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Fender Announces American Original Series – Inspired By Fender Models Through The Decades

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Fender Announces American Original Series – Inspired By Fender Models Through The Decades

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation today announced the launch of the American Original Series, a new line of American-made electric basses and guitars inspired by some of Fender’s most-successful ’50s, ’60s and ’70s models. Boasting 11 models and 30 SKUs to match a variety of musical tastes and players, the American Original Series replaces the American Vintage Series, which was first introduced in 1982. Whether you’re a gigging musician, lover of vintage-style design or a collector – this new series marries that classic Fender vibe players have always loved about ’50s, ’60s and ’70s Fender electric guitars and basses with distinct, modern features offering greater comfort, playability and best-in-class performance.

“American Original guitars are a tip of the hat to Fender’s timeless designs, which remain enduring and relevant tools of creative expression,” said Justin Norvell, SVP Fender Products. “Even though models like the Stratocaster and Telecaster were introduced decades ago, the design was perfect and the form factor remains largely unchanged because we got it right the first time. If you’re looking for a fresh take on authentic, period-correct and accurate versions of Fender guitars and basses from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s – the American Original Series is the best new choice out there.”

Priced from $1,799.99 to $2,099.99, American Original electric guitars and basses are designed and handcrafted in Corona, Calif. The progressive lineup features a wide variety of models across decades, including: ’50s and ’60s Stratocaster guitars; ’50s and ’60s Telecaster guitars; ’60s Jazzmaster and ’60s Jaguar guitars; ’50s and ’60s Precision Bass guitars; ’60s and ’70s Jazz Bass guitars; as well as left-handed models for the ’50s Stratocaster, ’60s Stratocaster and ’50s Telecaster. Thirteen classic Fender colors are featured on these electric guitars and basses: Aztec Gold, White Blonde, 2-Color Sunburst, Olympic White, Candy Apple Red, 3-Color Sunburst, Butterscotch Blonde, Fiesta Red, Lake Placid Blue, Surf Green, Ocean Turquoise, Natural and Black.

Marrying classic style, modern playability and performance, the American Original Series brings together vintage-style design cues, as well as modern fingerboard radii and switching. Other key features include: vintage-style hardware, vintage-tall frets, body radii and neck shapes, lacquer finishes, original-spec pickups, classic Fender colors and vintage-style cases.

Like the American Vintage Series before it, Fender American Original guitars and basses are already widely used across multiple musical genres by top artists, such as: Isaac Brock – singer, guitarist, banjoist and songwriter for indie rock band Modest Mouse; Rock and roll singer-songwriter JD McPherson; Kurt Vile – singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer; as well as Grammy-winning producer and artist Raphael Saadiq – accompanying each on their musical journey toward exceptional artistry.

The American Original Series is available now at local dealers and on www.Fender.com. Models include:

  • American Original ’50s Stratocaster
  • American Original ’50s Stratocaster, Left-Hand
  • American Original ’50s Telecaster
  • American Original ’50s Telecaster, Left-Hand
  • American Original ’50s Precision Bass
  • American Original ’60s Stratocaster
  • American Original ’60s Stratocaster, Left-Hand
  • American Original ’60s Jaguar
  • American Original ’60s Jazz Bass
  • American Original ’60s Jazzmaster
  • American Original ’60s Precision Bass
  • American Original ’70s Jazz Bass

To learn more about Fender’s American Original Series, click here. See here for product images and artist images. Additional information on each model can be found here.

SiriusXM Launches ‘Last Mile, Second Chances,’ Groundbreaking New Show on Prison Reform and New Beginnings

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SiriusXM Launches ‘Last Mile, Second Chances,’ Groundbreaking New Show on Prison Reform and New Beginnings

SiriusXM today announced the launch of “Last Mile, Second Chances,” an exclusive new show about formerly incarcerated women moving back into society and how communities can help in the transition. The show airs on SiriusXM’s Urban View channel 126 Sundays at 9:00 am ET.

Hosted by justice reform advocate Topeka K. Sam, the compelling weekly show focuses on women personally affected by the penitentiary system sharing their experiences, traumas, and stories and tackles the topics of disenfranchisement, paying restitution, and the larger issue of incarceration and its ripple effects on women’s lives and that of their families.

