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Gov’t Mule Announces Island Exodus 16 with moe John Scofield and Daniel Donato in Jamaica

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Gov’t Mule Announces Island Exodus 16 with moe John Scofield and Daniel Donato in Jamaica

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule has announced the details for Island Exodus 16. Their annual “concert-cation” experience will take place January 15-18, 2026 at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay in Trelawny, Jamaica. Marking a new location for Island Exodus, the all-inclusive resort will offer an elevated experience for all attendees and musicians featuring a beautiful beach, better restaurants, modern room accommodations, and more.

As in years past, Gov’t Mule will serve as the ultimate hosts performing three 2-set shows, with GRAMMY-winning frontman, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes performing a special afternoon solo set. Special guest John Scofield will be sitting in with Gov’t Mule throughout the event. Also joining the party this year are moe. and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, each doing two shows throughout the event.

Pre-sale for Island Exodus 15 attendees begins Thursday, July 17th and all other previous Island Exodus attendees on Friday, July 18th at 12pm ET. Public on-sale commences Saturday, July 19th at 10am ET. Activities will include a Warren Haynes Q&A, corn hole tournament hosted by Kevin Scott, Yoga with Bubba, and more. All guests will receive a limited-edition lenticular 3D event poster signed by the members of Gov’t Mule.

For more details Gov’t Mule’s Island Exodus 16 and to purchase, please visit www.islandexodus.com. 

For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist, guitar legend, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule’s most recent studio album, 2023’s Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records) is a timeless rock collection featuring guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Billy Bob Thornton, Ruthie Foster, and Celisse. Peace…Like A River – hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best – marked the follow-up to Mule’s GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, with both albums recorded at The Power Station New England during the same sessions but created in different rooms with no shared gear or instruments. Gov’t Mule – Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer.

Mynd Reader Releases Soulful New Single “Leaving Our Lives” via Merchant Records

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Mynd Reader Releases Soulful New Single “Leaving Our Lives” via Merchant Records

Colorado-based band Mynd Reader is excited to announce its newest single, “Leaving Our Lives.” Leaning into a timeless vintage-rock soundscape, the band has created an undeniable soul anthem. “Leaving Our Lives” is out now on Merchant Records LLC and is available everywhere you stream music.

Unfolding like an earthy-toned Polaroid come to life, “Leaving Our Lives” is warm, lived-in, and achingly resonant. It captures the dusty grandeur of ’70s soul-rock, built around a sun-drenched groove and smoky vocals. The single arrives just in time for summer, ready to soundtrack long drives, open skies, and reflective moments in motion. With this new music, Mynd Reader continues to carve out its lane with emotionally charged, no-skip songwriting and stadium-sized passion.

The song was mixed by Grammy Award winner Michael Brauer (Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, My Morning Jacket), who infuses it with analog warmth and undeniable pedigree. Mynd Reader features Shelby Kemp, whose soulful delivery carries the weight of lived experience; Brian Sachs, the co-writer and drummer who shapes the song with intention; and producer-co-writer Tonin, whose widescreen sonic vision powers the band’s evolving sound.

“Leaving Our Lives” arrives on the heels of Mynd Reader’s steady rise through the indie-rock and Americana ranks. Previous singles have gained traction on Triple-A and Americana radio, with “Radio Warning” currently at #24 on the Rock Chart and “Simply Avanti” climbing the Billboard Triple-A chart.

As Mynd Reader builds toward its full-length debut album and fall/winter tour, “Leaving Our Lives” stands as a bold declaration. This band isn’t just paying homage to rock’s past; it’s rewriting the next chapter.

Leading the band are Tonin and Brian Sachs (formerly of The Authority). In the ’90s, Brian found success as drummer for the pioneering jam band The Authority, performing at iconic venues such as Nightingales and serving in the house band at the legendary Wetlands. He has shared stages with Phish, Blues Traveler, and Dave Matthews, grinding through more than 200 tour dates each year during the band’s seven-year stretch. After the tragic passing of The Authority’s manager, Bill Graham, the group parted ways, but Brian never stopped playing, drumming, and writing songs.

Magic struck again when Brian enlisted longtime friend and musician Tonin—the creative glue behind Mynd Reader. With a keen ear for melody and a talent for crafting rich soundscapes, Tonin brings a unique vision to Brian’s lyrics. His collaborative spirit fosters innovation, while his genre-blending production enhances the raw energy of Mynd Reader and shapes its powerful sound. Together, Tonin and Brian are unveiling a fresh voice rooted in the foundations of rock ’n’ roll.

Françoise Hardy Blues Collection to Feature 217 Vogue Recordings from 1962–1967

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Françoise Hardy Blues Collection to Feature 217 Vogue Recordings from 1962–1967

Omnivore Recordings has announced Françoise Hardy Blues: Complete Vogue Recordings 1962-1967, a complete collection of all the recordings Hardy did for Vogue, out on August 1.

