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Neil Young Releases ;Coastal: The Soundtrack; With Companion Film Directed by Daryl Hannah

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For Neil Young, music and film have always had a very long and close relationship. Not long after the rock & roll master started making records, he turned to the movie camera. Coastal: The Soundtrack is a live solo recording and companion piece to the filmed, Daryl Hannah-directed tour documentary recorded during Young’s 2023 Coastal solo tour. It’d available here.

Coastal: The Soundtrack album is available now, a day earlier than previously announced to coincide with the Coastal solo tour documentary film of the same name, in theaters today around the world. Originally scheduled to screen for one day only, many cities are adding dates due to demand.

Coastal: The Soundtrack, features 11-songs selected from Young’s 60-year career, recorded live on his 2023 solo tour, ranging from “I Am a Child” to “Vampire Blues,” and featuring Young on guitars, piano and harmonica. It is as intimate a live album as Neil Young has ever recorded, created at a time when the world was coming out of hibernation from the Covid pandemic. Recorded in several cities, it is an album for the ages as the singer-songwriter finds new emotional power in 11 of his songs.

Coastal: The Soundtrack will be available in all formats including, black vinyl, CD, digital and Dolby Atmos. A limited edition clear vinyl pressing with exclusive poster will be available via The Greedy Hand Store at Neil Young Archives (NYA) and Indie retailers only. Order or stream here.

All formats will be available at The Greedy Hand Store at Neil Young Archives (NYA) and music retailers everywhere. True hi-res digital audio will be available at Neil Young Archives. Remember, other than Qobuz, DSPs present digital audio that is not true hi-res – unless it is specifically requested in settings of the app. All purchases from The Greedy Hand Store come with free hi-res digital audio downloads from the NYA Download Store at NYA.

The Coastal film was shot and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and Young’s wife, Daryl Hannah and will be distributed worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing. The film is a personal, behind-the-scenes documentary on Neil Young as he cruises the coast on his 2023 solo US tour, giving an up-close and intimate view into the life of one of history’s most iconic songwriters and musicians. Capturing Young as he navigates a return to the stage post-Covid, Hannah allows the audience to be an observing participant in a rare, candid peek behind the curtain of this unguarded iconoclast. It’s a celebration of living that has been a long time coming, and illuminates up close and personal who Neil Young is, where he came from, and in many ways, where he was going: Coastal.

Russ Ballard Shares New Single “I Know There’s Something Going On” From Double Album ‘Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired’

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Renowned rock singer Russ Ballard is pleased to share his new single and accompanying video “I Know There’s Something Going On,” taken from his upcoming double album ‘Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired,’ out on April 25th, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl.

This release is a real treat for all rock fans: the first CD contains new songs, which show once again that the inspiration never left RUSS, while the second CD includes brand new recordings of famous hits either penned or performed by him during the years.

About the new single, Russ Ballard says: “That was a quick one. I wrote it when the first digital reverbs came out. I played around with these new sounds, took my holey guitar and that’s it. It took me an hour to write it from start to finish. Phil Collins turned it into a massive song then with his drum sound. Years later, Frida said she wished I did more songs for her. How lovely from her.”

Ballard also expresses his excitement for the album: “It’s a buzz releasing a new album. What started as my ‘Lockdown-tapes’ during the pandemic became an album! During lockdown, my studio was a life saver for me, and I found new ways of writing and recording. The result gives the listeners a good insight into this time – have a listen!”

Russ Ballard is simply one of the most renowned and gifted songwriters in pop and rock music. His music career started when he was only 14 years old and he wrote a tune, which was recorded by The Shadows, appearing on their album ‘The Sound Of The Shadows’ in 1964.

During the 70’s and 80’s, his songs ruled the airwaves and the list of hits is pretty much endless. From “Since You Been Gone” (Rainbow), “God Gave Rock’n’Roll To You” (Argent and Kiss), “So You Win Again” (Hot Chocolate), “New York Groove” (Hello and Ace Frehley), “You Can Do Magic” (America), “Winning” (Santana) or “I Don’t Believe In Miracles” (Colin Blunstone) – just to name a few – everyone who needed a great song knew that with Russ Ballard they could not go wrong.

Numerous records/artists were also produced by him, like Roger Daltrey, America, Elkie Brooks, Skindred or Sada Vidoo. In 1974, he started a solo career (after his stint with the band Argent in early 70’s), which had its highest momentum with the ‘S/t’ album in 1984 (which included the hit single “Voices”) and the follow up “The Fire Still Burns”.

