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Cypress Hill Release 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition of Self-Titled Debut Album

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Cypress Hill Release 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition of Self-Titled Debut Album

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment (SME), and SME’s Certified invite fans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cypress Hill, the self-titled studio debut album that shaped the course of hip-hop history while putting Cypress Hill (vocalists B-Real and Sen Dog, producer/turntable master DJ Muggs) and their game-changing sound on the map for future generations to follow.

SME/Legacy/Certified is releasing an expanded 30th anniversary digital edition of Cypress Hill (featuring three bonus tracks) today, Friday, August 13.

Additional tracks on the expanded digital edition of Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary) include “The Phuncky Feel One” (Extended Version), “Stoned Is The Way Of The Walk” (Reprise), and “Puerco (Pigs)” (Spanish Edit).

In addition to the expanded edition of Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary), two newly-created 30th anniversary remixes of songs from the album will be available as stand-alone singles: “How I Could Just Kill A Man” by Alchemist and Beat Butcha is being released today, Friday, August 13 with a new remix of “Hand On The Pump” by DJ Muggs coming soon.

A new animated video for “Pigs,” the raucous critique of police corruption that opens Cypress Hill, will premiere soon.

Classic Cypress Hill music videos have been uprezzed to High Definition and include “How I Could Just Kill A Man,” “Hand On The Pump,” “The Phuncky Feel One,” “Stoned Is The Way I Walk,” and “Latin Lingo.”

SME/Legacy/Certified revisits the first 30 years of Cypress Hill’s phenomenal career with a new microsite featuring an interactive timeline that takes fans through the group’s history, providing insights on their successes, stats, awards and pivotal moments. Created in partnership with Modern English Digital (a visionary technology and digital production company), the Cypress Hill microsite/timeline goes live online today, Friday, August 13. Explore the microsite here.

Get On Down will release an exclusive limited edition Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary) box set containing the full album spread across six 7″ vinyl singles, presented in a hardcover casebook with built-in sleeves, plus an 80-page booklet featuring liner notes containing anecdotes from the members of Cypress Hill, press clippings and rare photos provided by the group, all housed in a premium outer slipcase debossed with the iconic Cypress Hill logo in metallic red foil, limited to 2,000 copies. Available for pre-order here.

Get On Down is also releasing a limited edition 2LP Red and Black Galaxy Effect colored vinyl version of Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary) with three bonus tracks, housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket with liner notes and a numbered OBI strip. Limited to 1,991 copies, this special colored vinyl edition of Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary) is available for pre-order here.

Z2 Comics is offering a limited edition of Cypress Hill (30th Anniversary) including a 12″ disc pressed on translucent green vinyl bundled with the official graphic novel, Tres Equis. The Cypress Hill: Tres Equis graphic novel will be available in four formats–Super Deluxe, Deluxe, Standard Hardcover, and Standard Softcover–in either English or Spanish.

In addition, the definitive Cypress Hill documentary “Hits From the Bong,” produced by Sony Music’s Premium Content Division and Mass Appeal and directed by culture icon Estevan Oriol, will premiere on Showtime next year as part of the network’s collaboration with Mass Appeal, “Hip-Hop 50” franchise, an ongoing celebration of fifty years of Hip Hop history.

Originally released on August 13, 1991 by Ruffhouse Records/Columbia Records, Cypress Hill, a groundbreaking manifesto from the revolutionary West Coast hip-hop group, established the look, sound and attitude of Cypress Hill as an undeniable force on the pop culture scene. With all tracks produced by DJ Muggs, Cypress Hill crossed the group over from hardcore hip-hop to mainstream success and could be heard on radios from coast-to-coast, from urban centers to college dormitories. The RIAA certified the album double platinum in the United States, making Cypress Hill one of the first hip-hop groups ever to achieve multi-platinum sales.

Hailing from South Gate, California, Cypress Hill has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide over the group’s 30 year career. Acknowledged as prime avatars and progenitors of West Coast hip-hop from the 1990s onward, Cypress Hill have long advocated for the medical and recreational use of cannabis and, in 2019, became the first Latino hip-hop group to have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The group — B-Real (lead vocals), Sen Dog (vocals), Bobo (drums, percussion) and DJ Lord (turntables) — recently announced Cypress Hill’s 2021 summer tour dates with Atmosphere and Z-Trip.

