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Sphere Entertainment Unveils “V-U2”: A Groundbreaking Immersive Concert Film Showcasing U2’s Historic Sphere Run

Sphere Entertainment Co. announced today a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience to be shown exclusively at Sphere.  V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and future-defining U2:UV show directed by Willie Williams that played to over 700,000 fans from 100+ countries across 40 sold-out dates from September 2023 through March 2024. V-U2 is the first film ever to be shot entirely with Big Sky, the groundbreaking ultra-high-resolution camera system developed by Sphere Entertainment. V-U2 does not just capture U2’s epic run at Sphere, it allows audiences to feel like they are at the live shows.

V-U2 is a Sphere Experience, Sphere’s signature original content category.  To create this larger-than-life concert film, a number of Big Sky cameras captured the band at extraordinary scale, sharpness, and clarity. V-U2 employs Sphere’s immersive technologies including the 160,000 sq. ft. display plane, which at 16k x 16k resolution is the world’s highest-resolution LED screen;  Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, which provides crystal-clear sound to every seat in Sphere; and haptic seats, which use vibrations so guests can ‘feel’ the experience. All of these technologies, which were used to great effect in ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere,’ will be leveraged in this Sphere Experience in new and different ways to reinforce the feeling of ‘being there’.

Launching a venue like Sphere challenged the band to create a once-in-a-lifetime audio/visual concert experience and the same standards were upheld for the film.  Co-directors The Edge and Morleigh Steinberg spoke about the filmmaking process:

“The goal was to give the immersive movie goers as close to the live U2:UV concert experience as possible — and then some. I’ve never seen a U2 show. I’m so relieved I caught a great one,” said The Edge.

“We knew all the tremendous capabilities of the technology, but we didn’t know what to expect from the process of making this film.  The work became a true collaboration between band, artists, producers, and technology teams.  The end result is a cinematic experience that transports viewers into the energy and beauty of the live show,” said Morleigh Steinberg.

“V-U2 is a first-of-its-kind immersive film that will transport audiences back to U2’s groundbreaking live Sphere shows and make them feel like they are there,” said Josephine Vaccarello, Executive Vice President, Live, MSG Entertainment, who oversees live bookings for Sphere. “This concert film was created specifically for Sphere, and will utilize the venue’s technologies to create an experience that is only possible at this next-generation entertainment medium.”

V-U2 immortalizes the acclaimed ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ show directed by Willie Williams. The film of the show was directed by The Edge and Morleigh Steinberg and was produced by The Edge, Bono and Adam Clayton, along with producer Alan Moloney, in a unique collaboration with Sphere Entertainment. Stefaan “Smasher” Desmedt, video director of the original show, also served as Associate Director of the film. Music production was by Jacknife Lee and Joe O’Herlihy, the band’s longtime director of sound.  Sphere Studios’ Andrew Shulkind served as Director of Photography and the film was edited by the Studios’ Robert Rivers Malina. U2’s management is led by Irving and Jeffrey Azoff, both Executive Producers of the film. Jim Dolan is Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sphere Entertainment; Jennifer Koester serves as Sphere’s President and Chief Operating Officer; Carolyn Blackwood is Head of Sphere Studios; and Josephine Vaccarello is Executive Vice President, Live for MSG Entertainment’s Live division, and oversees live bookings for Sphere.

A global news event which saw the world’s biggest rock band open the world’s most state-of-the-art venue, ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ quickly became a pop culture moment and a must-see for music lovers everywhere. The show’s stunning visuals and live music performance, combined with the venue’s immersive technology elements, including the world’s most advanced audio system, became an instant social media sensation as hundreds of thousands of fans shared their U2:UV experience across multiple platforms generating billions of impressions, making U2:UV a truly global phenomenon.  One of the band’s most ambitious creative projects to date, it saw them work once again with longtime creative collaborator and show director Willie Williams, artists including Es Devlin, John Gerrard and Marco Brambilla, and longtime partner and producer Brian Eno.

Acknowledged as the most innovative live act in the world, U2 have always – since their earliest days, including the industry-defining ZOO TV Tour which broke the mold in 1992 – consistently pushed the boundaries of live performance, with ground-breaking stage shows that embrace the latest in technology and innovation. ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ saw the band blaze a trail yet again, with fans, press and industry leaders hailing the run, and the venue, as the future of live entertainment.

