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Coldplay Announce West Coast North America Run On ‘Music Of The Spheres’ Tour

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Jan 23, 2023

Coldplay Announce West Coast North America Run On ‘Music Of The Spheres’ Tour

After a triumphant 2022 where Coldplay sold more concert tickets than any other artist and broke attendance records around the world, the band have announced their hugely-anticipated return to the U.S. and Canada with a special west coast run as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour.

The iconic band – who were crowned Favorite Touring Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards – will bring their spectacular stadium show to Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego and Los Angeles this September, where they will perform classic hits such as “Yellow”, “Viva La Vida”, “Clocks”, “A Sky Full Of Stars” and “My Universe” in stadiums bursting with lasers, fireworks and LED wristbands.

Support will be provided by the multi-Grammy winning H.E.R and fast-rising New Jersey artist 070 Shake. Complete tour dates are available below and at coldplay.com/tour. Stay tuned for more cities to be announced.

Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, January 27 at 10AM PT on Ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC OF THE SPHERES 2023 WEST COAST TOUR DATES:

SEPTEMBER
20: Seattle, WA – Lumen Field (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)
22: Vancouver, BC – BC Place (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)
27: San Diego, CA – Snapdragon Stadium (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)
30: Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)

Since kicking off in March 2022, the Music Of The Spheres World Tour has sold over 6 million tickets across Europe, North America, and Latin America, receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with the Dallas Observer calling the show “mind-blowing” and the Houston Chronicle describing the band’s performance as “pure joy”. The band rounded off an amazing 2022 with a leg of dates in Latin America, culminating with 10 incredible shows in Buenos Aires (one of which was live broadcast to cinemas in a record-breaking 81 countries around the world).

The tour has also made headlines for its groundbreaking sustainability initiatives which include the world’s first tourable battery system and the first ever stadium show powered by renewable energy. As part of their commitment to cut tour emissions by 50%, the band have pledged to plant one tree for every ticket sold and have offered fans incentives to travel by low-emission transport. Fans can even help to power the show by using kinetic bikes and energy-generating dance floors. Full info can be found at sustainability.coldplay.com.

DHL is the Official Logistics Partner of the Music Of The Spheres World Tour, supporting the band in their mission to cut tour emissions by 50%.

Additionally, the $20 Infinity Ticket Program will be available for the west coast shows above at a later date. These tickets allow more fans access to the Music Of The Spheres World Tour. They are restricted to a maximum of two tickets per purchaser and must be bought in pairs (which will be located next to each other).

The band are also nominated for three Grammy Awards next month, including Album of the Year for Music Of The Spheres.

MUSIC OF THE SPHERES 2023 WORLD TOUR DATES:

MARCH
10: São Paulo, BR – Estadio do Morumbi (Support: CHVRCHES)
11: São Paulo, BR – Estadio do Morumbi (Support: CHVRCHES)
13: São Paulo, BR – Estadio do Morumbi (Support: CHVRCHES)
14: São Paulo, BR – Estadio do Morumbi (Support: CHVRCHES)
17: São Paulo, BR – Estadio do Morumbi (Support: CHVRCHES)
18: São Paulo, BR – Estadio do Morumbi (Support: CHVRCHES)
21: Curitiba, BR – Estadio Couto Pereira (Support: CHVRCHES)
22: Curitiba, BR – Estadio Couto Pereira (Support: CHVRCHES)
25: Rio De Janeiro, BR – Estadio Nilton Santos Engenhão (Support: CHVRCHES)
26: Rio De Janeiro, BR – Estadio Nilton Santos Engenhão (Support: CHVRCHES)
28: Rio De Janeiro, BR – Estadio Nilton Santos Engenhão (Support: CHVRCHES)

MAY
17: Coimbra, PT – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
18: Coimbra, PT – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
20: Coimbra, PT – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
21: Coimbra, PT – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
24: Barcelona, ES – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
25: Barcelona, ES – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
27: Barcelona, ES – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
28: Barcelona, ES – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
31: Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
JUNE
1: Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
3: Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
4: Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
6: Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
7: Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
21: Naples, IT – Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
22: Naples, IT – Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
25: Milan, IT – Stadio San Siro
26: Milan, IT – Stadio San Siro
28: Milan, IT – Stadio San Siro
29: Milan, IT – Stadio San Siro
JULY
1: Zurich, CH – Stadion Letzigrund
2: Zurich, CH – Stadion Letzigrund
5: Copenhagen, DK – Parken
6: Copenhagen, DK – Parken
8: Gothenburg, SE – Ullevi
9: Gothenburg, SE – Ullevi
11: Gothenburg, SE – Ullevi
12: Gothenburg, SE – Ullevi
15: Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff ArenA
16: Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff ArenA
18: Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff ArenA
19: Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff ArenA

