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New Mexico’s Dancehall Pioneer NAWLAGE Pays Tribute To Quebec ih New Single “ABQ to Montreal” — Available Now!

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New Mexico’s Dancehall Pioneer NAWLAGE Pays Tribute To Quebec ih New Single “ABQ to Montreal” — Available Now!

If there’s two things Albuquerque, New Mexico and Montreal, Quebec have in common, it’s that they’re big fans of American dancehall/rap-fusion pioneer Nawlage, and they’re no stranger to summer heat.

And Nawlage wastes no time turning up the heat on both with the release of his new single paying honour and homage to them both, “ABQ to Montreal feat. Jawny BadLuck” — available now!

Landing ahead of his forthcoming release, Influencing Since 2k5, the track features Jawny BadLuck and circles the story of a girl who’s left the desert for more Northern pastures.

“We wanted to capture the idea that a girl from ABQ — where Jawny BadLuck is from — was moving to Montreal, a place where they still appreciate and embrace Nawlage’s classic music as if it was still new,” Nawlage says. “I’ve never been to Montreal, but I noticed my Spotify streams at one point were mostly from there.”

As for Jawny BadLuck’s participation, it was an instant ‘yes’ from the New Mexico-based artist. “When Nawlage played this beat for me the first time, I knew right away I wanted to hop on the track,” he shares. “It was an honour to work alongside one of my favourite producers and colleagues.

“There’s a really cool vibe and layer of fun when we work in the studio together.

“Nawlage talks about this girl that makes him want to hit the gym and make more money — who doesn’t?! — so he can go visit her,” Jawny BadLuck continues, speaking of the song. “Then I mention several times about needing to make money to support the lifestyle of literally flying from ABQ to YUL to see this girl who left ‘Burque’ for Montreal until she returns to the University of New Mexico.

“I love that Nawlage talks about some of the diners like The Frontier and 66 Diner that are super nostalgic for myself, having grown up here,” Jawny BadLuck continues. “Any true ‘Burqueno’ knows and respects those spots.

“I can’t wait to see Nawlage’s face when he bites into a cinnamon roll from The Frontier, or a chocolate shake from 66 Diner… Pure bliss!”

Born in Oceanside, California, and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Nawlage first took to rapping in high school, going so far as to build his own home setup to work consistently on his own music and that of artists in the area.

Without his knowledge, his sister began posting his music on MySpace, leading to him being labeled the #1 unsigned artist with his song “1393 Miles Away.” That same year he sold the song to the Honey Family in Korea, becoming his first major placement, and promoting for clubs and creating relationships with DJ’s in the area — most notably, DJ Styles. Soon they became close friends and collaborators; one day, Styles sent him a beat and encouraged him to sing on it, which resulted in the freestyle “Way You Grind.” High praise affirmed, Styles then sent three more, one of which was “Husband and Wife” produced by Vinyl Shotz, which soon became a regular in Styles’ set. Unbeknownst to Nawlage, who was living in Florida at the time, the song gained momentous traction in the North East and his name was spreading like wildfire, prompting a move back to Boston for shows and appearances.

As he gained popularity, Free World Muzic helped the groundbreaking artist record a song with Latin artist Fuego in 2009, and Rick Ross in 2010. It wasn’t until 2012, with the support and encouragement of his management Free World Muzik lead by Sparky and Yaks, that Nawlage fully embraced his position as a dance-hall artist with a feature from French Montana on his previous smash “Husband and Wife.” The track went on to become a single off French Montana’s mixtape, Coke Boys III, and has its own official video.

More recently, Nawlage transitioned back into studio life to work behind the scenes; he founded NdroiDBeats with artist/producer erikmvsxn, and is currently at Alex ‘Mixed by Lex’ Romero’s Grandbay Recording Studios where he helps artists achieve their musical dreams.

But that doesn’t mean performances are fully off the table, he muses.

“I got a call from a club promoter in Montreal to perform, and weeks later, I met a girl that was from there who explained to me how much people out there loved my music.

“I’m very intrigued to find out I have lots of fans there, and look forward to one day performing there — both this song, and my classics that they appreciate.

