Galantis Explain How They Thrive on ‘No Rules’ Mantra
At Electric Jungle music festival — one of China’s biggest and most influential electronic dance music events — Billboard Radio China caught up backstage with Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklöw, the duo that form the well-known Swedish DJ, electronic dance music production, and songwriting group Galantis.
While both members have had success separately — Karlsson with the band Miike Snow and producing as Bloodshy, and Eklöw as Style of Eye — the pair discussed the beginning of Galantis and their realization that they had made a name for themselves as a duo.
“I think our history is a part of why Galantis is what it is and sounds like what Galantis sounds,” Karlsson says. “I think our many years in the studio prior to being in Galantis [as] Style of Eye, Miike Snow, Bloodshy, all those things are tools in the toolbox that were very good to have on the path to Galantis’ birth.”
That “Galantis sound” has seen the duo become known as one of the happiest dance music acts in the industry, a label that they welcomingly embrace. This sound didn’t come about by happenstance, according to Karlsson, it was the goal from the outset of their collaboration “to create music that made you feel good without being cheeky or cheesy.”
To do this, they drew upon history, pinpointing music of the late ’60s, early ’70s and Motown, and adopted their “happy vibes.” Thus, much of Galantis’ music is heavily influenced by and based on the style of that period.
Eklöw attributes their first performance at Coachella as the point they realized Galantis was a success and that they had a platform from which they were connecting with people. “It was a complete surprise to us that the tent was filled, that they were singing along to music that was a couple of weeks old,” he shared.
The duo also discussed their philosophy when writing new music and their evolution. “I think the rule in Galantis is to not have any rules,” Karlsson said. Their songwriting process doesn’t have a template, he said, and they prefer to “switch it up” and embrace flexibility to create magic.
To illustrate his point, he uses the analogy of making a puzzle and using a different piece to start the puzzle every time, thereby creating a different experience, allowing them to not sound like a copy of other music, including their own.
This flexibility has allowed them to grow and evolve as artists from the release of their 2015 debut album, Pharmacy, to the 2017 release of The Aviary, and now their newest and current releases. The duo expresses love for EDM music because, in concert with their own evolution, it too is moving and evolving at such a pace that it allows them even more freedom in their creative process — exactly the “no rules” mantra on which they thrive.
Galantis’ flexibility and template-free style can be heard in their latest releases. In 2018, we saw the release of “Spaceship,” which they describe as a pretty clean dance track with a noticeable Motown/Jackson 5 feel, “Mama Look At Me Now,” which has a very Swedish vibe they say could have been made in their early days, and “Emoji,” an example of their ability to grab hold of pop culture and incorporate it into their music.
Despite continuing with their other music ventures, Galantis fans have a lot to look forward to in the near future as the duo have no intention of stopping anytime soon and promise “more music than ever” on the horizon.
Chinese fans can delight in the fact that they have an appreciation for the increased spotlight that has been placed on EDM in recent years and its growing acceptance, both of which are sure to keep China on the radar as a regular stopping ground.
To hear the full radio interview, visit Billboard Radio China.
6ix9ine Label Exec Begged Rapper to Move to California by Drake & Kanye
6ix9ine performs on the Rocky Stage during the 2018 Made In America Festival – Day 1 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept. 1, 2018 in Philadelphia.
6ix9ine is currently behind bars in federal prison awaiting a court hearing next week prior to his trial starting up in September. Rolling Stone published a feature Wednesday (Jan. 16) profiling the rise and fall of “hip-hop’s supervillain.” RS spoke with numerous business partners and collaborators of the Brooklyn rapper to contribute to the story, and 10K Projects CEO Elliot Grainge insisted that he tried to convince Tekashi to move out of NYC.
The label head’s efforts to have his artist flee to California and live in a private upscale neighborhood like Calabasas were unsuccessful, as Hernandez turned down Grainge’s repeated requests to join Kanye West and Drake on the West Coast. “I don’t think he can be safe in New York City,” Grainge told the publication following 6ix9ine’s alleged kidnapping incident. “Not in Bushwick.”