V-U2 will open at Sphere on Thursday, September 5, 2024. U2.com subscribers have first access to presale tickets from Thursday, August 22 at 10:00AM PT through Friday, August 23 at 9:00AM PT via Ticketmaster.com. Sphere will also offer an exclusive presale to its Inner Circle subscribers from Thursday, August 22 at Noon PT through Friday, August 23 at 9:00AM PT via Ticketmaster.com. Join Sphere’s Inner Circle by clicking here. Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public beginning on Friday, August 23 at 10:00AM PT via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $100 and will reflect all-in pricing. This means the ticket price listed is the full out-of-pocket price inclusive of taxes and fees. 

7-Eleven, Inc. and Green Day Announce Launch of Exclusive Anniversary Blend of Band’s Punk Bunny Coffee to Celebrate 60 Years of 7-Eleven’s To-Go Coffee

America’s daily coffee routine is about to get rocked. On August 28, 7-Eleven, Inc. will debut an exclusive Anniversary Blend of Green Day’s coffee brand, Punk Bunny Coffee, at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide for a limited time. This epic collaboration was brewed up to commemorate the 60th anniversary of 7-Eleven originating the idea of freshly brewed coffee in to-go cups and the 30th anniversary of Green Day’s breakout album.

To celebrate the launch, 7-Eleven and Punk Bunny are offering the chance to win big by honoring the tradition of Green Day fans solidifying their fandom in ink – with a twist. On August 28 starting at 8:00 a.m. ET, the first 50 fans to show up at 7-Eleven at 800 6th Ave in New York City and get inked with a custom 7-Eleven x Punk Bunny tattoo will receive free 7-Eleven coffee for 711 days.* The unique, semi-permanent tattoo is designed by Lady Cobra, a fellow Bay Area native and tattoo artist who will be on-site at the event inking some fans herself.

“This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of 7-Eleven as the first national retailer to offer freshly brewed coffee in to-go cups, making us the OG To-Go coffee destination,” said Dennis Phelps, Senior Vice President, Merchandising (Vault & Proprietary Beverages) at 7-Eleven. “What better way to celebrate than by teaming up with Punk Bunny to bring new and exclusive coffee options to our customers and offering a one-of-a-kind coffee experience?”

The Punk Bunny Coffee Anniversary Blend is the perfect way to start the day off with a bang, featuring hints of citrus to awaken the senses along with undertones of rich stone fruit. The warm cocoa with a gentle hint of spice finish creates a multi-layered coffee experience. In addition to the exclusive Anniversary Blend roast, Punk Bunny is bringing Fair Trade Certified coffee to 7-Eleven with bagged blends and K-Cups of the Sound Check and Last Ride In roasts, available in stores. Fans across the country can score a limited-edition Punk Bunny-inspired collectible refill mug in 7-Eleven and Speedway stores while supplies last.

“When we first came together as a band back in high school, the 7-Eleven in our hometown was our go-to spot,” said Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of Green Day. “As we celebrate the anniversaries of two of our biggest albums, it’s a full circle moment to have our coffee company Punk Bunny available at 7-Eleven stores.”

Not in New York City, but still want to show your fandom? Punk Bunny Coffee has teamed up with 7-Eleven’s online merch shop, 7Collection™ to create a capsule of limited-time merch to celebrate the collaboration. The capsule includes co-branded tees, totes and stickers.

“As a Green Day fan myself, I am particularly excited to share this collaboration with our customers,” said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer.  “The addition of Punk Bunny to the 7-Eleven coffee lineup continues our commitment to bring new, exclusive items to stores. Together with Punk Bunny, we hope to excite coffee and music fans everywhere and celebrate 60 years of our to-go coffee.”

*Tattoos are only available to the first Fifty (50) Participants. First come, first served. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 US & DC, 21 & older and present in New York City, NY on 8/28/24. Begins 8:00 AM ET on 8/28/24 and ends 4:00 PM ET on 8/28/24. Visit rules.dja.com/punkbunny7eleven for full T&C’s.

H2O Audio Launches TRI 2 Multi-Sport Series: The Most Advanced Bone Conduction Waterproof Headphones to Date

– H2O Audio, the leader in waterproof audio technology, proudly announces its latest innovation, the TRI 2 Multi-Sport Series. Building on over two decades of pioneering technology, these headphones set a new standard in bone conduction audio and represent the pinnacle of H2O Audio’s innovations.

