After a year when plenty discovered what “the blues” really means, Cedric Burnside returns with I Be Trying; a new collection of 13 original songs that chart a course through dark times and towards the resonant love waiting to be found on the other side. 

A masterclass in Mississippi Hill Country Blues from its greatest living practitioner and two-time Grammy nominee, I Be Trying features stories of connection, hurt and redemption in the South as Burnside’s blistering guitar riffs become one with his emotive vocal melodies; sometimes conjuring what words can not. 

I Be Trying finds Cedric, a student of and collaborator with his legendary grandfather RL Burnside, teaming with producer Boo Mitchell (“Uptown Funk” etc.) and Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All-Stars) – themselves descendants of the great musical traditions of the American Delta – at Memphis’ hallowed Royal Studios, where Al Green, Solomon Burke, Buddy Guy and so many other legends came before. 

Despite this pedigree, or because of it, I Be Trying feels thoroughly modern, reinterpreting those musical legacies into a bold, contemporary Black American sound that expands the sonic landscape while respecting and honoring its roots. Nowhere is this more evident than on lead single “Step In,” which finds Burnside praying to the heavens to escape hardship and despair but with metaphors reflecting the ails of our present-day world: “like an addict fiending for crack…Lord step in.” 

Watch ‘Step In’ at Royal Studios HERE

I Be Trying marks Cedric’s newest chapter in a career that began at age 13 with an unmatched musical education in his grandfather’s touring band. Now serving as the leading global ambassador for the Hill Country Blues, a genre at once African and American, southern and Mississippian – local and universal – the album also features musicians like Alabama Shakes bassist Zac Cockrell and New Orleans drummer Reed Watson (John Paul White etc). With a release on the artist-run Southern independent label Single Lock Records, the collection unmistakably charts a path forward for the Mississippi blues of a modern South. 

I BE TRYING TRACKLIST

The World Can Be So Cold

Step In

I Be Trying

You Really Love Me

Love Is The Key

Keep On Pushing

Gotta Look Out

Pretty Flowers

What Makes Me Think

Bird Without A Feather

Hands Off That Girl

Get Down

Love You Forever

On May 28th, Travis’ 2007 top #5 album The Boy With No Name returns to vinyl for the first time cut at London’s Metropolis Studios with gatefold sleeve and bonus 7” single. As well as standard black vinyl, an exclusive limited–edition gold vinyl version is available for pre-order via the Travis official store and UK independent record shops. 

In 2007, ten years on from the release of their debut album Good Feeling, much had changed for Travis – and yet, much remained the same. With frontman Fran Healy now a father (The Boy With No Name takes its title from a nickname briefly given to his son) his songs turned to the world of relationships, with single ‘Closer’ returning the band to the Top 10 of the UK singles chart & ‘My Eyes’ focusing on his newborn son. The album, which featured production work from Nigel Godrich and Brian Eno, was praised by the BBC as the Scottish band’s “most eclectic album to date”, the work of a band who “can afford to take risks” while receiving four stars from Q magazine.

“The Boy With No Name is a dense album,” Fran reflected. “Andy MacDonald, our A&R man fracked me hard, possibly a little too hard, for songs. As a result there were many strong contenders for singles. Battleships, Sailing Away, Big Chair among some which should have been released but never made it. As a result it’s possibly our most eclectic album packed with some our most memorable songs.”

The Boy With No Name’s re-release comes on the heels of the vinyl reissue for Travis’ debut album, Good Feeling (released April 2nd on Craft Recordings). Leading up to the release, all four band members participated in an exclusive Q&A conversation with mega-producer Steve Lillywhite, who they worked with 24 years ago on Good Feeling. Click HERE to watch Travis in conversation with Steve Lillywhite.

The Boy With No Name

Side A

1. 3 Times And You Lose
2. Selfish Jean
3. Closer
4. Big Chair
5. Battleships
6. Eyes Wide Open

Side B

1. My Eyes
2. One Night
3. Under The Moonlight
4. Out In Space
5. Colder
6. New Amsterdam

7”

1. Sailing Away

Pre-Order The Boy With No Name LP

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About Craft Recordings: 

Craft Recordings is home to one of the largest and most essential collections of master recordings and compositions in the world. Its storied repertoire includes landmark releases from icons such as Joan Baez, John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Isaac Hayes, John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, R.E.M., Joan Sebastian, and Traveling Wilburys. Plus, the catalog recordings of celebrated contemporary acts including A Day to Remember, Evanescence, Alison Krauss, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday and Violent Femmes, to name just a few. Renowned imprints with catalogs issued under the Craft banner include Fania, Fantasy, Fearless, Musart, Nitro, Panart, Prestige, Riverside, Rounder, Specialty, Stax, Vanguard, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay and Victory, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation—ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft is also home to the Billie Holiday and Tammy Wynette estates which preserve and protect their respective names, likeness and music through day-to-day legacy management of these cultural trailblazers.   

