Michael Bublé news

Michael Bublé will be releasing HIGHER, his 11th studio album through Warner/Reprise Records on March 25. Pre-order HERE.

Listen to first single, “I’ll Never Not Love You” HERE and watch the lyric video HERE.

Produced by Greg Wells and Bob Rock along with Alan Chang, Jason ‘Spicy G’ Goldman and Sir Paul McCartney, HIGHER is Bublé’s first studio album in three years and follows his successful sold out two-year global “An Evening With Michael Bublé Tour” as well as the 10th year of the massive success of his classic Christmas album.

There is a duet with Willie Nelson of his song "Crazy," a Bublé version of the Sir Paul McCartney penned song "My Valentine" (produced by McCartney), the Bob Dylan classic “Make You Feel My Love,” and three Bublé penned originals including the new single “I’ll Never Not Love You.”

Also among the tracks are Bublé’s take on the Sam Cooke’s classic “Bring It On Home To Me,” “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything,” and “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” The album closes with a version of “Smile” accompanied by a gospel choir.

Commented Bublé, “This time out, I opened myself up completely to trying new things. I dug deeper while working and surrounding myself with the greatest music makers on the planet with gigantic imaginations. Whether it was sitting down to write with Ryan Tedder and Greg Wells, recording three songs in one day with my pal Bob Rock along with 40 of the most amazing musicians off the studio floor who hadn’t played music in 15 months, dancing around laughing and crying in my underwear in my home studio when a song sounded just right, every moment felt magical or that the universe was conspiring to bring me to this moment in time 20 years into this amazing ride I’ve been on. I have never been more excited after completing an album.”

“Michael Bublé is a great dance partner. He gives me lots of credit but I credit him for opening up his trust to try working with a new team. He’s a phenomenal hitmaker,” commented Greg Wells.

Added Bob Rock, “Since I’ve worked with him, this was the most focused and inspired Michael has been. He understood the record he wanted to make. He had a clear vision. As soon as we started, he stuck his neck out to make each song get to the place that he was hearing it in his head.”

George Ezra introduces the 'Gold Rush Kid'

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum selling musician George Ezra has announced his new album Gold Rush Kid, due June 10 via Columbia Records. It is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE. Reflecting on the title of his third record, George says: “The Gold Rush Kid? That’s me.”

The Gold Rush Kid era begins today with the release of its euphoric first single and album opener “Anyone For You,” available to stream and download HERE. The song arrives alongside an official video that introduces the Gold Rush Kid to fans for the first time. Watch HERE.

In speaking about the lead single, George says: “‘Anyone For You’ is a patchwork of lyric ideas found in old notebooks and chance moments shared between musicians in the studio. It’s joyous and infectious, and I can’t help but smile every time I sing it.”

Going through those notebooks, one of the first scribblings that caught George’s eye was a verse he’d written when he was 23, before he’d even begun working on his second album: “Tiger Lily moved to the city, she’d just turned 21, and I said: here’s my number, hit me up, if you’re needing anyone, and then I can be anyone anyone anyone anyone anyone for you…”

After two hit albums – Wanted On Voyage (2014) and Staying At Tamara’s (2018), both of which reached number 1 in the UK and sold millions around the world, and the latter of which earned him his first number 1 single with "Shotgun" and won him the 2019 Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist – it was time to return to heart and hearth, with an album written and produced entirely in London with longstanding collaborator Joel Pott.

The singer-songwriter will debut some of the album’s songs for the first time at a handful of intimate shows in the UK next month. Following the release of Gold Rush Kid, Ezra will play his biggest headline show to date, a special all-day event at London’s Finsbury Park on July 17, 2022. Joining George at the event will be special guests Blossoms and others to be announced. Visit https://www.georgeezra.com/ for more information.

In recent years, George has launched two podcasts, both of which reached number 1. George Ezra & Friends saw George in conversation with Sir Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Sir Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers, Lily Allen, Craig David, Shania Twain, Lewis Capaldi and more. Its episodes have been played over a million times and won the Bronze Award at The British Podcast Awards, in the Listeners’ Choice category voted for by the public. 

It was followed by a new series, Phone A Friend, co-hosted by George and his long-time friend Ollie MN. When George and Ollie both experienced issues with mental health, they found comfort in opening up to one another about what they were going through. Phone A Friend captures their candid and light-hearted chats, with the intention of encouraging the listener to start conversations of their own. Each episode, George and Ollie share the ups and downs of their week and discuss how to balance mental health concerns with the other stresses of daily life.

Canadian hard rock vet Aldo Nova emerges with rock opera, re-recorded hits

Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist ALDO NOVA has set April 1 as the release date for the first chapter of his rock opera, a 10-song EP titled THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE. 

The Montreal native will subsequently release the triple disc ALDO NOVA 2.0 RELOADED on April 19. It will feature 2.0 versions of nine classic songs from ALDO’s catalog, plus another disc with no lead vocal track and a third disc with no lead guitar track so fans can either sing along or play along with him.

Up first this year for ALDO--who has spent more than four decades in music--is the release of the first 10 tracks (nine songs, one bonus cut) from THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE rock opera. It tells the story of Eddie Gage, a prodigious ingénue who breaks into the music industry only to be preyed upon by a nefarious suit Andy Christos, manipulated by a corporate overlord M.F. Stophalis, and tempted by a succubus Rati Ayida. Drugs, alcohol, and excess plunge him into despair until he realizes redemption on his own terms. 

Look for the newly released “Free Your Mind” single available now. Listen here. 

ALDO explains, “The date is July the 1st of 1982, when only three months after the release of his 1st album, simply titled Eddie Gage, Eddie has achieved superstar status. This is him playing in front of 10,000 fans and singing about the fact that it’s time for people to expand their minds towards a more spiritual side of reality because society has become corrupt, a direction that his record company, Daedalus Records did not want him to take. The lyrics say it all, and Eddie and his band show a level of musicianship far above the norm.

