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GRAMMY® Award winning Alessia Cara releases ‘Holiday Stuff (Extended)’ out now

Highly anticipated new album 'Love & Hyperbole' releasing on Valentine's Day February 14, 2025

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alessia Cara has released an extended version of her 2020 holiday album Holiday Stuff, now available via Def Jam Recordings. The updated album includes a new track, “Jingle Bell Rock.”

The extended album precedes her highly anticipated fourth full-length album, Love & Hyperbole, set for release on February 14, 2025. The album will showcase her growth as a vocalist and songwriter, featuring singles like “Dead Man” and “(Isn’t It) Obvious.”

Alessia Cara has amassed billions of streams, earned multiple gold and platinum certifications, and made history as the first Canadian to win GRAMMY®’s Best New Artist. She has toured worldwide and collaborated with artists such as Logic, Khalid, Juanes, Bastille, and Major Lazer.

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Tracklist for Holiday Stuff (Extended):

  1. Make it to Christmas
  2. Make it to Christmas – Stripped
  3. Jingle Bell Rock
  4. The Christmas Song
  5. The Only Thing Missing
  6. Moody’s Mood for Love – Live

Stream and/or download Holiday Stuff here

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Book excerpt: ‘I Made It Out Of Clay’ by Beth Kander

About the Book:

DECEMBER 2024 INDIE NEXT PICK 

In this darkly funny and surprisingly sweet novel, a woman creates a golem in a desperate attempt to pretend her life is a rom-com rather than a disaster. 

Nothing’s going well for Eve: she’s single, turning forty, stressed at work and anxious about a recent series of increasingly creepy incidents. Most devastatingly, her beloved father died last year, and her family still won’t acknowledge their sorrow.

With her younger sister’s wedding rapidly approaching, Eve is on the verge of panic. She can’t bear to attend the event alone. That’s when she recalls a strange story her Yiddish grandmother once told her, about a protector forged of desperation…and Eve, to her own shock, manages to create a golem.

At first, everything seems great. The golem is indeed protective—and also attractive. But when they head out to a rural summer camp for the family wedding, Eve’s lighthearted rom-com fantasy swiftly mudslides into something much darker.

With moments of moodiness, fierce love and unexpected laughter, I Made It Out of Clay will make you see monsters everywhere.

“captivating and witty from the get-go… a thoroughly engaging read.” –KIRKUS REVIEWS

Purchase ‘I Made It Out Of Clay’ at HarperCollins, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and BookShop.org

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About the Author: 

Beth Kander is a novelist and playwright with tangled roots in the Midwest and Deep South. The granddaughter of immigrants, her writing explores how worlds old and new intertwine—or collide. Her work has been described as “riveting,” “emotional,” “expertly crafted,” and “habit-forming.” Expect twists, turns, and secrets, with surprising heart and humor. Beth has too many degrees and drinks too much coffee. Her favorite characters are her dashing husband and their two lovely kids.

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Legendary actress, Diane Keaton, releases her holiday debut single ‘First Christmas’

The song is written by iconic, multi-award-winning songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and Grammy® Award-winning Jonas Myrin.

The Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton is releasing her debut holiday single, “First Christmas,” on November 29, 2024. The original song, co-written by iconic songwriters Carole Bayer Sager and Jonas Myrin, is produced by Myrin and features an orchestral arrangement performed by the Stockholm Symphony. The song captures the hope and peace of the holiday season, emphasizing love and connection. Keaton, known for her legendary film career, is venturing into music with this heartfelt project, which also marks a collaboration with renowned songwriters Sager and Myrin. “First Christmas” is available on major streaming platforms, showcasing Keaton’s artistic versatility beyond acting.

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Kasablanca has released Side A of their debut studio album, ‘Higher Resolution’

Kasablanca has released the first half of its debut album, Higher Resolution, featuring 11 tracks, including seven new ones. Since its 2020 debut, the duo has rapidly gained prominence in the dance music scene, particularly with its hit collaboration “Run” with Lane 8, which has over 40 million streams. Known for its captivating live performances, Kasablanca has played at major venues and festivals worldwide.