The 24-year-old son of Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge went on to compare his client to the U.S. president. “He is the Donald Trump of the music industry,” he claimed. “We look at the data — 80 percent of the comments are hate. But if we showed you the analytics on who writes the hate comments, they’re the ones who go to the shows and buy the T-shirts!”
6ix9ine was arrested on various racketeering and firearm charges in November. He faces a minimum of 32 years if convicted. Read the in-depth feature in full over at Rolling Stone.
CNCO Reveals 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss Their First-Ever Headlining US Tour
Three years after winning La Banda and touring with Ricky Martin, CNCO are kicking off their first-ever headlining tour, presented by Cardenas Marketing Networks.
As an extension of their world tour, which had stops in Latin America, South America, Asia and Europe, the award-winning Latin boy band is set to hit 11 U.S. cities on Jan. 14 in McAllen, Texas, and wrapping March 2 in Orlando, Fla.
Billboard hung out with Erick, Christopher, Richard, Zabdiel and Joel ahead of their U.S. tour to talk all about it. Check out our Q&A below, followed by the full U.S. tour dates.
What can fans expect from this tour?
Erick Brian Colon: It’s fire!
Richard Camacho: It’s special.
Joel Pimentel: Lots of energy.
Zabdiel de Jesus: Unique.
Christopher Velez: I would say fantastic or spectacular.
How do you guys prepare for a show?
Zabdiel: We drink lots of water.
Christopher: We warm up our voices too.
Joel: I’m more a tea guy. I like to drink teas.
Richard: We like to go to a quiet zone and do push-ups.
Joel: We pray before going onstage.
What’s your favorite song to perform live?
Christopher: Me, personally, I like “Primera Cita.” I like to sing it a cappella too.
Zabdiel: Me, “Estoy Enamorado de Ti.”
Joel: I like that one too! There’s new choreography coming soon.
Richard: I like “Bonita,” “Buena Suerte,” they have a good vibe… and “Mamita” too.
Erick: I think my favorite one is “No Me Sueltes.”
How have you guys changed from the time you went on tour with Ricky Martin to now that you’re kicking off your world tour?
Erick: Now we have our own songs. Back then we used to do covers. We’re also more comfortable and confident onstage.
Richard: We’ve grown not only as artists, but also as people. I feel that we see life differently now. We’re more considerate. We know what to do and what not to do. We’re still learning but now we’re more ahead of our game than before.
CNCO WORLD TOUR U.S. DATES:
Jan. 24 – Mcallen, TX – Hidalgo Arena
Jan. 25 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Credit Union
Jan. 26 – Dallas, TX – Fair Park
Jan. 27 – El Paso, TX – The Coliseum
Feb. 16 – San Jose, CA – City National Civic
Feb. 17 – Los Angeles – Microsoft Theater
Feb. 21 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Feb. 22 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
Feb. 23 – New York, NY – United Palace Theatre
March 1 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
March 2 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
Rick Rubin Showtime Docuseries to Debut at SXSW
An upcoming Showtime docuseries about legendary producer and label boss Rick Rubin will debut at the SXSW festival in March. The work-in-progress series, directed by Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom) and tentatively titled SHANGRI-LA, is slated to debut on the cable network later this year, according to a release announcing the project.
Filmed at Rubin’s legendary California studio of the same name, the docuseries “pulls back the veil on Rubin and his work with musicians across every genre. The series is an all-access pass into Rubin’s creative process, giving viewers a taste of what it’s like to be produced by the music world’s most singular voice.” Rubin’s legendary career spans more than three decades, from the time he co-founded the pioneering rap label Def Jam Records in his his New York University dorm room in 1984, to his signature production work with everyone from LL Cool J, Run-DMC and JAY-Z to his time behind the boards for AC/DC, Slayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Diamond, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Dixie Chicks, Adele, Weezer and many, many more.
