Daniel Day-Lewis, cinema’s most elusive master, is back. ‘ANEMONE,’ directed by his son Ronan, marks a rare return to acting. The film pairs him with Sean Bean and Samantha Morton—two acting heavyweights. With its October 3 release, anticipation is soaring in cinephile circles.
Hayes Carll to Make CBS Saturday Morning Debut and Launch ‘We’re Only Human’ Tour
Celebrated, Grammy-nominated artist Hayes Carll will make his debut appearance on CBS Saturday Morning this Saturday, August 23rd. Carll and his band will perform three songs from his critically acclaimed new album We’re Only Human (released August 8th via Hwy 87/Thirty Tigers).
Carll will kick of an extensive headlining tour in support of We’re Only Human on September 4th in his hometown of Houston, TX, with dates that run through November (see full list of dates below). Carll will perform in Nashville on September 11th as part of the 2025 AmericanaFest, and he will also be a presenter at the Americana Honors & Awards at the Ryman Auditorium on September 10th.
Throughout Hayes Carll’s career he has crafted songs filled clever character narratives and sage perspectives while looking outward. On We’re Only Human he looks deeply inward for the most introspective and personal work he has created. His songs brim with pensive lyrics, grit and, of course, just the right touch of sardonic wit.
We’re Only Human remains in the Top 5 on both the Americana Album and Singles charts. The album has garnered unanimous praise from the press, including Rolling Stone, NPR Music, No Depression, American Songwriter, Magnet Magazine, Glide Magazine, Holler, Saving Country Music, Chorus.fm, Americana Highways, Twangville and so many more.
HAYES CARLL WE’RE ONLY HUMAN FALL TOUR DATES
9/4 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater ^
9/5 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn ^
9/6 – Dallas, TX – Longhorn Ballroom *
9/11 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
9/19 – Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom ^
9/20 – Washington, DC – Union Stage ^
9/21 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall ^
9/23 – Northampton, MA – The Iron Horse ^
9/24 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom ^
9/25 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall ^
9/26 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge #
9/27 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater #
9/30 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern #
10/1 – Detroit, MI – El Club #
10/2 – Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival #
10/3 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center +
10/4 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable #
10/5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom #
10/7 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center +
11/1 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West %
11/2 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall %
11/4 – Tampa, FL – Skipper’s Smokehouse %
11/6 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall %
11/7 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s %
11/8 – Philadelphia, MS – Marty Stuart’s Ellis Theater %
11/9 – Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge %
11/11 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway #
11/12 – Louisville, KY – Headliner’s Music Hall #
11/13 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar #
11/14 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theater #
11/15 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s #
11/16 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room #
11/18 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center #
11/19 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall #
11/21 – Evanston, IL – Space #
^ with Jonathan Terrell
- with Ray Wylie Hubbard & Hannah Juanita
% with Jobi Riccio
- w/ Tyler Childers
‘DEVO’ Documentary Hits Netflix as Band Preps “Cosmic De-Evolution Tour” with The B-52’s
DEVO, the feature documentary about the pioneering New Wave band DEVO, is now streaming globally as a Netflix Original. The film premiered to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike at Sundance 2024.
Acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith (Wham!, Fyre, 100 Foot Wave, and Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond) captures the gloriously radical spirit that is DEVO – a rare band founded by a philosophy; a Dada experiment of high art meets low, hellbent on infiltrating American popular culture. Through never-before-seen archival and interviews with Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, and Jerry Casale, DEVO relishes in the highs, lows, surreal moments and incredible performances of a 50-year career, embracing the spectacle of the band from their lo-fi beginnings to pioneers of the music video in the early days of MTV’s cultural dominance.
Band members are open with their memories and archives, charting their origins as Kent State University arts students shaped by the activism of the late 1960s. Following the 1970 massacre on their campus, the band’s concept of cultural “De-Evolution” turned from satirical humor to urgent social commentary, and what began as subversive counterprogramming to KSU’s 1973 arts festival would go on to warn of, comment on, and reflect back the absurdism of the late 20th century. Finding mainstream success at the height of 1980s consumerism, DEVO soundtracked the De-Evolution they’d long predicted – and influenced a 21st century they’d have never believed.
