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Sony Unveils WH-1000XM6 Headphones with Next-Gen Noise Canceling and Post Malone Campaign

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Sony Unveils WH-1000XM6 Headphones with Next-Gen Noise Canceling and Post Malone Campaign

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the WH-1000XM6 wireless noise canceling headphones, the latest edition of its award winning 1000X series that sets a new standard for premium audio and personal listening experiences. Powered by a new next-gen chip and intelligent algorithms, the WH-1000XM6 headphones combine premium sound with the best noise canceling into a new seamless, foldable design that creates an unparalleled audio experience for the everyday music lovers, travellers, and music professionals.  

The Next Evolution in Noise Cancellation 

The WH-1000XM6 are available now in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue
The WH-1000XM6 headphones are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 that is seven times faster than the previous model and uses twelve microphones, 1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5, to fine-tune sounds in real time.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 that is seven times faster than the previous model and uses twelve microphones, 1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5, to fine-tune sounds in real time.
TheWH-1000XM6 headphones combine premium sound with the best noise canceling into a new seamless, foldable design that creates an unparalleled audio experience for the everyday music lovers, travelers, and music professionals
TheWH-1000XM6 headphones combine premium sound with the best noise canceling into a new seamless, foldable design that creates an unparalleled audio experience for the everyday music lovers, travelers, and music professionals
The WH-1000XM6 headphones were developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers at three of the industry’s top recording studios - Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering - to refine every note for studio-level accuracy and deliver a superior music experience the way the artist intended.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones were developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers at three of the industry’s top recording studios – Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering – to refine every note for studio-level accuracy and deliver a superior music experience the way the artist intended.
The intuitive controls allow users to easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel.
The intuitive controls allow users to easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel.

The WH-1000XM6 headphones are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 that is seven times faster than the previous model and uses twelve microphones, 1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5, to fine-tune sounds in real time. The precise detection of the twelve microphones allows for more accurate and adaptive noise cancellation to fit the user’s environment. Whether looking to block out noise on a busy commute or stay focused in the office, the WH-1000XM6 sound experience is built to be seamless and powerful anywhere.

Additionally, Sony’s new Adaptive NC Optimizer delivers unmatched noise canceling precision that adjusts to any form of external noise and air pressure. Plus, the specially designed driver unit is optimally tuned for enhanced noise cancellation.

Auto Ambient Sound mode is even more accurate at adapting to listeners’ surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Microphones are used to filter noise, letting in only important noises like announcements and conversations. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sony | Sound Connect app. 

Premium Sound, Co-Created with the Masters

The WH-1000XM6 headphones were developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers at three of the industry’s top recording studios – Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering – to refine every note for studio-level accuracy and deliver a superior music experience the way the artist intended.

The team of Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated engineers who contributed to the WH-1000XM6 commitment to deliver the artist’s intended sound includes Randy Merrill (Sterling Sound), Chris Gehringer (Sterling Sound), Mike Piacentini (Battery Studios), and Michael Romanowski (Coast Mastering).

“Sony has always been a benchmark for premium quality, and the WH-1000XM6 headphones take it to a new level,” says Randy Merrill, Mastering Engineer from Sterling Studio who took part in the co-creation of the WH-1000XM6 headphones. “They transport me to a different world with their excellent bass, frequency response, soundstage and detail and truthfully represent the sounds of the recordings that we work so hard to make.”

Mike Piacentini from Battery Studios states, “we, as mastering engineers, spend a lot of time with the artists and producers to make their vision sound as intended. With the WH-1000XM6, listeners will have a more enjoyable experience because they’re hearing every emotion, engineering decision, and songwriting choice that the artist and engineer have made.” 

Engineered to Perfection

The WH-1000XM6 are engineered to perfection with the specially designed driver unit delivering clarity that feels almost tangible, and every detail with precision.

The high rigidity carbon fiber composite material dome and uniquely developed voice coil structure brings out the subtleties in every frequency—making vocals sound richer, instruments more defined, and bringing out the emotion in the track.

The WH-1000XM6 supports the High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, Sony’s industry-adopted audio coding technology. In addition, using Edge-AI, DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files in real time to restore high range sound lost in compression.

