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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Girl In Red Shares Cover Of Talking Heads' 'Girlfriend Is Better'

Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in red recently released a cover of Talking Head's 1983 hit "Girlfriend Is Better." The cover version is set to feature on A24 Music's upcoming compilation album, Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads's Stop Making Sense, due out on May 17th.

Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in red recently released a cover of Talking Head's 1983 hit "Girlfriend Is Better."

The cover version is set to feature on A24 Music's upcoming compilation album, Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads's Stop Making Sense, due out on May 17th.

"Girlfriend Is Better" is the third single to arrive from Everyone's Getting Involved following Paramore's take on "Burning Down the House" and Lorde's rendition of "Take Me to the River."

Girl in red Marie Ulven Ringheim said, "Talking Heads is an iconic band that helped define my identity when I was a teenager and they continue to inspire young people all around the world. Being a part of this tribute is so sick and I'm super grateful I was given the opportunity. Talking Heads forever!!!!"

Along with the new track, the producer also revealed the track list for the tribute project.

Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense track listing:

1. "Psycho Killer" - Miley Cyrus 2. "Heaven" - The National 3. "Thank You For Sending Me An Angel" - Blondshell 4. "Found A Job" - The Linda Lindas 5. "Slippery People" - Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado 6. "Burning Down The House" - Paramore 7. "Life During Wartime" - Dj Tunez 8. "Making Flippy Floppy" - Teezo Touchdown 9. "Swamp" - Jean Dawson 10. "What A Day That Was" - The Cavemen 11. "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" - BADBADNOTGOOD (Feat. Norah Jones) 12. "Once In A Lifetime" - Kevin Abstract 13. "Genius Of Love" - Toro y Moi (feat Brijean) 14. "Girlfriend Is Better" - girl in red 15. "Take Me To The River" - Lorde 16. "Crosseyed And Painless" - Chicano Batman (Feat. Money Mark)

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John Oates Shares Cover Of John Prine's 'Long Monday'

John Oates recently shared a cover of John Prine's "Long Monday." The cover was released as a preview of Oates' upcoming new studio album, Reunion, which is set to arrive on May 17.

John Oates recently shared a cover of John Prine's "Long Monday."

The cover was released as a preview of Oates' upcoming new studio album, Reunion, which is set to arrive on May 17.

"I chose to record 'Long Monday' due to the evocative nature and down-to-earth beauty of the song's story," Oates said. "I think it's important to respect a songwriter's work. Because of that I wanted to remain faithful to the lyrics and melody while, at the same time, making it my own as far as the arrangement."

"It was recorded in Nashville at Addiction Sound Studio," he added. "The mandolin genius Sierra Hull put her finishing touch on the recording."

Reunion marks Oates' first solo studio album since 2018's Arkansas. He'll support the LP with a U.S. tour.

John Oates 2024 Tour:

April 28 - Corona, CA @ Dos Lagos Amphitheater May 2-3 - Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum May 7 - St. Louis, MO @ City Winery May 8 - Chicago, IL @ City Winery June 7-8 - Cedaredge, CO @ Grand Mesa Songwriter Festival June 25 - Cincinnati, OH @ Memorial Hall June 26 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre + Ballroom June 27 - Rochester, NY @ Rochester International Jazz Festival August 15 - Cape May, NJ @ Cape May Convention Hall August 17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Philadelphia Folk Festival August 22 - Newton, NJ @ The Newtown Theater August 24 - Beverly, MA @ The Cabot August 25 - Nantucket, MA @ Dreamland

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MTV Video Music Awards Returning To New York In September

MTV's flagship awards show, the MTV Video Music Awards, is set to return to New York this September to celebrate its 40th anniversary after holding the event at other venues since 2018.

The Video Music Awards, which debuted in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall, are scheduled to take place on September 10th this year at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York City. The UBS Arena, which opened in 2021, will be hosting the VMAs for the first time.

The Awards event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in 2022 and 2023. It's also recently been held in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

"We're excited to bring this year's VMAs to UBS Arena, one of the country's newest and most cutting edge," said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. "Celebrating one of music's biggest night with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we've been looking forward to the moment last year's show ended."

"We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State. From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September's event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry. As we prepare to host this 40th anniversary event, let's embrace the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines our state's cultural landscape," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

The 2023 VMAs, hosted by Nicki Minaj, featured performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Peso Pluma, Shakira and Diddy, among others.

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