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Watch the trailer for LAUFEY’S A NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY: HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Tickets are on sale now for Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl. This visually captivating concert film highlights Laufey’s breathtaking vocals with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, directed by Sam Wrench (known for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour). Filmed at the iconic Hollywood Bowl—an enchanting venue that has hosted legends like Ella Fitzgerald—Laufey shares a behind-the-scenes view of this monumental night, set against a stunning starlit backdrop. As Variety puts it, “Laufey feels like she was born to play the Hollywood Bowl.”

GRAMMY-winning artist Laufey with the acclaimed Los Angeles Philharmonic. Directed by Sam Wrench and produced by VEEPS Studios, with Max Gredinger, Bianca Bhagat, Devin Dehaven, Kyle Heller, Michael Schneider, and Jessica Roulston, and presented in theaters by Trafalgar Releasing.

Beginning Dec. 6, this musical journey hits select cinemas and IMAX theaters for a limited time. For more details and ticket information for IMAX and standard cinemas, visit the event website.

Catch Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl at cinemas worldwide. Visit www.anightatthesymphony.com for a full list of participating theaters and to purchase tickets.

Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a 25-year-old Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for making jazz and classical music resonate with today’s generation. Her music blends inspiration from jazz icons like Ella Fitzgerald and classical influences, paired with a fresh 21st-century perspective.

Born and raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C., with annual trips to Beijing, Laufey developed her musical talents early, mastering both cello and piano. A Berklee College of Music alum, she captured audiences in 2020 with her debut single Street by Street, which quickly amassed a global fanbase. Her 2022 debut album, Everything I Know About Love, hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Album chart, and her 2023 album, Bewitched, earned a GRAMMY® for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, debuting #2 globally on Spotify and setting records for the largest jazz debut in Spotify history.

With sold-out shows at iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and the Sydney Opera House, Laufey has captivated audiences worldwide. Celebrated by The New York Times as a “Gen Z It Girl,” she’s now the most-followed artist from Iceland, boasting over 3 billion streams and further establishing her as a rising star.

NFL and UnitedMasters Continue Partnership to Deliver Explosive Soundtrack to the Gridiron

Today, UnitedMasters, the industry’s premium music distribution platform for independent artists, announced the extension of its existing agreement with the National Football League (“NFL”) through the end of the 2027 season. The agreement, which follows an original three-year deal that began in 2023, will expand UnitedMasters’ existing track delivery – allowing the NFL to continue providing music to its fans via UnitedMasters’ fully cleared sync library.

“Partnering with the NFL gives UnitedMasters artists a platform to showcase their talents and connect with millions of fans across the globe,” says Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters. “We’re fusing the raw energy of independent music with the power of football, creating an experience that’s unmatched. This isn’t just about providing a soundtrack; we’re building a community where independent artists and football fans come together.”

The expanded agreement delivers significant benefits for fans, artists, and the NFL:

  • Non-Stop Music: The NFL will tap into UnitedMasters’ massive library of fully-cleared tracks, ensuring a constant flow of fresh sounds for fans everywhere. This means more than just game day excitement; UnitedMasters’ music will be integrated across NFL programming, creating a dynamic and engaging experience year-round.
  • Empowering Artists: UnitedMasters’ unique model allows artists to own their masters, giving them more control and a bigger piece of the pie. This partnership provides a global stage for emerging independent artists, offering them unparalleled exposure and opportunities to connect with millions of fans.
  • Club-Level Integration: NFL Member Clubs will have the opportunity to explore additional licensing packages, allowing them tailored access to a diverse catalog of music that resonates with their fanbase.  This empowers clubs to create hyper-local experiences, deepening their connection with fans and driving engagement across platforms.

“The NFL understands the power of music to connect with fans on a deeper level,” adds Stoute. “Further, we are helping the league to streamline legal compliance, while giving them access to an emerging set of artists coming out of independent ecosystems.”

