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Amazon Music to Livestream All Things Go Festival Worldwide for the First Time

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Amazon Music to Livestream All Things Go Festival Worldwide for the First Time

Amazon Music today announced it will exclusively livestream the DC-area edition of the 11th annual All Things Go Festival, bringing the celebrated independent music festival to audiences worldwide for the first time. Taking place September 26-28 at the iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion, the festival features an impressive lineup including Noah Kahan, Doechii, Lucy Dacus, Clairo, Kesha, The Marías and more.

The livestream will be available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and Prime Video across all three days of the festival. Fans can prepare for the festival by listening to the All Things Go DC Official Playlist exclusively on Amazon Music, featuring music from this year’s performing artists.

“Streaming All Things Go was a no brainer for us at Amazon Music,” said Kirdis Postelle, global head of content, Amazon Music. “All Things Go has built an incredible reputation for showcasing groundbreaking artists and fostering an inclusive community of passionate music lovers. This livestream allows us to extend that special festival experience beyond Merriweather Post Pavilion to audiences everywhere.”

All Things Go Festival, known for its innovative approach to curation and community, has experienced remarkable growth since its 2014 inception, evolving into one of the most anticipated music events in the U.S. that showcases both established and emerging artists, with a particular focus on amplifying women, queer, and non-binary voices in the industry. 

The festival has more than doubled in size annually since 2018, featuring prominent headliners like Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe, and Hozier. The festival has expanded to three days for 2025 with over 40 artists performing across multiple stages at Merriweather Post Pavilion, drawing an international audience while maintaining its reputation for creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for music fans.

Sabaton Charge Forward With New Single and Video “Hordes Of Khan”

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Sabaton Charge Forward With New Single and Video “Hordes Of Khan”

Sabaton have unveiled their second single and cinematic video, “Hordes Of Khan” from their forthcoming 11th studio album which is due out later this year, marking their Better Noise Music debut.

“The story behind our new single ‘Hordes Of Khan’ was a great one to take a deep dive into,” says singer Joakim Broden. “The song actually turned out to have way more depth than we expected. Genghis Khan wasn’t just a conqueror; he was a complex figure who left behind a huge legacy. He built the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching far beyond Mongolia, and his influence only grew after his death. Honestly, we couldn’t have picked a more suitable subject for the new direction SABATON is heading in! ‘Hordes of Khan’ hits hard, and it’s heavy for good reason. We know our fans crave heavy music, and we’re pumped to see how they react to this one. Hopefully, it’s a track they’ll be blasting on repeat!”

As bassist Par Sundstrom explains, “Joakim wanted to write a proper heavy metal song, and as we’ve seen from past releases, a lot of our fans appreciate pure f***ing heavy metal! That’s what ‘Hordes Of Khan’ is, and when you listen to it and close your eyes, you can imagine Genghis Khan on his horse, galloping to battle. Joakim composed the music and I actually wrote the lyrics for this one. When I started to work on them, I realized the melody was pretty complicated. Honestly, they were some of the most difficult lyrics that I’ve ever written. All in all, I’m very happy with the result, especially as Joakim has said that parts of the lyrics are some of SABATON’s best to date.”

The music video for “Hordes of Khan” is based in the future, in the year 2045. It was filmed in London at two different locations, the Natural History Museum and at Harrow School, and follows the main character–a young girl–who plays in a heavy metal band and loves Sabaton, but she won’t ever have the opportunity to see the band play because in 2039, all wars have miraculously ended. The world is now peaceful, and war is obsolete and therefore, so is Sabaton. The girl hears about a museum that’s featuring a Sabaton exhibit with all of the band members’ musical instruments. The girl and her band sneak into this museum to check it out. Once inside, they are greeted by a hologram telling the story about the musical instruments of SABATON that contain magic that brings history to life. The kids take no notice, pick up the instruments and begin to play.

Once the music begins, a ferocious Genghis Khan comes to life along with five other legendary soldiers played by the band members. Their mission is to stop Genghis before he escapes the museum to take over the world.