Available in two models—TRI 2 and TRI 2 PRO—the series features a new proprietary bone conduction acoustics design that exceeds anything on the market today, extended battery life, and a lightweight, soft silicone finish. Designed with input from athletes and customers, the headphones also feature improved button placement among other advancements.

The TRI 2 PRO includes H2O Audio’s patent-pending PLAYLIST+ technology—an industry first—allowing users to download and store streaming music directly onto their headphones for offline play, even underwater.

The TRI 2 Multi-Sport Series is available starting today on H2O Audio’s website and will be at Best Buy and Amazon in September. The TRI 2 is priced at $179.99 and the TRI 2 PRO at $199.99. Both models come with a protective carrying case.

Key Features:

  • Exceptional Sound: New bone conduction acoustics design that provides outstanding audio while keeping users aware of their surroundings.
  • Beyond Waterproof: Submersible up to 12 feet (3.6 meters), surpassing IPX8 standards.
  • High Quality Finish and Easy Operation: Lightweight, soft silicone offers ultimate comfort with an almost imperceptible feel.
  • User-Friendly Controls: Improved button placement for seamless operation.
  • PLAYLIST+ Customization: Capture and store live-streaming audio from any app with the TRI 2 PRO. Advanced technology creates a copy of the streaming audio, converts it into an MP3 file and stores it directly on the TRI 2 PRO’s internal memory. The free H2O Audio App manages audio files and streamlines the loading process.
  • Extended Battery Life: Up to 9 hours of playtime—50% more than previous models.
  • Extended Memory: 8 GB of memory to store up to 2,000 songs or 130 hours of music. Supports M4A, MP3, WMA, FLAC, and APE formats.
  • Bluetooth & Waterproof Microphone: Seamlessly switch to Bluetooth V5.3 and live stream for running or above water workouts with the new waterproof microphone.
  • Go Beyond Warranty: 1+1-year warranty when registered on H2O Audio’s website, covering defects in materials or workmanship.
  • Real Customer Support: High-quality, real-person customer service.

“The TRI 2 Multi-Sport Series is the most advanced bone conduction headphones we have ever made,” said Kristian Rauhala, CEO of H2O Audio. “The TRI 2 and TRI 2 PRO exemplify our relentless pursuit of innovation, providing athletes with an unparalleled audio experience that inspires them to push their boundaries, whether underwater, on the trail, and beyond.”

Fender and Multi-Award-Winning Artist, Finneas, Unveil First Signature Acoustasonic, Reflecting Genre-Defying Styles

 Fender Musical Instruments Corporation today announces the launch of the FINNEAS Acoustasonic Player Telecaster and Limited Edition FINNEAS Acoustasonic Telecaster, signature guitars crafted in collaboration with Multi-Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, FINNEAS. Renowned for his innovative approach to production and songwriting, FINNEAS has made a significant impact on the modern music landscape, shaping the sounds of a new generation. These one-of-a-kind instruments, designed to mirror FINNEAS’s versatile style and expressive artistic vision, offer musicians an inspiring tool for creating new sonic expressions, embodying the same creativity and boundary-pushing spirit that FINNEAS brings to his work.

Having picked up his first guitar at the age of 12, FINNEAS’ guitar-playing journey has been a key element in his career. Known for his ability to seamlessly blend acoustic and electronic elements, his music resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. In March 2019, he garnered widespread acclaim for his Grammy-winning contributions to Billie Eilish’s breakthrough album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. FINNEAS then stepped into the spotlight with his own debut, the Blood Harmony EP in 2019, followed by his debut full-length album, Optimist, in 2021. His latest collaboration with Billie Eilish on her album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT continues to push musical boundaries and has garnered critical acclaim, further solidifying their impact on the music industry. Together, they have captivated a global audience, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore and embrace authenticity and vulnerability in their music. Their dynamic partnership has become a beacon for those seeking to innovate and express genuine emotion through their art.

“The most important thing to me about a guitar is versatility,” said FINNEAS. “I was first introduced to the Acoustasonic guitar in 2019 when I was on tour with Billie, and I played it at every show that year. When we started conversations about my signature model, I knew this guitar was great in a live setting, and I wanted to find ways to take it into the studio and make it a versatile, expressive studio instrument. This is the result of that. ”

In addition to the release of his first-ever signature guitar, FINNEAS has just released his latest single, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!”, now available on all major streaming platforms. This track is a precursor to his much-anticipated sophomore album, For Cryin’ Out Loud!, which is set to be released on October 4. Fans can pre-order, add, or save the album now through the provided link HERE.

