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The Beatles Are Getting Their Own Channel On SiriusXM

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May 4, 2017

The Beatles Are Getting Their Own Channel On SiriusXM

SiriusXM is pleased to announce The Beatles Channel, launching May 18 at 9:09 am ET exclusively on SiriusXM channel 18. Celebrating popular music’s most legendary and influential band, The Beatles Channel has been created by SiriusXM to present unique and exclusive programming in collaboration with and fully authorized by The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. The Beatles Channel will also be available online and through the SiriusXM app.

The Beatles Channel will showcase all-things-Beatles with regular and special programming spanning the history-making careers of the band and its members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The channel will explore The Beatles’ entire career including their hits and deeper tracks, live recordings, rarities, and solo albums, while also spotlighting musicians who have inspired, and have drawn inspiration from, The Beatles.

Paul McCartney said, “I still remember the thrill of when we first heard our music on the radio, but I don’t think any of us would have imagined that we’d have our very own Beatles radio channel more than 50 years later. The SiriusXM channel will have it all, 8 Days a Week.”

Ringo Starr added, “Great news, The Beatles will have their own channel on SiriusXM. Now you can listen to The Beatles, Any Time at All. Peace & Love.”

“We are so proud to announce the most popular band in history has joined us for their own SiriusXM channel,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM. “We’ve worked with The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. to create a channel that is as vital today as when the band’s music was first recorded. The channel will be all-things-Beatles, 24/7. The soundtrack of our world, made by John, Paul, George and Ringo.”

The Beatles Channel will launch at exactly 9:09 am ET on Thursday May 18, and will be celebrated as part of SiriusXM’s free listening preview program, offering 24/7 listening on inactive SiriusXM radios from May 17 to May 30.

The Beatles Channel will present a curated mix of music tailored to a wide range of Beatles fans, along with a variety of regular shows and specials, including:

Breakfast with The Beatles: A daily morning show hosted by musician and lifelong Beatles aficionado, Chris Carter, featuring music, stories and all things Beatles.
A Day in the Life: A daily feature noting milestones in the lives and career of The Beatles.
My Fab Four: A daily guest DJ session, hosted by musicians influenced by The Beatles, celebrities, and super fan listeners, each playing their four favorite Beatles songs.
Beatle Bites: A daily “name the song” quiz featuring a short snippet of a Beatles recording.
Dedicated Phone: # 844-999-BEATLES, for fans to make requests and share their Beatles stories.
The Fab Fourum: A live weekly call-in roundtable show hosted by veteran broadcaster Dennis Elsas; TV producer and author, Bill Flanagan; and panelists including authors, musicians and fans.
Peter Asher: From Me To You: He sang Beatles compositions as a member of Peter & Gordon, was part of the formation of Apple Records and went on to become a multiple Grammy-winning producer and much more. Now, his stories come to life in this exclusive weekly series.
Magical Mini Concert: A weekly fantasy concert featuring live music from The Beatles and their solo works.
Northern Songs with Bill Flanagan: A regular show from TV producer and author Flanagan, focusing on themes that tell the story of The Beatles, their music and the effect it had on generations of fans.
Get Back: The Beatles in Britain: A monthly show recorded in and around London and Liverpool that offers the UK perspective of the Beatles phenomenon, hosted by Geoff Lloyd.

On June 1, The Beatles Channel will celebrate “Pepper Day” on the 50^th Anniversary of the band’s acclaimed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, playing the album’s new Anniversary Edition stereo mix in its entirety. The album spotlight will be accompanied by commentary by the album’s original producer, the late George Martin, and by his son, Giles Martin, who produced the album’s new stereo and 5.1 surround mixes from The Beatles’ session tapes, guided by his father’s original, Beatles-preferred mono album mix. Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe will release ‘Sgt. Pepper’ in several Anniversary Edition configurations on May 26.

Halsey Premieres New Track, “Eyes Closed” On Apple Music Beats 1

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Halsey announces her 2017 North American headline tour in support of her second full-length album, hopeless fountain kingdom out June 2 via Astralwerks. Halsey’s eight-week tour kicks off September 29, with pre-sales beginning May 8 – tickets can be purchased HERE. For every pair of online tickets purchased, fans will have access to redeem one physical copy of the new album hopeless fountain kingdom.

