Seven years ago, Saya Gray quietly held down the low end for Daniel Caesar at his now-iconic Tiny Desk. Now, she returns front and center—rewriting the script with dreamy, deconstructed versions of her genre-defying songs. A sonic alchemist raised by a music school founder and a Berklee-trained jazz trumpeter, Gray is reinventing the game.
Father-Daughter Duo Recreate Genesis Epic “Supper’s Ready” in Wholesome Prog Rock Tribute
When Antoine Baril covered the entire 22-minute Genesis epic “Supper’s Ready” with his ten-year-old daughter Léane, it wasn’t just a prog rock masterclass — it became a heart-bursting, costume-wearing, flower-headed celebration of parenting, music, and love. She learned 10 pages of lyrics. He played four-fifths of the band. Together, they brought joy to the world and proved that sometimes, the most epic rock performances happen right at home.
R&B Icons Brandy and Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ With Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts
The highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour was officially announced today on CBS Mornings by Brandy and Monica. The iconic GRAMMY Award-winning artists will embark on their first-ever co-headlining run this fall. Produced by Black Promoters Collective, the 24-city arena tour kicks off October 16 and travels across the U.S. through December 7. It also marks a historic moment more than 25 years in the making, building on the legacy of their 1998 game-changing duet “The Boy Is Mine,” which spent a record-shattering 13 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining cultural touchstone of late ’90s R&B. The song also placed them in an elite group of artists — including Whitney Houston (14 weeks with “I Will Always Love You”) and Mariah Carey (16 weeks with “One Sweet Day”) — who have commanded the Hot 100’s top spot for 13 weeks or more.
Joining them on the road is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland, chart-topping singer-songwriter and GRAMMY winner Muni Long, and rising star Jamal Roberts, fresh off his 2025 American Idol Season 23 win. With talent that spans generations—from foundational to future—the tour is positioned to be one of the most unforgettable, unmissable live events of the year.
Last year Brandy and Monica captivated a new generation with a surprise cameo in Ariana Grande‘s “the boy is mine” music video from her GRAMMY-nominated album Eternal Sunshine. Then, in a full-circle moment, they lent their voices to the official remix. The video appearance sparked a viral frenzy, racking up millions of views and “the boy is mine” remix with Grande earned the duo a GRAMMY nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance—more than 25-years after the original win for “The Boy Is Mine,” which took home Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1999 GRAMMY Awards.
The Boy Is Mine Tour promises a celebration of two of the most influential voices in R&B, each with catalogues full of era-defining hits that have shaped the genre across decades. It’s a monumental moment: it’s not only the first time Brandy and Monica have toured together, but a generational convergence honoring their unmatched influence while ushering in a bold new era of R&B.
“Bringing Brandy and Monica together for this tour is more than just a moment — it’s a cultural homecoming,” says Shelby Joyner, President of Black Promoters Collective. “Their impact on R&B is immeasurable, and ‘The Boy Is Mine’ continues to be one of the most iconic collaborations of all time. At BPC, we’re committed to celebrating culture and legacy, and this tour is a powerful example of both.”
“This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn’t just about the music—it’s about honoring where we came from and how far we’ve both come. ‘The Boy Is Mine’ was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it’s a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.” — Brandy
“The love that ‘The Boy Is Mine’ continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We’re giving the people what they’ve been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God’s timing perfectly aligned us.” — Monica
Fans can expect a powerful, soul-stirring, and high-energy night of music and vocal brilliance, backed by a live band and special collaborative moments on stage. Each night promises to be more than a concert — a musical milestone.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster.com. Presales begin Thursday, June 26 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM local time via the code BPC.
