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The Oak Ridge Boys Extend 2024 ‘American Made’ Farewell Tour

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The Oak Ridge Boys Extend 2024 ‘American Made’ Farewell Tour

GRAMMY Award winners and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees The Oak Ridge Boys are thrilled to announce additional dates for their extended American Made Farewell Tour. The tour, named after one of their most beloved hits, celebrates their decades-long career and supports their latest album, Mama’s Boys, which was released in November of last year via Lightning Rod/Thirty Tigers. Known for their timeless harmonies and captivating performances, the group is taking this opportunity to say thank you to all their fans and friends for their love and support.

Despite the farewell tour, The Oak Ridge Boys aren’t slowing down completely as they plan to head back into the studio later this year to record a new album, continuing their legacy of creating music that resonates with fans old and new.

“We’ve had so much fun touring from city to city and getting to see everyone,” shares William Lee Golden. “The response we received from the new album has been wonderful and we hope you love it as much as we do. Keep checking our website as new dates will be added soon!”

Mama’s Boys, the Oak Ridge Boys’ fifth collaboration with GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb, was recorded at the iconic RCA Studio A and Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Leading up to its release, the group built anticipation with standout singles like the heartfelt “I Thought About You, Lord” featuring Willie Nelson, the soulful “Come On Home,” and the nostalgic “That’s The Way Mama Made It.” The album also marks a special milestone as the first to feature Ben James as tenor. Since joining the group over a year ago, Ben has captured the hearts of Oak Ridge Boys’ fans.

The Oak Ridge Boys have received four Academy of Country Music, two American Music, five Billboard, four Country Music Association, five Grammy, and twelve Gospel Music Association Dove awards, to name a few. They are members of the Grand Ole Opry, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. They have achieved seventeen #1 hits, including “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Trying To Love Two Women,” “(I’m Settin’) Fancy Free,” “American Made,” and the unforgettable “Elvira.” With an astounding thirty-seven Top 20 country hits, with twelve gold, three platinum, and one double-platinum album, The Oak Ridge Boys have long made their mark in every facet of the gospel, pop, and country music industry.

The Oak Ridge Boys American Made Farewell Tour Dates:

JAN 24 – Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
JAN 25 – Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
FEB 28 – Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 01 – Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 06 – Florida Strawberry Festival / Plant City, Fla.
MAR 07 – Spantanburg Memorial Auditorium / Spartanburg, S.C.
MAR 21 – The Midland Theatre / Newark, Ohio
MAR 22 – American Music Theatre / Lancaster, Pa.
MAR 23 – American Music Theatre / Lancaster, Pa.
MAY 18 – The Caverns / Pelham, Tenn.
JUN 05 – Bluegate Performing Arts Center / Shipshewana, Ind.
JUN 06 – Bluegate Performing Arts Center / Shipshewana, Ind.
JUN 07 – Renfro Valley – The New Barn Theater / Mount Vernon, Ky.
JUN 13 – Hartville Kitchen / Hartville, Ohio
JUN 14 – Hartville Kitchen / Hartville, Ohio
AUG 05 – Warren County Fair / Pittsfield, Pa.
AUG 15 – Fairbury Fair / Fairbury, Ill.
SEP 13 – Alabama Theatre / North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
SEP 21 – Bloomsburg Fair / Bloomsburg, Pa.
DEC 13 – Crystal Grand Music Theatre / Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Turnover Announces Full Peripheral Vision 10-Year Anniversary Tour

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Turnover Announces Full Peripheral Vision 10-Year Anniversary Tour

Following the feverish reaction to the initial anniversary shows announced last month, Turnover announces its full 2025 North American tour celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their classic sophomore album Peripheral Vision. Beyond the six anniversary shows the band announced in December, which all sold out in a matter of days, Turnover is expanding the run across North America. The 38-date run produced by Live Nation, including the six dates that sold out after being initially announced in December, which will take place across April, May, and June, with a show in London to follow in September, will see the band play the album in-full for the first time in some of the biggest shows of their career: Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, The Dome in Virginia Beach, Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, New York and Roundhouse in London. Across select dates of this run, the band will be supported by Citizen, Balance & Composure, Tigers Jaw, Horse Jumper of Love and KEEP.