“In a way, to pay homage and show awareness to the love and support from that area, I’ve wanted to put ‘Montreal’ in a song title of mine for months now. That also influenced the song.”

“ABQ to Montreal” is available now.

Canadian Pop Punk Rapper Hollow River is “Known To Lie”… Or is he?

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Canadian Pop Punk Rapper Hollow River is “Known To Lie”… Or is he?

Canadian pop punk rapper Hollow River has unleashed some fun, fast-paced sonic chaos just in time for summer in this, his latest single, “Known To Lie” — available now!

“This song is basically from the perspective of a liar, and that framing allowed me to take the song to some really creative places, lyrically,” says the man behind the moniker, Mark MacDonald. “It’s hard to tell which lines mean a lot and which are nonsense, which is a skill the best liars have mastered.”

Hollow River first fledged his music career interning at Hamilton’s legendary Grant Avenue Studio (Daniel Lanois, Gordon Lightfoot, John Cage) before heading to Boston, Massachusetts to attend Berklee College of Music — where he currently resides — to pursue a double major in music production and engineering/songwriting.

Time not spent studying revolves around furthering his craft, including freelance production and mix work with a variety of artists, and songwriting and arrangement consulting.

His efforts are quickly becoming noticed; “Mark is a talented and adaptable musician who can evolve on a dime when he needs to,” says Berklee Songwriting professor, George Woods. “(Mark is) committed and dedicated to what he does.”

Award-winning songwriter and producer Pat Hanlin — who MacDonald is mentored by as a production assistant at Hanlin’s Revivalhouse Records & Film — agrees, adding “(Hollow River’s) super power is the tone of his writing; it’s raw and real and really well composed, lyrically.

“The guy’s a maniac in the studio,” Hanlin continues. “You know anything Hollow River releases is going to BUMP!”

“Known To Lie” is available now.

Australia’s PAMELA CLAIRE Leaves Listeners Emotionally Shipwrecked in Stunning Debut Album, Lonely Sets Me Free — Available Now

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Australia’s PAMELA CLAIRE Leaves Listeners Emotionally Shipwrecked in Stunning Debut Album, Lonely Sets Me Free — Available Now

Retropop artist Pamela Claire delivers a love letter to music in her debut album, Lonely Sets Me Free — plus new single and video, “Thin Air” — available now.

A skilful blend of genres creating a powerful, eclectic and beautiful album, Lonely Sets Me Free is not just one thing — and this is where Claire’s subtle mastery lies. Each track feels like opening up an unexpected present you never thought you needed but now can not live without. The songs are soulful, sad, groovy and danceable, and sometimes all at once; Pamela Claire makes music for grown-ups.

There’s the jazzy title track, the disco groove of “Real Love,” and the witty country/alt-folk of “Choir,” and “Let’s Stay Miserable Together.” Claire explores a rock feel on the hard-edged “Naked and Blue,” and “Little Shadow,” blues on “Let the Love In,” and turns soulful on the dancey “Directing Traffic” and “Breakthrough.” Both “Thin Air” and the critically acclaimed “End of Days” demonstrate Claire’s delicate gifts in words, music and voice, delivering a pair of heartrending tunes that tear away at raw emotional truths with characteristic warmth and a disarming honesty.

Lonely Sets me Free is entwined with light and dark, tears and humour, with a twinge of nostalgia and a heart-on-sleeve creative attack that confronts, soothes, affirms and gets you moving; Claire creates a captivating chanteuse vocal style across a truly eclectic set of tunes that music lovers who know their stuff will find irresistible.

Lonely Sets Me Free is at times confessional, always deeply personal. Claire’s songwriting explores love and loss, inconvenient truths, and coloured by a commitment to shedding the pain of the past and stacking a claim on a few small and big hopes for the future.

The tracks already released as singles — “Let’s Stay Miserable Together,” “End of Days,” and “Directing Traffic” — have enjoyed extensive critical acclaim and radio play on 2SER, FBi, JOY 94.9, PBS FM, and more.