In 2023, they sold out their first headline tour but faced challenges when frontman Mickey was diagnosed with cancer, leading to a brief hiatus. They returned with the collaboration “Remission” and have since released three additional singles, including the viral anthem “Breathe,” a cover of The Prodigy’s 1996 hit.

Higher Resolution takes fans on a musical journey, featuring standout tracks like “Clarity,” a crowd favorite at recent shows. Kasablanca will embark on their Higher Resolution Album Tour starting October 12 across North America. Tickets for their tour are available here. The album is now available on Anjunabeats. Stream their album here.

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Iconic duo Tears for Fears debuts new track ‘Astronaut’ and liver version of ‘Head over Heels’

'Tears for Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film)' is set to premiere worldwide on October 24 and October 26.

Tears For Fears is releasing a new song, “Astronaut,” alongside a live version of their hit “Head Over Heels” on their first official live album, Songs For A Nervous Planet, out October 25. The album includes four new studio tracks and highlights their recent performances from the Tipping Point Tour. The song “Astronaut” reflects themes of alienation and escapism, with Curt Smith describing it as a moment of emotional release. The album includes 4 new studio tracks, including “Astronaut” and the previously released song “The Girl That I Call Home.” Listen to/share “Astronaut” and “Head Over Heels (Live)” HERE, while you can watch the official music video for “Astronaut” below:

“‘Astronaut’ started out during the sessions for The Tipping Point,” recalls Curt Smith. “Once we realized that we were going to end up doing more than just one new track for this album, Roland sent me the original recording of ‘Astronaut’ and I had forgotten how good of a song it was as it gives you a sense of release. It’s a horrible comparison but it’s the sorbet in between courses where you just can have a little breath and just float away. Forgive the pun but that’s the feeling the song has.”

Smith firthers, “Emotionally it’s about this guy who doesn’t feel he belongs here and wants to be an astronaut floating out into space…a lot of people identify with the emotion of that song, that sense of alienation.”

A concert film titled Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film) will premiere in over 1,100 cinemas worldwide on October 24 and 26. The film showcases the band’s classic hits and new favorites, emphasizing their evolution as a live act. They will host a three-night live event at Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, from October 30 to November 2, 2024, to celebrate the album and film. Tickets are available now at tearsforfears.com.

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On creating the album and film, Smith shares, “We decided to film the live show last year. I think a lot of people don’t know that we are a good live band, actually! They see a duo, and they think it’s going to be two people with a couple of keyboards and a bunch of backing tapes, and that’ll be it. Over the years, we’ve vastly improved since our heyday back in the Eighties.” Roland Orzabal adds, “We’ve never released an official live album, so you could say this is an album forty years in the making.”

Songs For A Nervous Planet

Tracklist

  1. Say Goodbye To Mum And Dad
  2. The Girl That I Call Home
  3. Emily Said
  4. Astronaut
  5. No Small Thing (Live)
  6. The Tipping Point (Live)
  7. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Live)
  8. Secret World (Live)
  9. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Live)
  10. Long, Long, Long Time (Live)
  11. Break The Man (Live)
  12. My Demons (Live)
  13. Rivers of Mercy (Live)
  14. Mad World (Live)
  15. Suffer The Children (Live)
  16. Woman In Chains (Live)
  17. Bad Man’s Song (Live)
  18. Pale Shelter (Live)
  19. Break It Down Again (Live)
  20. Head Over Heels (Live)
  21. Change (Live)
  22. Shout (Live)

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Kylie Minogue has announced her new album Tension II, a collection of 13 songs set to be released on October 18 via BMG.

