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East London Singer AZEKEL Mixes Lush Vocals with Social Commentary on Raw, Vol. 2

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Nice. I like Linger. Your on a roll ID.

Check out Sleigh Bells' video for their new track “It’s Just Us Now”.

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Alicia Keys has dropped a new song called “Back to Life.” She wrote it for the upcoming film Queen of Katwe .

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Bat for Lashes (Natasha Khan) - "Joe's Dream".

Taken from the album, The Bride.

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British electronic music duo AlunaGeorge give fans another preview of their new album, I Remember, with the sensual track “Mediator.”


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British electronic music duo AlunaGeorge give fans another preview of their new album, I Remember, with the sensual track “Mediator.”


https://youtu.be/7wsPpBprasI

Love Bat For Lashes, But dunno about that song. Her voice is amazing.

Nina Diaz (frontwoman of Girl in a Coma) announces her debut full-length album The Beat Is Dead to be released October 28 via Cosmica Artists. Pre order NOW on iTunes or Amazon.

Corinne Bailey Rae releases spirited new video for "The Skies Will Break" song.

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Kacey Musgraves Taps Willie Nelson for Christmas Album

Legendary outlaw brings his trusty guitar Trigger to "A Willie Nice Christmas," a new song Musgraves wrote for her upcoming holiday record

Willie Nelson sings with Kacey Musgraves on the new holiday song "A Willie Nice Christmas." Gary Miller/GettyImages

By Stephen L. Betts

25 minutes ago

The upcoming holiday season will get even more sparkly this year as Kacey Musgraves puts her unique rhinestone-studded spin on several holiday classics for A Very Kacey Christmas, the singer-songwriter's first holiday-themed LP. In addition to such Yuletide standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Let It Snow," the latter of which features Texas trio the Quebe Sisters, the festive collection will include four original tunes co-written by Musgraves.

Country spitfire takes the rockers' Nashville stage for a song she regularly covers in her own shows

The album also reunites Musgraves with Willie Nelson, who wrote and performed with her on "Are You Sure," a hidden track from her most recent LP, Pageant Material. Together, they duet on the Hawaiian-flavored "A Willie Nice Christmas," penned by Musgraves with frequent collaborators Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. The song boasts a stocking full of Willie-related references to red bandanas, Luckenbach, Texas, "On the Road Again" and, not surprisingly, includes the line "May we all stay higher than the angel on the top of the tree." Musgraves' faithful take on the Polynesian-influenced "Mele Kalikimaka" has the Quebe siblings standing in for the Andrews Sisters, who joined crooner Bing Crosby on his classic 1950 rendition of the tune. Elsewhere, on "Present Without a Bow," R&B singer Leon Bridge adds a touch of classic soul to the collection.

"Working on my first Christmas album has been one of the most enriching musical experiences I've ever had and I can't wait for everyone to hear it," says the Grammy-winning singer in a statement. "I really wanted to create a whimsical throwback holiday record, one that evokes feelings of nostalgia and simpler times. I think that the fine musicians and brains that were a part of this project have helped me create a body of music that can be added to people's classic collections."

Produced by Musgraves with Misa Arriaga and Kyle Ryan, A Very Kacey Christmas will be released October 28th, 57 shopping days before Christmas.

Here's the complete track list:

1. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

2. "Let It Snow" (featuring the Quebe Sisters)

3. "Christmas Don't Be Late"

4. "A Willie Nice Christmas" (featuring Willie Nelson and Trigger)

5. "Feliz Navidad"

6. "Christmas Makes Me Cry"

7. "Present Without A Bow" (featuring Leon Bridges)

8. "Mele Kalikimaka" (featuring the Quebe Sisters)

9. "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"

10. "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"

11. "Ribbons and Bows"

12. "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"

Lady Gaga Reveals 'Perfect Illusion' Cover Art & Lyrics

Lady Gaga has revealed the cover art for her highly anticipated new single “Perfect Illusion”!

The 30-year-old entertainer shared her artwork on Twitter and Instagram with the caption, “LADY GAGA / PERFECT ILLUSION NEW SINGLE SEPT 9″

Gaga also took to Instagram to tease some of the lyrics.

“I don’t need eyes to see/ I felt you touchin’ me/ High like amphetamine/ Maybe you’re just a dream,” the Instagram post reads.