“Over the past few years UnitedMasters has provided the NFL access to a diverse and dynamic music library with the platform flexibility crucial in today’s media landscape,” said Seth Dudowsky, head of music at the NFL. “We know that sports and music are both such powerful cultural forces, and we’re excited to continue working with UnitedMasters to create impactful content experiences for years to come.”

UnitedMasters has already launched the careers of internet sensations like BigXThaPlug, Anycia, Brent Faiyez and Tobe Nwigwe. Rising stars like Christian Crosby are already making waves on the NFL scene:

“As a lifelong NFL fan, having my music featured by the league was a surreal experience,” says Crosby. “It’s an incredible platform to reach millions of fans and showcase the power of independent music.”

Beyond the NFL, UnitedMasters creates thousands of sync opportunities for the artists on their platform, securing placements and partnerships across major brands and media companies like Diageo, Bose, Walmart, ESPN, Coca-Cola, IKEA, Dove, and many more. UnitedMasters helps brands and media companies navigate the complexities of staying culturally relevant while also being legally compliant.

Rare Extended Version of McDonald’s “Mac Tonight” Theme Resurfaces in Vintage 80s Footage

It’s always a thrill when lost treasures from the past resurface, especially when they bring a dash of nostalgia and a surprise. An extended 60-second version of the classic “Mac Tonight” theme song—yes, that unforgettable jingle from McDonald’s 1980s ads—was recently unearthed in footage from the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in Boca Raton, Florida. This hidden gem begins at 06:09 in the video and delivers a longer take on the jingle than fans have been able to hear for decades. While the original jingle has circulated online, this extended cut was thought to be lost forever. It’s not just a blast from the past—it’s a full-on time machine back to the golden age of McDonald’s advertising.

Flashback to 1986 With The Amarillo College Doc Uncovering The Heart Of Texas Punk

If you think punk rock was just for the big city scenes, think again. Amarillo College’s 1986 documentary brings a slice of Texas punk culture right to your screen. Shot in the heart of Amarillo and originally aired on the college’s own TV station, this documentary gives us a gritty, raw look at what life was like for young punks at The Web, a downtown hotspot where mohawks, leather jackets, and defiant attitudes ruled the scene.

RHINO HIGH FIDELITY Premium Vinyl Series Traces Punk Rock’s Roots With Reissues Of The Stooges’ Self-Titled Debut and The Ramones’ Road To Ruin

Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) continues its series of acclaimed limited-edition, high-end vinyl reissues by going punk rock! New Rhino Hi-Fi versions of The Stooges’ self-titled debut LP The Stooges and The Ramones’ seminal fourth full-length album Road To Ruin will be available on November 1, 2024, exclusively at Rhino.com and internationally at select WMG stores. Each release will be limited to 5,000 individually numbered copies priced at $39.98. Pre-order HERE.

The Stooges unleashed their groundbreaking debut on August 5, 1969, and they unassumingly ignited a revolution. Led by inimitable frontman Iggy Pop, it spawned classics such as “I Wanna Be Your Dog” and “1969.” The latter notably graced Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitar Songs,” while the record also claimed a spot on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” Retrospectively, Pitchfork hailed it as “raw and immediate and dripping with an aggression that’s rarely been rivaled.” It also reached #106 on the Billboard 200.

As part of its liner notes, this High Fidelity release features an insightful Q&A with legendary photographer Glen Craig conducted by A&R producer Jason Jones. During this conversation, Craig recounts chronicling the recording sessions for The Stooges, snapping photos as the musicians performed live in the studio. He recalls, “I shot a picture of Iggy with his shirt off, practically in his underwear, dancing around on the amps and stuff. That’s pretty much the way things went.”

