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Avicii Releases Official Video for “Waiting For Love”
The official video stars Sten Elfström and Ingrid Wallin and was directed by Sebastian Ringler. “Waiting for Love,” released globally on PRMD Music/Island Records, was written and produced by Avicii, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare and Simon Aldred and features the powerful vocals of UK-based artist Cherry Ghost, aka Simon Aldred. “Waiting for Love” is from Avicii’s forthcoming album Stories, due out later this year.
WATCH: LMFAO’s Redfoo makes Funny or Die debut
Check out Redfoo in Funny or Die’s hilarious Bernie Sanders parody! Don’t forget to vote “Funny!”
Sesac Latina Music Awards 2015 Recognizes The Best Of Contemporary Music At The Historic Beverly Hills Hotel
Tonight was a fabulous evening for Latin music at the star-studded SESAC Latina Music Awards annual gala. The boutique performing rights organization, celebrated the achievements of its members, songwriters, publishers and affiliates at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel. SESAC’s Senior Vice President Trevor Gale, opened the evening with a welcome speech and Awards were presented by J. J. Cheng, Vice President of SESAC Latina, and Celeste Zendejas, Director.
Cazzette Releases Official Video for “Together”
The official video for Swedish DJ duo Cazzette’s new song “Together” is out today. Directed by AtNight Studios, the aesthetic music video features Swedish soccer brothers, The SkillTwins, showing off their incredible talents and technique. “The SkillTwins perfectly fit the vision we had in mind for the video and AtNight Studios did an amazing job bringing it to life. We went in a more artistic direction with this video and really love how it turned out!” – Cazzette
Fonseca, Nicky Jam & Noel Torres Headline The Sesac Latina Music Awards June 17
SESAC Latina’s annual celebration honoring the enormous successes and creative talent of its songwriters, publishers and affiliates is shaping into one of the most exciting nights in music when superstars Fonseca, Nicky Jam & Noel Torres perform at the SESAC Latina Music Awards 2015, Wednesday, June 17th, at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. Fonseca, will also receive the prestigious SESAC Latina Contemporary Icon Award, the first of its kind given by the organization. The evening’s celebration will be hosted by SESAC Latina’s Vice President J. J. Cheng and SESAC’s Senior Vice President Trevor Gale.
New Album By Jessy J My One And Only One Debuts On The Top 5 Of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart
Smooth Jazz superstar, saxophonist and composer Jessy J continues to break barriers with her new album My One and Only Onedebuting on the Top 5 of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart upon its release. Her newest collection of masterful compositions and interpretations perfectly blends genres from around the world in a mixture that proudly continues to advance the level of an instrument and a genre that already has predecessors considered amongst the best musicians in all of history.
Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts Rock it at Napa Valley’s BottleRock Music Festival
Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts rocked it at Napa Valley’s BottleRock Music Festival this past Saturday, May 30. Read some of the stellar reviews about their performance below, and see them at the El Rey, Los Angeles, June 6.
Avicii Unveils 360 Video for “Waiting For Love” from Upcoming Stories Album
In a message to fans, Avicii has unveiled an interactive 360-degree video for his new single, “Waiting For Love,” just a week after releasing the heartwarming animated lyric video for the same track. Directed by Kurt Hugo Schneider, the video features Avicii joined by a troupe of incredible dancers who jump in and out of doors in the warehouse constructed on the YouTube campus earlier this month. Fans can maneuver around the set with a toggle set into the screen – but prepare to get dizzy as the dancers and the jump cameras work their magic.
Billboard.com Premieres Cazzette’s “Together”
“Together,” the latest single from Swedish powerhouse duo Cazzette, is available today on Spotify via ICONS Music. Cazzette enlisted Stockholm-based artist Newtimers to sing vocals on the tune. “Together” is bursting with energy, featuring powerful piano chords and hard-hitting, groovy bass hits. Billboard.com premiered “Together” today. Look for Cazzette’s U.S. tour later this year.
Fonseca To Receive The “Contemporary Icon Award” At The Sesac Latina Music Awards 2015
SESAC Latina announced today that acclaimed artist FONSECA, the superstar performer and SESAC-affiliated singer-songwriter, will perform at the SESAC Latina Music Awards 2015 on Wednesday, June 17th, at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.
Smooth Jazz Superstar Jessy J Releases My One And Only One
My One And Only One is Jessy J’s most deliciously grooving, sensuous, and creative work to date. Inspired by her travels to Cuba and Africa and produced by the Grammy Award Winner Paul Brown (George Benson, Boney James, Peter White), the album breaks new frontiers of Jazz and Latin music packed with participations guest musicians such as Grammy winning keyboardist Gregg Karukas and many more. Highlights include Jessy’s sensitive re-imaginings of Adele’s “Lovesong,” Toni Braxton’s “You’re Makin’ Me High,” the R&B classic “Strawberry Letter 23” plus 7 great Jessy J originals, including the first single, “Tango Boy,” which is already climbing up the Smooth Jazz radio charts, and the perfect fusion of jazz and Cuban Son “Paraíso Mágico”! An upcoming tour of North America is on the way in support of this release.
Avicii’s ‘Waiting For Love’ Lyric Video Out Today
The lyric video to Avicii’s new track “Waiting for Love” is out today. The uplifting video features hand drawn animation with script and direction from the At Night Studios in Stockholm. The video tells the story of losing the one thing that makes life worth living, and fighting through hell and back to find it again. Love and loyalty triumph!
Noel Torres Set To Perform At The Sesac Latina Music Awards 2015
SESAC Latina announced today that Regional Mexican superstar and fan favorite Noel Torres will perform at the SESAC Latina Music Awards 2015, on Wednesday, June 17th, at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. He joins previously announced urban music pioneer and newest SESAC success story Nicky Jam on the list of musical performances for the gala. The SESAC Latina Music Awards honor the creative talent of SESAC Latina songwriters, publishers and affiliates, including an impressive list of No. 1 charted songs and songs with extraordinary radio rotation.
The Huffington Post Premieres Singer-Songwriter Bean’s “Wildfire”
Today, singer-songwriter Noelle Bean, aka Bean, released her infectious new single “Wildfire” (STRZ Enterprises). Bean’s sultry and soulful vocals, the captivating lyrics and undeniably catchy chorus set “Wildfire” up to be the indie-pop jam of the summer. The song’s message about being carefree and not allowing others to bring you down is perfectly summed up in the lyrics: “Rising like a phoenix, I’ll make you see. I’ll burn even higher, Burn even higher. I’m a Wildfire.” The Huffington Post premiered “Wildfire” today, and it is the free download of the week on iTunes.
2015 Billboard Music Awards Announce Winners At Star-Studded Event Honoring Music’s Best And Brightest
The 2015 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris, and TV host and supermodel Chrissy Teigen, was an amazing night of show-stopping musical performances, never-before-seen superstar duos, and explosive moments! Teigen’s quick wit and ability to play to the crowd, and Ludacris’ comedic timing and hosting experience made this unexpected pair rival some of America’s favorite hosting duos. The show aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on ABC.