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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band ‘Live’ Bullet Album Newly Remastered, 2LP Vinyl Available On June 11

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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band’s ‘Live’ Bullet will be reissued in its original 2LP format celebrating the 45th anniversary of this classic album.

Hailed by critics as one of the best live records of all time, including the June 1976 review from The New York Times, “This music roars on and on until at the very end of the performance, Seger—still raring to go—bellows: ‘I’m going to rock and roll all night long.’ He means it and ‘Live Bullet’ is proof positive that he’s a living dynamo.”

Recorded at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI, in September 1975, the original album Live Bullet brought Seger significant national attention. The recognition Seger had garnered to that point was based on two elements: the emotional power of his songs and the intensity of his live shows. Combining those two elements on Live Bullet, the album was released as a double-vinyl-record set in April 1976 and captured Seger’s riveting performances of “Travelin’ Man,” “Beautiful Loser,” “Heavy Music,” “Katmandu,” “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man,” “Turn the Page” and others. The album started breaking across the country and set the stage for Seger’s meteoric rise.

‘Live’ Bullet will be offered in two versions: a 2LP album in a standard version 150 gram black vinyl with a lithograph, and 2LP translucent orange and red swirl vinyl only available at independent record stores, Bob Seger’s Official store, and Capitol/UMe store. The lithograph is a reproduction of the Live Bullet cover of Seger onstage from the show taken by well-known Detroit photographer Robert Markliwitz. The album has been remastered by GRAMMY-nominated mastering engineer Robert Vosgien.

Seger’s 72 date Roll Me Away Tour was ranked by Pollstar as 2019’s #3 North American Tour, playing to nearly 1 million fans. Seger’s live performances have led to record sales in excess of 53 million albums, and 13 platinum and 7 multi-platinum RIAA Certified sales awards, including such landmark albums Night Moves, Stranger in Town, Against the Wind, Greatest Hits, Nine Tonight, and Live Bullet, all of which have sold more than five million copies in the U.S. “There is a signature richness and power to the music that Bob Seger has been making for five decades. Seger has always stayed true to his legendary sound, effortlessly marrying blues, country, and heartland soul into his trademark brand of Motor City rock ‘n’ roll. Year after year, new fans discover what longtime fans have always known, the GRAMMY Award-winning rocker’s extraordinary catalog is rich with character and passion with Seger’s compelling perspective on the world around him,”- Anthony DeCurtis.

Track Listing:

[Note: this double LP was cut for playback on a stacked turntable spindle, which means that after Side 1 ends, the second LP drops and starts playing, technically making that Side 2. The side numbers below represent the “sequenced” side.]

2LP

LP 1 Side 1
1. Nutbush City Limits
2. Travelin’ Man
3. Beautiful Loser
4. Jody Girl

LP 1 Side 4
1. Lookin’ Back
2. Get Out Of Denver
3. Let It Rock

LP 2 Side 2
1. I’ve Been Working
2. Turn The Page
3. U.M.C. (Upper Middle Class)
4. Bo Diddley

LP 2 Side 3
1. Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man
2. Heavy Music
3. Katmandu

McDonald’s and BTS Partner to Offer the Supergroup’s Favorite Order

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Get ready, because the Golden Arches are about to shine even brighter thanks to a new collab with 21st century global pop icons, BTS.

This one-of-a-kind menu “tour” officially kicks off on May 26 in the U.S., when customers can enjoy the BTS Meal at participating restaurants nationwide. The superstar band’s signature order includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium World Famous Fries®, medium Cok®, and for the first time ever in the U.S., Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces inspired by popular recipes from McDonald’s South Korea (cue even more ecstatic celebrating!).

“The band has great memories with McDonald’s. We’re excited about this collaboration and can’t wait to share the BTS Meal with the world,” says BIGHIT MUSIC, label of BTS.

Since 2013, BTS has topped charts and brought people together from all over the world through their music and positive messages. Following the successful launch of McDonald’s celebrity signature orders program last year, BTS is the latest icon to have their signature menu items featured at participating restaurants. However, they’ll be the first celebs to share their order with customers worldwide. That’s right… for the first time since McDonald’s launched celebrity signature orders, the BTS Meal will be available globally in nearly 50 markets.

Over the next few months, customers everywhere will find themselves that much closer to their favorite artists. You can find a full list of participating markets as well as dates for meal availability here.

Coldplay To Release ‘Higher Power’ New Single Out May 7

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Coldplay’s brand new single, Higher Power, has today been confirmed for release on Friday, 7 May via Parlophone / Atlantic.

Said Coldplay on Twitter: “Higher Power is a song that arrived on a little keyboard and a bathroom sink at the start of 2020. It was produced by Max Martin who is a true wonder of the universe. It’s out on Friday 7 May. Love c, g, w & j”

The announcement confirms fan rumours that have circulated since last week, when cryptic billboards around the world pointed to a mysterious website called alienradio.fm.

Fans managed to decipher the letter-like symbols to uncover the song title and release date.