“When reflecting on all of the music videos we’ve ever created,” says Par Sundstrom, “our ‘Hordes of Khan’ music video was the most exciting in a lot of ways, even though ‘Christmas Truce’ is a much more emotional topic and story. I think this one specifically contains much more depth and action, and in combination with the locations and the actors, I’m confident that it will resonate with everyone!”

The children acting in the music video had their work cut out for them. They didn’t just want it to look like they were playing the instruments, they actually wanted the kids to really play the instruments and perform the song correctly. They thought it was going to be super challenging, but in this case they all learned the song by heart and performed it. “We were really proud of them all! What people see in the video is playback, but all of them know their parts and they can play ‘Hordes Of Khan’ for real,” Sundstrom continues. “We loved seeing that happen! Our ex-drummer Daniel Mullback’s son played the drums and acted in this music video as well, and he absolutely nailed it. Another amazing drummer in the making!”

Mariah the Scientist Announces 2026 ‘Hearts Sold Separately’ Tour

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Mariah the Scientist Announces 2026 ‘Hearts Sold Separately’ Tour

R&B singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist announced her 2026 Hearts Sold Separately Tour in support of her highly anticipated album Hearts Sold Separately.

Produced by Live Nation, the 36-city tour kicks off in Paris, France on Monday, January 12th, with stops in Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Utrecht before heading to North America with shows in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and wrapping up with a hometown show in Atlanta at the Coca-Cola Roxy on Friday, April 10th.

Presales start tomorrow (Tues, Sept 16th) at 10 am local time, ahead of the general sale on Friday, September 19th.

In 2024, Mariah embarked on her sold-out To Be Eaten Alive Tour, a more than 40-city run with support from Chxrry and Ryan Trey on select dates and guest appearances by Tee Grizzley and Dess Dior.

Hearts Sold Separately is Mariah’s critically acclaimed fourth studio album and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 11 on the Billboard 200 during the first week of release, earning the new project the distinction of being the highest debut on either chart in her career. Release week also marked three hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 for the album, including “Burning Blue,” charting at No. 29, the Kali Uchis-featured “Is It a Crime?,” charting at No. 59, and “Sacrifice,” a new blossoming Hot 100 hit charting at No. 88.

Mariah’s explosive year began early, when “Burning Blue” topped the Apple Music chart and earned a Top 25 placement on the Billboard Hot 100. Its provocative music video further stirred the conversation around Mariah’s return, and views have soared past the 25 million mark.

Mariah The Scientist Hearts Sold Separately 2026 Tour Dates:

Jan 12 – Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel
Jan 14 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy
Jan 15 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham
Jan 17 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
Jan 20 – Utrecht, NL @ TivoliVredenburg – Ronda
Feb 13 – Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
Feb 16 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
Feb 18 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Feb 20 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
Feb 21 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
Feb 24 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark
Feb 25 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
Feb 27 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
Feb 28 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Mar 3 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Mar 5 – Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
Mar 8 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Mar 10 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
Mar 11 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Mar 14 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus
Mar 15 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
Mar 18 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Mar 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
Mar 21 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Mar 22 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Mar 24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
Mar 26 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim
Mar 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Mar 31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
Apr 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Apr 3 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Apr 4 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
Apr 5 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
Apr 7 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore
Apr 8 – Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company
Apr 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy

Arily Michele Shines With Dreamy New Single “Komorebi”

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Arily Michele Shines With Dreamy New Single “Komorebi”

Nashville-based, but originally from the Colorado Rocky Mountains, singer-songwriter Arily Michele just released her first song of the year, “Komorebi”. The song is the first taste of what’s to come on her upcoming album. Known for blending soulful vocals with dreamy synth soundscapes, Arily delivers a song that feels like floating in warm sunlight.

“Komorebi” takes its name from a Japanese word that describes sunlight shining through tree leaves. Arily says she’s always loved the idea and wanted to capture it in music, and with this song, she did just that.

The lyrics paint a picture of a Rocky Mountain sunset—golden light fading over places like Fairplay, Leadville, and Mount Elbert. It’s about slowing down, holding onto perfect moments, and finding beauty in the middle of life’s chaos. Lyrics like “The arrow of time is sluggish and heavy, but it still marches onwards” remind you that time moves on, even when you want it to stop.