The musical journey of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE began in 2008, when ALDO started to assemble what would become 25 songs (which ALDO will eventually release). On the rock opera, he wrote, produced, arranged, engineered, and mixed. The recording includes a 40-piece orchestra, a gospel choir, Lee Levin on drums and mastering by Bob Ludwig. In addition, a one song bonus disc will accompany the collection with the instrumental song "Les Anges.”

“I feel really comfortable in my own skin, and my music is who I am,” ALDO says. “The record was done from pure inspiration he says, I felt like was connected somewhere. I was truly channeling some place away from myself. It was almost as if something above connected to me and gave me these songs.”

Following the release of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE, ALDO will turn the page on the next chapter of this story with the three-disc ALDO NOVA 2.0 RELOADED. The three-disc recording features nine classics from his catalog new recordings--not only as the 2.0 versions of the songs, but also as alternate versions with no lead vocal track and another with no lead guitar track so fans can finally either sing along or play with him.

“Nobody’s ever done this,” ALDO says. “You can basically sing with me as your backing band or play along as a backing track. No other artist has given his tracks to fans in this way. I want to encourage kids to improvise and learn. You can play the record if you want, or you can be a part of it. It’s a new concept.”

Ultimately, ALDO is no stranger to new concepts, and he continues to break ground.

“When you hear any of this, I want you to feel like I took it to another level,” he leaves off. “I didn’t just come back and do the same thing. I didn’t stay stagnant. I’m sixty-five-years-old, but I feel like I’m thirty-years-old. I’m bringing everything to a whole new universe. I’m comfortable. I’m happy in my independence. I am who I am. I’m Aldo Nova, because my real name is too hard to say,” he laughs.

Track listing for THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE:

1. Hey Ladi Dadi
2. Free Your Mind
3. Follow The Road
4. King Of Deceit
5. The Bitch In Black
6. On The Way To The Psycho Ward
7. When All Is Said And Done
8. Say A Little Prayer
9. Burn Like The Sun
Bonus Track: Les Anges-Composed, Arranged and Performed by Aldo Nova

Track listing for ALDO NOVA 2.0 RELOADED:

Disc One

1. Blood On The Bricks 2.0 - Reloaded
2. Monkey On Your Back 2.0 - Reloaded
3. Under The Gun - War Suite 2.0 - Reloaded
4. Foolin' Yourself 2.0 - Reloaded
5. Ball And Chain 2.0 Reloaded
6. Paradise 2.0 - Reloaded
7. Modern World 2.0 - Reloaded
8. Fantasy 2.0 - Reloaded
9. I'm A Survivor 2.0 – Reloaded

Disc Two

1. Blood On The Bricks 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
2. Monkey On Your Back 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
3. Under The Gun - War Suite 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
4. Foolin' Yourself 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
5. Ball And Chain 2.0 Reloaded - No Ld Vocal
6. Modern World 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
7. Fantasy 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
8. I'm A Survivor 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal

Disc Three
1. Blood On The Bricks 2.0 Reloaded - No Ld Guitar
2. Monkey On Your Back 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
3. Under The Gun - War Suite 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
4. Foolin' Yourself 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
5. Ball And Chain 2.0 Reloaded - No Ld Guitar
6. Paradise 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
7. Modern World 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
8. Fantasy 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
9. I'm A Survivor 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar

About ALDO NOVA:

Born Aldo Caporuscio, his 1982 double-platinum top ten self-titled debut Aldo Nova spawned the hit (top 30 pop; top 5 rock radio) “Fantasy.” On the heels of the platinum-selling Subject…Aldo Nova and Twitch, he co-wrote the song “Mr. Big Time” for the soundtrack of the movie, “Armageddon,” and worked closely with Jon Bon Jovi on his soundtrack album for the film, “Young Guns 2,” writing the signature riff on “Blaze of Glory.” Bon Jovi returned the favor by collaborating on ALDO’s 1991 Blood on the Bricks.

Working closely with Céline Dion, he penned “A New Day Has Come,” “Your Light,” “I Can’t Fight the Feeling,” and “You and I” and even garnered a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Album of the Year” for co-writing and producing 3 songs from her diamond-selling album Falling Into You. Not to mention, his discography also includes writing songs for everyone from Faith Hill, Carole King, and Clay Aiken to Garou and Blue Öyster Cult.

More Beatles news - 'The Beatles and India' documentary airs next month on BritBox streamer; accompanying tribute album available now

Post Summer of Love, in 1968 the world’s most popular rock and roll band, The Beatles had achieved mass fame and fortune yet were searching for deeper meaning in their lives. Under the spiritual guidance of Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, The Beatles took a trip to Rishikesh, India to study transcendental meditation and set out on a path of deep enlightenment that would change the world.

Slated for release on February 15 via BritBox in North America, the streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV, the award-winning feature documentary, The Beatles And India (Silva Screen Productions, Renoir Pictures) examines how Indian music and culture shaped the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo and in turn, explores how The Beatles served as ambassadors of this pioneering World music sound and cultural movement.

Drawing together an expansive archive of footage including contemporaneous locale shooting in India, recordings, photographs, and compelling first-hand interviews, The Beatles And India exhaustively documents this East meets West touchstone in pop culture history. Purloining inspiration from Ajoy Bose’s book Across The Universe - The Beatles In India, the documentary is produced by British Indian music entrepreneur Reynold D’Silva and directed by Bose (his directorial debut) and cultural researcher Pete Compton. The Beatles And India has been awarded Best Film Audience Choice and Best Music at the 2021 UK Asian Film Festival “Tongues On Fire.”

The Beatles’ were first introduced to Indian music while filming their 1965 film, Help!, which featured the Indian musicians in a restaurant scene. George Harrison would become a lifelong impassioned devotee of Indian music. He would soon buy his first sitar, befriend and study under sitar master Ravi Shankar and employ the instrument to revolutionary effect linking the worlds of pop music with Indian music on the Beatles song, “Norwegian Wood,” which appears on their Rubber Soul album. That song marked the group, and particularly Harrison’s full on immersion into Indian music, a raga rock sound heard in The Beatles songs, “Tomorrow Never Knows” and “Love You To” (Revolver) “Within You Without You” (Sgt. Pepper) and “The Inner Light (B-side to the “Lady Madonna” single)”

In early July 1966, while returning from shows in the Philippines, The Beatles made a quick stopover in New Delhi, India, marking their first trip to the country. Less than two years later, in February 1968, the group would return for an extended sojourn at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in Rishikesh, India where they would take a training course in Transcendental Meditation. Their search for spiritual enlightenment would both shape their thinking and values and indelibly color the sounds of their expanding musical palette.

