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Phil Collins Celebrates 40 Years of ‘No Jacket Required’ with Deluxe Vinyl Box Set and Blu-ray Featuring Live Performances, Demos, and a New Dolby ATMOS Mix

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Phil Collins Celebrates 40 Years of ‘No Jacket Required’ with Deluxe Vinyl Box Set and Blu-ray Featuring Live Performances, Demos, and a New Dolby ATMOS Mix

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Phil Collins’ iconic Diamond-certified third solo album, No Jacket Required, it will be reissued in two new formats available September 12 — a 4-LP vinyl box set with additional live and rare material; and a 1-BD Blu-ray Audio disc featuring a new Dolby ATMOS mix of the original album by Steven Wilson.

The 4-LP deluxe collection, No Jacket Required (Fully Tailored), is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and features a 20-page booklet complete with new liner notes and photos. LP 1 features the original album remastered and cut at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios. LPs 2-4 include a collection of B-sides, live, and rare performances for the first time on vinyl, including a stripped-back performance of “One More Night” Live at the BBC, and “Long, Long Way To Go” from Live Aid on July 13, 1985. Pre-order HERE.

The No Jacket Required Blu-ray Audio disc contains a brand-new Dolby ATMOS and stereo mix by Steven Wilson, alongside the original 1985 stereo mix. The 1-BD Blu-ray Audio will be available the same day as the LP box set. Pre-order HERE.

No Jacket Required, released in 1985, was Phil Collins’ third solo album, and mixed his trademark emotional ballads alongside strong funk and R&B influences. The album’s hit singles — “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Don’t Lose My Number,” and “Take Me Home” — would also become staples of his live shows in the years that followed. No Jacket Required was a resounding global hit, reaching #1 in 11 countries, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and Sweden. The album received three GRAMMY® Awards: Best Album, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and Producer of the Year for Collins. It has sold over 25 million copies to date, is RIAA-certified Diamond in the US, has reached 6x platinum in the UK, and won two Brit Awards — Album of the Year and Best Male Solo Artist. It was the second-best-selling album of 1985 in the UK and spent five consecutive weeks at #1 there. “Sussudio” and “One More Night” were both US #1 singles. The No Jacket Required World Tour played 85 shows in 12 countries and concluded with two special performances at Live Aid on July 13, at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on the same day.

No Jacket Required (Fully Tailored)

Tracklist

LP-1

Side A

  • Sussudio
  • Only You Know And I Know
  • Long Long Way To Go
  • I Don’t Wanna Know
  • One More Night

Side B

  • Don’t Lose My Number
  • Who Said I Would
  • Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore
  • Inside Out
  • Take Me Home

LP-2

Side A

  • Sussudio (Live, 1990)
  • Don’t Lose My Number (Live, 1997)
  • Who Said I Would (Live, 1985)
  • Long Long Way To Go (Live, 1994)

Side B

  • Only You Know And I Know (Live, 1994)
  • Easy Lover (Live, 1997)
  • Inside Out (Live, 1990)

LP-3 

Side A

  • Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore (Live, 1990)
  • One More Night (Live, 1990)
  • Take Me Home (Live, 1990)

Side B

  • One More Night (BBC Live Session)
  • Long, Long Way To Go (Live Aid, 7/13/1985)
  • Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Live, 1985)
  • Sussudio (A Hot Night In Paris)

LP-4 

Side A

  • Only You Know And I Know (Demo)
  • One More Night (Demo)
  • Take Me Home (Demo)
  • Sussudio (Demo)

Side B

  • The Man With The Horn
  • I Like The Way
  • We Said Hello Goodbye
  • Medley Mega Mix (Sussudio / Don’t Lose My Number / You Can’t Hurry Love)
  • Separate Lives

Blu-ray

Includes: Dolby ATMOS, 5.1, New Stereo, Original Stereo mixes

  • Sussudio
  • Only You Know And I Know
  • Long Long Way To Go
  • I Don’t Wanna Know
  • One More Night
  • Don’t Lose My Number
  • Who Said I Would
  • Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore
  • Inside Out
  • Take Me Home

Crematory Launch Remastered Vinyl Reissues of Early Classics

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Crematory Launch Remastered Vinyl Reissues of Early Classics

Iconic dark metal titans Crematory have started to reissue a series of re-releases from their impressive and pathbreaking back catalogue. Out today, and remastered by Crematory guitarist and producer Rolf Munkes: “Engulfed in Darkness”, the legendary demo from 1992 (now also available for the first time as a Mini-LP!), the band’s grandiose debut “Transmigration” (1993) and their sophomore full-length, “…Just Dreaming” (1994), that seen the band propelling straight to the top of their genre in Germany.