THE BOY IS MINE TOUR DATES
Brandy, Monica, Kelly Rowland, Muni Long & Jamal Roberts
Thu 10/16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Fri 10/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Sat 10/18 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun 10/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thu 10/30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
Fri 10/31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sat 11/01 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
Sun 11/02 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri 11/07 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sat 11/08 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Sun 11/09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Thu 11/13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Fri 11/14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
Sat 11/15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC
Thu 11/20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Fri 11/21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sat 11/22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Sun 11/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum
Fri 11/28 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Sat 11/29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sun 11/30 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Fri 12/05 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Sat 12/06 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Sun 12/07 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Brandy is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and vocal arranger widely celebrated as “The Vocal Bible.” Her self-titled debut album made her one of the youngest solo artists in history to chart multiple Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Have You Ever?” and “I Wanna Be Down.” Her 1998 duet with Monica, “The Boy Is Mine,” spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 and remains one of the most iconic songs in R&B history. Brandy made history as the first Black actress to play Cinderella in Disney’s Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella alongside Whitney Houston—a cultural landmark she reprised in 2024’s Descendants: The Rise of Red. In 2015, she brought her signature power and charisma to Broadway in a sold-out run as Roxie Hart in Chicago, and in 2020, she released her critically acclaimed seventh studio album B7 on her own imprint Brand Nu Entertainment. In 2024, she reunited with Monica on Ariana Grande’s “the boy is mine” remix—earning another GRAMMY nomination, 25 years after their original win. Her forthcoming memoir will offer an intimate, unfiltered look at her journey from Mississippi church stages to global superstardom, sharing the path she’s taken to find her voice as an artist, mother, and woman.
Monica is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Born and raised in Atlanta, she began her career at just 12 years old and made history as the youngest female ever to have two back-to-back #1 hits on Billboard’s R&B chart. Her legendary duet with Brandy, “The Boy Is Mine,” spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later named #2 on Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer.” Monica is the first artist with #1 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs in three consecutive decades—joining the ranks of icons like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, James Brown, and Marvin Gaye. In 2019, she launched her independent label MonDeenise Music with the #1 single “Commitment,” and her first full-length studio album under the imprint, MDA, is scheduled for release in 2026. Last spring, she was the special guest on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour—the highest grossing rap tour ever by a woman—and on June 21, 2024 she reunited with Brandy for Ariana Grande’s “the boy is mine” remix from Grande’s GRAMMY-nominated Eternal Sunshine album. That collaboration earned Monica a 2024 GRAMMY nomination, 25 years after her original GRAMMY win for “The Boy Is Mine.” She’s also set to release her debut country album Open Roads in 2026, executive produced by Brandi Carlile.
Gavin Adcock Announces New Album ‘Own Worst Enemy,’ Out August 15
Country music’s riveting artist Gavin Adcock concludes his major-label debut album cycle in the only way that the buzzworthy singer-songwriter knows how; by announcing the release date for his brand-new album, Own Worst Enemy, set to release August 15th. Adcock’s ever-growing mass of fans will be happy to know that they can now pre-save and pre-add Own Worst Enemy HERE.
To coincide with the album announcement, Adcock has released a new song from the forthcoming project, “Last One To Know,” written by Adcock, Jack Rauton, Erik Dylan, and Luke Laird, is available today. In addition to “Last One To Know,” Adcock’s songs “Loose Strings,” “Need To,” “Unlucky Strikes,” “Never Call Again,” “On One,” “Almost Gone” (feat. Vincent Mason), and “Morning Bail” are listed among the 24 songs that comprise Own Worst Enemy. Full track listing to be announced at a later date.
Adcock’s upcoming, August 15th, album will release just over a year after his thunderous album Actin’ Up Again (August 2, 2024) released worldwide and subsequently was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024, with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams the week of release. Collectively, Adcock’s releases thus far have pushed the rebel-rouser over the BILLION global streams mark on top of receiving a surprise on-stage during CMA Music Fest 2025 (June 6th) with four RIAA certification plaques: “A Cigarette” (PLATINUM), “Run Your Mouth” (GOLD), “Deep End” (GOLD), and “Four Leaf Clover” (GOLD), marking a major milestone in his breakout career.
