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Raven Black Release Fiery New Single “Burn” From Upcoming Album ‘Black Sonata’

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Raven Black Release Fiery New Single “Burn” From Upcoming Album ‘Black Sonata’

Raven Black has unleashed the next chapter in their unfolding gothic metal opera. “Burn”, the second single from the highly anticipated full-length album Black Sonata

“Burn” follows the success of “Fxck You,” the album’s first single, and continues the narrative arc of Black Sonata – an album that promises to be Raven Black’s most ambitious and immersive work to date.

Drawing from classical influences, dark theater, and spine-rattling metalcore, this album is a journey into the void… with the devil grinning from the passenger seat.

Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), “Burn” is an infernal symphony of heavy guitars, industrial textures, and Raven’s unmistakable blend of haunting melody and psychotic screams.

We Came As Romans Announce Fall 2025 UK/EU Headline Tour With Brand of Sacrifice

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We Came As Romans Announce Fall 2025 UK/EU Headline Tour With Brand of Sacrifice

We Came As Romans have announced their highly anticipated return to the UK and Europe for a fall 2025 headline tour. Joining them on the road as special guests will be the crushing Canadian deathcore outfit Brand of Sacrifice. The announcement follows the release of their hard-hitting new single “Bad Luck,” which dropped last week via SharpTone Records.

Kicking off September 26th in London, the 15-date tour will bring the band’s powerful and emotionally charged live show to fans across the UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. The run wraps up on October 15th in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.

Their latest single, “Bad Luck,” is the band’s first new material of 2025 and arrives as a deeply personal and defiant anthem about overcoming adversity. The track showcases the next evolution of the band’s sound following their acclaimed 2022 album Darkbloom.

2025 UK/EU TOUR DATES:
We Came As Romans w/ Brand of Sacrifice

26 Sep – Electric Brixton (London, UK)
27 Sep – Club Academy (Manchester, UK)
28 Sep – SWX (Bristol, UK)
30 Sep – 013 (Tilburg, NL)
01 Oct – Le Trabendo (Paris, FR)
03 Oct – Uebel & Gefahrlich (Hamburg, DE)
04 Oct – Essigfabrik (Cologne, DE)
06 Oct – Festsaal Kreuzberg (Berlin, DE)
07 Oct – Palac Akropolis (Prague, CZ)
08 Oct – Durer Kert (Budapest, HU)
09 Oct – Simm City (Vienna, AT)
11 Oct – Dynamo (Zurich, CH)
12 Oct – Garage (Saarbrucken, DE)
13 Oct – Theaterfabrik (Munich, DE)
15 Oct – Rockhal (Esch-sur-Alzette, LU)

Michael Arnone’s 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest Returns to New Jersey May 30–June 1, 2025

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Michael Arnone’s 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest Returns to New Jersey May 30–June 1, 2025

New Jersey! Get ready for Michael Arnone’s 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest, returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast.

Saturday and/or Sunday day tickets, Saturday/Sunday Combo Tickets, three-day Camping/General Admission tickets (starting at $45) and Glamping Tents (which include 3-day admission) offering campers a large tent, bed, linens, outdoor chairs, and more are now available on Eventbrite.

Campers are treated to Campers-Only sets on Friday and Saturday Evening with free Jambalaya being served for dinner on Day #1, Friday, May 30. Their new Interactive Hotel Map makes it simpler to find local lodging and shuttle services. Free Parking; kids under 14 free with parents. Certified service animals admitted.