All of these three must-have reissues, that belong into every well-sorted goth, death and dark metal record collection, are now available on limited colored vinyl through ROAR.

Due to high demand, Crematory have furthermore announced to reissue and bring back to life: “Illusions” (1995), “Das Deutsche Album” (1996) and “Awake” (1997).

In the mid-1990s, Crematory emerged as a leading force in the German gothic metal scene. Formed in 1991, the band fused death metal roots with darkwave and gothic influences, creating a unique sound marked by growled vocals, melodic keyboards, and melancholic themes. By the time “Illusions” was released in 1995, CREMATORY had refined their identity, gaining international attention with emotionally charged songs and powerful live performances. Their work during this era helped shape the sound of European gothic metal, and alongside 90s cult acts such as Type O Negative, Tiamat, Moonspell, The Gathering and Paradise Lost, Crematory became one of the most successful representatives of their genre.

“Illusions”, “Das Deutsche Album” and “Awake” will be re-released as limited vinyl editions on August 22, 2025 via ROAR.

High Parasite Unleash “Cold” And Join Paradise Lost On UK Tour

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High Parasite Unleash “Cold” And Join Paradise Lost On UK Tour

UK outfit High Parasite, led by Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride, unveil their brand-new single, “Cold.” Though previously unreleased, the track has become a staple of the band’s live set and arrives alongside a music video, available below.

Bassist/Vocalist Tombs comments on the single: “‘Cold’ was lyrically inspired by Plato’s analogy of the cave, an allegory used to illustrate the relationship between reality and illusion, the journey from ignorance to knowledge.

“The idea of a person realising too late in life that there is no God, no heaven, no hell, no divine retribution, no absolution, and the panic and anger they would feel when it dawns on them that they are truly alone and can only hold themselves responsible for their actions.”

Having completed a successful UK tour with Cradle of Filth last year, and more recently a short stint with Unto Others, HIGH PARASITE play a one-off show with Cradle of Filth on July 6th at Epic Studios in Norwich; they then continue their run of European festivals, including first-ever appearances at the UK’s Bloodstock event in August and the Eindhoven Metal Meeting in December.

Additionally, High Parasite are confirmed to join Paradise Lost on their October 2025 UK tour, see the full list of dates below.

HIGH PARASITE Live:
July 6, 2025 – Norwich – Epic Studios (w/ Cradle of Filth)

July 23, 2025 – Ljubljana – Tolminator d.o.o.

July 25, 2025 – Osterholz-Scharmbeck – Burning Q Festival

July 31, 2025 – Promenada Sissi – Rockstadt Extreme Fest

August 2, 2025 – Hungary – Fekete Zaj Festival

August 6, 2025 – Jaromer – Brutal Assault Festival

August 7, 2025 – Walton-on-Trent – Bloodstock Open Air Festival

August 23, 2025 – Sinj – In memoriam Branimir Vugdelija

September 6, 2025 – Mechelen – Darken The Moon Festival

December 13, 2025 – Eindhoven – Eindhoven Metal Meeting

UK Shows with Paradise Lost
October 9, 2025 – Manchester – New Century Hall
October 10, 2025 – Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill
October 11, 2025 – Newcastle – University
October 12, 2025 – Glasgow – Garage
October 14, 2025 – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
October 16, 2025 – Bristol – SWX
October 17, 2025 – Southampton – The 1865

Three Days Grace Score 20th #1 With “Apologies,” Announce New Album

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Three Days Grace Score 20th #1 With “Apologies,” Announce New Album

Rock giants Three Days Grace have added another #1 single to their monster catalog as “Apologies” reaches #1 at Mediabase Active Rock radio charts. Produced by Zakk Cervini, Dan Lancaster and Howard Benson, the song served as a follow up to the band’s anthem “Mayday”, marking the return of original vocalist Adam Gontier, the first single released from the upcoming full-length album, Alienation, due August 22 via RCA Records.
The band shares “We want to thank everyone at radio and especially all of our fans who have supported us through this unbelievable journey. Having 20 Number 1 records is a testament to them. They have stuck with us through every evolution, every riff, every scream. We don’t take that lightly. The best is still to come”

Three Days Grace balances moments of extreme emotion on an axis of pummeling hard rock anthems and pensive balladry. Along the way, the multi-platinum record-breaking Ontario, Canada band have amassed billions of streams and millions of album sales, sold out arenas on multiple continents, and reached unprecedented heights, earning a now staggering 20 total #1 entries on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart.

