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National Music Centre Launch Limited-Edition Non-Alcoholic Beer with Acclaimed Musician Tess Roby

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National Music Centre Launch Limited-Edition Non-Alcoholic Beer with Acclaimed Musician Tess Roby

Partake Brewing, a leader in low-calorie non-alcoholic craft beer, introduces Sonic Intuition, a limited-edition blonde lager created in collaboration with the National Music Centre (NMC). This release celebrates emerging Canadian artists, with the beer’s name and design inspired by Tess Roby, the first NMC Artist in Residence presented by Partake. The can features flowing synth soundwaves against a sky-blue backdrop, capturing Tess’s artistic journey.

“At Partake, we’re all about amplifying those who are making it happen.” said Ted Fleming, Founder of Partake Brewing. “Our partnership with the National Music Centre is a perfect fit because it’s all about fostering talent and giving a platform to emerging artists like Tess Roby. Sonic Intuition is more than just a beer; it’s a celebration of Tess’s innovative spirit and a testament to the power of creativity and determination in pursuing one’s passion.”

Combining Partake Brewing’s expertise in non-alcoholic beverages with Roby’s artistic vision, Sonic Intuition is a flavourful 15-calorie blonde lager that celebrates the Montreal-based artist’s explorative style of electronic music that combines pop, ambient, and alternative folk. The design elements capture Roby’s creative process, where voice and synths intertwine to channel her life experiences into her music. Both the name, Sonic Intuition, and the synth keyboard element featured nods to Roby’s label, SSURROUNDSS, a space for women and non-binary electronic artists in Canada.

“I’m grateful to Partake Brewing and the National Music Centre for this opportunity and for their support of independent artists like me,” said Roby. “This collaboration allows me to share my music in a new, creative way and reach new audiences.”

Earlier this year, Roby was named the first NMC Artist in Residence presented by Partake Brewing, selected from over 100 submissions across the nation. During her five-day residency at NMC’s world-class recording facilities at Studio Bell in Calgary, she wrote and recorded her third studio album with access to NMC’s one-of-a-kind historic instrument collection. She joins a distinguished roster of Canadian artists, including singer-songwriter Shawnee Kish, R&B/soul singer Tanika Charles, and DJ-producer duo A Tribe Called Red, who have also participated in different streams of National Music Centre’s residency program.

“NMC is thrilled to partner with Partake Brewing on this innovative project,” said Stephanie Hutchinson, NMC’s Director of Programs. “This collaboration not only highlights the vibrant talent of Canadian artists like Tess Roby, but also supports our mission to nurture the growth of emerging musicians across the country.”

Proceeds from the sales of Sonic Intuition will be donated to the National Music Centre, supporting initiatives that give emerging artists the opportunity to develop their craft and make their dreams a reality.

Get your hands on Sonic Intuition while supplies last. Orders can be placed online here.

Light in the Attic Releases ‘Even The Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996’

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Light in the Attic Releases ‘Even The Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996’

Today, Light in the Attic Records (LITA) proudly releases Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996—the first comprehensive collection of Ukrainian music recorded prior to, and immediately following, the USSR’s collapse. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyiv’s vibrant underground scene, Even the Forest Hums chronicles the development of Ukraine’s rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings. Such rarities include “Vinegar” by Uksusnik, the first band from Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz.

This week, The New York Times published an extensive feature on the release by Grayson Haver Currin, who called the release “an 18-track compendium of wildly diverse Ukrainian sounds that pulls back the curtain on a quarter-century of pop, post-punk, disco and experimental music largely made under Soviet control.” The collection has received acclaim from Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, who called it “one of the most eclectic albums you’ll ever hear.”

“This record is a labor of love and a long time coming,” says label owner Matt Sullivan. Over the course of the last five years, Sullivan, alongside producers David Mas (“DBGO”), Mark “Frosty” McNeill, and Ukrainian label Shukai Records worked tirelessly to compile a carefully curated, chronological playlist. But behind the scenes, ongoing war & politics would shape the evolution of the tracklist, which originally featured both Ukrainian and Russian artists. “We found ourselves in the midst of a larger political issue; what began as a broader overview of a sonically underrepresented region suddenly became quite the controversial project,” Sullivan continues, “so we decided to pivot and focus only on Ukrainian music. There were times when it felt impossible to bring this project to fruition, so to be sharing it with the world today is truly humbling and long overdue.”