With his long, flowing beard and buddha-like posture, Rubin, 55, has become a kind of musical guru, sought out for advice and his one-of-a-kind ear and bare-bones style, which has garnered eight Grammy Awards over his career. Neville is an Emmy- and Oscar-winning director whose 2013 exploration of backup singers, 20 Feet From Stardom, won an Academy Award for best documentary and Grammy for best music film; his more recent effort was the critically acclaimed 2018 Mr. Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor.
SHANGRI-LA is a Tremolo production, with Neville, Rubin, Jeff Malmberg, Danny Breen, Michael Goldberg, Eric Lynn, Isaac Heymann, Dianna Schmedeman and Jason Schrift listed as executive producers. Jeff Malmberg will direct two episodes of the series, whose release date has not yet been announced.
Justin Timberlake Crosses $150 Million Mark With Man of the Woods Tour
Plus: J Balvin expands North American reach to more than 150,000 fans.
Sitting atop the Hot Tours recap dated Jan. 19 (see below) is Justin Timberlake with the first 2019 reports from the Man of the Woods Tour. After taking the late months of 2018 off due to bruised vocal cords, he returned to the stage with a vengeance, grossing $7.4 million from three mid-Atlantic shows from Jan. 4-8 in Washington, D.C., and Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. After being named the No. 6 tour of 2018 on Billboard’s Year-End Boxscore rankings, the Man of the Woods Tour crosses the $150 million threshold with a total of $155.5 million and more than 1.2 million tickets sold. Now out of recovery, Timberlake will play a stretch of rescheduled dates before wrapping the tour at Uncasville, Conn.’s Mohegan Sun Arena on April 13. Meanwhile, the final North American reports are in for Latin superstar J Balvin’s 2018 Vibras tour. After supporting Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull’s massive 2014-15 run and limited headline touring in major markets, Balvin went wide, hitting familiar bases in New York and California, as well as new terrain in Texas, the Southeast and the Midwest. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, he grossed $11.5 million and sold 152,247 tickets from 26 shows. Balvin has shown tremendous growth in a few repeat markets. After scaling from New York’s Best Buy Theater in 2015 ($73,342 from 2,150 tickets sold) to his 2017 gig at the Theater at Madison Square Garden ($385,456; 5,276 tickets), he sold out Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Oct. 20, 2018, eclipsing $1 million grossed from 12,154 tickets sold. Similarly, Balvin scaled from Boston’s House of Blues in 2015 ($97,667; 2,450 tickets) to the Boch Center in 2017 ($213,168; 3,011 tickets), and most recently to the Agganis Arena, grossing $350,223 from 4,761 tickets sold. The highest-grossing engagement on his new North American tour was Inglewood, Calif.’s The Forum, where Balvin grossed $1.8 million and sold 23,728 tickets on Sept. 22-23, 2018. The Los Angeles-area arena was the only occasion on the trek where he played multiple nights in one market. In addition to his million-dollar plays in Inglewood and Brooklyn, Balvin crossed the $500,000 mark at the Oracle Arena (Oakland, Calif.), Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Ill.), and American Airlines Arena (Miami). While J Balvin conquers North America, Sting and Shaggy take the 44/876 Tour to Eastern Europe, adding $4 million to their global haul. The $2.4 million from four Russian dates spanning Nov. 5-11 make the pair the country’s highest-grossing act of 2018, eclipsing Depeche Mode’s $1.9 million. This success isn’t as surprising as it seems when considering that Sting is the sixth-highest-grossing act in Russia in the history of Billboard Boxscore. Since beginning the 44/876 Tour in Bulgaria on June 19, the genre-defying duo has grossed $21 million with total