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
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
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
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
“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
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.
Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter David Kushner Shares New Valentine’s Day EP ’20 Years From Now’
Multi-billion-streaming, Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter David Kushner is excited to share his eagerly anticipated new EP, 20 Years From Now, arriving everywhere today, on Valentine’s Day. Today’s release, along with an official music video for “Love Worth Saving,” sees Kushner unpacking the passing of time and the lingering question of where love will weave itself into the story two decades down the line. Inspired by his parents’ rocky relationship, Kushner reflects on how love, even in its most fragile state, leaves an undeniable imprint while asking a compelling question: Where will love be in 20 years?
Kushner returned last month with his eagerly awaited new single, “Breathe In, Breathe Out,” which was already a fan favorite thanks to a series of popular teases across social media.. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Rick Nowels (Lana Del Rey, Madonna, Stevie Nicks), the deeply emotional, intensely cinematic track was joined by an official music video.
Kushner will celebrate the arrival of 20 Years From Now with a major EU/UK headline tour which got underway on February 13 at Stockholm, Sweden’s Cirkus and then sees him visiting Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and Ireland through mid-March. For updates and ticket information, please visit www.davidkushnermusic.com/tour.
David Kushner first captivated global audiences in 2022 with his debut EP, Footprints I Found, highlighted by the breakout hits “Miserable Man” and “Mr. Forgettable.” Both songs quickly proved worldwide sensations, earning the Chicago-born, Nashville-bred artist over 1 billion global streams and catapulting him to international recognition.
2023’s “Daylight” solidified Kushner’s standing as a major new force, reaching the top 40 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” and #1 on charts around the globe while earning multiple Gold and Platinum certifications (including 3x Platinum from the RIAA) and over 1.3 billion worldwide streams thus far. Kushner followed up in 2024 with his acclaimed full-length debut, The Dichotomy, an epically autobiographical project detailing the story of his spiritual and philosophical life’s journey. The album includes such hits as “Skin and Bones,” “Hero,” and “Darkerside,” the latter of which is now ascending the top 25 at Alternative radio outlets nationwide. Kushner capped his milestone 2024 with the heartbreaking Christmas anthem, “Empty Bench,” joined by an official music video that has now amassed over 1.5 million views via YouTube and counting.
Currently boasting over 8.5 million followers across social media and more than 10 billion video views across platforms, Kushner made his late-night TV debut with a performance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has won over audiences around the world on two hugely successful headline tours. Now, with “Breathe In, Breathe Out” and the upcoming 20 Years From Now, David Kushner more than affirms his trailblazing place as a rising superstar in the contemporary pop firmament.
DAVID KUSHNER ON TOUR 2025
FEBRUARY
14 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
16 – Copenhagen, Denmark – VEGA
18 – Cologne, Germany – Carlswerk Victoria
19 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys Neue Welt
21 – Warsaw, Poland – COS Torwar
23 – Prague, Czech Republic – Forum Karlín
24 – Zürich, Switzerland – Halle 622
26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
27 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
MARCH
1 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
2– Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
5 – Paris, France – L’Olympia
7 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
8 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – NX
10 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
11 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute Birmingham
13 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
15 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton
17 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre
18 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre
1. Love Worth Saving
2. Breathe In, Breathe Out
3. Ends With You
4. I Wanna Get To Heaven
5. Beautiful Things Don’t Ask For Attention
6. Empty Bench
7. Safe In My Arms
Sam Fender Shares Emotional New Track, “Remember My Name”
Sam Fender is pleased to share a new track from his forthcoming album, People Watching, alongside an emotionally charged video.
Fellow Geordie, the I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns shares the video’s lead role, depicting the crushing inevitability of love, companionship and of eventual loss. The video also features the Easington Colliery Band who hail from the North East of England, and also feature on the track itself. Dave Johns shares the lead with actor Philippa Briggs. The video was directed by Hector Dockrill.
Sam Fender “Remember My Name is a love song dedicated to my late Grandparents – they were always so fiercely proud of our family so I wrote the song in honour of them, from the perspective of my Grandad who was looking after my Grandma when she was suffering from dementia.
“The video is a really special one for me, I’d like to thank everyone involved.”
Polydor Records has made a donation to the Utley Foundation on behalf of Sam Fender in support of their Music for Dementia campaign to make music an integral part of dementia care, based on the life-changing effect it has on people living with dementia.
Remember My Name is the final track to be shared from People Watching ahead of its release next Friday. It’s the fourth taster of Sam’s third full-length LP, and follow’s the album’s storming title-track, Wild Long Lie, and Arm’s Length.
Earlier this week, Sam added to his previously announced stadium run in Newcastle and London, with three big outdoor dates in Manchester (Wythenshawe Park), Edinburgh’s Summer Sessions (at Royal Highland Showgrounds), and Belfast as part of the VITAL series (at Boucher Road Playing Fields) in August. For a full list of Sam’s confirmed live dates, please see below.
