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Vault Music Launches “Cassette Culture 3.0” With 50 Exclusive Live Albums From New York City’s Top Independent Musicians

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Vault Music Launches “Cassette Culture 3.0” With 50 Exclusive Live Albums From New York City’s Top Independent Musicians

Vault Music, the digital music format for limited-edition music, is proud to announce Cassette Culture 3.0, a web3 revival of the tradition of “cassette culture” on the company’s blockchain-based music format.

Traditionally, “cassette culture” refers to an international music scene that emerged in the postpunk period of the late 1970s through the 1990s. It involved amateur musicians, often recording at home on cassette tapes, creating non-mainstream or alternative music. These recordings were then duplicated on cassette in limited quantities and distributed freely or sold at low cost within the scene, differentiating this concept from the use of cassettes for illegal copies, mix tapes, bootlegs, or other common uses.

While cassette culture was culturally significant among musicians and music fans alike, most notably via the taping sections at Grateful Dead shows, it lacked the ability to create meaningful income for artists—until now.

By bringing cassette on-chain via the company’s blockchain-based music format, Vault Music is proud to launch Cassette Culture 3.0, a hybrid of cassette culture and web3 music.

With its unalterable and fully tradable digital format, Vault Music is the first company to create on-chain archives of live performances that reflect the current music culture in New York City. This fusion of old and new reinvents the way music enthusiasts consume and share music, providing a new way for the underground music scene to thrive.

“What we’ve built at Vault Music takes the taping movement and makes it above board and on chain,” said Nigel Eccles, CEO and co-founder of Vault Music. “I’ve always loved collecting music and the tradition of taping culture, but we wanted to bring it back to life with modern technology. By doing so, we’re not only preserving these performances in a non-degrading format, but we’re also giving independent musicians a new way to earn a viable living from their music.”

To date, Vault Music has captured 50 live concert performances from New York City’s iconic and underground venues, including Bowery Electric, The Bitter End, Baby’s All Right, Mercury Lounge, and many more. Each will be released as limited-edition live albums on the company’s blockchain-based music platform and mobile app, which is available on iOS and Android.

Vault Music’s platform and digital format empower artists to control the price and scarcity of their music. Unreleased music and live performances can be released as digital albums that can be bought and resold by fans.

More importantly, by preserving these performances as live albums on chain, artists can quickly and easily share live performance experiences with a larger fanbase, a major advantage for independent artists who are unable to tour extensively. And unlike vinyl and other physical formats, artists earn royalties every time an album is sold or resold on Vault Music, creating long-tail earning potential.

Built on the Solana blockchain, Vault Music uses its proprietary Vault Protocol, an open and fully decentralized standard for purchasing, playing, and sharing limited-edition music releases, to store and encrypt audio and visual media for each drop.

Each live performance can be purchased and played in high-quality audio along with rich-media extras such as concert videos, voice memos, backstage photos, and more. Each live album drop can be purchased via credit card, PayPal, Phantom wallet, or in-app purchase via Vault Music’s mobile app.

To date, Vault Music has recorded live performances from AKTHESAVIOR, Juniper, Middle Part, Anna Shoemaker and more, including live drops from artists such as Kids That Fly, Telescreens, SUM SUN, Charlotte Rose Benjamin, and D’Lourdes. In total, Vault Music has recorded over 50 live concerts in New York City, which will drop weekly.

Vault Music is not stopping with New York City, however. In the months ahead, the company will expand its Cassette Culture 3.0 initiative to Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Amsterdam, and London by the end of 2023, with a focus on spotlighting the top independent and underground musicians in each scene.

“Our objective is to create the definitive archive of the best live music experiences around the world,” says Eccles. “By making each album strictly limited edition, our inventory will truly serve as the ultimate inventory of collectible time capsules from the most vibrant underground music scenes.”

To learn more about Cassette Culture 3.0 and to collect the latest drops, visit drop.vault.fan/nyc

Toronto Indie Rock Band The Alter Kakers Celebrate Breakup Liberation in ‘When You’re Gone’

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Toronto Indie Rock Band The Alter Kakers Celebrate Breakup Liberation in ‘When You’re Gone’

All things end. Some things must end.

Steve Bronstein of Toronto indie rock band The Alter Kakers wrote the group’s latest single, “When You’re Gone”, years ago near the close of a relationship. But unlike the more common musical theme in breakup songs, the singer isn’t sad about the conclusion – he relishes it.

“Instead of having a remorseful feeling about it, it takes a self-aware approach,” Bronstein explained. “Looking forward to the freedoms ahead.”

Incorporating clever wordplay and poignant truths, Bronstein brays over an upbeat but dirty instrumental, which includes drums, guitar, and even violin.

