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Broadway Sensation ‘The Great Gatsby’ Roars Into Toronto For Exclusive Summer Engagement

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Broadway Sensation ‘The Great Gatsby’ Roars Into Toronto For Exclusive Summer Engagement

The North American tour of the smash hit Broadway musical ‘The Great Gatsby’ arrives at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from August 4 to September 6, 2026. Based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this production brings the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties to the Toronto stage. The show features a Tony Award winning costume design by Linda Cho and a jazz-infused score that transports audiences to an era of mystery and extravagance. This grand spectacle explodes with life and energy as it follows millionaire Jay Gatsby in his relentless pursuit of Daisy Buchanan.

The touring cast is led by Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan. Producer Chunsoo Shin says “Jake David Smith is that rare leading man who marries effortless charisma with a knockout voice” and notes that Ahmady “brings a new dimension to Daisy Buchanan” with her vulnerability and strength. The principal company also includes Joshua Grosso as Nick Carraway, Leanne Robinson as Jordan Baker, Lila Coogan as Myrtle Wilson, Will Branner as Tom Buchanan, Tally Sessions as George Wilson, and Edward Staudenmayer as Meyer Wolfsheim.

This production honors the original novel while speaking clearly to today’s audiences through a book by Kait Kerrigan and direction by Marc Bruni. The Estate of F. Scott Fitzgerald describes the stage show as a “terrific new iteration of this classic work” and finds it thrilling to see these indelible characters come to life. The musical has already broken box office records on Broadway and in its world premiere engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse. Audiences can expect a visual extravaganza featuring scenic and projection design by Paul Tate de Poo III and an electrifying score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.

Tickets for the limited five week engagement went on sale on November 17, 2025, and remain available through the Mirvish website and box office. This global sensation has earned numerous accolades, including the 2024 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite New Musical. The production features choreography by Dominique Kelley and sound design by Brian Ronan to create a truly immersive theatrical experience. Whether through the lens of a classic tragedy or a grand crowd-pleasing spectacle, this iteration of the iconic tale remains the party to end all parties.

Dolly Parton Unveils Definitive Photographic Memoir ‘Star Of The Show’ Chronicling Seven Decades Onstage

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Dolly Parton Unveils Definitive Photographic Memoir ‘Star Of The Show’ Chronicling Seven Decades Onstage

Global superstar Dolly Parton has released ‘Star of the Show: My Life on Stage’ as the final installment of her celebrated photographic trilogy. This 336 page hardcover follows her previous works ‘Songteller’ and ‘Behind the Seams’ to document her extensive career as a live performer. The book features over 500 photographs and personal artifacts from her archive, including ticket stubs and snapshots from the road. This collection radiates a stunning celebratory energy that captures the work ethic of an artist who has remained at the pinnacle of success for seventy years.

The narrative traces Parton’s journey from her childhood in the Smoky Mountains to her iconic performances at the Grand Ole Opry and global stadiums. Dolly Parton says “I’m so proud that I’ve been able to spend the last 70 plus years doing what I feel I was born to do” and expresses deep gratitude for the fans who supported her. She shares candid memories of her formative years with country legend Porter Wagoner and recounts the lessons learned while touring state fairs and festivals. The book also provides insight into her famous collaborations with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris.

Parton discusses her shift from Hollywood to her own theme park, Dollywood, while noting her continued passion for the stage. She notes that her entire performance journey is a testament to her belief that “being a star just means that you just find your own special place, and that you shine where you are.” The collection includes a detailed eight page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances, from her onscreen debut in ‘9 to 5’ to her 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show. Critics describe the book as a visual feast that perfectly curates the history of one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.

This release serves as a heartfelt love letter to the art of performance and a must have item for any music historian. The archival ephemera provides a rare glimpse into the development of her live show and the microphones she has utilized throughout her career. Parton continues to prioritize her connection with the audience and notes that she is even prouder to have performed “with and for my fans” through every era of her life. The publication of this memoir marks a definitive moment for the country icon as she reflects on a legacy built with faith, heart, and hard work.

