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Apple Music Celebrates 10 Years With New Artist-Focused Studio And Global Programming

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Apple Music Celebrates 10 Years With New Artist-Focused Studio And Global Programming

As Apple Music marks its 10th anniversary this year, Apple unveils its most ambitious creative project to date: a brand-new state-of-the-art studio space in Los Angeles dedicated to artist-driven content, innovation in audio, and deeper fan connection.

Opening this summer, the new studio represents a major milestone in Apple’s continued mission to support artists at every level by giving them the tools, platform, and creative freedom to tell their stories in entirely new ways. More than just a studio in the traditional sense, the new space is a creative campus that reflects a decade of Apple Music’s commitment to high-quality sound, authentic storytelling, and artist-first experiences.

“Apple Music Radio has always been a home for storytelling and artistry, serving as a space for bold conversations and surprising moments,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head. “With this new studio, we are furthering our commitment to creating a space for artists to create, connect, and share their vision.”

A Creative Ecosystem Built for Artists

Designed with artists in mind, Apple Music’s new studio space in Los Angeles is a three-story, over-15,000-square-foot facility that includes:

  • Two advanced radio studios with immersive Spatial Audio playback and adaptable setups for live interviews, casual chats, or impromptu performances.
  • A 4,000-square-foot soundstage for live performances, multicam shoots, fan events, and screenings.
  • A dedicated Spatial Audio mixing room outfitted with a 9.2.4 PMC speaker system for next-level sound production.
  • A photo and social media lab, edit room, and green room to support real-time content creation.
  • Private isolation booths for songwriting, podcasting, and one-on-one interviews.
  • The A-List Corridor and Archive Corridor, showcasing images and artwork of unforgettable moments from Apple Music’s past and present.
A corridor features framed photos of musicians hanging on the wall.

Global Vision, Local Roots

Apple Music’s new Los Angeles studio will anchor a global network of creative hubs already active in places including New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, and Nashville, with additional studios coming soon. With this launch, the service continues to innovate, not just in how music is streamed, but also in how it’s made, experienced, and shared. From radio to live performance, to fan engagement and content creation, this new studio will serve as a creative home for the next decade of music.

A radio studio at the new Los Angeles space.

The Power of Apple Music Radio

Since its inception, Apple Music Radio has been a defining feature of the service, a place where fans and artists meet in real time. From global premieres and intimate interviews, to in-depth specials and surprise performances, Apple Music Radio has distinguished itself through expertly curated, artist-led storytelling that makes listeners feel closer to the music they love. Apple Music Radio streams 24/7 and is available for free around the world.

“When we first launched Beats 1 it was a leap of faith, the first live global radio station for a digital world,” said Zane Lowe. “We knew we wanted to build something special where artists could come and tell their stories and fans could feel connected. Ten years on, Apple Music Radio is everything we hoped it would be. It’s a place where we can eventize music, a place where music comes first, always. I’m just as excited for what’s to come as I was on day one.”

To celebrate the 10-year milestone, Apple Music Radio will feature a week of specials and live programming, kicking off with “Don’t Be Boring: The Birth of Apple Music Radio with Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden” on June 30, from 6 to 8 a.m. PST. From the early days of launching radio on streaming, to the epic artist-led shows that defined a new era, Zane, Ebro, and special guests will reminisce about the last 10 years of Apple Music Radio. Then, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, listeners can tune in to the “10 Years of Apple Music” special. This eight-hour broadcast event on Apple Music 1 will tell the stories of the greatest artist moments, exclusive releases, live events, and cultural milestones that only Apple could deliver. The day will culminate with “Live: 10 Years Of Apple Music” from 4 to 7 p.m. PST. The live broadcast, hosted by Zane and Ebro, celebrates a decade of Apple Music with a lineup of artists who have shaped the trajectory of the service. Listeners can tune in at apple.co/_Radio.

Additionally, Apple Music Radio will unveil the service’s top 500 most-streamed songs from the last 10 years in a special countdown beginning on Tuesday, July 1. Tune in to count down 100 songs a day, culminating with Apple Music’s top 100 most-streamed songs of all time on July 5, when the full 10 Years of Apple Music: Top Songs playlist will be available to stream.

