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Janiva Magness Unveils New Single “Holes” Featuring Sue Foley

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Janiva Magness Unveils New Single “Holes” Featuring Sue Foley

Janiva Magness is excited to announce the release of “Holes”, her new single featuring Grammy nominated guitarist Sue Foley.  When asked about the song, Janiva declared, “Careful y’all, this one might hurt… Owww! It’s that shock of finding out the hole we find ourselves in again… is the one we dug ourselves!” Magness continues, “Ain’t no doubt, the drums command us to move and groove here. Sue Foley’s stellar guitar work glues it all together. Before you know it you’ll be shakin’ your money maker with the deep pocket, stompin’ & shouting along with the chorus!”

The new album, Back for Me, produced by her longtime friend, producer, and collaborator Dave Darling, is due March 28, 2025 via Blue Élan Records. Darling anchors the album’s core band, also featuring drummer W.F. Quinn Smith and bassist Ian Walker, with keyboardists Sasha Smith and Phil Parlapiano, guitarists John Schroeder and Robert “Chalo” Ortiz, Nick Maybury, and blues harp player TJ Norton also appearing on various songs. Ace guitarists Joe Bonamassa, Sue Foley, and Jesse Dayton put their stamps on their respective special guest appearances. She credits the band for bringing layers of dimensions to the songs. Aside from Darling, Parlapiano, and Schroeder, the main musicians were new to Magness, but as soon as the sessions began, she felt the fresh energy they brought.

Back For Me is a powerfully engaging, emotionally rich collection from a dynamic artist who continues to renew and redefine her widely celebrated relationship with the blues. Janiva’s far-ranging search for songs has unearthed a treasure chest of lesser-known gems by well-known artists (Bill Withers, Ray LaMontagne, Allen Toussaint, Doyle Bramhall II, Tracy Nelson, Irma Thomas) and deep-dive discoveries that connect with the rich feelings embodied in her voice and music, cherished by her fans. “I have always been into the B-sides,” she says. “There’s a freshness to doing a B-side rather than a well-known hit. I absolutely love the idea of shining a light on material that people are not familiar with.”

Magness has been honored with seven Blues Music Awards (including being named B.B. King Artist of the Year in 2009) and a Grammy Nomination for her 2016 album, Love Wins Again. In 2019, she published her memoir, Weeds Like Us, a vividly portrayed account of both the traumas of her youth (her parents’ suicides and her often-nightmarish experiences in the foster care system) and the hard-earned triumphs that have fueled her growth as an artist and in life.

Dropkick Murphys to Livestream Sold-Out St. Patrick’s Day Show from Boston

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Dropkick Murphys to Livestream Sold-Out St. Patrick’s Day Show from Boston

Music fans worldwide can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day live with Dropkick Murphys for the sixth year in a row through the Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Live From Boston Live Stream, presented by SiriusXM Faction Punk, on Monday, March 17.

Premier streaming platform Veeps will air the sold-out Dropkick Murphys’ House Of Blues Boston performance LIVE at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. Tickets are on sale at https://veeps.events/dropkick-murphys.

All ticket purchasers have access to unlimited repeat viewings of the Dropkick Murphys performance stream during the 7-day replay period, and Veeps All Access subscribers can access the show for free as part of their subscription and can rewatch as many times as they want for a full year.

2025 marks Dropkick Murphys’ 6th year in a row of live streamed performances as part of their annual run of hometown Boston St. Patrick’s Day shows. In 2020, the live stream visionaries were one of the first to embrace streaming performances, starting with their Streaming Up From Boston St. Patrick’s Day virtual performance and followed by their landmark Streaming Outta Fenway live stream, which held the #3 spot on Pollstar’s “Top 2020 Live Streams” chart. Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day Stream 2021…Still Locked Down, was #1 on Pollstar’s live stream chart. Overall, Dropkick Murphys’ widely-viewed and highly-acclaimed live streamed performances have been watched over 20 million times by people around the world and were featured on CBS This Morning Saturday, CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.

The St. Patrick’s Day live streamed performance is the final tour date of Dropkick Murphys’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Tour, which kicks off February 26 in Huntington, New York and wraps with four Boston, Massachusetts hometown shows on March 14, 15, 16 and 17.

During the live stream and at other tour dates, fans will have the chance to hear Dropkick Murphys’ classics, along with their current single “Sirens” and other new songs from the next album, slated for release via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS] in 2025.