“I am thrilled to host ‘Last Mile, Second Chances’ and help women turn the page on their past and start fresh,” said Topeka K. Sam. “It’s important for women moving back into society to have a place where they can learn the new ways of navigating the world – from how to apply for a job, get housing, or even going back to school – and SiriusXM’s ‘Last Mile, Second Chances’ will offer just that.”

“‘Last Mile, Second Chances’ fits in perfectly with Urban View’s mission of empowering our listeners to participate and foster change in their communities,” said Karen Hunter, Urban View host and Programming Consultant, SiriusXM. “At some point formerly incarcerated women return to society, which brings up the question, ‘What will they do now?’ We know the transition is difficult but SiriusXM’s ‘Last Mile, Second Chances’ can help.”

Upcoming guests on “Last Mile, Second Chances” include advocates Susan Rosenberg and Laura Whitehorn; New York University doctoral student Michelle Jones; author and activist Sibil Fox Richardson; Director of U.S. Prison Programs for the National Religious Campaign Against Torture Johnny Perez; Soros Justice Fellow James Kilgore; and The Federal Defenders of New York’s Director of Mitigation and Client Services Vivianne Guevara.

Having served three years in a federal prison, host Topeka K. Sam witnessed firsthand the epidemic and disparity of incarceration on women. The shock of learning some of the most gruesome details leading these women to jail – and their loud cries at night as they missed their children – prompted her to become their voice once she was free.

Topeka K. Sam is the Founder and Executive Director of The Ladies of Hope Ministries whose mission it is to help disenfranchised and marginalized women and girls transition back into society through spiritual empowerment, education, entrepreneurship and advocacy. She is also the founder of Hope House NYC, a safe housing space for women and girls. Topeka serves on the board of directors for Grassroots Leadership. She is a Beyond the Bars 2015 Fellow and a 2016 Justice-In-Education Scholar both from Columbia University, a 2017 Soros Justice Advocacy Fellow working on Probation and Parole Accountability, a 2018 Unlocked Futures Inaugural Cohort Member and a founding member of The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Topeka attended Morgan State University; she lives in the Bronx, New York.

Drake’s Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey Intends To Launch An Initial Public Offering

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Drake’s Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey Intends To Launch An Initial Public Offering

Grammy-award winning and certified platinum-selling recording artist, Drake, in collaboration with acclaimed spirits producer and entrepreneur Brent Hocking, today announced the intention to file an initial public offering that will allow any investor the opportunity to invest in the Company’s vision to redefine whiskey. The offering is expected to commence at the end of the 1st quarter 2018. Individuals interested in learning more about the Virginia Black investment opportunity and registering an indication of interest, along with opening and funding their BANQ account to purchase shares once the offering commences, can visit here.

Virginia Black is an aged Bourbon whiskey, focused on a high-rye content and finished with a decadent profile. Rich, decadent and smooth, Virginia Black captures consumer palates and preferences across market segments. Voted one of the top 5 spirits in 2016 by Wally’s Wine and top 100 spirits of 2017 by Wine Enthusiast earning a 91 point rating, Virginia Black surpasses competitive brands Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark in flavor profile ratings, even outscoring aficionado favored High West “Bourye” acquired by Constellation Brands for $160 million in 2016.

Virginia Black is uniquely positioned to redefine American whiskey. Attracting a wider and more diverse demographic, broadening the appeal of whiskey and brown spirits in general. Brown spirits lead growth in the U.S. with American whiskey volumes up 6.8% and revenues of $3.1 billion signifying an increase of 7.7% in 2016. Notably, Cognac volumes are also up 12.9% over the previous year with revenues totaling $1.5 billion and an increase of 15.3% in 2016. Virginia Black takes aim to capture market share from both.

The company launched a national commercial campaign on November 19, 2017 airing nation-wide on CBS, ABC, and TNT among other networks during NFL, NBA and holiday season programming. The campaign epitomizes Drake’s own self-deprecating humor beloved by fans and followers alike. A series of teasers for the commercial titled, “The Realest Dude Ever,” went viral after release on Drake’s Instagram receiving over 20 million views almost instantaneously. With over 110 million followers on social media Drake—like Virginia Black—crosses market segments with an impact and influence unparalleled in the industry.

Virginia Black is distributed by Proximo Spirits, which lists Jose Cuervo and Bushmills among its roster of brands, and is available in 45 states and in Burundi, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Zanzibar, as well as the United Kingdom and Canada.