Three Days Grace recently entered the esteemed Spotify “Billions Club” as their rock anthem “I Hate Everything About You” crosses 1 Billion streams on the digital streaming platform. Released in 2003, the single has since become embedded in rock history.

To date, their veritable arsenal of number one includes “Home”, “Just Like You”, “Pain”, “Animal I Have Become”, “Never Too Late”, “Break”, “Good Life”, “World So Cold”, “Misery Loves My Company”, “The High Road”, “Chalk Outline”, “I am Machine, “Painkiller”, “The Mountain”, “Infra-Red”, “Right Left Wrong”, “So Called Life”, “Lifetime”, “Mayday” and now the addition of “Apologies” to the ever-impressive list.

After Three Days Grace surprised fans with the return of the band’s original singer Adam Gontier, the rock giants have announced their epic upcoming record, Alienation, available on August 22 via RCA Records. The twelve-tracks on the record all play a pivotal role in defining this significantly new, but nostalgic, chapter of the band.

Three Days Grace will return to the stage with Breaking Benjamin this Fall, with special guests Return To Dust before heading to Europe with support from Badflower.

Upcoming tour dates:
Aug 29 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
Aug 30 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma %
Sep 01 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena *
Sep 03 – Austin, TX – Moody Center *
Sep 06 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
Sep 08 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater *
Sep 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center *
Sep 11 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *
Sep 13 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain *
Sep 14 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion *
Sep 17 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater *
Sep 19 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life %
Sep 20 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre *
Sep 21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life %
Sep 23 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena *
Sep 25 – Englewood, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *
Sep 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre *
Sep 30 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena *
Oct 01 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater *
Oct 03 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center *
Oct 06 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena *
Oct 08 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena *
Oct 10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater *
Oct 12 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater *
Nov 14 – Budapest, HU at Arena #
Nov 15 – Prague, CZ at Forum Karlin #
Nov 17 – Leipzig, DE at Haus Auensee #
Nov 18 – Hamburg, DE at Inselpark Arena #
Nov 19 – Berlin, DE at Tempodrom #
Nov 21 – Riga, LV at Palladium #
Nov 22 – Tallinn, EE at Helithehas #
Nov 24 – Vilnius, LT at Compensa #
Nov 25 – Łódź, PL at Arena #
Nov 27 – Bucharest, RO at Laminor Arena #
Nov 29 – Belgrade, RS at Hangar #
Nov 30 – Vienna, AT at Gasometer #
Dec 02 – Munich, DE at Zenith #
Dec 03 – Düsseldorf, DE at Mitsubishi Electric Halle #
Dec 04 – Amsterdam, NL at AFAS Live #
Dec 06 – Paris, FR at Trianon #
Dec 07 – Brussels, BE at Ancienne Belgique #
Dec 09 – Birmingham, UK at O2 Academy #
Dec 10 – Glasgow, UK at O2 Academy Glasgow #
Dec 12 – Manchester, UK at O2 Apollo #
Dec 13 – London, UK at O2 Academy Brixton #

% Festival dates

# with Badflower * with Breaking Benjamin

The Commodores And The Three Degrees Join Ultimate Disco Cruise 2026 Lineup

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The Commodores And The Three Degrees Join Ultimate Disco Cruise 2026 Lineup

With over 85% of the 2026 Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond cabins sold, the music performance lineup continues to get bigger and better! Grammy-award winning group The Commodores, whose hits include “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Three Times A Lady,”, “Sail On,” “Still,” “Nightshift,” and so many more along with Philadelphia’s own The Three Degrees will grace the stage of the Norwegian Pearl as it embarks from Miami, Florida, on February 23, 2026, for its 5-day voyage headed to Montego Bay and Grand Cayman.