Tickets will be available starting with presales beginning today at 11am ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, January 17 at 10am local time at turnovermusic.net.

As part of the tour’s VIP offering, a band variant of a forthcoming 10 Year Anniversary Edition LP will be available while supplies last. Additional vinyl variants and formats, including a deluxe Triple LP Anniversary Edition, will be made widely available for pre-order in the near future.

Released on May 4th, 2015 via Run For Cover Records, Turnover’s second album Peripheral Vision is widely regarded as an essential body of the work in the band’s discography, maturing its sound into a shoegaze-inflected post-punk direction following the band’s 2013 debut record Magnolia. Described as “a tour de force” by Kerrang!, the album set the stage for an extensive and prolific touring history over the past decade and three subsequent albums, including their most recent LP, 2022’s Myself in the Way.

See the full run of Turnover’s 2025 Peripheral Vision anniversary tour below and stay tuned for more details on Turnover’s additional vinyl variants and formats of Peripheral Vision coming soon.
Upcoming Tour Dates
*= w/ Balance & Composure & Tigers Jaw
^= w/ Balance & Composure & Horse Jumper of Love)
+=w/ Balance & Composure
~=w/ Citizen
#=w/KEEP
% Non-Live Nation Date
04/27 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall *
04/28 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit *
04/29 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee *
04/30 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom *
05/02 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre * – SOLD OUT
05/03 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre *
05/05 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall ^%
05/07 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City ^
05/08 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans ^
05/09 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues ^
05/10 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater ^
05/11 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre ^
05/13 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues ^
05/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren ^
05/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre ^ – SOLD OUT
05/17 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA ^
05/19 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theater ^
05/21 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre ^
05/22 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom ^
05/23 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall ^%
05/24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot ^
05/27 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus +
05/28 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom + – SOLD OUT
05/29 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues +
05/30 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works (Support TBD)
05/31 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle (Support TBD)
06/02 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution ~
06/03 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ~
06/04 – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE ~%
06/06 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues ~
06/07 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome (w/ Citizen, Balance & Composure and KEEP)
06/09 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring #
06/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia #
06/11 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues – Boston #
06/12 – New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount # – SOLD OUT
06/13 – New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount # – SOLD OUT
06/14 – Huntington, NY @ Paramount Theater #
09/13/2025 – London, UK @ Roundhouse

Sir Woman Announces Double Album “If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t” And Headline Tour

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Sir Woman Announces Double Album “If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t” And Headline Tour

Rising artist Sir Woman—the solo project of vocalist and songwriter Kelsey Wilson—confirms her double album If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t for Spring 2025.

Wilson’s long-held passion for soul, funk, and R&B led to the creation of the double album. On If It All Works Out, produced by Sir Woman and Matt Pence (Jason Isbell, John Grant, Sarah Jaffe, Cody Jinks, Here We Go Magic), Wilson emphasizes themes of love, positivity, and romance while embracing Sir Woman’s ethos of self-empowerment. “It was all the records from the ’70s that I loved listening to growing up,” says Wilson. “I got to emulate and do my version.”

The second album, If It Doesn’t, written during Wilson’s darkest times and produced by Sir Woman and Jason Burt (Paul Cauthen, The Texas Gentleman, Leon Bridges), aims to inspire listeners facing life’s challenges.

In support of the new music, Sir Woman will embark on a headline tour across North America. Kicking off on March 15, the tour includes stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, New York City, Toronto, and more. See the complete list of dates below. Tickets and more information are available HERE.

Last month, Sir Woman performed an Audiotree session—listen and watch HERE.

In 2022, Sir Woman took the Austin music scene by storm with her self-titled full-length debut. This success led to performances at renowned clubs, recognition as Artist of the Year at the 2023 Austin Music Awards, and features in Rolling Stone, Spin, Variety, and on the cover of the Austin Chronicle. Wilson’s project has garnered over 40 million streams on Spotify.

Sir Woman draws inspiration from R&B and gospel icons like Otis Redding, Billy Preston, Aretha Franklin, and Nina Simone.

For the past 14 years, Wilson has also served as the lead vocalist and violinist for the Austin-based band Wild Child, which has released five albums and toured with artists like Mt. Joy, Robert Ellis, and Shakey Graves.