Fans are advised to register/pre-order the album for the opportunity to purchase pre-sale tickets, with the registration period open now until Monday 17th February at 10am GMT. Fans who receive their unique codes will be able to enter the pre-sale which commences on Tuesday 18th February at 11am GMT, concluding on Wednesday 19th February at 10am GMT, with all remaining tickets on general sale from Friday 21st February at 10am GMT via www.samfender.com
Now solidified as one of Britain’s most accomplished songwriters of his generation and the next, if Seventeen Going Under was Sam’s “coming of age” record, People Watching is his next step forward – colourful stories and observations of everyday characters living their everyday, but often extraordinary, lives.
Last month, Sam was nominated for ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Best Alternative/Rock Act’ at the BRIT Awards 2025 on 1st March.
Sam Fender Live – People Watching Tour
European Tour (support from CMAT):
4th March – Olympia, Paris SOLD OUT
5th March – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg SOLD OUT
8th March – Halle 622, Zurich SOLD OUT
10th March – Palladium, Cologne SOLD OUT
12th March – Zenith, Munich SOLD OUT
13th March – ChorusLife Arena, Bergamo SOLD OUT
16th March – Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin SOLD OUT
18th March – Afas Live, Amsterdam SOLD OUT
19th March – Forest National, Brussels SOLD OUT
5th April – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC
7th April – The Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA
9th April – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
11th April – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA SOLD OUT
12th April – Coachella Festival, CA
19th April – Coachella Festival, CA
21st April – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
23rd April – The Union Event Center – Salt Lake City, UT
24th April – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
24th May – Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, Sefton Park, Liverpool
6th June – London Stadium (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT)
12th June – St. James’ Park, Newcastle (w/ CMAT) SOLD OUT
14th June – St. James’ Park, Newcastle (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) SOLD OUT
15th June – St. James’ Park, Newcastle (w/ The War on Drugs + CMAT) SOLD OUT
21st June – Hurricane, Germany
22nd June – Southside, Germany
5th July – Rock Werchter, Belgium
6th July – Down The Rabbit Hole, Ewijk
11th July – NOS Alive, Lisbon
8th August – Syd for Solen, Copenhagen
16th August – Wythenshawe Park, Manchester NEW DATE
22nd August – Edinburgh Summer Sessions @ Royal Highland Showgrounds NEW DATE
28th August – VITAL @ Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast NEW DATE
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Announce Collaborative Album ‘I Said I Love You First’ Out March 21
GRAMMY-nominated, multi-Platinum recording artist Selena Gomez and GRAMMY nominated multi-Platinum artist, record producer and songwriter benny blanco team up for their first project as a couple—a collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, set to be released on March 21 via SMG Music/Friend Keep Secrets/Interscope Records. The first taste of new music, the stunning new ballad “Scared of Loving You,” is out today. Listen here, view the visualizer video here and lyric video here, and pre-order the album here.
The track, written by Gomez, blanco and 8x GRAMMY winner FINNEAS, marks Gomez’s highly anticipated return to music. Produced by blanco and FINNEAS, the song highlights Gomez’s storytelling prowess and desire to be vulnerable.
The album celebrates the pair’s love story, giving fans a unique window into their relationship. This album came together organically as a direct result of the comfort that they both felt when working together creatively, allowing them to produce art that authentically reflects their experiences. It chronicles their entire story—before they met, falling in love and looking to what the future holds.
Gomez is one of the most globally and culturally celebrated artists, actors, producers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists of her generation. As a recording artist she has sold more than 176 million singles and has garnered over 38 billion streams worldwide. Gomez has released three critically lauded solo studio albums, all of which debuted at number one on Billboard’s 200 album chart. Her most recent massive hit “Calm Down” with singer Rema became the most successful Afrobeat song of all time and the longest running song ever on Billboard’s U.S. Pop Airplay Chart. As an actor and producer, Gomez has been recognized for her work with multiple Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe nominations. She recently received her first BAFTA nomination for her role in the audacious, Jacques Audiard film “Emilia Perez.”
benny blanco is a record producer, songwriter, artist, actor, record executive and New York Times bestselling author. benny has contributed to the sale of hundreds of millions of albums worldwide through his work with artists including Ed Sheeran, SZA, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Juice WRLD, Sia, and many more. As a solo artist, benny has released two Platinum albums—FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS and FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS 2—that have been streamed more than 11 billion times to date and have featured multiple multi-Platinum hits.
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short N’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ Is Out Now
Today, two-time GRAMMY Award winning global superstar, Sabrina Carpenter, releases the deluxe version of her chart topping album, Short n’ Sweet – listen HERE. Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe) features five additional songs including a duet with global icon, Dolly Parton, on “Please Please Please” and “Busy Woman” which Sabrina debuted live on her sold-out headlining arena tour. Alongside the deluxe, Sabrina released a video with Dolly for “Please Please Please.” The video was shot in Nashville and co-directed by Sabrina and Sean Price Williams.