Apple Music is also launching Replay All Time, a special version of the annual Replay experience that allows listeners to see and stream the songs they’ve played the most since joining Apple Music. With Replay All Time, subscribers can stream this Replay playlist from the Home tab in Apple Music.

A Replay All Time playlist screen shown iPhone 16 Pro.

Deep Purple Shares “Clearly Quite Absurd” Remix With Unreleased MTV Jam Ahead Of ‘Rapture Of The Deep’ Reissue

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Deep Purple Shares “Clearly Quite Absurd” Remix With Unreleased MTV Jam Ahead Of ‘Rapture Of The Deep’ Reissue

As part of the upcoming Rapture of the Deep – 20th Anniversary Remix, Deep Purple today release a new single: a newly mixed and remastered version of “Clearly Quite Absurd,” backed with a previously unreleased instrumental studio rehearsal take of “MTV.”

Roger Glover today recalls, “‘Clearly Quite Absurd’ is a very unusual Deep Purple song, which I like. We’ve always liked being unusual. We don’t follow traditions, really. We are just who we are at a specific time.”

The single’s B-side, “MTV (2005 Studio Jam),” is a previously unheard instrumental take from an early rehearsal session – with Don Airey, Steve Morse, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice running through a track that later appeared as a bonus on select editions of Rapture of the Deep.

The single is a preview of the Rapture of the Deep – 20th Anniversary Remix, out worldwide on August 29, which includes a brand new mix of the full album, revised artwork, and a bonus disc filled with rare studio rehearsals and instrumental jams.

The album will be available as 2CD Digipak, 3LP Vinyl (black, 180g), and the strictly limited 3LP Transparent Sky-Blue Vinyl.

With Deep Purple riding high on the success of their latest No. 1 record =1, the time is right to (re)discover the album that set the path for Deep Purple in the 21st century.

80s Central Recreates Live Aid Broadcast In Full For 40th Anniversary Celebration

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80s Central Recreates Live Aid Broadcast In Full For 40th Anniversary Celebration

This July 13, 80s Central, the internet’s premier all-’80s radio station, is turning back the clock to one of the most iconic moments in music history: Live Aid. In honor of the legendary concert’s 40th anniversary, the station will broadcast Live Aid in its entirety, commercial-free, exactly as it happened in 1985, while featuring brand-new interviews with artists, insiders, and voices who were there when rock ‘n’ roll united the world.

“For 80s fans, this is the Super Bowl, the Grammys, and New Year’s Eve rolled into one,” said Christopher Shaw, Program Director at 80s Central. “Live Aid wasn’t just a concert-it was our Woodstock. And here at 80s Central, we’re honored to bring this historic day back to life.”

Beginning Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m. ET, 80s Central will rebroadcast Live Aid as it originally unfolded-uninterrupted and in real time, from both Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Listeners can relive every note, every roar from the crowd, and every transcendent moment that defined the spirit of a generation.

Two cities. Two stages. One world. One sound.

The broadcast will include unforgettable sets from Queen, U2, David Bowie, Elton John, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Phil Collins, Sting, and many more. Even moments like Phil Collins performing on both sides of the Atlantic-thanks to a Concorde jet-will be faithfully recreated in their original sequence.

Interspersed throughout the music are never-before-heard reflections from artists and key players who helped bring Live Aid to life:

Brian May (Queen) “It was one of our finest hours-definitely one of Freddie’s finest hours. The planets were aligned, and the magic happened.

“No lights. No soundcheck. But it worked-because it was oiled by extreme goodwill. Everyone’s heart was in the right place.”

Howard Jones (Synth-Pop Icon) “It was the most brilliant project of the ’80s. Saving lives, showing the decade wasn’t just about greed and power.”

Mark Goodman (MTV VJ at Live Aid) “It was a seat-of-the-pants situation-terrifying and wonderful. People say it was the day the record business grew a conscience-and I saw that.”

Additional commentary will include rare behind-the-scenes insights from production staff, journalists, and crew members who worked feverishly to pull off one of the most ambitious broadcasts in history.

