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COLLECTIVE SOUL Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Double Album ‘Here To Eternity’ Due Out May 17

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Eric Alper

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Feb 29, 2024

COLLECTIVE SOUL Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Double Album ‘Here To Eternity’ Due Out May 17

2024 is going to be a busy year for multi-Platinum rockers COLLECTIVE SOUL–Ed Roland (vocals/guitar), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Will Turpin (bass/background vocals), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar/background vocals), Johnny Rabb (drums/background vocals)—who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with various projects throughout the year.

First up will be their highly anticipated 12th studio release, HERE TO ETERNITY, which is due out May 17 on their label, Fuzze-Flex Records distributed physically by AMPED Distribution and digitally by Virgin Music Group, and includes not one but two albums’ worth of new music, 20 songs in all. The album will be available everywhere on digital stores and streaming partners (including a Dolby ATMOS version), as a single disc CD, and as a limited-edition double-disc colored vinyl. Pre-order info and more details will be announced in the coming weeks.

COLLECTIVE SOUL recorded and self-produced HERE TO ETERNITY with co-producer Shawn Grove at Elvis Presley’s estate in Palm Springs, CA. They’re the only other music artist to ever record at the historical landmark where Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon and celebrated their Las Vegas wedding in 1967.

Later this summer, the band will hit the road with Hootie & the Blowfish, as their special guest (along with Edwin McCain) for the “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour” produced by Live Nation. The trek–which will visit 43 cities across the U.S. and Canada–kicks off May 30 in Dallas and runs through September 28 in West Palm Beach, visiting arenas, amphitheaters and select stadiums such as Boston’s iconic Fenway Park (with special guests Barenaked Ladies) along the way. Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com and Citientertainment.com.

“30 years (yeah) you’re damn right to believe we still do our gig with an audience across the world is such a dream,” declares Ed Roland. “Speaking of dreams, as a kid determined that rock n’ roll was my life, I dreamed of making a double album, well here you go! HERE TO ETERNITY recorded at Elvis’ estate in Palm Springs, CA. Wow, Wow, and Wow. 20 songs that truly show the personality of this band and our musical journey! This recording is not the pinnacle of the band, but it’s the best one yet! Shouldn’t we all feel the next day as our best? Well enjoy our best till the next one.”

Check out HERE TO ETERNITY and at any of the following stops below, as well as the complete track listing for the double album, and stay tuned for more exciting 30th anniversary news soon.

HERE TO ETERNITY:

1. Mother’s Love
2. Bluer Than So Blue
3. Let It Flow
4. Not the Same
5. Bob Dylan (Where Are You Today)
6. Hey Man
7. Kick It
8. Matter of Fact
9. Sister and Mary
10. Be the One
11. Keep It on Track
12. Who Loves
13. La Dee Da
14. Bring on the Day
15. Words Away
16. No Man’s Land
17. Letter from E
18. I Know You, You Know Me
19. Therapy
20. Over and Out

DATE CITY VENUE
Headlining shows:

Fri 3/1 Scranton, PA Mountainfest
Sat 4/20 San Antonio, TX St. Mary’s University – Fiesta Oyster Bake

Hootie & The Blowfish Summer Camp with Trucks Tour with Edwin McCain:

May 30 Dallas, Texas Dos Equis Pavilion
May 31 Rogers, Ark. Walmart AMP
June 1 St. Louis, Mo. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 6 Detroit, Mich. Pine Knob Music Theatre
June 7 Cincinnati, Ohio Riverbend Music Center
June 8 Indianapolis, Ind. Ruoff Music Center
June 13 Gilford, N.H. BankNH Pavilion
June 14 Bangor, Maine Maine Savings Amphitheatre
June 15 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Broadview Stage at SPAC
June 21 Boston, Mass.* Fenway Park
June 27 Bethel, N.Y. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
June 28 Hershey, Pa. Hersheypark Stadium
June 29 Burgettstown, Pa. The Pavilion at Star Lake
July 10 Denver, Colo. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
July 11 Salt Lake City, Utah USANA Amphitheater
July 13 Phoenix, Ariz. Footprint Center
July 16 Anaheim, Calif. Honda Center
July 17 Mountain View, Calif. Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 19 Portland, Ore. RV Inn Styles Amphitheatre
July 20 Seattle, Wash. White River Amphitheatre
July 26 Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
July 27 Nashville, Tenn. Bridgestone Arena
Aug. 1 Hartford, Conn. The XFINITY Theatre
Aug. 2 Holmdel, N.J. PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 3 Columbia, Md. Merriweather Post Pavilion
Aug. 8 Somerset, Wisc. Somerset Amphitheater
Aug. 9 Chicago, Ill. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug. 10 East Troy, Wisc. Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Aug. 15 Cleveland, Ohio Blossom Music Center
Aug. 16 Philadelphia, Pa. Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Aug. 17 Bristow, Va. Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 29 Columbia, S.C. Colonial Life Arena
Sept. 5 Wantagh, N.Y. Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sept. 6 Syracuse, N.Y. Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Sept. 7 Toronto, Ontario Budweiser Stage
Sept. 12 Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Sept. 13 Raleigh, N.C. Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 14 Virginia Beach, Va. Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sept. 19 Charlotte, N.C. PNC Music Pavilion
Sept. 20 Alpharetta, Ga. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sept. 26 Tampa, Fla. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept. 27 Jacksonville, Fla. VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sept. 28 West Palm Beach, Fla. iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

* also featuring special guests Barenaked Ladies

St. Vincent Announce New Album ‘All Born Screaming’ Out April 26

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Eric Alper

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Feb 29, 2024

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St. Vincent Announce New Album ‘All Born Screaming’ Out April 26

Annie Clark, the musician better known as triple-GRAMMY-winning iconoclast St. Vincent, has confirmed the release date of her seventh full-length studio album: All Born Screaming will be delivered April 26 via Virgin Music Group.

St. Vincent’s first self-produced record, All Born Screaming is Clark at her most unfiltered. Assuming the mantle of sole producer made for an unprecedented direct translation to tape of the sounds originating in her head, heart and hands:

“There are some places, emotionally, that you can only get to by taking the long walk into the woods alone—to find out what your heart is really saying,” Clark says. “It sounds real because it is real.”

All Born Screaming is an invitation to test the limits of what is possible–and to then keep going; Brought to life with the aid of a highly curated dream lineup of friends — Rachel Eckroth, Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Cate Le Bon, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stella Mogzawa and David Ralicke — the album is an unadulterated expression of St. Vincent’s singular vision.

Exhibit A is “Broken Man,” the first advance offering from the gauntlet of emotional wreckage that is side one of All Born Screaming. The song is a sonic juggernaut that shatters preconceived expectations and introduces the album with an irrefutable power–one that arrives in tandem with a video shot in Philadelphia in mid-January by Alex Da Corte, whose visuals complete the album’s distinct aesthetic. The video made its broadcast premier on MTV Live, mtvU and the Paramount Times Square billboards.

All Born Screaming was produced by St. Vincent and mixed by Cian Riordan. The album’s track listing is as follows:
Hell is Near
Reckless
Broken Man
Flea
Big Time Nothing
Violent Times
The Power’s Out
Sweetest Fruit
So Many Planets
All Born Screaming (featuring Cate Le Bon)

Kacey Musgraves Announces “Deeper Well World Tour”

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Eric Alper

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Feb 29, 2024

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Kacey Musgraves Announces “Deeper Well World Tour”

Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves has announced her long-awaited return to the stage with her 2024 “Deeper Well World Tour” promoted by AEG Presents. The headline world tour kicks off this spring in Dublin on April 28th, with stops in Europe and the UK, followed by the North American leg commencing on September 4th in State College, PA. The “Deeper Well World Tour” marks Kacey’s most extensive live tour of her career, playing major cities across the U.S. and concluding with a special two-night stand in her own backyard at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on December 6 & 7. Support artists for the “Deeper Well World Tour” include Madi Diaz, Father John Misty, Lord Huron, and Nickel Creek.

