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House of Marley Introduces Redemption ANC Earbuds As Second Generation Of True Wireless Listening, Marking 10 Years As Sustainably-Minded Audio Maker

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House of Marley Introduces Redemption ANC Earbuds As Second Generation Of True Wireless Listening, Marking 10 Years As Sustainably-Minded Audio Maker

House of Marley today announces the launch of its flagship Redemption ANC true wireless earbuds – the second generation of true wireless listening. The release marks the 10 year anniversary of the sustainably minded audio maker dedicated to superior quality, innovative eco-conscious materials, and charitable causes.

SUSTAINABLY-MINDED MATERIALS
Integrating active noise cancellation technology with earth-friendly materials, House of Marley is providing the first sustainably-minded ANC true wireless earbuds. Redemption ANC is crafted using highly-renewable bamboo and recycled REGRIND™ silicone from post-consumer waste while the case is designed by combining wood derivatives such as sawdust along with plastic fibers to form a durable, wood fiber composite.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
The sound features on the Redemption ANC include a deeper, punchier bass with a warm and rich, natural feel. The passive seal the earbuds provides, combined with leading active noise-canceling technology, ensures unwanted sounds are kept at bay. For a more natural listening experience, simply triple-tap the earbuds to switch into ambient mode to allow for transparent hearing of your surroundings.

COMFORTABLE DESIGN
Building from their first truly wireless earbuds release, Liberate Air, the Redemption ANC offers stable, consistent performance for those looking for active noise cancellation with a customizable stem design for all-day comfort. The weight is balanced between the stem and the body to help anchor and keep the earbud secure in the ear, making them an easy choice for everyday wear from travel to active use.

REDEMPTION ANC PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Materials: Bamboo, natural REGRIND wood fiber composite and REGRIND recycled silicone
  • 5-hour battery life, up to 20 hours total with ANC on (even longer with ANC off – up to 7-hour onboard battery life and 28 hours total with case)
  • Active noise cancellation with ambient mode feature
  • IPX4 rating for sweat-proof and weather-resistant design.
  • Four microphone technology with stereo voice clear communications
  • USB-C quick charge technology (15 minutes = 2 hours playtime)
  • Touch controls easily play, pause, or change music, take calls and more.
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • SKU: EM-DE021
  • MAP: $199.99

Redemption ANC is available now on www.HouseofMarley.com, Amazon and select retailers nationwide for $199.99 MAP.

Since 2010 House of Marley has carried on the philosophy of Bob Marley, and crafted state of the art audio products made better for the Earth and for music. This year marks Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday and to honor its namesake, House of Marley is expanding its commitment to the environment through contributions and activations with non-profit organizations One Tree Planted and Surfrider Foundation.

The audio maker will be continuing their support of One Tree Planted global reforestation efforts, planting 75,000 trees in Jamaica in honor of Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday. This will serve as the first tree planting to take place in Jamaica by the non-profit organization. Increasing their commitment to sustainability, House of Marley is also announcing its 2020 collaboration with Surfrider Foundation, consisting of support for programs dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches.

Visit Project Marley to learn more about House of Marley’s commitment to environmental causes and contributions to One Tree Planted and Surfrider Foundation.

Singer/Songwriter Craig Dougan Finds a New Muse in Nunavut for New Single, “Iqaluit” — Available Now!

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Singer/Songwriter Craig Dougan Finds a New Muse in Nunavut for New Single, “Iqaluit” — Available Now!

Kitchener-based indie rock singer/songwriter Craig Dougan harkens the daily experience of some 7,000 people who call Nunavut’s remote capital home in his newly minted single, “Iqaluit” — available now!

“The music was done first, and the lyrics came after,” he recalls of the songwriting process. “The video essentially became a storyboard for the song.”

Inspiration and the songwriting process was almost meditative in its origins for Dougan this time around, with the subject matter coming to him with a sense of ease — eyes closed, quiet on his couch. “I went into a deep concentration and kept asking myself, ‘what should I write about?’” he shares. “A few minutes later, the word ‘Nunavut’ popped into my head.”

From there, the song started to spring to life, taking on the feeling of a research project as he dove headfirst into learning the lighter side of day-to-day life for the residents of Canada’s northernmost capital city.

For his part, Dougan hails from considerably south by (slight) west from his song’s geographical muse; primarily based in Kitchener, Ontario, the seasoned performer has made a familiar name for himself within the surrounding music scene through his long-running Tragically Hip tribute band, The Almost Hip.

