Rock icon Ann Wilson, singer-songwriter and founder of Heart, will unveil her remarkable life story in the forthcoming feature documentary In My Voice. Told in Ann’s own words, the film traces her extraordinary 75-year journey, from a nomadic childhood to the stages of the world’s biggest arenas, and into a bold new creative chapter. With additional commentary from family, friends, artists, bandmates, and industry executives, the documentary focuses on the authenticity of Ann Wilson.
Drawing from a deep personal archive of home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage, the film offers fans an unprecedented window into Wilson’s life and artistry. For the first time, audiences will hear how she found her voice, sustained it across five decades, and allowed it to guide her through fame, adversity, and reinvention.
“This film is my story in my own words, told the way I’ve always wanted to tell it,” says Ann. “It’s about finding my voice, keeping it alive, and sharing the journey with the people who’ve been part of it all along.”
The documentary is directed by Barbara Hall, a Prime-Time Emmy-nominated producer and director celebrated for her passion for remarkable human stories and music. With over 25 years of experience in developing, producing, and directing original programming, Hall has built a career on authentic, immersive storytelling. She has helmed award-winning specials, series, long-form documentary films, concerts, and thematic music documentaries, and is known for securing rare, exclusive rights to bring untold narratives to the screen. A member of the Producers Guild of America, the Guild of Music Supervisors, and the Documentary Producers Alliance, Hall has also been honored with the 2025 Women In Film/Nashville Alice Award Trailblazer Award.
“What an honor to tell the story of one of our greatest rock music voices of all time,” says Hall. “Her voice notwithstanding, her story exceeds a scriptwriter’s imagination, and her courage to share her story is inspiring. She is a master of her craft and is not defined by genre or gender.”
In My Voice promises to be a landmark documentary that brings Ann Wilson’s singular journey to the screen with honesty, power, and, of course, heart. More details, including release information and exclusive content, will be announced soon.
Belinda Carlisle, beloved solo artist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and voice of the Go-Go’s, returns to her roots with the release of a new studio album Once Upon a Time in California, available now on the Demon Music label.
Featuring ten new studio tracks including her cover of The Association’s timeless hit, “Never My Love” HERE were recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Gabe Lopez, who worked with Belinda on her 2017 studio album Wilder Shores. Belinda explains, “I wanted “Never My Love” to have that quintessential “California” sound, So I came up with a vocal arrangement which was reminiscent of the Beach Boys. The Beach Boys truly influenced my taste in music up to the present day – they are a part of my DNA and this song really captures that feeling for me.”
The first single from the new album,“The Air That I Breathe” HERE was released in June with Belinda stating – “This song has always been one of my very favorites growing up. I love the lyrics and the complicated melody. This was on the list I originally made of songs that I wanted to sing if I ever did a cover album. During the pandemic I started performing karaoke style on my Instagram every Saturday and called it “Saturday Serenades.” This one got such a good response that I thought ‘This definitely should be a contender for the album’. I’m so happy with the way it turned out and I absolutely love the video as it sort of harkens back to my early solo albums and videos.” In addition, Belinda released her version of The Youngbloods’ “Get Together” HERE and the music video HERE stating “Get Together” was relevant when it was released during the Vietnam war and it’s relevant today with all of the craziness going on in our world. I recorded it firstly because I love it and secondly because I think it is perfect for this time.” Belinda also released the Harry Nilsson classic, “One” HERE and said, “It was fun covering this song that I always loved. I listened to different versions and we decided to go for more of a jazzy approach which fit with the video concept which is a nod to Bob Fosse. I’ve never done anything like this before, so I think it might be a surprise for some of my fans.”
Following the success of Belinda’s 2023 EP Kismet, Once Upon a Time in California sees Belinda Carlisle take a deeply personal journey through the golden sounds of her youth with this ten-track collection. Steeped in the spirit of her Californian upbringing, thealbum isa heartfelt tribute to the vintage pop culture that shaped her musical identity.
What sets this album apart is that it’s a celebration of Californian culture that stretches its canvas beyond the familiar evocation of the Laurel Canyon sound. It’s a carefully curated and beautifully realised salute to Belinda’s personal education in pop music, and the magical sounds that arrived in her life from near and far, on the radio and on cherished 45s.
With the assured and distinctive vocal delivery of someone who herself has become one of the Golden State’s greatest exports – initially as frontwoman for the Go-Go’s, who enjoyed Top 10 hits with Our Lips Are Sealed, Vacation and We Got The Beat and as a solo performer with a multitude of hits including Mad About You, Heaven Is A Place on Earth, Circle In the Sand and I Get Weak amongst others, Belinda Carlisle completes this sentimental journey back to her youth with timeless style.
