The story of 3 friends who inspired each other and the world. Beastie Boys Story coming April 24 to Apple TV+ and in select theaters on April 2.
Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you an intimate, personal story of their band and 40 years of friendship in this live documentary experience directed by their longtime friend and collaborator and former hall monitor, Spike Jonze.
Everybody has a soul. Joe Gardner is about to find his. Watch the new trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Soul, in theaters June 19.
Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22, who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.
Featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Daveed Diggs, “Soul” is directed by Academy Award winner Pete Docter (“Inside Out,” “Up”), co-directed by Kemp Powers (“One Night in Miami”) and produced by Academy Award nominee Dana Murray (Pixar short “Lou”). Globally renowned musician Jon Batiste will be writing original jazz music for the film, and Oscar®-winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (“The Social Network”), from Nine Inch Nails, will compose an original score that will drift between the real and soul worlds.
What was it? Were you onstage? Did ja see the greatest fight in the crowd? A random act of kindness? Or were you in the audience during a heart-stopping performance. Tell your fans about it!
Watch Coldplay play “Cry Cry Cry”, “Viva La Vida”, “Broken”, “1999” (Prince cover) and “Champion Of The World” at the Tiny Desk recorded on January 23, 2020.
Outdoor camping, backpacking, sleeping under the beautiful starry sky, it is such a wonderful wilderness adventure. To make this awesome experience a memorable one, it is necessary to take all the essential camping gears with you. One of the most important camping gear is a camping light.
Camping lamp is the most overlooked thing while packing for a camping trip. The camping newbies usually tend to grab a flashlight and think that they are sorted with the camping light. But just a torch light is not enough, you need much more than that, camping lanterns are the best options for such trips, as they are light in weight, easy to carry and handle and illuminate the campsite at night.
In recent years, there has been a remarkable growth in the options of powerful and versatile camping lights available in the markets with distinct features and LED technology used. There is a wide array of camping lights available both online and in local markets. Some important features of a camping lantern are
Don’t forget to check out camping lights and buying reviews before you make a purchase.
As you gear up for your camping journey, remember that a camping light—often underestimated—plays a pivotal role in enhancing your outdoor experience. It’s not only about practical illumination but also about setting the right ambiance for those campfire stories and stargazing moments.
But getting ready for camping isn’t just about gear. It’s also about finding good places to park and stay while you’re out on your trips. That’s where an RV parks directory can really help. Websites like areaguides.net have lists of campgrounds and facilities, making it easy to find the perfect spots for your camp. With that taken care of, you can enjoy the natural beauty around you, knowing you’ve got a great place to rest.
In the next sections, we’ll talk about some really good camping lanterns you can find. This will help you choose the right one for you. Whether you’re an experienced camper or new to outdoor adventures, remember that getting ready—having the right camping gear and knowing where to camp—makes all the difference in having a great time
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern is overall the best camping lantern. It is lightweight, robust and easy to carry and use.
With the brightness of 250 lumens, it can be used inside the tents as well as outside for illuminating the campsite. Its plastic opaque cover improves the quality of light without dampening its brightness. It also has a dimming mode to adjust the brightness.
Black Diamond Apollo has an internal battery which can be recharged using a small USB to power the LED lights and a compartment for AA batteries is available for backup. It also has three pop down legs for stability on any kind of surface.
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Coleman Twin LED lantern has a classic design with 390 lumens brightness which lights up the campsite really well after the sunset. Its brightness can be adjusted from ultra-low to ultra-high depending on the requirement.
As it is water resistant, it can also be used during the time of rain.
Coleman Twin LED lantern uses eight D-cell batteries with an extra runtime of upto 85 hours on its highest setting making it perfectly suitable for family camping trips. But at the same time the batteries make the lantern bulky and heavy to carry in backpacks.
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Nite Ize Radiant is one of the best budget friendly lanterns with 400 lumen brightness on its highest settings, this much illumination is enough for family campers as well as any large group campers.
This LED lantern has a single switch to toggle through its three light settings making it easier to operate.
Though its rugged design excels it for camping, which helps it stand up well on uneven surfaces, it is not durable enough as a backpacking lantern. It also has a carabiner clip for easy hanging.
The only disadvantage of this lantern is that it requires three D-cell batteries which makes it heavy.
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Conclusion
In the above articles we have mentioned some of the camp lights with buying reviews which would help you purchase an ideal camping lantern as per your requirement.
arlophone Records is happy to announce that DAVID BOWIE CHANGESNOWBOWIE an unreleased nine-track album is to be made available early for fans on streaming services to celebrate the original date of Record Store Day 2020 which was to feature the LP and CD which has now been postponed to 20th June.