“When You’re Gone” has been a long time in the making. Bronstein originally wrote its lyrics about 30 years ago, then stashed them away. A decade ago, the bed tracks were recorded at Metalworks with the band’s original singer, Matt Dratva. Fast-forward to modern day, and The Alter Kakers decided to revisit the song and turn it into something complete.

As part of the transformation, the band realized it would be better suited to be played in a more acoustic manner. That led to more of a strumming approach, with drummer Dan Barsi playing a snappy snare beat to anchor it. The Alter Kakers recorded it in one take with everything live off the floor with no click.

“The vocal, especially in the beginning of the song, feels intimate, almost conversational,” the band said.

The violin solo – played by friend of the band Colin Maier of Quartetto Gelato – was overdubbed later.

“When You’re Gone” is the second song The Alter Kakers have published in the last eight weeks, following up the July release of “Stopped Being In Love.” Like their previous songs, “When You’re Gone” has an accompanying video, which the band shot and edited itself.

Scenes of the band performing “When You’re Gone” were captured at Underpass Park in Toronto’s Corktown district, fully immersed in the urban fabric of the city.

“(We went to Corktown) to take advantage of the graffiti as a backdrop and give the video a gritty vibe,” the band said. “We got lucky with some of the graffiti, especially the large spray painted word, ‘DENIAL,’ which seemed to fit perfectly with the subject of the song, and Steve sang a few verses in front of it to highlight it.”

As excited as The Alter Kakers are about their recorded music, they especially pride themselves on their live performances. Bronstein, Barsi, and bassist/vocalist Cary Corvair can be found around Toronto, entrancing crowds with original music and covers of greatest hits. Forever showmen, The Alter Kakers have taken venues like The Dakota Tavern by storm.

The band’s name is a testament to their stature and nature – alter kaker is a Yiddish term for an old person, or as the band likes to call it, “an old fart.” That level of self-awareness helps when creating a song like “When You’re Gone.”

Grammy-Winning ‘Slack Key’ Guitarist Jim ‘Kimo’ West Drops Enchanting Album “Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stories”

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Grammy-Winning ‘Slack Key’ Guitarist Jim ‘Kimo’ West Drops Enchanting Album “Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stories”

Grammy-winning Hawaiian “slack key” guitarist, producer, and composer Jim “Kimo” West unveiled his latest album, “Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stores,” on August 14, 2023. This release marks the beginning of a tour that will enchant audiences across the United States and Europe. It will also include a special benefit concert, “The Hana Sound Returns,” dedicated to supporting the people of Maui, featuring Leokane Pryor and CJ Helekahi.

Jim “Kimo” West’s journey into the enchanting world of “ki ho’alu” or Hawaiian “slack key” guitar began in Hana, Maui, in 1985. Here, he was introduced to the captivating sounds of Gabby Pahinui, Sons Of Hawaii, Sonny Chillingworth, and Atta Isaacs. These influences left an indelible mark on his musical soul, leading him to explore the rich tradition of alternate tunings and the soul-stirring melodies of slack key guitar.

Kimo’s reputation as one of the world’s preeminent slack key guitarists is evident in his music, which has garnered over seventy-five million spins on leading streaming platforms. He received a Grammy Award in 2021 for his album “More Guitar Stories” and a Grammy nomination in 2019 for “Moku Maluhia-Peaceful Island.” Additionally, Kimo is a four-time Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian ‘Grammy’) nominee and a two-time recipient of the LA Treasures Award for his unwavering commitment to preserving the acoustic guitar tradition.

“Of Wood and Spirit” takes listeners on a musical journey. Kimo’s innovative compositions and intricate fingerpicking style are showcased while staying true to the essence of slack key guitar. The album seamlessly weaves in influences from genres such as West African guitar, New Age, Classical, and Americana music. It serves as a testament to Kimo’s deep reverence for the American landscape and the spiritual energy unique to each location. The universal language of music connects them all.

Kimo’s “Of Wood and Spirit” tour celebrates music, culture, and the rich history of slack key guitar. Audiences can expect an immersive experience as Kimo shares the stage with some of the world’s finest slack key players and musicians.

As a sneak peek of the album, Kimo has released the single “Ghost Town Waltz.” Featuring a new video with  “crowdsourced” photos and video clips, woven together in a compelling montage by acclaimed video artist Doug Henry.

This hauntingly beautiful track invites listeners into an evocative soundscape where lingering melodies dance through the remnants of a deserted town.