Already filled with non-stop music entertainment, including over 40 live performances, by KC and The Sunshine Band, The Jacksons, WAR, The Ohio Players, Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary, Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Sugarhill Gang, The Hues Corporation, The Fatback Band, Boogie Wonder Band, Urban Guerilla Orchestra, and Miami Sound Revue in a special tribute to Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, this 6th sailing is destined to bring back all your disco dreams!

“The Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond is truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and we’re thrilled to be joined by so many legendary acts once again, to keep this music alive and the dancing experience continuing on our sixth sailing. Everyone onboard is welcome to be who they were during this fabulous era and who they are today as we enjoy this incredible music together,” says Alan Rubens, Executive Producer of the Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond.

The Norwegian Pearl comes to life with sparkling mirror balls, glitter, and a late-night dance club experience at Studio 55, the hottest nightclub at sea. Themed events take place throughout the week, so don’t forget to pack your bell bottoms, platform shoes, and accessories.

Limited cabins remain available, priced at $2,299 per person, which includes all applicable taxes, fees, and gratuities. Monthly payment plans are available through StarVista LIVE. To book your cabin, visit ultimatediscocruise.com.

National Music Centre Launches Oscar Peterson Centennial Exhibit

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National Music Centre Launches Oscar Peterson Centennial Exhibit

The National Music Centre (NMC) is set to unveil its next major exhibition, Timeless: 100 years of Oscar Peterson, commemorating the centenary of one of Canada’s greatest musical legends. Opening on July 16, 2025 – nearly 100 years since Oscar Peterson was born – the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary life, music, and legacy of the virtuosic jazz pianist, composer, and humanitarian who captivated audiences around the world.

With a career that spanned over six decades, Oscar Peterson stands as one of Canada’s most celebrated and decorated artists. As the first artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978, and the recipient of countless accolades, including the prestigious Glenn Gould Prize and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Peterson’s contributions to music have earned him unparalleled recognition both nationally and internationally. His influence can be traced across generations of artists, from Herbie Hancock to Diana Krall, and many more.

This ambitious exhibition explores the artist’s remarkable journey, from his early days surrounded by music in Montreal’s Black working-class Little Burgundy neighbourhood to his rise as a jazz powerhouse, composer, and advocate for civil rights and music education. Through archival materials, interviews, instruments, awards, personal artifacts, and multimedia installations, visitors will be immersed into the world of a man affectionately known as “The Maharaja of the Keyboard” and “The Man with Four Hands.”

The launch of the exhibition coincides with global celebrations marking what would have been Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday. In collaboration with the Peterson family and estate, the NMC exhibition is the most comprehensive tribute ever presented of the artist’s life and work.

“Oscar wasn’t just a jazz pianist, he was a mentor, a trailblazer, and a force for social change,” said Kelly Peterson, widow of the late jazz great. “This exhibition captures the heart of who he was as a musician, and as a human being. I’ve had the privilege of working with the National Music Centre for well over a decade – before the building even broke ground. It’s very exciting to now have the full breadth of Oscar’s collection being shared with the public, allowing people to see some aspects of Oscar they did not know, and might not expect. It is my hope that by celebrating and honouring the 100th anniversary of his birth in this way, people will feel they know more about Oscar, that they have a fuller understanding of the artist and the man he was.”

Highlights of the exhibition include musical instruments from Oscar Peterson’s home studio, showcasing vintage synthesizers, electronic instruments, and recording gear that illustrate his pioneering use and early adoption of electronic music technology. Visitors can also explore mesmerizing performance footage; the story behind “Hymn to Freedom,” a powerful piece that became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement; and a kids’ zone featuring a curated playlist for children with interactive instruments designed to inspire young music lovers.

To further commemorate Oscar Peterson’s centenary this August, NMC will present a special lineup of programming in his honour. On August 15, Peterson’s birthday, NMC will host an evening performance with Andy Milne, a JUNO Award-winning Canadian jazz pianist and former student of Peterson. Tickets are on sale now at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

The celebration continues on August 16, with Milne leading a fireside chat discussing Peterson’s artistic influence, along with Calgary jazz pianist Sheldon Zandboer performing live to showcase the timeless works of Oscar Peterson. Included with regular paid admission, this programming invites visitors to explore the exhibition while experiencing Peterson’s music brought to life.

