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Ed Sheeran Announces His No.6 Collaborations Project Out July 12
Ed Sheeran celebrates the announcement of his No.6 Collaborations Project – which arrives everywhere on July 12 – with the release of new song “Cross Me” featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock, out tonight at midnight ET. This new collaboration follows the release of “I Don’t Care” with Justin Bieber.
Sheeran says – “Before I was signed in 2011, I made an EP called No.5 Collaborations Project. Since then, I’ve always wanted to do another, so I started No.6 on my laptop when I was on tour last year. I’m a huge fan of all the artists I’ve collaborated with and it’s been a lot of fun to make. No.6 Collaborations Project will be out everywhere on 12 July. It’s available to pre-order from midnight tonight local time and my song with Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock will be out everywhere at the same time x”
6 COLLABORATIONS PROJECT TRACKLISTING:
10 Best Free Music Apps to Listen to All Your Favorite Music
When it comes to free music apps there’s no lack of choice.
But what it comes down to is your personal choice and what you’re willing to put up with for the free version. So let’s check out 10 of the most widely used free music apps and see which one is right for you.
Music Apps
Whether you want to listen while traveling or hanging around the house, it’s a good idea to have more than one way to access your music. Consider your data plan and how much storage you have on your phone when looking at these apps.
- Spotify
A no-brainer for this list, you’ve probably tried it out already. Spotify’s free service doesn’t hold many options back from its free users. You have access to playlists, stations, podcasts, and auto-generated lists that can help find music similar to what you listen to.
- Soundcloud
Soundcloud has many of the same features as Spotify like weekly generated playlists, customs playlists, and themed lists. What it does better than Spotify is its user participation. Users can record their own songs and upload them to Soundcloud through the app.
- Pandora
Definitely one of the most popular music apps, Pandora fills a special niche for free apps. You create stations and let it run, sometimes it brings you good stuff similar to what you wanted, sometimes the like system brings weird songs to you. Most of the time it works and works well thanks to the Music Genome Project.
- iHeartRadio
One of the few free music apps that don’t have ads in the free version, iHeartRadio focuses on stations. You can make stations or use the app to listen to local radio stations.
- YouTube Music
YouTube has access to more music than most of the other apps but falls short in two vital areas. You have to keep the app open in the foreground for it to play in the free version. It’s good if you want to connect it to a speaker but not for casual listening.
- LiveXLive
Another station-centric app, LiveXLive (formerly Slacker) operates much like Pandora. What LiveXLive has special, however, is a much cheaper way to get rid of ads. A $3.99 a month plan removes ads and gives unlimited skips.
- Musi
This is for the iPhone users only but has some great features. Musi allows you to create playlists out of YouTube videos and Soundcloud songs. The best part is that your YouTube music will play when minimized, the worst part is that it is supported by ads.
- TuneIn
TuneIn takes radio very seriously. You can’t play specific songs but you can find radio stations all over the nation that do. And if you’re interested in other on-demand entertainment, check out what you can watch on IPTV channels.
- Google Play Music
If you keep your own music on your phone and want a purely offline app, this is one of the best. There’s no ads or interruptions since it’s all your music anyway.
- Deezer
Deezer takes a little work up front to get going but is worth it. After choosing genres you pick the artists you like. There’s also the option to listen to editor-chosen playlists.
There’s Even More
These are just some of the music apps out there so what you need may not even be on this list. And if you decide to spring for the premium version there are so many more features. Between custom playlists, auto-generated playlists, and local radio stations, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
We know music. So if you’re looking for more music news check out our other music articles and get the latest info.
Ghost Adds More Dates To Its 2019 “Ultimate Tour Named Death”
Seven new dates for the “Ultimate Tour Named Death,” Ghost’s six-week North American headline arena tour are announced, adding shows in Edmonton, Toledo, Moline, Youngstown, Huntington, Hamilton, and Ottawa. A series of ticket pre-sales begins today at 12NOON local, and the public on-sale starts at 10 AM local this Friday, May 24. With Nothing More providing support for the tour and Twin Temple supporting on the 9/28 SLC date, the Frank Productions Concerts-Fall dates kick off on September 13 in Bakersfield, CA and run through to October 26 in Glens Falls, NY.
