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Guns N’ Roses Celebrate A Monumental Legacy With The Remastered Vinyl Release ‘Live Era ’87-’93’

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Guns N’ Roses Celebrate A Monumental Legacy With The Remastered Vinyl Release ‘Live Era ’87-’93’

UMe/Geffen celebrate Guns N’ Roses’ incredible musical legacy with GUNS N’ ROSES – LIVE ERA ’87-’93, the ultimate vinyl set that chronicles the first official live album from Guns N’ Roses. LIVE ERA ’87-’93 was recorded live across the universe between 1987 and 1993, and it has been newly remastered for this collection from the original stereo analog master tapes for the first time since 1999. Included on LIVE ERA ’87-’93 are definitive, of-era live renditions of classic Guns N’ Roses tracks such as “November Rain,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine, “Welcome To The Jungle,” “Don’t Cry,” and “Paradise City.”

Out now, GUNS N’ ROSES – LIVE ERA ’87-’93 features a total of 23 live tracks. It is available in multiple configurations, including a Premium 4-LP Color Vinyl, Standard 4-LP 180-Gram Black Vinyl, and Digital Remaster. The new remaster of GUNS N’ ROSES – LIVE ERA ’87-’93 is available to stream and as digital downloads newly expanded with the 1999 vinyl & Japan bonus track “Coma”, with all vinyl configurations available to order, HERE

Live Era ’87-’93: 4LP Premium Edition
The limited edition 4LP Premium Edition sports two gatefold jackets that come inside an embossed slipcase with foil details, and includes a poster. Each of the 4 LPs are pressed on unique color vinyl, and is available HERE.

Live Era ’87-’93: 4LP
The standard 4LP edition is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, has been expanded into two gatefold jackets that are housed in a slipcase, and comes with a poster.

Live Era ’87-’93: Digital
The digital version features the complete album remastered from the original stereo analog master, and it also contains the 1999 vinyl & Japan-exclusive bonus track “Coma” that is now available digitally worldwide for the first time.

The history of Guns N’ Roses up to the time that Live Era ’87-’93 was originally released in 1999 is the stuff of legends. The first full-length album from Guns N’ Roses, 1987’s Appetite For Destruction, is one of the most popular hard rock albums in history and has been on the Billboard Top 200 albums or Top Pop Catalog chart for a total of 746 weeks. Certified 18 times platinum in the U.S., Appetite For Destruction charted No. 1 for five weeks and includes three Top 10s: the anthem “Welcome To The Jungle” (No. 7) and the frenzied rocker “Paradise City” (No. 5), plus their platinum selling No. 1 single “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” The video for “Sweet Child O’ Mine” has over 1 billion views on YouTube.

1988’s G N’R Lies, comprised of songs from the group’s independently-released 1986 EP Live?!*@Like A Suicide plus new studio recordings, followed Appetite For Destruction up the charts, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The Grammy-nominated album (for Best Hard Rock Performance) was five times platinum (each platinum level connotes sales of more than one million units) and claimed the gold No. 4-charting ballad “Patience.” 

Then, on September 17, 1991, with one of the most anticipated releases ever in music, both Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II debuted. Use Your Illusion I featured two gold singles with “November Rain” (No. 3) and “Don’t Cry” (No. 10) plus another Top 40 with “Live And Let Die” (No. 33). Use Your Illusion II boasted another gold hit with the previously released single “You Could Be Mine” (No. 29), heard in the film Terminator II: Judgment Day. II also features “Yesterdays,” “Civil War,” and GN’R’s take on Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” Each of the Use Your Illusion albums went seven times platinum with Use Your Illusion I going to No. 2 and Use Your Illusion II hitting No. 1. Use Your Illusion I was Grammy nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance as was the Wings cover “Live And Let Die.” Both Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II have sold over seven million copies to date.