Jamie Foxx Announces “Act Like You Got Some Sense” Book Tour

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Jamie Foxx Announces “Act Like You Got Some Sense” Book Tour

Comedian, musician, and actor, Jamie Foxx will embark on a multi-city book tour to celebrate the release of his first memoir, ACT LIKE YOU GOT SOME SENSE (Grand Central Publishing– on sale October 19). In this hilarious and heartfelt memoir, Jamie Foxx shares the story of being raised by his no-nonsense grandmother, the glamour and pitfalls of life in Hollywood, and the lessons he took from both worlds to raise his two daughters. Joined by special guests and produced by Live Nation, this tour will be an unforgettable evening of laughs, tears, and wisdom. Every ticket includes a signed copy of Jamie’s memoir ACT LIKE YOU GOT SOME SENSE.

Tickets are on sale for the ACT LIKE YOU GOT SOME SENSE Book Tour beginning Wednesday, August 11 at 12pm PST / 2 pm CST / 3pm EST. The multi-city tour will launch Friday, October 15th and includes stops in Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and San Diego. Select stops of the tour will require fans to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result within 48 hours for entry. More information can be found at each of the venues’ websites.

 Jamie Foxx: ACT LIKE YOU GOT SOME SENSE 2021 Book Tour
Friday, Oct 15 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Saturday, Oct 16 – New York, NY – Apollo Theater
Wednesday, Oct 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Thursday, Oct 21 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Friday, Oct 22 – El Cajon, CA – The Magnolia

Jamie Foxx has won an Academy Award and a Grammy Award, laughed with sitting presidents, and partied with the biggest names in hip-hop. But he is most proud of his role as father to two very independent young women, Corinne and Anelise. Jamie might not always know what he’s doing when it comes to raising girls—especially when they talk to him about TikTok (PlikPlok?) and don’t share his enthusiasm for flashy Rolls Royces—but he does his best to show up for them every single day.

“When I am deep in the weeds, trying to figure out how to parent my daughters, it is the voice of my grandmother I hear in my head, encouraging me, and of course yelling at me when I’m messing up as a parent. Thanks to her, I knew that it wasn’t about always being your kids’ best friend but being a parent. Even when it means you gotta be tough with them. Sometimes you gotta be tough because you love them. Just like she always loved me,” said Foxx.

Jamie Foxx is an award-winning actor, singer, and comedian. His accolades include an Academy Award for Best Actor, a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. He’s also a Grammy Award-winning musician, having produced four albums that charted in the top ten in the United States. Foxx received rave reviews for his standout performance in the 2019 Warner Bros. courtroom drama, Just Mercy. He has two daughters, Corinne and Anelise, and currently executive produces and hosts “Beat Shazam” on Fox with the former.

“NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson To Bring An Unprecedented Comedy Lineup

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“NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson To Bring An Unprecedented Comedy Lineup

In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the star-studded night on Sunday, September 12, 2021 will bring together many of the greatest comedians of our generation on stage at NYC’s iconic Madison Square Garden, produced by Live Nation. Performers include Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Colin Jost, Colin Quinn, Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Jon Stewart, Michael Che, Pete Davidson, Ronny Chieng, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes.

All proceeds from this event will benefit 9/11 charities. Tickets On Sale starting Friday, August 13 At 12pm ET On Ticketmaster.com.

This event was the brainchild of Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson. James Dixon of Dixon Talent, Mike Berkowitz of WME, Tim Sarkes of Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Geof Wills of Live Nation worked together to bring this event to fruition.

David Byrne’s American Utopia” to Debut in Movie Theaters on September 15

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David Byrne’s American Utopia” to Debut in Movie Theaters on September 15

Iconic Events Releasing, Participant, River Road Entertainment, Warner Music Entertainment, and HBO Entertainment announced today the theatrical debut of the Emmy-nominated feature David Byrne’s American Utopia, coming to movie theaters nationwide for a special, one-night-only theatrical event on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021. These unique theatrical events will also include an introduction by David Byrne, as well as a never-before-seen conversation with Byrne and director Spike Lee.