TriPoint Global Equities, LLC, working with its online division BANQ® (www.banq.co), will act as the lead managing selling agent and bookrunner for the offering. The Company seeks to raise up to $30 million in its IPO. Virginia Black intends to use the proceeds from the offering to fund domestic and international expansion, sales and marketing, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Founder and CEO Brent Hocking is known for creating award-winning brands and bottle designs. Hocking states, “Virginia Black is the perfect combination of exceptionally good juice in exquisite packaging at an accessible price. From inception, we wanted everyone to enjoy Virginia Black and are pleased to extend the opportunity to millions of Americans and other investors around the world to become part of the Virginia Black family.”

“I am thrilled that Virginia Black is embarking on this offering. TriPoint has been a pioneer and leader in IPOs for years and has developed a methodology that allows issuers and brands to reach a large audience of both investors and customers,” said Mark Elenowitz, CEO of TriPoint. “Virginia Black leads us into exciting new territory where Main Street meets Wall Street, giving millions of fans worldwide the opportunity to be a part of Drake’s success.”

Stuart Murdoch On The Power Of Songwriting Surrounded By Political Chaos

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Stuart Murdoch On The Power Of Songwriting Surrounded By Political Chaos

Stuart Murdoch is a Scottish musician, writer and filmmaker, and the lead singer and songwriter for the indie pop band Belle and Sebastian.

As the state of the world becomes more perilous and the political landscape becomes more toxic, lots of artists are wrestling with this means for their work. What is my art really doing? Am I helping anything? Those seem like healthy questions to ask.

Absolutely. You have to respond, not only to what is happening in the world, but also just to what’s happening to you, what’s happening to your family. Most people have a desire to respond to problems in a positive and inquisitive way, and why shouldn’t that include artists? So I know there’s a lot of shit going down, but I think it’s a good thing to still make art. We’ve had these discussions in the group as well about being useful. It has inspired us.

I think our general feeling, my general feeling, is a little bit akin to if the problems of the world just now in society and in politics are like a war, then we’re kind of like the non-combatants, you know? I feel like I would be a war chaplain. I’d be the fellow running about the trenches just handing out cigarettes with a pocket bible and saying prayers for the soldiers. I think there’s a limit to how much you can actually do in terms of anger and fighting, and fighting what’s going on, and maybe the artist’s job is to be more conciliatory. I don’t know, different people have different attitudes.

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Stream The Cranberries’ NPR Tiny Desk Concert

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It’s easy to forget just how massive The Cranberries were in the 1990s, rising to international fame with their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?, which became a huge commercial success, on the way to the group selling more than 40 million records worldwide. The band achieved four top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 chart (Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?; No Need to Argue, To the Faithful Departed and Bury the Hatchet)[3] and eight top 20 singles on the Modern Rock Tracks chart (“Linger”, “Dreams”, “Zombie”, “Ode to My Family”, “Ridiculous Thoughts”, “Salvation”, “Free to Decide”, and “Promises”).

On January 15, 2018, lead singer Dolores O’Riordan died unexpectedly in London, where she had arrived for a recording session. Let’s take a look, and listen back, to the band performing at NPR for a Tint Desk Concert.

Short Cuts: The Best Songs Heard On January 18, 2018 From The Indie World

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Claire Vandiver
Is This Goodnight
Based in Nashville, TN, Claire has a defiant, vulnerable voice that fits neatly with the music, a cross between country and Cowboy Junkies. A subdued ballad that easily gets better with every listen. No mean feat, since it’s a killer first listen.

Jet Luv
Angel
The trio from Astoria, New York just released their debut Lovely EP, and it’s a perfect time to take a step back to the early 2000s of The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem, TV on the Radio, where the state had a spotlight like no other. Closely-cropped rock and roll, and every second of this song isn’t wasted. It drives and plows through your heart.

Aaron Orbit
All The Lonely Ghost
Aaron Orbit was born and raised as Aaron Johnson in the Southern California beachside city of Ventura. As the son of an accomplished musician and recording engineer, Orbit, was infatuated with music at an early age and began learning guitar in elementary school. Ok, so fast forward to now. If you’re missing groups like Squeeze and Crowded House and the softer side of Elvis Costello, Aaron’s got your back.

KLK Beats
Quiet Storm (feat. Daniel SkyHigh McClain & Regal)
Tokyo→Boston→Tokyo. He started producing in US and pushes through the best of R&B’s wax, around the same time and sound as Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. A pleading yelp away from giving them a giant hug, this is an excellent take on modern soul and plainly deserves to be heard.

