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Pinkshift Announce New Album ‘Earthkeeper,’ Unleash Roaring New Single “Anita Ride”

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Pinkshift Announce New Album ‘Earthkeeper,’ Unleash Roaring New Single “Anita Ride”

Pinkshift are thrilled to announce their new album Earthkeeper. The record arrives August 29 via Hopeless Records. The band has also shared the video for the new single “Anita Ride.” The song follows the release of “Evil Eye,” which Stereogum lauded as “fitting for these f***ed up times.” Metal Injection also celebrated the track for taking “a hard left – towards raunchy, angry metal.”

The song opens with a thesis statement: ‘I carried all this weight on my own, for so long, it became my own…It wasn’t my burden to bear I know, It wasn’t my burden to bear alone, and I carried it all the way home.'”

“It’s essentially a release, a reminder, a cathartic moment to give yourself permission to share the weight that you feel in the moments you feel heavy with grief with others and give yourself credit for everything you have done,” states singer Ashrita Kumar. “I felt like this song was a moment where we all very obviously, as a band, shed our old skin. This is the first track you hear [guitarist] Paul [Vallejo] and [drummer] Myron [Houngbedji] singing prominently on a track – we are all intentionally united. I found my roar. What made me more powerful in this moment was leaning into losing control, leaning into trusting my community, and leaning into the uncertainty and chaos that are the transitions of life.”

Kumar continues, “The second verse was inspired by Kendrick [Lamar] for me. I wanted to channel the way that he talks to his higher self in his greatest moment of self-doubt, because self-doubt is the enemy of creativity. The feeling that I have less is the enemy of my prosperity.’

“I hear your voice” -become divine, if you never want, you’ll always have.”

Steel Panther Announce Final U.S. Leg Of ‘Feel The Steel’ 15th Anniversary World Tour After Sold-Out European Run

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Steel Panther Announce Final U.S. Leg Of ‘Feel The Steel’ 15th Anniversary World Tour After Sold-Out European Run

With 2025 well underway and the band about to go rock the European festival circuit, California metal maestros Steel Panther are announcing the last round of US dates on their Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary World Tour.

Tickets are on sale to the public on Friday, June 6. Additional Information on all tickets for the upcoming tour dates can be found at steelpanther.com/pages/tour.

The European headline leg kicks off on June 16 in Glasgow, UK followed by the sold-out evening in London, UK on June 17. The leg continues with more sell outs including July 5 in Memmingen, DE before concluding on July 6 in Geiselwind, Germany. The band will also be performing at the following European festivals in 2025: Download Fest (United Kingdon), Lisää Löylyä Festival (Finland), Tons Of Rock Fest (Norway), and Rockmaraton (Hungary). Additional Information on all ticket and VIP packages including meet and greets, exclusive 15th Anniversary merch items, early entry and more for all tour dates can be found here.

Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary World Tour Dates:
Sat Aug 16 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Wed Aug 20 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Thu Aug 21 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Fri Aug 22 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Thu Aug 28 – Plano, TX – The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall
Sat Aug 30 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino Resort Spa – Studio A
Fri Sep 12 – Charles Town, WV – Hollywood Casino
Sat Sep 13 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Thu Sep 18 – Tulsa, OK – Hard Rock Casino
Fri Sep 19 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive
Sat Sep 20 – Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino Hotel

Previously Announced Steel Panther Tour Dates:
Fri Jun 13 – Vaasa, Finland – Festival
Sun Jun 15 – Donington Park, UK – Download Fest
Mon Jun 16 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
Tue Jun 17 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom (Sold Out)
Wed Jun 18 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street (Low Ticket Warning)
Fri Jun 20 – Vienna, AT – Donauinselfest
Sat Jun 21 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser
Mon Jun 23 – Arnhem, NL – Musis Arnhem
Tue Jun 24 – Koln, DE – Essigfabrik
Wed Jun 25 – Dusseldorf, DE – Zakk
Fri Jun 27 – Oslo, Norway – Tons Of Rock Fest
Sun Jun 29 – Braunschweig, DE – Applaus Garten
Mon Jun 30 – Frankfurt Am Main, DE – Batschkapp
Tue Jul 1 – Bochum, DE – Matrix
Thu Jul 3 – Dunaujvaros, HU – Rockmaraton Fesztival
Fri Jul 4 – Regensburg, DE – Eventhall Airport (Low Ticket Warning)
Sat Jul 5 – Memmingen, DE – Kaminwerk (Sold Out)
Sun Jul 6 – Geiselwind, DE – Music Hall