All-Female Trio WOMEN IN SONG Reflect Losing Loved Ones to Alzheimer’s In “But I Knew Her When” Single

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All-female Blind River, ON-based singer/songwriter trio Women in Song reflect on the hopes and dreams of their parents who have suffered from, and eventually and sadly succumbed to Alzheimer’s Disease in this, their new single, ”But I Knew Her When” — available now.

The touching and ethereal song is the latest to land from the Ontario-based all-female group’s debut LP, Life of a Woman.

“But I Knew Her When” is a prime example of what to expect from Women in Song…

It takes chunks of inspiration from the likes of folk, pop and country music and fuses them all together into something beautiful, and features an astonishing progression of chorus-heavy chords on the acoustic guitar, the soothing melody of an airy violin, and the beautiful, yet haunting vocal harmonies of singers Lois O’Hanley-Jones, Debbie Rivard and Patty Dunlop.

Women in Song are based out of the small town of Blind River, ON — just off the North Shore of Lake Huron — and began performing together over 20 years ago after a conversation at the kitchen table.

Though the tightly-knit troupe has been together for more than two decades, Life of a Woman serves as their premiere studio album. The record was released in mid-January, and inspired by the ladies’ respective families, friends and fans — from near and far. The concept of the 13-track album, according to the talented musicians, is the “reflection of the reality of our lives.”

“It speaks to women having a career and a family, having arguments with their children, having our children leave home and ultimately that we are good enough,” the trio revealed. “Our album is a perfect homage to women — to the Life of a Woman — as the title suggests.”

Along with the rest of the album, “But I Knew Her When” was written, recorded, and produced in Blind River at the local Riverview Studios. The ladies like to call the charming hamlet the “Nashville of the North.”

Succinctly describing what they’re all about, the group called Women in Song a “musical experience that aims to delight your musical sensibilities and tickle your funny bone.”

“We are fortunate that not only are we musically compatible but we are good friends. Every rehearsal contains tears and laughter,” the ladies concluded.

Spoken Word Artist & Singer/Songwriter ELINA FILICE + Groove-Master NEOLITHIC Team Up For “Everything About You”

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Genre-defying singer/songwriter and spoken word artist Hamilton, ON-based Elina Filice has returned with her third release of the year — an infectiously groovy tune called “Everything About You.”

Available now, Filice this time enlists the help of friend and groove-master, Neolithic. The pair met while studying at BIMM Dublin, and have collaborated on projects and performances over the years.

“Everything About You” features a laid-back beat, jazzy guitar licks, and a stuck-in-your-head chorus. Sprinkled with hooks and layered vocals, the thoughtful lyrics are coupled with intricate production and a surprise acapella outro.

“This song is about when love gets hard,” Filice shares. “It’s realizing that love goes through seasons, and even the less shiny things about someone or a relationship are still your favourite parts.

“All of the imperfections make up a perfect whole.”

“For me, the song represents the moments when you take a second to reflect the little details of a partner, whether preferred or not, as a means to remind yourself how much you adore them,” Neolithic adds. “Even when they have their own things that might irritate you, or vice versa, it’s about taking in the little things that make their personality whole…

“It’s about the beauty that truly includes our perfect imperfections.”

“Everything About You” was recorded by Wavefarm Productions (Dublin),and produced by Zachary MacPherson and Elina Filice.

Elina Filice’s music is soulful and melodic, and defies genres while being influenced by blues and spoken word.

Born to Canadian parents, she spent her formative years in Singapore before moving to Canada to attend university. She then relocated to Dublin where she worked extensively in the music industry, and founded Red Vine Records. Her past releases have been met with critical acclaim, from dozens of outlets as well as official Spotify playlists, and attention for interactive live performances.

Neolithic has been active in the Irish music scene both solo and with his band, Nobody’s Heroes, for over a decade. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Neolithic’s music blends genres and influences to bring listeners a groove-heavy and truly engaging experience.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tribute To George Harrison Gets A New Director’s Cut

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The 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony included a memorial performance to the then-recently-deceased George Harrison featuring the legendary line-up of Tom Petty, Steve Winwood and Prince, who threw his guitar in the air at the end of While My Guitar Gently Weeps and it NEVER CAME BACK.

1-minute tip for artists stuck for ideas on social media: Mother’s Day

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to post in the next few weeks, it’s Mother’s Day coming up. Talk about your earliest memory of her; did she get you into music? Did she support you taking you to practice all those times you didn’t want to go? Talk about the bond you have between you, what makes her amazing, the strong woman she is, and the fact that she put up with YOU.

Sharon Stone and Hayley Sales Announce Their Debut Single “Never Before”

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WORLDSOUND/ INGROOVES/ UMG is proud to announce the first single and collaboration between bold singer/songwriter Hayley Sales and multi-talented Hollywood icon Sharon Stone. – “Never Before.”

“Never Before,” the romantically cinematic ballad highlights Sales’ breathtakingly impassioned vocals combined with Sharon Stone’s timeless, sincere and captivating storytelling.

The duo effortlessly wrote “Never Before” after bonding over their shared experiences of love, loss, and vintage music. The result is a timeless song that oozes soul, jazz, and classic pop influences with a contemporary reimagined twist.

