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Following the release of Blues Funeral back in February, Mark Lanegan Band have recorded four songs for the thirteenth installment in the 4AD Sessions series. Pull Studios in Manhattan's Hudson Square played understated host to a session that leans heavily on Mark's indelible voice and undeniable presence, as well as the intensity and precision of his band. Filmed during a break in rehearsals for a New York City show that was to herald the release of the album, the session captures a band fully sharpened and itching to hit the road (US dates begin May 10 and are listed below). Tearing through four stand-out tracks from Blues Funeral, the performance ripples with a quiet fury that will be familiar to all those who've followed Mark over a career spanning more than two decades. Backed by a band as skilled as Mark is charismatic, the ambitious range of tracks such as 'Harborview Hospital' sit comfortably beside the barely concealed rage of 'The Gravedigger's Song', reminding once again why Blues Funeral is such a rewarding listen. Unlike other sessions in the series in which a firmly defined visual concept was central to capturing the performance, the intention here was to strip away any studio trickery in order to allow the band to stand-alone. That this simplified approach remains so powerful is testament to the inimitable quality of the music on show and Mark Lanegan's enduring allure. Session directed by Robert Semmer - robertsemmer.com (full credits follow the tour dates ...

Brandon Barash of ABCs General Hospital was joined by Lauren Reeves of CHIC.TV and top editors and producers on Thursday night for a dinner to introduce him as the National Celebrity Ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Brandon, who lost a childhood friend to the disease, spoke to why he chose to become involved with MDA and what his connection with the organization allows him to achieve. Brandon shared photographs from his personal travels to international destinations such as Alaska, Prague, Chicago, Big Sur, Amsterdam, San Diego and New York with friends as well as his photography book, which is available through General Hospital fan club events. The sale of these photographs, as well as Brandons book, will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for research and awareness purposes. Brandon has several other awareness events scheduled for the future and is excited to make a difference with MDA!