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Ideas To Create Original Merchandise For Your Podcast Followers

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You probably know your podcast followers like the back of your hand and want to provide great merchandise for them. This is a great source of revenue as you have a niche demographic who is willing to purchase from you. You can create a merchandise store with ease and provide cool products for your followers without taking away your focus from podcasting. There are tools available that make creating original merchandise quick and easy.

Creating Original Merchandise for Podcast Followers

When you decide to launch your own merchandise for your podcast, you can consider different platforms that will streamline the process for you. Many of these platforms have integrations designed for companies like yours.

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Pick a Print-On-Demand Shop

You can choose a print-on-demand platform that helps you customize high-quality clothes with no up-front cost. With this approach, you can design your merchandise and appeal to your podcast followers, as you know them well. The print-on-demand store will manage all of the printing, shipping, and logistics. The purchaser picks the item they want to purchase and they are shipped the item, while you take a small cut of the total amount of the payment. You never have to worry about stocking items or inventory. That is all managed by the print-on-demand business model. Additionally, they can provide customer service. However, it is you who will be the face of the store and reaching out to potential buyers.

 

 

Pick an E-Commerce Platform or Host A Site

You can either chose to host a website or feature your store on an e-commerce platform. Both will work well, but the easiest and cheapest approach is the former. That is because e-commerce stores are designed for providing merchandise and will have many tools that will help build repeat customers. Making a self-hosted site from scratch takes time to create. Also, it can be a lot more expensive as you have to either do the graphic design, template design, and webpage building on your own. E-commerce stores are already set up to be easy to launch once you upload your products.

 

Select Your Most Popular Merchandise

The most popular merchandise for podcasters tends to be t-shirts, hats, pins, and stickers. For podcasters that really appreciate what you have to say, they would love to rock t-shirt designs with your brand name on them. Another item that podcast followers love is hats. Similar to t-shirts, a hat can have a major logo or icon on it which stands for your podcast. This can be fun and creative, even engaging for your followers to the sport. Pins are also a great product to offer, which can be placed on t-shirts, backpacks, or hats. You can add a slogan or catchphrase to a pin that only your followers can relate to. Mugs are a great product, and can also double as a gift for your followers. They’re also incredibly cheap and a great option for those who don’t want to spend much.

Design Your Products

The types of designs you make can be a graphic, words, or a combination of both. Create something that has a special meaning that only your followers understand. If your fans have a long history of listening to your podcast, pick something that is a throw-back that reminds them of the earlier times. This creates some sentiment between you and your followers.

 

Reward Your Customers

Appeal to your customers by giving them special access to products before they are launched in your store. You can also do limited edition items that are seasonal or are only offered for a short amount of time. Another idea is to give away free merch on rare occasions to increase your popularity. Competitions are a fun way for you to engage with your followers, which gives you the opportunity to provide free merch. Lastly, you can encourage your followers to keep checking your store for discounts and coupon sales. You can give your followers a unique code that makes them feel even more appreciated.

 

Get Started Releasing Podcast Merchandise

Make sure you work with a quality print shop. If you want to pick a great print-on-demand shop you can visit: printful.com/podcast-merch.

The Birth of Hip Hop Seen In A Two-Minute Video

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The Birth of Hip Hop Seen In A Two-Minute Video

In 1973, DJ Kool Herc set up his turntables and introduced a technique at a South Bronx house party that would change music as many people knew it. His ability to switch from record to record — as well as isolate and repeat music breaks — led to the discovery of the hip hop genre.

From school yards to gatherings, boomboxes housed the exhilarating sound that people couldn’t get enough of. Soon, freestyling over the beat became popular, and we’d have one of the most noted songs of the genre released in 1979, entitled “Rapper’s Delight.” As the genre evolved, artists used their platform to speak on social issues near and far. These lyrics became the melody that told the narrative of the artist’s world to a beat.

Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from author Joan Morgan, Jelani Cobb of Columbia University, rapper Nas, and filmmaker Ava Duvernay, we celebrate an underground cultural movement that has unified people and has become the most streamed genre of present day.

Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.

Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s Isolated Vocals For “It Takes Two”

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Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s Isolated Vocals For “It Takes Two”

Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s It Takes Two was a Top 40 hit in 1988 and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. That song was a part of the duo’s album of the same name, which also has been certified platinum. Known for being pioneers of the crossover success that rap music would have in the popular music mainstream, they gotta real funky concept and listen up, ’cause they’re gonna keep you in step.

The Black Crowes Are Back With Rescheduled Dates For “Shake Your Moneymaker” Tour

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The Black Crowes Are Back With Rescheduled Dates For “Shake Your Moneymaker” Tour

Today, legendary rock band The Black Crowes announce the return of rock & roll with summer 2021 rescheduled dates of their long-awaited Shake Your Money Maker Tour joined by special guests, Dirty Honey. Also announced today, The Black Crowes long-time bass player Sven Pipien will be returning to the band. Produced by Live Nation, the 37-date run is set to kick off on July 20 with back-to-back nights at the Ascend Amphitheatre in Nashville, followed by stops at major cities across the U.S. before ending on September 25 at Bethel Woods in Bethel, NY. Tickets are on sale now at TheBlackCrowes.com. All fans who purchased tickets for the previously announced 2020 dates will be honored for the 2021 shows. All summer 2021 tour dates are below.

SHAKE YOUR MONEYMAKER 2021 TOUR DATES
July 20 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre
July 21 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre
July 24 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
July 25 – Hartford, CT – The XFINITY Theatre
July 28 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
July 29 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 31 – St Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 1 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
August 3 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
August 4 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
August 7 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 8 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre
August 10 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
August 11 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
August 14 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 15 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
August 18 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
August 21 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
August 22 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 25 – Portland, OR – Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre
August 26 – Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheatre
August 29 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
August 30 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
September 4 – Atlanta, GA – Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
September 5 – Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
September 7 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
September 8– Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 10 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
September 11 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
September 14 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
September 15 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center
September 17 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
September 18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
September 22 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
September 23 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
September 25 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bleachers Announce ‘Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night’ Fall 2021 Tour Dates Announced

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Bleachers Announce ‘Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night’ Fall 2021 Tour Dates Announced

Today, Bleachers release their new track “Stop Making This Hurt” along with the music video, directed by Carlotta Kohl. Bleachers third LP Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night will be released July 30th, 2021 via RCA Records.

Additionally, Bleachers will be hitting the road this fall on their ‘Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night’ headline tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 21st at 10am local time.

The tour kicks off on September 11th, 2021 at Jack’s ‘Shadow of the City’ festival in New Jersey.

Bleachers will be performing “Stop Making This Hurt” on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 26th – making them the first full band to perform in-studio in over a year.

Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff says, “’Stop Making This Hurt’ is what you get when we are not allowed to go play for our people. it’s a line that had been ringing in my head for years. i fell into a dark place after a loss and then starting to have that feeling of rage towards the depression – which is when you know there’s a way out. started looking at the people close to me in my life and finding all the ways we keep ourselves from breaking through. “Stop Making This Hurt” started ringing more and more in my head. then the pandemic hit and i got the band in a room and we played like we may never play again. at that point it took on another meaning. found myself banging at the door of the next phase of my life and to open brings up all the darkness from the past and what’s holding you back. i could intellectualize it for days but what im truly left with is a voice in my head shouting “Stop Making This Hurt”.”

“Stop Making This Hurt” is the first single and third offering from Bleachers’ forthcoming album and follows previously released tracks “Chinatown” feat. Bruce Springsteen and “45” which were met with mass critical praise in late 2020.

Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night tracklist:
1. “91”
2. “Chinatown” (feat. Bruce Springsteen)
3. “How Dare You Want More”
4. “Big Life”
5. “Secret Life”
6. “Stop Making This Hurt”
7. “Don’t Go Dark”
8. “45”
9. “Strange Behavior”
10. “What’d I Do with All This Faith?”

