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SiriusXM Brings Jelly Roll to the Hamptons for an Unforgettable Night

SiriusXM announced today that Jelly Roll will head to the Hamptons for an exclusive fan event like never before. The country music sensation is set to perform a concert for SiriusXM as well as eat and greet with fans at a special cookout on Saturday, August 17 at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY.

The performance for SiriusXM subscribers will feature Jelly Roll performing music from his upcoming new album, including his newest single “I Am Not Okay,” as well songs from his record-breaking hit 2023 album Whitsitt Chapel. 

SiriusXM is taking one of the hottest acts in country music and putting him in one of the smallest performance spaces on the tip of Long Island to create an unbelievably intimate and unique experience for fans ahead of his highly anticipated tour. Following his performance, SiriusXM and Jelly Roll will turn up the heat as fans will have a unique opportunity to spend time with him off-stage at a special cookout, bringing them closer to the country star like never before. From encore to entree, the evening promises to be the quintessential summer experience with warm weather, good food and great music.

The intimate show will air on The Highway (ch. 56) and will be available on the SiriusXM app.

“We are thrilled to be back at a truly iconic venue, this time presenting a country sensation. SiriusXM has been a champion of Jelly Roll and his music from the start, and we are excited to bring him to Stephen Talkhouse for what is sure to be an unforgettable show and cookout,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “Only SiriusXM brings fans this close to the artists they love, giving them an opportunity to share good music and good times with one of the hottest artists in the genre today.”

SiriusXM subscribers can enter for a chance to win a trip to this once in a lifetime event beginning today. For all entry details and official rules visit www.siriusxm.com/jellyrollhamptons. No purchase necessary to enter or win. US/21+ only.

Jelly Roll released his single “I Am Not Okay,” which he performed live on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, in June. Jelly Roll is gearing up to kick off The Beautifully Broken Tour in North America.

SiriusXM has been an early supporter of Jelly Roll’s music. Jelly Roll got his first radio play on SiriusXM’s Octane for his track “Dead Man Walking” in October of 2021. SiriusXM also championed Jelly Roll on The Highway, providing early support for his track “Son Of A Sinner,” which reached #1 on the channel’s Hot 30 Countdown two months prior to it reaching #1 on the Country charts. Additionally, Jelly Roll was presented with a Pandora Billionaire plaque in June 2023 to commemorate his over one billion streams on the platform.

Before the concert, SmartLess will make its SiriusXM debut in a live taping of their top-ranking podcast, featuring hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes in a wide-ranging conversation with special guest Howard Stern. For more on SmartLess Live, click here.

Jelly Roll’s show will be the latest in a series of special concerts SiriusXM has presented at Stephen Talkhouse. Artists who have previously performed for SiriusXM listeners at the famed Hamptons music venue include Brandi Carlile, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Ed Sheeran, The Killers and Mumford & Sons.

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM streaming for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.

 

SiriusXM presents SmartLess live with special guest Howard Stern

SiriusXM Canada announced today that the top-ranking podcast SmartLess will make its debut on SiriusXM with a live event featuring Howard Stern as their special guest at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY.

The live podcast taping in front of an audience of fans and SiriusXM subscribers will feature SmartLess hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes sitting down with Howard Stern for a rare wide-ranging interview.

The episode will be released exclusively to subscribers on September 9, airing first on SiriusXM and then available on demand in the SiriusXM app and to SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscribers in Apple Podcasts. It will be released widely on September 16 wherever podcasts are available.

In a joint statement, hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes said: “It’s a Sirius honour for us three jesters to interview the King Of All Media.”

“We’re thrilled that SmartLess will make its SiriusXM debut with a special live event featuring none other than Howard Stern as their guest,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “This live taping at the intimate Stephen Talkhouse promises an unforgettable experience for our SiriusXM subscribers, as hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes showcase their knack for captivating and entertaining conversations. We’re excited to kick off this next chapter for SiriusXM and SmartLess, and can’t think of a better way to do that than with SiriusXM’s biggest star Howard Stern. This is just the beginning of what we know will be an exciting collaboration.”

The award-winning “SmartLess” podcast was launched in July 2020 and is consistently among the top 5 most listened-to podcasts monthly. Guests have included Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Don Cheadle, Steve Martin & Martin Short, Larry David, Greta Gerwig, Idris Elba, Kristen Stewart, Pedro Pascal, Selena Gomez, Presidents Biden, Obama and Clinton, and many more. “SmartLess” is produced by Michael Grant Terry, Bennett Barbakow, and Rob Amjärv.

