In 1978, the talented students of Greenbank Senior Public School came together to deliver a performance that’s nothing short of magical—a joyful, spirited take on the Blood, Sweat & Tears classic, “Spinning Wheel.” With a school band and choir that could rival professionals, these young Canadian musicians captured the essence of the song with an energy and enthusiasm that’s downright infectious.
Al Jourgensen’s Shasta Jingle: The Unbelievable Pop Gem from Ministry’s Mastermind
Before he redefined the sound of industrial metal with Ministry, Al Jourgensen was secretly crafting one of the most infectious pop jingles of the 80s—the Shasta jingle! The same genius behind the heaviest, darkest tracks in music history also gave us the bubbly, feel-good anthem that had everyone singing about their favorite soda in 1983.
The T.A.M.I. Show 1964: The Groundbreaking Concert Film That Pioneered High-Definition Music Cinema
Imagine witnessing rock and roll history captured in a groundbreaking format that laid the foundation for the future of music videos! The T.A.M.I. Show, filmed in 1964 using the revolutionary Electronovision system, brought together the biggest stars of the time in one electrifying concert. This cutting-edge technology, a precursor to today’s high-definition, gave the world a chance to experience these iconic performances on the big screen like never before. Dive into this seminal moment that not only captured the raw energy of a live show but also set the stage for the entire music film industry. Get ready to experience the ultimate rock and roll lineup with The Barbarians, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, James Brown and the Famous Flames, Marvin Gaye, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Lesley Gore, Jan and Dean, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, The Miracles, The Rolling Stones, and The Supremes all on one stage!
How the marching band became synonymous with college sports
By Mitch Rice
While college sports in America are big in their own right, the marching bands that accompany the events that take place have become synonymous with the spectacles.
The events are among some of the biggest in America, as sports fans are extremely passionate about the games that are played at that level. Whether it be college football, basketball, or even baseball, there are many who will go out of their way to support a college team as much as they would support a professional team.
Events like the Rose Bowl and March Madness are known worldwide because of the prestige that they have attached to them, which has attracted viewers from around the globe. Some have even looked to engage in sport betting activities based on these events, simply because of how big they have become.
Why have marching bands become synonymous with college sports?
While sporting fixtures are often the main attraction, marching bands have helped to increase their popularity.
Social media has perhaps helped to provide exposure to a more international market and audience, as video clips have gone viral for performances that have taken place on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok. Examples have included shows that have been choreographed to look like a story is being told from above.
Entertainment is a massive part of the sports culture in the US, with the Super Bowl perhaps the biggest example of this. The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most watched shows each year, with many looking forward to whoever might be headlining that year’s show. The college game might not be as big internationally, but the marching bands help to keep them entertained. As has been the case, there’s every chance that these performances can go as viral as one from an artist with an established reputation.
A respect for marching bands
Unlike some other forms of game entertainment, marching bands appear to have a lot of respect from fans who witness their performances, which is why they have become an integral part of the college sports scene.
Some have argued that it should be a sport in itself because of the intensity that can be experienced. The routines need a lot of discipline and organization, endurance because of how intense marches can be, as well as having technical skills and hand-eye coordination because they must play a musical instrument at the same time as walking. For many, there are some who can’t walk and talk on a mobile, which perhaps helps to highlight the difficulty of marching and playing an instrument, as well as knowing where to go.
Should marching bands remain in college sports?
For many, marching bands can be one of the best forms of entertainment that can be enjoyed during a half-time event, and they should remain part of the college sports scene.
Many others immediately associate college football with marching bands and vice versa, showing just how synonymous they have become and why they help to build the atmosphere further.
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Tears For Fears Are Coming to Fontainebleau Las Vegas with Three Shows
Iconic British duo Tears For Fears are headed to Las Vegas this fall with Songs for a Nervous Planet, an exclusive three-night live event at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The shows will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Early access pre-sale for these limited run of dates starts Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. PT with the fan pre-sale.
Citi is the official card of Tears For Fears’ exclusive Las Vegas engagement at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 12 p.m. PT until Thursday, Aug. 22 at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit citientertainment.com.
Additional pre-sales will be held throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. PT at tearsforfears.com.
“It’s been a while since we’ve been on the road and are very eager to share this live show experience with everyone,” explains bandmates Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. “You can expect to hear tracks from our 2022 album The Tipping Point as well as fan favorites. Be sure to listen closely though as there may be something new sprinkled in there as well.”
