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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces The So Nice Tour

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Jun 8, 2022

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces The So Nice Tour

Multi-Platinum GRAMMY, JUNO and Polaris Prize nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen announces a fall North American headline tour. Her first North American headline tour since 2019, The So Nice Tour will kick off September 24th at MTELUS in Montreal, QC and will make stops at marquee venues including Radio City Music Hall in New York City and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Empress Of will support tour dates from Sept. 24 to Nov. 5 with her forthcoming EP Save Me out June 24.

Artist presale is Wednesday, June 8 at 10am local time. Fans can register for artist presale codes on Jepsen’s tour dates page: www.carlyraemusic.com/tour. General on sale is Friday, June 10 at 10am local time. Jepsen has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to The Ally Coalition’s work to support homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.

Two already announced co-headline dates with Bleachers; September 21 in Cleveland, OH and September 22 in Toronto, ON, are already on sale and precedes The So Nice Tour. Jepsen will also make a stop in Austin on October 7 for the Austin City Limits Festival. See below for a complete list of tour dates.

Jepsen’s The So Nice Tour announce follows the May release of her highly anticipated single “Western Wind”, and the accompanying video, which Jepsen first performed during her set at Coachella. Co-written by Jepsen and Rostam Batmanglij, “Western Wind” continues a collaboration the two musicians first kicked off with E*MO*TION. A major creative milestone for Jepsen, E*MO*TION inspired in-depth analysis from cultural critics and landed on multiple year-end “best of” lists including Pitchfork, Stereogum, Noisey, NPR, and many more. Released in 2019, her follow-up album Dedicated covered even more musical and emotional ground. Working with a crew of trusted songwriters and producers (among them John Hill, Jack Antonoff, Captain Cuts, Patrik Berger, and her longtime collaborator Tavish Crowe), Jepsen indulged in more sonic experimentation than she had in the past. She returned the following May with a gift for her fans: Dedicated Side B, a buoyant set of dance-floor tunes that affirmed her status as pop’s undefeatable ambassador of love. Much more to come from Carly Rae Jepsen in 2022.

Below is a complete list of North American tour dates for Carly Rae Jepsen.
Sept. 21 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion w/Bleachers
Sept. 22 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage w/Bleachers
Sept. 24 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Sept. 26 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
Sept. 28 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Sept. 29 – Washington DC – The Anthem
Oct. 1 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
Oct. 2 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
Oct. 4 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
Oct. 5 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
Oct. 7 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival
Oct. 9 – Houston, TX – 713 – Music Hall
Oct. 10 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Oct. 12 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Oct. 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Oct. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Oct. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
Oct. 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
Oct. 20 – Santa Barbara, CA – Arlington Theatre
Oct. 21 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Oct. 23 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct. 26 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Oct. 29 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Nov. 2 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
Nov. 4 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
Nov. 5 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom

Alt-Rockers Season Of The Senses Are “Ever”-Present With Release of New Single

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Jun 7, 2022

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Alt-Rockers Season Of The Senses Are “Ever”-Present With Release of New Single

Canadian rockers Season Of The Senses have created an alternative, fist-pumping anthem you’ll spin on repeat, in their latest offering, “Ever.”

The electrifying, rock and roll, synth-infused drop is a myriad of emotions ranging from the depths of the human condition to rising up and starting over. While “Ever” bursts out of your speakers upbeat and served on a platter of alt-tinged pop, Seasons of the Senses (Elena Stocco [lead vocals], Christian Pritchard [guitars, bass, synth], Rob Clarkson [bass, guitars, and synths], Maxwell He [drums], Damian Weston [synths, guitars and bass]) reveal that at its core, the song truly speaks to a deeper and more personal experience.

Penned by a teenage Weston, who had found himself in rehab after crippling anxiety and depression led him to a life of recreational drug addiction, “Ever” is the liner notes of his recovery, and his desire to find better for his life.

“Things went from bad to worse as the depression and childhood traumas began to catch up with me and, as so many people do, I found relief in self-medication through drugs,” he shares. “To know me was to think I was probably the least likely to fall into that trap, but that’s the thing with trauma — we tend to carry it alone, a dark and destructive friend we keep to ourselves.”

Knowing he needed help, “I checked myself into rehab,” Weston continues. “And not just any rehab; a therapeutic community – a rehab considered the last stop for addicts because of its difficulty. There were no personal chefs; no spa days… But there was a farm and hard work — both physical and emotional. It was a two-year program with almost no contact with the outside world.

“But it saved — and fundamentally changed — my life.”