Billie Eilish New Album “Happier Than Ever” Out July 30

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Billie Eilish has revealed details on her highly anticipated sophomore album. The 16-track studio album, titled Happier Than Ever, will be released on July, 30. Continuing the tradition on from her multi-GRAMMY Award, record-breaking debut album WHEN WE ALL GO TO SLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, Happier Than Ever features no outside songwriters or producers, and was written by 19-year-old Billie Eilish and her brother FINNEAS who produced the album in Los Angeles.

Billie Eilish has fast become one of the biggest stars to emerge since the release of her debut single “ocean eyes,” and continues to shatter the ceiling of music with her genre-defying sound. Fast forward from her humble breakout in 2015, Billie’s album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S as well as 17 additional countries around the world upon release, and was the most streamed album of 2019. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? was written, produced and recorded entirely by Billie Eilish and brother FINNEAS in their childhood home of Los Angeles. Billie Eilish went on to make history as the youngest artist to receive nominations and win in all the major categories, at the 62nd GRAMMY® Awards, receiving an award for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Billie Eilish is also the youngest artist to write and record an official James Bond theme song, ‘No Time To Die.’ Most recently, Billie Eilishwas nominated for four additional awards at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2021, and took home both Record of the Year for ‘everything i wanted,’ and Best Song Written For Visual Media for ‘No Time To Die.’

HAPPIER THAN EVER

Getting Older
I Didn’t Change My Number
Billie Bossa Nova
my future
Oxytocin
GOLDWING
Lost Cause
Halley’s Comet
Not My Responsibility
OverHeated
Everybody Dies
Your Power
NDA
Therefore I Am
Happier Than Ever
Male Fantasy

How to launch a SaaS product?

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By Celeste

So you are interested in launching a Saas product! To help you with the process, I have a few steps for a successful launch. The steps are more technical. If you are curious if you have the potential to make this commitment, then check out Deepak Shukla!

He asks questions and prepares your mindset to see if you are ready and willing to play the long game. Once you check out his article, you are ready to jump into these steps.

1. Know your competition

First, you have to understand that it is a competitive market. You have to identify who you are competing with at different levels of your product.

When your product first launch, you will have a different competitor months and years later. Once you identify your competition, study their behaviours. Be aware of their presence.

Start by identifying who your competitors will be when you first launch. Then keep in mind the highest-ranking competitors. Being aware of the highest ranks will help you know what you will go up against as you are working your way up the ladder.

2. Customer onboarding process

The customer onboarding process is the first impression people get when they attempt to use your product. It is crucial just to make a product worth using and not one that is just to bring in money. You will get more money if you deliver value and attention to your customers.

Here are a few ways you can add value to your product.

  • Make your product user friendly to new customers. You and your team would know the ins and outs of your product, but new users won’t. You can provide step by step emails to help users navigate through your product.

To determine if your product is user-friendly, you can have your friends test the product and treat them as genuine customers before sharing it. That way, they can give feedback before other people use your product.

  • Have a fast responding customer service. If new users face any issues, you want to be aware of that. Let them know that they can come to your team and feel heard.
  • Keep users updated. Email customers when prices have changed, updated, problems have been fixed, etc.

3. Launch strategy

The most time-consuming step… the launch strategy! The strategy does not just include up until the launch because you’re going to need a game plan after. As part of your post-launch strategy, don’t forget to include SaaS SEO services to optimize your website for search engines. This will help drive organic traffic and increase visibility in a highly competitive market.   

Also, the launch strategy does not even include the development of the product. We are guiding you solely on how to launch your product.

Here are a few things you might want to consider to prepare for your launch.

  • A shared timeline of when the launch date is and everything happening up until then.
  • Introductory post on your blog
  • Announcements on social media platforms
  • Social media profiles set up (optional)
  • Create videos going over the product
  • Consistent posting dates
  • Test runs of the product
  • Webinars

4. Promote

Finally, promote your product! Promotion will be throughout your launch strategy. Use blog posts and PR events to generate traction.

Start with SEO.

SEO has so many aspects that go into it, and you need to start early on. The more time you invest in SEO, the better the results you will get out of it, which is why partnering with SaaS SEO services can lead to more impactful outcomes. By leveraging their expertise, you can ensure that your SEO strategy is not only effective but also scalable, allowing your business to grow and adapt as your industry evolves.

PPC

Pay per click can give you a better idea of where your product stands. You can do PPC during the advertising, but it can be expensive.

Lead Generation

Use lead generation while you are promoting your content. Lead Generation ll help track how well your product is doing and the number of sales you generate.

Conclusion

Launching a product is a long process. It has already been some time to develop the product which means you don’t want to rush the launch date.

To see if you are ready for the launch, check out Deepak Shukla’s “How to Launch a Saas Product.”

Author bio: My name is Celeste. I am a student at Austin College. I am currently pursuing a business degree and interested in entrepreneurship. She is working for PearlLemon. Before my career, I hope to get the chance to travel internationally.