The 2025 Crawfish Fest features multiple Grammy Award-winning and nominated musicians and legends in their own right, including: Galatic featuring Jelly Joseph, touring in support of their new album Audience with the Queen; George Porter Jr and Runnin’ Pardners, supporting their new album, Porter’s Pocket; Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, touring in support of their new album The Bywater Sessions; two-time Grammy winner Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience; drummer extraordinaire, Stanton Moore; famed New Orleans vocalist-pianist, Marcia Ball; one of today’s hottest new blues-roots groups, Southern Avenue, tour supporting their new album, Family; New Orleans’ brass-funk rockers, Bonerama; Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, who released More Fun With Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters in late 2024; veteran blues bandleader-guitarist, Corey Harris; Texas guitarist Carolyn Wonderland, whose new album Truth Is, drops mid-May; New Orleans vocalist formerly of Galactic, Maggie Koerner; Eddie 9V, who released Saratoga on Ruf Records mid-2024; Cajun band Amis Du Teche; jazz-blues funk-sters, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes; developmentally-challenged group United By Music USA (promoting their most recent Alligator 2024 release, We’ve Got The Music; New Jersey’s own Ocean Avenue Stompers; seven-piuece rock group, Cold Hill; and Uncle Shoehorn’s Big Easy, a Hudson Valley-based band who pays tribute to New Orleans heritage music.

SiriusXM Announces 2025 NFL Draft Coverage Live From Green Bay

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SiriusXM Announces 2025 NFL Draft Coverage Live From Green Bay

SiriusXM today announced its coverage plans for the 2025 NFL Draft and will give listeners across North America access to the live announcements of every pick from every round as NFL teams select their next generation of stars, April 24-26, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Live coverage will air on SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88) Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25, starting at 7 pm ET and Saturday, April 26, starting at noon ET. SiriusXM will cover all 32 teams’ selections through all seven rounds, and SiriusXM hosts will conduct interviews with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, draftees, general managers and coaches.

SiriusXM NFL Radio’s NFL Draft broadcast team will be anchored by Jason Horowitz. SiriusXM’s expert analysts will be former NFL scout, coach and front-office executive Pat Kirwan, former NFL quarterback Jim Miller, former coach Rick Neuheisel, and former NFL running back Jacob Hester.

Immediately following the conclusion of SiriusXM NFL Radio’s Draft broadcast each day, the channel will have live call-in shows where fans can share their reactions and discuss their favorite team’s picks. Bill Lekas, Kirk Morrison, Fozzy Whitaker, Zig Fracassi and Leger Douzable will host these post-Draft shows.

Throughout the week, SiriusXM will cover the NFL Draft across multiple channels with varying perspectives, including SiriusXM NFL Radio, SiriusXM College Sports Radio, SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, Mad Dog Sports Radio, and the SportsGrid and VSiN channels.

Live programming on these channels each day gives listeners access to the latest news, analysis from pro personnel experts on team needs and players that could improve rosters, and interviews with prospects, NFL executives and coaches.

In addition to SiriusXM NFL Radio’s live Draft broadcasts, SiriusXM will have other live programming originating from Green Bay this week.

On Wednesday, April 23, Jacob Hester and E.J. Manuel will host a special SiriusXM NFL Radio show live from the NFL Play Football Draft Prospect Clinic and Community Event in Green Bay from 11 am – 1 pm ET. The show will feature one-on-one interviews with several of the NFL Draft prospects in attendance.

Hester, Manuel and Kris Budden will host SiriusXM College Sports Radio shows live from the Stadium View Sports Bar in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 starting at 7 pm ET and airing through the final selection both of those days.

Ken Carson Earns First No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘More Chaos’

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Ken Carson Earns First No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘More Chaos’

Breakout artist Ken Carson earns his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the release of his latest album, More Chaos, out now via Opium/Interscope Records/Universal Music Canada. Marking a major career milestone for the Atlanta-born rapper, the project debuted with over 59,500 equivalent album units in its first week, his highest debut to date.

More Chaos is Carson’s first top 10 effort on the Billboard 200 and follows two previously charted titles: the critically acclaimed, A Great Chaos, (which peaked at No. 11 in 2023) and X,  (which reached No. 115 in 2022). The album also claimed the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s All-Genre chart, Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts, and this week’s HITS Top 50 chart, while racking up 21 million streams on release day alone.