There are many delicate interlacing figures that help define the ‘Pamela Claire’ experience: This is not a concept album, it is an Art/Music/Film piece. Comprising a series of Vignettes, with each look into a moment in time and space, like an emotional polaroid picture, the beautiful, cinematic music videos Claire has produced from each of the singles already released thus far are a hat tip to her filmmaking background.

Case in point: The music video for Claire’s February release “Let’s Stay Miserable Together” was nominated for a Best Film award by the New York Movie Awards and presents the life cycle of a marriage in one three-minute take. For her new single “Thin Air,” Claire has produced a hauntingly beautiful b/w music video that perfectly captures the song’s sweeping sadness and uplifting afterglow.

“’Thin Air’ is a piano ballad that explores, in a deeply personal way, the sadness and despair felt when important relationships suspend without, rhyme, reason or resolve,” she says.

Claire’s storytelling leaves you emotionally shipwrecked as the haunting piano figure and trumpet chorus herald something ethereal and timeless. For its part, “Thin Air” masterfully pulls the listener in and washes them up onshore delivering them into an incredibly diverse and beautiful album.

Timeless and on track to be a modern classic, the album in its completion has been wrung dry and pegged on the line threadbare by the talented producer and arranger, Justin Ossher. “We created something real and special with a lot of love, depth and integrity,” Ossher explains. “Like a glass black rose on a pillow of gossamer diamonds in the sky, the album was an opportunity to work with a dedicated songwriter and singer and to include some fine Melbourne musicians in a creation that is timeless and fun.”

Lonely Sets Me Free is available now.

Toronto’s Roots Rockers THE ACTUAL GONERS are Very Much Here with Release of New Self-Titled EP

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Toronto’s Roots Rockers THE ACTUAL GONERS are Very Much Here with Release of New Self-Titled EP

It’s time: Canadiana x Americana alt roots rockers The Actual Goners are very much here with the newly minted release of their self-titled EP — and what single CILU calls “solidly traditional” and “fun to hear,” “Cannonball” — both available now!

“It’s an attempt to verbalize the feelings of restlessness I’ve experienced throughout my life,” says co-frontman Duncan Symonds of “Cannonball,” a track hoers.de fittingly dubbed a “perfect soundtrack for a road trip.” “It’s about moving from one place to place, leaving behind people and relationships, all while trying to maintain a sense of purpose and routine in the shuffle.

“Five years ago, I was living in Louisiana and travelled between New Orleans and Baton Rouge regularly on a Greyhound bus,” he continues. “On one hand, it was the least exciting part of my time there but, on the other hand, it represented so much of the ‘coming and going’ and urgency I’d felt.

“I’d listened to the music of New Orleans and Louisiana for some time and, ultimately, that’s what had called me.”

There are a couple of nods to those inspirations in “Cannonball,” Symonds explains, including the main riff reminiscent of cajun slide guitarist Sonny Landreth, and a drum groove summoning sentiments of legendary funk drummer and founding member of The Meters, Joseph Ziggy / Zigaboo Modeliste.

And while the song’s — if not the whole album’s — vibe may be artfully mined from the area’s rich, dynamic soundscape, New Orleans and its French Quarter also plays a definitive role in the band’s origin story. “I was visiting Duncan while he attended university in Louisiana,” co-frontman Tristan Armstrong recalls of heading to the ‘Paris of the South’ for a decidedly indulgent evening spent catching up with Symonds. “At the end of a momentous night, I suggested we get matching tattoos to commemorate the evening.”

“Bumblebee tattoos,” Symonds clarifies. “He suggested we get matching bumblebee tattoos.”

Having a slightly clearer head in that moment, Symonds managed to temper the thoughtful yet what would be a lifelong memento and, instead, offered to move to the same city as Armstrong when finished with his degree to start a musical project together.

And so goes the lore of how Armstrong (Nanaimo, BC) and Symonds (Comox, BC) — who met at university in Nanaimo, BC and collaborated on several musical projects together while there, including The Brethren, Paisley Eye, and the Mother Tongue Band — ended up in Toronto, ON and joining forces with Phill Albert (Salt Spring Island, BC), Ryan Farley (Victoria, BC), and Carlos Aguilera (Calgary, AB) to create The Actual Goners.