Jim “Kimo” West Concerts:
September 6, 7:30 PM
The Hana Sound Returns-a benefit for Maui
with Leokane Pryor and CJ Helekahi
SOhO , Santa Barbara CA
Tickets https://www.sohosb.com/events/hana-sound-returns-jim-kimo-west-soho-santabara

September 17, 2023 3 PM
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Ojai CA
https://www.beatricewood.com/jim_kimo_west_2023.html

October 18 – November 20 2023
Nacht Der Gitarren (International Guitar Night Europe)
Info: https://internationalguitarnight.com/nacht-der-gitarren/

Dec 2 2023  7 PM
With Richard Smith
Lord of The Strings Holiday Show
Mission Viejo Civic Center, Mission Viejo CA
https://lordofthestringsconcerts.com/tickets

Watch Steve Miller Perform The Only Acoustic Version Of “The Joker” You’ll Ever Want To Hear

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Watch Steve Miller Perform The Only Acoustic Version Of “The Joker” You’ll Ever Want To Hear

Steve Miller performs “The Joker” live in the Howard Stern Show studio.

Demi Lovato Shares Her Personal Struggles with Drug Addiction and Overdose

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Demi Lovato Shares Her Personal Struggles with Drug Addiction and Overdose

In an interview with Howard Stern, Demi Lovato reveals that she continues to cope with hearing and vision impairments stemming from her 2018 drug overdose.

Atlantic Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Year-Long Vinyl Campaign, Remixes, And Limited-Edition Merchandise Capsule

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Atlantic Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Year-Long Vinyl Campaign, Remixes, And Limited-Edition Merchandise Capsule

As part of Atlantic Records’ 75th Anniversary celebration, the label – in conjunction with Rhino Entertainment – has launched an extensive year-long vinyl series featuring 90 releases spanning the entire history of the company, from its earliest days until the present. The series encompasses iconic and acclaimed albums across virtually every popular musical genre, including special editions and many that have never been on vinyl. The unprecedented series has been curated by Atlantic Records Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman, who – in addition to his role as the label’s chief executive – is one of the world’s foremost audiophiles, with a personal vinyl collection now numbering over two million LPs.

Each month’s Atlantic 75 collection reflects the label’s diverse and rich history. With most titles pressed in crystal clear vinyl, releases included span groundbreaking works that underline the genre-defiant greatness of the label’s release over the years. In addition, Atlantic has partnered with noted audiophile label Acoustic Sounds for a multi-year-long slate of 180-Gram, 45RPM black vinyl, and SACD versions of classic Atlantic albums. The label has also partnered with beloved vinyl subscription service VMP (Vinyl Me, Please) for their first ever label collection for Record of the Month, which will be available for VMP members on Thursday, October 19, shipping early November. As part of the partnership, VMP will be releasing Ray Charles – Ray Charles In Person in the Essentials Track, The Mar-Keys / Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Back to Back in the Classics Track, Lupe Fiasco – Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor in the Hip-Hop Track, John Prine – Sweet Revenge in the Country Track, and Stone Temple Pilots – Nº 4 in the Rock Track.

“Our 75th anniversary has given us an incredible opportunity to revisit the amazing range and depth of the music that Atlantic has released across the decades,” said Craig Kallman. “These 90 albums are not only an extraordinary musical journey through the years, but a cultural one as well, reflecting a series of seismic social shifts. As an admitted vinyl junkie, I’m honored and thrilled to join with our colleagues at Rhino, our long-time friends at Acoustic Sounds, and the great folks at VMP to give all this brilliant music the royal LP treatment. It’s been a true labor of love, and the perfect celebration of this landmark anniversary.”

Kirk Pengilly of INXS shares his experience working with Atlantic Records: “In 1982, we signed to a newly revitalized ATCO label for North America under the Atlantic umbrella. They, along with our manager Chris Murphy, were trailblazers in a pretty stock standard record industry. They did things differently and thought outside the square with innovative, creative ideas. ATCO was our first signing outside of Australia and immediately showed their care and passion for us as an act. We were a ‘Band of Brothers’ and ATCO became part of our family. Exciting times for a bunch of guys out of Australia.”

As part of the ongoing series, Atlantic is pleased to announce the forthcoming releases of Led Zeppelin’s paradigm-shifting untitled fourth album, commonly referred to as Led Zeppelin IV, and Coldplay’s multi-platinum selling seventh album, A Head Full of Dreams. Led Zeppelin IV, produced by Jimmy Page, will be pressed on crystal-clear, 180g vinyl. The new edition of A Head Full of Dreams is pressed on 140g colored re-cycled vinyl and features a bonus track, “Something Just Like This,” by the Chainsmokers and Coldplay. The collection will also welcome albums from Jason Mraz, Christina Perri, Grouplove as well as seasonal releases from Booker T. and the MG’s and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. See below for the full list of releases dates.

