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Unlock Your Music’s Potential: Eric Alper PR Revolutionizes Spotify Promotion For Sustainable Growth

Eric Alper PR is excited to offer Spotify promotion and playlisting approach that keeps long-term streaming growth and algorithmic cohesion as its primary focus. This means that he only uses real human manual pitching to worldwide playlisters curated by people who want to hear your genre of music, and to playlisters that would be programming your song in lists with similar independent artists and marketing those lists to audiences who would be looking for music like it.

He works to use the digital streaming service algorithms to help put your music in spaces where listeners would expect to hear it, resulting in a lower skip rate, using his almost-decade experience third party playlists as a way to teach discovery algorithms that your song should be suggested to more listeners who like similar artists, and a longer period of growth on your track and a higher chance of it reaching people who will become real fans.

It is his mission to make the data that independent artists have access to on their streaming platforms as usable as possible, reflecting real growth from reaching actual people as opposed to inflated fake numbers. While the digital marketing landscape is constantly shifting and changing, he is adapting to chase the same goal of bringing your music to the people who will love it.

Ready to take your music to new heights? Email me Eric@ThatEricAlper.com today for personalized details on how we can elevate your Spotify presence and connect you with your audience authentically.

My Next Read: “Cher: The Memoir, Part One” By Cher (Who Else?)

After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir.

Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center.

She is a longtime activist and philanthropist.

As a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often-chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship.

With her trademark honesty and humor, Cher: The Memoir traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono—and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart.

Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar.

It is a life too immense for only one book.

Brian Johnson’s Incredible Story of AC/DC’s “Back In Black”

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson tells Dan Rather fascinating story about getting the call to join AC/DC and how he flew to the Bahamas to help make the album, “Back In Black”.

Paris Hilton Drops Empowering Pop Anthem In Time For ‘Sliving’ Summer

Photo Credit: Brian Ziff

 Today, global superstar and cultural icon, Paris Hilton, has debuted her newest single “Chasin’” featuring Grammy-Award winner, Meghan Trainor. Chasin’ is the second single from Paris’ highly-anticipated upcoming album executive-produced by Sia, INFINITE ICON. Written by Meghan Trainor, Ryan Trainor, Yannick Rastogi, and Zacharie Raymond, and produced by Banx & Ranx and Jesse Shatkin, this new, calypso-inspired summer hit promises to inspire listeners around the world to free themselves from past relationships and dance into their best futures.

“I wrote this song with the intent of giving it to a special artist and never imagined in my wildest dreams Paris would be that icon to record it and do it justice.” Trainor shared. 

Hilton expressed “Meghan’s writing paved the way for me to bring life to this track that represents self-love and confidence, and I am so happy we get to duet and call each other sisters! #Sliving”

Inspired by the uplifting and empowering theme of the song, a hotline has been setup for fans to call Hilton and Trainor when they’re feeling the urge to reach out to their exes. 855-THTS-HOT will serve as a fun and cheeky tool for those seeking the duo’s advice on common dating mishaps including ghosting, gaslighting and more.

INFINITE ICON, executive produced by Sia, is a self-reflective journey through Hilton’s life, exploring themes of fame, female empowerment, mental health, and motherhood. The 12-track collection marks Hilton’s first album in nearly two decades and features collaborations with some of today’s most exciting names in music including Sia (“Fame Won’t Love You”) and Rina Sawayama (“I’m Free”). Musically, INFINITE ICON serves shimmering electronic arrangements, driving dancefloor beats, summertime poolside vibes, and emotional ballads in a glittery swirl of unapologetic pop glamor that could have only come from Paris Hilton. INFINITE ICON will be released on September 6th through 11:11 Media, Paris Hilton’s next-gen media and consumer lifestyle company, and distributed by ADA, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG).

Hilton’s last album, 2006’s Paris Hilton, landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 and featured the RIAA Gold-certified hit single, “Stars Are Blind.” Since then, Hilton has collaborated with the likes of Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Steve Aoki, among others. Over the past decade, Hilton has DJed at prominent festivals such as Tomorrowland and Summerfest.

Cameron Whitcomb Returns With “Quitter”

21-year-old singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb returns today with his much anticipated new single, “Quitter,” available now via Atlantic Records – Listen HERE. The profoundly personal track, which he wrote about overcoming addiction, has already proven a fan favorite through a series of popular social media teases, generating over 3M views on Instagram.

Alongside the new track comes the announcement of Whitcomb’s headlining Quitter Tour, which will kick off on October 1 in Portland, OR and continue through the fall. Artist pre-sale will run on July 30 and general on-sale begins August 2. For complete details and ticket information, please see https://thecamwhitcomb.com/.

“Quitter” follows the recent arrival of Whitcomb’s label debut single, “Rocking Chair” – Listen HERE. The track quickly garnered over 40M combined views across socials prior to release. “Rocking Chair” is joined by an official “Behind The Song” music video – Watch HERE.

