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Atlus Announces Debut EP ‘Secondhand Smoke’ Out October 10 On BBR Music Group BMG Nashville

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Platinum recording artist Atlus has announced the release of his debut EP, Secondhand Smoke, on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, arriving October 10th. The six-song collection marks the next chapter for the viral hitmaker whose career has grown from underground phenom to a billion-plus on-demand streams, four independent studio albums, a platinum single, national touring, and millions of fans across social platforms.

“The songs on Secondhand Smoke are more than just individual tracks; they are chapters from my life,” says Atlus. ”Each one tells a story that I’ve lived through, and it’s my hope that they push somebody out there to keep fighting, dreaming, and that there is something in one of those chapters that helps them keep showing up.”

Pulling back the curtain on his past to forge a new path forward, Secondhand Smoke sees Atlus writing on each track, confronting deeply personal themes, from a turbulent home life and his mother’s resilience, to his sister’s battle with addiction and his own journey with mental health.

“IOD on You” is the second release from the project. The song transforms a family history of addiction into a striking love story. Over an ethereal, dream-like soundscape that builds toward an uplifting crescendo, Atlus revisits past vices of loved ones before revealing the twist: his newest and most consuming addiction is love itself.

“IOD on You” joins the previously released “Devil Ain’t Done” and its official video on the forthcoming project.

Atlus will mark the release of Secondhand Smoke with a special Nashville preview performance on October 9th at Cannery Hall.

Secondhand Smoke (Sean Haywood, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse) – Produced by Andrew Baylis, Matt Wallace
Devil Ain’t Done (Sean Haywood, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton) – Produced by David Garcia, Andrew Baylis
IOD on You (Sean Haywood, David Ray Stevens, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse) – Produced by Andrew Baylis, Matt Wallace
Art of Letting Go (Sean Haywood, Lydia Vaughan, Lou Ridley, Matt Wallace) – Produced by Andrew Baylis and Matt Wallace
Baby Momma (Sean Haywood, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Brit Wilder) – Produced by Andrew Baylis
Break Me First (Sean Haywood, Matt Wallace, Claire Ernst, Stu Stapleton, Justin Abraham) – Produced by Andrew Baylis, Stu Stapleton, Justin Abraham

Prince’s ‘Around The World In A Day’ To Be Reissued As Deluxe Edition For 40th Anniversary

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Prince’s seventh album, Around The World In A Day, will be reissued as a deluxe edition for its 40th anniversary this fall. The new version will be available on 2 CDs, 3 LPs, a single CD, a single LP, a single LP blue marble 140-gram vinyl, and a single LP picture disc on November 21st via NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Warner Records and Legacy Recordings.

The sets contain audio newly remastered by original mastering engineer Bernie Grundman, with additional mastering by Chris James. The Around The World In A Day Deluxe Edition includes the original album plus an entire bonus disc of extra material. The B-Sides & Bonus Tracks disc features the extended versions of the A & B sides, including the remix of “Paisley Park,” the extended version of “Girl and Hello (Fresh Dance Mix),” the nearly 22-minute 12-inch version of “America” (which makes its debut on CD), and two versions of the 1985 song, “4 The Tears In Your Eyes.”

Around the World In A Day was the second to be credited to Prince and the Revolution. It was released on April 22, 1985, and featured no fewer than four singles. The album saw Prince and the Revolution change musical direction again, experimenting with psychedelic textures, incorporating new instrumentation, and expanding the genres of songs within the album.

In July, the labels released the nearly 22-minute full version of “America” to digital outlets. Originally released in October 1985, “America,” which Prince described as “straightforwardly patriotic,” was the fourth and final single to be taken from Around The World In A Day, released five months earlier. The 12-inch version of the track weighs in at 21 minutes 41 seconds and has been newly remastered in stereo by Bernie Grundman for its first-ever streaming release. The single and album versions of the song were edited down from this epic performance, which was only cut short as the tape ran out.