Sturgill Simpson Announces The “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies?” 2025 Tour

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Sturgill Simpson Announces The “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies?” 2025 Tour

Sturgill Simpson aka “Johnny Blue Skies” has announced the “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour” this spring. The new tour follows a wildly successful 2024 run that saw him play 35 shows in 28 cities to over 200,000 fans in support of his most recent album – the universally acclaimed Passage du Desir. This tour will see Johnny Blue Skies playing 23 shows across the U.S., starting April 5 at Choctaw Casino Grand Theater in Durant, and wrapping up May 24 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.

Registration for the pre-sale is open now — sign up at sturgillsimpsonlive.com to receive exclusive early access to the artist pre-sale starting next Wednesday, February 19 at 10:00AM local. A limited number of tickets will be available for the general on-sale on Friday, February 21 at 12pm local time at sturgillsimpsonlive.com, while quantities last.

Like Simpson’s 2024 “Why Not? Tour,” the official audio from the “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour” will be available on nugs.net for streaming or purchase in hi-res formats. Fans can enjoy their show, and more exclusive concert recordings at nugs.net/johnnyblueskies.

The 2025 U.S. dates follow an extensive run of sold out shows across Europe and UK beginning February 23 through March 22, with stops including Belfast, Dublin, London, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Berlin, Brussels, and Paris.

Fans who purchase tickets on Ticketmaster and can’t attend will have the option to resell their tickets at the original price paid using Face Value Exchange. Ticketmaster will use tickets that are mobile-only and restricted from transfer (except in NY, VA, IL and CO, per state regulations). A valid bank account or debit card issued within the country of the event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange. More information on Ticketmaster Exchange can be found here.

Since his debut, Simpson has released five full-length studio albums—2013’s High Top Mountain, 2014’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, 2016’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, 2019’s Sound & Fury and 2021’s The Ballad of Dood and Juanita—along with the 2020 projects, Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Throughout his singular career, Simpson has relentlessly pushed against expectations, earning widespread acclaim and countless accolades including a GRAMMY Award in 2017 for Best Country Album and six GRAMMY nominations across four genres: country, rock, bluegrass and americana.

In addition to his work as a musician, Simpson has acted in film and television, including roles in The Dead Don’t Die, Queen & Slim, Killers of the Flower Moon and The Righteous Gemstones.

WHO THE F**K IS JOHNNY BLUE SKIES? 2025 TOUR

Apr 5 Sat – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino – Grand Theater (already on sale)
Apr 6 Sun – Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn *
Apr 8 Tue – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf at Orange Beach
Apr 10 Thu – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC
Apr 11 Fri – Southaven, MS – Landers Center
Apr 14 Mon – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Apr 15 Tue – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Apr 17 Thu – Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Apr 19 Sat – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
Apr 24 Thu – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Apr 26 Sat – Indio, CA – Stagecoach *
Apr 27 Sun – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Apr 29 Tue – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
May 2 Fri – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
May 3 Sat – Independence, MO – Cable Dahmer Arena
May 6 Tue – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
May 9 Fri – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
May 10 Sat – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
May 13 Tue – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 16 Fri – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Coliseum
May 17 Sat – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
May 20 Tue – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
May 21 Wed – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
May 23 Fri – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
May 24 Sat – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 19 Sat – Redmond, OR – FairWell Festival*
Sep 13 Sat – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond*
*FESTIVAL DATE

All Good Presents Unveils The All Good Trifesta: Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now, 4848 Festival

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All Good Presents Unveils The All Good Trifesta: Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now, 4848 Festival

This year, All Good Presents invites fans to experience “The All Good Trifesta,” a trio of extraordinary music festivals united by a shared ethos of celebration, kindness, and community. Together, Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now, and 4848 Festival represent a new way of framing what makes All Good Presents events exceptional, offering something for every music lover’s lifestyle.

This year’s Trifesta begins Memorial Day weekend with the Dark Star Jubilee (May 23–26), hosted at the iconic Legend Valley in Thornville, OH. The Jubilee combines the timeless vibe of a classic campout with three unforgettable nights of Dark Star Orchestra plus first time Jubilee appearances by moe., Warren Haynes Band and many more.

