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Steve Hackett Releases ‘The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ Featuring Guests Steve Rothery and Ray Wilson

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Steve Hackett Releases ‘The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ Featuring Guests Steve Rothery and Ray Wilson

Steve Hackett proudly presents ‘The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall’, a stunning audio/visual document of his show at the iconic London venue in October 2024, out now. Today he is pleased to reveal a video of the band performing ‘Fly On A Windshield’, featuring a guest appearance from Marillion’s Steve Rothery, who trades guitar solos with Hackett in the second part of the track.

Steve Hackett comments: “I’m excited about the upcoming Steve Hackett: Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall release, and pleased to launch this live clip of Fly on a Windshield, one of my favourite moments on the album. I very much enjoyed creating my guitar contribution for this track, and on this release is also Steve Rothery’s fabulous contribution, as we exchange licks.”

Steve and his live band celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis concept album ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’, with a selection of his favourite tracks from that album including ‘Fly On A Windshield’ & ‘Lilywhite Lilith’. The live set also includes other Genesis & solo classics, including music from his most recent acclaimed album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’. This special evening saw the band joined by guests including Ray Wilson, Steve Rothery, Amanda Lehmann & John Hackett. 

Watch the previously released clip of ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway:’

Steve comments: “I was so happy to revisit the Lamb on tour. The Royal Albert Hall evening was particularly memorable. It is my favourite London venue and the atmosphere there that night was absolutely electric… I was really pleased that everyone in the band and the performing guests pulled it off with flying colours!”

Expertly mixed by Grammy-award winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge, and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, the night was filmed by longtime collaborator Paul M Green, and is presented as Special Edition 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak which includes 5.1 Surround Sound & bonus interview content. The vinyl arrives as a deluxe 4LP 180g boxset, including 12-page LP-size booklet featuring photos from the evening. Pre-order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheLambStandsUpLive-Album

The full track-listing is as follows:

1. People of the Smoke 

2. Circo Inferno 

3. These Passing Clouds 

4. The Devil’s Cathedral 

5. Every Day 

6. Hands Of the Priestess 

7. A Tower Struck Down 

8. Low Notes And High Hopes 

9. Camino Royale 

10. Shadow Of The Hierophant 

11. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 

12. Fly On A Windshield 

13. Broadway Melody Of 1974 

14. Hairless Heart 

15. Carpet Crawlers 

16. The Chamber Of 32 Doors 

17. Lilywhite Lilith 

18. The Lamia 

19. It 

20. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight 

21. The Cinema Show 

22. Aisle Of Plenty 

23. Firth Of Fifth 

24. Los Endos 

25. An Interview with Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett & band are currently continuing their Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlight & Solo tour around Europe, before taking it to Japan in July, Italy in September & North America in October & November. For a full list of dates, head to: https://www.hackettsongs.com/tour.html 

Greywind Release New Album ‘Severed Heart City’ and Share New Single “Waterfall”

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Greywind Release New Album ‘Severed Heart City’ and Share New Single “Waterfall”

 Irish emo duo Greywind is excited to announce their cinematic new album, ‘Severed Heart City.’ The album will be released on September 19th via FLG.

Having heralded the start of a new era earlier this year with epic cuts, ‘Acid Rain’ and ‘I.K.A.M.F.’, the brother-sister duo have announced their second full-length alongside the release of another arena-ready anthem, which will also appear on the record, titled ‘Waterfall.’

Guitarist Paul O’Sullivan comments: “‘Waterfall’ is about hopelessly wanting someone to love you, but getting absolutely nothing in return and waking up to the fact that they couldn’t care less about you. Recording this song felt like a massive moment in our career – it’s dark, cinematic, and has everything we love about music in it.”

Getting to this point has been more than a rollercoaster for GREYWIND, whose debut album ‘Afterthoughts’ was released in 2017 via a major label who promptly dropped them despite the band’s ultra-promising “Ones To Watch” status. They’ve gone on to stoke their own creative fire and herald an avid fanbase with a Tik Tok surge during lockdown, an EP released by Version III last year (‘Antidote’), tours and festival appearances across the UK, Europe and North America, and now a partnership with FLG. ‘Severed Heart City’ is both the culmination of and the soundtrack to that journey, taking in all the twists and turns in the siblings’ story, both personally and professionally, along the way.