Known as the “Godfather of Punk,” Iggy has achieved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® alongside his bandmates in The Stooges. He also garnered a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Ramones first unveiled Road To Ruin on September 22, 1978. It notably marked the debut of Marky Ramone behind the drumkit. Collaborating with producers T. Erdelyi and Ed Stasium, the band cut the album at Mediasound Studio A—which just so happened to be a former Episcopalian Church in Midtown Manhattan. Grinding throughout the early summer of ‘78, they churned out signature anthems such as “I Wanna Be Sedated” for the record. The latter has impressively generated nearly half a billion streams. Plus, this staple even garnered a platinum certification from the RIAA in 2018—four decades since its initial release.

Stasium penned new liner notes for the High Fidelity Release of Road To Ruin. He recalls the sessions in vivid detail, discussing the various recording techniques at a fascinating and impressively granular level. He also illuminates the careful meticulousness at the heart of The Ramones’ sound, setting the scene, “We always recorded the band live in the studio.” The producer goes on to add, “The final result was a very musically diverse album, ranging from classic Ramones (“I Wanted Everything”) to a style that some fans called pop country (“Don’t Come Close”), which, believe it or not, has 14 tracks of overdubbed guitars on it!”

The Ramones earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

Road To Ruin
Tracklisting
Side One
I Just Want To Have Something To Do
I Wanted Everything
Don’t Come Close
I Don’t Want You
Needles & Pins
I’m Against It

Side Two
I Wanna Be Sedated
Go Metal
Questioningly
She’s The One
Bad Brain
It’s a Long Way Back

The Stooges
Tracklisting
Side One
1969
I Wanna Be Your Dog
We Will Fall

Side Two
No Fun
Real Cool Time
Ann
Not Right
Little Doll

Rhino Announces Massive Harry Potter: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks I-VII 16-LP Box Set Out November 29, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, Rhino announces a robust new 16-LP box set, Harry Potter: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks I-VII, out November 29, 2024. This comprehensive package notably collects the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack albums for all eight films in the Harry Potter franchise in one breathtaking boxed set for the first time ever. Moreover, the collection will be available in four different color variants, corresponding to the four Hogwarts Houses with Red Vinyl for Gryffindor, Green Vinyl for Slytherin, Blue Vinyl for Ravenclaw, and Yellow Vinyl for Hufflepuff. Harry Potter: Original Motion Picture Soundtracks I-VII spans over 10 hours of music and is limited to 3,000 copies, exclusively at Rhino’s D2C Store and select WMG stores internationally.

Pre-order HERE.

Legendary five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams notably crafted the scores for the first three films in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004). The Sorcerer’s Stone and The Prisoner of Azkaban each garnered a nomination in the category of “Best Original Score” at the Academy Awards. Not to mention the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album also achieved a Gold Certification from the RIAA.

Meanwhile, Academy Award-nominated Patrick Doyle supplied the score for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), while Nicholas Hooper created the music for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoeix (2007) and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). Two-time Academy Award-winning composer Alexandre Desplat closed out the saga by scoring both Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). The series has impressively generated billions of global streams to date.

Celebrating the legacy of Harry Potter music, American Songwriter retrospectively professed, “Few things were as magical as watching the first three Harry Potter films as a youngster. Even today, when atching them back with a sense of nostalgia, that same whimsy cuts deep, largely thanks to the stellar soundtrack by none other than John Williams.” Beyond cracking north of 81 millin Spotify streams, the signature “Hedwig’s Theme” has taken on a life of its own. Classic FM attested, “As soon as we hear those opening notes of ‘Hedwig’s Theme,’ we are immediately wisked away into Harry’s wizarding world through a flurry of strings and that haunting, solo celesta.” Tracking Angle proclaimed, “Even within the context of his catalogue of one classic film score after another, the three films that John Williams scored for the Harry Potter franchise occupy a very special place.”