Next, on June 14–15, the reimagined All Good Now takes over the historic Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, blending legacy acts with today’s hottest artists in a cherished amphitheater setting. This transformation of the iconic All Good Music Festival & Campout, a beloved event that defined a generation of jam band fans, brings together returning favorites like The String Cheese Incident, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and The Disco Biscuits, alongside today’s standout performers like Goose and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway.

Finally, the season concludes July 17–19 with the 4848 Festival at the breathtaking Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. This “festivacation” event combines world-class live music with the relaxation and adventure of a mountaintop resort getaway, creating an immersive domestic destination festival experience unlike any other. Headliners include the soulful Lake Street Dive, the genre-defying Greensky Bluegrass, and the masterfully talented Dark Star Orchestra, making 4848 a perfect blend of musical excellence and outdoor adventure.

“We often hear fans say, ‘this feels like All Good,’ when they are at the Dark Star Jubilee or 4848 Festival,” says All Good Presents founder Tim Walther. “They have no idea that the same promoter who created the All Good Festival is curating these events and launching All Good Now. We want to let everyone know that these feel good festivals operate under the same umbrella, All Good Presents. Whether you prefer a campout, an amphitheater, or a mountaintop resort, we’ve got the festival for you.”

The All Good Trifesta is built on three core essentials—celebration, kindness, and community—that define the unique atmosphere of every All Good Presents event. Each festival delivers a shared experience of music and togetherness while offering three signature features that set the All Good Trifesta apart. Fans can enjoy no overlapping sets, ensuring they never miss a moment of their favorite performances. Each night concludes with dazzling fireworks displays, creating a memorable capstone to the day’s festivities. Adding a touch of magic, The Amazing Giants bring their unique brand of theatrical artistry elevating the atmosphere and delighting audiences of all ages with their stilt walking, firespinning, aerialist performances and more.

For nearly three decades, All Good Presents has been a cornerstone of the live music scene, hosting 68 festivals and selling over 2 million tickets across 3,000+ club shows and iconic gatherings. From its grassroots beginnings—when founder Tim Walther personally handed out over two million flyers—to its collaborations with renowned venues like Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem and 9:30 Club, All Good Presents has consistently delivered unforgettable live music experiences.

The All Good Trifesta builds on this enduring legacy. Dark Star Jubilee has become a cherished Memorial Day weekend tradition, with 12 editions hosted at the iconic Legend Valley in Thornville, OH. The All Good Music Festival & Campout, which helped define the East Coast jam scene over its 17 editions across four states, makes its triumphant return reimagined this year as All Good Now at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Meanwhile, the 4848 Festival has established itself as a premier mountaintop resort destination experience, with six editions at the stunning Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. Together, these events embody All Good Presents’ commitment to fostering community and creating transformative live music and personal experiences.

The return of the All Good name through All Good Now marks a historic milestone for 2025. Originally launched in 1997, the All Good Music Festival & Campout became one of the East Coast’s most beloved jam festivals, celebrated for its intimate vibe and life changing experiences. Its revival honors the community and spirit that have defined All Good Presents for decades, connecting past traditions with the next generation of live music fans.

Algal the Bard Transforms Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” into a Medieval Masterpiece

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Algal the Bard Transforms Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” into a Medieval Masterpiece

What if Iron Man wasn’t forged in the fires of heavy metal, but instead played in the candlelit halls of a medieval feast? Algal the Bard takes Black Sabbath’s classic and transforms it into something a knight would jam to after a long day on the battlefield.

Andrea Bocelli & Kendji Girac Reimagine “Je Vis Pour Elle” for Valentine’s Day

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Andrea Bocelli & Kendji Girac Reimagine “Je Vis Pour Elle” for Valentine’s Day

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has united with French chart-topper, Kendji Girac to revisit one of Bocelli’s most iconic tracks (‘Vivo per lei/I Live for Her’) with a new, spellbinding version, entitled Je Vis Pour Elle. Kendji, one of the most listened to and beloved artists on the French music scene, brings his unique vocal to the new French-language interpretation of Bocelli’s greatest hymn to love, released just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The Spanish rendition of the enduring classic, ‘Vivo por ella’, features on Bocelli’s current album Duets as a duet with five-time Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY Award-winner KAROL G. On release it quickly went on to become the runaway hit of the album. This landark album, released on Decca Records / Sugar Music in 2024, celebrates Bocelli’s 30th anniversary in music, showcasing the remarkable collaborations across his career.