Throughout the meteoric year in between both of Adcock’s albums, the Georgia native has won over the hearts of both Country music fans and the Country music industry alike. This past spring Adcock was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards, in addition to selling out music venues from coast-to-coast via multiple headline tours such as the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Gavin Adcock, his Actin’ Up Again (Again) Tour, and at present his Need To Tour, which kicked off in May. Adcock will also join superstar Morgan Wallen for select dates on Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour this summer.
Gavin Adcock is a Georgia native born and raised in Watkinsville. Former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin grew up working on his family cattle farm and dreamed of riding bulls in the PBR. He started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2021, when Adcock tore his knee playing football, that he used his healing time to record and release his first original single. Since then, Gavin has released multiple singles, collectively amassing over 1 billion global streams including the fan-favorite, RIAA PLATINUM-certified, “A Cigarette,” GOLD-certified songs “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” and “Four Leaf Clover,” along with his major label debut album, Actin’ Up Again, which was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024. With more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams week of release, Actin’ Up Again was also 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the whole genre. One year after his thunderous album Actin’ Up Again released worldwide, Adcock is set to release his next album, Own Worst Enemy, on August 15, 2025. Throughout the meteoric year from Actin’ Up Again (2024) to Own Worst Enemy (2025), the Georgia native has won over the hearts of both Country music fans and the Country music industry alike. In the spring of 2025 Adcock received his first industry voted award nomination for New Male Artist of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards, in addition to selling out music venues from coast-to-coast via multiple headline tours such as the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Gavin Adcock, his Actin’ Up Again (Again) Tour, and at present his Need To Tour, which kicked off in May 2025. Adcock will also join superstar Morgan Wallen for select dates on Wallen’s I’m The Problem Tour this summer in addition to a plethora of new headline dates being added, as well as major festival appearances, throughout the rest of 2025.
Foo Fighters Unveil Hopeful Rock Anthem “Today’s Song”
Foo Fighters mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic 1995 debut with the opening salvo of its next chapter: “Today’s Song,” the first taste of new Foo Fighters music since 2023’s universally acclaimed But Here We Are, is now available across digital platforms.
An indelible anthem in the time-honored Foo Fighters tradition, “Today’s Song” bristles with unbridled optimism from its subtle melodic intro through the peaks of its soaring crescendos. With lyrical themes of personal evolution and perseverance in the face of life’s uncertainty and the passage of time, “Today’s Song” is nothing short of a three-minute-fifteen-second epic.
In a note to fans that posted today, Dave Grohl wrote, “Over the years, we’ve had moments of unbridled joy, and moments of devastating heartbreak. Moments of beautiful victory, and moments of painful defeat. We have mended broken bones and broken hearts. But we have followed this road together, with each other, for each other, no matter what. Because in life, you just can’t go it alone.
It should go without saying that without the boundless energy of William Goldsmith, the seasoned wisdom of Franz Stahl, and the thunderous wizardry of Josh Freese, this story would be incomplete, so we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the time, music, and memories that we shared with each of them over the years. Thank you, gentlemen.
And… Taylor. Your name is spoken every day, sometimes with tears, sometimes with a smile, but you are still in everything we do, everywhere we go, forever. The enormity of your beautiful soul is only rivaled by the infinite longing we feel in your absence. We all miss you beyond words. Foo Fighters will forever include Taylor Hawkins in every note that we play, until we do finally reach our destination.”
To read or listen to Dave’s full message, go to foofighters.com.
Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee.
“Today’s Song” artwork by Harper Grohl.
FOO FIGHTERS Live 2025:
Oct 2 – Jakarta, ID – Carnaval Ancol
Oct 4 – Singapore, SG – F1
Oct 7 – Tokyo, JP – Saitama Super Arena
Oct 10 – Osaka, JP – Glion Arena Kobe
Nov 14 – Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital
MGK Unveils Acoustic ‘Cliché (Sad Version)’ Ahead of New Album ‘Lost Americana’
mgk releases an alternative version of his current summer single “cliche.” Offering fans an acoustic rendition, cliche (sad version)” is candid and intimate. With recent performances at Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards and Today Citi Concert Series, mgk is full steam ahead for the release his new album lost americana available everywhere on August 8.
