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Z Chambers Drops His Latest Pop and R&B Hit ‘Tightrope’ Delivering a Resonant Message for a New Generation

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Z Chambers Drops His Latest Pop and R&B Hit ‘Tightrope’ Delivering a Resonant Message for a New Generation

Accomplished Los Angeles native and pop/R&B artist Z Chambers released his new song “Tightrope” this week. Featuring intriguingly melodic vocals paired with a mysteriously somber yet upbeat score, the artist delivers a poignant message sure to resonate with younger generations.

Z Chambers is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He discovered his love for art and music at an early age and began participating in talent shows. Inspired by artists such as Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo, Linkin Park, and Coldplay, Z started writing music and performing at local venues. After high school, he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in music and attended Musicians Institute.

Z has worked with several producers in developing his music. He has built up a collection of songs and is pursuing his passion in expanding his catalog. He describes his sound as melodic Contemporary Pop, with shades of R&B. Z believes that when people stop and notice, art changes the world.

In the video, gorgeous imagery mingles seamlessly with the lyrics to create innovative accessibility that highlights the emotions behind the extended metaphor. The song is at once dark and uplifting, with a relatable message that perfectly encapsulates the desperation of clinging to defunct relationships and how it feels to change who you are in service of others. There’s no doubt this song will speak to younger generations forced to endure the weight of the world while being careful not to ruffle any feathers.

For Z Chambers, the metaphor is a representation of what it felt like to maintain any semblance of balance in his life as he struggled to keep things from falling apart.

“When I was writing Tightrope, I was in a difficult place,” said Z, who wrote the song for his upcoming EP along with a co-writer. “I felt like I had to walk on eggshells to avoid upsetting [anyone]. It was like a masquerade. I had to wear a different mask depending on who I was around. It was suffocating. I wanted to capture these feelings in a song.”

Tightrope is already receiving praise from fans on social media excited to see new music from the young artist.

Z continues to work on his new EP with his co-writer. Of this collaboration, he said, “Exchanging our thoughts on the song proved to be a fascinating experience, and I’m confident that many others have experienced something similar. The power of collective creativity and shared emotions is truly special.”

Singer-Songwriter Francine Honey Gives Couples The Hope To Power Through on Award-Winning “The We, We Used To Be”

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Singer-Songwriter Francine Honey Gives Couples The Hope To Power Through on Award-Winning “The We, We Used To Be”

Sometimes a relationship can hit a rough patch, and all you want is to get back to that place where you both know you can do better. With her signature honeyed voice as its star, singer-songwriter Francine Honey’s new ballad “The We, We Used To Be” – available now – tackles this unique sort of melancholy.

I don’t want to fight
There’s nothing left to say
I don’t need to be right
I want us to find a way, back to

The We, we used to be
The We, staying up ’till 3
The We, tangled up in sheets
I remember the We, we used to be

The award-winning love song is an entreaty to couples to recognize the depth of their love, despite any surface difficulties. “‘The We, We Used to Be’ is a call to every couple who feels ‘there is no way back, time has changed us both,’ to find a way back to the days of being tangled up in sheets at 3 a.m.,” says Francine.

The song has struck a chord with listeners even prior to its official release, having won the 2023 Austin Songwriter’s Group International Songwriting Competition in the Love Songs and Folk/Americana categories, as well as second place in the Singer-Songwriter category. It also was a finalist in the Love Songs category in the 2022 United Kingdom Songwriting Contest.

It’s the song’s universality that makes it a winner, as well as its deep, heartfelt sincerity. “Every couple goes through the seasons in a relationship – people change, relationships change,” Francine explains. “I’ve experienced these ups and downs, as many of us have.”

“This song reflects the moment when you feel you’ve tried it all and you’re wondering if your love is strong enough to survive the challenges you are facing.” she continues. “You hope that you can come out of it, because ‘deep down I love you more than I did way back when.’”