The FINNEAS Acoustasonic Player Telecaster and the Limited Edition FINNEAS Acoustasonic Telecaster guitars mark Fender’s first-ever Acoustasonic artist signature guitars. Distinguished by custom electronics curated by FINNEAS, these models combine a magnetic Acoustasonic Shawbucker™ pickup and a Fishman undersaddle transducer to deliver clean electric, small-body acoustic, and dreadnought acoustic tones. Additionally, both models feature an onboard chorus effect selected by FINNEAS, seamlessly integrating added sonic characters.

The key differences lie in their finishes and places of manufacture: the standard model boasts a modern Cappuccino Fade satin finish on its solid spruce top, while the LE features an all-Arctic White satin finish for a premium aesthetic. Both guitars share a Modern Deep “C”-shape neck for a confident yet comfortable feel and a Shawbucker™ magnetic pickup known for its tonal charm and noiseless performance, ideal for studio use. The standard model is made at Fender’s Ensenada facility in Mexico, whereas the limited edition is crafted at Fender’s historic facility in Corona, California.

“We are incredibly proud to collaborate with FINNEAS on his first signature guitar,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product at FMIC. “The FINNEAS AcoustasonicPlayer Telecasterand LE FINNEAS AcoustasonicTelecastercapture the unique blend of acoustic, electric and onboard effected tones that characterize his music. This guitar is more than an instrument; it’s a versatile tool meant to inspire the next generation of producers and artists to explore new sonic landscapes and push their creative boundaries. FINNEAS’s innovative spirit and dedication to authenticity shine through in every detail of these signature models.”

In true tradition, the Fender Artist Signature Series honors iconic musicians through product progression and storytelling, creating instruments and gear inspired by the unique specifications of the world’s greatest guitarists and bassists. Watch In Conversation with Finneas | Artist Signature Series | Fender.

High-resolution artist, lifestyle, and product images of the FINNEAS AcoustasonicPlayer Telecaster and Limited Edition FINNEAS Acoustasonic Telecaste rcan be found HERE.

For technical specs, additional information on new Fender products and to find a retail partner near you, visit www.fender.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @Fender. 

FINNEAS AcoustasonicPlayer Telecaster($1399.99 USD, £1,199.00 GBP, €1,399.00 EUR, $2,399.00 AUD, 2126,  ¥206,157 JPY)

Purposefully streamlined and equally versatile, the Fender Acoustasonic intuitively transitions from acoustic to electric thanks to revolutionary magnetic and under saddle piezo electronics with 3-way switching co-designed with Fishman to deliver an unmatched acoustic experience. This evolution of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster offers a set of six voices chosen by FINNEAS to range from clean electric to small-body and dreadnought acoustic, and includes a hand-selected onboard chorus effect in two positions for a versatile array of studio-worthy sounds. Built with uncompromising tonewoods including a braced solid spruce top, mahogany body and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, this Acoustasonic is crafted to deliver the organic sonic nuance that is sure to resonate. Other personalizations include a Cappuccino Fade satin finish and an engraved FINNEAS signature on the back of the headstock. A deluxe padded gig bag is also included to provide premium protection and portability.

Limited Edition FINNEAS Acoustasonic Telecaster ($2499.99 USD, £1,999.00 GBP, €2,299.00 EUR, $4,199.00 AUD,  ¥341,000 JPY)

This limited edition American Acoustasonic Telecaster offers a set of ten voices chosen by FINNEAS to range from clean electric to various flavors of acoustic and includes a hand-selected onboard chorus effect in two positions for a versatile array of high-fidelity studio-worthy sounds. Built with premium tonewoods including a braced solid spruce top, mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge, this Acoustasonic is crafted to deliver organic sonic nuance that is sure to resonate. Other personalizations include an all-Arctic White satin finish and a FINNEAS signature on the back of the headstock. A deluxe molded hardshell case is also included to provide premium protection and security while traveling.