TOUR DATES

March 15—Santa Fe, NM—Meow Wolf
March 18—Phoenix, AZ—Valley Bar
March 19—San Diego, CA—Voodoo Lounge
March 20—Los Angeles, CA—Lodge Room
March 21—San Francisco, CA—Bottom of the Hill
March 22—Sacramento, CA—Starlet Room
March 25—Seattle, WA—Tractor Tavern
March 26—Portland, OR—Mississippi Studios
March 27—Boise, ID—Treefort Festival
March 29—Denver, CO—Cervantes’ Masterpiece
April 1—Omaha, NE—Slowdown
April 2—St. Paul, MN—Turf Club
April 3—Chicago, IL—Schubas
April 4—Chicago, IL—Schubas
April 5—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway
April 25—Houston, TX—Axelrad Free Series
April 26—Ft. Worth, TX—Tulips
April 30—Nashville, TN—Row One @ Cannery
May 1—Atlanta, GA—Masquerade
May 2—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle
May 3—Washington, DC—DC9
May 6—Philadelphia, PA—Johnny Brenda’s
May 7—New York City, NY—Racket
May 8—Cambridge, MA—Middle East Upstairs
May 10—Toronto, ON—The Garrison
May 12—Ferndale, MI—Loving Touch
May 13—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi
May 14—Lawrence, KS—The Bottleneck
May 15—Oklahoma City, OK—Beer City Music Hall

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Wyatt Flores Announces ‘Welcome Back to the Plains’ Tour

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Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Wyatt Flores will continue to perform through this spring with his “Welcome Back to the Plains Tour,” which includes stops at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live, Memphis’ Graceland Soundstage, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion and St. Louis’ Ballpark Village among others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

In celebration of the new music, Flores was recently featured as part of NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” performed on “CBS Saturday Morning” last month and spoke with NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints), Welcome To The Plains details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. Released to overwhelming acclaim, the record landed several “Best of 2024” lists including NPR Music and Rolling Stone, who praises, “Welcome to the Plains…is full of enough musical and lyrical range to be the defining album of the 23-year-old Flores’ career.”

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Timespraised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life affirming, existential best.”

Further adding to his breakout year, Flores has been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the Twisters movie.

WELCOME TO THE PLAINS TRACK LIST
1. Welcome To The Plains
2. When I Die
3. Oh Susannah
4. Only Thing Missing Is You
5. Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
6. Habits
7. Right Here with You
8. The Truth
9. Forget Your Voice
10. Angels Over You
11. Little Town
12. Stillwater
13. Falling Sideways
14. The Good Ones

WYATT FLORES TOUR DATES
February 28—Tempe, AZ—Extra Innings Festival
March 7—Berlin, Germany—C2C Festival Berlin – Uber Eats Music Hall
March 8—Rotterdam, Netherlands—C2C Festival Rotterdam – RTM Stage
March 13—London, U.K. – C2C CMA Songwriters Series
March 14—London, U.K.—C2C Festival – The O2
March 15—Belfast, U.K.—C2C Festival – SSE Arena
March 16—Glasgow, U.K.—C2C Festival – OVO Hydro
March 21-23—Brisbane, Australia—CMC Rocks 2025
April 4—Cottonwood, AL—Breakout at Big Creek Festival
April 5—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Tortuga Music Festival
April 6—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live*
April 9—Memphis, TN—Graceland Soundstage#
April 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore#
April 11—Gonzales, TX—Cattle Country Fest
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 25—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s†
April 26—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion*
April 29—Huntsville, AL—Mars Music Hall~
May 1—Columbia, MO—9th Street‡
May 4—Arlington, TX—Lone Star Smokeout
May 30—St. Louis, MO—Ballpark Village+
June 5—Clinton, IA—Tailgate N’ Tallboys Fest
July 9—London, Ontario—Rock The Park
July 12—Cavendish, PE—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 20—Whitefish, MT—Under the Big Sky Festival
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night in the Country Festival
*with special guest Noah Rinker
†with special guest Blake Whiten
‡with special guest Waylon Wyatt
+with special guest Kaitlin Butts
#with special guest Bayker Blankenship
~with special guest Drayton Farley

Jonita Sets Out to Take 2025 by Storm, Rewriting the Story of Love With New Release “Channa” Out Now via 91 North Records

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Jonita Sets Out to Take 2025 by Storm, Rewriting the Story of Love With New Release “Channa” Out Now via 91 North Records

)  Building on the success of her 2024 debut EP, Love Like That, Jonita enters a new chapter, rewriting the story of love with a soundtrack of rediscovery. Her soul-stirring single “Channa” released today via 91 North Records. STREAM HERE.  