SEPTEMBER
20: Seattle, WA – Lumen Field (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)
22: Vancouver, BC – BC Place (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)
27: San Diego, CA – Snapdragon Stadium (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)
30: Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl (Support: H.E.R. + 070 Shake)

Kali Uchis Announces North American Tour and New Album ‘Red Moon In Venus’ Out March 3

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Jan 23, 2023

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Kali Uchis Announces North American Tour and New Album ‘Red Moon In Venus’ Out March 3

Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis’ new English language album, Red Moon In Venus, is slated for release on March 3 via Interscope—pre-order/pre-save it here.

“Love is the message,” Uchis explains about the new album. “Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith, and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. The moon and Venus work together to make key aspects of love and domestic life work well. This body of work represents all levels of love—releasing people with love, drawing love into your life and self-love. It’s believed by many astrologers that the blood moon can send your emotions into a spin, and that’s what I felt represented this body of work best.”

Simultaneously, Uchis confirms she will embark on a headline North American tour this spring produced by Live Nation, with stops at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, Washington D.C.’s Anthem and more—see full routing below. General on-sale begins Thursday, January 26 at 10am local time at kaliuchis.com. Uchis is among the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil and Estéreo Picnic in Colombia.

Uchis went into the recording process intending to create an album that felt timeless, one that can be enjoyed any time and any place and will remain meaningful throughout the years to her and her fans. Red Moon In Venus floats between soul, R&B, pop, música urbana and more experimental textures. The result is an album that, as Uchis has come to perfect throughout her catalog, transcends genre or classification, a pure reflection of her soul.

Last year, Uchis won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and an American Music Award. In 2021, Uchis took home her first Billboard Latin Music Award for her critically acclaimed Spanish language album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, released in 2020, which spawned the runaway, chart-topping hit, “telepatía,” which has been streamed more than 2 billion times to date and is the Billboard Hot 100’s longest running Spanish song by a solo act this decade with a 23-week streak. That same year, she took home her first Grammy Award, Premios Nuestra Tierra and Univision Premios Juventud, covered Office Magazine, performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and toured arenas across North America with Tyler, the Creator.

Raised between Virginia and Colombia, Kali Uchis rose to prominence with Por Vida in 2015, following it up with her 2018 debut album, Isolation, which received widespread critical acclaim and was featured on Best Of lists in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR, Vulture and many more. Uchis has collaborated and shared stages with SZA, Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Kaytranada, Leon Bridges and more and has toured the world over, with much-lauded sets headlining Tropicalia, Coachella, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza and many others.

KALI UCHIS LIVE
March 17—Santiago, CL—Lollapalooza Chile
March 19—Buenos Aires, AR—Lollapalooza Argentina
March 24— São Paulo, BR—Lollapalooza Brazil
March 26—Bogotá, CO—Estéreo Picnic
April 16 & 23—Indio, CA—Coachella
April 25—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
April 26—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall*
April 27—Irving, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
April 30—Miami, FL— FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park*
May 1—Orlando, FL—Hard Rock Live Orlando*
May 2—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy*
May 4—New York, NY—Radio City Music Hall*
May 7—Philadelphia, PA—The Met Philadelphia*
May 9—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem*
May 10—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
May 12—Toronto, ON—Coca-Cola Coliseum*
May 14— Detroit, MI—The Fillmore*
May 16—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom*
May 18—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium*
May 21—Portland, OR—Keller Auditorium*
May 23—Vancouver, BC—UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre*
May 24—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater*
May 26—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
May 28—Las Vegas, NV—The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
May 30—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
* with RAYE

Singtrix Cuts-the-Cord This Holiday Season, With the All-New Wireless Microphone and Stadium Edition Party Bundle

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Eric Alper

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Jan 23, 2023

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Singtrix Cuts-the-Cord This Holiday Season, With the All-New Wireless Microphone and Stadium Edition Party Bundle

Singtrix, the maker of the world’s most advanced, award-winning karaoke machine and part of Embracer Freemode, readies itself for an encore this Holiday season with the Stadium Edition Party Bundle and all-new Wireless Microphone!