Howard Stern, best known for his deep, wide-ranging long-form discussions with legendary figures across music, comedy, entertainment and beyond, will be taking a rare seat in the guest chair. Howard’s legendary interview, comedy and entertainment radio show, The Howard Stern Show, airs exclusively on SiriusXM, where Howard has produced two channels of new and classic shows since 2006. Howard is also a recent best-seller with his 2019 book “Howard Stern Comes Again.”

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Go to siriusxm.ca/GetSiriusXM4mos to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.

Essential online marketing tools and their benefits for small businesses

By Mitch Rice

Making your small business a success takes a lot of work. You manage your vendors, customers, inventory, money, and audience daily while maintaining an advantage over your rivals. 

Among this chaos, marketing frequently takes a backseat on your never-ending to-do list. Making a time and effort investment in Internet marketing has the potential to revolutionize your company. Online marketing can help you greatly with anything from finding the correct audience to improving your visibility. 

In today’s post, we’ll discuss the importance of Internet marketing tools and their significant advantages for your company. 

Now, let’s get going: 

Powerful online marketing tools for small businesses 

Online marketing offers many marketing tools to manage your business operations conveniently. Whether launching a new business or seeking innovative ways to simplify your current activities, the following online marketing tools will help you streamline your business dealings.  

Social media management tools

The essential elements for your business to succeed are social media platforms. It enables you to interact with consumers, build brand recognition, and increase website visits. Using social media management tools, you can organize upcoming posts, convey clear brand messaging through attractive small business flyers, manage campaigns, and more. Among the best tools for social media marketing are: 

  • Google analytics: This free tool is essential for any business. It provides personalized business reports, examines user interaction, determines keyword ranks, and does a lot more. 
  • Buffer: Some of its handy features include assessing social media platform performance, recommending hashtags, and managing corporate calendars. In addition to its free plan, its premium options are reasonably priced. 
  • Hootsuite: With this powerful software, You can manage all your social media profiles from a single dashboard. It facilitates content creation, promotes collaboration, and thoroughly analyses your content performance.

Email marketing tools 

Email marketing is a cost-effective way to raise brand recognition, interact with consumers, and develop new sales. Email marketing tools help you manage your subscribers’ list, offer email templates and allow you to track campaign performance. 

Here are our top picks: 

  • Mailchimp: It is a powerful email marketing tool. Its paid tier offers testing, templates, forms, reports, and customer support. It lets you automate mail campaigns and analytical data on your brand performance. 
  • PosterMyWall: It is a must-have email marketing platform enabling you to create and distribute eye-catching, professional emails with infinite adjustable template options. It is a versatile tool for efficient email marketing, allowing you to monitor performance.
  • Mailjet: This tool lets small businesses manage their simpler email marketing needs. It offers basic email marketing features such as editable templates and analytics but lacks some more advanced design and automation capabilities that PosterMyWall provides.

SEO tools

If you want people on the Internet to find you, you must step up your search engine optimization (SEO) game. SEO enhances your online visibility and brings traffic to your website. Search engines rank your website among Google searches based on your SEO techniques. 

Some of the recommended SEO tools for your business are as follows: 

  • Google Search Console: It lets you assess and enhance your website’s exposure for Google search results. You can get analytical data from it, such as average locations, click-through rates, and click impressions. To improve your website’s visibility, functionality, and user experience, leverage the information from Google Search Console.
  • Semrush: It is another helpful tool to optimize your online performance. It consists of essential SEO skills such as website audits, backlink evaluation, and keyword optimization. It also monitors your rankings in search results. 
  • Ahrefs: It is another famous tool that suggests keywords and gives content creation ideas. It can track your search engine rankings, evaluate the performance of rival websites, and find new possibilities for your business.

Benefits of online marketing tools

Digital marketing is about being creative and active to stay ahead of competitors. What’s trending today might not be relevant a few days later. 