Below is the complete list of the Atlantic 75 titles scheduled for the year, including already available titles. Titles from the collection are available to order at http://store.atlanticrecords.com. Fans visiting the store can also purchase limited-edition tees, hoodies, and color-changing magic candles featuring vintage Atlantic logo designs, as well as an exclusive t-shirt featuring Roberta Flack, which was released for the campaign in honor of the coinciding 50th anniversary of Killing Me Softly.

For the fans who prefer to listen to their music on the go, Atlantic has released a collection of remixes which demonstrates the influence that Atlantic’s iconic artists have had on musicians regardless of genre. Swiss-South African It-girl DJ Nora En Pure adds a new spin to Donna Lewis’ record-breaking “I Love You Always Forever.” DJ Spinna delivers a funky groove to Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly,” while producer Ben Lieband submits his own version of the iconic torch song. Italian DJ Luca Olivotto owns his fresh take on YES’ “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” which topped the Beatport House Charts earlier this spring. New Jersey enters the house with DJ Sliink’s flip of Gym Class Heroes’ “Cupid’s Chokehold.” Nomak revives a deep cut from Brandy with his take on “What About Us.” Listen to all the new Atlantic 75 remixes HERE.

ATLANTIC 75 VINYL COLLECTION
Available Now
John Coltrane – Olé Coltrane
Billy Cobham – Spectrum
Yes – Fragile
Velvet Underground – Loaded
Genesis – Selling England By The Pound
Ray Charles – Ray Charles
Otis Redding – Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul
Wilson Pickett – The Exciting Wilson Pickett!
Ben E. King – Don’t Play That Song!
Arthur Conley – Sweet Soul Music
Lizzo – Special
Lizzo – Cuz I Love You
Aretha Franklin – Lady Soul
Dusty Springfield – Dusty in Memphis
Roberta Flack – First Take
Trey Songz – Ready
Gayle – A Study In The Human Experience (First time on vinyl)
Pink Sweat$ – Pink Moon
Halestorm – The Strange Case of…
The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
Wiz Khalifa – Rolling Papers
Kelly Clarkson – The Meaning of Life
Tiësto – Drive
Brandy – Never Say Never
Ed Sheeran – Divide
Young Boy Never Broke Again – The Last Slimeto
Stone Temple Pilots – Purple
Simple Plan – No Helmets, No Pads, Just Balls
Shinedown – The Sound of Madness
Charlie Puth – Nine Track Mind
Matt Maeson – Bank of the Funeral
Panic! At The Disco – Pray for the Wicked
Kehlani – Cloud 19 (First time on vinyl)
Portugal. The Man – Evil Friends
Janelle Monáe – Electric Lady
Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer
INXS – Kick
Phil Collins – No Jacket Required
Hootie & The Blowfish – Cracked Rear View
Sean Paul – Dutty Rock
Ava Max – Heaven and Hell
Galantis – Pharmacy
Oliver Tree – Ugly Is Beautiful
Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
P. Diddy – Press Play
Cardi B. – Invasion of Privacy
Gucci Mane – Mr. Davis
Burna Boy – Twice as Tall
Don Toliver – Heaven or Hell
Nipsey Hussle – Victory Lap (Available Exclusively At Marathon)
Lupe Fiasco – Lupe Fiasco’s Food And Liquor I
Kevin Gates – Islah
Jack Harlow – That’s What They All Say
Kodak Black – Dying To Live
Lil Uzi Vert – Luv Is Rage 2
John Prine – John Prine
Willie Nelson – Phases & Stages
Crosby, Stills, & Nash – Crosby, Stills, & Nash
Sturgill Simpson – A Sailor’s Guide to Earth
Roddy Ricch – Please Excuse Me For Being Anti-Social

Available October 6
Matchbox Twenty – Yourself or Someone Like You
Buffalo Springfield – Again
MC5 – Back in the USA
Bad Company – Bad Company
Foreigner – Foreigner
Iron Butterfly – In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Portugal. The Man – Woodstock

Available October 20
Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams

Available October 27
Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV

Available November 3
Booker T. & The MG’s – In The Christmas Spirit
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Christmas Eve and Other Stories

Available November 10
Jason Mraz – Love Is a Four Letter Word
Grouplove – Never Trust A Happy Song
Christina Perri – lovestrong. (First time on vinyl)

ATLANTIC 75 REMIX COLLECTION
Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly (DJ Spinna Remix)
Gym Class Heroes x DJ Sliink – Cupid’s Chokehold (Club Mix)
Brandy – What About Us (Nömak’s 2016 Remix)
Yes – Owner of a Lonely Heart (Luca Olivotto Remix)
Donna Lewis x Nora En Pure – I Love You Always Forever (Nora’s Version)

