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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Shania Twain's hit album 'The Woman in Me' marks 30th Anniversary with remastered editions

Last Friday, marked the 
30th anniversary of Shania Twain's Grammy-winning breakthrough album The Woman in Me. A new version of the expanded 3CD Diamond Edition, shipping Feb. 14, features the original album remastered plus 16 previously unreleased tracks, including five live performances recorded in December 2019 during Twain’s residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, and an entire “Shania Vocal Mix” containing early takes of 11 songs from nearly a year before the album’s release.

In addition to the five Las Vegas performances, the “Live & Remixed” disc, features two tracks recorded in September 1998 at Dallas’ Reunion Arena for the Shania: Live DVD, plus original single mixes, b-sides, and bonus tracks. Contained in a 40-page hardback commemorative book with previously unseen photos, new liner notes, and personal recollections from Shania Twain, who personally curated the release.

The Woman in Me, Twain's second album, debuted at No. 65 on the Billboard country chart in February 1995, entering the Billboard 200 three weeks later at 197. The album continued to climb steadily, finally hitting No. 1 on the country chart in July, the same week "Any Man of Mine" became Twain's first chart-topping country single. By that point, the album was already gold; by the end of 1995, it had sold 4 million copies, making it the year's top-selling country album. In 1996, it passed Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits to become the best-selling album by a female country artist (a title Twain's 1997 follow-up, Come on Over, would claim in 1999). The Woman in Me reached Diamond status for shipments of 10 million copies in 1997, then 12 million in 2000. It has sold an estimated 20 million copies worldwide.

Eight of the 12 songs from The Woman in Me appeared on Billboard's country singles chart, with four - "Any Man of Mine," "(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!" "You Win My Love" and "No One Needs to Know" - reaching No. 1. "Any Man of Mine" also gave Twain her first Top 40 crossover hit. The Woman in Me spent 29 weeks atop the country albums chart and was 1995's best-selling country album. It won a GRAMMY for Best Country Album in 1996 and later was ranked No. 8 on CMT's list of 40 Greatest Country Albums.

Order The Woman in Me now HERE.
For more information, please visit: https://www.shaniatwain.com/

SHANIA TWAIN - THE WOMAN IN ME - REMASTERED ALBUM

1. Home Ain't Where His Heart Is (Anymore)
2. Any Man Of Mine
3. Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?
4. (If You're Not In It For Love) I'm Outta Here!
5. The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)
6. Is There Life After Love?
7. If It Don't Take Two
8. You Win My Love
9. Raining On Our Love
10. Leaving Is The Only Way Out
11. No One Needs To Know
12. God Bless The Child

Friday, February 7, 2025

Out now: 'Dear Life' album by David Gray; currently on tour

David Gray is in the midst of an American tour in support of his compelling 13th album, Dear Life, released last month through Gray's independent label, Laugh A Minute Records/Secretly Distribution. 

Produced by Ben de Vries and recorded in a makeshift studio two hours outside of London, in Norfolk, Dear Life explores themes of magic, science, loss, and acceptance.

"A lot has happened to me. There’s been change on so many levels, all the ups and downs and dramas and tragedies and joys that the slow movement through life brings. This record has been a reckoning with stuff that’s been building up like static for years. But I say this with joy and a smile on my face. I know what I’ve done is as good as anything I could possibly do,” said Gray, in a prepared statement.

First single "Plus & Minus" is a duet that explores the intricacies of a fractured relationship, with Gray singing with with newcomer Talia Rae, who is opening for Gray during the UK and Europe run of the Past & Present World Tour.

The physical release of Dear Life includes two additional tracks, “The Messenger” and “More Than Anything,” available exclusively on vinyl/CD format. 

