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Seasoned Canadian Bluesman David Deacon Decries Our Endless Summer of Superficiality with “California Has No Winter”

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Seasoned Canadian Bluesman David Deacon Decries Our Endless Summer of Superficiality with “California Has No Winter”

We live in a world that increasingly celebrates youth and beauty in snapshots and doctors’ reality to taste, all while ignoring the value to be found in people and things with age, history and experience. Accomplished Guelph, ON-based blues/roots singer-songwriter David Deacon is eschewing instant aesthetics with his provocative new single “California Has No Winter”, released in tandem with his new album Four.

Soaking in the sunshiny tropes of the Golden State and delivering knowingly dark, spoken verses å la Leonard Cohen, Deacon points a poetic finger at the see through superficiality of today’s youth culture in his new release – and he certainly can. After five decades of creating poetry, music and visual art, careers as a race car driver, an advertising executive and a businessman and almost losing his life in a terrible motorcycle accident, turning a critical, musical eye on our modern societal state of affairs is Deacon’s hard won right.

“‘California Has No Winter’ is an observation about the thinness of the veneer of American youth culture, which stresses the beauty of the moment and has so little charity for the long term, the historic, the aging, the difficult,” explains Deacon. “It is my soft, non-belligerent, and very short version of Ginsberg’s ‘Howl’.”

While Allen Ginsberg’s 3-part opus is a voluminous hallmark of beat poetry, Deacon’s artistic observations are delivered in a tidier, four-and-a-half-minute song that packs its own, slow burn punch. Deacon’s softly commanding, world-weary baritone juxtaposed with an octave-higher female vocal rises into a crescendo in the outro, insistently asking “without seasons, without signs, how do we know when it’s over?” A very good question we should all ask ourselves from time to time.

You won’t see the leaves fall, there’s no snow at all
Time is only a clock, no need to take stock
You’re in the summer of life, you’ve got a California wife
California has no winter

While it certainly looks perfect on the surface, there’s a dark side to that shiny California coin. “It seemed to me that images of nature are perhaps the best possible way to contrast the idea of an eternal summer of life and the consequences of actually living that way both culturally and politically,” notes Deacon.

The third single from Deacon’s just released album “Four”, “California Has No Winter” is the album’s smoothly cynical cornerstone. As with all ten tracks on the new album, it was co-written by Deacon and his guitarist Andy Ryan. Deacon and Ryan also co-produced the new album, which was recorded by Grammy nominated and Juno winning producer Eddie Bullen and mastered by Lacquer Channel’s Noah Mintz. Rounding out Deacon’s musical quartet are Etric Lyons on bass guitar and Aaron Spinks on drums.

An album that marks a re-invigorated return to music making after a long hiatus, Deacon describes “Four” as ‘a ride that starts out on a freeway, takes a long stretch down a winding road, makes a few off-road excursions, and ultimately has faith that just keeping on will get you somewhere interesting.’ After years of writing, recording, and performing in decades past and detours into periods without music over the years, it’s the creative road ahead that excites Deacon now.

A chronicle of thoughtful and soulful reflections on life paths, relationships, and the state of the world around us, “Four” is a comprehensive example of Deacon’s approach to songwriting, which is two-pronged.

“I think the main starting point about writing songs for me is sorting out whether in my mind the song is a story or whether it’s a poem,” notes Deacon. “For example, the song ‘Poetry’ is a poem. That probably didn’t surprise you, did it? The song ‘Hard Time’ is the story that happened after the poem. They are both about the same woman, the same relationship but they were from different times and different points of view.”

It’s those different points of view about personal events and world perspectives that only an artist with David Deacon’s history and experience could possibly gather and turn into the poetry of his fourth album. With renewed vigor and creative spirit, the fourth time is the charm for this blues and roots journeyman.

Thomas Dolby, Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder Battle It Out In This Grammy Synth Showdown From 1985

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Thomas Dolby, Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder Battle It Out In This Grammy Synth Showdown From 1985

At the 1985 Grammy Awards, the synthesizer really took off as an instrument to be used (and not be afraid of using). Check out their segment with Thomas Dolby, Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder joining forces for a synthesizer spectacular.