The set includes 217 newly remastered tracks, 106 of which will be available for the first time since their original ’60s release date, 10 live tracks recorded at L’Olympia in Paris restored and available for the very first time, plus more than 55 TV performances on DVD for the first time. The collection also includes a 24-page book featuring rare pictures, documents, and liner notes in English and French. 

Françoise Hardy’s Vogue years have marked the history of French and international music. Even today, the five years between 1962–67 remain an exceptional moment in her career, the one when she exploded in the eyes of a generation that was born during or just after World War II, the generation that would be part of the May 1968 Paris protests.

Hardy exploded not only in France alongside her fellow “Yéyés,” but also internationally where she became the symbol of French elegance, talent and charm. From the United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain, no one could resist Françoise. She recorded most of her hits in English, Italian, and German.

Pavarotti 90 Tribute Launches in Wales with Lost Concert Album and Global Celebrations

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Pavarotti 90 Tribute Launches in Wales with Lost Concert Album and Global Celebrations

This year marks what would have been the 90th birthday (12 October) of one of the most iconic voices in music history – Luciano Pavarotti. To honour this milestone, Decca Records is spearheading PAVAROTTI 90, a worldwide tribute celebrating the tenor’s unmatched contribution to classical music, his international appeal, and his legacy of bringing opera to the masses.

The year-long tribute begins in Wales, at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod — the very place where a defining moment in Luciano Pavarotti’s life took place.  Pavarotti’s widow, Nicoletta Mantovani, returned to North Wales on July 12th, 2025, where her late husband, first stepped onto the international stage at the age of 19. Decca will release The Lost Concert: Live from Llangollen (1995) on 21 November 2025 — a never-before- released recording of Pavarotti’s emotional return to the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, 40 years after the Welsh festival changed the course of his life. Speaking about the significance of the event, Nicoletta Mantovani said: “It was the beginning of everything. Luciano often said that without Llangollen, there would have been no career.”

In July 1955, at just 19 years old, Luciano Pavarotti travelled outside Italy for the first time, joining his father in the Modena-based Corale Rossini choir to compete in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in North Wales. Singing against 22 choirs from around the world, they won the male voice competition by a distance. Pavarotti would later describe this moment as a turning point — the experience that first inspired him to consider a professional career in music and he promised himself he would one day return.

40 years later, in 1995, he fulfilled that promise. At the peak of his international fame — following landmark performances with The Three Tenors in Rome (1990), Hyde Park (1991), and Central Park (1993) — Pavarotti returned to Llangollen to give a deeply personal concert. Addressing a packed Pavilion crowd, he reflected: “Forty years ago, my God — it seems to be just yesterday for me. I have done so many things. I always say to the journalists when they ask me what is the most memorable day in my life, and I always say it is when I won this competition, because it was with all my friends.” This historic and previously unreleased concert was recorded, capturing a unique homecoming moment in his remarkable career.

‘The Lost Concert: Live At Llangollen (1995)’ recording features the tenor at the height of his powers performing with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, soprano Atzuko Kawahara and Corale Rossini. The recording has been re-mastered and comes with a 100-page collector’s book filled with essays, photographs and archive material. It also includes two original 1955 recordings of the Corale Rossini, Bonjour mon cœur and In Nomine Jesu, believed to be the earliest surviving audio featuring Pavarotti’s voice, as well as a rare interview where he recalls his first visit to Wales.

Alongside the Decca recording, Mercury Studios will also release the film of The Lost Concert on BluRay (21 November 2025), including archive of Pavarotti and interviews and observational footage from the day.

To commemorate this very special occasion, Nicoletta Mantovani attended the 2025 Eisteddfod on 12 and 13 July for the first time, and handed over the coveted Pavarotti Trophy to Llangollen’s Choir of the World and the Pendine Trophy to the winner of the International Voice of the Future competition, the finals of which took place at the closing weekend of the 2025 festival. A giant chalk mural of Pavarotti’s face appeared on the fields above the Eisteddfod site, with images revealed today.

The celebration continues with a 74-track collection that explores the full journey of Pavarotti’s musical life entitled ‘Novanta’ (Ninety), It includes his earliest studio recordings, famous duets with artists including Bono, Elton John and Andrea Bocelli, as well as rare performances from Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica. The album will be released worldwide on 10 October.

This year, the world remembers a voice and a legacy that transformed the landscape of classical music and continues to inspire generations. And the celebration doesn’t end in 2025 – more special tributes will follow into 2026, marking a full year of commemorations. Further details will be revealed in due course.

Matthew Good and His Band with I Mother Earth Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This November

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Matthew Good and His Band with I Mother Earth Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This November

Fallsview Casino Resort  welcomes two iconic Canadian rock bands Matthew Good and His Band and I Mother Earth to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, November 21, 2025. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.