North American Tour Dates:

February 8th - Vancouver, BC - The Centre
February 10th - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
February 13th - Highland, CA - Yaamava Theater
February 14th - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre
February 15th - Valley Center, CA - Harrah's Resort Southern California
February 17th - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Hall at Eccles Theatre
February 18th - Denver, CO - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
February 20th - Austin, TX - ACL Live Moody Theatre
February 21st - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre
February 23rd - Atlanta, GA - Coca-Cola Roxy
February 24th - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium

Dear Life physical track list:

After The Harvest
Plus & Minus
Eyes Made Rain
Leave Taking
I Saw Love
Fighting Talk
Sunlight On Water
That Day Must Surely Come
Singing For The Pharaoh
The Messenger*
Acceptance (It’s Alright)
Future Bride
The Only Ones
The First Stone
More Than Anything*

*= Available exclusively on vinyl/CD formats

About David Gray:

David Gray has two Ivor Novello Awards, four BRIT Award nominations, two GRAMMY® nominations, and multi-PLATINUM certifications worldwide to his credit. Gray's breakthrough album White Ladder (1998) went platinum in North America, was “the tenth best-selling album of the 21st century in the United Kingdom,” and “the best-selling album in Ireland.” 

For more information please visit www.davidgray.com.

Out now: 'Burnout Days' by flipturn; tour dates start later this month

Flipturn has a slew of concert dates coming up later this month. I was really impressed by the Florida alt-rock band's set last September at the Eddie Vedder-curated Ohana Festival in Dana Point, Calif. 

The highly recommended new album Burnout Days, released last month via Dualtone Records, often boasts a laid-back atmosphere with shades of Young the Giant. First single "Rodeo Clown" reached the top 20 at AAA radio. 

Burnout Days is inspired by the band’s journey on the road, as they sort through challenges like self-esteem, codependency, addiction and the twists and turns of day-to-day life in one’s mid-twenties. The new album arrives on the other side of the band’s debut Shadowglow, which found flipturn sharing stages with Two Door Cinema Club, The Revivalists, Mt. Joy and others. 

Formed in the small coastal town of Fernandina Beach, Florida, flipturn first came together in high school, where they worked to turn garage meet-ups into playing college house shows into headlining sold-out dates for thousands.

The band is comprised of: Dillon Basse (vocals/guitar), Tristan Duncan (lead guitar), Madeline Jarman (bass, backing vocals), Mitch Fountain (synth, guitar), and Devon VonBalson (drums). 

Track listing:

1. Juno
2. Rodeo Clown
3. Inner Wave
4. Sunlight
5. Moon Rocks
6. Right?
7. Window
8. Swim Between Trees
9. Tides
10. Reason to Pretend
11. If It Is
12. Burnout Days

Tour Dates:

February 26 - White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
February 27 - The Factory in Deep Ellum - Dallas, TX
February 28 - Stubbs Amphitheater - Austin, TX
March 1 - Tower Theatre - Oklahoma City, OK
March 5 - The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ
March 6 - The Sound - Del Mar, CA
March 7 - The Novo - Los Angeles, CA
March 8 - The Fox - Oakland, CA
March 9 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
March 11 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA
March 13 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
March 15 - Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO
March 18 - The Truman - Kansas City, MO
March 19 - The Hawthorn - St. Louis, MO
March 21 - The Salt Shed - Chicago, IL
March 22 - The Palace Theatre - Minneapolis, MN
March 23 - Val Air - Des Moines, IA
March 26 - Egyptian Room - Indianapolis, IN
March 27 - KEMBA live! - Columbus, OH
March 28 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
March 29 - Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON
March 30 - Beanfield Theatre - Montreal, QB
April 2 - Higher Ground - Burlington, VT
April 4 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
April 5 - Roadrunner - Boston, MA
April 9 - MEGACORP - Newport, KY
April 10 - Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA
April 11 - Franklin Music Hall - Philadelphia, PA
April 12 - The Anthem - Washington, D.C.
April 16 - Avondale Brewing - Birmingham, AL
April 18 - HOB Orlando - Orlando, FL

Out now: 'Open Wide,' the third album from Dublin alt-rocker Inhaler

Open Wide, the excellent 
third album by alt-rock band Inhaler, is out today through Geffen Records. It is another terrific effort from the young Irish musicians. Highlighted by insanely catchy tunes such as the dance-rock title track, a keening and percolating pop-leaning "Billy (Yeah Yeah Yeah)," the soulful choir assisted/singalong-worthy "Your House," it is already an early contender for my best albums of the year. 