Hear A 19-Year Old Prince Play Every Instrument In This Jam From 1977

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Hear A 19-Year Old Prince Play Every Instrument In This Jam From 1977

Prince’s Loring Park Sessions ’77 is a series of free recording sessions in the studio of Loring Park in Minneapolis, owned by Owen Husney, Prince’s first manager. Eight tracks, all instrumental and untitled, realized with the participation of bassist Andre’ Cymone and drummer Bobby Z, who will soon become members of Prince’s first band.

The Muppets Stay In Character During This Blooper Reel

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The Muppets Stay In Character During This Blooper Reel

The comedy of The Muppets is multi-layered, appealing to audiences of all ages with its clever wordplay, physical humor, satire, and engaging characters. Their ability to balance child-friendly entertainment with subtle jokes for adults has made them beloved by generations, showcasing the enduring appeal of their comedic style. And like most TV shows and movies, sometimes they flub their lines, too. Here are some of the best, while staying in character.

Brian Eno’s Music for Airports Being Performed By Musicians…In An Airport

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Brian Eno’s Music for Airports Being Performed By Musicians…In An Airport

“Music for Airports” is an ambient music album created by Brian Eno, and released in 1978. It is considered one of the pioneering works in the genre of ambient music. Eno conceived the album as a form of functional music designed to create a calming and tranquil atmosphere, particularly suitable for airports and other public spaces.

The Bang on a Can All-Stars perform Michael Gordon’s arrangement of Brian Eno’s “Music for Airports 1/1” at the San Diego Airport in October, 2015.

Indie Night In Canada 2023 Hosts Annual Showcase With 18 Indie Artists During Canadian Music Week

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Indie Night In Canada 2023 Hosts Annual Showcase With 18 Indie Artists During Canadian Music Week

Indie Night In Canada (INIC) will host its annual artist showcase on June 6, 2023, featuring a lineup of 18 independent artists on two amazing stages during Canadian Music Week.

The showcase will take place at the legendary El Mocambo, and each stage will be emcee-hosted so as to keep things flowing as well as keep the energy levels high. Each of the 18 selected artists will perform a 30-minute set, with the schedules staggered between the two stages.

This format allows for everyone in attendance, whether they are music-loving fans, music media, or music industry attendees, to catch at least 15 minutes of all 18 performers. As INIC is produced during, but not part of, Canadian Music Week, running the schedule in a tight fashion allows everyone to be able to effectively get between venues and see who they want to see.

For 2023, INIC received 184 submissions to perform. “This year’s INIC Artist lineup might be the most diverse and talented offering we have ever presented,” says INIC Producer Paul Husband of The Next Level Entertainment Consulting Inc. “INIC is open to all genres of music because good music is good music, period.”

The El Mocambo is located at 464 Spadina Avenue in Toronto. The event is 19+, and doors open at 6 p.m. and the bands start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at https://indienightincanada.com/buy-tickets. Each ticket includes performances from all 18 bands.

The lineup is as follows (in alphabetical order):

5th Projekt

5th PROJEKT’s music is a warm, psychedelic embrace and a kiss to your third eye. Critically acclaimed for the seamless blending of genres into their atmospheric music, 5th PROJEKT is a female-fronted, cinematic art-rock band that paints with sound. Their new independently released EP The Wolf debuted in the !earshot National Top 50 albums chart. The band’s captivating live presence has led them to showcase at music festivals like NXNE, Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, Kaleidoscope and Spirits of Earth Festival.

Back Alley Gospel

Back Alley Gospel is a Canadian outfit hailing from Toronto, playing an anthemic, emotional, and rustic strain of punk rock. The group’s upcoming debut EP Hold Up Your Head is a poignant reflection on renewal, new beginnings, and the power of starting over. With plenty to say and a drive for playing live, the band is eager to make their mark on the local music scene.