Zane Lowe exclusively debuted the Grammy-Award-nominated multi-platinum maverick’s new song, “Eyes Closed” co-written with The Weeknd on Apple Music’s Beats 1 as his latest “World Record,” marking another key moment of hopeless fountain kingdom.

Halsey takes the stage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the late-night television debut performance of the record’s first single “Now Or Never” tonight. Already, the track has clocked over 34 million Spotify streams and counting, while the Halsey-directed music video surpassed 14 million YouTube/VEVO views.

Last month, Halsey surprised fans by revealing the artwork for hopeless fountain kingdom with an innovative scavenger hunt, directly engaging her devout followers. More recently, she revealed the full album track listing with its 13-track standard edition and 16-track deluxe edition via another fan-inclusive surprise, sending sixteen fans their own copy of hopeless fountain kingdom’s newspaper, The Kingdom Times, with articles tailored to describe the conflict played out in the cinematic video for “Now Or Never.”

The album honestly exorcises moments of sorrow, pain, joy, and love through a whirlwind of poetic lyricism, cinematic production, and searing hooks. She invites a few friends such as Quavo, Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony), and Cashmere Cat along for the ride, as well as producers Benny Blanco, Greg Kurstin, Ricky Reed and more.

Halsey first stormed the pop culture kingdom in 2015 and took her spot on the throne as her full-length debut BADLANDS crash-landed at #1 on the Nielsen Soundscan Alt Chart and #3 on the Overall Albums Chart and earned a Gold-Certification. She sold out arenas everywhere and garnered a 2017 GRAMMY® nomination in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” for “Closer,” her seven times platinum mega-hit with The Chainsmokers. Her reign continues with hopeless fountain kingdom.

CANADIAN TOUR DATES:
10/3 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
10/4 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
11/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
11/14 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
11/15 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place

TRACKLISTING:
Standard:
1) The Prologue
2) 100 Letters
3) Eyes Closed
4) Alone
5) Now Or Never
6) Sorry
7) Good Mourning
8) Lie (feat. Quavo)
9) Walls Could Talk
10) Bad At Love
11) Strangers (feat. Lauren Jauregui)
12) Devil In Me
13) Hopeless (feat. Cashmere Cat)

Deluxe:
The Prologue
100 Letters
Eyes Closed
Heaven In Hiding*
Alone
Now Or Never
Sorry
Good Mourning
Lie (feat. Quavo)
Walls Could Talk
Bad At Love
Don’t Play*
Strangers (feat. Lauren Jauregui)
Angel On Fire*
Devil In Me
Hopeless (feat. Cashmere Cat)

Sci-Fi music like you’ve never heard it before

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When you think of the soundtrack to major science fiction works, you will most likely think of the big set-piece orchestral compositions. The bold music from Star Wars has become entirely iconic. And it’s easy to see why. Big instruments and dramatic musical scores seem like the perfect accompaniment to ‘out of this world’ TV and movie productions. However, one show has demonstrated that it doesn’t have to be this way…

Battlestar Galactica has become a hit in so many ways. The futuristic military drama is something of a re-hash from the 1970s television series. First hitting the screens in 2003, it has since become a major hit. A Peabody Award, numerous Emmy nominations and a placement within Time Magazine’s 100 Best TV Shows of All Time sum up the critical acclaim the series has received. However, a major part of this success has been the consistently varied and outstanding soundtrack, which has spanned four seasons.

Credit must go to the composer Bear McCreary, who was tasked with putting the soundtrack together from the very beginning. What he produced was quite remarkable. The music became a real hallmark of the show. And yet, he managed to produce something quite different for pretty much every series. In fact, producers encouraged him to constantly change the score, something he has described as an “extremely exciting creative prospect”. Consequently, although full orchestral support does feature in some of his Battlestar Galactica work, McCreary’s compositions also encompass a huge variety of ethnic influences and a mixture of human and militaristic themes. The resulting sound was often produced by collaboration of just 9-10 musicians.

The soundtrack to the first series was a conscious attempt by McCreary to move away from the bold brassy feel of science fiction music. As a result, it features plenty of percussion. More importantly though, it saw the introduction of many of the musical motifs, which have come to characterise Battlestar Galactica – The familiar passages of music which define a specific character, location, relationship or mood within the plot. For fans of the show, they are the shorthand to what is about to occur on screen. They are also featured in pretty much any associated product or marketing effort. For example, on this Battlestar Galactica slot review, it is clear that these musical motifs feature heavily in an online slot game based around the show.