More Chaos was released on April 11 and serves as a continuation and evolution of the style Ken introduced on A Great Chaos, a revolutionary blend of rap, punk, and electronic music he simply defines as “chaos.” Ken recorded most of the album while on his 80-date tour, finishing it during a marathon of sessions in Los Angeles. The album features production from his trusted circle, including Starboy, Lil 88, F1LTHY, Outtatown, Lucian, and legion, among others. On release night, Ken surprised fans with a bonus track: “Off The Meter,” the first-ever official Opium link-up, bringing together Ken, Playboi Carti, and Destroy Lonely for a landmark moment in the label’s history. Listen HERE. Coinciding with the album release, Ken also shared the official video for “Money Spread.”

A Great Chaos, which was released in October 2023, has become one of Ken’s biggest breakthroughs, a sprawling, star-making effort that produced five gold-certified singles, debuted on the Billboard 200, and has impressively remained on the chart for 55 weeks. It also produced the Billboard Hot 100 hit, “overseas,” earned support from industry giants like The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stone and Complex, was featured on several “Best Of 2023” lists.  Additionally, it landed Ken an opening spot on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ tour. Listen HERE.

Building on that momentum, Ken made his debut performance at Coachella before embarking on his massive headline “Chaos World Tour,” an 80-date journey across 70 cities that drew electrifying, sold-out crowds and consistently generated viral moments. With a reputation for high-octane performances, Ken Carson’s live shows are a spectacle of rawness and intensity, drawing large, energetic crowds with his dynamic stage presence and unforgettable sets. But his impact extends beyond music, earning co-signs from icons like Young Thug, Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and LeBron James, and even a shoutout on Jeopardy! In 2024, he also launched a sold-out collaboration with Ed Hardy, took the stage at Rolling Loud Miami, and performed at ComplexCon in Las Vegas.

Ken Carson is making 2025 another landmark year. He delivered a massive performance at Rolling Loud California, secured his first-ever headline festival slot at Rubicon, and starred in the latest Y/Project x Heavn by Marc Jacobs campaign. A Great Chaos defined an era for Ken, and now, with More Chaos, he’s pushing the movement to new heights, proving there’s no end to the storm he’s created.

MORE CHAOS TRACKLIST:
1. Lord Of Chaos
2. Xposed
3. Money Spread
4. Root Of All Evil
5. K-Hole
6. Trap Jump
7. Blakk Rokstar
8. LiveLeak
9. Diamonds
10. Dismantled
11. 200 Kash
12. Down2Earth
13. Confetti
14. Naked
15. Kryptonite
16. Psycho
17. Inferno
18. Thx
19. 2000
20. Evolution
21.Ghoul
22. Off The Meter (with Playboi Carti & Destroy Lonely)

Lauren Spencer Smith Announces New Album ‘The Art of Being a Mess’ Out June 27

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Lauren Spencer Smith Announces New Album ‘The Art of Being a Mess’ Out June 27

Breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith confirms her sophomore album, THE ART OF BEING A MESS, is set for release June 27 on Island Records/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada. This Friday, she’ll share a first taste of the new music with “IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL).” Pre-order HERE/pre-save HERE.

“‘IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL)’ taps into a sound that’s edgier, darker, and more honest than anything I’ve released before,” Spencer Smith explains, “It’s a reflection of the anger, power, and fire I’ve felt—and a sign of how much I’ve grown, both personally and musically. This song is just the beginning of exploring deeper, more unapologetically angry emotions and being honest about the sides of ourselves we don’t always show.”

True to its name, THE ART OF BEING A MESS captures the emotional rollercoaster Spencer Smith experienced while writing her second album. Each song taps into a feeling—anger, devastation, love, peace, confusion and everything in between, sometimes all at once. Reflecting on the chaos of being human, each song finds Spencer Smith revisiting real stories and experiences in her life. With this album, she reminds listeners to embrace and feel comfortable in their emotions, that not everything is black-and-white.