Circle The City

Formed in 2018, the Sarnia, Ontario natives have managed to capture not only the essence but the technicality of multiple genres and with that they have managed to mold a sound that stands out among their peers. Circle The City blends hints of jazz fusion, prog rock, blues and funk to create an idiosyncratic sound that has allowed them to share the stage with such bands as Texas King, Big Wreck, and Blue Rodeo. Currently in the studio working on an EP with new vocalist/bassist Karina Pakalnis, 2023 looks to be a promising year for Circle The City.

Cudbear

Cudbear is an alternative rock trio from Barrie, Ontario, that delivers melody with power. The minds behind the music are Bennett Jones (guitar/vocals), Adam Pox (bass), and Derek Stewart (drums). Their debut album, recorded in their hometown by local heroes Shane Heath and Daryl Sarnat, was released on Halloween of 2019. In 2023, the band will be releasing a few singles and music videos in support of their new EP. They set no boundaries or limitations for themselves, and they are on a mission to leave their mark on music forever.

Derev

Derev is a progressive rock/metal band hailing from Toronto, and was formed by guitarist Armando Bablanian and drummer Michel Karakach. Their music is a unique blend of metal intensity and atmospheric old-school progressive rock, with Arabic and Armenian influences incorporated into their sound. After reuniting in Canada, the duo added bassist Liam Horrigan to their lineup and released their debut EP Leap of Faith in May 2021. It received widespread attention and acclaim. Derev’s lyrics tackle deep and controversial issues, offering listeners a new perspective on the modern world.

Fall of Earth

Hybrid metal band Fall of Earth (FOE) have created music that stretches boundaries, resulting in a unique sound all their own. Each song is crafted with meaningful lyrics to tell the complex stories of life, both tragic and inspiring. Talented and passionate with a flair for owning the stage, they have rapidly developed a reputation as can’t-miss live performers. 2023 is a big year for FOE with the release of their sophomore album From The Ashes.

Fluffio

Hailing from Toronto, Fluffio has managed to develop a platform for himself just as diverse as the city itself. Fluffio has forged his own form of punk – loud guitars, catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and thought-provoking poetic lyricism – to ultimately deliver a mature sound with juvenile undertones. In fact, his music is perhaps best described as “nursery rhymes on drugs.” Paired with his endless energy and bold fashion sense, Fluffio routinely burns a lasting impression into his audience’s minds.

Frail Fragment

Frail Fragment formed in 2005 in Toronto as a brainchild of songwriter Len Lamanna. The band played more than 350 shows across southern Ontario and NYC between 2007 and 2011. Some highlights: Frail Fragments’ single “Time Thrown” was played on Toronto radio station 102.1.. In 2014, the band was featured nationally on Explore Music TV. Frail Fragment’s fifth full-length album was released in 2022. The album was previewed on 94.9FM The Rock – Generation Next. What’s more, Frail Fragment haunts many horror films. Len Lamanna scored a full-length horror/comedy movie called The Last Slay Ride released in 2022, and it’s available on Apple TV, Amazon & Tubi.

Live Animals

Personifying sonic grit and raw performance, Canadian hard rock band Live Animals bring authenticity back to rock n’ roll with their anthemic new single, “Into the Wild.” Electrifying right out of the gates with the infectious hard-hitting guitar riffs of Spencer Bailey and the exceptionally developed vocal stylings of Andrew Healy, “Into the Wild” also introduces the anomalous musicianship of new members Ben Challet on bass and Dave Schattmann on drums. Their musical chemistry is on full display with the follow-up to their sophomore release, “(ep)iphany”.

Living Dead Girl

Living Dead Girl is a female-fronted band that seamlessly melds heavy metal with pop punk attitude. The band exploded onto the scene with their debut album Exorcism in 2021, and has since been touring North America, featured in world-renowned magazines, and landing spots on radio charts.

Moondoggy

Moondoggy is a five-piece alternative rock band formed in Collingwood, ON, in 2019. Now based in Toronto, Moondoggy delivers an energetic live show that showcases their catchy songwriting. In 2023, the band is preparing to release their debut album Mad and Noisy, recorded at Toronto’s very own Dream House Studios.

