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James Bay Celebrates 10 Years of ‘Chaos And The Calm’ With Demos and Voice Finale Duet With Sheryl Crow

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James Bay Celebrates 10 Years of ‘Chaos And The Calm’ With Demos and Voice Finale Duet With Sheryl Crow

Three-time Grammy Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Bay celebrates the tenth anniversary of his breakthrough 2014 full-length debut LP, Chaos And The Calm, with the release of Chaos And The Calm 10 Years, out now via Mercury Records.

Chaos And The Calm 10 Years notably boasts seven previously unreleased Original Session demos actually recorded at the onset of the album’s making back in 2014. These include initial unheard versions of the definitive singles “Let It Go (Original Session),” “Hold Back The River (Original Session),” and more. This cohort of never-before-heard material transports listeners back to the genesis of Bay’s first seminal body of work by showcasing the songs at their most nascent stages and capturing the magic of their creation in the process.

Earlier this week, Bay lit up the stage during the Season Finale of NBC’s The Voice with a seismic and showstopping rendition of his latest single “You And Me Time” alongside nine time GRAMMY Award-winning icon Sheryl Crow. It marked their first television performance of the song and quickly entered the Top 10 on iTunes following the broadcast.

Bay just concluded his sold-out Up All Night Tour across North America this Spring. He caps off this stateside run with a major spot on Boston Calling Festival in Boston on May 24th.

Chaos And The Calm initially arrived on March 23, 2015. After clinching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, it reached platinum status in the United States, while “Let It Go” received a seven-time platinum certification and “Hold Back The River” is now certified double platinum. In 2016, he garnered a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist, Chaos And The Calm received a nomination for Best Rock Album, and “Hold Back The River” notched a nomination for Best Rock Song. The record has generated billions of streams and established Bay as a global phenomenon.

This year, the Up All Night Tour marked his first run in support of his acclaimed fourth full-length album, Changes All The Time. Beyond bowing in the Top 5 of the UK Official Albums Chart, it has already eclipsed 60 million global streams and counting and incited widespread critical acclaim.

The lead single from the album, “Up All Night” with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan, catapulted to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay Chart as Bay’s first-ever radio No. 1 in the States. Bay recently released Changes All The Time (Deluxe) featuring four new singles including “You and Me Time” with Sheryl Crow and collaborations with Jon Batiste and Maggie Antone.

  1. Craving
  2. Hold Back The River
  3. Let It Go
  4. If You Ever Want To Be In Love
  5. Best Fake Smile
  6. When We Were On Fire
  7. Move Together
  8. Scars
  9. Collide
  10. Get Out While You Can
  11. Need The Sun To Break
  12. Incomplete
  13. Craving (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  14. Hold Back The River (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  15. Let It Go (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  16. If You Ever Want To Be in Love (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  17. Best Fake Smile (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  18. When We Were On Fire (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  19. Need The Sun To Break (Original Session) [Previously Unreleased]
  20. Move Together – The Dark of The Morning Version
  21. Need The Sun To Break – The Dark of The Morning Version
  22. When We Were On Fire – The Dark of The Morning Version
  23. Stealing Cars
  24. Clocks Go Forward
  25. Sparks
  26. Wait In Line
  27. Running
  28. Hear Your Heart
  29. Heavy Handed

5 Surprising Facts About The Stone Roses’ Debut Album

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5 Surprising Facts About The Stone Roses’ Debut Album

When The Stone Roses dropped in 1989, it didn’t so much break the charts as it seeped into the bloodstream of a generation. At first, it was just a bit of noise from Manchester. Then it became the blueprint for Britpop, the crown jewel of the Madchester movement, and the reason why half of us thought flared jeans and maracas were the future of rock ‘n’ roll. Thirty-plus years on, it’s a stone-cold classic that made you believe in rock again.

1. John Leckie Had to Rehearse the Band Like They Were Sixth Formers in a Talent Show
Producer John Leckie didn’t just hit “record”—he practically taught them how to be a band in the studio. The demos were a mess. Tempos racing like they were being chased by Happy Mondays, vocals drenched in more reverb than a haunted church. So Leckie hit reset. He slowed them down, chopped the chaos into clean intros and outros, and helped craft what would become one of the slickest albums of the decade. A bit of tough love, but the sort of thing that turns raw genius into greatness—and probably why it still sounds mint on vinyl.