“THE ART OF BEING A MESS is about embracing the highs and lows, the chaos and the beauty in feeling everything, no matter what the emotion is,” Spencer Smith explains, “Life gets messy, and it’s okay to be angry, sad, confused—or even unsure of what you’re feeling at all. I want this album to feel like a guidebook, helping you understand your own emotions and feeling okay to embrace the journey they take you on.”

THE ART OF BEING A MESS follows her debut album, Mirror (2023), which features the RIAA Certified Platinum singles “Flowers” and “Fingers Crossed”—the latter of which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has reached over 875 million global streams.

From a small town on Vancouver Island, Spencer Smith began her musical journey in 2019, gaining a sizeable audience online. Through her music, she explored breakups, complex feelings about school, family, and friends. Spencer Smith has performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the People’s Choice Awards—where she was also a Best New Artist nominee.

OneRepublic Releases “Invincible” in Collaboration With Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon

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OneRepublic Releases “Invincible” in Collaboration With Kaiju No.8: Mission Recon

Today, GRAMMY nominated pop-rock band, OneRepublic, released new single “Invincible (from Kaiju No.8)” alongside a music video shot in Japan.

Following the success of “Nobody (Kaiju No. 8 ED theme)”, the very first international song specially wrote for a Japanese anime ending theme, the band once again specially wrote for anime “Kaiju No.8”. The song is about no matter what happens, no matter how hard it is, there is a moment in time to feel nothing. It’s about those moments in life. This single is a collaboration with “Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon”, an original new episode focused on one of the most popular characters; Hoshina, featured after a condensed recap of the first season of “Kaiju No. 8” available only on cinemas.

The music video captures scenes of OneRepublic performing the single as a surprise at Ariake show in January 2025 held in Tokyo, the very next day the band completed the MV in Tokyo streets and cafes where the band hangs around.

The first season compilation of the anime“Kaiju No. 8”and “Mission Recon” will be available as an event-styled screening in some countries and continents for more details visit https://kaiju-no8.net.

GRAMMY nominated OneRepublic, is composed of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys player Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. Since the group’s debut, OneRepublic has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify alone. The band released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007, including the 20 million selling hit single “Apologize,” which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and earned them a GRAMMY nomination. The group’s 2009 sophomore album, Waking Up, featured the smash singles “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets” and “Good Life.” Shortly after in 2013, the band released their certified-platinum album, Native, which included the No. 1 hit and 41 million selling single “Counting Stars.” OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth album in 2016 and their fifth album, Human, in 2021. In 2022, OneRepublic released their smash hit “I Ain’t Worried,” which was featured in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick and boasts over 3 billion streams. In April of 2024, the group released their smash hit single with David Guetta, “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” which has amassed over 130 million streams globally since its release. They also shared “Nobody (from Kaiju No.8),” which serves as the end credit song for the hugely successful manga-turned-Anime series Kaiju. No 8. Additionally, the group collaborated with Italian Electronic group Meduza and German artist Leony for the release of “Fire,” the official song for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Following the release of these singles, OneRepublic debuted their sixth album, Artificial Paradise, in July, featuring hits like “Hurt” and “Sink or Swim.” In the fall they released the deluxe of the album, which included their collaboration with Jelly Roll and acoustic versions of their hit songs. Most recently, the group released their track, “Chasing Paradise”, with Kygo to rave reviews.

The Cure Announces ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’ Remix Album Featuring Four Tet, Paul Oakenfold, Mogwai, And More

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The Cure Announces ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’ Remix Album Featuring Four Tet, Paul Oakenfold, Mogwai, And More

‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’, conceived and compiled by Robert Smith, is a new remix collection of tracks from The Cure’s acclaimed #1 2024 album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. The set features brand-new remixes from Four Tet, Paul Oakenfold, Orbital and many more, with the deluxe edition including additional remixes and reworks by Chino Moreno (Deftones), Mogwai and 65daysofstatic, among others. Here two remixes so far available here.

This stunning collection will be released on 13th June on Fiction/Polydor, with all The Cure’s recording royalties benefitting War Child UK (https://www.warchild.org.uk).

‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’ will be available as 3LP/3CD/3MC deluxe editions featuring both the ‘Artists’ & ‘Remixers’ tracks. The 3LP set includes three half speed mastered 180g heavyweight black bio vinyl LPs, a tri-gatefold printed sleeve, and a large foldout poster; the triple deluxe CD has an 8-panel digisleeve and includes a foldout poster; the limited edition 3MC set has individually printed o-cards and obi-strip and is exclusive to The Cure store here.

The 2LP/2CD/2MC edition features the ‘Remixers’ tracks only and comes as a black vinyl 2LP with a gatefold sleeve; a double CD in 6-panel digisleeve includes foldout CD poster; the limited edition double cassette has individually printed o-cards and obi-strip is also exclusive to The Cure store.

Speaking about ‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’ Robert Smith says “JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS I WAS SENT A COUPLE OF UNSOLICITED REMIXES OF ‘SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’ TRACKS AND I REALLY LOVED THEM. THE CURE HAS A COLOURFUL HISTORY WITH ALL KINDS OF DANCE MUSIC, AND I WAS CURIOUS AS TO HOW THE WHOLE ALBUM WOULD SOUND ENTIRELY REINTERPRETED BY OTHERS. THIS CURIOSITY RESULTED IN A FABULOUS TRIP THROUGH ALL 8 SONGS BY 24 WONDERFUL ARTISTS AND REMIXERS AND IS WAY BEYOND ANYTHING I COULD HAVE HOPED FOR. GIVING OUR RECORDING ROYALTIES FROM THE PROJECT TO WAR CHILD HELPS MAKE ‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’ AN EVEN MORE SPECIAL RELEASE.”

Initially formed in 1978, The Cure has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury festival four times and been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered to be one of the most influential bands to ever come out of the UK. The Cure’s first album in 16 years, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ reached #1 in fifteen countries and the top 5 in a further seven.

Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, has ‘remixed’ the artwork for the album, which as with ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, features ‘Bagatelle’, a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.

THE CURE
‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’
3CD/3LP/3MC – DELUXE
ARTISTS & REMIXERS

3LP
VINYL 1
SIDE A
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Paul Oakenfold ‘Cinematic’ Remix)
2. ENDSONG (Orbital Remix)
3. DRONE:NODRONE (Daniel Avery Remix)
4. ALL I EVER AM (meera Remix)

SIDE B
1. A FRAGILE THING (Âme Remix)
2. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Danny Briottet & Rico Conning Remix)
3. WARSONG (Daybreakers Remix)
4. ALONE (Four Tet Remix)

VINYL 2
SIDE A
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Mental Overdrive Remix)
2. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Cosmodelica Electric Eden Remix)
3. A FRAGILE THING (Sally C Remix)
4. ENDSONG (Gregor Tresher Remix)

SIDE B
1. WARSONG (Omid 16B Remix)
2. DRONE:NODRONE (Anja Schneider Remix)
3. ALONE (Shanti Celeste ‘February Blues’ Remix)
4. ALL I EVER AM (Mura Masa Remix)

VINYL 3
SIDE A
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Craven Faults Rework)
2. DRONE:NODRONE (JoyCut ‘Anti-Gravitational’ Remix)
3. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Trentemøller Rework)
4. WARSONG (Chino Moreno Remix)

SIDE B
1. ALONE (Ex-Easter Island Head Remix)
2. ALL I EVER AM (65daysofstatic Remix)
3. A FRAGILE THING (The Twilight Sad Remix)
4. ENDSONG (Mogwai Remix)

3CD
CD1
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Paul Oakenfold Cinematic Remix)
2. ENDSONG (Orbital Remix)
3. DRONE:NODRONE (Daniel Avery Remix)
4. ALL I EVER AM (meera Remix)
5. A FRAGILE THING (Âme Remix)
6. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Danny Briottet & Rico Conning Remix)
7. WARSONG (Daybreakers Remix)
8. ALONE (Four Tet Remix)