At its core, the song is a love letter to nature, connection, and living in the moment. The repeated line “Stay wild, choose love, forever isn’t long enough” feels like both a personal mantra and an invitation to listeners.

With “Komorebi”, Arily Michele gives us three minutes of calm in a busy world.

Lord Vinheteiro Becomes Darth Vader to Perform ‘Imperial March’ on Rubber Chickens

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Lord Vinheteiro Becomes Darth Vader to Perform ‘Imperial March’ on Rubber Chickens

Picture this: Darth Vader strolls in, not with a lightsaber, but with a table full of squeaky rubber chickens. Each squawk delivers John Williams’ epic theme with poultry-powered precision. The Force? More like The Fowl-ce.


Andrea Bocelli Leads Historic ‘Grace for the World’ Concert at St. Peter’s Square

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Andrea Bocelli Leads Historic ‘Grace for the World’ Concert at St. Peter’s Square

On Saturday 13th September Andrea Bocelli co-directed and performed at the ‘Grace for the World’ free concert: a celebration of music and human connection. Presented from the heart of Vatican City, and streamed live (on Disney+, Hulu and ABC News) the concert made history as the first musical event of its kind to be staged St. Peter’s Square.

The world-renowned tenor performed his hit track with KAROL G, ‘Vivo Por Ella’, for the first time together, as well as a rousing rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ with Teddy Swims.

Andrea Bocelli also announces his forthcoming single, a brand new version of ‘The Blessing’ recorded with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, to be released later this year on Decca / Capitol Christian Music Group.

In an unprecedented gathering of voices and vision, the one-off ‘Grace for the World’ performance united gospel, soul, hip-hop, pop, and classical, and closed the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity, celebrating the 2025 Jubilee Year.

The concert also featured musical performances from such worldclass talent as Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Clipse, Jelly Roll, BamBam, and Angélique Kidjo, each bringing a unique musical perspective that supports the event’s theme of unity. Additional international choristers joined, making the concert a truly global collaboration.

Maestro Andrea Bocelli said of the landmark cultural and spiritual event: “As an artist, I have always believed that music is not just entertainment, but above all a universal language: a bridge capable of uniting cultures, peoples, and hearts. It is a great honour and an equally great joy to lend my voice on the occasion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, in the hopeful belief that this initiative may instill in everyone’s hearts that sense of fraternity and humanity which is so deeply needed.”

Beyond the music, the evening showcased reflections from cultural, diplomatic, and sports leaders, plus an aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories inspired by the Sistine Chapel’s artistry.

Created as a moment of global unity, streaming platforms brought together audiences from around the globe to enjoy a singular live experience like no other.

This follows a moving performance by Bocelli and his son Matteo for Pope Leo XIV a few days ahead of the ‘Grace for the World’ concert, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo

Frank Turner Announces ‘The Next Ten Years’ Triple Vinyl Set for November 2025

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Frank Turner Announces ‘The Next Ten Years’ Triple Vinyl Set for November 2025

Frank Turner has never been one to stand still, and now he’s looking back on a decade of relentless creativity with the announcement of The Next Ten Years Triple Vinyl Set on 7 November, 2025. Serving as the sequel to the much coveted The First Ten Years Box Set, which was released in 2015, the collection will dive deep into Frank’s vault, showcasing rare and bonus material curated by Frank himself, spanning the studio albums of 2015 to 2024 in a 3LP release. Fans will uncover everything from B-sides and live sessions from the eras of Positive Songs For Negative People, Be More Kind, No Man’s Land, and FTHC; as well as a collection of covers, radio sessions, acoustic versions and artist collaboration tracks; some previously not officially released, and many of which are here on vinyl for the first time.

The 3LP clear vinyl discs will be housed in a unique gatefold with a hinged middle sleeve, featuring die-cut panels and embossed titling on the cover. The printed inner sleeves showcase collages made from hundreds of unseen photos and tour passes, which creates slightly different varieties of the cover image through the die-cut panels, depending which inner sleeve side is placed in the first pocket. Side B of LP3 contains a reverse etching visible through the clear disc. Each sleeve will be individually inkjet numbered up to 4000, making this a true collectible. Full details on the tracklisting below.