CD 1: Around The World In A Day (2025 Remaster)

Around The World In A Day
Paisley Park
Condition Of The Heart
Raspberry Beret
Tamborine
America
Pop Life
The Ladder
Temptation
America (12 Version) [Bonus Track]

CD 2: B-Sides & Bonus Tracks (2025 Remaster)

Raspberry Beret (New Mix) (a.k.a. Extended Remix)
She’s Always In My Hair (7 Version)
She’s Always In My Hair (New Mix)
Paisley Park (Remix)
Pop Life (Fresh Dance Mix)
Pop Life (Extended Version)
Hello (7 Version)
Hello (Fresh Dance Mix)
Girl (7 Version)
Girl (12 Version)
4 The Tears In Your Eyes (We Are The World Album Version)
4 The Tears In Your Eyes (The Hits/The B-Sides Version)

Keshi Drops HTOWN Remix Of “WANTCHU” And Celebrates One Year Anniversary Of ‘Requiem’

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After wrapping the biggest headline tour to date, playing iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in NYC and Kia Forum in Los Angeles, acclaimed Houston-born singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist keshi has just dropped a brand new HTOWN REMIX of his buzzing single “WANTCHU” out now via Island Records.

He puts on for his hometown with this energetic and ethereal version of the song, which he notably remixed himself. Expanding the vision yet again, he unveiled the Official Live Video tonight.

Additionally, September 13th marks the 1 year anniversary of keshi’s sophomore record Requiem, an album that has amassed over 400 million streams since its release.

Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Blu Ray Release Of Documentary And Rare Footage

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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tom Petty’s masterpiece Wildflowers, fans now have special access to the album that Chris Stapleton has called his “all-time favorite record,” and that artists including Eddie Vedder, Bon Iver and Father John Misty have honored through covers.

The critically acclaimed and award-winning documentary, Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, which chronicles the creation of Petty’s seminal album, is available today for the first time ever on Blu-ray. Purchase it HERE.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, an unseen performance video of the song “Wildflowers” also debuts today. The video, along with “Crawling Back To You,” is part of the trove of footage the Petty estate is making available as a special gift to Petty’s loyal fans around the 30th anniversary. The never-before-seen footage, which includes hours of performance from the Wildflowers tour and rehearsals, can be accessed via Tom Petty’s free exclusive fan club, Tom Petty Nation, over the next few months—join the fan club HERE.

The uplifting 89-minute documentary offers a look into the creative mastery and turbulent personal life of the legendary rock star, capturing the period of 1993-1995 when Petty worked with producer Rick Rubin for the first time. The sessions produced volumes of personal work, and the album was Petty’s fastest selling. Certified Triple Platinum by the RIAA only nine months after its release, it charted at #8 on the Billboard 200 and was recently included on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The new physical edition features 30 minutes of bonus content, including never-before-seen outtakes from the film and four promotional music videos from 2020.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Mary Wharton (Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President), the film features unearthed 16mm archival footage and interviews with Rick Rubin, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Adria Petty and more. It first debuted at SXSW 2021, winning the festival’s Audience Award, and went on to garner Best Documentary Film at the Boulder Film Festival, Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Picture at The PGA Awards, and was AFI Docs’ Official Selection. The film has received widespread critical acclaim throughout the festival season.

Celebrated for its emotional depth and rare behind-the-scenes access, Somewhere You Feel Free continues to resonate with longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Carín León Becomes First Latino Artist To Perform At Sphere Las Vegas With Historic Mexican Independence Day Shows

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Global superstar Carín León continues to leave a profound mark on Latino music and culture in the United States by becoming the first Latino artist to play Sphere in Las Vegas. Announcing his limited engagement, produced by AEG Presents, León is set to bring three shows to the revolutionary venue as part of Las Vegas’ annual Mexican Independence Day celebration on September 11, 12, and 13, 2026.

León’s arrival at Sphere sets a new standard for live Spanish-language music in the United States, while establishing him as a pioneer who opens doors for Spanish-language music globally and solidifying his position as one of the most influential voices in Latino music within the U.S. market.

León’s fans will have the opportunity to experience visual displays and staging never before seen in Spanish-language music, as León utilizes Sphere’s next-generation technologies, including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. The venue also features the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest.

A limited number of exclusive VIP Travel Packages are available, including a two-night hotel stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, VIP reserved tickets for a show, and exclusive merchandise.

Presales will begin on Tuesday, September 23rd at noon PT. Fans can register now and sign up for first access to tickets. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 26th, at noon PT.

Carín León’s remarkable talent has made him one of the most influential Latino artists. The Grammy and Latin Grammy winner has performed on major U.S. music stages, including Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.