Once Upon a Time in California opens with a stirring remake of the Burt Bacharach & Hal David gem written for Dionne Warwick, Anyone Who Had A Heart. Belinda then pays her respects to such timeless artists as the Carpenters (Superstar), Gordon Lightfoot (If YouCould Read My Mind) and Jim Croce (Time In A Bottle) and to songs for the ages including The Air That I Breathe (The Hollies), Everybody’s Talking (Harry Nilsson) and Reflections Of My Life (Marmalade). The result is an entirely different kind of Californian dreaming for a new generation. Although this marks the first time all ten tracks have been available on one album, three of them – Superstar, If You Could Read My Mind and Get Together have been available on previous Belinda Carlisle collections.
Commenting on the album Belinda says, “I was born and raised in California at a time when music was an important part of Californian culture. I lived and breathed music, it was my great escape – a refuge of fantasy and imagination. Every day after school and when it was summer vacation, I would listen and sing along to the music on the radio for the entire day. Always fantasizing about being a singer myself, one day.
This collection of songs is the best representation of what I loved back then that I could think of – listening to it brings back so many memories of a time and a California that doesn’t really exist anymore. That’s not meant to sound like a bad thing, it’s just different – there was an innocence and energy back then that was unique and magical. Things I doubt will ever be felt in quite the same way again. Here’s to the California of my dreams.”
With Once Upon a Time in California, Belinda Carlisle invites fans old and new to join her on a journey through the melodies that defined a generation.
There’s something truly magical about a band of three that somehow sounds like a stadium-shaking army. You see three figures on stage—just a guitar, bass, and drums—but when they hit the first note, the walls practically rattle. How do they do it? Some of it’s sheer chemistry, some of it’s technical wizardry, and sometimes it’s just the right players in the right place at the right time.
And let’s not forget: they could also be studio wizards. Layered overdubs, sneaky effects, or just the right mix from a genius producer can make a trio sound bigger than most five-piece bands. But even live, these groups proved that three could be mighty. They filled the room with sound, groove, and energy that made you swear someone else was hiding behind the amps.
Let’s celebrate 10 trios who cranked up their sound to larger-than-life proportions. Alphabetically, of course—because we’d never try to rank this kind of greatness!
Beastie Boys What started as a punk trio turned into a hip-hop powerhouse that sounded like a full crew. With stacked vocal trade-offs, bombastic beats, and funky samples, the Beastie Boys built worlds with just three voices and their turntable alchemy.
Cream Eric Clapton’s searing guitar, Jack Bruce’s thundering bass, and Ginger Baker’s jazz-fueled drumming combined into a wall of psychedelic blues. Their improvisations stretched songs into symphonic journeys, each member filling the space like a full band on their own.
Green Day Punk may be fast and scrappy, but Green Day made it sound stadium-sized. Billie Joe Armstrong’s crunchy power chords, Mike Dirnt’s melodic bass runs, and Tre Cool’s explosive drumming turned three-minute songs into anthems that felt massive live.
Hüsker Dü This trio from Minnesota unleashed noise, melody, and speed with an intensity that sounded like five players colliding at once. Bob Mould’s fuzz-soaked guitar and Grant Hart’s powerhouse drumming layered so thick that their sonic storm felt overwhelming—in the best way.
Motörhead Lemmy’s gravelly bass alone could power an entire band, but paired with fast, furious guitar and drums, Motörhead shook the earth. Their sound was raw, loud, and relentless—like a five-piece speed-metal brigade condensed into a trio.
Muse Armed with effects pedals and a flair for the dramatic, Muse made three instruments feel like an orchestra. Matt Bellamy’s layered guitar and piano, Chris Wolstenholme’s booming bass, and Dominic Howard’s drumming created stadium epics that sounded larger than life.
Nirvana With Kurt Cobain’s fuzz-drenched guitars, Krist Novoselic’s deep, anchoring bass, and Dave Grohl’s thunderous drumming, Nirvana blasted into the mainstream sounding like a wall of sound. Every riff and scream came across like a five-person wrecking crew.
Rush Three Canadians who somehow sounded like a progressive rock army. Geddy Lee played bass and keyboards simultaneously while singing, Alex Lifeson filled every corner with guitar textures, and Neil Peart drummed like a percussion symphony. How was this only three people?