Lady Gaga will release her new music on Friday (September 9) – though it’s unclear what time. Stay tuned to Just Jared!

Lady Gaga, fifth studio album | New track: “Freakshow”

ARTPOP creator, the one and only Lady Gaga does not rest for a moment. After the promotion of Christmas H&M collection with Tony Bennett and their collaborative jazz album “Cheek to Cheek“, she continues in the studio to create some new music for her next and awaited fifth overall LP, which is expected to be released in later this year via Interscope Records.

The superstar singer began production of her new project with legends Nile Rogers and Diane Warren in late 2014. A few months after, Gaga also shared on Instagram a pic in the studio working with her mentor and former hitmaker of her big global hits RedOne.

The singer confirmed new track called “Till It Happens to You“ written with Diane Warren, which was included on the documentary “The Hunting Ground“, which was premiered during Sundance Festival. The film documents the lives of young people affected by rape.

During an interview with PopJustice, Giorgio Moroder revealed that intended to work with Gaga in some tracks for the new album. He said:

I was supposed to be in the studio with her a week ago, but I got a cold. I’ll see her when I’m back. I have about five or six tracks, just basic ideas. Drums, keyboard, bass. I’m going to be surprised, I think – I don’t have a clue about the way she’s recording. Will she play the piano? Will I?

In early 2015, Gaga also confirmed she worked in the studio making her second jazz album with Tony Bennett with songs of Cole Porter.

In April 2015, The New Jersey-bred Italian-American character Jo Calderone, who once performed for her at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, returned to Twitter to post two rather intriguing tweets and a retweet of Lady Gaga. Something’s up.

The anticipated track “PARTYNAUSEOUS” performed during her artRave: The ARTPOP Ball Tour surfaced online on May 21, 2015. The full version includes the collaboration of American rapper Kendrick Lamar.

During a recent interview, Sir Elton John has confirmed that he heard a couple of tracks from Gaga’s new project and “are really, really fantastic“. He said:

So, she’s been doing lots of different things, but I can tell you I’ve heard a couple of things from that new album and it’s really, really fantastic

Gaga premiered another brand new song called “I Want Your Love” which was included on Tom Ford’s Women Spring/Summer 2016 collection campaign directed by Nick Knight and premiered worldwide on Friday October 2nd.

The track is a Gagalicious cover of the original with the same name performed by Chic, which appeared on their 1978 album, “C’est Chic“.

During British Fashion Awards red carpet, Lily Allen confirmed that her friend, hitmaker Mark Ronson was working with Gaga in some new music. A few days after, Diplo also shared a “Diplogaga 2016” pic on Instagram teasing a possible collaboration between them this year.

“Born This Way” executive producer DJ White Shadow also confirmed some work in the studio with Gaga. Fernando Garibay is also involved in the project too (according Giorgio Moroder).

During an interview with Charlie Rose, British producer and hitmaker Mark Ronson has talked about Gaga’s upcoming project and described it as “very honest, authentic and analog“. He said:

I’ve been working for the past few months with Lady Gaga on her upcoming record and I’m just blown away by her talent, her voice. She’s a muso at heart. She’s the happiest when she’s sitting at a piano barking orders at the drummer, and I don’t think that’s the side of her the world has seen (…) They’ve seen the massive pop singles, tours, and dance numbers, so it’s really great to make this very honest, authentic, analog kind of record with her

During an interview with The Guardian, Nile Rodgers has confirmed that Gaga’s new music is funky. He said:

It’s really catchy. I can’t tell you about the Lady Gaga music, either, but I can tell you one thing — it’s funky.

Recently, the singer has been working in the studio with Ronson again along Kevin Parker and BloodPop. During some interview hitmaker RedOne has confirmed that he has made 8 tracks for Gaga’s upcoming project.

During a recent interview with Beats 1, Elton John has confirmed that the new album could arrives later this year or early 2017.

The proper lead single from the album is called “Perfect Illusion” was released on September 9th. The same morning Gaga confirmed during BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast show that in this new album there’s a collaboration with Florence + The Machine vocalist Florence Welch.