attendance of 264,383. Rounding out this week’s recap, French pop auteur Christine and the Queens makes her Hot Tours debut with $1.3 million grossed from two shows on each side of the pond. Her two sold-out shows at Brooklyn Steel grossed $145,960, becoming her highest-grossing engagement in North America. Across the Atlantic, her two-night stint at Paris’ AccorHotels Arena grossed $1.1 million, enough to become the highest-grossing engagement of her career so far. See below for the full top 10, including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pepe Aguilar, and Ennio Morricone.| HOT TOURS – JAN. 19, 2019 | |
| Ranked by Gross, Compiled from Boxscores reported Jan. 8-14 | |
| ACT | |
| Total Gross | |
| Show Date Range | |
| Venue, City (Shows/Sellouts) | |
| Total Attendance (Capacity) | |
| RANK | |
| 1 | Justin Timberlake |
| $7,373,222 | |
| Jan. 4 – 8 | |
| Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. (1/1) | |
| PNC Arena, Raleigh, N.C. (1/1) | |
| Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. (1/1) | |
| 52,293 (52,293) | |
| 2 | Sting & Shaggy |
| $4,670,067 | |
| Nov. 5 – 19 | |
| Ekaturinburg Expo, Ekaturinburg, Russia (1/1) | |
| TatNeft Arena, Kazan, Russia (1/1) | |
| Ice Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia (1/1) | |
| Olympiyskiy, Moscow, Russia (1/1) | |
| Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine (1/1) | |
| Atlas Arena, Lodz, Poland (1/1) | |
| Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland (1/1) | |
| 63,594 (63,594) | |
| 3 | J Balvin |
| $2,518,476 | |
| Oct. 14 – Nov. 8 | |
| Pepsi Center, Denver, Colo. (0/1) | |
| Agganis Arena, Boston (0/1) | |
| Santander Arena, Reading, Pa. (0/1) | |
| Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C. (0/1) | |
| Yeungling Center, Tampa, Fla. (0/1) | |
| American Airlines Arena, Miami, Fla. (0/1) | |
| Vejas Arena, San Diego, Calif. (0/1) | |
| 34,264 (38,155) | |
| 4 | Pepe Aguilar |
| $2,204,363 | |
| Nov. 10 – 25 | |
| Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas (1/1) | |
| State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas (0/1) | |
| SAP Center, San Jose, Calif. (1/1) | |
| 20,416 (20,442) | |
| 5 | Billy Joel |
| $2,126,633 | |
| Jan. 11 | |
| Amway Center, Orlando, Fla. (1/1) | |
| 16,195 (16,195( | |
| 6 | Indochine |
| $1,738,820 | |
| Nov. 14 – 17 | |
| AccorHotels Arena, Paris (0/3) | |
| 43,421 (47,206) | |
| 7 | Ms. Lauryn Hill |
| $1,689,186 | |
| Nov. 20 – 21 | |
| AccorHotels Arena, Paris (0/2) | |
| 24,728 (27,456) | |
| 8 | Jacky Cheung |
| $1,508,042 | |
| Nov. 28 | |
| AccorHotels Arena, Paris (0/1) | |
| 7,133 (14,852) | |
| 9 | Ennio Morricone |
| $1,398,613 | |
| Nov. 23 | |
| AccorHotels Arena, Paris (0/1) | |
| 11,501 (13,811) | |
| 10 | Christine and the Queens |
| $1,250,887 | |
| Oct. 31 – Dec. 19 | |
| Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, N.Y. (2/2) | |
| AccorHotels Arena, Paris (0/2) | |
| 26,539 (29,909) |
Meet 2019 K-Pop Breakout Pick SF9
Among the growing wave of talent vying for the top spot in the increasingly competitive and international world of K-pop, SF9 are set on proving that 2019 will be their year for mainstream fame and global recognition.
After a 2018 that saw them score two more Top 10 entries on Billboard‘s World Albums chart, individual promotions in TV, radio and fashion, plus the group tackling genres like progressive dark-pop on “Now or Never” and ’60s rock via “Mamma Mia,” SF9 says they’re more than ready to take on the new year in a big way.
Ahead of their new album and tour, which will launch early this year, the members Young Bin, In Seong, Jae Yoon, Da Won, Ro Woon, Zu Ho, Tae Yang, Hwi Young, and Cha Ni sat down exclusively with Billboard to discuss their excitement over their fast-growing stardom, success, 2019 plans, and more. Keep watch on the ninesome as they trailblaze ahead of their K-pop careers.