Therefore, having handy online marketing tools to manage your day-to-day affairs allows you to enjoy better results and growth. Here’s why you need to utilize online tools for your business: 

  1. Highly affordable: Most online marketing tools are usually available for free. The subscription options are affordable even if they need payment; you might easily offset the expense with higher sales. Additionally, the capabilities and insights that marketing tools provide enable you to achieve greater outcomes without incurring excessive costs.
  2. Stay updated about your audience: Understanding the needs of your audience is a key factor for any business. Performance tracking and analysis through online marketing tools let you understand your customer preferences. Marketing tools enable you to quickly contact your audience, whether you’re looking for customer feedback or need to know their preferences. 
  3. Get international exposure: Connect with potential clients anywhere in the globe by using online marketing tools. You own a small jewelry store but want to expand internationally. We can get the word out there by applying basic strategies like SEO and Google advertisements into practice. Gaining worldwide recognition increases your visibility and introduces you to new customers.
  4. Analyze your marketing tactics: Marketing tools let you analyze the reach and effect of your marketing campaigns on various platforms. You receive an in-depth understanding of which aspects should be modified for improved outcomes and what functions best for your brand. You use analytical indicators, such as ROI and click-through rates, to make educated choices. 
  5. Targeted marketing: Digital marketing tools help you target customers based on age, gender, area, likes, and online activities. It also allows you to personalize your message for better engagement.

Wrapping Up: 

Online marketing tools offer affordable options that help you comprehend your target audience and analyze the most effective strategies without breaking the bank. With the help of these readily available Internet marketing resources, you can make your small business shine in no time.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

“Cruel Summer” Turns Into “Shake It Off”: Vienna Celebrates the Solidarity of Taylor Swift Fans Despite Concert Cancellations

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Despite the unexpected cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, fans of the pop icon are experiencing a weekend filled with camaraderie and unforgettable moments. The cancellations were made for safety reasons, but the Swifties did not let it dampen their spirits and have instead showed remarkable unity using the hashtags #TaylorInVienna and #ViennaSwifties.

“”Cruel Summer” turns into “Shake it off” – Vienna is doing everything it can to ensure that the thousands of Swifties who have traveled to our city still have an unforgettable weekend. Vienna would like to thank all the fans for their understanding and solidarity, whose reactions show that nothing and nobody can destroy the cohesion in our society.” – Norbert Kettner, CEO of the Vienna Tourist Board.

In a remarkable gesture of hospitality, Vienna is opening its doors wide for the disappointed fans:

  • Free Admissions: Museums and public pools in the city are offering free entry to all ticket holders, providing them with memorable experiences.
  • Free Meals: Burger restaurants are offering complimentary meals to fans.
  • Comforting Crystals: Swarovski is gifting each ticket holder a sparkling crystal as a keepsake and consolation.

Taylor Swift fans in Vienna are showing an unprecedented sense of community. Despite the cancellations, many fans are gathering throughout the city to sing their favorite songs together and support each other. Cornelius Street (as a reference to Swift’s song “Cornelia Street“) in the 6th district became a hotspot for their spontaneous singing and dancing. The atmosphere was marked by deep connection and a positive spirit. Numerous videos of these touching moments are currently going viral, showcasing the strong bond among Swifties.

For those feeling peckish, the burger chain Le Burger is inviting all ticket holders for a free burger. Le Burger has two locations: Mariahilfer Straße 114 in the 6th district and Rotenturmstraße 15 in the 1st district.

For those still searching for the perfect Taylor Swift outfit despite the concert cancellations, Vienna has plenty to offer. For all things glitter, there’s no better address than the Swarovski flagship store on Kärntner Straße. All guests who present a Taylor Swift concert ticket at the reception will receive a “crystalline surprise” (valid until August 10th or while supplies last). And for those looking to snag some boots or accessories while on a budget, there are many gems to be found in Vienna’s vintage stores.

Beyond that, the world’s most livable city also offers much more for Taylor Swift fans. Cat lovers, just like Taylor, will feel right at home at Katzencafé Neko or Barista Cats. And don’t be surprised if you stumble upon open-air events and festivals at some very unexpected places while out sightseeing in Vienna. It’s Kultursommer, and there’s a lot happening.

The response to these past few momentous days in Vienna can’t compare to a concert experience – but it has nonetheless been overwhelmingly positive. Fans are reporting unforgettable encounters and new-found friendships formed during this exceptional time. “It was incredible to see everyone come together and make the best of the situation,” said one enthusiastic visitor. “The support and kindness from the Viennese were simply amazing.” Above all, there has been a genuine understanding for the decision to cancel the concerts.