ACOUSTIC SOUNDS COLLECTION
Genesis: Selling England by The Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Nursery Cryme, Genesis, Abacab, Foxtrot, Invisible Touch
Phil Collins: Face Value, Hello I Must Be Going
John Coltrane: Giant Steps, My Favorite Things, Coltrane Plays The Blues, Ole` Coltrane, Coltrane Jazz, Coltrane’s Sound
Ray Charles: The Genius of Ray Charles, What I’d Say, Ray Charles, Yes Indeed!, The Great Ray Charles
Bad Company: Bad Company, Straight Shooter, Run With The Pack, Desolation Angels, Burnin’ Sky
Charles Mingus: Blues & Roots, Oh Yeah!, The Clown
Yes: Fragile, Close to The Edge, The Yes Album, 90215
Otis Redding: Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul, The Dock of The Bay, The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul, The Soul Man
Foreigner: 4, Foreigner, Head Games, Double Vision
Crosby Stills & Nash: Déjà vu (w/Neil Young), CSN, Crosby Stills & Nash
Dr. John: Gris Gris, In the Right Place, Dr. John’s Gumbo
Stone Temple Pilots: Core, Purple
Buffalo Springfield: Buffalo Springfield, Buffalo Springfield Again

New Order Announce Substance 1987 Collection For 2023

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New Order Announce Substance 1987 Collection For 2023

Today (13th September) New Order are delighted to announce a remastered set of formats of Substance 1987, released via Warner on 10th November. The 2023 collection will be available in 2LP, 2CD, 4CD deluxe edition, 2LP coloured vinyl and 2 cassettes. Also being made available are reissues of the 12” singles True Faith, True Faith Remix and Blue Monday 88.

Originally released via the legendary Factory Records, Substance compiled all of the band’s singles to that point in their 12” versions with many of their respective B-sides (on the CD and cassette versions), and specially new recorded versions of ‘Temptation’ and ‘Confusion’. The album also included the biggest selling 12” single of all time, Blue Monday, alongside other classic singles The Perfect Kiss, Bizarre Love Triangle and the band’s debut single release Ceremony.

The album is the band’s biggest selling to date, with over one million copies sold, going platinum in the US with a Top 5 hit in True Faith which was accompanied by the seminal video, directed by French choreographer Philippe Decouflé.

This new remastered collection includes double vinyl album, double CD with b-sides, double cassette and an expanded 4CD collection. The 4CD version includes the original 2CD set remastered with two additional CDs. CD3 expands the collection with alternate versions and extra b-sides. CD4 features an unreleased concert, Live from Irvine Meadows, California, 12th September 1987, where the band uniquely played the entire album in sequence.

Substance 1987 remaster will also be available on 2LP – blue/red colour vinyl (retail exclusive) and double cassette – (New Order Store exclusive).

From the ashes of legendary band Joy Division, New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of all time.

After Ian Curtis tragically took his own life, Bernard Sumner (keyboardist and guitarist), Peter Hook (bassist) and Stephen Morris (drummer) re-formed the same year as New Order, with the addition of Gillian Gilbert (keyboardist and guitarist) and Sumner taking over as vocalist.

Their debut Movement (1981) was over shadowed by the sound of Joy Division; going forward the band combined post-punk with influences from New York’s club scene, the result was Power, Corruption & Lies (1983). 1983 also saw the release of “Blue Monday” which became the best-selling 12-inch single of all time, selling over 3 million copies worldwide.

New Order then released the albums Low-Life (1985), Brotherhood (1986), Substance (1987) and Technique (1989). Between several brief hiatuses and line-up alterations, Republic (1993), Get Ready (2001) and Waiting for the Sirens’ Call (2005) came out, before Peter Hook’s departure in 2007.

Phil Cunningham joined the band in 2001, followed by Tom Chapman as bass player in 2011.

The band released their critically acclaimed tenth studio album Music Complete in 2015 featuring guest vocals from Iggy Pop, Brandon Flowers and Elly Jackson of La Roux.

Never resting on their legacy, New Order continue to perform live around the world, playing some of the biggest shows of their career to date, headlining Manchester’s Heaton Park and London’s O2 in 2021 and a US arena tour with the Pet Shop Boys in Autumn 2022.

