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Phil Collins Details BOTH SIDES (ALL THE SIDES) 5-LP Vinyl Boxset
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Phil Collins’ fifth solo studio album, Both Sides, it is to be reissued as a special edition 5-LP box set, releasing on September 20. Pre-order HERE.
This deluxe edition contains the remastered full original album, cut at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, and is a compendium of early demo tracks from the recording of the album as well as rarities from the singles originally released on the album – “Both Sides of the Story,” “Everyday” and “We Wait and We Wonder.” Both Sides (All The Sides) brings this full collection together with live tracks from the era, such as “Can’t Turn Back the Years,” “Both Sides of the Story” taken from Collins’ MTV Unplugged performance, “Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore” and more, as one release for the first time on vinyl. The set is housed in a slipcase with picture sleeves and a 16-page booklet containing newly written and extensive liner notes by esteemed journalist Michael Hann.
Proclaimed by Collins as his most personal album to that point in his career, Both Sides, originally released in 1993, is Phil Collins’ fifth album and was written, performed and produced all by Collins himself at his home studio in just six weeks. In a 2016 interview with The Guardian newspaper, Collins named it as his “favorite album from a songwriting and creative perspective,” going on to reveal how “… the songs just streamed out of me, and as a writer, that’s the kind of thing that you dream of.”
Upon its original release, the album reached No. 1 in the UK and throughout Europe and No. 13 in the US and has gone on to be a global multi-platinum seller.
As written by Michael Hann in his notes, “Time has magnified its virtues, and perspective has amplified its truths. Both Sides may not have been the monster hit its predecessors were, but it might be the most important record in the Phil Collins discography.”
Also announced today is Live From the Board: Official Bootleg, a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl for RSD Black Friday (November 29). This four-track EP was originally released in 1995 and features songs recorded on the Both Sides tour in 1994 under the artist name Phil Collins & The Indescribable Din. It features the tracks “Sussudio,” “Easy Lover,” “Separate Lives,” and “My Girl.”
Both Sides (All The Sides)
Tracklist
LP 1
Side One – Original Album
Both Sides of the Story
Can’t Turn Back the Years
Everyday
Side Two – Original Album
I’ve Forgotten Everything
We’re Sons of Our Fathers
Can’t Find My Way
LP 2
Side One – Original Album
Survivors
We Fly So Close
There’s a Place for Us
Side Two – Original Album
We Wait and We Wonder
Please Come Out Tonight
LP 3
Side One
Can’t Find My Way (Demo)
Hero (Demo)
Both Sides of the Demo (Early Demo)
Everyday (Early Demo)
Side Two
Don’t Call Me Ashley
Rad Dudeski
For a Friend
I’ve Been Trying
LP 4
Side One
Both Sides of the Story (Live)
Can’t Turn Back the Years (Live)
Survivors (Live)
Side Two
Everyday (Live)
We Wait and We Wonder (Live)
Both Sides of the Story (MTV Europe Unplugged)
LP 5
Side One
Hang in Long Enough (Live)
Hand in Hand (Live)
Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore (Live)
Side Two
Always (Live)
Stevies Blues (There’s a Place for Us Instrumental)
Take Me With You
1600-Person Choir Sings Radiohead’s “Creep” And It’s As Glorious As You Hoped
In a captivating performance, Pub Choir brings together 1600 people to sing Radiohead’s classic song “Creep.” The video captures the energy and emotion of hundreds of voices harmonizing to create a powerful, collective rendition of the iconic track.
Watch Pink Floyd’s Iconic 1989 Live Performance in Venice That Captivated Fans Worldwide
On July 15, 1989, Pink Floyd delivered an unforgettable live performance in Venice, setting a new benchmark for concert experiences. The band performed on a floating stage in the Venetian lagoon, with the historic city as a stunning backdrop. This unique concert, which attracted over 200,000 fans, featured an exceptional setlist including hits like “Comfortably Numb” and “Wish You Were Here.” The Venice concert remains a legendary moment in rock history, celebrated for its spectacular setting and Pink Floyd’s powerful performance.
Watch What Happens When a Portrait Artist Takes LSD
This video follows a unique experiment where a portrait artist consumes LSD and creates a series of self-portraits under the influence of the drug. The video documents the artist’s creative process and the changes in their artistic style and perception over time, offering a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of art and altered states of consciousness. The results are both intriguing and visually captivating, showcasing the profound impact of the psychedelic experience on artistic expression.