Directed by Oscar and Emmy award-winning director Spike Lee and produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Todomundo, and RadicalMedia, the one-of-a-kind, dynamic special gives moviegoing audiences nationwide access to Byrne’s electrifying Broadway show that played to sold-out, record-breaking audiences during its original 2019-2020 Broadway run and returns to Broadway beginning September 17, 2021 at the St. James Theatre. Joined by 11 musical artists from around the world, Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning musician David Byrne (Talking Heads) performs songs from his 2018 album of the same name, songs from Talking Heads, and from his solo career.

The Emmy-nominated HBO Special features band members Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan and Bobby Wooten III, all of whom will reunite with Byrne on Broadway this fall. The production was recently named recipient of a Special Tony Award. The original American Utopia album, as well as the Broadway cast recording, were released on Warner Music Group’s Nonesuch Records.

“David Byrne’s American Utopia is an ecstatic and unifying celebration of music and community,” said Iconic CMO Steven Menkin. “Iconic Events Releasing is thrilled to bring American Utopia to movie theaters for the first time so that fans across the country can gather together to experience this must-see, must-hear musical theater event on the big screen.”

“American Utopia was initially released during an unprecedented moment in history, inspiring audiences to not just rejoice in music and dance but also participate as citizens in our democracy,” said David Linde, CEO of Participant. “Almost a year later and fresh off of a celebratory screening to close out the Cannes Film Festival, we’re so excited that audiences can come together for the first time and relive the magic of Spike, David, and the band in movie theaters.”

Tickets to see American Utopia are on sale now at local theater box offices and at americanutopiaintheaters.com

Tickets for American Utopia performances on Broadway, beginning September 17, 2021, are on sale now at www.americanutopiabroadway.com.

SiriusXM and Pandora Launch ‘Small Stage Series’ – Top Artists in Music and Comedy Performing at Small Iconic Venues

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SiriusXM and Pandora Launch ‘Small Stage Series’ – Top Artists in Music and Comedy Performing at Small Iconic Venues

SiriusXM and Pandora announced today the Small Stage Series, a series of performances with premier artists spanning music genres and styles, and comedy, and held in small iconic venues.

Launching on August 19 with Dave Matthews live from a secret location and Kane Brown from Nashville, Small Stage Series will feature exclusive performances in cities across the country. The multi-genre spanning line-up of shows will give SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners the chance to see their favorite artists live in intimate settings, along with an exclusive keepsake to commemorate what might be some subscribers’ first live event in a very long time.

“To acknowledge the grit and resilience of people across the country, we are overjoyed to bring our listeners and subscribers a series of unforgettable experiences in very special places, and in the safest way we know how to bring live events back to fans,” said SiriusXM Chief Content Officer, Scott Greenstein.  “Access to these shows and performances is the advantage of being a SiriusXM subscriber and Pandora listener, and it is what we love to do. The series is a showcase that represents SiriusXM’s amazing array of audio entertainment, spanning all musical styles and spotlight fan-favorite and top-tier talent performing in secret locations and limited-size iconic venues across the U.S., giving SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners the opportunity to once again safely see their favorites live.”

To maintain the highest public health standards and/or requirements, SiriusXM will adhere to health and safety protocols for each venue, and all state and local health mandates to protect attendees, staff, and artists.

SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series Lineup: 
http://www.siriusxm.com/smallstageseries

Brandi Carlile: Six-time GRAMMY Award winning singer-songwriter, producer and #1 NY Times Bestselling author will perform an exclusive invitation-only show for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on an outdoor stage at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, on Sunday, August 22. The intimate performance will air live on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum channel. The special concert, in the midst of her Right On Time Tour, will feature Brandi Carlile performing signature songs from her career, as well as music from her highly-anticipated new album, In These Silent Days. Proof of vaccination will be required to attend.

Coldplay: GRAMMY® Award winning British rock band will perform at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York in a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Thursday, September 23. The exclusive concert marks the first time that Coldplay has performed at the iconic venue and comes ahead of the band’s 9th studio album Music of the Spheres, which is scheduled to be released on October 15. The concert, the first full show for the band since the start of the pandemic, will air live nationwide on SiriusXM.