A collection of Guns N’ Roses covers of classic, mainly punk, songs that had influenced the bandmembers since their early days, 1993’s The Spaghetti Incident? hit No. 4, and is certified platinum. The Spaghetti Incident? features renditions of The Dead Boys’ 1978 track “Ain’t It Fun” and an unlikely cover of The Skyliners’ ’50s doo-wop gem “Since I Don’t Have You.”

Guns N’ Roses will continue their global tour in 2026.

GUNS N’ ROSES – 2025/2026 Tour Dates
November 8, 2025 – Estadio GNP Seguros – Mexico City, MX
March 28, 2026 – Tecate Pa’l Norte – Monterrey, MX
April 4, 2026 – Monsters of Rock – São Paulo, BR
May 7, 2026 – Welcome to Rockville – Daytona Beach, FL
June 12, 2026 – Download Festival – Donnington, GB

TRACKLISTINGS:

PREMIUM 4LP / 4LP:
LIVE ERA ’87-’93
(Original Album Remastered)

LP 1
Side 1
1. NIGHTRAIN
2. MR. BROWNSTONE
3. IT’S SO EASY
4. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Side 2
1. DUST N’ BONES
2. MY MICHELLE
3. YOU’RE CRAZY
4. USED TO LOVE HER

LP 2
Side 3
1. PATIENCE
2. IT’S ALRIGHT
3. NOVEMBER RAIN

Side 4
1. OUT TA GET ME
2. PRETTY TIED UP
3. YESTERDAYS

LP 3
Side 5
1. MOVE TO THE CITY
2. YOU COULD BE MINE

Side 6
1. ROCKET QUEEN
2. SWEET CHILD O’ MINE

LP 4
Side 7
1. KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
2. DON’T CRY
3. ESTRANGED

Side 8
1. PARADISE CITY
2. COMA

DIGITAL:
LIVE ERA ’87-’93
(Original Album Remastered)

Disc 1
1. NIGHTRAIN
2. MR. BROWNSTONE
3. IT’S SO EASY
4. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
5. DUST N’ BONES
6. MY MICHELLE
7. YOU’RE CRAZY
8. USED TO LOVE HER
9. PATIENCE
10. IT’S ALRIGHT
11. NOVEMBER RAIN
12. COMA*

Disc 2
1. OUT TA GET ME
2. PRETTY TIED UP
3. YESTERDAYS
4. MOVE TO THE CITY
5. YOU COULD BE MINE
6. ROCKET QUEEN
7. SWEET CHILD O’ MINE
8. KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
9. DON’T CRY
10. ESTRANGED
11. PARADISE CITY

Kevin Jonas Steps Into A Bold New Era With The Heartfelt Solo Single “Changing”

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Kevin Jonas Steps Into A Bold New Era With The Heartfelt Solo Single “Changing”

Multi-platinum musician, actor, and cultural icon Kevin Jonas releases “Changing,” his first-ever solo single, marking a defining milestone in his career and a bold new chapter in his artistic journey. Best known as one-third of the Grammy-nominated trio Jonas Brothers, Kevin steps into the spotlight for the very first time with a heartfelt track that showcases a side of him audiences have never heard before. “Changing” is available TODAY across all platforms via Hollywood Records.

Produced by Mark Schick and Jason Evigan, “Changing” marks Kevin’s first major solo endeavor, giving fans an introspective look at his artistry beyond the band that made him a household name. Backed by a steady beat with a guitar in his hands, Kevin strums a breezy chord progression on “Changing.” He sets the scene and acknowledges, “This coffee’s cold like these same old conversation.” Accelerating the tempo, he leans into his high register on the hook, “I’ll keep changing.” In epic fashion, a soaring guitar solo caps off the crescendo of emotion.

“To me, it’s evocative of going through the motions with life and continuously trying to improve yourself,” said Kevin. “Life keeps changing, and the song is a positive reinforcement of that idea. It says, ‘Don’t let things get stale,’ which is embodied in the ‘coffee’s cold’ line. You need to know when to move onto the next thing and you also need to keep moving no matter what the situation or relationship is. I’m stepping into my next thing.”