The recent video for sparkling The 1975-ish single “A Question of You” features a jewelry heist with a twist. The cinematic short stars James Keating alongside the Dublin band. Watch the video HERE.

In a statement on the song, frontman Elijah Hewson says, “This is love song territory for me, about how in order to be honest with someone else you’ve got to be honest with yourself, like, ‘I’ve gotta sort my own s**t out so I can be around other people’. It’s also a soulmates thing. The choir really changed everything on this one.”

Helmed by Grammy/Brit Award-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles), the album release 
coincides with band’s biggest ever tour of UK and Ireland, notably two headline shows at Brixton Academy, ahead of their 20,000-capacity Dublin show in May.

“The reason why we called the album Open Wide is because we’re looking for a new perspective on our music,” states Hewson. “With this album, we’re closer to what we’ve always envisioned,” he adds. “It feels like we’ve always been trying to make this record.”

Inhaler’s debut album, It Won’t Always Be Like This, hit #1 in the UK and Ireland, while their 2023 follow-up, Cuts & Bruises, topped the Irish charts and reached #2 in the UK. To maintain this momentum, bandmates and childhood friends Eli Hewson (the son of U2's Bono), Robert Keating, Ryan McMahon and Josh Jenkinson have spent the past few years on a long world tour, supporting acts like Arctic Monkeys, Pearl Jam, Harry Styles, and Kings of Leon, as well as headlining their own shows, including a sold out 13,000-capacity homecoming show at the Dublin 3Arena last year.

Track listing:

Eddie In The Darkness
Billy (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Your House
A Question of You
Even Though
Again
Open Wide
All I Got Is You
Still Young
The Charms
X-Ray
Concrete
Little Things

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:

February 2025

Fri 28 Toronto, ON HISTORY

March 2025

Sun 2 Montreal, QC MTELUS
Tue 4 Portland, ME State Theatre
Thu 6 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
Fri 7 Washington, DC The Anthem
Sat 8 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore
Mon 10 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
Tue 11 Birmingham, AL Iron City
Thu 13 Orlando, FL House of Blues
Fri 14 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Sat 15 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
Mon17 Houston, TX House of Blues
Tue 18 Austin, TX Stubb’s
Wed 19 Dallas, TX House of Blues

Out now: 'When The War Is Over' album by Johnnyswim

Johnnyswim’s captivating fifth studio album, When The War Is Over, is available now, listen HERE. LA-based husband-and-wife duo Abner and Amanda Ramirez delve into Americana, folk rock, blues, and soul.

Their latest single “Dopamine” features Grammy-nominated Houston rapper Tobe Nwigwe who will be joining the pair on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Monday, February 10. Tune in at 10:35 p.m. CT on ABC.

“So easily we can feel like we’ve lost ourselves while craving the fleeting highs that keep us afloat. ‘Dopamine’ is about wrestling with apathy while finding small pleasures in the fall, even when life feels like shifting sands. It’s a plea for clarity, connection, and the spark that makes things feel worth it again. We hope it speaks to anyone running in circles, hoping to stumble back into themselves.” - JOHNNYSWIM on “Dopamine.”

The When The War Is Over rollout began in July 2024 with the release of, “Frank Gehry,” a reflection on the corrosive nature of comparison. Since then, they’ve unveiled a series of singles, including “She Checks The Weather,” inspired by ongoing health challenges that Amanda (the daughter of Donna Summer) faces, “Los Feliz,” and the acoustic-driven “Monte Carlo.” Most recently, they shared “I’m Alright,” a tribute to Abner’s Cuban immigrant parents and their perseverance in the face of discrimination. 