In support of this tour, “Faith,” the third single from Ghost’s GRAMMY-nominated album Prequelle, went to Rock Radio just last week and is the #1 most added track there this week with a total of 36 adds. “Faith” follows Prequelle’s two previous singles, “Rats” and “Dance Macabre,” both of which held the #1 spot on the Active and Mainstream Rock Radio charts for multiple weeks. An eminently tight track with its relentless and melodic guitar solos and dark, torturous lyrics, “Faith” manifests Ghost creative force Tobias Forge’s flair for soaring stadium-size anthems.
A live performance of “Faith” was shot last November at Ghost’s sold-out Los Angeles Forum show, the band’s first-ever North American headline arena concert. The clip showcases this tour’s expanded theatrical production, a striking stage set resembling a medieval cathedral with a backdrop of illuminated stained-glass windows. In addition to rich costumes, special effects, and a spectacular light show tailored-made for arenas, the Cardinal, the Ghouls, and the Ghoulettes will take advantage of a series of multi-level platforms and walkways to prowl around on while performing some of Ghost’s fan-favorite songs from the band’s albums and EPs catalogs. The set list will include favorites “Square Hammer,” “Cirice,” “Ashes,” “He Is,” “Year Zero,” “Rats,” “Mummy Dust,” “Life Eternal,” “Dance Macabre,” and many more. Watch “Faith – from a Pale Tour Named Death HERE
Ghost has just wrapped up Leg One as Special Guest on Metallica’s 25-date “WorldWired” Summer European Stadium Tour, with Leg Two set to run from June 8 – 20.
JUNE
8-20 Metallica’s WorldWired European Stadium Tour
JULY
6-21 Metallica’s WorldWired European Stadium Tour
27 Heavy Montreal, Montreal QC
AUGUST
14-25 Metallica’s WorldWired European Stadium Tour
“Ultimate Tour Named Death” North American Fall Dates
September
13 Rabobank Theatre, Bakersfield, CA
14 Reno Events Center, Reno, NV
16 Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center, Portland, OR
17 Toyota Center, Kennewick, WA
19 WaMu Theatre, Seattle, WA
20 Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, BC
21 So. Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, BC
23 Roger Place, Edmonton, AB NEW DATE
24 The Corral, Calgary, AB
26 Spokane Arena, Spokane, WA
27 Taco Bell Arena, Boise, ID
28 Maverik Center, West Valley City, UT*
30 Budweiser Events Center at The Ranch, Loveland, CO
October
1 Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs, CO
3 Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, SD
4 Scheels Arena, Fargo, ND
5 The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
7 Resch Center, Green Bay, WI
8 TaxSlayer Center, Moline, IL NEW DATE
10 Covelli Center, Youngstown, OH NEW DATE
11 Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington, WVa NEW DATE
12 Exit 111 Festival, Manchester, Tennessee
14 DeltaPlex Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
15 Huntington Center, Toledo, OH NEW DATE
17 FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, ON NEW DATE
18 Richcraft Tire Center, Ottawa, ON NEW DATE
19 Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, ME
21 DCU Center, Worcester, MA
22 The Oncenter, Syracuse, NY
24 GIANT Center, Hershey, PA
25 Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, NJ
26 Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls, NY
* Twin Temple will support on this date
Our Lady Peace Announced The Return Of Their Signature Festival “Summersault”
Our Lady Peace announced today the return of their signature festival, Summersault! Summersault will kick off in Quebec City on September 1st at Videotron Centre with Our Lady Peace and their special guests Bush, Dear Rouge and Human Kebab (one half of the alternative duo USS). Summersault and Our Lady Peace will roll into Moncton at the Avenir Centre on September 10th and Montreal on September 12th at Bell Centre with the guests Bush, Live, Dear Rouge and Human Kebab. In Toronto, Summersault will land at Budweiser Stage on September 15th and will include Our Lady Peace and special guests, to be announced June 10th.
Tickets will go on-sale on Friday, May 24th at 10AM. Our Lady Peace fan club pre-sale starts Wednesday, May 22nd at 10 AM – Thursday, May 23rd at 10 PM. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, May 22 at 10 AM – Thursday, May 23rd at 10 PM.
“Summersault began as a little idea. We asked a handful of Canadian bands we were fans of to join us on a few outdoor shows in 1998. The bands agreed and Summersault was born. The next year our list grew to include International bands like the Foo Fighters, Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle, The Catherine Wheel, and Sum41. Summersault quickly grew to a cross Canada Festival. It was the first time many of these bands had ever visited or played cities like Edmonton, Winnipeg & Halifax. We are proud to have exposed them to these and other incredible Canadian cities back in 2000 and this year feels like the right time to relaunch Summersault. We couldn’t be more excited to bring it to Canada again,” said Raine Maida, Our Lady Peace.