The original song, ‘Vivo per lei’, catapulted Andrea Bocelli to success in numerous countries when it was first released in 1995 on his album Bocelli. It topped the charts in France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and Panama, and has gone on to become one of the tenor’s highest-streaming tracks. The Spanish version, ‘Vivo por ella’ was originally sung with Marta Sánchez, and it too has enjoyed major success. Today’s French re-imagining of the track, which has spanned generations, offers a fresh and vibrant take on a song that has stayed with Bocelli for an incredible three decades.

Bocelli’s album, Duets, brings together many more of his beloved collaborations alongside brand new songs to mark his 30th anniversary year. This career-spanning 32-track collection also includes duets with Ed Sheeran, Céline Dion, Sarah Brightman, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Giorgia, and Luciano Pavarotti, alongside new superstar duets recorded especially for the album with Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani, Marc Anthony, Sofia Carson, Lauren Daigle, Elisa, Matteo Bocelli and Hans Zimmer.

With nearly 90 million records sold worldwide and over 14 billion streams, Andrea Bocelli is one of the most successful classical artists of all time. He has one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and with his new album Duets, he continues to surprise and enchant his fans 30 years on. The breadth of collaborations throughout his career so far is testament not only to his remarkable voice, but also highlights his lasting influence and artistry.

Brenda Lee’s ‘Love You!’ Deluxe Edition Brings Rare Early Tracks to Streaming

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Brenda Lee’s ‘Love You!’ Deluxe Edition Brings Rare Early Tracks to Streaming

In honour of Valentine’s Day, the legendary Brenda Lee’s long out-of-print 1963 early career collection, aptly titled Love You!, is now available via MCA Nashville/UMe as an expanded digital Deluxe Edition with 20 incredibly rare tracks making their streaming debuts. With this release, every one of Lee’s recordings that she made for Decca between 1956-62 are finally now available digitally.

Subtitled “Early hits that made her famous,” Love You! was originally released in 1963 in the UK by Ace Of Hearts, Decca UK’s label whose purpose was to release Decca’s back catalog of US repertoire in the UK. The collection combined the A & B sides of non-album singles that were released in the US between 1957 and 1961, starting with “Love You Til I Die,” the B-side to her hit “Dynamite,” recorded by “Little Miss Dynamite” when she was just 12 years old. Some of the many highlights on the original collection include the rockabilly classics “Dynamite,” “Ring-A-My Phone,” “Rock-A-Bye Baby Blues,” “Rock The Bop,” “I’m Learning About Love,” “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home” and “One Teenager To Another.”

 Love You! has now been expanded to include 20 additional non-album singles, rarities, and unissued recordings, all recorded between 1956 and 1962. The tracks, which have been released over the years on various international compilations of Lee’s early years, including 1974’s German compilation, The Legends Of Rock Vol. 2 Rare Items; 1984’s UK collection, The Early Years; and Germany’s Bear Family Records’ 1995 comprehensive box set, Little Miss Dynamite, are all now available to stream for the first time. The new additions include many of Lee’s earliest recordings such as her incredible cover of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” recorded in 1956 but not released for nearly three decades, as well several “alternate versions,” “first versions” and “second versions” of tracks like “Bigelow 6-200,” the B-side to her first single, “Jambalaya,” the teenage heartbreaker, “Careless, That’ All” and her take on the Ink Spots’ classic “If I Didn’t Care.” Other standouts include “Some People,” “Funny Feelin’,” “Time Is Not Enough” and “Sweet Lovin’.”

When Love You! was released in 1963, the essay on the album sleeve exclaimed about Brenda Lee, “Still in her teens, she can look back on a long, and continuous, succession of hit records,” but the writer couldn’t have known how right they were, as the future Rock and Roll and Country Hall of Famer was just getting started on what would become a more than seven decade career. Now Brendators and lovers of early rockabilly and country, can stream some of Lee’s most formative recordings.