Silva Screen Records, in tandem with the documentary release on BritBox in North America, presents a 19-song companion album: The Beatles And India: Songs Inspired by The Film - out now.

It features interpretations of The Beatles songbook, blending traditional and contemporary Indian influences, as recorded and performed by Indian artists Anoushka Shankar (Ravi Shankar's daughter), Vishal Dadlani, Kissnuka, Benny Dayal, Dhruv Ghanekar, Karsh Kale, and Soulmate.

Many of the songs featured on the album--“Mother Nature’s Son,” “Dear Prudence,” “Sexy Sadie,” Back in the USSR,” “I’m So Tired,” “Julia,” I Will,” “The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill,” Everybody’s Got Something to Hide (Except for Me and My Monkey),” “Child of Nature,” (later re-written and recorded by John Lennon in his solo career as “Jealous Guy”)--were written during The Beatles 1968 extended stay in Rishikesh, India and most would feature on the group’s 1968 double-album, The Beatles, better known as “The White Album.”

Track listing:

1.) Tomorrow Never Knows – Kiss Nuka
2.) Mother Nature's Son - Karsh Kale / Benny Dayal
3.) Gimme Some Truth – Soulmate
4.) Across The Universe - Tejas / Mali
5.) Everybody's Got Something To Hide (Except Me And My Monkey) - Rohan Rajadhyaksha / Warren Mendonsa
6.) I Will - Shibani Dandekar / Neil Mukherjee
7.) Julia - Dhruv Ghanekar
8.) Child Of Nature - Anupam Roy
9.) The Inner Light - Anoushka Shankar / Karsh Kale
10.) The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill - Raaga Trippin
11.) Back In The USSR - Karsh Kale / Farhan Ahktar
12.) I'm So Tired - Lisa Mishra / Warren Mendonsa
13.) Sexy Sadie - Siddharth Basrur / Neil Mukherjee
14.) Martha My Dear - Nikhil D'Souza
15.) Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - Parekh & Singh
16.) Revolution - Vishal Dadlani / Warren Mendonsa
17.) Love You To - Dhruv Ghanekar
18.) Dear Prudence - Karsh Kale / Monica Dogra
19.) India, India - Nikhil D'Souza

The Beatles - Get Back: The Rooftop Performance news

On January 30, 1969, The Beatles famously staged their final live performance on the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters in London’s Savile Row. This Sunday’s 53rd anniversary will be celebrated with an exciting slate of special releases, events and announcements, with The Beatles leading the charge.

For the first time, the complete audio for the band’s legendary rooftop performance has been mixed in stereo and Dolby Atmos by Giles Martin and Sam Okell. Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe will debut The Beatles: Get Back-The Rooftop Performance for global streaming tonight at 9pm PST / 12am EST (tomorrow at 5am GMT).

Stream The Beatles: Get Back-The Rooftop Performance HERE.

Watch a brief video for The Beatles: Get Back-The Rooftop Performance HERE.

Fans around the world have been exploring The Beatles’ January 1969 sessions and rooftop performance with last fall’s celebrated release of the band’s remixed, expanded Let It Be Special Edition (Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe), Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” docuseries (Disney/Apple Corps Ltd./WingNut), and the collectible hardcover book also titled The Beatles: Get Back (Apple Corps Ltd./Callaway). The raw sources explored for the new projects have revealed that a more joyous, benevolent spirit imbued the sessions than was conveyed in the 1970 Let It Be film’s 80 minutes, while also shining a new, warmer light on the Let It Be album.

In addition to the streaming release for The Beatles: Get Back-The Rooftop Performance, the anniversary celebration for The Beatles’ electrifying rooftop performance will continue with several more exciting announcements, tributes, and events:

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have a groundbreaking featured exhibit, titled The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be, set to open on March 18, 2022 and run through March 2023. An immersive complement to Peter Jackson’s “Get Back” docuseries, the multimedia exhibit will welcome fans to step into The Beatles’ January 1969 rehearsals, sessions, and witness the band’s final rooftop performance, surrounded by large-scale projections and superior sound. The scene is thrillingly set with original instruments, clothing, handwritten lyrics, and other unique items, including several on loan directly from Beatles principals. Special events to be hosted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the exhibit’s run, including interviews, film screenings, panels, and more will be announced throughout the year.

Tomorrow (Friday, January 28), Norah Jones will release two rooftop tribute performance videos of Beatles songs from the Let It Be album, recently filmed with her band on the rooftop of New York’s Empire State Building. The two performances, “I’ve Got A Feeling” and “Let It Be,” will debut on Norah Jones’ YouTube Channel tomorrow at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT.

On SiriusXM, The Beatles Channel will debut “The Rooftop Concert Special” tomorrow at 11am EST, presenting The Beatles’ entire rooftop performance with commentary by Beatles historian, author, and radio producer Kevin Howlett. The special will re-air throughout the weekend on The Beatles Channel and will also be available to stream on the SXM App.

This Saturday, January 29, The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil will debut a rooftop performance tribute video for “Get Back” (LOVE Version), featuring cast members from the acclaimed stage production, now in its 15th year of wowing audiences at The Mirage Las Vegas. The performance video will debut on Cirque du Soleil’s YouTube Channel at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT. A behind-the-scenes/making-of video for the cast’s rooftop tribute performance will debut an hour later on the channel at 7am PST / 10am EST / 3pm GMT.

