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Thirty Seconds To Mars Announce Massive ‘Seasons 2024’ Global Tour

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Today, climbing from the Empire State Building in New York City, Oscar winning actor Jared Leto announced Thirty Seconds to Mars’ monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour — an extensive run across Latin America, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. This will be the band’s first headline tour in over 5 years. Full details on tour dates and ticketing information can be found below.

Leto, the band’s frontman, accomplished a historic feat as he completed the first ever climb of the Empire State Building. Having always been fascinated with the incredible landmark since he was a child, he said “The building is a testament of all the things that can be done in the world if we put our minds to it, which is largely the inspiration behind our most recent album, It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day.” As an avid climber, the Empire State Building and the tour announcement carry the sentiment that anything is possible if we try.

The Empire State Building was recently rated the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor for the second consecutive year after a recent $165 million renovation of its legendary iconic Observatory.

The tour kicks off in Latin America with festival performances at Lollapalooza Chile, Argentina and Brazil along with Estéreo Picnic in Colombia and Tecate Pa’l Norte Festival in Mexico. The band then arrives in Europe for 28 shows in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. The show then travels to North America where Mars will be joined by AFI along with support from Poppy and KennyHoopla across the 24 shows in major arenas and amphitheaters. Finally, the tour will conclude in Australia and New Zealand with four arena shows.

Multi-platinum selling artist Thirty Seconds to Mars, comprised of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, makes a triumphant return with their sixth studio album, It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day, released September 15th via Concord Records. The album heralds a new era for the band, one that not only explores the darker sides of the human experience but the hope as well, an arresting reminder that even in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles, there is still beauty to be found in the world. Lead single, “Stuck” officially debuted at #1 on the Alternative radio chart and scored a top 10 hit in Italy, marking the fastest chart climb of the band’s career. Sitting in the top three of the German airplay charts, the tour’s namesake and current single, “Seasons” asks if we can accept change as we move through the many different seasons of life

Tickets will be available starting with a Thirty Seconds to Mars pre-sale beginning on Friday, November 10 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, November 17 at 10am local time.

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS TOUR DATES:

LATIN AMERICA
Mar 15 – 17 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lollapalooza
Mar 15 – 17 – Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza
Mar 21 – 24 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estéreo Picnic
Mar 22 – 24 – Sāo Paulo, Brasil – Lollapalooza
Sat Mar 30 – Mexico, Monterrey – Tecate Pa’l Norte Festival

EUROPE
Tue Apr 16 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Wed Apr 17 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
Fri Apr 19 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
Sat Apr 20 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Mon Apr 22 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
Tue Apr 23 – London, UK – The O2
Thu Apr 25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Fri Apr 26 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
Sat Apr 27 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena
Mon Apr 29 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Wed May 1 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
Thu, May 2 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
Sat May 4 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Forum Black Box
Thu May 9 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
Fri May 10 – Bratislava, Slovakia – O’Nepela Arena
Sun May 12 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
Mon May 13 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
Wed May 15 – Prague, Czech Republic – Sportovni Hala Fortuna
Thu May 16 – Budapest, Hungary – MVM Dome
Sat May 18 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
Sun May 19 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
Tue May 21 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Wed May 22 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
Fri May 24 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Sat May 25 – Turin, Italy – Pala Alpitour Arena
Mon May 27 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
Wed May 29 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena
30 May – 1 June – Galicia, Spain – O Son do Camiño

NORTH AMERICA
*Featuring AFI and support from Poppy and KennyHoopla

Fri Jul 26 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre*
Sat Jul 27 – Ridgefield, WA RV – Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater*
Tue Jul 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre*
Wed Jul 31 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Fri Aug 02 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater*
Sat Aug 03 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater*
Tue Aug 06 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre*
Wed Aug 07 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*
Fri Aug 09 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center*
Sat Aug 10 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*
Mon Aug 12 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*
Wed Aug 14 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
Thu Aug 15 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion*
Sat Aug 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center*
Sun Aug 18 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center*
Tue Aug 20 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion*
Wed Aug 21 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre*
Fri Aug 23 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
Sat Aug 24 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Tue Aug 27 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*
Thu Aug 29 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
Fri Aug 30 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater*
Sun Sep 01 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*
Wed Sep 04 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre*

AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND
Thu Sep 12 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena
Sat Sep 14 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena
Tue Sep 17 – Brisbane, AUS – Riverstage
Thu Sep 19 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

Melanie Martinez Announces North American Arena Tour

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Multi-Platinum alternative-pop phenom Melanie Martinez has unveiled plans for her most ambitious concert tour to date. The Trilogy Tour will see the evolution of Martinez’s alter ego “Cry Baby” performed live. It will include hits from all three of her Top 10 groundbreaking albums: Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals which have collectively amassed over 14 Billion streams worldwide. The tour gets underway on May 10, 2024 at Seattle WA’s Climate Pledge Arena and then visits arenas across North America through mid-June. Highlights include such historic venues as Inglewood, CA’s Kia Forum (May 15), New York City’s Madison Square Garden (June 5), and Toronto, ON’s Scotiabank Arena (June 9).

Joining the tour will be special guests Men I Trust, Beach Bunny, and Sofia Isella, on select dates.

Presale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, November 14 at 9 am PT/12 pm ET, with general ticket sales commencing on Friday, November 17 at 10:00 am local at www.thetrilogytour.com.

Fans can take part in the Melanie Martinez mailing list presale by joining her email list HERE by Sunday, Nov 12 @ 11:59pm ET to receive the presale code to their inbox on Monday, Nov 13.

Martinez is currently traveling the globe on the European leg of her blockbuster PORTALS Tour, continuing tonight in London with a SOLD-OUT show at UK’s famed OVO Arena Wembley and then making stops in Wolverhampton, Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, Brussels, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Paris, Madrid, and Lisbon. Martinez will then bring the tour to Asia and Australia, beginning January 19, 2024, in Tokyo.

The PORTALS Tour – which played to sold-out houses across North America though the summer – celebrates the arrival earlier this year of Martinez’s new album, PORTALS, available now in an expanded deluxe digital edition featuring three additional tracks HERE. Hailed by Rolling Stone as an “effortlessly inventive, mature record” from “an artist unafraid to start from scratch and tackle complex, difficult ideas,” the album proved Melanie’s highest charting debut on the Billboard 200 upon its March 2023 release, arriving at #2 with 142,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week – Martinez’s third consecutive Billboard 200 Top 10 album debut. PORTALS further debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Current Alternative Albums,” “Current Pop Albums,” “Top Album Sales,” “Current Album Sales,” “Internet Albums,” “Digital Albums,” and “Top Alternative/Rock Albums” charts, along with a #2 debut on the “Top Vinyl Albums” chart. An instant global sensation, the album proved Martinez’s first #1 album debut in Australia, also landing at #1 in New Zealand, #2 in the UK, #3 in Canada and Ireland, and top 10 chart placements in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain.

PORTALS includes the brand new single, “EVIL,” as well as the hits, “VOID” and “DEATH,” both of which made history as Martinez’s first original songs to debut on the Billboard “Hot 100.” “DEATH” is joined by a cinematic companion video – directed, conceived, and costume designed by Martinez herself – which trended #1 on YouTube’s Trending “Top Music Videos” chart and now boasts over 31M official views. The song was first teased with a series of eerie clips revealing the rebirth of Martinez’s character “Cry Baby,” quickly sparking a frenzy of theories and garnering over 115M views across all socials. The track and its compelling companion visual earned praise from the likes of Billboard, which raved, “The avant-garde pop auteur creates bold, expansive worlds with each project…While the dramatic five-minute track can be connected to her artistic reawakening, the kinetic drums and electronic elements will also make listeners feel reborn, too.”