Cameron Whitcomb brings a unique perspective to songwriting, deeply influenced by his own life experiences, including his battles with addiction and journey through the music industry. Having grown up in Nanaimo, British Columbia, he began working on a pipeline after leaving home at 17. Whitcomb’s life took a turn when he discovered singing at the age of 19, performing karaoke on weekends before his raw talent caught the attention of an American Idol executive through a video posted on Reddit, marking the beginning of his ascent in the music world. He began winning over fans as a contestant on Season 20 of American Idol, reaching the top 20.

Whitcomb carried on with increasingly popular independent releases including “The Devil I’ve Seen,” showcasing a raw and authentic songwriting style that draws listeners into his world through vivid storytelling and emotional honesty. Through his music, Whitcomb offers a glimpse into the complexities of his life and the darker aspects of human experiences, inviting audiences to connect with the more profound, often unspoken realities. His ablity to weave personal tales into compelling musical narratives sets him apart in the songwriting landscape, resonating with listeners who find solace and understanding in his words.

 
CAMERON WHITCOMB QUITTER TOUR
October 1 – The Showdown – Portland, OR
October 2 – Barboza – Seattle, WA
October 4 – The State Room – Salt Lake City, UT
October 6 – Globe Hall – Denver, CO
October 8 – The Coast – Fort Collins, CO
October 10 – The Admiral Theater – Omaha, NE*
October 11 – Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO*
October 12 – The Majestic – Fort Smith, AR
October 13 – Rose Music Hall – Columbia, MO
October 15 – The Mil at Cannery Hall – Nashville, TN
October 16 – The Burl – Lexington, KY
October 17 – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY
October 18 – Barley’s Taproom – Knoxville, TN
October 23 – 40 Watt Club – Athens, GA
October 24 – Eddie’s Attic – Decatur, GA
October 25 – Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC
October 30 – The Basement – Columbus, OH
November 1 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
November 20  – Turf Club – Minneapolis, MN
November 21  – Evanston SPACE – Evanston, IL
November 22  – The Sylvee – Madison, WI*
November 23  – The Hawthorn – St. Louis, MO*
November 24  – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI*
November 29  – The Atlantis – Washington, DC
December 2 – Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON
December 5 – Rum Runners – London, ON
December 6 – Bar Le Ritz PDB – Montreal, QC
December 7 – Club SAW – Ottawa, ON
*Supporting Morgan Wade

Neil Young Announces “Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)” With 17 CD Box Set Featuring 198 Tracks

The limited edition Archives Vol. III, available on September 6, includes recordings that show the unheralded sweep of Young’s efforts from the 1976-1987 period of his journey. It is one of the most extensive anthologies in his recorded history.

The 17CD limited edition boxed set features198 total musical tracks, including 121 previously unreleased versions of live, studio, mixes, or edits, and 15 previously unreleased songs, available here for the first time ever. 62 tracks have been available on various recordings. The set will be packaged in a slim folding box with a poster. This format is available through all retailers.

The Greedy Hand Store on neilyoungarchives.com will exclusively offer a limited edition 22 disc Deluxe Edition box set, featuring all 17 CD’s in 11 soft-paks and 5 Blu-Rays in 3 soft-paks. There are 11 films on Blu-Ray, 4 previously unreleased. The Blu-Rays include 128 tracks, over 14 hours of film. The Deluxe Edition box also includes a 176-page book and a poster. With over 28 hours of total content, you could drive from New York to Denver, listening the entire time, and still have hours left to enjoy when you arrive! Click HERE to view the trailer and HERE to pre-order

In addition, a double vinyl LP only set titled Takes, will also be available on September 6. Takes is a 16 track compilation featuring one track from each of the 16 out of the 17 CD’s in the Archives Vol. III Box Set. This collection will include 3 unreleased songs and 12 previously unreleased versions and will be the only vinyl edition to feature these songs. Pre-order Archives Vol. III now and receive a free 16 track bonus CD Sampler with the tracks from the Takes collection, along with an exclusive NYA enamel pin. Click HERE to pre-order. 

Archives Vol. III (Deluxe and CD Box Sets) will be available at the Greedy Hand Store at Neil Young Archives (NYA). The CD Box Set will be available at music retailers everywhere. All Greedy Hand Store purchases come with free hi-res digital audio downloads from the Xstream Store © at NYA.

The Neil Young Archives series has been something like a living musical museum that can be visited in a personal way, curated by the person who actually created all of the music and films. It is ever-changing as it moves forward through the life of someone who does not stop, continually looking forward as he studies and shares a past that stays alive. 