Even the Forest Hums is now available on vinyl, CD, and digital. Guiding listeners through the physical editions of the album are insightful liner notes and track-by-track details by Vitalii “Bard” Bardetskyi—a Kyiv-based filmmaker, DJ and writer. The 2xLP is housed in a beautiful gatefold package showcasing Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko’s beloved and iconic folk paintings. The vinyl edition features a 20-page booklet with artist photos & liner notes in both English and Ukrainian, pressed on Clear Blue Sky & Sunflower Yellow wax; the CD edition features bonus content housed in a deluxe, 64-page hardbound book.

“In recent times,” reflects Bardetskyi, “Ukrainians have begun to look back and marvel at the depth, creativity, and advancement of musicians of previous generations.” Now, the rest of the world can enjoy these artists and their music as well. While some of the recordings featured here have become sought-after rarities in Ukraine, many of them have simply been lost to time and limited distribution. Finally, they can all have the spotlight they deserve. “This assemblage of sounds provides a view of Ukrainian music in a specific period of our history which we are finally turning over,” adds Bardetskyi. “I am personally happy that our sound archives are becoming part of the world. Hopefully, they will find their rightful place.”
Light in the Attic will donate a portion of proceeds directly to Livyj Bereh, a Kyiv-based volunteer group working to rebuild in the regions affected by ongoing war in Ukraine.

Even the Forest Hums 2-LP Vinyl Tracklist:

Side A
Kobza – Bunny
Shapoval Sextet – Oh, Get Ready, Cossack, There Will Be a March
Vodohrai – Remembrance
Kyrylo Stetsenko (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina) – Play, the Violin, Play

Side B
Vadym Khrapachov – Dance
Krok – Breath of Night Kyiv
Kyrylo Stetsenko (feat. Natalia Gura) – Oh, how, how?
Valentina Goncharova – Silence
Radiodelo – 90
Cukor Bila Smert’ – The Great Hen-Yuan’ River

Side C
Er. Jazz – Tea Ceremony
Iury Lech – Barreras
Yarn – Viella

Side D
The Hostilnia – Sick Song
Svitlana Nianio – Episode III
Omi – Transference
Ihor Tsymbrovsky – Beatrice

Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 CD/Digital Tracklist:
1. Kobza – Bunny
2. Vodohrai – Remembrance
3. Kyrylo Stetsenko (feat. Tetiana Kocherhina) – Play, the Violin, Play
4. Vadym Khrapachov – Dance
5. Krok – Breath of Night Kyiv
6. Kyrylo Stetsenko (feat. Natalia Gura) – Oh, how, how?
7. Valentina Goncharova – Silence
8. Radiodelo – 90
9. Cukor Bila Smert’ – The Great Hen-Yuan’ River
10. Er. Jazz – Tea Ceremony
11. Uksusnik – North Wind
12. Iury Lech – Barreras
13. Yarn – Viella
14. The Hostilnia – Sick Song
15. Svitlana Nianio – Episode III
16. Omi – Transference
17. Ihor Tsymbrovsky – Beatrice

Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan to Embark on a North American Tour

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Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan to Embark on a North American Tour

JS Touring announced today that comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will be working together once again on a 10-arena tour in 2025 following the success of their first tour in 2023. The upcoming dates and cities are listed below. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for all performances will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Friday January 10, 2025 | Scotiabank Arena | Toronto, ON
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | Canadian Tire Centre | Ottawa, ON
Sunday, January 12, 2025 | Bell Centre | Montreal, QC
Friday, January 17, 2025 | CHI Health Center | Omaha, NE
Saturday, January 18, 2025 |T-Mobile Center | Kansas City, MO
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Huntington Center | Toledo, OH
Friday, March 21, 2025 | Nationwide Arena | Columbus, OH
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Spectrum Center | Charlotte, NC
Thursday March 27, 2025 | Pechanga Arena | San Diego, CA
Friday, March 28, 2025, | Footprint Center | Phoenix, AZ

Jerry Seinfeld says, “Jim is one of the best comedians I know. Especially if all you want is to do shows and eat. Can’t wait to hit the road together.“

“I will never rest in helping this struggling comedian Jerry Stein-Seinfeld until he is a household name!” said Jim Gaffigan.

Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice awards, was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll.

His latest Emmy nominated Netflix projects include Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill along with the highly acclaimed web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has also starred in, written, and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a Broadway hit (Colin Quinn: Long Story Short), and wrote three best-selling books (Is this Anything?, The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book, and Seinlanguage) and a children’s book (Halloween). He stars in the Emmy-nominated comedy film, Unfrosted, which he directed, co-wrote, and produced. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally.

Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. His 11th special, The Skinny, will premiere on Hulu November 22nd as the streamer’s first ever original stand up special for their new comedy vertical.

Gaffigan is a top ten comedian according to Forbes’ most recent comedy list and top ten earning comedian in Pollstar. He released his 10th comedy special, Dark Pale, last year on Amazon Prime Video, an unprecedented achievement for the comedian/actor.  Dark Pale was met with critical fanfare with The New York Times calling it, ‘his best yet.” Last fall, Gaffigan co-headlined with Jerry Seinfeld for a sold-out multi-city arena tour and in May of 2024, sold out two shows at The Hollywood Bowl during the Netflix Is Joke Festival.

In 2021 Gaffigan released his 9th special, Comedy Monster, on Netflix which was nominated for a Grammy Award.  He was also recently awarded for being the first comedian to reach one billion streams on Pandora.

Gaffigan can currently be seen opposite co-stars Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, James Marsden, and Hugh Grant in Netflix’s Unfrosted, which debuted as the #1 movie in the world on Netflix this May. He can also currently be seen as the lead in the well-reviewed and certified fresh Sci-Fi drama, Linoleum, which was named one of Vulture.com’s best movies of 2023 and is currently streaming on Hulu after a theatrical release.

Gaffigan starred as Mr. Smee in Disney’s Peter Pan and Wendy, opposite Jude Law and Yara Shahidi. Also premiering recently, Gaffigan joined the cast of HBO Max’s Full Circle, a limited series from Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon which follows an investigation into a botched kidnapping, connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day NY.

On the silver screen, his many credits include Three Kings, Super Troopers 1 & 2, and Chappaquiddick. 2019 was Gaffigan’s biggest year in film to date with an astonishing eight films releasing, three which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival including Troop Zero with Viola Davis and Alison Janney, Them That Follow and Light From Light – with many festival goers and press calling Gaffigan the “King of Sundance.”   Gaffigan was also recently heard in Disney/Pixar’s highly anticipated animated film, Luca, opposite Jacob Tremblay and Maya Rudolph.

Gaffigan had two films recently in which he debuted as the lead. The comedic film Being Frank, and American Dreamer, a dark thriller which features him as a ride share app worker who moonlights as a private driver for a drug dealer. Gaffigan can also currently be seen opposite Ethan Hawke in IFC Films Tesla, as well as opposite Josh Hartnett in Saban Films’ Most Wanted.

In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and Bob’s Burgers to the HBO cult hits Flight of the Concords to dramatic roles in Law & Order.

Gaffigan regularly does humorous commentaries on CBS Sunday Morning for which he has won 3 Emmys.  In 2018 Jim served as master of ceremony at The Al Smith Memorial dinner.  In 2015, Gaffigan had the great honor of performing for Pope Francis and over 1 million festival attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.

Gaffigan and his wife currently live in Manhattan with their five loud and expensive children.

For more info on his Barely Alive tour, go to: jimgaffigan.com/tour-dates.