Author John Lingan Explores The Evolution Of Music In ‘Backbeats: A History Of Rock And Roll In Fifteen Drummers’

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Author John Lingan Explores The Evolution Of Music In ‘Backbeats: A History Of Rock And Roll In Fifteen Drummers’

John Lingan explores the evolution of music through the lens of percussionists in his book ‘Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers’ out now. This 304 page hardcover examines how specific sounds and styles were driven by the often overlooked figures behind the drum kit. The narrative highlights a diverse cross-section of innovators ranging from Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts to the powerful styles of John Bonham and Dave Grohl. This work provides a vibrant group biography that serves as a fresh perspective on what makes the genre special.

The book captures the creative spark of drumming through insider stories and detailed interviews with legendary figures. Lingan documents the birth of funk in the sixties and the rise of Los Angeles thrash metal in the eighties to show the essential role of the drummer. The publication includes the contributions of Maureen Tucker and Al Jackson Jr to highlight how these artists were crucial to the creation of iconic musical movements. Critics at Rolling Stone describe the work as superb and full of moments of transmission where the technical art of the instrument is realized.

New Book Unveils The Private Journals And Original Artwork Of Legendary Vocalist Layne Staley

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New Book Unveils The Private Journals And Original Artwork Of Legendary Vocalist Layne Staley

The personal creative world of the late Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley is revealed in the new book ‘This Angry Pen of Mine’. This 208 page collection features an unprecedented look at handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, and rare candid photographs. The publication showcases the visionary artist behind the voice and reflects a creative spirit that extended into drawing, jewelry making, and crafts. This collection pulses with a raw humanity that allows a new generation to connect with the mind of a musical genius.

The book includes never before seen writings and intimate scribblings that provide a window into the emotional depths of the singer. Nancy Layne McCallum notes her hope that the book gives a glimpse of the son she knew beyond the headlines who possessed a beautiful and creative soul. The project also features tributes from musical peers including Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor. Taylor admits that without the influence of the singer he would not have been brave enough to explore his own artistry and offers a sincere thank you to the Seattle icon.

Staley’s original artwork is a central focus of the release where every line tells a specific story regarding his unique perspective on the world. The journals capture both the highs and lows of his journey while documenting the inner thoughts of a man who gave so much of himself to his art. Robert Trujillo describes the experience of the work by noting it is impossible not to imagine Staley watching with an infectious smile while his “beautiful, fire-breathing energy continues to infuse us all.” These pages offer a rare glimpse into a private world that was previously unpublished.

Published by Weldon Owen, this hardcover edition serves as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the grunge movement. The collection is rounded out by evocative fan art that demonstrates the continued love and admiration of those whose lives he touched. From the breakneck energy of his music to the quiet reflections found in his heartfelt musings, the book recovers a legacy that continues to resonate globally. It stands as a definitive resource for those looking to understand the depth and complexity of one of the most influential voices in rock history.

Jack Nitzsche Academy Award-Nominated Score For One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Receives Fifty-Year Anniversary Reissue

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Jack Nitzsche Academy Award-Nominated Score For One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Receives Fifty-Year Anniversary Reissue

Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings celebrate 50 years of Miloš Forman’s groundbreaking film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with a special vinyl reissue of Jack Nitzsche’s Academy Award- and GRAMMY Award–nominated score. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films in American cinema, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest swept the “Big Five” Academy Awards at the 1976 ceremony—including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Jack Nicholson), and Best Actress (Louise Fletcher)—cementing its place in history. For this anniversary pressing, Nitzsche’s haunting score has been newly remastered (AAA) from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.

The release arrives in multiple collectible color variants. At Barnes & Noble, fans can purchase the new release on Translucent Forest Green vinyl; exclusive to the Varèse Sarabande Store is a Coke Bottle Clear vinyl; and traditional black vinyl will be available via wide release. Each edition comes packaged in a gatefold jacket.

Jack Nitzsche was an American musician, arranger, songwriter, composer and record producer. He rose to prominence in the early 1960s as the right-hand man of producer Phil Spector and went on to work with the Rolling Stones, Neil Young and others. He worked extensively in film scores including for Performance, The Exorcist and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. In 1983, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for co-writing “Up Where We Belong” with Buffy Sainte-Marie.