“Ever”’s chorus was birthed from the very place that assisted Weston with reclaiming his life; his handwritten lyric notes are a token he’s kept till this day.

Instinctually feeling that the song was best served with a band’s full backing, once Season Of The Senses assembled, the Guelph, Ontario-based group settled on laying down “Ever” once and for all.

“It truly became what it was meant to,” Weston reveals. “The sentiment filtered through Elena’s soulful voice; Christian’s crushing guitars; Rob and Max propelling it forward…. It just proved the point of the song: alone we struggle, but there is power and strength in community and togetherness.

“That’s what gives us hope, and that’s what takes us home”.

Season Of The Senses have engaged the alt-rock world by synthesized storm, calling the attention of Alan Cross and legions of fans that are adept at streaming each note of their music since the band’s formation in 2021.

Now, with their latest single in their arsenal, the alternative rock, pop, low-fi, grunge five-piece are standing on the precipice of their commanding musical career. And if we’re to look ahead, we can safely assume it’s the Season Of The Senses who are here for “Ever.”

SON OF JAMES Rush Releases New Single “Mama Never Told Me” Against Alarming Rise of Asian-Canadian Hate Crimes

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Jun 7, 2022

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SON OF JAMES Rush Releases New Single “Mama Never Told Me” Against Alarming Rise of Asian-Canadian Hate Crimes

Canadian band Son of James harnesses a fusion of musical influence to highlight the rise in discriminatory attacks against Asian-Canadians during the Covid-19 pandemic, with his heart-stopping new single, “Mama Never Told Me.”

Dripping with heart and soul, “Mama Never Told Me” is a sonically smooth experience filled with soulful guitar playing and stellar saxophone work. Rich embellishments reveal themselves in the form of brilliant piano playing and soaring vocal performances. “Mama Never Told Me” tells a relatable tale about the most important woman in our life with all of the rhythmic complexity that Son of James is known for.

“Mama Never Told Me” finds its origin when Son of James founder Shon Wong noticed the alarming increase in Asian hate crimes as the pandemic raged on. “The vigilante in me prayed that an attack on an Asian woman would happen right in front of me so I could exact vengeance for that woman right then and there.”

As if the world had stopped for that moment, the sudden realization of his mother’s own experience came flooding into view. “Knowing what my mom and many other immigrant Asian mothers sacrificed and endured to make a life in a foreign country. It made me think of all things my mom never told me about her struggle until my father passed when I was 20.”

Fast forward to the month before Mother’s Day, and all of the elements seemed to fall into place for a musical tribute worthy of all mothers. The lyrics practically poured out through the tears and onto the page.

“When the time has come
I will carry you
When you’re all alone
I will comfort you

For the rest of your days
Don’t you ever be afraid
I owe it all to you.”

With the pandemic affecting the rest of the world, the recording process for “Mama Never Told Me” had to be re-strategized. A talented group of musicians brought the recording to life from the get-go, including guitarist/bassist/pianist Adam Richards, accomplished cellist Michelle Kwan, and percussionist Jason Overy. Jonathan Reichert’s slick guitar fills, and Eric Tsang’s hypnotic saxophone work hits you right as Jackie Nguyen breaks your heart with her enchanting vocal work. These elements are brought together to create a rhythmic synthesis between art and life previously inexperienced by audiences.

Son of James founder Shon Wong was bitten by the artistic bug from a young age through his grandfather’s career as a professional Chinese opera actor. Wong’s early life was spent practicing martial arts and physically training himself to deal with the bullies that plagued him. When faced with the tragic loss of his father, James Wong, Shon found solace and comfort in music. While in China, his drum and guitar lessons would be the catalyst to managing grief and reclaiming his life. A long and winding road littered with more tragedy would lead Shon Wong to form Son of James and proudly represent his heritage through a combination of Asian instrumentation and rock n’ roll, developing his signature Chynatruckerfunk sound in the process.

Super Producer CHRIS BIRKETT Puts Two Years of COVID, Climate Change & Crass Excess in the Rear View with “2022”

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Super Producer CHRIS BIRKETT Puts Two Years of COVID, Climate Change & Crass Excess in the Rear View with “2022”

When we reached the end of 2020, it could certainly be said that “never has there ever been a year like this.” Then, 2021 came along and upped the ante with more chaotic uncertainty. Now, with just one-third of another year behind us, British-Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-award-winning producer Chris Birkett is musically posing the question that’s on everyone’s minds: ‘What about you, 20-2-2? in this, his new single “2022” — available now.

New Year’s Eve makes most of us reflective of the year that was and anticipatory of what’s to come but, for Chris Birkett, it also generated a creative spark.