Patti Smith Reads Her Own Goodbye Letter To Robert Mapplethorpe
Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe enjoyed a close, often intense relationship that began in 1967 and ended 21 years later, when Robert died some time after being diagnosed with AIDS. In the days preceding his untimely death, Patti wrote her soul mate a letter — a letter which he sadly didn’t get a chance to read.
Watch Patti Smith herself read it at Letters Live at The Town Hall, Manhattan late this spring.
Ari Hicks Unveils Empowering New Single “innocent”
Today, rising pop artist Ari Hicks returns with her captivating new single “Innocent.” Pulsating with heavy synths throughout, “Innocent” is a poignant exploration of self-realization and empowerment that instantly pulls listeners in. This summer Ari is set to bring her energetic live performance to Toronto’s Lavender Wild Festival on August 24, followed by Festival Fono in Quebec City September 13-14th.
On “Innocent,” Ari delivers an introspective narrative, inviting listeners in on an emotional journey. Commenting on “Innocent,” she says, “This is the start of the end – the moment when you begin to realize that you shouldn’t put all the blame on yourself and finally come to the actualization that the other person in this relationship may not be so innocent. That pedestal you put them on shouldn’t be that high – in fact it might not exist at all.”
Despite its dark undertones, “Innocent” showcases Ari’s vulnerability as she admits a truth that many find daunting to acknowledge, both to others and to themselves. Through her music, Ari channels a delicate balance between dark sonic sounds and a light, feminine energy lyrically and vocally, reflecting the duality of her artistic persona.
“Innocent” is not only a testament to Ari’s artistry but also a declaration of her commitment to authenticity and self-expression. An instant earworm layered and narrative, “Innocent” solidifies Ari’s place as an emerging voice in pop music.
Emerging pop siren ari hicks is making a powerful mark with her latest music, captivating audiences on a global scale. Ari’s effortless self-confidence is embodied by a mesmerizing duality that shifts between light and dark with a unique blend of vulnerability and strength. Her music features bold synths and infectious tones, complemented by her melodic and playful vocals that leave fans yearning for more. Through her lyrics, ari delves into themes of vulnerability, offering listeners an immersive escape through her anthemic tracks. With over 90 million global streams, her single “Kiss Me, Kill Me” became a viral sensation on TikTok 3 years after its release, propelling her music onto the viral charts across Asia. ari hicks is ready to dominate with her evocative sound.
TOUR DATES
Aug. 24 – Toronto, ON – History (Lavender Wild)
Sept. 13-14, Quebec City, QC – Festival Fono
Donald Glover Stars in and Directs Genre-Blending “Bando Stone & The New World” Featuring Childish Gambino Soundtrack
The trailer for “Bando Stone & The New World,” directed by and starring Donald Glover, introduces a visually striking, genre-blending film that combines elements of action, comedy, and science fiction. The story follows a famous musician navigating an abandoned world amid an extinction event. With a soundtrack by Glover’s musical alter ego, Childish Gambino, the film promises a unique auditory and visual experience. The trailer highlights intense action scenes, comedic moments, and a mysterious, dystopian setting. The movie is set to release on July 19, 2024.
MIT, Coldplay, Warner Music, Live Nation, & Hope Solutions Form Advisory Committee on Live Music & Climate Change
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Environmental Solutions Initiative (MIT ESI), with the support of Coldplay, Warner Music Group (WMG), Live Nation, and Hope Solutions, has announced the assembly of an advisory committee as it enters the next phase of its Assessment Report of Live Music and Climate Change in the US and the UK.
This newly selected advisory committee will be made up of over 50 members with assorted, specialized expertise in live music and the event industry, as well as academia.
“As I’ve been saying for many years, we urgently need data-driven action on climate and nature breakdown in every area,” said Ellie Goulding, Artist & Advisory Committee member. This is the first time a study like this has taken place at this scale, including all the different parts of the industry ecosystem, from artists and promoters to management and labels and I’m really pleased to support that level of collaboration.”
Members of the committee were selected based on their individual areas of expertise across core areas which include, but are not limited to, venue management, tour management and production, artist relations, and sustainability. Their insights, data and expert perspectives will bolster the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the overall report, ensuring that the proposed strategies are relevant and practical in implementation, thereby enhancing the potential to drive meaningful change across the live music industry.