Stream it at 80sCentral.com or listen via Alexa, Roku, Audacy, Live365, or the 80s Central mobile app.

Eels Reissue ‘Electro-Shock Blues’ On Solid Blue Vinyl With Upgraded Sound

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Eels Reissue ‘Electro-Shock Blues’ On Solid Blue Vinyl With Upgraded Sound

Catalogue have today announced details of the reissue of EELS’ 1998 album Electro-Shock Blues. This new edition will be released on July 25 and features the original track listing, available on 140gram solid blue vinyl.

Originally released on Dreamworks in September 1998, Electro-Shock Blues was the second album from Eels, fronted by Mark Oliver Everett, aka E. The album was produced by E with further production by Mickey Petralia and Michael Simpson of The Dust Brothers and recorded at E’s home studio in Echo Park, Mickey Petralia’s in Los Feliz and The Dust Brothers’ in Silver Lake, California between October 1997 and July 1998. Guests include T Bone Burnett, Jon Brion, Grant Lee Phillips & Lisa Germano.

Talking about the album, E said: “I had to fire another manager by the end of this one’s run. Hope you appreciate the effort.”

Electro-Shock Blues is the emotional centerpiece of Eels’ catalogue – a stark, beautiful exploration of grief, survival, and ultimately, hope. Written in the wake of tragic personal losses, it blends fragile melodies with raw, often darkly humorous lyrics. From the haunting opener ‘Elizabeth on the Bathroom Floor’ to the defiant closer ‘P.S. You Rock My World’, it’s a deeply human record that doesn’t flinch from life’s hardest moments.

This special 2-disc edition is pressed at 45 RPM offering upgraded sound from the original 10″ 33 RPM edition and bringing new depth to its layered production. A landmark album of the late ’90s, Electro-Shock Blues remains a poignant, cathartic listen – as vital today as it was upon release. Pre-order here

Minus The Bear Marks ‘Menos El Oso’ Anniversary With Speedy Ortiz And The Messthetics

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Minus The Bear Marks ‘Menos El Oso’ Anniversary With Speedy Ortiz And The Messthetics

Last month, Minus the Bear exclusively announced with Billboard the twentieth anniversary deluxe reissue of their seminal 2005 album Menos el Oso, due August 22, 2025 via Suicide Squeeze Records.

The band will be hitting the road to perform the album in full this autumn, and today have revealed the supporting acts for the run of shows, including Speedy Ortiz in New York City and Los Angeles, The Messthetics in Washington, D.C., Slow Mass in Chicago, The Casket Lottery in Lawrence, KS, From Indian Lakes in Denver and Salt Lake City and others.

The band, while speaking on the artists supporting them on this momentous occasion, say “We’re so excited to have our friends-new and old-joining us as openers across the U.S. These shows are going to be special.”

Minus the Bear Tour Dates:
10/04/25 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater w/ Kennebec (SOLD OUT)
10/06/25 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades w/ The New Trust (SOLD OUT)
10/07/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom w/ Velvet Teen *
10/08/25 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park w/ Soft Palms (SOLD OUT)
10/10/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Best Friends Forever Festival
10/11/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco w/ Speedy Ortiz (SOLD OUT)
10/12/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco w/ Disheveled Cuss (SOLD OUT)
10/14/25 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre w/ From Indian Lakes
10/16/25 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin w/ Holy Wave (SOLD OUT)
10/17/25 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater w/ Girl In A Coma (SOLD OUT)
10/18/25 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin w/ Bayonne (SOLD OUT)
10/19/25 – New Orleans, LA @ Civic Theater w/ Bayonne
10/21/25 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham w/ Bayonne (SOLD OUT)
10/22/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade w/ Bayonne (SOLD OUT)
10/24/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore w/ Slow Mass (SOLD OUT)
10/25/25 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues w/ Slow Mass *
11/04/25 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club w/ Evil *
11/05/25 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club w/ The Messthetics (SOLD OUT)
11/07/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel w/ Speedy Ortiz (SOLD OUT)
11/08/25 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Speedy Ortiz (SOLD OUT)
11/09/25 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ Wild Arrows *
11/11/25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre w/ Gladie
11/12/25 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues w/ Into It. Over It. *
11/14/25 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre w/ Into It. Over It. (SOLD OUT)
11/15/25 – Chicago, IL @ Metro w/ Into It. Over It. (SOLD OUT)
11/16/25 – Chicago, IL @ Metro w/ Slow Mass (SOLD OUT)
11/18/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue w/ Into It. Over It.
11/19/25 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater w/ The Casket Lottery
11/21/25 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre w/ From Indian Lakes *
11/22/25 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre w/ From Indian Lakes
11/23/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot w/ From Indian Lakes
11/26/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox w/ Suzzalo
11/28/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox w/ Pastel Faces (SOLD OUT)
11/29/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox w/ Constant Lovers (SOLD OUT)