Martinez recently partnered with boutique fragrance company Flower Shop Perfumes Co. to launch a new four-fragrance collection, Portals Parfums. With pre-sales launched at 11:00 a.m. on November 1, the direct-to-consumer scents completely sold out late the following evening, in less than 48 hours. Portals Parfums follows Martinez’s wildly successful 2016 debut fragrance, Cry Baby Perfume Milk, which quickly sold out and can now be found only on reseller platforms for up to $2,000 a bottle. Working with IFF perfumers Natasha Côté, Patty Hidalgo, and Laurent Le Guernec, Martinez was deeply involved in all aspects of development for the new fragrance collection. Much like Cry Baby Perfume Milk, which arrived creatively packaged in a replica vintage baby bottle, Portals Parfums comes in a striking art sculptured bottle at a full one-foot tall, with a many-eyed creature head that opens like a nesting doll to reveal four glass vials inside. Transporting the wearer to different worlds with just a little spritz, each unique scent is designed to reflect the four classical elements: Water of Intuition, Air of Clarity, Fiery Passion, and Earthy Abundance. Portals Parfums is available as a four-fragrance set, 60 ml total (15 ml each of four scents) in Eau de Parfum spray. Individual refill vials (15 ml) and full-sized bottles (50 ml each) in Eau de Parfum will follow in 2024. The Portals Parfums fragrance collection will serve as a foundation for other Portals products, including a broad collection of scented candles.

MELANIE MARTINEZ THE PORTALS TOUR 2023-2024

NOVEMBER 2023
9 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
10 – Wolverhampton, UK – The Halls Wolverhampton
13 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester
14 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester
15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
17 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
19 – Brussels, Belgium– Forest National
20 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
22 – Warsaw, Poland – COS Torwar
23 – Berlin, Germany – Verti Music Hall
24 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
26 – Paris, France – Zenith Paris – La Villette
28 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
30 – Lisbon, Portugal – Sagres Campo Pequeno

JANUARY 2024
19 – Tokyo, Japan – Toyosu Pit
21 – Seoul, South Korea – KBS Arena
23 – Manila, Philippines – World Trade Center Hall A
25 – Singapore, Singapore – Singapore Expo
28 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena
30 – Sydney, Australia – Aware Super Theatre

FEBRUARY 2024
2 – Brisbane, Australia – Riverstage
5 – Melbourne, Australia – Margaret Court Arena
6 – Melbourne, Australia – Margaret Court Arena

***THE TRILOGY TOUR 2024***
(NEWLY ANNOUNCED)

MAY 2024
10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
12 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
14 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs
15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
17 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
21– Denver, CO – Ball Arena
23 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
24 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
25 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
28 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
29 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
31 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena

JUNE 2024
1 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
3 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
5 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
7 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
9 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
11 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
13 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
14 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

My Next Read: “Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery” By Ryan Dusick

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Two decades after Songs About Jane, Maroon 5’s original drummer presents an unflinching examination of fame, anxiety, mental health, and recovery

In the nineties, Ryan Dusick and his friends Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael dreamed about making it big . . . and against all odds, they did. This inside story recounts Maroon 5’s founding and their road to becoming Grammy-winning megastars, told through the eyes of former drummer Ryan Dusick. He takes readers behind the scenes of the band’s meteoric rise to success—and the grueling demands that came with it—as well as his personal struggles with anxiety and addiction after his departure from the band.

For Maroon 5, fame came with a platinum debut record, jam sessions with Prince in his own living room, and encounters with celebrities such as Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer, and Bono. For Dusick, stardom came to an abrupt halt with the devastating loss of his ability to play drums due to chronic nerve damage.

Alongside Maroon 5’s story of camaraderie and pressure, Dusick interweaves his own narrative: a decade lost to liquor and antianxiety medication, his ferocious commitment to recovery, and his current perspective as a professional counselor. With a candor that will speak to anyone who has struggled with mental health, Harder to Breathe moves beyond celebrity to examine the nature of human heartbreak and resilience, and to buoy anyone currently facing similar challenges.