2. The End of “I Am the Resurrection” Was Supposed to Melt Your Face Off
Originally, the band wanted “I Am the Resurrection” to end with a monstrous wall of guitar feedback like they did live—a total noise freakout to leave your ears ringing and your pint sloshed. But Leckie thought that was, quote, “boring.” Instead, he steered them toward a dreamy, melodic outro. The result? An iconic, jangly psych jam that floats into the clouds instead of smashing the ceiling. It’s one of the boldest anti-climaxes in British music—and it works beautifully.

3. The Album Cover Was a Lemon-Soaked Molotov Cocktail
You’ve seen that iconic splatter painting on the cover, right? That Jackson Pollock-inspired blast of green and yellow? It’s called Bye Bye Badman, painted by guitarist John Squire, and it’s not just artsy nonsense. It references the 1968 Paris riots, where protestors hurled lemons to counteract tear gas. The fruit in the artwork? Literal visual anarchy. Squire even blended in the Giant’s Causeway from a band trip to Northern Ireland. Stick that on your coffee table and call it cultural subversion.

4. “I Wanna Be Adored” Was Basically a Musical Hex
With its slow build and ominous mantra, “I Wanna Be Adored” and the hypnotic bassline enters at 0:40 like a heartbeat, followed by guitars looping through a pentatonic trance. Brown repeats: “I don’t need to sell my soul… He’s already in me.” Moody, arrogant, transcendent. It sounds like a sermon and a threat rolled into one, and it introduced the world to a band who truly believed they were sent from the heavens… or at least from the Haçienda.

5. The Band Nearly Tore Each Other Apart Over the Final Mix
You’d think after crafting an album that would eventually sell 4 million copies, they’d toast each other with champagne. Nope. Ian Brown and John Squire hated the final mix. They wanted the guitars louder, the bass grittier, the drums punching harder. Apparently, they’d been blasting Public Enemy in the studio and wanted the record to hit with the same ferocity. Leckie held the line, kept the balance, and we ended up with one of the most delicately explosive albums of all time.

The Stone Roses was a time bomb disguised as a groove. It took punk, pop, acid house, ego, attitude, and tambourines, and threw it all in a blender with some lemon juice. It was weird, brilliant, self-important, and completely necessary.

Now go dust off that record, blast “She Bangs the Drums,” and remind yourself what it felt like when music was more than algorithm fodder—it was rebellion in a parka.

See you at Spike Island 2.0.

Burna Boy and Travis Scott Unleash Benny Boom–Directed “TaTaTa” Ahead of New Album

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Burna Boy and Travis Scott Unleash Benny Boom–Directed “TaTaTa” Ahead of New Album

GRAMMY Award-winning global icon Burna Boy joins forces with diamond-certified, 10x GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Travis Scott in the exhilarating music video for their collaborative single “TaTaTa” – directed by award-winning filmmaker Benny Boom.

Produced by hitmaking Nigerian-born artist/producer Chillz Chilleaux, “TaTaTa” continues the countdown to Burna Boy’s eagerly awaited eighth studio album, No Sign Of Weakness, which arrives on July 10 via Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Records. Once again showcasing Burna Boy’s larger-than-life charisma and unmistakable fusion of global influences with melodic pop sensibility, the highly anticipated collection has already earned critical applause for recently released tracks including the romantic, reggae-favored “Sweet Love,” the anthemic banger, “Update,” the triumphant fan-favorite, “Bundle By Bundle” and the newly released “TaTaTa” featuring Travis Scott.

Burna Boy – who rocked the 2025 Met Gala with a regal look hailed by VOGUE – is among the superstars contributing exclusive tracks to F1THE ALBUM, Atlantic Records’ supercharged and star-studded musical companion to Apple Original Films’ high-octane, action-packed film F1 THE MOVIE, both arriving everywhere on Friday, June 27.

What’s more, Burna Boy recently joined French-Haitian singer Joe Dwèt File for “4 Kampe II,” an explosive remix of the viral hit, “4 Kampe,” that fuses Afrobeats and Haitian kompa into a cross-cultural anthem that has fast proven a sensation with over 23M worldwide streams and counting.

This spring saw Burna become the first-ever cover star of Billboard France, coinciding with his sold-out show at the Stade de France – making history as the first African artist to headline the iconic venue. Next up are a pair of epic German stadium shows set for Berlin’s Waldbuhne (July 5) and Monchengladbach’s SparkassenPark (July 6), followed by a very special performance at the 20th anniversary edition of the famed Wireless Festival in London’s Finsbury Park (July 13).