He also made history in March 2025 by becoming the first Mexican artist to perform on the main stage at the renowned RodeoHouston, while setting a historic attendance record for a Hispanic artist by drawing over 70,000 people.

León has become a recognized Mexican figure within the U.S. music market, forging innovative collaborations with country stars like Kacey Musgraves, with whom he recently released “Lost In Translation,” as well as Leon Bridges and Kane Brown, who contributed to the tracks “It Was Always You (Siempre Fuiste Tú)” and “The One (Pero No Como Yo),” respectively—both singles from his Grammy-winning album Boca Chueca, Vol. 1—not to mention the announcement of his collaboration with rock legend Bon Jovi on the album Forever Legendary Edition.

SORRYNOTSORRY Release Intimate New Single “Disappear” Ahead Of Upcoming Album ‘The Other Side’

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Psychedelic rock duo SORRYNOTSORRY returns with “Disappear,” an ambient track with cathartic lyrics that get to the core of loss, tumultuous passion, and heartbreak.

The single, which is the final track off their upcoming album The Other Side, out on October 17, will be followed by an official music video featuring a performance by dancer Camilia Araque, directed by Samantha Dagnino. “Disappear” is out now on all digital platforms worldwide.

With hypnotic vocals, fuzzy and ethereal arrangements, and stripped-down production, “Disappear” stands as SORRYNOTSORRY’s most intimate track to date. Written and produced by the duo, the single was mixed by Andres Cottin and mastered by Zach Kornhauser (Portugal. The Man, Sia, Kelly Clarkson). “If you pay close attention, you can hear the emotion in my voice. I didn’t replace the vocals in the studio even though I was sobbing while recording this song,” says vocalist Samantha Dagnino. “I was singing from a broken heart. There’s something about capturing a moment like that, where you are alone in your room with a guitar expressing a deep feeling, you can’t replace or replicate that in a studio or on a computer.” Leaning into themes of yearning and heartache, the track unravels the complicated weight of loss through soul-baring lyrics that feel like free-falling. The production enhances this vulnerability, with Cottin’s guitar work stretching between melancholy and lift, creating a wistful atmosphere before climaxing into a storm of epic, roaring guitars that bring the song to a cathartic close. “Samantha suggested that I record a couple of guitar takes to give the song an arc,” explains Cottin. “My idea was to introduce elements from ambient guitar and make the song feel like it’s growing and add some shimmer.”

SORRYNOTSORRY is a Brooklyn-based psychedelic rock duo formed by Venezuelan artists Samantha Dagnino and Andres Cottin. What began as an impromptu jam session in a Long Island City recording studio quickly evolved into a lasting creative partnership, one defined by spontaneity and authenticity. After stepping away from music for eight years, Dagnino found in Cottin a collaborator who mirrored her experimental instincts and fearless approach to songwriting. Together, they craft music that is intuitive and genre-bending, blending elements of trip hop, indie rock, and electronic into soundscapes that are as vulnerable as they are boundary-pushing. Already earning praise from outlets including EARMILK, glamglare, NYS Music, The Indy Review, and Up To Hear Music, the duo’s forthcoming album, The Other Side, captures the adventurous spirit and soul at the heart of their artistry.

“Disappear” marks a bold and vulnerable milestone for SORRYNOTSORRY, distilling the duo’s signature blend of raw emotion and experimental sound into their most personal work yet. As they continue to carve out their place in the psychedelic rock landscape, The Other Side promises to further showcase their dynamic artistry and vision.

John Prine’s ‘Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings’ Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Digital Deluxe Edition

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 In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, the digital deluxe edition of John Prine’s beloved and GRAMMY-nominated album is out today via Oh Boy Records.

The release features five previously unreleased demos and alternate takes, along with the never-before-heard track “Hey Ah Nothin’.” The album is also available on vinyl for the first time ever, newly remastered from the original tapes.

Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings is widely cherished for its warmth, wit, and depth, and this new edition provides an even closer look at one of the most joyful and creatively fertile periods in Prine’s storied career. Stream it here.

Originally released in 1995, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings followed Prine’s Grammy-winning album The Missing Years and further cemented his legacy as one of America’s greatest songwriters. Produced by Howie Epstein of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the album captured Prine at a personal and artistic high, filled with the joy of new love, fatherhood, and unshakable creative chemistry.

