Jon Bon Jovi did not like the original recording of this song, which can be found as a hidden track on 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong, so he and the band re-recorded it for Slippery When Wet, on the way to spending 4 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.
Watch A Really Young Coldplay Perform “Yellow” In 2000
At one of its first performances outside of England, Coldplay plays an intimate, understated set — approximately one month before the release of its smash “Parachutes” debut album in June 2000. It’s a rare, valuable look at the band moments before it became a global phenomenon.
Watch the entire concert here.
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators Perform Elton John Cover And New Song For Howard Stern
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators perform Elton John’s “Rocket Man” live from the SiriusXM Garage in Los Angeles.
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators perform “The River Is Rising” live from the SiriusXM Garage in Los Angeles.
Eddie Vedder in Conversation with Bruce Springsteen
Catch Eddie Vedder joined in conversation with Bruce Springsteen on February 11th at 2pm ET, presented by Amazon Music and Amazon Live for an exclusive conversation on Earthling here.
Stephen Sondheim Gives A Master Class On ‘Send In The Clowns’
Stephen Sondheim does a talk at the Guildhall School of Music, London with a focus on the classic tune.
Billie Eilish’s Isolated Vocals for “Happier Than Ever”
“Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish was her the sixth single off the album of the same name, and was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBAei1lNezU&feature=share
The Sheepdogs Bring Their Rock and Roll Show To You In “Live At Lee’s”
Sweaty rock and roll club shows are where The Sheepdogs cut their teeth, and their masterful and larger-than-life live shows are what they are best known for. Their unique ability to breath new life into their celebrated catalogue in raucous rooms around the globe is what has fueled their popularity over the last 10 years. That’s why it seemed fitting that in November 2021, Canada’s good-time rockers would return to one of the venues that helped get them started to do four sold out nights at the famous Lee’s Place in Toronto.
The energy was thick with anticipation each night, with both the crowd and the band releasing nearly two years of pent-up rock and roll desire into the room. Knowing that these would be special nights, the band set out to capture the energy, and the result is their new album, LIVE AT LEE’S – 11 live tracks re-explored and captured in the moment over this incredible run of performances.
LIVE AT LEE’S features a cavalcade of the band’s gold and platinum-selling hits, fan favourites, as well as new songs like the latest single “Rock and Roll (Ain’t No Simple Thing)” which has spent over 20 weeks in the top 10 at Canadian Rock Radio. Each song of the set builds off the other, aiming to be the antithesis of the live-stream concerts that became the norm over the pandemic. “This is a lot better than watching a show on Zoom,” exclaimed frontman Ewan Currie exuberantly mid-concert after a lengthy jam mid-set to a thunderous reception.
The album sets out to brings the powerful energy of their live show home and transport the listener to Lee’s Palace on those magical nights. To make the experience even more special than a traditional live record the band has taken advantage of new technology and has had the album specifically mastered in Dolby Atmos 3D spatial audio, so fans using supported hardware will hear the show as if they’re in the room. “Listening back was a pretty wild experience. I was able to attend my first Sheepdogs show as an audience member and relive those nights in a whole different way” says bassist Ryan Gullen.
Not stopping at that, the Sheepdogs have more exciting news to announce in the coming weeks, and are set to embark on a tour of the UK and Europe this spring.
Charmaine Affirms Her Love For Sisterhood In New Single & Music Video
Warner Music Canada recording artist Charmaine is back and better than ever with her new single “FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS.” The infectious release is accompanied by an official music video that sees Charmaine and her best friends enjoying a self-care sleepover, with a classic sitcom feel directed by Spencer Edwards.
Charmaine says of the release: “’FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS’ encompasses the importance of having friends you can count on for anything. I was inspired by my two sisters from other misters, Kayla and Chanelle. My goal with this release is to depict how beautiful it is when you surround yourself with people who support and love you wholeheartedly.”
“FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS” marks a fantastic follow-up to a groundbreaking 2021. Charmaine boasts 6.5 million global streams across her catalogue with singles “WOO!” and “BOLD” being a fan favourite with two million streams each. Charmaine was the only Canadian artist selected for SoundCloud’s 2021 First On SoundCloud program that lead to amplified creative campaigns and global support – click here to watch Charmaine perform in SoundCloud’s Original film The Day Ones and here to watch her interview with Rico Nasty. With co-signs from media executive and radio personality Ebro Darden and famed rapper, promoter and radio personality Fatman Scoop, Charmaine’s making moves to be another sensation hailed from the North.
Born in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, Charmaine relocated to the United States at the age of five, bouncing around the Midwest with her family at first before eventually settling in Nashville for a large chunk of her childhood. Living in the states was an eye-opening experience but by the time high school rolled around, Charmaine was already on the way to her next culture shock, this time heading north of the border to Toronto. Throughout her family’s frequent moves and financial struggles, Charmaine had always turned to music as a source of comfort and stability, something she could rely on for emotional support no matter how difficult things got. Collaborating with acclaimed producers/engineers Michael Lantz and David Ariza, Charmaine began work on debut EP Hood Avant Garde in late 2019, pushing her sound in an adventurous new direction that mixed the ’90s hip-hop she grew up listening to with the southern rap she fell in love with while living in Tennessee. The resulting tracks were playful, experimenting with unexpected cadences and cheeky sound effects, and the lyrics brimmed with poise and bravado. “I’d been a singer for most of my life, but the more I rapped, the more I felt like myself,” Charmaine explains. “It was almost like therapy, because it taught me to embrace all these parts of my personality that, as a woman, and particularly as a black woman, society had told me I needed to hide.” Charmaine may have started with nothing but it’s clear that she’s coming for everything.
Sonic Reducers: New Music Friday! Big Thief, Eddie Vedder, Alt-j, Spoon and more!
Sonic Reducers. One topic. Two music nerds. Five minutes.
Punch play to watch us critique all this week’s top new albums, including offerings from Spoon, Urge Overkill, Eddie Vedder, Alt-J, Andy Bell, Big Thief and plenty more.
Powerhouse Singer/Songwriter Matt Andersen Announces US Tour Dates, Album HOUSE TO HOUSE out March 4
Acclaimed Canadian musician Matt Andersen is gearing up to tour the US in support of his upcoming release House to House, out March 4th on Sonic Records. The first track off the album is the thunderous “Other Side of Goodbye” which is earning raves across the board. The Boot recently featured the track and shared, “Belting in the style of R&B’s most beloved legends, Andersen stuns with his timeless breakup anthem ‘Other Side of Goodbye.’”
Andersen’s tour will bring together current fans and introduce new audiences to his commanding voice and quiet, confident power. On the album, the inspired singer/songwriter incorporates a stripped-down approach, with only a voice and guitar. His live shows will reflect that magic as well, starting May 4th in Burlington, VT.
House to House displays a new direction for Andersen, who has earned many accolades and a dedicated fanbase in Canada. He has received numerous European Blues Awards, Maple Blues Awards and various other honors. Here he seamlessly takes his distinctive, mighty blues chops and moves into gospel, folk and softer ballads, offering a more intimate side of the performer and writer.
Matt Andersen has earned every fan through decades of touring across the globe, from small dim lit clubs to majestic theaters and major festivals. He has amassed over 18 million streams on Spotify and 18 million views on YouTube. House to House is Andersen’s 9th studio album and follows Halfway Home By Morning from 2019.
MATT ANDERSEN 2022 TOUR DATES
May 4 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
May 5 – Keene, NH – Colonial Theatre
May 6 – Rockland, ME – Strand Theatre
May 7 – Brownfield, ME – Stone Mountain Arts Center
May 8 – Boston, MA – City Winery
May 11 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center for the Arts
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery
May 13 – Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java
May 15 – New York, NY – City Winery Loft
May 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Hard Rock Cafe
May 18 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern
May 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Listening Room
May 21 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
May 22 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School – Szold Hall
May 24 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
May 25 – Mineral Point, WI – Mineral Point Opera House
May 26 – Minneapolis, MN – The Dakota