Rose Cora Perry & The Truth Untold

Acclaimed as a Top 10 indie talent across Canada (Starbeat) and the No. 1 local rock band in their hometown (Reverbnation), Rose Cora Perry & The Truth Untold have quickly established a reputation for writing catchy songs and compelling audiences. Named a “favourite” by media legend Bill Welychka, they have rocked audiences of 200,000+ and shared bills with ’90s hitmakers SmashMouth and Canadian legends Platinum Blonde. A “one-of-a-kind talent,” Perry’s vocals have been said to be the “perfect blend of Alanis Morissette and Norah Jones” (Kaotic Notes), while her songwriting is full of “raw visceral power, killer hooks and punch-in-the-gut riffs” (Spill Magazine).

Scarlet Sins

Formed in Toronto in 2004, Scarlet Sins is an all-female hard rock band that features heavy riffs, catchy choruses, and lead vocalist Sylvia Niewinski’s powerful vocals. Guitarist Cristina Canas and Niewinski founded the band, later adding bassist Tanya Nicklaus and drummer Elie Bertrand to the lineup. Scarlet Sins have received critical acclaim for their live shows, known for their high energy and intensity. They opened for national acts such as Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry, Anvil, and April Wine. Scarlet Sins appeared four times on the shortlist for the 51st Grammy Awards. The band disbanded in 2009, but they reunited in 2019 for a series of shows. New music is set to be released in 2023, and two new members, Monica Julie (bass) and Jen Bryan (guitar), have been added for live shows.

Spades GT

Spades GT is a crossover punk/thrash band featuring J.D Pearce (Jack Spades, Frightlight) on vocals, Dan Horton (Jack Spades) on guitar, James Roy Dayley (Stand Against Fear) on bass, Tyler Reiner (Caym) on drums, and Jay Sarrazin (Hellrager, Sierra Pilot, Decatur) on guitar. Playing with such acts as Anvil, Random Killing, Ripchords, Dayglo Abortions, and many more notable Canadian bands, Spades GT first performed in March of 2022 to a great reception from fans and peers alike. With a full year of amazing shows, the band is back in 2023 with the release of their album Sewer City Radio.

Taylor Simpson & The Wishful Feeling

Taylor is an indie folk-rock artist from Toronto. He’s also a mental health and suicide awareness advocate. He writes from personal experiences and hopes that by sharing his stories with his listeners, they can form a safe and uplifting community.

Ted Axe

Ted Axe is part of Canadian punk history as the legendary frontman for The Action, ”Canada’s First Punk Band”. Touring with The Stranglers and The Ramones, Ted Axe became known as a provocateur and a powerful vocalist. The Action released their hit EP TV’s on the Blink on Montreco Records. Ted formed Sister Hyde in Seattle signing to Heart of Steel in 2007. Now, in 2023, he leads his own band and has released his album Sex, Horror, Violence and just released a new EP as well. Ted Axe is currently performing dates in Canada and the US.

The Sunset Drip

The Sunset Drip are a hard-hitting rock trio from Montreal. Their first official release BadDriver, a six-song EP made noise upon its arrival in 2021, attracting the attention of CBC music (Nationwide) and CHOM 97.7FM (Montreal’s #1 Rock Radio), where their title track “Where is the Sun” stayed in rotation for more than 40 weeks. It was that summer that The Drip made their way over to Toronto and began their takeover of the underground. Fast forward to 2023, and The Drip have a very booked summer across Ontario and Quebec and an arsenal of new material. The Drip are eager to ROCK YOUR WORLD.

Us Or Aliens

Us Or Aliens, a.k.a. artist Shawn Kirkpatrick, has been in the music industry for more than two decades. During that time, Kirkpatrick has written, composed, recorded and produced hit songs for both himself and for other artists. He has performed live in more than 500 venues worldwide. An accomplished musician, vocal coach, jingle writer, and TV theme composer, Kirkpatrick’s varied experience in the industry led to the creation of pop/Top 40-genre Us Or Aliens, a project that showcases his musical prowess and undeniable talent.