“With the participation of the advisory committee and contributions of data from various sources, we are well on our way to producing a significant contribution to knowledge that can support meaningful actions to address climate change,” said Prof. John E. Fernandez, Director, MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative.
Additional contributions will come from various organizations, NGOs and charities that work within the live music ecosystem including REVERB, Support+Feed, Julie’s Bicycle, Global Citizen and Client Earth.
The report, which was initially anticipated to be complete in July 2024, has been extended to allow for more comprehensive data collection and analysis. It is now expected to be released in the Fall of 2024. The aim remains to:
- develop a comprehensive assessment of the relationship between live music and climate change.
- identify key areas where the industry and concert goers can make tangible improvements to reduce emissions and drive planet-positive outcomes.
- provide a detailed analysis of the latest developments in technology and practices that industry players can tap into.
The report will seek open contributions of data from those with field-specific knowledge that will ultimately be used to suggest sector-specific and industry-wide decarbonization solutions. To contribute data to this report, please email p1lm@mit.edu.
Advisory committee members include:
- Adam Hatton, Founder and Managing Director of Global Motion Ltd.
- Adam Met, PhD. Executive Director, Planet Reimagined, Member of AJR
- Alex Pollock, Artist Manager & Touring Consultant, Baron Global
- Ali Viles, RF Engineer, Coldplay
- Andrew Thornton, Production Manager, Harry Styles / Shawn Mendes
- Arlene Moon, Co-Manager, Coldplay
- Baz Halpin, Production Director, Silent House
- Brian Levine, President, Projects TAIT
- Caius Pawson, Founder of YOUNG and Murmur
- Chris Kansy, Production Manager / Concert Touring Industry
- Ciaran Flaherty, Tour Director Global Touring, Live Nation
- Clyde Lawrence, Bandleader/Producer/Songwriter for Lawrence, Co-Founder of SB Sound Solutions Inc.
- Danielle Magalhaes, Global Climate Action Team Lead, UNFCCC
- Danny Rukasin, Manager, Billie Eilish
- Dick Massey, Production Coordinator, Billie Eilish | Tour Manager, Finneas
- Dr. Craig Jones, Director, Circular Ecology
- Ellie Goulding, Artist
- Frederic Opsomer, Vice President PRG Global Scenic, MD PRG Projects | Member of the “Major Tom” sustainability initiative
- Glenda Yoder, Associate Director, FARM AID
- Harlan Frey, EVP of Touring and Artist Development, Atlantic Records
- Jaime Nack, President, Three Squares Inc.
- Jared Braverman, SVP Touring, Live Nation
- Jason Bailer Losh, Director of Environmental, GCL/ Rock-it Cargo
- Jean-Oliver Dalphond, Partner & CCO, PixMob, formerly ICLEI
- Jessica Koravos, Co-chair, President OVG
- Joel Eriksson, Tour Manager, Fred Again..
- Jonathan Kessler, Manager, Depeche Mode (Baron Management)
- Jordan Cohen,Tour Manager, Producer, Musician in Lawrence | Co-Owner of SB Sound Solutions
- Jordan Wolosky, COO & General Manager, AG Artists, LLC
- Jules Davis, Operations and A&R Manager, AG Artists, LLC
- Josh Javor, Partner & Co-Head of London Music Department, WME
- Kristen Fulmer, Head of Sustainability, OVG, Director, GOAL
- Kyle Devine, Professor and Head of Research Training, Department of Musicology. University of Oslo
- Lesley Olenik, SVP, Global Touring Live Nation
- Lindsay Arell, Chief Sustainability Officer, ASM Global
- Lucy August-Perna, Head of Sustainability, Live Nation
- Luke Howell, Founder & Director, Hope Solutions
- Madeleine Smith, Director ESG, Warner Music Group
- Mandi Frost, Co-Manager, Coldplay
- Mark Wong, Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow
- Matt Brennan, Professor of Popular Music, University of Glasgow
- Matthias Christner, Head of Innovation, D&B Audiotechnik
- Max Tischler, Sustainability Manager, Jack Johnson Music
- Meghan Tierney, Senior Manager, Live Events, Sustainability, AEG
- Michael Rapino, President & CEO, Live Nation
- Molly Hawkins, Creative Director, Harry Styles
- Prof Neil Thomas MBE, Founder & Director of Atelier One
- Nicole Massey, Production Manager for Billie Eilish and FINNEAS
- Paul Johnson, Creative Design Director, NeonBlack Design
- Paul Schurink MBE, Co-founder, CEO Showpower
- Paul Traynor, Stage Manager / Head Electrician, Coldplay
- Phil Harvey, Manager, Coldplay
- Rebecca Travis, Tour Manager, RT Tour Management Limited (Florence + The Machine, Gorillaz, various others)
- Professor Richard Betts MBE, Head of Climate Impacts Research, University of Exeter