While Armstrong and Symonds have worked regularly both together, with artists such as Dione Taylor and Zachary Lucky, and in backing bands for Jim Cuddy, Ed Robertson, and Dan Aykroyd, The Actual Goners first came into actual existence in 2018. Since then, the band has taken the stage at The Horseshoe Tavern, Cameron House, Lee’s Palace, The Piston, Junction City Music Hall, and more; in 2019, they released double-single Henhouse Sessions, featuring “Coricidin Bottle Blues” and “Wide Awake,” before early-2020’s triple-track offering, Curbside Finds.

The Actual Goners EP and “Cannonball” land on the heels of breakthrough and critically acclaimed preview single, “Diamond Dust,” a song that “celebrates the joy of shared experiences,” Armstrong says, setting the scene. “It’s about those moments when you’ve felt like you’re truly on the same plane as those around you.

“The imagery in the song is an amalgamation of two different evenings spent wandering around on adventures with friends, far from the city, under the stars… While inebriated.

“The first is a story that was relayed to me by a friend during a long car ride to his family’s cottage in rural Quebec,” he continues. “He had spent the prior evening taking hallucinogens in a field on a farm and talked in great length about the amazing sense of connection that resulted from his experience.

“The second is about my own experience trekking around with friends one night in Ucluelet, British Columbia. The five of us had walked from our cabin out to Amphitrite Point, where there is a historic lighthouse. It was a particularly dark night but, once we had made it through the woods to the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the lighthouse beam was at full power, circling around us and creating an amazing spotlight on the trees from where we had emerged.

“After one member of our crew decided to scamper across the jagged rocks near the crashing waves below, and start to climb up the base of the lighthouse, another friend asked if we should join him; my reply was, ‘naw, that looks like ankle-break city.’ We all laughed so much that night, our stomach muscles were sore the next day.”

Keenly tuned ears will hear a sound modelled after modern heavyweights such as Jason Isbell and Wilco alongside an astute homage to the likes of Neil Young, The Band, John Hiatt , and Tom Petty. The band’s time immersed in the music cultures of New Orleans and Nashville tints their well-blended and expansive Canadiana Americana crossover within the roots/folk and alt rock range.

“I was excited to work with Aaron,” Armstrong shares of the album’s recording process alongside producer Aaron Goldstein (Cowboy Junkies, Daniel Romano, Tom Wilson). “I was a big fan of his band Huron; they were based out of Hamilton, Ontario, and put out a really cool record in 2010. I’ve listened to it many times over the years and it’s certainly been an influence in my own writing.

“Upon our first meeting at his studio in Toronto, I could tell we were on the same page sonically.”

“Even before we entered Baldwin Street Studios to record, I could feel these would be our best recordings to date,” Symonds concurs. “We had logged enough hours playing together as a band that the music was second nature, and Tristan and I had written enough that our sound had started to refine itself naturally.”

“Cannonball” and The Actual Goners are available now.

With 15,000+ Views++, Multi-Award Winning SULTANS OF STRING Share Messages of Connection & Hope in New Video for “I’m Free”

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With 15,000+ Views++, Multi-Award Winning SULTANS OF STRING Share Messages of Connection & Hope in New Video for “I’m Free”

With over 15,000+ views and rising, multi-award winning Canadian world music collective Sultans of String continue to share their latest (and completely crowd-sourced) video for “I’m Free” with the masses.

The latest single from their award-winning, critically acclaimed most recent album, Refuge — a project centred around the positive contributions of refugees and new immigrants — “I’m Free” features Sudanese-Canadian musician, educator, and filmmaker Waleed Abdulhamid. The video also highlights exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the studio recording process, and was most recently featured during the Luminato Festival Virtual Edition.

Speaking of masses, that goes for video participation as well; the band received hundreds of entries for their casting call, including many familiar faces — Fred Penner, Chris Birkett, Dalannah Gail Bowen, to name just a few.