This exclusive run of shows follows The Tipping Point World Tour and The Tipping Point Tour Part II, an extensive run of global dates in 2022 and 2023 that featured legendary stateside performances at Madison Square Garden in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The tour was in support of the band’s first studio album in seventeen years, The Tipping Point, which was released in late February 2022 to rave reviews. According to Pitchfork, Vulture, Stereogum and more it was one of the year’s most anticipated albums and went on to receive widespread critical and commercial praise.
Don Henley’s “Building the Perfect Beast” Is Getting A 40th Anniversary Edition
Available on 2 LPs for the first time, this 40th anniversary edition of Don Henley’s triple platinum classic album Building the Perfect Beast has been remastered from the original analog tapes and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl. It features the hit singles “The Boys of Summer,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance” and “Not Enough Love in the World.” It comes out on October 4th and will also be available digitally.
Selections
Side A:
The Boys of Summer
You Can’t Make Love
Man with a Mission
Side B:
You’re Not Drinking Enough
Not Enough Love in the World
Building the Perfect Beast
Side C:
All She Wants to Do Is Dance
A Month of Sundays
Side D:
Sunset Grill
Drivin’ with Your Eyes Closed
Land of the Living
Wireless Stereo Headset Market to Reach $173.1 Billion, Globally, by 2033
Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Wireless Stereo Headset Market by Product Type (wireless stereo earbuds, neckband headsets and over-ear headphones), Technology (Bluetooth, near field communication and radio frequency), and Application (consumer electronics, gaming headset and fitness & sports): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033″. According to the report, The global wireless stereo headset market was valued at $42.7 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $173.1 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2024 to 2033.
The growth of the wireless stereo headset market is primarily driven by several key factors. The technological advancements in wireless communication, particularly Bluetooth technology, have significantly enhanced the reliability, range, and sound quality of wireless headsets, thereby expanding their appeal to consumers. Moreover, the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices has spurred demand for convenient, hands-free audio solutions, fostering the adoption of wireless stereo headsets for activities such as listening to music, gaming, and making calls. In addition, the increasing consumer preference for immersive audio experiences, facilitated by features such as noise cancellation and spatial audio, has further propelled market growth. Furthermore, lifestyle trends favoring fitness and outdoor activities have boosted the demand for rugged, sweat-resistant wireless headsets suitable for active use. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and voice assistants into headsets has added functionality and convenience, attracting tech-savvy consumers.
The true wireless stereo buds have high demand in wireless stereo headset market. This is due to their unmatched convenience and portability. These earbuds offer users freedom from tangled wires and are favored for their compact, lightweight design, making them ideal for active lifestyles and daily use. Advancements in Bluetooth technology, such as improved connectivity and enhanced sound quality with versions like Bluetooth 5.0 and 5.2, further bolster their appeal. TWS earbuds also come equipped with advanced features like active noise cancellation, touch controls, and seamless integration with voice assistants, catering to tech-savvy consumers seeking innovative audio solutions.
The bluetooth have high demand in wireless stereo headset market. It enables seamless connections across a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, without the need for proprietary connectors. Users benefit from the freedom of wireless connectivity, allowing them to move freely during activities such as commuting or exercising. Advancements in Bluetooth, such as Bluetooth 5.0 and beyond, have significantly improved connection stability, range, and data transfer speeds, ensuring a reliable audio experience with minimal latency. Setting up Bluetooth headsets is straightforward, often featuring simple pairing processes and automatic connection capabilities.
The consumer electronics have high demand in wireless stereo headset market. Consumer electronics are highly sought after in the wireless stereo headset market due to their versatility and integration with modern technology. These headsets cater to a broad range of everyday activities such as listening to music, watching videos, gaming, and making calls, appealing to diverse consumer preferences. Seamless integration with smartphones, tablets, and other smart devices enhances functionality with features like hands-free calling, voice assistant support, and app connectivity, providing users with enhanced convenience. Accessibility through various retail channels ensures easy availability, allowing consumers to find and purchase headsets that meet their specific needs.
Regional Outlook
North America dominates the wireless stereo headsets market for several key reasons that underscore its leadership in the industry. The region boasts a high rate of technological adoption and innovation, with consumers eagerly embracing new audio technologies such as wireless stereo headsets. Strong consumer demand is fueled by widespread smartphone use, a growing appetite for mobile entertainment, and a preference for premium audio experiences. Major tech giants headquartered in North America, including Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, lead the industry with cutting-edge products and influential market strategies. Economic prosperity contributes to higher disposable incomes, allowing consumers to invest in advanced audio solutions.