The Police With Andy Summers’ atmospheric guitar, Sting’s elastic bass and vocals, and Stewart Copeland’s hyperactive rhythms, The Police created intricate reggae-rock hybrids. Their sparse setup somehow shimmered with layers and space, tricking the ear into hearing more than three players.
ZZ Top Texas boogie never sounded so big. Billy Gibbons’ gritty guitar tone, Dusty Hill’s deep bass growl, and Frank Beard’s rock-solid drumming turned barroom blues into arena-shaking anthems. Toss in those iconic beards (minus Frank, ironically) and they were unstoppable.
So here’s to the trios who sounded like five-piece bands. They remind us that music is about possibility, not numbers. With imagination, chemistry, and a little studio magic, three people can make the earth shake, the sky open, and a room full of fans believe in something bigger than themselves.
In an era of global streaming platforms, TikTok virality, and algorithmic discovery, it’s easy to imagine that physical geography no longer shapes musical careers. Yet the hometown remains a vital launching pad for artists. Local support functions as an incubator: it provides artists with their first sold-out rooms, their earliest champions in press and radio, and a community that feels personally invested in their ascent. More than a symbolic origin point, a strong local base is both a testing ground for artistic identity and a sustainable wellspring of advocacy. When nurtured with care, it becomes the foundation on which national and international visibility can be built.
Here are five forward-looking strategies for cultivating that essential hometown fanbase—practical approaches that combine artistry with community-building and the textures of real connection.1. Treat Local Shows as Community Rituals
Playing in your hometown is filling up your calendar, sure, and it’s also creating a ritual that people anticipate. Each performance should feel like a gathering where music, identity, and place converge. Some artists find this in a gallery or bookstore rather than a traditional club; others transform a warehouse into a seasonal event space. When you play with consistency and a sense of occasion, fans begin to see your shows as cultural markers, woven into the rhythm of the city itself.
2. Collaborate Across Creative Disciplines
The hometown advantage lies in proximity to peers across the arts. Musicians thrive when they become part of a wider cultural dialogue. Teaming up with photographers, dancers, or designers enriches your art while multiplying the networks through which it circulates. Imagine releasing a single alongside a photo zine, or hosting a listening party with a local fashion collective. When your music is encountered in these expanded contexts—visual, tactile, performative—it becomes inseparable from the creative ecosystem of your city.
3. Build Intimacy Through Direct Engagement
Streaming numbers are abstract; eye contact at a merch table is not. That moment of conversation after a show, the decision to sign vinyl, or sharing glimpses of rehearsal online—all of these create a sense of belonging. A hometown fanbase grows strongest when listeners feel like co-conspirators rather than consumers. By offering that intimacy, you make people feel invested in your journey, and they carry that loyalty with them long after the encore fades.
4. Center Local Media and Storytelling
Every city has its own press ecosystem—alt weeklies, college radio, regional podcasts, even neighborhood blogs. Building relationships with these outlets amplifies your story and connects your name to the cultural narrative of the place. A short interview on local radio might not reach a million listeners, but the ones it does reach will remember. The same is true for profiles in small magazines or photo spreads by local journalists. By embracing these storytellers, you ensure your work becomes part of your city’s documented history.
5. Invest in the Long Arc of Community
A fanbase is not just a crowd but a community that thrives when it’s given reasons to gather beyond performances. Some artists host informal listening clubs, others set up open-mic nights to spotlight younger musicians, and still others volunteer within the local arts council. These gestures demonstrate a commitment that resonates far beyond your own music. Over time, the scene you help nourish will sustain you in return, and your name will be synonymous with a spirit of collective growth.
To build a hometown fanbase is to recognize that music flourishes through place, through the convergence of people and memory in real spaces. The strategies above are not prescriptions but pathways toward embedding your work in the cultural fabric of your city. When nurtured with care, these connections extend outward, shaping how your music is received on a larger scale. In an industry defined by rapid turnover and viral noise, hometown loyalty offers a rare form of durability. It reminds us that music is still, at its core, a communal art.
Billie Eilish’s “bad guy,” released in 2019 from her debut album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’, blended electropop and trap-pop into a minimalist anthem. Written with Finneas, the track flipped toughness into playful taunting and quickly became a global smash. It topped the Billboard Hot 100—ending the 19-week reign of “Old Town Road”—and reached #1 in over a dozen countries. Certified Diamond in the U.S. and ten times Platinum in Australia, it also earned Record and Song of the Year at the Grammys.