NEIL YOUNG ARCHIVES VOL. III Tracklisting:

Disc 1: Across The Water I (1976) Neil Young & Crazy Horse

  1. Let It Shine (previously unreleased live version)
  2. Mellow My Mind (previously unreleased live version)
  3. Too Far Gone (previously unreleased live version)
  4. Only Love Can Break Your Heart (previously unreleased live version)
  5. A Man Needs a Maid (previously unreleased live version)
  6. No One Seems to Know (previously unreleased live version)
  7. Heart Of Gold (previously unreleased live version)
  8. Country Home (previously unreleased live version)
  9. Don’t Cry No Tears (previously unreleased live version)
  10. Cowgirl in the Sand (previously unreleased mix)
  11. Lotta Love (previously unreleased live version)
  12. The Losing End (When You’re On) (previously unreleased live version)
  13. Southern Man (previously unreleased live version)
  14. Cortez the Killer (previously unreleased live version)

Disc 2: Across The Water II (1976): Neil Young & Crazy Horse

  1. Human Highway (previously unreleased live version)
  2. The Needle And The Damage Done (previously unreleased live version)
  3. Stringman (previously unreleased mix)
  4. Down By The River (previously unreleased live version)
  5. Like a Hurricane (previously unreleased live version)
  6. Drive Back (previously unreleased live version)
  7. Cortez the Killer (previously unreleased live version)
  8. Homegrown (previously unreleased live version)

Disc 3: Hitchhikin’ Judy (1976-1977): Neil Young

  1. Rap
  2. Powderfinger (previously released on Hitchhiker)
  3. Captain Kennedy (previously released on Hawks & Doves, Hitchhiker and Hawks & Doves)
  4. Hitchhiker (previously released on Hitchhiker)
  5. Give Me Strength (previously released on Hitchhiker)
  6. The Old Country Waltz (previously released on Hitchhiker)
  7. Rap
  8. Too Far Gone (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  9. White Line (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  10. Mr. Soul (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  11. A Man Needs A Maid (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  12. Journey Through the Past (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  13. Campaigner (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  14. The Old Laughing Lady (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  15. The Losing End (When You’re On) (previously released on Songs For Judy)
  16. Rap
  17. Helpless (previously released on The Last Waltz)
  18. Four Strong Winds (previously released on The Last Waltz (2002 edition))
  19. Rap
  20. Will To Love (previously released on American Stars ‘n Bars and Chrome Dreams)
  21. Lost In Space (previously unreleased original)

Disc 4: Snapshot In Time (1977): Neil Young with Nicolette Larson & Linda Ronstadt

  1. Rap
  2. Hold Back The Tears (previously released on Chrome Dreams)
  3. Rap
  4. Long May You Run (previously unreleased version)
  5. Hey Babe (previously unreleased version)
  6. The Old Country Waltz (previously unreleased version)
  7. Hold Back the Tears (previously unreleased version)
  8. Peace of Mind (previously unreleased version)
  9. Sweet Lara Larue (previously unreleased version)
  10. Bite the Bullet (previously unreleased version)
  11. Saddle Up the Palomino (previously unreleased version)
  12. Star of Bethlehem (previously unreleased version)
  13. Bad News Comes To Town (previously unreleased version)
  14. Motorcycle Mama (previously unreleased version)
  15. Rap
  16. Hey Babe (previously released on American Stars N Bars)
  17. Rap
  18. Barefoot Floors (previously unreleased version)

Disc 5: Windward Passage (1977) The Ducks 

  1. Rap
  2. I Am A Dreamer (previously released on High Flyin’)
  3. Sail Away (previously unreleased original)
  4. Wide Eyed and Willin’ (previously released on High Flyin’)
  5. I’m Tore Down (previously released on High Flyin’)
  6. Little Wing (previously released on High Flyin’)
  7. Hey Now (previously released on High Flyin’)
  8. Windward Passage (previously unreleased edit)
  9. Cryin’ Eyes (previously unreleased original)

Disc 6: Oceanside  Countryside (1977): Neil Young 

  1. Rap
  2. Field of Opportunity (previously unreleased mix)
  3. It Might Have Been (previously unreleased version)
  4. Dance Dance Dance (previously unreleased version)
  5. Rap
  6. Pocahontas (previously unreleased mix)
  7. Peace of Mind (previously unreleased mix)
  8. Sail Away (previously unreleased mix)
  9. Human Highway (previously unreleased mix)
  10. Comes A Time (previously unreleased version)
  11. Lost In Space (previously released on Hawks & Doves)
  12. Goin’ Back (previously unreleased mix)

Disc 7: Neil Young & Nicolette Larson Union Hall (1977):

  1. Comes A Time (previously released on Comes A Time)
  2. Love/Art Blues (previously unreleased version)
  3. Rap
  4. Are You Ready For the Country? (previously unreleased version)
  5. Dance Dance Dance/Love is a Rose (previously unreleased version)
  6. Old Man (previously unreleased version)
  7. The Losing End (When You’re On) (previously unreleased version)
  8. Heart Of Gold (previously unreleased version)
  9. Already One (previously unreleased version)
  10. Lady Wingshot (previously unreleased song)
  11. Four Strong Winds (previously unreleased version)
  12. Down By The River (previously unreleased version)
  13. Alabama (previously unreleased version)
  14. Are You Ready For the Country? (reprise) (previously unreleased version)
  15. Rap
  16. We’re Having Some Fun Now (previously unreleased song)
  17. Rap
  18. Please Help Me, I’m Falling (previously unreleased version)
  19. Motorcycle Mama (previously released on Comes A Time)