Dasha Teams With David Guetta for High-Energy “Not At This Party” Remix

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Dasha Teams With David Guetta for High-Energy “Not At This Party” Remix

Following up an electric performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, RIAA 40x Platinum-certified pop-country sensation Dasha turns up the heat and kickstarts summer with a brand new David Guetta Remix of her rapidly rising single “Not At This Party” out now via Warner Records. It marks her first collaboration with the two-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar artist, producer, and DJ.

Guetta adds an entirely new dimension to “Not At This Party.” The fusion of his top-tier production and Dasha’s powerhouse vocals is a perfect storm for the dancefloor. Bursting with energy, the tempo surges forward with an irresistible beat, electrified by neon synths and a slick, pulsing bassline. With every clap, the hook lands even harder. This remix is tailor-made to light up clubs, pool parties, and festivals this summer, while still preserving the original’s signature grit and bold spirit.

This is Dasha like you’ve never heard her before! In a superstar-making turn of events, she recently lit up the Mane Stage at Stagecoach Festival, receiving unanimous acclaim and making headlines in the process. Blown away, GLAMOUR declared, “Her childlike excitement was contagious, the ecstasy of a performer finding her audience, and the crowd roared.” Echoing this enthusiasm, PAPER proclaimed, “The rising country star made a big splash at Stagecoach,” going on to affirm, “Like previous performances, Dasha and her dancers captivated the audience of old and new fans alike.” Beyond recent interviews with Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, People, and more, she spoke to Billboard about the performance on the ACM Awards red carpet.

In 2024, the singer landed coveted spots at country music meccas, Stagecoach, Austin City Limits, CMT Awards and CMA Fest. Her year didn’t stop there, though. She sold-out her first global headlining tour, Dashville USA, and performed on two of the biggest televised broadcasts of the year – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve. “Austin (Boots Stopped Workin’)” went on to become one of the most-streamed country songs in 2024 and won the People’s Choice Country Award for Female Song of the Year.

Next up, she embarks on tour with Thomas Rhett and Kane Brown with several international dates, including Capital Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium. A full routing can be found below.

Dasha Tour Dates:
05.25.25 — Norfolk, VA — Patriotic Festival 2025
06.01.25 — Panama City, FL — Gulf Coast Jam
06.02.25 — Nashville, TN — GLAAD’s Love & Acceptance
06.03.25 — Nashville, TN — 103.3 Country Kickoff Concert 2025
06.05.25 — Nashville, TN — CMA Fest Riverfront Stage
06.06.25 — Nashville, TN — Country Music Hall of Fame
06.15.25 — Wembley, ENG — Capital Summertime Ball
06.21.25 — Columbus, OH — Buckeye Country Superfest 2025
06.26.25 — Odense, DK — Tinderbox 2025
06.28.25 — Stuttgart, DE — Im Wizemann
06.29.25 — St. Gallen, CH — OpenAir St. Gallen Festival at Sittertobel
07.02.25 — Paris, FR — Alhambra
07.04.25 — Arras, FR — Main Square Festival
07.06.25 — Werchter, BE — Rock Werchter 2025
07.10.25 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center+
07.11.25 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion+
07.12.25 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater+
07.18.25 — Morgantown, WV — Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater
07.19.25 — Guilderland, NY — Pinehaven Country Club
07.25.25 — Southhaven, MS — BankPlus Amphitheater At Snowden Grove^
07.26.25 — Ridgedale, MO — Thunder Ridge Nature Area^
07.31.25 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park+
08.01.25 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion+
08.02.25 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre+
08.07.25 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater+
08.08.25 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre+
08.09.25 — East Troy, WI — Alpine Valley Music Theatre+
08.14.25 — Hampton Beach, NH — Bernie’s Beach Bar
08.16.15 — Montreal, QC — Lasso Festival De Musique Country
08.17.25 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun
08.22.25 — Dieppe, NB — YQM Country Fest
08.23.25 — Saint Dashagapit, QC — Festival Country Lotbiniere
09.12.25 — Burnsville, MN — 2025 Buck Hill Concert Series^
10.03.25 — Dublin, IE — 3Arena^
10.05.25 — Glasgow, UK — OVO Hydro^
10.07.25 — Birmingham, UK — Utilita Arena^
10.08.25 — Manchester, UK — 02 Apollo ^
10.10.25 — London, UK — OVO Arena^
+ Thomas Rhett Support Dates
^ Kane Brown Support Dates

Monsters of Rock Cruise 2026 Sets Sail With 35+ Acts Including Black Label Society, Queensrÿche, and Lita Ford

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Monsters of Rock Cruise 2026 Sets Sail With 35+ Acts Including Black Label Society, Queensrÿche, and Lita Ford

The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC), the world’s premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruise sailing the high seas since 2012, is returning for its fourteenth year.

