DT: AUGUST 4, 2010
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/MSO
DAN BLACK
NOMINATED FOR TWO “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” FOR
“BEST BREAKTHROUGH” AND “BEST SFX (SPECIAL EFFECTS)”
FOR HIS VIDEO “SYMPHONIES”
With almost two million YouTube views, the visually stunning “Symphonies” video—which pays homage to the creativity of film credits—was produced by Black’s visual collaborator Chic & Artistic, who is Corinne Bance and Axel D’Harcourt out of Paris, France, and places Dan in various vintage, technicolored film clips to create a multisensory journey across several fantasy worlds characterized by classic imagery with a touch of modern flare. The song was the debut single from the British singer and songwriter’s album ((un)) which is out now via The Hours label.
Viewers can vote for “Symphonies” by visiting vma.mtv.com now until the live show on September 12. Also, Verizon Wireless subscribers can vote in all categories by texting VMA to 97979 (standard message rates apply). The “2010 MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.)
View Dan Black’s video for “Symphonies” at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYxly14v5do
Catch DAN BLACK on tour:
DATE |
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CITY |
VENUE |
w/ Robyn and Kelis on the All Hearts tour: |
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Tue |
8/3 |
Philadelphia, PA |
The Trocadero |
Wed |
8/4 |
New York, NY |
Webster Hall |
Thu |
8/5 |
New York, NY |
Webster Hall (SOLD OUT) |
At Lollapalooza |
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Sat |
8/7 |
Chicago, Illinois |
Lollapalooza |
w/ Dragonette |
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Sun |
8/8 |
Cleveland Heights, OH |
Grog Shop |
Mon |
8/9 |
Buffalo, NY |
Big Orbit's Soundlab |
At Austin City Limits |
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Sat |
10/9 |
Austin, TX |
Austin City Limits |
About Dan Black:
Hailing from Great Britain, but currently residing in Paris, France, Dan Black came upon the music scene as the vocalist for alt-rockers the Servant. The dance-pop purveyor caught the ears of dance fans with his pop/rock/hip-hop stylings with the songs “Yours,” “HYPNTZ”—his mashup of lyrics from the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize” with samples from Rihanna’s “Umbrella”—and ((un))’s breakthrough first single “Symphonies” featuring Kid Cudi which garnered him critical praise in the press, with the New York Post stating, “[Dan Black] will give you that fizzle and sizzle your ears are yearning for." “Alone,” the second single from ((un)), will be available very shortly as a package with a video from Chic & Artistic, a remix by dubstep pioneer MJ Cole and a brand new b-side track “Liz And Johnny.”
www.danblacksound.com / www.myspace.com/danblacksound /
www.facebook.com/danblacksound / www.twitter.com/dan__black
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Contact:
MSO PR 818-380-0400
National, New York and Los Angeles media inquiries:
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Tour/Regional inquiries:
Bari Lieberman x222, blieberman@msopr.com
Online inquiries:
HIGH RISE PR 212.886.2711
Alexandra Baker, Alexandra@highrisepr.com
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DAN BLACK NOMINATED FOR TWO “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” FOR “BEST BREAKTHROUGH” AND “BEST SFX (SPECIAL EFFECTS)” FOR HIS VIDEO “SYMPHONIES”