“Iqaluit” is Dougan’s premiere single for 2020, and lands on the heels of 2017’s sophomore LP Still Rising, and 2015’s debut, Hard Rock Rising.

“Iqaluit” is available now.

From the Straits to the Stage: Toronto Poor Boy is “Stronger Now”

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From the Straits to the Stage: Toronto Poor Boy is “Stronger Now”

Canadian hip hop artist Toronto Poor Boy is back with a new single, still inspiring listeners and calling on his complex past with a fire new track, “Stronger Now” — available now.

“It’s a message that’s very personal to me,” the Toronto-based rap master says of the track. “It brings the new decade’s energy into focus, and talks about the struggles to become the best version of yourself.”

“It’s about being proud in the present as we look towards building the future.”

With 300,000+ total views across YouTube and radio airplay throughout Toronto, Australia and the UK, Toronto Poor Boy’s “Stronger Now” is next up, ahead of his forthcoming debut studio album, available this spring via Canyon Entertainment Group.

Hot on the heels of his late 2019’s single release, “Karma,” and 2020’s kick-off with “Big Dreams,” “Stronger Now” continues to amplify the Jamaican-born entertainer’s dynamic blend of hip hop, rock and reggae, while drawing audiences to his magnetic online presence full of original comedy skits.

“Stronger Now” is something of a mantra when it comes to Poor Boy’s own story and path; born in Jamaica into poverty, he was raised in group and foster homes throughout Toronto from the time he immigrated to Canada as a young teen, to the point of legal age and when he was released on his own.

It’s this come up — from straits to the stage — that magnify Toronto Poor Boy’s achievements in working hard to pursue his dream of writing and performing. It’s his personal struggle — the loneliness of not having a family, the experience of navigating life far back from the ‘starting line,’ and the quest to stay out of trouble— that create such a rich and dynamic storytelling within the rapper’s music.

Poor Boy’s music is very much a reflection of his complex identity; “I’m very much two people,” he says. “Not innocent or bad, but both parts exist simultaneously.”

“Ultimately, it’s my goal to inspire those in my community. My message to everyone is to never give up, and keep working on those ‘Big Dreams.’”

“Stronger Now” is available now.

Tips on Writing a Music Analysis Essay

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If you’re not good at music but have to write a music analysis essay, you are in trouble. Getting an essay for sale from CustomWritings written from scratch by academic experts is the best, if not the only solution you have.

The significance of music has affected the academic industry, as well, encouraged writers to explore its elements by mentioning them in essays. But your lack of competence in this subject matter makes you turn to a custom writing service such as CustomWritings.com for professional assistance. If you decide to write your music analysis essay on your own, you just need the proper guidance. Creating a high-quality paper that contains an in-depth look into a certain song is a challenging task. So, this article will show you how to succeed in this academic mission.

1. Get Familiar with the Song

In academic writing, a music analysis should be based on thorough research studying a piece of music. Before you get into details, you need to catch the idea, message, rhythm, and melody of the song. By trying to understand all these details, you will have to listen to the song more than once or twice. An appropriate understanding of the song is enabled through scrutinizing its lyrics. Try to focus on this special part of the song by exploring its mood, main message, and accent.

2. Conduct Research

Now, when you have caught the concept of the song, it’s time to explore its background, as well as search for theoretical details on the subject matter of your essay. Get familiar with the most significant facts about the song, namely its background, critical review, and mentioning in the signer’s interviews. You also need to discuss the resources containing the information on the music theory that would be useful for your analysis. Don’t forget that it is crucial to distinguish trustworthy sources from doubtful ones when proceeding with your research.

3. Create a Well-Structured Outline

After you collect all the necessary information about the particular topic, it’s highly recommended for you to establish a plan. This needs to be done to define the structure of your paper and include all the significant elements in a smart, clear, and coherent way. When completing an outline, you need to think of how you can organize the details you collected from the song itself and the details you collected from your investigation.

4. Specify Technical Nuances

Apart from the core facts about the song you should base your essay on, it’s important to involve the technical details about the piece of music. Mention the composer’s name, his or her credentials, the date of song’s creation, the genre and style specificities, as well as the label it was released under. Don’t focus the whole content on these details, so you should write one abstract to this detail.