CHANGESNOWBOWIE is a 9-track album, recorded for radio and broadcast by the BBC on David’s 50th birthday on 8th January, 1997. The broadcast featured an interview with David by Mary Anne Hobbs interspersed with specially recorded birthday messages and questions from the likes of Scott Walker, Damon Albarn, Bono, Robert Smith and many more. This mostly acoustic session was a stripped back affair featuring some of David’s favourites of his own compositions and was produced by Bowie himself, Reeves Gabrels and Mark Plati.
From 10th April the previously unseen REPETITION ’97 video filmed at the Earthling Tour rehearsals in Hartford Connecticut by Tim Pope will be made available for streaming and download. The audio version of the track will also available to stream from the same date.
CHANGESNOWBOWIE was recorded and mixed at Looking Glass Studios in New York in November 1996. Gail Ann Dorsey (bass, vocals), Reeves Gabrels (guitars, vocals) and Mark Plati (keyboards and programming) accompanied David on the recording.
CHANGESNOWBOWIE will be released in limited quantities on LP and CD for Record Store Day on 20th June, 2020. The cover art for the album features a stunning black and white portrait of David by renowned photographer Albert Watson, taken in New York in 1996.
DAVID BOWIE – CHANGESNOWBOWIE TRACKLISTING
The Man Who Sold The World
Aladdin Sane
White Light / White Heat
Shopping For Girls
Lady Stardust
The Supermen
Repetition
Andy Warhol
Quicksand
“The ‘rona is spreading / This sh*t is no joke / The way you can fight it is simple my friends / Just stay the f**k at home.”
The wonderful (and hilarious, follow him on Twitter) Josh Groban used his voice and raised $15,000+ for Meals on Wheels America, and to say thank you, he sung “You Raise Me Up” in his shower.
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Almighty Voices Will Benefit the Unison Benevolent Fund & Launches Sunday, April 5th
Featuring Susan Aglukark, Chantal Kreviazuk, Cynthia Dale, Beverley Mahood, Sarah Slean, Measha Brueggergosman, Myles Goodwyn, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings & More
https://unisonfund.ca/donations/almightyvoices
Donate $10 to Unison Benevolent Fund by texting VOICES to 45678
With countless members of the Canadian music community impacted by COVID-19, actor, singer, activist and philanthropic tour de force Tom Jackson is rallying fellow artists to aid peers with the launch of a new digital variety series, Almighty Voices.
Certain to inspire, entertain, and inform audiences — and in support of the Unison Benevolent Fund, a non-profit registered charity providing counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community — the hour-long video series will air 12 weekly episodes starting Sunday, April 5th, 2020 via YouTube and AlmightyVoices.ca
Hosted by Jackson, episodes will feature Governor General’s Performing Arts Award recipient, singer/songwriter and philanthropist Susan Aglukark, actress and singer Cynthia Dale, actress and singer/songwriter Beverley Mahood, multi JUNO Award-nominee Sarah Slean, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, multi JUNO Award-winner and Humanitarian Award recipient Chantal Kreviazuk, opera singer Measha Brueggergosman, multi JUNO Award-nominee and April Wine blues rocker/producer Myles Goodwyn, JUNO Award-winner Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and more.
“‘Almighty Voice’ carries in its name the collective will to fight for one’s family — blood, or imagined,” Jackson shares of the initiative’s title, which is also a family name. “Its Cree translation is Gitchi Manitou Wayo, and was the name of my Great-Great-Great Uncle, a youthful hero whose passion to save his family from starvation turned into tragedy.”
To that, Almighty Voices shows “we’re all in this together,” says Jackson of the artist-lead project.
“In the wake of COVID-19’s impact on the music industry, we are incredibly grateful to partner with Tom Jackson to announce the launch of Almighty Voices,” says Unison’s Executive Director, Amanda Power. “Now more than ever, members of our music community are depending on the Unison COVID-19 Relief Program, and this initiative allows us to continue providing direct relief for music-makers and music professionals in this time of great uncertainty and need.”
Additionally, the Unison Benevolent Fund is part of the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief Project; Spotify will match donations made via https://unisonfund.ca/donations/almightyvoices dollar for dollar up to a collective total of $10 million across their select partners.
Looking ahead, Almighty Voices will feature Canadian music — and the country’s spirit — at its finest, Jackson reveals.