In today’s digital age, visuals are everything. Whether you’re a social media enthusiast, small business owner, or content creator, high-quality photos can make a big difference in how your audience perceives you. But let’s face it—most of us aren’t professional photographers or expert editors. That’s where tools like aFree Magic Eraser step in, making it easier than ever to clean up images, remove unwanted objects, and give photos a professional polish—without expensive software or steep learning curves.
This article explores what the Free Magic Eraser is, how it works, and why it’s quickly becoming a must-have for anyone who wants to edit photos effortlessly.
What Is the Free Magic Eraser?
The Free Magic Eraser is an online tool that allows users to remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or distractions from photos in seconds. Think of it as a virtual cleanup brush. Whether you want to remove a photobomber, remove a sign from the background, or eliminate wrinkles in scanned documents, this tool makes the process simple and fast.
Unlike traditional editing software such as Photoshop, the Free Magic Eraser doesn’t require complex skills. It uses artificial intelligence to detect objects and seamlessly fill in the erased area with natural-looking surroundings.
Why Photo Clean-Up Tools Are Essential
We live in a visual-first culture. Instagram posts, TikTok thumbnails, eCommerce product shots, and even LinkedIn profile photos need to look sharp and professional. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always give us perfect settings. Here’s where a tool like the Free Magic Eraser shines:
Social Media Content: Remove photobombers or clutter from the background.
Product Photography: Remove distracting objects to create a clean, professional product display.
Travel Photos: Say goodbye to unwanted strangers in your vacation snapshots.
Marketing Materials: Keep images distraction-free for banners, posters, and ads.
The truth is, every detail in your photo matters. A tiny distraction can take away from the story you’re trying to tell.
How the Free Magic Eraser Works
The process is surprisingly simple. Here’s a breakdown:
Upload Your Image – Start by uploading a photo to the Free Magic Eraser tool.
Highlight the Area – Use the brush to mark the object, blemish, or section you want to erase.
AI Magic Happens – The tool automatically removes the selected object and replaces it with a natural fill.
Download and Share – Save your cleaned-up photo instantly.
No complex layers, no hours of fine-tuning—just quick and clean edits.
Free Magic Eraser vs. Traditional Editing Tools
You might wonder, why not just use Photoshop or another editing program? While those platforms are powerful, they come with steep price tags and learning curves. Here’s how the Free Magic Eraser compares:
Feature
Free Magic Eraser
Traditional Tools (Photoshop, GIMP)
Cost
Free
Paid (often expensive)
Ease of Use
Beginner-friendly
Requires training
Speed
Instant results
Time-intensive
Accessibility
Browser-based, no install needed
Requires software download
For quick edits, the Free Magic Eraser is the perfect choice. Of course, professional designers may still use advanced tools, but for everyday users, this free option gets the job done beautifully.
Real-World Examples of Using Free Magic Eraser
To give you a better picture, let’s look at some everyday situations where this tool proves invaluable:
E-commerce Seller: An online seller photographed jewelry, but there was lint on the cloth background. With the Free Magic Eraser, they erased it instantly without reshooting.
Travel Blogger: A blogger posted a photo of a scenic mountain, but several tourists were in the frame. With a few clicks, they disappeared, leaving only the breathtaking landscape.
Event Photographer: At a wedding, a trash bin was visible in the corner of the shot. Instead of editing for hours, the photographer used the eraser to remove it within seconds.
Beyond Erasing: Pairing It with an AI Background Remover
Sometimes you need more than just object removal—you may want to completely transform your image background. That’s where tools like anAI Background Remover come in.
By combining both tools, you can:
Remove unwanted objects (with Magic Eraser).
Replace or completely change the background (with AI Background Remover).
For example, a clothing store could remove price tags with the Free Magic Eraser and then swap the background for a stylish studio look using the AI Background Remover. The result? Professional-quality product photos without hiring a photographer.
Tips for Getting the Best Results with Free Magic Eraser
While the tool is straightforward, here are some tips to maximize results:
Use Precise Highlighting – Carefully brush over the exact object you want gone for cleaner results.
Work on High-Resolution Images – The better the photo quality, the more seamless the erasing effect.
Zoom In for Detail – Small distractions like spots or wrinkles are easier to erase when zoomed in.
Pair with Background Editing – As mentioned, combining it with background tools gives you greater creative freedom.
Experiment with Different Photos – Practice on different types of images to understand how AI fills in spaces.
Who Should Use Free Magic Eraser?
The beauty of this tool is its versatility. It’s not limited to professionals—anyone can benefit from it:
Influencers: Keep feeds polished and clutter-free.