Disc 8: Boarding House I (1978): Neil Young 

  1. Rap
  2. Shots (previously unreleased live version)
  3. Thrasher (previously unreleased live version)
  4. The Ways of Love (previously unreleased live version)
  5. Ride My Llama (previously unreleased live version)
  6. Sail Away (previously unreleased live version)
  7. Pocahontas (previously unreleased live version)
  8. Human Highway (previously unreleased live version)
  9. Already One (previously unreleased live version)
  10. Birds (previously unreleased live version)
  11. Cowgirl in the Sand (previously unreleased live version)
  12. Sugar Mountain (previously unreleased live version)
  13. Powderfinger (previously unreleased live version)
  14. Comes a Time (previously unreleased live version)

Disc 9: Devo & Boarding House II (1978): Neil Young and Devo

  1. Rap
  2. Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black) (previously unreleased version)
  3. Back to the Boarding House
  4. My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) (previously unreleased live version)
  5. Homegrown (previously unreleased live version)
  6. Down by the River (previously unreleased live version)
  7. After the Gold Rush (previously unreleased live version)
  8. Out Of My Mind (previously unreleased live version)
  9. Dressing Room

 

Disc 10: Sedan Delivery (1978): Neil Young with Crazy Horse 

  1. Bright Sunny Day (previously unreleased song)
  2. The Loner (previously released on Live Rust)
  3. Welfare Mothers (previously released on Rust Never Sleeps)
  4. Lotta Love (previously released on Live Rust)
  5. Sedan Delivery (previously released on Rust Never Sleeps)
  6. Cortez the Killer (previously released on Live Rust)
  7. Tonight’s the Night (previously released on Live Rust)
  8. Powderfinger (previously released on Rust Never Sleeps)
  9. When You Dance, I Can Really Love (previously released on Live Rust)
  10. Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) (previously released on Rust Never Sleeps)

Disc 11: Coastline (1980-1981): Neil Young 

  1. Coastline (previously released on Hawks & Doves)
  2. Stayin’ Power (previously released on Hawks & Doves)
  3. Hawks And Doves (previously released on Hawks & Doves)
  4. Comin’ Apart at Every Nail (previously released on Hawks & Doves)
  5. Union Man (previously released on Hawks & Doves)
  6. Winter Winds (previously unreleased song)
  7. Southern Pacific (previously released on RE-AC-TOR.)
  8. Opera Star (previously released on RE-AC-TOR.)
  9. Rapid Transit (previously released on RE-AC-TOR.)
  10. Sunny Inside (previously unreleased original)
  11. Surfer Joe and Moe the Sleaze (previously released on RE-AC-TOR.)
  12. Get Up (previously unreleased song)

Disc 12: Trans (1981) & Johnny’s Island (1982): Neil Young 

  1. Rap
  2. Sample and Hold (previously released on Trans)
  3. Mr. Soul (previously released on Trans)
  4. Computer Cowboy (previously released on Trans)
  5. We R In Control (previously released on Trans)
  6. Computer Age (previously released on Trans)
  7. Transformer Man (previously released on Trans)
  8. Rap
  9. Johnny (previously unreleased song)
  10. Island In The Sun (previously unreleased song)
  11. Rap
  12. Silver & Gold (previously unreleased version)
  13. If You Got Love (previously unreleased version)
  14. Raining in Paradise (previously unreleased song)
  15. Big Pearl (previously unreleased song)
  16. Hold On To Your Love (previously released on Trans)
  17. Soul Of A Woman (previously unreleased original)
  18. Rap
  19. Love Hotel (previously unreleased song)

Disc 13: Evolution (1983-1984): Neil Young 

  1. California Sunset (previously unreleased original)
  2. My Boy (previously unreleased original)
  3. Old Ways (previously unreleased version)
  4. Depression Blues (previously released on Lucky 13)
  5. Cry, Cry, Cry (previously released on Everybody’s Rockin’)
  6. Mystery Train (previously released on Everybody’s Rockin’)
  7. Payola Blues (previously released on Everybody’s Rockin’)
  8. Betty Lou’s Got A New Pair Of Shoes (previously released on Everybody’s Rockin’)
  9. Bright Lights, Big City (previously released on Everybody’s Rockin’)
  10. Rainin’ In My Heart (previously released on Everybody’s Rockin’)
  11. Get Gone (previously unreleased original)
  12. I Got A Problem (previously unreleased original)
  13. Hard Luck Stories (previously unreleased original)
  14. Your Love (previously unreleased version)
  15. If You Got Love (previously unreleased version)
  16. Razor Love (previously unreleased original)

 

Disc 14: Grey Riders (1984-1986): Neil Young with The International Harvesters 

  1. Amber Jean (previously unreleased original)
  2. Get Back To The Country (previously unreleased original)
  3. Are You Ready For The Country? (previously released on A Treasure)
  4. It Might Have Been (previously released on A Treasure)
  5. Bound For Glory (previously released on A Treasure)
  6. Let Your Fingers Do the Walking (previously released on A Treasure)
  7. Soul of a Woman (previously released on A Treasure)
  8. Misfits (Dakota) (previously unreleased live version)
  9. Nothing is Perfect (previously unreleased version)
  10. Time Off For Good Behavior (previously unreleased song)
  11. This Old House (previously unreleased original)
  12. Southern Pacific (previously released on A Treasure)
  13. Interstate (previously unreleased live version)
  14. Grey Riders (previously released on A Treasure)