No stranger to reimagined acoustic classics, mgk has been building anticipation with a series of reimagined covers, including the Goo Goo Dolls’ classic “Iris,” Juice WRLD’s “Empty Out Your Pockets,” and Green Day’s iconic “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” Each rendition offered a glimpse into his evolving artistry and emotional depth. mgk also recently headlined the 30th Anniversary of Vans Warped Tour in Washington, DC and will also be headlining the Orlando, FL date in November.
The renowned superstar eclipsed genre expectations by releasing the widely acclaimed album Tickets to My Downfall in 2020. The platinum album topped the Billboard 200 and became his first No. 1 effort. The album landed 18 tracks on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Platinum singles, “bloody valentine” and “my ex’s best friend,” both went No. 1 at Alternative. His follow-up album, mainstream sellout, became his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”.
Oasis Reveal 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of ‘Morning Glory’ With New Unplugged Tracks
Oasis have today announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30-year anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings “Cast No Shadow,” “Morning Glory,” “Wonderwall,” “Acquiesce” and “Champagne Supernova.” To be released on October 3rd on Big Brother Recordings, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is available for pre-order here on limited edition 2CD and 3LP formats as well as digital formats to pre-save here. This special anniversary format follows last summer’s release of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Definitely Maybe, which reached number 1 in the Official UK Album Chart for the second time in that album’s history.
The new unplugged versions were produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho from the original master recordings at Noel’s studio, Lone Star Sound, in London. The new interpretation of “Acquiesce” is revealed today – listen here and watch the visualizer here.
The deluxe album features new artwork shot by original sleeve designer Brian Cannon and new sleeve notes. Exclusive colored vinyl formats will be available, including Amazon Exclusive “Wonderwall” inspired sepia marble 3LP and official store exclusive “Acquiesce” inspired neon orange 3LP. All formats will include the 2014 remastered version of the album alongside the new bonus versions.
(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? stands out as one of the all-time era-defining great rock albums. Oasis’ second album was first released on October 2nd, 1995, on Creation Records and propelled the band to worldwide success. Following just 14 months after their stunning debut Definitely Maybe, which is widely regarded as one of the most influential debut albums, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was hugely successful and awarded Best British Album at the 1996 BRIT Awards.
Number one albums followed internationally, and (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? has now sold an excess of a staggering 22 million copies globally, including over 5.5 million in the United States, and is the UK’s third biggest selling studio album of all time. The album was also announced by National Album Day as the Official Most Streamed Album of the ’90s, with Definitely Maybe as second.
Today’s announcement comes as Oasis commence the most sought-after tour on the planet this year with their Live ’25 tour. Unprecedented demand for tickets further underlines the ever-growing appeal of their music, with fans from 158 different countries applying for tickets to the UK shows when they went on sale last summer. As the dates have drawn nearer, the excitement has continued to reach fever pitch. The global tour commences at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, before heading to Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the UK, and then continuing worldwide. Full dates below.
To celebrate the tour, Big Brother Recordings have launched the Oasis Live ’25 Map Experience – an official digital companion for fans across the world. Built with Google Maps Platform and developed in partnership with Modern English, the Live ’25 Map Experience is an immersive and interactive location-based platform that brings the band’s legacy to life across all cities of the tour.
Fans can explore each tour stop through curated hotspots including landmarks tied to the band’s history, from legendary local music venues they’ve played at to iconic bars, plus official merch outlets. The platform also unlocks exclusive digital content leveraging real-time geo-locations, accessible when fans are physically present in the host cities. Interactive features include AR experiences with exclusive content offered throughout the tour.