The cancellation of the concerts was necessary due to safety concerns. Tickets will be automatically refunded within the next ten working days.

For more information and updates, please visit the official Vienna Tourism website: https://www.wien.info/en/art-culture/music-stage-shows/taylor-swift-in-vienna-675202

AI Colorization Tools: A Comprehensive Review

By Mitch Rice

In the ever-changing and new-age field of restoration, AI colorization has indeed turned out to be revolutionary owing to its ability to reproduce B/W pictures in full-fledged true-to-life colors. Having multiple AI tools to choose from, one can get confused as to which one to start using. This particular review will briefly discuss several of the best AI colorization applications and their advantages, drawbacks, and characteristics. Finally, we will be able to explain, why AI Ease is the most suitable service to restore your old photos and breathe new life into them.

DeOldify

Pros:

  • Realistic Color Output: When it comes to the quality of the work, DeOldify is famous for generating close-to-life videos with bright, close-to-natural colors.
  • Easy to Use: A beginner would not have any problem dealing with the interface for it has been well designed.
  • Community Support: DeOderly has a great community support base where users’ tips, tutorials, as well as presets are posted which in a way helps in using the tool readily.

Cons:

  • Processing Time: The colorization process also takes time, but for high-resolution pictures, it will take much time.
  • Limited Customization: However, the tool is powerful enough and yields high results, but there is no deep configuration of the colorization for advanced users.
  • Watermark: One of the limitations of the freely available version is that the colorized images bear the DeOldify watermark.

Key Features:

  • GAN-Based Technology: For colorization, it uses Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) which make the colors look genuine with the help of millions of images it has learned from.
  • Customizable Filters: It is possible to adjust several parameters to get one or another density of the hues and make the pictures more artistic.

 Colourise. sg

 Pros:

  • Quick Processing: Colourise. sg processed the images in a short period and the users can get the results in mere seconds.
  • Free Access: This tool is free and this will be an added advantage to users who make casual use of the tool.
  • Simple Interface: It has a simplified, user-friendly layout, with drag and drop which enables users, to upload and colorize pictures easily.

 Cons:

  • Inconsistent Results: The output of the tool varies from being great where it has provided natural colorization to some images, but there are other images it has provided with bad colorization.
  • Limited Functionality: Colourise. sg is quite simple, with no additional features or ways to edit the picture, only basic functions to add color to the black and white photo.
  • Lacks Detail: Regarding intricate parts of images is concerned, they may need to colorized in a way that looks somewhat flat.

Key Features:

  • AI-Powered Colorization: Colourise. sg works faster and applies the color independently, which is based on the analyzed data of numerous images to select the right color for the chosen picture.
  • Browser-Based: This tool is completely Web-based and does not come with downloads or installations on the PC; this is an added advantage.

Algorithmic’s Colorize Photos

Pros:

Wide Range of Applications: As for the type of images it works with, Algorithmia’s tool is as universal as it could be: it allows working with portraits or landscapes.

API Access: As for developers, Algorithmia provides API connection, with the option of connecting with other software and applications.

Good Detail Preservation: One thing the tool does very well is maintaining very fine details in the images to make the colorization look natural.

Cons:

  • Cost: There is a free version to try out for fun but if you are extremely active you will have to purchase credits to be able to upload more images.
  • Moderate Speed: The processing time is satisfactory but not over the top and this aspect could be faster than other tools although this is just a personal opinion and may not be an obstacle to the use of the tool.
  • Basic Interface: The interface is quite plain and utilitarian unlike some of the more friendly and newbie-friendly tools, which might deter some people.

Key Features:

  • Deep Learning Algorithms: The tool is built with deep learning algorithms and is capable of handling image coloring with a pretty reasonable time and rendering quality.
  • Integration Capabilities: The colorization feature offered by Algorithmia is offered programmatically which means that a user can incorporate it into their software easily, which makes it perfect for businesses or developers.

AI Ease Photo Restoration

Pros:

  • High-Quality Results: AI Ease is persistently the best in terms of realism in colorization and the closest to true colors.
  • User-Friendly Interface: The platform is set for convenient work and has a clear-cut interface which allows understanding the colorization process easily.
  • Customizable Options: This means that the users can be creative and change the exact colorization settings they desire resulting in more precise images.
  • No Watermarks: Unlike many of the tools that are available on the Internet, AI Ease does not put watermarks on the colorized images even in the trial version.
  • Fast Processing: This makes the tool fast in that it returns results within seconds rather than in minutes or hours yet it is not subpar in any way.