“For this video, we asked our fans and the public to send in photos and depictions of what they are missing the most,” Sultans of String bandleader Chris McKhool says. “We wanted to know what they really, really want to do when COVID-19 restrictions lift.

“We were totally overwhelmed with the response,” he laughs. “And it was a fun jigsaw puzzle to shoehorn in all the beautiful, quirky, and heartwarming messages.”

What makes the bulk of the messages most memorable is their consistency, despite the entries coming from tens upon tens of sources; signs throughout the video share an overwhelming dream to hug and hang out with family and friends, travel, and enjoy live music again.

“COVID-19 has been pretty rough for a lot of people, and we wanted to create something that helps connect us all. We wanted to provide some hope and joy, and help us envision the future we can create when we get past this pandemic.

“We hope you enjoy it.”

“I’m Free” and Refuge are available now.

When to contact an auto lawyer

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When we were teenagers, driving seemed like a ticket to freedom that would never get old. Passing our driving tests was the first step towards never having to ask for a ride ever again. We could meet our friends, spend entire days doing whatever we liked wherever we liked, and rely on ourselves for transport home instead of waiting around for someone else to pick us up. But soon the reality – and the expense – of driving sets in. Until you’ve worked all month only for your hard earned cash to be blown on a faulty car part or renewing your vehicle insurance.

But we love our cars, all the same. Yes, the magic wears off, but they are nevertheless our home away from home, where we spend a significant portion of our day. They are status symbols. If anything, they’re even more to replace than they are to own.

But what is never fun is being in a car accident that wasn’t your fault (check out an auto accident lawyer in Atlanta if you have been involved in a car accident). Let’s look at some of the common types of road accidents that would typically form the basis of car accident claim – because the more aware of the dangers we can be, the more equipped we are to spot the threat and avoid any potential mishap.

T-bone impacts (side impacts)

You can expect this type of car accident to take place at junctions, typically in one of two ways. First, side impacts tend to occur where a turning must wait for a gap in a lane of oncoming traffic before cutting across. The other main way for this type of accident to occur involves a car pulling out of a junction before there is a significant gap in the traffic flow, raising the chances of an impact with oncoming traffic. In both cases, it is usually the negligent action of the turning vehicle that is to blame, with the oncoming traffic being asked to act fast to avoid impact. Being aware of cars that have been waiting to turn can help us all to realise when the impatience of the waiting driver may be wearing thin. Signalling for the waiting driver to turn, or reducing speed on the approach can both help to avoid significant injuries.

Tailgating

This one is perhaps one of the most annoying things to happen to drivers on an almost daily basis. The issue is that drivers in a hurry do not appreciate those of us who are taking the time to obey the law – these drivers want to break speed limits and get to their destination. There is not a lot you can to deter tailgating, and accidents are all too common.

Both types of the above car accidents are types of cases that would warrant speaking to an auto lawyer.

Royal Mail Issued Queen Stamps Now On General Sale

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Royal Mail Issued Queen Stamps Now On General Sale

Royal Mail today announced it is issuing a set of 13 Special Stamps to celebrate one of the UK’s most influential rock groups of all time, Queen. With more than 300 million record sales across five decades, they are one of the most successful music artists of all time.

Eight stamps will feature images of some of their most popular and iconic album covers: Queen II, 1974; Sheer Heart Attack, 1974; A Night at the Opera, 1975; News of the World, 1977; The Game, 1980; Greatest Hits, 1981; The Works, 1984; and Innuendo, 1991.

Completing the set is miniature-sheet celebrating Queen’s live performances with images of: Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium, 1986; Roger Taylor at Hyde Park, 1976; John Deacon at Hammersmith Odeon, 1975; and Brian May in Budapest, 1986.

The centrepiece of the miniature-sheet is the iconic photograph taken by Johnny Dewe Mathews at the group’s first-ever studio photoshoot in a Primrose Hill studio.

Roger Taylor said of the stamps: “Wow…….stamps featuring our albums! What an honour. We must be really part of the furniture now! Thanks, Royal Mail for stamping on us! In gratitude.”