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets for the “Deeper Well World Tour” in select markets before the general public, just one of the many benefits American Express Card Members have access to. Amex Early Access for the North American and UK dates begins Tuesday, March 5th at 10am local time through Thursday, March 7th at 10pm local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public at http://www.kaceymusgraves.com/tour on Friday, March 8 – aptly timed to International Women’s Day – @ 10 AM local time.

Along with the “Deeper Well World Tour” announcement, Kacey has also unveiled the evocative new track, “Too Good to be True” out today. “Too Good to be True” showcases Kacey’s luminous vocals set against a sparse, crystalline arrangement, and an aching vulnerability when she sings, “please don’t make me regret opening up that part of myself that I’ve been scared to give again.”

Ahead of record release, Kacey will make her third appearance on Saturday Night Live on March 2nd, followed by performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 14th and NBC’s TODAY show on March 15th.

The upcoming “Deeper Well World Tour” follows Kacey’s first-ever triumphant 2022 arena “star-crossed: unveiled” tour in support of her lauded album of the same name, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums Sales chart. The shows were widely acclaimed; Billboard noted Kacey “offered a mix of catharsis and humour” during her performance, while The Minneapolis Star Tribune said she, “burned bright in the emotional, visual tour opener.” After headlining NYC’s iconic Madison Square Garden, Variety raved, “Musgraves was equally at home being vulnerable, silly, wistful and in the mood to party.”

Musgraves’ groundbreaking album Golden Hour, and subsequent “Oh, What A World: Tour” spanned over two years, including an arena tour with Harry Styles. Kacey has performed at such marquee festivals including Primavera, Coachella, Stagecoach, Fuji Rocks Festival, Global Citizen Festival, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Newport Folk Festival, Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Farm Aid, Lollapalooza and more.

Golden Hour earned Kacey her third #1 debut on Billboard’s Top Country Album chart and distinguished her as only the third artist ever to take home Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2023 Musgraves achieved her first #1 entry on the Hot 100 chart for “I Remember Everything,” a duet with Zach Bryan which was just crowned with the Best Country Song by a Duo or Group at the 66th Grammy Awards. With this win, Musgraves became the only artist in history to receive a Grammy Award for Best Country Album, Best Country Song, Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Duo or Group Performance.

KACEY MUSGRAVES “DEEPER WELL WORLD TOUR” DATES
+Madi Diaz supporting
*Father John Misty/ Nickel Creek supporting
#Lord Huron/ Nickel Creek supporting
Sunday, April 28, 2024- Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia Theatre +
Wednesday, May 1, 2024- Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso +
Friday, May 3, 2024- Brussels, BE@ Ancienne Belgique +
Sunday, May 5, 2024- Cologne, DE @ Carlswerk Victoria +
Monday, May 6, 2024- Hamburg, DE @ DOCKS +
Thursday, May 9, 2024- Glasgow, UK @ 02 Academy Glasgow +
Saturday, May 11, 2024- Manchester, UK @ 02 Apollo Manchester +
Monday, May 13, 2024- Wolverhampton, UK @ The Civic at The Halls +
Tuesday, May 14, 2024- London, UK @ Roundhouse +
Wednesday, September 4, 2024- State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center *
Friday, September 6, 2024- Boston, MA @ TD Garden *
Saturday, September 7, 2024- Boston, MA @ TD Garden *
Monday, September 9, 2024- Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center *
Wednesday, September 11, 2024- Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena *
Thursday, September 12, 2024- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena *
Sunday, September 15, 2024- Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *
Thursday, September 19, 2024- Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
Friday, September 20, 2024- Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena *
Monday, September 23, 2024- Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center *
Tuesday, September 24, 2024- San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center *
Friday, September 27, 2024- Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena *
Saturday, September 28, 2024- Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena *
Tuesday, October 1, 2024- San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego *
Thursday, October 3, 2024- Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum *
Friday, October 4, 2024- Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum *
Wednesday, November 6, 2024- Laval, QC @ Place Bell #
Thursday, November 7, 2024- Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena #
Saturday, November 9, 2024- Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena #
Sunday, November 10, 2024- Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena #
Tuesday, November 12, 2024- Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center #
Wednesday, November 13, 2024- Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center #
Friday, November 15, 2024- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center #
Saturday, November 16, 2024- Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center #
Thursday, November 21, 2024- Houston, TX @ Toyota Center #
Friday, November 22, 2024- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center #
Saturday, November 23, 2024- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center #
Tuesday, November 26, 2024- Austin, TX @ Moody Center #
Wednesday, November 27, 2024- Austin, TX @ Moody Center #
Friday, November 29, 2024- Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena #
Saturday, November 30, 2024- Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood #
Monday, December 2, 2024- Orlando, FL @ Kia Center #
Thursday, December 5, 2024- Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center #
Friday, December 6, 2024- Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena #
Saturday, December 7, 2024- Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena #

Twenty One Pilots Return With Details Of New Album ‘Clancy’ And Release “Overcompensate” Single

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Eric Alper

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Feb 29, 2024

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Twenty One Pilots Return With Details Of New Album ‘Clancy’ And Release “Overcompensate” Single

GRAMMY Award winning duo Twenty One Pilots have announced details of their new album, Clancy, which will be released May 17th via Fueled By Ramen. Today, the band has shared the forthcoming album’s first single, “Overcompensate,” which is available on all streaming platforms and accompanied by an official music video directed by longtime collaborator Reel Bear Media. Clancy marks Twenty One Pilots’ first studio album in three years and follows their RIAA Gold certified LP, Scaled And Icy.

With details of the release teased to fans earlier this month via cryptic mailings and covert artswaps on streaming services, “Overcompensate” welcomes listeners back to the band’s immersive world of ‘Trench.’ Layers of synths build over a racing breakbeat in the song – a skilled passage of alternative dynamics, flexing in time, and ready to explode.

Introducing a new era of Twenty One Pilots, Clancy is available for pre-order today in a variety of physical formats including: two limited-edition deluxe box sets, four vinyl variants with additional retailer exclusives, an exclusive CD + Journal Book and a Cassette + Photocard Wallet, and much more.

Having amassed over 33 billion streams worldwide and over 3 million tickets sold across global headline tours, the Columbus, OH based duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun have established themselves as one of the most successful bands of the 21st century and redefined the sound of a generation. Co-produced by Joseph and Paul Meany, Clancy marks the final chapter in an ambitious multi-album narrative first introduced in the band’s 2015 multi-Platinum breakthrough, Blurryface. Furthermore, Clancy’s forthcoming release on May 17th coincides with the 9th anniversary of Blurryface, which was released exactly nine years prior to the day.

Twenty One Pilots extended the ambitious concept laid out in Blurryface with their 2018 Platinum-certified album TRENCH. Featuring the multi-Platinum and Platinum singles “Chlorine,” “My Blood” and the GRAMMY Award-nominated “Jumpsuit,” the album graced spots on “Best of” year-end lists by Billboard, KERRANG!, Alternative Press, and Rock Sound—who placed it at #1.

The duo’s 2021 epic Scaled And Icy debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top “Rock Albums” and “Alternative Albums” charts while landing at No. 3 on the “Billboard 200,” marking the biggest opening week for a rock album in 2021. The record is highlighted by the #1 Alternative Radio hits “The Outside,” “Saturday,” and “Shy Away,” the latter of which ascended to #1 at the format in just three weeks, placing the duo in an elite group of acts with multiple songs to rise to #1 at the format in three weeks or less including: U2, R.E.M., The Cure, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Foo Fighters.

