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LANY Announce North America ‘A Beautiful Blur’ Tour

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LANY Announce North America ‘A Beautiful Blur’ Tour

Today, multi-platinum pop rock band LANY announces the North America leg of their a beautiful blur World Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 30+ dates kicks off at Raleigh’s The Ritz on February 13 and continues through the U.S. and Canada this March and April 2024. Fans can register for Artist Presale HERE via Seated. The Seated Registered Artist presale begins Tuesday October 10th at 10am through Thursday October 12th at 10pm local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale starting Friday October 13th at 12pm local.

In August, the band premiered the third single off a beautiful blur, “XXL.” It has generated over 4 million Spotify streams and 1.2 million YouTube views on the music video. Stream it HERE and watch the music video HERE. “XXL” followed the recent fan favorite “Alonica.” Stream it HERE and watch the music video HERE. Thus far, it has gathered 8 million Spotify streams and counting. Earning critical acclaim, Variance praised it as “emotional, much more confessional.”

They initially set the stage for the album with “Love At First Fight,” stream it HERE and watch the music video HERE. The music video now has over 1.4M YouTube views and the song itself has over 8 million streams on Spotify alone. Earning critical acclaim, People spoke to Paul in-depth about the song and exclaimed, “The band’s latest single, ‘Love at First Fight,’ covers the insecurities that plague a new relationship when things go wrong for the first time.” Variance hailed it as “infectious,” and UPROXX noted, “LANY’s unbreakable relationship with their fans is based upon their fearless, well-rounded approach to love songs.”

Additionally, the band released “Love At First Fight (Hopeless),” a stripped down version of their first release from a beautiful blur. Listen and watch “Love At First Fight (Hopeless)” HERE.

Following the success of the First The Moon, Then The Stars: A Tour Before A World Tour which spanned Asia, LANY will embark on the first leg of their a beautiful blur world tour on October 29 beginning in Oslo, Norway at Rockefeller Music Hall. The tour will run throughout Europe/UK, wrapping on November 19 at London’s Eventim Apollo. The tour is almost fully sold out already.

a beautiful blur North America Routing:
February 13 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
February 16 – Nashville, TN – Municipal Auditorium
February 17 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
February 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
February 23 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock live
February 26 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
February 29 – Austin, TX – ACL Live – Moody Theater
March 2 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
March 4 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
March 5 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
March 7 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
March 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
March 10 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House
March 12 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
March 14 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
March 16 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
March 17 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
March 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theater
March 22 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
March 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
March 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory
March 27 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
March 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
March 29 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
April 2 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
April 4 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
April 5 – Toronto, ON – History
April 8 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
April 9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
April 11 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall
April 12 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom

Mahalia Announces 2024 North America Leg Of The ‘In Real Life’ Tour

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Mahalia Announces 2024 North America Leg Of The ‘In Real Life’ Tour

Following her UK and EU run this October and November, British musician Mahalia announced today her massive In Real Life Tour will continue to North America this February and March 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 25-date run kicks off on February 20 at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC and makes stops across North America in Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Toronto, ON and more before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at House of Blues on March 26. The second leg will see Mahalia perform her highly anticipated second studio album IRL for the first time live in North America.

IRL is a record that speaks to the musical and emotional era of where Mahalia is now, and how she got here. The BRIT and GRAMMY nominated artist has delivered a beautiful classic; effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles and genres into music that thrillingly broaches any gap between Pop, Soul, and R&B. The album also includes hit singles “Terms & Conditions,” “Ready,” and “Cheat” featuring pop powerhouse JoJo. An array of incredible musicians are also scattered throughout the record, including vocal appearances from the likes of Stormzy, Joyce Wrice, Destin Conrad, Kojey Radical, and more. Emboldened by her inflections, insights, and young adulthood, Mahalia is not only breaking the mold on her second album but determined to live life cognizantly and share that experience with her fans on tour.

The last few years have marked many achievements for the Leicester-born star. Beginning 2020 with her second BRIT nomination, Mahalia featured on up-and-coming fellow Midlands rapper Pa Salieu’s debut mixtape, ‘Send Them To Coventry’, whilst also gracing the track list of Headie One’s #1 album ‘Edna’. Subsequently, Mahalia also received a GRAMMY nomination for ‘All I Need’ – Jacob Collier’s single of which she features alongside US rapper, Ty Dolla $ign. Shortly after, Mahalia concluded the year with three MOBO nominations for ‘Best Female Act’, ‘Best R&B/Soul Act’ and ‘Album Of The Year’ for her debut album, ‘Love and Compromise’, winning in the first two categories. In 2021, Mahalia was also nominated for her first ever Ivor Novello award for her 2020 collaboration with UK lyricist Pa Salieu for his single ‘Energy’ and subsequently concluded the year with an incredible headline show at London’s prestigious venue, O2 Brixton Academy. Adding to her long list of achievements Mahalia opened for Adele at her 2022 BST shows in Hyde Park last Summer whilst also joining Alicia Keys during her o2 Arena shows in London – she then concluded the year on a high, winning her third MOBO Award for Best R&B/Soul Act.

