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David Bowie Naratted Mick Ronson Doc, And It’s Coming Out In October

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David Bowie Naratted Mick Ronson Doc, And It’s Coming Out In October

From Emperor Media Ltd. and acclaimed producer/director Jon Brewer, music icon David Bowie narrates Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story, this unprecedented celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso Mick Ronson – a rock hero virtually unknown despite his direct contribution and involvement in countless compositions, lyrics and recordings that changed the face of music forever. His humble beginnings in Hull, England underpinned the values and modest, unpretentious personality of Mick Ronson, who worked with the city’s council while he pursued his craft with consummate dedication. Soon word of his talent reached David Bowie, who grabbed at the chance to work with Ronson, in what would become a career-long association, alongside collaborations with other greats such as Bob Dylan, Ian Hunter, Lulu and Lou Reed. The Man Who Sold the World, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory, The Jean Genie – all were constructed with Ronson on guitar. Sadly in 1993, while working on a solo album, Ronson passed away before receiving the recognition he so richly deserved or before taking that final bow. Now, with unprecedented access to archival backstage footage – never before released – and iconic imagery from superstar photographer Mick Rock, this fascinating and at times controversial special reveals the ultimate authentic chronicle of the career of a cornerstone of rock.

It gets released on October 27 and watch the trailer below.

https://youtu.be/d1BxmWVr-lc

Here Is Spotify’s Song Of The Summer, And It’s Not Even Close

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Here Is Spotify’s Song Of The Summer, And It’s Not Even Close

It will surprise no one that “Despacito” is this summer’s most listened-to track, with 786m+ streams worldwide thus far, according to Spotify’s just-released Global and U.S. Songs of the Summer lists.

“2017 gave us the summer of Latin music,” said Rocio Guerrero, Spotify’s Head of Latin Culture, over a polyrhythmic drum roll. “For the first time ever, we have seven Latin songs on Spotify’s global chart, including both the original and remix of ‘Despacito,’ this summer’s undisputed anthem. Another huge success has been Danny Ocean, one of Spotify’s emerging Latin artists, who has racked up more than 318m streams with ‘Me Rehúso.’”

The songs of the summer were identified by looking at Spotify’s most listened to tracks between 6/21 and 8/27.

Spotify’s Global Top 30 Songs of the Summer:

  1. Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi – Despacito – Remix (feat. Justin Bieber)
  2. DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller)
  3. French Montana, Unforgettable (feat. Swae Lee)
  4. DJ Khaled – I’m the One (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne)
  5. J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente
  6. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
  7. Calvin Harris – Feels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean)
  8. Charlie Puth – Attention
  9. Liam Payne – Strip That Down (feat. Quavo)
  10. Imagine Dragons – Thunder
  11. Jonas Blue – Mama (feat. William Singe)
  12. David Guetta – 2U (feat. Justin Bieber)
  13. Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3
  14. Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back
  15. Axwell / Ingrosso – More Than You Know
  16. Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
  17. Jason Derulo – Swalla (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)
  18. The Chainsmokers, Coldplay – Something Just Like This
  19. Maluma – Felices los 4
  20. Imagine Dragons – Believer
  21. Danny Ocean – Me Rehúso
  22. Luis Fonsi – Despacito (feat. Daddy Yankee)
  23. Post Malone – Congratulations (feat. Quavo)
  24. Maggie Lindemann, CADE, Cheat Codes – Pretty Girl (Cheat Code X CADE Remix)
  25. Rita Ora – Your Song
  26. Niall Horan – Slow Hands
  27. Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry
  28. Martin Garrix, Troye Sivan – There For You
  29. Clean Bandit – Symphony (feat. Zara Larsson)
  30. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like

Spotify’s U.S. Top 30 Songs of the Summer:

  1. Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi – Despacito – Remix (feat. Justin Bieber)
  2. Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3
  3. DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller)
  4. French Montana, Unforgettable (feat. Swae Lee)
  5. Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
  6. DJ Khaled – I’m the One (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne)
  7. Post Malone – Congratulations (feat. Quavo)
  8. 21 Savage – Bank Account
  9. Khalid – Location
  10. Childish Gambino – Redbone
  11. Calvin Harris – Feels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean)
  12. Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect
  13. Liam Payne – Strip That Down (feat. Quavo)
  14. Logic – 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara, Khalid)
  15. Imagine Dragons – Believer
  16. Kendrick Lamar – DNA.
  17. Charlie Puth – Attention
  18. Sam Hunt – Body Like A Back Road
  19. Playboi Carti – Magnolia
  20. David Guetta – 2U (feat. Justin Bieber)
  21. Future – Mask Off
  22. Calvin Harris – Slide (feat. Frank Ocean, Migos)
  23. J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente
  24. Travis Scott – goosebumps
  25. Migos – Slippery (feat. Gucci Mane)
  26. Drake – Signs
  27. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
  28. Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry
  29. Imagine Dragons – Thunder
  30. Niall Horan – Slow Hands