CD2
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Mental Overdrive Remix)
2. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Cosmodelica Electric Eden Remix)
3. A FRAGILE THING (Sally C Remix)
4. ENDSONG (Gregor Tresher Remix)
5. WARSONG (Omid 16B Remix)
6. DRONE:NODRONE (Anja Schneider Remix)
7. ALONE (Shanti Celeste ‘February Blues’ Remix)
8. ALL I EVER AM (Mura Masa Remix)

CD3
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Craven Faults Rework)
2. DRONE:NODRONE (JoyCut ‘Anti-Gravitational’ Remix)
3. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Trentemøller Rework)
4. WARSONG (Chino Moreno Remix)
5. ALONE (Ex-Easter Island Head Remix)
6. ALL I EVER AM (65daysofstatic Remix)
7. A FRAGILE THING (The Twilight Sad Remix)
8. ENDSONG (Mogwai Remix)

THE CURE
‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’
2CD/2LP/2MC
REMIXERS

2LP
VINYL 1
SIDE A
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Paul Oakenfold ‘Cinematic Remix’)
2. ENDSONG (Orbital Remix)
3. DRONE:NODRONE (Daniel Avery Remix)
4. ALL I EVER AM (meera Remix)

SIDE B
1. A FRAGILE THING (Âme Remix)
2. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Danny Briottet & Rico Conning Remix)
3. WARSONG (Daybreakers Remix)
4. ALONE (Four Tet Remix)

VINYL 2
SIDE A
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Mental Overdrive Remix)
2. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Cosmodelica Electric Eden Remix)
3. A FRAGILE THING (Sally C Remix)
4. ENDSONG (Gregor Tresher Remix)

SIDE B
1. WARSONG (Omid 16B Remix)
2. DRONE:NODRONE (Anja Schneider Remix)
3. ALONE (Shanti Celeste ‘February Blues’ Remix)
4. ALL I EVER AM (Mura Masa Remix)

2CD
CD1
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Paul Oakenfold Cinematic Remix)
2. ENDSONG (Orbital Remix)
3. DRONE:NODRONE (Daniel Avery Remix)
4. ALL I EVER AM (meera Remix)
5. A FRAGILE THING (Âme Remix)
6. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Danny Briottet & Rico Conning Remix)
7. WARSONG (Daybreakers Remix)
8. ALONE (Four Tet Remix)

CD2
1. I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Mental Overdrive Remix)
2. AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Cosmodelica Electric Eden Remix)
3. A FRAGILE THING (Sally C Remix)
4. ENDSONG (Gregor Tresher Remix)
5. WARSONG (Omid 16B Remix )
6. DRONE:NODRONE (Anja Schneider Remix)
7. ALONE (Shanti Celeste ‘February Blues’ Remix)
8. ALL I EVER AM (Mura Masa Remix)

Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday Celebrated With Re-Release of MARLEY Documentary and Collector’s Edition DVD

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Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday Celebrated With Re-Release of MARLEY Documentary and Collector’s Edition DVD

2025 marks Bob Marley’s 80th birthday anniversary, and as a part of the year-long celebration, Ziggy Marley’s Tuff Gong Worldwide will re-release the critically acclaimed MARLEY via video steaming platforms and a special 80th Collector’s Edition DVD including two hours of never-before-seen interview footage with the reggae icon’s friends and family.

MARLEY, first 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. 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.

MARLEY is available via domestic video streaming platforms now; with a global streaming release of July 15, 2025. The 80th Edition Collectors DVD is available at Amazon and independent film and music retailers here.

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.