Jonita’s delicate vocals gracefully glide over an ethereal soundscape, beautifully complemented by the intricate stylings of orchestral arrangements. ‘Channa’ is about a breakup but goes beyond the obvious. It reflects on the shifts in a relationship when dynamics change, and you feel like you’re more invested than the other person. This feeling of longing and imbalance is something so many of us can relate to, and with that Jonita crafts a song that is as vulnerable as it is honest. Her heartfelt delivery transports listeners on an emotional journey that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of loving someone who didn’t return the feeling or yearns for unrequited love, proclaiming throughout the resonant soundtrack: ‘Feels like this means more to me than you, I really hope that you come through, Please don’t keep me waiting’. Of the single, Jonita expresses, “The song was conceived at a jam session with my friends Siddhant Bhosle and Soham Mukherji – I wanted to create something soulful, real, authentic to my life experience, but also groovy.”

The single, produced by the dynamic duo NEVERSOBER (Riz Shain and Soham Mukherji), is paired with a visually captivating music video produced by Jugaad Motion Pictures and directed by Bhavna Kankaria. WATCH HERE. Reflecting on the process of bringing the song’s visuals to life, Jonita shares, “Shooting the video really pushed me outside of my comfort zone and allowed me to explore new things. It was my second time collaborating with Jugaad, and I feel that Bhavna and DOP Nirali truly captured the essence of the song’s story. They made me feel at ease and encouraged me to be uninhibited on set. This was also the first time I had a co-actor in one of my music videos, and I’m so grateful to Gurfateh for being such an amazing partner throughout the experience!”

2024 saw Jonita making her significant mark in the music industry in a year filled with accomplishments and career highs that showcased her growing stardom. With electrifying live performances, such as her opening set for global pop sensation Dua Lipa at the Zomato Feeding India concert in Mumbai, and most notable, her debut EP release Love Like That, she underscored her cross-cultural appeal as a global artist, leaving anticipating fans to speculate an exciting new era.

Jonita Gandhi, the first female artist signed to 91 North Records, is a trailblazer with 16 million monthly listeners and over 2.2 billion streams across music platforms. A dynamic fusion of Canadian and Indian heritage shapes her artistry, reflecting her resilient determination. Recognized as Canada’s Leading South Asian Female Artist, Jonita was born in New Delhi, India, and raised in Toronto, surrounded by a culturally rich environment. Immersed in arts and Bollywood films, she developed a diverse musical palette that blends genres like Pop, R&B, and Dancehall rhythms seamlessly, with songs in Hindi, English, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, German, Italian, and French. From her Bollywood debut in 2013 with Chennai Express to chart-topping hits and collaborations with some of India’s leading music directors, Jonita has cemented her place in India’s film and music industries. Along the way, she often reflected on her evolving musical identity, ultimately embracing the unity found in adaptability and the universal language of music. The transformative year of 2020 marked a pivotal shift, as Jonita channeled adversity into songwriting, sparking a profound realization: it was time to craft her own musical path. Named Harper’s Bazaar India’s first-ever Musician of the Year at their Women of the Year Awards and gracing the cover of Billboard Canada in 2024, Jonita reached new heights in 2024. Releasing her debut single, Love Like That, in January 2024, followed by her first EP in February, she has since received numerous accolades which include collaborations with notable brands like  Maybelline, Bumble, and Cadbury, highlighting her influence beyond music.

Known for her electrifying performances, Jonita has captivated audiences across India and beyond with her dynamic stage presence. In November 2024, she opened for global pop sensation Dua Lipa at the Zomato Feeding India concert in Mumbai, underscoring her cross-cultural appeal as a global artist. Jonita Gandhi stands as a powerful and authentic voice, shaping the future of music –  by inviting audiences into her evolving sound, she inspires the next generation of female artists and solidifies her place as a beacon of innovation and artistry.