Since then, Ballard has released 10 studio albums and is still writing and producing hits. Three songs from his 1984 and 1985 albums were featured in the TV show “Miami Vice” and were extensively played on dance floors around Europe.

Tunde Adebimpe Shares “Somebody New” Video Ahead of Debut Solo Album ‘Thee Black Boltz’ Out April 18

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Acclaimed TV on the Radio frontman and multi-hyphenate talent Tunde Adebimpe has released a new video for “Somebody New,” from his highly anticipated debut solo album, Thee Black Boltz. The album is set to be released this Friday, April 18th via Sub Pop Records.

The album’s fourth pre-release, “Somebody New”, is a synth-heavy, dance floor ready track and the video, directed by Adebimpe, is a trippy time capsule of neon, glitter and what can only be described as no-holds-barred, stark raving puppet glam.

Of the video Tunde says, “I’m positive I fell asleep on a couch with the TV on sometime in 1982 and fever dreamt this exact thing.” This announcement comes on the heels of the release of “God Knows”, a track about the complexities of a bittersweet breakup; the vivid and introspective “Drop” from earlier this year; and last year’s lead single “Magnetic”.

Thee Black Boltz is produced by Tunde Adebimpe & Wilder Zoby, and executive produced by Zoby, with additional production and contributions from Jaleel Bunton & Jahphet Landis (of TV on the Radio), and more. Showcasing visionary soundscapes, the album is a nod to Adebimpe’s propensity to write and sing about the human condition – in all its forms, under all its stressors, both big and small.

First Official Biography of Richard Manuel Set for June Release, Featuring New Stories from Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and More

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For the first time — in an official biography endorsed by his family — the Band’s legendary Richard Manuel’s compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bands—and on the undeniable impact he had on rock music in Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band Hardcover by Stephen T. Lewis.
A strong but quiet presence in the group, who did very few interviews during his own life, Manuel’s story is brought to the forefront by those who knew him best – many speaking on the record for the first time – including family members, lifelong friends and close musical collaborators (Eric Clapton and Van Morrison among them). Through their words and Lewis’ meticulous research, well-worn second-hand narratives are eschewed for a dynamic portrait of an inspired spirit among his generation’s greatest and most underrated musical innovators.

Within the pages of this first official Richard Manuel biography are stories from his earliest days as a teenage blues obsessive, leading The Revols (his first band) to ascendant heights in Canada – into the crucial artistic viewpoint (and revered singing voice) he brought to The Hawks and The Band; as well as the pivotal roles he played in moments that defined an era – like Bob Dylan “going electric,” Woodstock and of course The Last Waltz. Lewis also offers many never-heard insights into Manuel’s later years, including his unwavering passion for creating with those closest to him (and renewed songwriting output) as he battled addiction and personal demons in his final days.

Listen to a playlist of the music that most deeply inspired Manuel – and additional context on those songs from Stephen T. Lewis – via the author’s Talk From The Rock Room podcast here.

Bruce Springsteen Previews His Never-Heard ‘Streets Of Philadelphia Sessions’ With ‘Blind Spot’

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Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” will be released in full on “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” — a ten-song collection previously known to fans as his long-rumored “loops record.” Written on the heels of its Oscar-winning namesake, “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” found Springsteen exploring an interest in the rhythms of mid-1990s contemporary music, and particularly West Coast hip-hop. Initially poring over CDs of drum samples at his home in Los Angeles, Springsteen began making his own loops with engineer Toby Scott — which formed a rhythmic base he’d build on with keyboards and synthesizers. Both a revelation and departure in his home recording, Springsteen is the primary instrumentalist throughout most of “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” — with some assists from his 1992-1993 touring band as well as Patti Scialfa, Soozie Tyrell and Lisa Lowell.

At the thematic center of “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” is “Blind Spot,” a song which explores doubt and betrayal in relationships. “That was just the theme that I locked in on at that moment,” Springsteen explains. “I don’t really know why. Patti and I, we were having a great time in California. But sometimes if you lock into one song you like, then you follow that thread. I had ‘Blind Spot,’ and I followed that thread through the rest of the record.”

Fully completed, mixed and slated for a spring 1995 release, “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” was ultimately put aside — as Springsteen decided to reunite with The E Street Band for the first time in seven years. “I said, ‘Well, maybe it’s time to just do something with the band, or remind the fans of the band or that part of my work life,’” he remembers. “So that’s where we went. But I always really liked ‘Streets of Philadelphia Sessions’…during the Broadway show, I thought of putting it out [as a standalone release]. I always put them away, but I don’t throw them away.”

