Journal
- Friday,October 12,2007
On Saturday, October 6, David Byrne presented “How New Yorkers Ride Bikes” at New York's Town Hall as part of the weekend-long New Yorker festival. Watch the video feed from his bike, complete with audio commentary, as he rode through the streets of midtown on his way to the event.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsThursday,October 4,2007Newly signed Nonesuch artists Punch Brothers—from left to right: Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), Greg Garrison (bass), and Gabe Witcher (fiddle); not pictured: Chris Thile (mandolin)—dropped by the Nonesuch offices. Their trip included a very productive tour of the Nonesuch CD closet. Here's a snapshot of the guys getting ready to do some "research" on their new label mates.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsFriday,September 28,2007Laurie Anderson has been awarded the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize for her outstanding contribution to the arts. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has named Dawn Upshaw among the recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship. Known as the "genius award," the fellowship recognizes exceptional creativity and continued promise.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsMonday,May 7,2007Youssou N'Dour has been selected as one of TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" and will perform, along with John Mayer, at the gala celebration tomorrow night.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsSunday,May 6,2007Jeff Tweedy recently spoke with Pitchfork about Wilco's new album, Sky Blue Sky.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsWednesday,February 21,2007John Adams has made the San Francisco Chronicle's society page, on the occasion of his 60th birthday and the forthcoming US premiere of his latest opera, A Flowering Tree, with Adams leading the San Francisco Symphony, beginning March 1.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsWednesday,December 13,2006Clint Mansell's score to the Darren Aronofsky film The Fountain was nominated for Best Original Score at the 64th Golden Globe Awards, to be announced live on January 15, 2007. The Nonesuch release of the film's soundtrack features performances by Kronos Quartet and Mogwai.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsWednesday,December 6,2006The 2006 Grammy Award nominations are in, and four Nonesuch recordings have been given nods: Kenny Garrett's Beyond the Wall, the Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris collaboration All the Roadrunning, Ali Farka Touré's Savane, and the Broadway revival cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsWednesday,November 22,2006Steve Reich recently spoke with Pitchfork; read the interview now at pitchfork.com.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsMonday,October 30,2006Elvis Costello interviews Scritti Politti's Green Gartside in the Los Angeles Times.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsThursday,October 19,2006In honor of Steve Reich's recent 70th birthday, Carnegie Hall has created a web site celebrating his career.
Journal Topics: Artist NewsMonday,October 2,2006The Nonesuch staff wishes Steve Reich a wonderful 70th birthday. Many happy returns! NPR, WNYC, the New York Times, and PRI have all covered the momentous occasion. Click here to read and listen to sample the coverage.
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