LOVE YOU! TRACKLISTING
DISC 1
1. Love You Till I Die (B-side to 1957 single “Dynamite”)
2. Ring-A My Phone (1958 single A-side)
3. Hummin’ The Blues Over You (B-side to 1958 single “Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Come Home”)
4. Rock A Bye Baby Blues (1957 single A-side)
5. Rock The Bop (B-side to 1957 single “Rock The Bop”)
6. It’s Never Too Late (B-side to 1961 single “You Can Depend On Me”)
7. I’m Learning About Love (B-side to 1961 single “Emotions”)
8. Bill Bailey Won’t you Please Come Home (1958 single A-side)
9. Dynamite (1957 single A-side)
10. Little Jonah ( B-side to 1958 single “Ring-A-My-Phone”)
11. One Teenager to Another (B-side to 1957 single “Ain’t That Love”)
12. Ain’t That Love (1957 single A-side)

DISC 2
1. Bigelow 6-200 (Alternate Version) (unissued 1956 recording) ^
2. Some People (unissued 1956 recording) *
3. Your Cheatin’ Heart (unissued 1956 recording) *
4. Doodle Bug Rag (unissued 1956 recording) **
5. Fairyland (1957 single B-side to “One Step At A Time”)
6. The Golden Key (unissued 1958 recording) **
7. The Stroll (unissued 1959 recording) **
8. Careless, That’s All (First Version) (unissued 1960 recording)
9. If I Didn’t Care (First Version) (unissued 1960 recording)
10. Careless, That’s All (Second version) (unissued 1961 recording) **
11. Tables Are Turning (unissued 1961) **
12. Funny Feelin’ (unissued 1961 recording)
13. Let Me Be The One #095 (unissued 1961 recording)
14. Time Is Not Enough (unissued 1961 recording) **
15. Here Comes That Feeling (B-side to 1962 single “Everybody Loves Me But You”)
16. Just Forget (unissued 1961 recording) **
17. Let The Four Winds Blow (unissued 1961) **
18. She’ll Never Know (unissued 1962 recording)
19. It Takes One To Know One (unissued 1962 recording)
20. Sweet Lovin’ (unissued 1962 recording)

^ first appeared on 1987 LP, Rockabilly Classics Vol. 2 (MCA)
* first appeared on 1984 LP, The Early Years (MCA UK)
** first appeared on 1974 LP, The Legends Of Rock Vol. 2 Rare Items (MCA Germany)

Black Eyed Peas Celebrate 30 Years with Vinyl Reissues of Classic Albums

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Black Eyed Peas Celebrate 30 Years with Vinyl Reissues of Classic Albums

 Six-time GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum Los Angeles-based pop-rap group Black Eyed Peas commemorate their 30th anniversary with a series of limited-edition physical reissues throughout 2025. Today, the pioneering collective proudly present new vinyl versions of Elephunk [2003], Monkey Business [2005], and The E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) [2009]. Each album may be purchased as either a limited-edition 2LP color vinyl—Sea Blue for Elephunk, Ruby Red for Monkey Business, and Tranlucent Green for The E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES)—or standard 2LP black vinyl. All versions can be purchased HERE.

In addition, on February 28, their debut album Behind The Front [which debuted in 1998] will be released on both Bone color vinyl and standard black vinyl. Pre-order HERE.

Black Eyed Peas have indelibly impacted three decades of popular music and culture and continue to tour and perform their greatest hits and contemporary work. I     n 2003, the 2x-Platinum Elephunk elevated the group to an internationally known household name. Out of five GRAMMY Award nominations, they took home “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group” for the 3x-Platinum smash “Let’s Get It Started.” The record also housed the gold-certified hit “Where Is The Love,” which boasts an assist from Justin Timberlake and cracked the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. “Where Is The Love” continues to be a go-to anthemic track in times of turmoil, giving fans hope and comfort that we can band together in emergencies and overcome surges of hate and discrimination.

2005 saw Monkey Business bow at #2 on the Billboard 200. It eventually went 3x-Platinum fueled by the Gold-certified “Don’t Phunk with My Heart” and 2x-Platinum “My Humps.” The former marked their second GRAMMY Award for “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group,” while the latter snagged their third GRAMMY in the same category.

After years of performances and recording, The E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) enshrined Black Eyed Peas as a cultural phenomenon. It notched their first #1 debut on the Billboard 200 and yielded a procession of Billboard Hot 100 #1 entries, namely the 2x-Platinum “Imma Be,” 5x-Platinum “Boom Boom Pow,” and RIAA Diamond-certified “I Gotta Feeling.” Among its myriad of accolades, The E.N.D. (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) impressively garnered three GRAMMY Awards, including “Best Pop Vocal Album” as well as “Best Short Form Music Video” for “Boom Boom Pow” and “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group” for “I Gotta Feeling.” In the record’s wake, they delivered a showstopping halftime performance at Super Bowl XLV.