Sam Fender Shares The Reflective New Single “I’m Always on Stage” Ahead of the Deluxe ‘People Watching’

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Sam Fender Shares The Reflective New Single “I’m Always on Stage” Ahead of the Deluxe ‘People Watching’

 Sam Fender is pleased to share a new single, the reflective I’m Always on Stage.

The track is lifted from the previously announced deluxe version of People Watching, released on 5th December through Polydor Records including eight new tracks, released on CD and vinyl.

I’m Always on Stage originally featured on the limited edition, vinyl-only release for Record Store Day, Me and The Dog EP. All four tracks from that original release feature on the Deluxe album.

Sam recently played the track live on his US tour, and it’s been featuring on the setlist on his current Australian tour too.

Pre-order the Deluxe album HERE

At the weekend, the concert film Live at London Stadium premiered online. Watch it back, and listen to I’m Always on Stage over its end credits.

Live at London Stadium captures the recently crowned Mercury Prize winner at the very top of his game, performing to over 80,000 jubilant fans last Summer, and featuring the first live performance of Rein Me In alongside Olivia Dean.

Live at London Stadium was directed by Toby L & Kit Monteith and is produced by Up The Game (Blur, Olivia Rodrigo, Liam Gallagher).

The film showcases the enormity of this occasion as one of the UK’s most important artists returns to the capital for one night only.

Sam concludes his 2025 in Australia, with three remaining shows.

The Beatles Unveil A New Era Of Legacy With The Release Of The Expansive ‘Anthology Collection’ And ‘Anthology 4’

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The Beatles Unveil A New Era Of Legacy With The Release Of The Expansive ‘Anthology Collection’ And ‘Anthology 4’

As The Beatles’ global Anthology 2025 campaign rolls on with this autumn’s exciting music, documentary series, and book releases, the new Anthology Collection and Anthology 4 music compendiums are released today by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe.

The complete Anthology Collection features 191 tracks across Anthology 1, 2, and 3, and the new Anthology 4 (also available individually), which boasts 13 previously unreleased demos and session recordings and other rare tracks, alongside “Now And Then” and Jeff Lynne’s new 2025 mixes for “Free As A Bird” and “Real Love.” Beautifully restored, the music video for “Real Love” is also out today, joining the restored “Free As A Bird” video released in August.

Originally curated by George Martin, Anthology’s music collections are newly remastered by Giles Martin. They provide enthralling insight into the early development of songs that became the recorded masterpieces, resonating just as loudly today as they did when they were first recorded. 

Disney+ has debuted the new trailer and key art for its upcoming release of “The Beatles Anthology.” Episodes 1-3 of the series launch on November 26, followed by Episodes 4-6 on November 27 and Episodes 7-9 on November 28.

“The Beatles Anthology,” Apple Corps’ landmark, UK-produced documentary series exploring the life and times of the most influential and beloved band of all time, as told by The Beatles themselves, will make its streaming debut exclusively on Disney+ beginning November 26. Beautifully restored and expanded from eight to nine episodes, the series offers an unprecedented and intimate view of The Beatles’ legendary trajectory and inner workings. 

First released three decades ago, The Beatles’ eight-part “Anthology” series reinvented the music documentary. Instead of a standard treatment centered on an outside narrator and talking heads, “The Anthology” featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr candidly telling their own story, with all its complexities and contradictions. It introduced The Beatles to new generations of viewers and listeners and marked the start of a creative and commercial afterlife that continues to this day.

The 25th Anniversary Edition of The Beatles Anthology book is available now from Apple Corps Ltd. and Chronicle Books. Throughout its pages, John, Paul, George and Ringo share their honest, intimate and revelatory recollections of the band’s journey. Their memories are accompanied by impressions from their closest colleagues, including Neil Aspinall, George Martin, Derek Taylor and others. The bestselling 368-page book is beautifully illustrated with more than 1,300 photos, documents, artwork, and other memorabilia from the band’s archives.