Grammy-Award winning band, Twenty One Pilots, have shifted music and culture as an incomparable creative force and with an ever-evolving vision. The Columbus, OH duo—Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun— have tallied over 33 billion global streams and counting, sold north of three million tickets worldwide, notched dozens of multi-Platinum certifications, and even claimed a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. In historic fashion, their quadruple-Platinum breakout LP, Blurryface, took flight as “the first album to notch a RIAA Gold or Platinum certification for every one of its songs,” while Vessel followed suit and achieved the same distinction. They elevated to rarified air as “one of only 18 artists to earn multiple RIAA Diamond certifications,” going Diamond with “Stressed Out” and “Heathens.” 2018’s Platinum-certified Trench extended the ambitious concept laid out in Blurryface and delivered the multi-Platinum and Platinum singles: “Chlorine,” “My Blood” and the GRAMMY® Award-nominated “Jumpsuit.” They followed Trench with their Gold-certified LP Scaled And Icy, achieving “the biggest opening week for a rock album in 2021” by capturing #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts and crashing the Top 3 of the Billboard 200. Beyond rapturous headline shows at arenas and festivals worldwide, Twenty One Pilots have notably architected an immersive world without comparison, originating a multi-album conceptual arc across Blurryface, Trench, and Scaled And Icy. Exactly nine years to the date of the Blurryface album release, they complete this story on their seventh full-length offering, Clancy [Fueled By Ramen], out May 17, 2024. Led by the single “Overcompensate,” the LP signals the dawn of another era for Twenty One Pilots and alternative rock music at large.

Twenty One Pilots Clancy Tracklist:
1. Overcompensate
2. Next Semester
3. Midwest Indigo
4. Routines In The Night
5. Backslide
6. Vignette
7. The Craving (Jenna’s Version)
8. Lavish
9. Navigating
10. Snap Back
11. Oldies Station
12. At the Risk Of Feeling Dumb
13. Paladin Strait

Kate Bush Is This Year’s Official Record Store Day UK Ambassador

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Eric Alper

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Feb 29, 2024

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Kate Bush Is This Year’s Official Record Store Day UK Ambassador

Record Store Day UK is honoured to announce Kate Bush as this year’s official ambassador.

As part of her role, Kate will champion the special and unique culture of record shops all over the UK and celebrate the art of vinyl.

Kate will also release a special 10” Record Store Day edition of “Eat the Music” exclusively in independent record shops on Saturday 20th April.

The single was originally scheduled to be the first release from her 1993 album “Red Shoes”, but was cancelled in favour of “Rubberband Girl”. The RSD edition is now set to be a hugely collectible release for Kate Bush fans.

Kate has recreated her own unique version, a beautiful UV printed 10” with her preferred track list of: Eat the Music, Lily and Big Stripey Lie.

As Record Store Day ambassador, Kate Bush joins an illustrious list of artists including Taylor Swift, Elton John, Noel Gallagher and the 1975.

Kate said today:

“What a huge honour to have been asked to be Ambassador for this year’s Record Store Day. It really is a great privilege. Isn’t it great to see how the resurgence in vinyl has taken the music industry by complete surprise? It had decided to leave vinyl far behind, but it would seem that not everyone agrees! I love that!

I know there are many, many artists who are just as excited to see the audience turning the tide. In the same way that some people like to read a book on Kindle but also want to have a book as a physical object, a lot of people like vinyl and streaming. Both have different appeals.

The added bonus of vinyl is that it encourages people to listen to albums. An art form that I’ve always thought can be treasured in a unique way. An album on vinyl is a beautiful thing, given a strong identity by its large-scale artwork. There’s a much more personal connection with the artist and their work.

It’s been fun putting designs together for some of the previous RSDs. This year’s design echoes the cancelled release of Eat the Music as the first single from the album, The Red Shoes. The image was intended to be on the cover of the single bag and is now on the disc as a UV print.

The title, Eat the Music, is meant to be a playful nod to ‘If music be the food of love, play on,’ from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

Each year Record Store Day gathers more attention, more momentum, and attracts more people who cram into indie record stores all over the world to see what’s up. What’s new?

This year, I hope you have a fantastic time at this very important event, and that you get to celebrate music that’s been specially released for you.

Very best wishes,

Kate”

The Best Time To Release Your Music (Other Than, Of Course, Anytime!)

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Eric Alper

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Feb 28, 2024

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The Best Time To Release Your Music (Other Than, Of Course, Anytime!)