Cons:

  • Requires Registration: It should be noted that to access all the options of the software, users have to sign up, which may be somewhat unpleasant for some people.

Key Features:

  • AI-Powered Precision: AI Ease applies state-of-art AI algorithms for image analysis and colorization, which makes it possible for different types of images with a great level of precision, good for restoring old photographs with intricate details.
  • Wide Range of Styles: As with colorization tools, it has different shades, ranging from a plain or ordinally type to a more abstract mode of painting preferred by the users.
  • Batch Processing: Users can colorize several pictures simultaneously, which is rather useful when performing numerous pictures at a time.
  • Accessible on Multiple Devices: The platform is in the web version, thus, it is possible to use it on any device with an Internet connection, which is very convenient for users.

Why AI Ease Stands Out

AI Ease outperforms all available AI colorization software out there making it the favorite of experts and novices alike. High quality and speed, ease of use, and varied and easily adjustable parameters make it the best tool to bring a second life to black-and-white photographs. AI Ease can be used for everyday projects restoring old family film negatives and offering just the right level of user-friendliness and features. Short processing times, along with the absence of watermarks in the ‘‘non-professional’’ version, also strengthened its position as the top AI colorizing tool.

 

For those looking to enhance their photo restoration projects, AI Ease is the ideal solution. You can try it out and see the results for yourself by visiting AI Ease’s Photo Restoration.

Conclusion

AI colorization has been made available by various AI tools with their features and benefits, and from all the tools, AI Ease is the best tool in terms of performance and user-friendliness. It incorporates detailed machine learning algorithms with a simple interface to present beautiful, natural colorization solutions promptly and effectively. In every process be for personal or professional purposes, especially in restoring photos of loved ones, AI Ease offers features that can be useful, sensitive, and unique as the client demands. For its noteworthy result, no-watermarking, and very smooth operation, AI Ease is the leading solution in restoring black-and-white images to new life.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

 

 

 

Photo Gallery: Imagine Dragons with Jacob Banks at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage

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My Next Read: “TransElectric: My Life As A Cosmic Rock Star” By Cidny Bullens

rom the depths of the ’70s rock ‘n’ roll excesses through unimaginable personal losses to an inspiring late-life transformation, Cidny Bullens’s story is an utterly compelling journey about living and singing with your authentic voice.

An androgynous gender-bending musician from the get-go, Bullens toured extensively with Sir Elton John and performed with Bob Dylan, undergoing a complete immersion in the drug-fueled excesses of 1970s rock ‘n’ roll. Despite getting sober, climbing the charts with the Grammy-nominated Survivor, as well as a Grammy nomination for his lead vocals in the soundtrack for the movie Grease, Bullens was unable to break out as a solo star in a world that allowed its artists to cross the gender line, but had much more narrow expectations about how women could behave and perform.

Retreating into the conventional lifestyle of a suburban mom, Bullens felt like she was living in an alternate universe. Then whatever world she had was shattered by the tragic death of her younger daughter from cancer. Out of the ashes of despair, Bullens brought forth an award-winning album, Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth, that relaunched the musician’s career.

Finally, nine years ago, Cidny claimed his own healing and transitioned from female to male—finding unexpected love, becoming a new stepfather and a grandfather.

What he found, too, was his true voice and true power as a performer.

My Next Read: “We’re Not Here to Entertain – Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, and the Real Culture War of 1980s America” By Kevin Mattson