Ultimately, Harder to Breathe is a roller-coaster memoir about how making it to the top sent Dusick to the bottom—and how he let go of the past and embraced a new future, one breath at a time.

Eric Alper Public Relations’ Artists Receive 27 Maple Blues Awards Nominations

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Blues music today continues to be a vibrant and influential genre that resonates with a wide range of listeners. While it has evolved over the decades, the essence of the blues, with its emotive lyrics and soulful melodies, remains as powerful as ever. Modern blues musicians draw from the rich history of the genre while infusing their own unique styles and perspectives. Blues festivals and clubs around the world provide platforms for both seasoned veterans and emerging artists to showcase their talents, keeping the tradition alive and well. In an era of constant musical innovation, blues music endures as a timeless testament to the human experience, offering solace, catharsis, and a connection to the roots of American and Canadian music. Whether through classic standards or contemporary interpretations, blues continues to touch the hearts and souls of its listeners, proving that its enduring legacy is far from fading.

The Toronto Blues Society continues to support and promote Canadian Blues artists by announcing the nominees for the upcoming 26th annual Maple Blues Awards. The winners will be announced on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto.

The Eric Alper Public Relations and its family of labels and artists nominees listed below were selected by the Maple Blues Awards Nomination Panel for their outstanding achievements in blues music in Canada over the past year.

Entertainer of the Year
Angelique Francis
Blue Moon Marquee

Electric Act of the Year
Colin James
Sue Foley

Acoustic Act of the Year
Brandon Isaak
Michael Jerome Browne

Male Vocalist of the Year
Brandon Isaak
Steve Marriner

Female Vocalist of the Year
Crystal Shawanda

Recording/Producer of the Year
Midnight Blues
ARTIST: Crystal Shawanda
PRODUCER: Dewayne Strobel

One Step Closer
ARTIST: Brandon Isaak
PRODUCER: Brandon Isaak/Conrad Hillis

Guitarist of the Year
Sue Foley
Tony D (Diteodoro)

Harmonica Player of the Year
Steve Marriner

Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year
David Vest
Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne

Horn Player of the Year
Dan Jancar
Loretta Hale

Drummer of the Year
Matt Sobb

Bassist of the Year
Angelique Francis
Gary Kendall

Songwriter of the Year
Andre Bisson
Brandon Isaak
Crystal Shawanda

Blues With A Feeling/Lifetime Achievement Award
Dalannah Gail Bowen
Sue Foley
Tom Lavin

Haneke Twins Delivers Raw Emotion in ‘Voices’ from ‘Stories of Violence’ Album

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Grief finds its way to all of us. Swiss-based band Haneke Twins unload a palpable, relatable pain in its latest single, “Voices.”

One slice of the band’s third album, “Stories of Violence,” “Voices” is a classic post-punk spirit served ice-cold with a drizzle of dissonance. The song’s lyrics are based on an unreleased poem from Zen Das, a poet and friend of the band, and describe the emotions of someone processing the ravenous ache of loss.

“I grab my pen, a hand that shakes
You’re in my mind, my heart that aches
I know you’re there, you’re in my soul
You’re in my smile, my every bone”

“We’ve blended influences from three generations of post-punk: the classic era of the ‘80s, its 2000s revival, and its modern retake,” the band said. “Our lyrics deal mainly with psychological, social, and political subjects, such as the lack of stable and appropriate housing, the ever-increasing policing and surveillance, the punitive justice, the recent refugee crisis, the vanity in our lives, depression, anxiety, and more.”

Most of the album was hatched during the pandemic, which impacted the process and tone.

“The mood of the album is such partially because most of the material was written during the pandemic,” the band explained. “The pandemic also affected our songwriting process since most of the tracks were not composed in the traditional way working together in a studio – on the contrary, they were written in total isolation due to the lockdown, exchanging material remotely over the internet.”