Craft Recordings is the catalog label team for Concord Recorded Music. For more info, visit CraftRecordings.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify.

WHAT DRIVES US, directed by Dave Grohl and produced by Foo Fighters, is an homage to the moment in every musician’s life when their commitment is tested and their desire to play music for others becomes an almost irrational act of blind faith. The first step to prove to yourself and the world that you belong is to load up your instruments, your talent and your courage, and get in the van to take your music to the world — a true rock and roll rite of passage.

“This film is my love letter to every musician that has ever jumped in an old van with their friends and left it all behind for the simple reward of playing music,” said Dave Grohl. “What started as a project to pull back the curtain on the DIY logistics of stuffing all of your friends and equipment into a small space for months on end eventually turned into an exploration of ‘why?’ What drives us?’”

WHAT DRIVES US features interviews with an array of iconic figures spanning eras and genres, including: Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, Pat Smear, Ringo Starr, Flea, Brian Johnson, St. Vincent, Slash, Duff McKagan, Ben Harper, The Edge, Mike Watt, Ian Mackaye, Starcrawler, RadKey, Exene Cervenka, Tony Kanal, DH Peligro, Charlie Gabriel, Jennifer Finch, Dave Lombardo, Kira Roessler, Pete Stahl, Lars Ulrich, and Steven Tyler. 

A Roswell Films / Therapy Studios production, WHAT DRIVES US was directed by Dave Grohl, produced by John Ramsay, James A Rota, Mark Monroe, and Foo Fighters, and edited by Dean Gonzalez. Jessica Young was the director of photography and Brandon Kim was the sound designer and mixer.

WATCH THE TRAILER NOW: https://WhatDrivesUs.lnk.to/Trailer  

FOR MORE INFO ON WHAT DRIVES US VISIT: https://codacollection.co/films/what-drives-us

Introducing Stack Radio App, the DJ in your pocket and exclusive club everyone wants a membership to. A simple radio app, Stack Radio App is designed with no ads, no talking, no interruptions, just great music, specially selected by the gatekeepers of the music world.

Purveyors of quality, Stack Radio App was set up by Kiss FM founder Tosca Jackson and art world veteran and curator Max Wigram in 2018 to remove the anxiety of music listening. Investing time building a trusted circle of tastemakers, the pair set about intricately building mixtapes for fans of all music without the time to wade through the ocean of songs available. Like being in your favourite club, or that subscription to the hottest record label, Stack Radio App creates the most enjoyable music experience one track at a time, from back-in-the-day classics to essential new cuts.

Aesthetically stunning, with weekly updates and an unbelievably simple setup, Stack Radio App has a selection of carefully considered mixtapes from some of the most influential and connected people in music, to take you on a voyage through sound. From legendary designer Pam Hogg to actor Russell Tovey and DJ to the stars Fat Tony to Texas front-women Sharleen Spiteri, to name just a few, each providing a glimpse into their musical world or taking you back to the dance floor. A one stop music shop, you can also sit back and select one of three simple choices, ‘Slow’, Medium’ or ‘Fast’, allowing Stack Radio App to create the perfect choices from their deep wealth of musical knowledge. It’s simply all the best bits of radio, with all the best DJs. 

Speaking of the app Tosca Jackson said “Streaming services opened up a whole new world of music for us, but choice became the issue –  a huge library of songs in our pockets, but without any filter. Stack Radio App is a simple filter, a gateway to great curated music. If the other streaming services were holiday camps, we set out to be the boutique hotel.”

“Choice can be overwhelming so the idea of an app that selected the best tracks for me sounded perfect” Max Wigram said on creating Stack Radio App. “Something that was beautiful and simply designed, an app I could stick on and then relax. Something of truly fantastic quality.”