Fans are also invited to capture their journey and share their excitement using YouTube Shorts, with the chance to have their videos featured directly on the Live ’25 Map Experience and the official Oasis YouTube Channel – turning their memories into part of the tour’s living digital archive.
The web app is available at live25.oasisinet.com and will accompany Oasis fans throughout the landmark Live ’25 tour.
(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Tracklist:
1. Hello
2. Roll With It
3. Wonderwall
4. Don’t Look Back In Anger
5. Hey Now!
6. [Untitled]
7. Some Might Say
8. Cast No Shadow
9. She’s Electric
10. Morning Glory
11. [Untitled]
12. Champagne Supernova
Additional Tracks:
1. Cast No Shadow (Unplugged)
2. Morning Glory (Unplugged)
3. Wonderwall (Unplugged)
4. Acquiesce (Unplugged)
5. Champagne Supernova (Unplugged)
Oasis Live ’25 Tour Dates
JULY 2025
4th – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
16th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park
25th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
26th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
30th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
AUGUST 2025
2nd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
12th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, IE – Croke Park
17th – Dublin, IE – Croke Park
24th – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
25th – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
28th – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
31st – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
SEPTEMBER 2025
1st – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
6th – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium
7th – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium
12th – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
13th – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
27th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
28th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
OCTOBER 2025
21st – Seoul, South Korea – Goyang Stadium
25th – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
26th – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
31st – Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
NOVEMBER 2025
1st – Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
4th – Melbourne, Australia – Marvel Stadium
7th – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
8th – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium
15th – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
16th – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
19th – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
22nd – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Estádio MorumBIS
23rd – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Estádio MorumBIS
Elektra Records Celebrates 75 Years With Rhino Vinyl Reissues
As part of Elektra Records’ 75th Anniversary celebration, Rhino Entertainment is releasing an extensive collection of iconic Elektra titles on vinyl. The series encompasses acclaimed albums released from the ‘60s through the ‘90s that underline the label’s era-defining, genre-defiant greatness.
Titles from the collection will be released each Friday in July, featuring groundbreaking, timeless works by trailblazers like The Doors, Love, The Stooges, Anita Baker, The Cars, The Afghan Whigs, and more. They will be available at participating brick-and-mortar stores across the country.
As a highlight of this special Elektra 75 collection, label founder Jac Holzman has assembled an album featuring Bob Dylan alongside other influential folk artists such as Fred Neil, Tom Paxton, and Judy Collins, entitled Dylan’s Circle. It will be available as a 1LP/1CD that highlights the collaboration and competition between these legendary musicians and honors the Greenwich Village music scene of the early 1960s.
ELEKTRA 75 VINYL COLLECTION
Available July 4
The Afghan Whigs – Gentlemen
1LP on Canary vinyl
Anita Baker – Rapture
1LP on Black vinyl
Bread – Best of Bread
1LP on Cloud Clear vinyl
Grover Washington Jr. – Winelight
1LP on Chardonnay vinyl
Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat
1LP on Ruby Red Vinyl
Nanci Griffith – Other Voices, Other Rooms
2LP on Black vinyl
Public Image Ltd – This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get
1LP on Cloudy Translucent vinyl
Superdrag – Regretfully Yours
1LP on Pink vinyl
The Stooges – The Stooges (High Fidelity)
1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl
Third Eye Blind – Third Eye Blind
2LP on Grape vinyl
Tim Buckley – Happy Sad (Rhino Reserve)
1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl
Sisters of Mercy – First and Last and Always
1LP on Black & Red Marble vinyl
Available July 11
The Cars – The Cars (High Fidelity)
1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl
Television – Marquee Moon (High Fidelity)
1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl
Available July 18
Various Artists – Dylan’s Circle
2LP on Black vinyl
Various Artists – Dylan’s Circle
1CD
Available July 25
Love – The Elektra Singles
1LP on Black vinyl
The Cars – Shake It Up (Rhino Reserve)
1LP on 180-gram Black vinyl
The Doors – Golden Doors 2
1LP on Purple vinyl
*D2C Edition includes 7-inch on Purple vinyl
Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison Release Stripped-Down “Gods of Rock N Roll”
Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne released a stripped-down version of their epic track “Gods of Rock N Roll” on July 1st across all streaming platforms, with a special vinyl limited edition double A side that features both versions of the song available July 4th via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group.