Nitzsche’s work on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was celebrated upon the film’s 1975 release, thanks in large part to the edginess the composer brought to the work, particularly with his use of a bowed saw during the opening and closing numbers. Nitzsche also utilizes some other…unexpected instruments, like wine glasses.

Upon release—and fast forwarding to the present day, where the score is rightfully noted as one of the most influential in modern film history—Nitzsche’s unorthodox approach helped shape the rules for what a film score could do.

As Steven McDonald noted in a review for AllMusic, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was also notable for giving director Miloš Forman a solid position in American cinema…and for giving composer Jack Nitzsche a place to show what he could do. As it is, the edgy nature of the film extends into the score, giving it a profoundly disturbing feel at times — even when it appears to be relatively normal.”

McDonald goes on to note how Nitzsche’s inimitable score helped give the film its narrative pacing and tone: “The music has a tendency to always be a little off-kilter, and from time to time it tilts completely over into a strange little world of its own (something very familiar to fans of Van Dyke Parks, with whom Nitzsche worked quite a bit).” The reviewer concluded that the score deserved a reevaluation, which it is certainly getting in 2025: “It’s a pity that this score has faded from sight over the time since its 1991 remastering; the music has certainly continued to stand up well over time.”

Miloš Forman’s film and Jack Nitzsche’s score have not only stood the test of time but have become even more celebrated in the 21st century. Long considered to be an overlooked and underrated gem in the world of soundtracks, Nitzsche’s score is finally getting a release in the format best suited for its eerie, provocative compositions.

Tracklist:

Side A

  1. One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (Opening Theme)
  2. Medication Valse
  3. Bus Ride To Paradise
  4. Cruising
  5. Trolling
  6. Aloha Los Pescadores

Side B

  1. Charmaine
  2. Play The Game
  3. Last Dance
  4. Act Of Love
  5. One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (Ending Theme)

A Day To Remember Celebrates Fifteen Years Of ‘What Separates Me From You’ With Anniversary Reissue

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A Day To Remember Celebrates Fifteen Years Of ‘What Separates Me From You’ With Anniversary Reissue

Craft Recordings proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of What Separates Me From You, the bestselling fourth studio album from A Day to Remember. The 2010 genre-bending classic makes its return to vinyl—available in a special Transparent Sea Glass pressing with metallic cover art. This anniversary edition also includes a bonus acoustic version of the hit single “All I Want,”plus fan favorites like “All Signs Point to Lauderdale” and “It’s Complicated.”

In addition to the Transparent Sea Glass release, the album can also be found on CD and in a variety of limited-edition vinyl pressings, including Electric Smoke (exclusively via Craft Recordings), Oriole (Revolver), Transparent Blue & Pink Swirl (Enjoy the Ride), as well as Green Smoke, with an exclusive metallic gold jacket, through the band’s official store.

Internationally revered for their dynamic blend of metalcore, post-hardcore and pop punk, A Day to Remember (ADTR) formed in Ocala, FL in 2003, and released their debut LP, And Their Name Was Treason, in 2005. Thanks to grassroots efforts, the album sold tens of thousands of copies.

The band saw their profile rise exponentially after the release of 2007’s For Those Who Have Heart, while Homesick (2009) served as their commercial breakthrough. Their fourth album, What Separates Me From You, however, would find ADTR reaching new emotional depths with their songwriting, as they delivered their most personal and profound album yet.

The 2010 release marked the band’s first project to feature frontman Jeremy McKinnon in the producer’s seat, alongside frequent collaborator Andrew Wade and New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert. While Homesick found ADTR grappling with their newfound fame, What Separates Me From You marked a significant shift in tone, as the band wrote about the darker side of life on the road—from strained personal relationships to mental health struggles.

A breadth of emotional intensity can be heard throughout the album—from blistering metalcore breakdowns to the high-highs of pop-punk hooks. Kicking off with the breakneck opener “Sticks & Bricks” (in which McKinnon growls a pointed message to the band’s haters), the 32-minute-long album packs plenty of power into its ten tracks, including the emotional rollercoaster of “You Be Tails, I’ll Be Sonic” and the hauntingly beautiful “This is the House That Doubt Built.” Balancing out the album are a selection of anthemic earworms, including the singles “All I Want,” “All Signs Point to Lauderdale,” and “It’s Complicated.”