This Sunday, January 30, the 53rd anniversary of The Beatles’ rooftop performance, Disney/Apple Corps Ltd./WingNut will present a special screening event exclusively at IMAX theaters in the US and UK of “The Beatles: Get Back-The Rooftop Concert.” The 60-minute feature presents The Beatles’ complete rooftop performance following a brief introduction. The special event screenings will begin with an exclusive filmmaker Q&A at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT. The concert, which features in its entirety in the Disney+ original docuseries “The Beatles: Get Back,” is optimized for IMAX screens, digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Remastering) technology. Tickets for the Exclusive IMAX Event Screening and Filmmaker Q&A are on sale at: tickets.imax.com.

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“Get Back” (Take 1)

“Get Back” (Take 2)

“Don’t Let Me Down” (Take 1)

“I’ve Got A Feeling” (Take 1)

“One After 909”

“Dig A Pony”

Jam/excerpt of “God Save The Queen” (tape change interlude)

“I’ve Got A Feeling” (Take 2)

“Don’t Let Me Down” (Take 2)

“Get Back” (Take 3)

The Go-Go's tour news

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s most recent members and multi-platinum selling Los Angeles rock band The Go-Go’s announce newly rescheduled dates for their 2022 North American west coast tour. The new live dates include rescheduled shows in San Francisco, Reno, Temecula, San Diego, and Anaheim (new). A special hometown show scheduled for Los Angeles will be announced at a later date.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 28 at 10:00am PT, with the fan club and local pre-sales starting on Thursday, January 27 from 10:00am to 10:00pm PT. Tickets can be purchased at the links below.

“We are very pleased to be starting our west coast tour in just a few short weeks. Because every other band is also looking for venues, we’ve had to alter our routing a little, but we hope our fans will be as happy and excited to see us as we are to see them! Lots of love from The Go-Go’s!”

In 2020 the band released their documentary THE GO-GO’S, which first premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews, achieving a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won a 2020 Critics Choice Award for “Best Music Documentary” in addition to receiving the honor of “Most Compelling Living Subjects in a Documentary.”

Directed by Alison Ellwood, the documentary assesses the group’s place in music and the first to set the record straight about their global stardom. The Go-Go’s first new recording in nearly 20 years, “Club Zero,” hit the Top 10 on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart upon its release and the documentary captures them working on an early version of the song.

Rescheduled Dates:

3/24 San Francisco, CA Masonic (Ticket Info)
3/25 Reno, NV Grand Theatre @ Grand Sierra Resort (Ticket Info)
3/27 Temecula, CA Pechanga Theatre (Ticket Info)
3/28 Anaheim, CA House of Blues (Ticket Info)
3/31 San Diego, CA Humphrey’s (Ticket Info)

Photo: Chris Cuffaro

Blossoms ready ‘Ribbon Around the Bomb’ for April

The band was among my highlights when I reviewed its Coachella set a few years ago. Read about the new material from the press release below...

Blossoms' fourth studio album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ is set for release on April 29. The British band has shared the title track and accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums.

Listen to “Ribbon Around The Bomb” HERE and watch the music video HERE.

This is the first new music from Blossoms since their “Care For” which was released last year. “Care For” gained great support from radio at home in the UK, with the track being playlisted and made the ‘Hottest Record’ by Radio 1, as well as getting on the B-List with Radio 2.

Speaking about the new album and single, Blossoms’ Tom Ogden reveals, “While on tour in 2019 in Mexico, I visited Frida Kahlo’s house. Looking at her paintings on show, someone had described one of them as being like a ‘ribbon around a bomb’. I immediately thought that it was a great title for a song and album because of the imagery that it evoked in my mind. I thought about how lots of things in life could be described as being a ribbon around a bomb in the sense that as people we often dress things up which have a darkness lying beneath them.”

The band’s new album is produced by regular collaborators James Skelly (The Coral) and Rich Turvey and revolves around a central character ‘The Writer’. Tom Ogden explains:

“The more songs I wrote, the more I realized that the writer referenced in the songs was in fact me. Having been so busy for the past eight years, I and the band have never really had the chance to step back and reflect on what we’ve achieved. You’re so focused on the future; write the next album then tour. Your life is usually mapped out at least two years in advance.”

Ogden says “Ode To NYC” is “a love letter to my favorite city, as well as my wife,” while "Everything About You" is “as honest as they come.”

Then there's “Visions,” referencing the singer's age. 

"At 23 I had just had a number 1 album and begun my relationship with my now wife Katie. Reflecting on what I’d achieved at such a young age left me wondering, what now?”

Blossoms are currently gearing up to play a series of live shows and festivals in the UK this summer as well as a run of support dates with The Killers. North American tour plans for the Stockport five-piece are currently in the works following successful headline runs in 2019 and 2017 -- including critically acclaimed appearances at Coachella Festival in California and Lollapalooza in Chicago.

Stay up to date on all Blossoms live dates by visiting www.blossomsband.co.uk/tour/.

Blossoms' 2016 debut ‘Blossoms’ topped the UK album charts for two consecutive weeks and went on to earn the band BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominations, while 2018’s ‘Cool Like You’ charted at Number 4 in the UK album charts.

Third studio album, 2020’s ‘Foolish Loving Spaces,’ was the band’s second UK Number 1 album and following the release of In Isolation/Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport in 2020, the band have now had four top 5 albums in the UK.

“Ribbon Around The Bomb, the album’s title track is out now.

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ALBUM TRACK LISTING:

The Writer’s Theme
Ode To NYC
Ribbon Around The Bomb
The Sulking Poet
Born Wild
The Writer
Everything About You
Care For
Cinerama Holy Days
Edith Machinist
Visions
The Last Chapter

Young UK alt-pop sensation The Lathums make US tour debut; album out now

The UK’s The Lathums debut album, How Beautiful Life Can Be was released in late 2021 and went #1 on the UK charts. Now the band is making its first trip stateside for a set of tour dates that kick off in March. Tickets are on sale now. 

The Lathums closed out 2021 with a sold out tour of the UK that included a stop at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse. The band has shared a clip from that show (which sold out in under an hour) performing the single “Fight On” which was released one year ago. 

