Lovelytheband has found a new collaborator in Bryce Vine.
The group is featured on the “Drew Barrymore” artist’s newest song, “Miss You a Little.” Vine describes the track as being about “what we all go through in the aftermath of breaking up,” a subject with which the “Broken” trio is quite familiar.
“It’s that period of romanticizing the past through rose-colored glasses, but the reality of it is that maybe some of those memories weren’t all we thought they were,” Vine says.
You can download “Miss You a Little” now via digital outlets.
Lovelytheband released their new album, conversations with myself about you, last August. They’re also featured on the single “Games,” by Tessa Violet.
Jessie J has apologized to Nicki Minaj after telling an apparently inaccurate account of how Nicki came to be featured on her 2014 hit “Bang Bang.”
Last week, Nicki took exception to the fact that Jessie told Glamour magazine that the rapper asked to be on the track after hearing Jessie and Ariana Grande’s verses. Nicki said the record label actually asked her to be on the song.
“I’m sorry I got the story wrong all these years, I was told you heard the song and wanted to be on it by someone clearly gassing me up at the label. (Bless them and my naive a**),” Jessie wrote in an Instagram post over the weekend.
She also acknowledged there has been some “weird energy” between her and Nicki and wondered if it might have stemmed from a meme that was made of Jessie jokingly mouthing along to Nicki’s verse in the song.
“If we can’t laugh in the lives we have been blessed with. What’s the point,” Jessie wrote. “It really isn’t that deep.”
Jessie also apologized to Ariana, saying she had no idea Ari had co-written the song with Max Martin.
“I’m the first person to admit Bang Bang would NEVER have been what it was without you guys,” she said of Nicki and Ariana.
Jessie then joked that all three of them should go out to dinner, or record “Bang Bang part two,” before finishing with, “Look, the song did it’s damn thing. I will never say you asked to be on the song ever again….Always love and light from me babes.”
Lynyrd Skynyrdhas postponed four of their concerts because longtime guitarist Rickey Medlocke has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a note to fans, the band says their shows in Canton, OH; Jackson, MI; Atlanta, GA and Cullman AL will no longer go forward. “Rickey is home resting and responding well to treatment. We will continue to update you on his condition,” the note adds.
The Atlanta show on August 13 has been rescheduled to October 23. No word yet on the other dates.
After the Alabama show, the next date on Skynyrd’s Big Wheels Keep on Turning tour is August 20 in Canandaigua, NY. The tour is currently scheduled to wrap up November 19 in Bossier City, LA.
Grateful Dead spinoff group Dead & Company are set to continue their long strange trip with a new U.S. tour that kicks off later this month, and the nugs.net concert-streaming service will be offering livestreams of all 18 of the band’s shows scheduled through September.
Streams of the concerts, spanning from an August 16 performance in Raleigh, North Carolina, through a September 18 show at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, will be available in the HD and 4K formats. Visit LiveDead.co for more information.
An interesting feature of the Dead & Company livestreams will be a virtual experience hosted by Grateful Dead experts Gary Lambert and David Gans, who will take part in a live conversation via Zoom during set breaks at each show.
Dead & Company features Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, as well as singer/guitarist John Mayer, ex-Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge, and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.
The group’s 2021 tour is scheduled though an October 29-31 stand at Los Angles’ famed Hollywood Bowl.
Here’s a full list of shows that are available for livestream:
8/16 — Raleigh, NC, Coastal Credit Union Music Park
8/18 — Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live
8/20 — New York, NY, Citi Field
8/21 — Philadelphia, PA, Citizens Bank Park
8/23 — Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
8/25 — Darien, NY, Darien Lake Amphitheater
8/27 — Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/28 — Hershey, PA, Hersheypark Stadium
9/2 — Mansfield, MA, Xfinity Center
9/3 — Mansfield, MA, Xfinity Center
9/5 — Hartford, CT, The Xfinity Theatre
9/7 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Blossom Music Center
9/10 — Clarkston, MI, DTE Energy Music Theatre
9/11 — Cincinnati, OH, Riverbend Music Center
9/13 — Maryland Heights, MO, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/15 — Noblesville, IN, Ruoff Music Center
9/17 — Chicago, IL, Wrigley Field
9/18 — Chicago, IL, Wrigley Field
Zac Brown Band’s new music video for their single, “Same Boat,” follows people of all different walks of life. Whether they’re city dwellers, rural farmers, fishermen or rodeo stars, one thing is clear: People across the world have more commonalities than they do differences.
“Same Boat” came out in June, and with its message of unity and togetherness, the song is currently inside country radio’s top 20.
“[Same Boat] is really about the human condition,” frontman Zac Brown explained when the group first put the song out. “It’s about how we all go through the same things, all together. It is a chance to remind people to be positive, be good to each other and show empathy.”
“You don’t know what it’s like to walk around in someone else’s shoes,” Zac continued. “Let’s spread some love around and show kindness to each other.”
Since releasing “Same Boat,” ZBB has continued to drop new music throughout the summer, including two songs that were co-written by country superstar Luke Combs. The band is currently on the road for their The Comeback Tour.