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Maurice Sendak, Author of “Where The Wild Things Are” Got The Best Fan Letter EVER

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Maurice Sendak, Author of “Where The Wild Things Are” Got The Best Fan Letter EVER

“Once a little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters — sometimes very hastily — but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I wrote, “Dear Jim: I loved your card.” Then I got a letter back from his mother and she said, “Jim loved your card so much he ate it.” That to me was one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received. He didn’t care that it was an original Maurice Sendak drawing or anything. He saw it, he loved it, he ate it.” – Maurice Sendak, Author of Where The Wild Things Are

Watch Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Describe His Songwriting Process Step By Step. Sorta.

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Watch Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Describe His Songwriting Process Step By Step. Sorta.

The lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning band Arcade Fire sat down with us to share what exactly goes into crafting a song. But don’t look for a serious talk. It comes from The Clickhole, so be prepared for some deadpan Spinal Tap funny.

St. Vincent Covers The Beatles In New Tiffany Ad Campaign

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St. Vincent Covers The Beatles In New Tiffany Ad Campaign

Love and beauty are the essence of Tiffany, and the new Tiffany fragrance captures that essence in a bottle—a sparkling floral musk with a precious signature ingredient, the iris. Last month, it emerged that Annie Clark — a.k.a. St. Vincent — would be one of the faces of a fall advertising campaign by Tiffany and Co. In a new ad that’s part of the campaign, St. Vincent is heard covering The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.”

Bruce Springsteen On Broadway Extended By 10 Weeks

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Bruce Springsteen On Broadway Extended By 10 Weeks

Tickets went on sale for Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway residency through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan service this morning, and sold out in seconds. Soon after, “Springsteen On Broadway” announced that the show will be extended by 10 weeks and will run from October 3 to February 3. Ticketmaster announced that anyone who registered as a Verified Fan will still be eligible to receive an offer code to buy tickets to the new run of shows which will be on sale September 7 at 10AM ET. You can still enroll in the Verified Fan program through September 3 here.

Watch Metallica Unbox Their Own “Master of Puppets” Deluxe Box Set

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Watch Metallica Unbox Their Own “Master of Puppets” Deluxe Box Set

Unboxing videos aren’t really new, but a video of the band (or brand) itself doing it? That’s pretty rare. Watch James Hetfield as he takes his first look at the Remastered Deluxe Box Set of Master of Puppets.

The JUNO Awards reinstate Comedy Album of the Year category 

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The JUNO Awards reinstate Comedy Album of the Year category 

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced the re-establishment of the JUNO Awards category Comedy Album of the Year, sponsored by SiriusXM Canada. Back after a 33-year hiatus, the award is being recognized by CARAS as the 42nd category for submission.

“We are thrilled to bring back Comedy Album of the Year, a category that celebrates Canada’s gifted comedians,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts. “As we do with our diverse musical categories, the award embraces the full scope of this entertainment genre, recognizing the diverse talent making waves both locally and abroad.”

Through the re-establishment of this award, CARAS aims to celebrate and promote brilliant comedic artists; the category acknowledges Canadian emerging and established comedians who are actively contributing to culture. Albums eligible for submission must be recorded by a comedic performer or performers of any of the following disciplines: stand-up, sketch, improvisation or musical comedy. The category represents a genre that embraces satire, social commentary, absurdism, parodies,character-based humour and monologists; there are no sales qualifications for this category. Submissions for the 2018 JUNO Awards open on October 2 and close on November 10. Visit junoawards.ca for more information. The reinstatement of this award has received incredible support from the comedy community; to check out what some of Canada’s top comedians have to say click here.

The Comedy Album of the Year award sponsored by SiriusXM Canada will be presented at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday, March 24, 2018.

JUNO Week 2018 will be hosted in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 19 through March 25, 2018.

