The Golden Hippie To Release Remix EP

The Golden Hippie To Release "Dancing Glorious" Remix EP September 25. Listen to "Dancing Glorious" (Bit Error Remix) Marissa Jack, aka The Golden Hippie, enlisted the help of Kenny Carkeet of AWOLNATION, DJ RIddler, DJ Marc Stout, and Bit Error for this project.

White Hills Announce Limited U.S. Tour Dates

White Hills have announced limited tour dates in support of their recent album Walks For Motorists:

Nov. 4 - Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
Nov. 5 - Chicago, IL - Red Line Tap Room
Nov. 6 - Cleveland, OH - The Happy Dog
Nov. 7 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie

Here is their video for the single "Life Is Upon You" from the Thrill Jockey release Walks For Motorists. 

Patternist gains buzz with their video for "New Fashion"

Patternist is gaining momentum with their single "New Fashion." Patternist’s previous single “Gone” was recently added to Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” and garnered 50k + plays. Patternist has also licensed music to several television shows and companies, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians, MTV’s Real World, and Discovery Networks.

The band has been receiving some hype of late and comparisons to M83, which I don't find accurate. Their music, at least the promotional video for "New Fashion" leans a bit too heavily on the Pop side for me. That's not always a bad thing, but this isn't my cup of tea. What do YOU think?  
Here is what the important people are saying: “I'm struck by how distinct "New Fashion"'s aesthetic is. This song has hooks but it has genuine atmosphere. It has a sound that is rooted in the past, but it knows who it is today. And with music like this, Patternist has officially become an artist to watch.” Don Saas , Baeble Music “Loaded with the kind of sparking, massive hooks that will remind many of the more pop-oriented side of the new romantic scene 30 years ago, Patternist’s new single “New Fashion” is shamelessly wide-eyed. Irresistibly so…” Popmatters

Chris Cornell Covers Prince & Acoustic Live Dates

Watch Chris Cornell performing an acoustic version of the Prince song "Nothing Compares to You" for Sirius XM. I think it's lovely. Chris Cornell 2015 Solo-Acoustic Tour Dates: 9/23/15 Santa Barbara, Ca Granada Theatre 9/24/15 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 9/26/15 Oakland, CA Paramount Theater 9/27/15 Modesto, CA Gallo Center for the Arts 9/29/15 Seattle, WA Benaroya Hall 9/30/15 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre 10/2/15 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre 10/3/15 Salina, KS Stifel Theatre for the Performing Arts 10/5/15 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre 10/6/15 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre 10/8/15 Lakewood, OH Lakewood Civic Auditorium 10/9/15 Toronto, ON Massey Hall 10/11/15 Buffalo, NY University at Buffalo Ctr for the Arts 10/12/15 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre 10/14/15 N. Bethesda, MD Strathmore Music Theatre 10/15/15 Philadelphia, PA Merriam Theater 10/17/15 Wilkes Barre, PA Kirby Center for the Performing Arts 10/18/15 New York, NY Beacon Theatre 10/19/15 New York, NY Beacon Theatre 10/21/15 Boston, MA Shubert Theater 10/23/15 Wilmington, DE Grand Opera House 10/24/15 York, PA Strand Capitol Perf. Arts Ctr 10/26/15 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 10/27/15 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium 10/29/15 Miami, FL The Knight Concert Hall 10/30/15 Saint Petersburg, FL Mahaffey Theater 11/1/15 Dallas, TX The Majestic Theatre 11/2/15 Austin, TX ACL Live @ The Moody Theater 11/4/15 Phoenix, AZ Orpheum Theatre

New band VIDEO to Release The Entertainers on Third Man Records

NO B.S. GREAT MUSIC ALERT: VIDEO This morning has brought me a shot of adrenaline via a fantastic album by VIDEO titled The Entertainers. Everything about this album has me stoked about new music this morning. It's perhaps influenced a tiny bit by 80s Hardcore, there's a bit of Goth on "I Will Wait," and it delivers a whole lot of Rock & Roll. Certain songs bring to mind Agent Orange, then post punk, and there's even some Stooges in the mix. Sometimes the music attacks and pummels and sometimes plods with doom, but it is always played by people who clearly have a grasp of songwriting and how to play their instruments with panache. It's angry and dark, but often looking towards better times. This is interesting and will survive many a spin, or click - whichever you prefer. I highly recommend you purchase it. Would I steer you wrong? VIDEO's album The Entertainers will be released by Third Man Records October 30. There was an earlier 7" single available titled "New Immortals."