Everything The Beatles did involved change. Listening to their songs and watching their story unfold brings us closer to the shifts in culture, ideas and music they helped to shape—and which continue to resonate today. The Anthology was always about their past, but this new edition confirms its enduring place in the present and future.

Aerosmith And Yungblud Unite For A Thunderous New Era With The Collaborative EP ‘One More Time’

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Aerosmith And Yungblud Unite For A Thunderous New Era With The Collaborative EP ‘One More Time’

Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Aerosmith and British multi-platinum, GRAMMY nominated artist Yungblud today released their collaborative EP One More Time, out now via Capitol Records. Marking Aerosmith’s first new music in more than twelve years, the five-track collection rallies together two generations of rock ’n’ roll across four original songs co-written by Aerosmith and Yungblud. With Tyler and Yungblud dueting on every track and Joe Perry’s signature guitar driving the sound, they wrote and recorded four brand new songs in addition to reigniting the Aerosmith classic “Back in the Saddle” together, presented here as a newly remixed 2025 version. Produced by Matt Schwartz, the EP is available digitally and as limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassette HERE.

Aerosmith and Yungblud introduced the EP with the lead single “My Only Angel,” released on September 19 alongside an accompanying visual.  Opening with a stacked harmonic a-cappella vocal from Tyler and Yungblud — “Will you cry if I called you my angel? Would you leave me one more time?” — the track builds around echoing guitars, a steady beat, and a rumbling bassline before swelling into the hypnotic harmony shared by Tyler and Yungblud. Perry’s signature guitar solo closes the track, underscoring the chemistry between two generations of rock. “My Only Angel” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, where it remained in the Top 10 for three weeks. The song entered at No. 20 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, No. 23 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, and landed in the top-40 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart — marking Aerosmith’s 45th appearance on the tally.  Since its release, the track continues to climb the Active Rock chart and has gone Top 5 with over 10,000 spins at over 75 stations, amassed over two million first-week streams, and surpassed 22 million total streams.

Following the original, the band and Yungblud shared “My Only Angel (Desert Road Version),” a stripped-back reinterpretation featuring a special guest performance from GRAMMY Award winner Steve Martin on banjo.  Inspired by the original track’s emotional core, the band and Yungblud returned to the studio to explore its more vulnerable side. During the session, Tyler — a longtime admirer of Martin — imagined the distinctive sound of a banjo bringing the song to a close. He reached out to Martin, who accepted the invitation and recorded his part remotely. The addition gives the new version its defining final moment: a soulful ending that trades the drive of the original for a grounded, textured feel, with Martin’s standout banjo solo carrying the song to its finish. 

The EP also includes “Problems,” where Yungblud’s voice coasts over a cinematic arpeggio and big screen-size strings towards the refrain, “I got a whole lot of problems, but it don’t matter when I’m with you.” On “Wild Woman,” boogie-down bluesy phrasing and briskly strummed chords power a vocal call-and-response that smolders with grit and gusto. “A Thousand Days” arrives as a quintessential ballad: Yungblud laments, “Babe, Heaven’s gonna burn down officially,” with Tyler answering, “I’ve been looking for redemption.” The EP closes with “Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix),” which preserves the original’s integrity while amping up the energy and volume all around, pairing Yungblud’s snarling delivery with Tyler’s iconic wail.

To celebrate the release, a two-day Aerosmith x YUNGBLUD pop-up will take place at Complex LA (433 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA) this Friday, November 21 through Saturday, November 22. Guests can expect an immersive experience featuring exclusive merchandise and collectible music items from both artists. Fans can RSVP HERE.

One More Time EP Tracklist:
1. My Only Angel
2. Problems
3. Wild Woman
4. A Thousand Days
5. Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix)

Aerosmith are one of the most influential and impactful bands in history. To date, the quintet—Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer—have sold over 150 million albums globally, garnered four GRAMMY Awards, earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (class of 2001), and played to over 100 million fans across every livable continent. From the streets of Boston, MA in 1970, they forever raised the bar for rock ‘n’ roll with soulful swagger, blues gusto, eloquent songcraft, and epic vision, inspiring generations of fans and artists to follow.