Brian May said: “It’s hard to put into words what I feel when looking at these beautiful stamps. Since we four precocious boys started out on our quest 50 years ago, our lives have been devoted to making our impossible dream come true. Sometimes it’s strange to wake up and realise the position in which we are now held – we have become a national institution! And nothing brings this home more than this incredible tribute from Royal Mail. It’s particularly poignant to look at this collection of images now – now that we are all in a world dominated by a coronavirus, in which none of this could have happened. I just know that I feel an overwhelming desire to own one of these sets! Somehow it will be a way of persuading myself that it really DID all happen!”

Queen were in their formative stages when they were hired to play their first gig: a charity event at Truro City Hall, in June 1970, while still performing under the name Smile. By the time John Deacon joined the following year, the group had changed their name; the four-piece line-up that would remain together for the next two decades made their first live appearance at Surrey College on 2 July 1971.

From the outset, the theatricality of Queen’s music found a natural outlet in their stage shows. As glam rock flowered alongside Queen’s rise to fame, the group would tap into the extravagance of the era – and then very quickly outstrip it.

The band’s list of musical achievements is rivalled by few: countless platinum, multi-platinum and gold albums; numerous Ivor Novello and BRITS awards; induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Queen also hold the record for the biggest selling album of all time on the Official UK charts with sales of over six million copies of their Greatest Hits album. With their 2018 feature film “Bohemian Rhapsody” they reinvigorated their core fan base and generated a whole new audience the world over. The film became the biggest music biopic in history and swept the Golden Globes and Oscars with the soundtrack topping the charts the world over.

Few bands can match the breadth of creativity on display in Queen’s discography. Dominating over four decades with their cutting-edge music, the band’s legacy continues to inspire.

Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2021, Queen becomes only the third music group to have a dedicated stamp issue – following on from the Beatles in 2007 and Pink Floyd in 2016.

Philip Parker, Royal Mail, said: “With their truly original, theatrical sound and effortless ability to mix musical styles, Queen are rock royalty. We pay tribute to one of the most loved bands of all time with these stunning stamps.” The full set of 13 stamps, available in a Presentation Pack, retails at £16.00. The stamps and a wide range of collectible products are available now to order at www.royalmail.com/queen and in the Queen Online Store.

Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival to Broadcast Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival to Broadcast Exclusively on SiriusXM

 SiriusXM announced today the Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival. The special programming will air across numerous SiriusXM comedy channels from July 20-25, the dates during which the world-renowned annual festival was originally scheduled to take place in Montreal. As previously announced, the postponed dates for the in-person festival will now take place this Fall.

Throughout each day, the excitement of attending the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival will be re-created virtually, delivered directly to SiriusXM subscribers in their cars, at home, on-the-go, or wherever they choose to listen with their connected devices. Two one-hour specials will air every day on five SiriusXM comedy channels, hosted with fresh commentary from stars including Kevin Hart, Howie Mandel, Ronny Chieng, Caroline Rhea, Jim Norton, Alonzo Bodden, and many more.

In addition, the best stand up tracks from previous Just For Laughs shows throughout its 37 year history will highlight some of the most iconic comedy sets, including segment’s from Andy Kindler’s biting “State Of The Industry” speeches as part of ComedyPRO. Pandora will also feature a suite of Just For Laughs comedy playlists reflecting the festival’s diverse and hilarious programming.

More special coverage includes SiriusXM’s Just For Laughs Canada (channel 168) airing a 24/7 curated themed series that will highlight the festival’s revered Homegrown, New Faces, LGBTQ Gala, All Female Gala shows and more, using original recordings from the Canadian artists and record labels.

“We were thrilled when SiriusXM approached us with this idea. Now, on what would have been this year’s festival dates, we will carry on the tradition by sharing some of the greatest performances from our 37 years of festivals which includes some amazing homegrown Canadian content” says Bruce Hills, President of Just For Laughs.

“Just For Laughs is the world’s premier comedy festival that we look forward to being a part of every year,” said Jack Vaughn, SiriusXM’s Senior Vice President of Comedy Programming. “So while we can’t be in Montreal this summer, going to shows, eating poutine way too late, and dodging giant political street puppets, SiriusXM is thrilled to team up with the festival to create the next best thing.”