Already finding champions across the music world and with a small fee of £20 for a 12 month subscription, the app is affordable access to the world’s most exclusive club. With the same love and passion for music, Stack Radio App plays differently. Join the radio revolution! 

About Tosca Jackson

A founder of one of the UK’s most loved radio stations, KISS FM, Tosca Jackson has had an illustrious career in the music industry. As well as working in radio as a DJ on Solar Radio and starting the celebrated station Mi-Soul Radio, Tosca has also consulted for Sony and BMG and worked as an artist manager for Modest Management. Following his time at Modest Management, he started Pumpkin and Babylon music, managing a roster of songwriters to supply bespoke music for TV, Film and events. Since its inception they have provided the music for many TV Shows including Billy Connolly’s ‘Across America’ series, Micky Flanagan’s Sky series and ring music for Anthony Joshua.  

About Max Wigram

Throughout his career art world veteren Max Wigram has worked as the contemporary curator at the Royal Academy, where he curated the seminal Apocalypse exhibition in 2000 with Sir Norman Rosenthal, started the Independent Art Space in 1994 and was the Art Advisor to the Thyssen Collection. He ran his acclaimed gallery, Max Wigram Gallery, from 2005-2017 in London’s Mayfair representing artists such as John Giorno and Marine Huggonie. Today, as well as creating Stack Radio App, Max works as an Independent Investor.

https://www.stackradioapp.com/

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Texas make a very welcome return with their exhilarating new album ‘Hi’, flexing their rock soul muscle with 14 tracks that easily rank amongst the best of their stellar career. Scotland’s finest, Texas are a band in their prime, fuelled by the swagger of their recent acclaimed collaboration with the Wu-Tang Clan.

Back in 2018 Sharleen Spiteri and bass guitarist Johnny McElhone found some outtakes from the original ‘White on Blonde’ sessions that they forgot existed. Initially they thought these undiscovered gems could be released as a ‘lost’ album but listening to the tracks inspired them to write some really strong new material.

“Our excitement at finding this treasure trove of songs collided with our excitement back then and, unplanned, new songs started coming,” Sharleen says. “You could say we were inspired by ourselves!”

‘Hi’ is Texas’ 10th album, a stunning result of looking back with eyes fixed firmly on the future. Three of the songs were written in lockdown, in Scotland, Wales, LA and Sweden. Collaborations include ‘Dark Fire’, written with Richard Hawley, a lovely tune that recalls the spirit of a slow dance at a high school prom while ‘Look What You’ve Done’, is an intoxicating, classic duet where Sharleen trades verses with Clare Grogan (Altered Images).

‘Mr Haze’ is a soul -soaked Motown belter driven by a Donna Summer sample while another album highlight is the haunting piano ballad ‘Unbelievable’ with beautiful lyrics. “We don’t usually do ballads,” Sharleen admits. “But this one really stuck. The words are very intimate and personal while the music sounds really epic.”

‘Just Wanna Be Liked’ recalls their roots, equal parts Morricone and Wim Wenders.

“All our albums have cinematic songs,” Sharleen says. “Morricone in particular is still a huge influence. We’re referencing our past but also writing from the position we’re in now. Being able to stand back from what you’ve achieved gives you a different perspective. Our aim has only ever been to make great music.”

Luckily for us, Texas have done just that. New album ‘Hi’ is nothing short of a triumph. Enjoy the journey.

Tracklisting for ‘Hi” is: 

1. Mr Haze
2. Hi w/ Wu-Tang Clan
3. Just Want To Be Liked
4. Unbelievable 
5. Moonstar
6. Dark Fire
7. Look What You’ve Done
8. Heaven Knows
9. You Can Call Me 
10. Sound of My Voice 
11. Falling 
12. Hi (Single Mix) 
13. Had A Hard Day *
14. Had to Leave *

* = Deluxe Album 

Texas play the following UK dates. Tickets on sale now from HERE. 