* = Low Tickets

Blood Brothers Return with “Help Yourself” and “Alive” on New Album “Help Yourself” Out September 19

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Blood Brothers Return with “Help Yourself” and “Alive” on New Album “Help Yourself” Out September 19

The Blood Brothers are back with “Help Yourself”, their sophomore studio album and their most explosive release to date, dropping on September 19, 2025, via renowned Blues Label Gulf Coast Records!

Pre-Orders are now available at www.officialgcrstore.com in Digital, CD, & Vinyl formats. This album brings the band’s signature Blues, Soul & Rock energy to soaring new heights.

Following the chart-topping success of their debut Blood Brothers, blues rock heavyweights Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia return with Help Yourself, a fiery, soul-soaked studio album that captures the raw chemistry, camaraderie, and powerhouse energy that defines their live shows.

Hot off the Road the band cut this record at Shock City Studios in St. Louis, Help Yourself is a masterclass in contemporary electric blues with a fearless rock & roll edge. This isn’t just a record, it’s a live-wire session that puts you right in the room with two of the genre’s most respected artists and their all-star band.

“It was great to capture the band live in the studio, just like live on the stage,” says Zito. That live spirit pulses through every track, from the swaggering, wordplay-heavy title track “Help Yourself” to the soul-baring emotion of “Alive,” a deeply personal love letter born out of loss and redemption.

“Alive is about my girl Jackie,” Zito shares. “After the tremendous loss of my wife Laura, I was certain life was pretty much over, especially for love. But God had another plan and brought me this angel to make me feel alive again.”

Castiglia brings his own grit and truth to the mix, especially on “Can’t Be a Prophet,” a biting reflection on life on the road and the contrast of coming back to earth after being treated like royalty on tour. “It’s based on all of our experiences,” he says, “being treated like a King, and coming home to very little fanfare for the local guy.”

The band, featuring Scot Sutherland on bass, Lewis Stephens on keys, and the dual-drum attack of Matt Johnson and Ray Hangen delivers with undeniable groove and precision, lifting each track with soulful dynamics and relentless drive.

Whether it’s the late-night swagger of “Soulard Serenade,” the vintage hum of “Ol’ Victrola,” or the relentless urgency of “Running Out of Time,” Help Yourself is both a celebration of the blues and a boundary-pushing testament to its future.

“The camaraderie comes through in every note played, I love this band!” Castiglia says.

Currently touring with none other than Bill Murray and lighting up legendary venues like Red Rocks, Sony Hall, and The Ryman Auditorium, Zito and Castiglia have once again proven they’re not just keeping the blues alive, they’re making it burn hotter than ever.

Help Yourself cements Blood Brothers’ status as torchbearers of modern blues rock, authentic, passionate, and unapologetically real.

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Full Album Track list

1 Help Yourself (Zito)

2 Can’t Be A Prophet (Castiglia)

3 Alive (Zito)

4 Soulard Serenade (Zito, Castiglia, Sutherland, Stephens, Hangen, Johnson)

5 Low Down (J’J Cale)

6 The Best I Can (Zito, Castiglia)

7 Prove My Love (Zito)

8 Ol’ Victrola (Castiglia)

9 Running Out Of Time (Zito)

10 Do What You Gotta (Castiglia)

Photo Gallery: James Taylor And Tiny Habits At Toronto’s Budweiser Stage On June 27, 2025

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Photo Gallery: James Taylor And Tiny Habits At Toronto’s Budweiser Stage On June 27, 2025

All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her through Instagram or X.