Pre-order “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” here, coming June 27 via Sony Music: https://brucespringsteen.lnk.to/TheLostAlbumsPR

With the announcement of “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” earlier this month, the collection’s upcoming release has been called “a treasure” (David Muir, ABC World News Tonight),  “astounding” (Rolling Stone) and “too good to be true” (New York Magazine). “Almost ever since he released ‘Tracks’ in 1998, fans have clamored for this,” noted Variety, while the New York Times added that even Springsteen’s biggest fans would be “surprised at the scale of ‘Tracks II.’” The full set was announced with the never-heard song “Rain In The River” from Springsteen’s lost album “Perfect World.” In addition to “Streets of Philadelphia Sessions” and “Perfect World,” “Tracks II” will also include Springsteen’s previously unreleased full-length albums “Faithless,” “Somewhere North of Nashville,” “Inyo,” Twilight Hours” and “LA Garage Sessions ’83.”

Tracks II: The Lost Albums 

LA Garage Sessions ’83
1. Follow That Dream
2. Don’t Back Down On Our Love
3. Little Girl Like You
4. Johnny Bye Bye
5. Sugarland
6. Seven Tears
7. Fugitive’s Dream
8. Black Mountain Ballad
9. Jim Deer
10. County Fair
11. My Hometown
12. One Love
13. Don’t Back Down
14. Richfield Whistle
15. The Klansman
16. Unsatisfied Heart
17. Shut Out The Light
18. Fugitive’s Dream (Ballad)

Streets of Philadelphia Sessions
1. Blind Spot
2. Maybe I Don’t Know You
3. Something In The Well
4. Waiting On The End Of The World
5. The Little Things
6. We Fell Down
7. One Beautiful Morning
8. Between Heaven and Earth
9. Secret Garden
10. The Farewell Party

Faithless
1. The Desert (Instrumental)
2. Where You Goin’, Where You From
3. Faithless
4. All God’s Children
5. A Prayer By The River (Instrumental)
6. God Sent You
7. Goin’ To California
8. The Western Sea (Instrumental)
9. My Master’s Hand
10. Let Me Ride
11. My Master’s Hand (Theme)

Somewhere North of Nashville
1. Repo Man
2. Tiger Rose
3. Poor Side of Town
4. Delivery Man
5. Under A Big Sky
6. Detail Man
7. Silver Mountain
8. Janey Don’t You Lose Heart
9. You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
10. Stand On It
11. Blue Highway
12. Somewhere North of Nashville

Inyo
1. Inyo
2. Indian Town
3. Adelita
4. The Aztec Dance
5. The Lost Charro
6. Our Lady of Monroe
7. El Jardinero (Upon the Death of Ramona)
8. One False Move
9. Ciudad Juarez
10. When I Build My Beautiful House

Twilight Hours
1. Sunday Love
2. Late in the Evening
3. Two of Us
4. Lonely Town
5. September Kisses
6. Twilight Hours
7. I’ll Stand By You
8. High Sierra
9. Sunliner
10. Another You
11. Dinner at Eight
12. Follow The Sun

Perfect World
1. I’m Not Sleeping
2. Idiot’s Delight
3. Another Thin Line
4. The Great Depression
5. Blind Man
6. Rain In The River
7. If I Could Only Be Your Lover
8. Cutting Knife
9. You Lifted Me Up
10. Perfect World

In Theory Releases Powerful Cover of “Since I’ve Been Loving You” Featuring Eric Gales in Tribute to Led Zeppelin

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In Theory have just released their new single “Since I’ve Been Loving You,” with special guest Eric Gales in tribute to one the greatest rock bands – Led Zeppelin. The single is powerful, emotional collaboration with guitar legend Eric Gales and Mike Mostert bringing down the house.

This exciting dramatic version showcases the incredible vocalist Tony Covino, along with a special all-star cast of Glen Sobel-Drums (Alice Cooper/ Hollywood Vampires/ Motley Crue), Jimbo Hart- Bass (Jason Isbell), and Clayton Ivey- Keys (Swamper/Fame Gang).

As Mostert states, “We created a unique dark, dramatic version of a classic with tension, passion which takes the listener through an emotional journey that transcends the body and soul”.