ABOUT FINNEAS

Multi-Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer FINNEAS has quietly emerged as an unassumingly ubiquitous presence in popular music and culture. He introduced a heartfelt and hypnotic style on 2019’s debut Blood Harmony EP highlighted by the gold-certified “Let’s Fall in Love for the Night.” 2021 saw him unveil his full-length debut, The Optimist [Interscope Records]. It arrived to widespread acclaim. At the same time, he landed on the covers of publications such as V Man, L’Officiel Hommes USA, American Songwriter, Billboard, Mr. Porter and Mix Magazine and late-night television shows, Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. He packed houses on headline tours and performed at festivals such as Coachella. His catalog grew to encompass popular collaborations with Ashe, Ringo Starr, and Lizzy McAlpine in addition to producing and/or co-writing tracks Justin Bieber, Halsey, Demi Lovato, Kid Cudi, girl in red, James Bay, Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, and Tove Lo. He achieved stratospheric success for his work with his sister Billie Eilish, including ten GRAMMY Awards, headline sets at Coachella and Glastonbury, two Academy and Golden Globe Awards both in the category of “Best Original Song” for “No Time To Die” from No Time To Die and “What Was I Made For?” for Barbie. He expanded his oeuvre as a sought-after composer, with a filmography boasting original scores for HBO Max’s award-winning The Fallout and BJ Novak’s Vengeance. In 2022, on behalf of the Disney PIXAR animated hit Turning Red, he wrote the music for the film’s boyband 4*Town. In 2023, he co-wrote and produced the critically acclaimed song “What Was I Made For?” for the Greta Gerwig-directed feature-length Barbie, which earned him his second Academy Award for Best Original Song and won two GRAMMY Awards (Best Song Written For Visual Media and Song Of The Year) as well as a Golden Globe Award (Best Original Song). FINNEAS has also scored the upcoming Apple Original series “Disclaimer,” a new psychological thriller from the multi-Academy Award-winning director, writer, producer, cinematographer and editor Alfonso Cuarón.

New Order Announce ‘Brotherhood’ Deluxe Box Set And Season 2 Podcast

Today (4th September), New Order announce a new remastered set of formats for their album Brotherhood, to be released via Warner Music on 22nd November 2024, available in 2CD, 2DVD and 1LP. Also being made available are reissues of the respective 12” singles Bizarre Love Triangle, State Of The Nation and Touched By The Hand Of God with corresponding b-sides. Brotherhood is the fourth in the series of limited edition Definitive boxsets which includes Movement (2019), Power, Corruption and Lies (2020) and Low-Life (2023).

Written, recorded and produced by New Order, Brotherhood was originally released via Factory Records in September 1986 and peaked at #9 in the UK Albums Charts. This new collection for Brotherhood includes the album remastered on vinyl and CD and 2CD which features 9 unreleased tracks and demos from a recording session in Japan in 1985 and a 2DVD with live performances from Brixton Academy (1987), G-Mex Manchester (1986), Glastonbury and TV shows from UK and Europe, all previously unavailable on DVD.

Also announced today is Season 2 of Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order, featuring brand new and exclusive interviews with band members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert and Peter Hook and special guest contributors including: Johnny Marr, Billy Corgan, Christine And The Queens, Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa, Keith Allen, Peter Saville, Andrew O’Hagan, Arthur Baker, Kevin Cummins, DJ Paulette, Megan Louise, The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands, Paul Morley, Jo Whiley, Kevin Saunderson, Tarquin Gotch, Will Sergeant, Virgil Abloh, Hot Chip’s; Alexis Taylor, Mike Pickering, Neil Tennant, Daniel Avery, Charlie Gunn… and Bez.

Narrated by BBC Radio’s Elizabeth Alker, Season 2 finds our unlikely heroes adjusting after the surprise global success of Blue Monday transforms New Order into stars; Quincy Jones is knocking down their door with offers of a US record deal, John Hughes is hunting them down for soundtrack work, New York’s hippest producers are lining up to get in the studio and huge US success beckons. But as New Order’s profile grows, so too do the demands and excesses and the band begin to realise just how far they’ve come, and to question how far the road might take them. This series documents arena tours, Ibizan insanity, a behind-the-scenes look at the chaotic peak of the Hacienda, the creation of three more classic albums Brotherhood (1986) Technique (1989) Republic (1993) and a certain timeless soccer World Cup anthem… World In Motion.