Recent Developments:
- In October 2021, Apple debuted the AirPods 3rd Generation, presenting a redesigned form reminiscent of the AirPods Pro but without active noise cancellation. This model boasted enhanced sound quality and support for spatial audio.
- In January 2021, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds Pro in, highlighting features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), a sleek design, and improved sound quality, catering to users seeking top-tier wireless earbuds.
Meta and Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Global Agreement
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced an expanded global, multi-year agreement that will further evolve the creative and commercial opportunities for UMG artists and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) songwriters across Meta’s global network of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads and, for the first time, WhatsApp.
The new agreement reflects the two companies’ shared commitment to protecting human creators and artistry, including ensuring that artists and songwriters are compensated fairly. As part of their multifaceted partnership, Meta and UMG will continue working together to address, among other things, unauthorized AI-generated content that could affect artists and songwriters.
The new agreement builds upon the strategic framework established with 2017’s landmark agreement between the two companies, which ushered in a new era of collaboration between the music industry and the company then known as Facebook. Under the 2017 agreement, UMG became the first major music company to license its recorded music and music publishing catalogs across Facebook’s platforms. In turn, Facebook took a pioneering role as music’s first fully licensed partner among the major social media platforms.
Meta’s platforms have long been a destination for artists and writers to connect directly with fans to expand audience and depth of connection. Since 2017, the companies have worked closely together to explore new emergent channels and creative ways for licensed music to thrive within the entire Meta ecosystem, including Facebook, Instagram, virtual reality experiences across Meta Quest and Horizon, User Generated Content (UGC), live streaming and other Meta products. The new agreement expands monetization opportunities for UMG, and its artists and songwriters, even further with short form video, building on Meta and UMG’s joint track record of innovation and collaboration. In addition, UMG has partnered with Meta to license music for WhatsApp, unlocking new value for UMG artists and songwriters in the future.
Tamara Hrivnak, VP Music and Content Business Development at Meta, said, “We are thrilled to announce our renewal with Universal Music Group, and Universal Music Publishing Group, both of whom are innovators for music on social media, especially with regard to Meta’s family of apps. This partnership builds on the recognition that music can help connect us and bring fans, artists, and songwriters closer together, not only on established platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, but also in new ways on WhatsApp, and more. We’re extremely grateful to the Universal team, and look forward to growing our partnership in the future.”
Michael Nash, Chief Digital Officer & EVP, Universal Music Group said, “Since our landmark 2017 agreement, Meta has consistently demonstrated its commitment to artists and songwriters by helping to amplify the importance music holds across its global network of engaged communities and platforms, creating new opportunities and applications where music amplifies and leads engagement and conversations. We are delighted that Meta shares our artist-centric vision for respecting human creativity and compensating artists and songwriters fairly. We look forward to continuing to work together to address unauthorized AI-generated content that could affect artists and songwriters, so that UMG can continue to protect their rights both now and in the future.”
Whitesnake’s David Coverdale: 6CD Box Set Unveils Remastered Solo Albums & Unreleased Tracks
David Coverdale, the powerful voice behind Whitesnake and former Deep Purple frontman, sees his solo work shine brightly in a new collection featuring remixed, remastered, and revisited versions of his solo albums WhiteSnake (1977), NorthWinds (1978), and Into the Light (2000).
Into The Light: The Solo Albums will be available from Rhino.com on October 25 as a 6-CD boxed set. It comes packaged in a hardcover box featuring a 60-page book with rare photos, detailed liner notes, and a new interview with Coverdale. The newly remixed version of Into the Light will also be available separately as a double vinyl album presented in a gatefold sleeve. Pre-order both HERE. Additionally, the newly remixed version of “Midnight Blue” is available digitally today. Listen HERE.
The upcoming boxed set features two versions of Coverdale’s solo albums: one newly remixed to deliver a more dynamic sonic experience and a second remastered from the original recordings for those who want to revisit the classic sound. The remixed versions feature significant updates (particularly to WhiteSnake and NorthWinds) and utilize cutting-edge audio separation software. The track “Time & Again” from NorthWinds benefited from innovative voice extraction technology, allowing for new string and piano arrangements that Coverdale has envisioned for decades.
Coverdale shares, “The remixes are modern, using new technology to squeeze the best out of them… Truly exciting to revisit and take care of any technical ‘issues’ I had with the tracks all those years ago.”