Promoter On the Blue Cruises, Inc. has announced the five-day/five-night full-ship music charter will set sail April 12-17, 2026 aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy and depart from the Port of Miami, Florida. The voyage will include performances from over 35 artists on multiple stages, two unforgettable ports of call (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas), photo experiences with artists, theme nights, and special events with the world’s best rock community.

The lineup for MORC ’26 includes Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness, Queensrÿche, Stryper, Symphony X, Y&T, Slaughter, Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, D-A-D, Great White, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, The Almighty, British Lion, Nelson, Vixen, Loudness, Crazy Lixx, The Quireboys, Dangerous Toys, Killer Dwarfs, Ellefson-Soto, Soto, Soto/Bieler, Steelheart, Nestor, Heavens Edge, Crashdïet, Black ‘N Blue, Vain, Tuff, Cassidy Paris, Spread Eagle, Paradise Kitty, Enuff Z’Nuff, TNT, Faster Pussycat, and Stone Whiskey, with more to be announced.

In addition to performances, MORC ‘26 will host a variety of interactive events between artists and cruisers, including Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, “So You Think You Can Shred,” Cooking with Rock Stars, a new cast of Painting with Rock Stars, Comedy Punchlines and Backlines, with more to be announced.

For the second time in MORC history, attendees will sail aboard Norwegian Joy, one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most stunning cruise ships in their fleet. Offering several decks full of amazing shops, an array of complimentary and specialty restaurants, and entertainment, the ship also features a variety of staterooms, vibrant décor inspired by legendary music venues, and the Thermal Suite at the Mandara Spa ‒ all dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation. Zoom into fantastic vistas along the Norwegian Joy Speedway, an actual onboard two-level racetrack, which is the first ever of its kind at sea and just one of the ways the ship is custom-built to let the outside in. Enjoy a new favorite cocktail and 180-degree panoramic views in the Observation Lounge and savor fresh sea breezes and dining under the stars along The Waterfront. From mouth-watering ribs at Q Texas Smokehouse to a juicy ribeye cooked to perfection at Cagney’s Steakhouse, there’s something for everyone on board. Click here for a full list of things to do on the ship, as well as photos, deck plans, and more.

The first stop on MORC ‘26 is the breath-taking beauty that is Puerto Plata. Dominican Republic’s oldest city in the north and a tourism pioneer, Puerto Plata is nestled by the ocean with a mountainous backdrop. The city offers a lively pier (known as the Malecon), colorful shops, and opulent homes from the 1800s. Whether you prefer to spend the day traveling 2,600 feet above sea level in a cable car or hike majestic trails – both options are available if you choose to visit Monte Isabel de Torres. If the ocean is calling your name, visit Sousa Beach where you can sunbathe, swim, snorkel, or grab a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant. For those who want to experience the culture of the Dominican Republic, consider staying in town to explore the unique architecture, enjoy delicious Dominican cuisine, or shop for keepsakes to remind you of the amazing experiences you had in Puerto Plata.

Located in the Berry Island chain of the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay is a 250-acre idyllic private island that is getting a full-blown, rock-star level upgrade just in time for MORC 2026. Unwind on white-sand beaches and enjoy the many ways to explore paradise. Snorkel with sea turtles and colorful fish in warm turquoise waters. Peacefully glide along the coastline in a kayak, ride a WaveRunner, swim with sting rays or pigs, or soar high into the sky as you zipline across the island. Craft your own delicious taco at the complimentary Abaco Taco, while sipping on a refreshing drink. Do it all – or nothing at all – the choice is yours. Click here for a full list of shore excursions and watch a video tour of Great Stirrup Cay below. For a first peek at the island’s transformation, set to debut this December, click here.

Cabins are on sale now starting at $2,699.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement) and available here.

 

5 Surprising Facts About Aaliyah’s ‘One in a Million’

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5 Surprising Facts About Aaliyah’s ‘One in a Million’

Aaliyah’s One in a Million as a revolution in slow motion in just her second album. Dropping in August 13, 1996, it turned Timbaland and Missy Elliott from fresh faces into household names and flipped the script on what R&B could sound like. But beyond the beats, the vocals, and the undeniable vibes, this album is full of hidden gems and untold stories. Here are five facts about One in a Million that’ll blow your mind and have you hitting play all over again.