TRACKLISTING AND FORMATS

CD1 (REMASTERED)
1. Ceremony
2. Everything’s Gone Green
3. Temptation 87
4. Blue Monday
5. Confusion 87
6. Thieves Like Us
7. The Perfect Kiss
8. Sub-Culture
9. Shellshock
10. State Of The Nation
11. Bizarre Love Triangle
12. True Faith

CD2 (REMASTERED)

1. In A Lonely Place
2. Procession
3. Cries And Whispers
4. Hurt
5. The Beach
6. Confused Instrumental
7. Lonesome Tonight
8. Murder
9. Thieves Like Us Instrumental
10. Kiss Of Death
11. Shame Of The Nation
12. 1963

CD 3

1. Ceremony (Original)
2. Mesh
3. Temptation (12”)
4. Confusion (Original 12”)
5. Dub Vulture
6. Shellcock
7. Bizarre Dub Triangle
8. True Dub
9. Confusion (Dub 87)
10. True Faith (Remix)

CD 4
Live from Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, California 1987

1. Ceremony
2. Everything’s Gone Green
3. Temptation 87
4. Blue Monday
5. Confusion 87
6. Thieves Like Us
7. The Perfect Kiss
8. Sub-culture
9. Shellshock
10. State Of The Nation
11. Bizarre Love Triangle
12. True Faith

X 2 CASSETTE REMASTERED
Cassette 1
A1 Ceremony
A2 Everything’s Gone Green
A3 Temptation 87
A4 Blue Monday
A5 Confusion 87
A6 Thieves Like Us
A7 Murder

B1 The Perfect Kiss
B2 Sub-culture
B3 Shellshock
B4 State Of The Nation
B5 Bizarre Love Triangle
B6 True Faith

Cassette 2
C1 In A Lonely Place
C2 Procession
C3 Mesh
C4 Cries And Whispers
C5 Hurt
C6 The Beach
C7 Confusion Instrumental
C8 Lonesome Tonight

D1 Thieves Like Us Instrumental
D2 The Kiss Of Death
D3 Dub Vulture
D4 Shellcock
D5 Shame Of The Nation
D6 Bizarre Dub Triangle
D7 1963

x2 LP BLUE/RED COLOUR VINYL – RETAIL EXCLUSIVE (ORIGINAL ALBUM)

Side 1
Ceremony
Everything’s Gone Green
Temptation 87

Side 2
Blue Monday
Confusion 87
Thieves Like Us

Side 3
The Perfect Kiss
Sub-culture
Shellshock

Side 4
State Of The Nation
Bizarre Love Triangle
True Faith

12” SINGLES (REISSUE)
1. True Faith
2. True Faith Remix
3. Blue Monday 88

New Order start their UK and European Tour next month, dates below:
TOUR DATES
September
Thursday 21st Copenhagen, Royal Arena
Saturday 23rd Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome
Tuesday 26th Paris, Zénith
Friday 29th London, The O2

October
Sunday 1st Dublin, 3Arena
Thursday 5th Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Saturday 7th Leeds, First Direct Arena

Declan McKenna Announces Third Studio Album, What Happened To The Beach? Out February 9th

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Declan McKenna Announces Third Studio Album, What Happened To The Beach? Out February 9th

Today, Declan McKenna announces that he will release What Happened To The Beach? on February 9th on his own label, Tomplicated Records. “In the past few years there has been a bit of weight behind making music,” he says. “Opening up and embracing the simple things in life has helped me make something that is more authentically me than ever before.” What Happened To The Beach? is available to pre-order on all format here. Declan McKenna will kick off leg three of his 56-date US tour on September 27th in New Haven, CT. You can pre-save here.

McKenna landed in California last year to work with producer Gianluca Buccellati, whose previous projects include Arlo Parks and Lana Del Rey. On his third studio album, McKenna taught and trusted himself to take his time and let the listener soak in the ambience. The result, What Happened To The Beach?, is an album that revels in both space and atmosphere. “The songs sound a lot like the music I listen to,” McKenna says about the new tunes, citing St Vincent (“She takes the guitar to a really cool place. Everything can be manipulated”) and Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s hypnotic and spacey energy as influences.

McKenna also debuts his new single “Nothing Works”, which follows McKenna’s latest song “Sympathy.” “‘Nothing Works’ came out of the frustration of feeling boxed in and tied to expectation,” McKenna reveals. “It is a euphoric tune, at its core it’s a celebration of being true to yourself. In the track, I’m kind of mocking the idea that I’d just take advice that neglects my own intuition, and I often feel like nothing works when you’re trying to match norms or expectations, because you can never please everyone, but if you trust your gut and your own motivations in any aspect of life, the parameters for feeling good in yourself are much simpler and more powerful.”

What Happened To The Beach? is an album full of tone and colour. There is an undeniably buoyant energy across the album, at once best exemplified by “Nothing Works” frustrations of record label interference and criticism. Musically, you feel the freedom in the sound of a songwriter enjoying himself. “I wanted to open up and not worry about things so much,” McKenna says, “I was putting a lot of pressure on myself in the past when I just needed to drop the intensity a bit and have some fun.”