My Next Read: “The Lost Music of the Holocaust” by Francesco Lotoro

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My Next Read: “The Lost Music of the Holocaust” by Francesco Lotoro

Scores sewn into coat linings, instruments hidden in suitcases, sheet music stashed among dirty laundry, concertos written on discarded food wrappers – these are just some of the ingenious ways prisoners in civilian, political and military captivity from 1933 to 1953 protected their music in the darkest of times.

Italian pianist and composer Francesco Lotoro has been on a lifelong quest to find this remarkable music in his new book “The Lost Music of the Holocaust.” He has painstakingly salvaged and performed symphonies, operas and songs written by the incarcerated musicians, many of whom died in the camps. He has travelled the globe to meet with families and survivors whose harrowing testimonies bear witness to the most devastating experiences in twentieth-century history.

Movingly piecing together the human stories of those who wrote and performed whilst imprisoned, this compelling book takes readers on a journey into their extraordinary lives and music, shining a light on a unique beauty that somehow prevailed against all odds.

J Balvin to Perform Live for SiriusXM and Pandora from Las Vegas in celebration of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

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J Balvin to Perform Live for SiriusXM and Pandora from Las Vegas in celebration of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Today, SiriusXM announced that Latin superstar J Balvin will perform an exclusive concert for SiriusXM and Pandora on Saturday, November 23 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas during Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.

The special concert will feature J Balvin performing songs from his latest album, “Rayo,” along with other hits and fan favorites. SiriusXM and Pandora Present J Balvin will be open to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners. Fans can RSVP to attend the in-person show HERE.

The performance will air in its entirety on SiriusXM’s Hits Uno (ch. 151) on Friday, December 6 at 5:00 pm ET as well as SiriusXM’s Caliente (ch. 152) on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 pm ET with replays all weekend on both channels. It will also be available to stream on the SiriusXM app.

Taking place during one of the most highly anticipated motorsports events of the year, this unique performance is presented in collaboration with Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and will be sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, High 5 Casino, Jameson Irish Whiskey, National University, Paramount+, Progressive Insurance, and Tire Rack.

Listen to J Balvin on Pandora HERE.

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM streaming for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.

The Canadian Folk Music Awards Announces 2025 Nominees – Eric Alper PR Celebrates 8 Nominations Among Its Talented Roster

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The Canadian Folk Music Awards Announces 2025 Nominees – Eric Alper PR Celebrates 8 Nominations Among Its Talented Roster

The Canadian Folk Music Awards are thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2025 edition, marking a milestone 20th anniversary of celebrating the outstanding talent within Canada’s rich folk music landscape. Eric Alper Public Relations is proud to have 8 nominations among its artists and extended musical family, honoring a remarkable roster of musicians whose work continues to shape and inspire the folk music community.

In 2025, the CFMA will return to Ottawa/Gatineau, the birthplace of the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The 20th Anniversary of the CFMA will take place from April 3–6, 2025, with a grand gala and a series of bilingual concerts that highlight the diversity, creativity, and cultural significance of the Canadian folk music scene today. Each concert will also include several awards presentations.

VIP Wristbands are now on sale via folkawards.ca at the early bird price of $125 (tax inclusive). The wristbands grant access to all four concerts as well as afterparty networking events, offering significant savings (Tickets to all four shows are valued at $148 + tax and ticket fees if purchased separately). Single tickets for each concert will be available for purchase in February 2025.

English Songwriter(s) of the Year
Ruth Moody (Ruth Moody) – Wanderer

Ensemble of the Year
Sultans of String – Walking Through the Fire

Single of the Year
Train Coming (ft. Eric Gales) – Angelique Francis

Solo Artist of the Year
Sue Foley (Sue Foley) – One Guitar Woman

Traditional Album of the Year
Brandon Isaak – One Step Closer

Traditional Singer of the Year
Ken Whiteley (Ken Whiteley) – So Glad I’m Here

Young Performer(s) of the Year
Mary Frances Leahy – First Light

Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries
James Hill – Uke Heads

5 Surprising Facts About INXS’ ‘Kick’

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5 Surprising Facts About INXS’ ‘Kick’

When INXS released Kick in 1987, they were already on an upward climb—but this album rocketed them into the stratosphere. Full of bold, danceable rock songs and unforgettable hooks, Kick became a defining moment in the ’80s music scene, turning INXS into global icons. However, beyond its chart-topping singles and MTV domination, Kick holds several untold stories that reveal the creative energy and risks that went into making it.