DEVO is a Library Films / VICE Studios production in association with Mutato Entertainment, presented by BMG, Undeniable (a Fremantle label), and Warner Music Group. The film is available exclusively on Netflix. Listen to the DEVO Netflix Official Playlist here: https://netflixmusic.ffm.to/devo.
Accompanying the band’s documentary is a companion piece, Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs From The DEVO Documentary, available as a 1LP and CD on October 31. Pre-order HERE. Featuring unforgettable DEVO hits like “Girl U Want,” “Uncontrollable Urge,” and their platinum-certified single, “Whip It.”
Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs From The DEVO Documentary track listing:
Side One
- Mongoloid (Warner Version)
- Jocko Homo (Warner Version)
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
- Uncontrollable Urge
- Girl U Want
- Freedom Of Choice
Side Two
- Whip It
- Gates Of Steel
- Working In The Coal Mine
- Beautiful World
- Through Being Cool
- That’s Good
Up next, the group is gearing up to unite with The B-52’s for the 2025 “Cosmic De-Evolution Tour”: a co-headlining 12-date run serving as both bands’ continuing concert farewells. Lene Lovich will open the celebratory trek, which launches September 24th in Toronto and wraps November 2nd in Houston. Tickets are available now at LiveNation.com.
COSMIC DE-EVOLUTION TOUR DATES 2025:
9/24 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
9/25 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
10/2 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
10/4 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
10/5 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
10/16 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
10/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
10/24 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
10/25 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
11/1 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
11/2 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
In 1973, out of the remnants of late ’60s political activism and the rising post-punk music climate, the seminal band DEVO was born. The formative lineup consisted of two sets of brothers—Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Gerald and Bob Casale—along with drummer Alan Myers, all hailing from Akron, Ohio. The band’s prophetic message of “Devolution” and their strikingly original fusion of electronics and punk made them a singular influence throughout the ’80s and into the ’90s.
DEVO began when Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale met as students at Kent State University and began exchanging ideas about art and music. Deeply influenced by the Vietnam War, campus protests, and the tragic Kent State shootings of May 1970, the duo started making films and writing songs that would evolve into a wholly unique performance style. Their art-meets-music ethos quickly propelled them into the spotlight as one of the most high-profile acts in the New Wave movement, earning them a fervent cult following that included David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Neil Young.
In 1978, after an impromptu endorsement at Max’s Kansas City where David Bowie declared them “the band of the future,” DEVO was whisked off to Germany. There, Brian Eno—along with Bowie’s collaboration—produced their debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!. The record caught the attention of both critics and the industry, helping the band build a devoted following. It wasn’t until their third album, Freedom of Choice—produced by Bob Margouleff and featuring the double-platinum single Whip It—that DEVO became a worldwide phenomenon.
The band continued to evolve, releasing influential albums such as New Traditionalists,, Oh No! It’s DEVO, and Shout. Their visual and sonic innovations helped define the aesthetic of the early MTV era.
In 1990, DEVO went on hiatus to pursue other creative paths. Mark Mothersbaugh received a call from friend Paul Reubens and went on to compose the theme and music for Pee-wee’s Playhouse. This unexpected opportunity launched him into a prolific career in film and television composition. He founded Mutato Muzika—a full-service music production house and a nod to his DEVO roots (“mutant” + “potato”)—and brought in Bob Mothersbaugh and Bob Casale. Based in the iconic Oscar Niemeyer building on Sunset Boulevard, Mutato became one of the most successful music houses in Hollywood. Mark has since become one of the most in-demand and highest-grossing composers in the industry. In addition to hundreds of commercials, games, and television projects, his film scores include The Rugrats Movie, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Lego Movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Cocaine Bear, and most recently, A Minecraft movie.
Gerald Casale, director of most of DEVO’s music videos, became a notable figure in the MTV revolution, directing videos for bands like Rush, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, and Silverchair. He also built a successful commercial career, directing for brands including Miller Lite, Diet Coke, Mrs. Butterworth’s and Tang.
In 1996, DEVO reunited for the first time in six years at the Sundance Film Festival to an exuberant crowd—DEVO was back. With the original lineup intact (except for Alan Myers, who was replaced by drummer Josh Freese), the band reignited their live performance legacy. Freese remained with DEVO for nearly two decades.