Many remember the 1980s as the era of Ronald Reagan, a conservative decade populated by preppies and yuppies dancing to a soundtrack of electronic synth pop music. In some ways, it was the “MTV generation.” However, the decade also produced some of the most creative works of punk culture, from the music of bands like the Minutemen and the Dead Kennedys to avant-garde visual arts, literature, poetry, and film. In We’re Not Here to Entertain, Kevin Mattson documents what Kurt Cobain once called a “punk rock world” – the all-encompassing hardcore-indie culture that incubated his own talent. Mattson shows just how widespread the movement became – ranging across the nation, from D.C. through Ohio and Minnesota to LA – and how democratic it was due to its commitment to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tactics. Throughout, Mattson puts the movement into a wider context, locating it in a culture war that pitted a blossoming punk scene against the new president. Reagan’s talk about end days and nuclear warfare generated panic; his tax cuts for the rich and simultaneous slashing of school lunch program funding made punks, who saw themselves as underdogs, seethe at his meanness. The anger went deep, since punks saw Reagan as the country’s entertainer-in-chief; his career, from radio to Hollywood and television, synched to the very world punks rejected. Through deep archival research, Mattson reignites the heated debates that punk’s opposition generated in that era-about everything from “straight edge” ethics to anarchism to the art of dissent. By reconstructing the world of punk, Mattson demonstrates that it was more than just a style of purple hair and torn jeans. In so doing, he reminds readers of punk’s importance and its challenge to simplistic assumptions about the 1980s as a one-dimensional, conservative epoch.

Green Day Announce Massive ‘American Idiot’ 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Out October 25, 2024

Exactly two decades ago, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Green Day forever changed punk rock and popular culture with their conceptual magnum opus, American Idiot. Commemorating the GRAMMY® Award-winning record’s 20TH birthday this year, the California trio proudly present the definitive American Idiot 20TH Anniversary Deluxe Edition out October 25, 2024. They have assembled massive Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Sets available in 8-LP Vinyl and 4-CD configurations. Each box set also contains two Blu-ray discs. Also released October 25th will be a limited edition color vinyl of the original 2-LP album, plus an audiophile “One-Step” release of American Idiot. The first three tracks – which include an unreleased demo of “Holiday/Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Demo),” the fan favorite B-side “Favorite Son,” and “Minority (Live from Irving Plaza)” – are available on all streaming platforms now.

Pre-order/Pre-save American Idiot 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition HERE.

Formed in 1986 in Berkeley, CA, Green Day is one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, with more than 75 million records sold worldwide and 10 billion cumulative audio/visual streams. The five-time Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees released their breakout album Dookie in 1994, which sold over 10 million and achieved 10x Platinum Diamond status, is widely credited with popularizing and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock, catapulting a career-long run of #1 hit singles. Entertainment Weekly calls Green Day, “The most influential band of their generation,” while Rolling Stone attests, “Green Day have inspired more young bands to start than any act this side of Kiss, and that doesn’t seem to be changing.” In 2004, Green Day released the rock opera American Idiot which captured the nation’s attention, selling more than 8 million copies in the U.S. alone and taking home the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. Mojo declared “It’s exhilarating stuff, the kind of record that sets new parameters as to what is possible from a punk rock’n’roll band in the 21st century.” In 2010, a stage adaptation of American Idiot debuted on Broadway to critical and commercial acclaim. Released in 2020, Green Day’s thirteenth studio album Father Of All… debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart and #1 in both the U.K. and Australia. Pitchfork declared, “Green Day’s most fetching and youthful songs in ages. The trio sounds reinvigorated, more like hungry newcomers staking their claim.” In July 2021, Green Day embarked on The Hella Mega Tour (w/ Fall Out Boy & Weezer). The global tour included 29 sold-out stadium gigs – including renowned venues like London Stadium and Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. On January 19, ‘24, the band released their highly anticipated 14th studio album, Saviors, which includes hit singles, “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” which reached #1 on Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay, and “Dilemma.” The album debuted at #1 on seven different Billboard charts and marked their fifth #1 in the UK. Saviors received widespread critical praise, with Rolling Stone describing it as “huge songs and snotty satire for a world on fire,” while The New York Times hailed it as “a decisive, even overdetermined return to form.” The New Yorker summed it up best with “It’s Green Day’s world now.” Green Day is currently on their massive global stadium tour – The Saviors Tour – where they play Dookie and American Idiot in their entirety, along with other Saviors cuts and fan favorites. The tour will conclude on September 28 at Petco Park in San Diego.

Both of these limited-edition Super Deluxe Box Sets feature the Original Album as well as a plethora of essential extras. Among many highlights, this treasure trove consists of 15 unreleased American Idiot demos, a rapturous 15-track 2004 concert recorded at Irving Plaza in New York City capped off by 9 previously unreleased live recordings (including a cover of Queen’s “We Are The Champions”), and 14 songs previously available only as B-Sides and bonus tracks. Plus, it showcases two Blu-Ray Discs, comprising the film Heart Like A Hand Grenade, BBC: Top of the Pops “Mini Gig” and Later with Jools Holland, and finally the brand new, 110-minute, documentary, 20 Years of American Idiot. New liner notes penned by Rob Cavallo and Rolling Stone’s David Fricke complete the package.