“In addition to music and stories, we will share the wisdom of our Elders, express kindness, and explore essential ways to create health, and put health at the forefront, versus managing disease. While we learn how to determine what is urgent and important in this ever-changing time, the music community can engage people to leap, learn, laugh, and love. In return, the support received will ensure our music community survives. It is my hope the program connects us all.”
Both responding quickly to an unexpected crisis and inviting peers to contribute towards a notable cause are natural instincts and extensions of Jackson’s long-time philanthropic and fundraising efforts; to date, he has helped usher more than $230 million in funds and in-kind services to various charities and relief organizations.
Almighty Voices will launch with support from Universal Music, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, The Walrus, CPO, Joe Media Group, Eric Alper Public Relations, Echohill Web Sites, and Mobile Giving Foundation, in an effort to raise funds for the Unison Benevolent Fund.
// ABOUT UNISON
Unison Benevolent Fund is a non-profit, registered charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. We are here to help professional music-makers in times of hardship, illness or economic difficulties.
For many, a career in music is a dream come true; however, the reality is that many members of the Canadian music community do not have access to the services that can make all the difference in a time of need: sick leave, medical benefits, pension plans, and unemployment insurance. Music makers can easily find themselves unprepared to deal with the financial and emotional burdens of an unforeseen emergency or illness. The Unison Benevolent Fund provides a lifeline in these times of crisis, and is there to ensure in the health of our friends, colleagues and collaborators.
The Unison Benevolent Fund is an assistance program – created and administered for the music community, by the music community – designed to provide discreet relief to music industry professionals in times of crisis. There are two distinct types of support available through the fund.
Financial Assistance: The Unison Benevolent Fund will provide emergency financial support to Canadian music-makers recovering from an illness, injury or other circumstances that result in an inability to work, severe economic or personal hardship.
Counselling and Health Solutions supported by RBC Foundation: Through voluntary and confidential support services, eligible Canadian music makers are able to access qualified professionals who can provide counselling and other resources to support individuals and their immediate family members dealing with mental health, legal guidance, family and relationships counselling, or work-related concerns.
The Unison Benevolent Fund is funded by support from individuals and industry organizations. All services and information is provided in English and French.
Unison will never charge dues or fees for membership or for access to any assistance program.
// ABOUT TOM JACKSON
“I am of the opinion that art is the single most powerful vehicle for change in the history of the human race.”
There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson, a triple-threat actor, musician, and activist whose achievements in each discipline are downright head-spinning. His career is unparalleled, not to mention wildly acclaimed, abundantly decorated, and almost ridiculously interesting. Heck, he could be a pub night trivia category all by himself.
It’s impossible to regard Tom’s music separately from the other aspects of his remarkable career which include (but are not limited to) countless marquee TV roles on hit shows like North of 60, Shining Time Station, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Law & Order. Guest roles in season four of Outlander and season three of Cardinal aired in early 2019, and season three of Red Earth Uncovered is due in 2020. There are also movies, most notably the dark comedy thriller Cold Pursuit, opposite Liam Neeson; other film compatriots include Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde, Kris Kristofferson, and Sissy Spacek (in 2012’s Deadfall), Bruce Greenwood (2005’s Mee-Shee: The Water Giant), and Bryan Brown (1999’s Grizzly Falls).
2018 marked the release of The Essential Tom Jackson, a dazzling two-disc, 21-track retrospective spotlighting his inimitable talent as a folk-pop singer/songwriter of the highest order and an artist intrinsically linked to the world around him, both the real and the ethereal.
Tom is understandably proud of all that. Yet it is his extensive charitable work — in particular, helming the long-running Huron Carole Christmas concert tours — that is arguably his crowning achievement. With $230 million in combined cash/in-kind value for food banks and disaster relief raised to date, it’s no wonder Tom, currently an Ambassador for the Red Cross, has been inducted as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2000, and received the 2007 Juno Humanitarian Award, and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2014.
For Tom, the act of giving comes naturally and spreads easily with his indefatigable energy to be on the look-out for those in need. He volunteers regularly with Calgary’s DOAP Team (Downtown Outreach Addiction Partnership) that provides outreach to street impacted men and women caught in a cycle of addiction. Sometimes known as a Minstrel with a Mission, Tom can be seen at various locations in Canada volunteering as an ambassador for the Canadian Red Cross.
Multiple additional honours, including the 2007 Gemini Humanitarian Award, have been bestowed on him over the years contributing to his status as one of Canada’s most influential, distinguished, and revered sons.
It could be a holiday, it could be an anniversary, it could be their birthday, or even a made-up holiday. Whatever it is, I’m sure there is a reason why you like it and you can be pretty excited to tell your fans about it.
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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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