From the team behind the legendary Guitar Hero, Singtrix has been making headlines and powering parties since their debut on TV’s Shark Tank™ nearly a decade ago. With an army of A-list celebrity fans including Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Kelly Osbourne, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, a stadium-sized stack of 5 star Amazon reviews and a tour bus sized helping of hit TV appearances, Singtrix continues its reign as the world’s most advanced karaoke machine. Singtrix revolutionizes singing via cutting-edge technology, making bad singers sound good and good singers sound amazing.

To get your group into the Holiday spirit, the Singtrix Stadium Edition Party Bundle is now the cheapest it’s been all year, with a $20 discount now live when purchasing via the Singtrix website throughout the Holiday season!

Perfect for those Holiday classics, the all-new Singtrix Wireless Microphone unleashes the fun, allowing aspiring singing superstars to work the room in complete wireless freedom with a supported range of 150ft from the speaker. Used as a lead or backup mic, the Singtrix Stadium Edition Party Bundle supports up to two Wireless Microphones simultaneously. No ordinary karaoke mic, the Singtrix Wireless Microphone is an ultra-responsive, autotune microphone designed for the Singtrix studio, and comes complete with the dedicated “HIT” button for on-demand effects at the touch of a button. Turn on 4-part harmonies without skipping a beat, guaranteed to warm the coldest of Holiday nights and make the user an instant singing sensation!

The magic of the Singtrix Stadium Edition Party Bundle can be found in the raft of technology that powers the experience, including over 375 effects, natural pitch corrections and auto-tune for singers of all skill levels.

With the Singtrix Stadium Edition Party Bundle, you’re in charge of the song selections. Simply plug in any device with a headphone jack to play back karaoke music from YouTube, Spotify, karaoke apps, and more. Voice cancellation even lowers vocals on standard music so you can blast out your favorite songs or create new remixes from your favorite tunes at the touch of a button.

The custom designed Singtrix Karaoke Machine Stereo PA packs 40 watts of big sound into a portable design for use just about anywhere. With a built-in subwoofer and individual volume, treble and bass dials, the speaker is ideal for use in a home theatre setting or for gaming in between those signing sessions.

“The Holidays are about good times with good friends and family, and singing is a universal experience which brings us all closer together”, said Eric Berkowitz, Co-Founder of Singtix®. “Our technology is designed to unite, and in times like this, I feel we could all do with a little more music in our hearts and fun in our lives. We continue to push the envelope on what karaoke can be and hope that many more people will discover the Singtrix difference this coming season.”

To order and for further information, please visit www.singtrix.com.

The Rise Of Vinyl Is Seen In This “Vinyl Revolution” Doc

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Eric Alper

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Jan 23, 2023

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The Rise Of Vinyl Is Seen In This “Vinyl Revolution” Doc

Vinyl has made an unlikely comeback and it’s shaking up the music business…again. Vinyl records were obsolete for decades but are driving a billion-dollar business in 2017. Why are we falling in love with music all over again on vinyl? Vinyl Revolution looks at the ritual around buying and listening to music on vinyl. Hear what vinyl means to musicians including Tom Cochrane, Colin James and Ewan Currie from The Sheepdogs.

Nickelback Announces 2023 ‘Get Rollin’’ Tour

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Jan 23, 2023

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Nickelback Announces 2023 ‘Get Rollin’’ Tour

Today, acclaimed rock band Nickelback announced the upcoming 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour, in support of their most recent 10th studio album, Get Rollin’. Produced by Live Nation, the massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, kicking off on Monday, June 12 in Quebec City, QC at Videotron Centre, with stops across North America in Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Nashville and more before wrapping up on Wednesday, August 30 in Belmont Park, NY at UBS Arena. Renowned country rocker Brantley Gilbert joins the band on all non-festival dates along with rising country artist Josh Ross.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27 at 10 am local time at livenation.com.

VIP: Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show High Times VIP Lounge, specially designed Nickelback gift item, early entry into the venue & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Nickelback’s first album in five years, Get Rollin’ was released November 18, 2022, via BMG and debuted at #2 across the Current Rock, Alternative, Hard Music and Digital Album charts. The record also landed on the ARIA Album Chart at #3 and in the Top 10 in the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia and Austria. Additionally, Get Rollin’ debuted at #1 in Switzerland, a career first for the band. The highly acclaimed new album is a thrilling soundscape of adventure, nostalgia and emotional exploration. With the new record, Nickelback continues their incomparable legacy as “one of rock’s biggest-ever bands,” as noted by KERRANG and furthering their legacy is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the JUNO Awards on March 13, 2023.