Francine Honey is an internationally acclaimed songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, independent recording artist, and record and video producer. She offers a blend of Americana, Alt-Country, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, and Blues, creating a unique and soulful sound. With a mission to help people one song at a time. Francine believes that by sharing her life stories through song, others will know they are not alone through life’s ups and downs.

Midnight Miles Unleashes Soul-Stirring Rock And Blues New Single ‘Like You Wanna Do’

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Midnight Miles Unleashes Soul-Stirring Rock And Blues New Single ‘Like You Wanna Do’

Midnight Miles, the authentic back-to-roots, blues-based rock ‘n’ roll band from Montreal, Quebec, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single, “Like You Wanna Do”, out now.

The 5-piece vintage rock band’s latest release is a soul-stirring, rock ‘n’ roll anthem with electrifying sound, raw emotion, and relentless passion. “In writing Like You Wanna Do, we wanted to encapsulate the longing to feel unburdened,” said lead vocalist and songwriter – Ryan Setton. “Many of us are just trying to be the truest versions of ourselves, and nobody should ever feel like they’re being judged or prosecuted for that.”

Setton further explains the meaning behind the band’s latest track: “Like You Wanna Do is all about living in the moment and having the integrity and courage to do your own thing, your own way, in spite of any resistance you may encounter…it’s meant to inspire us to embrace our individuality.”

Released in May 2023, the album “Steal Away”, where the title was taken from the first line of their song “Last Time”, highlights Midnight Miles’ diverse range of influences and styles. Each track on the record embodies an original sound, resulting in a melting pot of R&B, soul, blues, and jazz elements. Produced and mixed by the band’s very own drummer, Justin Wiley, the EP captures the essence of Midnight Miles’ musical prowess and their collective commitment to creating a sound that is clearly their own.

The uniquely soulful rock ‘n’ roll band consists of Ryan Setton, Justin Wiley, Shaun Ryan (bass), Jesse Ray James (guitar/backing vocals) and Peter Grant (guitar/backing vocals). Armed with soaring vocal harmonies, loud guitars and upbeat infectious grooves, they’re on a mission to take listeners for a wild ride.

Jimmy Buffett Serenades Letterman Crowd with ‘Distantly in Love’ and ‘Come Monday’ in 1983

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Jimmy Buffett Serenades Letterman Crowd with ‘Distantly in Love’ and ‘Come Monday’ in 1983

During his appearance on Late Night with David Letterman in March of 1983, the legendary Jimmy Buffett graced the stage with his heartfelt acoustic renditions of “Distantly in Love” and “Come Monday.” Seated next to the affable host, Buffett shared a poignant anecdote about the latter song, which Letterman had requested he perform. With raw honesty, Buffett revealed, “This is ‘Come Monday’… it is a song that kept me from killing myself in the Howard Johnson’s in Marin County… well, it hit, and I paid the rent, got my dog out of the pound, and… I was deathly depressed too. I was in a Howard Johnson’s under Mount Tamalpais in Marin County and living there, playing in San Anselmo. It was awful, and I wrote this song, and it hit, and the rest is history.”

It Runs Through Our Veins: Roark Run Amok X Black Sabbath

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It Runs Through Our Veins: Roark Run Amok X Black Sabbath

Roark, the adventure lifestyle travel brand, has partnered with iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath to create a trail running and active capsule collection that pays homage to rock and roll, the lifeblood: maintaining perpetual movement and keeping us all forever young. The collection is set to launch on August 23, 2023 online and through specialty retailers.

The Roark Run Amok X Black Sabbath run and active collection features exclusive designs that showcase the energy of the two brands. The collaboration of Roark Run Amok’s expertise in producing stylish and high-quality running gear with Black Sabbath’s legendary influence has created a perfect balance of style and function.