 

Disc 15: Touch The Night (1984): Neil Young with Crazy Horse

  1. Rock (previously unreleased song)
  2. So Tired (previously unreleased song)
  3. Violent Side (previously unreleased live version)
  4. I Got A Problem (previously unreleased live version)
  5. Your Love (previously unreleased song)
  6. Barstool Blues (previously unreleased live version)
  7. Welfare Mothers (previously unreleased live version)
  8. Touch The Night (previously unreleased live version)

Disc 16: Road Of Plenty (1984-1986): Neil Young 

  1. Drifter (previously released on Landing On Water)
  2. Hippie Dream (previously released on Landing On Water)
  3. Bad News Beat (previously released on Landing On Water)
  4. People On The Street (previously released on Landing On Water)
  5. Weight of the World (previously released on Landing On Water)
  6. Pressure (previously released on Landing On Water)
  7. Road of Plenty (previously unreleased song)
  8. We Never Danced (previously unreleased original)
  9. When Your Lonely Heart Breaks (previously unreleased original)

Disc 17: Summer Songs (1987): Neil Young 

  1. Rap
  2. American Dream (previously unreleased original)
  3. Someday (previously unreleased original)
  4. For The Love Of Man (previously unreleased original)
  5. One Of These Days (previously unreleased original)
  6. Wrecking Ball (previously unreleased original)
  7. Hangin On A Limb (previously unreleased original)
  8. Name Of Love (previously unreleased original)
  9. Last Of His Kind (previously unreleased original)
  10. Rap

BLU-RAY CONTENT (N.B. exclusive to Deluxe Edition set available exclusively via neilyoungarchives.com)

Blu-Ray 1:

Across The Water

Blu-Ray 2:

Boarding House

Rust Never Sleeps

Blu-Ray 3:

Human Highway

Trans

Berlin

Blu-Ray 4:

Solo Trans

Catalyst

A Treasure

Blu-Ray 5:

In A Rusted Out Garage

Muddy Track

Takes (vinyl only) Tracklisting: 

Side A: 1.Hey Babe (previously unreleased version) (From: Snapshot In Time: Neil Young with Nicolette Larson & Linda Ronstadt)

2.Drive Back (previously unreleased live version) (From: Across The Water II: Neil Young & Crazy Horse)

3.Hitchhikin’ Judy (From: Hitchhikin’ Judy: Neil Young) 4.Let It Shine (previously unreleased live version) (From: Across The Water I: Neil Young & Crazy Horse)

Side B:

  1. Sail Away (previously unreleased original) (From: Windward Passage: The Ducks)
  2. Comes A Time (previously unreleased version) (From: Oceanside Countryside: Neil Young)
  3. Lady Wingshot (previously unreleased song) (From: Union Hall: Neil Young & Nicolette Larson) 
  4. Thrasher (previously unreleased live version) (From: Boarding House I: Neil Young)

Side C:

  1. Hey Hey, My My, (Into The Black) (From: Boarding House II: Neil Young)
  2. Bright Sunny Day (previously unreleased song) (From: Sedan Delivery: Neil Young with Crazy Horse)
  3. Winter Winds (previously unreleased song) (From: Coastline: Neil Young)
  4. If You Got Love (previously unreleased version) (From: Trans/Johnny’s Island: Neil Young)

Side D:

  1. Razor Love (From: Evolution: Neil Young)
  2. This Old House (previously unreleased original) (From: Grey Riders: Neil Young and The International Harvesters)
  3. Barstool Blues (previously unreleased live version) (From: Touch The Night: Neil Young with Crazy Horse)
  4. Last Of His Kind (previously unreleased original) (From: Summer Songs: Neil Young)

Afterlife Presents Anyma ‘The End Of Genesys’ At Las Vegas’ The Sphere

On December 31, 2024, witness the perfect culmination of technological forces with Afterlife presents Anyma ‘The End of Genesys,’ a captivating and unique event at Sphere in Las Vegas, presented by Live Nation. Operating at the compelling intersection between art, technology, and music, Anyma—a genre leader heralded for his critically-acclaimed albums Genesys and Genesys II, as well as his high-caliber live shows–is the multidisciplinary music and contemporary art project helmed by Matteo Milleri.   Afterlife has evolved from an event series and record label to become a multidimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and visually sensational installations.

As the first electronic music act at Sphere, and the venue’s first New Year’s Eve performance,  Anyma will present the audio/visual ‘Genesys’ show, which has fascinated audiences around the world. The inclusion of special guests will highlight the concluding performance of ‘Genesys.’

This New Years Eve performance will showcase a meticulously curated selection of music and visual art by Anyma and Afterlife, ensuring an unforgettable and distinctive encounter.  Sphere’s next-generation technologies–including the world’s highest-resolution LED display and its advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT– will be combined with Anyma and Afterlife’s signature production. Fans can expect a sensory-expanding mix of innovative visuals and sounds that defy the boundaries of what’s possible.