Since then, DEVO has continued to perform at festivals and venues around the globe. Their message feels more relevant than ever, and their influence can be heard in bands ranging from Rage Against the Machine and Nirvana to LCD Soundsystem and Santigold. Kurt Cobain once said, “Of all the bands who came from the underground and made it in the mainstream, DEVO were the most challenging and subversive of all.” (Nirvana covered DEVO’s Turnaround, featured on their 1992 compilation Incesticide.)
In 2023, DEVO embarked on their 50th Anniversary Tour, featuring three original members—Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, and Gerald Casale. Jeff Friedl now holds the drumsticks, and Josh Hager has taken over for the late Bob Casale on rhythm guitar and synths. Their high-energy performances blend punk, rock, and synth-pop in a way that continues to astonish and delight audiences.
Dua Lipa Opens ‘Radical Optimism’ Pop-Up in Toronto Ahead of Tour Kickoff
Ahead of the highly anticipated North American leg of her Radical Optimism Tour, global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa will open a Radical Optimism Pop-Up Store for fans in Toronto to celebrate the North American kickoff.
The store will open on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st from 11am to 6pm ET and will be located at Transmission Studio (58 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON M5A 2W6).
As with previous fan pop-ups in Australia and the UK, the pop-up will offer visitors an immersive retail experience with exclusive merch, unique photo opportunities, and a refreshment station serving one of her favorite drinks available for sale to all guests.
Eligible American Express® Cardmembers can enjoy exclusive perks including:
- Early access to the pop-up from 10am-11am ET each day for themselves and one guest
- A dedicated checkout line
- Access to purchase an exclusive merchandise item
- One complimentary gift with any purchase made with an eligible Amex® Card
While supplies last. Capacity limitations and terms apply. See HERE for more details.
For a full list of Dua’s tour dates across North America and Latin America, please see below.
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour Dates
NORTH AMERICA
Monday, September 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Tuesday, September 02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Friday, September 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Saturday, September 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Tuesday, September 09 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Wednesday, September 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Saturday, September 13 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sunday, September 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Wednesday, September 17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Thursday, September 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Saturday, September 20 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sunday, September 21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Friday, September 26 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Saturday, September 27 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Tuesday, September 30 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Wednesday, October 01 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Saturday, October 04 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Sunday, October 05 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Tuesday, October 07 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Wednesday, October 08 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Saturday, October 11 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sunday, October 12 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Wednesday, October 15 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Thursday, October 16 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
LATIN AMERICA
Friday, November 07, 2025 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
Saturday, November 08, 2025 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – São Paulo, Brazil – MorumBIS
Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Estadio Nilton Santos
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Lima, Peru – Estadio Nacional or Estadio San Marcos
Friday, November 28, 2025 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estadio El Campín
Monday, December 01, 2025 – Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio GNP Seguros
Tuesday, December 02, 2025 – Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio GNP Seguros
Friday, December 05, 2025 – Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio GNP Seguros
The Beatles’ Anthology Book Returns: 25th Anniversary Edition Out October 14
The landmark international bestseller—The Beatles’ own story, in their own words—reissued on the 25th anniversary of its first publication.
From their years growing up in Liverpool through their ride to fame to their ultimate breakup, here’s the inside story. Interwoven with The Beatles’ own memories are the recollections of such associates as road manager Neil Aspinall, producer George Martin, and spokesman Derek Taylor.
The Beatles Anthology is a once-in-a-lifetime volume: warm, frank, funny, poignant, and bold—just like the music that’s been a part of so many of our lives. It is, for the first time, the story of The Beatles by The Beatles. Created with the full cooperation of Paul, George, Ringo, and Yoko Ono Lennon, it also includes the words of John, painstakingly compiled from sources worldwide. In effect, The Beatles Anthology is The Beatles’ autobiography.
Featuring over 1,300 images—most previously unpublished—the book is brimming with personal stories and rare vintage photographs. Paul, George, Ringo, and Yoko Ono Lennon all opened their archives for this project, as did Apple, EMI, and others long associated with The Beatles. The result is an extraordinary wealth of visual material: snapshots from family collections, photographs, documents, and memorabilia, all bringing the story to life.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Richard Starkey recount their early years in Liverpool, before weaving back and forth through the astonishing tale of life as The Beatles: the first rough gigs, the phenomenon of their rise to fame, the musical and social change of their heyday, and the journey through to their breakup. From the time Ringo tried to take his drum kit home on the bus, to their much-anticipated meeting with Elvis, from the making of Sgt. Pepper to their final photo session at John’s house—The Beatles Anthology is a collection of memories like no other.
