Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin’s 2021 Hanukkah Sessions continue with Day 3 and this classic song.
Barry Pincus – not only one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th (or any) century, but a mega-mensch to boot!
So, like a good neighbor, you deserve a break today. So grab a bucket of chicken and let’s get stuck on…..
BARRY MANILOW’S “Copacabana”!
Spiderman is Deadpool 40 years earlier.
I love the internet.
The 2000s were madness. Doesn’t this seem like 100 years ago?
Three chords and the truth.’ That’s what they say country music is built on… And for multi-award nominated Hazelridge, Manitoba’s Banned & Outlawed — and their latest single, “Real Country Song” — that sentiment is absolute fact.
With country music being the air they breathe, the food they eat, and the song in their hearts, the brothers Jon and Daniel Hnatishin’s authentic and sought-after yarn-spinning recently earned them multiple nominations at the 2021 Manitoba Country Music Awards — including for Group/Duo of the Year, Emerging Artist Award, Roots Artist/Duo/Group of the Year, and Daniel for All Star Band of the Year – Drums.
Featured in a variety of outlets, including Record World, Canadian Beats, and Cashbox Canada, and more — and having opened for heavyweight Aaron Pritchett, and sharing the stage with more country greats in Dean Brody, Lonestar, the Hunter Brothers, and Emerson Drive since stepping onto the scene — “Real Country Song” follows this year’s previous release, “Livin’ my Life in a Small Town,” and continues to deliver their brand of blue-collar-true country music as a way of life.
In their downhome ode to the genre that fits them better than a well-worn Stetson, “Real Country Song” lands as a track that will have you feeding another quarter in the jukebox at the midwestern roadhouse on a Friday night.
“Real Country Song” is available now.
Canadian singer-songwriter Haley K Turner is releasing the most unanticipated original holiday song in the last 25 years. Inspired by a recent plea from Adam Sandler for “someone out there” to write a new Hanukkah song, Haley created one of the first timeless songs ever written for those who celebrate the holiday of lights.
Capturing all the nostalgic, sentimental feelings we adore from classics such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Intangible Things (A Hanukkah Song)” features a magical string orchestra with lyrics that were completed in the winter of 2021 — the very last snow day of the year.
Melding perfectly into your holiday playlists even if you don’t celebrate Hanukkah, the songwriter and mother of two managed to encapsulate the intangible essence of the winter season enjoyed by so many.
But wait there’s more! Since Adam asked for the song, Haley decided he should know about it…
In an attempt to garner support from Sandler, Haley wrestled a ferocious alligator in her “Happy Gilmore Parody Video,” created a tutorial on “How To Get In Touch With Adam Sandler,” and recorded a parody of her very own song. We’ll already be listening to “Intangible Things” for years to come, but Haley’s parody might just be the jelly in the donut.
The videos showcase Haley’s spirited side, one that may not have been recognizable from the vulnerable storytelling and evocative lyrics so beautifully displayed on her debut LP in from the dark which was released early 2020.
Recorded at Monarch Studios with JUNO Award-nominated producer and musician Tom Dobrzanski (Said the Whale, The Zolas), Turner’s organically crafted indie folk-pop songs drift seamlessly from acoustic guitars and intimate vocals to stunning cello riffs and uplifting hooks. If her 2011 EP titled Ready or Not, produced by Ben Kaplan (Mother Mother, Five Alarm Funk), was Haley searching for her place in the world, in from the dark brings into focus all of its colours, thoughts and feelings.
From there, “Intangible Things” showcases her desire to create art that fills a void while effortlessly brightening the hearts and homes of others.
It may take a miracle to get Sandler’s attention but if Hanukkah has shown us anything, it’s that miracles do happen.
“Intangible Things (A Hanukkah Song)” is available now.
Sonic Reducers. 1 topic. 2 music nerds. 5 minutes.
We discuss Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary Get Back, talk about some of our favourite people from the 8-hour show, and speculate on what might be next in the world of Fab archival offerings.
Sonic Reducers. 1 topic. 2 music nerds. 5 minutes.
We discuss this year’s Spotify Wrapped charts, share our own results for 2021 — hello, Ellen Foley and Wet Leg! — and why a skateboarder drinking cranberry juice is more influential than the rest of us.
