via Astralwerks. She wrote and produced the track with frequent collaborators MEMBA. V Magazine premiered the song earlier today. Download / stream “FOCUS” – and view the visualizer – HERE.

“I wrote ‘Focus’ in my bathroom studio in my apartment in Brooklyn,” says EVAN GIIA. “It was the first time I experimented with layering different parts of my voice. It’s a special song to me because it symbolizes focusing on the things that matter most to me in life. What keeps me grounded, happy and healthy. I am really happy to release this song, especially during times like these, when more than ever we need to be reminded of what really matters. I hope this will be a pick-me-up for my fans. We all need it right now!” The remaining dates on the Just Be Real 2020 tour – GIIA’s first headline outing – have been rescheduled for August. The run will include an August 22 hometown show at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets are available HERE. See below for itinerary.

She’ll be supporting Louis the Child on the Here For Now tour, which includes a two-night stand at Stubbs BBQ in Austin, TX (July 21 & 23). GIIA joined Louis the Child last summer for the duo’s sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre show. “FOCUS” is the follow up to February’s “SWITCH OFF,” which Flaunt hailed as “her most powerful single yet…a new bass-heavy anthem.” The New Nine said, “EVAN GIIA is the new cool girl to keep on your radar…’Switch Off’ is upbeat, pulsing and sure to be on repeat on your playlists.” Soundazed praised the “a bass-heavy electropop rager.” E! News, Idolator and Total Access Pass are among the publications that have tipped her as a newcomer worth watching. Earmilk observed, “EVAN GIIA is the gutsy, barnstorming pop singer making quite a splash with her unique sonic panache and kinetic live persona.” Wonderland said, “We defy you to listen to [2019’s ‘SIDELINES’]… and not feel your heart tempo kick up a few notches.”

The Brooklyn-based, Berklee College of Music alumna has performed at Firefly, Bonnaroo, Coachella, CRSSD and Los Angeles State Historic Park and shared stages with the likes of ODESZA, Jai Wolf and Big Wild. A classically trained opera singer, GIIA’s voice adds a distinctive touch to her electronic pop crossover sound. She made her recording debut on the MEMBA track “Heat of the Moment,” featuring alongside Hoosh. The song was named Single of the Week by BBC Radio 1. Released by ODESZA’S Foreign Family Collective in 2018, GIIA’s breakout single “WESTWORLD” and the accompanying music video propelled her to #1 on Hype Machine. Combined global streams of the song now exceed 10 million. Since the release of “WESTWORLD,” GIIA has been in sessions with Hudson Mohawke, Georgia Ku, Nate Campany, Kyle Shearer, Chris Lyon, RITUAL, OjiVolta, Kate Morgan, CHVRCHES, What So Not, Matias Mora and Larzz.

ABOUT ASTRALWERKS:

Established in New York City and now finding its new home
in the historic Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, Astralwerks was the brainchild of staffers at Caroline Records who saw an opportunity for a label focused on the emerging electronic and ambient scene. Having reached a milestone of 25 years, Astralwerks has quickly become a modern, artist-first label with a true focus on nurturing talent across the electronic genre and beyond. Acting with a scalable, independent and global thinking mentality with the capability to tap into the resources of a major label, has allowed Astralwerks to retain and sign up-and-coming artists such as ILLENIUM, Jonas Blue, Alison Wonderland, EDEN, Sigma and Axwell /\ Ingrosso. As a testament to this pioneering approach, Astralwerks has amassed 34 GRAMMY® nominations, taken home eight GRAMMY Awards and had historic releases from the likes of The Chemical Brothers, Swedish House Mafia, Halsey, Porter Robinson, Phoenix, Eric Prydz, Fatboy Slim and many more.