5. Mention the Artistic Value of the Song

While you are writing a music analysis essay, you should remember the fact that it is an academic paper. Thus, it makes you stick to its strict policies, so you shouldn’t mistakenly limit the analysis to its scientific aspects. And this is quite an erroneous rule to stick to. A music product is considered to be a work of art that determines the significance of a music analysis through the principle of aesthetic value. You should make sure that you consider the “celestial” nuances of the song without focusing on the “corporeal” concept of exploring it in your paper. Highlight the unique function of the melody in the song, as it plays a crucial role in conveying the main message and determine the link between the melody and the lyrics. This way, you can demonstrate how their correlation determines both the euphonic and semantic unity of the song.

Closing Note

Writing a music analysis essay is not an easy thing to do. Compared to some other essays, this type of academic paper requires specific knowledge and skills. Otherwise, you have the risks of sounding like an amateur in the music industry. Meanwhile, your professor expects to see your ability to conduct an in-depth analysis of music pieces. Thanks to CustomWritings.com, your chances of getting an excellent grade for this assignment become super high. The experts of this writing service have enough qualification and experience to create original and high-quality content at a relatively cheap price. By getting an inspiration from the world of music, they know how to create something worthy. Easily, they will make your academic work reflect on music. And this is something that encourages you to master music analysis essays in order to create them in the future on your own. This way, you increase your ability to learn the intellectual trends of the modern music sector!

Madonna’s “Justify My Love” with only Lenny Kravitz’s backing vocals is freaky

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The below sounds like a compelling piece of “outsider pop,” as described by bil-sabab on r/ObscureMedia.

Prince Estate Announce Next Wave of Physical Titles in Definitive Prince Catalog Reissue Project arriving Friday, April 17

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Prince Estate Announce Next Wave of Physical Titles in Definitive Prince Catalog Reissue Project arriving Friday, April 17

The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, are pleased to announce the first round of physical titles to be issued in 2020 in the ongoing definitive Prince catalog reissue project. These titles come from the incredibly intriguing and fertile period of 2001 and 2002 and will be available on Friday, April 17.

The new batch includes two very different studio albums released just six months apart—2001’s The Rainbow Children and 2002’s One Nite Alone… – plus Prince’s first official live albums from the tour that occurred in between those two releases. One Nite Alone…, the 4 LP set One Nite Alone…Live! and the double LP One Nite Alone: The Aftershow…It Ain’t Over! will each get their first-ever vinyl release in limited-edition purple, while sought-after title The Rainbow Children will be available on CD for the first time in decades and on a crystal-clear double LP with limited-edition custom rainbow slipmat.

In addition, the five disc collection Up All Nite with Prince: The One Nite Alone Collection will make the CDs for these sought-after releases widely available for the first time. Combined in a beautiful slipcase with a 48-page bound book, One Nite Alone… and the two live albums are packaged with the long-out-of-print bonus DVD Prince Live at The Aladdin Las Vegas for an amazing document of the musical breadth of early 21st century Prince.

Prince’s 24th studio album, The Rainbow Children was initially sold on Prince’s trailblazing website the NPG Music Club, and was commercially released on November 20, 2001 on NPG Records. It was the first album (outside of the works he distributed through his NPG Music Club) to be released under the name Prince since he had changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993, and it was his first fully independent release to be issued without any major label backing. The Rainbow Children is a concept album intertwining Prince’s recurring themes of spirituality and sexuality, love and social consciousness, set in a metaphoric utopian narrative. Musically, the album showcased a new jazz-influenced direction for Prince, with live drums and expansive horn charts. The album’s original cover artwork – the Cbabi Bayoc painting “The Reine Keis Quintet” – holds a place of honor at Prince’s Paisley Park to this day, and is displayed in his NPG Music Club Room. One of the songs from The Rainbow Children, “The Work, Pt. 1,” was released by Prince as a free download on the controversial file-sharing service Napster; this move, along with direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming and download options on the NPG Music Club, solidified Prince’s reputation as a digital music pioneer.

Prince’s 25th studio album, One Nite Alone…, was released on May 14, 2002 by NPG Records and features the artist singing and accompanying himself on piano, making only occasional use of other instruments. The album includes favorites like “U’re Gonna C Me” and a cover of “A Case Of U,” written by one of Prince’s biggest musical influences, Joni Mitchell. One Nite Alone… was initially released as a gift to members of the NPG Music Club, and was available as a separate album and included in the limited edition One Nite Alone… Live! box set. While One Nite Alone… was never sold in stores, it became a highly-desirable release. Original CD copies are collectible rarities, and many fans have only heard the album through MP3 file-sharing. One Nite Alone… will be released as a single LP pressed on purple vinyl.