Steph and Paul O’Sullivan comment on the new album:

“‘Severed Heart City’ is an extended allegory for the stages of trauma, and one’s inner struggle to find resolution. There are many roads that lead to the heart of this broken city, but there is only one bridge out – one of acceptance and hope. Our band was created after the suicide of our uncle and since then we’ve been on an intense journey of achieving some of our biggest dreams to then having everything ripped away from us. ‘Severed Heart City’ is a place where it’s ok to be sad, depressed and feel like the whole world is against you but it’s also a place where you make sure none of those things ever make you give up on yourself or your dreams. Only you can save yourself.”

It’s no surprise to hear that GREYWIND are inspired by great emo pop originators like Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance, with the duo’s flair for the dramatic and knack for an earworm melody resulting in an album filled to the rafters with anthems. These are songs you can imagine ringing out from the biggest of stages and being sung back at the band by rapt audiences all over the world. Envelope yourself in GREYWIND’s ‘Severed Heart City.’

Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Announce Co Headline Tour with Special Guest Alejandro Escovedo

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Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Announce Co Headline Tour with Special Guest Alejandro Escovedo

Craig Finn and Patterson Hood have announced plans for a very special co-headline tour. The shows – which will see the two iconic singer-songwriters performing individually and together backed by multi-instrumentalist Ben Hackett – get underway with a two-night stand at Seattle, WA’s Tractor Tavern on November 5-6 and then travel through the month, ending November 22 at Austin, TX’s The O4 Center.

Finn and Hood will be joined by fellow singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo for a one-night-only triple-bill at Santa Fe, NM’s Lensic Performing Arts Center on November 19.

“Patterson Hood and his band The Drive-By Truckers were a huge inspiration to the origins of The Hold Steady,” says Craig Finn. “He is one of my favorite songwriters, and he’s also become a great friend. This tour, which will feature us going back and forth with songs and stories, is a dream come true. I expect it to be musical and joyful and can’t wait to get it started.”

“Craig and I have a ton of wonderful history, beginning with a mutual admiration for our bands,” says Patterson Hood. “The Hold Steady and Drive-By Truckers had a huge tour together in 2008 (The Rock & Roll Means Well Tour) that we both consider a landmark in our histories. Later in 2012, Craig and I toured Europe together (with our friend Will Johnson) and that’s when our friendship really took on a next level. I consider Craig a super close friend and one of my most trusted and admired confidants. We’ve been trying to find a way to collaborate again for years and this is finally happening.”

CRAIG FINN & PATTERSON HOOD – TOUR 2025

NOVEMBER
5 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
6 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
7 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
8 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre
10 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
12 – Santa Cruz, CA – Rio Theatre
14 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
15 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
16 – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum
19 – Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Arts Center *
21 – Dallas, TX – The Kessler Theater
22 – Austin, TX – The 04 Center

* w/ Special Guest Alejandro Escovedo

The Devil Wears Prada Announce Deluxe 10 Inch Vinyl Box Set Featuring ‘Zombie EP’ and ‘ZII’

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The Devil Wears Prada Announce Deluxe 10 Inch Vinyl Box Set Featuring ‘Zombie EP’ and ‘ZII’

The Devil Wears Prada are releasing a 10″ vinyl deluxe edition box set that features four records in exclusive new color variants including the Zombie EP in “Outbreak Orange”; ZII in “Orange & Black Contagion”; Zombie EP Live in “Necrotic Smoke”; and concludes with ZII Live in “Plague Green.”

It boasts completely new artwork with neon “haz mat” orange Pantone ink throughout its 60-page hardcover book; 20-inch 2-sided foldout poster; and jackets for each of the four record, all of which create unique and haunting scenes when shown through the box’s die cut cover.

“We worked hard on these two EPs both in construction and then touring the songs across the world,” says singer Mike Hranica. “It’s only fitting that our boxset took years to come to fruition; which only makes it all the more exciting to share such a unique and quality product with TDWP listeners. Our team cut no corners creating this boxset. Only the undead will be unimpressed.”