Speaking about the release, Frank shares: “It’s been a decade since I last gathered all my non studio album music together for a proper release. Outside of my frontline albums, there’s so much more music, and I want it to be easy for everyone to find. B-sides, covers, sessions, alternative versions – it’s lovely to have it all in one place”. 

To mark the announcement, Frank is sharing a cover of Janis Ian’s ‘Better Times Will Come’’. On how the cover came about, Frank shares: “A few years back, the legendary Janis Ian hit me up out of the blue. Seeing her name in my inbox was mind-blowing – I’m a big fan – and the message kept up the crazy – she asked me to cover one of her songs, alongside a host of other artists, to explore song interpretation, as well as to spread the timely message of “Better Times”. I gave it my best shot and was pretty pleased with the result – as was Janis. It’s lovely to have this song on vinyl and to be giving it (and its words) a wider audience.” Listen to ‘Better Times Will Come’’ HERE.

The announcement arrives during yet another high-stamina year for Frank. Following his landmark sold-out 3000th show at London’s Alexandra Palace in February this year, the punk-rock road-warrior has continued his trademark marathon touring schedule. After a busy summer tearing through UK and European festivals, Frank is heading back out on the road once more joining longtime friends Dropkick Murphys for a major European arena tour in October and November. To close out 2025, Frank is reuniting with his old band Million Dead for a UK tour in December, with the London Electric Ballroom already sold out. Full details on Frank’s live dates are detailed on his website here.

The Next Ten Years Tracklisting:

LP1: ORIGINALS

A1 The Sand In The Gears (Live)
A2 Least Of All Young Caroline
A3 Little Aphrodite
A4 Cleopatra In Brooklyn
A5 Bar Staff
A6 How It Began
B1 Road Crew
B2 Eye Of The Day (Live at Earth, Hackney)
B3 Sister Rosetta (Live at Earth, Hackney)
B4 Lioness (Live at Earth, Hackney)
B5 The Sand In The Gears (Electronic)

LP2: COVERS & FEATURES

C1 Delilah (Tom Jones cover)
C2 The Armadillo (Flanders & Swann cover)
C3 Mama Tried (Merle Haggard cover)
C4 Giraffes #1 (Chris T-T cover)
C5 Better Times Will Come (Janis Ian cover)
C6 Merry Christmas Everybody (Slade Cover – Radio 2 Session 13.12.17)
D1 This Year (Mountain Goats cover)
D2 Northbound (Grace Petrie cover)
D3 Julie (Levellers track feat. Frank Turner)
D4 Little Life feat. KT Tunstall
D5 Little Changes (Choir! Choir! Choir! Version)

LP3: ACOUSTIC VERSIONS

E1 Blackout (Acoustic)
E2 There She Is (Acoustic)
E3 Little Changes (Acoustic)
E4 Haven’t Been Doing So Well (Acoustic)
E5 A Wave Across A Bay (Acoustic)
E6 Punches (Acoustic)
E7 The Work (Acoustic)

Side F = Etching design

Propaganda Celebrate 40 Years of ‘A Secret Wish’ With Deluxe Box Set ‘A Secret Sense of Rhythm : A Secret Sense of Sin’

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Propaganda Celebrate 40 Years of ‘A Secret Wish’ With Deluxe Box Set ‘A Secret Sense of Rhythm : A Secret Sense of Sin’

German synth-pop visionaries Propaganda emerged from Düsseldorf in 1982, soon capturing the imagination of musical tastemakers with their provocative, art-driven sound described at the time as ‘Abba from Hell’. Propaganda was the first band to formally sign to Trevor Horn’s pioneering ZTT label in June 1983, and they released their debut single, ‘Dr. Mabuse’, in February of the following year. The brooding, cinematic track, produced by Horn and perhaps best experienced in all its 10-minute ‘Das Testament Des Mabuse’ glory, as a perfect example of the art of the 12” version.

The full-length debut, ‘A Secret Wish’, arrived in the Summer of 1985. Written primarily by Ralf Dörper, Michael Mertens, Claudia Brücken & Andreas Thein, and produced by Stephen Lipson, it featured the distinctive vocals of both Brücken and Susanne Freytag, along with cameos from David Sylvian, Stewart Copeland, Steve Howe, Glenn Gregory, and the legendary Post-Punk guitarist, the late John McGeoch.