The Sony | Sound Connect app makes it even easier to fine tune the entertainment experience on the WH-1000XM62. When listening to music, listeners can customize their perfect sound with the 10-band EQ or create a spacious feel with Background Music Effect. Gamers can also enjoy the Game EQ, developed with Sony’s expertise from INZONE, its gaming gear brand, to enhance sound quality for first-person shooter (FPS) gaming. For those watching movies on the go, the WH-1000XM6 also feature 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema that brings spatial sound experience to transport listeners into the movie from 2ch stereo sound by Sony’s unique upmix and 360 Spatial Sound technology.

Always Be Heard with the Ultra Clear Call Quality

The WH-1000XM6 gives clarity to every call with an advanced six-microphone AI-based beamforming system that isolates the user’s voice from background noise, even in noisy environments. Users can now mute instantly with a touch of a button.

Masterfully Crafted for All-Day Comfort

The familiar iconic design of the 1000X series has been taken to the next level with an elegant, soft fit wider headband featuring synthetic leather ensuring a pressure-free fit. The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right side with just a glance.

The earpads are designed for all-day wear thanks to stretchable material that provides a secure yet gentle fit to reduce pressure while still blocking external noise.

Plus, the intuitive controls allow users to easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and mic mute with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel.

Inspired by products with handcrafted precision workmanship, the folding mechanism on the WH-1000XM6 is crafted using advance metal injection for a seamless durable fold, while designed to slip easily into bags and airplane pockets. The compact case now features a magnetic closure for convenient access. 

More Intuitive, Smarter than Ever

The WH-1000XM6 now has Scene-based Listening, a new intuitive feature that uses sensing technology to automatically play music according to the user’s activity and adjust noise cancellation level based on their environment and location. Quick Access and Scene-based Listening can connect to the top music service including Amazon Music (via “Amazon Music Play Now”), Apple Music, Spotify (via “Spotify Tap” and YouTube Music.

The WH-1000XM6 supports LE (low energy) Audio, delivering ultra-low latency for flawless gaming and effortless access to broadcasts with AuraCast, with exceptional sound quality. The Multi-Point and Auto Switch makes switching between devices seamless, so listeners are always connected without interruption.

Users can now listen and charge at the same time by simply plugging in the USB charging cable. The WH-1000XM6 headphones come with up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancelling on, so users can enjoy superlative sound even on long trips, with a remarkable three-hours’ worth of charge in just three minutes. 

Partnership with global superstar Post Malone

Sony has partnered with 9x Diamond-certified, GRAMMY Award-nominated global icon Post Malone as part of Sony’s “For The Music” audio brand campaign. As one of the most influential and genre-defying artists of his generation, Post Malone embodies the spirit of authenticity, creativity, and connection—values that lie at the core of Sony’s approach to audio innovation. “Great sound is essential for me when I’m making and listening to music,” said Post Malone. “These new noise canceling headphones make you feel completely inside the music.” As part of the campaign, Post Malone worked alongside Sony’s team to create a series of ads that showcase how Sony’s audio technology transforms the listening experience, making fans feel like they’re sharing a moment with the artist in real-time.

Made with the environment in mind

Sony has designed these headphones with the environment in mind. The WH-1000XM6 packaging is made from 100% paper materials. Sony continues to advance the adoption of Sony’s proprietary paper, Original Blended Material, for the packaging of its flagship headphone model, the 1000X series (the WF-1000XM5, WF-1000XM4, WH-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM6). Original Blended Material is an environmentally conscious paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibres, and post-consumer recycled paper.

For The Music

Sony established the brand platform “For The Music” for its premier consumer and professional audio products and services. With “For The Music,” Sony is affirming itself as the premier audio brand connecting music creators and consumers, aiming to create authentic music experiences and transcend emotion for fans by supporting creator vision over everything. 

Pricing and availability

The WH-1000XM6 are available now in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue with a suggested retail price of $449.99 USD / $599.99 CAN at Sony.com, Best Buy, Amazon and other authorized dealers.

John Williams Jokes Beethoven “Had Been Swimming” After Sarah Willis Plays “Symphony No. 7”

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John Williams Jokes Beethoven “Had Been Swimming” After Sarah Willis Plays “Symphony No. 7”

Leave it to John Williams to reframe a cornerstone of classical canon with a wink. When French horn virtuoso Sarah Willis performed Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7” mid-interview, the composer immediately heard dorsal fins circling. With impeccable timing, Williams quipped that Beethoven had been swimming all along—bridging two centuries of music with one shark-sized joke.