 

Toadies Announce Tour Dates

The Toadies have announced tour dates in support of Heretics, including dates at historic Texas dance halls:
*Texas Dance Hall Dates*
Oct. 21 - Woodlands, TX - Dosey Doe
Oct. 22 - New Braunfels, TX - Gruene Hall (Semi-Seated)
Oct. 23 - Fredericksburg, TX - Luckenbach Dancehall
Oct 24 - Goliad, TX - Schroeder Dance Hall

*Heretics Headline Dates*

Nov. 6 - Nashville, TN - City Winery
Nov. 7 - Chattanooga, TN - Revelry Room
Nov. 8 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Nov. 9 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
Nov. 10 - New York, NY - City Winery
Nov. 11 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Nov. 12 - Asbury Park, NJ - Wonder Bar
Nov. 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Ardmore
Nov. 14 - Cleveland OH, Music Box
Nov. 15 - Chicago, IL - Double Door
Nov. 17 - Denver, CO - Soiled Dove
Nov. 19 - San Francisco, CA - Great Merican Music Hall
Nov. 20 - Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Café (2 shows)
Nov. 21 - San Juan Cap., CA - Coach House
Nov. 22 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom

Rose McGowan's new video & short film Dawn

File under: I LOVE THIS SONG & VIDEO! 

Rose McGowan has just released a beautiful artistic video for her song RM486 for which she teamed up with director Jonas Åkerlund and B. Åkerlund styled the video.

During my hiatus Rose McGowan directed a short film called Dawn and posted it on youtube for all to view free of charge. Here it is:




And here are McGowan's words about the film:

"Dear viewer, Dawn is a cautionary tale. We hurt girls with casual negligence. We change the course of lives with a stereotypical view shared thoughtlessly. We shape the minds of the innocent. Let's think different and be better. My inspirations were varied - I wanted the color palette of The Parent Trap (1961) the loneliness of an Edward Hopper painting, the driving tension of Night of the Hunter mixed with Hemingway's unsparing style of editing. These greats are my teachers. I layered a lot into Dawn and feel it's best watched twice. Please enjoy for free and pass it on. THOUGHT+ART = FREEDOM 
Peace, Rose McGowan

I am a huge fan of Night of the Hunter and am shocked and thrilled to see it mentioned as a main influence. Due to personal circumstances I have to take a pass on viewing this film at this point in my life, but will be certain to get back to it at a less "triggering" time.

But no seriously, Rose McGowan is kicking ass.

Brian Wilson Partners With Change Direction to Benefit Mental Health Awareness

  Brian Wilson Partners With Change Direction to Benefit Mental Health Awareness

So for all of the die hard Beach Boys and Brian Wilson fans I'm providing you the entire press release.

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2015 – The Campaign to Change Direction, a national initiative to

change the culture of mental health in America, today announced a new partnership with legendary

musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys Brian Wilson.

Launched in March of this year, the Campaign to Change Direction is a national initiative to broaden our

understanding of mental health by encouraging all Americans to take a pledge to learn the Five Signs of

emotional suffering and to care for their mental well-being just as they do their physical well-being.

“My wife, Melinda, and I are very excited to be a part of this important campaign, not only to bring

awareness to the mental health issues faced by millions of Americans, but also to encourage everyone

to learn the Five Signs of emotional suffering,” said Brian Wilson. “It’s time for us to bring the

conversation of mental health in America out of the shadows, and the Campaign to Change Direction is

leading the way.”

As part of this new partnership, Mr. Wilson will perform a concert on November 4 at the Hyatt

Regency Tysons Corner Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit Give an Hour, a national

nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to the military and veteran

community, and the lead organization behind the Change Direction campaign. Information about

the concert and where to purchase tickets can be found at                         www.ChangeDirection.org/Brian-

Wilson.

Change Direction is proud to work not only with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson but also with the producers and

cast members of Love & Mercy, a biographical film dramatizing Mr. Wilson's life and love story with his

wife. Together they hope to inspire even more Americans to take the pledge to learn the Five Signs of

emotional suffering.

“Give an Hour is thrilled to welcome Brian and Melinda as new partners and showcase Love & Mercy as

we work to change the direction of mental health in our nation,” said Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, founder

and president of Give an Hour. “By creating a shared mission to educate Americans about the signs of

emotional suffering and using different tools and mediums to reach our audience, we can encourage

awareness, compassion, and action to change the national conversation about mental health.”