The expansive release is limited to 2,500 copies and is a “must own” for diehard fans and collectors. Get it here.

Aerosmith Offshoot Band Close Enemies Release New Single “Rain” and Announce Live Tour

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Aerosmith Offshoot Band Close Enemies Release New Single “Rain” and Announce Live Tour

Close Enemies shares their new single, “‘Rain’ urges us to rise above adversity and spark change. Be bold, think big, and dream even bigger. It’s a call to action amidst adversity to manifest a transformative shift.”

The accompanying lyric visualizer, crafted by director Tom Flynn, captures the spirit of the band. “Tom took the footage we sent him and created a lyric video that not only showcases the message of the song but really captures our personalities and the fun we’re having as Close Enemies,” the band explains.

In support of the release, Close Enemies have announced upcoming tour dates under the banner “An Evening with Close Enemies – Live in Concert.” Fans can expect an intimate experience showcasing the band’s undeniable chemistry and a setlist packed with songs from Aerosmith & The Baby’s along with their originals.

Close Enemies features Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton.

Apple TV Plus Brings Back Yo Gabba GabbaLand for Season Two and Launches Original Series Library

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Apple TV Plus Brings Back Yo Gabba GabbaLand for Season Two and Launches Original Series Library

Apple TV+ announced that the reimagined original kids’ and family series “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” will return for season two on Friday, January 30, 2026. Inspired by the standout cultural phenomenon, “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” the magical all-new 10-episode second season welcomes back host Kammy Kam and the beloved Gabba characters, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee and Plex. They’ll be joined by a new star-studded lineup of ‘Super Music Friends’ and special guests to help kids and families learn life lessons through song, dance and joyful discovery. 

But wait, there’s more Yo Gabba Gabba! groove on the way! Apple TV+ also unveiled that the full library, all four seasons, of the original beloved, Emmy Award-nominated series “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” will launch globally on Friday, June 20. Celebrated for its irresistibly catchy music including hit songs such as “Clean It Up,” “I Like to Dance,” and “Jumpy Jump Jump,” vibrant characters, and playful animation that has delighted kids and parents around the world, the full collection invites audiences back into the iconic world of DJ Lance Rock and friends as they dance, sing and learn alongside an unforgettable lineup of special guests. 

“Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” has remained highly praised for its “colorful cast of charming monsters,” “energetic ensemble,” “infectious music and fun guest stars.”Created by Emmy Award-nominated Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz (co-creators of “Yo Gabba Gabba!”), “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” is produced in partnership and collaboration with WildBrain and Yo Gabba Gabba, LLC, co-owners of the brand. Jacobs and Schultz also serve as executive producers on the series for Yo Gabba Gabba, LLC, alongside Josh Scherba and Stephanie Betts for WildBrain. 

The complete first season of “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” and season four of “Yo Gabba Gabba!” are now streaming globally on Apple TV+. 

The exciting slate of recent offerings for kids and families on Apple TV+ features the latest family musical special “Lulu Is a Rhinoceros” based on the beloved children’s book of the same name by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom; the music-driven animated comedy series “BE@RBRICK” from DreamWorks Animation; “Goldie,” inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning 2019 short film of the same name; Peanuts series “Camp Snoopy”; the second season of beloved animated series “Frog and Toad,” based on the Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning books; “Me,” an elevated cinematic coming-of-age story from Barry L. Levy; and “Wonder Pets: In the City,” from Jennifer Oxley.

Award-winning all-ages offerings now streaming globally on Apple TV+ also include the BAFTA Award and Emmy Award-winning live-action animated hybrid special “The Velveteen Rabbit,” BAFTA Award and Humanitas Prize-winning “El Deafo,” BAFTA Award-winning “Lovely Little Farm,” “Duck & Goose,” “Get Rolling With Otis,” Spin Master Entertainment’s “Sago Mini Friends,” GLAAD Media Award-nominated “Pinecone & Pony,” The Jim Henson Company’s Emmy Award-winning “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” “Harriet the Spy” and “Slumberkins,” Sesame Workshop’s “Helpsters,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HITRECORD and Bento Box Entertainment’s “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory,” Jack McBrayer and Angela C. Santomero’s Emmy Award-nominated “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show,” Peanuts and WildBrain’s Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy in Space,” “The Snoopy Show,” and Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series “Stillwater.” Live-action offerings include Bonnie Hunt’s DGA and WGA Award-nominated “Amber Brown,” DGA Award-winning “Best Foot Forward,” “Surfside Girls,” WGA Award-winning “Life By Ella,” Sesame Workshop and Sinking Ship’s Emmy Award-winning “Ghostwriter,” Emmy Award and Environmental Media Association Award winning “Jane,” and Scholastic’s “Puppy Place.”