Tracklist:

• TBA

Confirmed/Recorded/Registered tracks:

• Broken Promise | Stefani Germnotta & Mark Ronson
• Freakshow LEAKED
• I Want Your Love | Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers
• More, More, More (How Do You Like It) | Gregg Diamond
• New Flame (feat. Azealia Banks) LEAKED
• Perfect Illusion | Stefani Germanotta, Kevin Parker, Mike Tucker & Mark Ronson
• Room In My Heart | Stefani Germanotta & Elton John
• Sire | Stefani Germanotta & Mark Ronson
• PARTYNAUSEOUS (feat. Kendrick Lamar) | Stefani Germanotta & Kendrick Lamar
• Till It Happens to You | Stefani Germanotta & Diane Warren

Saw these guys open for Charles Bradley a couple of years ago. The lead singer could teach Sam Smith a couple of things. Check them out!

Review: St. Paul and the Broken Bones Prove Modern Power of Classic Sound

Our take on 'Sea of Noise,' the second LP from the Southern R&B revivalists

David McClister

By Will Hermes

2 days ago

From Frank Ocean to Blood Orange, we're in a golden age of expansive R&B – meaning the bar is high, even for old-school revivalists like Alabama's St. Paul and the Broken Bones. So it's gratifying to hear them step up their vision on their second LP. "We're just crumbling light  . . .  in a sea of noise," pleads leader Paul Janeway in the album's opening moments, cryptically riffing off Winston Churchill over electronic swirls, hallucinated harp arpeggios and heavenly choirs. The song "Crumbling Light Posts" functions as a recurring theme throughout a record that otherwise sticks to more traditional rock & soul territory. It makes a convincing pitch for the enduring power of a classic sound, which the band delivers with startling authority.

The settings are studied and potent: "Midnight on the Earth" conjures Sly Stone funk with a soaring brass finale. "I'll Be Your Woman" nods to Prince's "If I Was Your Girlfriend" via Al Green, with strings arranged by Stax session vet Lester Snell. "All I Ever Wonder" matches Beatles vocal flourishes with vintage Memphis Horns punch, and "Burning Rome" gets all Ouija with Otis Redding fire. On every track, Janeway is a History Channel of R&B vocalizing, thrilling and powerful. He'll be one worth watching as he moves through the present.

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''No Ordinary Man''

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“It was just dehydrated,” Meat Loaf said about his June 2016 onstage collapse, on a September 12 appearance on Fox & Friends

Meat Loaf’s Braver Than We Are album arrives September 16 (pre-order here) and it continues a busy, headline-grabbing year for the classic rock star. To support the new release, Meat is make a slew of TV and radio appearances, including Fox & Friends, ABC’s The Chew (September 14), Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The Big Interview with Dan Rather, PBS’ Metro Focus, CNBC’s Closing Bell and many more, as well as multiple shows on SiriusXM and The Alan Colmes Show on Fox News Radio.

On today’s (September 13) appearance on The Today Show, Meat revealed: “This is my last record.” When the Today interviewers pressed him for more, he said: “Yeah, I’m positive. I had knee surgery. I used to run onstage and can’t run anymore and it drive me nuts.” The interview ended abruptly when the show credits ran. Whether it means he’s retiring from music altogether was unclear.

You may recall, at a concert performance on June 16 in Edmonton, Canada, the performer collapsed onstage in the middle of his show-stopping song “I’d Do Anything for Love.”

The New York Post was a little premature on Meat Loaf’s condition following his June 16, 2016 onstage collapse

The New York Post was a bit premature on pronouncing the man dead.

He talked about the collapse on Fox & Friends earlier today (September 12). “It was just dehydration; no big deal,” said Meat. See the full interview below.

Working closely again with his Bat Out Of Hell collaborator Jim Steinman, the release includes ten songs. The singer had previously touted the long-delayed album in 2014.

The tracks on Braver Than We Are were written by Steinman. While Paul Crook produced the album, Steinman acted as creative consultant throughout the recording process working alongside Crook and Meat Loaf sending suggestions, adding verses and contributing opinions on every aspect.

The first single, “Going All The Way,” features another reunion: Meat Loaf is joined by vocalists Ellen Foley and Karla DeVito, decades after he collaborated with them on the smash hit “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.”