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S/PHILOSOPHER’S STONE: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Side A:

1. PROLOGUE
2. HARRY’S WONDROUS WORLD
3. THE ARRIVAL OF BABY HARRY
4. VISIT TO THE ZOO and LETTERS FROM HOGWARTS
5. DIAGON ALLEY and THE GRINGOTTS VAULT

Side B:

1. PLATFORM NINE-AND-THREE-QUARTERS and THE JOURNEY TO HOGWARTS
2. ENTRY INTO THE GREAT HALL and THE BANQUET
3. MR. LONGBOTTOM FLIES
4. HOGWARTS FOREVER! and THE MOVING STAIRS
5. THE NORWEGIAN RIDGEBACK and A CHANGE OF SEASON

Side C:

1. THE QUIDDITCH MATCH
2. CHRISTMAS AT HOGWARTS
3. THE INVISIBILITY CLOAK and THE LIBRARY SCENE
4. FLUFFY’S HARP

Side D:

1. IN THE DEVIL’S SNARE and THE FLYING KEYS
2. THE CHESS GAME
3. THE FACE OF VOLDEMORT
4. LEAVING HOGWARTS
5. HEDWIG’S THEME

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Side A:

1. PROLOGUE: BOOK II AND THE ESCAPE FROM THE DURSLEYS
2. FAWKES THE PHOENIX
3. THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
4. GILDEROY LOCKHART
5. THE FLYING CAR
6. KNOCKTURN ALLEY

Side B:

1. INTRODUCING COLIN
2. THE DUELING CLUB
3. DOBBY THE HOUSE ELF
4. THE SPIDERS
5. MOANING MYRTLE

Side C:

1. MEETING ARAGOG
2. FAWKES IS REBORN
3. MEETING TOM RIDDLE
4. CORNISH PIXIES
5. POLYJUICE POTION

Side D:

1. CAKES FOR CRABBE AND GOYLE
2. DUELING THE BASILISK
3. REUNION OF FRIENDS
4. HARRY’S WONDROUS WORLD

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Side A:

1. LUMOS! (HEDWIG’S THEME)
2. AUNT MARGE’S WALTZ
3. THE KNIGHT BUS
4. APPARITION ON THE TRAIN
5. DOUBLE TROUBLE
6. BUCKBEAK’S FLIGHT
7. A WINDOW TO THE PAST

Side B:

1. THE WHOMPING WILLOW AND THE SNOWBALL FIGHT
2. SECRETS OF THE CASTLE
3. THE PORTRAIT GALLERY
4. HAGRID THE PROFESSOR
5. MONSTER BOOKS AND BOGGARTS!
6. QUIDDITCH, THIRD YEAR

Side C:

1. LUPIN’S TRANSFORMATION AND CHASING SCABBERS
2. THE PATRONUS LIGHT
3. THE WEREWOLF SCENE
4. SAVING BUCKBEAK
5. FORWARD TO TIME PAST

Side D:

1. THE DEMENTORS CONVERGE
2. FINALE
3. MISCHIEF MANAGED!

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Side A:

1. THE STORY CONTINUES
2. FRANK DIES
3. THE QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP
4. THE DARK MARK
5. FOREIGN VISITORS ARRIVE
6. THE GOBLET OF FIRE
7. RITA SKEETER
8. SIRIUS FIRE
9. HARRY SEES DRAGONS

Side B:

1. GOLDEN EGG
2. NEVILLE’S WALTZ
3. HARRY IN WINTER
4. POTTER WALTZ
5. UNDERWATER SECRETS
6. THE BLACK LAKE
7. HOGWARTS’ MARCH

Side C:

1. THE MAZE
2. VOLDEMORT
3. DEATH OF CEDRIC
4. ANOTHER YEAR ENDS
5. HOGWARTS’ HYMN

Side D:

1. DO THE HIPPOGRIFF
2. THIS IS THE NIGHT
3. MAGIC WORKS

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Side A:

1. FIREWORKS
2. PROFESSOR UMBRIDGE
3. ANOTHER STORY
4. DEMENTORS IN THE UNDERPASS
5. DUMBLEDORE’S ARMY
6. HALL OF PROPHECY