Besides the awards and nominations, it’s also been a time of deep personal growth, one that Mahalia describes as a real rollercoaster in her personal and professional life. Reflection has been the thread running through Mahalia’s writing and the singer hopes that her music will encourage her listeners to carve out time to also look back and re-evaluate: “We’re all fixated on how we can make ourselves better but I want people to also reminisce on lovely or painful situations they’ve lived through and how they’ve helped shape the people they are now.”

IN REAL LIFE NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
Tue Feb 20 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom
Wed Feb 21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Thu Feb 22 – Seattle, WA – Neptune
Sat Feb 24 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Sun Feb 25 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
Tue Feb 27 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
Wed Feb 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theatre
Fri Mar 01 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Sat Mar 02 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Sun Mar 03 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
Tue Mar 05 – Denver, CO – Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Thu Mar 07 – Dallas, TX – HOB Cambridge Room
Fri Mar 08 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
Sat Mar 09 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Mon Mar 11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Wed Mar 13 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
Thu Mar 14 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Sat Mar 16 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
Sun Mar 17 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Wed Mar 20 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
Fri Mar 22 – Toronto, ON – History
Sat Mar 23 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
Mon Mar 25 – Detroit, MI – Shelter
Tue Mar 26 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

Montreal Jazz Pianist Simon Denizart Reflects On His Personal Journey With “35 Years Of Mistakes”

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Montreal Jazz Pianist Simon Denizart Reflects On His Personal Journey With “35 Years Of Mistakes”

Montreal-via-France jazz pianist and composer Simon Denizart unveils a reflective new song “35 Years of Mistakes,” out now on Nettwerk / Justin Time Records. The tender piano ballad is enveloped in a flourish of melancholic string arrangements as Denizart grapples with his up and down journey as an artist.

“35 Years of Mistakes tells the story of an existence made up of ups and downs, unfortunate choices and moments of grace. It’s an emotional musical journey that invites listeners to reflect on the power of resilience, the beauty of imperfection and the strength of perseverance,” explains Denizart.

“35 Years of Mistakes” follows the frenetic “Music Box” and lively “9-4,” (All About Jazz Song of the Day) signaling more new music from the jazz piano virtuoso.

Originally from Créteil, France, jazz pianist and composer Simon Denizart now calls Montréal, Québec Canada home. He arrived in 2011 and quickly made a name for himself as one of the city’s top players. With a nod to world music, his style and repertoire can be soft, sensitive and energizing with subtle and accessible melodies. His first three releases (labels 270 Sessions and Laborie Jazz) were all nominated for ADISQ Awards (Québec Grammy®) in the Album of the Year category, jazz. Selected for the 2014 Rimouski Festival’s next generation competition, he won the audience prize which enabled him to travel and perform throughout Québec. He received significant praise and recognition from CBC/SRC having been chosen as one of their rising stars with the Radio Canada Revelation Award which highlights and encourages the next generation of emerging artists.

Recently signed to Justin Time Records world wide – Simon’s next venture proves to be his most innovative yet with influences borrowed from jazz, classical and electronic music. Always sensitive to developing new sounds and sonorities with the piano, Simon offers solid melodic and rhythmic playing.

Simon tours frequently and has performed in Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland and his native country France. Stay tuned for more music and tour dates in 2024…

Pianist and Composer Huguette Lavigne Unveils Cosmic Symphony with Latest Single ‘As It Goes’

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Pianist and Composer Huguette Lavigne Unveils Cosmic Symphony with Latest Single ‘As It Goes’

Pianist and composer Huguette Lavigne invites music fans on a thrilling journey with her latest single, “As It Goes,” accompanied by a visually stunning experience. This latest release gives a glimpse into a potential future where space travelers coexist with advanced artificial intelligence.

The video for “As It Goes” is a series of captivating scenes that paint picture of a futuristic world where space exploration and artificial intelligence seamlessly merge. Lavigne does not aim to convey any deep meaning, but rather aims to create a fun and enjoyable experience. The video showcases beautiful and inspiring images that match the mood of the music.

Lavigne explains that the video reflects the solitary aspect of her playing and the moments of inspiration. “As a pianist and composer, the opening and closing scenes showcase the solitary aspect of my playing and the moments when inspiration strikes.