Backed by an all-star ensemble including Heartbreakers pianist Benmont Tench and guest vocals from Carlene Carter and Marianne Faithfull, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings is a vibrant showcase of Prine’s unmatched lyrical gifts. The album flows effortlessly from the wry contentment of “Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody” to the epic storytelling of “Lake Marie,” a song Bob Dylan once cited as one of his favorites.

With its blend of heartfelt ballads, surreal narratives, and playful humor, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings remains one of Prine’s most expansive and beloved works. At 14 tracks and nearly an hour in length, it captures the richness of the midlife experience, honest, relaxed, and fully alive. Thirty years on, this release offers a fresh invitation to revisit an album that continues to comfort, surprise, and inspire.

Additionally, the Prine family will host the fourth annual You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine in Nashville from October 9-12, 2025. This will be the final year for this highly anticipated event and will feature performances at some of the city’s most legendary venues, including the historic Ryman Auditorium (October 10, John Prine’s birthday), The Basement East (October 9), The Bluebird Cafe (October 9), and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (October 11). Proceeds from the week will benefit The Hello in There Foundation, which the family of John Prine established as a way for his fan network, friends, and family to celebrate his memory and generous spirit through a philanthropic commitment to community care.

Track Listing:
New Train
Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody
All the Way With you
We Are the Lonely
Lake Marie
Humidity Built the Snowman
Day is Done
Quit Hollerin’ at Me
Big Fat Love
Same Thing Happened to Me
This Love Is Real
Leave the Lights On
He Forgot That It Was Sunday
I Love You So Much It Hurts

Bonus Songs: *available digitally and deluxe CD*
Ain’t Hurting Nobody – alternate version
All the Way With You – Acoustic Version
Lake Marie – Demo version
Humidity Built the Snowman – solo acoustic version
Quit Hollerin At Me – alternative version
Hey Ah Nothin’ – previously unreleased track

Dave Stewart, Daryl Hall, And Vanessa Amorosi Release Peace Anthem “Peace One Day” With Peter Frampton And London Community Gospel Choir

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Legendary songwriter, musician, producer, innovator and co-founder of the globally celebrated duo Eurythmics, Dave Stewart and songwriter, producer, guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist Daryl Hall are proud to announce that this year’s annual Peace One Day Celebration digital broadcast will be marked by the world premiere performance of the anthem, “Peace One Day” — in support of non-profit organization Peace One Day. The song will be released exclusively through the Stewart-backed platform SongBits on Friday, September 19. 

SongBits, the platform co-founded by Dave Stewart, alongside entrepreneur Russell Sheffield, leverages cutting-edge blockchain technology, and gives fans the opportunity to own a “bit” of their favorite songs and share in the royalties. In the case of “Peace One Day” all the proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization Peace One Day.

The anthemic, poignant guitar-and-piano-led duet is co-written, produced, and performed by Stewart and Hall, and features Australian powerhouse singer Vanessa Amorosi — Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics vocalist — along with guitarist Peter Frampton and the London Community Gospel Choir. The song embodies unity, hope, and humanity’s collective yearning for peace. Stewart and Hall, long-time musical pioneers and collaborators as well as Peace One Day Ambassadors, have joined forces on this historic track and will appear at the Peace One Day virtual concert on September 21 where they will debut the anthem live during this global broadcast on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM BST at peaceoneday.org.

Peace Day 2025 will be marked by this historic digital broadcast celebration, and will feature several performances and speeches from the likes of Dave Stewart Eurythmics feat. Vanessa Amorosi, Daryl Hall, Emeli Sande, Basement Jaxx, Sir Richard Branson, Jude Law, Dr Bernice King (daughter of Martin Luther King) and founder Jeremy Gilley MBE. The Peace One Day initiative is also supported by the anti-gun-violence organization Artists For Action, whose members include Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow, Patti Smith, and Nile Rodgers, as well as Stewart and Hall.

Peace One Day Ambassador Dave Stewart shares: “This global stream is a powerful act of unity. At a time of unprecedented global suffering, we must come together — beyond borders, beyond politics, beyond creed — to take a stand for peace. I’m honoured to be part of it. I’m honoured to share this message with Daryl and with millions around the world.”