Dave Matthews: GRAMMY® Award winning singer-songwriter will perform an exclusive intimate invitation-only acoustic set for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Thursday, August 19 at an outdoor secret location. The intimate show will air live on SiriusXM’s Dave Matthews Band Radio. The special concert will feature music spanning the influential artist and songwriter’s career. Proof of vaccination will be required to attend.

Glass Animals: British alternative band will perform an exclusive intimate invitation-only show for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Monday, October 4 at Metro in Chicago, IL. The concert, amid the band’s Dreamland Tour, will feature Glass Animals performing music from their three full length albums, including 2020’s Dreamland and their Double-Platinum hit “Heat Waves,” and will air on SiriusXM’s Alt Nation channel.

H.E.R.: Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning singer songwriter will perform at an iconic music venue in a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Tuesday, November 2. The exclusive concert, which will feature H.E.R. performing music from her recently released Back Of My Mind album, marks the first time that H.E.R. has performed at the iconic venue. The concert will air live nationwide on SiriusXM’s The Heat channel.

J Balvin: The global ambassador of Reggaeton will record an exclusive Pandora LIVE El Pulso in September in New York City. The special performance will feature the Grammy Award winning artist performing his worldwide hits as well as music from his upcoming album that’s often heard on Pandora’s #1 Latin station, El Pulso. Twenty fans will have the opportunity to witness the exclusive show taping live and those unable to attend will be able to enjoy the event virtually on October 13 at live.pandora.com. The performance will also air on SiriusXM’s Caliente and Pitbull’s Globalization channels. 

John Mulaney: Comedian John Mulaney will perform an intimate stand-up set for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Wednesday, September 1 at City Winery in New York City. Among many other accomplishments, John has hosted Saturday Night Live four times and done three Netflix specials: New In Town, The Comeback Kid, and Kid Gorgeous at Radio City. The Emmy-award winning comic recently kicked-off his highly-anticipated new tour, “From Scratch,” which has sold out venues across the country.

Kane Brown: Multi-platinum award-winning Country sensation Kane Brown will give SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners an exclusive look into his Blessed and Free Tour with a special performance during rehearsals on Thursday, August 19. The intimate performance will air on SiriusXM’s The Highway on Friday, August 27 at 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm ET, select songs will also air on SiriusXM’s Hits 1. The show will feature Kane Brown performing songs straight off his tour setlist, including several chart-topping hits. Proof of vaccination will be required to attend.

Kenny Chesney: The 8-time Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year will perform an exclusive concert for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners featuring the songs that have defined coming of age over the last 15 years. This intimate concert will mark Chesney’s only concert this year ahead of his wildly anticipated Here and Now 2022 Stadium Tour. This very special show features Chesney performing songs from across his career, including many of the #1s that made him Billboard’s biggest Country Singles Chart artist; it will air on his exclusive SiriusXM channel, No Shoes Radio.

Shaggy: Multi-GRAMMY Award winning reggae icon and host of the new radio show, Shaggy’s Yaad on SiriusXM FLY, will perform an exclusive invitation-only show for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on an outdoor stage at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY, on Thursday, August 26. The intimate show will air on SiriusXM FLY on Sunday, September 5 at 8:00 pm ET. The special concert will feature Shaggy performing fan-favorites from his illustrious career. Proof of vaccination will be required to attend.

Twenty One Pilots: The GRAMMY Award winning duo will perform an exclusive intimate show for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners at the Newport Music Hall in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, September 8. Ahead of their sold-out “Takeøver Tour,” the duo will be performing some of their biggest songs to date including selections from their acclaimed new album, Scaled And Icy. The concert will air on SiriusXM’s Alt Nation channel, with select songs also airing on SiriusXM Hits 1.

Additionally, SiriusXM subscribers as of 7/21/21 will have opportunities to win a pair of tickets to attend these private SiriusXM & Pandora performances. Eligible SiriusXM subscribers can enter for a chance to win by visiting siriusxm.com/SmallStageSeries. No Purchase Necessary. Open to SiriusXM subscribers as of 07/21/21, 18+ and residents of the 50 U.S. or D.C. For Official Rules, including odds and prize description, visit siriusxm.com/SmallStageSeries. Void where prohibited.  Fans of Pandora will also have various chances to win their way in and can follow Pandora on socials for information as it becomes available.