You can feel the heartache in each piece of “Voices,” expertly laid down by the band’s five members: Stefanos Leontsinis (guitar), Andrés G. Delannoy (guitar), Paul Aspell (bass), Emil Koulouris (drums), and Paschalis Vichoudis (vocals and keys). The track stands as a testament to the Haneke Twins’ insistence that while it takes pieces from multiple subgenres of rock, its original sound manifests into a style the band coined itself: “rough-wave.”

“Even though we find that our music balances perfectly between post-punk, alt-rock, and dark-wave, none of the three terms describes it well enough, thus we often use the invented term ‘rough-wave’ when referring to it,” the band said.

Originally started as a duo comprised of Leontsinis and Vichoudis, Haneke Twins later grew to five and is centered between Geneva and Zurich and recorded some of “Stories of Violence” at a studio in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France. Perhaps most unique about the band, though, is its scientific background.

Each member of the outfit holds a doctorate degree in physics, a fact not often true for any collection of five people, let alone five people who all rock out together.

“When not making music, we wear our lab coats and investigate the secrets of the universe at the CERN research center,” the band explained. “Too bad the band name ‘We Are Scientists’ was already taken.”

Instead, the band drew inspiration for their moniker from Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke and his movie, “The White Ribbon,” which the band calls a “masterpiece.”

“It’s a second-to-none suspense film without a single note of music!” the band said. “According to Haneke, ‘usually music is used to hide a film’s problems.’ Another favorite of his quotes is: ‘a feature film is 24 lies per second.’ The question that arises from this: what is the ‘lie rate’ in popular music?”

While that question might not have a scientific answer, Haneke Twins is doing its part to bring truth to the musical world. With signature baritone vocals and cold, arctic guitars that rip through the songs like shards of ice, the band’s sometimes hypnotic and often explosive music transports you to the dark and smoky underground clubs of the U.K. while serving up the rawness of reality, like it or not.

First of the Last Stars Fuse the Dreamy with the Powerfully Raw on “Wrong Star”

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There are so many possible paths in life that it can be hard to know for sure if we’re getting it right. Ottawa-based alt-rockers First of the Last Stars address this fear of regret in their dreamy, introspective new single “Wrong Star” from their All I Ever Wanted EP – available now.

A mix of gossamer dream-pop and soaring pop-punk elements, “Wrong Star” guides us through a universe of inward reflection:

Of all of the ghosts that have haunted me I miss yours the most
So lost beside you, I can’t feel when you’re close
too cold to hold, one’s silver one’s bone
this one is ashes, the other’s lost control

Meanwhile, the corresponding music video pulls us through this dark infinity scenes of star-filled nights juxtaposed with snow-covered landscapes. The visuals complement the song nicely, Gareth’s ethereal instrumentation offset by singer Ophelie’s strong, passionate, and sometimes raw vocals.

As much as the song is about uncertainty, it’s also about keeping sight of our priorities. “This song is about the fear of regret as we face many paths throughout our lives,” the band mused. “Things can tear us apart from what’s most important, if we let them. Our time is finite. One day, we’ll look back on our lives and wonder if we ‘wished on the wrong star.’”

However, the song is ultimately open to interpretation. “Our writing process is quite fluid,” they said. “Each song comes about in a different way. We mean our lyrics to be interpreted by the listener in a way they can relate to personally. We take a lot of time to write each of our songs. We try to serve the song, always.”

First of the Last Stars are an alternative rock duo – Gareth and Ophelie – formed in 2019 in Ottawa. They combine elements of post-punk, shoegaze, and dream pop as their influences. Born out of lockdowns and the loss of loved ones, they were inspired to find their post-grunge sound, to follow a dream, and ultimately free themselves.