The lead single "Lights Camera Action" will be released on September 27, and the highly anticipated Tension Tour is scheduled for 2025

Kylie Minogue has announced her new album Tension II, set for release on October 18 via BMG. The collection features 13 tracks, including nine brand-new songs and collaborations with artists like The Blessed Madonna, Orville Peck, Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo, and Sia. Check out “Edge of Saturday Night” with The Blessed Madonna here.

The lead single, “Lights Camera Action,” will be released on September 27. Kylie expressed her excitement for the Tension era, stating she wasn’t ready to end it yet.

Kylie said: “The Tension era has been so special to me … I can’t possibly let it be over just yet! Welcome to ‘Tension II’.”

The tracklist includes dance floor anthems, continuing her exploration of electronic music. Pre-order Tension II here.

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Tension II Tracklisting:

1. Lights Camera Action

2. Taboo

3. Someone For Me

4. Good As Gone

5. Kiss Bang Bang

6. Diamonds

7. Hello

8. Dance To The Music

9. Shoulda Left Ya

10. Edge Of Saturday Night (with The Blessed Madonna)

11. My Oh My (with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo)

12. Midnight Ride (with Orville Peck & Diplo)

13. Dance Alone (with Sia)

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Kevin Smith has hired Bear McCreary to compose the soundtrack for his new film, The 4:30 Movie

Kevin Smith’s new film, The 4:30 Movie, debuts this week with an original soundtrack by award-winning composer Bear McCreary. Set in the 1980s, the film follows three 16-year-old friends who sneak into movies and learn life lessons when one invites his crush along. The soundtrack, available on all digital platforms via Sparks & Shadows Records, features McCreary’s synth-heavy, nostalgic score. This collaboration marks McCreary’s third with Smith, following their work on Masters of the Universe: Revelation and Masters of the Universe: Revolution. McCreary’s score includes original songs like “Astroblaster and the Beaver Men” and the end-credits track “24 Karat Case of Love,” which McCreary describes as a tribute to the 1980s.

The film and original soundtrack are out now here.

“Bear McCreary made magic with The 4:30 Movie, composing a sonic salute to the ’80s era that’s as much a time tunnel to 1986 as it is a joyful movie score,” says Smith. “The closing banger he and his brother, Brendan, wrote and recorded for the end credits, “24 Karat Case of Love,” is the greatest ’80s radio hit that never happened!”

Adds McCreary, “I was thrilled to join Kevin Smith to score The 4:30 Movie, his nostalgic odyssey back to the 1980s. Inspired by his sweet-natured story, I had a blast writing a synth-soaked score oozing with arpeggios, drum machines, and hair-metal riffs, backed with classic symphonic orchestration. A highlight was collaborating with my brother, Brendan McCreary, on the film’s two original songs, “Astroblaster and the Beaver Men,” which evokes that ’80s futuristic-rock aesthetic, and the film’s end title song, “24 Karat Case of Love,” which feels like a lost synth-pop gem from the neon-tinged, balmy summer of 1986.”

Listen to Bear McCreary’s The 4:30 Movie soundtrack. The trailer and information about the movie are available at The 4:30 Movie.

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Out Now: ‘From the Vaults (Vol. 3)’ by Peggy Lee

Includes rare tracks, Jimmy Webb's 'Didn't We' and other previously unreleased gems

Capitol Records, Universal Music Enterprises, and Peggy Lee Associates have released Peggy Lee: From the Vaults (Vol. 3), the latest in a digital series of rare tracks by Peggy Lee. This volume features 13 previously unreleased or rare songs recorded between 1951 and 1972, including works by Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, and Steve Allen and alternate versions of known tracks. Highlights include “Didn’t We” by Jimmy Webb, which was recorded in 1969 but never included in Lee’s albums, and “I Love You But I Don’t Like You,” a 1951 track co-written by Lee. The collection also includes unreleased jazz standards and non-album singles, with future volumes planned to feature duets and collaborations. Peggy Lee’s catalog will be available for digital streaming through this series.