Bleachers ‘Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night’Fall 2021 Tour Dates
September 11, 2021 Sat Asbury Park, NJ Shadow of the City
September 12, 2021 Sun New York, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17
September 13, 2021 Mon Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
September 15, 2021 Wed Columbus, OH Express Live
September 17, 2021 Fri Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
September 18, 2021 Sat Newport, KY Ovation
September 22, 2021 Wed Boston, MA Leader Bank Pavilion
September 23, 2021 Thu Philadelphia, PA Skyline Stage at The Mann
September 24, 2021 Fri Washington, DC Anthem
September 25, 2021 Sat New York, NY Gov Ball
September 28, 2021 Tue Birmingham, AL Avondale Brewery Company
September 29, 2021 Wed Tampa, FL Jannus Live
October 3, 2021 Sun New Orleans, LA Fillmore
October 5, 2021 Tue Houston, TX House of Blues
October 6, 2021 Wed Dallas, TX House of Blues
October 11, 2021 Mon Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
October 13, 2021 Wed San Diego, CA Humphrey’s
October 15, 2021 Fri Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium
October 16, 2021 Sat San Francisco, CA The Masonic
October 19, 2021 Tue Seattle, WA Showbox SODO
October 20, 2021 Wed Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
October 22, 2021 Fri Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
October 23, 2021 Sat Denver, CO The Mission Ballroom
October 24, 2021 Sun Kansas City, MO Uptown
October 26, 2021 Tue Minneapolis, MN Fillmore
October 27, 2021 Wed Madison, WI The Sylvee
October 28, 2021 Thu Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
October 30, 2021 Sat Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
October 31, 2021 Sun Detroit, MI Fillmore
November 2, 2021 Tue St. Louis, MO The Factory
November 3, 2021Wed Cleveland, OH House of Blues
November 4, 2021 Thu Grand Rapids, MI 20 Monroe Live
November 6, 2021 Sat Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg University at XL Live

THE FOUR TOPS announce the release of a powerful environmental anthem called “FREEDOM”

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THE FOUR TOPS announce the release of a powerful environmental anthem called “FREEDOM”

Music legends and Hall of Fame inductees THE FOUR TOPS announce the release of an incredibly powerful song “FREEDOM” for World Environment Day June 5, 2021 addressing climate change.

‘FREEDOM’ is a cry from Mother Nature and the animal world to humans begging us to turn our ways around.

The song is part of an awareness campaign and supported with a harrowing music video and endorsed by world leaders, superstars, and activists around the world.

ABDUL (DUKE) FAKIR, original member of THE FOUR TOPS said ” Sometimes things need to be said” which is why he and the Tops teamed up with MC FILMS GROUP Chris Dickson, Dr. Marlin McNichols, and FLEXY RECORDS Mark Kendrick and Todd Edwards to produce this wake-up call to the world.

THE FOUR TOPS have been wowing audiences with their infectious blend of pure vocal power and sweet harmonies since 1954. Since their first hit, Baby I Need Your Loving, in 1964 they have had a string of hits including Reach Out, I’ll Be There, Standing In The Shadows Of Love, Bernadette, Walk Away Renee, I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) and Loco In Acapulco amongst others and Rolling Stone ranked them #79 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

The song will be launched on all platforms on the 5th of June 2021.

My Next Read: “Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer” By Richard Perry

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My Next Read: “Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer” By Richard Perry

Anyone who feels a connection to the best music of the last fifty years—and who doesn’t?—will revel in this uniquely American success story. Even at a young age, Richard Perry knew that his destiny was to bring music into people’s lives.

What he couldn’t have dreamed was that his meteoric rise through the ranks of the music business would result in successful, ground-breaking, and award-winning collaborations. The Winner of a Special Merit Award from the Grammys has produced hits for legendary performers all of whom trusted him to shape the sound that made them great.

Richard’s credits include:
Barbra Streisand: Stoney End
Carly Simon: You’re So Vain, The Right Thing to Do, Mockingbird, Haven’t Got Time for the Pain, Nobody Does it Better
Ringo Starr: No No Song, Oh My My, You’re Sixteen, Photograph
Leo Sayer: When I Need Love, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
Rod Stewart: Great American Songbook albums
Art Gartfunkel: Breakaway album (1975), Some Enchanted Evening (2006)
Pointer Sisters: Jump (for My Love), Slow Hand, Neutron Dance
Harry Nilsson: Without You, Coconut, Jump into the Fire, Spaceman, Remember (Christmas)

In this candid and page-turning memoir, Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer, Perry transports us through his eventful life, from his childhood in Brooklyn, where he played in bands, starred in musicals, and witnessed the birth of rock ‘n’ roll; through his sometimes rocky but always thrilling climb up the music-business ladder; and finally, into the studios and personal lives of the many superstars who provide our most enduring soundtrack.

