ISLAND RECORDS MUSIC COVERAGE

Lissie's New Album BACK TO FOREVER Set For 9/10 Release

Fat Possum Records will release BACK TO FOREVER, the new studio album from Lissie, on September 10. Produced by Garret 'Jacknife' Lee (R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Silversun Pickups), the 12-song collection i... (more...)

Usher, Diana Ross, and Marc Anthony Set for 2013 Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

Music superstar Usher has been announced as one of the headlining acts for the highly anticipated 4th Annual Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. (more...)

JONAS BROTHERS to Kick-Off MTV, VH1 & CMT's 'Live Music Day Festival', 6/19

The Jonas Brothers have agreed to kick off the “Live Music Day Festival,” the world's largest online and mobile music festival, taking place exclusively during the live awards event. (more...)

Dream Theater Unveils New Album; World Tour to Be Announced Soon

Roadrunner Records has announced the eagerly anticipated new album from the legendary Dream Theater. 'DREAM THEATER' the first self-titled collection in the GRAMMY-nominated band's nearly three decade... (more...)

Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Stephanie J. Block & More Set for THE RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS 2013, 6/25

This gala will support the Chapter's ongoing advocacy, education and professional development programs. (more...)

DJs Benzi, Rock-It! Scientists, Costa and Tonnesen Set for SHRINE, July 2013

SHRINE Asian Kitchen, Lounge & Nightclub will keep things hot this July, as their 'Sanctuary Saturdays' are set to welcome back some of the patrons' favorite acts. DJs Benzi, Rock-It! Scientists, Cost... (more...)

Charlie Whitehead to Re-Release First Full-Length Album, 6/25

Charlie Whitehead, a.k.a. Raw Spitt, 1970 first full-length, produced by Swamp Dogg for Canyon records, and a highly sought after collectors' album of unconventional Southern Soul. (more...)

Loquat's 'Rumbling' to be Remixed by Junior Sanchez

A few years ago, San Francisco indie-pop quintet Loquat had a chance meeting with Mexico's Nortec Collective at the Treasure Island Music Festival, where both bands were playing. (more...)

Wild Ones to Release Debut Album on Party Damage Records

Dream-pop outfit Wild Ones, one of the most talked-about acts in their native Portland, OR, have completed their debut album Keep It Safe after over a year of intense recording and mixing sessions. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Kanye West Debuts 'Yeezus' at GovBall NYC

If there is one thing that Kanye West is not, it is humble. In classic Yeezy fashion, West took to the stage in a way that can only be described as avant-garde in nature. (more...)

CANDLELIGHT RED Begins Headlining Tour;

CANDLELIGHT RED -Ryan Hoke (lead vocals), Jeremy Edge (guitars), Jamie Morral (bass) and Brian Dugan (drums)--is heading out on tour to share the excitement of their highly anticipated second album, R... (more...)

Record May for RIAA Digital Awards - Justin Bieber, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and More

A month after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the integration of on-demand streams to its Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program to more broadly recognize online demand for songs... (more...)

MONKEY: JOURNEY TO THE WEST to Kick Off Lincoln Center Festival, 7/6; Music Lineup Announced!

Lincoln Center Festival, which runs from July 6 through 28, 2013 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. Music figures prominently in the 2013 Festival with international produ... (more...)

THE HEAT Soundtrack to be Released 6/25

Lakeshore Records will release The Heat – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores onJune 25, 2013. The album features the new song “Rock This” by Santigold along with songs that wi... (more...)

Divine Fits Unveils New Single on 'CONAN'

Divine Fits' appearance last night on CONAN also served as the world premiere of the band's brand new double A-Side 'Chained To Love'/'Ain't That The Way' (Merge Records). (more...)

O'Brother Announce Release of New Album 'Disillusion'

O'Brother is thrilled to announce the release of their sophomore studio album Disillusion, slated for August 20th, 2013 via Triple Crown Records. (more...)

Electric Zoo Announces Phase III Artist Lineup, 8/30-9/1

Electric Zoo: New York's Electronic Music Festival has announced the Phase III artist lineup for its fifth year anniversary, bringing over 125 DJs and live acts to Randall's Island this Labor Day Week... (more...)

Ron Sexsmith, The East-West Collective, Trio Voronezh and More Set for Yoshi's SF, Now thru 7/7

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through July 7, 2013. (more...)

Taking Back Sunday to Release Acoustic TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS Album, 6/18

Taking Back Sunday are pleased to announce the release of TAYF10 Acoustic on June 18. The digital-only release will include live video and audio from the band's rare acoustic performances of their pla... (more...)

Universal Music Group Names Sara Connally VP, Film & Television

Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam & Republic Records Label Group today announced the appointment of Sara Connally to Vice President, Film & Television. (more...)

'Monsters University' Soundtrack includes Randy Neuman, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso

Disney-Pixar's 'Monsters University' rocks theaters this summer featuring music from award-winning composer Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia. (more...)

AUDIO: First Listen - A Great Big Pile of Leaves' 'Pet Mouse' Feat. Motion City's Justin Pierre

Premiering with PureVolume is a new take on a track from A Great Big Pile of Leaves titled 'Pet Mouse'-and, uh, bonus: It now features Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack. Click below for a first ... (more...)

Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2

Cornelia Street Cafe presents CCi's Serial Underground featuring The Life I'm Leading: Music of Daniel Felsenfeld including several premieres on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm. Guest Artists include flutists... (more...)

VIDEO: Adam Lambert, Angie Miller Rock the House on IDOL

Past Idol Adam Lambert and Top 3 Finalist Angie Miller team up to performed 'Titanium' by David Guetta and Sia on last night AMERICAN IDOL finale. Relive their amazing performance below! (more...)

THE FUTURE BIBLE HEROES Announce Nationwide Tour

Future Bible Heroes, one of the musical projects from the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt, will embark on a nationwide tour this summer in support of their upcoming album Partygoing, out June 4 on Me... (more...)