Lucy Dacus Announces New Album ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ And 2025 Tour

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Lucy Dacus Announces New Album ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ And 2025 Tour

Lucy Dacus has announced her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Forever Is A Feeling, set for release March 28 via Geffen Records. The cover art is a painting of Dacus by acclaimed visual artist Will St. John and contributors for the album include Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Blake Mills, Bartees Strange, Madison Cunningham, Collin Pastore, Jake Finch and Melina Duterte.

Along with the announcement, Dacus has unveiled two new tracks, “Limerence” and “Ankles,” accompanied by a music video for “Ankles” which was filmed in Paris, France with a special guest performance from Havana Rose Liu.

These two songs mark the first new music from Dacus since boygenius were awarded three GRAMMYs and a BRIT Award for their debut album, the record, in 2024.

Dacus will be setting out on a tour of North America in April following her previously announced run of intimate shows in museums and special places in February. Support for the Spring dates comes from special guest Katie Gavin (of Muna) as well as jasmine.4.t. The sign-up for pre-sale access starts today at lucydac.us. Pre-sale for tickets begins January 21 with public on sale beginning January 24.

Lucy Dacus has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to providing critical relief and long-term recovery support for individuals, families, and communities impacted by the devastating LA wildfires via the PLUS1 LA Fires Fund.

While Dacus’s last album, Home Video, explored the world of childhood and adolescence. Forever Is A Feeling is decidedly adult. The lushness of the album’s sound is matched by a new frankness in Dacus’s approach to sexuality and romance. “So bite me on the shoulder, pull my hair,” Dacus sings on “Ankles.” “Pull me by the ankles to the edge of the bed, and take me like you do in your dreams.” The sex in “Ankles” remains fantasy—as in many of the songs, love doesn’t come easy, desire has to be resisted—but the willingness to talk about it shows a new forthrightness, a new and brave willingness to express desire. The song was originally written as a ballad, Dacus says, but on the album melancholy has been transfigured. Pulsing strings build to a thick texture of drums, guitars, a dancingly exuberant bass line, and electronics. Frustration becomes flirtatious, playful, full of the excitement of shared attraction.

Most of the songs on Forever Is A Feeling were written between Fall 2022 and Summer 2024. “I got kicked in the head with emotions,” says Dacus. “Falling in love, falling out of love.” She had to make peace with the price of the love she wanted. “You have to destroy things in order to create things. And I did destroy a really beautiful life.”

Forever is a feeling—and maybe only a feeling. But that’s not to say it’s nothing. Back to the Will St. John painting, where the album’s title appears tattooed across Dacus’s chest. Tattoos are permanent marks, we think, but they can only last as long as the flesh they’re written on. “You can’t actually capture forever,” Dacus says. “But I think we feel forever in moments. I don’t know how much time I’ve spent in forever, but I know I’ve visited.” Love ends, tattoos fade, flesh falters; even paintings and songs aren’t forever, not really, though these songs will last a long time. To love another mortal being is to cast one’s lot with the temporary.

An Evening With Lucy Dacus
February 18 – St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church – Brooklyn, NY *SOLD OUT*
February 20 – The Murphy Auditorium at the Driehaus Museum – Chicago, IL *SOLD OUT*
February 22 – Legion of Honor – San Francisco, CA *SOLD OUT*
February 24 – Secret Location GBD- Los Angeles, CA *SOLD OUT*

Forever Is A Feeling Tour
April 16 – The Met – Philadelphia, PA #
April 18 – The Anthem – Washington, DC #
April 21 – MGM Music Hall – Boston, MA #
April 23 – Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY #
April 25 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON #
April 29 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN #
May 1 – Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL #
May 5 – Palace Theatre – St. Paul, MN #
May 7 – Midland – Kansas City, MI #
May 9 – Winspear Opera House – Dallas, TX #
May 10 – Moody Amphitheatre – Austin, TX #
May 12 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Denver, CO #
May 14 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA #
# with Katie Gavin and jasmine.4.t.

Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, and Loreena McKennitt Inducted Into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame

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Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, and Loreena McKennitt Inducted Into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced the four inductees for the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Music Canada. Multi-talented industry legend Dan Hill, grande dame of Québec song Ginette Reno, Rock superstars Glass Tiger, eclectic Celtic singer/songwriter/composer Loreena McKennitt, Pop-Punk icons Sum 41, and Hip-Hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes will all be honoured for their astounding contributions to Canada’s music history live and in-person on May 15, 2025 at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), in Calgary, Alberta. Tickets will be on sale at the NMC box office soon.

The spring ceremony follows the induction of Maestro Fresh Wes (during The 2024 JUNO Awards Broadcast in Halifax, NS) and Sum 41 who will be inducted to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame live on The 2025 JUNO Awards Broadcast in Vancouver, BC on March 30, 2025. Their Inductions are Presented by JUNOS Premier Sponsor, TD.

The Canadian Music Hall of Fame was established by CARAS in 1978 to acknowledge artists who have made a remarkable impact on Canadian music both nationally and internationally. Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, Loreena McKennitt, Sum 41 and Maestro Fresh Wes, will join the ranks of Canada’s most esteemed talent including Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, Deborah Cox, Jann Arden, Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Nickelback, Oscar Peterson, RUSH, The Guess Who, The Tragically Hip, Sarah McLachlan and Shania Twain.

“We are honoured to be inducting these incredible artists, their songs and voices have been instrumental in shaping our Canadian identity,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts. “This is the third time we’ve held this multiple induction ceremony and we are committed to recognizing more great Canadian artists and their musical contributions to our country in the future.”

“Music Canada – on behalf of Canada’s major labels – is proud to return as sponsor of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year’s inductees are a fantastic example of the breadth of Canadian music and its greatness,” said Patrick Rogers, CEO, Music Canada.

“As the physical home of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, we’re proud to be a place that honours the individuals that have contributed so much to Canadian music. It’s always a privilege to host this special event and welcome the latest inductees to Calgary, where we can celebrate their significant influence and share their inspiring stories,” said Andrew Mosker, President & CEO of the National Music Centre.

In celebration of this year’s honourees, the National Music Centre will unveil a new exhibition at Studio Bell on May 7, spotlighting the achievements of the four inductees. Stay tuned for more details on the exhibition.

ASCAP to Distribute $1 Million in Fire Relief to ASCAP Members in Need

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ASCAP to Distribute $1 Million in Fire Relief to ASCAP Members in Need

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced that it will distribute $1 million in emergency relief to ASCAP songwriter and composer members in the Los Angeles area who have suffered loss or damage to their primary residence or studio, or been evacuated from their homes as a result of the LA fires.

“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires.  We are here to support our ASCAP members during troubled times, and we will ensure these funds reach ASCAP composers and songwriters in need,” said ASCAP Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Matthews.

ASCAP members can find more information on the ASCAP LA Fires Relief Fund at  www.ascap.com/lafirerelief.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Over the last eight years, ASCAP has delivered a 7% compound annual growth rate for total revenues, and an 8% compound annual growth rate for total royalty distributions to members. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers.

Yes Reveal Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) Out March 7, 2025

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Yes Reveal Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) Out March 7, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and GRAMMY Award-winning progressive rock pioneers Yes unveil a robust new Super Deluxe Edition of their massively influential classic fifth full-length album, Close to the Edge, on March 7, 2025. This definitive version comprises 5 CDs, 1 LP, and a Blu-ray. A newly remastered version of the original Close to the Edge graces both CD-1 and LP; the Blu-ray houses 2025 mixes by Steven Wilson in Dolby ATMOS and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA for the very first time; Wilson’s remix and instrumentals also adorn CD-2. An unearthed bevy of rare and previously unreleased recordings for the Super Deluxe Edition is featured on disc 3, and a 1972 live show on discs 4 and 5.

Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.

The Rarities disc features rough mixes, alternate versions, and edits of staple tracks from Close to the Edge, offering another perspective on this opus. Three previously unreleased Steven Wilson tracks—“Siberian Khatru,” “Cord of Life,” and “Total Mass Retain”—grace this collection. Meanwhile, the Live at the Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72 recording spans two discs and captures the group in their prime while on tour supporting the album.