Side B:

1. POSSESSION
2. THE ROOM OF REQUIREMENT
3. THE KISS
4. A JOURNEY TO HOGWARTS
5. THE SIRIUS DECEPTION

Side C:

1. DEATH OF SIRIUS
2. UMBRIDGE SPOILS A BEAUTIFUL MORNING
3. DARKNESS TAKES OVER
4. THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC
5. THE SACKING OF TRELAWNEY
6. FLIGHT OF THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
7. LOVED ONES AND LEAVING

Side D:
[Etching]

ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Side A:
1. OPENING
2. IN NOCTEM
3. THE STORY BEGINS
4. GINNY
5. SNAPE & THE UNBREAKABLE VOW
6. WIZARD WHEEZES
7. DUMBLEDORE’S SPEECH

Side B:

1. LIVING DEATH
2. INTO THE PENSIEVE
3. THE BOOK
4. RON’S VICTORY
5. HARRY & HERMIONE
6. SCHOOL!
7. MALFOY’S MISSION

Side C:

1. THE SLUG PARTY
2. INTO THE RUSHES
3. FAREWELL ARAGOG
4. DUMBLEDORE’S FOREBODING
5. OF LOVE & WAR
6. WHEN GINNY KISSED HARRY
7. SLUGHORN’S CONFESSION

Side D:

1. JOURNEY TO THE CAVE
2. THE DRINK OF DESPAIR
3. INFERI IN THE FIRESTORM
4. THE KILLING OF DUMBLEDORE
5. DUMBLEDORE’S FAREWELL
6. THE FRIENDS
7. THE WEASLEY STOMP

ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PT. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Side A:

1. OBLIVIATE
2. SNAPE TO MALFOY MANOR
3. POLYJUICE POTION
4. SKY BATTLE
5. AT THE BURROW
6. HARRY AND GINNY

Side B:

1. THE WILL
2. DEATH EATERS
3. DOBBY
4. MINISTRY OF MAGIC
5. DETONATORS
6. THE LOCKET
7. FIREPLACE ESCAPE

Side C:

1. RON LEAVES
2. THE EXODUS
3. GODRIC’S HOLLOW GRAVEYARD
4. BATHILDA BAGSHOT
5. HERMOINE’S PARENTS
6. DESTROYING THE LOCKET

Side D:

1. RON’S SPEECH
2. LOVEGOOD
3. THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
4. CAPTURED AND TORTURED
5. RESCUING HERMOINE
6. FAREWELL TO DOBBY
7. THE ELDER WAND

ALEXANDRE DESPLAT: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PT. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Side A:

1. LILY’S THEME
2. THE TUNNEL
3. UNDERWORLD
4. GRINGOTTS
5. DRAGON FLIGHT
6. NEVILLE

Side B:

1. A NEW HEADMASTER
2. PANIC INSIDE HOGWARTS
3. STATUES
4. THE GREY LADY
5. IN THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
6. BATTLEFIELD

Side C:

1. THE DIADEM
2. BROOMSTICKS AND FIRE
3. COURTYARD APOCALYPSE
4. SNAPE’S DEMISE
5. SEVERUS AND LILY
6. HARRY’S SACRIFICE

Side D:

1. THE RESURRECTION STONE
2. HARRY SURRENDERS
3. PROCESSION
4. NEVILLE THE HERO
5. SHOWDOWN
6. VOLDERMORT’S END
7. A NEW BEGINNING

“SOULSHINE” Benefit Concert Featuring Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes Band, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Goose Set For November 24 at Madison Square Garden

“SOULSHINE,” a benefit concert to aid relief and recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and Florida in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, was announced today. The all-star event will take place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, November 24, following DMB’s sold-out, two-night stand (November 22 & 23), and features Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes Band (whose hometown is Asheville), Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Goose. The evening also includes very special guests Trey Anastasio, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph, Joe Russo, Trombone Shorty, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and more to be announced.