Earlier this year, the powerful orchestral version became a Top 10 Rock Radio hit, and now fans will experience the song in a whole new light with a stripped-down version that showcases Ozzy like never before.
Produced and reworked by Billy Morrison, this version removes the guitars and drums, and adds a bass track from Chris Chaney, allowing Ozzy’s unmistakable vocals to take center stage. The track features Fred Coury’s masterful orchestration and a hauntingly beautiful acoustic guitar solo by Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), bringing new emotional depth to the already iconic song.
Richard Ashcroft Announces New Album ‘Lovin’ You’ Ahead of Oasis Tour
Ahead of joining Oasis as a special guest on their EU/UK tour, Richard Ashcroft announces his forthcoming new album Lovin’ You due October 3rd. The announcement follows his most recent offering “Lover,” which interpolates Joan Armatrading’s classic “Love And Affection,” and finds Richard at the peak of his powers.
Not only did “Lover” earn the praise of the legendary songwriter herself, who said, “I love how [Richard] used my song and I love his song,” but it also sets the standard for an album that will encapsulate the many facets of his sound. Co-produced with Chris Potter and Emre Ramazanoglu, with additional production credits from Mirwais of Madonna fame on the album track “I’m A Rebel,” he dives into his classic string-soaked acoustic balladry and anthemic indie-rock, through to flashes of Americana and soul. Its themes are intimate and personal, dominated by love, romance and affecting messages of support for those struggling with life’s challenges.
Alongside a digital release, the album will be available for purchase in the form of a standard black and exclusive vinyl variants on his official store, Amazon UK and select independent stores.
A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner (Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Contribution To British Music), Richard Ashcroft has become one of the most accomplished and influential songwriters around over the course of a career that spans three decades. His first chapter with The Verve reached a remarkable peak with Urban Hymns, a hit-laden set (“Bitter Sweet Symphony,” “The Drugs Don’t Work,” “Lucky Man,” “Sonnet”) which is one of the biggest selling albums in UK history with 11 x Platinum certifications. The band achieved a second #1 album with Forth and won three BRIT Awards.
His solo career continued that acclaim with his debut Alone With Everybody shooting to #1 and all five subsequent studio albums landing between #2 and #5. Between The Verve and his solo work, he has achieved three UK #1 albums and another five Top 10 records, plus a #1 single and five Top 10 hits.
He now prepares to join the Gallagher brothers on their highly anticipated tour this Friday, a nod to both Richard Ashcroft and Oasis’ mutual admiration that dates back to touring together before Oasis first broke through. Noel dedicated “Cast No Shadow” from (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? to Richard, before Richard provided backing vocals on All Around The World from 1997’s Be Here Now. In 2021 Liam featured on a reworked version of Richard’s “C’mon People (We’re Making It Now).”
Upcoming Live Dates
* = headline show
7/4 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium SOLD OUT
7/5 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium SOLD OUT
7/11 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/12 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/16 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/19 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/20 – Manchester, UK @ Heaton Park SOLD OUT
7/25 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
7/26 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
7/30 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
8/2 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
8/3 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium SOLD OUT
8/8 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium SOLD OUT
8/9 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium SOLD OUT
8/12 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium SOLD OUT
8/16 – Dublin, IRE @ Croke Park SOLD OUT
8/17 – Dublin, IRE @ Croke Park SOLD OUT
8/23 – Cornwall, UK @ Live at Scorrier House*
9/27 – London, Uk @ Wembley House SOLD OUT
9/28 – London, UK @ Wembley House SOLD OUT