“Oscar Peterson was a pioneering Canadian artist who redefined what was possible with the piano,” said Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of the National Music Centre. “His story is admired around the world and is one of brilliance, resilience, and innovation, and we’re honoured to present his legacy in a way that educates, inspires, and moves people.”Timeless: 100 Years of Oscar Peterson is accessible with paid admission to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, and will run from July 16, 2025 until July 2026. For more information on hours and admission, visit studiobell.ca/general-admission.

Mary Lambert Returns With Bold New Single “The Tempest”

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Mary Lambert Returns With Bold New Single “The Tempest”

Today, multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated queer singer/songwriter, spoken word artist, poet, and activist Mary Lambert has returned with “The Tempest” – her first major single in almost a decade. The new song is available to stream HERE, and while it has heart, listeners should be ready for some teeth. 

Lambert – who is most known for her powerful vocals on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ marriage equality call-to-action anthem “Same Love” – was inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and sought to explore the parallels of power, control, and colonialism in the 21st century when penning the track. The result is a battlecry that captures feelings of a progressive movement: righteous anger, determination, and the demand for bodily autonomy for women and the LGBTQ+ community. “The Tempest” was also produced entirely by Lambert, who taught herself audio engineering and production during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I wanted to write a song that would have inspired my 18 year-old self. Although the song is about bodily autonomy, abortion rights, trans rights, and resilience, it’s also about hope and the belief that a revolution is not just possible, but imminent, and it’s up to us to rise to the occasion,” Lambert elaborated. She continued, “Ultimately, this song is about liberation. Shakespeare’s The Tempest ends with the tyrannical former duke, Prospero, learning lessons of mercy and forgiveness, but what if the people in positions of power in our world never learn those lessons? My version of The Tempest is one where we organize and demand more for our communities.” 

“The Tempest” marks the inception of an exciting next chapter in Lambert’s incredible career. The incomparable and critically acclaimed artist – who has topped the Billboard charts, been honored by the Human Rights Campaign, dueted with Madonna, and starred in the Netflix animated musical and series Arlo the Alligator Boy and I Heart Arlo – is currently at work on her third full-length studio album, expected later this year. Stay tuned for more new music coming soon.

Mary Lambert is most known for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ multi-Platinum marriage equality anthem, “Same Love”. Writing and singing the hook led to a MTV VMA win and two GRAMMY nominations for “Song of The Year” and “Album of The Year,” and culminated in the iconic 2014 Grammys performance, which featured Lambert’s unforgettable duet with Madonna. After the viral success of her Macklemore collaboration, Lambert released an EP with the Top 20 hit “She Keeps Me Warm” and “Body Love”. Her solo pop song “Secrets,” went Gold and shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance charts, and was followed by a full-length album and a handful of EPs. 

Lambert has received the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility Award, The SAMHSA Special Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for her work on destigmatizing mental illness, and was invited to speak at the UN. She has performed on Colbert, Ellen, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, and the American Music Awards. She stars in the Netflix animated musical and series Arlo the Alligator Boy and I Heart Arlo, alongside Jonathan Van Ness and Jennifer Coolidge. Lambert is the film composer for the groundbreaking documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, which broke Doc NYC records for the most viewed film in the festival’s history. Lambert also facilitates workshops on body image and recovering from body shame, called “Everybody is a Babe.” She is at work on her latest album.

Matt Cameron Exits Pearl Jam After 27 Years

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Matt Cameron Exits Pearl Jam After 27 Years

Some news hits you right in the snare drum. After nearly three decades behind the kit, Matt Cameron has officially parted ways with Pearl Jam. The band and Cameron announced the news today (July 7) on social media — and both statements are filled with admiration, emotion, and a whole lot of heart.

Here’s what Matt Cameron had to say:

“After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over. It’s been an incredible journey. More to follow. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”

And Pearl Jam followed up with a tribute of their own:

“From being one of our first musical heroes in the bands Skinyard and the mighty Soundgarden, to playing on our first demos in 1990, Matt Cameron has been a singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer.

He has propelled the last 27 years of Pearl Jam live shows and studio recordings. It was a deeply important chapter for our group and we wish him well always. He will be deeply missed and is forever our friend in art and music.

We love you Matt.”

From Seattle’s grunge roots to global stages, Matt Cameron was more than just the guy in the back keeping the beat — he was the beat. After Soundgarden dissolved in 1997, he got the call that changed everything.