Sam Ness
Whispered on the Wind
Born in small town Wisconsin, he’s got more in common with, say, Justin Vernon than Eric Benét, but no less soulful. His sharp intelligence to letting the song tell the story, and the musicians to breathe and go, never limits his imagination to anything short of brilliance. His voice and lyrics rides comfortably and raises the roof for the last chorus.

Donny Evans
Life’s Too Short
4-and-a-half minutes of tunes, harmonies, all playing with class and resists the temptation to make the song any bigger and bombastic than it needs to be. Straightforward and singing with passion, Donny knows a hook when the muse strikes, and I hope there’s more where this came from.

Franjapan
Next To
Coming from south-east Melbourne the band implement various pop influences into this subtle song until about 3 minutes in, where the drugs start to take effect. They’ve got an authentic playfulness and right-on-point tightness between the members. Tame Impala would all be proud of them for carrying the torch.

Reilly Stapleton
Call My Name
Australia, you really have an embarrassment of riches tonight. Florence + The Machine is easily a signpoint here, with her pop-dramatic sheen in full force. There’s wisdom right here, in the influences, in the chords, in the use of her powerful vocals that reveals there might not be another better singer at her age in her country than Reilly.

That Time Prince Met The Muppets In 1997

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That Time Prince Met The Muppets In 1997

On September 13, 1997, just after Prince announced his new name would be that squiggly symbol, he met The Muppets and had so much fun, he sang two songs, Starfish and Coffee and She Gave Her Angels.

U2’s “Get Out Of Your Own Way” Video Gets Animated By Broken Fingaz Crew

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U2’s “Get Out Of Your Own Way” Video Gets Animated By Broken Fingaz Crew

Broken Fingaz Crew, the fearless Israeli graffiti collective whose provocative, groundbreaking and often disturbing fluorescent sketches were among the first street art in their native Haifa, have directed U2’s new video for “Get Out Of Your Own Way.” Broken Fingaz Crew’s animated realization of the song can be viewed below:

Known only by the pseudonyms that preserve their anonymity with local authorities–Unga, Tant, Kip and Desco—the enigmatic Broken Fingaz Crew approached U2 with the concept of an animated visualization of the second single from the band’s new Songs of Experience. After a successful collaboration on U2’s video for “American Soul,” the band were inspired to give Broken Fingaz Crew full creative control based on their impassioned interpretation of “Get Out Of Your Own Way.” The result reaffirms Broken Fingaz Crew’s standing as artistic and social pioneers emerging from an underground of their own creation.

Broken Fingaz Crew described the mission statement of their  “Get Out Of Your Own Way” video as such:

“The video addresses the current political situation: 2017 for us was the year fascists worldwide felt confident enough to raise their heads again, encouraged by Trump and other world leaders, who use people’s fear to build more walls and segregation. 

The song is both a personal letter and a clarion cry to the global situation, and in the same way, we’ve combined our psychedelic pop style with political imagery; shot entirely analogue, using paper cut and stop motion animation techniques in collaboration with Adam Albo, who edited the video.”

In other U2 news, the band have announced the UK/Europe leg of the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour 2018, with new dates to go on sale January 26th. For a full confirmed routing and further information, go to U2.com or see below:

U2
eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour 2018

May 2 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
May 4 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center
May 7 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
May 8 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
May 12 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
May 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
May 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
May 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center
May 23 – Chicago, IL – United Center
May 26 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
May 28 – Atlanta, GA – Infinite Energy Arena
June 5 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
June 6 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
June 9 – Uniondale, NY – NYCB Live, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
June 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
June 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
June 17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
June 18 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
June 21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 22 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
August 31 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena
September 4 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena
September 8 – Paris, FR – AccorHotels Arena
September 9 – Paris, FR – AccorHotels Arena
September 16 – Lisbon, PT – Altice Arena
September 20 – Madrid, ES – WiZink Arena
September 29 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
October 3 – Hamburg, DE – Barclaycard Arena
October 7 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
October 11 – Milan, IT – Mediolanum Forum
October 12 – Milan, IT – Mediolanum Forum
October 19 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
October 23 – London, UK – The O2