McKenna is in his early 20s and is pproaching a new era in his journey as a songwriter. He is aware that writing a more personal album, particularly one that focuses on joy over disaster, might suggest a line draw in the sand between Declan and Declan 2.0. “If every song features a lyrical statement then it loses some of its impact, too. I haven’t let go of that aspect of myself but I don’t want to live out that style forever.”

Recently McKenna, wrapped up his seond leg of his US tour and shared his first single from this record, “Sympathy” which Paste says “carries a similarly boisterous indie-pop melody as his previous work and has chiming ogans, jumpy piano chords and an overall shimmer to it.” Following an early evening slot on the main stage of the Reading and Leeds Festival behind Billie Eilish, Declan McKenna is redy for the next step. McKenna has always been a smart, literate songwriter. With What Happened To The Beach? he’s still all those things – he’s just down for a good time.

Declan McKenna’s Big Return Tour Dates
Special guest: Allie Crow Buckley
Sep 27 | New Haven, CT | Toad’s Place
Oct 01 | Columbia, SC | The Senate
Oct 02 | Athens, GA | Georgia Theatre
Oct 03 | Chattanooga, TN | The Signal
Oct 05 | New Orleans, LA | Toulouse Theatre
Oct 9 | Mexico City, MX |Pabellón Oeste
Oct 11 | Guadalajara, MX | C3 Stage
Oct 16 | Albuquerque, NM | El Rey Theater
Oct 17 | Tempe, AZ | Marquee Theatre
Oct 19 | Denver, CO | Ogden Theatre
Oct 21 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union
Oct 23 | Seattle, WA | Showbox SoDo
Oct 25 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater
Oct 29 | Vancouver, BC | Commodore Ballroom
Oct 31 | Sacramento, CA | Ace of Spades
Nov 1 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
Nov 3 | Los Angeles, CA | The Novo
Nov 4 | Pomona, CA | The Fox Theater

Adam Sandler Announces The ‘I Missed You’ Tour

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Adam Sandler Announces The ‘I Missed You’ Tour

Today, critically acclaimed comedian Adam Sandler announces The I Missed You Tour, a massive 25 city run across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Oct 12th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC making stops in Portland, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Memphis, Toronto and more before wrapping up in Denver, CO at Ball Arena on December 12. The announcement of this run follows his success of Adam Sandler LIVE sold out shows earlier this year.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Live Nation presale beginning Thursday, September 14 at 12 PM local time. The general on sale for The I Missed You Tour will start Friday, September 15 at 12 PM Local Time on Ticketmaster.ca

ADAM SANDLER: THE I MISSED YOU TOUR DATES:
Thu Oct 12 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Fri Oct 13 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Sat Oct 14 — Portland, OR — Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sun Oct 15 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center Arena
Mon Oct 16 — Spokane, WA — Spokane Arena
Wed Oct 18 — San Jose, CA — SAP Center at San Jose
Thu Oct 19 — Stateline, NV — Tahoe Blue Event Center
Fri Oct 20 — Fresno, CA — Save Mart Center
Sat Oct 21 — Palm Desert, CA — Acrisure Arena
Mon Oct 23 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
Tue Nov 07 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Wed Nov 08 — Rochester, NY — Blue Cross Arena
Thu Nov 09 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena
Sat Nov 11 — Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum
Sun Nov 12 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
Mon Nov 13 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena
Wed Nov 15 — Indianapolis, IN — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thu Nov 16 — Memphis, TN — FedExForum
Sat Dec 02 — Las Vegas, NV — Michelob ULTRA Arena
Sun Dec 03 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Thu Dec 07 — San Antonio, TX — AT&T Center
Fri Dec 08 — Thackerville, OK — WinStar Casino
Sat Dec 09 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center
Sun Dec 10 — Wichita, KS — INTRUST Bank Arena
Tue Dec 12 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2024 Guts World Tour

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Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2024 Guts World Tour

Today, multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS, which was released September 8 via Geffen Records to critical acclaim. Produced by Live Nation, the massive global 2024 tour kicks off its 57-date run on Friday, February 23 in Palm Springs, CA at Acrisure Arena, with stops across North America and Europe, including Miami, Toronto, New York, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and many more before wrapping up with back-to-back shows on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf will join on select dates across the tour.

Following the incredible success of her 2022 debut tour The SOUR Tour, the GUTS world tour will be Olivia’s first arena tour, taking her to iconic venues around the world including Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum, Sportpaleis, The O2 and more. During this run, she will be performing multiple nights in various cities, including two nights in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

One of the most highly awaited albums of the year, GUTS arrived as the follow-up to Rodrigo’s 4x Platinum 2021 full-length debut SOUR and features her No. 1 hit “vampire” and the new focus track “get him back!” Like “vampire,” GUTS’ second single “bad idea, right?” was named a Best New Track by Pitchfork, who hailed the latter as “one of the best pop performances of the year.” Released last month alongside its B-movie-inspired video, “bad idea right?” also drew raves from the likes of Rolling Stone (who called it a “sugary headbanger”) and the New York Times (who praised the track as a “bright, kaleidoscopic head-rush of a pop song…” in its weekly column “The Playlist”).