“Who knows why the Beatles happened?” John Lennon asked in 1980. If anyone did, it would be the Fab Four themselves, who tell their own story—with plenty of visual aids—in this giant compendium. The book opens with the band members’ separate accounts of their childhoods, then moves into a year-by-year format that allows for great detail and digressions. Most of the text appears oral-history style, in short paragraphs with rapid switches between one Beatle and another, making it feel as if they’re being interviewed simultaneously. The visuals add cartoons, signed letters, scrawled drawings, and photos.
This book is perfect for Beatles fans of every generation.
The Beatles Anthology book is available for pre-order here.
“The Beatles Anthology” Expands to Nine Parts With New Episode, Streaming on Disney+ November 26
The Beatles’ landmark “Anthology” documentary series has been restored and remastered and will air on on November 26, 2025.
The series’ original eight episodes trace the legendary journey that began in Liverpool and Hamburg and soon captivated the world. They bring to life the timeless stories — of Beatlemania, the band’s groundbreaking arrival in the USA, their role at the forefront of the 1960s counterculture, their spiritual exploration in India, and their eventual breakup. And through it all, the constant thread: the music, always the music.
There is now a completely new Episode Nine, including unseen behind-the-scenes footage of Paul, George and Ringo coming together between 1994 and 1995 to work on “The Anthology” and reflecting on their shared life as The Beatles.
The restoration has been overseen by Apple Corps’ production team, working with Peter Jackson’s Wingnut Films & Park Road Post teams along with Giles Martin, who has created new audio mixes for the majority of the featured music.
The Beatles Announce Anthology Collection
The Beatles never really leave us. Decades after their last sessions together, new gems keep surfacing—reminding us why their catalog remains endlessly fascinating. The latest batch of special edition tracks takes us through The White Album, Let It Be, Abbey Road, and right into their most recent modern mixes. It’s a journey across time that still feels brand new.
The Anthology Collection 12LP set includes the three groundbreaking Anthology albums from the mid-1990s, remastered in 2025 by Giles Martin, plus a new compilation, Anthology 4. Containing 191 tracks, the collection’s studio outtakes, live performances, broadcasts and demos reveal the musical development of The Beatles from 1958 to the final single ‘Now And Then’ released in 2023. You can order it here and it begins shipping by November 21, 2025.
Anthology 4 features 13 previously unreleased tracks and 17 songs selected from Super Deluxe versions of five classic albums. In addition to fascinating outtakes dating from 1963 to 1969, the album includes new 2025 mixes by Jeff Lynne of ‘Free As A Bird’ and ‘Real Love’.
Furthermore, Anthology 4 presents 26 tracks that have never previously been released on vinyl.
Pressed on 180g black vinyl, each 3LP album will be housed within a triple gatefold sleeve, featuring the original art, sleevenotes by Mark Lewisohn, and restored photos for Anthology 1-3; Anthology 4 has brand new sleevenotes written by Kevin Howlett alongside photos. The outer slipcase features the original Klaus Voorman triptych art, and a 3/4 O-Card image of the band with detailed track listing.
The Beatles Store exclusive format will contain 4 x 12” band photo art cards in a custom black, numbered envelope (8500 total)
12LP Tracklist
Anthology 1-3 track listing remains as per original releases.