Going back to the beginning, Behind The Front formally introduced Black Eyed Peas. This fan favorite includes “Karma” [feat. Einstein Brown]. Upon release, Rolling Stone applauded how, “’Behind the Front’ offers an organic mixture of sampled melodies and live instruments aimed at those of us seeking a little enlightenment with our well-oiled boogie.” In retrospect, Tyler, The Creator famously praised Behind The Front on Twitter, going on to write, “thank you for helping shape my ear and getting me started to write words down.”

Check out the tracklistings for the respective vinyl versions below.

Throughout 2025 Black Eyed Peas will continue to celebrate three decades of genre-bending and generational anthems.

THE E.N.D (THE ENERGY NEVER DIES) [2LP]
SIDE A
1. Boom Boom Pow
2. Rock That Body
3. Meet Me Halfway
4. Imma Be
SIDE B
1. I Gotta Feeling
2. Alive
3. Missing You
SIDE C
1. Ring-A-Ling
2. Party All The Time
3. Out Of My Head
4. Electric City
SIDE D
1. Showdown
2. Now Generation
3. One Tribe
4. Rockin To The Beat

ELEPHUNK [2LP]
SIDE A
1. Hands Up
2. Labor Day (It’s A Holiday)
3. Let’s Get It Started
4. Hey Mama
SIDE B
1. Shut Up
2. Smells Like Funk
3. Latin Girls
SIDE C
1. Sexy
2. Fly Away
3. The Boogie That Be
SIDE D
1. The Apl Song
2. Anxiety
3. Where Is The Love
4. Third Eye

MONKEY BUSINESS [2LP]
SIDE A
1. Pump It
2. Don’t Phunk With My Heart
3. My Style
4. Don’t Lie
SIDE B
1. My Humps
2. Like That
3. Dum Diddly
SIDE C
1. Feel It
2. Gone Going
3. They Don’t Want Music
4. Disco Club
SIDE D
1. Bebot
2. Ba Bump
3. Audio Delite At Low Fidelity
4. Union

BEHIND THE FRONT [2LP]
SIDE A
1. Fallin’ Up
2. Clap Your Hands
3. Joints & Jam
4. The Way U Make Me Feel
SIDE B
1. Movement
2. Karma
3. Be Free
4. Say Goodbye
SIDE C
1. Duet
2. Communication
3. What It Is
4. ¿Que Dices?
SIDE D
1. A8
2. Love Won’t Wait
3. Head Bobs
4. Positivity

Jon Pardi Drops Steamy Soul Rocker “Love The Lights Out” from Honkytonk Hollywood

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Jon Pardi Drops Steamy Soul Rocker “Love The Lights Out” from Honkytonk Hollywood

“Setting trends and living in jukeboxes for a decade as he does a delicate dance between modernity and traditionality” (Country Central), “California king” Jon Pardi is gearing up to release his fifth studio album. Sharing more new music from HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD set for release on April 11, Pardi today unveils “Love The Lights Out,” a flirtatious track that perfectly captures the swirling ecstasy of desire. Co-written by Pardi, Jimi Bell, and Matt Dragstrem, the track melts into a steamy soul rocker with slide guitar hooks and a throbbing pulse – a soundtrack for love that takes its time.

“Sometimes, you can’t get your boots off fast enough,” notes Pardi. “But, this isn’t about one of those nights. This one is for appreciating when you’ve got something good and can take your time.”

Pardi enlisted renowned producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Lainey Wilson) where he spent three dedicated weeks immersed in the studio, crafting each track from the ground up with his touring band handling the majority of the recording. “Love The Lights Out” follows the release from high acclaim of the lead single “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” which American Songwriter hailed for “kicking down the door” to Pardi’s next musical chapter. The track pulses with high-octane energy, fusing hard rock influences with Pardi’s signature twang, creating a bold and electrifying introduction to the 17-track album. Meanwhile, the title track “Honkytonk Hollywood” sits at the heart of the record, lush and gritty, perfectly capturing the essence of Pardi’s dual world. The song blends Southern rock swagger with a touch of neon-lit nostalgia, embodying the complexities of his life and mindset—a flawless fusion of down-home grit and Hollywood shine. Pre-order the album HERE.