Sign up now at after.life/spherelasvegas to access the Afterlife presale beginning on Monday, July 22 at 9am PT. The general onsale will begin Tuesday, July 23 at 9am PT at after.life/spherelasvegas.

Vibee, the music-led destination experience company, will be offering official VIP concert & hotel experience packages, including premium tickets, a stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas – the only resort connected to Sphere – and more perks that are exclusive to Vibee guests. Packages are available for pre-sale beginning Thursday, July 18 at 9AM PT at Afterlife.Vibee.com.

Anyma (aka Matteo Milleri) is a world-renowned, multi-disciplinary artist whose melodic-techno beats, dreamy sounds, and one-of-a-kind audiovisual live experience has captivated the attention of millions. In 2023, Anyma released his debut album Genesys followed by this year’s Genesys II (Afterlife/Interscope) which explores themes of technology, nature, humanity, and coexistence. The highly anticipated project features a lineup of impressive collaborators, handpicked by Anyma, including Grimes, Sevdaliza, and Camelphat to name a few. Footage from Anyma’s iconic live performances consistently go viral as they are an unprecedented blend of mesmerizing visual installations, avant-garde sound engineering, and awe-inspiring stage designs. With the use of digital audiovisual artistic elements that interact with reality, Anyma’s creates a unique, out-of-this-world experience, proving that his artistry is expansive, way ahead of its time, and cements his reputation across the music industry as a visionary, pioneering project unlike any other. In addition to his solo career, Anyma is one half of electronic duo Tale Of Us, co-founder of Afterlife Records, and his remixes of Fred Again…’s “Turn On The Lights again..(feat. Future)” and Lana Del Rey’s “Say Yes To Heaven” have seen great success.

Founded in 2016, Afterlife has evolved from an event series and record label to become a multidimensional platform for groundbreaking artists and visually sensational installations.  From outdoor stages offering a striking natural landscape to industrial-size indoor venues, Afterlife creates a site-specific concept, sound and visual production for each show.

Don Toliver Unveils Biggest North American Headline Tour To Date

Multi-Platinum superstar Don Toliver announces his biggest headline tour to date, with special guest Teezo Touchdown and opening act Monaleo. Produced by Live Nation, the PSYCHO Tour gets underway October 10 at Portland, OR’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum and then hits arenas across North America through late November. Artist presales begin Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 am (local). Live Nation and Ticketmaster presales begin Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 am (local). Spotify presales begin Thursday, July 18 at 12:00 pm (local). All presales continue through Thursday, July 18 at 11:59 pm (local). General on-sales start Friday, July 19 at 10:00 am (local). For complete details and ticket availability, please see www.dontolivermusic.com/tour.

Citi is the official card of the PSYCHO Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, July 16 at 10am local time until Thursday, July 18 at 11:59 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

The PSYCHO Tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merch item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

The PSYCHO Tour marks the hugely successful arrival of Toliver’s blockbuster new album, HARDSTONE PSYCHO, available now via Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records HERE. Hailed by CLASH as “a bona fide event… underlining (Toliver’s) position in the upper echelons of the new rap generation,” HARDSTONE PSYCHO proved the week’s #1 debut upon its release last month, landing immediately at #1 on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” in its first week. The long awaited album entered the Billboard 200 at #3 with sales in excess of 76.6K –  marking Toliver’s biggest sales week thus far and his fourth consecutive top 10 release of his career. HARDSTONE PSYCHO – which immediately hit #1 on Apple Music’s US charts upon release – includes high profile features from Travis Scott, Future & Metro Boomin, and Teezo Touchdown, alongside such recently released singles as “Brother Stone (Feat. Kodak Black),” “Attitude (Ft. Charlie Wilson & Cash Cobain),” “Deep In The Water,” and “Bandit,” all of which reached the top 40 on Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs” and are joined by cinematic music videos currently boasting over 20M combined views at the official Don Tolliver YouTube channel HERE.

In addition, a spectacular short film for HARDSTONE PSYCHO is streaming now via YouTube HERE. Directed by frequent collaborator Jack Dalton, starring Toliver and guest appearance by Kali Uchis, the 10-minute visual expands the album’s biker gang universe by offering an in-depth look at the album’s “Psycho Valley” setting.

“Bandit” – which features a sample from Tame Impala’s “One More Hour“ – recently made history as Toliver’s first top 10 hit as a lead artist on Billboard’s “Hot Rap Songs” chart while also making a top 40 debut on Billboard’s “Hot 100” alongside critical acclaim from The FADER, Stereogum, REVOLT, and more. In addition, Tolliver and his crew recently performed “Bandit” on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, streaming HERE.

A longtime gaming enthusiast, Toliver further heralded HARDSTONE PSYCHO with the launch of Hardstone, a groundbreaking new video game in Fortnite. A new take on the fan-favorite game mode Hardpoint, the first-of-its-kind music and gaming experience gives players a chance to actively engage with songs from the album while immersing themselves in the universe that inspired it. Hardstone players will squad up in teams of 8 and battle to capture key map locations inspired by the album, fighting for control of Psycho Valley in a heated turf war between two rival biker gangs (Hardstone and Wolves M.C.). Hardstone is free to play and available by logging onto Fortnite and searching for Hardstone from the main menu. An official Hardstone trailer is streaming now HERE.