Comedians Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young Inspire Record-Breaking Otamatone Orchestra at ‘We’re Not Wrong’

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Comedians Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young Inspire Record-Breaking Otamatone Orchestra at ‘We’re Not Wrong’

What began as a tongue-in-cheek challenge from comedians Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young has now taken on surreal, symphonic life. Armed with otamatones—part toy, part instrument—the Western Boone Junior-Senior High School band transformed novelty into spectacle. Under Leslie Baker’s direction, the goofy synthesizer became a strange, joyful weapon of sound, collapsing irony into earnest musical celebration.


BANKS Unveils Poignant New Single “Candy” and Deluxe Edition of ‘Off With Her Head’

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BANKS Unveils Poignant New Single “Candy” and Deluxe Edition of ‘Off With Her Head’

BANKS releases her brand-new single “Candy” via ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group. “Candy” is a poignant and introspective track that candidly addresses her personal experience with depression, the complexities of antidepressants, and the internal struggle of whether to return to them.

BANKS says it was, “The feeling like I was weak. It made me angry. It’s something I had to overcome. This song is filled with my personal stories told in a dream-like way. It holds anger, blame, shame, feeling lost, love, and acceptance within its composition. It touches on family dynamics that happen when a member is depressed. When someone wants to help but can’t. When offers of advice feel offensive. When antidepressants are the answer. Like the candy a child needs to stop crying. The balance between childlike sounds and the heavy subject matter creates a world that feels eerie and beautiful.”

“Candy” is included on the deluxe version of BANKS’s most recent album, Off With Her Head, which is also out today. The deluxe album is an extension of the bold, genre-defying body of work that channels raw emotion, vulnerability and empowerment. The Off With Her Head deluxe album also includes five acoustic tracks and features previous singles “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend” featuring Doechii, “Best Friends,” her most recent single, “Love Is Unkind,” as well as, “Delulu,” and “Meddle In The Mold.”

Maddie Lenhart Releases Soulful New Single ‘Time Traveler’ and Sets Sights on CMA Fest 2025

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Maddie Lenhart Releases Soulful New Single ‘Time Traveler’ and Sets Sights on CMA Fest 2025

Maddie Lenhart, country’s next favorite female voice. She captivates fans with her hair-standing new single “Time Traveler,” released today. Lenhart’s latest single, “Time Traveler,” is a warm, honeyed meditation on presence in a world obsessed with what’s next. Written with Brianna Nelson and Julie Eddy and produced by Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne), the song sways between nostalgia and clarity, carried by Maddie’s golden-toned voice and a production that glows like a slow-setting sun.

With lines like: “Life’s a one-way road / So take it in and take it slow / Don’t you know right now is all that matters?” Lenhart invites listeners to pause, breathe, and let go of the need to chase time. It’s not a song Lenhart has written – it’s a soul check.

After leaving her 9-to-5 during the pandemic to pursue music full-time, Maddie has found her footing as a compelling new voice in the Nashville scene. Her debut single “Sober” clocked nearly 400K organic streams, and she’s performed at The Listening Room, Bluebird Cafe, and a sold-out hometown show at The Barns at Wolftrap. Catch her this summer at CMA Fest 2025, performing both a full band ASCAP set at Fifth & Peabody and an elevated acoustic set on the Spotlight Stage sponsored by SoFi.

Train Join Forces With Gabry Ponte for Genre-Bending New Single ‘Brokenhearted’

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Train Join Forces With Gabry Ponte for Genre-Bending New Single ‘Brokenhearted’

World-renowned band Train and one of dance music’s biggest stars Gabry Ponte throw all genre labels aside, proving that true art knows no bounds as they come together on debut collaboration ‘Brokenhearted.’

Both artists are innovators within their own respective scenes, so it comes as no surprise that when paired together in the studio the result is electrifying. ‘Brokenhearted’ has the toe-tapping, acoustic rhythm signature to Train. Not to mention the instantly recognisable warm vocal tones of lead singer Pat Monahan which tell of the heartfelt story. There’s no time for tears however as, Gabry Ponte’s slick-cut production cuts in deep with a pulsating kick that turns up the tempo and combined with illuminating synths and sparkling electro effects, makes for a cool and contemporary dance-rock fusion.

As one of Italy’s biggest musical exports, DJ and producer Gabry Ponte bares an illustrious career which all started with his time in Eiffel 65, producing global mega hit ‘Blue (da ba dee).’ Not even at the halfway mark of 2025, and already this is shaping up to be Gabry’s biggest year yet, entering into the Eurovision Song Contest, with the honour of representing San Marino at the grand finale on Saturday 17th May. As well as the immense accolade of becoming the first DJ to headline Milan’s famous San Siro Stadium on 28th June 2025, selling out all 55,000 tickets months in advance.