In this initial series, viewers are introduced to the ‘Adama family theme,’ involving the main protagonists William and Lee Adama. Musically, it is dominated by a strong Gaelic theme, featuring pipes, flutes and even Irish Gaelic lyrics. Meanwhile, series one also features the ‘Cylon’ theme for the first time, in which a much more robotic sound is created. McCreary uses drums and unconventional items such as pots and pans to create this unique sound.

Of course, as the series evolved, so did the music, with new themes constantly created and the soundtrack discs themselves becoming extremely popular in their own right. Unsurprisingly perhaps, live performances of the music in 2008 and 2009 were sell-outs and a ballet set to the score enjoyed an incredible 13-week run!

Toledo Mud Hens Pay Tribute To The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

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Toledo Mud Hens Pay Tribute To The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

As the landmark Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band approaches its 50-year anniversary on June 1, tributes are being planned all over. One of the strangest comes from the Toledo Mud Hens: the minor-league baseball team will wear Pepper-themed jerseys for their June 16 game against the Gwinnett Braves. No word yet if the uniforms will be onsale before or after the game.

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Here’s A Great Idea – A Jazz Band Playing In The Supermarket

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May 3, 2017

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Here’s A Great Idea – A Jazz Band Playing In The Supermarket

Well, here’s an interesting idea and one way to jazz up the supermarket. A jazz trio playing in the produce department. LETTUCE TURNIP THE BEET. And if you think this is strange, the next aisle is Nuts. Everybody is going bananas in this place! You may not carrot all about the music, but the trio loves to produce music. Lettuce listen. I bet their music is rad…ish.

John Williams being humble

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May 2, 2017

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The Pursuit Of Happiness Brave New Waves Session Coming on CD and Vinyl

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The Pursuit Of Happiness Brave New Waves Session Coming on CD and Vinyl

On June 2nd Artoffact Records will release THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Brave New Waves session on CD, Vinyl and Digital. Featuring the classic band line-up of Moe Berg, John Sinclair, Leslie Stanwyck, Kris Abbott, and Dave Gilby.

Fronted by the always-charismatic Moe Berg, The Pursuit Of Happiness delivered a breath-taking Brave New Waves session, complete wild guitar solos and impressive percussion courtesy Dave Gilby, as well as the TPOH-patented backing vocals by Leslie Sinclair (nee Stanwyck). Moe Berg will also be touring this year as a member of the TransCanada Highwaymen, along with former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page, Odds’ Craig Northey, and Sloan member Chris Murphy.

Recorded in 1990 at CBC Studio 13 in Montreal and taken from the original CBC Archives’ tape. Remastered at Grey Market Mastering in Montreal, by Harris Newman. The exact recording date of the Pursuit of Happiness’ is unknown.

Exploding onto the Canadian rock scene with “I’m An Adult Now,” The Pursuit of Happiness went on to sell over 100,000 copies of their debut album Love Junk and continued to have hits in the early 90s such as “Two Girls in One,” and “Cigarette Dangles.” Both hit songs “I’m An Adult Now” and “Two Girls in One” are on the, never before released, Brave New Waves session.

Track Listing:
1 My Neighbourhood
2 Runs in the Family
3 Something Physical
4 I’m An Adult Now
5 No Safe Place
6 The One Thing
7 Beautiful White
8 Two Girls in One
9 On & On & On
10 Interview with band, conducted by Brent Bambury **
**Only available on CD and Bandcamp

JamStack Wins Canadian Music Week Competition

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JamStack Wins Canadian Music Week Competition

JamStack, the world’s first attachable guitar amplifier, picked up another great endorsement April 19. Founder, Chris Prendergast, was selected as the winner of the Startup Launchpad pitch competition at Canadian Music Week in Toronto! The honor comes with connections to some of the top investors in music, along with a $10,000 cash prize.

That’s great momentum going into Prendergast’s new Indiegogo campaign where musicians will finally be able to pre-order the Jamstack for just $148 starting May 2nd.