Meat Loaf, ‘Braver Than We Are’ Track Listing
“Who Needs the Young”
“Going All the Way Is Just the Start”
“Speaking in Tongues”
“Loving You’s a Dirty Job”
“Souvenirs”
“Only When I Feel”
“More”
“Godz”
“Skull of Your Country”
“Train of Love”

KT Tunstall Announces New Album 'KIN' to Be Released 9/9

KT Tunstall returns with an explosive 11 track collection of songs on her fifth studio album KIN to be released September 9th on Caroline Records. The album will be available for pre-order at all participating retailers, here.

Two years ago, KT Tunstall thought she was done with music: "As an artist I feel like I died," she says. "I stopped. I gave up. I didn't want to do it anymore." She put her stuff in storage and bought a little house in Venice Beach, California and enrolled in the Sundance Institute's elite Film Composers Lab. It was a turning point in her life.

Two years later KIN was born. Produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Fitz and the Tantrums, Air, M83 and more), and written and recorded by KT in LA, it exemplifies the very best of guitar pop. "The truth is, I've finally made peace with being a pop songwriter," KT says. "This record was very much embracing my dharma as an artist, which is to write positive songs that have muscle, but also show their vulnerability."

It has been over ten years since KT released her multi-platinum debut, Eye To The Telescope, and in KIN, KT sees its full bodied and blooded follow up. The album's new focused sound is exemplified by the teaser track 'Evil Eye'; a stripped back, primal rock 'n' roll track that seeded the whole record. The album's lead single 'Maybe It's A Good Thing' shows KT in top form: a moment in life captured in a bright, powerful pop song with an irresistible and unforgettable melody.

The diverse collection also includes a duet with KT fan James Bay, the raucous rebellion of 'It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am', 'Run On Home', the call to arms of 'Hard Girls', and the beautiful album closer 'Love Is An Ocean'.

Amazon will have limited signed copies of KIN available while supplies last. In addition, Barnes & Noble will have an exclusive, limited edition colored vinyl version of KIN, again while supplies last.

KT has released five albums internationally, to date: Eye to the Telescope (2004), KT Tunstall's Acoustic Extravaganza (2006), Drastic Fantastic (2007), Tiger Suit (2010) and Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (2013). Her music has also figured prominently in film and television including The Devil Wear's Prada, Grey's Anatomy, Winter's Tale and many more. She has won a BRIT Award, an Ivor Novello Award and earned both Grammy and Mercury Prize nominations.

KIN full track listing:
1. Hard Girls
2. Turned A Light On
3. Maybe It's A Good Thing
4. Evil Eye
5. It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am
6. On My Star
7. Two Way
8. Run On Home
9. KIN
10. Everything Has Its Shape
11. Love Is An Ocean

US Tour Dates:

September 14	Lincoln Theatre	Washington, DC
September 15	Danforth Music Hall	Toronto, ONT
September 17	Royale	Boston, MA
September 18	Theatre of Living Arts	Philadelphia, PA
September 19	Irving Plaza	New York, NY
September 21	House of Blues	Chicago, IL
September 22	The Vogue	Indianapolis, IN
September 23	Barrymore Theatre	Madison, WI
September 24	Fine Line Music Cafe	Minneapolis, MN
September 27	The Crocodile	Seattle, WA
September 28	Wonder Ballroom	Portland, OR
September 29	Commodore Ballroom	Vancouver, BC
October 2	House of Blues	San Diego, CA
October 3	The Fonda Theatre	Los Angeles, CA

Tickets on sale now at kttunstall.com/live.

Ava Lilly - "PainKiller"

The soulful debut of the 23-year-old singer/songwriter from Bristol, England.


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Emeli Sande Returns With Epic New Single, ‘Hurts’

by Elle Breezy 1 hour ago 0

British songstress Emeli Sande is back after a nearly four-year hiatus with a new single called “Hurts.”

The song starts off with a sweet slow, a capella melody, but soon, loud claps pick up the tempo as she sings about heartbreak.

“Baby, I’m not made of stone / It hurts, / Loving you, the way I do / It hurts,” Emeli sings on the chorus.

As the song progresses, so does the musicality; by the first chorus, an orchestra complete with lush strings and horns appear. The song continues to grow, and at the song’s apex, a choir puts the cherry on top for an emotionally-epic sound.

Stream Emeli’s comeback single below!

Mario Drops Cinematic Video For Latest RnBass Single, ‘I Need More’

by Elle Breezy 50 mins ago 0

Back in May, Mario dropped his RnBass single “I Need More,” now he’s back with the cinematic visual.

