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Reply #60 posted 10/04/14 7:51am

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All Free Full Albums, EP and Sampler Downloads. Hope you enjoy my Female picks:

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"And So We Dance" is a standout track and a cool video, to boot.

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Reply #61 posted 10/05/14 7:19am

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AllunaGeorge's New Track, "Supernatural"


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AlunaGeorge have been largely quiet throughout 2014 after spending most of 2013 heavily promoting their great debut album Body Music. That silence is broken in a big way with “Supernatural,” the new song the duo premiered today. It infuses AlunaGeorge’s trademark futuristic R&B club music with breathy delivery and gnarly vocoder samples.

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Reply #62 posted 10/06/14 8:33am

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All Free Full Albums, EP and Sampler Downloads. Hope you enjoy my Female picks:

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"And So We Dance" is a standout track and a cool video, to boot.

Glad you liked it ID. What you think of the others?

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

Stargayzing Songwriter’s Forum: 20 Questions With…Imani Coppola

Imani Coppola 2014, photo by Nikolitsa Boutieros

Imani Coppola 2014, photo by Nikolitsa Boutieros

Listen: https://littlejackie.band...spect-park

As New Yorkers, who among us hasn’t experienced the discordance of entering a filthy corner market with the word “gourmet” boldly emblazoned on its signage? In the hyperbolic, marketing-driven universe we live in, where descriptives like “artisanal” “genius,” and “gifted” are peppered about with such reckless abandon that the words utterly lose their meaning, singer/songwriter Imani Coppola is the real deal: a recording artist. From her 1997 debut Chupacabra and its hit single “Legend of a Cowgirl” through eleven subsequent album releases, Coppola has explored her creativity with great commitment and a consistently high degree of excellence. With a fascinating mash-up of genre elements and influences to draw from, Coppola continues to challenge both herself and her fans through her musical exploration.

In 2008, Imani and collaborator Adam Palin formed a side-project called Little Jackie, releasing their debut album The Stoop (its title track was acknowledged in Stargayzing’s Song’s that Should Have Been Top-10 Hits, Volume 5). The Stoop melded various old-school elements like Motown, classic soul, and mid-60s girl group harmony with more contemporary rhythmic sounds and a fresh, street-wise attitude. The results nimbly navigated the elusive lines between genre musical eras. Like so much of Coppola’s music, Little Jackie exists in its own glorious universe.

Now Coppola and Palin are back with Queen of Prospect Park, a collection that, if anything, is even more swinging and joyful than its predecessor. The new release (out today) is a valentine to 1960s pop and soul, a jubilant blend of old and new school elements: a vibrant, shimmering success. If you are a lover of great pop craftsmanship, big choruses, and surprising, uplifting lyrics, Queen of Prospect Park should be your soundtrack for the next few months.

I was so thrilled when Imani recently agreed to check in with Stargayzing in this new installment of “20 Questions With…”

1. Do you remember the first song you ever wrote?

Yes, It was around second grade, I was walking home from the bus stop. It was a gray day, and it had been gray and raining for quite a few days prior. I felt overwhelmed with emotion, not necessarily sad emotion, just stuff I felt the need to get out. So off the top of my head I began to sing a song roughly based on the Doors song “People Are Strange”—same progression, different melody and lyrics. The lyrics were simply, “It’s always raining, raining and raining, every day….” I guess I had recently watched The Doors movie on HBO and felt somewhat haunted by that song in particular.

2. Was there a defining moment you knew you’d broken through or “made it?”

That would probably be when I was shooting my first video; when I first walked onto the sound stage. The fact that I had my own trailer was absurd to me. I was a very sarcastic teenager and until then, the whole experience was just ridiculous and surreal. I was so intimidated but the amount of people in the crew—it seemed like there were hundreds—all the equipment, the activity, everyone seemed to be so on top of their shit and doing their job with such precision and accuracy. I felt I was the biggest amateur on the set, and they were all there for ME! I was very nervous, not about how my video would turn out, but rather how I would come off to these professionals who did this everyday for a living. But when it came time to perform, I blocked it out and just did my job. These people want you to do good. They’re not there to intimidate you. And the better you do, the sooner they go home.

[after the break, 18 more questions with the enchanting Ms. Coppola]

Little Jackie "Queen of Prospect Park"

Little Jackie’s “Queen of Prospect Park” drops September 30, 2014.

