Author Archives: ErikRaymond

April 16

MANBEK AND RITA ORA RELEASE JOINT EP ‘BANG’

Critically acclaimed GRAMMY nominated Kazakh DJ and record producer Imanbek and global superstar Rita Ora release their joint EP Bang. The four track EP is accompanied by a short film which premiered on YouTube and MTV. The new EP represents a dramatic new chapter in Rita’s remarkably accomplished career that sees her return to her roots. It’s a recipe for club glory […]

April 15

Lifetime and A&E Greenlight Cross-Network Documentary Event ‘JANET’

Lifetime and A&E have greenlit a two-night, four-hour documentary event, JANET (working title), celebrating the 40th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s first album to simulcast on both Lifetime and A&E.  With full unprecedented access to the music icon, JANET will be an intimate, honest and unfiltered look at her untold story. Producers Workerbee have been filming the incredible documentary for three years […]

April 14

The Pretty Reckless’ Fourth Studio Album ‘Death By Rock n Roll’ Out Now

Check out the official video for the new single “And So It Went,” featuring guitarist Tom Morello. By thought and by action, emotion and intellect, the accompanying visual personifies the angst and unrest alive in this timely anthem. The song is also rapidly ascending the radio charts. “The world has been in such a state of civil […]

April 13

Indie Artist Minute Taker Covers Pet Shop Boys “Heart”

British singer-songwriter/producer Minute Taker (otherwise known as Ben McGarvey) takes on Pet Shop Boys’s “Heart”. Recorded live in a big empty hall McGarvey utilized piano, glockenspiel, synthesizer, drum and claps, and a loop pedal to build it up all the layers. Inspired by artists like Kate Bush, Tori Amos, David Bowie & long walks with his dog in the otherworldly Pennine […]

April 12

Lifetime Announces Two Picture Deal With Reba McEntire

Lifetime announced today a two-picture deal with multimedia entertainment mogul Reba McEntire to star in and produce two movies for the network. The first of the projects will be Christmas In Tune (working title), which will be featured as a tentpole movie for the network’s annual holiday slate, “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.” Christmas in Tune will also include an original holiday song […]

April 08

ZARA LARSSON RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM ‘POSTER GIRL’

Multi-platinum pop star Zara Larsson releases her highly anticipated album Poster Girl. The 12-track album is empowering, uplifting and deeply personal – showcasing Zara’s growth as a young woman and capturing her vibrant personality.  Get it HERE via TEN/Epic Records. “I’ve grown as a person, making this album,” says Zara. “The thread is me growing up, being more comfortable and more confident. […]

April 07

BUZZING 2021 ARTIST TO WATCH LONR. RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WORLD”

With all eyes on 2021, rising genre-disrupting, multi-hyphenate artist Lonr. uncovers a brand new single and music video entitled “WORLD”.  Get it HERE via Epic Records. On the track, sweeping strings wash over a glitchy beat as his voice echoes with unrestrained emotion. “WORLD” showcases Lonr.’s signature sound, braiding together the DNA of a multitude of genres together for a future-forward sound, […]

April 06

Heart To Release Biopic

During an interview on SiriusXM’s show, “Volume West”, Heart’s lead singer, Ann Wilson, confirmed that a Heart biopic is “in the works”. The biopic is being written and directed by Portlandia star and founding member of the band Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein. According to WMMO, Ann Wilson is working with Amazon and Sleepless In Seattle producer, […]

December 28

JOHN K RELEASES DEBUT PROJECT ‘LOVE + EVERYTHING ELSE’ OUT NOW

After posting up hundreds of millions of streams and attracting widespread acclaim, RIAA-certified platinum pop singer and songwriter John K unveils his debut project, love + everything else. Get it HERE via Epic Records. These ten tracks illuminate every side of this pop maverick. He preceded the arrival of love + everything else with a string of fan favorite singles. With over 255 […]

December 24

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Songs From the Kitchen Disco’ is Out Now

Dancefloor diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor was one those amazing artists who utilized the quarantine to keep her fans – and surely – as well as her family entertained and sane. Every Friday, she took viewers on a magical, silly escape from reality, inviting us into her home, performing live renditions of everything from New Order to […]