Comprising Alex Moore (singer/songwriter, guitar), Scott Concepcion (guitar), Johnny Cunliffe (bass), and Ryan Durrans (drums), the group met in the former industrial town of Wigan, on the border of Greater Manchester and formed in 2018. 

In 2019, The Charlatans' Tim Burgess offered them a late slot at Kendal Calling festival. A year later the band debuted on Later… With Jools Holland. 

Last year the band entered the Parr Street Studios, Liverpool with producers James Skelly of The Coral and Chris Taylor.

North American tour dates: 

March 3 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL

March 8 - The Garrison - Toronto, ON
March 10 - Milkboy - Philadelphia, PA
March 11 - Zone 1- Brooklyn NY
March 13 - Songbyrd - Washington, DC
March 16 - SXSW @ Cedars St. Courtyard - Austin, TX
March 20 - The Moroccan Lounge (early show) - Los Angeles, CA
March 21 - Brick + Mortar - San Francisco, CA

How Beautiful Life Can Be track list:

Circles Of Faith
I'll Get By
Fight On
How Beautiful Life Can Be
The Great Escape
I Won't Lie
I See Your Ghost
Oh My Love
I'll Never Forget The Time I Spent With You
I Know That Much
Artificial Screens
The Redemption Of Sonic Beauty

The James Hunter Six gets romantic on 'With Love' next month

On February 14, Daptone Records will release a digital collection of love songs by The James Hunter Six called "With Love." Physical versions follow March 25. 

About The James Hunter Six:

Over the span of 30 years, Hunter has worked on a railway, busked in the streets of London, provided backup vocals and guitar for Van Morrison, played clubs and theatres all over the world and written scores of rhythm and soul albums. Hunter was nominated for a GRAMMY Award (“Best Traditional Blues Album” for album People Gonna Talk-Rounder) and an American Music Award (“Best New/Emerging Artist”).

Hunter and his band hit the road for a decade of extensive touring and recorded three critically-acclaimed studio albums— The Hard Way (Concord), Minute by Minute (Concord) and Hold On! (Daptone).

Daptone Records released James Hunter’s last two critically-acclaimed albums, Whatever It Takes and Nick of Time, both of which were recorded live to 8-track tape by Daptone's two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Gabriel Roth (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings).

Album Pre-Order Page

Track listing:

1. Something's Calling

2. I Don't Wanna Be without You
3. Who's Fooling Who
4. If I Only Knew
5. Carina
6. Take It As You Find It
7. This Is Where We Came In
8. Heartbreak
9. It Was Gonna Be You
10. Never
11. He's Your Could've Been
12. MM-Hmm

Colin Hay ponders 'Now And The Evermore' in March

Colin Hay's next all new studio album Now And The Evermore will be released on March 18 via Lazy Eye/Compass Records. Along with the announcement, Hay shared the album’s title track from the album, featuring a guest appearance from Ringo Starr who played drums on the track. Listen to “Now And The Evermore” HERE 

"’Now And The Evermore’ is a reminder to myself, to make the most of what time I have left walking around on top of the planet,” says Hay. “When I listen to it, it transports me back to when I thought I had all the time in the world. It is a song which is unashamedly inspired by the majesty of The Beatles, and the gift they gave us all. Having Ringo Starr play on the track is more than icing on the cake."

“I’m deeply grateful for the life I have, and I think my natural tendency has always been towards optimism and humor. Lately, though, I’ve had to be more intentional about it. I’ve had to actively seek out the positive, to let new rays of hope shine on some seemingly dark situations.”

The album was written and recorded in Hay’s adopted hometown of Los Angeles. 

Following a successful stint in Men at Work, Hay put out his solo debut in 1986. For the next three-and-a-half decades, he has recorded 12 more critically acclaimed studio albums. 

Over the course of his career, Hay's frequent appearances at LA’s Largo club helped garner him a legion of fans in the entertainment world. Among them was actor/director Zach Braff, who called Hay’s mix of heartfelt songwriting and hilarious storytelling “one of the most amazing things I had ever seen.” Braff would go on to feature Hay’s music prominently in the GRAMMY-winning soundtrack for Garden State and invite him to appear as himself on the hit series Scrubs, which helped introduce his music to a whole new generation of listeners.

On top of his rigorous schedule as a solo artist, Hay has also managed to tour the world with Ringo Starr & His All–Star Band, release an audiobook of Aesop’s Fables, star in the award-winning documentary Waiting For My Real Life, and even provide the voice for Fergus Flamingo in Disney’s The Wild.

In support of the album, Hay will embark on an extensive US tour starting in March and will join up with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band for a run of dates in June. See list of tour dates below, and for the full itinerary, visit his website: https://www.colinhay.com/tour/

Track listing:

1. Now And The Evermore

2. Love Is Everywhere
3. Into The Bright Lights
4. The Sea Of Always
5. Starfish And Unicorns
6. A Man Without A Name
7. Undertow
8. All I See Is You
9. Agatha Bell
10. When Does The End Begin?

Tour Dates:

March 18 - Fort Collins, CO @ The Lincoln Theater
March 19 - Denver, CO @ Paramount Theater
March 21 - Belleville, IL @ Lincoln Theatre
March 22 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theatre
March 24 - Minneapolis, MN @ Pantages Theatre
March 25 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst Theater
March 26 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
March 27 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
March 29 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
March 30 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie Music Hall
April 1 - Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
April 2 - Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
April 5 - Annapolis, MD @ Maryland Hall For the Creative Arts
April 6 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
April 7 - Tarrytown, NY @ Tarrytown Music Hall
April 8 - Concord, NH @ Capitol Center for the Arts
April 9 - Boston, MA @ The Wilbur
April 10 - Boston, MA @ The Wilbur
April 12 - New York City, NY @ City Winery
April 13 - New York City, NY @ City Winery
April 14 - West Long Branch, NJ @ Monmouth University
April 21 - Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
April 22 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Amaturo Theater at Broward CFTPA
April 23 - Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
April 24 - Ponte Vedra, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
April 27 - Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
April 29 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
May 1 - Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville
May 2 - Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville
May 4 - Birmingham, AL @ The Lyric Theatre
May 5 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Manship Theatre
May 6 - Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater
May 7 - Austin, TX @ Texas Union
May 8 - Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
May 10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Albuquerque Journal Theatre
May 12 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Virginia G. Piper Theater

Daryl Hall solo retrospective slated for April

Legacy Recordings/Sony Music will release BeforeAfter, the first-ever solo retrospective from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall, as a two-disc set and across all digital platforms, on Friday, April 1.