U.S. Tour Dates:

3.20 2025 - Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre
3.21.2025 - Louisville, KY - Brown Theatre
3.22.2025 - Atlanta, GA – Cola-Cola Roxy
3.24.2025 - Austin, TX - ACL Moody Theatre
3.25.2025 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
3.27.2025 - Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
3.28.2025 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
3.29.2025 – SF, CA - The Regency Ballroom
4.1.2025 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
4.2.2025 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox Market
4.4.2025 - SLC, UT – The Commonwealth Room
4.5.2025 - Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
4.7.2025 - Minneapolis, MN - Uptown Theatre
4.8.2025 - Chicago, IL - The Vic
4.10.2025 - New York, NY - Town Hall
4.11.2025 - Boston, MA - The Wilbur
4.12.2025 - Washington, D.C. - Lincoln Theatre
4.15.2025 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theatre
4.16.2025 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
4.18.2025 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Digital music compilation to benefit Los Angles fire victims features Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, Gary Numan, Primal Scream, Devo, Danny Elfman

LOS ANGELES RISING, a benefit compilation for Los Angles fire victims, was put together by 
musician Kevin Haskins (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) and producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Midnight Oil). 

Out now, it features artwork by Shepard Fairey and includes previously unreleased recordings from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, Gary Numan, Primal Scream, Devo, Danny Elfman and more. Additionally, “Turn Into Redux” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs is an alternative take on their 2006 release, and a cover of 1960s hit “California Dreamin’” recorded by Jarvis Cocker in 2020.

“As the wildfires were raging and destroying thousands of homes around Los Angeles, both my neighborhood and Nick’s were instructed to evacuate. But we were the lucky ones. The fire threatening our homes and recording studios was thankfully extinguished by firefighters just minutes away, but countless musicians and friends lost everything” says Haskins.

“This harrowing experience and witnessing the monumental destruction of entire communities, inspired Nick and I to team up to create a compilation album to raise money for the less fortunate. We reached out to our musician friends for unreleased recorded gems and the response was incredible! PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Primal Scream, Gary Numan and Devo are just some of the artists that rushed in to help.”

The compilation is only available by purchasing a download. All proceeds from the compilation will go to Sweet Relief and will be sold exclusively via Bandcamp.

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides services and financial assistance for career musicians and music industry professionals. Grants are earmarked for medical and vital living expenses, including insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical treatment and operative procedures, housing costs, food costs, utilities, and other basic necessities.

Track Listing:

PJ Harvey with Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans - The Red River
Grinderman - Worm Tamer - LaunayVauz Remix
Gary Numan and Titan - Dark Rain
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Turn Into Redux
Band Of Skulls - Cold Cold Sweat - LaunayVauz Remix
Jarvis Cocker - California Dreamin’
Primal Scream - False Flags - Orchestral version
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Michelangelo
Haskins, Vandermolen and Lohner - All We Ever Wanted Was Everything
Danny Elfman - Monkeys On The Loose - LA Rising version
Devo - Shoulda Said Yes
Siobhan Fahey and Titan - Deep In LA
CRX - Blip On The Radar
David J - No New Tale To Tell - Original demo version
Flea, Frusciante, Haskins and DeAngelis - A System For Shutting Everything Out
US Girls - Four American Dollars - Demo version

Wallows launches next tour with news of the 'More' EP

Wallows will unveil their new 'More' EP on March 28 via Atlantic Records. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE. For Record Store Day, a limited-edition evergreen and white vinyl pressing and CD version will exclusively hit the shelves of independent record stores worldwide on April 12. This is the only physical release. Fans can find participating stores HERE.

The band paved the way for 'More' with their latest single “Your New Favorite Song.” There is also a video for the track - WATCH HERE.