An online ticket presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association will begin on Tuesday, October 29, at 3:00pm ET at https://davematthewsband.com/warehouse. Presale tickets for Warren Haynes Band fan club will be available Thursday, October 31, at 10:00am ET at https://warrenhaynes.net/tour.

General on sale for tickets begins on Friday, November 1 at 10:00am ET.

“The damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene to my beloved home of Asheville and all of Western North Carolina has truly devastated me,” shares Warren Haynes. “Every year, it is my honor to host the Christmas Jam and give back to the community there, but this year, we need to do things a bit differently. I’m thrilled to partner with my good friends in Dave Matthews Band and so many other musician friends to bring ‘SOULSHINE’ to the iconic Madison Square Garden and help raise money for all those affected by both hurricanes throughout North Carolina and Florida. My heart is with you all and we look forward to creating a really special night!”

Net proceeds will benefit the SOULSHINE Concert Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which will benefit Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Hurricane Recovery fund and will also support a variety of non-profits on the ground in North Carolina and Florida. Visit SOULSHINEMSG.COM to learn more or make a donation.

Newrez, a leading mortgage lender and servicer, and subsidiary of Rithm Capital Corp., is supporting SOULSHINE’s efforts and pledges $500,000 to help the communities it serves recover and rebuild from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

“SOULSHINE” is produced by Dayglo Presents in conjunction with Live Nation.

Rush The Albums: 1989-1996 Boxed Set Available On November 1

Rush’s first four albums with Atlantic Records will be reissued on vinyl in an upcoming boxed set that includes Presto (1989), Roll the Bones (1991), Counterparts (1993), and Test for Echo (1996).

The Albums: 1989-1996 will be available from the band’s store RushBackstage.com and Rhino.com on November 1 as a 6LP boxed set. Pre-Order HERE.

The new collection covers the first four albums that Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart recorded for Atlantic Records before their hiatus in 1997. Each album includes a print of reimagined cover artwork and is housed in a slipcase featuring new artwork by award-winning artist Hugh Syme, who has created all of Rush’s album cover art since 1975.

Presto is Rush’s thirteenth studio album and their first with Atlantic Records. The gold-certified record reached No. 16 on the Billboard, marking a more guitar-centric sound for the band. After a brief hiatus, the band emerged with the commercial and critical success Roll the Bones. Peaking at No. 3 in the U.S., No. 10 in the U.K. and No. 11 in Canada, with the title track reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

Counterparts followed with continued success, landing at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 -one of the band’s highest-charting albums. The record was certified platinum and received a 1994 GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for their track “Leave That Thing Alone.” Rush released their sixteenth album, Test for Echo, in 1996, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard chart and the title track taking the No. 1 spot on the Mainstream Rock Track chart.

The Albums: 1989-1996 celebrates Rush’s enduring legacy as one of the most inventive, compelling, and popular groups in rock history, receiving a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013. The RIAA has certified Rush for having the third-highest number of consecutive gold and platinum studio albums by a rock band, topped only by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

The Albums: 1989-1996 Tracklist:
Presto:
Side A
01. Show Don’t Tell
02. Chain Lightning
03. The Pass
04. War Paint
05. Scars

Side B
01. Superconductor
02. Anagram (For Mongo)
03. Red Tide
04. Hand Over Fist
05. Available Light

Roll the Bones:
Side A
01. Dreamline
02. Bravado
03. Roll the Bones
04. Face Up
05. Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, Gangster of Boats Trilogy) (Instrumental)

Side B
01. The Big Wheel
02. Heresy
03. Ghost of a Chance
04. Neurotica
05. You Bet Your Life

Counterparts:
Side A
01. Animate
02. Stick It Out
03. Cut to the Chase
04. Nobody’s Hero

Side B
01. Between Sun and Moon
02. Alien Shore
03. The Speed of Love

Side C
01. Double Agent
02. Leave That Thing Alone (Instrumental)
03. Cold Fire
04. Everyday Glory