Watch the video for “Now or Never,” and check out our Q&A after the jump.
First and foremost, congratulations on everything you guys have accomplished in 2018! SF9 is doing so well all over the world. How does it feel to finally have that kind of response to your music?
We are just honored to be recognized by people that love music, and do what we do. We will continue to try our utmost best to meet, and more importantly, exceed everyone’s expectations this year by giving great performances, and consistently work together as a whole to improve.
What can we look forward to in 2019?
If there is one thing we, SF9, would like to accomplish as a group is to have our first No. 1 song on multiple music charts, and [be on] music TV programs. Also, we are working on our new album and tour! We can’t reveal the dates yet, but it will be very soon and we are extremely excited to share our new material with our fans worldwide.
What was the most memorable moment for SF9 in 2018?
The year was both challenging and memorable for us, but we were beyond excited and grateful to have had our first solo concert in Seoul. We were so overwhelmed by the amount of support and love we got from our fans. It was super special. We were also thrilled that we were able to meet our fans — Fantasy — in many different countries. It definitely made us want to engage more with our fans; we realized that there’s nothing more important to us than quality time spent with Fantasy.
Is there anything you want to say to your fans?
We want to truly thank our fans for their consistent support and love. We don’t have words to describe our gratitude towards Fantasy! We promise to deliver and show more of us in 2019. We will prepare and bring new performances and music to make you guys proud. We wish you nothing but health and happiness, and WE LOVE YOU!
Michele Nadelman Named CFO of Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced on Wednesday (Jan. 16) Michele Nadelman has been appointed as chief financial officer. She will be based at the label’s Los Angeles headquarters and report to the label’s Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Tom Corson.
Nadelman joins WBR following 12 years at Concord Music, where she was CFO of Recorded Music and senior vice president of Finance for Concord Music Corporate.
“Michele brings a great combination of financial savvy and hands-on label experience to her new post at WBR,” said Corson in a statement. “Not only does she have a stellar track record as a CFO, but her involvement in deal-making and acquisitions across both major companies and indie operations makes her a tremendous addition to our senior management squad. As we explore new ventures and platforms, Michele comes to WBR at just the right time, and I’m delighted to welcome her to the team.”
Added Nadelman: “I’m thrilled to be joining WBR at such an exciting moment in both the label’s and the industry’s evolution. The opportunities on the creative and business fronts are more exciting and diverse than ever, and I’m looking forward to working with the entire team to help make great things happen. I’d like to thank Tom and Aaron for bringing me on board and opening up a new chapter in my career.”
During her time at Concord Music, Nadelman was responsible for the company’s accounting and financial operations, managing more than 30 successful merger and acquisitions, including the merger with Bicycle Music, the acquisition and integration of Imagem, the merger with Village Roadshow Pictures Group and the integration of Paul McCartney/Wings‘ catalog administration.
She previously held management roles in finance and accounting, strategic planning and operations at entertainment and music industry companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Gameworks, DMX Music and Lucky Strike Lanes. She began her career almost 30 years ago at Price Waterhouse, is a graduate of UCLA and a California Certified Public Accountant.
KAABOO Texas Announces 2019 Lineup: The Killers, Kid Rock, Sting and more
Arlington, TX (January, 16th, 2019) – KAABOO is pleased to announce its 2019 music and comedy lineups for KAABOO Texas taking place May 10-12, 2019. The multi-stage and full sensory event will happen at the state-of-the-art AT&T Stadium and take place both inside and outdoors allowing guests to move freely throughout the property. Headliners including rock chart toppers The Killers, Top 40 crossover artist Kid Rock, 16-time Grammy award winner Sting, will be joined by classic Southern-Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, and platinum-selling country music artists Little Big Town. Additional hitmakers and bucket list artists include The Avett Brothers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Counting Crows, Alanis Morissette, The Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris, Flo Rida, Garbage, Andy Grammer, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Violent Femmes, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and many more. KAABOO’s HUMOR ME stage will be headed up by Saturday Night Live cast alum Dennis Miller, Everybody Loves Raymond’s Brad Garrett, and more. A full lineup of confirmed performers is below.
