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Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Releases “I, Oh I,” First Original Track From Forthcoming Album ‘Now And Then’

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KISS co-founder & frontman, best-selling author and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer PAUL STANLEY’s Soul Station released their brand-new track “I, Oh I” – Listen HERE. Written, arranged and orchestrated by Paul Stanley, “I, Oh I” is the first original song to be released from the band’s forthcoming album Now and Then, out on March 19 via UMe, available for pre-order HERE. A collection of nine classic soul covers and five original tracks, Now and Then will also feature the band’s acclaimed version of Five Stairsteps’ “O-O-H Child” as well as their take on The Spinners, “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love.”

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“As much as Soul Station is rooted in the past, I wanted our music to also live in the present,” said Stanley. ““I, Oh I” shows what can grow from those deep roots. With love and respect, we’re proud of where we come from and where we’re going. Check out the first of 5 originals from the album!”

Set for release on March 19, Now and Then is the first-ever full-length album from Soul Station: A band gathering some of today’s leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists and songs from the R&B and soul catalog to keep this vital music current. While a surprise to many, Stanley’s early pivotal roots in this music has quietly turned this passion into a celebrated touring and recording band. Stanley’s 15-piece ensemble group has toured the U.S. and Japan, but it wasn’t until recently that they were able to get in the studio together and record Now and Then.

Stanley’s legendary band members include: Rafael “Hoffa” Moreira (guitar & backing vocals), Sean Hurley (bass), Alex Alessandroni (Musical Director, keyboards), Ely Rise (keyboards), Eric Singer (drums & backing vocals), RayYslas (percussion), Gavyn Rhone (backing vocals), Crystal Starr (backing vocals) and Laurhan Beato (backing vocals) and Jon Pappenbrook (lead trumpet).

The band is augmented by three string players and two horn players of the same stature enabling Soul Station’s wall of sound to be firmly rooted in the past while staking claim to both the present and future.

MusiCounts Announces Gary Slaight As The 2021 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award

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Today, MusiCounts announced Gary Slaight, President and CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation, as the 2021 recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) Foundation. Gary is being recognized for the extraordinary philanthropic contributions he has made to music education in Canada. To amplify Gary’s efforts, $30,000 worth of MusiCounts Band Aid Program instrument grants will be awarded to three Canadian schools in his name.

“Our family has always been involved and supported the creative arts and believe music education in schools is as essential to the healthy development of kids as fresh air and water. MusiCounts does a fantastic job in providing the tools to help and develop these impressionable minds through music,” said Gary Slaight. “Playing an instrument and bonding with other kids of a similar age helps build character and nurture creativity. Now with issues around the covid-19 pandemic and learning from home, music is more valuable and provides the kids an outlet to express themselves and connect beyond the virtual world.”

Over the past 10 years, Gary Slaight and the Slaight Family Foundation have donated over $750,000 to MusiCounts to support over 55 schools in the Greater Toronto Area and First Nations communities. Through the Slaight Family Foundation, he has supported a variety of humanitarian and cultural causes, and continues to invest in media and entertainment ventures, through both Slaight Communications and Slaight Music, a division launched in 2009 with a mandate to invest, nurture, and develop Canadian artists.

“MusiCounts is honoured to recognize Gary Slaight’s tremendous impact on music education in Canada with this award,” said Kristy Fletcher, Executive Director of MusiCounts. “The Slaight name is virtually synonymous with support for young Canadian musicians, and MusiCounts is grateful to be trusted to enact this philanthropic mission in partnership with the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation.”

“We are excited to present this award alongside MusiCounts to Gary Slaight. He has shown a tremendous commitment to giving back to the community and providing access to education,” said Peter Lewis, Vice President of CST Foundation. “For 60 years, the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation has focused on helping to make education possible. We are pleased to acknowledge Gary’s advocacy, which empowers and encourages young Canadians to believe in their dreams.”

The MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award recognizes an individual who has had an extraordinary impact on education and the charity over the course of its history. Each Award Recipient receives a JUNO statuette.

Jhené Aiko Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘Sailing Soul(s)’ With Re-Release Of Her Legendary First Mixtape

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Six-time Grammy-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jhené Aiko celebrates her birthday and the anniversary of her certified platinum ‘Album Of The Year’ nominee Chilombo with a ‘thank you’ to her loyal fans for an amazing journey: the commercial debut of her legendary first mixtape, Sailing Soul(s).

On its tenth anniversary, Sailing Soul(s) will be available on DSPs for the very first time ever on March 12, 2021.

Self-released on March 16, 2011, Sailing Soul(s) marked Jhené’s arrival on LA’s burgeoning music scene and led to national recognition, massive buzz among press and fans alike, and a major label signing.

Fast-forward ten years and millions of records sold, and Jhené Aiko has crowned a breakthrough year with three Grammy® Award nominations, with Chilombo earning nods as Album Of The Year and Best Progressive R&B Album; and “Lightning & Thunder” featuring John Legend nominated for Best R&B Performance. Jhené was recently announced as host of the 63rd annual Grammy® Awards Premiere Ceremony, to be livestreamed via Grammy.com on Sunday, March 14.

In addition to its Grammy recognition, Chilombo also generated nominations for an American Music Award (for Best Soul/R&B Female), two Soul Train Awards (including Album Of the Year), and three NAACP Image Awards (including Outstanding Album, and Outstanding Soul/R&B Song plus Outstanding Duo, Group Or Collaboration (Contemporary) both for “B.S.” featuring H.E.R.).

The one-year-old Chilombo, originally released on March 6, 2020, made chart history as the biggest Billboard R&B debut from a female artist since Beyonce’s Lemonade in 2016. Chilombo topped the Billboard R&B chart at #1 not once but twice in 2020, and has garnered over 2 billion streams worldwide.

Chilombo has spun off five gold and platinum singles: “Triggered (freestyle),” “None Of Your Concern” featuring Big Sean, “P’$$Y Fairy (OTW)”, “Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)” featuring Miguel & Future, “B.S.” featuring H.E.R., and the most recent “Born Tired”. “B.S.” went to #1 at both urban and rhythm radio, and Jhené currently dominates those formats with guest appearances on recent singles from Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and Saweetie.

Reba McEntire Set To Release “All The Women I Am” Concert Special Exclusively On YouTube

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Country icon Reba McEntire is set to premiere her All The Women I Am concert special exclusively on YouTube this Friday, March 12, marking the first time the concert has been available digitally and in its entirety, including her signature “Fancy” encore. Filmed in 2011 at the Cajundome in Layfayette, LA, the recording features performances of Reba’s greatest hits including “Is There Life Out There,” “Turn On The Radio” and more. The special will premiere at 7:30pm CT and Reba will celebrate with fans through a chat on her YouTube channel HERE.

“2011 was the last time we got to go out and play a big arena tour, and I’m so glad we captured this show on film. I know it’s not the same as being there in person, but I hope this gives my fans something to enjoy until we can get back out there on the road safely,” shares Reba.

Recently, Reba returned to CBS’ breakout hit “Young Sheldon” as the fiery character June, Dale’s ex-wife. She will make her third guest appearance on the sitcom this Thursday, March 11 at 7pm CT in an episode title “A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles.”

Last year, Reba released two additional concert specials with YouTube, 1990’s Reba In Concert and 1994’s Reba: Live. The specials were a massive success with over 100,000 fans watching in just the first three days. The Country Music Hall of Fame member also re-released her legendary album, Rumor Has It, last year in celebration of the 30th Anniversary.

Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that spans across music, television, film, theater and retail. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has won 16 ACM Awards, 15 American Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 6 CMA Awards, 3 GRAMMY® Awards, a GMA Dove Award and was a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and selling over 56 million albums worldwide. Earlier this month, Reba received her 51st CMA nomination as well as her 60th Top 10 hit on the Billboard chart extending her record for the most among female artists. Reba has now collected Top 10 hits in five straight decades and is the fourth artist to achieve the feat alongside George Jones, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe® nominated actress has 11 movie credits to her name, a lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun and starred in the six-season television sitcom Reba. Her brand partnerships include Dillard’s, REBA by Justin™ and she was named the first female and musician to portray KFC’s iconic founder Colonel Harland Sanders in their celebrity colonel campaign. Reba just launched her very first Spotify original podcast, Living & Learning with Reba McEntire, with her former Reba TV show co-star Melissa Peterman. Together with their guests including Dolly Parton, Leslie Jordan, Kristin Chenoweth and more they explore a variety of topics including aging, cancel culture, dating and more.

The 2021 JUNO Awards Nominations: The Weeknd Gets 6; Jessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber Gets 5

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The nominees for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards were announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) during a virtual presentation streamed live via CBCMusic.ca/junos. Following an unprecedented year, the JUNO Awards will serve as a beacon of hope for Canada and the music industry at large. The 2021 JUNO Awards will be broadcast nationwide Sunday, May 16  at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and globally on CBCMusic.ca/junos.

In celebration of Canada’s rich and diverse music history, the JUNO Awards will take place at several of the most iconic musical landmarks from across the country, including Budweiser Stage in Toronto. A full list of other locations will be released ahead of The JUNO Awards Broadcast, which will be presented to an at-home only audience.

This year’s 225 nominations are led by one of the most compelling and globally successful artists of the 21st century, The Weeknd, who has six nominations including: JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year. Artists who received five nominations this year include rising global star, Jessie Reyez, for Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year and has two nominations in Music Video of the Year; R&B-influenced pop performer JP Saxe, for JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year*, Songwriter of the Year* and Pop Album of the Year; and Canadian superstar Justin Bieber, for JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

Artists with three nominations include Ali Gatie for JUNO Fan Choice, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year; Céline Dion for Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year; Curtis Waters for JUNO Fan Choice, Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year; and Lennon Stella for JUNO Fan ChoiceJessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber, Single of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

For a complete list and biographies of all nominees and more information on the 2021 JUNO Awards, please visit junoawards.ca. Rewatch the full JUNO nominee press conference at CBCMusic.ca/junos.

The JUNO Awards is honoured to induct Jann Arden into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. This inductee award presentation is presented, for the first time, by TD Bank Group, and will be celebrated at this year’s JUNO Awards from her hometown at Calgary’s Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. This year’s Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada will be presented to The Tragically Hip during The JUNO Awards Broadcast. The legendary Pegi Cecconi will be honoured with the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her role in the development and success of many artists, including Rush. This special award, along with 37 additional JUNO statuettes, will be handed out at the JUNO Opening Night Awards on Friday, May 14, 2021. Gary Slaight will receive the 2021 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, to recognize his philanthropic impact on music education in Canada.  MusiCounts will also recognize an inspirational and passionate Canadian music educator’s impact not only on students, but on their community and the music education field, through the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The 2021 nominees are Bruce Millerd (Carleton Village Sports & Wellness Academy, Toronto, ON), Mary Piercey-Lewis (Inuksuk High School, Iqaluit, NU), Nicholas Pettipas (Bicentennial School, Dartmouth, NS),  Sophie Jalbert (École Roy et Joly, Rivière-du-Loup, QC), and Stephen Richardson (École St. Joseph, Yellowknife, NT).

The JUNO Awards will return to Toronto after a decade, marking the 26th time that the city will host Canada’s most iconic celebration of music. Toronto is known for its vibrant and ever-evolving music scene and has produced some of Canada’s most iconic and best-selling artists in the world, including 2021 JUNO Awards nominees Alessia Cara, Ali Gatie, Jessie Reyez, JP SaxeLennon StellaNAV, Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd.