The clip begins when the singer is taken out the back of a van, hands tied behind his back by men with gas masks on. The shove him into a dark and dreary building where he explores the rooms filled with wayward-looking women. He follows one to a larger room where a dance sequence takes place. By video’s end, Mario and the rest of those pinned up in the building revolt against the gas-masked men who put them there.

It’s clear Mario is following the rap-like singing trend, and it’s unfortunate because he has vocals for days!

“I Need More” follows his 2015 Rick Ross-assisted offering “Forever.”

Purchase “I Need More” on iTunes HERE.

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Phantogram has shared a new song called "Same Old Blues." Despite its title, the track has a very upbeat, poppy sound. You can listen to "Same Old Blues" now via YouTube.



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Legacy Recordings to Release Special Edition 12″ Vinyl of Maxwell’s “Urban Hang Suite” & “BLACKsummer’snight” on Oct. 28th, 2016

JaSupreme September 15, 2016

Legacy Recordings Celebrates the Music of Maxwell with Special Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl Releases:

Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite – 20th Anniversary Metallic Gold 2LP 12″ 150gram Vinyl Edition
Maxwell’s BLACKsummer’snight – Metallic Silver 12″ 150gram Vinyl Edition (1st Ever US Vinyl)

Arriving Friday, October 28

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, celebrates the music of neo-soul icon Maxwell with the release of two highly-collectible limited edition 12″ vinyl album titles on Friday, October 28.

Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite
Leading the way on Legacy’s Maxwell vinyl reissue project is the 20th Anniversary edition of Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, the artist’s game-changing debut album, a 2LP collection pressed on Metallic Gold 12″ 150gram vinyl with an 8-page booklet that includes rare images from the original album and single photo shoots. Pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/Maxwell_UHS20
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The 20th Anniversary 12″ vinyl edition of Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite includes a pair of revelatory new essays: 1) an appreciation of Maxwell and his music by noted R&B scholar, music/culture critic, journalist and filmmaker Nelson George; and 2) a behind-the-scenes reminiscence on the making of Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite penned by music industry veteran Mitchell Cohen, who, as Senior Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records, signed Maxwell to the label and helped shepherd the music from raw concept to full realization.

Maxwell, an iconic singer-songwriter-performer, began redefining classic soul music for a new generation with the release of his critically-acclaimed debut on Columbia Records in April 1996. Fueled in part by the RIAA gold single, “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” and other hits including “Sumthin’ Sumthin'” and the classic “Whenever Wherever Whatever,” Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite picked up a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album and went on to achieve US double platinum status in 2002.

BLACKsummers’night

In July 2009, the modern R&B and soul master debuted at the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 with his long-awaited BLACKsummers’night, one of the year’s most heavily-anticipated event albums. BLACKsummers’night was certified platinum on January 19, 2010.

With BLACKsummers’night, his first studio album in eight years, Maxwell took home his first two Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (for “Pretty Wings,” a 2010 Song of the Year nominee) as well as his first NAACP Image Award (as 2010’s Outstanding Male Artist).

Legacy is proud to release the first-ever 12″ vinyl edition of BLACKsummer’snight in the US as a limited edition Metallic Silver collectible pressed on 150gram vinyl.
Pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/Maxwell_Bsn_vinyl

The Legacy Recordings limited edition 12″ 150gram vinyl Maxwell reissues follow in the wake of the release, on July 1, of BlackSUMMERS’night (Columbia Records), Maxwell’s fifth studio album and the artist’s first release in seven years. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, entered the Billboard 200 at #3 and is already generating widespread critical acclaim and fan support.

The multi-platinum soul singer is set to embark on a tour with Mary J. Blige for the first time ever on the co-headlining ‘The King and Queen of Hearts World Tour,’ playing arenas nationwide. The U.S. Leg of Tour kicks off Saturday, November 5th at Baltimore’s Royal Farms Arena and will follow on the heels of a dozen European dates in October. More dates here: http://www.musze.com/tour.html

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Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite – 2LP 12″ Metallic Gold 150gram Vinyl
The Urban Theme
Welcome
Sumthin’ Sumthin’
Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)
Dancewitme
…Til the Cops Come Knockin’
Whenever Wherever Whatever
Lonely’s the Only Company (I & II)
Reunion
Suitelady (The Proposal Jam)
The Suite Theme

Maxwell
BLACKsummer’snight – 12″ Metallic Silver 150gram Vinyl
Badhabits
Cold
Prettywings
Helpsomebody
Stoptheworld
Loveyou
Fistfuloftears
Playingpossum
Phoenixrise

SOURCE Legacy Recordings

New Music: Eric Benét and Tamia Steal The “Sunshine”

by DJ JusMusic

There are only a few male/female R&B collaborators out there that are magical together! Eric Benét and Tamia are surely in that conversation.