“Black Sabbath has long been a cornerstone of our daily rhythm intake, fueling our trail time, nights out, and creativity, said Run Amok Category Manager Nash Mader, “It comes with great excitement that we announce our collaboration with these pioneers of heavy metal, pumping fresh air into our existence somewhere between freedom & chaos.”

The collection includes a range of premium running apparel, including lined and linerless shorts, quick drying tops, and a lightweight bomber style run jacket. The designs and prints incorporate Black Sabbath’s iconic imagery with a nod to that wild night in 1972 that the band spent in Roark’s hometown of Laguna Beach. Guitarist Tony Iommi laid down on the warm sand to watch the sky turn pink with the light of the morning sun, inspiring Black Sabbath’s lush opus “Laguna Sunrise, which was later added to one of the Run Amok crew’s favorite albums, “Vol. 4.” This, along with Roark Run Amok’s signature style, creates a one-of-a-kind look for runners and music fans alike, as well as anyone who prefers distinctive, technical active apparel.

The launch of the Roark Run Amok X Black Sabbath collaboration will be supported with video, photography and a launch party at Zeitgeist SF on 8/25  to celebrate the collection, showcasing the iconic band and Roark’s vision for the partnership. The campaign features a range of athletes and ambassadors wearing the new collection while running in different environments, highlighting its adaptability and durability.

Fans of both Roark Run Amok and Black Sabbath can purchase the limited-edition collection on August 23rd through select retailers and on Roark’s website. Produced in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s industry-leading merchandise and brand management company, this collaboration delivers a unique and powerful collection that unites fashion, music, and running.

Anitta, D-Nice And Sofia Carson To Join Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray And Stray Kids At The 2023 Global Citizen Festival

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Anitta, D-Nice And Sofia Carson To Join Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray And Stray Kids At The 2023 Global Citizen Festival

Anitta, D-Nice and Sofia Carson have been added to the lineup for this year’s Global Citizen Festival, set to take place on the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City on Saturday, September 23. José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste, Governor Helder Barbalho and State Secretary for Indigenous People Puyr Tembé from the Brazilian State of Pará will also address the event, which is hosted by international advocacy organization Global Citizen. Bill Nye, Bridget Moynahan, Busy Philipps, Carmelo Anthony, Common, Connie Britton, Danai Gurira, Gayle King, Jordan Fisher, Lewis Pugh, Padma Lakshmi, Phoebe Gates, Rachel Brosnahan, Sophia Bush, and renowned advocates Barbie Izquierdo, Deja Foxx, Ineza Umuhoza Grace, Jerome Foster II, Nkosana Butholenkosi Masuku, Sophia Kianni, Pashtana Durrani, and Wangari Kuria are also set to participate at the event, which will be broadcast live around the world. Previously announced festival headliners include Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray and Stray Kids are also set to perform.

In 1990, according to the World Bank, 2 billion people were living in extreme poverty. Years of unified action on a global scale saw that number reduced to less than 650 million by 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, for the first time in a generation, extreme poverty is on the rise, threatening to undermine decades of progress.

This year’s Global Citizen Festival campaign is laser-focused on urging governments to take action and address the systemic issues perpetuating extreme poverty. Specifically, global citizens everywhere are applying pressure on:

  • The UK Government and Labour Opposition to release a time-bound plan for delivering on the £11.6 billion in climate financing pledged at COP26 in Glasgow;
  • The Government of Canada to continue championing women and girls by pledging to fund vital health services through UNFPA;
  • The Government of Australia to rejoin the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and equip smallholder farmers across the Pacific and the world to combat the global food crisis; and
  • Governments everywhere to stop repression of advocates, and take necessary steps to promote freedom of speech and protect them.

Without intervention on these issues, the negative trajectory of the last three years will continue for the world’s most marginalized populations.