Curtis Harding Announces Cosmic Concept Album ‘Departures & Arrivals’ With Radiant New Single “True Love Can’t Be Blind”

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Curtis Harding Announces Cosmic Concept Album ‘Departures & Arrivals’ With Radiant New Single “True Love Can’t Be Blind”

Curtis Harding is proof of the strange magic that happens when musical prowess meets unbridled imagination. Today the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter announces his fourth full-length album, a true-to-life reflection he soon expanded into an elaborate concept album about a pilot lost in space. Coming out September 5, Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt merges the lavish scope of a space opera with the pure feeling of classic soul—ultimately bringing an even greater potency to his wildly eclectic sound.    

“Because I’m away from home so much of the time, a lot of these songs came from feeling adrift and wanting to get back to the ones I love,” he says. “I started envisioning this character who takes a journey and gets lost in space, then ends up traveling through different galaxies and dimensions as he’s trying to find his way back home.” 
 
Alongside today’s announcement, he has shared a gorgeously joyful track called “True Love Can’t Be Blind” which speaks to love that endures across a great distance, telegraphing a euphoric infatuation in its radiant piano riffs and rapturous harmonies. Listen to it below. 

Naming Ridley Scott among his favorite sci-fi auteurs, Harding notes that the extravagant world-building of Departures & Arrivals inspired many of his production choices, including the abundance of symphonic string arrangements supplied by Steve Hackman (a composer who’s worked with such diverse artists as Doja Cat and Andrew Bird). “I’ve always used strings on my records but never to this extent, and everything Steve created just took me to another place,” he points out. 
 
Self-produced at Electric Deluxe Recorders (an Austin studio owned by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas), Departures & Arrivals serves as the follow-up to If Words Were Flowers—a 2021 release hailed by the likes of UPROXX, who praised Harding for “making some of the best modern soul music out right now.” For Harding, the decision to handle production on his own stemmed from a deep desire to pursue his creative ideals without compromise or restraint. Mostly recorded live with a full band, Departures & Arrivals encompasses everything from moody space-funk to lush baroque-pop to otherworldly psych-rock—all while endlessly spotlighting Harding’s rich and captivating vocals and incandescent guitar work.    
 
“I produced my first album so this felt like a return, although this time I was more confident and capable of sonically going where I wanted to go,” says Harding. “I really love the process of building worlds in the studio, doing what I want in the moment and experimenting with new sounds instead of doing the same thing over and over.” 
 
Departures & Arrivals ushers in a bold new era for Harding while staying true to the profound sense of purpose that’s always fueled his songwriting. “Sometimes when you’re feeling lost, hearing from someone else who’s felt the same way can let you know you’re not alone—that’s really the whole sentiment of the album,” says Harding. “I hope these songs help people to recognize that feeling lost is all part of the journey, and that the journey is what’s most important anyway. And once you realize that, you’re on the right path. You’re already on your way home.”

Christian Lee Hutson Shares Stripped-Back Deluxe Album ‘Paradise Pop. 10’ Featuring Maya Hawke and Odessa Jorgensen

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Christian Lee Hutson Shares Stripped-Back Deluxe Album ‘Paradise Pop. 10’ Featuring Maya Hawke and Odessa Jorgensen

“I’ve never done a deluxe for an album but there were a few songs that I wanted to try to document in a more stripped-down fashion, more like how I’ve been doing them on tour,” Christian Lee Hutson said of creating ‘Paradise Pop. 10 (Deluxe)’, out today. “The opening track of ‘Paradise Pop. 10’, “Tiger”, initially had completely different lyrics which Maya Hawke and I wrote and edited a bit here so that we could include a version of it. We decided to call that “Tiger 2” even though it is technically a prequel.”