As one of only four American rock bands with more than 90 million RIAA albums sold—and one of just two with 25 RIAA gold and platinum albums—their catalog includes 30 albums reaching the Billboard Top 200 and 28 songs appearing on the Billboard Hot 100. Both the 9x-Platinum Toys In The Attic [1975] and 4x-Platinum Rocks [1976] earned spots on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” while their signature single “Dream On” not only streamed more than 5 billion times but also earned a place in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. Additional career highlights include producing era-defining music videos such as “Amazing,” “Crazy,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” and “Love in an Elevator.” Their Top 5 chart-topping hits include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Angel,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and “Love in an Elevator.” “Dream On” ranks as the third most streamed classic rock song and the 18th most streamed rock song overall, based on Luminate data, spending 23 weeks on the chart and peaking at #6.

Aerosmith also hold the record for the most total RIAA certifications by an American group. They were the first hard rock band to appear at a Super Bowl Halftime Show and the first band to have their own attraction at Disney World with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Continuing to break ground in 2025, Aerosmith released One More Time—a collaborative EP with YUNGBLUD—on November 21 via Capitol Records, marking their first new release in over 12 years. With a steady increase and 25 million monthly Spotify listeners, Aerosmith continues to reach new fans every day.

Yungblud is fast becoming one of the world’s key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have cemented his place as one the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. This year, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’ on Penguin Books. 

Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent 3 albums ‘Weird!’ (2020), ‘Yungblud’ (2022) and ‘Idols’ (2025) all debuted at No. 1 in the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics has resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, sold 3 million albums to date and over 1 million concert tickets. He continues to perform to sold-out crowds around the world and headline some of the world’s biggest festivals. 

This summer marked the start of a landmark new era as he unleashed his critically acclaimed, chart-topping album IDOLS alongside the Paul Dugdale–directed feature-length documentary YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy? – a raw and powerful portrait of his journey so far. He’s now storming through a completely sold-out North American tour bringing his album to life for fans across the continent.

Wicked Soars Again With The Powerful New Release ‘Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack’

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Wicked Soars Again With The Powerful New Release ‘Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack’

The wait is over. Today, Republic Records and Verve Records proudly release Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack, the emotional, electrifying conclusion to Universal Pictures’ global cinematic Wicked sensation — available everywhere now, alongside the film’s worldwide theatrical debut.

Fresh off four GRAMMY nominations from last year’s Wicked: The Soundtrack, including Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media, the release marks yet another milestone in the ever-growing legacy of one of the most beloved stories ever told.

Featuring music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack includes two brand-new original songs — “No Place Like Home” performed by three-time Academy Award nominee, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and “The Girl In The Bubble” performed by Academy Award nominee and GRAMMY winner Ariana Grande (Glinda) — as well as the never-before-released “The Wicked Witch of the East.”

The album is available now across digital platforms, CD, double vinyl, and limited edition picture disc formats. Exclusive versions are available at Target (lenticular edition), Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble.

Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack Track list:

  1. Every Day More Wicked – Wicked Movie Cast, Cynthia Erivo ft. Michelle Yeoh, Ariana Grande
  2. Thank Goodness / I Couldn’t Be Happier – Ariana Grande, Wicked Movie Cast ft. Michelle Yeoh
  3. No Place Like Home – Cynthia Erivo
  4. The Wicked Witch of the East – Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater
  5. Wonderful – Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo
  6. I’m Not That Girl (Reprise) – Ariana Grande
  7. As Long As You’re Mine – Cynthia Erivo & Jonathan Bailey
  8. No Good Deed – Cynthia Erivo
  9. March of the Witch Hunters – Wicked Movie Cast, Ethan Slater
  10. The Girl in the Bubble – Ariana Grande
  11. For Good – Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande

Erica Manzoli Finds Bold New Power With The Cinematic Confessional “Dear Other Woman”

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Erica Manzoli Finds Bold New Power With The Cinematic Confessional “Dear Other Woman”

London singer-songwriter Erica Manzoli returns with Dear Other Woman, a cinematic, slow-burning western-pop confessional that examines love, intimacy, and imagination through an unflinchingly honest lens. The single arrives at the close of a busy year of creative output and touring, including shows with Remy Bond, Zinadelphia, Gabriela Bee and Kings Elliott.
 