Tickets to the 2023 Global Citizen Festival are free and can be earned by joining the movement and taking action on the Global Citizen app or at www.globalcitizen.org.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with these passionate artists and advocates to call for urgent action to address the climate crisis, demand equity for women and girls and disrupt the cycles holding people in extreme poverty,” said Katie Hill, SVP, Head of Music, Entertainment and Artist Relations, Global Citizen. “This year’s campaign is driving a record number of actions from global citizens around the world, and we’re grateful to this year’s performers and presenters for leveraging their voices and joining us on the Great Lawn on September 23.”

“Extreme poverty, hunger and food insecurity threaten lives and health. The call for action is crystal clear: We need to increase investments in climate-robust, small-scale food production. Growth in agriculture is the most efficient way to create jobs, fight poverty and combat hunger. The Global Citizen Festival is important to mobilise more people and more investments in reaching the world’s Common Goals – our Sustainable Development Goals,” said Ms Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Norwegian Minister of International Development.

“As part of its mandate, Afreximbank is proud to support Global Citizen in its efforts to address the issue of extreme poverty by advocating for a more just and equitable global financing system that would pave the way for increased collaboration between the Bank and African Diaspora communities,” said Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank. “Providing our Member States with the financial support they need to address and overcome economic challenges, including climate change, food crises, and gender inequity, is imperative in the context of ongoing global economic challenges.”

Global Citizen Festival is presented by Citi and Cisco. Global Partners are Accenture, Delta Air Lines, P&G, TimesLIVE and Verizon; Campaign Partners Bridgewater Associates and World Wide Technology; with Live Nation, iHeartMedia, and Location Partner New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The Global Citizen Festival broadcast is produced by Done and Dusted. The 2023 Global Citizen Festival will be broadcast and streamed to the world on ABC, ABC News Live, Apple Music and the Apple TV app, Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, Facebook, Hulu, iHeartRadio, Instagram, Mediacorp, SABC, TikTok, TimesLIVE, Veeps, X, YouTube, the Global Citizen app and globalcitizen.org.

Global Citizen is grateful for the support of leading media companies across the world including: AIM Group, Arena Holdings, Atmosphere TV, Bandsintown, Bella Naija, Billboard, Branded Cities, Captivate, Digital Mobile Media, EIB Network, Grocery TV, GSTV, Interstate Outdoor, MX Location, New Tradition, Orange Barrel Media, OUTFRONT Media, Penske Media, Rolling Stone, Seen Media, Six Flags Theme Parks, Spotify, Trooh Media, Vanguard Media, Variety, VIBE, Vox Media, The Wall Street Journal and Zikoko.

The 2023 Global Citizen Festival campaign and its policy goals are supported by: Afreximbank, African Climate Reality Project; Aspire Artemis Foundation Inc.; Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens; BASICS International; Bays Planet Foundation; Beyond Bretton Woods; Blended Finance Taskforce; Brave Foundation; Center for Environmental Peacebuilding; Chanja Datti; Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean; Common Good Marketplace; Connected Development; Don’t Gas Africa; E3G; Earth For All; ECB Sustainable Youth Foundation; Education Cannot Wait: The UN Global Fund for Education in Emergencies; Equitable Earth; Extinction Rebellion (XR) Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB); Focus 2030; Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Innitiative; Friends of the Global Fund Europe; GAIN; Gender and Economic Research Center; Germanwatch; Glasgow Actions Team; Global Alliance for a Green New Deal; Global Education and Leadership Foundation (Values 20 India); The Global Fund; Global Health Advocates; the Global Kid; Global Nation; Green Republic Farms; Hungry for Action; IEC Global Impact Fund; International Climate Change Development Initiative; International Climate Financing WG; International Fund for Agricultural Development; JA Africa; Jane Goodall Institute France; Jara; Lagos Food Bank; LEAP Africa; Loss and Damage Youth Coalition; Malala Fund; Marafiki United Green Youths Initiative; Millennials Movement; Moody’s; The ONE Campaign; ONG Jeunes Volontaires pour l’Environnement (JVE); Only One; OurCause; Outright International; OWIT Brussels – Organization of Women in Trade; Plastic Punch; Power to Girls Foundation; Primavera Zur; Project Everyone; Recycling Scheme for Women and Youth Empowerment (RESWAYE); Re:Wild; Save the Children; SDG2 Advocacy Hub; Shamba Centre for Food and Climate; Sharing Strategies; She Leads Climate Action; Stage For Change; Strategic Youth Network for Development; Sungulo Comm NPC; Support Humanity Cameroon (SUHUCAM); Sustainable Development Solutions Network; Sustainability and Climate Podcast; UN Joint SDG Fund; United Nations Foundation; UNFPA; Uniting To Combat NTDs; Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI); and Women At Risk International Foundation.