Into the Light, Coverdale’s third solo album, boasts an impressive musical lineup that includes guitarists Earl Slick (David Bowie) and Doug Bossi, bassist Marco Mendoza (who later joined Whitesnake), legendary drummer Denny Carmassi (Montrose, Whitesnake), and keyboardist Mike Finningan (Jimi Hendrix). The remixed version of the album expands the original with songs like “Let’s Talk It Over” and “All The Time In The World.” The collection also offers additional remixes, demos, and outtakes from the album, including “With All Of My Heart.” Coverdale wrote the song for his wife and considers it one of the best he’s ever written.
The set also revisits NorthWinds, and WhiteSnake Coverdale’s first two solo albums recorded immediately after leaving Deep Purple. Both albums have been reimagined and re-sequenced for the upcoming collection. NorthWinds includes some new arrangements and additional tracks like “Sweet Mistreater” and “Shame The Devil, Tell The Truth,” breathing new life into this classic. WhiteSnake features impossible remixes thanks to AI sound separation softwares, courtesy of technology that has only been available in the last couple of years.
The collection also unearths several unreleased demos from Coverdale’s archives, including songs destined for future Whitesnake albums. “Lay Your Love On Me” would later appear as “Lay Down Your Love” on 2008’s Good To Be Bad, while “Crazy ’Bout Cha” evolved into “Whipping Boy Blues” on 2011’s Forevermore. The set even goes back to 1968 with demos Coverdale recorded as a teenager, including an early version of “Sunny Days,” a track that would appear on his solo debut, WhiteSnake.
While Coverdale originally released these albums as a solo artist, he now considers them Whitesnake albums. “As I’m recognized as ‘Mr. Whitesnake,’ I thought, Why not? They’re all Whitesnake albums to me…we’ve remixed them to stand proudly alongside any Whitesnake album.”
Track List for Into The Light: The Solo Albums:
Disc One: Into The Light (2024 Remix):
01. She Give Me
02. River Song
03. Don’t You Cry
04. Love Is Blind
05. Slave
06. Cry For Love
07. Living On Love
08. Midnight Blue
09. Too Many Tears
10. Don’t Lie To Me
11. All The Time In The World
12. Wherever You May Go
13. Yours For The Asking
14. Let’s Talk It Over
Disc Two: Into The Light (Additional Remixes)
01. Love Is Blind (Band Version)
02. As Long As I Have You
03. With All Of My Heart
04. Wherever You May Go (Strings Version)
05. Love Is Blind (Strings Version)
Demos & Unfinished Symphonies:
06. Lust
07. Oh No! Not The Blues Again
08. Into the Light Intro
09. Into The Light
10. You Make It Hard On Me
11. Would You Be Happy
12. Fooling Yourself
13. Make The Best Of It
14. Veda of Cassandra Blues
15. I Can See The Light
16. Another Fallen Angel
17. Itchy Finger
Original Demos 1997:
18. Crazy’ Bout Cha (Original Version of “Whipping Boy Blues”)
19. If You Want Me
20. Lay Your Love On Me (Original Version of “Lay Down Your Love”)
Disc Three: NorthWinds (2024 Remix):
01. Keep On Giving Me Love
02. Sweet Mistreater
03. NorthWinds
04. Give Me Kindness
05. Queen Of Hearts
06. Only My Soul
07. Time & Again (String Version)
08. Say You Love Me
09. Shame The Devil, Tell The Truth
10. Breakdown
11. Time & Again (Piano Version)
12. Time & Again (Strings Only)
Disc Four: WhiteSnake MCMLXXVII (2024 Remix):
01. Lady
02. Blindman
03. Goldies Place
04. Time On My Side
05. Peace Lovin’ Man
06. Sunny Days
07. Hole In The Sky
08. WhiteSnake
09. Celebration
Young Lad’s Blues (1968 Home Demos):