The song landed on both the New In Rock and Breaking Hard Rock playlists on Apple Music and the Gibson Guitar Rock playlist. Covino continues his thoughts on the track, “A passionate remake of a classic song for the modern era filled with blazing guitars from two powerhouse players. 10 out of 10!”. Sobel, comments, “Mike and In Theory know how to take classic rock and infuse it with a modern edge. Creating something sounding both familiar and fresh at the same time. It was a pleasure to work with them!”. Lastly, Gales adds, “I am very proud and honored to be a guest on this rendition of such a legendary song, done by my guy Mike Mostert. Great playing all the way around. Love it.”

You can get a Limited Edition CD Single Bundle (100 copies) with the bonus track “Raise Me Up” and insert signed by both Mike Mostert and Tony Covino while supplies last here.

Bundle includes:

– 1 CD Single featuring Eric Gales
– 1 Melanie Watts Artwork signed by Mike Mostert & Tony Covino
– 5 Guitar Picks

Drake Milligan Announces 2025 Tour With Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Festival Dates, And Headlining Shows

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Critically acclaimed Country star Drake Milligan announces an impressive slew of dates with “Drake Milligan In Concert,” which slates his 2025 schedule opening for stars like Lainey Wilson and Luke Bryan as well as his own headlining shows. Kicking off the tour in the desert at Stagecoach Festival on April 25th, Milligan will make his way through key markets across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Milligan recently opened for Blake Shelton who spontaneously pulled the newcomer on-stage to perform a George Strait classic, “All My Ex’s Live In Texas.” The viral moment was one Milligan had not expected, but one he was fully prepared for as a fan and student of the King of Country.

For select dates throughout “Drake Milligan In Concert” fans can purchase VIP tickets, which provides a unique experience including early entry, an exclusive 1-song acoustic performance, and a group Q&A session with Milligan himself ahead of the show. The 2025 “Next Big Thing” artist (MusicRow) has a packed year with more announcements to come!

Drake Milligan Tour Dates:
4.25 Indio, Ca Stagecoach Festival
5.09 Leander, Ty The Haute Spot
5.17 Upperco, Md Uppercounty Line Country Music Fest
5.29 Bethel, Ny Bethel Woods Center For The Arts With Luke Bryan
5.30 Holmdel, Nj Png Bank Arts Center Wite Lure Bryan
5.31 Wantach, Ny Northwell At Jones Beach Theater With Luke Bryan
6.05 Elko, Nv Country Under The Stars Wite Nate Smith
6.06 Grand Junction, Co Warehouse 3565 Vip
6.07 Colorado Springs, Co Phil Long Music Hall
6.08 Nashville, Tn Cma Fest
6.13 Naches, Wa Chinock Fest
6.21 Canton, Ga Etowah River Park With Sammy Kershaw
6.26 Fargo, Nd The Aquarium
6.27 Dauphin, Mb Dauphin’s Countryfest
6.28 Swift Current, Sk Frontier Days
7.04 Big River, Sk Country At The Creek
7.05 Calgary, Ab Calgary Stampede
7.11 Turlock, Ca Stanislaus County Fair
7.12 Salem, Or Marion County Fair
7.17 Greenville, So Bon Secours Wellness Arena With Luke Bryan
7.18 Charleston, Sc Credit One Stadium With Luke Bryan
7.19 Birmingeam, Al Coca-Cola Amphitheater Wite Luke Bryan
7.25 Seljord, Nor Countryfestivalen Seljord
7.27 Goteborg, Swe Liseberg Amusement Park
7.29 Helsinki, Fin Tavastia Club
8.02 Grafenwohr, Ger Volksfest
8.22 Leicestershire, Uk The Long Road Festival
8.29 Sauble Beach, On Sauble Beach Speedway With The Relaws
9.13 Saint-Tite, Qc Festival Western De St-Tite
9.18 Austin, Tx Moody Center With Lainey Wilson
9.19 Fort Worth, Tx Dickies Arena With Lainey Wilson
9.20 The Woodlands, Tx The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion With Lainey Wilson
10.09 Tulsa, Ok Cain’s Ballroom
10.24 Knoxville, Tn Thompson Boiling Arena With Lainey Wilson
10.25 Charlotte, Nc Spectrum Center With Lainey Wilson
11.01 Jacksonville, Fl Five
11.02 Fort Myers, Fl Caloosa Amphitheater With Clay Walker
11.07 Tampa, Fl Amalie Arena With Lainey Wilson
11.08 Orlando, Fl Kia Center With Lainey Wilson
11.21 Denver, Co Grizzly Rose

Avicii’s Legacy Lives On With ‘AVICII FOREVER’ Compilation Featuring New Single “Let’s Ride Away” With Elle King

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Interscope Records, Pophouse and the Avicii Estate are proud to announce the upcoming release of AVICII FOREVER, a compilation featuring 19 essential tracks from Avicii’s iconic catalog, along with the brand-new single “Let’s Ride Away” featuring Elle King.