Featuring only Hutson on acoustic guitar and cello and violinist Odessa Jorgensen, listen to the original album and new deluxe tracks HERE.

A captivating, breezy charm permeates every track of ‘Paradise Pop. 10’, with each song hooked around Hutson’s warm, earthy vocals and dexterous storytelling. Whether fragile finger-picking folk or rousing, beachy power pop, these songs are informed by a sense of creeping melancholy about the place Hutson has spent most of his life; in the lead up to the writing and recording of the album the sprawling, inscrutable city of Los Angeles had become haunted in his mind. A move to New York City required him to refresh his memory banks. “I wanted to make an eyes up record, a looking forward record,” he explained.

‘Paradise Pop. 10’ is co-produced with three of Hutson’s longtime collaborators: 4x GRAMMY winner Phoebe Bridgers, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter & producer Marshall Vore and GRAMMY-nominated engineer & multi-instrumentalist Joseph Lorge. The album also features guest vocals from Bridgers, Katy Kirby, and Maya Hawke – another frequent collaborator whose universally lauded new album credits Hutson as producer and co-writer.

Currently on tour in Europe, Hutson will perform at Primavera Sound and Best Kept Secret and co-headlining Levon Helms Studios in Woodstock with Cassandra Jenkins. All upcoming dates are listed below.
 

TOUR DATES
June 7 – Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound 2025
June 10 – Madrid, Spain @ Sala El Sol
June 12 – Porto, Portugal @ Parque Da Cidade Do Porto
June 14 – Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands @ Best Kept Secret 2025
July 17 – Amagansett, NY – Stephen Talkhouse
July 18 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
July 19 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios w/ Cassandra Jenkins
Aug 14 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse w/ Ben Gibbard

Thomas Rhett Ignites “Better In Boots Tour” With High-Energy Shows and New Songs From ‘About A Woman’

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Thomas Rhett Ignites “Better In Boots Tour” With High-Energy Shows and New Songs From ‘About A Woman’

Multi-Platinum country star Thomas Rhett lit up the stage this past weekend, bringing his “electric” (Page Six) live show to Rogers, AR; Southaven, MS; and St. Louis, MO for the opening weekend of his BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR, fueled by Marathon. Known for putting on a show that is “impossible not to have fun and dance the night away at” (Country Central), fans were treated to an unforgettable night of music from Thomas Rhett, with direct support from Tucker Wetmore and The Castellows.

The dynamic setlist was packed with hits from his acclaimed seventh studio album ABOUT A WOMAN, including his Top 15 current single “After All the Bars Are Closed” as well as “Somethin’ Bout A Woman” and the “feel-good” (Tennessean) “Gone Country.” His lively performance kept the audience on their feet with chart-topping sing-a-longs to “Make Me Wanna” and “Look What God Gave Her” as well as sentimental favorites like “Remember You Young” and a special reimagined, extended version of the vocally-driven “Marry Me.” He also brought a couple of new songs to the road, performing a show-stopping rendition of “NOTHING ELSE,” his new collaboration with Forrest Frank. To close out the evening, he invited tour opener Tucker Wetmore back to the stage to perform their “catchy, summer-ready anthem” (People) “Small Town Girls” from the recently-released ABOUT A WOMAN (FROM A SMALL TOWN).

Fans can catch Thomas Rhett live on the BETTER IN BOOTS Tour which continues to heat up this summer with packed stadiums and amphitheaters, including a highly anticipated stop at the iconic Fenway Park, featuring performances by The Castellows, Tucker Wetmore and Teddy Swims.

Pairing his laid-back perspective with a vocal drenched in casual country soul, Thomas Rhett recently kicked off a summer of music with a three-song addition to ABOUT A WOMAN featuring “Small Town Girls” featuring tourmate Tucker Wetmore, the rootsy R&B groove “I’m That Guy” and the steel-meets-synth disco daydream “Dance With You.” He has spent just over 10 years gathering 23 Number Ones, 16 billion streams and armfuls of awards-eight ACM Awards including 2020 “Entertainer of the Year,” two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY Awards nominations, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards, in addition to being recognized with five CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. One songs within a 12-month period, he’s never remained static. With both songwriting prowess and charisma, his career has been fueled by equal parts energy and emotion, to continually keep fans on their toes. His tequila brand, Dos Primos, now offers Blanco, Reposado, and A-ejo variants.