10. Sunny Days (Original)
11. Love Me In The Morning
12. I Will Love You
13. Moment In Time
14. It Would Be Nice
15. There Was A Time
16. Why?
17. I Still Love You
Disc Five: Into The Light (Original Mix 2024 Remaster):
01. She Give Me
02. River Song
03. Don’t You Cry
04. Love Is Blind
05. Slave
06. Cry For Love
07. Living On Love
08. Midnight Blue
09. Too Many Tears
10. Don’t Lie To Me
11. Wherever You May Go
Disc Six: WhiteSnake (Original Mix 2024 Remaster):
01. Lady
02. Blindman
03. Goldies Place
04. Time On My Side
05. Peace Lovin’ Man
06. Sunny Days
07. Hole In The Sky
08. Celebration
09. WhiteSnake
NorthWinds (Original Mix 2024 Remaster):
10. Keep On Giving Me Love
11. NorthWinds
12. Give Me Kindness
13. Time & Again
14. Queen of Hearts
15. Only My Soul
16. Say You Love Me
17. Breakdown
50th Anniversary Reissue of Bob Neuwirth’s Debut Album Set For CD and Vinyl Release on September 27, 2024
A long-awaited reissue of Bob Neuwirth’s self-titled debut album is set for CD and vinyl release on September 27, 2024 in conjunction with its 50th anniversary. Neuwirth, known for his multifaceted six-decade career, has been described as “the best pure songwriter of any of us” by T Bone Burnett and “a shakespearean jester who’s wiser than all the rest” by Kris Kristofferson. Beloved by his musical community, Neuwirth brought together a mind-boggling collection of talent in January of 1974 to perform on his debut record: Kris Kristofferson, Roger McGuinn, Don Everly, Cass Elliot, Richie Furay, Rita Coolidge, Booker T. Jones, Chris Hillman, Geoff Muldaur, Dusty Springfield, Timothy B. Schmit, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Stephen Bruton and many more. The recording sessions turned into a legendary multi-day party, but in later years Neuwirth felt it didn’t sound like the debut he would’ve made if he was sober at the time.
Now, 50 years later, each track has been completely remixed from scratch to reflect how Neuwirth had long intended the collection to sound. Engineer John Hanlon reworked each track from new high-resolution/audiophile-quality digital transfers of the original 16- and 24-track analog tapes, bringing new power, clarity and presence to the recorded performances. It’s the upshot of a conversation Neuwirth began with Hanlon years ago.
“Bob asked me ‘Have you heard my first record? Would you listen to it and tell me what you think?’” says Hanlon. “I knew I’d get a great sound out of it. I would just approach it differently. I never tried to match what was originally there, because that was in 1974,” Hanlon said, adding that he was never given any specific directives by Neuwirth in regard to a remix before he died May 18, 2022 at age 82. The only thing he told Hanlon, the engineer recalled, was “‘Hey man, I know your work, OK? That’s all I need to say. I know your work and you know my work.’ So, I just approached it really organically and I just made it sound like great rock ‘n’ roll.”
Today, listeners can get a taste of what can be expected on the full remixed collection with the digital release of “Kiss Money,” a country-rock lament targeting man’s inhumanity that too often is the rule rather than the exception. The driving track is elevated by exquisite steel guitar work of Ben Keith, yet another of the many top-flight musicians at Neuwirth’s side on the album. Listen to “Kiss Money” HERE.
Originally released on David Geffen’s Asylum Records, Bob Neuwirth is bookended by a pair of particular standouts, starting with “Rock and Roll Time” – which he co-wrote with Kristofferson and McGuinn. Roger McGuinn on writing with Neuwirth: “You have to have a good imagination. Definitely being a painter, I think, helps. It’s the same thing with Joni Mitchell: she’s an imaginative songwriter who painted. Bobby had that gift, too.” For this reason, Neuwirth’s originals continue to be recorded to this day, including his co-write with T Bone Burnett, “Blue Hawaiian Song,” which Burnett just included on his new record The Other Side.
The album closes with “Mercedes Benz,” the enduring Janis Joplin hit which Neuwirth co-wrote with Michael McClure and her in 1970. Neuwirth’s love of his community is clear in the subtle changes he made to the lyrics: “no help from my friends” becomes “no help BUT my friends,” and “buy me a Mercedes Benz” becomes “buy THEM ALL a Mercedes Benz.”
Whether in his music career or later in his life – helping those who struggled with addiction – it’s not only a singular talent but his dedication to those around him that makes Bob Neuwirth a truly one-of-a-kind figure in the history of rock and roll. And now his legacy lives on with this long-awaited reissue, timed to the 50th anniversary of his solo debut.
You can read more about the upcoming reissue via Rolling Stone HERE.
Pre-order Bob Neuwirth 50th Anniversary Reissue (out September 27) HERE. A print of Neuwirth’s artwork is included with a limited supply of vinyl. The digital release will follow in January 2025.
Bob Neuwirth will also be celebrated in an upcoming documentary, centered around tributes from friends and fans including T Bone Burnett, Sam Phillips, Steven Soles, David Mansfield, Happy Traum and Bob Thiele Jr and more. The film is directed by Claire Ferguson and Joan Churchill and produced by Paula Batson, Joan Churchill, Alan Barker and Chris Hegedus.