GET ROLLIN’ 2023 TOUR DATES:
Mon Jun 12 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
Wed Jun 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Fri Jun 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
Fri Jun 17 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tall Boys
Tue Jun 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
Thu Jun 22 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
Sat Jun 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Sun Jun 25 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Wed Jun 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Fri Jun 30 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Sat Jul 01 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
Thu Jul 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
Sat Jul 08 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Sun Jul 09 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed Jul 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Fri Jul 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Sat Jul 15 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Tue Jul 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Thu Jul 20 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Sat Jul 22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavillion
Sun Jul 23 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
Sat Jul 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun Jul 30 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater
Tue Aug 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Thu Aug 03 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 05 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Mon Aug 07 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Wed Aug 09 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Aug 11 – Oro-Medonte, ON – Boots and Hearts Festival
Sun Aug 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
Wed Aug 16 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Fri Aug 18 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Aug 22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Thu Aug 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Sat Aug 26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Sun Aug 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Wed Aug 30 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Stevie Nicks Announces Additional 2023 Dates

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Jan 23, 2023

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Stevie Nicks Announces Additional 2023 Dates

Following her highly successful 2022 shows, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has extended her touring run into 2023 with fourteen performances across the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Live Nation, the tour starts Wednesday, March 15th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, making stops in Las Vegas, San Francisco, New Orleans, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, June 27th in Louisville, KY at KFC Yum! Center.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27th at 10am on livenation.com

STEVIE NICKS 2023 TOUR DATES:
Wed Mar 15 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sat Mar 18 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Thu Mar 23 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sun Mar 26 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Thu Mar 30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
Sun Apr 02 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Wed Apr 05 – Birmingham, AL – The Legacy Arena at BJCC
Fri May 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
Tue May 16 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
Mon May 22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Thu May 25 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
Tue Jun 20 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri Jun 23 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Tue Jun 27 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

My Next Read: “Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis” by Mark Blake

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Eric Alper

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Jan 21, 2023

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My Next Read: “Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis” by Mark Blake

Between the late ’60s and early ’80s, design house Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic and ubiquitous album artwork of all time. Their original lifespan coincided with the golden age of the 12-inch LP, beginning just as the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper made the record sleeve the ultimate blank canvas and ending just as new technology looked set to usurp vinyl.

Having originally been approached to design an album cover for their friends Pink Floyd, students Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell and Storm Thorgerson would go on to define the visual identity of rock and roll for the next fifteen years, swiftly gaining international prominence for their famed The Dark Side of the Moon artwork. This paved the way for other major musicians to set foot in the surreal photo-design world of Storm and Po, resulting in seminal Hipgnosis creations for the likes of Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Genesis, Black Sabbath, ELO and Yes.

In this authorised account, with access to previously unpublished material and exclusive contributions from David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, Robert Plant and even Aubrey Powell himself, Mark Blake goes behind the scenes of the Hipgnosis partnership to reveal the pioneering ambition and grand vision that led to their success, as well as the clashing egos and artistic differences that undermined it. The Hipgnosis story also offers hitherto-untold insight into some of music’s most legendary bands, as viewed through the prism of the people who shaped their imagery and cultural legacy.

With the work of Hipgnosis continuing to be referenced, reproduced and revered worldwide, Us and Them serves as a celebration, a cautionary tale and a compelling human drama, exploring the vital intersection between art and music.

SiriusXM Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs

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Eric Alper

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Jan 20, 2023

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SiriusXM Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs

SiriusXM announced today that the SXM App, which delivers more than 425 SiriusXM channels of the best in audio entertainment, is now available on VIZIO Smart TVs, offering a new way to experience SiriusXM’s exceptionally wide range of programming at home.

With the SXM App, millions of VIZIO Smart TV users can stream Howard Stern’s two exclusive channels, the new original comedy channel, Team Coco Radio executive produced by Conan O’Brien, more than 330 channels of ad-free music from virtually every musical genre, plus podcasts, live sports and sports talk, entertainment, news, comedy and more.

The SXM App experience on VIZIO platforms also includes access to SiriusXM’s expansive video library. SiriusXM Video offers more than 13,000 pieces of video content, including must-see moments and interviews from The Howard Stern Show, exclusive music performances, plus shows, interviews and clips from across the SiriusXM programming lineup.