Feb 2022

Thu 10th Dublin, Olympia

Fri 11th Dublin, Olympia

Sun 13th Belfast, Waterfront

Mon 14th Belfast, Waterfront

Wed 16th Island of Man, Villa Marina

Fri 18th Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall

Sat 19th Halifax, Victoria Theatre

Mon 21st Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall

Tue 22nd Northampton, Derngate

Thu 24th Guildford, G Live

Fri 25th Harrogate, Convention Centre

Sat 26th Hull, Bonus Arena

Mon 28th Sheffield, City Hall

Mar 2022

Tue 1st Leicester, De Montfort Hall

Weds 2nd Leicester, De Montfort Hall

Thu 3rd Newcastle, O2 City Hall

Fri 4th Glasgow, SSE Hydro

Sat 5th Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Mon 7th Southend, Cliffs Pavilion

Tue 8th Manchester, Bridgewater Hall

Thu 10th Bath, Forum

Fri 11th Brighton, Centre

Sat 12th Bournemouth, International Centre

Mon 14th Cardiff, St David’s Hall

Tue 15th Llandudno, Venue Cymru Theatre

Wed 16th London, Palladium

Fri 18th Oxford, New Theatre

Sat 19th Margate, Winter Gardens

Sun 20th Stoke-On-Trent, Victoria Hall

https://www.texas.uk.com/

Simon & Schuster (UK) Ltd, announced today that they will publish THE STORYTELLER by Grammy-winning musician, documentary filmmaker and fledgling author Dave Grohl. Deputy Publishing Director, Non-Fiction, Ian Marshall negotiated the deal for UK & Commonwealth rights with WME. Grohl is managed by Silva Artist Management. The book will also be published in the USA (Dey Street Books), Finland (Bazar), Germany (Ullstein), Holland (A.W. Bruna) and Italy (Rizzoli).

Dave Grohl has been one of the most beloved and respected figures on the international music scene since his recorded debut with Nirvana on 1991’s generation-defining Nevermind. Grohl took centre stage with Foo Fighters’ 1995 self-titled debut, the first of 10 albums in a massive 12-Grammy-winning streak, most recently including the No 1 album sales charting Medicine at Midnight. Grohl has travelled the planet doing the thing he loves most – playing rock ’n’ roll marathons for tens of thousands of ecstatic Foo Fighter fans. But when the pandemic necessitated going into lockdown, Grohl took stock of how he might use this moment of pause. Channelling his creativity into writing and using his remarkable skill for storytelling, in May 2020 he wrote a moving reflection for The Atlantic on missing the thrill of live music during the Covid era that went viral. Then, ending a longstanding self-imposed exile from social media, Grohl’s new Instagram account @davestruestories was born. This new platform became a way for Dave to share his extraordinary (and funny) stories with fans and fellow music nuts, and now Grohl is set to build upon that momentum with his first book. 

Grohl’s new book is as much a celebration of music as it is about the moments that have moulded him into the man he is today. From hilarious childhood mishaps, touching family moments, leaving home to see the world at eighteen, to spectacular stories about Nirvana, Foo Fighters, David Bowie, Joan Jett, Iggy Pop, Paul McCartney, playing drums for Tom Petty on Saturday Night Live, performing at the White House, and even swing dancing with AC/DC, with all love, laughs, loss and embarrassments along the way, THE STORYTELLER is a fascinating look at a life lived loud. 

‘There is a common thread that runs throughout everything that I do: storytelling. Whether in song, documentary film or on the page, I have always felt compelled to share moments from my life. This inclination is a huge part of what excites me creatively but also as a human being. In March 2020, realising that my day job with the Foo Fighters was going to go on hold, I started an Instagram account (@davestruestories) and decided to focus all of my creative energy on writing some of my stories down, something I love doing but I’ve never really had the time for. I soon found that the reward I felt every time I posted a story was the same as the feeling I get when playing a song to an audience, so I kept on writing. The response from readers was as soul-filling as any applause in an arena. So, I took stock of all the experiences I’ve had in my life – incredible, difficult, funny and emotional – and decided it was time to finally put them into words. Now with the amazing people at Simon & Schuster I’m excited and honoured to announce THE STORYTELLER, a collection of memories of a life lived loud. From my early days growing up in the suburbs of Washington, DC, to hitting the road at the age of 18, and all the music that followed, I can now share these adventures with the world, as seen and heard from behind the microphone. Turn it up!’ Grohl says.

‘I don’t think I have ever seen such universal excitement in a company, with so many of my colleagues sharing their very personal memories of Dave and his music. But, in the end, what really sets this book apart is the sheer brilliance of the writing: this is a rock memoir that will set the standard for a generation to come, as he truly is THE storyteller,’ commented Marshall. 