3d Puzzles: the best way to spend time with children

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Are you looking for exciting entertainment for the whole family? There is a great variant, which allures adults and children. The choice of 3d puzzles from UGears gives a unique opportunity to involve your relatives in the interesting pastime and receive a memory of a pleasant evening. You can decorate your home or office with UGears 3d puzzles, which will remind of funny moments and cheer you up.

UGears Mechanical Models for Everyone 

UGears (https://ugearsmodels.us) provides wooden puzzles of various designs and kits. Therefore, it is possible to purchase 3d wooden puzzles for adults, teenagers, preteens, and kids.

UGears wooden model kits for adults have the most difficult level of assembly. Usually, 3d puzzles for adults include a large number of details; so, they require from 9 to 16 hours for the construction process.

UGears mechanical models for kids, preteens, and teenagers have different difficulty levels, including Easy, Intermediate, and Hard. The construction of kids’ models is easier, and it does not require a lot of time (assembly takes a couple of hours). It is convenient because children lose concentration quite quickly. Parents can offer a mechanical puzzle like a toy to their children as soon as they are 5 years old. With 3d puzzles, you have a chance to show your kids how different mechanisms work and encourage them to engineering and building.

 

A Great Collection of UGears 3d Puzzles  

Wooden mechanical models are suitable not only for all ages but for diverse preferences and interests as well. UGears offers a wide range of options:

  •  Transport (Mars Buggy, Locomotive, Tanker, UGM 11 Truck, Fire Truck with Ladder, etc.)
  •  Buildings (Robot Factory, Railway Station, Theater, etc.)
  •  Animals (Horse, Butterfly, etc.)
  •  Accessories (Hurdy-Gurdy, Carousel, Treasure Box, Foldable Phone Holder, etc.)

All models are made of quality materials, namely, wood and plywood. So, all patterns from the UGears collection are eco-friendly and safe for your health.

The Best Music for Studying: What Scientists Said

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By Joshua Robinson

A study by Stanford University found that music does aid your memory and help it to pay attention and recall things. Science has also found that different music genres impact men and women differently. For instance, men are more likely to focus more on classical music and lose concentration when listening to rock music.

This is clear proof that music can be subjective to any human being’s concentration. Here is a list of the best music playlist that can make a perfect companion for online studies. Almost all the recommended music types are instrumental, so you will not have to worry about the lyrics distracting your studies.

Ambient music

Ambient music is gentle and tone-based; it utilizes ambient sounds like the buzz of TV static, the hum of an air conditioner, among others. It often lacks true lyrics or beats and ends up with the existing background noise, so ambient sounds act as sleep aids for some people.

Science has found that white noise can help people with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform given tasks with more efficiency. People with ADHD often have trouble focusing on a single task for a long time, so music is necessary to concentrate on tasks like online classes.

Classical music

Even with the Mozart Effect that comes with classical music, science suggests that classical music can help students learn and focus more during studies. ScienceDirect conducted a study that involved college students who listened to classical music during lecture, and the findings were as follows. Students who listened to Classical Music during lectures learned more than those who attended the same class without classical music.

However, several studies have found that classical music is most appropriate when performing a simple task rather than complex ones. Therefore, you should spare classical music for easy online courses when your mind is in relaxation mode.

Best plagiarism checker for students

Although music helps a lot to keep you focused, there are times when you are not able to write well. Music fails to work for you, and you end up with shoddy work. In such a case, it’s recommended that you use a good assignment plagiarism checker. That way, you will always impress the teachers with unique work. With a good plagiarism checker by your side, you can be sure of quality writing and studying while enjoying your favourite music.

There are numerous plagiarism checkers available for college students but only a few stand out as credible and rated highly by academicians and students alike. The assignment plagiarism checker by AssignmentBro is a popular choice for almost every student owing to its great results. The website is also known for its high-quality academic writing that covers term papers, homework, thesis, dissertation and essays. A tool from such a well-known site is really worth trying.