One question I get a lot is, ‘When is the best time to release music?’ My answer is usually the same – anytime! But each month offers its own unique blend of weather, mood, and cultural festivities. For musicians and music lovers alike, this diversity offers an opportunity to release music with the changing months. Keep in mind, anytime is still good, but these angles and ideas might give you a bit of an edge.

January:
As the calendar for another year, January beckons a sense of renewal and introspection. It’s a time for contemplation, setting intentions, and embracing change. Songs released in January should reflect themes of reflection, hope, and fresh beginnings. Acoustic ballads, soulful melodies, and uplifting anthems resonate well with audiences seeking inspiration for the year ahead.

February:
Ah, February, the month of love and passion. With Valentine’s Day at its heart, this month pulsates with romance and sentimentality. Songs released in February should evoke emotions of love, longing, and devotion. From tender serenades to heart-pounding beats, this is the time for artists to capture the essence of amour in their music.

March:
As winter wanes and spring whispers its arrival, March embodies a sense of anticipation and transition. It’s a month of awakening, where nature bursts forth in a riot of colors and sounds. Songs released in March should mirror this sense of vibrancy and renewal. Upbeat tunes, catchy melodies, and songs that celebrate life and new beginnings thrive in this season of change.

April:
April showers bring May flowers, they say (or sing!), and this month teems with the promise of growth and regeneration. Songs released in April should capture this duality – from reflective ballads that mirror the pitter-patter of raindrops to upbeat tracks that celebrate the emergence of life from the earth.

May:
As the hot weather becomes oh-so-close, May emerges as a month of celebration and vitality. It’s a time for outdoor adventures, gatherings with friends, and hanging out in the warmth of the sun. Songs released in May should embody the spirit of joy, freedom, and adventure. Catchy tunes, summer anthems, and feel-good melodies are the perfect accompaniment to this season of HERE COMES THE SUMMER, WOOOO.

June:
With the arrival of June, summer officially takes center stage. It’s a time for lazy days, balmy nights, and carefree vibes. Songs released in June should evoke images of sun-kissed beaches, road trips, and starlit evenings. Upbeat pop tunes, reggae-infused rhythms, and breezy melodies capture the essence of summer’s embrace.

July:
As temperatures soar and fireworks light up the night sky, July sizzles with energy and excitement. It’s a month of festivities, and barbecues, and holidays in the U.S. and Canada. Songs released in July should reflect the spirit of celebration and camaraderie. Up-tempo tracks, anthems of unity, and songs that ignite the soul are the perfect soundtrack for this month of revelry.

August:
In August, the dog days of summer linger, inviting lazy afternoons and sultry evenings. It’s a time for relaxation, reflection, and savoring the final moments of the season. Songs released in August should capture the laid-back vibe of summer’s end. Mellow tunes, acoustic serenades, and songs that evoke nostalgia resonate with listeners as they bid farewell to the sun-drenched days.

September:
As summer fades into memory and autumn tiptoes in, September heralds a season of transition. It’s a time for change, harvest, and new beginnings. Songs released in September should reflect themes of reflection, transformation, and resilience. From introspective ballads to anthems of empowerment, this is the month for artists to explore the depths of the human experience.

October:
With the arrival of October, the world transforms into a canvas of spooky stuff. It’s a month of mystery, magic, and the allure of the unknown. Songs released in October should embrace themes of darkness, enchantment, and transformation. Haunting melodies, eerie soundscapes, and songs that embrace the spirit of Halloween captivate audiences during this bewitching month.

November:
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, November invites introspection and gratitude. It’s a time for cozy gatherings, comfort food, and counting blessings. Songs released in November should evoke feelings of warmth, nostalgia, and connection. From heartfelt ballads to soul-stirring melodies, this is the month for artists to touch the hearts of listeners with their music.

December:
As the year draws to a close, December shimmers with the magic of the holiday season. It’s a time of festivities, family, and spreading goodwill. Songs released in December should capture the spirit of the holidays – from timeless classics to festive originals that inspire joy and merriment. Whether it’s a jolly carol, a heartfelt ballad, or a spirited anthem, December is the perfect time to share the gift of music with the world.