Speaking about New Order’s career to date, singer Bernard Sumner says, “if you do it the way everyone else does it, you might have more success. But it’ll be a short burn, whereas with the way New Order did it, it made us more interesting. But it wasn’t intentional though, we just did what we wanted to do and didn’t really listen to anyone”

On New Order’s 80s success in the US, drummer Stephen Morris, “America had never heard of Joy Division. In England and Europe at the time there was still this thing where you get people coming to see you, expecting you to play ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’. Whereas in America, they would approach you with an open mind, and the fact that the audiences did get bigger justified our bloody mindedness with not being Joy Division…”

Keyboardist Gillian Gilbert on experiencing the US music industry, “I don’t know what they thought of us. Rob [Gretton, manager] was always, ‘You shouldn’t single out one person as the main focus, even Ian. You’re all the same.’ We were all on the same level. So I don’t know what they made of us. They used to turn up in suits. That was the main thing you’d see. All really smart record guys in suits.”

Peter Hook on how their club The Hacienda anticipated the coming rave music scene. “Watching the Hacienda and watching Rob and Mike Pickering’s belief in Detroit and Chicago House in 1983, 84, all the way through nights that they put on with exactly the same DJs in 91, in 83! They believed in the music a long time before Ecstasy swept it along in its tidal wave.”

Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins: I was at a club. So I’m standing there and it’s a normal night. And for the first time, here comes the kick drum for Blue Monday. As the kick drum hit, everybody in the club started running to the dance floor. Running. So it instantly went from like 30 people to 300 in seconds. And I’m like, ‘What is happening?’ I’m getting chills even just thinking about the moment. And it was like, Oh my God, I’m hearing a song I will hear for the rest of my life. I saw my generation go, ‘This is the song.’

DJ Paulette: “New Order gave Manchester a place to socialise. A place to dream. Music to have babies by. Meet their friends by. Gigs to remember for the rest of their lives. Record collections to treasure. It’s like New Order have given people in Manchester everything, everything.”

Tom Rowlands, The Chemical Brothers, “I think the key to them is the strength of the individual voices in the band. And each individual voice being so recognisable on the record. It’s insane, really, they get it all to fit into these songs, every single person in that band has a voice that would carry a whole other band.”

New episodes will be released weekly via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, , YouTube, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts.

BROTHERHOOD ‘DEFINITIVE’ – TRACKLIST

CD1
Brotherhood (2024 Remaster)

1. Paradise
2. Weirdo
3. As It Is When It Was
4. Broken Promise
5. Way of Life
6. Bizarre Love Triangle
7. All Day Long
8. Angel Dust
9. Every Little Counts
10. State of the Nation

Written and produced by New Order. Recorded at Jam Studios, London Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin; Amazon Studios, Liverpool. Engineered by Michael Johnson. 2024 mastering by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, London.

CD2
Extras

1. Shellshock (AOR Version) *
2. State Of The Nation (Japan Demo) *
3. Paradise (Robert Racic Remix)
4. As It Is When It Was (Japan Demo) *
5. Broken Promise (Instrumental) *
6. Bizarre Love Triangle (Stephen Hague 12” Remix) *
7. All Day Long (Instrumental) *
8. Evil Dust
9. Every Little Counts (Full Length) *
10. Salvation Theme
11. Skullcrusher (Full Length) *
12. Touched By The Hand Of God (Salvation Version)
13. Let’s Go (Salvation Version)
14. Sputnik
15. Blue Monday 1988 (Michael Johnson 12” Remix) *

(* previously unreleased)
Compiled by Stephen Morris, Andrew Robinson and James Zeiter. 2024 mastering by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, London.
Japanese demo session, tracks 2, and 4, Denon Studios, Tokyo
Album session outtakes, tracks 5, 7, 8, and 9, Jam Studios, London, Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin and Amazon Studios Liverpool.

VINYL LP
Brotherhood (2024 Remaster)

A1. Paradise
A2. Weirdo
A3. As It Is When It Was
A4. Broken Promise
A5. Way of Life

B1. Bizarre Love Triangle
B2. All Day Long
B3. Angel Dust
B4. Every Little Counts

DVD1

Live at the Academy Brixton, 1987
1. Bizarre Love Triangle
2. The Perfect Kiss
3. Ceremony
4. Dreams Never End
5. Love Vigilantes
6. Confusion
7. Age Of Consent
8. Temptation

TV Appearances:

BBC Northern Ireland – Channel One 1986.
Ceremony
Love Will Tear Us Apart

The Tube 1986.
State Of The Nation
Broken Promise

Top of the Pops 1987.
True Faith

Les Enfants du Rock, Rockline 1987.
Paradise
Bizarre Love Triangle

The Roxy, 1987.
True Faith

11pm, 1987.
Bizarre Love Triangle

Extra Material

Stephen’s Fly On The Wall Documentary 1985.
Recording ‘As It Is’ and ‘State Of The Nation’ at Denon Studios, Tokyo (May 1985).