Throughout his story, Perry remains entertaining and fun-loving company, always awed by his own proximity to greatness and boundlessly enthusiastic about his contributions to the most beloved art form.

Celebrate Black Music Month on SiriusXM, Pandora, and Stitcher with Exclusive Music Channels, Streaming Stations, and an Original Podcast

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Celebrate Black Music Month on SiriusXM, Pandora, and Stitcher with Exclusive Music Channels, Streaming Stations, and an Original Podcast

 SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher today announced the launch of three exclusive limited-engagement channels, a groundbreaking original podcast, and specialty music programming in honor of June’s Black Music Month.

SiriusXM will kick-off Black Music Month with two channels saluting groundbreaking Black artists with The 2PAC Channel and The Prince Channel.  SiriusXM has collaborated with these iconic artists to deliver unique radio listening experiences that can only be found on SiriusXM.  Pandora’s popular Black Music Forever Station will also extend to its own SiriusXM channel, Black Music Forever Radio.

For details on SiriusXM’s limited-engagement channels and additional SiriusXM specialty programming, please see below:

The 2PAC Channel (ch. 104) will take listeners on a comprehensive journey through the genius of 2PAC’s full music career. Hear about the iconic artist’s life and music, first-hand, with exclusive commentary from his close friends and peers, including E.D.I. Mean, an original member of 2PAC’s group The Outlawz.  The channel will also feature an original series where artists and celebrities will guest DJ their personal favorites from the legendary artist.

The Prince Channel (ch. 333) will feature music from his vast catalog over the decades, ranging from his signature funk, slow jams, psychedelic rock and everything in between.  The channel will also spotlight Prince favorites from those who knew him best with Purple Playlists, B-sides and live performances.

Black Music Forever Radio (ch. 105), which originated and exists as a Pandora station, will spotlight the latest hits from current and breaking Black artists in hip-hop, R&B and Pop.

The Beatles Channel (ch. 18) will debut a four-part series, A Shot of Rhythm and Blues:  Exploring The Beatles and Black Music on June 7 at Noon ET.  Hosted by Meshell Ndegeocello, the series will explore the relationship between The Beatles and Black music, uncover The Beatles’ earliest R&B heroes, and expose the many Black artists that went on to cover the music of The Fab Four.  New episodes will debut at Noon ET on Mondays throughout the month of June.

bpm (ch. 51) and Diplo’s Revolution (ch. 52) will feature music and exclusive audio from the top Black artists in Dance music such as, Aluna, DJ Sliink, UNiiQU3, and more.

Heart & Soul (ch. 48) will spotlight “soulful soundtracks” each weekend in June with music from culturally iconic movies including Waiting to Exhale, Black Panther, Judas and the Black Messiah, and more.  The channel will also feature live performances from Grammy-nominated artists, including Golden Globe winner and Grammy nominated artist Andra Day.

Hip-Hop Nation (ch. 44) will celebrate the anniversaries of past releases from 2 Chainz, Drake, Gucci Mane, and J. Cole, with album specials on their respective release dates.  The channel will also debut a new show, Meez-O-Estates, hosted by 21 Savage’s manager Meezy and crew, dedicated to a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of hip-hop music and culture.  Rising artist, Hotboii will kick off the Summer with a “Summer Wave Special,” highlighting 10 of his favorite Summer bops. HHN will also spotlight empowering Black music with a new playlist, Black Music Matters, each week and air a special rewind of the best performances from the channel’s original “Nation’s Next Virtual Concert” series.