1. Timbaland’s Crickets Almost Got Exterminated
Before they became iconic, those ambient cricket sounds on “One in a Million” nearly got the whole track shelved. Radio programmers weren’t ready—they complained the song couldn’t “blend in” with anything on the air. One exec even refused to play it, saying “I’m not spinning anything with bugs.” Atlantic Records wanted a remix. Aaliyah’s team? They locked down the master tapes and dared anyone to touch the mix. Good thing, because that triple-time beat ended up changing R&B forever.

2. Missy Elliott Wrote Hooks Like Bars
Missy was known as a rapper first, so when she started writing for singers, she wrote hooks like rhymes. That’s why Aaliyah’s melodies feel like flow. Missy even admitted she wasn’t sure if Aaliyah would vibe with it—but Aaliyah heard something special. That staccato, half-sung, half-rapped cadence? It became the future of pop and R&B songwriting. What Missy brought to the table wasn’t polished—it was prophetic.

3. Puff Daddy Was Almost the Album’s Architect
Before Timbo and Missy were locked in, Aaliyah hit the studio with Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs. But the energy didn’t click. Combs left the project, and Aaliyah pivoted fast—linking with a young Timbaland and Missy Elliott, then unknown outside the industry. The rest is history. Puff dipped. Aaliyah doubled down. And the result was a sound no one had ever heard before. Let that be a lesson in trusting your gut.

4. Slick Rick Spit His Verse on Work Release
On Aaliyah’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up,” you’ll hear none other than Slick Rick. What you might not know is Rick was on work release from jail when he laid down his vocals. His unmistakable delivery floated perfectly over Aaliyah’s whispery falsetto, turning a throwback into a future classic. Aaliyah’s instincts were spot-on again—blending generations, genres, and even parole logistics into musical magic.

5. Japan Got a Hidden Aaliyah Writing Credit
Fans in Japan were gifted with an exclusive One in a Million track called “No Days Go By.” What makes it extra special? It’s the only song on the album where Aaliyah received a co-writing credit. She helped craft the lyrics and arrange the vocals, revealing her artistic hand beyond the mic. If you haven’t heard it, do yourself a favor and hunt it down. It’s the kind of deep cut that shows how invested Aaliyah was in shaping her own voice—literally and figuratively.

From its bold sonic palette to its backstage shakeups, this record redefined what R&B sounded like—and who had the right to make it. Aaliyah trusted her taste, embraced the unknown, and set the culture on a whole new path. Nearly 30 years later, we’re still catching up. Long live Baby Girl.

I Prevail Drop “Violent Nature” and Usher In New Heavy Era

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I Prevail Drop “Violent Nature” and Usher In New Heavy Era

Grammy-nominated rock band I Prevail returns with their new single “Violent Nature” out now via Fearless Records. With it, they released a gripping music video mirroring the song’s fast-paced, infectious energy.

It’s an unrelenting, raw track fueled by the band’s sheer power and dynamic musicianship-standing as one of the heaviest songs they have ever released. Fans can expect heightened intensity from the band as they usher in a powerful new era of music.

Frontman Eric Vanlerberghe shared his thoughts on the track, “Aggressive, fast, and heavy. All packed into 2 minutes and 10 seconds. Turn it up and put your head through the f***ing wall.”

I Prevail is no stranger to pushing boundaries. This group has found great success with previous records over the past decade including their first album Lifelines that achieved gold status in both the US and Canada.

2019’s TRAUMA repeated that accomplishment in Canada just a few years later and was nominated for Best Rock Album at that year’s Grammys, with their single “Bow Down” also a contender for Best Metal Performance. 2022’s TRUE POWER saw the band continue to forge their own musical path, refusing to conform to the expectations of the genre, and instead demonstrating just how much of a tour de force I Prevail’s music is.

Now the band embarks on a new chapter with the release of “Violent Nature,” a song born from battling their personal demons and the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. They are on a mission to redefine heavy music on their own terms and remind the world why they are one of the most vital forces in modern metal.

Ronnie Romero Releases ‘Live At Rock Imperium Festival’ Featuring “Crossroad” and “Rainbow in the Dark”

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Ronnie Romero Releases ‘Live At Rock Imperium Festival’ Featuring “Crossroad” and “Rainbow in the Dark”

Ronnie Romero is thrilled to announce the release of his new album, ‘Live At Rock Imperium Festival,’ which is out now via Frontiers Music Srl. In addition, Romero also shares a fresh track from the album titled “Crossroad.”