Yeat Releases New Single “The Bell” Following Viral Coachella Set and Billboard No. 1 Album

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Yeat Releases New Single “The Bell” Following Viral Coachella Set and Billboard No. 1 Album

This past weekend at Coachella, global rap architect and multi-platinum artist Yeat teased his latest single “The Bell” –– out now via Lyfestyle Corporation / Field Trip / Capitol Records. Yeat’s Coachella set was one of the most talked-about performances leading into the weekend, with celebrities like Justin Bieber reposting the IG Story where Yeat teased new music along with a sneak peek at his stage design, a 50-foot golden bell paying homage to the iconic bell on “Gët Busy”. The most talked-about moment from the set was when Yeat lent his extraterrestrial autotuned vocals to Drake’s classic track “Feel No Ways” — a nod to the pair’s close relationship and their collaborations on “As We Speak” and “IDGAF”. The set also featured the live debut of his new feature “Work”, with a surprise appearance from Anyma, who joined him on stage as a special guest. After his performance, he joined forces with Justin Bieber for a Coachella afterparty aptly named YEATCHELLA. The star-studded guest list included The Kid LAROI, Lori Harvey, and Tate McRae, among others. The Coachella performance comes on the heels of his appearance at the Sphere, making him the first rapper to play at the groundbreaking new venue. Yeat appeared alongside Anyma, the solo project of Matteo Milleri from the electronic duo Tale of Us. Looking forward to weekend two, Yeat will be performing Friday, April 18th, from 9:10-9:55 PDT at the Sahara Stage.

Yeat’s last project, the #1 Billboard charting LYFESTYLE, kicked off this summer when Yeat hinted at new music during his special three-show North American run across New York, Los Angeles, and Portland. With the release of LYFESTYLE, Yeat hit a massive career milestone, earning his first-ever no. 1 album on the Billboard 200. Within its first week of release, the 22-track project sold 89K equivalent album units –– the rap phenomenon’s highest first week sales to date. This achievement also marked Yeat’s fifth top 10 debut in under 3 years: Lyfë (No. 10 in 2022), 2 Alivë (No. 6 in 2022), AftërLyfe (No. 4 in 2023), 2093 (No. 2 in 2024), and now LYFESTYLE (No. 1 in 2024). LYFESTYLE was released initially on October 18, boasting features from Lil Durk, Don Toliver, Kodak Black, and more. Most recently, Yeat embarked on an international tour across the EU & UK –– an explosive run through 9 cities which included his first ever headlining show in London, which The Guardian noted as a “ribcage-reverberating success”.

Low-fi melodies, clever cutting lyrics, and a distinctly mysterious persona are all highlights that build up the enigma that is Yeat, one of the most interesting rises in music. The prolific rapper broke through in 2021 when his song “Gët Busy” began appearing in TikTok videos. The track became so ubiquitous that it caught the attention of heavyweight rappers, including Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and many more. As his fame skyrocketed, so did the mania surrounding the artist’s cult-like following which led to the shutdown of a show in Los Angeles at The Roxy. Now, with two headlining tours under his belt, four Billboard Top 10 Album Debuts, and over 8 billion global streams, the young talent is well on his way to superstardom. Yeat was born Noah Smith in 2000. He began releasing music around 2015, taking notes from Young Thug’s melodic strangeness and the inventive production styles of rappers who were rising to prominence as he grew up. He started out using the moniker Lil Yeat, but shortened it to Yeat in 2018. That year, he released his first mixtape, Deep Blue Strips. From then on, he was in hyperdrive. As his fame skyrocketed, Yeat released the mixtapes Alivë and 4L, and the Trëndi EP, before the release of his first proper studio album. Up 2 Më was issued in September 2021 followed by a second studio LP, 2 Alivë, in early 2022. Just last year, Yeat was tapped by superstar Drake to collaborate on record “IDGAF” which is featured on Drake’s album For All The Dogs. The song, which was an instant hit, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the Billboard Global 200. Recently, Yeat’s LYFESTYLE reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart selling 89K equivalent album units –– LYFESTYLE marked Yeat’s fourth entry into the Top 10 in only two years: Lyfë (No. 10 in 2022), 2 Alivë (No. 6 in 2022), AftërLyfe (No. 4 in 2023), 2093 (No. 2 in 2024) and now LYFESTYLE (No. 1 in 2024).

 

 

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