Released in November of 2010, What Separates Me From You became ADTR’s most successful album yet, debuting at No.11 in the US and topping Billboard’s Top Alternative Albums, Hard Rock Albums, and Independent Albums charts. Certified Gold by the RIAA, the LP also broadened the band’s profile in the UK, where it topped the Rock and Metal Albums chart. Fueling the album’s success was lead single “All I Want,” which was accompanied by a star-studded music video, featuring the likes of Pete Wentz and Andrew W.K., plus members of The Devil Wears Prada, August Burns Red, and Pierce the Veil, among many others. The Gold-certified track not only hit No.12 on Billboard’s Alternative chart, but also broke the Top 10 of the UK’s Rock & Metal chart. Today, it remains one of ADTR’s most popular singles.

What Separates Me From You was also a critical success, drawing praise from the likes of Alternative Press, which wrote, “The album simply kills. . . . Whether it’s crafting a pop-punk anthem or delivering a sonic beatdown, ADTR do it better than most everyone.” AllMusic hailed the songs as “immaculately crafted and engaging,” while declaring the album “thoroughly addicting.” In the following months, the band made their national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, headlined the Game Changers Tour, and were a must-see act at the 2011 Vans Warped Tour.

Today, A Day to Remember—which consists of vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall, drummer Alex Shelnutt, and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff—continue to enjoy an active schedule of touring and recording. To date, ADTR have sold over five million albums, amassed over 3.5 billion streams, earned two Gold albums, four Gold singles, and a Platinum single. Showing no signs of slowing down, at the top of 2025, they released their latest, long-awaited LP, Big Ole Album Vol. 1, while they are currently on tour through November.

Tracklist (Vinyl):

Side A

  1. Sticks & Bricks
  2. All I Want
  3. It’s Complicated
  4. This Is the House That Doubt Built
  5. 2nd Sucks

Side B

  1. Better Off This Way
  2. All Signs Point to Lauderdale
  3. You Be Tails, I’ll be Sonic
  4. Out of Time
  5. If I Leave
  6. All I Want (Acoustic)*

Tracklist (CD):

  1. Sticks & Bricks
  2. All I Want
  3. It’s Complicated
  4. This is the House That Doubt Built
  5. 2nd Sucks
  6. Better Off This Way
  7. All Signs Point to Lauderdale
  8. You Be Tails, I’ll be Sonic
  9. Out of Time
  10. If I Leave
  11. All I Want (Acoustic)*

*Bonus Track

The Pharcyde Celebrates Three Decades Of ‘Labcabincalifornia’ With Special Anniversary Reissue Featuring J Dilla Remixes

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The Pharcyde Celebrates Three Decades Of ‘Labcabincalifornia’ With Special Anniversary Reissue Featuring J Dilla Remixes

Craft Recordings is teaming up with The Pharcyde to celebrate 30 years of the iconic rap group’s era-defining sophomore LP, Labcabincalifornia. This 30th-anniversary edition of the album features instrumentals, B-sides, remixes by the legendary J Dilla and a brand-new remix by Glen Nicholls (whose work includes collaborations with The Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails, U2).

Originally released in 1995, Labcabincalifornia marked a creative evolution for The Pharcyde. Produced by the group alongside J Dilla, the album blended sharp lyricism with inventive, jazz-infused beats that helped shape the sound of modern hip-hop. Featuring timeless singles like “Drop,” “Runnin’,” and “She Said,” the record showcased the group’s lyrical maturity and experimental edge. The Spike Jonze–directed video for “Drop,” which sampled the Beastie Boys’ “The New Style,” became a defining visual moment of the decade and helped propel the track onto the Billboard Hot 100.

The Pharcyde formed in 1989 in the South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles. Originally consisting of Fatlip, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown and Imani, the band became one of the city’s hottest groups thanks to their innovative style during the gangsta rap era.