Pre-order – https://www.davegrohlstoryteller.com/ 

DAVE GROHL is a 16-time Grammy-winning musician and two-time Emmy-winning director.

Dave Grohl has been one of the most beloved and respected figures on the international music since his recorded debut with Nirvana on 1991’s generation-defining Nevermind. Grohl took centre stage with Foo Fighters’ 1995 self-titled debut, the first album in massive 12-Grammy-winning catalogue that now includes The Colour & The Shape (1997), There Is Nothing Left To Lose (1999), One By One (2002), In Your Honour (2005), Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007), Wasting Light (2011), Sonic Highways (2014), Concrete and Gold (2017) and, most recently, Medicine at Midnight (2021).

Grohl has a well-earned reputation as a prolific collaborator: his various endeavours have included ‘Cut Me Some Slack’, written and recorded with Paul McCartney and Grohl’s Nirvana bandmates Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear;  Them Crooked Vultures, formed with Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones and Queens of the Stone Age’s Joshua Homme, late legends David Bowie and Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, as well as Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Elton John, Nine Inch Nails, Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen, to name a few.

In 2013, Grohl made his debut as a feature director/producer with the acclaimed documentary Sound City. Named for the Van Nuys CA studio where Nirvana recorded Nevermind in 1991, which would sell more than 30 million copies and transform the modern musical landscape. Premiering to unanimous raves at Sundance and achieving a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Sound City focused both on the history of the legendary studio and on the ongoing fight to preserve the human element of music. Hailed by Peter Travers of Rolling Stone as an ‘exhilarating documentary about what makes life worth living’, by  The New York Times as ‘candy to several generations’ worth of rock fans’ and NPR as ‘a celebration of just how unbelievably awesome it is to make rock music for a living’, Sound City has since been certified as a Gold Longform Video by the RIAA, while the Sound City – Real To Reel companion album took the 2013 Grammys for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Rock Song (‘Cut Me Some Slack’). 

Grohl also directed the eight-part HBO docuseries Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways, which premiered in October 2014 and went on to win two of the four Emmys for which it was nominated (outstanding sound mixing for non-fiction programming and outstanding sound editing for non-fiction programming). Described by Grohl as a love letter to the history of American music, Sonic Highways was comprised of eight one-hour episodes, each chronicling the creation of one song on Foo Fighters’ Sonic Highways album, each written and recorded in a different American musical landmark – Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Seattle and Washington, D.C. 

About Simon & Schuster UK

Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK. The group is based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India. Within the UK division, there are four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster and Simon & Schuster Children’s Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction and children’s publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Gallup Press, Inner Traditions, National Geographic Adult Books, Rebellion and VIZ Media.

Following the surprise new mix of album highlight ‘Don’t Be A Stranger’ featuring Grammy-nominated US country star Cam, Ward Thomas today release a mesmerising acoustic version of the single. The track is taken from their acclaimed 2020 album, Invitation.

Ward Thomas’ acoustic version of ‘Don’t Be A Stranger’ adds a new depth in sound with Cam adding a further touch of country class as her voice effortlessly blends with Catherine and Lizzy. Alongside the track, the sisters have released a beautiful up close and personal video directed by budding figurative artist Sophia Burnell.

Listen to ‘Don’t Be A Stranger ft. Cam (Acoustic) HERE and watch the video HERE

In line with the acoustic release, Ward Thomas have also announced a duet competition for fans. To enter the competition fans can film themselves dueting with Catherine and Lizzy using the blank verse version of ‘Don’t Be A Stranger’ (downloadable HERE) and posting it to their own socials using the hashtag, #wardthomasfeatme or by dueting with them on TikTok HERE. Three entries chosen by Catherine and Lizzy will win a mastered version of their duet with the sisters and one very lucky winner will be invited to play a three song support set at their choice of one of their November tour dates. 

Ward Thomas embark on an intimate “Invitation” acoustic tour, which has been rescheduled for November 2021. The 16-date run includes two nights at London’s Union Chapel on the 29th & 30th.