In the Vinyl Box Set, each LP has been pressed on its own unique color vinyl. The collection also houses a 36-page book, a large Green Day flag, and the iconic American Idiot red tie. If you purchase via D2C, you will also receive a poster. Meanwhile, the CD Box Set boasts a 48-page book, enamel pin set, sticker sheet, and cloth patch.

Produced by Rob Cavallo and the band, American Idiot represented a turning point for not only Green Day, but rock music in the 21st century. Following its release on September 21, 2004, it crash landed at #1 on the Billboard 200 and eventually moved north of 23 million copies globally—with 9 million in the United States alone. It garnered a 2005 GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Rock Album.” It even inspired a Broadway musical of the same name, receiving two Tony® Awards and a GRAMMY® Award.

Powered by smashes “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Holiday,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Jesus of Suburbia,” and “American Idiot,” it has emerged as a commercial and critical high watermark for the group. It has graced dozens of “Best-Of” lists, including Rolling Stone’s coveted “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” and “The 100 Greatest Albums of the Decade,” NPR’s “The Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings,” Entertainment Weekly’s “New Classics: The 100 Best Albums from 1983 to 2008,” and NME’s “The Top 100 Albums of the Decade.” Not to mention, Pitchfork hailed it as “the band’s most ambitious record to date,” going on to attest, “there’s something to be said for having the balls.”

Nothing would be the same after American Idiot. The revolutionary implications of this punk rock opera masterpiece continue to reverberate from one generation to the next—and that influence shows no signs of diminishing. If anything, it’s only growing.

This is Green Day at their most provocative, politically charged, passionate, powerful, and punk.

This is American Idiot.

GREEN DAY – AMERICAN IDIOT
CD 1 / LP 1 & 2 (original album)
American Idiot
Jesus of Suburbia
City of the Damned
I Don’t Care
Dearly Beloved
Tales of Another Broken Home
Holiday
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Are We the Waiting
St. Jimmy
Give Me Novacaine
She’s A Rebel
Extraordinary Girl
Letterbomb
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Homecoming
The Death of St. Jimmy
East 12th St.
Nobody Likes You
Rock and Roll Girlfriend
We’re Coming Home Again
Whatsername

CD 2 / LP 3 & 4 (B-Sides & Bonus Tracks – previously released)
American Idiot (Live)
Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
Jesus of Suburbia
City of the Damned
I Don’t Care
Dearly Beloved
Tales of Another Broken Home
Holiday (Live)
Are We the Waiting (Live)
St. Jimmy (Live)
Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live)
Favorite Son
Shoplifter
Governator
Too Much Too Soon
Are the Waiting (VH1-Storytellers)
St. Jimmy (VH1-Storytellers)
Give Me Novacaine (VH1-Storytellers)
Homecoming (VH1-Storytellers)

CD 3 / LP 5 & 6 (Demos)

American Idiot
American Idiot (Alt. Version)
Jesus of Suburbia
Holiday/Blvd. Of Broken Dreams
Are We We Are/St. Jimmy Opera
Novacaine
She’s A Rebel
Radio Baghdad
Cluster Bomb
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Homecoming (Nobody Likes You)
Everyone’s Breaking Down
Just Another Year
Lowlife
What’s Her Name

CD 4 / LP 7 & 8 (Live Irving Plaza, NYC, Sept 21 ’04)
American Idiot (Live)
Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
Holiday (Live)
Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live)
Are We the Waiting (Live)
St. Jimmy (Live)
Give Me Novacaine (Live)
She’s A Rebel (Live)
Extraordinary Girl (Live)
Letterbomb (Live)
Wake Me Up When September Ends (Live)
Homecoming (Live)
Whatsername (Live)
Minority (Live)
We Are The Champions (Live)

Blu-Ray 1
Heart Like A Hand Grenade

Blu-Ray 2
20 Years of American Idiot (New Documentary)

BBC Live
St. Jimmy (Live)
Give Me Novacaine (Live)
She’s A Rebel (Live)
Welcome To Paradise (Live)
Wake Me Up When September Ends (Live)
Jesus of Suburbia (Live)
American Idiot (Live in Studio)
Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live in Studio)

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