- Rob Scully, Director, ZAP Concepts
- Robert Hewett, MD, Stagetruck
- Robert Kyncl, CEO, Warner Music Group
- Robin Shaw, Co-Founder, Upstaging, Inc
- Rosemary Enobakhare, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Policy, and Strategic Engagement, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Sooner Routhier, Production Designer and Creative Producer, The Playground
- Steve Heaver, CEO, Involved Group
- Tadia “T” Taylor, Live Event Producer, Talent Buyer, Music Equality Activist, W.O.Q.E.- Women of Qolor Entertainment
- Tina Farris, Tour Director/Programmer/Producer, Goodtime Girl Media
- Tom Chauncey, Partisan Arts, Agent / CEO
- Tom Schroeder, Executive Vice President, Wasserman Music
- Tom See, President, Live Nation Venues
- Tony Smith, Sound Designer, Audio Director for Coldplay
The full list of advisory committee members and more information can be found at climatemachine.mit.edu.
Andrew Santino Announces ‘Freeze Peach Tour’
Today, comedian Andrew Santino announced his Freeze Peach Tour with shows across the U.S. this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-date run kicks off on Saturday, September 14 in Friant, CA at Table Mountain Casino Resort with stops in Omaha, St. Louis, Detroit, Atlanta, New York, San Francisco and more before wrapping up on Saturday, February 22 with two shows at the Pantages Theatre.
Andrew stars in FX’s most watched comedy series, DAVE along side LIL’ DICKY. Santino starred in the SHOWTIME series, I’M DYING UP HERE exec produced by Jim Carey and directed by Jonathan Levine. He also appeared in GAME OVER MAN written and produced by THE WORKAHOLICS crew. Previously, Santino was the star of ABC’s comedy MIXOLOGY.
Andrew co-hosts the very popular podcast BAD FRIENDS with comedian Bobby Lee. He also has his own solo podcast WHISKEY GINGER and both combined accumulate upwards of a million downloads per week. His SHOWTIME hour-long stand up special “HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE” debuted in 2017. His COMEDY CENTRAL HALF HOUR standup special was released alongside his debut album SAY NO MORE on COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS. His latest special, CHEESEBURGER, was released on Netflix in 2023. Andrew was a regular guest on COMEDY CENTRAL’S @ MIDNIGHT with Chris Hardwick. He made his standup debut on ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY and since has performed standup on CONAN and THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL. Santino headlined at Montreal’s JUST FOR LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL as well as SXSW and numerous venues across the country.
Andrew got his start acting and writing on the final season of PUNK’D for MTV and since then he has guest starred on THIS IS US, ADULT SWIM’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, NETFLIX’S ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, HBO’S FAMILY TREE, NBC’s THE OFFICE, FX’s THE LEAGUE and HULU’s DEADBEAT.
FREEZE PEACH TOUR DATES:
Sat Sep 14 – Friant, CA – Table Mountain Casino Resort
Thu Sep 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
Fri Sep 27 – Charlotte, NC – The Knight Theater
Thu Oct 03 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
Sat Oct 05 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
Fri Oct 04 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Thu Oct 10 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora
Sat Oct 12 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Fri Nov 01 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sat Nov 02 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Fri Dec 06 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater
Sat Dec 07 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
Sat Jan 11 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
Thu Jan 16 – Durham, NC – Carolina Theatre of Durham/Fletcher Hall
Fri Jan 17 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Sat Jan 18 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
Fri Jan 24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
Sat Jan 25 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Thu Jan 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Orpheum Theatre
Fri Jan 31 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts
Sat Feb 01 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre
Fri Feb 14 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur*
Sat Feb 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre
Sat Feb 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre – LATE SHOW