UK TOUR DATES (tickets on-sale HERE)

November 2021

Mon 1st BOURNEMOUTH, O2 Academy

Tues 2nd BATH, Forum 

Weds 3rd LEAMINGTON, Assembly

Fri 5th BARROW, Forum Theatre

Sat 6th LINCOLN, Engine Shed 

Sun 7th SOUTHEND, Palace Theatre

Mon 8th NORWICH, Epic Studios

Weds 10th LEEDS, City Varieties 

Thurs 11th LIVERPOOL, Grand Central 

Fri 12th MANCHESTER, RNCM Concert Hall

Sun 14th WOKING, New Victoria Theatre

Tues 16th EDINBURGH, Queen’s Hall

Weds 17th GLASGOW, Mackintosh Church 

Sun 28th BRIGHTON, St Georges

Mon 29th LONDON, Union Chapel

Tues 30th LONDON, Union Chapel 

https://www.wardthomasmusic.co.uk/

Elvis Costello will release La Face de Pendule à Coucou, a six-track E.P. consisting of Francophone adaptations and re-mixes of songs from Costello’s 2020 album Hey Clockface.

The E.P. – which features contributions from Iggy Pop, Isabelle Adjani and Tshegue – will be released digitally on March 26th and on vinyl this summer by Concord Records. 

Listen to ‘La Face de Pendule à Coucou’ HERE

Iggy Pop’s acclaimed version of “No Flag” has already provided a preview of la malice of this collection, which also features a spoken-word rendition of “No Flag” in which Iggy’s famous baritone is heard in dialogue with Costello’s original vocal.

Isabelle Adjani and Steve Nieve contribute a new piano and voice rendition of “Revolution #49” on which Ms. Adjani improvises melodically in response to M. Nieve’s “una corda” piano motif, providing a delicate contrast to her compelling recitation over the Serpent-led instrumental performance from ‘Hey Clockface’.

The French lyrical adaptation for both versions was made by Muriel Teodori and completed in consultation with Isabelle Adjani at the time of recording. 

“Hetty O’Hara Confidential” – another of the “Helsinki Sound” recordings from Hey Clockface – receives two very contrasting interpretations on La Face de Pendule à Coucou.

The first is a radical re-working by Tshegue – the Paris-based combination of the Franco-Cuban producer, Nicolas ‘Dakou’ Dacunha-Castelle and Kinshasa-born vocalist, Faty Sy Savanet. 

Costello said, “When I heard Tshegue’s single, “Muanapoto”, it provided such a great jolt of energy that I thought they might have fun dismantling and re-assembling this rag doll of a song”. 

“Hetty O’Hara Confidentiel” also receives an entirely Francophone lyrical adaptation courtesy of Muriel Teodori and AJUQ. This rendition is led by the enigmatic presence of Etta Somatis, who shares the verses with AJUQ with brief interjections in the original language. 

A new edition talking picture for “Hetty O’Hara Confidentiel” by Eamon Singer and Arlo McFurlow – featuring the voices of Etta Somatis, AJUQ et Elvis Costello – will also be released on March 26th, joining the previously released illustrated clips for “No Flag” – in both English and French – and another for the Isabelle Adjani’s rendition of “Revolution #49.”

Watch the lyric video for “Hetty O’Hara Confidentiel” HERE

In Rolling Stone, Iggy Pop explained the genesis of “No Flag (Chanté)” et “No Flag (Parlé)” saying “Nobody official asked for it. It was just Elvis and [his wife] Diana [Krall] asking, ‘Do you want to sing this in French?’ And I thought, ‘Well, the French will be a big chore. I can do that.’” 

Costello said of working with Adjani, “When Steve Nieve’s partner, Muriel Teodori told me that she thought Isabelle Adjani might consider reading the French adaptation that Muriel had made of my original text, I assumed that I must be dreaming.”

La Face de Pendule à Coucou track listing: 

No Flag (Chanté)

Elvis Costello enregistré à Suommenlinnan Studio, Helsinki par Eetu Seppälä avec assistant ingénieur Tim Mikkola

Iggy Pop enregistré à Safe and Sound Mix Mobile, Miami par Luis Gomez                                                 

Revolution #49 (Parlé)

Elvis Costello et Steve Nieve et le Quintette Saint Germain enregistrés aux Studio Saint Germain, Paris par François Delabrière avec assistant ingénieur Bastien Lozier

Elvis Costello choral enregistré à Sentry Sound par Lens O’Toole

Isabelle Adjani enregistrée à Studio Pasteur par Steve Nieve

Hetty O’Hara Confidential (Tshegue Remix) 

