Musician David Byrne and Neil deGrasse Tyson discuss the vital importance of an arts education.
Listen To A New Chuck Berry Song “Wonderful Woman,” With A Guest Performance From Gary Clark Jr.
You can now listen to “Wonderful Woman,” the second track from the forthcoming Chuck Berry album ‘CHUCK,’ due out June 9 on Dualtone Records. ‘CHUCK’ is the final album and first new music in nearly four decades from the founding rock and roll legend, who passed away last month at the age of 90. “Wonderful Woman,” which the New Yorker calls “freewheeling and rambunctious,” features special guest Gary Clark Jr. on guitar.
Comprised of ten new recordings, eight of which were written by Berry, ‘CHUCK’ is his first new album since 1979’s ‘Rock It.’ It was recorded and produced by Berry in various studios around St. Louis and features his longtime hometown backing group – including his children Charles Berry Jr. (guitar) and Ingrid Berry (vocals, harmonica), plus Jimmy Marsala (Berry’s bassist for forty years), Robert Lohr (piano), and Keith Robinson (drums) – which supported him for nearly two decades on over two hundred residency shows at the famed Blueberry Hill club. In addition to Gary Clark Jr., the album includes guest performances from Tom Morello, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Chuck’s grandson Charles Berry III. Acclaimed author and historian Douglas Brinkley contributes liner notes.
Following the release of first single “Big Boys” on March 22nd, early praise began pouring in for ‘CHUCK.’ Rolling Stone said the album finds Berry “raging against the dying of the light, but in a vulnerable and tender way his earlier music had not prepared us for,” while The Guardian raved that ‘CHUCK’ “proves the late rock’n’roller was brimming with energy until the very end.” Uncut remarked that “Berry has as much to say about life and death as Cash and Bowie and Cohen did on their final albums.”
‘CHUCK’ Track List:
Wonderful Woman
Big Boys
You Go To My Head
3/4 Time (Enchiladas)
Darlin’
Lady B. Goode
She Still Loves You
Jamaica Moon
Dutchman
Eyes Of Man
How Troy Carter Built A Music Empire
As a kid, Troy Carter dreamed of being a rapper, but soon discovered he was a better manager than a musician. He took Lady Gaga from obscurity to stardom – helping shape both her music and her brand. Then he turned his gift for spotting talent to spotting investment opportunities with his company Atom Factory.
This might be the greatest thing the Red Hot Chili Peppers did – Donna Summer’s I Feel Love.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ guitarist John Frusciante gets right there with his falsetto on their cover of Donna Summer’s I Feel Love.
[PIAS]’ Digital Marketing Manager says Livestreaming Is The Future Of Music
> What do you predict will be the key trends for music consumption and marketing in 2017?
The livestream area will keep growing and improving, becoming a more prominent part of everyone’s marketing campaigns. As the tech giants are investing heavily to dominate the space, consumers are aware and accustomed to the function. I also think the dismantling of the album will continue and the focus will gravitate further towards shorter form products (EPs, singles).
> What is the one innovation that we should be the most excited about?
There are a few hot topics in the tech world that will have some influence for the music industry, but for me the most prominent is the livestreaming area. There’s a battle going on between the tech giants, and also start-ups, to dominate this space and start to monetise live streams. Companies are already accomplishing this (YouNow, Twitch etc.), but some of the bigger companies are yet to monetise the format. This could potentially open up another revenue stream for the industry, and provide high quality but affordable options for live streams.
The Notorious B.I.G Paper Sculpture
Artist Felix Semper has created an incredible bust commemorating the late, great The Notorious B.I.G entitled “Big Poppa“, made from layers of glued paper. And what did YOU accomplish today?
CIMA Announces Recipients and Nominees for Third Annual Celebration & Awards Gala
Today, the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), is proud to announce the recipients of and nominees for the third annual CIMA Celebration & Awards Gala, taking place on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Toronto’s Glass Factory. This year’s recipients will be recognized for their incredible contributions to independent music. Performers for the 2017 CIMA Celebration & Awards Gala will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are thrilled to return for our third year to celebrate those who create, support and strengthen Canadian independent music,” said Stuart Johnston, President, CIMA. “We are pleased to recognize this year’s recipients for their impressive contributions to the Canadian music industry.”
2017 Award Recipients
Builder Award: Donald K. Tarlton (DKD) – Presented by Slaight Music
Brian Chater Leadership Award: Sheri Jones (Jones & Co.)
Entrepreneur Award: Rob Lanni & Eric Lawrence (Coalition Music) – Presented by Gowling WLG
Unsung Hero Award: Steve Jordan (Polaris Music Prize) – Presented by MuchFACT
2017 Marketing Award Nominees
Arts & Crafts for Gord Downie’s Secret Path
Dine Alone Records for Monster Truck’s Sittin’ Heavy
Six Shooter Records for Tanya Tagaq’s Retribution
The Marketing Award recipient will be announced at the 2017 CIMA Celebration & Awards Gala on June 12. Tickets will be on sale May 10, 2017.
5-Time JUNO Award Winner Exco Levi Talks With SOCAN
In an interview with SOCAN, Exco Levi – a five-time JUNO Award winner for Reggae Recording of the Year (in 2017, for Siren) – discusses writing the song “Siren,” the importance of keeping his music positive, winning a JUNO for the fifth year in a row, what he’s doing for the rest of 2017, and how reggae doesn’t have to appeal only to a niche market.
Mark Hamill Pranks Star Wars Fans with Epic Surprise for Force For Change
Mark Hamill channels Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader to surprise Star Wars fans and announce that he’s offering a bonus experience: attend a pre-screening of The Last Jedi and get lunch with him in LA! For your chance to win the bonus prize, plus three epic Star Wars experiences, enter here: http://strw.rs/6001859HN
ABBA’s Multi-Platinum Gold: Greatest Hits Gets Gold-Coloured Vinyl Reissue June 30
Twenty-five years after its original release, ABBA’s career-defining compilation, Gold: Greatest Hits, will receive a limited-edition reissue on suitably gold-coloured vinyl June 30. The 2LP set will be pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl and will also include a card for MP3 download, ensuring that your favourite ABBA songs can be heard both as originally intended and on the move.
First released on 21 September 1992, ABBA’s chart-topping Gold has gone on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide, being certified Diamond in Canada and France, and selling Platinum many times over elsewhere – notably the UK, where it remains the second best-selling album of all time. Containing 19 of the group’s biggest hits, Gold proves exactly why Benny, Björn, Agnetha and Anni-Frid have been hailed as The Beatles of the ’70s, and continues to find new generations of fans unable to resist their charms.
From ABBA’s first global chart-topper, 1974’s Waterloo, to iconic anthems Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All and Thank You For The Music, Gold: Greatest Hits charts a remarkable decade in which ABBA revolutionised pop music, becoming one of the worlds’ most-loved bands in the process.
For many of ABBA’s devoted fans, the journey starts here – but it goes on forever.
The full tracklisting is:
Side One
- Dancing Queen
- Knowing Me, Knowing You
- Take A Chance On Me
- Mamma Mia
- Lay All Your Love On Me
Side Two
- Super Trouper
- I Have A Dream
- The Winner Takes It All
- Money, Money, Money
- SOS
Side Three
- Chiquitita
- Fernando
- Voulez-Vous
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
Side Four
- Does Your Mother Know
- One Of Us
- The Name Of The Game
- Thank You For The Music
- Waterloo