Eligible VIZIO users can subscribe at SiriusXM.com/VIZIO and receive their first 3 months free of the SiriusXM Streaming Platinum plan. Terms apply.

Existing SiriusXM customers can sign in with their credentials and start enjoying SiriusXM content on their VIZIO Smart TVs now.

SiriusXM’s music channels are expertly curated and deliver an exceptionally wide array of audio choices for listeners. Covering every genre across many decades, channels feature popular tracks and deep cuts from popular artists, as well as introduce listeners to new and emerging musicians and bands. Artist-branded channels from Hall of Fame and iconic talent feature exclusive content that can’t be heard anywhere else. SiriusXM’s concept-based channels such as Road Trip Radio and Yacht Rock Radio, or its many activity and mood-based channels, are designed to deliver a more personalized music experience that fits the moment.

Subscribers can also create their own personalized Pandora Stations within the SXM App that utilize Pandora’s listener personalization technology. Users create these stations based on their favorite artists and can thumbs up, thumbs down or skip songs to give them more control over what they’ll hear on that channel.

SiriusXM offers the most extensive lineup of professional and college sports in audio; news from around the country and the world from many sources and political perspectives; the scoop on the latest from the world of entertainment; hours of stand-up by the funniest comics; and more.

Listeners can also access a wide-ranging and expanding collection of acclaimed and award-winning podcasts on the SXM App, including Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart, Office Ladies, 99% Invisible, Freakonomics Radio, Pod Save America, series from Marvel Entertainment, and much more.

SiriusXM will also deliver personalized recommendations to users based on their listening history so they can easily find the programming that they like best from across SiriusXM’s many channels.

For more on all the programming available on SiriusXM, go to SiriusXM.com.

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ Is Getting A 50th Anniversary Box Set

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Eric Alper

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Jan 19, 2023

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Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ Is Getting A 50th Anniversary Box Set

One of the most iconic and influential albums ever, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

The album was partly developed during live performances, and the band premiered an early version of the suite at London’s Rainbow Theatre several months before recording began. ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd, originally released in March 1973. The new material was recorded in 1972 and 1973 at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London. The iconic sleeve, which depicts a prism spectrum, was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and drawn by George Hardie. ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

A new deluxe box set has been created to include CD and gatefold vinyl of the newly remastered studio album and Blu-Ray + DVD audio featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions. The set also includes additional new Blu-ray disc of Atmos mix plus CD and LP of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon – Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974’.

Simultaneously, on 24th March, the CD and first ever vinyl issue of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon – Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974’ will be released independently. It was originally recorded in November 1974 as part of the band’s winter tour and this is the first time it will be available as a stand-alone album, with artwork featuring an original 1973 line-drawn cover by George Hardie.

The book Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon: 50th Anniversary, part of the deluxe box offering, will also be published separately by Thames & Hudson on March 24, 2023 to coincide with the box set release. Curated by photographer Jill Furmanovsky and art directed by Hipgnosis co-founder Aubrey Powell, this LP-sized volume showcases rare and previously unseen photographs taken during The Dark Side Of The Moon tours of 1972-1975 and was created with the involvement of the band members.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary release, Pink Floyd also invite a new generation of animators to enter a competition to create music videos for any of the 10 songs on the iconic 1973 album. Pink Floyd has a rich history of collaborating with animators from the beginnings of the band (Ian Emes, Gerald Scarfe, etc.), and in some cases the visuals that accompany the songs have become synonymous with the music itself. The 50th Anniversary will be no exception. The band would like to give all animators an opportunity to present a fresh take on these timeless aural works. Animators can enter up to 10 videos, one per song on the album. A winner will be selected from a panel of experts which will include Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell (Pink Floyd’s creative director) and the BFI (British Film Institute). The deadline for submissions is November 30th 2023. To enter and for more information go to https://pinkfloyd.com/tdsotm50/.

On February 27th 1973, EMI Records held a press conference for the debut presentation of Pink Floyd’s new album The Dark Side Of The Moon at the London Planetarium. Although, the Planetarium dome could only show an array of stars, constellations and images of the cosmos whilst the music played, it was an unprecedented success. Fifty years on, in recognition of the iconic album and with the help of huge strides in technology, an official full dome experience with stunning visuals of the solar system and beyond and played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon, will be released in Planetariums around the world in March. Contact your local Planetarium for any screening details.