Between the release of The Rainbow Children and One Nite Alone… , Prince embarked on his One Nite Alone… Tour, which countered the solo intimacy of his album with an electrifying series of live concerts showcasing the full talents of Prince’s ever-expanding New Power Generation band, featuring backing musicians Sheila E., Maceo Parker, Eric Leeds, Candy Dulfer, Greg Boyer, Renato Neto, John Blackwell, and Rhonda Smith. Comprised of transcendent highlights from nine different shows in March and April 2002, One Nite Alone… Live! was the first official live album of Prince’s career, and clocks in at more than 2 hours. The 27 tracks include selections from The Rainbow Children (“Muse 2 The Pharaoh,” “1+1+1 Is 3”) as well as journeys through Prince’s extensive back catalog, played with the full NPG as well as several solo piano excursions (“When U Were Mine,” “Raspberry Beret,” “Adore,” “The Beautiful Ones,” “Nothing Compares 2 U”). One Nite Alone… Live! will be released as 4LPs pressed on purple vinyl.

One Nite Alone… The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over! will also be available for the first time as a 2LP set, pressed on purple vinyl. One Nite Alone… The Aftershow includes highlights from three of Prince’s epic late-night aftershow performances. Previously unavailable as a physical stand-alone release, One Nite Alone… The Aftershow was originally released on CD as part of the One Nite Alone… Live! box set. The album features an hour of amazing jams and includes guest appearances by George Clinton and Musiq Soulchild.

In addition to making Prince Live at The Aladdin Las Vegas physically available as part of the Up All Nite with Prince set, Legacy Recordings will also roll out individual music videos for songs from Prince Live at The Aladdin Las Vegas on digital services from February 20 through April 17. Featuring largely the same line-up from One Nite Alone…Live! (plus guest vocalist Nikka Costa), the setlist includes favorites from The Rainbow Children (“1+1+1 Is 3,” “The Everlasting Now”) plus killer Prince deep cuts (“Strange Relationship,” “Gotta Broken Heart Again,” “Pop Life”) and even covers of James Brown (“Pass The Peas”) and Led Zeppelin (“Whole Lotta Love”).

Brett Kissel to host the 2020 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by Music Canada, streaming on CBC Gem and CBC Music on March 14

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Brett Kissel to host the 2020 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by Music Canada, streaming on CBC Gem and CBC Music on March 14

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced country artist Brett Kissel as host of the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by Music Canada, taking place at WTC Saskatoon at Prairieland Park on Saturday, March 14, 2020 for an evening in celebration of Canadian music.  This exclusive industry event will be live streamed on March 14 starting at 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on cbcmusic.ca/junos, the free CBC Gem streaming service and CBC Music’s  Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Two time JUNO Award winner Brett Kissel will be joined by CBC Music’s Amanda Parris as co-host for this exclusive industry night where 36 JUNO Awards will be presented along with this year’s special achievement awards. This year’s Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award will be presented to Pegi Cecconi and the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award recipient will also be recognized.

The evening will feature five live performances, including 2020 JUNO Award nominees, indie rock band Half Moon Run (Adult Alternative Album of the Year), Saskatchewan country band Hunter Brothers (Breakthrough Group of the Year Sponsored by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, and Country Album of the Year), electro-pop artist Riit (Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year Presented by APTN) and a moving performance during the In Memoriam by Irish Mythen (Contemporary Roots Album of the Year) with Catherine MacLellan (Contemporary Roots Album of the Year) and Miranda Mulholland (Traditional Roots Album of the Year).  Afro-Pop and R&B artist from the 2019/2020 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class, Aiza, will also grace the stage with her explosive live performance, powered by Stingray.

“The JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by Music Canada is a great moment for celebrating new talent, returning favourites and individuals in the music industry that have made invaluable contributions to the Canadian musical landscape,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts. “We also will shine a light on the relationship between food and music thanks to the support from Western Economic Diversification Canada as our guests will be treated to an unforgettable Saskatchewan focused culinary experience.

“Music Canada is thrilled to be this year’s presenting sponsor of the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards, celebrating our best in music,” said Graham Henderson, President & CEO, Music Canada. “The JUNO Awards elevate the stature of Canadian music internationally by highlighting both emerging and established artists who are recognized for excellence in their craft. Providing an opportunity for people across the industry to come together and celebrate Canada’s raw talent, the JUNO Awards also bring music into homes all around the country. Thank you to the many people working behind the scenes for your enthusiastic dedication to the continued success of the JUNO Awards.”