Framed as a letter to “the other woman,” Dear Other Woman imagines how Manzoli might feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person she loves. It’s a thought experiment that explores the tension between emotional connection and physical intimacy. Manzoli’s reflective storytelling and hazy, cinematic production continue to define her growing catalogue, balancing raw honesty with melodic restraint.
 
“’Dear Other Woman’ came from a place of questioning,” says Manzoli. “It’s a fictional letter that imagines a situation I’ve thought about how I might actually feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person I love. It’s not about wanting that but about exploring how emotional and physical intimacy can sometimes pull in different directions. As someone who sits somewhere on the asexual spectrum, I wanted to be honest about the confusion that can come with that and start a conversation about something that isn’t often spoken about.”

Her recent singles Suzy Loves Sam (complete with a self-directed, Wes Anderson–inspired video) and Princess Prudence (co-written with Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Hugo Silvani of Pale Waves) have continued to build her reputation as one of London’s most intriguing new voices. With support from BBC Radio 1 and Spotify, Manzoli is carving out a space for nuanced, emotionally intelligent pop that feels both timeless and deeply current.
 
Continuing to turn personal observation into pointed social commentary, Manzoli uses the pen as her sharpest tool. Earlier this year, her single Burn The Internet offered a gentle critique of our dependence on digital validation, following her 2022 post-lockdown breakout My Best Friend Is My Therapist. With Dear Other Woman, she adds another chapter to her exploration of modern love: honest, conflicted, and beautifully human.

Robert Plant Steps Into A New Chapter With Saving Grace And A Soul Stirring Tiny Desk Performance

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Robert Plant Steps Into A New Chapter With Saving Grace And A Soul Stirring Tiny Desk Performance

Robert Plant continues his remarkable creative journey with Saving Grace, a band anchored in harmony, acoustic warmth and a deep love for traditional music. The group features Suzi Dian on vocals, Oli Jefferson on drums, Tony Kelsey on guitar, Matt Worley on banjo and strings and Barney Morse Brown on cello. Together they have crafted a sound that feels earthy, inviting and rooted in shared spirit.

Their album arrived in late September and brings a thoughtful collection of traditional pieces and contemporary covers. Songs by Martha Scanlan, Low and Moby Grape sit comfortably beside older folk standards, giving the record a sense of history carried gently into the present. Saving Grace lean into subtle arrangements that wrap each track in calm strength.

Recently, the band visited NPR Tiny Desk for an intimate performance that highlighted the full character of their music. The set included four selections from their album along with a new version of “Gallows Pole”, the traditional tune that Plant and Jimmy Page once rearranged for Led Zeppelin III. The room seemed to glow with the soft power of the harmonies and the easy connection between the musicians.

Plant sang with a presence that felt both relaxed and purposeful. Suzi Dian’s voice blended with his in a way that added warmth to each line. The acoustic textures from Kelsey, Worley and Morse Brown brought depth and color to every moment. The performance seemed to reflect the heart of Saving Grace and the shared energy that makes their collaboration shine.

Saving Grace continue to tour with a sense of curiosity and momentum, sharing these songs with audiences across each stop. Their work carries a quiet richness that invites listeners to lean in and experience the stories inside the music.

David Bowie Celebrates A Golden Milestone With The 50th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Station to Station’

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David Bowie Celebrates A Golden Milestone With The 50th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Station to Station’

David Bowie’s iconic album ‘Station to Station’ turns fifty on January 23 and the celebration arrives in a way that feels worthy of its legacy. Rhino honors the moment with a limited edition half speed mastered LP and a picture disc pressed from the same master. Each version includes a reproduction of a vintage promotional poster, giving fans a tribute rooted in the spirit of its original release.