From July 20-25, the two one-hour shows will air each day on SiriusXM’s comedy channels:
Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio Channel 96: 2pm & 6pm ET
Raw Dog Comedy Channel 99: 12pm & 9pm ET
Laugh USA Channel 98: 1pm & 7pm ET
Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup Channel 97: 3pm & 8pm ET
Comedy Greats Channel 94: 4pm & 5pm ET
Just For Laughs Canada Channel 168: 24 hours a day

SiriusXM has several offers for new subscribers including three months of a SiriusXM Essential or Premier Streaming subscription, plus a free Amazon Echo Dot, for the introductory rate of $1, plus fees and taxes. See Offer Details below and visit siriusxm.com/3for1 to subscribe.

There’s a new edition of “BABY SHARK” featuring Global Latin Superstar LUIS FONSI

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There’s a new edition of “BABY SHARK” featuring Global Latin Superstar LUIS FONSI

Universal Music Latin Entertainment, the world’s leading Latin entertainment company and global entertainment brand, Pinkfong, have partnered together to bring smiles across the faces of children and parents all around the world with the release of a new edition of “Baby Shark” featuring Multi-Platinum and 5X Latin GRAMMY winning global superstar; Luis Fonsi.

“Baby Shark” starring Luis Fonsi also includes a music video where we see an animated Fonsi diving and swimming around with some – unconventional – friends, the lovable family of sharks from the original version. And, as a true testament of being a gift for the entire family, “Baby Shark“ features for the first time ever the voices of Luis Fonsi’s children, Mikaela and Rocco, who sing along to the tune of this massive hit.

This new edition of “Baby Shark“ is a glimpse into the magic behind the upcoming EP release of ‘MINI STARS Vol. 1’ by Universal Music Latin Entertainment, a music and video collection set to be released this summer showcasing some of Latin music’s most popular artists, including Sebastián Yatra, Nacho, Greeicy, Guaynaa and Joey Montana, as they reimagine children’s classics in Spanish and English.

Tune in right now to experience this epic collaboration!

Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen Channels Launches on SiriusXM

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Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen Channels Launches on SiriusXM

SiriusXM announces the launch of its latest collection of exclusive radio channels dedicated to iconic musicians starting today at Noon ET. SiriusXM’s presents brand new channels from Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Michael Jackson and Queen, plus the return of The Prince Channel, that will be available through August 13 on the SiriusXM app, internet connected devices and smart speakers in your home.

SiriusXM has collaborated with these legendary artists and their teams to create unique, hand-crafted radio channels that listeners and fans will find nowhere else.

For information on these new music channels dedicated to iconic artists head over to https://www.siriusxm.com/newchannels.

Beastie Boys Channel will feature classic bangers, deep cuts, rarities and live recordings celebrating the legacy and influence of Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “ADROCK” Horovitz and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will share exclusive commentary, stories and insights dating from their 10X-platinum debut, Licensed to Ill, through multi-platinum albums Paul’s Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication, Hello Nasty, To the 5 Boroughs and Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.  The channel will also feature a guest DJ series, “Pass the Mic,” which will include a slew of artists, celebrities, athletes—all fans of the band—including Z-Trip, Sean Lennon, Rosie Perez, Talib Kweli, Michael Rapaport and more, taking over hosting duties.  Beastie Boys Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category. Channel 35 will become the Beastie Boys Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio will feature the music of Bob Marley and his band The Wailers. The channel will include Marley’s studio and live performances, mixing his widely popular songs with rare tracks. Additionally, listeners will hear recordings from the Marley family, cool exclusives, as well as artists who are a part of the iconic brand and label founded by Bob Marley-Tuff Gong.  Guest DJs on the channel include: Jack Johnson, Carlos Santana, Michael Franti, Big Boi, Cypress Hill and more.  Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. Additionally, channel 42 will become Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through August 13.