This special release honors the lasting impact and influence of Tim Bergling, better known to the world as Avicii. With beloved hits like “Wake Me Up,” “Levels,” “Heart Upon My Sleeve” (feat. Imagine Dragons), and more, AVICII FOREVER captures the spirit and sound that made Avicii a global phenomenon.

The compilation also introduces “Let’s Ride Away”, a long-awaited new track that showcases Avicii’s genre-defying sound, blending folk and electronic elements with powerful vocals by Elle King. AVICII FOREVER will be available across all major streaming platforms, in physical formats and through exclusive content on Avicii’s official social channels on May 16 and is available now for pre-order here.

AVICII FOREVER Tracklist:
Wake Me Up
Levels
Let’s Ride Away (feat. Elle King) (NEW SONG)
The Nights
Waiting For Love
Without You (feat. Sandro Cavazza)
SOS (feat. Aloe Blacc)
Hey Brother
Lonely Together (feat. Rita Ora)
I Could Be the One [Avicii vs Nicky Romero]
Silhouettes
Fade Into Darkness
You Make Me
The Days
For A Better Day
Addicted To You
Friend of Mine (feat. Vargas & Lagola)
Broken Arrows
Heart Upon My Sleeve (feat. Imagine Dragons)
Heaven

 

Neko Case Announces Fall 2025 North American Tour

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GRAMMY-nominated indie icon Neko Case – “one of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters” (Rolling Stone) and “a badass of the highest order” (Pitchfork) – is announcing her fall North American tour today, crisscrossing the continent throughout October and November.

Tickets will first be available through an artist pre-sale (sign up here) and a Live Nation pre-sale for select dates (use code DANCE), both beginning tomorrow, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. local time. The general on-sale will follow on Friday, April 18th, also at 10:00 a.m. local time, via Ticketmaster.

These are Case’s first live musical performances since the January publication and book tour in support of her critically acclaimed memoir ‘The Harder I Fight The More I Love You’ which debuted at #5 on The New York Times Bestseller list. Case has also teased that a new studio album, her first in over seven years, is in progress in a recent profile by The New York Times pop critic Lindsay Zoladz.

Case has long been revered as one of music’s most influential artists, whose authenticity, lyrical storytelling, and sly wit have endeared her to a legion of critics, musicians, and lifelong fans. She is a founding member of Canadian indie-rock supergroup The New Pornographers, authors the weekly Substack newsletter “Entering The Lung” and is currently composing the musical theater adaptation of the Academy Award-winning motion picture Thelma & Louise.

Released in 2022, ‘Wild Creatures’ – a twenty-three-song career-spanning compilation album celebrating Neko’s two decades of solo work – is available now and accompanied by an immersive website containing animated artwork by Laura Plansker, short essays and track-by-track commentary. Contributors include long-time collaborators A.C. Newman, Dan Bejar and M. Ward, culture-defining contemporaries David Byrne, Shirley Manson, Jeff Tweedy and Rosanne Cash and new generations of artists like Waxahatchee, Julien Baker, Kevin Morby, Allison Russell and Margo Price.

Neko Case 2025 Tour Dates:
October 1 – Woodstock, NY @ Levon Helm Studios #
October 2 – Washington, D.C. @ Lincoln Theatre #
October 4 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met #
October 5 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center #
October 7 – Richmond, VA @ The National #
October 8 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel #
October 9 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns #
October 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse #
October 11 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall #
October 14 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Taft Theatre #
October 15 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant #
October 16 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed #
October 17 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue #
October 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst Theater #
October 20 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall #
October 22 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre #
October 23 – Boston, MA @ The Wilbur #
October 24 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall #
October 25 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora #
November 7 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre %
November 8 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up %
November 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether %
November 11 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic %
November 13 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue %
November 14 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount %
November 15 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater %
November 18 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory %
November 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Eccles Theater %
November 20 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre %
November 21 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater %
November 23 – Dallas, TX @ Longhorn Ballroom %
November 24 – San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center %
November 25 – Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre %
w/ Des Demonas #
w/ John Grant %