Summersault Festival was first launched in 1998 and included performances from Our Lady Peace, Moist, I Mother Earth, Sloan, Esthero and Treble Charge at Molson Park in Barrie, Ontario to over 35,000 fans. In 2000, Summersault returned with a national tour the included performances from Our Lady Peace, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, A Perfect Circle
The Catherine Wheel, Treble Charger, Eve 6, Sum 41and Deftones.
Summersault 2019 Tour Dates:
September 1 Quebec City, PQ Videotron Centre ***
September 10 Moncton, NB Avenir Centre **
September 12 Montreal, PQ Bell Centre **
September 13 Ottawa, ON Landsdowne Park **
September 15 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage (guests announced June10th)
**support acts- BUSH, LIVE, DEAR ROUGE, HUMAN KEBAB
***support acts – BUSH, DEAR ROUGE, HUMAN KEBAB
The Waterboys Release Video For New Single “Ladbroke Grove Symphony”, Announce Tour Dates
Ahead of the release of The Waterboys’ acclaimed new album Where The Action, the band have shared the music video for the third single off the record, “Ladbroke Grove Symphony”. Where The Action is out this Friday, May 24 via Cooking Vinyl.
“Ladbroke Grove Symphony” is a tribute to the former bohemian heart of West London, in which Mike Scott invokes his time living and writing among the crumbling, seaside-esque streets of Notting Hill during the 80s.
The accompanying montage video captures the magic of the Grove in all its weird and wonderful counterculture, and features new film and vintage photography of Scott as he tells the story of the song.
“Ladbroke Grove Symphony” is from Where The Action Is, a 10-song genre-defying album that is testament to Scott’s enduring talents. One of the finest British songwriters of the past four decades, his songs have been covered and/or recorded by artists including Prince, who crafted two different arrangements of Scott’s classic “The Whole Of The Moon”, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, Steve Earle, and Ellie Goulding, who had a top three hit in 2013 with How Long Will I Love You.
Diverse in breadth, Where The Action Is is an album of incredible songwriting, experimentation and musical brilliance. It will excite Waterboys fans and new converts alike.
The Waterboys are Brother Paul (keys), Ralph (drums), Aongus (bass), Jess and Zeenie (vocals), Steve Wickham (electric fiddle and guitar) and Mike Scott (vocals, guitar and piano).
The band will tour the UK throughout the spring and summer with a US tour to look forward to in the fall. See full list of tour dates below. For more information visit The Waterboys website.
Tracklist:
1. Where The Action Is
2. London Mick
3. Out Of All This Blue
4. Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love)
5. In My Time On Earth
6. Ladbroke Grove Symphony
7. Take Me There I Will Follow You
8. And There’s Love
9. Then She Made The Lasses-O
10. Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
The Waterboys 2019 Tour:
May 19 – Millenium Forum | Derry, UK
May 20 – Ulster Hall | Belfast, UK
May 22 – The Forum | Bath, UK
May 23 – The Hay Festival | Hay-on-Wye, UK
May 24 – Roundhouse | London, UK
May 25 – Symphony Hall | Birmingham, UK
May 27 – Philharmonic Hall | Liverpool, UK
May 28 -Bridgewater Hall | Manchester, UK
May 29 – Sage | Gateshead, UK
June 27 – Auditori de Burjassot | Valencia, Spain
June 29 – Plataforma de Gredos | Avila, Spain
June 30 – Noches Del Botanico | Madrid, Spain
Aug 08 – Cropredy Festival | Oxford, UK
Sept 05 – Skye Live Festival | Isle of Skye, UK
Sept 06 – Aberdeen Music Hall | Aberdeen, UK
Sept 07 – Glasgow Barrowland | Glasgow, UK
Sept 17 – Count Basie Theatre | Red Bank, NJ
Sept 18 – The Wilbur| Boston, MA
Sept 20 – Calvin Theatre | Northampton, MA
Sept 21 – World Café Live | Philadelphia, PA
Sept 22 – Lincoln Theatre | Washington, DC
Sept 23 – Webster Hall | New York, NY
Sept 25 – Danforth Music Hall | Toronto, ON
Sept 26 – Majestic Theatre | Detroit, MI
Sept 28 – Varsity Theater | Minneapolis, MN
Sept 29 – Old Town School Of Folk Music | Chicago, IL
Oct 01 – Gothic Theatre | Englewood, CO
Oct 02 – The Depot | Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 06 – Commodore Ballroom | Vancouver, BC
Oct 07 – Wonder Ballroom | Portland, OR
Oct 08 – The Neptune | Seattle, WA
Oct 12 – The Observatory North Park | San Diego, CA
Oct 13 – The Observatory | Santa Ana, CA
Oct 15 – Belasco Theater | Los Angeles, CA
Rest In Peace, Dave “Bookie” Bookman
There are people who were put on this earth to love music, to help artists, to share their experience and knowledge. Dave “Bookie” Bookman was one of them. The city of Toronto – and Canada’s – music scene wouldn’t be the same without him, and he will be missed.