JamStack is a lightweight, portable amplifier that connects seamlessly with a smartphone for incredible effects, shockingly good tone and the ability to share music. It weighs under 2 lbs. (900 grams) and fits on the strap button of an electric guitar or bass – without modification. A spring load system and soft mount protect the guitar, and two short cords give guitarists 10-watts of sound and countless effects.

With JamStack, there is no need for heavy equipment or expensive computers. Pair it with smartphone apps like AmpliTube and AmpKit to add layered effects without wasting time on levels. Back tracks won’t drop out like regular amps. And since the phone is right on the guitar body, guitarists can set up loops on the fly, perform sequined samples, or record and share music effortlessly. JamStack is so small, it fits in a guitar case and runs for 8-hours on a single charge – perfect for road trips, parties and jamming on the porch.

It’s great for new guitar players too! Adjust the phone to hear the lesson and follow along on the screen. Plus, JamStack can be paired with Bluetooth to double as an ultra- premium Bluetooth speaker.

Prendergast will start taking pre-orders on May 2nd when he launches a new Indiegogo campaign, with shipments expected to arrive in August. JamStack has great momentum coming off a wildly successful KickStarter campaign that raised more than 325% of its goal last winter. That was enough to line up a high-end manufacturer for the first run.

Keep an eye on Prendergast, as he has other big events lined up including an appearance on Dragons’ Den in the new fall season. You can read more about Jamstack online at Jamstack.io.

Chris Prendergast founded JamStack out of a desire to add layered effects to his electric guitar sounds without expensive computer equipment. Using his background in electrical engineering, Chris built the ultimate gadget for guitarists. Overwhelming support and an experienced design team will soon bring JamStack to market to let musicians play whenever they get inspired.

The top 10 bestselling albums and singles on Record Store Day 2017

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The top 10 bestselling albums and singles on Record Store Day 2017

Record Store Day 2017 was a very big success again with music lovers descending upon their favorite record stores to check out the new vinyl releases. P.N.E. Garden Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 7/29/66 by Grateful Dead was the top selling album on Record Store Day, while Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles was the top selling single.

These were the top 10 bestselling albums in independent record stores on Record Store Day 2017:

1. Grateful Dead – N.E. Garden Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 7/29/66
2. David Bowie – Cracked Actor
3. The Doors – Live At The Matrix ’67
4. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Live From Welcome To 1979
5. The Cure – Greatest Hits Acoustic
6. The Cure – Greatest Hits
7. Sublime – Badfish
8. Stevie Nicks – Rarities
9. The Claypool Lennon Delirium – Lime and Limpid
10. The Notorious B.I.G. – Born Again

These were the top 10 bestselling singles in independent record stores on Record Store Day 2017:
1. The Beatles – “Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane”
2. John Williams – “Star Wars: A New Hope”
3. U2 – “Red Hill Mining Town”
4. Pearl Jam – “State of Love and Trust / Breath”
5. Pink Floyd – “Interstellar Overdrive”
6. Prince – “Little Red Corvette / 1999”
7. The Smiths – “Boy With The Thorn In His Side”
8. Alice In Chains – “What The Hell Have I b/w Get Born Again”
9. Rush – “Cygnus X-1”
10. Def Leppard – Def Leppard EP

The year-over-year (single-day RSD 2017 vs single-day RSD 2016) % Change:

Total Album Sales +6%
Vinyl Album Sales +14%
Vinyl Single Sales -3%

* Vinyl Album Sales on Record Store Day (4/22/17) at Independent Music Stores were up 14% compared to Record Store Day 2016 (4/16/16).

* Just more than 3 out of every 4 albums purchased on Record Store Day were vinyl albums; 78% this year, up from 73% in 2016. Total album sales (combining CD & Vinyl) on Record Store Day (4/22/17) at Independent Music Stores were up 6% compared to Record Store Day 2016 (4/16/16).

* Vinyl Single Sales on Record Store Day (4/22/17) at Independent Music Stores were down 3% compared to Record Store Day 2016 (4/16/16).

* Vinyl Album Sales on Record Store Day (4/22/17) at Independent Music Stores were up 2,606% compared to the previous Saturday (4/15/17).

* Overall Album Sales on Record Store Day (4/22/17) at Independent Music Stores were up 1,274% compared to the previous Saturday (4/15/17).