As critic Dean Van Nguyen wrote about their breakthrough debut, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, the quartet were a different sort of rap group than what was traditionally expected in the early 1990s. “With G-funk crumbling pavements in the Wild West, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde offered a breezier boom-bap alternative. The Pharcyde were four knuckleheaded school friends from South Central L.A. who rapped about not getting girls and told ‘your mama’ jokes in verses that could sound drunk and/or helium-high,” he explained in a feature for Pitchfork on the 150 best albums of the 1990s. “Add in producer J Swift and his no-such-thing-as-sample-overkill attitude, and you have a madcap concoction that could never have come from any kind of tested recipe.”

Tasked with following up one of the most celebrated West Coast rap debuts in the genre’s history, the group, which by this point featured Fatlip, Slimkid3 and Imani, teamed up with an unknown figure who would go on to play a massive role in the sound of modern hip-hop. Enter: J Dilla.

In a 2013 interview with The Urban Daily, Slimkid3 revealed that the band linked up with the beatmaker born James Yancey thanks to a powerful mutual connection: “We met Dilla through Q-Tip. We thought Q-Tip was actually JD but he wasn’t. And when we finally met JD he was this short guy from Detroit, always wore his Kangol hat or what have you,” the rapper recalled. “But Tip had brought us this cassette tape and on that tape was the loop from ‘Runnin’’ and from ‘Drop’ and all that. And we were just sitting at Q-Tip’s apartment listening to all these loops and beats man, and the rest is history. If it wasn’t for Q-Tip, we would have never met JD or had those beats. We were kind of like the first ones… we branded that shit.”

Though still known as Jay Dee in 1995, Labcabincalifornia became a career springboard for Dilla—and fan favorite within The Pharcyde’s rich discography. As Alice Price-Styles wrote in a retrospective for Wax Poetics, “Essentially, Labcabin is a record that has endless depths and layers to experience and delve into—not only with regards to the music’s composition, but the stories and tensions behind its creation.” With the 30th-anniversary reissue, The Pharcyde’s Labcabincalifornia will again be celebrated as an essential release from one of rap’s most legendary crews.

Click here to pre-order/pre-save Labcabincalifornia (30th Anniversary Edition).

Track Listing:

CD 1:

  1. Bullshit
  2. Pharcyde
  3. Groupie Therapy
  4. Runnin’
  5. She Said
  6. Splattitorium
  7. Somethin’ That Means Somethin’
  8. All Live
  9. Drop
  10. Hey You
  11. Y?
  12. It’s All Good!
  13. Moment In Time
  14. The Hustle
  15. Little D
  16. Devil Music
  17. The E.N.D.

CD 2:

  1. Emerald Butterfly
  2. Just Don’t Matter
  3. Heart & Soul
  4. My Soul
  5. Pandemonium
  6. Bullshit (Instrumental)
  7. Runnin’ (Instrumental)
  8. Somethin’ That Means Somethin’ (Instrumental )
  9. She Said (Jay Dee Remix / Instrumental)
  10. Drop (Instrumental)
  11. Y? (Jay Dee Remix / Instrumental)
  12. Runnin’ (Glen Nicholls Remix)*

* Previously Unreleased

The Record Company Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Of ‘Give It Back To You’ With Expanded Deluxe Reissue

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The Record Company Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Of ‘Give It Back To You’ With Expanded Deluxe Reissue

Craft Recordings celebrates Los Angeles Groove ‘n’ Hook merchants The Record Company and their GRAMMY-nominated debut with an expanded tenth anniversary edition of Give It Back to You. The deluxe reissue includes the original 10-track album—featuring the chart-topping hit “Off the Ground,” as well as favorites such as “Rita Mae Young” and “On the Move”—plus the band’s previously unreleased first concert, captured in bassist Alex Stiff’s Los Feliz living home in 2013. The intimate set offers a glimpse into the band’s creative process with some of their earliest material, including songs that would later appear on Give It Back to You, as well as a down-and-dirty rendition of the Bob Seger classic, “Old Time Rock & Roll” (the band would go on to open for the legendary rocker in 2019). Arriving February 20th, 2026, and available to pre-order today, the album will be released on CD, as a 2-LP gatefold set, and on digital platforms. The digital edition will feature even more additional content—including bonus mixes, live versions, acoustic takes, covers, and more—stay tuned to the band’s official website and socials for the full tracklist reveal.