Kirk Franklin’s Praise (ch. 64) will offer fans an interactive experience, with the chance to engage with Kirk Franklin to build a song during Virtual Improv with Kirk Franklin. The channel will also present A Juneteenth Celebration with Kirk Franklin, featuring song and narration from Franklin.

Listeners can also expect take-overs from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (The Groove, channel 50), H.E.R. (The Heat, channel 46), Monica (SiriusXM FLY, channel 47) and a special from The Temptations, to celebrate their 60th Anniversary (Soul Town, channel 49).

SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher will also present a new original podcast, All Music Is Black Music, with the first episode debuting today. The podcast, hosted by Selema Masekela, with narration by Dr. Dwandalyn Reece of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, explores how African American music and culture have shaped the wider contemporary music landscape.

Each episode takes listeners on a journey beginning with an artifact from the NMAAHC’s collection. Through interviews with artists, authors and scholars, listeners will discover the stories of Black musicians and cultural creators who have shaped today’s trends, styles and genres. The first episode explores the influence of girl groups in pop music featuring a conversation with Kelly Rowland.  New episodes will be available bi-weekly featuring interviews from artists including Ne-Yo, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor, and more. All Music is Black Music is now available on the SXM App, Pandora, and Stitcher, and will also air as a weekly program on SiriusXM’s Volume (channel 106) beginning June 15, at 1 pm ET.

Additionally, Pandora launched a Black Music Month microsite today, to give listeners an opportunity to discover, experience, and participate in the celebration Black music. The microsite includes:

Content Quiz: Listeners can answer a series of questions that will direct them to the newly launched Modes on the Black Music Forever station, sponsored by Target, for the month of June. The Modes include:

  • The Philly Sound: Hosted by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, two of the most prolific producers and songwriters in all of music, The Philly Sound commemorates the 50th anniversary of their legendary label, Philadelphia International Records. The duo will share their personal stories about some of the best soul classics ever recorded and early beginnings of Black Music Month with music from The O’Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, Phyllis Hyman and more.
  • Future Fire: A cross-over of SiriusXM’s The Heat, Future Fire will feature some of the best emerging hip-hop and R&B acts including Mooski, Coi Leray, Giveon, and more.
  • Africa Now: An Afro-Pop special highlighting the best artists throughout Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa that epitomize the Black experience of hailing from the birthplace of civilization, featuring music from Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and more.

Pandora Playback with Moneybagg Yo: On June 24, as part of Pandora’s virtual event series, Pandora Playback will feature an in-depth conversation with rapper Moneybagg Yo. He’ll discuss his artistry, recent album A Gangsta’s Pain and his music legacy, plus a special celebration of HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) music and culture. Beginning June 17, listeners will be able to RSVP for the free event on the microsite.

Spoken word video: Voiced by multi-talented artist Shanelle Gabriel, Pandora showcases and highlights the influence and impact of Black music through the power of spoken word by taking the audience on a historic journey through the decades of deep-seeded roots Black music and culture.

For a full broadcast schedule of specialty programming celebrating Black Music Month across SiriusXM please visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/black-music-month. To access Pandora’s microsite, please visit: pandora.com/blackmusicmonth.

From now through June 8, non-subscribers can get most of the above-mentioned SiriusXM channels, as part of the SiriusXM Listen Free Event.  During this event, SiriusXM will feature a sampling of over 100 SiriusXM channels including ad-free music of every kind, plus sports, talk, news and entertainment available to non-subscribers on inactive SiriusXM radios in their car and on the SXM App, with no credit card required. The 2PAC Channel, The Prince Channel and Black Music Forever Radio will be available to these listeners only on the SXM App.  Go to siriusxm.com/ListenFreeEvent to learn more.

Sonic Reducers: The Beach Boys Are Releasing Box Set of Sunflower and Surf’s Up

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Sonic Reducers: The Beach Boys Are Releasing Box Set of Sunflower and Surf’s Up

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In honor of 50 years of The Beach Boys’ timeless and often under-appreciated albums, Capitol/UMe will release an expansive 5CD and digital box set titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 on July 30 that chronicles and explores in depth this metamorphic and highly influential 1969-1971 period of the band’s legendary career. Assembled by Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, the team behind 2013’s GRAMMY Award-winning SMiLE Sessions, the expansive collection features newly remastered versions of Sunflower and Surf’s Up and boasts 135 tracks, including 108 previously unreleased tracks, live recordings, radio promos, alternate versions, alternate mixes, isolated backing tracks and a capella versions, culled from the album sessions.