The show itself will be divided between the 10 tracks off the album, in chronological order, each having a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. It promises to be immersive; an all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience.

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Speak To Me
Breathe (In The Air)
On The Run
Time
The Great Gig In The Sky
Money
Us And Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse

Produced by Pink Floyd

The Deluxe Box Set includes:

CD1 – THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON (50th Anniversary)
Remastered by James Guthrie
in gatefold sleeve with 12-page booklet

CD2 – THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
LIVE AT WEMBLEY EMPIRE POOL, LONDON, 1974
Mixed by Andy Jackson
in gatefold sleeve with 12-page booklet. Cover design by Aubrey Powell/Hipgnosis and Peter Curzon/StormStudios. Original 1973 line drawn cover artwork by George Hardie

LP1 – THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON (50th Anniversary) [2023 Master]
Remastered original studio album
180g heavyweight vinyl, in gatefold sleeve, with original posters and stickers

LP2 – THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
LIVE AT WEMBLEY EMPIRE POOL, LONDON, 1974
180g heavyweight vinyl, in gatefold, with 2 posters featuring design by Ian Emes and Gerald Scarfe. Cover design by Aubrey Powell/Hipgnosis and Peter Curzon/StormStudios. Original 1973 line drawn cover artwork by George Hardie

BLU-RAY 1 (AUDIO)
Original album 5.1 and high-resolution remastered stereo mixes,
1. 5.1 Surround Mix – 24bit/96kHz Uncompressed
2. Stereo Mix – 24bit/192kHz Uncompressed
3. 5.1 Surround Mix – dts-HD MA
4. Stereo Mix – dts-HD MA

BLU-RAY 2 (AUDIO)
Original newly remastered album Atmos and high-resolution stereo mixes,
1. Dolby Atmos Mix
2. Stereo Mix – 24-bit/192kHz Uncompressed
3. Stereo Mix – dts-HD MA

DVD (AUDIO)
Original album 5.1 and remastered stereo mixes,
1. 5.1 Surround Mix – Dolby Digital @448 kbps
2. 5.1 Surround Mix – Dolby Digital @640 kbps
3. Stereo Mix (LPCM) – 24-bit/48 kHz Uncompressed

160-PAGE THAMES & HUDSON HARDCOVER BOOK
with rare black and white photographs from the 1972 – 1975 tours of the UK and the USA taken by Jill Furmanovsky, Peter Christopherson, Aubrey Powell, Storm Thorgerson

76-PAGE MUSIC BOOK
Complete songbook of original album

REPLICAS OF 2×7″ SINGLES
7″ Single 1 Money/Any Colour You Like
7″ Single 2 Us And Them/Time

REPLICA OF PAMPHLET AND INVITATION TO THE PREVIEW OF THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON AT THE LONDON PLANETARIUM ON 27TH FEBRUARY 1973

Studio album recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, between May 1972 and January 1973. Produced by Pink Floyd. Engineer Alan Parsons. Assistant Peter James. Mixing supervised by Chris Thomas.

Remastered by James Guthrie and Joel Plante at das boot recording. 5.1 and Atmos mixes by James Guthrie.

Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974
recorded at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London, November 1974
Engineers: Brian Humphries with Phill Brown.
Audio Mixing by Andy Jackson, assisted by Damon Iddins. Mastered by Andy Jackson at Tube Mastering.
Creative Director 2023: Aubrey Powell/Hipgnosis
Design and Art Direction: Peter Curzon/StormStudios
50th Anniversary Concept and Design: Pentagram

Kate Bush Is Re-Releasing “How To Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics” With Invisible Ink In Some Copies

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Eric Alper

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Jan 19, 2023

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Kate Bush Is Re-Releasing “How To Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics” With Invisible Ink In Some Copies

aber are publishing the paperback edition of ‘How To Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics’, by Kate Bush. Officially released 6th April in the UK and 9th May in the USA.

The new paperback edition features a brand new introduction from Kate and a new cover design by Jim Kay.

The book will be available to pre-order from today (18th January). A very limited number of signed copies will be released and can be pre-ordered from selected bookshops and record shops, from 9am on Friday 20th January (UK only).

Kate has also written a message in invisible ink in a very small number of the signed copies, which will be distributed at random: the notes will be revealed to the lucky recipients when they place the signature page under an ultraviolet light.