This single, is a standout track from Lavigne’s 2020 album “Five O’Clock Somewhere,” spotlighting Lavigne’s skillful and playful piano composition. “As It Goes” signals a fresh direction for Lavigne, adding a futuristic theme enriching to her already diverse musical portfolio. The composition and stunning video invite audiences to immerse themselves in a unique and enjoyable artistic experience.

“As It Goes” is available now.

Oliver Tree Announces 2024 North American Tour Dates

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Oliver Tree Announces 2024 North American Tour Dates

Following the release of his highly anticipated third album, ALONE IN A CROWD last week, today, the multi-talented, global phenomenon that is Oliver Tree today announces the North American leg of his biggest headline tour to date, OLIVER TREE PRESENTS: ALONE IN A CROWD, produced by Live Nation.

The 13 city North American leg starts on January 13 at Chicago’s historic Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, with additional stops planned in Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Magna, Utah, Oakland, CA before concluding February 15 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium. Joining Oliver on the road in North America is American rock outfit, FIDLAR, with additional special guests to be announced soon.

Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Wednesday, October 4 at 10am local time. Fans can sign-up for early access to tickets by visiting HERE. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, October 6 at 10 am local time at OliverTreeMusic.com.

The international leg of the tour officially gets underway next week, on October 13 at Brisbane, Australia’s Fortitude Music Hall before traveling through November with stops in France, Luxembourg, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

Last week marked the arrival of Oliver’s latest full-length album, ALONE IN A CROWD featuring the new focus track ‘With You,’ paired with an official music video self-directed by the chart-topping, genre-bending artist himself. The visual is the third and final installment, following the storyline and music videos for ‘Bounce’ and ‘One & Only.’ Filmed in Serbia, each visual follows Oliver Tree’s latest character creation Cornelius Cummings, a fashion designer from London.

His most personal album to date, ALONE IN A CROWD follows a string of stellar releases this year, including‘Bounce,’ ‘One & Only,’ ‘Essence’ Ft Super Computer and ‘Fairweather Friends,’ all taken from the 14-track full-length released today, each produced by Oliver Tree, and accompanied with a signature music videos also written, created, directed, and edited by the self-proclaimed workaholic himself.

Undeniably a one-of-a-kind artist who continues to top the charts and sell out amphitheaters worldwide, Tree satisfies his dedicated and growing audience with his Kaufman-esque Dadaist, “meta-humor” while continuing to explore and dissect the absurdity of modern culture, obsession with fame and social media. His latest album ALONE IN A CROWD serves to reflect both the light and the darkness of human nature within popular culture, while holding a mirror up to us all and embracing the absurdity of it all. Exploring themes of loneliness, disconnect, and the human experience.

OLIVER TREE PRESENTS: ALONE IN A CROWD
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
01/13 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL**
01/15 – HISTORY – Toronto, ON**
01/19 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA**
01/20 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA**
01/24 – The Anthem – Washington, DC**
01/26 – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY**
01/29 – Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA**
01/31 – ACL Live at the Moody Theater – Austin, TX**
02/03 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX**
02/04 – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX**
02/07 – The Great Saltair – Magna, UT**
02/09 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA **
02/15 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA**
** Support from FIDLAR

The Musical Instruments Market Size Is Expected To Reach $14 Billion By 2027

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The Musical Instruments Market Size Is Expected To Reach $14 Billion By 2027

As per The Business Research Company’s Musical Instruments Global Market Report 2023, the global musical instruments market is poised for consistent growth, with the market size set to increase from $13.25 billion in 2022 to $13.57 billion in 2023, reflecting a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. Looking ahead, the musical instruments market is expected to maintain this melodious rhythm, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.4% leading to a musical instruments market size of $14.92 billion in 2027. This promising trajectory is attributed to several key factors propelling the industry forward.

Key Drivers of Growth
Driving the musical instruments market’s growth are the rising tide of e-commerce sales, increasing urbanization, and the expanding influence of social media platforms. These factors are responsible for the musical instruments market’s growth, offering numerous opportunities for industry players.

The global musical instruments market exhibits a pattern of concentration, with a select few industry giants shaping the landscape. In 2022, the top ten competitors collectively held a substantial 34.67% of the musical instruments market share. Notably, Yamaha Corporation took the lead with a commanding 14.10% share, followed closely by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Roland Corporation, and other prominent players. This competitive environment fosters innovation and competition among market leaders.