Praised by NPR as “an album fixated on the textural component of modern rap verse and the push to invent a post-rap vision that functions as atmosphere first and foremost,” HARDSTONE PSYCHO marks Toliver’s fourth studio album, following 2020’s RIAA Platinum certified debut, Heaven or Hell, 2021’s Life of a Don, and 2023’s Love Sick, all of which made top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 upon release along with top 5 debuts on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts.

Love Sick – which is available now in an Expanded Deluxe Edition HERE – includes such hit singles as “Private Landing (Feat. Justin Bieber & Future),” “Leave The Club (Feat. Lil Durk & GloRilla),“ “4 Me (Feat. Kali Uchis),“ and “Slow Motion (Feat. WizKid).” The album arrived alongside the self-written short film, Love Sick, which proved among the year’s most celebrated visuals including three prestigious Telly Awards honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. The video drew top trophies in a trio of “Branded Content” categories, including two Gold Telly Awards: Craft (for Directing and Videography/Cinematography) and a Bronze Telly Award: General (for Music). Further accolades include a prestigious “Best Music Video Film” award at Hollywood’s 5th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. Presented by Rotation (the hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music), directed by award-winning French filmmaker Alexandre Moors (Kendrick Lamar, Juice WRLD, Miley Cyrus), and produced by Good Company (Lemonade, Pharrell Williams, Adele), Love Sick is streaming exclusively on Prime Video HERE.

DON TOLIVER PSYCHO TOUR 2024
OCTOBER
10 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum
12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
13 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
15 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
18 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
19 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
20 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
23 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
24 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
26 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
27 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
29 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
31 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
NOVEMBER
2 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
3 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
6 – Philadelphia, PA – The Liacouras Center
8 – Fairfax, VA – EagleBank Arena
10 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena
11 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
13 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
14 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
15 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
17 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Arena
19 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
21 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Big Soto Announces “Sotorius U.S.A. Tour 2024” Dates

The young Venezuelan Latin Trap star, Big Soto, is gearing up for his upcoming “Sotorius U.S.A Tour 2024” across the United States, produced by Live Nation and RIMAS MUSIC. The 16-city tour kicks off on Thursday, November 14, in Denver, Colorado, with stops in cities across the United States such as New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, before concluding on Sunday, December 22, in Miami Beach, FL.

Big Soto’s career has been marked by a series of powerful hits such as “Mula” (2018), “Hennessy” (2019), “Todo Va Estar Bien” (2021), and “Ponte” (2022). On June 24, Big Soto released his latest musical production titled “Mezcalito en Copa” in collaboration with Puerto Rican artist Lunay, which is set to elevate the singer-songwriter to the next level of his successful music career. Big Soto is known for his collaborations with other artists, being part of collectives like Eleuce Music and OBG, without losing the essence of his solo work. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience with Big Soto on the “Sotorius U.S.A Tour 2024,” performing their favorite songs live.

“SOTORIUS U.S.A TOUR 2023” DATES
Thu, Nov 14 – Denver, CO – Summit
Sat, Nov 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Thu, Nov 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco
Fri, Nov 22 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Fri, Nov 29 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Sat, Nov 30 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Sun, Dec 01 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Thu, Dec 05 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Sun, Dec 08 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Thu, Dec 12 – Washington, DC – The Howard Theatre
Fri, Dec 13 – New Haven, CT – Toads
Sun, Dec 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
Thu, Dec 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
Fri, Dec 20 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Sat, Dec 21 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
Sun, Dec 22 – Miami Beach, FL – Miami Beach Bandshell

Corey Holcomb Announces “The Joke King Tour”

Today, comedian, actor and radio host, Corey Holcomb, announced his upcoming “The Joke King Tour”. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-show run kicks off on Friday, September 6 in Indianapolis at the Egyptian Room at Old National Center, with stops across the U.S. in Las Vegas, Chicago, Brooklyn and more before wrapping up on Thursday, December 12 in Washington, DC. The tour comes following his successful 2023 run, “The Book of Coreythians Chapter 1” Tour.

orey’s comedy genius transcends class and racial divides. Corey’s humor will tickle your funny bone.

People all over the world can relate to the drama of trying to make a relationship work. According to Corey, a “hunter” (man) being captured by his “prey” (woman) makes for the best comedy ever. Corey offers plenty of advice on how men who have been the victim of a “hostile takeover” by the female in the relationship can take back control. You can believe there is no counselor on the planet who offers the kind of relationship advice and remedies Corey dispenses from the stage.

Corey Holcomb’s comedy set is both an auditory and visual experience. His facial gestures alone can make an audience burst with laughter. “I spend a lot of time practicing my stage faces because I need to be able to convey care and concern while I criticize.” Although Corey has a long and diverse resume of successes, he remains humble and approachable.Corey has performed on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show,” taken top honors at the Miller Genuine Draft Comedy Search, Budweiser Comedy Competition, Chicago Home Jam, and Laffapalooza. He has appeared at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the Chicago Comedy Festival.