Coldplay Radio will showcase music from the band’s acclaimed catalog, including their career-defining hits, classic albums, live performances, collaborations and musical influences.  Each weeknight at 8:00 p.m. ET the channel will feature the “Live in Technicolor” series, which will present live concert experiences from the band’s 20-year career. The series kicks off on July 15 with “Live in Madrid” from 2011 and will also include the band’s exclusive SiriusXM performances from Stephen Talkhouse in the Hamptons and the SiriusXM Garage in Los Angeles.  The channel will also feature an exclusive live album recorded during the “Viva la Vida Tour” in 2009, called Left Right Left Right Left.  Band members Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion will each take over hosting duties on “Songs That Made Us Who We Are,” to discuss the music that has influenced them as artists.  Major artists like Beck, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes and Meghan Trainor will take turns to guest-DJ and select their favorite Coldplay tracks on “Viva La Coldplay.”  Coldplay Radio will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category. Additionally, channel 28 will become Coldplay Radio from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

The Michael Jackson Channel will feature music from the King of Pop’s entire catalogue, from The Jackson 5 to his solo hits, live performances, and Michael Jackson’s “Live at Wembley” concert from 1988. The channel will also air King of Pop Playlists featuring Guest DJs such as Akon, Rodney Jerkins, as well as Jackson 5 members and brothers, Jackie, Marlon and Tito, playing and discussing their favorite Michael Jackson songs. The Michael Jackson Channel is voiced by journalist and author Steven Ivory whose byline has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Billboard, the Hollywood Reporter, Essence and Vibe, among others. Ivory is a long time Jackson family friend and interviewed Michael Jackson, his sister and brothers many times over the years. He weaves history, context and insight around Michael’s music and the artists who influenced Michael and who were influenced by him. Ivory has also created a playlist he is calling Now More Than Ever as a soundtrack for this important moment in history. “Michael’s music has always rallied the world to acknowledge historical anguish with songs and videos such as ‘They Don’t Really Care About Us’ and “Black or White,” said Ivory.  “At the same time, he aspired to unify and lead the world with inspiring anthems like ‘Heal the World’ and ‘Earth Song’ which addressed issues that were important to him such as the care of our planet.” The Now More Than Ever King of Pop Playlist premiers on Friday, July 17 at 7:00 pm ET. The Michael Jackson Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Pop category. Additionally, channel 50 will become The Michael Jackson Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

The Prince Channel will return to feature music from the GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner’s iconic catalog, from early recordings to his biggest hits. The channel also includes more “Purple Playlists” from Maya Rudolph, Naomi Campbell, The Revolution, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis of The Time.  Music by artists that Prince was closely connected to, inspired by, and collaborated with will also be featured. The Prince Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. Additionally, channel 50 will become The Prince Channel from July 22 at 12:00 pm ET through July 28

The Queen Channel will encompass the legendary band’s sterling song craft, virtuoso musicality, outrageous glamour, and colossal spectacle, by showcasing over 40 years of musical material.  The Queen Channel will include songs spanning the band’s career as they evolved from performing in colleges and clubs around London to worldwide acclaim – including their iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985. Plus, hear music and entertainment royalty pay tribute, including Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins, Paul Rodgers and Catherine Zeta-Jones, as they Guest DJ playing some of their favorite Queen songs. The Queen Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category. Additionally, channel 27 will become The Queen Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.

These new limited-run dedicated artist channels are examples of SiriusXM music channels created with iconic and leading artists including U2, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Eminem, LL COOL J, Phish, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Kirk Franklin, Diplo, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and more.

SiriusXM has several offers for new subscribers including three months of a SiriusXM Essential or Premier Streaming subscription, plus a free Amazon Echo Dot, for the introductory rate of $1, plus fees and taxes. See Offer Details below and visit siriusxm.com/3for1 to subscribe.

The SiriusXM app is available on mobile phones, tablets and computers, as well as on a wide variety of connected devices in the home including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. The SiriusXM app also offers additional features such as SiriusXM video, Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora that listeners can curate themselves, and an On Demand library with more than 10,000 hours of archived shows, exclusive music performances, interviews and audio documentaries.

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That Eric Alper

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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