Bailey Zimmerman Has Biggest Country Streaming Debut Of All Time, Biggest All Genre Streaming Debut Album Since 2021

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Bailey Zimmerman Has Biggest Country Streaming Debut Of All Time, Biggest All Genre Streaming Debut Album Since 2021

A young artist with the rasp of a seasoned rocker and the heart of a sensitive songwriter, Bailey Zimmerman has arrived at the cusp of superstardom with the release of Religiously. The Album. marking not only the biggest streaming debut album of the year across all genres, but also the biggest streaming country debut of all time. “Comfortably bruising and appealingly bruised” (The New York Times), the LP debuted Top 3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, No. 7 on their all-genre Billboard 200 chart and No. 8 on The Billboard Canadian Album Chart.

Writing “some of mainstream country’s most emotionally powerful tracks” (The Tennessean), Zimmerman has already surpassed 2 billion global streams to date and recently celebrated a six-week #1 single with his multi-Platinum smash “Rock And A Hard Place.” Achieving this feat solidified his place in history as “the first male artist to spend six weeks atop Country Airplay just two or fewer promoted chart entries, in a lead role, into a career,” according to Billboard.

The 2023 ACM Awards New Male Artist nominee performed the monster hit as part of the live TV event earlier this month (WATCH HERE), where he was also recognized as the latest artist selected by Amazon Music for their Breakthrough Artist program. This honor follows his first time as a CMT Music Awards nominee earlier this year, earning recognition in both the Male Video of the Year and Breakthrough Male Video of the Year categories.

Establishing himself as “one of the most exciting new names in the music industry” (Forbes), Zimmerman’s collaboration with YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Dermot Kennedy for the original song, “Won’t Back Down” is out now (LISTEN HERE). The track and its music video (WATCH HERE) are part of the official soundtrack for Fast X; the tenth and penultimate installment of the Fast & Furious mega franchise.

Working tirelessly to bring his music to fans around the world, the Illinois native is out on the road now for Morgan Wallen‘s 2023 One Night At A Time World Tour. The 50+ date trek will visit multiple legendary venues including stadium stops at LA’s SoFi Stadium, Boston’s Fenway Park and Chicago’s Wrigley Field before wrapping on October 7th at Washington’s Tacoma Dome. Tickets are on sale now at BaileyZimmermanMusic.com (see full list of tour dates below).

Credited as “the biggest new country artist this side of Morgan Wallen” by Rolling Ston, Zimmerman’s record-shattering 2022 debut EP, Leave The Light On, also made history upon release as the most-streamed all-genre debut of 2022. Ranked as Billboard’s 2022 No. 2 Top New ountry Artist and No. 4 Top New Artist across all genres, he was named to multiple Year End Best Of lists including LA Times’ 100 Best Songs of 2022 and NY Times’ Best Songs of 2022. I addition, he was the only country artist in 2022 to receive two Platinum certifications from the RIAA, beginning with his No. 1 debut single “Fall In Love,” the fastest debut single toreach No. 1 at country radio since 2015 and the first debut hit to make it all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2022.