Corey’s film and television credits include the films “Think Like A Man Too,” “Wedding Ringer,” independent film “Who’s Watching The Kids, “Adult Swim’s “Black Jesus,” MTV2’s “Wild ‘N Out,” MTV’s“Wild ‘N Out,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” 20th Century Fox’s “Like Mike,” a recurring role on UPN’s “Half & Half,” NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” BET’s “Comic View,” Fox’s “Mad TV,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” Showtime’s “Shaq’s All StarComedy Jam,” Tyler Perry’s “House of Pain,” TV Ones “Rickey Smiley Show,” and plays recurring character Robert Tubbs on Fox’s “The Cleveland Show.” He was also featured in Hip-Hop artist’s Kendrick Lamar’s music video “These Walls.”

He has appeared in four comedy specials of his own, Corey Holcomb: “The Problem Is You,” Comedy Central Presents: “Corey Holcomb,” Corey Holcomb: “Your Way Ain’t Working,” and Corey Holcomb: “The Book of Coreythians.” Corey currently tours the country performing standup & his Comedy/R&B songs. He also hosts his own podcast, The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show, which began on The Foxxhole but later moved to YouTube.

“The Joke King Tour: Starring Corey Holcomb” 2024 Dates:
Sun Sep 01 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater^
Fri Sep 06 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Sat Sep 07 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
Fri Sep 13 – Baton Rouge, LA – River Center Theatre
Sat Sep 14 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
Sat Sep 21 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Fri Sep 27 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Fri Oct 04 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Center
Sat Oct 05 – Memphis, TN – Graceland
Sun Oct 13 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
Thu Oct 17 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Fri Nov 01 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
Sat Nov 09 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Sat Nov 09 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues (LATE SHOW)
Sun Nov 10 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Sat Nov 16 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Sat Nov 23 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
Sun Nov 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Sat Nov 30 – Detroit, MI – Opera House
Thu Dec 12 – Washington, DC – MGM National Harbor
^Part of Hollywood Black Comedy Festival

Billy Gibbons Revives Vinyl with Streamline HiFi’s Custom Stereo Consoles

Streamline HiFi Founder Steve Morris and Billy F Gibbon share a toast.

For more than five decades, Billy F Gibbons, founder, frontman and guitarist for ZZ Top, has maintained a sound so iconic that musicians throughout the world have regularly tried to dissect and emulate it. Gibbons uses custom-made Magnatone amplifiers to lend more fierceness to his onstage sound giving voice to his range of notable guitars that include Pearly Gates, the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard that’s been with him going back to the recording of ZZ Top’s First Album in 1971.

It’s a given that Billy Gibbons knows the transformative power of quality sound equipment which is why he’s recently been intrigued by and supportive of Streamline HIFi and its founder Steve Morris. He recently visited the Streamline facility in Truckee, CA where he spent time with Morris discussing Streamline’s product line – three console models with blues-themed names — Mojo, Rambler and Crossroads — that underscore the soulful design philosophy behind these units. Wanting something that offered richness, warmth and undeniable fullness in sound, he found Streamline fills the bill in no uncertain terms. Built on a dual-amp system that leverages both a Class A tube amp and a Class D amp, Streamline HiFi stereo consoles deliver the warmth and detail of a classic 1950s stereo along with the power and resonant bass of the modern era. Each console is hand-built in Truckee and outfitted with both turntable and Bluetooth capabilities.

During his stop in Truckee, Billy heard his own records and those of other artists played back on each of the three models and exclaimed, “Mercy! Listen to the detail with that!” He also acknowledged that part of Streamline’s appeal is visual. Each of the three models in built to spec and constructed in an eye-catching mid-century modern style, a reflection of founder Morris being not only an audio expert but also an experienced woodworker who prides himself on the use of quality materials and attention to detail. One of the innovations built into the units that are constructed entirely by hand is a small “peek window” that offers a look at the glowing vacuum tubes within while each is equipped with an automatic sensor that turns off the console’s LED lighting when the lid is closed. Morris uses California-gown English walnut or East Coast-sourced white oak to achieve multigenerational durability and one-of-a-kind looks with figured wood grain. Gibbons noted, “It’s fine furniture-meets-high end-audio. The speakers’ design maximizes the shape of the cabinetry, so nothing is lost in translation, so to speak.”

Steve Morris offers that he wasn’t just looking to create stereo consoles that audiophiles appreciate. He expressed a desire and vision to create pieces powerful enough to foster conversations, cut down on screen time and last for generations. “My goal is for these to be legacy pieces,” he emphatically states.

Gibbons added, “The three model that now presently exist deserve gracing living rooms nationwide. The magnetism of the sound behind these things just can’t be beat.” He’s now the proud owner of two Streamline HiFi consoles, one in his living room and the other in his recording studio and expressed deep satisfaction with the entire Streamline HiFi experience. “These fine rigs the real deal; the grooves are unlocked, and the repeat listening is absolutely deluxe.”

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