As part of their anniversary celebration, the band will also perform the album in its entirety during a 27-show run. The Give It Back to You Tour kicks off January 8th in Park City and concludes with a hometown show in Los Angeles on March 28th. Scroll down for a list of dates or visit the band’s official site for tickets and more info.

The Record Company was born out of a late-night hang in 2011, when Chris Vos (vocals, guitar), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals) spun classic blues records like John Lee Hooker’s Hooker ’N Heat and swapped stories of their favorite concerts (Iggy Pop & The Stooges, among them). Energized by the evening, the three musicians reconvened the next day for a jam session at Stiff’s Los Feliz home. Before long, his living room would become the band’s epicenter as they wrote songs, performed for friends, and, eventually, recorded and mixed their debut album, Give It Back to You.

Blending the soul of Delta blues with the power of classic rock and roll, the trio recorded much of the album live, giving songs like “Off the Ground,” “Rita Mae Young,” and “On the Move” a raw, immediate feel. They also incorporated slide guitar, pedal steel, piano, and harmonica, showcasing both their range and reverence for tradition while infusing it with modern energy.

Released in February 2016, Give It Back to You spent 42 weeks on both the Billboard Top New Artist Heatseekers chart (where it peaked at #5). Fueling its success was the lead single “Off the Ground,” which rose to #1 on Billboard’s AAA radio chart and cracked the Mainstream Rock Top 30, while its follow-up, “Rita Mae Young,” landed at #12 on the AAA chart.

Also bolstering the band’s profile were a host of high-profile engagements, including appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and CBS This Morning; a much-talked-about performance at Bonnaroo (named as one of the festival’s “5 Best Country and Americana Moments” by Rolling Stone Country); and their first headlining tour of the US. The following year, The Record Company joined John Mayer on tour, opening for the star at arenas across the country.

In addition to earning a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Give It Back to You and The Record Company also received plenty of accolades from the press. Entertainment Weekly hailed, “The scuzzy, 10-track set meshes the group’s biggest influences—the early electric blues rock ’n’ roll of John Lee Hooker, staccato lyrical delivery akin to The Stooges frontman Iggy Pop, and Rolling Stones-style grooves.” Paste praised the band’s “Raw emotion, dedication, honesty and hard work,” while Rolling Stone declared, “The blues may be nothing new, but the Record Company wring new life out of old traditions.”

“Give It Back To You was about the formation of a new friendship that led to the accomplishment/start of a dream we all were afraid might pass us by,” said Chris Vos. “10 years later, we’re still so grateful to have found the music we had always been looking for, and that it’s taken us from live recording sessions in our bass player’s Los Feliz living room to stages all over the world.”

In the years following Give It Back to You, The Record Company has released three more albums—including their best-selling 2018 follow-up, All of This Life (featuring the hit “Life to Fix”). Their broad appeal has led them to share stages with an eclectic mix of artists—B.B. King, Social Distortion, Grace Potter, and Trombone Shorty among them—while their music has appeared in an array of films (including the 2016 blockbuster Bad Moms), hit series (Suits, Nashville, Shameless), and video games (MLB The Show 22). In 2023, they returned with their broadly acclaimed fourth album, aptly titled The 4th Album. Fans can catch The Record Company on tour through the rest of the year, with their anniversary shows to follow in 2026.

Click here to stream Give It Back to You and pre-order the 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.

Give It Back to You Tour Dates:

January 30: Honolulu, HI – Blue Note (early show)

January 30: Honolulu, HI – Blue Note (late show)

January 31: Honolulu, HI – Blue Note (early show)

January 31: Honolulu, HI – Blue Note (late show)

February 12: Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre

February 13: Boulder, CO – Boulder Theatre

February 14: Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre

February 25: Boston, MA – Royale

February 26: New York, NY – Irving Plaza

February 27: Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer

February 28: Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club

March 2: Cleveland, OH – The Grog Shop

March 3: Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s

March 5: Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection Elevation Stage

March 6: Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall

March 7: Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater

March 19: Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater

March 20: Seattle, WA – The Crocodile

March 21: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

March 22: Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo House of Music

March 25: Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s

March 26: San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall

March 27: Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst Club

March 28: Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre

Give It Back to You [10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] Tracklist (2-LP)