Setting the stage, the band shares today an official release of the transcending performance of “Siberian Khatru (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)” as a prelude to the Super Deluxe Edition.

The collection boasts liner notes penned by Syd Schwartz of Jazz & Coffee as he dives into the process and story behind the seminal Close to the Edge, reflecting the spirit at the heart of “the ultimate Yes album.” Guitarist Steve Howe shares that “Close To The Edge is Yes’s most miraculous album; it has our first 20-minute epic, the template for many large-scale tracks that followed, accompanied by two ten-minute tracks, similarly recorded with the highest musical and technical integrity. Recording Fragile was an experience that enabled us to make Close To The Edge Yes’s career-defining album.”

Steve Howe [guitarist], Jon Anderson [lead vocals], Chris Squire [bass], Rick Wakeman [keys, piano, organ], and Bill Bruford [drums, percussion] entered Advision in London in June 1972 to bring Close To The Edge to life alongside trusted cohort and longtime producer Eddy Offord. Together, they conjured magic with the likes of the multi-part progressive suites “Close to the Edge” and “And You and I” as well as “Siberian Khatru.” The record first landed on September 8, 1972, and vaulted into the Top 3 of the Billboard 200, going RIAA platinum. Indicative of its impact and influence, the LP earned a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” Pitchfork rated it a rare “9.0,” hailing it as “The Band’s crowning achievement.”

YES – Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) TRACKLISTING

Disc 1: Original Album Remastered

Close To The Edge (2025 Remaster)
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (2025 Remaster)
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru (2025 Remaster)
Disc 2: Steven Wilson 2025 Remix and Instrumentals

Close To The Edge (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Close To The Edge (2025 Steven Wilson Remix) [Instrumental]
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (2025 Steven Wilson Remix) [Instrumental]
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru (2025 Remaster) [Instrumental]
Disc 3: Rarities

America (Single Version) [2025 Remaster]
Total Mass Retain (Single Version) [2025 Remaster]
And You and I (Promo Radio Edit) [2025 Remaster]
Siberia (Studio Run-Through of “Siberian Khatru”) [2025 Remaster]
Close To The Edge (Rough Mix) [2025 Remaster]
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (Alternate Version) [2025 Remaster]
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
America (“Dry” Mix)
Siberian Khatru (Steven Wilson Edit)
Cord of Life (Steven Wilson Edit)
Total Mass Retain (Steven Wilson Edit)
Disc 4: Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72

Siberian Khatru (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
I’ve Seen All Good People (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Your Move
All Good People
Heart of the Sunrise (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
And You and I (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Close To The Edge (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
Disc 5: Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72

Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Roundabout (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Yours Is No Disgrace (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Starship Trooper (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Life Seeker
Disillusion
Würm
Blu-Ray

Close To The Edge
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You And I
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru
LP: Original Album

Side 1

Close To The Edge
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
Side 2

And You and I
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru

Jason Isbell Announces New Acoustic Solo Album ‘Foxes in the Snow’ And 2025 Tour

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Jason Isbell Announces New Acoustic Solo Album ‘Foxes in the Snow’ And 2025 Tour

Jason Isbell is set to release Foxes in the Snow, his first solo acoustic album, on March 7 via Southeastern Records. This marks the Grammy-winning artist’s first album released under his name alone since 2015’s Something More Than Free. The album follows 2023’s Weathervanes, recorded with his band, The 400 Unit.

The lead single, “Bury Me,” is available now, offering fans an early glimpse into what promises to be a reflective and intimate collection. You can listen to the track below.

Foxes in the Snow was recorded over five days in October 2024 at New York City’s iconic Electric Lady Studios. The album’s minimalist approach shines through in its creation: Isbell used a single instrument—a 1940 Martin 0-17 acoustic guitar. The stripped-down production highlights his storytelling prowess and virtuosic musicianship, earning early praise for its raw, acoustic sound.

This upcoming release will be Isbell’s 10th album since launching his solo career with Sirens of the Ditch in 2007, following his departure from the Drive-By Truckers. Isbell had joined the southern rock band in 2003 at the age of 24, contributing to albums like Decoration Day. His solo career reached new heights with 2013’s Southeastern, a deeply personal record that solidified his reputation as one of the most acclaimed songwriters of his generation.