A notable trend within the musical instrument market is the growing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness. Reflecting increasing awareness and concern for environmental impact, consumers are seeking instruments crafted from sustainable materials, manufactured using eco-friendly processes, and adhering to ethical sourcing practices. Manufacturers are responding by incorporating recycled materials, responsibly sourced wood, and energy-efficient production techniques. Bamboo, recycled metals, sustainable wood, and plant-based materials are becoming integral to instrument manufacturing.

In 2022, Yamaha, a prominent Japan-based musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer, established a dedicated team to monitor the organization’s timber usage, underscoring their commitment to sustainable materials and responsible production methods. Moreover, in 2021, Breedlove, a US-based acoustic instrument company, introduced eco-friendly instruments to the market. Notable models like the ECO Discovery S and Pursuit prioritize sustainability in their manufacturing processes.

Sony Electronics & Olivia Rodrigo to Release “LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo” Limited Edition Headphones

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Sony Electronics & Olivia Rodrigo to Release “LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo” Limited Edition Headphones

Sony Electronics Inc. and Olivia Rodrigo today announced the release of LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo designed and tuned in collaboration with three-time GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum-selling, singer/songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. Based off Sony’s LinkBuds S noise-canceling truly-wireless headphones, the new limited edition LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo feature Custom EQs (special equalizers) tuned by Olivia and her producer Daniel Nigro for optimal listening of her albums GUTS and SOUR on any music streaming service and come in a unique violet marble pattern styled by Olivia and made with factory-recovered plastic and reclaimed water bottles.

LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo
LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo
LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo Packaging
LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo Packaging

For more information and to pre-order LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo please visit https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds/p/wfls900nv.

“I’m so excited that I got to design a limited edition LinkBuds S in the color violet. The sound is incredible, and I can’t wait for my fans to experience GUTS in this way,” says Olivia.

“These headphones are meant to deliver a listening experience that is a personal extension of Olivia Rodrigo’s creative intent and unique sound,” says Hiroshi Nakamura, Head of Personal Entertainment Business Unit, Sony Corporation. “As a company that puts creator vision over everything, Sony aims to connect artists with their fans in innovative ways. Olivia’s authenticity and commitment to her fanbase is one we wanted to honor with this amazing LinkBuds S partnership.”

The LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo includes two special equalizers customized for Olivia’s music that can be accessed through the Sony|Headphones Connect app1, allowing fans to listen like Olivia.

When designing the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia chose an environmentally-conscious design using factory-recovered plastic, reclaimed water bottles, and recycled plastic materials from automobile parts to create parts of the case and body of the headphones 2. Due to the variation in material, the headphones host a violet marble pattern that causes no two pairs of LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo to be the same.

LinkBuds S Noise-Canceling and High-Resolution Audio Wireless

Just like the LinkBuds S, the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo feature noise-canceling, High-Resolution Audio Wireless, and host an ultra-small and lightweight design so fans will be able to comfortably listen to their favorite album all day long. Smart features such as Adaptive Sound Control and Auto Play senses the user’s behavior and automatically adjust sound settings to provide the right sound for the moment. The LinkBuds S combines innovative ambient sound that lets the listener interact with the world around them with high-quality noise-canceling technology allowing them to focus on their favorite track from Olivia and nothing else.

The LinkBuds S allow the listener to experience High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to Sony’s industry-adopted audio coding technology, LDAC 3. All music will be restored back to high-range sound with the use of DSEE Extreme™ that upscales digital music files in real time4, allowing the listener to appreciate all the fine details in their most-loved tracks.

The LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo will be priced at MSRP USD $199.99 and available in the United States for pre-order today at Sony.com and authorized dealers.

For U.S. preorders, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds/p/wfls900nv

For full LinkBuds S specifications, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds/p/wfls900nv

The Full Danish TV’s interview with Mark Hollis of Talk Talk In 1998

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The Full Danish TV’s interview with Mark Hollis of Talk Talk In 1998

The late Mark Hollis and his insights into Talk Talk’s music are on full display here in this Danish talk show interview from 1998, around the time of his debut solo album.

The Spider-Man Safety Series “What To Do About Drugs” From 1990

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The Spider-Man Safety Series “What To Do About Drugs” From 1990

The recent discovery of the second video in the Spider-Man Safety Series, titled “What To Do About Drugs” from 1990, has stirred excitement among fans and collectors alike. This obscure and previously undiscovered installment in the educational series offers a unique glimpse into the cultural landscape of the early ’90s.

Queen & George Michael Performing “Somebody to Love” In REHEARSALS Will Blow Your Mind

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Queen & George Michael Performing “Somebody to Love” In REHEARSALS Will Blow Your Mind

As one commenter said about these Freddie Mercury Tribute rehearsals in 1992, “David Bowie watching George Michael sing Freddy Mercury is the definition of the multiverse.”

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