Instrumental rock

Another great study choice is Instrumental Rock. Famous brands such as Polyphia and Sky have proven that catchy riffs can help you focus more without a singer. Instrumental rock builds soundscapes around non-traditional songs and often begin their songs with slow builds and then rise to a crescendo.

Studies have found that popular rock bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin help students concentrate more during an online class. Such music is appropriate when studying a music course or any other simple course.

Nature sounds

You already know that spending is not only good for your physical health but also for memory nourishment. Science has found that listening to nature sounds in class or office can boost your mood and promote deep focus. Research conducted at Rensselaer Polytechnic, New York, found that nature sounds such as Rainfall can mask intrusive sounds that can help students stay focused throughout their lessons.

When trapped in a room alone for an online class, you can make use of nature sounds to help you stay focused throughout your lesson. The fact that the Nature Sounds playlist has one million monthly listeners on Spotify is an indication that it works for relaxation, focus and sleep for some people.

Conclusion 

Music is universal; however, taste and preference change from one person to another. That which soothes one person can be irritating to another, and irritating can be soothing to another. It’s therefore not a secret that whatever works for me during class will not necessarily work for you. As you look at the outside for what suits you, make use of our suggested list of genres to make your choice.

Author’s Bio:

Joshua Robinson works for an online news outlet as a senior writer, editor and also runs his own website in the lifestyle niche. He is a good academic writer as well and freelances for a leading thesis and essay writing service. In his free time, he reviews local food, watches anime and goes out with his friends to the beach.

 

 

 

 

How to Host Your Own Paint and Sip Party in Denver

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Sometimes you don’t want to rent a studio to have your perfect paint and sip party. If you have enough room at home, this can be a cool way to host an intimate gathering with friends. At the end of the day, it can be much cheaper to keep it all in-house. Here’s how you can host your paint and sip party.

Use an Open Space

If you’re using your home for a paint n sip Denver, you’ll want to make sure you have ample space to host people. Here are a few ideas:

  • Use an empty guest room that hasn’t been filled with furniture
  • An insulated garage may provide you with room and you don’t have too many valuable items
  • Have a home studio space that’s strictly for art and music projects

When you have a space that you can dedicate to a creative outlet, this is a place you don’t have to worry about cleaning up too much. You’ll feel more comfortable because it’s not surrounded by expensive items that may be hard to rid of stains.

Have Good Supplies

You need to consider the following when getting materials: the right paints, canvases, and brushes. You also need to think about how many people are coming so that you know the right seating arrangement. Do you have enough tables and chairs to accommodate your guests?

Also, are there tables you’ll use strictly for storing extra paint and materials just in case? Chances are if you have 10 or so people coming over, then paint can run out or brushes may break. It’s all about having a convenient experience to make things comfortable for you and your guests.

Good Food and Drinks

At a rented studio, it may be wise to have just some simple snacks to save money. However, the home gives you a bit more room to make it a dinner event. You need not worry about being charged an hourly rate.

Painting may be just the start of a sip and paint event you host. You can make it a potluck where each person brings a dish and a beverage. It’s a nice way to build a fun atmosphere because everyone can participate.

 

The Wiggles Cover Tame Impala’s “Elephant”

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The Wiggles dropped by the Triple J studios to record a cover version of Tame Impala’s 2012 hit track Elephant, and threw in a little Fruit Salad for good measure.

Alanis Morissette releases her original demo version of “Predator”

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Today, seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette released her original demo version of the song, “Predator” via Epiphany Music. Listen here! The track was originally written for Jagged Little Pill The Musical and is featured in the show and on the official musical soundtrack, performed by Kathryn Gallagher and the cast. The lyrics were written by Alanis Morissette and the music for the song was written by Alanis Morissette and Michael Farrell. Jagged Little Pill The Musical was recently nominated for the most Tony Awards this season, with an astounding 15 nominations including “Best Musical.”