On the same date, Hall will also embark on his first solo tour in a decade. Tickets for the Carnegie Hall show go on sale Friday, January 28th at 11AM ET on livenation.com. Tickets for all other dates go on sale starting Friday, January 28th at 10AM local time on livenation.com. Todd Rundgren will be a special guest on all dates.

Pre-order BeforeAfter now: https://legacyrecordings.lnk.to/BeforeAfterPR

Compiled and sequenced by Hall, BeforeAfter features thirty tracks spanning all five of his solo albums, from the 1980’s Robert Fripp-produced Sacred Songs through 2011’s Laughing Down Crying, which was co-produced with longtime Hall compatriot T-Bone Wolk, who sadly passed before the album was released.

Additionally, the collection features six never-released performances from the pathbreaking web and television series Live From Daryl’s House, which Hall launched in 2007 with the then-novel idea of “playing with my friends and putting it up on the internet.” Special guests on the Live From Daryl’s House tracks include Rundgren, Dave Stewart, and Monte Montgomery. 

“I picked this collection of songs from my solo albums because I feel they encapsulate certain periods of my career.” says Hall. “It also shows the diversity of working with collaborators like Robert Fripp or Dave Stewart. And, having some tracks from LFDH on it, really makes the compilation complete.”

As Jeremy Holiday writes in the accompanying BeforeAfter liner notes, “How paradoxical that Daryl Hall is most associated in the public imagination with a long-term musical partner. Because few artists are as individualistic, and individually complete … Yet Daryl Hall is also a brilliant collaborator, and, perhaps ironically, that quality is equally if not more apparent within his solo work. More than a chance to work ‘alone,’ Hall’s individual pursuits have granted him license to be more eclectic in his choice of collaborators and to push further outside the expected bounds.”

Those collaborators include Fripp and Stewart, who co-produced Hall’s 1986 album Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine and co-wrote a number of its tracks, and even Mariah Carey who contributed vocals to 1993’s Soul Alone.

That spirit of collaboration has also guided Live From Daryl’s House from its inception, with Hall welcoming multiple generations of artists - from Smokey Robinson and Cheap Trick to Aloe Blacc and Grace Potter - over the show’s fifteen year history.

Track listing:

Disc One:

1. Dreamtime

2. Babs and Babs
3. Foolish Pride
4. Can’t Stop Dreaming
5. Here Comes The Rain Again (Live From Daryl’s House) with Dave Stewart
6. Someone Like You
7. Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself)
8. Sacred Songs
9. Right as Rain
10. Survive
11. North Star (Live From Daryl’s House) with Monte Montgomery
12. In My Own Dream (Live From Daryl’s House)
13. NYCNY
14. What’s Gonna Happen to Us

Disc Two:

1. Love Revelation
2. Fools Rush In
3. I’m in a Philly Mood
4. Send Me
5. Justify
6. Borderline
7. Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You
8. Eyes for You (Ain’t No Doubt About It)
9. The Farther Away I Am
10. Why Was It So Easy
11. Can We Still Be Friends (Live From Daryl’s House) with Todd Rundgren
12. Cab Driver
13. Our Day Will Come (Live From Daryl’s House)
14. Laughing Down Crying (Live From Daryl’s House)
15. Problem with You (Live From Daryl’s House)
16. Neither One of Us (Wants To Be the First to Say Goodbye) (Live From Daryl’s House)

Tour Dates:

April 1 – Auditorium Theatre – Chicago, IL ^
April 3 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN ^
April 5 – Atlanta Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA ^
April 7 – MGM Northfield Park – Northfield, OH ^
April 9 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA ^
April 11 – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA ^
April 14 – Carnegie Hall – New York, NY ^
April 16 – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor – National Harbor, MD ^

^ w/ Todd Rundgren

Jason Mraz compilation of his love songs arrives before Valentine's Day

Jason Mraz announced "Lalalalovesongs," a collection of Mraz’s love songs, including RIAA Diamond certified “I’m Yours,” 6x RIAA Platinum “I Won’t Give Up,” RIAA Platinum “Have It All,” and Grammy-winning duet, “Lucky” in addition to several more hits and an as-yet-unannounced, never-before-released fan favorite as a digital bonus track.

Lalalalovesongs will be available on CD, vinyl, and digitally on February 11. A limited-edition, neon-pink vinyl version will also be available exclusively at jasonmraz.com and Amazon. Fans can pre-order or pre-save the album here. The tracklisting is available below.

“I feel so LaLaLaLucky to share these songs again on this new album,” said Mraz. “Love has been an almost constant theme in my writing, and this record really shines on that, further amplifying the message. Big love to my listeners, and to Atlantic and Rhino for the lovely release!”

Lalalalovesongs kicks off with Mraz’s worldwide smash “I’m Yours,” which ranks as the most-streamed track of the 2000s decade (2000-2009) by a solo artist on Spotify, with nearly 1.3 billion streams, and the second most-streamed track of the decade by any artist on Spotify. 

Additionally, the song recently surpassed 2.5 billion global streams across all audio and video platforms. “I’m Yours” was also the first song ever to top the Triple-A, Adult Top 40, Mainstream Top 40, and Adult Contemporary Charts, charting for 76 weeks and setting a record at the time for the longest chart run in Billboard history.

To celebrate these milestones, the original video of the track has been upgraded to 4K along with the debut of a new video remembrance from Mraz where he discusses the story of the song, from its inception to its gradual development from fan-favorite into a Billboard Top 10 single, and its effects on his musical career. The new video from Mraz is available here, and the newly upgraded, 4K version of the original video for “I’m Yours” premiered today here.