“Better In Boots Tour” Dates:
* The Castellows
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6/5 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *
6/6 – Southaven, MS – Bank Plus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove *
6/7 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
6/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *
6/13 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
6/14 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
6/26 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium *
6/27 – Birmingham, AL – Venue TBA *
6/28 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater *
7/10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center ^
7/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion ^
7/12 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ^
7/17 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage *
7/31 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park ^
8/1 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion ^
8/2 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^
8/7 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater ^
8/8 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre ^
8/9 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre ^
8/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center *
8/21 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
8/22 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
8/23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach *
9/4 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *
9/5 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
9/6 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena *
9/18 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena *
9/19 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater *
9/20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre *
9/26 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater *

sunking Drop “CIRCUIT CITY” Ahead of Kaleidoscopic New Album ‘I DON’T LIKE MY TELEPHONE’

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sunking Drop “CIRCUIT CITY” Ahead of Kaleidoscopic New Album ‘I DON’T LIKE MY TELEPHONE’

One month from today sunking will release their simultaneously pro and anti- technology sophomore album ‘I DON’T LIKE MY TELEPHONE’, also their second release with ANTI- Records. Out today is the final pre-release track, “CIRCUIT CITY”, which forays into vintage Carl Craig-style Detroit techno yet also feels in conversation with contemporary artists Overmono and Folamour. The trio’s unique harmonics and strong sense of melody—nostalgic but hopeful at the same time—come together for something that sounds like Boards Of Canada or Plaid, if they were powered by an extremely good drummer. Listen below.

Bobby Granfelt and Antoine Martel have been playing in bands together since they were 15, but it’s only recently that they’ve really found their groove. Part of Seattle jazz fusion group High Pulp for the better part of a decade, the duo originally branched off into sunking to explore their other loves. From hip-hop to electronic music to indie rock, sunking was their time off to play whatever they wanted and so records like 2022’s Smug shot off excitedly in all directions. 
 
Now a trio with High Pulp member Victory Nguyen joining the band when playing live on modular synth, saxophone and flute, their new album is different. The product of a real plan, instead of just recording on off days, ‘I DON’T LIKE MY TELEPHONE’ is tight, laser focused, and more representative of who they are as musicians. The result is a record as vibrant as a kaleidoscope, and compact as one too, shuffling through more styles and ideas in neat, three-minute chunks of virtuosity. It’s a new sparkle and sheen that combines the duo’s serious musical chops with rich production values and enriches dance music foundations with cheeky solos and musical tangents.  
 
sunking approached ‘I DON’T LIKE MY TELEPHONE’ as a series of self-contained “micro-compositions,” inspired by hip-hop beat tapes from acts like Madlib, and built around Granfelt’s drum loops and Martel’s new gear. In addition to all those new synths, they were fueled by an increasing love for electronic music artists like Galcher Lustwerk, The Field, and Susumu Yokota, whose 1994 cult classic ‘Acid Mt. Fuji’ they cite as a particular inspiration.   
 
Staying busy this summer, Granfelt has also recently introduced an animated YouTube show called Bobby’s Rhythm Corner, which features loose and fun short videos on the basics of learning to play an instrument. “This Seattle-launched duo deservedly invites listeners to take a closer look,” said a recent JAZZIZ print feature on the trio. “The drummer cut his teeth on rock music; the keyboardist was classically trained. sunking, as well as their seven-piece band High Pulp, create all-encompassing fusions with roots in both worlds.” 

Mavis Staples Shares Soul-Stirring Cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed” Ahead of Juneteenth

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Mavis Staples Shares Soul-Stirring Cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed” Ahead of Juneteenth

A lifelong performer with an unparalleled career and voice, Mavis Staples will turn 86 years old this July but continues to tour around the world, bringing her music and message to the people one show at a time.