BAILEY ZIMMERMAN 2023 TOUR DATES
*Morgan Wallen’s 2023 One Night At A Time World Tour
Sat, May 27 Durant, OK Choctaw Casino & Resort
Sat, June 3 Panama City Beach, FL Gulf Coast Jam
Sun, June 4 Madison, IL Confluence Music Festival
Sat, June 10 Myrtle Beach, SC Carolina Country Music Festival
Fri, June 16 Bloomington, IL Interstate Center
Wed, June 21 Mack, CO Country Jam
Thu, June 22 Chicago, IL Wrigley Field*
Fri, June 23 Chicago, IL Wrigley Field*
Tue, June 27 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena*
Thu, June 29 Detroit, MI Ford Field*
Fri, June 30 Detroit, MI Ford Field*
Thu, July 6 St. Louis, MO Busch Stadium*
Fri, July 7 St. Louis, MO Busch Stadium*
Sat, July 8 Fort Loramie, OH Country Concert
Thu, July 13 Chicago, IL Windy City Smokeout
Fri, July 14 San Diego, CA Petco Park*
Sat, July 15 San Diego, CA Petco Park*
Sun, July 16 Craven, CAN Country Thunder Saskatchewan
Wed, July 19 Phoenix, AZ Chase Field*
Thu, July 20 Phoenix, AZ Chase Field*
Fri, July 21 Culman, AL Rock The South Festival
Sat, July 22 Los Angeles, CA SoFi Stadium*
Sun, July 23 Twin Lakes, WI Country Thunder Wisconsin
Fri, July 28 Auburn, MI Tailgate N’ Tallboys Auburn
Sat, July 29 Taylorville, IL Tailgate N’ Tallboys Taylorville
Thu, Aug 3 Detroit Lakes, MN WE Fest
Thu, Aug 10 Malone, NY Franklin County Fair
Fri, Aug 11 Oro-Medonte, CAN Boots And Hearts
Sat, Aug 12 Columbus, OH Ohio Stadium*
Tue, Aug 15 Hamburg, NY Erie County Fair
Wed, Aug 16 Boston, MA Fenway Park*
Thu, Aug 17 Boston, MA Fenway Park*
Fri, Aug 18 Boston, MA Fenway Park*
Sun, Aug 20 Calgary, CAN Country Thunder Alberta
Wed, Aug 30 Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park
Thu, Aug 31 Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park
Sat, Sept 2 Washington, DC Nationals Park*
Fri, Sept 8 Moline, IL Vibrant Arena*
Sat, Sept 9 Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena*
Thu, Sept 14 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage*
Fri, Sept 15 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage*
Sat, Sept 16 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage*
Mon, Sept 18 London, ON Budweiser Gardens*
Thu, Sept 21 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre*
Fri, Sept 22 Quebec City, QC Videotron Centre*
Sat, Sept 23 Montreal, QC Bell Centre*
Thu, Sept 28 Winnipeg, MB Canada Life Centre*
Fri, Sept 29 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre*
Sat, Sept 30 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome*
Tue, Oct 3 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena*
Wed, Oct 4 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena*
Sat, Oct 7 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome*
Fri, Oct 20 Simpsonville, SC Greenville Country Music Festival
Sat, Oct 21 Rome, GA Rome River Jam
Sun, Oct 22 Kissimmee, FL Country Thunder Florida

Dave Matthews To Perform an Exclusive Live Acoustic Show For SiriusXM in New York City

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Dave Matthews To Perform an Exclusive Live Acoustic Show For SiriusXM in New York City

SiriusXM announced today that Dave Matthews will play a special invitation-only concert exclusively for SiriusXM at Irving Plaza in New York City on Wednesday, June 7.

Dave Matthews: Live & Acoustic will feature Dave Matthews doing an acoustic set featuring music from Dave Matthews Band’s recently released 10th studio album Walk Around The Moon, as well as other fan favorites. Walk Around The Moon is a reflection on our current times, highlighted by singles “Madman’s Eyes,” “Monsters,” and the title track “Walk Around The Moon.”

SiriusXM subscribers can enter for a chance to win tickets to see Dave Matthews perform, through the SXM App on Dave Matthews Band Radio through Thursday, June 1. For all entry details and official rules visit siriusxm.com/davematthewspr. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Dave Matthews: Live & Acoustic will air live on Wednesday, June 7 at 8:00 pm ET on SiriusXM’s Dave Matthews Band Radio (ch. 30) and will be available to stream on the SXM App. 

“Dave Matthews’ music has one of the most loyal and long-lasting fan bases amongst entertainers. We are thrilled to give listeners an exclusive one-night only experience with Dave performing fan favorites as well as new music acoustically,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer.

Every Friday night, the channel is exclusively broadcasting live concerts from Dave Matthews Band’s 2023 tour as part of the DMB Friday Night Concert Series, giving fans and subscribers nationwide unprecedented access. DMB Friday Night Concert Series is also available to stream on the SXM App. Dave Matthews Band Radio plays music from the band’s extensive career, including their indelible hits, live songs, and musical influences.