SiriusXM is available to subscribers in their car and on their phone and connected devices at home with the SXM App. Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

Ringo Starr’s New EP ‘Change The World’ Will Be Released September 24

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Ringo Starr’s New EP ‘Change The World’ Will Be Released September 24

Ringo Starr’s new EP Change The World will be released on September 24, 2021. Available to preorder now here, these 4 tracks were all recorded at Starr’s Roccabella West studio just as he did for his Zoom In EP released in March 2021, and features frequent and new collaborators, creating songs that span the spectrum of pop, country, reggae and rock and roll.

Ringo comments, “I’ve been saying I only want to release EPs at this point and this is the next one. What a blessing it’s been during this year to have a studio here at home and be able to collaborate with so many great musicians, some I’ve worked with before and some new friends.”

Starr first shared the news on Thursday, August 12 on talkshoplive, when he appeared on their Rock ‘N’ Roll Channel to give fans the first opportunity to pre-order the new EP.

The lead single “Let’s Change The World” delivers a welcome dose of hope and Starr’s trademark optimism. The song was written by Joseph Williams and Steve Lukather both of whom also played on the track with backing vocals by Amy Keys, Zelma Davis, Billy Valentine and Darryl Phinnessee.

“Just That Way” was written and performed by Ringo and his longtime engineer Bruce Sugar, and it carries on the reggae vibe from Zoom In’s “Waiting for the Tides to Turn” with Tony Chen returning on guitar, joined by Fully Fullwood on Bass and Ed Roth on Hammond B3 with Zelma and Zho Davis on backing vocals.

“Coming Undone” is Starr’s first collaboration with Linda Perry, who wrote and plays on the track also featuring Trombone Shorty. Everyone can relate to having had moments of coming undone, and the tender, melodic country sounds coupled with Ringo’s warm voice offer a welcome reprieve.

For the final number, Ringo rocks his own version of “Rock Around The Clock” revved up by the unmistakable licks of Joe Walsh on guitar. They are joined by Nathan East on Upright Bass, Bruce Sugar on Piano and Amy Keys and Windy Wagner on Backing Vocals.

Chelsea Cutler Releases New Single “You Can Have It”

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Chelsea Cutler Releases New Single “You Can Have It”

Today, Platinum Certified singer, songwriter, and producer Chelsea Cutler drops her latest single, “You Can Have It,” from her highly anticipated sophomore album.

“You Can Have It” illuminates another side of the songwriter, as delicately plucked acoustic guitar shifts into a head-nodding beat, and she delivers upbeat verses before a sun-kissed, soaring refrain, “Anything that you want, that I got, that’s for you.” Chelsea co-wrote the song with James Alan and co-produced it with Kevin White of Rice N’ Peas.

Chelsea says, “It’s about embracing your confidence in a relationship as a woman. There aren’t a lot of songs from a female perspective that come from a place of dominance. I don’t have a lot of lighthearted music either, but it was important for me to do something super beachy and fun. It’s badass.”

“You Can Have It” follows Chelsea’s recently released single, “Walking Away,” lovingly dubbed the “Jeep Song” by her fans after she teased a short snippet of the track on Instagram months before it was released. Not only has the song amassed nearly 4 million streams in just a few weeks, but Consequence praised Chelsea and the track, saying, “One of the reigning princesses of the burgeoning bedroom pop movement, Chelsea Cutler continues to sing straight to the heart with her unforced strand of relatability,” while Ones To Watch proclaimed, “With standout lyrics like, ‘Sometimes people break when they’re bending’ and plucky sonics perfect for a summer night bop, ‘Walking Away’ is certainly a song worth losing yourself in.”