Anthology 1
LP1 – Side 1
- Free As A Bird (1995 mix)
- John Lennon Speech 1
- That’ll Be The Day
- In Spite Of All The Danger
- Paul McCartney Speech 1
- Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Home demo)
- You’ll Be Mine (Home demo)
- Cayenne (Home demo)
- Paul McCartney Speech 2
- My Bonnie
- Ain’t She Sweet
- Cry For A Shadow
LP1 – Side 2
- John Lennon Speech 2
- Brian Epstein Speech 1
- Searchin’ (Decca audition)
- Three Cool Cats (Decca audition)
- The Sheik Of Araby (Decca audition)
- Like Dreamers Do (Decca audition)
- Hello Little Girl (Decca audition)
- Brian Epstein Speech 2
- Besame Mucho (June 1962 version)
- Love Me Do (First version)
- How Do You Do It
- Please Please Me (First version)
LP2 – Side 3
- One After 909 (Takes 3, 4 and 5)
- One After 909 (Edit of Takes 4 and 5)
- Lend Me Your Comb (BBC recording)
- I’ll Get You (Sunday Night at the London Palladium)
- John Lennon Speech 3
- I Saw Her Standing There (Live in Stockholm)
- From Me To You (Live in Stockholm)
- Money (That’s What I Want) (Live in Stockholm)
- You Really Got A Hold On Me (Live in Stockholm)
- Roll Over Beethoven (Live in Stockholm)
LP2 – Side 4
- She Loves You (Royal Variety Performance)
- Till There Was You (Royal Variety Performance)
- Twist And Shout (Royal Variety Performance)
- This Boy (The Morecambe And Wise Show)
- I Want To Hold Your Hand (The Morecambe And Wise Show)
- Speech From The Morecambe And Wise Show
- Moonlight Bay (The Morecambe And Wise Show)
- Can’t Buy Me Love (Take 2 with solo from Take 1)
LP3 – Side 5
- All My Loving (The Ed Sullivan Show)
- You Can’t Do That (Take 6)
- And I Love Her (Take 2)
- A Hard Day’s Night (Take 1)
- I Wanna Be Your Man (Around The Beatles)
- Long Tall Sally (Around The Beatles)
- Boys (Around The Beatles session)
- Shout (Around The Beatles)
- I’ll Be Back (Take 2)
- I’ll Be Back (Take 3)
LP3 – Side 6
- You Know What To Do (Demo)
- No Reply (Demo)
- Mr Moonlight (Takes 1 and 4)
- Leave My Kitten Alone (Take 5)
- No Reply (Take 2)
- Eight Days A Week (Takes 1, 2 and 4)
- Eight Days A Week (Take 5)
- Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! (Take 2)
Anthology 2
LP1 – Side 1
- Real Love (1996 mix)
- Yes It Is (Takes 2 and 14)
- I’m Down (Take 1)
- You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away (Take 5)
- If You’ve Got Trouble (Take 1)
- That Means A Lot (Take 1)
- Yesterday (Take 1)
- It’s Only Love (Takes 3 and 2)
LP1 – Side 2
- I Feel Fine (Blackpool Night Out)
- Ticket To Ride (Blackpool Night Out)
- Yesterday (Blackpool Night Out)
- Help! (Blackpool Night Out)
- Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby (Live at Shea Stadium, New York)
- Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Take 1)
- I’m Looking Through You (Take 1)
- 12-Bar Original (Take 2 edited)
LP2 – Side 3
- Tomorrow Never Knows (Take 1)
- Got To Get You Into My Life (Take 5)
- And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 2)
- Taxman (Take 11)
- Eleanor Rigby (Take 14 – Strings only)
- I’m Only Sleeping (Rehearsal)
- I’m Only Sleeping (Take 1)
- Rock And Roll Music (Live in Tokyo)
- She’s A Woman (Live in Tokyo)
LP2 – Side 4
- Strawberry Fields Forever (Home demo sequence)
- Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 1)
- Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 7 and edit piece)
- Penny Lane (Remix)
- A Day In The Life (Takes 1, 2, 6 and orchestra)
- Good Morning Good Morning (Take 8)
- Only A Northern Song (Takes 3 and 12)
LP3 – Side 5
- Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite! (Takes 1 and 2)
- Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite! (Take 7)
- Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Takes 6, 7 and 8)
- Within You Without You (Instrumental)
- Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) (Take 5)
- You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) (Stereo remix)
LP3 – Side 6
- I Am The Walrus (Take 16)
- The Fool On The Hill (Demo)