Haim Announce “Sister Sister Sister” Spring Tour

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Haim Announce “Sister Sister Sister” Spring Tour
HAIM have announced their spring headlining tour, Sister Sister Sister, on the back of their critically acclaimed sophomore album, “Something To Tell You.” The album and songs from it were included on nearly every year end “Best of” list including Rolling Stone, NPR, Associated Press, Pitchfork, Complex, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and Consequence of Sound. This week, they received their second BRIT Award nomination for Best International Group. Applauded by fans and critics alike for their energetic and captivating live performances, the Sister Sister Sister tour will bring HAIM to over 20 cities throughout April and May (see below for a full list of dates).  CITI is the official credit card of the Sister Sister Sister tour and a CITI presale will begin on Tuesday, January 23rd at 10am local time at CitiPrivatePass.com. A Spotify presale will begin on Wednesday, January 24th at 10am local time and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 26th. Lizzo will support HAIM on select dates throughout the tour. Maggie Rogers will also join Lizzo as support for HAIM at Red Rocks. For more information, including specific details for each date, visit haimtheband.com.

In April, HAIM will return to Coachella to play the highly coveted second headliner slot on Saturday evening ahead of Beyoncé. The band last played Coachella in 2014 following the release of their debut album, “Days Are Gone.” HAIM have also been hand-picked by Fleetwood Mac to be part of their MusiCares tribute on January 26th during GRAMMY week in New York City. The band have idolized Fleetwood Mac for years and have a long-standing friendship with Stevie Nicks.

HAIM released their sophomore album in July of 2017 and debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Ahead of the album release, the band returned to Saturday Night Live to perform ‘Want You Back’ and ‘Little of Your Love.’ In October, HAIM played a sold-out hometown show at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and, in November, performed at the Dior and Guggenheim International Gala Pre-Party.

HAIM 2018 Sister Sister Sister Spring Tour:
04/03    Schnitzer Hall    Portland, OR*
04/04    WaMu Theater    Seattle, WA
04/06    Greek Theatre    Berkeley, CA*
04/07    Santa Barbara Bowl    Santa Barbara, CA*
04/13    The Pearl Concert Theater    Las Vegas, NV*
04/14    Empire Polo Field (Coachella)    Indio, CA
04/21    Empire Polo Field (Coachella)    Indio, CA
04/24    Stubb’s    Austin, TX*
04/25    Revention Music Center    Houston, TX*
04/26    South Side Ballroom    Dallas, TX*
04/28    Coca Cola Roxy    Atlanta, GA*
04/29    War Memorial Auditorium    Nashville, TN*
05/01    The Anthem    Washington, DC*
05/03    Agganis Arena    Boston, MA*
05/04    Radio City Music Hall    New York, NY*
05/07    Massey Hall    Toronto, ON*
05/08    The Fillmore Detroit    Detroit, MI*
05/10    Uptown Theatre     Kansas City, MO*
05/11    Aragon Ballroom    Chicago, IL*
05/14    Palace Theatre    Saint Paul, MN*
05/28    Red Rocks Amphitheatre     Morrison, CO**

*Lizzo as support
**Lizzo & Maggie Rogers as support

The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach To Host New Monthly Show On SiriusXM

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Dan Auerbach, singer, songwriter, musician, producer and member of The Black Keys, will host a new monthly music show, The Easy Hour, on The Spectrum (Ch. 28).

The Easy Hour will feature Auerbach playing hand-picked tunes from all genres of music from his personal library.  In addition to sharing classics, Auerbach will also introduce some of his favorite new artists in this one-hour program.

“I am honored to be able to share some of my favorite songs with listeners on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum this year, said Dan Auerbach. “Easy Hour will be a chance for listeners to hear some music—both old and new—that they wouldn’t normally hear on the radio. I hope people enjoy listening as much as I have enjoyed putting it together.”

This new series kicks off Sunday, January 21, at 8 pm ET and is the latest guest-curated program to be added to The Spectrum channel, joining other popular shows including Off the Cuff with Theodora Richards and The Writer’s Block with David Fricke.

Auerbach’s new solo album, Waiting On A Song, is the debut release on his new record label, Easy Eye Sound, which features releases from other artists and is distributed by Auerbach’s longtime label Nonesuch Records. Easy Eye Sound is built equally around Auerbach’s Easy Eye Studio in Nashville, where The Black Keys recorded their last two albums, as well as the collection of famous session musicians that have come to call the studio home.

Auerbach kicks off the “Easy Eye Sound Review Tour,” a 20-date North American tour, on February 10, in support of his new album, Waiting On A Song.

Listen live to The Spectrum now.

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