1. The “Need You Tonight” Riff Almost Didn’t Make It

The iconic riff for “Need You Tonight” was born out of a rush for a cab. As Andrew Farriss waited for a taxi to the airport to write more material, the riff came to him. He asked the driver to wait, went back to his room, and spent 45 minutes recording the riff—leaving a very angry cab driver outside. That riff became the backbone of INXS’s biggest hit.

2. A Rejected Album Concept Led to a Defining Masterpiece

Atlantic Records initially rejected Kick, arguing it didn’t have any hit singles. However, the band believed in the album’s potential and convinced the label to release it as-is. The result? Four top 10 U.S. singles, including “New Sensation” and “Devil Inside.”

3. “Never Tear Us Apart” Was a Last-Minute Transformation

Originally a simple piano ballad, “Never Tear Us Apart” was given a dramatic overhaul by producer Chris Thomas. He substituted strings for piano, creating a cinematic anthem that became one of the band’s most beloved tracks.

4. The Hong Kong Writing Retreat

When producer Chris Thomas wanted more material, he sent Hutchence and Farriss to Hong Kong. This led to the creation of essential tracks, including “Need You Tonight” and “Calling All Nations.” The trip not only produced music but cemented Michael Hutchence and Farriss’s writing partnership.

5. The Visuals Were as Groundbreaking as the Music

The music video for “Need You Tonight/Mediate” pioneered visual effects that paired INXS’s funk-rock sound with edgy graphics. The video won five MTV Video Music Awards, helping to boost the album’s U.S. success and showing how closely Kick was tied to the MTV era.

Kick remains an absolutely scorcher of a record. From chance inspirations to career-defining decisions, the album’s story is as captivating as its music.

My Next Read: “Heartbreaker: A Memoir” By Mike Campbell With Ari Surdoval

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My Next Read: “Heartbreaker: A Memoir” By Mike Campbell With Ari Surdoval

A fast-paced, tender-hearted rock ’n’ roll memoir for the ages, Mike Campbell’s Heartbreaker is part rags-to-riches story and part raucous, seat-of-the-pants adventure, recounting Campbell’s life and times as lead guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Mike Campbell was the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the band’s inception in 1976 to Petty’s tragic death in 2017. His iconic, melodic playing helped form the foundation of the band’s sound, as heard on definitive classics like “American Girl,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” “Learning to Fly” and “Into the Great Wide Open.”

Together, Petty and Campbell wrote countless songs, including some of the band’s biggest hits: “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky” and “Runnin’ Down a Dream” among them.

From their early days in Florida to their dizzying rise to superstardom to Petty’s acclaimed, platinum-selling solo albums Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers, Petty never made a record without him. Their work together is timeless, as are the career-defining hits Campbell co-wrote with Don Henley (“The Boys of Summer”) and with Petty for Stevie Nicks (“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”).

But few know of the less-than-glamorous background from which Campbell emerged—a hardscrabble childhood on the north side of Jacksonville, often just days ahead of homelessness, raised by a single mother struggling on minimum wage. After months of saving, his mother bought him a $15 pawnshop acoustic guitar for his sixteenth birthday. With a chord book and a transistor radio, Campbell painstakingly taught himself to play.

When a chance encounter with a guidance counselor inspired him to enroll in the University of Florida, Campbell—broke, with nowhere else to go and the Vietnam draft looming—moved into a rundown farmhouse in Gainesville, where he met a 20-year-old Tom Petty. They were soon inseparable. Together they chased their shared dream all the way to Los Angeles, where Campbell would meet his destiny, and the love of his life, Marcie.