Since their formation in 1994, internationally acclaimed, diamond-selling band Train has been captivating audiences across the globe with their signature blend of rock and pop, infectious melodies, and heartfelt lyrics. Known for their critically acclaimed catalogue of chart-topping smash hits like ‘Drops of Jupiter,’ ‘Hey, Soul Sister,’ and ‘Drive By,’ Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. The band has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, earning multiple platinum/gold citations, including three GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and dozens of other honours.

Oh Boy Records Releases ‘The Belonging EP Vol. 1’ of John Prine Covers to Support Immigrant Families

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Oh Boy Records Releases ‘The Belonging EP Vol. 1’ of John Prine Covers to Support Immigrant Families

Oh Boy Records, the beloved independent label founded by the late John Prine, is proud to call Nashville home and equally proud to be a record label run by immigrants. Today, they’re honored to announce the release of The Belonging EP Vol. 1, a special collection of John Prine cover songs created to support Nashville’s immigrant community while bringing a little joy to Prine fans everywhere.

Available exclusively on Bandcamp for a limited time, The Belonging EP Vol. 1 will benefit The Belonging Fund, a new initiative from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) in partnership with the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. All proceeds from the EP will go directly to The Belonging Fund, which provides urgent assistance to immigrant families in crisis across the Nashville area.

The suggested donation for The Belonging EP Vol. 1 is $10, but fans who are able are encouraged to give more. Every dollar goes directly to those who need it most. The Belonging EP Vol. 1 is available now only on Bandcamp.

The EP features five heartfelt covers of classic songs, performed in tribute to the spirit and storytelling legacy of John Prine.

Track Listing:
My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight
Oh Boy! (All My Love All My Kisses)
Loretta
I Just Called to Say I Love You
Sweet and Dandy

Noah Cyrus Unveils ‘I Saw The Mountains’ With Stunning Rudy Grazziani-Directed Video

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Noah Cyrus Unveils ‘I Saw The Mountains’ With Stunning Rudy Grazziani-Directed Video

Noah Cyrus has revealed her latest single ‘I Saw The Mountains,’ released today and accompanied with a breathtaking music video directed by Rudy Grazziani.

‘I Saw The Mountains’ continues to establish 25-year-old Cyrus as one of the most treasured female songwriters in country and alternative. While her streaming numbers continue to soar globally, the Nashville-born artist stays true to her musical path, unwavering, and focused on making music that speaks truest to her, while growing into a one-of-a-kind artist of her generation.

The celestial and otherworldly wall of sound that ‘I Saw The Mountains’ conjures, invites listeners even further into the haunting and magical world of Noah Cyrus, and follows her collaboration with the highly lauded Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold on “Don’t Put It All On Me,” which garnered critical praise around the world from the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine, Pitchfork, American Songwriter, NME, and more.

On her new music, Cyrus reveals, “We all want to connect with our past while also being aware of the present moment. Music does that for me, and this new collection of songs was made with that in mind,” she says. “I want to evoke that feeling of a comforting friend- and allow us all to heal.”

Lorna Shore Unleash ‘I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me’ With New Single and 2025 Tour

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Lorna Shore Unleash ‘I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me’ With New Single and 2025 Tour

The rumors are true – Lorna Shore are back in 2025 with new music and a new tour to lay their stake as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory.

After a mysterious billboard appeared on the New Jersey Turnpike in the band’s hometown, Lorna Shore today confirms that their new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me is set for release on September 12 via Century Media Records. It’s led by the blistering first single “Oblivion” and a music video, directed by Dylan Hryciuk of Versa Films.

Says vocalist Will Ramos of the track, “Writing this song felt like the culmination of all the things that we’ve done in the past, but brought to the next level; a more evolved version of what Lorna Shore truly is.” He adds, “I imagined a post-apocalyptic world in the (hopefully distant) future. A world where we have sown the seeds of our own destruction. The idea that we wished for better, hoped we were doing something that would help save us in this dying world, only to end up accelerating its inevitable destruction. This brings up the question; what is right? Do we even know what we’re doing? What have we done to try and actually change anything? Are we watering the earth or just feeding a constantly growing fire?”

With the release of their upcoming fifth album, the first in three years since 2022’s Pain Remains, Lorna Shore’s incredible journey continues. They’ve hit the viral Spotify charts, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, embarked on highly successful tours and in the process, galvanized a significant fanbase that hangs onto the band’s quest for stylistic inversion. But by virtue of physical onslaught and wanting to divine truth from their music, Lorna Shore have kept themselves fired up by torching the metal rulebook at every turn, practically demanding that other genres step up their game.