The JUNO Culinary Experience, an initiative supported by the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada, was created this year to bring a significant national spotlight on the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan culinary scene. As part of this year’s culinary experience, guests of the 2020 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by Music Canada will be treated to a uniquely Saskatchewan evening that reflects the city’s burgeoning culinary scene – featuring gourmet dishes curated by this year’s celebrity chef Dale MacKay, owner of Ayden Kitchen and Bar, Little Grouse on the Prairie, Sticks and Stones and Avenue Restaurant. This Saskatchewan native was the first-season winner of Top Chef Canada, a competitor on Iron Chef Gauntlet and a judge on the BBQ series Fire Masters and most recently, Wall of Chefs. As well, for the first time guests will be offered the choice between a meat option and a vegan and gluten-free menu all curated by Chef MacKay.

The 49th annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week 2020 will be hosted in Saskatoon, SK from March 9 through March 15, 2020, culminating in The JUNO Awards, on Sunday, March 15, at the SaskTel Centre, broadcast live on CBC, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, the CBC Listen app and globally at cbcmusic.ca/junos.

The Updated Social Media Image Size Chart For 2020

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The Updated Social Media Image Size Chart For 2020

The JUNOs In Saskatoon Are A Go

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The JUNOs In Saskatoon Are A Go

I’ll be at the JUNOs again this week, and the big news this morning is The JUNOs are going ahead with their plans and events, kicking off today in Saskatoon, culminating with the awards ceremonies Saturday and CBC’s broadcast of the major awards and performances on Sunday.

Here’s the statement from CARAS president and CEO Allan Reid:

“The health, safety and well-being of everyone is of paramount importance to the CARAS organization. As it relates to COVID-19, we have been closely monitoring the position of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts within our federal, provincial and municipal governing bodies.

“Based on the numerous consultations of relevant authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the risks associated with COVID-19 remain low for Canada and Canadian travellers.

“As such, we are proceeding as planned with The 49th annual Juno Awards Broadcast and Juno Week activities, scheduled to take place in Saskatoon, from March 9-15, 2020. We will continue to monitor developments and will act accordingly and advise if the situation changes.”

2020 JUNO Nominee All-Girl Teen Pop Supergroup GIRL POW-R Releases Medley of Single Of The Year – Alessia Cara, Bulow, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Lennon Stella, Scott Helman

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2020 JUNO Nominee All-Girl Teen Pop Supergroup GIRL POW-R Releases Medley of Single Of The Year – Alessia Cara, Bulow, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Lennon Stella, Scott Helman

Chart-topping and touring powerhouse Canadian all-girl teen pop band Girl Pow-R are once again inspiring young women across the country as they receive their first JUNO Award nomination for 2020 Children’s Album of the Year! And to celebrate, they continue to put the spotlight on others: This year’s JUNO nominees for Single Of The Year featuring songs from Releases Medley of Single Of The Year – Alessia Cara, Bulow, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, Lennon Stella, and Scott Helman.

GIRL POW-R will be in Saskatoon starting Thursday afternoon until Monday morning for interviews and in-studio performances. Let me know if you’d like to have one! They will also be doing Flash Mobs across the city throughout the weekend, too!

The ceiling-shattering nod as one of the youngest acts to ever receive a nomination lands for their debut release, This Is Us — available now.

Hot on the heels of the album’s critically acclaimed hits “Never Let Go” — which debuted on the iTunes Canada Children’s chart at #2 (second only to cultural force “Baby Shark” but ahead of genre mainstays such as Sharon, Lois & Bram, The Wiggles, and Raffi), and #15 in the U.S. — the album’s title track “This Is Us” has received more than 500,000 streams across all available platforms.

With members ranging in age from 11 – 17, Girl Pow-R’s greatest strength lies in the diversity in their ages, backgrounds and life experiences. The universal things that join them together are dynamic skill sets and a shared mission of empowerment among young women in the world today. With lyrics like “passionate for some change,” “take our message, shout it out,” and “we won’t be pushed around, we are strong, we are proud,” the title song from the all-girl supergroup continues to embody their core mission of banding together and uplifting their peers.

In continuing their inspirational mission of spreading confidence and kindness, Girl Pow-R — as seen on Breakfast Television, CP24, SiriusXM, YTV, TVO Kids, CityTV, eTalk Canada, Girls’ Life, Tiger Beat, J-14, Celeb Secrets, Fresh 95.3 and more — are proud their debut album This Is Us is encouraging girls to stay confident in their individuality and avoid the pitfalls of peer pressure and online influence in today’s hyper-digital age.

This Is Us is available now.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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