For more information visit globalcitizenfestival.com, download the Global Citizen app, and follow Global Citizen on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

Gary Kemp To Be Honoured As A BMI Icon At The 2023 BMI London Awards

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Gary Kemp To Be Honoured As A BMI Icon At The 2023 BMI London Awards

BMI today announced that Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet will be named a BMI Icon at the 2023 BMI London Awards held 2nd October at The Savoy Hotel. The renowned singer/songwriter and accomplished actor will be honoured for his illustrious career and enduring musical contributions which have inspired legions of fans and music creators around the world. In addition, globally acclaimed producer Richard “P2J” Isong will receive the BMI Impact Award, a recognition given for ground-breaking artistry, creative vision and impact on the future of music. This marks the first time a producer has received this honour. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill.

“We’re in for an exciting night celebrating our BMI family of UK and European songwriters, composers and music publishers,” said O’Neill. “We’re thrilled to pay tribute to the legendary Gary Kemp in recognition of his incredible creative accomplishments. His timeless songs have reached multiple generations, leaving a lasting impression on the world of entertainment, and inspired many to follow in his footsteps. We’re also honoured to present P2J with the BMI Impact Award. His work is a testament to the unifying power of music in bridging cultures and captivating audiences worldwide. We look forward to celebrating all the 2023 BMI London Award winners with a fantastic evening of music. It’s going to be a night to remember.”

The ceremony also pays tribute to the UK and European songwriters and publishers of the previous year’s most-performed songs on US streaming, radio and television from BMI’s repertoire of over 20.6 million musical works. The Million-Air Awards, Song of the Year, and awards for Pop, Film, Television and Cable Television Music will also be presented throughout the evening.

With a career spanning more than 40 years, Gary Kemp is one of the most successful songwriters to come out of the New Romantic era in British pop music history. As a founding member and guitarist for 80’s supergroup Spandau Ballet, Kemp wrote the lyrics and music for all the band’s 23 hit singles, including the massive pop mainstays “True” and “Gold,” as well as classics “Through the Barricades,” “Only When You Leave,” “To Cut a Long Story Short” and “Chant No. 1,” to name a few. His songs have been featured in over 100 films, countless TV shows, and advertising campaigns around the globe, and speaking to the longevity of his music, 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the smash hit “True,” which has received over five million airplays in North America alone. In addition, his timeless songs have been sampled by many artists, including the Backstreet Boys, PM Dawn, Nelly, Paul Anka, Rui da Silva and Lloyd. As a solo artist, Kemp has released two albums for Columbia Records, Little Bruises (1995) and Insolo (2021). He’s also written two musicals with Guy Pratt, with whom he currently co-hosts a popular podcast called the Rockonteurs, and for the last five years, Kemp has toured the world with Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason’s band, Saucerful of Secrets as co-lead singer and guitarist.

Beyond his work in music, Kemp is an accomplished actor and author. He’s appeared in several films, including the successful British crime thriller “The Krays” and the Hollywood blockbuster “The Bodyguard.” In 2009, he authored the critically acclaimed autobiography I Know This Much: From Soho to Spandau.