On “New Year’s Eve 2021, I was reflecting on the events of the previous year and wondering if we would have a year like the last two years,” recalls Birkett. “Climate change issues, space stations for the super-rich, conspiracy theories, and of course, the COVID restrictions all had a major effect on society.”

‘Isn’t it the year COVID’s gone? Isn’t this why we’re holding on? Now, we’re in the year 20-2-2’

In addition to the devastating effect the pandemic has had on public health, there have been equally devastating side effects for small businesses and those who make their living in the arts — like Birkett does.

“COVID-19 personally affected me and other musicians in a big way,” he notes. “Most of the venues that I had been playing in had shut down. We were all struggling to survive and rely on government aid.”

Is 2022 a recovery year or a rehash of the previous two miserable years with unwelcome new crises like the Russia-Ukraine War? That’s the main question that Birkett poses among other burning questions in his new, rhythmic pop-rock anthem. With an insistent and infectious riff and groove that underlines the urgency of putting distance between us and the years gone by, “2022” even gives a new, pandemic-inspired purpose to a classic hit by The Police when Birkett pays vocal homage to it at the end of the bridge: ‘The Brave New World is now the scared new world Everyone can sing the song – “Don’t Stand So Close To Me”’

A producer, arranger, and sound engineer on a slew of international, award-winning projects, Chris Birkett is also an accomplished guitarist and a prolific songwriter, and creator of six albums of his own music; two were recorded and released in the UK with the band Omaha Sheriff and produced by the legendary Tony Visconti (David Bowie, The Moody Blues), and four solo albums. Two were released while Birkett lived and worked in France from 1993 to 2011. Making his home in Canada since 2012, Birkett has also released Be Creative featuring contributions from Glenn Milchem (Blue Rodeo) and Rik Emmett, and 11:11 as the band The Free Spirits. In February 2021, he released the one-off single “Precious Love” for his documentary filmmaker wife Joan Prowse.

Birkett’s diverse music reflects a wide range of sources from which he draws inspiration. “My ideas for songs come from observing society, humanity, and life on earth,” he says. “I have been a truth seeker all my life and when I discover a new truth I like to share it using the Universal language of music.”

His love for sharing that creative passion has led Chris Birkett to some of the biggest successes of his varied and inspiring career, which began as a guitarist and background vocalist for the 1960s UK pop band The Love Affair and touring their hit “Everlasting Love”. An expansion into sound engineering and producing while in the UK and beyond has led him to collaborate with an eye-popping A-list of international artists including Talking Heads, Dexys Midnight Runners, Alison Moyet, The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Quincy Jones, Mel Brooks, and Steve Earle, as well as to produce Sinéad O’Connor’s massive #1 hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U”. All told, these and other collaborations have sold over 100 million records and earned four Canadian JUNOs, a GRAMMY, a Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in the music business.

Birkett’s longest and most fruitful collaborative relationship has been with the legendary Buffy Sainte-Marie. He has played guitar with Sainte-Marie since 1993, and co-produced five albums with her — including Running For the Drum (2009), Power in the Blood (2016), and Medicine Songs (2017). Birkett is also producing and co-writing with a number of up-and-coming Indigenous artists including Inuit singer-songwriter Angela Amarualik for the Ottawa-based label Hitmakerz.

In addition to currently co-producing Buffy Sainte-Marie’s new album project, Birkett plans to release a new solo album, Songs from the Kauai Hotel Room, as well as a collection of fun-loving songs with his new collective The Happy Campers in the coming months.

Dead Can Dance Announce North American Tour in March & April 2023: “A Celebration – Life & Works”

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Jun 7, 2022

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Dead Can Dance Announce North American Tour in March & April 2023: “A Celebration – Life & Works”

Dead Can Dance have announced new tour dates in North America in March and April, 2023. The tour sees Brendan Perry, Lisa Gerrard and full backing band return to North America for the first time in a decade, last playing on the continent at Coachella Festival in April, 2013.

The band will be playing songs across their spectacular career spanning over three decades – including much loved classic works from the likes of their The Serpent’s Egg, Aion and Into The Labyrinth albums (4AD) as well as their most recent studio album, Dionysus (PIAS), plus much more.

The tour dates, beginning at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre and ending in Philadelphia, PA come as welcome news to the band’s dedicated fans who saw the band’s previous North American tour plans cancelled due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The tour will see Perry, Gerrard & co. visit 17 cities across Canada and the USA where they will play iconic venues such as Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre and Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Dead Can Dance are currently mid-way through the first leg of their two-legged Europa – 2022 tours, their first live shows since 2019.