LP 1: Give It Back to You

Side A

  1. Off The Ground
  2. Don’t Let Me Get Lonely
  3. Rita Mae Young
  4. On The Move
  5. Hard Day Coming Down

Side B

  1. Feels So Good
  2. Turn Me Loose
  3. Give It Back To You
  4. This Crooked City
  5. In The Mood For You

LP 2: The Living Room Concert, 2013

Side A

  1. Feels So Good*
  2. Roll Bones*
  3. Hard Day Coming Down*
  4. Baby I’m Broken*

Side B

  1. Darlin’ Jane*
  2. Old Time Rock & Roll*
  3. Don’t Let Me Get Lonely*

*Previously unreleased

Give It Back to You [10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] Tracklist (CD)

  1. Off The Ground
  2. Don’t Let Me Get Lonely
  3. Rita Mae Young
  4. On The Move
  5. Hard Day Coming Down
  6. Feels So Good
  7. Turn Me Loose
  8. Give It Back To You
  9. This Crooked City
  10. In The Mood For You
  11. Feels So Good (live)*
  12. Roll Bones (live)*
  13. Hard Day Coming Down (live)*
  14. Baby I’m Broken (live)*
  15. Darlin’ Jane (live)*
  16. Old Time Rock & Roll (live)*
  17. Don’t Let Me Get Lonely (live)*

*Previously unreleased

Goldfrapp Shares New Richard X Remix To Celebrate Twenty Years Of ‘Supernature’

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Goldfrapp Shares New Richard X Remix To Celebrate Twenty Years Of ‘Supernature’

Pop duo Goldfrapp presents a new version of “Beautiful” reimagined by producer Richard X. This release follows the announcement of the 20th Anniversary deluxe edition of their third album ‘Supernature’ which arrived on November 21. The remix transforms the track into a contemporary electro anthem by distilling its pulse into a shimmering floor-filler. This follows other recent updates to the catalog including a remix of “You Never Know” by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory and a version of “Koko” by Sun’s Signature featuring Elizabeth Fraser and Damon Reece. The collection brings a sharp minimal sheen to the band’s established library of hypnotic electronic music.

Video: Roger Taylor And Brian May Reveal The Secrets Behind Their Legendary Record ‘A Night At The Opera’

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Video: Roger Taylor And Brian May Reveal The Secrets Behind Their Legendary Record ‘A Night At The Opera’

Brian May and Roger Taylor share exclusive details regarding the evolution of the band’s studio process during the latest episode of Queen The Greatest. This retrospective celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘A Night At The Opera’ with a new clear vinyl reissue of the landmark project. The band reflects on how their early technical experiences at Trident Studios allowed them to realize their outrageous ambitions. This period of growth saw the group move from the restricted sessions of their debut to the unbound experimentation that defined their mid-seventies output.

The transition toward creative freedom became evident during the sessions for ‘Queen II’ in 1974. Roger Taylor notes that “really, I think Queen II was the first time we were allowed a certain amount of freedom in the studio, whereas with the first album we weren’t” and explains that the result sounded more like the way the band intended. Brian May remains a massive advocate of that era because he believes it represented a giant step for the group. He explains that they went from a band hardly allowed in the studio to one that could “actually has studio time” and “make a giant leap with painting pictures on the canvas of the tapes.”

Following the hard-hitting and simplified approach of ‘Sheer Heart Attack,’ the band decided to pursue their dreams further with more complex arrangements. Brian May compares the recording of their fourth album to “getting a new car and seeing what you can do with it” while working alongside engineer Mike Stone and producer Roy Baker. The sessions became the most expensive in history at the time as they pushed the boundaries of studio technology. This ambitious direction was a necessity for the group as Brian May recalls that had the album failed “I think we would have just disappeared under the ocean.”

The record eventually reached the top of the UK charts with a track list ranging from the rock of “Death On Two Legs” to the vaudeville style of “Seaside Rendezvous.” The collaborative process between the four members resulted in a sound that was adventurous and dangerous. Brian May remembers the work as an exhilarating process where the final result “became Queen stuff” which he considers “a million times greater than anything that any one of the four of us could come up with on their own.” This new reissue provides a fresh look at a project that broke all the rules of rock music.

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

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