DVD2

Live at the G-Mex, Manchester, 19/07/86.
1. Elegia
2. Shellshock
3. Paradise
4. Bizarre Love Triangle
5. Way Of Life
6. State Of The Nation
7. Face Up
8. The Perfect Kiss
9. Ceremony
10. Temptation

Glastonbury, 1987.
True Faith
Sister Ray

San Giovanni, 1986.
Dreams Never End

Pier 84, New York, 1987.
All Day Long
Angel Dust
Shellshock
Weirdo

Rapido, Paris 1987.
True Faith

G-Mex, Manchester, 1988.
Touched By the Hand of God
Every Little Counts

BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATED 12” SINGLES – TRACKLIST

12”
1. Bizarre Love Triangle b/ Bizarre Dub Triangle
2. State Of The Nation b/ Shame Of The Nation
3. Touched By The Hand Of God b/ Touched By The Hand Of Dub

Relive the 80s Magic: R2-D2, C-3PO, and Tony Danza Join Forces for an Unforgettable ABC Saturday Sneak Peek

ravel back to 1985 with this nostalgic gem featuring Star Wars icons R2-D2 and C-3PO teaming up with Tony Danza for an ABC Saturday Sneak Peek! This unique crossover brought together the beloved droids and the sitcom star in a fun, lighthearted segment that previewed the exciting Saturday morning lineup.

Murray Lerner’s Brilliant ‘Joni Mitchell Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970’ Captures Her Unforgettable Performance

Academy Award-Winning Director Murray Lerner (Mao To Mozart, Festival!) creates a masterful addition to the Isle of Wight canon of films with Joni’s excellent performance in ‘Joni Mitchell Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970.

The concert/documentary film features Joni Mitchell in a modern interview, explaining the events and her reactions. The complete performance is also intercut with vintage footage from the festival attendees and the promoters to give better context to Joni’s personal recollections from the Isle of Wight in what is one of the most unique and memorable performances of the era.

Video: The Doors’ 14-Minute Iconic Performance of “Light My Fire” at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970

If there’s one performance that encapsulates the raw power and undeniable magnetism of The Doors, it’s their live rendition of “Light My Fire” at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. In this electrifying moment, Jim Morrison, with his unmistakable charisma, led the band through a performance that still resonates with the energy of an era.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ ‘Long After Dark’ Deluxe Edition Gets Released October 18

Over four decades after its debut, a deluxe edition of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ groundbreaking but often overlooked 1982 album, Long After Dark, will be released on October 18.

The Petty Legacy archives will share previously unseen newly remastered film and audio from 1982 to 1983 this year, beginning with a new video for the French TV version of “Straight Into Darkness” featuring footage of the band performing at the Record Plant by award-winning director Alan Bibby—watch here and listen here.

“There was some music recorded for Long After Dark that didn’t get on the record, that I thought would’ve made it a better album,” said Tom Petty. “I left off…four things that I liked quite a bit. And probably a few more written that never even got in the door.”

Looking back on their third and final album together, legendary rock music producer Jimmy Iovine reflects, “Long After Dark, we thought we had it. Sounded like Positively Fourth Street, sounded like one of those records, you know. By the way, I think it is!”

Despite it being a golden era of The Heartbreakers playing at the height of their powers, it is widely known as the band’s most misunderstood and underrated success. The album features an edgy collection of rock ballads and guitar anthems backed by the unmistakable sound of The Heartbreakers, including founding members Mike Campbell (lead guitar), Benmont Tench (keyboards), Stan Lynch (drums), plus the new addition of Howie Epstein on bass and backing vocals.

Long After Dark (Deluxe Edition) will feature the songs that were lost in the debate over the album’s original direction. Notable highlights include finding Petty’s version of “Never Be You”—which was a #1 country hit for Rosanne Cash—pop anomaly “Don’t Make Me Walk the Line,” and an up-tempo version of “Ways To Be Wicked,” which was previously covered by Lone Justice, recorded at Applewood Studios in Denver, Colorado.