Tickets for shows in Canada and the USA are on public sale from 10am local on Friday, June 10th.

North America – 2023 Tour Dates:
March 24th Orpheum – Vancouver, BC
March 26th Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA
March 29th Arlene Schnitzer – Portland, OR
March 31st Masonic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
April 1st Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
April 3rd Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheatre – San Diego, CA
April 5th The Union – Salt Lake City, UT
April 7th The Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
April 10th State Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
April 11th Chicago Theater – Chicago, IL
April 13th Masonic Temple Theater – Detroit, MI
April 14th Meridian Hall – Toronto, ON
April 16th Boch Center – Boston, MA
April 17th Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY
April 19th Carnegie Music Hall – Rose & Gilt Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
April 21st The Anthem – Washington, DC
April 22nd Opera House – Philadelphia, PA

New UB40 Album Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro “Unprecedented” To Be Released July 1

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Jun 7, 2022

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New UB40 Album Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro “Unprecedented” To Be Released July 1

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro will release their new album Unprecedented, July 1 via UMe. The album will be released as a black 2LP, a limited-edition white-color 2LP, 1CD, limited-edition cassette as well as digitally. All formats include their new single “Sufferer”, which Ali has dedicated to his beloved friend and bandmate of over four decades, Astro, who tragically passed away last November.

‘“Sufferer,’ is a song that Astro and I have always loved, from the brilliant Kingstonians,” comments Ali. “Astro was so proud of our version of this song, as am I. It’s the first track off our new studio album Unprecedented which will be out in the summer. This song is more poignant and special than I ever realized after Astro heartbreakingly passed away after recording this album. We want to keep his memory alive through his music and this song and album.”

Listen to “Sufferer” HERE .

UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey’s most recent album, 2018’s A Real Labour Of Love, debuted at No.2 on the UK album chart, only dropping one place a week later to No.3, and the album spent a month in the Top 10. UB40 topped the UK singles chart on three occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. Between 1983 and 1998 the group produced three Labour Of Love albums, bringing hits such as Eric Donaldson’s “Cherry Oh Baby”, Lord Creator’s “Kingston Town” and Johnny Osbourne’s “Come Back Darling” to a new, global audience. They also topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with their reggae covers of “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You” and had a further UK No.1 with their cover of “I Got You Babe” with Chrissie Hynde.

Unprecedented Tracklist (2LP,1CD, Cassette, Digital)

Caught You In A Lie
Do Yourself A Favour
Emperors Wore No Clothes
Happy Includes Everyone
Heaven In Her Eyes
Lean On Me / In Aid Of NHS Charities Together
Lean On Me
Mellow
Stay Another Day
Sufferer
Sunday Morning Coming Down
Unprecedented
We’ll Never Find Another Love
What Have I Done

That Time Chris Cornell Covered Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in 2012

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Jun 7, 2022

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That Time Chris Cornell Covered Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” in 2012

This is going viral yet again, as it should, as it’s Chris Cornell’s haunting version of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean at the 2012 Montreux Jazz Festival.

Bob Dylan Releases New Video For “Subterranean Homesick Blues”

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Jun 7, 2022

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Bob Dylan Releases New Video For “Subterranean Homesick Blues”

Watch the 2022 remake of the Subterranean Homesick Blues video and celebrate 60 years of Bob Dylan on Columbia Records.

2022 Prism Prize Special Award Honourees Announced

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Jun 7, 2022

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2022 Prism Prize Special Award Honourees Announced

The Prism Prize, an annual awards event that recognizes outstanding artistry in music video production, announced today the four multi-talented artists selected as the 2022 Special Awards recipients. These Special Awards honour Canadian creatives for their achievements and contributions to the music video industry in Canada and internationally, and will be presented at a live screening and awards presentation at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in Toronto.

“The level of musical and artistic talent that exists in our country is second-to-none,” said Louis Calabro, Interim CEO at the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and the Founder of Prism Prize. “In our tenth year of the Prism Prize, we continue to discover talent at a higher rate than ever before. Not only are these artists making some of the best music in the world, but they are serving to elevate our country’s incredible arts scene through music videos. It is very rewarding to recognize these creatives who are giving back to our industry in a major way, and we look forward to celebrating them on July 7.”

The 2022 Prism Prize Special Awards honourees are:

The Hi-Fidelity Award (supported by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters) recognizes recording artists who utilize music video in innovative ways; with previous recipients including Crack Cloud in 2021, Daniela Andrade in 2020, Clairmont The Second in 2019, and Grimes in 2018. The 2022 award is presented to Chiiild.