‘A Secret Wish’ was both a critical triumph and a commercial success, reaching the top 20 on the UK Albums Chart and spawned two further iconic singles, ‘Duel’ and ‘p:Machinery’, the latter becoming a major hit in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, as well as the ‘should have been a single ‘Murder Of Love’ and a cover of ‘Sorry For Laughing’ by the lo-fi Scottish Postcard Records band, Josef K.

That same year, the band embarked on their Outside World tour, performing across Europe and North America, with former Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes and drummers Steve Jansen (ex-Japan) and Brian McGee (also ex-Simple Minds).

In November 1985, ‘Wishful Thinking’, a reimagining of ‘A Secret Wish’, crafted for the U.S. club market, was issued a promo only, but was quickly adopted by European fans and is regarded as a classic example of the remix album genre.

Now, for the first time, this deluxe collector’s edition box set, curated by ZTT archivist and historian Ian Peel, presents a definitive archive of Propaganda’s groundbreaking work. Along with the 6CD set, there are also two exclusive companion formats: a limited 1-LP vinyl edition remixed by David Kosten, known for his work with Faultline, Everything Everything, Bat For Lashes, Steven Wilson, and Mike Oldfield.

A SECRET SENSE OF RHYTHM : A SECRET SENSE OF SIN is a time capsule, a curated archive, and a celebration of one of the most ambitious,  artful and best-regarded pop albums of the 1980s. It also serves as the most definitive record of the time Propaganda spent with the Zang Tuum Tumb record label, from 1983 to 1985.

CD 1 Secret – An encyclopaedic edition of the debut Propaganda album, A Secret Wish. All the tracks from both the original 1985 Analogue Sequence and the later Digital Variation. All remastered for its 40th anniversary at Abbey Road Studios.

CD 2 Stahlnetz – An extended edition of the remix album Wishful Thinking. If A Secret Wish was ‘ABBA in heaven’, then STAHLNETZ is ‘ABBA in hell’, its darker dance-floor counterpart, created ‘for the footsteps and heartbeats of the connoisseur’.

CD 3 Singlette – Propaganda’s three specially-edited EPs – originally released only on cassette – all with unique versions, mixes and sequences: Do Well, Complete Machinery and the initial intended sequence for (The Nine Lives of) Dr. Mabuse.

CD 4 Series – Propaganda’s contributions to Zang Tuum Tumb’s Action, Incidental and Fatal series. Featuring some of the biggest, boldest 12″ remixes in the history of electronic pop, connected by the Testament series of interludes and edits.

CD 5 Studio – A behind-the-scenes listen into Propaganda at work in Sarm Studios across 1984 and 1985. The construction of the album, including the singles and remixes, is a raw, illuminating work-in-progress juxtaposed with beautiful alternate takes.

CD 6 (Some Kind Of) Single – The final Propaganda single of the Zang Tuum Tumb era: a previously unreleased version of Dr. Mabuse from John Hughes’ 1987 film Some Kind of Wonderful, alongside mixes created especially for TV and video.

A SECRET SENSE OF RHYTHM : A SECRET SENSE OF SIN
SUPER DELUXE EDITION & DIGITAL TRACKLIST

DISC 1: SECRET
A Secret Wish (Propaganda’s Analogue Sequence)

Dream Within a Dream (8.04)
The Murder of Love (05.18)
Jewel (03.09)
Duel (04.41)
p:Machinery (03.49)
Sorry For Laughing (03.27)
Dr. Mabuse (First life) (05.02)
The Chase (04.05)
The Last Word (Strength to Dream) (03.02)

A Secret Wish (Stephen Lipson’s Digital Variation)
Dream Within a Dream (09.08)
Jewel (06.22)
Duel (04.48)
Frozen Faces (04.25)
p:Machinery (03.51)
Dr Mabuse (10.41)