Among his accolades, Kemp has received a Q Award, a BRIT Award, an IVOR Novello for Outstanding Song Collection and five BMI Awards. As a BMI Icon, he joins an elite group of previous recipients including The Bee Gees, Busta Rhymes, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ray Davies, John Fogerty, David Foster, Peter Gabriel, the Jacksons, Carole King, Kris Kristofferson, Barry Manilow, Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Queen, Nile Rodgers, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Sting, Van Morrison and Brian Wilson, among others.

In addition to honouring Kemp, Richard “P2J” Isong will be recognised with the BMI Impact Award for the influence he’s made on the future of music. In receiving this honour, he joins previous winners Tems, RAYE and Arlo Parks.

For the past decade, P2J has established himself as an in-demand and influential producer through his work with global chart-topping artists such as Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Gorillaz, Ed Sheeran and WizKid, among others. He’s known for developing raw talent and helping artists find their sound through his ability to work seamlessly across multiple genres, including pop, grime, rap and Afrobeats, weaving emotion and rhythm into each creation. He’s received multiple accolades, including GRAMMY, Soul Train and BMI awards, and his music has amassed over a billion streams.

Lucid Hearing Launches Tala Hearing Aid – Sleek, Discreet Design Offers Wireless Streaming and Patented LucidShape App Control

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Lucid Hearing Launches Tala Hearing Aid – Sleek, Discreet Design Offers Wireless Streaming and Patented LucidShape App Control

Lucid Hearing, LLC announced today the release of its latest hearing aid – Tala, noting that the product is the highest premium option in the company’s OTC product line. The Fort Worth-based market leader and global provider of advanced hearing technology and audio solutions said Tala initially will be sold on lucidhearing.com and at Best Buy, with multiple retailers, being added to distribution in the coming months. Tala’s price will be $1,299, and future products with the company’s new proprietary Precision Directional Listening System (PDL) will be added to the line to address the full spectrum of hearing loss – whether mild to moderate, or more severe.

“Tala is innovative, discreet and powerful and uses our most advanced technology released to date,” said Steve Iseberg, VP of Innovation for Lucid Hearing. “This product’s discreet design will make it popular among individuals who have mild to moderate hearing loss, and who want a solution that doesn’t look like a hearing aid. It simply looks like you’re wearing earbuds to listen to streaming music or entertainment from your phone or TV.”

In addition to its Bluetooth compatible wireless streaming, Tala’s top-of-the line features will include patented LucidShape app-controlled customizable sound profiles, a moisture resistant coating and a rechargeable design that lasts all day. Importantly, Tala’s PDL System enhances the user’s ability to hear speech and other desired sounds while minimizing background noise. By combining Lucid Hearing’s sophisticated signal processing algorithms with directional power, PDL refines sounds originating from the direction the user is facing while suppressing unwanted noise from other directions, greatly enhancing speech intelligibility and overall listening comfort.

“We’ve positioned Tala’s microphones in such a way to optimize the hearing function so that we get the best directional performance through PDL,” said Bennett Griffin, EVP of research and development for Lucid Hearing. “These benefits are especially important in situations where individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss are struggling the most, like in noisy restaurants or in meetings, and they’re trying to make sure they really understand what people are saying,” Griffin noted.

Additionally, like all of Lucid Hearing’s premium OTC products, Tala can be upgraded to a custom programmed prescription hearing aid solution. “Lucid Hearing operates on a vertically integrated model, from R&D all the way through to our customer-facing hearing clinics, and we’ve intentionally built a technology stack that allows us to seamlessly upgrade a premium OTC hearing aid to a prescription-level solution, if at some point the customer wants to take that next step. This is something that is unique to Lucid Hearing and our continuum of OTC and prescription hearing aid products,” Griffin explained.

The offering of performance-driven and discreet OTC hearing aids like Tala could not be more timely as reports reveal an increased prevalence among Americans of noise-induced hearing loss. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 40 million American adults may have hearing loss resulting from various types of noise exposure.