Students: Perfect for cleaning up images for presentations or projects.
Small Business Owners: Create marketing materials without hiring designers.
Casual Users: Edit family photos or vacation shots effortlessly.
The Future of AI Photo Editing:
AI-powered tools like the Free Magic Eraser are only the beginning. As artificial intelligence advances, we’ll see even smarter editing features—think auto-retouching, lighting adjustments, and realistic background generation. For now, free tools like this give everyday users the power to create stunning visuals without costly investments.
Conclusion:
In a world where visuals are crucial, the Free Magic Eraser makes professional-quality editing accessible to everyone. It saves time, reduces stress, and delivers polished results—all without the need for expensive software or advanced editing skills. Whether you’re enhancing social media posts, product photos, or personal memories, this tool has the potential to transform your images instantly.
Pair it with an AI Background Remover, and you’ll have a powerful duo for crafting clean, eye-catching visuals that stand out.
So next time you snap a great photo but notice an unwanted distraction, remember: with just a few clicks, you can erase the problem and keep the moment picture-perfect.
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Bowling For Soup are thrilled to announce a brand new live album in celebration of the triumphant 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve!
Recorded during their huge sold out February 2025 UK tour in Manchester, A Hangover You Definitely Deserve (Live) brings the anniversary tour to BFS fans all across the world in its full glory. This includes all the between song banter that is the cornerstone of any live Bowling For Soup experience.
A Hangover You Definitely Deserve (Live) will be released on the 24th of October through the bands’ own Brando/Que-So Records. Frontman Jaret Reddick discusses the initial decision to take the 20th anniversary of “Hangover” on the road and to then make it into a live album: “I remember being terrified as the 20th anniversary of this album approached. We would have to learn all 18 song…at least half of which, we hadn’t played since recording the album. But as we started plowing away through the album, the magic came back. It was such a good time in our lives and our career making this monster! I hope that comes across on this live recording. I sure feel like it does.”
In addition to the album announcement, Jaret, Gary and Rob are offering a first taste of the live “Hangover” experience right now, releasing the much loved A-Hole as a single. This is a decision twenty one years in the making, as Jaret explains:
“A-Hole’ is one of those songs that I always thought could have been a single. Then, when we did the album tour and asked John James Ryan to join us on stage with his Sax, it took on an even greater life! This song was the highlight of my night during the tour. And I am so glad we are getting to release it in this capacity.”
Blitz Vega, the project co-founded by Kav Sandhu and the late Andy Rourke of The Smiths have just released a brand new single, “Superbrain.” The track is a swaggering, groove-heavy track that blends rock grit with electro-punk energy while tackling our messy love/hate relationship with technology.
After Andy passed in 2023, Kav dedicated himself to ensuring that his friend’s legacy ended on a high with their debut album Northern Gentleman. And that’s what he achieved with what Louder Than War described as a “a life-affirming, rollicking, thrilling, kinetic, sometimes unbearably poignant tribute.” Clash agreed, summarizing it as a “striking, emotional collection of songs, embedded in energy and life, their final work is a heartfelt farewell to a friend.”
Yet there’s still more to come from Blitz Vega as they share the new single “Superbrain.” It was first written and demoed in 2020 but was only recently completed by Kav. It’s the ultimate fusion of the two styles that Blitz Vega excels at: dirty, groove-heavy rock ‘n’ roll, with electro-leaning breakbeats and wild synth stabs, all infused with swaggering, punkish attitude. Its lyrics target tech issues that have only grown in importance since it was originally written. Technology should supplement human ingenuity, but from data-harvesting to AI infiltrating real creativity, that ideal hasn’t been realised.
Kav says, “The song is about the complicated relationship humans have with technology in the age of conflicting information impacting the way people think and their actions. Also, the importance of genuine creativity and how it should be valued.
I first wrote the lyrics for this song in 2020. I was recently going through songs Andy and I worked on that didn’t make the album and this one stuck out. The lyrics I wrote are strangely relevant to events today.”
“Superbrain” is now available on all streaming platforms, planned as a fan-first teaser of what to expect as the finishing touches are put to a new Blitz Vega EP. Yet the reaction was so overwhelmingly positive it was clear that “Superbrain” deserved a bigger moment in the spotlight. As “Superbrain” proves, the duo have plenty of material (in varying stages of completion) that more than matches what Blitz Vega achieved with Northern Gentleman.