NORTH AMERICA TICKETS
• Fans of Olivia Rodrigo are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale for the GUTS world tour to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show. Fans can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM ET HERE for both the onsale as well as American Express® Early Access (details below). Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sales on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21.

• AMERICAN EXPRESS® EARLY ACCESS: American Express® is the official card of the GUTS world tour. After registering, American Express® Card Members may have the opportunity to enter American Express® Early Access for tour dates in North America. American Express® Card Members can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM ET HERE for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express® Card to complete the ticket purchase if selected. American Express® Early Access begins Wednesday, September 20 at 3 PM local time.

• Standard tickets will range from $49.50 – $199.50 plus taxes and applicable fees in the U.S. Additional ticket options including a limited number of Charity Platinum and VIP packages will be available for purchase as well, with a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good.

EUROPE + UK TICKETS
• Fans of Olivia Rodrigo are being asked to register ahead of tickets going on sale for the GUTS world tour to help block bots, reduce resale and get more tickets directly into the hands of fans who want to attend the show. Fans can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM BST HERE for onsale. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the onsale starting Thursday, September 21.

• AMERICAN EXPRESS® EARLY ACCESS (UK): American Express® is the official card of the GUTS world tour. After registering, American Express® Card Members may have the opportunity to enter American Express® Early Access for tour dates in the UK. American Express® Card Members can register now until Sunday, September 17 at 10 PM PT HERE for a chance to unlock access to tickets and use their American Express® Card to complete the ticket purchase if selected. American Express® Early Access begins Wednesday, September 20 at 3 PM local time.

VIP: The GUTS world tour will also offer VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

SILVER STAR TICKETS: Olivia Rodrigo will be introducing Silver Star Tickets on her upcoming tour, making a limited number of $20 USD plus taxes and fees (or the local currency equivalent) tickets available at a later date. Olivia is launching this program to make it as easy and affordable as possible for her fans to make it out to her shows. Silver Star Tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of 2 per purchase. These seats will be located next to each other and the seat locations will be revealed the day of show when picked up at the venue box office.

Ticket locations within the venue will include limited view seats, lower and upper level seating, as well as the floor.

OLIVIA RODRIGO’S FUND 4 GOOD: In conjunction with the GUTS world tour, Olivia Rodrigo will be launching Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community based non-profits that champion girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales will go to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good. This includes all standard tickets, Silver Star Tickets, VIP packages and Charity Platinum tickets.

GUTS WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
Fri Feb 23 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena ~
Sat Feb 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center ~
Tue Feb 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center ~
Wed Feb 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ~
Fri Mar 01 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center ~
Sat Mar 02 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center ~
Tue Mar 05 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center ~
Wed Mar 06 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center ~
Fri Mar 08 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center ~
Sat Mar 09 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena ~
Tue Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center ~
Wed Mar 13 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center ~
Fri Mar 15 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center ~
Sat Mar 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum ~
Tue Mar 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center ~
Fri Mar 22 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena ~
Sat Mar 23 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena ~
Tue Mar 26 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~
Fri Mar 29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~
Mon Apr 01 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ~
Fri Apr 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +
Sat Apr 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +
Tue Apr 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =
Fri May 03 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live =
Tue May 07 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro =
Fri May 10 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena =
Tue May 14 – London, UK – The O2 =
Wed May 15 – London, UK – The O2 =
Wed May 22 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis =
Fri May 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome =
Tue May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum =
Thu May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena =
Sat Jun 01 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena =
Tue Jun 04 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena =
Wed Jun 05 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle =
Fri Jun 07 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle =
Sun Jun 09 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena =
Tue Jun 11 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion =
Wed Jun 12 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena =
Fri Jun 14 – Paris, France – Accor Arena =
Tue Jun 18 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi =
Thu Jun 20 – Madrid, Spain – WizInk Center =
Sat Jun 22 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena =
Fri Jul 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center ^
Sat Jul 20 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena ^
Tue Jul 23 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena ^
Wed Jul 24 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena ^
Fri Jul 26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^
Sat Jul 27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center ^
Tue Jul 30 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena ^
Wed Jul 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center ^
Fri Aug 02 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^
Tue Aug 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^
Fri Aug 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena ^
Sat Aug 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center ^
Tue Aug 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +
Wed Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

Support Key
+ The Breeders
^ PinkPantheress
~ Chappell Roan
= Remi Wolf

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

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