From there, Cameron jumped into Pearl Jam’s touring cycle in 1998, originally as a fill-in after Jack Irons’ departure:

That “fill-in” gig turned into a 27-year run. Cameron first appeared on Binaural (2000), and stuck with the band through every studio album since. Even after Soundgarden reunited in 2010, he juggled both bands with the finesse only a legend could manage.

With just one Pearl Jam show left on the calendar for 2025, the future is open — for Cameron, for Pearl Jam, and for fans who are still absorbing the news.

2025 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees Announced

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2025 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees Announced

In June of 2025, a group of music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twenty three categories.

Voting Starts Monday July 14th, 2025

Fan voting begins July 14, 2025 and ends at midnight on August 31, 2025 on their website at http://www.BluesBlastMagazine.com. Voting is free and open to anyone.  You may only vote one time.  If you are not currently a subscriber you are automatically signed up as a subscriber to our free magazine as part of the voting process. Blues Blast Magazine subscriptions are always FREE and you may unsubscribe at any time at the bottom of each issue!

The Blues Blast Music Awards are presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest FREE weekly E-magazine with over 44,000 Blues fan subscribers located in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries.

Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies

The Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies are not being held this year.

2025 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees

Contemporary Blues Album

Andrew Duncanson – California Trap (feat. Michael Peloquin)

Chris Cain – Good Intentions Gone Bad

Ronnie Baker Brooks – Blues In My DNA

Kid Ramos feat. Brian Templeton and Johnny Ramos – Strange Things Happening

Tony Holiday – Keep Your Head Up

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers – Closer To The Bone

Traditional Blues Album

John Primer – Grown in Mississippi

Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Young Fashioned Ways

Bob Corritore & Friends – Doin’ The Shout

Eden Brent – Getaway Blues

Frank Catalano and Lurrie Bell – Set Me Free

Bob Stroger & The Headcutters – Bob Is Back

Soul Blues Album

Curtis Salgado – Fine By Me

Billy Price – Person Of Interest

Tad Robinson – Soul In Blue

Sugaray Rayford – Human Decency

The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra – What Are You Waiting For?

Johnny Rawls – Make Them Dance

Rock Blues Album

Albert Castiglia – Righteous Souls

Tab Benoit – I Hear Thunder

Mike Farris – The Sound of Muscle Shoals

Brody Buster – Redemption

Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch – Blues Cut Like Glass

Ian Siegal Meets Johnny Mastro – Easy Tiger

Acoustic Blues Album

Giles Robson & John Primer – Ten Chicago Blues Classics

Johnny Iguana – At Delmark

Eva Rose & David Pippin – Black Water Blues

Catfish Keith – Shake Me Up

Guy Davis – The Legend of Sugarbelly

Lee Kanehira – The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!!

Prakash Slim – 8000 Miles To The Crossroads

Live Blues Album

Bruce Katz Band – Back In Boston Live

The Blues Giants – Live at Groove Now

Eric Johanson – Live In Mississippi

Tas Cru – Tas Cru Band LIVE

Sean Chambers – Live Featuring The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section

Willie Buck – Live at Buddy Guy’s Legends

Historical Or Vintage Recording

Frank Bey – Peace

Jim Brewer and Dan Smith – Take It Easy Greasy

Terry Blade – Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues

Bernard Allison – Chills & Thrills

Duke Robillard – Roll With Me

New Artist Debut Album

Jad Tariq – Jad Tariq Sings

Jovin Webb – Drifter

Jubu Smith – JUBU

Fran Drew and the Lucky Strikes – Trial by Fire

Jantso Jokelin – Spark of Luck

Christopher Wyze & the Tellers – Stuck in the Mud

Blues Band Of The Year

The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

Southern Avenue

The Blood Brothers

Tab Benoit Band

Male Blues Artist

John Primer

Chris Cain

D.K. Harrell

Curtis Salgado

Tab Benoit

Andrew Duncanson

Female Blues Artist

Carolyn Wonderland

Eden Brent

Ruthie Foster

Shemekia Copeland

Sue Foley

Tierinii Jackson

Sean Costello Rising Star Award

Jad Tariq

Jovin Webb

Stephen Hull

Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch

Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport

Tony Holiday

Producer Of The Year

Kid Andersen

Tony Braunagel

Tom Hambridge

Mike Zito

Bob Corritore

Jim Gaines

Electric Guitarist Of The Year

Chris Cain

Kid Andersen

Tab Benoit

Laura Chavez

Duke Robillard

Kid Ramos

Acoustic Guitarist Of The Year

Catfish Keith

Guy Davis

Doug MacLeod

Keb’ Mo’