Kav Sandhu and Andy Rourke formed Blitz Vega in Los Angeles on Christmas Day 2017. It provided a special spark for them both: Kav was inspired by Andy’s remarkable talent and personality, while Kav offered Andy a new focal point and partner to help reignite the pioneering musicianship that made him such a highly respected figure. In a happier timeline, Blitz Vega would now be powering towards their second record. But instead, Kav is ensuring that his late friend’s final project reaches its full potential and achieves the attention that it deserves.
Big Big Train are pleased today to release a new live single “Beneath The Masts.” The 18 minute song is taken from the band’s forthcoming live album Are We Nearly There Yet? which will be released on 19th September 2025.
Sub-titled Live Around The World, the album collects together a series of performances recorded in 2024 and 2025 on the band’s tours, which visited the UK, USA, Canada, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Denmark and Portugal as well as co-headlining Cruise To The Edge in both years.
“Why are we releasing an 18 minute song as a single? Because we can!” lead vocalist Alberto Bravin laughs. “We always felt that Beneath The Masts was one of the strongest tracks on our last studio album The Likes Of Us and were delighted to discover that audiences regarded it as one of the highlights of the shows we played in autumn last year and in spring this year. So we couldn’t resist the opportunity to release it as the second single from Are We Nearly There Yet?”
“We’ve now played Beneath The Masts live almost 30 times,” guitarist Rikard Sjoblom adds. “I could play it another 30 times in the near future and not get bored – I believe it’s one of Big Big Train’s strongest longer songs, right up there with East Coast Racer. Like East Coast Racer, it’s also developed further as we’ve played it live and now contains an additional instrumental section influenced by one of the 1970s ultimate prog classics.”
Are We Nearly There Yet? has been mixed by Alberto Bravin and will be released via Big Big Train’s own label English Electric Recordings on 2CD and 3LP housed in a gatefold sleeve, via Bandcamp high resolution download and streaming. The 3LP version of the album will be available as limited edition 180 gram transparent violet vinyl (exclusive to Burning Shed and The Bandwagon USA) and 180 gram black vinyl. Pre-orders will be accompanied by a signed Are We Nearly There Yet? art card.
Doves have revealed the name of the unreleased track set to appear on their upcoming collection of three decade-spanning career highs, ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’ alongside the 18 other hit singles, album highlights and B-sides PLUS two additional live dates for their December 2025 UK Tour. For the first time since 2007 they return to Manchester’s O2 Apollo, heading home for Christmas two nights after performing at Sheffield’s Octago
Announced for release earlier this month on multiple formats, becoming the first Doves compilation available on vinyl, ‘So, Here We Are…’ will not only feature the band’s era-defining, radio and dancefloor-friendly classics such as Black And White Town, Pounding and There Goes The Fear, but also the previously unheard Spirit Of Your Friend. It arrives as an unearthed gem, recorded in 2006 as part of the Kingdom Of Rust sessions.
Encapsulating every stage of the band’s storied presence as adored creators of expansive, euphoric melancholia, the running order includes their earliest singles, lifted from their first Mercury Award-nominated album, 2000’s Lost Souls, The Cedar Room and Caught By The River. Spooling patiently forward through 25 years of music, more recent highs are drawn from 2020’s No.1 album, The Universal Want, such as radio favourite, Prisoners, alongside Carousels, and Broken Eyes.
Renegade and Cold Dreaming, taken from this February’s sixth studio album, Constellations For The Lonely, and 2025’s Record Store Day special, Lean Into The Wind, all shine further light on Doves inspired resurgence following their 2018 return from an almost decade long hiatus.
Band co-founder and singer on many of the band’s hits, Jimi Goodwin says: “So, here we are… a ‘best of’ can be a difficult thing to pull off but it was surprisingly easy once we got thinking. It’s by no means complete but, then how could it be? It’s been revelatory and somehow cathartic, revising what we’ve achieved together. I mean, wow! Did we really write this stuff?”
Released with EMI North on Fri 14 November 2025, digitally and on double vinyl and CD, offering limited collectors editions across both physical formats, the tracklisting for ‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’ has been confirmed as follows:
1. Black And White Town 2. Pounding 3. Snowden 4. Cold Dreaming 5. Catch The Sun 6. Broken Eyes 7. Kingdom Of Rust 8. Darker 9. There Goes The Fear 10. Renegade 11. Prisoners 12. Here It Comes 13. Carousels 14. Caught By The River 15. Walk In Fire 16. Lean Into The Wind 17. Spirit Of Your Friend 18. The Man Who Told Everything 19. The Cedar Room