Today – ahead of next week’s Juneteenth celebrations – she shares her poignant interpretation of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed” from his famed ‘Blonde’ album. Upon first listen it is about letting go and moving on, but it also becomes clear that the song’s protagonist is doing so with feelings of peacefulness, gratitude and unconditional love – three things Mavis Staples has always embodied.

Listen to her moving rendition below, which was lovingly produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff) and features spoken word vocals by songwriter and Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson.

“‘Channel Orange’ was my first introduction to Frank Ocean and I was just amazed at the writing and soulfulness coming from his voice,” Staples exclaimed. “And I loved ‘Blonde’ when that record came out. That first line in “Godspeed” of “I will always love you” just crushes me every time I hear it…or sing it. It’s just such a beautiful song and he sounds amazing on it so I was a little nervous if we could pull it off. I was honored to sing his words.”

This time last year Staples spoke to The New York Times about her 85th birthday, having no plans to retire and how her voice has changed with time, “having broadened and softened, like a steel sculpture pillowed with velvet.”

“Being an American and not believing in royalty, meeting her was the closest I’d ever felt,” Jeff Tweedy of Wilco said to the Times. “I felt the same way when I met Johnny Cash, like meeting a dollar bill or bald eagle.”

She also released “Worthy”, an upbeat R&B track reminiscent of the music she once made with her former collaborator and the all-around genius Prince. Produced by Mark Ronson protege MNDR, the song came to fruition via an all-women team with Ms. Staples making it her own. As a black woman who lent her voice to the civil rights movement, the song vibrates through Mavis’s unique perspective as both a call to action and an infectious, dance-worthy tune.

Head below to check out all of her upcoming tour dates, including multiple Canadian jazz festivals and shows throughout the United States and Europe.

TOUR DATES
June 21 – Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Jazz Festival
June 23 – Toronto, Canada @ Toronto Jazz Festival
June 26 – Montreal, Canada @ Montreal Jazz Festival
June 28 – Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
June 29 – Brevard, NC @ Brevard Music Center
July 5 – Sioux City, IA @ Saturday in the Park
July 13 – Winnipeg, MB @ Winnipeg Folk Festvial
July 18 – Detroit, MI @ Concert of Colors
July 20 – Columbus, OH @ Jazz & Rib Fest
July 22 – Cincinnati, OH @ Memorial Hall
Aug 2 – Notodden, Norway @ Notodden Blues Festival
Aug 5 – Utrecht, NL @ TivoliVredenburg
Aug 7 – Gothenburg, Västra Gotaland County @ Way Out West
Aug 10 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
Aug 22 – Winston-Salem, NC @ The Ramkat
Aug 23 – Rocky Mount, VA @ Harvester Performance Center
Aug 25 – Ocean City, NJ @ Ocean City Music Pier
Sept 11 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
Sept 13 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Summer Sessions
Oct 4 – Memphis, TN @ Mempho Fest
Oct 9 – Tucson, AZ @ Fox Theatre
Oct 12 – Chandler, AZ @ Chandler Center for the Arts

Patrick Wolf Unveils Haunting “The Last Of England” Video Ahead of New Album ‘Crying The Neck’

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Patrick Wolf Unveils Haunting “The Last Of England” Video Ahead of New Album ‘Crying The Neck’

Patrick Wolf shares a new video today for ‘The Last Of England,’ a song that Patrick has described as his “national anthem” and opens with a sample of Aleister Crowley reading his sermon “The Great Beast Speaks”. The video was filmed on location in Dungeness in homage to Derek Jarman’s film from which the track takes its name.

The track is from Wolf’s much-anticipated new album Crying The Neck out this Friday via Apport/Virgin Music. The set has already received great acclaim from the likes of MOJO, Uncut, Record Collector and more. ‘The Last Of England’ is the fifth song to be shared from the album after ‘Dies Irae,’ ‘Limbo,’ ‘Hymn Of The Haar’ and ‘Jupiter.’