- Your Mother Should Know (Take 27)
- The Fool On The Hill (Take 4)
- Hello, Goodbye (Take 16)
- Lady Madonna (Takes 3 and 4)
- Across The Universe (Take 2)
Anthology 3
LP1 – Side 1
- A Beginning
- Happiness Is A Warm Gun (Esher demo with false start)
- Helter Skelter (Take 2 edited)
- Mean Mr Mustard (Esher demo)
- Polythene Pam (Esher demo)
- Glass Onion (Esher demo)
- Junk (Esher demo)
- Piggies (Esher demo)
- Honey Pie (Esher demo edited)
- Don’t Pass Me By (Take 3 with Take 5 vocal)
- Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (First version – Take 5)
- Good Night (Rehearsal and Take 34)
LP1 – Side 2
- Cry Baby Cry (Take 1)
- Blackbird (Take 4)
- Sexy Sadie (Take 6)
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Acoustic version – Take 1)
- Hey Jude (Take 2)
- Not Guilty (Take 102 edited)
- Mother Nature’s Son (Take 2)
LP2 – Side 3
- Glass Onion (Original mono mix)
- Rocky Raccoon (Take 8)
- What’s The New Mary Jane (Take 4)
- Step Inside Love / Los Paranoias (Studio jam)
- I’m So Tired (Edit of Takes 3, 6 and 9)
- I Will (Take 1)
- Why Don’t We Do It In The Road (Take 4)
- Julia (Take 2)
LP2 – Side 4
- I’ve Got A Feeling (Apple Studio)
- She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (Apple Studio)
- Dig A Pony (Apple Studio)
- Two Of Us (Apple Studio)
- For You Blue (Apple Studio)
- Teddy Boy (Apple Studio)
- Medley: Rip It Up / Shake, Rattle And Roll / Blue Suede Shoes (Apple Studio jam)
LP3 – Side 5
- The Long And Winding Road (Apple Studio)
- Oh! Darling (Apple Studio)
- All Things Must Pass (Demo)
- Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues (Apple Studio jam)
- Get Back (Third rooftop performance)
- Old Brown Shoe (Demo)
- Octopus’s Garden (Take 2)
- Maxwell’s Silver Hammer (Take 5)
LP3 – Side 6
- Something (Demo)
- Come Together (Take 1)
- Come and Get It (Demo – 1996 remix)
- Ain’t She Sweet (Studio jam)
- Because (Vocals only)
- Let It Be (Apple Studio)
- I Me Mine (Take 16)
- The End (Remix with the final chord of A Day In The Life)
Anthology 4
LP1 – Side 1
- I Saw Her Standing There (Take 2)
- Money (That’s What I Want) (RM7 undubbed)
- This Boy (Takes 12 and 13)
- Tell Me Why (Takes 4 and 5)
- If I Fell (Take 11)
- Matchbox (Take 1)
- Every Little Thing (Takes 6 and 7)
- I Need You (Take 1)
LP1 – Side 2
- I’ve Just Seen A Face (Take 3)
- In My Life (Take 1)
- Nowhere Man (First version – Take 2)
- Got To Get You Into My Life (Second version – unnumbered mix)
- Love You To (Take 7)
- Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 26)
- She’s Leaving Home (Take 1 – instrumental)
LP2 – Side 3
- Baby, You’re A Rich Man (Takes 11 and 12)
- All You Need Is Love (Rehearsal for BBC broadcast)
- The Fool On The Hill (Take 5 – Instrumental)
- I Am The Walrus (Take 19 – strings, brass, clarinet overdub)
LP2 – Side 4
- Hey Bulldog (Take 4 – instrumental)
- Good Night (Take 10 with a guitar part from Take 5)
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Third Version – Take 27)
- (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (Studio jam)
- Helter Skelter (Second version – Take 17)
- I Will (Take 29)
- Can You Take Me Back? (Take 1)
- Julia (Two rehearsals)
LP3 – Side 5
- Get Back (Take 8)
- Octopus’s Garden (Rehearsal)
- Don’t Let Me Down (First rooftop performance)
- You Never Give Me Your Money (Take 36)
- Here Comes The Sun (Take 9)
- Something (Take 39 – instrumental – strings only)
LP3 – Side 6
- Free As A Bird (2025 mix)
- Real Love (2025 mix)
- Now And Then
10 Songs That Sound Happy—But Are Actually Devastating
Some of the most powerful songwriting tricks come from contrast. A melody that makes you smile, paired with lyrics that quietly break your heart, creates a tension that listeners can’t shake. It’s a reminder that great songwriters—masters of craft and risk—often hide their deepest truths in plain sight. Here are ten songs that sound joyful on the surface, but reveal devastating stories underneath.