KAABOO has made a name for itself not only as a top tier music festival, but as an immersive experience for all five-senses. In addition to big-name music headliners, guests will be exposed to cutting edge contemporary art exhibits at ARTWORK; hilarious household name comedians at the seated and air conditioned HUMOR ME comedy stage; enticing culinary and craft beverage offerings at PALATE; a full spectrum of INDULGENCES for which KAABOO has become famous; and the ability to purchase a cabana or day pass to BASK Day + Night Club, KAABOO’s on-site Las Vegas-style pool club. At BASK, guests will enjoy prime poolside panorama of DJ performances from internationally acclaimed DJs including Cash Cash, Cheat Codes, Chromeo (DJ Set), Le Youth, Paul Oakenfold, and more.
“We are excited to continue to grow the KAABOO brand alongside the Jones Family in one of the most incredible venues in the world,” said Jason Felts, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for KAABOO. “We want to bring what we do best in the festival world and put a Texas-sized spin on it. You won’t find yourself sitting in seats for too long here, because you won’t want to miss a minute of the six-stage action.”
Organized in collaboration with The Jerry Jones Family, visionaries behind the legendary Dallas Cowboys, KAABOO Texas represents the first time a multi-day, nationally recognized, music and lifestyle event has ever collaborated with an NFL ownership group. KAABOO’s distinctive upscale experience pairs well with Jones’ vision for the Dallas Cowboys, which has cemented its status as the highest valued sports franchise in the world. KAABOO Texas will represent both brands’ shared energy, creativity, and willingness to elevate traditional concepts. The Cowboys organization has been on the cutting edge of creating more engaging experiences, providing new and unconventional ways to connect with fans, making the KAABOO brand an ideal partnership.
“We are thrilled to be involved in this revolutionary entertainment event,” says Charlotte Jones Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club. “It is the first time that our family has ever partnered with a multi-day live event in order for us to offer this market a totally unique experience. The KAABOO brand shares the same energy and innovation that we strive for with AT&T Stadium, and we couldn’t be more excited to combine the magic of sports and music right here in Texas.”
To continue the excitement for the lineup announcement, KAABOO Texas will be hosting a lineup release party tonight, Wednesday, January 16 at Halcyon Coffee Bar in Dallas, TX from 5 – 8pm CT. Media and the general public are encouraged to come, celebrate and get to know KAABOO at the event. Music will be provided by Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s, and artist Amanda Lynn will be live-painting a wall mural. The event is free and open to the public.
All KAABOO passes are now on sale at kaabootexas.com. Limited quantities of LONE STAR (GA) passes start at $299, with BLUE STAR and ROCKSTAR (VIP) passes currently available at $999 and $4199, respectively. Passes will move to the next price point once these are sold out. BLUE STAR passes feature premium stage viewing; exclusive culinary options for purchase; private restrooms; exclusive AMPLIFY (VIP) only performances, and more. ROCKSTAR passes include all the features of BLUE STAR, plus access to on-stage viewing; personal concierge access; exclusive meet and greet opportunities with KAABOO performers; complimentary beverages and food provided; shuttle services; and more. For those looking for an entirely immersive experience, KAABOO offers the ULTIMATE HANG pass. Get the full scoop at kaaboodelmar.com/ultimate-hang.
KAABOO offers limited event parking passes as well as preferred parking and valet parking options for purchase. Guests are encouraged to utilize KAABOO’s Ride Share program in partnership with AT&T Stadium, Uber, and Arlington Trolley as an alternative transportation choice. For more information, visit kaabootexas.com/directions#parking.
The KAABOO Kindness program continues to support charities in the Arlington, TX region and across the globe. A portion of proceeds from KAABOO Texas passes will be donated to featured charitable partners including global partner The Recording Academy’s MusiCares program, as well as three local charities including North Texas Food Bank, Texas Wildlife and Park Foundation, and Texas Music Foundation.