As Chelsea gears up to release her forthcoming sophomore album, she will embark on the co-headline “Stay Next To Me Tour” with Quinn XCII this fall, which includes two sold out shows at New York’s iconic Radio City Music Hall on September 17th and 18th. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.chelseacutler.com/. In addition to the “Stay Next To Me Tour,” Chelsea will co-headline a sold out show at Red Rock’s Amphitheatre on August 17th, alongside her fellow Mutual Friends artists, Quinn XCII, Jeremy Zucker, and ayokay.

This exciting new chapter follows Chelsea’s critically acclaimed 2020 debut album, How To Be Human, 2021 brent ii EP with Jeremy Zucker, and a slew of widely praised collaborations over the past year, including “Stay Next To Me” with Quinn XCII, “Little Things” with Louis The Child and Quinn XCII, “Crying Over You” with The Band CAMINO, and “Crazier Things” with Noah Kahan.

Command Sisters Release New Single “Chameleon” Out Today

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Today, the Toronto based musical duo Command Sisters released their highly anticipated new single, “Chameleon” and it’s GREAT.

The brand new track reveals the more vulnerable side to Command Sisters made up of Charlotte and Sarah Command who are known for their bold style and signature sound filled with confidence, seduction and raw truth. Charlotte Command shared, “I wrote Chameleon about the feeling of not belonging or fitting in, and the way you try to change yourself to hide that. I used to let everyone’s opinions define me, which left me feeling like a chameleon changing myself to blend in. There’s a line at the end of the song that’s my favourite; “one day I’ll reveal my beautiful self,” meaning one day I’ll finally accept myself and be true to who I am. I think I’m finally getting there.”

“Chameleon” follows the Alberta-raised and Toronto-based duo’s track “Rain On My Parade” released earlier this year. Since bursting onto the scene Command Sisters have gained a loyal following among critics and fans alike with the undeniably catchy singles, “Steal Your Heart,” “Feel Good,” “Lonely Lullaby,” “I Like It,” and “I Can Do What I Want To,” “Rain on My Parade” and now “Chameleon.” Stay tuned for more news from the Command Sisters in the coming weeks.

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Reunite for Raise The Roof Out November 19

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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Reunite for Raise The Roof Out November 19

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss have announced the forthcoming release of their new album Raise The Roof, out November 19 on Rounder Records. The surprise announcement finds Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Plant and 27-time Grammy-winner Krauss, reunited after some fourteen years, following the historic success of their first collaboration Raising Sand (2007/Rounder), which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, generated platinum sales, and earned six Grammy Awards including Album and Record of the Year.

Like its predecessor, Raise The Roof was produced by T Bone Burnett, who worked with Plant and Krauss to expand their collaboration in thrilling new directions, accompanied by drummer Jay Bellerose, guitarists Marc Ribot, David Hidalgo, Bill Frisell, and Buddy Miller, bassists Dennis Crouch and Viktor Krauss, along with pedal steel guitarist Russ Pahl among others. The album features twelve new recordings of songs by legends and unsung heroes including Merle Haggard, Allen Toussaint, The Everly Brothers, Anne Briggs, Geeshie Wiley, Bert Jansch and more. Other highlights include a Plant-Burnett original, “High and Lonesome,” and the classic “Can’t Let Go,” written by Randy Weeks and first recorded by Lucinda Williams.

The songs selected for Raise The Roof alternately reflect deep-rooted influences and new revelations. For his part, Robert Plant was keen to introduce the English folk traditions he has loved since adolescence, while Krauss cites hearing “Quattro (World Drifts In)” by the American group Calexico, as “the moment I knew we’d make another album.”

“We wanted it to move,” Krauss continues. “We brought other people in, other personalities within the band, and coming back together again in the studio brought a new intimacy to the harmonies.”

Adds Plant: “You hear something and you go ‘Man, listen to that song, we got to sing that song!’ It’s a vacation, really — the perfect place to go that you least expected to find.”

Released in 2007, Raising Sand is one of the most beloved and acclaimed albums of the 21st century. In addition to winning all six Grammy Awards for which it was nominated, it also earned a CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year, plus Album of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year accolades from the Americana Music Honors and Awards.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will tour together in 2022, with dates to be announced soon.