‘Live At Rock Imperium Festival’ sees ROMERO delivering an impressive musical performance in front of a huge, passionate audience, in one of the biggest European festivals, the Spanish Rock Imperium Festival, including songs from the first solo and some other highlights like the Dio cover “Rainbow In The Dark.”

ROMERO comments on the focus: “A very special and unexpected song we added to the album back in 2023, we were missing a track, and Jose Rubio came with this bluesy riff, so the songwriting was totally improvised! Anyway, this song became a fav for the audience in the shows!!”

The tracklist for ‘Live At Rock Imperium Festival’ is mostly based on Ronnie’s latest solo album ‘Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters,’ which marks the first time that Romero has been involved with 100% of the songwriting on an album he sings on.

Romero also co-produced the album with Andy C., marking another first for Romero. While these ‘firsts” certainly add to the excitement for the album, it is the songs that truly take center stage. ROMERO’s voice is completely at home on this diverse, hard rockin’ set which is certainly going to please any fan of his vocal style and his work with his other bands.

Commenting on ‘Live At Rock Imperium Festival’, Romero states: “I really wanted to have a live album out, to show everybody how much I enjoy playing music and the capabilities of the musicians I have by my side! It is also a step forward in my solo career. And no better place than my beloved Rock Imperium Festival in Spain! Thanks a lot to Frontiers Music, Manu Gimenez, Andy C, and my band for making this possible! I hope that everyone will enjoy this performance!”

 

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Releases Live ‘Echoes’ With Steven Wilson ATMOS Mix

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Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Releases Live ‘Echoes’ With Steven Wilson ATMOS Mix

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets have released their spellbinding live version of Pink Floyd’s iconic ‘Echoes’ on streaming platforms. An ATMOS mix by Steven Wilson, it was recorded at their show on August 1st, 2024 at the Centennial Hall in Frankfurt, Germany,  and was originally a Record Store Day vinyl only release.

When the band (Nick Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Dom Beken and Lee Harris) was founded it was with one simple ambition – to play and celebrate the early music of Pink Floyd. Following a handful of shows in the back room of a pub, their 2019 debut tour was met with huge acclaim from music critics and Pink Floyd fans alike, but inevitably they asked themselves “what next?”, and ‘Echoes’ felt like a natural answer!

The undertaking of playing ‘Echoes’ live is something that should not be understated. The track is a complex 23+ minute record. It swoops and dives, there are dynamic shifts in mood, tempo and instrumentation moving from tranquil, atmospheric passages to intense soundscapes – even the thought of undertaking playing such a track live, let alone one that holds such significance to millions of fans worldwide, is beyond comprehension to many, but it was a challenge Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets embraced with stunning results.

They started playing the track as part of The Echoes Tour that was delayed until 2022 due to Covid. Like their debut tour, it was met globally with huge acclaim and ‘Echoes’ stood out in their set and was lauded by the critics.

Hard Rock Acquires Globe Entertainment Archive, Expanding World’s Largest Music Memorabilia Collection

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Hard Rock Acquires Globe Entertainment Archive, Expanding World’s Largest Music Memorabilia Collection

Hard Rock International announces its majority acquisition of Globe Entertainment and Media Corp—one of the world’s largest private archives of music, celebrity and film photography assets from the past century with over 15 million images and rare, iconic collectibles.

The acquired archive features rare, unpublished, some unseen for decades and completely exclusive collectibles starting from the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood, through American history and modern-day pop culture including:

  • Images of some of the world’s most renowned celebrities, entertainers and iconic pop figures
  • Autographed sporting equipment & portraits
  • Iconic concert tickets

“For over 50 years, Hard Rock has cultivated an extensive archive of music memorabilia so our guests can experience and celebrate the artists they love from pop culture moments they cherish,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. “With the acquisition of Globe Entertainment and Media Corp, we now add an extraordinary visual archive to our legacy that not only opens new doors in the collectibles market but allows us to preserve cultural history.”

Hard Rock will add GEM’s vast archive to its existing authentic music memorabilia collection of more than 88,000 pieces seen at its locations around the globe—the world’s largest and most valuable collection—which includes autographed guitars, clothing from world tours, red carpets and other unforgettable moments in pop culture.

“The Globe collection stands as the guardian of one of the world’s most extensive collections of iconic pop culture imagery,” said Klaus Moeller, CEO and Co-Founder of Globe Entertainment & Media Corp. “By joining forces with Hard Rock, we’re giving these incredible images a global stage, while entering an exciting new era where art, nostalgia and commerce converge.”

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