First of the Last Stars previously released their debut single “Never Alone,” a slow burner that sparks into a fire. Their second single “Unfamiliar” showcased their more upbeat side with a slight tinge of their signature melancholy, proving that their All I Ever Wanted EP was guaranteed to be captivating.

Danny Lamb’s ‘Powerful (Hold Space)’ Is A Musical Testament to Love, Empathy, And A More Inclusive World

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Danny Lamb has been creating music and doing everything he can to carve out a more empathetic world since he was sixteen years old. His life as an able-bodied person, while still having a disability, has made him keenly aware of the privilege he has. Danny is always thinking about how hard things can be for others, instilling in him a driving desire to see the world become as it can be: better and full of love. His latest single and release, ‘Powerful (Hold Space)’ is both a testament and a reflection of his dedication to music, love, and empathy, and you can hear it clearly in every note.

Danny Lamb has had his music and achievements featured in and recognized by several publications and organizations, including Niagara Life Magazine, Canadian Musician Magazine, Global TV with Susan Hay, CHTV, and the BBC, and it’s easy to see why, once the music of Danny Lamb surrounds you with the possibilities and wonders, waiting just around the corner.

Danny Lamb is building a legacy of art and lifting others up, in every way he can, as a humanitarian, artist, and human being that loves the world and its people, and it’s all painted clearly across ‘Powerful (Hold Space)’, a song about creating love and making space for others.

Danny Lamb has shared the stage or worked with countless industry-shaping artists and figures, including Mark Lalama, Music Director of Canadian Idol, Fefe Dobson and Marianas Trench, and it’s because he’s part of the next wave of artists shaping the future of music. His latest single ‘Powerful (Hold Space)’ adds to the already rich legacy of music and is a clear sign of Danny Lamb’s future as an artist and performer.

Charlie PS Lights A ‘Slow Burn’ Against The Modern Music Industry In New Release

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In Charlie PS’s single, “Slow Burn,” the Vancouver-based, England-born rock artist isn’t mincing words about the modern music industry.

The creativity inherent to music is what ignites the magic we feel when that bassline hits. It’s not a formula, it’s not linear, and it doesn’t require metrics for meaning – it’s a journey into humanity that makes you want to move. This is core to the concept of “Slow Burn,” a cathartic roar from Charlie PS as she unleashes her frustrations onto the track.

“Too many side eye glances I’ll never learn
Too much of a good thing, point of no return
Too many times that I wanna sit and watch it burn,
You better notice, you better know…”

Over instrumentation from Steven Roe on lead guitar, Lachlan Tocher on bass, and Brennan Buglioni on drums, Charlie PS rocks out with plenty of raw emotion.

“‘Slow Burn is my retort back towards an industry that is forever changing with expectations that are unrealistically high, especially for independent artists,” she said. “We live in an incredibly bittersweet age that allows us to bypass the need for record labels by being able to self-promote and self-record our music, but that also results in being more easily lost in the crowd of those also pushing for the same goals. Sometimes, it feels less about the quality of my music and more about how many times a week I post to my TikTok, and that thought is one of the matches that ignited the fire into writing ‘Slow Burn.’”

The way Charlie PS, who also provides rhythm guitar on the track, structured the song and delivers the vocals displays the urgence she feels to keep up with what she’s hearing all around her. The chorus was bumped up one BPM faster than the rest of the song to add a hurriedness to that portion, one example of how the artist used tools other than her words to get the message across.

“This song plays around with feel and timing,” Charlie PS explained. “All of the verses in ‘Slow Burn’ are played in a ‘swung’ style rhythm, whereas the rhythm changes to a straight style right at the end of the pre-chorus going into the chorus.”

“Slow Burn” is the fifth of five tracks on Charlie PS’s latest EP, “Even If It Kills Me,” which is set to be released on Oct. 27. The artist dug deep into her psyche to bring together a project with plenty of personal meaning.