CBC Music And MusiCounts Present The 3rd Annual Canadian Music Class Challenge

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CBC Music And MusiCounts Present The 3rd Annual Canadian Music Class Challenge

CBC Music in association with MusiCounts today announced the return of the Canadian Music Class Challenge, which encourages eligible music classes, music clubs and after-school programs to submit a video performance of a Canadian song (full 2017 list below) for a chance to win one of six $5,000 classroom recording studios. This year’s competition launches on September 1 and will close on November 24, with winners to be announced on CBC Radio 2 Morning with Raina Douris on December 15. For full criteria or to sign up and submit a video please visit www.cbcmusic.ca/musicclass

Now in its third year, the Canadian Music Class Challenge builds on CBC Music’s ongoing commitment to support music education and MusiCounts’ mandate to encourage music in classrooms and communities across Canada. Last year saw over 500 groups from grades one to 12 enter across six categories with many talented students being profiled across CBC’s digital, radio and television platforms.

This year, the following 17 songs can be submitted for consideration:

Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes
Both Sides, Now – Joni Mitchell
Constant Craving – k.d. lang
CBC Olympic Theme – Marc Cholette arr. Grayson Mathews
Dans Ton Oreille – Jérôme Minière
End Of An Era – The Strumbellas
Fool – Basia Bulat
I Don’t Want To Break Your Heart – Coeur de pirate
It Snowed – Meaghan Smith
James Bay – Midnight Shine
Lost Boy – Ruth B
Listen To The Sounds – Bobs and LoLo
Missing You – JF Robitaille
Northern Lights – The Jerry Cans
Running – Jully Black
Sing It Together – Marc Jordan / Ian Thomas
L’Amour – Karim Ouellet

A panel of musicians and CBC Music journalists will evaluate submissions and release a list of the top 10 finalists in each category on December 8.

Schools that participate in the Canadian Music Class Challenge also have the opportunity to apply for new instruments and equipment through MusiCounts’ Band Aid Program. Through this program, MusiCounts provides musical instruments in $5,000 and $10,000 value allotments to support public (elementary, secondary and separate) school programs across Canada. Visit www.musicounts.ca for more information.

Important Dates for the 2017 Canadian Music Class Challenge:

Submissions open: Friday, September 1
Submissions close: Friday, November 24
Top 10 in each category released: Friday, December 8
Winner announcement: Friday, December 15 on Radio 2 Morning

CIMA Appoints Emy Stantcheva as Manager of MusicOntario

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CIMA Appoints Emy Stantcheva as Manager of MusicOntario

CIMA is pleased to announce Emy Stantcheva’s appointment as Manager of MusicOntario, moving from her previous role as Marketing and Events Coordinator for both CIMA and MusicOntario.

In her four and a half years at CIMA and MusicOntario, Emy has worked closely with the team to build, develop and execute various professional development and showcase programs for emerging artists and music industry professionals. Her role has included building relationships with various conferences and festivals, overseeing CIMA’s annual Gala, launching the Road Gold program, working with CMPA on the Canadian Music Café, and assisting with Music Export Canada/Canadian Blast initiatives.

“I am very pleased to announce Emy’s new appointment as Manager of our MusicOntario division,” says Stuart Johnston, President of CIMA. “Emy has long made a positive and meaningful impact on members and the industry at large, and I am more than confident that MusicOntario and its members will only benefit from Emy’s endless passion and drive to make the industry a better place for everyone.”

As Manager of MusicOntario, Emy will step back from her various roles at CIMA and focus on creating and identifying new opportunities for Ontario artists and entrepreneurs, while continuing to drive and hone the organization’s existing resources, outreach and market access programs. Emy moves into the position following the recent departure of Interim Manager Brian Hetherman.

“I’ve had the distinct pleasure of being with MusicOntario since the company’s infancy, and it has been a joy to witness its growth as it develops an instrumental role in Ontario’s independent music community,” says Emy. “It is a constant learning curve to identify what our vast constituency needs us to deliver, and to work collaboratively with this diverse community to ensure our programming is accessible, meaningful and inclusive. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build these existing relationships, and identify new opportunities to connect with, engage, and create resources for indie musicians and entrepreneurs across the province. I’m very lucky to embark on this next chapter with the CIMA family, and could not ask for the support of a better team!”

Prior to CIMA, Emy worked in music publicity and marketing, and artist management. With over a decade in experience, we are confident that Emy’s expertise, passion and sense of humour will play vital roles in leading our program and service delivery to benefit MusicOntario’s members and our industry.

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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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