‘Station to Station’ carried Bowie into a new world of sound when he recorded it at Cherokee Studio in Los Angeles. The album blended his Plastic Soul chapter with the experimental style that would shape the music ahead. “Golden Years” delivered a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, and “TVC 15” later opened his Live Aid set for an audience of nearly two billion people. The album also reflected Bowie’s growing fascination with the rhythmic pulse of German innovators like Neu! and Kraftwerk, especially in the expansive title track.

The sessions came together with a focused and compelling band. Harry Maslin co produced alongside Bowie, guiding a lineup that included Carlos Alomar and Earl Slick on guitars, George Murray on bass, Dennis Davis on drums and Roy Bittan on piano and organ. Geoffe MacCormack, under the name Warren Peace, added backing vocals. Maslin has shared that Bowie delivered the vocals for “Wild Is The Wind” and “Golden Years” on their first takes, capturing the immediacy that defines the record.

Only ten days after the album’s release, Bowie launched the Isolar Tour, a run that visited more than sixty five shows across eleven countries. The tour became known for its striking use of bright white lights against dark backdrops and remains one of his most influential stage productions. As soon as it wrapped, Bowie headed to Berlin with Iggy Pop and Tony Visconti to begin the next chapter of his creative evolution.

This new anniversary pressing was cut on a customised Neumann VMS80 lathe from 192kHz restored masters of the original Record Plant tapes. John Webber handled the half speed cut at AIR Studios, preserving the album’s depth and energy for listeners who want to experience it with fresh clarity.

‘Station to Station’ Tracklisting
A1. Station to Station
A2. Golden Years
A3. Word On A Wing
B1. TVC 15
B2. Stay
B3. Wild Is The Wind

Ella Mai Opens A New Era With The Full Circle ‘Did You Miss Me’ Tour

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Ella Mai Opens A New Era With The Full Circle ‘Did You Miss Me’ Tour

Ella Mai celebrates the one year anniversary of her EP ‘3’ with a tour that feels personal, warm and made for the fans who have been with her since the beginning. The Did You Miss Me Tour starts on December 7 in London and brings her to the Netherlands, France and then across the United States for a trio of intimate shows in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles. Each space carries deep meaning for her and reflects the rooms where her journey first came alive.

These shows mark a moment of connection for Ella as she steps back into the venues that shaped her early path. The timing also lines up with the ninth anniversary of her EP CHANGE, which now arrives in physical form through her TIME. CHANGE. READY. Anniversary Vinyl. She is offering a ten percent promo under the code CHANGE, giving longtime listeners an easy way to hold a piece of her history. She also revealed the official tour shirt and opened a fan poster contest, adding more ways for supporters to celebrate with her.

Ella recently released the video for “Little Things”, a soulful and nostalgic visual that highlights her soft storytelling style. The song appears on ‘3’, a project that reflects communication, happiness and alignment. “Hearts On Deck” brings playful confidence, while “One of These” sparkles with the excitement of new connection. “Little Things”, produced by Mustard, stands at the center with a warm tribute to love built through the smallest gestures. The track has earned nearly sixty million Spotify streams and remains a favorite for its honesty and ease.

Her music continues to grow with intention. Earlier this year she shared “Tell Her”, a clever nod to “Say My Name”. Each release adds texture to her voice as both an artist and a storyteller. She carries a blend of clarity and emotion that makes her work feel timeless.

Fans now look ahead to the Did You Miss Me Tour, ready to hear the songs that shaped their connection to Ella and celebrate everything this chapter represents.

Ella Mai Did You Miss Me Anniversary Show Dates
Dec. 07 Courtyard Theatre @ London UK
Dec. 09 Bitterzoet @ Amsterdam Netherlands
Dec. 11 Les Etoiles @ Paris France
Dec. 14 The Loft @ Atlanta GA
Dec. 15 Mercury Lounge @ New York NY
Dec. 17 The Roxy @ Los Angeles CA

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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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