KAABOO TEXAS Full Lineup:
The Killers
Kid Rock
Sting
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Little Big Town
The Avett Brothers
Ms. Lauryn Hill
Pitbull
Counting Crows
Alanis Morissette
The Black Eyed Peas
Ludacris
Flo Rida
Garbage
Blue October
Collective Soul
Bush
The B-52s
Andy Grammer
Rick Springfield
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Violent Femmes
Eric Burdon & The Animals
X
Jon Anderson (of Yes)
Old 97’s
The English Beat
Los Lonely Boys
The Band Camino
Larkin Poe
American Aquarium
Israel Nash
Your Smith
The Dip
Acid Dad
Mamafesta
COMEDY
Dennis Miller
Brad Garrett
Demetri Martin
Garfunkel and Oates
Whitney Cummings
Nate Bargatze
Jim Breuer
Rory Scovel
Heather McDonald
Orny Adams
Chad Daniels
Fortune Feimster
Kate Willett
Billy Wayne Davis
Chris “CP” Powell
MK Paulsen
BASK DJ Performances (Alphabetically)
Cash Cash
Chantel Jeffries
Chromeo (DJ set)
Cheat Codes
CVBZ
Kap Slap
Le Youth
Matoma
Mix Master Mike
Paul Oakenfold
The Him
KAABOO TEXAS Full Lineup:
The Killers
Kid Rock
Sting
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Little Big Town
The Avett Brothers
Ms. Lauryn Hill
Pitbull
Counting Crows
Alanis Morissette
The Black Eyed Peas
Ludacris
Flo Rida
Garbage
Blue October
Collective Soul
Bush
The B-52s
Andy Grammer
Rick Springfield
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Violent Femmes
Eric Burdon & The Animals
X
Jon Anderson (of Yes)
Old 97’s
The English Beat
Los Lonely Boys
The Band Camino
Larkin Poe
American Aquarium
Israel Nash
Your Smith
The Dip
Acid Dad
Mamafesta
COMEDY
Dennis Miller
Brad Garrett
Demetri Martin
Garfunkel and Oates
Whitney Cummings
Nate Bargatze
Jim Breuer
Rory Scovel
Heather McDonald
Orny Adams
Chad Daniels
Fortune Feimster
Kate Willett
Billy Wayne Davis
Chris “CP” Powell
MK Paulsen
BASK DJ Performances (Alphabetically)
Cash Cash
Chantel Jeffries
Chromeo (DJ set)
Cheat Codes
CVBZ
Kap Slap
Le Youth
Matoma
Mix Master Mike
Paul Oakenfold
The Him Use beautifully engaging images to make your music website pop
So you’ve been writing some music and want to book shows for your band. You’re in need of a professional calling card to send out to venues. But you don’t yet have those perfect images to showcase yourself as a brand, online.
Well, you’re in luck – we’ve just added more than 50 new stock images to help take your music website to the next level!
Finding a great photographer or even just getting all of your bandmates together in the same room is sometimes challenging. Eventually, you will want to get a few prize shots that convey your music in one glance.
In the meantime, using stock images as a placeholder is a nice way to get your website ready. You can create a design, nail down your .com address and then replace those images later, if you want.
In some cases, stock imagery is your best friend – you can easily convey what you’re all about as a producer or beat maker, or a recording studio with a few high quality photos. No fuss, no muss – just grab the turntables or mixing board photos and you’re good to go.
So where are the key places on your website to use imagery? Let’s dive in.
Make the header count
With many websites, the header image is at the very top of the page. It’s the first thing your visitors will see and it needs to convey some sense of your music, or at the very least, be crisp and clear.
If you don’t have a band image yet, use a textured image (and add a call-to-action over it) for a cohesive feel. You could also use an image that includes live performance, instruments, turntables, mics and gear, for example.
To give that image a bit more of a unique feel, set an image filter over it. Think: a soft neutral wash for a singer-songwriter, a cool color for a tribute band, or grayscale for a rock band.