Since the release of his 2002 debut studio album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, Mraz has earned Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications in more than 20 countries, while performing on all seven continents, including an intimate acoustic set on an iceberg in Antarctica while on a trip to raise climate change awareness. Mraz’s releases have generated 7.5 billion streams and more than 12.5 million album equivalents to date.

Mraz is currently writing new music for release later this year. He leads the Jason Mraz Foundation, which supports programs focused on inclusive arts education and the advancement of equality. A gentleman farmer, his Mraz Family Farms is committed to peace in the world through organic regenerative agriculture, fair trade, and kind words. He released his latest album, Look For The Good, in 2020."

Track listing: 

I’m Yours
Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
I Won’t Give Up
You and I Both
The Woman I Love
Let’s See What The Night Can Do
Have It All
Love Someone
Sleeping to Dream
I’m Coming Over
A Beautiful Mess
Bonus Track (digital only)

Out now: ‘Night Call,’ the new album by Years & Years

‘Night Call,’ the third album from Platinum-selling British pop outfit Years & Years is out now on Interscope Records. Fronted by Olly Alexander, now standing solo, the album features the latest single “Sweet Talker” (with Galantis). Listen to the new album, ‘Night Call’ HERE.

Clues to the album's theme are in the album’s artwork, featuring a mermaid of a muse. “I wanted to identify with this beautiful creature luring men to their death; searching for a love, or a lover, that’s out of reach” Olly says. “A lot of the songs are patchworks inspired by random memories and hook-ups, or men that I’ve met.”

Written over the course of six months, ‘Night Call’ sees Olly Alexander use his platform to push the boundaries of mainstream superstardom. With a sound as inspired by pioneering figures like Sylvester as it is the club-ready world of French House and embodying the new perspective of a character – like his portrayal of Ritchie in HBO's acclaimed series ‘It’s A Sin’ - also deeply influenced Olly’s songwriting in its wider exploration of queer life. ‘Night Call’ blurs the boundaries between hedonistic fantasy and locked down reality precisely because, says Olly, “I was stuck in the same four walls. I wanted to have as much pleasure as possible in the music.”

Co-written by and produced in a manner familiar to Olly, with producer Mark Ralph at the helm and pulling in young and experimental song makers to work on the tracks with Olly, including the likes of Georgia, DetoNate and George Reid.

“Crave” is an undoing of the traditional idea of sexual submission in song form, and how it changes when we subvert it – commanding that domination instead.

“It was a playful way of inhabiting the deranged sexual energy I’ve always wanted,” he says of the song. “In the past I felt like I’ve been dominated by toxic relationships, and I felt like it would be fun to turn it on its head.”

A ‘fuck-you’ rage felt towards men who’ve messed him around shapes two tracks in particular: “Consequences” and “Sooner or Later”. They are about, Olly says, “every man that has annoyed me in my life."

“Strange and Unusual”, inspired by the chilled-out house music -- the likes of Morcheeba -- his mother raised him on, is a love song that honors the distinct queer experience. “Queer people are othered in that respect, so I wanted to write something that felt fun and transcendent for three minutes,” he says.

Two tracks were salvaged from the 20-or-so cut demos that meant the most to Olly: “20 Minutes” and “Make It Out Alive”. The former is about the blush of affection felt, albeit briefly, during a hook-up; “Make It Out Alive” is the closest thing the record has to a lovelorn ballad. But it’s so fatalistic in its framing of love that it almost counts as high camp in its final form; as if it could be sung live from atop a trapeze wire, gazing at the moon. “I found a good groove on the people I was working with musically,” Olly says of these songs, “then we got on a roll.”

The album is a work of fantasy, and on its tracks, Olly layers his characters with glimmers of real life meaning. “The characters are me,” he insists. 

‘Night Call’ follows two successful albums. The singer/actor has earned 5 Brit Award nominations, surpassed 4.4 billion global streams, and sold out numerous global tours. Olly has also become a voice on important discussions around mental health, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

2021 started out with a leading role in the critically acclaimed HBO Max drama ‘It’s A Sin’, which brought the fight against HIV/AIDS back into the public conversation like never before and earned Olly a nomination for a prestigious Critics Choice Award for ‘Best Actor in A Limited Series or Movie Made for Television’ for his role as Ritchie Tozer in the series.

Other 2021 highlights included a performance of the Pet Shop Boys song “It’s a Sin” alongside Elton John at the BRIT Awards (WATCH) and the release of his single “Starstruck,” which was Olly’s first new music since 2018’s ‘Palo Santo.’ Olly was later joined by Kylie Minogue on a special remix of “Starstruck.” Listen HERE. Olly would again team up with Kylie on “Second to Midnight,” the lead single from Minogue’s ‘Disco: Guest List Edition’ (also featured on the deluxe version of ‘Night Call’). Watch the official music video HERE.

A special Deluxe Version is available featuring 3 new tracks plus the previously released Kylie Minogue-assisted remix of “Starstruck” and Olly’s Kylie collaboration “A Second To Midnight.”

TRACKLISTING:

Consequences
Starstruck
Night Call
Intimacy
Crave
Sweet Talker (with Galantis)
Sooner or Later
20 Minutes
Strange and Unusual
Make It Out Alive
See You Again

DELUXE CD BONUS TRACKS:

Immaculate
Muscle
Reflection
A Second To Midnight (with Kylie Minogue)
Starstruck (Kylie Minogue Remix)

John Mayer is doing a special performance for SiriusXM, Pandora

SiriusXM and Pandora present John Mayer performing live at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 9. SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners can RSVP for the free event HERE.

The special concert, hosted by Andy Cohen, will feature John Mayer performing songs from his latest album Sob Rock including his hit single “Last Train Home,” as well as career-spanning fan favorites. Ahead of the concert, Andy Cohen will sit down with John Mayer for an exclusive interview to discuss his music, upcoming tour, and more.\

Fans at the Small Stage Series show will receive complimentary t-shirts designed by John Mayer (while supplies last) and stadium-regulated clear tote bags for use during the big game weekend. Attendees will also be treated to live pre-show entertainment and will be invited to strike a pose in various photo moments situated within the venue.