Of Lee’s recording, Jimmy Webb offers: “The Peggy Lee cover of my song ‘Didn’t We’ is an exquisite reading and a typically well-crafted vocal performance that Ms. Lee was known for. Each word is given special significance, which is a vocal skill rarely heard today. To hear her voice on this lost recording of one of my songs is a warmly welcomed surprise.”

“From the Vaults (Vol. 3)” includes four alternate versions of Peggy Lee’s songs: a rearranged take on “Uninvited Dream” from 1957, a different version of “A Taste of Honey” from her 1963 Grammy-nominated album, an alternate of “Me and My Shadow” from the B-side of her 1969 Grammy-winning single, and a revised version of “I’ll Be Seeing You” from her final Capitol album in 1972.

From the Vaults (Vol. 3) Track Listing
Dates in parentheses denote recording date

1. I Love You, But I Don’t Like You (Heinie Beau, Peggy Lee) (5/16/51)
2. Tonight You Belong to Me (Lee David, Billy Rose) (5/16/51)
3. Would You Dance with a Stranger (Giovanni D’Anzi, Ray Miller) (12/17/51)
4. Ev’rytime (Tony Iavello, Mel Leven) (2/18/52)
5. Uninvited Dream (Burt Bacharach, Sammy Gallop) (4/22/57)*
6. A Taste of Honey (Ric Marlow, Bobby Scott) (1/3/63)*
7. This Could Be the Start of Something Big (Steve Allen) (5/31/63)
8. Maybe This Summer (Arthur Altman, Bruno Brighetti, Bruno Martino, Al Stillman) (6/18/65)
9. Stop Living in the Past (Howlett Smith) (6/18/65)
10. Me and My Shadow (Dave Dreyer, Al Jolson, Billy Rose) (1/29/69)*^
11. No More (Toots Camarata, Bob Russell) (2/12/69)
12. Didn’t We (Jimmy Webb) (10/14/69)
13. I’ll Be Seeing You (Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal) (4/28/72)*

*alternate version
^previously unreleased

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Shovels & Rope’s latest album, “Something Is Working Up Above My Head,” features a rock-heavy sound

Shovels & Rope, the acclaimed husband-and-wife duo from Charleston, SC, have released their sixth studio album, Something Is Working Up Above My Head. This new album, out on Dualtone Records, emphasizes rock and punk influences more than previous works. The duo describes the album as “a bit of a dark beast” but still approachable, reflecting their live sound. For this project, Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent opted for a more minimalist recording approach, using only instrumentation they can perform live as a two-piece band. The album captures their signature energy and continues their powerful, intimate performances tradition.

A slightly blurred image of singers and musicians, Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, of Shovels and Rope

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“Greetings! Here is our newest record, Something Is Working Up Above My Head. It’s a bit of a dark beast, but we’d like to think that it comes with as many hearts as it does rows of teeth. It’s definitely approachable, but don’t put your hand in its mouth. We are grateful to everyone who has followed us through the years as well as anyone who may just now be discovering us. We intentionally made this record to replicate the way we sound live. Come see us and find out. Buy it, stream it, love it, leave it, let it scratch and sniff around. And if you like it, tell a friend. Love, MT & CA.”

Listen to Something Is Working Up Above My Head here.

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Ed Sheeran announces new album, “+-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION)”

Available on September 27th via Atlantic Records

Ed Sheeran has announced the release of +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION) on September 27th via Atlantic Records. This compilation features top hits from his mathematical album era, including “Perfect,” “Shape Of You,” and “Thinking Out Loud.” It will be available on CD, 2xLP (Bright Blue vinyl), download, and streaming platforms, with physical copies offering exclusive voice notes from Sheeran. Fans can pre-order the album now. Sheeran’s Mathematics World Tour began in 2022 and included 133 performances worldwide, with record-breaking shows in North America and a new European leg planned for 2025.

Fans can pre-order +-=÷× (TOUR COLLECTION) here.

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