“99 Luftballons” – Nena
With its bouncy synth-pop feel, this German new wave hit feels celebratory. But its lyrics are a Cold War parable, imagining balloons mistaken for missiles that lead to nuclear destruction.
“Every Breath You Take” – The Police
Often mistaken for a love song, Sting’s hypnotic chorus disguises lyrics about surveillance and obsession, turning devotion into something deeply unsettling.
“Hey Ya!” – OutKast
Andre 3000 wrapped a funk party anthem around lyrics of disillusionment and failed love. The chorus is pure joy, while the verses confess heartbreak.
“I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
On the surface it’s disco triumph, but its verses carry the raw sting of betrayal. Gaynor and her co-writers captured both resilience and the shadow of pain.
“Last Kiss” – J. Frank Wilson & the Cavaliers
This ‘60s hit sounds like a tender teenage ballad, but its story of a tragic car crash made it one of the darkest “happy-sounding” songs of the era.
“Mack the Knife” – Bobby Darin
Swinging and upbeat, Darin’s version became a classic. Yet the lyrics, drawn from The Threepenny Opera, detail the murders of a charming criminal.
“Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” – The Beatles
Paul McCartney’s jaunty tune masks a gruesome story of a student who murders with a hammer. A perfect example of playful melody meeting macabre narrative.
“Semi-Charmed Life” – Third Eye Blind
With one of the sunniest hooks of the ‘90s, this song hides lyrics about drug addiction and destructive habits, delivered with irresistible energy.
“Sunny Came Home” – Shawn Colvin
Grammy-winning and deceptively mellow, this folk-pop gem tells of a woman burning down her house in a chilling act of release.
“You Can Call Me Al” – Paul Simon
Its playful bassline and singalong chorus mask lyrics about midlife crisis, alienation, and self-doubt—proof that even catchy pop can explore the heaviness of existence
The alchemy of sounding bright while saying something devastating is part of what makes songwriting timeless. Writers from Paul Simon to Andre 3000 have shown the risk and reward of this contrast: listeners dance, sing, and smile—only to realize later that their hearts have been quietly cracked open.
What to Post Between Releases (and Why It Matters)
For indie artists, the weeks between singles or albums aren’t downtime—they’re opportunities. Staying active keeps your fans engaged, draws in new listeners, and builds momentum so that when your music does drop, people are already paying attention. Here are 10 smart post ideas to keep the buzz alive:
1. Behind-the-Scenes Clips
Fans love the process. Share rehearsal snippets, lyric scribbles, or studio outtakes. It shows your dedication and makes followers feel part of the journey.
2. Throwback Performances
Post old gig footage, even if it’s rough. It highlights your growth and reminds fans how long you’ve been putting in the work.
3. Cover a Song You Love
Choose a track from an artist who inspires you. Covers are algorithm-friendly and a way to show taste, talent, and versatility.
4. Fan Interactions
Repost fan art, covers, or DMs (with permission). It creates community and encourages more people to share their support.
5. Life Beyond Music
Share hobbies, books, workouts, or even cooking. It makes you relatable and gives fans more reasons to stick around.
6. Educational Content
Break down your songwriting process, explain gear setups, or share vocal warm-up tips. It positions you as both artist and mentor.
7. Teasers Without Spoilers
Drop cryptic hints—blurred artwork, one line of lyrics, or a muted riff. It builds anticipation without spoiling the surprise.
8. Collaborations & Shoutouts
Tag fellow musicians, producers, or venues you love. Cross-promotion grows your reach and strengthens relationships.
9. Playlist Sharing
Curate a playlist of tracks you’re listening to. It spotlights your influences and gives fans a deeper sense of your sound.
10. Honest Check-Ins
A simple update—how you’re feeling, what you’re working on, or what’s inspiring you. Authenticity keeps people connected.
Posting between releases isn’t filler—it’s the glue that keeps your audience invested in your story. Share moments, stay consistent, and by the time your next track drops, your fans will already be listening with open ears.
Amy Lee’s Isolated Vocals For Evanescence’s “Bring Me Back To Life”
“Bring Me to Life,” Evanescence’s debut single from 2003’s Fallen, became a breakthrough nu metal anthem after appearing on the Daredevil soundtrack. Written by Amy Lee at 19, it explored awakening from emotional numbness. With added rap vocals by Paul McCoy, the song launched Evanescence into global stardom.