So, anytime, right? Keep going, keep writing, keep releasing, no matter what time of the year!

Taya Mori Gets Personal On Her New Single “Mo’s Life”

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Eric Alper

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Feb 28, 2024

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Taya Mori Gets Personal On Her New Single “Mo’s Life”

Breathtaking and soulful Canadian recording artist, Taya Mori shares “Mo’s Life”, the 2nd single from her forthcoming debut EP, LUCID… “Mo’s Life” is all about acceptance and choosing yourself despite your flaws. The Euro Visa Visa produced track has a versatile upbeat yet chill vibe; perfect for a sunny day in the park or a gloomy Sunday at home… Following the early success of her first single “In Advance”, Taya is on course to deliver her debut EP, LUCID, very soon and cannot wait to share it with the World…

LUCID is an experimental project, playing around with sounds to create this sort of utopic environment — what it sounds like being alone floating on a cloud, lying on a lily pad, or in a bed of roses. The project is an emotional journey about questioning your sanity, and what it means to be alone and live for yourself truly. From leaving lovers, questioning your choices, and choosing to stay a fantasy — all to remain in control, in solitude and reassured by the wind, that you’re never truly alone.

“This EP was heavily inspired by the breakup I was going through while writing these songs. Breakups fucking suck and they suck even harder when no one does anything wrong and you have to make a decision based on your needs to propel you forward. It’s too easy to lose yourself in relationships, and that was exactly what was happening. Ultimately, I wanted to reclaim the person I was when I was/am alone. Alone and entirely pouring into myself and what that felt like. I missed that. I love that. I love being alone! The EP’s outro, “Flower Girl”, circles back to that initial jump scare you get when you make a life-altering decision, like leaving your lover of 2+ years… We are never truly alone, we are constantly surrounded by so much love and beauty! Go outside and stand in the trees. Listen to the wind. You are most definitely not alone!”

Taya Mori is a multifaceted Canadian singer-songwriter, model, and actress. Emerging from the ether, Taya has recently relocated to Vancouver, where she focuses primarily on her passion for expression. Alongside her youthful aura, “staying in one place for too long stagnates the mind,” and “experience makes life worth living” are enlightenments that Taya continues to apply throughout her life to keep every day full of inspiration. Heavily influenced by Blues and Jazz music, holding notes of Amy Winehouse, writers like Billie Holiday and Adele close to her heart — Taya and her sweet yet sultry vocals look forward to writing more ballads, bringing a sense of vulnerability, and applying live instruments to captivate listeners all over the World.

LUCID TRACKLIST
In Advance
Mo’s Life
EZPZ
Flower Girl

Tickets On Sale Now For “Hate To Love: Nickelback” Global Theatrical Premiere

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Eric Alper

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Feb 28, 2024

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Tickets On Sale Now For “Hate To Love: Nickelback” Global Theatrical Premiere

Tickets for the global theatrical release of “Hate To Love: Nickelback” are on sale now at www.NickelbackFilm.com. The feature-length documentary will be distributed to over 1350 locations across 30 countries for two nights only March 27 and March 30.

Premiering last September at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), “Hate To Love: Nickelback” 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. Directed by Leigh Brooks and produced by Ben Jones, the film celebrates the loyalty of Nickelback fans and delves into the years of online vitriol while exposing the personal impact it had on each of the band members. The film also unveils the rock groups decision to return after a 5-year break with a new record and a hugely successful sold-out tour, finding themselves riding a sudden wave of online love that has introduced their music to an army of new fans and audiences worldwide.

The exclusive theatrical premiere features never-before-seen three song recorded performance of Nickelback fan favorites. “Hate To Love: Nickelback” offers fans and audiences 90-minutes of translucence – an unvarnished and emotionally revealing look into the career of one of the world’s biggest rock bands. Combining never-before-seen archival footage, concert footage, interviews and enthusiastic celebrity advocates like actor Ryan Reynolds and Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair don’t shy away from the band’s topsy-turvy legacy as they share compelling and real-life stories alongside life-changing moments that have never-before been divulged publicly.