“This tour celebrates an incredible legacy of Canadian rock music, and we are thrilled to welcome them to OLG stage at Fallsview Casino. Matthew Good and His Band and I Mother Earth in concert is a Canadian rock music moment to experience” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Operations at Niagara Casinos.

Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike. To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.”

When I Mother Earth first ended their eight Year Hiatus in March of 2012 they did so by putting a countdown clock on their website that expired just in time for the band to perform two sold out shows in Toronto.  In 2016 they turned the clock back 20 years back to be exact and reunited with the bands original vocalist Edwin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of critically acclaimed multi Platinum album Scenery and Fish.  This reunion caused the band to tour nationally for the first time since ending their hiatus. The album Scenery and Fish generated four Top 10 Hits in Canada with “Raspberry”, “Another Sunday”, “Used to be Alright”, and “One More Astronaut”, but it’s the new music on the horizon and the opportunity to dive into their first record Dig that has both the fans and the band excited to explore.  The debut record featured four top singles as well.  “Levitate”, “Rain Will Fall”, “So Gently We Go” and “Not Quite Sonic” all hold a distinct place in the Hearts of I Mother Earth fans.

I Love Lucy Scene Highlights the Chaos of English Words Ending in “OUGH”

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I Love Lucy Scene Highlights the Chaos of English Words Ending in “OUGH”

English is tough. Or is it “tough-enough-through-cough”? Ricky Ricardo finds out the hard way in a classic I Love Lucy moment that proves the English language needs a timeout.

1000 Musicians Perform “Another Brick in the Wall” Live in Portugal with Rockin’1000

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1000 Musicians Perform “Another Brick in the Wall” Live in Portugal with Rockin’1000

Take one iconic stadium, one iconic Pink Floyd song, and 1,000 musicians from around the world. Rockin’1000 turned “Another Brick in the Wall” into a worldwide rock choir—and it’s glorious.

Too Many Zooz Bring Jazz Mayhem to a 1940s Swing Dance Party In “Carvan” Music Video

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Too Many Zooz Bring Jazz Mayhem to a 1940s Swing Dance Party In “Carvan” Music Video

Too Many Zooz didn’t just cover “Caravan”—they kicked down the doors of a 1940s swing hall and blew the roof off. Vintage vibes, modern brass, and enough groove to make your grandpa dance again.

The Cult Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This October

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The Cult Headed to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino This October

The legendary English rock band The Cult, known for fusing elements of gothic rock, hard rock and psychedelia over the decades, will take the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Thursday, October 9, 2025 with their North America 8525 tour. Joining The Cult is special guest Death Cult. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.

“The Cult has a special connection to Canadian fans and we are thrilled to bring this iconic band to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino,” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Operations at Niagara Casinos. “The Cult is known for their exceptional live performances, and we are counting down the days!”

The Cult formed in 1984 England, with the seminal post-punk band going on to sell millions of albums with numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications. Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar) have released 11 studio albums over The Cult’s career. The band, dubbed “Shamanic goths”, found international renown with the 1985 album, Love, which featured the enduring rock anthem “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the oft-heard follow-up single, “Rain.” Electric arrived in 1989, with journalists saying the collection of songs (particularly “Love Removal Machine,” “Wild Flower,” and “Lil’ Devil”) “swaggers, crunches and howls.” Most recently, The Cult released Under the Midnight Sun. In late 2023, Astbury and Duffy reformed Death Cult for a series of live performances and sold out shows – and 2025 marks more outstanding performances including a stop at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Artifacts Join Rock Hall Exhibit

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Artifacts Join Rock Hall Exhibit

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is excited to welcome new artifacts from 2002 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and legendary rock band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, into the Museum’s Main Exhibit Hall. 

From studio notes and handwritten lyrics to backstage passes and tickets stubs, this new display tells the story of Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker’s groundbreaking 1982 album, Long After Dark, from the earliest stages through its subsequent tour.

Featured in the exhibit is Petty’s acoustic guitar, a piece he played at home, used in the studio and took with him on the road, the music video script from the “You Got Lucky” music video, and cassette tapes from a 1982 tour stop in Edinburgh, Scotland among other artifacts.  

Despite it being a golden era of The Heartbreakers playing at the height of their powers, Long After Dark is widely known as the band’s most misunderstood and underrated success. The album, the band’s third and final project with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine, features an edgy collection of rock ballads and guitar anthems backed by the unmistakable sound of The Heartbreakers with the new addition of Howie Epstein on bass and backing vocals.

In 1982, fans were able to experience the folklore of Long After Dark in the cult-classic documentary, TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY. A rowdy era-defining look at rock & roll, the film takes place during the finalizing, promoting and touring of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Long After Dark. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), the film originally aired only once on MTV in February 1983. Last year, The Petty Estate, in partnership with Trafalgar, facilitated the critically acclaimed documentary’s theatrical and streaming debuts which will have a special showing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year.

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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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