The longtime collaborators recently teamed up again for the remix to “Sunshine,” a single from Benét’s forthcoming self-titled eighth studio album. On the smooth ballad, both Benét and Tamia shine with pristine vocals as they sing effortlessly about finding their way back to love.

Benét and Tamia first took the world by storm with their 1999 duet, “Spend My Life With You,” which spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. They joined forces again in 2006 for “Have To Go Through It,” a record from Tami’s fourth album, Between Friends.

Benét’s upcoming LP will arrive on Oct. 7. He is currently touring the country with Anthony Hamilton and Lalah Hathaway.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Map Out 2017 North American Tour

24-date North American leg of Getaway Tour kicks off

After a summer filled with festival-headlining gigs and European dates, Red Hot Chili Peppers will bring their tour in support of their new LP The Getaway to North American arenas in 2017.

The 24-date North American leg of the Getaway Tour kicks off January 5th at San Antonio's AT&T Center and circles the U.S. and Canada before ending March 18th in Vancouver.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue serve as opening act for the entirety of the leg, while the band's former drummer Jack Irons will also come onboard as an opening act for the January dates.

A fan club ticket pre-sale begins September 21st at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting September 23rd. Every ticket purchased for the trek will be accompanied with either a digital or physical copy of The Getaway.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour Dates

January 5 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
January 7 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
January 8 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Arena
January 10 - New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
January 12 - Memphis, TN @ Fed Ex Forum
January 14 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
January 15 - Wichita, KS @ In Trust Arena
January 18 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
January 20 - Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena
January 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
February 2 - Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena
February 4 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Center
February 7 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
February 10 - Buffalo, NY @ First Niagara Center
February 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Arena
February 15 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
March 2 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
March 4 - Glendale, AZ @ Gila River Arena
March 5 - San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center
March 7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
March 12 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
March 15 - Portland, OR @ Moda Center at Rose Quarter
March 17 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
March 18 - Vancouver, BC @ Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

New Miles Davis Boxed Set Features His Quintet at Its Peak

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Miles Davis Credit Bernie Thrasher/Metronome, via Getty Images

The Miles Davis Quintet of the 1960s has long been praised as one of the most advanced small groups in jazz history, and anyone seeking to test the claim can choose from an abundance of evidence: studio albums, concert and club recordings, multi-disc collections. This fall will bring a new addition: “Freedom Jazz Dance — The Bootleg Series Vol. 5,” a three-CD boxed set.

Due out on Columbia/Legacy on Oct. 21, it features studio recordings made from 1966 to 1968 — during the creative peak of the band, which featured Davis on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. Along with master takes of familiar tracks like “Footprints,” the set will include more than two hours of previously unreleased material — including the full session reels for the 1967 album “Miles Smiles.”

The behind-the-scenes totality of this approach, which includes studio dialogue and false starts along with finished and alternate takes, will be of principal interest to connoisseurs. In some instances, the newly issued material captures a decisive moment of creation.

“Nefertiti,” a Shorter composition, is a choice example: Released as the title track of a Davis album from 1968, it’s famous for not including a single solo, functioning instead as a kind of flowing drum concerto for Mr. Williams. On the session reel for the track you hear Davis halt the band and suggest this approach, to the giddy delight of the players.

Among the other highlights of the set — produced by Steve Berkowitz, Michael Cuscuna and Richard Seidel — are the complete session reels for “Water Babies” and “Fall,” and a curio titled “Blues in F (My Ding),” a home recording of Davis on piano, illustrating an idea for Mr. Shorter.

Columbia/Legacy has released four other Miles Davis boxed sets under the “Bootleg Series” brand, starting with “Live in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1,” which was widely and justly acclaimed. The most recent, last year, was “Miles Davis at Newport 1955-75: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4.”

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