The release of “Peace One Day” comes at a critical moment. In 2025, more wars are raging than at any time since the Second World War, with over two billion people living in conflict zones. The song will serve as the unifying soundtrack of Peace Day, a day unanimously adopted by the United Nations in 2001 as a global annual day of ceasefire and non-violence.

Since its founding in 1999 by filmmaker Jeremy Gilley MBE, Peace One Day has worked tirelessly to institutionalize and promote September 21 as a day of ceasefire and non-violence, unanimously adopted by the United Nations in 2001. Through major broadcast events, campaigns, and partnerships across education, sport, climate, and business, Peace One Day has inspired millions to participate and helped generate measurable reductions in violence on this date.

The Peace One Day Celebration 2025 digital broadcast is a timely and urgent rallying cry — connecting humanity beyond borders, beyond politics, beyond creed — to inspire awareness and action on the UN International Day of Peace.

Hosted by Laura Whitmore and Jeremy Gilley MBE, the livestream will feature world-class performances and powerful contributions from peacebuilders, activists, and changemakers. Alongside the debut of the “Peace One Day” anthem, the musical line-up includes:

Musical Line-Up (more to be announced)

● Dave Stewart Eurythmics Feat. Vanessa Amorosi 

● Daryl Hall  

● Emile Sande

● Basement Jaxx

● Peter Frampton

● Boris Grebenshikov

● Innoss’B

● NK | Nastya Kamenskykh

● Emmanuel Kelly

● Nadirah X

● Ashley Wallbridge

● Jack & Daisy

● Young Voices

● London Community Gospel Choir

Live Contributions

● Jude Law

● Sir Richard Branson

● Dia Mirza

● Nadhim Zahawi

● The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC

● Hakeem Kae-Kazim

● Imam Dr Muhammad Ashafa & Pastor James Wuye

● Melissa Fleming

● Norbert Stute

● Ahmad Fawzi

● Mark Barden

● Matthew Reich

This year’s broadcast will mark the World’s Largest Global Call for Peace, streaming live to millions worldwide. From every corner of the planet, voices will unite to inform, inspire, and engage — raising awareness of Peace Day and driving real action towards a more peaceful world.

Speaking on The Peace One Day Celebration, founder Jeremy Gilley MBE shares: “Our mission is clear — to raise awareness and manifest action on Peace Day. This is the day where more people think about peace than any other day of the year. It’s also the day we see the largest recorded reduction in violence globally. This live transmission is vital to that impact.

Dave and Daryl’s anthem is the call to action we’ve always wanted — it’s incredible and the proceeds will make a massive difference. Peace One Day is so grateful”

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM BST

Photo Gallery: Mt. Joy at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on September 11, 2025

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Vince Gill Releases Extended Version Of “Go Rest High On That Mountain” For 30th Anniversary

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Vince Gill’s iconic and beloved song “Go Rest High On That Mountain” celebrates its 30th anniversary with an extended version that includes a new verse. The now RIAA-certified double-platinum single is one of the most significant and enduring songs in country music, having resonated with listeners around the world over the last three decades. In 1996, the song was awarded two Grammys for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song, a CMA Award for Song of the Year, and in 1997, received BMI’s Most Performed Song award.

Gill was inspired to write the song following the death of his friend, country singer and at-the-time labelmate Keith Whitley, but it was the death of Gill’s brother Bob in 1993 that compelled him to complete it. However, in 2019, during one of his Christmas at the Ryman performances with wife Amy Grant, Gill performed the song but included a new verse.

“The last thirty years I’ve always felt like something was missing from this song,” Gill explained recently. “With this new third verse, I finally feel like the song is complete.”

In updating the recording, Gill used all the original tracks, adding only his vocals for the new verse that reads, “You’re safely home in the arms of Jesus / Eternal life my brother’s found / The day will come I know I’ll see him / In that sacred place, on that holy ground.”

On Sunday night (Sept 14th), Gill will be joined by Lainey Wilson to perform “Go Rest High On That Mountain” on the 77th Emmy Awards on CBS as part of the In Memoriam segment. A live version of the song will appear on the upcoming Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs album, recorded live on The Grand Ole Opry on March 14, 2015.

Gill has just wrapped up his most recent tour, which culminated in five sold-out nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium. His over three-hour, no intermission performances packed houses with his stellar musicianship, humor, storytelling, a talented band line-up, and the reveal of new music. He now rejoins the Eagles as they return to the Sphere in Las Vegas.