Many of the additional tracks are taken from the French TV sessions, including acoustic gems, “Turning Point” and the Everly Brothers influenced “Keeping Me Alive.”

Long After Dark was a smash by the usual standards—Top 10 in Billboard, certified gold—and spawned three fan favorites, “You Got Lucky,” “Change of Heart” and “Straight Into Darkness.” Though it remains an unsung gem amongst its predecessors, Damn the Torpedoes and Hard Promises. “It’s a good little rock & roll record” but also “a tough record because I never knew if we were making the right decisions about songs,” Petty shared in Paul Zollo’s interview anthology, Conversations With Tom Petty.

Long After Dark (Deluxe Edition) features the newly remastered original album from the original analog master tapes, plus 12 rediscovered bonus tracks newly mixed by Petty’s longtime engineer Ryan Ulyate and boasts packaging designed by Grammy Award-winning designer Jeri Heiden, liner notes by legendary rock journalist and Tom Petty Radio host David Fricke, with commentary from Jimmy Iovine and Cameron Crowe and iconic archival photographs by Dennis Callahan, Neal Preston and Aaron Rapoport. The set will be released in a variety of configurations, highlighted by a limited edition TomPetty.com 2LP pressing on 180-gram red with black splatter color vinyl, housed in a numbered foil tip-on jacket with an exclusive lithograph; a 3-disc set featuring 2 CDs, and a Blu-ray audio disc with additional hi-res stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes of the album and bonus tracks, also mixed by Ulyate; a variety of additional vinyl options includes a 2LP on 180-gram black vinyl; a limited edition 1LP 180-gram turquoise color vinyl pressing (main album only) with double-sided lithograph of Blaze Brooks’ illustrations (available exclusively at indie record stores).

The album will also be available at all streaming, download and HD audio download partners.

For more info, complete tracklisting and to pre-order 2 LP versions and 3 disc set visit the official Tom Petty store.

LONG AFTER DARK DELUXE EDITION—TRACKLISTING
DISC 1
1. “A One Story Town”
2. “You Got Lucky”
3. “Deliver Me”
4. “Change Of Heart”
5. “Finding Out”
6. “We Stand A Chance”
7. “Straight Into Darkness”
8. “The Same Old You”
9. “Between Two Worlds”
10. A “A Wasted Life”
DISC 2
1. “Stories We Could Tell (French TV)”
2. “Never Be You” *
3. “Turning Point (Original Drums Version)”
4. “Don’t Make Me Walk The Line” *
5. “I’m Finding Out (French TV)” *
6. “Heartbreakers Beach Party (Extended Version)”
7. “Keeping Me Alive (French TV)”
8. “Straight Into Darkness (French TV)”
9. “Ways To Be Wicked (Denver Sessions)” *
10. “Between Two Worlds (French TV)” *
11. “One On One” *
12. “Wild Thing” *

* previously unreleased

My Next Read: “We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me” by Elliot Mintz

In 1972, Elliot Mintz installed a red light in his bedroom in Laurel Canyon. When it started flashing, it meant that either John Lennon or Yoko Ono—or sometimes both—were calling him. Which they did almost every day for nearly ten years, engaging Mintz in hours-long late-night phone conversations that all but consumed him for the better part of a decade.

In We All Shine On, Mintz—a former radio and television host in Los Angeles—recounts the story of how their unlikely friendship began and where it led him over the years, revealing the ups and downs of a wild, touching, heartbreaking, and sometimes shocking relationship. Mintz takes readers inside John and Yoko’s inner sanctums, including their expansive seventh-floor apartment in New York’s fabled Dakota building, where Mintz was something of a semipermanent fixture, ultimately becoming the Lennons’ closest and most trusted confidant. Mintz was with John and Yoko through creative highs, relationship and private challenges, fascinating interactions with the other former Beatles, and the happiest moment of their lives together, the birth of their son, Sean. He was also by Yoko’s side during the aftermath of John’s assassination on the doorstep of the Dakota—not merely a witness to it all, but a key figure in the drama of John and Yoko’s extraordinary lives.

We All Shine On is a must-read for Beatles and Lennon fans, offering an up close and intimate view of one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, as well as one of the most fascinating marriages. But it’s also a relationship story that just about everyone can relate to, a tale about partnership, loyalty, and trust, and most of all, the lasting legacy of a true and deep friendship.

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