Rob Thomas Extends North American ‘Chip Tooth’ Tour
Multiple-GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Rob Thomas has announced the second leg of his North American Chip Tooth Tour, supporting his fourth solo album Chip Tooth Smile. The 18 new dates will kick off August 16th in Port Chester, NY for a second night at Capitol Theatre and continue through end of September, featuring special guest Max Frost (select shows only). The tour’s first leg is set to kick off May 28th in Red Bank, NJ at the Count Basie Center for the Arts and will continue through early August.
Debuting at #3 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart, Chip Tooth Smile has been met with an outpouring of critical acclaim since release last month. “Rob Thomas is an expert at his craft” raved Variety, while Forbes echoed “’Chip Tooth Smile’ is vintage Thomas – smart songwriting, excellent pop/rock craftsmanship, eclectic and at times moving, at times, fun, and always solid.” The 12-track collection features production from Butch Walker (Panic! At The Disco, P!nk) and Benny Blanco (Ed Sheeran), perfectly complimenting Thomas’ long-acclaimed songwriting talent.
Chip Tooth Smile was heralded by lead single “One Less Day (Dying Young),” which is continuing to see success at Hot AC radio, charting in the top 15 following recent performances on ABC’s Good Morning America (WATCH) and The Ellen DeGeneres Show (WATCH). Rolling Stone described the song as “thunderous, life-affirming” and “an impassioned vocal performance,” while Billboard declared it to be “one of the boldest singles released so far this year.” The album also includes standout tracks “Timeless,” inspired by classic songs of the 80s, and “I Love It,” which is currently being used nationwide for the 2019 NBA Playoffs (WATCH).
Fan club pre-sale access for the second leg of the Chip Tooth Tour will begin this Tuesday, May 14th at 10 AM (local), with public on-sale beginning Friday, May 17th at 10 AM (local). Each ticket purchased online for the North American tour comes with a digital download of the new album.
ROB THOMAS 2019 NORTH AMERICAN CHIP TOOTH TOUR
Tues May 28 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Thurs May 30 Battle Creek, MI Firekeeper’s Casino
Fri May 31 Northfield, OH Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
Sat Jun 01 Rochester Hills, MI Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
Mon Jun 03 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Tue Jun 04 Indianapolis, IN Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
Fri Jun 07 Madison, WI Breese Stevens Field
Sat Jun 08 Prior Lake, MN Mystic Lake
Mon Jun 10 Denver, CO Levitt Pavilion Denver
Tue Jun 11 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
Thu Jun 13 Woodinville, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Fri Jun 14 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
Sun Jun 16 Saratoga, CA Mountain Winery
Tue Jun 18 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
Thu Jun 20 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
Fri Jun 21 Las Vegas, NV Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
Sun Jun 23 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
Tue Jun 25 Austin, TX ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Wed Jun 26 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri Jun 28 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Sat Jun 29 New Orleans, LA Saenger Theater
Sun Jun 30 Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Tue Jul 02 Boca Raton, FL Mizner Park Amphitheater
Wed Jul 03 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live Orlando
Fri Jul 05 St Petersburg, FL The Mahaffey Theater
Sat Jul 06 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place
Mon Jul 08 Atlanta, GA State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Tue Jul 09 Nashville, TN Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Thu Jul 11 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
Fri Jul 12 Washington, DC The Anthem
Sat Jul 13 Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia
Mon Jul 15 Bethlehem, PA The Sands Event Center
Wed Jul 17 Englewood, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
Thu Jul 18 Boston, MA Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion
Sat Jul 20 Orillia, ON Casino Rama Resort
Sun Jul 21 Canandaigua, NY CMAC Performing Arts Center
Tue Jul 23 Syracuse, NY Lakeview Amphitheatre
Wed Jul 24 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Jul 25 Gilford, NH Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Sat Jul 27 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata
Mon Jul 29 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Tue Jul 30 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Fri Aug 02 Port Chester, NY The Capitol Theatre