With four Top 5 albums which include 2016’s Platinum No. 1, CALIFORNIA SUNRISE, and Pardi’s reputation for punchy, against-the-wind bravado has only grown. Never afraid to break from the pack, fourteen RIAA-certified singles feature six No. One’s (like the back-to-back 6x-Platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt On My Boots”), and with years of blue-collar barnstorming behind him, the California native has earned his international headlining acclaim, alongside 9.3 billion global streams. After headlining shows in the US and Australia including CMC Rocks this spring, the multi-platinum country star and “spirited entertainer, with infectious energy” (Star Tribune) kicks off his HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD TOUR on April 25, hitting arenas and amphitheaters across the US with support from Corey Kent on select dates and Kassi Ashton.

Olivia Dean Releases “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be” for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

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Olivia Dean Releases “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be” for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Multi-BRIT and Mercury nominated singer songwriter Olivia Dean returns with the release of ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ (from Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy), out via Capitol Records.

The song serves as the official lead track and end credits for the new chapter in the blockbuster romantic comedy franchise: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Capturing the classic charm and wit synonymous with the franchise, the track will play over the end credits, earning its place as an unforgettable part of the Bridget Jones experience.

Working Title’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, from Universal Pictures, StudioCanal and Miramax, streams exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. beginning February 13, 2025, and arrives in theatres internationally beginning February 12, 2025.

Written and recorded exclusively for the film, ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ is a romantic ballad that reflects Bridget’s whimsical, complex and emotional journey in the film. With Dean’s rich and soulful voice taking centre stage, the track effortlessly blends themes of passion, vulnerability and the nuances of modern romance – all while maintaining the playful, heartfelt tone fans of the series, and Dean herself, love. A perfect musical companion for Bridget’s new chapter on the big screen, the song will also feature in a nostalgic montage of the franchise’s most memorable moments, shown during the film’s closing scenes.

Speaking on the song Olivia said: “I’ve always loved the Bridget Jones films, they’re timeless classics. After seeing Mad About The Boy I was so moved by the journey we’ve watched Bridget go on over the years. ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ is about giving yourself permission to love again after grief, and trusting that things might just work out after all, even if it’s not how you expected them to. This is the first time I’ve been a part of something like this and I can’t wait for it to come out!”

Directed by Michael Morris (To Leslie, Better Call Saul) and starring two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger in her iconic role as Bridget Jones, the film, based on the best-selling book series by Helen Fielding, reunites its all-star cast, including Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, and Colin Firth, alongside new characters played by Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, Children of Men) and Leo Woodall (One Day, White Lotus).

‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ brings back the relatably flawed, yet endearing Bridget that audiences have grown to love across three previous hit films. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will also include Dean’s lauded 2023 single ‘Dive’, taken from her critically acclaimed first studio album ‘Messy’, expressing the emotion and charm that have defined Bridget’s journey, while complementing the film’s nostalgic tone.

In the film, Bridget is facing a new chapter in her life, having been widowed four years earlier when the love of her life, Mark Darcy, was killed on a humanitarian mission in Sudan. She’s now juggling being a single mum, starting a new career and forging a new path toward life and love. The film reflects the realisation that life and love are never perfect—an idea beautifully captured in both the story and song. Dean’s undeniable talent have cemented her status as one of the UK’s standout artists and ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ further highlights her unmistakable artistry, offering fans a glimpse of more exciting releases still to come.

Olivia Dean is a multi-BRIT and Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter who has quickly become one of the most exciting musical talents in the UK to date. Renowned for her distinctive fusion of neo-soul, R&B, and jazz, she has carved out a unique sound that blends timeless genres with a modern flair, earning her widespread acclaim from the industry and fans alike. With over 5.6M+ Spotify monthly listeners worldwide, she has earned a reputation for her soulful powerhouse vocals, emotive songwriting, and signature style. Dean’s music has captivated audiences globally, and her contribution to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy marks her first collaboration with the beloved film franchise.

Two-time Academy Award®winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, as Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance. With the help of her loyal friends, Bridget navigates encounters with a younger man—and a series of awkward interactions with her son’s science teacher—as she strives to forge a new path toward life and love.

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