It was an at-times grueling dream come true that took Campbell from the very bottom to the absolute top, where Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers would remain for decades, creating an astonishing body of work.

Brilliant, soft-spoken and intensely private, Campbell opens up within these pages for the first time, revealing himself to be an astute observer of triumphs, tragedies and absurdities alike, with a songwriter’s eye for the telling detail and a voice as direct and unpretentious as his music.

An instant classic, Heartbreaker is Mike Campbell’s heartfelt portrait of one throwaway kid’s lifesaving love of music and the creative heights he achieved through luck, collaboration, humility and extraordinary talent.

Nickelback Announce ‘Live From Nashville’ Album Releasing on November 15th

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Nickelback Announce ‘Live From Nashville’ Album Releasing on November 15th

Today, diamond certified, multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback officially announce their new ‘Live From Nashville’ album releasing November 15th via BMG. Kicking off with lead single “San Quentin (Live from Nashville),” Nickelback: Live From Nashville will feature electrifying live recordings from the band’s legendary, sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on their 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour, which was hailed as a “fiery, raucous, unapologetic and rock-driven” set by The Tennessean. Nickelback’s set featured several special guests, including some of music’s biggest hitmakers, and now the magic of that show can be experienced again with Nickelback: Live from Nashville. The album will feature their performance of ERNEST’s “Flower Shops,” a cover of “Copperhead Road” with Josh Ross and Brantley Gilbert, “Savin’ Me” featuring Chris Daughtry, “Rockstar” with Bailey Zimmerman, and a rendition of HARDY’s “SOLD OUT.” Pre-save/pre-order the album HERE.

The single, “San Quentin (Live from Nashville)” highlights the searing heat of Nickelback’s live show and delivers a blistering take on the riff-ripping song that was inspired after frontman Chad Kroeger met a real-life warden from the notoriously high security California prison. Stream HERE.

Nickelback: Live From Nashville follows the release of the band’s feature-length documentary Hate to Love: Nickelback that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 before hitting cinemas worldwide. Now available on Netflix, the film, directed by Leigh Brooks and produced by Ben Jones, tells the authentic story about the band from their humble beginnings in Hanna Alberta, to their explosive global success in 2001 and the highs and lows that followed.

2024 marks two years since the release of Nickelback’s 10th studio album, Get Rollin’ which was released November 18, 2022, via BMG. Their first album in 5 years, Get Rollin’ debuted at #2 across the Current Rock, Alternative, Hard Music, and Digital Album charts. The record also landed on the ARIA Album Chart at #3 and in the Top 10 in the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. Additionally, Get Rollin’ debuted at #1 in Switzerland, a career first for the band. With Get Rollin’, Nickelback continued their incomparable legacy as “one of rock’s biggest-ever bands,” as noted by KERRANG. Furthering their legacy, the band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the JUNO Awards on March 13, 2023. Following the release of Get Rollin’, Nickelback embarked on the 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour that spanned 38 cities in the United States and Canada before hitting Europe in 2024.

2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame recipients, and Diamond-certified selling group Nickelback were named the “most successful rock band of the decade” by Billboard in 2009. Globally celebrated for their career defining and award-winning hits “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” “Far Away,” and“ Rockstar,” and more, the four piece comprised of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair is one of the most commercially viable and important acts of the past two decades. Their success includes worldwide sales of more than 50-million units, solidifying their status as one of the top-selling acts of all time and the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S., in the 2000’s decade, behind only The Beatles. Their inescapable and irresistible smash “How You Remind Me” was named Billboard’s ‘Top Rock Song of the Decade’ and was the number-one most played song on U.S. radio (any format) in the 2000’s according to Nielsen Soundscan, with over 1.2 million spins.

Amongst all of these accolades, they’ve also been named Billboard’s “Top Rock Group of the Decade” and received nine Grammy Award nominations, three American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, twelve JUNO Awards, seven MuchMusic Video Awards, and have been inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame (2007) and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2023). With more than 23 chart-topping singles and fans spanning the globe, Nickelback boasts more than twelve consecutive sold-out world tours, playing to well over 10-million+ diehard and adoring fans.