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Photo Gallery: Incubus, Manchester Orchestra, And Paris Jackson At Toronto’s Budweiser Stage On June 30, 2025

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Photo Gallery: Incubus, Manchester Orchestra, And Paris Jackson At Toronto’s Budweiser Stage On June 30, 2025

All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her through Instagram or X.

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T. Graham Brown Hosts Lacy J. Dalton on New Episode of “LIVE WIRE”

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T. Graham Brown Hosts Lacy J. Dalton on New Episode of “LIVE WIRE”

T. Graham Brown returns with a brand-new episode of LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM’s Prime Country (Channel 58), starting Wednesday, July 2 at 10/9c PM. This episode features a special in-studio interview with singer-songwriter and original outlaw favorite Lacy J. Dalton. Recorded live at SiriusXM’s Nashville studios in the AT&T building, Dalton shares stories and memories from her journey in country music, including the making of fan-favorites “16th Avenue” and the 35th anniversary of “Black Coffee,” and more.

“Y’all, it is hotter than a firecracker out there this summer, and I hope you’re stayin’ cool,” shares Brown. “Normally, I’d make a joke about it, but all we can do is turn the AC down and the radio up, as I play you some of the best live cuts out there. Come hang out with me and my buddy Lacy J. Dalton. Now she’s cool!”

Airing throughout July, the show will include live performances from legendary artists like Tracy Lawrence, Barbara Mandrell, Gary Morris, Charley Pride, and The Beach Boys, along with an exclusive interview with Lacy J. Dalton. Tune in for rare live recordings and untold stories from some of your favorite stars. LIVE WIRE is also available anytime on-demand through the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW for listeners with a standard SiriusXM subscription.

Brown was recently honored with an EMMY award for Special Event Coverage at the 39th annual Midsouth EMMY Awards in Nashville, recognizing his standout performance in ‘Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones.’ The televised tribute celebrated the legacy of George Jones and included appearances by artists like Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Jelly Roll, and others. The event took place at the sold-out Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

T. Graham Brown’s latest album, ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’ debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Album Chart and the Top 10 on the iTunes Country Top Albums Chart. The album features legendary collaborations with artists such as Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams. In addition to top spots on the iTunes Charts, the 14 new song collection has garnered over one million on-demand streams.

‘America 250: Kick-Off Country Celebration’ to Air July 4th

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‘America 250: Kick-Off Country Celebration’ to Air July 4th

 America’s 250th birthday, which officially is July 4, 2026 (1776-2026) and will commemorate and celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, will have a full year-long lead up celebration kicking off this July 4th with a 250th Anniversary Kick-Off Country Celebration that will feature country music hitmakers of the 80s and 90s era performing in Nashville, Tennessee, in a pre-recorded concert.

“Country music comes from the heartland of America,” says Frank Matassa, executive producer. “We have brought together several artists from the 80s and 90s era to perform one of their most recognized hits for this special, which makes this a sing-along for Country music fans.”

Throughout the special, several of America’s notable and historic places will be highlighted including the Gettysburg National Military Park, Liberty Bell, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, The Alamo, George Washington’s Estate in Mount Vernon among others.

“We live in the greatest nation in the world,” says T. Graham Brown. “To be able to perform with so many other great artists and friends to honor America is very special to me.”

The one-year countdown to America’s 250th birthday will kick off at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with a Salute to America celebration featuring remarks by the President of the United States. The event will also feature patriotic entertainment and fireworks.

America’s 250th anniversary kick-off country celebration will feature performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, The Bellamy Brothers, Exile, T. Graham Brown, Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon, Restless Heart’s Larry Stewart, Tim Rushlow, Eddy Raven, David Frizzell & Lisa Matassa and will air on July 4th at 1 PM (ET) and 6 PM (ET) With An Encore Broadcast on July 5th at 7 PM (ET) On RFD-TV

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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