Elvis Costello enregistré à Suommenlinnan Studio, Helsinki par Eetu Seppälä avec assistant ingénieur Tim Mikkola Tshegue enregistré à Dakou Studios par Nicolas Dacunha-Castelle

No Flag (Parlé)

Elvis Costello enregistré à Suommenlinnan Studio, Helsinki par Eetu Seppälä avec assistant ingénieur Tim Mikkola

Iggy Pop enregistré à Safe and Sound Mix Mobile, Miami par Luis Gomez                                                

Revolution #49 (Chanté)   

Isabelle Adjani et Steve Nieve enregistrés à Studio Pasteur par Steve Nieve

Hetty O’Hara Confidentiel

Elvis Costello enregistré à Suommenlinnan Studio, Helsinki par Eetu Seppälä avec assistant ingénieur Tim Mikkola Etta Somatis et AJUQ enregistrés à Trouville Sound par Steve Nieve

Today, legendary feminist icon, musician, producer, and artist Peaches releases astonishing and subversive new track “Pussy Mask,” alongside a surreal music video via Third Man Records. Peaches was called the “Spiritual Godmother of ‘WAP’” by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  

Peaches says, “Because of the pandemic, our collective anxieties unite us more than ever. Even though it may not affect each one of us the same way, we all have similar base concerns. A serious reminder that we are all in this together. I wanted the song to be absurd and fun but also a reflection of our concerns. The humor shines some light into our dark, confusing, and frustrating reality.”

The shamelessly delightful music video, directed by award-winning artist Leah Shore and animated by Leah Shore and Rob Yuflo, is complete with animated versions of Chief Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Listen to ‘Pussy Mask’ HERE and watch HERE

The “Pussy Mask” standard black vinyl 7″ and picture disc 7″ will be released on June 25, pre-order now via the Third Man Records store.

Peaches store: http://smarturl.it/peachesstore

Standard: https://thirdmanstore.com/products/pussy-mask-standard-black-vinyl

Picture Disc: https://thirdmanstore.com/products/pussy-mask-limited-edition-picture-disc

Peaches has always been a political figure, with lyrics famous for their focus on social inequality, body image, gender, and age equality. She was called a “heroine” by The New York Times and has spent the past two decades upending stereotypes and challenging social norms while championing issues of gender equality and sexual identity with biting wit and fearless originality. 

On her latest releases, she’s more direct and defiant than ever. In just the past 6 months she’s taken on systemic oppression on “Flip This”, celebrated the 48th anniversary of Roe v Wade with friends Cyndi Lauper, Nona Hendyrx, Linda Perry and more on Amanda Shires’ “Our Problem” and last year her seminal album The Teaches of Peaches turned 20, in a retrospective NPR said it fundamentally “shifted the window for sex in pop.” This year she has also collaborated with Dave Grohl, Nick Cave and Tenacious D and co-created Fill The Whole, an online gaming experience, with award-winning directors and digital artists Pussykrew for the prestigious music and arts festival CTM in Berlin.

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After causing a whole lot of chatter amongst audiences and critics alike, Lord Huron have begun to unwind the little riddle they’ve been spinning over the past few months and announce their fourth full-length album, LONG LOST, out May 21st via Whispering Pines Studios Inc./Republic Records featuring new single ‘MINE FOREVER’ – watch the video HERE.

At the same time, the news only raises more questions. What can fans expect? What did the band lose and how long has it been lost? And who the hell is WBUB’s Mr. Tubbs Tarbell? All these questions (and more) have been brewing as easter eggs from the upcoming album have been revealed during Lord Huron’s Alive from Whispering Pines series. 

During its first episode, viewers were introduced to Mr. Tubbs Tarbell, fell under the spell of commercials that may very well be lost tapes from the past, and were treated to some incredible performances by Lord Huron. The band played some old songs including “Meet Me In The Woods” and provided a sneak peek at some new songs. The episode also featured a hotline where fans could call in and ask Mr. Tarbell questions and request songs from the band. Episode 2 included additional cryptic clues, more beautiful performances from Lord Huron (including  “The World Ender” and  “Frozen Pines”) and even the secret world premiere of “Mine Forever.” Last night on Alive From Whispering Pines, Lord Huron performed their triple-platinum single “The Night We Met” as well as fan favorites “Ghost on The Shore” and “Never Ever.” 