Kevin Burt

Slide Guitarist Of The Year

Sean Chambers

Derek Trucks

John Primer

Joanna Connor

Robert Randolph

Sonny Landreth

Bass Guitarist Of The Year

Bob Stroger

Rodrigo Mantovani

Benny Turner

Jerry Jemmott

Scot Sutherland

Danielle Nicole

Keyboard Player Of The Year

Bruce Katz

Ben Levin

Eden Brent

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne

Johnny Iguana

Jim Pugh

Percussionist Of The Year

Derrick D’mar Martin

Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

Tony Braunagel

June Core

Terrence Higgins

Tom Hambridge

Harmonica Player Of The Year

Jason Ricci

Bob Corritore

Dennis Gruenling

Kim Wilson

Rick Estrin

Charlie Musselwhite

Horn Player Of The Year

Jimmy Carpenter

Vanessa Collier

Terry Hanck

Sax Gordon Beadle

Deanna Bogart

Doug Woolverton

Vocalist Of The Year

Curtis Salgado

Oscar Wilson

Andrew Duncanson

Tad Robinson

Billy Price

Bobby Rush

Blues Video Of The Year

Tomislav Goluban with Crooked Eye Tommy – There Is A Train
https://youtu.be/7OTlGlkL30c?si=Av2xU9_RcM4oE0jD

Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Uncle Esau
https://youtu.be/MeM1to8FsW4?si=4IUPQTqsKffXkj2j

Peacock & the Surfarians – Dead Mans Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdXTVOnVGN4

Kid Ramos – Strange Things Happening
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Rediscover Vinyl Magic With The Qlearsoul ONE-S and SoulBox S1 Turntables

Eric Alper
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Rediscover Vinyl Magic With The Qlearsoul ONE-S and SoulBox S1 Turntables

There’s a reason vinyl records have never gone out of style. The texture, the warmth, the ritual of setting the needle down—it’s a full sensory experience. With the Qlearsoul ONE-S and the SoulBox S1, two standout players designed for today’s listener, every spin feels personal and profound.

The Qlearsoul ONE-S offers the kind of immersive experience that audiophiles and casual listeners alike can appreciate. With its rich walnut wood grain finish, sleek aluminum accents, and woven fabric speaker grille, it stands out as both an audio powerhouse and a statement piece. It fits effortlessly into modern homes, studios, and music corners while delivering audio that feels deeply nostalgic and sonically elevated.

Behind its beauty is serious sound design. The ONE-S features a four-speaker configuration (two 15W woofers and two 10W tweeters) enhanced by DSP technology, creating a balanced, room-filling sound. Whether you’re cueing up Bowie, Beyoncé, or The Beatles, the warmth and clarity of each note envelops you.

Built for flexibility, the ONE-S supports 33 and 45 RPM playback, Bluetooth 5.3 in and out, a built-in phono preamp, and AUX input—all essential tools for the modern vinyl enthusiast. Want to stream from your phone or send your vinyl audio to Bluetooth headphones? It’s all possible, with no fuss.

The AT-3600L cartridge ensures that every groove is captured with accuracy and warmth. Known for its reliability and smooth tracking, it’s an ideal match for vinyl lovers who value detail, tone, and durability.

Controls are intuitive and tactile, with easy-to-use knobs for adjusting treble and bass. Whether you’re shaping the sound for jazz, pop, or classic rock, the ONE-S gives you complete control in real-time.

Designed as a stereo speaker turntable system, the SoulBox S1 is ideal for those who want the magic of vinyl with plug-and-play simplicity. This system is available worldwide through Amazon:

You can also grab the SoulBox S1 through QlearSoul’s official website across US, Canada, UK, and Europe here: https://bit.ly/4jIq6op

The Qlearsoul lineup reflects a deep love for music and a clear understanding of how to pair style with sound. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting into vinyl, these players are designed to elevate your connection to every record.

Vinyl is about playback and presence. The ONE-S and SoulBox S1 deliver that presence with timeless design, modern function, and audio you’ll feel in your chest. Your favorite records are ready. The stage is set. Let Qlearsoul bring them to life.

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That Eric Alper

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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