Commenting on the track Wolf says: “‘The Last of England’ is the third song on Crying the Neck, an album which I’ve realised now is a series of responses to loss, decay and death. Here, on this song, what I’ve been calling my own personal national anthem, is my investigation into the sense of loss of national identity and search for belonging and purpose in England that I observed across the country in the years after the referendum vote of June 2016. I saw how in many quarters of the country, groundswells of folk revivalism started springing up in the art and culture people were making and in others a descent into a desolate and patriotic ghost of the empire England.

“I wanted to write a ballad for this new chapter of the country, in compassion on the now again so small, disorientated island of Britain, wondering who and what it is anymore. It was originally a banger of a song and meant to be a dance track but at the last minute I stripped all the rhythm off the production to make this rightfully bleak folkloric anthem or hymn for England.

“The song is named after the Derek Jarman film, which I felt was a series of patriotic provocations and questions to the viewer and beautiful in the way it gave no answers or solutions. I was halfway through writing it when I wondered If I could finish a song which in many ways acts as a lyrical sequel or 21st century afterword to that great film, so I asked Tilda Swinton, the female protagonist of the film, if my lyrics were going in the correct, respectful direction and she gave her encouragement and blessing for me to finish the rest of the song as you hear it today.”

Seth MacFarlane Brings Lost Sinatra Arrangements to Life with Chart-Topping Album and Live Vegas Debut

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Seth MacFarlane Brings Lost Sinatra Arrangements to Life with Chart-Topping Album and Live Vegas Debut


Upon release, Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements debuted at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Chart, and has received critical acclaim from the likes of NPR Morning Edition, Variety, Billboard, Esquire, American Songwriter, Grammy.com, and many more. The 12-track album features never-before-heard arrangements originally created for Frank Sinatra by his legendary collaborators Nelson Riddle, Billy May, and Don Costa.

Next month, MacFarlane and his orchestra will unveil some of the never-before-heard arrangements from Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements for an unforgettable weekend at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Thursday, July 3rd, Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th on sale now. He’ll also bring this album to the stage in Los Angeles with a live performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall on February 17th, 2026, on sale now.

Written for some of Sinatra’s most classic and celebrated albums, the historic arrangements on Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements remained in the private collection of the Sinatra family, unheard – until now. In collaboration with the Sinatra family and estate, MacFarlane acquired the entire Sinatra music archive in 2018, and has brought these 12 remarkable arrangements to life with a 70-piece orchestra, featuring world-renowned musicians from Los Angeles and London, conducted by acclaimed British conductor John Wilson, and produced by MacFarlane’s longtime musical collaborator Joel McNeely. Every song on the album was recorded as a live performance with this ensemble at George Lucas’ famed Skywalker Sound Studios in Marin County, California.

Bob Marley’s 80th Celebration Rolls On With Rare Vinyl, Dolby Atmos Albums, and Theater Re-Release of ‘Marley’

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Bob Marley’s 80th Celebration Rolls On With Rare Vinyl, Dolby Atmos Albums, and Theater Re-Release of ‘Marley’

The Marley family, UMe, and Island Records are continuing to honor Bob Marley’s legacy with a year-long celebration commemorating his 80th birthday milestone, his importance in the uprising of global music, and the fight for social justice and equality.

Today, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Uprising, an exclusive merch capsule is being released, which includes unique items and a special, limited-edition “liquid sunshine”-filled vinyl reissue of the album that is housed in a special die-cut sleeve.  Uprising was the final album released during Bob Marley’s lifetime and features fan favorites “Could You Be Loved,” “Redemption Song,” and “Forever Loving Jah.” Preorder the “liquid-sunshine” LP and check out the exclusive merch options, HERE.

Adding to the 80th festivities, Natty Dread (1974) and Rastaman Vibration (1976) are both now available in Dolby Atmos®. With Dolby Atmos, fans can immerse themselves in their favorite Marley tracks like never before, experiencing every nuance with stunning depth, precision, and clarity. Natty Dread and Rastaman Vibration were mixed by Nick Rives, who also mixed the albums Burnin,’ Catch A Fire, Exodus, and Legend, as well as the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack in Dolby Atmos in collaboration with the Marley estate. Listen to Natty Dread HERE and Rastaman Vibration HERE