Joining Mr. Wilson at the announcement, made today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.,

was his wife, Melinda Wilson; actor Paul Dano, who portrays a young Brian Wilson in the film; and the

film's acclaimed director/producer Bill Pohlad – all of whom participated in a panel discussion on how

Hollywood can help change America’s attitude toward mental health. The panel was moderated by

former West Wing star Melissa Fitzgerald, now Senior Director of Justice for Vets.

About Change Direction

The Campaign to Change Direction, a national initiative to change the culture of mental health in

America, encourages Americans to care for their mental well-being just as they do their physical well-

being. Led by Give an Hour, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to

the military and veteran community, Change Direction addresses common barriers to understanding

mental health and raises awareness about the Five Signs that may indicate someone is suffering

emotionally and needs help: change in personality, agitation, withdrawal, decline in personal care, and

hopelessness.

More than 150 partner organizations across the United States are using their unique skills and

opportunities to spread awareness; this collective impact effort will reach more than 30 million

Americans in the next five years. Organizations and individuals who are interested in learning more or

making a pledge can visit www.changedirection.org.

About Brian Wilson

One of the world’s legendary musical figures, Brian Wilson was the primary composer for the Beach

Boys and was responsible for the release of a slew of hit singles during the early 1960s, creating music

that would come to epitomize a generation. The Beach Boys released three albums in 1963 alone: Surfin'

U.S.A., Surfer Girl, and Little Deuce Coupe, all of which cracked the Top 10. In 1966 they went on to

release the seminal album Pet Sounds, one of the most treasured albums of all time. After years of

seclusion and battling mental illness, Mr. Wilson revitalized his career with the release of several hugely

successful solo albums including Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE, his long-awaited masterpiece, and, most

recently, his album No Pier Pressure. He is currently the subject of a critically acclaimed biopic, Love &

Mercy, which is based on his contributions to the music industry as a musical genius as well as the

mental health struggles he has overcome. One of the most influential musicians and songwriters in Rock

and Roll history, Brian Wilson has earned numerous awards and honors including membership in the

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, two Grammy’s, and the prestigious Kennedy

Center Honors for lifetime contribution to the performing arts.

About "Love & Mercy"

The critically acclaimed film Love & Mercy defies conventional storytelling with the dual story line of

Brian Wilson, the singer, songwriter, and leader of the Beach Boys. Set against two distinct eras in

Brian's lengthy musical career, the film intimately examines his personal voyage from the period during

which he shapes the early sounds of the Beach Boys to the time he meets his wife, Melinda. Golden

Globe® nominee John Cusack (Best Actor, High Fidelity, 2001), in “one of the best performances of his

career” (Hollywood Reporter), stars alongside Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine, Looper) as the troubled

musical genius Brian in two pivotal stages of his life—the 1960s, at the peak of the Beach Boys' fame,

and the 1980s, as Brian reclaims his life after a mental breakdown. They are joined by Elizabeth Banks

(The Hunger Games franchise) as Melinda Wilson and two-time Golden Globe® winner Paul Giamatti

This Morning's Jam: "Illusion" by Honduras

This morning's jam is "Illusion" by Honduras from their Break EP on Black Bell Records.

Homemakers by Colin Healey

Factory 25 has acquired Homemakers by Colin Healey

Homemakers - Trailer from A.M.P. Battalion on Vimeo.

Factory 25 is premiering the film theatrically in Chicago on October 9th at Facets Cinematheque and in New York City on October 16th at Cinema Village followed by a screenings across the country through winter. The film will also be released digitally on October 9th via Fandor’s subscription service followed by a FilmBuff November 3rd release on iTunes, Amazon VUDU, X-Box, Sony Playstation and other many other digital outlets. Directed and Written by Colin Healey; Produced by Dave Schachter & Colin Healey Cinematography by Ben Powell Starring: Rachel McKeon, Jack Culbertson, Jack Culbertson, Molly Carlisle, Dan Derks, Sheila McKenna, Harry O’Toole, Matt Bryan and Luke Johanson Festivals: Independent Film Festival Boston, Northside Film Festival, Indy Film Fest. New Orleans Film Festival, Three Rivers Film Festival, Lone Star Film Festival, Sound Unseen, Cleveland International Film Festival and Silver Springs International Film Festival

Today's Pick Me Up w/ Stephen Merchant

Some days you just need to go straight to 2:27

New Horror Film Gravy

What's in the gravy? Opens everywhere October 6 It's All Hallow's Eve. A trio of costumed misfits with very special dietary requirements seizes a Mexican cantina and force the staff to engage in a late night of gaming, food and libations. The only caveat is what's on the menu.