Grammy-winning vocalist Monica was 14 years old when she released her 1995 debut album, Miss Thang. She says she never predicted it would be as successful as it was, earning the #7 spot on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
“The greatest part of my first album is that I wasn’t expecting anything,” Monica admits during a recent interview with Billboard. “When you’re that young, it allows you to focus on what’s most important. I made sure that when I sang, I sang with my soul.”
Monica continues, “You can hear it in Miss Thang, [2006’s] The Makings of Me and [2003’s] ‘So Gone.’ I wanted it to touch people’s souls. I think when something is authentic, people can feel it.”
Monica parted ways with her former label, RCA Records, in 2016. Now, the 40-year-old singer is preparing to release her ninth studio album, Trenches, under her independent label, MonDeenise Music.
“This happened on its own,” says Monica. “My deal came to an end, but throughout the process of being on a label, you learn a lot about them, and it becomes a lot easier for you to step into that type of arena and feel comfortable. It’s a very expensive thing to do, but it’s extremely rewarding because I know what’s happening in every area.”
When asked who she’d like to collaborate with in the future, Monica replies, “Mary J. Blige is the first person that comes to mind.”
“Simply because our friendship is next level,” says Monica. “She tells the truth in her music. She’s OK with who she is. She is definitely one of the people that paved the way for me to be able to speak and live in my truth.”
Sara Bareilles is extending her stay at Joe’s Diner.
Three new dates have been added to the “Brave” singer’s run as she reprises her role as Jenna Hunterson in Waitress on Broadway. Evening performances have been added on September 15 and 29 and on October 13 at 7 p.m. ET.
The new shows are part of the limited engagement of Waitress at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City, opening September 2 and closing on January 9. As previously announced, Sara will perform September 2 through October 17.
The Grammy winner also composed the music and lyrics fir Waitress, earning two nominations for Best Original Score at the Tony Awards in 2017 and 2018.
Britney Spears’ personal conservator Jodi Montgomery is hitting back at claims made by the singer’s father, Jamie Spears.
In court documents filed by Jamie opposing Britney’s request for his role as co-conservator to be “immediately” suspended, Jamie claimed Montgomery told him during a phone call that Britney is “mentally sick” and suggested she be put on a 5150 psychiatric hold.
Montgomery denied these claims in a statement obtained by Variety.
“Ms. Montgomery implores Mr. Spears to stop the attacks,” her statement says. “It does no good; it only does harm. We all need to focus on one thing, and one thing only — the health, well-being and best interests of Britney Spears.”
The statement says Montgomery never expressed that Britney would qualify for a 5150 hold, and instead expressed concern that Jamie’s role in the conservatorship is what’s “having a serious impact on Ms. Spears’ mental health.”
“It is in Ms. Spears’ best interests that her father step down as her Conservator, so he can go back to just being Ms. Spears’ father, and working on a healthy, supportive father-daughter relationship,” the statement reads.
Jamie Spears is currently the conservator of Britney’s estate, meaning he controls all financial decisions. Montgomery is the conservator of the person, meaning she manages Britney’s personal and medical decisions.
The doubled-up song fun continues for Cody Johnson, who is making good on his promise to fans to put out two new songs each month leading up to the October release of his double album.
In August, the two songs on deck are “Let’s Build a Fire” and “Driveway,” a pair of tracks full of vivid, nostalgic imagery.
Perfectly timed for the beginning of the fall season, “Let’s Build a Fire” is a literal homage to autumn, celebrating chillier temperatures, football season and — of course — Friday night bonfires. Uptempo and bluesy, the song was written by fellow country singer Chris Janson, along with songwriter Mitch Oglesby.
Meanwhile, “Driveway” celebrates a different kind of nostalgia, as Cody reminisces about the warmth and comfort of being at his grandparents’ house.
“‘Let’s Build a Fire’ and ‘Driveway’ are the perfect two songs to get geared up for the fall season,” the singer says. “I’m very fortunate to have been able to cut both of these tracks. I was even able to play my grandfather’s old J45 [acoustic guitar] on ‘Driveway,’ which is a special memory I’ll never forget.”
While the full double album isn’t due out quite yet, fans can get their Cody fix beginning next week with the release of Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story, a documentary about his life and career in the rodeo and country music.
Taylor Swift has confirmed the track list and featured artists on her re-recorded version of 2012’s Red, after fans decoded the info from a puzzle she shared just a day earlier.
“I know some of you thought that would be like trying to solve a crossword and realizing there’s no right answer BUT…you played it good & right,” Taylor wrote on social media. “Congrats pals, you guessed the correct titles and feature artists on Red (my version).”
As previously guessed, the album’s vault tracks will feature Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, Mark Foster and Ed Sheeran.
“I can’t express my gratitude enough to these artists for helping me bring these songs to life,” Taylor wrote. “I can’t wait til we can dust off our highest hopes and relive these memories together.”
She added, “We’ll also be making a bunch of new ones too, since Red (Taylor’s Version) includes so many songs you haven’t heard yet. Til then, I’ll be counting down and picturing it all in my head. In burning red.”