Also featured are “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth,” the Emmy Award-winning television event based on the New York Times bestselling book and TIME Best Book of the Year by Oliver Jeffers, and specials from Peanuts and WildBrain including Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy Presents: It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown,” “Snoopy Presents: Lucy’s School,” Humanitas and Emmy Award-nominated “Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love,” “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” Emmy Award-winning “Snoopy Presents: Who Are You, Charlie Brown?” and “Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne.”

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 576 wins and 2,619 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.*

HAIM Teaches Jimmy Fallon How to Speak HAIM-Style

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HAIM Teaches Jimmy Fallon How to Speak HAIM-Style

HAIM gives Jimmy Fallon a lesson on how to sing and talk exactly like them.

‘Titanique’ Brings Céline Dion and Titanic to Life in French Premiere in Montreal and Quebec City

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‘Titanique’ Brings Céline Dion and Titanic to Life in French Premiere in Montreal and Quebec City

Montreal, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 — Since opening in New York in July 2022, TITANIQUE, the hilarious musical parody inspired by the film Titanic and set to the biggest hits of Céline Dion, has delighted audiences around the world, with sell-out productions in London, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment; Sydney, Australia; Montreal; Toronto; Chicago; and Paris, where it is playing in English at the legendary Théâtre du Lido on the Champs-Élysées.

In the summer of 2026, TITANIQUE sets sail on a brand new voyage, this time in Céline’s mother tongue and to her hometown.

By special arrangement with originating New York producer Maximum Entertainment Productions, Montreal’s Segal Centre for Performing Arts and Toronto’s Mirvish Productions, Just For Laughs is proud to announce the French-language premiere of TITANIQUE.

TITANIQUE will begin performances on June 6, 2026 at Montreal’s Studio-Cabaret de l’Espace St-Denis. It will then travel to Quebec City, opening on September 11, 2026 at Salle Albert-Rousseau.

Tickets are now on sale for both the Montreal and Quebec City engagements exclusively at titanique.ca.

The original English-language production of TITANIQUE had its Canadian premiere in a co-production between Segal and Mirvish in November 2024, playing 104 sold-out performances through February 2025 in Montreal and Toronto.

The production starred Quebec stage, TV and film star Véronique Claveau, who received rave reviews for her first stage production in English. Véronique Claveau will once again step into Céline’s heels, joined on stage by 10 dazzling singers and a four-piece band. The rest of the cast will be announced soon.

What happens when Céline Dion’s music meets the Oscar®-winning phenomenon Titanic? You get TITANIQUE, a musical fever dream that turns one of the greatest love stories of all-time into a wildly imaginative theatrical experience.

Ever wonder what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Let Céline tell you her version—with a wildly eccentric twist—reimagining iconic scenes and beloved characters from Titanic through her powerhouse songbook.

TITANIQUE is a one-of-a-kind musical voyage packed with nostalgia, emotion, and glorious chaos, featuring powerhouse vocals and jaw-dropping performances of Céline Dion’s greatest hits like “My Heart Will Go On,” “All By Myself,” and “To Love You More.” With dazzling energy and razor-sharp humour, this larger-than-life show promises waves of laughter and a tidal wave of fun.

After conquering stages around the world, TITANIQUE is set to dock at the Studio-Cabaret of Théâtre St-Denis beginning June 6, 2026, for a series of exceptional performances. Audiences can enjoy a unique experience with an optional dinner-theatre package. While some sections are available without a meal, the full dinner package offers an immersive experience, with a menu inspired by the final meal served aboard the Titanic. A delicious way to dive into this legendary voyage — this time with more laughs and more music!