DISC 2: STAHLNETZ

Disturbdance One (0.11)
Abuse – Here (03.29)
Machined (06.53)
p:Machinery – The βeta Wraparound… (10.47)
Laughed (08.45)
Sorry For Laughing – Alvin Clarke 12″ Mix (05.27)
Loving (0.46)
Jewelled (07.48)
Loved (06.42)
Abuse – There (04.16)
Im Stahlnetz Des Mabuse (03.17)
Thought (02.06)
Frozen faces – The Echo of… (10.19)
Machined – Nowhere (0.29)

DISC 3: SINGLETTE

(The Nine Lives of) Dr. Mabuse

Dr. Mabuse – A Paranoid Fantasy (04.21)
Dr. Mabuse Der Spieler – An International Incident (05.38)
Das Testaments Des Mabuse (10.16)
Femme Fatale – The Woman with The Orchid (03.22)
Dr. Mabuse – The Ninth Life of… (04.10)

Do Well

The First Cut (01.28)
Duel – Voiceless (05.06)
Jewel – Cut Rough (06.52)
Wonder (01.44)
Bejewelled (05.16)

Complete Machinery

Introduction (0.26)
p:Machinery – Connected (12.42)
Separation (0.20)
Frozen Faces – βeta (05.30)

DISC 4: SERIES

Die Tausend Augen Des Mabuse (09.47)
Testament One (01.20)
Duel – Bitter-sweet (07.37)
Testament Two (0.29)
p:Machinery – Polish (09.24)
Testament Three (0.25)
Frozen Faces – αlpha (04.23)
Testament Four (0.25)
Sorry For Laughing – Unapologetic (10.11)
Testament Five (01.04)
The Murder of Love – Murderous Instrumental (04.28)
Testament Six (0.32)
p:Machinery – βeta (09.33)
Testament Seven (03.15)
Dr Mabuse – Special Instrumental Mix (05.36)
Testament Eight (01.56)

DISC 5: STUDIO

Dream Within a Dream (Within A Dream) (04.27)
P:Machinery – αlpha (01.58)
Dr Mabuse (An International Conclusion) – Outtake 24.04.85 (05.44)
(The First Life of…) Strength to Dream – Outtake 04.02.84 (02.28)
Dream Within a Dream – Noise and Girls Come Out to Play (09.10)
Frozen Faces – A Secret Sense of Rhythm (05.10)
Frozen Faces – A Secret Sense of Sin (05.37)
p:Machinery – Goodnight 32 (04.12)
The Chase – The Goodnight, Mix (04.12)
Femme Fatale – The Orchid (03.21)
Jewel – Rough Cut (03.44)
Lied (02.47)
The Lesson (04.18)
p:Machinery – Passive (03.44)
p:Machinery – The Voiceless βeta Wraparound Edit (04.25)

DISC 6: (SOME KIND OF) SINGLE

Disturbdance Six (01.02)
Dr Mabuse – Some Kind of Wonderful (03.20)
Disturbdance Five (02.34)
Duel – Thirds, For Top of the Pops (04.01)
Disturbdance Thirty-three – Parts one and two (02.17)
Dr Mabuse – Anton Corbijn Video Mix (04.54)
Disturbdance Seven (03.14)
p:Machinery – Zbigniew Rybczyński Video Mix (04.37)
Disturbdance Fourteen (01.14)

A SECRET WISH LP
DAVID KOSTEN MIX

SIDE ONE – Within
Dream Within a Dream (8.04)
The Murder of Love (05.18)
Jewel (03.09)
Duel (04.41)

SIDE TWO – Without
p:Machinery (03.49)
Sorry For Laughing (03.27)
Dr. Mabuse (First life) (05.02)
The Chase (04.05)
The Last Word (Strength to Dream) (03.02)

Frank Sinatra’s ‘In The Wee Small Hours’ Returns as 70th Anniversary Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue

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Frank Sinatra’s ‘In The Wee Small Hours’ Returns as 70th Anniversary Tone Poet Vinyl Reissue

Frank Sinatra’s seminal 1955 Capitol Records album In The Wee Small Hours will be reissued in Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series on November 14 marking the album’s 70th anniversary. Produced for release by Joe Harley, the new Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and comes packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket featuring session photos by William Claxton and Ken Veeder, as well as an essay by Rita Kirwan.