Test for Echo:
Side A
01. Test for Echo
02. Driven
03. Half the World
04. The Color of Right

Side B
01. Time and Motion
02. Totem
03. Dog Years

Side C
01. Virtuality
02. Resist
03. Limbo (Instrumental)
04. Carve Away the Stone

William Prince To Be Awarded The 2024 Canada’s Walk of Fame Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour

Canada’s Walk of Fame, the nation’s premiere celebration of Canadian excellence, proudly announces William Prince as this year’s recipient of the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour, an annual recognition that celebrates the achievements of Canadian musicians who have used their voices and talent to inspire and drive positive impact in the music industry.

With four award-winning albums to date, William’s body of work traces his remarkable journey from Peguis First Nation to the country’s biggest stages. Guided by a practical yet profound gratitude, his songs radiate grace and generosity.

William’s career is marked by numerous accolades and milestones, including a debut at The Grand Ole Opry, multiple JUNO Awards and international award recognition including the John Prine Songwriting Fellowship. He has shared bills with legends like Neil Young, Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan, performed two Tiny Desk sessions and more. From national network television appearances to his collaborations with some of Canada’s biggest stars including The Tragically Hip and Serena Ryder, William is one of the country’s most beloved and celebrated songwriters. Beyond his albums and achievements, he has used his voice to make a meaningful contribution to our collective legacy—from hosting A Day to Listen to penning an original song for the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope.

Alan Doyle, celebrated singer-songwriter and frontman of Great Big Sea, will honour William Prince with a special performance of one of his songs during Canada’s Walk of Fame Celebration on Wednesday, November 20, at Toronto’s Liberty Grand. The event will recognize Prince alongside previously announced Inductee Dr. Frank J. Hayden and this year’s Canada’s Walk of Fame National Hero, Danielle Campo.

On behalf of the board of directors of Canada’s Walk of Fame, Randy Lennox said, “William Prince is a remarkable storyteller whose contributions to Canadian music, both as a celebrated artist and an advocate for meaningful causes, transcends boundaries and speaks to the heart of the human experience. We are proud to recognize his talent, his spirit, and the lasting legacy he is creating for generations to come.”

“I am thrilled to hear that William Prince will be receiving the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour this year,” says Gary Slaight, President & CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation. “Throughout his career, my father Allan championed Canadian artists going back to when Gordon Lightfoot was starting off.  Notably, he also built a broadcasting empire that included radio and television. While doing this, he never wavered in his philanthropic support, donating tens of millions of dollars to the Canadian Arts and organizations that offered support to the needy in Canada and in developing countries.  Through his music William shares the stories of his family and community through the lens of support and love which is very inspiring. He has used his talents to support causes that benefits others and by doing so, makes him very deserving of The Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour.”

Launched in 2010, the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour is an annual recognition that celebrates the achievements of Canadian musicians who have used their voices and talent to inspire and drive positive impact in the music industry. Honourees include Kardinal Offishall (2023), Arkells (2022), Serena Ryder (2021), Alessia Cara (2019), Jesse Reyez (2018), Shawn Hook (2017), Brett Kissel (2016), Shawn Mendes (2015), The Weeknd (2014), Carly Rae Jepsen (2013), Melanie Fiona (2012), Drake (2011), and Nikki Yanofsky (2010).

Michael Palin Reads George Bernard Shaw’s Touching and Witty Letter to a Friend Who Lost His Leg During WWI

At a 2017 Letters Live event in London, Sir Michael Palin brought history to life by reading a thoughtful letter from Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw to his friend, author St. John Ervine, who lost a leg during WWI. Shaw’s letter combines empathy with his trademark humour, offering Ervine a comforting perspective on a life-changing injury. This heartfelt reading captures a beautiful friendship and the unique way Shaw could make even the toughest moments a little lighter.

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