OMD To Release Universal & Liberator (1993) On Remastered Vinyl For First Time Since Release Out August 6

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OMD To Release Universal & Liberator (1993) On Remastered Vinyl For First Time Since Release Out August 6

Following on from their 40th anniversary celebrations last year which saw them release their greatest hits and anniversary box set, ’Souvenir’, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced further remastered reissues of their UK Top 20 album Liberator and their 1996 album Universal on vinyl on August 6th on UMC/Liberator.

Frontman Andy McCluskey’s fascination with WWII bombers influenced the title of the UK Top 20 album Liberator named after the B-24 Liberator aircraft. Peaking at number 14 in the UK album charts, the record features singles ‘Stand Above Me’ and ‘Dream Of Me’ as well as a cover version of the Velvet Underground’s 1967 track, ‘Sunday Morning’. Universal, the band’s tenth album released in 1996, also had chart success with single ‘Walking On The Milky Way’ entering in the Top 20 in the UK singles charts and saw the band make their 29th and final appearance on Top of the Pops.

Both albums, which haven’t been available on vinyl since their first release, will be reissued on 180g black vinyl and were remastered at the iconic Abbey Road studios. The releases follow a string of reissues in the last year from OMD including the limited 12” vinyl of their legendary anti-war hit single ‘Enola Gay’ as well as a limited reissue of the bands iconic debut single, ‘Electricity’, on 7” vinyl.

OMD will also embark on a UK arena tour in November of this year. The tour, which will see the band perform songs from their iconic album ‘Architecture & Morality’, plus many more hits from their legendary back catalogue, will stop off at London’s Eventim Apollo, and two hometown shows at the Liverpool Empire and Olympia.

As well as the tour, fans and the band can give back to the tour crew at the ‘You Me & OMD’ livestream at London’s Indigo at The O2 on June 19th. The show is set to raise money and awareness for their crew, whose livelihoods have been so affected in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemi

Strap in and prepare for nothing but the best from a band who are unquestionably still at the very top of their game.

The band will play the following UK arena headline shows in November 2021:

2021 UK Headline Tour Dates (November):
Mon 1st GLASGOW, O2 Academy
Tue 2nd EDINBURGH, Usher Hall
Wed 3rd GATESHEAD, Sage
Fri 5th HULL Bonus Arena
Sat 6th LEEDS, First Direct Arena
Sun 7th CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange
Tue 9th LEICESTER, DeMontfort Hall
Wed 10th CARDIFF, Motorpoint Arena
Fri 12th BIRMINGHAM, Resorts World Arena
Sat 13th LONDON, Eventim Apollo
Sun 14th BOURNEMOUTH, BIC

Tue 16th BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre
Wed 17th OXFORD, New Theatre
Fri 19th MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo
Sat 20th MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo
Sun 21st LIVERPOOL, Empire
Tue 23rd LIVERPOOL, Eventim Olympia

OMD have sold an astonishing 25 million singles and 15 million albums, which has established them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain’s best-loved pop groups. Their 13 albums include recently reissued ‘Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’ (1980), ‘Organisation’ (1980), ‘Architecture & Morality’ (1981) and ‘Dazzle Ships’ (1983).

Liberator tracklisting:

Side A:

Stand Above Me
Everyday
King Of Stone
Dollar Girl
Dream Of Me (Based On Love’s Theme)
Sunday Morning
Side B:

Agnus Dei
Love And Hate You
Heaven Is
Best Years Of Our Lives
Christine
Only Tears

Universal tracklisting:

Side A:

Universal
Walking On The Milky Way
The Moon And The Sun
The Black Sea
Very Close To Far Away
The Gospel Of St Jude

Side B:

That Was Then
Too Late
The Boy From The Chemist Is Here To See You
If You’re Still In Love With Me
New Head
Victory Waltz

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