The production will then head to Quebec City’s Salle Albert-Rousseau for a limited engagement of six performances beginning September 11, 2026. Don’t miss the boat!

Climb aboard the ship of dreams and turn up the volume for this joyful shipwreck!

MONTRÉAL
Studio-Cabaret de l’Espace St-Denis
Starting June 6, 2026
Dinner-theatre experience available

QUÉBEC
Salle Albert-Rousseau
Starting September 11, 2026

Hard Rock Cafe and Lionel Messi Celebrate Fans with ‘We Play Together’ Campaign

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Hard Rock Cafe and Lionel Messi Celebrate Fans with ‘We Play Together’ Campaign

Hard Rock Cafe, in partnership with international soccer icon Lionel Messi, continues to celebrate fans worldwide with exclusive merchandise and promotions.

The centerpiece is Hard Rock’s “WE PLAY TOGETHER” campaign, uniting Messi fans through custom merchandise, bundle deals, and unforgettable dining experiences. Guests can still enjoy:

Limited-Edition Rock Shop Messi Merchandise:
Available at participating Rock Shops and online at shop.hardrock.com, fans can pick up exclusive items including:

  • Custom Messi Tee Shirts (pink or white, with Messi’s name and number)
  • Soccer-Themed Pilsner Glassware

Bundle Deals:
At select Hard Rock Cafes, guests can combine menu and retail favorites with discounts:

  • Pick two items–10% off (Messi Chicken Sandwich + Pilsner Glass / Messi Chicken Sandwich + Tee Shirt)
  • Pick three items–20% off (Messi Chicken Sandwich + Pilsner Glass + Tee Shirt)

Hard Rock Cafe Messi Menu Staples:
Globally available, the Messi menu continues to serve up fan favorites:

  • Messi Chicken Sandwich – crispy Milanese-style chicken breast with provolone, herbed aioli, tomato, and arugula
  • Captain Messi Kids Menu – featuring Messi’s X Burger, Golden Chicken Sandwich, and a complimentary toy

The “WE PLAY TOGETHER” campaign is all about celebrating the beautiful game in true Hard Rock style—through iconic merchandise, signature flavors, and experiences that bring fans closer to Lionel Messi wherever they are in the world.

Country Cate Has Racked Up Millions Of Streams And Views – And She’s Entirely AI

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Country Cate Has Racked Up Millions Of Streams And Views – And She’s Entirely AI

Imagine Loretta Lynn writing her truth today, with a little help from tomorrow. That’s the vision behind A-Country, a new genre pioneered by the YouTube channel Country Cate, where real country songwriting meets artificial vocal performance. It’s tradition—tuned for a new era.

Created by American brothers Jonathan and Josh Durey, Country Cate blends heart-wrenching, human-penned lyrics with AI-generated vocals to deliver something hauntingly familiar yet entirely new. This isn’t synthetic pop dressed up in boots. It’s A-Country—real country songs, crafted with love, powered by technology, and aimed straight at the soul.

“We didn’t set out to ‘disrupt’ country music,” says co-creator Josh Durey. “We set out to honor it—to keep storytelling alive in a world that’s changing fast. Cate is just a new way to get old truths across.”

The project was born out of frustration with the gatekeeping of the traditional Nashville songwriting world—where politics often outweigh talent, and great songs are too often left unheard. With A-Country, the Durey brothers found a new path: letting the songs speak directly to fans, bypassing the middlemen entirely.

Since launching in early 2025, Country Cate has released over 200 original songs, earned millions of impressions, and built a fanbase of nearly 8,000 subscribers in under three months—pulling in more than 25,000 daily views and multiple viral videos. For songwriters like the Dureys, it’s a dream realized: thousands of people connecting with their music every single day.

“We didn’t want to wait for permission anymore,” says Jonathan Durey. “A-Country is what happens when you believe the song deserves to be heard—even if no one in Nashville picks up the phone.”

As AI-powered music expands—with artists like Timbaland announcing “A-Pop”—Country Cate offers a different vision: that technology can serve human truth, not replace it. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of George Jones or discovering country for the first time, A-Country delivers something rare in today’s music: stories that feel like your own, voiced by someone who never had to exist to make them true.

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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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