To promote Foxes in the Snow, Isbell will embark on his solo An Intimate Evening with Jason Isbell tour. The tour begins on February 15 in Chicago and includes stops in cities like Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville, and Detroit. The schedule also includes two separate stints in Europe, starting with a sold-out UK and European leg on February 2 in Berlin, continuing through September 7.

In addition to his celebrated music career, Isbell has ventured into acting. He recently appeared in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and will star in RZA’s upcoming drama One Spoon of Chocolate. These accomplishments further underscore his versatility as an artist.

Fans of Isbell’s work can look forward to Foxes in the Snow as an opportunity to experience his artistry in its purest form. With its focus on acoustic arrangements and storytelling, the album is poised to stand out in his already remarkable discography.

Jason Isbell, ‘Foxes in the Snow’ Track Listing
1. Bury Me
2. Ride to Robert’s
3. Eileen
4. Gravelweed
5. Don’t Be Tough
6. Open and Close
7. Foxes in the Snow
8. Crimson and Clay
9. Good While It Lasted
10. True Believer
11. Wind Behind the Rain

Jason Isbell, An Intimate Evening With Jason Isbell, 2025
Jan 16–20: Mexico City, Mexico – Súper Ocho
Jan 18: Mexico City, Mexico – Lunario del Auditorio Nacional
Feb 2: Berlin, DE – Columbia Theatre +
Feb 4: Cologne, DE – Kulturkirche Köln +
Feb 6: Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso +
Feb 10: London, UK – Barbican +
Feb 12: Dublin, IE – Vicar Street +
Feb 15: Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre +
Feb 16: Ithaca, NY – State Theatre of Ithaca +
Feb 17: Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall +
Feb 18: Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center +
Feb 20: Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre +
Feb 21: New York, NY – Beacon Theatre +
Feb 22: New York, NY – Beacon Theatre +
Feb 23: Princeton, NJ – McCarter Theatre +
Feb 27: Washington DC – Warner Theatre +
Feb 28: Washington DC – Warner Theatre +
March 1: Washington DC – Warner Theatre +
March 12: Oakland, CA – Calvin Simmons Theatre +
March 13: Oakland, CA – Calvin Simmons Theatre +
March 14: Los Angeles, CA – Walt Disney Concert Hall +
March 15: Santa Barbara, CA – Arlington Theatre +
March 20: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle +
March 21: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle +
March 22: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle +
March 28: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle +
March 29: Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre +
April 3: Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
April 4: Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
April 5: Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
April 6: Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
April 8: Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
April 10: Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
April 11: St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
April 12: Savannah, GA – Savannah Music Festival
April 13: Greenville, SC – Peace Concert Hall
April 15: Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
April 16: Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
April 17: Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
April 30: Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheater *
May 1: Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
May 2: Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
May 3: Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
May 5: Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater
May 6: Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater
May 7: Billings, MT – Alberta Bair Theater
May 9: Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place – Sid Buckwold Theatre
May 11: Edmonton, AB – Winspear Centre
May 12: Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
May 13: Vancouver, BC – Orpheum
May 15: Walla Walla, WA – Wine Country Amphitheater
May 16: Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center for the Arts
May 17: Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden
May 19: Eugene, OR – Silva Hall
May 20: Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
June 19: Telluride, CO – Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 21: Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
June 22: Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
June 25: Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater
June 26: Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
June 27: Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre
June 28: Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater @
July 4–5: Missoula, MT – Zootown Festival
July 9: Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
July 11: Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre
July 12: Rockford, IL – Coronado Theatre
July 14: Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre
July 15: Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
July 16: Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts =
July 18: Beech Mountain, NC – Beech Mountain Ski Resort
July 19: Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront =
July 20: Charleston, SC – Charleston Gaillard Center
July 21: Wilmington, NC – Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
Aug 26: Perth, WA – RAC Arena ~
Aug 29: Brisbane, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment Centre ~
Aug 30: Sydney, NSW – QUDOS Bank Arena ~
Sept 2: Hobart, TAS – MyState Bank Arena ~
Sept 4: Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena ~
Sept 6: Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena ~
Sept 7: Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena ~

+ Jason Isbell Solo
* w/ Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
@ w/ Band of Horses
= w/ Garrison Starr
~ supporting Paul Kelly

 

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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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