“We’re proud to introduce this product into the market,” said Tim Schnell, Lucid Hearing’s founder and CEO. “The modern design is incredible and perfect for those with hearing loss who have hesitated to purchase before because they were concerned about possible stigma associated with wearing hearing aids. I’m truly proud of our research and development team and their approach to Tala’s design and the high-definition sound that this solution offers, including our new PDL System which makes the product even more effective and impactful for the user,” Schnell noted.

An August 2022 ruling finalized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened the market for OTC hearing devices, which are recommended for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

Lucid Hearing began preparing for the OTC market by making a significant investment over the last five years to develop pre-set programs for the company’s OTC devices. The programs were developed as a result of research done in conjunction with a top audiology research program at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Lucid Hearing’s pre-set programs offer a unique advantage in that they help the vast majority of consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

Information about Lucid Hearing’s full suite of products is available at  LucidHearing.com.

United States Anime Merchandising Markets Report 2023-2030: Streaming Platforms Influence & Enthusiastic Fan Base Propels Growth

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United States Anime Merchandising Markets Report 2023-2030: Streaming Platforms Influence & Enthusiastic Fan Base Propels Growth

The “U.S. Anime Merchandising Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Figurine, Clothing, Books, Posters), By Distribution Channel (E-Commerce, Brick & Mortar), And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The U.S. anime merchandising market size is expected to reach USD 1.196 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 16.1% from 2023 to 2030

The considerable growth can be credited to the increasing consumer interest in figurines, apparel, accessories, books, posters, toys, etc., featuring anime characters in the country. Rising adoption of anime titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, One Piece, Naruto, and Blue Lock, among others, as mainstream entertainment is accelerating the growth of the anime merchandising market in the U.S.

The growing anime popularity across the globe has created lucrative opportunities for the anime merchandising market. Selling merchandise forms a big part of the anime market and is expected to observe notable growth in the years to come. Anime fans are showing an increased interest in buying merchandise related to their favorite series. Several fans believe merchandising is crucial to keep the fan community together and support the anime industry. Some of the popular merchandise items include figurines, shirts, hats, and stickers.

The online fan communities and growing consumer interest in anime are significantly driving the growth of the U.S. anime merchandising industry. Streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Funimation have strongly influenced viewers’ interest in anime, thereby impelling the demand for anime items in the country.

Several companies operating in the U.S. anime merchandising market focus on launching new products and offerings to attract a larger customer base and strengthen their foothold in the industry.

For instance, in 2022, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America introduced its latest line of Gundam Infinity figures to deliver an enhanced experience to anime fans through customization. The new product range is an exciting line of customizable figures, with several interchangeable parts and accessories.

U.S. Anime Merchandising Market Report Highlights

  • The figurine product segment is expected to capture a significant revenue share of nearly 36.0% by 2030 owing to increasing demand for anime miniatures and collectibles driven by growing fandom for movies and series in this genre
  • The posters segment is expected to record a substantial CAGR of more than 17.0% over the forecast period, with increasing sales of high-quality anime-inspired posters, especially through online stores
  • Based on the distribution channel, the online segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecast period. The pricing discounts, free home delivery, and ease of shopping from home are factors boosting the growth of the online segment

The Rolling Stones To Unveil Details About Hackney Diamonds, Their First Studio Album Of Original Material Since 2005

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The Rolling Stones To Unveil Details About Hackney Diamonds, Their First Studio Album Of Original Material Since 2005

Following the cryptic teaser campaign for Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stones are set to reveal full details of their forthcoming and highly anticipated release this Wednesday, September 6th in Hackney in East London.

September 6th will see the world’s media descend on Hackney, with Mick, Keith & Ronnie interviewed live on stage by American TV host Jimmy Fallon, where the band will reveal the details of their first studio album of original material since 2005’s A Bigger Bang.

The special media launch event will be hosted by the band and will be streamed exclusively worldwide via YouTube.

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