Use imagery to choose your colours
Your main image is often the largest image and it’s what will grab your visitors’ attention first. If you’re drawing a blank on how to begin to designing your website, go ahead and choose a stock image that you like. Then look at the colors in it, and pick those out for your text, background colors, links, and buttons.
If you’re a beats producer, go for a darker, simple theme, while a pop music artist might opt for something a bit lighter or more bold.
You can always replace the image later and keep the same colour palette. Or use something generic enough that you can keep it on your website for a good while.
Set the focal point
It’s super important that your website is eye-catching, but it’s also got to be mobile-friendly. With a stock image (or any image), be sure to set the focal point so that your screen will smartly adapt the image to work on a portrait device like a phone.
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Section backgrounds
Make your website look super modern with sections to separate your content. Add an image to any of your section backgrounds, and decrease the transparency so that it sits nicely behind your content.
A crisp stock image of a crowd or an instrument will help convey your message with a nice visual.
Text and Image feature
This handy little feature combines text and an image in a few different preset layouts. Grab a stock image and use this alongside some text on your About page, your Press Kit page, or even your Contact page to give it a little polish.
New stock images
To help you build your website even faster and more easily, you can insert these stock images anywhere you need. They will work on any template, and once you’ve added a main image, you can change up the template in a snap to see what suits your music.
With more than 50 new images right at your fingertips, all you have to do is click ‘stock photos’ in the image chooser. Then look through and pick one (or two, or three) that works for you.
A balance of images with text will help your design come together quickly and seamlessly. So go ahead and add some stock images to yours!
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros announce 2019 tour dates
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros have announced some new 2019 tour dates ahead of this summer’s Dead & Company tour! The trio featuring Bob Weir, Don Was and Jay Lane did some dates last year and got fans buzzing hard, especially with all the great sit-ins, so this year’s tour will likely be no exception.
Kicking off in February 28 in Ithaca, NY and running through March 30 in Charleston, SC, the band will be hitting a few great metros along the way including a two-night run at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. As per the setlists last fall, the mix of music will be heavy on the Bob Weir compositions and feature plenty of classic Grateful Dead cuts, not to mention some of the classic “Walk the Dinosaur” work from legendardy producer Don Was. And hey, Jay Lane is always there holding down trying to follow those two cats up front, not an easy talk.
For ticketing info, the band is doing the Ticketmaster Verified Fan thing; registration opens on Monday, January 14 at 10 a.m. EST and continues until 10 p.m EST. The presale will then begin Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. EST through Thursday, January 17 at 10 p.m. EST. Fans can register and find additional information here.
The band has once again partnered with CID Entertainment to offer the Enhanced Fan Experience, which will guarantee a seat in the first 10 rows, access to soundcheck, an exclusive VIP poster, premium merchandise, and a commemorative show ticket. More details here.
BOB WEIR AND WOLF BROS 2019 TOUR
February 28 – State Theatre – Ithaca, NY
March 1 – John M. Greene Auditorium – Northampton, MA
March 2 – The Oakdale Theater – Wallingford, CT
March 4 – Ohio City Masonic Temple – Cleveland, OH
March 5 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
March 6 – Taft Theatre – Cincinnati, OH
March 8 – Metropolitan Opera House – Philadelphia, PA
March 9 – State Theatre – Portland, ME
March 13 – Count Basie Theatre – Red Bank, NJ
March 14 – Count Basie Theatre – Red Bank, NJ
March 15 – Shea’s Performing Arts Center – Buffalo, NY
March 19 – Palace Theatre – St. Paul, MN
March 20 – Riverside Theater – Milwaukee, WI
March 21 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
March 23 – Bass Concert Hall – Austin, TX
March 24 – The Fillmore – New Orleans, LA
March 26 – Fillmore Miami @ Jackie Gleason Theatre – Miami, FL
March 27 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL
March 29 – Tivoli Theater – Chattanooga, TN
March 30 – North Charleston Performing Arts Center – Charleston, SC
May 3 – BeachLife Festival – Redondo Beach, CA