Sat Aug 03 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center
Sun Aug 04 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
Fri Aug 16 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre
Sun Aug 18 Burlington, VT Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Tues Aug 20 Montreal, QC MTELUS
Wed Aug 21 Portland, ME State Theatre
Fri Aug 23 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
Sat Aug 24 St Catharines, ON Meridian Centre
Sun Aug 25 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
Fri Aug 30 Tulsa, OK Brady Theater
Sat Aug 31 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
Sun Sept 1 St Louis, MO Stifel Theatre
Wed Sept 4 Louisville, KY Louisville Palace
Thurs Sept 5 Youngstown, OH Foundation Amphitheatre
Fri Sept 13 Albuquerque, NM Route 66 Casino*
Fri Sept 20 Riverside, CA Fox Performing Arts Center*
Sat Sept 21 Indio, CA Fantasy Springs*
Tues Sept 24 Tucson, AZ Tucson Music Hall*
Fri Sept 27 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Casino*
Sat Sept 28 Napa, CA Silverado Resort and Spa*
*select dates without Max Frost
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell And Astro Announce 40th Anniversary Tour With Shaggy As Special Guest
One of the most successful reggae acts of all time, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, have announced their 40th Anniversary Tour: A Real Labour of Love. Special guest Shaggy will join on all dates across North America this summer and fall. Steel Pulse and The Green will open on select dates. Please see itinerary below.
Produced by Live Nation, the 15-city outing will kick off August 28th in Toronto, ON and make stops in Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago and more before wrapping September 28th in Las Vegas, NV. The tour will see the artists playing outdoors in amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada all through August and September.
Fans can expect nothing short of a good time from both founding members of UB40 who have sold over 70 million records and seen incredible success domestically and internationally throughout their 40+ year long career.
GRAMMY-Award winning and diamond-selling artist, Shaggy, managed by The Cherrytree Music Company, will perform songs off his latest album, “Wah Gwaan?!” (Jamaican patois greeting meaning, what’s going on?), including his hit single, “You,” featuring Alexander Stewart, as well as his most iconic hits spanning his illustrious career.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 17th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. Citi is the official presale credit card of the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, May 15th at 10am local time until Thursday, May 16th at 10pm local time through Citi EntertainmentSM.
UB40 40th Anniversary Tour: A Real Labour of Love 2019 North American Tour Dates:
DATE CITY VENUE
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Toronto, ON REBEL#
Friday, August 30, 2019 Boston, MA Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion*
Saturday, August 31, 2019 East Providence, RI Bold Point Park*
Sunday, September 1, 2019 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap^
Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Baltimore, MD MECU Pavilion+
Friday, September 06, 2019 Brooklyn, NY Ford Amphitheatre at Coney Island Boardwalk+
Saturday, September 07, 2019 White Plains, NY Westchester County Center#
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Philadelphia, PA Franklin Music Hall^
Friday, September 13, 2019 Greensboro, NC White Oak Amphitheatre at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex+
Saturday, September 14, 2019 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place*
Sunday, September 15, 2019 Boca Raton, FL Mizner Park Amphitheatre*
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Chicago, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre+
Friday, September 20, 2019 Tulsa, OK Osage Casino – Skyline Event Center^
Saturday, September 21, 2019 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
Sunday, September 22, 2019 Houston, TX Revention Music Center*
Thursday, September 26, 2019 San Diego, CA Petco Park | Park at the Park#
Friday, September 27, 2019 Irvine, CA FivePoint Amphitheatre*
Saturday, September 28, 2019 Las Vegas, NV Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort#
*with The Green
+with Steel Pulse
#2 act bill
Cookie Monster Practices Self-Regulation
Cookie Monster joins NPR’s Life Kit Parenting Podcast to talk about practicing self-control, especially when you have to wait for something you really want… like a plate of delicious chocolate chip cookies.