Raise The Roof Tracklist
1. Quattro (World Drifts In)
2. The Price of Love
3. Go Your Way
4. Trouble With My Lover
5. Searching for My Love
6. Can’t Let Go
7. It Don’t Bother Me
8. You Led Me to The Wrong
9. Last Kind Words Blues
10. High and Lonesome
11. Going Where the Lonely Go
12. Somebody Was Watching Over Me

Maxwell’s ‘Now’ Marks 20th Anniversary with Digital Remaster and New Digital EPs

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Maxwell’s ‘Now’ Marks 20th Anniversary with Digital Remaster and New Digital EPs

The 20th anniversary digital reissue of Maxwell’s 2001 album, Now, is out today, August 13th, remastered in 24-bit Hi-res. It is accompanied by the release of two digital EP’s, Get To Know Ya, which is being released on DSPs for the first time, and Lifetime, which features tracks previously unavailable for streaming.

Read critic and author Nelson George’s essay on the lasting influence of Now below.

On August 14, 2001, less than a month before the 9/11 attack that pulled down the Twin Towers in lower Manhattan, Maxwell’s third album, Now, was released by Columbia. Like many cultural products released around that tragic date in world history, its reception was impacted by its proximity to that event. In retrospect it shouldn’t be surprising that Now would become Maxwell’s first number one album, selling over one million copies. In the difficult fall and winter of ‘01, when all of America was in mourning, and when the pain was particularly acute in his hometown of New York, Maxwell’s songs smoothed rattled nerves, calmed raging anxiety, and made love still seem a possibility in a time of hate. Unlike the preceding albums Urban Hang Suite and Embrya, this LP’s eleven tracks were not united by a quasi-narrative concept, but by the more general idea of intimacy. These are songs that feel like a caress, that deal with the struggle to see the world through the eyes of your lover and, in so doing, see yourself more fully. When you listen to “Changed’ or “Lifetime” or “Symptom Unknown,” you hear the voice of a singer working through what it means to be close to someone, what of your old self has to be left behind in the process, and what is gained by being open and vulnerable. Unlike the prevailing hip hop ethos of male swagger and dominance, Maxwell is arguing for an alternative masculine model that tries to see all sides of love, and seeks partnership and not control. Taking on Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work,” a song by a white British woman singer, and transforming it into a black American man’s signature performance, makes his interpretation as brave as it is bold. Produced by MUSZE (aka Maxwell), with songs co-written with collaborators Hod David and Stuart Matthewman, Now is a brilliant showcase for the singer’s prowess. Five years after his recording debut, there’s nuance, passion, and more than a little angst in his voice as he croons, soars, and moans on “NoOne,” “For Lovers Only,” and “W/As My Girl.” Today, knee deep in the age of auto tune, often the true authority of the human voice gets lost in the mix. However, this album, released near the turn of the century, is a celebration of the lost art of singing your ass off. It’s not about powering through a song, but understanding how to suggest pain, wonderment, and devotion just by sustaining a note a bit longer. This is modern soul music sans the shouting, yet full of emotion. Now opens with the danceable “Get to Know Ya,” a song whose lyrics express the desire to truly “see” his partner, and ends with the funky “Now/At The Party,” but this is a primarily a quiet, introspective collection and that’s its great strength. It’s why Now meant so much when first released and continues to resonate twenty years later. – Nelson George

Now Track List:
Get to Know Ya
Lifetime
W/As My Girl
Changed
NoOne
For Lovers Only
Temporary Nite
Silently
Symptom Unknown
This Woman’s Work
Now/At the Party
Get to Know Ya EP Track List:

Get To Know Ya (Cut)
Get To Know Ya (Unsung)
Get To Know Ya (Marco’s Radio Mix)
Get To Know Ya (Rockwilder Remix)
Get To Know Ya (DJ Dodge Mix)
Lifetime EP Track List:

Lifetime (Cut) *
Lifetime (LP A Cappella) *
Lifetime (Unsung) *
Lifetime (Dupri Remix)
Lifetime (Dupri Remix with rap)*
Lifetime (Dupri Remix Instrumental)
Lifetime (Ben Watt Lazy Dog Radio Remix)*
Lifetime (Ben Watt Lazy Dog Extended Remix)
Lifetime (Tim And Jez Remix)
*Previously unavailable

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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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