Nickelback: Live from Nashville Tracklist:

  1. San Quentin (Live From Nashville)
  2. Savin’ Me (with Chris Daughtry) [Live From Nashville]
  3. Far Away (Live From Nashville)
  4. Animals (Live From Nashville)
  5. Someday (Live From Nashville)
  6. Worthy to Say (Live From Nashville)
  7. Figured You Out (Live From Nashville)
  8. Hero (Live From Nashville)
  9. Copperhead Road (with Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross) [Live From Nashville]
  10. High Time (Live From Nashville)
  11. Flower Shops (with ERNEST) [Live From Nashville]
  12. Photograph (Live From Nashville)
  13. Rockstar (with Bailey Zimmerman) [Live From Nashville]
  14. Those Days (Live From Nashville)
  15. SOLD OUT (with HARDY) [Live From Nashville]
  16. How You Remind Me (Live From Nashville)
  17. Gotta Be Somebody (Live From Nashville)
  18. Burn It to the Ground (Live From Nashville)

 

SiriusXM to Open Technology Center of Excellence in Ireland

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SiriusXM to Open Technology Center of Excellence in Ireland

SiriusXM, a leading audio entertainment company in the United States, announced today the opening of a new state-of-the-art technology facility in Dublin, Ireland. The Company’s Dublin-based employees are expected to play a critical role in the audio entertainment company’s continued digital transformation, and will function as a center of excellence for SiriusXM’s Product and Technology organization. SiriusXM is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.

SiriusXM’s Dublin workforce will primarily focus on software development, automotive technology and engineering, adtech, data science, and analytics. Talent based in the new technology hub will be charged with developing and implementing best-in-class standards for high-quality, scalable software deliveries for SiriusXM’s streaming and in-vehicle audio entertainment platforms.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said: “I congratulate SiriusXM on their expansion. Our team had the pleasure of meeting the SiriusXM management team recently, and I am pleased that they are opening a new Technology Centre of Excellence in Dublin and availing of the wealth of professional talent available here.”

“SiriusXM has a history of being on the cutting-edge of technology, and as we further expand and enhance our product, we are thrilled to tap into all of the incredible technology talent based here in Ireland,” said Joe Inzerillo, Chief Product and Technology Officer at SiriusXM. “We look forward to introducing our service to a new group of technologists here in Dublin who are eager to build and create sophisticated adtech, software that moves people, and more.”

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said: “SiriusXM’s decision to establish a new Technology Centre of Excellence in Dublin highlights Ireland’s attractiveness as a destination for global expansion. This investment is a testament to Ireland’s pro enterprise economy and to the specialised and skilled workforce that we have in Dublin and across the country.  I’d like to wish SiriusXM every success in their expansion into Ireland.’’

“SiriusXM fosters a people-first culture of doing what we love and loving what we do,” said Faye Tylee, Chief People and Culture Officer at SiriusXM. “We provide some of the best audio entertainment programming and technology in the world by hiring creative and skilled professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are thrilled to add some of Ireland’s top tech talent to our growing and diverse team.”

SiriusXM’s Dublin facility is planning to recruit positions in the following areas:

  • Software Development:  Software development roles will be tasked with developing and executing innovation roadmaps and provide advanced operations capabilities.
  • Automotive Technology & Engineering:  These roles will focus on the development, testing, and support of software and platforms for SiriusXM’s in-vehicle services, as well as for SiriusXM’s consumer electronics and emerging businesses. They will be part of the global team focused on customer adoption, enhancing customer experiences, and revenue generation.
  • AdTech, Data Science & Analytics: The Dublin team will play a critical role in the modernization of SiriusXM’s adtech stack, focused on efficiency and scalability. Developing innovative solutions and prototyping new methods for music discovery and content engagement, this team will integrate cutting-edge technologies to enhance the subscription value and modernize SiriusXM’s suite of streaming applications and products.

Details about the new technology office and career opportunities can be found here.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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