To help answer all these lingering questions, Tubbs has put out an official letter into the multiverse from Whispering Pines Studios describing the mythical tale of recording Long Lost with Lord Huron and the origins of its cosmic music. Read the full letter HERE.

Long Lost will also include the previously released track “Not Dead Yet.” The single has already racked up 1.5 million Spotify streams and 500K video views. Additionally, the guys hit the stage at Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! for a show-stopping television debut performance of “Not Dead Yet.” Watch it HERE. Spin claimed, “they sharpened their teeth,” while UPROXX described the track as “driving.” In addition to plugs from Stereogum and more, Brooklyn Vegan touted it among “Our Favorite Songs of the Week.” See full track list for Long Lost below.

Lord Huron first made a name for themselves with their debut album Lonesome Dreams and shortly after Stranger Tales, which featured the triple-platinum single “The Night We Met.” In 2018, Lord Huron earned widespread critical acclaim with their first Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 2—with their third album, Vide Noir. A cinematic collection of pensive provocative, and powerful rock, the record garnered praise from The Guardian, Uncut, NME & The Line Of Best Fit, as well as NPR, Time, Los Angeles Times, Spin, Stereogum, Refinery29, UPROXX,  and more as singles such as “Wait by the River” and “When the Night is Over” generated tens of millions of streams. The band’s extensive touring includes headline shows at some of the most storied venues in the both the US & UK, including the Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Camden Roundhouse) and prime slots at festivals ranging from Coachella to Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo. 

What could be in store for the band next? Only time will tell…As Tubbs says: “As ever, friends, may you live until you die”

Long Lost Track List: 

1. The Moon Doesn’t Mind
2. Mine Forever
3. (One Helluva Performer)
4. Love Me Like You Used To
5. Meet Me In The City
6. (Sing For Us Tonight)
7. Long Lost
8. Twenty Long Years
9. Drops In The Lake
10. Where Did The Time Go
11. Not Dead Yet 
12. (Deep Down Inside Ya)
13. I Lied
14. At Sea
15. What Do It Mean
16. Time’s Blur 

Pre-order Long Lost HERE

www.lordhuron.com

Following the release of his euphoric single All I Need, Jake Bugg has announced the release of his 5th album and first full-length release through RCA Records with new album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning released on 20th August. Pre-order here.

All I Need, produced by multi-award-winning producer Steve Mac, was the second official single release for Jake since Kiss Like The Sun at the end of 2019, which was co-written with Andrew Watt (Post Malone). Both singles marked the beginning of a new start in Jake’s musical career since signing to RCA Records, alongside his tracks and short films Rabbit Hole and Saviours of the City released last year. All I Need received radio support from the likes of Radio X and Radio 1, where it was added to the A List, and Jake also performed the song on Graham Norton on BBC1. 

27-years-old and with 4 albums and numerous hit singles to his name, Jake Bugg has a seasoned knowledge beyond his young years, which he couples with a refreshing wry sense of humour. His laid-back gritty swagger and striking yet nonchalant image have seen him fuse his music and style, collaborating with the likes of Saint Laurent and Burberry on campaigns. 

New album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning will be released on 20th August and Jake says it was “the most fun he’s ever had making a record”. The tracklisting will feature previous singles All I Need and Kiss Like The Sun alongside a new single coming next month. 

Jake and his band played 9 sold out UK dates last Spring before the first lockdown erupted, which followed his November 2019 tour performing at venues including The Roundhouse in London and a hometown show at Nottingham Rock City. He has announced a new tour for Spring 2022, with tickets going on pre-sale from 9am on Wednesday 24th March and on general sale at 9am on Friday 26th March. Full dates are as follows – 

March:

Mon 14th Newcastle O2 City Hall

Tue 15th Leeds O2 Academy

Thurs 17th Hull Bonus Arena

Fri 18th Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse 

Sat 19th Sheffield Octagon Centre

Mon 21st Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Wed 23rd Glasgow O2 Academy

Thurs 24th Belfast Ulster Hall

Fri 25th Dublin Olympia Theatre

Sun 27th Birmingham O2 Academy

Mon 28th Norwich UEA

Wed 30th Nottingham Rock City

Thurs 31st Cardiff The Great Hall

April:

Fri 1st Bristol O2 Academy

Sun 3rd Oxford O2 Academy

Mon 4th Southampton O2 Guildhall

Tue 5th London O2 Academy Brixton

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