Abba co-founder Björn Ulvaeus has confirmed that Abba has five new songs on the way.
Grammy-nominated singer Sia and her filmmaker-husband, Erik Anders Lang, are separating. In a statement released through a spokesperson Wednesday, Sia and Lang said “after much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to…
DJ Lina of Fire Island’s Twirlina revealed that the 2015 season would be her last as she’s moving on to a new chapter in her life. I sat down with Lina to reflect on her amazing run in the Pines and to find out what she’s going to do next. Lina’s vibe electric and love filled parties have been a savior to the Pines through some of the most turbulent times helping maintain the scene like a griffin through both devastating fires and political gaffes by some of the nightlife property owners.
As an end-of-summer celebration, First Person host, Kristin Russo, talks with Fire Island’s DJ Lina and looks at Fire Island Pines as a historically gay getaway destination as well as DJ Lina’s vital role in revitalizing Fire Island’s party scene and keeping it alive through the years.
The holographic representation of Whitney Houston will perform in “a major U.S. venue” for a show that will be beamed to TVs and computers around the world via David’s FilmOn.com, according to a press release. The announcement even promises a posthumous international tour after the show’s U.S. debut.
Madonna kicked off her Rebel Heart tour last night in Montreal, The show much like her previous tours is full of flashy stage-wide videos and some audience-immersive acrobatics, but seemed to have a more subdued tone. Here are some of the highlights from the new tour.
Icelandic icon Bjork has released her stunning video for ‘Stonemilker’ for public consumption today, While the video is best viewed with a set of VR goggles , like Google Cardboard, Oculus Rift, or Samsung Gear- You can navigate the video using your mouse and explore the virtual 360 degree video stage. Expect a lot more of this technology to come.
The video was created in collaboration between björk, inez & vinoodh and visual effects production house framestore. framestore created two main effects in the stars and the glowing embers that surround björk, as well as enhancing the video’s other-worldliness by extending her legs to unnatural proportions. the exquisite coloring for the piece was done by tim masick of company 3, turning her into the exotic, red-toothed, bronze dancer.
In celebration of the film version of THE SOUND OF MUSIC’s 50th Anniversary, Grammy-winner Lady Gaga sang a medley of the movie’s most beloved songs. The ‘Born This Way’ sing was stunning belt out Rodgers and Hammerstein classics like ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘My Favorite Things,’ ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain,’ and more.
Newly found remasterd video of a performance by Klaus Nomi of “Total Eclipse” in 1981 is absolutely stunning, we need more restorations like this.
Liberace is heading back to the stage 28 years after his death thanks to some technological tricks.
The flamboyant performer, who passed away in 1987, will be projected on stage as a hologram at some point this year – first in Las Vegas and then during a tour across the U.S.
MoMA has released the first trailer for Bjork’s Retrospective, The trailer highlights a commissioned sound and video installation featuring Bjork’s song “Black Lake” from the Vulnicura album. This presentation will be part of the much anticipated Björk Retrospective on display March 8–June 7, 2015.
The Internet may have taken a day to produce this gem, but with good results, The Beck Kanye Mashup is here . Now soak this little piece of genius up.
It’s time for Kanye West to be banned from the Grammy’s.
An inner monologue turned tutorial video gives us the thinking behind Sia’s ‘Chandelier,’ courtesy of LA choreographer Ryan Heffington.
Daphne Guinness consolidates her move into music with a theatrical, mesmerising new music video directed by acclaimed image-maker David LaChapelle. Evening in Space was produced by Tony Visconti and is the first single from Guinness’ debut album.The video features custom fashion by many of Guinness’ favourite houses, including Iris van Herpen and Noritaka Tatehana, alongside pieces from her own celebrated clothing collection. Song Writing and Performance: Daphne Guinness Music Production: Tony Visconti Video Direction: David LaChapelle
A short and intimate glimpse behind the scenes for Madonna’s Living for Love video.
Inside Björk is an official documentary released by Björk on August 23, 2003. The documentary outlines the career of Björk, from her early work in Icelandic bands, to joining The Sugarcubes- to her solo work up to 2002. The documentary gives viewers a personal view into her private thoughts, views and motivations. Inside Björk also features interviews with Sean Penn, Lars von Trier,Thom Yorke, Beck, RZA, Elton John, Missy Elliott, the late Alexander McQueen and more on their thoughts of Björk and her impact on music and culture. The documentary coincided with the release of the Greatest Hits album, and had previously been seen on some television networks at the end of 2002. It was commissioned by One Little Indian to make up for the fact that Björk was beginning to do fewer interviews than had been previous. Two small new live performances are included in the documentary, “Generous Palmstroke” performed with Zeena Parkins and an organ version of “The Anchor Song” played in an Icelandic church.
Madonna brings back some of her classic looks and house music piano sound in her latest video release “Living For Love”.