I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me will be available in the following formats:
Digital album – all platforms
Ltd. CD Edition in O-Card – all retailers
Standard CD Jewelcase – all Australian retailers
Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold golden 2LP & Slipmat in O-Card – all ex-US retailers
Gatefold black 2LP – all ex-US retailers
Ltd. Gatefold dark blue marbled 2LP – Available from cmdistro.de & selected Indie retailers, and Bandcamp (Ltd. 1000 units)
Ltd. Gatefold light blue-black haze 2LP – HMV (Ltd. 500 units)
Ltd. Gatefold transp. coke bottle green 2LP – Artist First (Ltd. 500 units)
Ltd. Gatefold Side A/B split (black&white) 2LP – Impericon (Ltd. 500 units)
Ltd. Gatefold transp. magenta 2LP – Impericon (Ltd. 300 units)
Ltd. Gatefold clear-lilac haze 2LP – EMP (Ltd. 500 units)
Gatefold translucent milky clear 2LP – all US retailers
Gatefold Light Blue Marble 2LP – all US Indie retailers
Ltd. Gatefold Sea Blue Smoke 2LP – Hot Topic (Ltd. 750 units)
Ltd. Gatefold Forevermore 2LP – Band (Ltd. 500 units)
Ltd. Gatefold Oblivion 2LP – Band (Ltd. 500 units)
Ltd. Gatefold Ever Black 2LP – Band (Ltd. 1000 units)
Ltd. Gatefold Lionheart 2LP – Band (Tour) (Ltd. 1000 units)

10 Rock Lyrics That Became Life Mottos

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10 Rock Lyrics That Became Life Mottos

Rock music has always been more than sound—it’s philosophy set to rhythm. Across decades, certain lyrics have leapt off the records to become cultural mottos, repeated far beyond concert halls or playlists. From stadium chants to everyday advice, these lines capture universal truths about resilience, freedom, love, and defiance. Here are ten rock lyrics that transcended their songs to become guiding principles in life itself.

1. “You can’t always get what you want.”

The Rolling Stones – “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” (1969)
This lyric has become a universal proverb about patience, compromise, and perspective. It’s quoted everywhere from movies to political speeches as a reminder of life’s realities.

2. “It’s only rock ’n’ roll (but I like it).”

The Rolling Stones – “It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll (But I Like It)” (1974)
More than a song, it’s a cultural catchphrase used to dismiss criticism and celebrate joy in simplicity—embracing passion without overthinking.

3. “We don’t need no education.”

Pink Floyd – “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” (1979)
Beyond the song’s critique of rigid schooling, the lyric evolved into a broader slogan for youth rebellion and questioning authority, still echoed in classrooms and protests.

4. “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.”

U2 – “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (1987)
This line resonates as a metaphor for the endless human search for meaning, love, or fulfillment. It’s often invoked in spiritual, philosophical, and personal growth contexts.

5. “Don’t stop believin’.”

Journey – “Don’t Stop Believin’” (1981)
Arguably rock’s most quoted motivational lyric, it embodies perseverance and hope. Its use in sports stadiums, TV shows (The Sopranos), and political rallies has cemented it as a modern mantra.

6. “It’s better to burn out than to fade away.”

Neil Young – “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)” (1979)
Immortalized further by Kurt Cobain in his farewell note, this line captures rock’s ethos of intensity over longevity. It’s cited in debates about legacy, passion, and artistic fire.

7. “We are the champions.”

Queen – “We Are the Champions” (1977)
Adopted as a universal victory chant, this lyric transcended rock to become synonymous with triumph in sports, politics, and personal achievement.

8. “Born to run.”

Bruce Springsteen – “Born to Run” (1975)
This phrase symbolizes escape, freedom, and youthful rebellion. It’s been embraced in American culture as shorthand for chasing dreams against the odds.

9. “All you need is love.”

The Beatles – “All You Need Is Love” (1967)
Delivered during a worldwide satellite broadcast, this lyric became an anthem for peace and unity, quoted endlessly in weddings, protests, and global campaigns.

10. “It’s my life.”

Bon Jovi – “It’s My Life” (2000)
Though more recent, this lyric quickly became a generational motto about self-determination and seizing control of one’s destiny, used widely in pop culture and advertising.

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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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