Originally released last August, Short n’ Sweet topped the charts worldwide and had one of the biggest global debuts of 2024. Upon release, Short n’ Sweet skyrocketed to the top for three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming only the second album in 2024 to spend its first three weeks atop the list. The album’s opening track, “Taste,” captured #1 on Spotify’s US chart, dethroning Sabrina’s own “Please Please Please” and making it the 3rd song off her album to hit #1.
The album earned Sabrina six GRAMMY nods as a first time GRAMMY nominee. Sabrina took home the coveted “Best Pop Vocal Album” award for Short n’ Sweet along with “Best Pop Solo Performance” for the album’s lead single, “Espresso.” She also made her debut on the GRAMMY’s stage with a medley of “Espresso/Please Please Please” to which Harper’s Bazaar said “if Carpenter was already a rising pop princess before tonight, then her Grammys debut has cemented her status as pop royalty.”
Earlier this week, The BRIT Awards announced Sabrina will be joining the lineup as both a performer and honoree. In addition to being nominated twice for international artist of the year and international song of the year for “Espresso,” she will be receiving the Global Success, becoming the first international artist to receive it.
Next month, Sabrina also kicks off the sold-out European leg of her highly acclaimed Short n’ Sweet Tour in Dublin and will hit arenas across Europe and the UK including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and more. Due to demand, additional shows were added in Zurich, Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm. This run follows the incredibly successful 33 date sold-out North American leg which wrapped last November with a 3 night run in Los Angeles.
Sabrina will be returning to Saturday Night Live this weekend to make a guest appearance for their 50th Anniversary Special. She made her debut as the musical guest on the season finale of Saturday Night Live last May. Sabrina also just graced the cover of Vogue US for the first time – see the cover/read the feature here.
Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe) Tracklist
Taste
Please Please Please
Good Graces
Sharpest Tool
Coincidence
Bed Chem
Espresso
Dumb & Poetic
Slim Pickins
Juno
Lie to Girls
Don’t Smile
15 Minutes
Please Please Please (feat. Dolly Parton)
Couldn’t Make It Any Harder
Busy Woman
Bad Reviews
Photo Credit: Aiden Magarian
ABOUT SABRINA CARPENTER:
Two time GRAMMY® award winner, Sabrina Carpenter, has enchanted an audience of millions as a singer, songwriter, actress and style icon. With her music, she has delivered one anthem after another on stage and in the studio, earning multiple gold and multi-platinum certifications, and performing to sold out crowds around the world. On-screen, she has generated mega-fandom through starring roles on television and film. She is signed to Island Records, where she debuted her acclaimed Gold-certified fifth studio album, emails i can’t send, which appeared on many “Best Of 2022” lists including Rolling Stone and Billboard. The album features her hit single “Feather” which went #1 at Top 40 Radio, earning Sabrina her first #1. Her sold out emails i can’t send tour took her to North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil, and she recently served as direct support for Taylor Swift in Latin America, Australia and Singapore on the Eras Tour. In April, Sabrina made her Coachella debut and was one of the most talked about artists of the festival. Ahead of her Coachella debut, she released her single “Espresso” which quickly climbed the charts. Upon release, Pitchfork declared “Espresso” as “in pole position to be this year’s song of the summer,” and The New York Times heralded the single as the song ready to “propel her to the next level”. Since its release, “Espresso” has gone on to reach #1 on the UK & Australian singles charts, Top 5 in the US, and #1 on Spotify globally, where it reached over 200M streams within its first month. Her second single, “Please Please Please,” was released in June and shot straight up to the top of the charts. The single hit #1 on Spotify’s Global and US charts, #1 on Apple Music and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before claiming the #1 spot a week later and went #1 at US Pop Radio. Sabrina made her Saturday Night Live debut in May on the season finale where she performed “Espresso” and “Feather/Nonsense.” In August, she released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. The album was instantly met with an outpouring of critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Variety, and many more. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the 3rd biggest first week debut in the US in 2024 and became only the second album that year to spend its first three weeks atop the list. Short n’ Sweet also topped the charts around the world, reaching #1 in UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, and France. The album earned Sabrina an impressive six GRAMMY® nominations as a first time nominee. Short n’ Sweet took home the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Sabrina also won the “Best Pop Solo Performance” GRAMMY® Award for the album’s lead single “Espresso.” She made her debut at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards with a captivating performance of “Espresso/Please Please Please.” Last Fall, Sabrina wrapped the 33 date North American leg of her monumental sold-out Short n’ Sweet Tour and will be embarking on the sold-out European leg on March 3rd.