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM streaming for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.

That Time Jim Carrey Sung A-Ha’s “Take On Me” On The David Letterman Show

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That Time Jim Carrey Sung A-Ha’s “Take On Me” On The David Letterman Show

Jim Carrey performs the A-ha classic “Take on Me” on the Dacid Letterman Show in 2010, and ends the performance by trying to keep the last note as long as he can while breaking one of the host’s coffee cups.

Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Haim, Ryan Gosling Are All On ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack

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Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, Haim, Ryan Gosling Are All On ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack

Atlantic Records is proud to announce BARBIE THE ALBUM, the groundbreaking and star-studded musical companion to the highly anticipated summer event film Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The soundtrack campaign kicks off today with the electrifying first single “Dance The Night” from 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Dua Lipa, who also makes a special appearance in the film. “Dance The Night” was produced by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt and the Picard Brothers. The sexy, fit for summer track can be heard in the film’s global official trailer, which launched earlier today, and arrives alongside a dazzling official video featuring a special appearance from Barbie writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) – watch HERE. BARBIE THE ALBUM is now available for pre-order HERE and arrives in stores and at all online retailers on Friday, July 21st in conjunction with the theatrical release of the feature film.

BARBIE THE ALBUM will feature new tracks from an unprecedented lineup of artists including Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, KAROL G, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Khalid, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, HAIM, GAYLE and FIFTY FIFTY feat. Kali. Barbie star Ryan Gosling also joins the robust roster of soundtrack artists with his iconic original song performed as his character, Ken. See below for full tracklisting.

BARBIE THE ALBUM continues the hugely successful partnership between Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Pictures. The two companies previously teamed up for 2020’s BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM which spawned the RIAA Certified 2x Platinum smash “Boss B*tch” by Doja Cat, along with the 2016’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated SUICIDE SQUAD: THE ALBUM, which topped album charts in over 70 countries around the world, including two consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, and featured the RIAA Certified Diamond hit “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots.

BARBIE THE ALBUM was executive produced by internationally renowned DJ and Oscar, Golden Globe and 7x GRAMMY® award winning artist and producer, Mark Ronson and Barbie writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig. The soundtrack album was Produced and overseen by Atlantic Records’ West Coast President, Kevin Weaver (Soundtrack Album Producer of The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad, Daisy Jones & The Six, Birds Of Prey, Furious 7, The Fault in Our Stars, The Fate of the Furious) and Atlantic Records’ EVP and Co-Head of Pop/Rock A&R, Brandon Davis. Named by Rolling Stone as a “soundtrack guru,” Weaver is a GRAMMY® Award winner and five-time nominee, who has produced numerous multi-platinum soundtrack projects that have amassed tens of millions of albums sold worldwide. Additional key players involved on the project include Soundtrack Album Co-Producers, Brandon Creed and Joseph Khoury, as well as the Barbie Music Supervisor and Album Executive Producer, George Drakoulias.

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, an NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Production, Barbie. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and released in theaters only nationwide on July 21, 2023 and internationally beginning July 19, 2023. Directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. The film is written by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach, based on “Barbie” by Mattel, and produced by David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner. The executive producers are Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams. The film’s music supervisor is George Drakoulias, with music by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.

BARBIE THE ALBUM TRACKLIST

1. Lizzo – Pink
2. Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
3. Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice – Barbie World (with Aqua)
4. Charli XCX – Speed Drive
5. KAROL G – WATATI (feat. Aldo Ranks)
6. TBA
7. Tame Impala – Journey To The Real World
8. Ryan Gosling – I’m Just Ken
9. Dominic Fike – Hey Blondie
10. HAIM – Home
11. TBA
12. The Kid LAROI – Forever & Again
13. Khalid – Silver Platter
14. PinkPantheress – Angel
15. GAYLE – butterflies
16. Ava Max – Choose Your Fighter
17. FIFTY FIFTY – Barbie Dreams (feat. Kali)

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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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