Wallows delivered the debut live performance of “Your New Favorite Song” on Aussie radio/Triple J’s first ‘Like A Version’ of the year, along with covering The Marias “No One Noticed” HERE. Both performances and the full interview are available on Triple J’s YouTube channel. Additionally, their single from Model, “Calling After Me,” landed at #75 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2024. This marked Wallows’ first appearance on the acclaimed station’s countdown and was notably the highest charting US band.

Wallows have also announced more dates for 2025’s Model & More Tour. The new headline dates begin May 9 in Mexico City, Mexico and run through June 15 in Asheville, NC. The Model & More Tour launches tonight, February 6, in Omaha, NE. A limited number of ‘Model’ & ‘More’ VIP Packages featuring new exclusive merchandise, early entry, and other perks are available for all Model & More Tour 2025 dates. For complete details and tickets, please visit www.wallowsmusic.com/tour.

Wallows' 2024 Model Tour hit Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia last fall into year's end. The band's biggest headline run to date, The Model Tour saw the band showcasing songs from Model alongside fan favorites from their RIAA Gold-certified debut, Nothing Happens, and its acclaimed follow-up, Tell Me That It’s Over. The tour – which had already seen Wallows making their debut performances at some of the world’s most iconic venues, including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Toronto, ON’s Budweiser Stage, Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA’s Kia Forum, Amsterdam, Netherlands’ AFAS Live, and Paris, France’s Zénith – wrapped up its sold-out UK leg with a show at London’s historic Alexandra Palace before heading Down Under for dates including Melbourne, Australia’s Margaret Court Arena.

Released in 2024, Wallows’ third studio album, Model, includes singles “Your Apartment,” “You (Show Me Where My Days Went)” “A Warning,” and “Calling After Me,” the latter of which earned Wallows’ biggest release day streams thus far and marked the band’s debut on MediaBase’s Top 40 chart. Before the end of the year, the band shared “BAD DREAM,” an alternate take on the fan favorite single of the same name from the album. A number of official music videos and more are streaming now at YouTube.

Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner John Congleton – who previously collaborated with Wallows on the breakthrough Nothing Happens – Model was met with critical acclaim.

Wallows celebrated Model’s arrival with a number of high profile live TV appearances, including a spectacular set as part of the Citi Concert Series on NBC’s TODAY that saw them performing “Bad Dream, “Calling After Me,” “Your Apartment,” and the classic “Are You Bored Yet?” before fans on the TODAY Plaza in New York City.

More EP Tracklist:

1. Not Alone
2. Deep Dive
3. Coffin Change
4. Hide It Away
5. Your New Favorite Song
6. Learn To Love Again
7. Deep Dive (Reprise)

North American Tour Dates:

FEBRUARY

6 – Omaha, NE – The Astro + (SOLD OUT)
7 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall +
8 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory +
10 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Ballroom +
11 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe +
12 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center +
14 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theater + (SOLD OUT)
15 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount + (SOLD OUT)
16 – Providence, RI – The Strand + (SOLD OUT)
18 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center +
19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte + (SOLD OUT)
20 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte + (SOLD OUT)
22 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre + (SOLD OUT)
23 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound +
24 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium +

MAY

17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Block Party
25 – San Antonio, TX – The Espee *
27 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC *
28 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *
30 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater *
31 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! (Outdoors) *

JUNE

1 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion *
3 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B *
4 – Essex Junction, VT – Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo *
6 – Portland, ME – State Theatre Summer Concert Series at Thompson's Point *
7 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
8 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *
10 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island *
11 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *
13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
14 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery *
15 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards *

JULY

Jul 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Dodger Stadium (supporting My Chemical Romance)
Jul 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Dodger Stadium (supporting My Chemical Romance)

With Special Guests:
+ Deb Never
* Porches

Photo credit: Cloudy Thoughts