In other news, the first four episodes of “Bob Marley & I” are available now.  The premiere episode features British film director, DJ, and musician Don Letts, who details his life-changing experience seeing Bob Marley & The Wailers at the infamous Lyceum Theatre in London in 1975.  The second episode features Marcia Griffiths, who describes her experience with Bob Marley & The Wailers as part of the I-Threes, while in the third episode, writer Chris Salewicz recounts meeting Marley at 56 Hope Road and a trip they took together to Jamaica’s infamous Gun Court to protest the jailing of an innocent man. The fourth episode highlights reggae DJ David Rodigan, who shares how a spontaneous introduction to Bob led to the exclusive debut of “Could You Be Loved.”  More episodes will be showcased throughout the year. Catch the first four episodes of “Bob Marley & I” on Bob Marley’s Official Channels and future episodes, HERE.

Continuing the 80th Earthstrong festivities, the critically acclaimed documentary Marley is set to return to theaters across the country, via Regal Cinemas. Originally released in 2012 and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, Marley is widely regarded as the definitive documentary on the life, music, and legacy of the global reggae icon. The film will be re-released into theaters as exclusive single-screening events in cities across the country, giving fans old and new the opportunity to experience Marley’s story on the big screen in stunning detail.

Featuring rare footage, never-before-seen performances, and interviews with Marley’s family, friends, and collaborators, Marley offers an intimate and comprehensive look at the man behind the music. The film explores his journey from humble beginnings in Jamaica to becoming one of the most influential musicians of all time, spreading messages of love, unity, and resistance that continue to resonate worldwide. Fans can visit bobmarley.com and the film’s website for updates on participating theaters, ticket sales, and to request a screening in their city.

Additionally, Ziggy Marley’s Tuff Gong Worldwide recently re-released Marley via video streaming platforms and a special 80th Collector’s Edition DVD that includes two hours of never-before-seen interview footage with the reggae icon’s friends and family. Marley is available via domestic video streaming platforms now and will be released globally on July 15, 2025. The 80th Edition Collectors DVD is available at Amazon and independent film and music retailers. For complete Marley streaming and DVD availability, click HERE.

One-quarter of all Reggae listened to in the United States is Bob Marley’s. Bob Marley’s Legend was recently re-certified 18x platinum by the RIAA. Legend is the fourteenth-biggest-selling album of all time and the third-biggest-selling Greatest Hits package in United States history. Bob Marley’s music transcends generations, with a timeless message of peace, love, justice, and unity, continuing to influence and empower hearts and minds worldwide. His enduring legacy continues to shape and inspire the world, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture—from music and film to art, theatre, fashion, and beyond.

Additional information on MARLEY 80 events will be revealed soon.

Follow Bob Marley’s Official Channels HERE for upcoming content celebrating Bob’s legacy and contribution to the world.

Bob Marley is not only the man who put Reggae on the global map but a peacemaker and statesman in his native Jamaica, bringing together the country’s warring factions. Today, Marley remains one of the 21st century’s most important and influential entertainment icons – a symbol of unity – with his music and lifestyle having an indelible impact on new generations of fans globally. His legacy lives on through his lyrics, songs and call to action. 

The 2024 biographical drama and musical film, Bob Marley: One Love, opened at No. 1 in 13 major markets, including the U.S, U.K., France, Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, and Norway. The movie set box office records during its release, surpassing the $200 million mark and solidifying its place as a cultural and cinematic phenomenon. 

In the digital era, he has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity with more than 66 million Facebook fans. Marley’s music catalog has sold millions of albums worldwide. His iconic collection LEGEND is the longest-charting album in Billboard Magazine’s Catalog Albums chart and remains the world’s best-selling reggae album and second longest charting album of all time overall. “Three Little Birds” and “Could You Be Loved” have both surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, making him the first reggae act with two solo songs to reach this milestone.  

Bob Marley’s legacy has been cemented with numerous awards and honors, including his posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, and Jamaica’s Order Of Merit, recognizing his profound impact on music and culture worldwide. Marley’s music continues to be recognized, as a newly recorded collection of his songs recently won the 2025 Grammy for Best Reggae Album.

From his first album to every new release, his music and influence continue to be an integral part of each generation’s playlist. 

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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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