“Each song is a bit of a snippet from certain periods of my life over the past three years, recognizing things I need to work on – in the songs ‘Raw’ and ‘Down To The Devil’ – and celebrating moments of personal growth – in ‘Revival’ and ‘Even If It Kills Me,’” she said. “Then the final song, ‘Slow Burn,’ focuses on everything that I’ve been wanting to vent about regarding the music industry over the last few years and underlining my intentions in moving forward at this stage of my career.”

Charlie PS burst onto the scene in 2018 with her debut EP, “Little Miss Dysfunctional,” which included a track that went on to be nominated and win Best Pop Song, be nominated for Best Music Video, and earned the artist herself a nomination for Artist of the Year at the 2019 Kootenay Music Awards. She also finished in the top-100 in CBC’s Searchlight competition in 2019 and won a spot at the local Surrey Fusion Festival in the same year.

In 2021, Charlie PS introduced the world to her single, “Ghost of You,” which combines flavors of alternative and southern rock, creating a backdrop for western-esque storytelling. It was featured on the Spotify Editorial Playlist “Morning Blues,” BBC Radio, and CBC’s “Rock Canada” Playlist.

The artist has a sound that can be described as a sonic melting pot, which makes sense given her upbringing. Charlie PS was born in Bristol, England, but transplanted across the world at a young age to grow up in Nelson, British Columbia. She has since moved to Vancouver, where she continues to draw inspiration from a wide variety of rock and blues, naming Stevie Nicks, Ann Wilson, Grace Potter, and ZZ Ward among her encouragers.

“I borrow elements of strong vocals and energetic riffs and use them to create my own blended sound rooted in modern-rock,” Charlie PS explained.

Watch ‘Fishing With John Lurie’ TV Show Featuring Tom Waits

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“Fishing with John” is a cult television series from the 1990s created by actor and musician John Lurie. The show features Lurie taking various celebrity guests on fishing expeditions in different parts of the world. Each episode follows a humorous and offbeat format, with the fishing itself often taking a back seat to the interactions and comedic situations that arise during the trips.

Episode 2 of “Fishing with John” features the musician and actor Tom Waits. In this episode, John Lurie and Tom Waits embark on a fishing adventure in the wilds of Montauk, New York. The show is known for its deadpan humor and unconventional take on the fishing and travel documentary genre.

Throughout the episode, Lurie and Waits engage in quirky conversations and bizarre situations while attempting to catch fish. The two share amusing and absurd moments, such as Tom Waits catching fish with his bare hands, and their interactions are filled with dry humor and a surreal atmosphere.

“Fishing with John” is a unique and unconventional series that has gained a cult following over the years, thanks to its eccentric approach to celebrity-driven travel and fishing shows. Tom Waits’ appearance in this particular episode adds to the show’s charm, and fans of both John Lurie and Tom Waits often find it an entertaining and eccentric experience.

Watch The Carpenters’ Holiday Classic “A Christmas Portrait” TV Show From 1978

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“The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait” is a Christmas television special that originally aired on ABC in 1978. It features the popular American music duo, The Carpenters, consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. The special was a holiday-themed musical event that showcased the duo’s signature soft rock and pop music style, as well as their charming and heartwarming approach to Christmas songs.

Karen Carpenter was known for her beautiful and distinctive voice, and in this special, she performed a variety of classic Christmas songs, including “The Christmas Song,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Merry Christmas Darling.” Richard Carpenter, the musical arranger and pianist of the duo, accompanied her with their signature sound.

The program also featured guest appearances by various artists and entertainers, and it included segments with the Carpenters interacting with children in a festive holiday setting. The special was a one-hour celebration of Christmas music and the holiday season, and it has become a beloved part of the Carpenters’ legacy. It was a reflection of the Carpenters’ enduring popularity and their ability to capture the spirit of the season through their music.

“The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait” has been re-aired on television in subsequent years and has been made available on various home video formats, making it a cherished tradition for fans of the Carpenters and holiday music enthusiasts.