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When the pandemic hit, Robert Pollard of Guided by Voices decided to go spelunking into his archives of unfinished songs and discarded demos from the last five to 10 years. “I was blown away that I had discarded them,” he tells Rolling Stone . “Anyway, I combined some of them and created new arrangements. Others I just left the way they were.” The result is Earth Man Blues , which Pollard calls “a collage of rejected songs” set for release on April 30th. Despite Pollard’s humble tone, however, it’s one of GBV’s most eclectic, adventurous records to date, careening between heavy-rockers reminiscent of Black Sabbath, guitar lines cribbed from early 2000s pop-punk, near-rock operas worthy of the Who, and sweet little swingers that sound like the Monkees melting in the sun. There’s even a sample from an old stenographer instruction album. “I tied the songs together loosely with characters and stage productions notes to make it seem almost autobiographical,” Pollard says. “After … [Read more...] about Guided By Voices Announce ‘Collage of Rejected Songs’ ‘Earth Man Blues’

EXCLUSIVE : In what shapes up as a hot package for the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin, Ryan Gosling has committed to star in The Actor , with Duke Johnson directing a script he wrote with Stephen Cooney , based on Donald E. Westlake ’s hard boiled novel Memory . Gosling will produce with Waypoint Entertainment’s Ken Kao , Johnson and his Innerlight Films partner Abigail Spencer , and Paul Young through his Make Good Banner. Gosling will play New York actor Paul Cole, who is beaten and left for dead in 1950s Ohio. Stripped of his memory and stranded in a mysterious small town, Paul struggles to get back home, piece together and reclaim the life and identity he’s lost. The Actor follows a journey relatable to many: to find home, to find love, and ultimately to find ourselves. For those like me who long to see Gosling in another stylish and gritty action vehicle like Drive , this seems to hold a lot of promise. Gosling is currently prepping to go mano a … [Read more...] about Ryan Gosling To Star In ‘The Actor’ With Duke Johnson To Direct Adaptation Of Donald E. Westlake Novel ‘Memory:’ Hot EFM Package

South by Southwest (aka SXSW ) has revealed its final round for its already robust lineup of keynotes and featured sessions. The online iteration of the SXSW conference and festival is set to take place March 16-20. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg , host New York Times podcast Together Apart Priya Parker, and Interior Chinatown author Charles Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes previously-announced sessions from political leader and game-changer Stacey Abrams as well as music icon Willie Nelson. “The three Keynote Speakers we’re announcing today are a perfect complement to our Conference lineup for SXSW Online 2021,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “Charles Yu’s amazing novel Interior Chinatown brings a completely unique perspective to the immigrant experience in the United States. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will emphasize SXSW’s continued focus on how technological innovations are transforming mobility. And no one … [Read more...] about SXSW Adds Pete Buttigieg As Keynote; Ava DuVernay, George W. Bush And More Set For Featured Sessions

The Recording Academy is trying. Almost a year after the institution welcomed its first Chief Diversity Officer — following many years of backlash regarding racial inequality — Grammy organizers have announced a new satellite event focused on amplifying black voices. On Wednesday, the Recording Academy revealed that H.E.R., Yolanda Adams, PJ Morton, and Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist — first-time Grammy nominees for their collaborative album, Alfredo — were scheduled to perform at its Black Music Collective’s (BMC’s) inaugural Grammy-week event. The BMC-hosted gathering, which will take place virtually on Grammy.com, is set for Wednesday, March 10th, four days before this year’s unprecedented Grammys telecast . According to a press release, John Legend , Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, and activist Tamika Mallory are expected to lead “fireside chats regarding the Black experience in the wake of social justice,” along with the Recording Academy’s Chair and Interim … [Read more...] about John Legend, Janelle Monae to Lead Recording Academy’s First ‘Black Music Collective’ Event

Disney+ has ordered a second season of its animated short-form series and soundscape experience Zenimation . The streaming service also dropped some adorable first-look images of Baby Moana and Bambi. You can see below. Disney+ also set a July premiere for the series debut of Monsters At Work . The news was revealed during Disney+’s presentation Wednesday at the virtual TCA press tour. Season 2 of Zenimation is slated to premiere Friday, June 11. The new season will feature moments from over eight decades of acclaimed films, including scenes from Disney’s first feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , to the Studios’ latest, anticipated animated film, Raya and the Last Dragon , set for release Friday, March 5. Zenimation creates a soundscape experience that pays tribute to both the visual and sound artists who have created Disney Animation films. Created and edited by David Bess, Zenimation is executive produced by Amy Astley and produced by Walt Disney Animation … [Read more...] about ‘Zenimation’ Renewed For Season 2 By Disney+; ‘Monsters At Work’ Gets Premiere Date; First-Look Images