Song of the Day: “Forever Young” [Alphaville] Covered by Boy In Space
Boy In Space (Photo courtesy Press Here Publicity)
Boy In Space (aka Robin Lundbäck) has released a poignant reimagining of Alphaville’s 1984 anti-war anthem “Forever Young.”
Livestream Preview: Ally Venable Band @ Facebook Live, 5/8/20
Ally Venable Band (Photo courtesy Ally Venable)
Can’t Stop the Blues presents the Ally Venable Band on Friday, May 8, via Facebook Live! Those who tune in 30 minutes before the show will get an opportunity for a virtual meet and greet with Ally live on Facebook.
Interview: Seán Ó Corcoráin of Outsider
Outsider (Photo by Paudie Bourke)
Inspired by musicians such as Joy Division and The Jesus & Mary Chain, Ireland’s Outsider makes music that strikes you with its depth. Certainly, Outsider writes poetic lyrics and sings them with passion, but he also crafts melodies that dance and soar through you.
Outsider took his name from Colin Wilson’s 1956 book, The Outsider, “which examines the psyche of great artists and their place in society,” reads his bio. His real name is Seán Ó Corcoráin. Seán is a terrific talent and a wonderful person, and Parklife DC’s Mickey McCarter had the absolute pleasure of chatting with him recently about his debut full-length album, Karma of Youth, released April 17 by OK! Good Records.
Song of the Day: “The Art of Persistence” by Wire
Wire (Photo courtesy Clarion Call Media)
English post-punk legends Wire have announced new release details for forthcoming album of strays, 10:20. Originally scheduled for vinyl release on Record Store Day, the album will now receive a full general release on all formats on June 19 via the band’s own label, pinkflag.
Yesterday, the band have also shared the first-ever studio recording of “The Art of Persistence.”
Livestream Preview: Jay Macadocious @ Instagram, 5/7/20
Jay Macadocious (Photo courtesy Songbyrd Music House)
Hip hop artist Jay Macadocious performs for the Caged Byrd Livestream Series on Instagram on Thursday, May 7.
Song of the Day: “How Far” by Gorillaz featuring Tony Allen and Skepta
Gorillaz (Photo by Bernard Benant; Art courtesy Nasty Little Man)
Tony Allen died aged 79 of an aortic aneurysm on April 30. He of course was a co-creator of Afrobeat, the fusion of funk, jazz, and African styles that he produced in Nigeria in partnership with Fela Kuti in the late ’60s and ’70s.
Animated downtempo quartet Gorillaz featured Tony on their latest track “How Far,” taken from their new album Song Machine, and it is our Song of the Day.
Livestream Preview: Aztec Sun @ Instagram, 5/5/20
Aztec Sun performs at the Rosslyn JazzFest 2018. (Photo courtesy Rosslyn BID)
Union Stage is bringing artists to you via Instagram in a livestream for its You & US: A Live Series. Next up is DC’s own Aztec Sun performing via Union Stage’s Instagram on Tuesday, May 5.
Song of the Day: “The Healer” by KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall (Photo courtesy Facci PR)
KT Tunstall was asked to provide her soundtrack from her friend Zoe Bell the legendary Hollywood stunt professional who organized an all-female Hollywood quarantine Fight Club — #BossBitchFightChallenge.
Livestream Preview: Madame Gandhi @ Sixth & I Living Room Sessions, 5/1/20
Madame Ghandi (Photo by Rikki Wright)
Sixth & I continues its livestream series today with musician and activist Madame Gandhi, who performs for the Sixth & I Living Room Sessions on Facebook Live today, Friday, May 1.
Preview: David Wax Museum @ Facebook Live, 5/1 + 5/3/20
David Wax Museum performs at Union Stage on Dec. 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Caicedo)
David Wax Museum has really taken live streaming to heart, broadcasting on Sundays, Tuesdays, and fun, family-friendly shows on Fridays.
Catch the band’s next shows on Friday, May 1, and Sunday, May 3, via Facebook Live.