In The Wee Small Hours is a melancholy masterpiece of lost love and heartbreak that was a pivotal album in the legendary vocalist’s career. Produced by Voyle Gilmore, the album embodied Sinatra’s artistic growth into a more mature singing style with stunning renditions of Great American Songbook standards given sublime arrangements by Nelson Riddle, creating one of the first-ever concept albums.

Sinatra conceived of In The Wee Small Hours as a full-length album, rather than a collection of singles, and it would become one of the first pop albums to be released on 12-inch LP. The album was met with immediate critical and commercial success, reaching #2 on the Billboard charts and bolstering Sinatra’s career resurgence following his signing to Capitol Records in 1953 and his Academy Award win for his role in the film From Here to Eternity.

Side 1
1. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning (Dave Mann-Bob Hilliard)
2. Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington-Irving Mills-Barney Bigard)
3. Glad to Be Unhappy (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
4. I Get Along Without You Very Well (Hoagy Carmichael)
5. Deep in a Dream (Jimmy Van Heusen-Eddie DeLange)
6. I See Your Face Before Me (Arthur Schwartz-Howard Dietz)
7. Can’t We Be Friends? (Kay Swift-Paul James)
8. When Your Lover Has Gone (E.A. Swan)

Side 2
1. What Is This Thing Called Love? (Cole Porter )
2. Last Night When We Were Young (Harold Arlen-E.Y. Harburg)
3. I’ll Be Around (Alec Wilder)
4. Ill Wind (Harold Arlen-Ted Koehler)
5. It Never Entered My Mind (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
6. Dancing on the Ceiling (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart)
7. I’ll Never Be the Same (Matty Malneck-Frank Signorelli- Gus Kahn)
8. This Love of Mine (Sol Parker-Henry Sanicola-Frank Sinatra)

Airbourne Roar Back With First New Song in Six Years, “GUTSY”

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Airbourne Roar Back With First New Song in Six Years, “GUTSY”

Airbourne are back with “GUTSY,” their first new song in six years. Bristling with attitude and intent, this is AIRBOURNE on steroids – fired up and pissed off, ready to take on the world. “Get ‘GUTSY,’ I die hard, you can’t stop me once I start…”

For frontman and lead guitarist Joel O’Keeffe, his brother Ryan on drums, longtime bassist Justin Street, and recent recruit Brett Tyrrell on rhythm guitar, “GUTSY” powerfully underlines everything they stand for, a blood-and-sweat commitment to the rock ‘n’ roll cause, and a burning desire to honor the true heroes of the genre. More than just a title, “GUTSY” is a declaration. A worldview. A line drawn deep in the sand… “It’s how you live, it’s how you die…”

Frontman/Lead Guitarist Joel O’Keeffe shares: “When the odds are stacked against you and the battle you’re fighting seems impossible to win; when the vultures are circling and the last chance saloon has firmly bolted its doors; when your plane is hitting the runway on a single engine, and that engine is on fire; and when the things you hold as precious, the things that define you, are being tested at every turn, then the choices available become a lot clearer: fold or fight… call for help or cry for glory… give in or Get ‘GUTSY’!”

Produced by Brian Howes, who also worked with the band on 2013’s ‘Black Dog Barking,’ engineered by Canadian studio legend Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Rush, Metallica), and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Dayseeker, BMTH, Architects, Machine Gun Kelly), “GUTSY” marks the first new music from the Australian outfit since 2019’s ‘Boneshaker.’

From the first ringing guitar chord (and it’s no coincidence it sounds like a bell!), “GUTSY” makes zero apologies for being big, bold, and bombastic. It’s a layered, fully cranked take on signature AIRBOURNE sonics, and packs enough low-end punch to work as a defibrillator in moments of crisis.

For Joel and Ryan, voracious students of hard rock, the mythology, the sacred rites, “GUTSY” stands tall, shoulders back and chest out. It’s a potent call to arms. A rallying cry for fans and band alike.

“We went into this writing and recording session with a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve,” concludes Joel. “It was a question of legacy. Let’s create something that can stand the test of time, both in terms of our own story and the hard rock world in general. Let’s plant our flag as close to the summit as p

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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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