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,”, “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.

Amongst their many accolades, they’ve 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.

SiriusXM Announces Coverage of 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

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Eric Alper

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Feb 28, 2024

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SiriusXM Announces Coverage of 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

SiriusXM announced today its plans for season-long coverage of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Starting with the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding, running Sunday, March 10 (coverage starting at 11:30 am ET), SiriusXM subscribers will have access to the live call of every one of the 18 events on the INDYCAR calendar.

SiriusXM’s schedule includes the 108^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at storied Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the new $1 Million Challenge exhibition race at The Thermal Club outside Palm Springs, the return of the Milwaukee Mile event at Wisconsin State Fair Park, plus coverage of NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying and practice sessions.

INDYCAR broadcasts are available to listeners nationwide on the SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation channel in their cars (channel 218) and on the SiriusXM app. For a schedule of races go to SiriusXM.com/IndySeries.

For the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, driven by Felix Rosenqvist, will showcase a special livery displaying the logo of the Bon Jovi Radio channel (pictured below), the exclusive SiriusXM channel that celebrates the legendary band’s music and Hall of Fame career. Jon Bon Jovi will also be appearing at the race in St. Petersburg on March 10.

SiriusXM’s Bon Jovi Radio channel – available on channel 312 and on the SiriusXM app – features decades of Bon Jovi rock anthems, fan-favorites and exclusive concert specials, along with interviews and commentary from Jon Bon Jovi, members of the band, and crew. This year marks the 40^th anniversary of the release of the band’s self-titled debut album, Bon Jovi, and the channel is commemorating the anniversary with special programming featuring the 1984 album’s original tracks, plus bonus tracks, demos, and live recordings from the Bon Jovi Deluxe Edition re-release.

SiriusXM will be the co-title sponsor on Meyer Shank Racing’s No. 60 Honda for all 17 races run in the U.S. this season. Following the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the Bon Jovi Radio paint scheme will again adorn the No. 60 car for the $1 Million Challenge exhibition at The Thermal Club on March 24. Meyer Shank Racing cars are expected feature other SiriusXM channels and iconic artists for select future races this season.

For the Indianapolis 500, the SiriusXM colors will appear on both MSR’s No. 60 Honda and the No. 06 Honda driven by Helio Castroneves.

In addition to NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, SiriusXM will air INDY NXT by Firestone series races throughout the course of the season. The INDY NXT series features some of the world’s best young open-wheel drivers and has produced many of the stars in INDYCAR today.

In addition to on-track coverage, SiriusXM offers fans weekly INDYCAR-focused shows and podcasts.

A new season of SiriusXM’s exclusive INDYCAR show, Brick-by-Brick, will debut on February 28 and air every Wednesday (6 pm ET) on the NBC Sports Audio channel (SiriusXM channel 85). The show will also air on race days on the SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation channel and will be available on demand on the SiriusXM app.

INDYCAR fans can also tune in to the podcast Off Track with Hinch & Rossi, hosted by Andretti Autosport teammates James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi. New episodes of Off Track with Hinch & Rossi debut weekly and can be heard on the SiriusXM app and all major podcast platforms. The podcast will also air every Saturday at 9 am and 1 pm ET on NBC Sports Audio and on race days on SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation.

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.

Incredible Banjo Rendition Brings ‘Super Mario Bros’ Theme Song To Life

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Eric Alper

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Feb 28, 2024

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Incredible Banjo Rendition Brings ‘Super Mario Bros’ Theme Song To Life

Foggy Mountain Spaceship, a gifted trio, delivered a delightful rendition of Super Mario Bros.’ “Overworld” and “Underworld” themes on banjos. They highlighted the intriguing connection and contrast between the two compositions.

They write, “Enjoy our take on the classic Mario Brothers and Underworld themes. These songs are nostalgic for us. We love the interplay between the bass line and melody in the main theme, and the contrast the minor key in the Underworld theme provides.”