From Montreal, Canada, Chiiild has spent years honing a unique blend of pop, R&B, soul and jazz behind closed doors and just released their debut project, “Synthetic Soul.” Chiiild uses music to tell stories about diversity, ask questions about humanity, and unify people over shared personal experiences. Taking influence from music as diverse as D’Angelo, Tame Impala, Pink Floyd and Marvin Gaye, they’ve created an expansive timeless sound that is uniquely genre-bending yet still somehow reminiscent of something you’ve heard, or felt, before.

Established to celebrate a unique approach to music video art, The Lipsett Award is presented to Iris Kim. Previous recipients include Gennelle Cruz in 2021, Tranquilo in 2020, Soleil Denault in 2019, and Karena Evans in 2018.

Iris Kim is a Toronto-based director who appreciates the dramatics of a swooping dolly-in, a tight edit and juicy visuals. Her attraction to storytelling is driven by honest conversations, quiet and loud personalities and vivid moments, which is ultimately, the formula she exclaims, makes for one interesting film.

Recognizing an exceptional contribution to music video art on the world stage, the Special Achievement Award (supported by The Slaight Family Foundation) is presented to Sammy Rawal. Previous recipients include Jordan Oram in 2021, Bardia Zeinali in 2020, Lacey Duke in 2019, and Cherie Sinclair in 2018.

Director/Digital Artist Sammy Rawal has earned international attention for his original, hyper-stylized approach to image-making featuring bold colour, choreography, and innovative VFX. Sammy’s work is informed by a mashup of culturally diverse influences, fashion and hip-hop. He has brought his signature quick-fire style to commercial campaigns, music videos, 3D inspired video portraits, and digital installations for clients such as Cardi B, Lizzo, Kelis, Elton John, Reebok, Twitter, Axe, and Chanel. His work has been shown at the BFI Southbank, Art Gallery of Ontario, the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Montréal, and nominated at the UK Music Video Awards, the Berlin Music Video Awards, and the Juno Awards. Sammy’s passion for LGBTQ+ rights flourish through his work and commercial projects; most recently, Sammy directed the social campaign for Dan Levy’s “See with Love ” eyewear which assists small businesses, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and entrepreneurs located in historically disadvantaged communities.

Presented to a Canadian trailblazer who has demonstrated excellence within the music, music video and/or film production communities, in the lead-up to the presentation, the Willie Dunn Award (supported by Telefilm Canada) is presented to Mustafa. As the recipient of this award, Mustafa will receive a $2,500 honorarium and will be asked to select an emerging Canadian creative to spotlight during the live screening and awards presentation and to be the beneficiary of $2,500. Previous recipients include Leanne Betasamosake Simpson in 2021 and Laurieann Gibson in 2020.

Twenty-five year old singer/songwriter Mustafa Ahmed grew up fighting. He would do so firstly as a child growing up in Toronto’s Regent Park community, matching up with other children his age at the behest of the older kids from around the way. Somehow, it did not harden him. He would continue fighting, though now against stereotypes, as an adolescent poet dispelling notions of who Black Muslims from Regent Park were with every stanza of his continuously celebrated poetry. He would attempt to fight again, this time on behalf of his immediate community, as a member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Youth Advisory Council, an effort that helped him realize his mission would be better served by amplifying the stories he’d collected over the years through song. And that is how we got Mustafa, child of Sudanese Muslim immigrants, one time Pan American Games Poet Laureate, cherished collaborator of acts like Majid Jordan, The Weeknd, and Khalid, and the artist whose debut project When Smoke Rises aims to exalt the Regent Park MC whose legacy Mustafa fights for now, Jahvante “Smoke Dawg” Smart.

Assets for all 2022 Special Award recipients are available here.

To learn more about the previously announced Top 10 Finalists for the $20,000 Grand Prize and the eligible videos for the Audience Award, supported by Stingray, please visit PrismPrize.com.

LEGO Has Released A Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night Set

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Jun 6, 2022

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LEGO Has Released A Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night Set

You could spend a lifetime gazing into The Starry Night, but each and every time you’ll find something you missed last time: that’s the beauty of one of the most famous landscape paintings of all time. You simply get lost in it.

Like many pioneers, van Gogh’s work was not fully appreciated during his lifetime, yet his significant and enduring legacy means he is still inspiring artists many generations later.

In fact, The Starry Night inspired LEGO fan designer Truman Cheng for his winning LEGO Ideas submission that reimagines the famous painting in 3D. After receiving over 10,000 votes from the LEGO Ideas community, they turned it into a real-life LEGO set and it’s available here.