– AXS TV proudly presents the premiere of the all-new 2021 music documentary Noel Gallagher – Out Of The Now—airing for the first time in the United States on Wednesday, December 8 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Distributed by London based media company White Light International, Out Of The Now captures rock superstar Noel Gallagher as he marks the 10TH Anniversary of his acclaimed solo project Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The evening offers a blend of concert and conversation, as Gallagher takes the stage at the Duke Of York’s Theatre in London for a career-spanning set packed with classic favorites from the High Flying Birds’ catalog, and sits down to discuss his life, legacy, and creative process. Highlights include Gallagher opening up about the infamous end of Oasis; explaining what it was like to branch out on his own as a solo artist, experimenting with different instrumentation and vocal techniques that challenged himself and his fanbase; contrasting writing songs for himself versus writing songs tailored to Oasis’ stadium rock sound; delving into how the pandemic helped him grow as an artist; reflecting on his biggest musical influences; and revealing his only regret.
The setlist puts the spotlight on 10 of the High Flying Birds’ biggest hits, featuring favorites such as “Holy Mountain,” “It’s A Beautiful World,” “A Dream Is All I Need To Get By,” and “Black Star Dancing,” among others, as well as the Oasis signature “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” and the Bob Dylan classic “The Mighty Quinn.” Then, stay tuned through the credits for a pair of intimate acoustic performances filmed at Gallagher’s private studio, as he delivers stripped down renditions of “AKA… What A Life!” and “Dead In The Water.”
As a special digital exclusive available only on the AXS TV website, the Network will also present an all-new 30-minute interview that finds Gallagher reflecting on his recently released compilation album Back The Way We Came: Vol. 1, a selection of some of the most meaningful songs from his time with the High Flying Birds. During the sitdown, Gallagher shares personal insight into the creative process behind the tracks and why they earned a place on the album, breaking down 18 beloved hits such as “Back The Way We Came,” “Everybody’s On The Run,” “Riverman,” “We’re On Our Way Now,” “Holy Mountain,” “Dead In The Water” and more, interspersed with clips from music videos for each song.
For the second year in a row, Puerto Rican Reggaeton star Bad Bunny takes the title of most-streamed artist in the world on Spotify. And what’s more: He’s received over 9.1 billion streams without releasing a new album this year. He is swiftly followed by singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, whose Red (Taylor’s Version) gave old and new fans alike a reason to relive the artist’s early groundbreaking work. Rounding up 2021’s top three is BTS. The globally beloved k-pop group had a standout year thanks to their single “Butter.” Canadian hip-hop artists Drake—who released Certified Lover Boy in September—and Justin Bieber—whose 2021 album Justice featured collaborations with artists from across the globe—take spots four and five, respectively.
The top song of 2021 globally is Olivia Rodrigo’s runaway “drivers license,” which garnered over 1.1 billion streams. Lil Nas X’s viral “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” dances its way to second place and heralded the artist’s first studio album. The Kid LAROI enters the ranks for the first time, with his Justin Bieber collaboration “STAY” taking third. The fourth spot sees Olivia Rodrigo once again, this time with “good 4 u,” which also earned the title of 2021 Spotify Song of the Summer. The fifth most streamed song to rise in the ranks is Dua Lipa’s “Levitating (feat. DaBaby).”
When it comes to top albums of 2021 globally, Olivia Rodrigo once again claims the crown—her debut album SOUR clearly held a bit of sweetness. Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia ranks second, with Justin Bieber’s Justice, Ed Sheeran’s =, and Doja Cat’s Planet Her coming in third, fourth, and fifth.
Coming out of its first full year as a Spotify exclusive, The Joe Rogan Experience remains the number-one podcast on Spotify globally. It is followed by the fearless Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, which also became exclusive to Spotify in 2021. True crime and news continue to be popular genres within the medium, with Crime Junkie, TED Talks Daily, and The Daily rounding out the list.
When we looked at trends on Spotify in 2021, the top songs, artists, albums, and podcasts weren’t the only things we found. We learned about the moments that united listeners—and the ones that were notable for their uniqueness.
Nostalgia played a role in people’s listening in 2021 as fans rediscovered old favorites—and new generations adopted them as well. Let’s face it: There are certain songs and albums that just sound like home (in a good way).
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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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