“I’m excited for people to enter the Sob Rock Universe through SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series. This will be my first time playing many of these songs in front of a live audience and it’s something I’ve been looking forward to for a very long time,” said John Mayer.

As a benefit to SiriusXM subscribers, John Mayer’s exclusive Small Stage Series performance in Los Angeles will be available across an array of channels. It will air live on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum via satellite (ch. 28) and on the SXM App on Wednesday, February 9 at 8:00 pm PT with multiple rebroadcasts throughout the week. The performance will also air on Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge (ch. 312) on Friday, February 11 at 8:00 pm ET with rebroadcasts throughout the weekend. Additionally, Radio Andy (ch. 102) will air Andy Cohen’s sit-down interview with John Mayer on Friday, February 11 at 7:00 pm ET with rebroadcasts throughout the weekend.

Pandora listeners can tune into John Mayer’s performance February 12 at 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT and in addition to the performance, Mayer will conduct an in-depth Q&A with Andy Cohen. Fans can RSVP for this free virtual Pandora LIVE event HERE.

During the Pandora LIVE event, viewers will be invited to test their knowledge of John Mayer with pre-show trivia and chat live with other fans nationwide. Additionally, a limited amount of complimentary John Mayer merchandise will be available for participants on a first-come, first-served redemption code basis and some of John Mayer’s top listeners on Pandora will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual meet and greet with special moments to be showcased during the event.

In the coming weeks, Pandora will be launching Pandora LIVE: Backstage with John Mayer, a new station for fans to hear behind-the-scenes stories from John Mayer and a mix of songs that inspire him. After the virtual event, the station will be updated to include live performance tracks and commentary from the show.

Dennis DeYoung Band guitarist August Zadra to release debut album 'Guiding Star' as Zadra on February 18

Frontiers Music has announced the Zadra debut album for February. It is a continuation of the label's relationship with guitarist/vocalist August Zadra, who the label has worked with as a member of Waiting for Monday and Dennis DeYoung's band. Zadra’s debut album, “Guiding Star” is the start of a new band centered around the talents of August, a Los Angeles based musician.

“Guiding Star” was produced by Alessandro Del Vecchio (who added multiple instrumental and songwriting contributions) and features Jeff Scott Soto (background vocals and a songwriting contribution on “Take My Hand"), Dennis DeYoung (keyboard solo on “Take My Hand”), Jelly Cardarelli (drums), the DeYoung Band's Jimmy Leahey (acoustic guitars on “A Matter of Yesterday”), Andrea Seveso (additional rhythm guitars on “Won’t Let Your Love Take Me Down”), Martin Jepsen Andersen (who contributed to the songwriting and additional rhythm guitars on “Escape The Rain”), and Guillermo De Medio, Pete Alpenborg, and Jan Akesson (who all contributed to the songwriting and additional keyboards).

August Zadra is best known for his touring and recording as a member of Dennis DeYoung's solo band since 2010. August has also written, recorded, or performed with Jeff Scott Soto, Nuno Bettencourt, Robin Zander, Jim Peterik and more.

In 2020, the band he formed with vocalist Rudy Cardenas, Waiting for Monday, released their debut album on the Frontiers. Also in 2020 and in 2021, he contributed backing vocals and guitars to Dennis DeYoung's highly praised final studio albums, "26 East, Vol. 1" and "26 East, Vol. 2", respectively. 

Latest single "Rise From The Fire" is accompanied by a lyric video: https://youtu.be/_Xc6tqIvhMk

Track list:

Come Together
Nothing More To Say
Ship Of Fools
Come Back To Me
Escape The Rain
A Matter Of Yesterday
I’ll Meet You In Heaven
Take My Hand
Dream Of You
Won’t Let Your Love Take Me Down
Rise From The Fire

Dustin Lynch readies 'Blue in the Sky' for next month

Dustin Lynch's fifth studio album BLUE IN THE SKY is due Feb. 11 via Broken Bow Records. 

“This has been a fun secret to keep! Get ready for a collection of songs that are going to make you feel good and want to mix a drink and party with your friends,” shares Lynch. “I’m excited for everyone to hear BLUE IN THE SKY.”

Among the 12-track collection – with five to his songwriting credit – are guests and collaborators Riley Green, Chris Lane, and MacKenzie Porter (who appears on Broken Bow Records’ longest-reigning single at Country radio with recent six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You”).

As the follow-up to TULLAHOMA – which delivered consecutive PLATINUM chart-toppers: “Ridin’ Roads” and “Good Girl,” in addition to Top 5 hit “Momma’s House” – BLUE IN THE SKY is available now for preorder. 

Produced by Zach Crowell, five already-released songs are also ready for instant download including “Thinking 'Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter),” “Tequila On A Boat (feat. Chris Lane),” “Huntin’ Land (feat. Riley Green),” “Pasadena,” and “Not Every Cowboy.”

Track List:

1. “Party Mode” (Jerry Flowers, Ryan Beaver, Roman Alexander, Jared Keim, Matt McGinn)

2. “Thinking 'Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” (Dustin Lynch, Andy Albert, Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly)
3. “Stars Like Confetti” (Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett, Zach Crowell)
4. “Somethin’ That Makes You Smile” (Erik Dylan, Andy Sheridan, Wyatt McCubbin)
5. “Break It On A Beach” (Dustin Lynch, Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Zach Crowell)
6. “Tequila On A Boat (feat. Chris Lane)” (Hillary Lindsey, Justin Ebach, Matt Alderman)
7. “Tennessee Trouble” (Dustin Lynch, Matt Dragstrem, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Minton)
8. “Summer Never Ended” (Cole Taylor, Ben Hayslip, Paul DiGiovanni)
9. “Back Road TN” (Ben Hayslip, Brock Berryhill, Jameson Rodgers, Brent Anderson)
10. “Huntin’ Land (feat. Riley Green)” (Dustin Lynch, Andy Albert, Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly)
11. “Pasadena” (Dustin Lynch, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell)
12. “Not Every Cowboy” (Casey Brown, Parker Welling, Conner Smith, Heather Morgan)