3. What was the first time you heard one of your songs on the radio?

I was hanging out with my boyfriend at the time, we were at a beach out east in Long Island where a friend of his was playing a show. After the show we were all hanging out in the parking lot next to our car which had the radio playing. And suddenly that Donovan “Sunshine Superman” loop dropped from the intro of “Legend of A Cowgirl,” and I nearly shit myself. My boyfriend couldn’t believe his ears, we were all freaked out. It was just scary. It wasn’t joyous, it was purely frightening. We all kind of rode back in silence, not speaking, just quietly reflecting on what just happened. All I can say, in retrospect, is that a shift occurred when I first heard that song aired. It was such a powerful feeling. Like somehow I had made it across…I was on the other side now. Perhaps that was my true breakthrough moment.

4. What’s the first record you ever bought?

I think it was Live’s Throwing Copper My sister and her band turned me on to their music.

[Here is their "Lightning Crashes"]

5. What’s your favorite Burt Bacharach song?

I think I have to say, “Alfie,” just because that’s my brothers name. And throughout [my] childhood we morphed the melody into something of our own and taunted him with it for years. Not quite sure he’s even heard the real version of song.

[Most people are familiar with Dionne Warwick's hit version of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David standard—or the Cilla Black recording, if you grew up in the UK. Most people don't know that the original end-title recording of the 1966 Michael Caine film Alfie was actually sung by Chér and produced with Phil Spector-ish flourishes by then-husband Sonny Bono]:

6. Which song of yours should have been a big hit but wasn’t?

I think “Raindrops From The Sun (Hey Hey Hey)” should’ve been a hit. It’s such a feel good song.

7. Recording artist or songwriter you’d love to collaborate with:

Linda Perry—although we’re quite similar in our approach and may actually clash. I don’t know, could be awesome, too. I find her to be intense and not afraid of baring emotion and deep insecurities. I’ve been getting into her new VH1 show. Just watching these artists transition into better artists because of her advice and nurturing and even all of the buttons she pushes is truly amazing to watch—inspiring even. I’m kind of a sensitive, hard ass too, so I really get her approach.

[Though singer/songwriter Linda Perry is still best known for her mid-1990s hit "What's Going On?" with her band 4 Non Blondes, I am captivated by "Knock Me Out," a completely convincing 1996 duet with rock icon, Jefferson Airplane/Starship alumna Grace Slick. Of course Perry is widely respected as a writer/producer for artists like Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Pink.]

8. What’s your favorite Carole King song?

“So Far Away.” I can really relate to the lyric, “Doesn’t anybody stay in one place any more?” Seems like all of my friends are away somewhere all the time, on tour, in L.A., working themselves to death in N.Y.C, so I find myself singing this lyric often.

9. Do you have a favorite pre-rock era standard?

I like “Misty” a lot. I used to sing that in my college Jazz choir.

[Although usually associated with Johnny Mathis, the Errol Garner/Johnny Burke standards has been recorded dozens of times. I thought Imani would enjoy Sarah Vaughan's live recording from 1963]

10. What most frustrates you about the way the business has changed?

Man, lots of stuff. But currently, like today, right now, it’s the accessibility your fans have to you; its sort of manipulative. I get the weirdest messages on my FB page. They have such lofty demands, it’s ridiculous. I’ve told a few fans to go fuck themselves, politely…and then, some not so politely. They don’t see you as a human being, so they don’t think your feelings get hurt, ever. I just wish they’d respect boundaries a little more. But the Internet has made interpersonal relationships completely haywire, people really don’t know how to act anymore. Also, artists nowadays are expected to be sooooo much more that just artists. You’re expected to be freaking politicians too. Get out there and start shaking hands and kissing babies. Get votes, get “likes”—what about making music? Why isn’t that just as important?

Imani Coppola sexy

11. From a songwriter’s perspective is there anything good about the many changes in the business?

Well, the Internet gives you the satisfaction of putting shit out immediately. I’m a pretty prolific M’er F’er and I like to get ideas out fast. It satisfies my impulsiveness.

12. John, Paul, George, or Ringo?

John. I find his Mother/abandonment issues to be psychologically fascinating. It’s written all over his music. I empathize, not that I have too many mother issues that I’m currently exploring, I just find his story to be touching. It’s a reminder that no matter what age you are, how brilliant or how famous, we are all just children who desperately need to be loved and excepted.

[Perhaps no Lennon song addresses Lennon's mother issues as directly as "Mother," from his 1970 album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.]

13. On meeting your idols: person who you were glad you met?

Cyndi Lauper! She’s just as adorable, endearing, and absolutely charming as she can possibly be.

14. On meeting your idols: person you might have been better off not meeting.

Bob Dylan. He’s kind of cranky, but he’s always been, right?

15. What’s your favorite Elton John song?

“Bennie and the Jets.” That groove is hard as hell. “Hard” meaning “strong,” “bad ass”—it’s perfect. Just die.

[Here is the original 1974 version from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road which went to number one on the pop and top-15 on the R&B chart. Fun fact: did you know that the name is the title is spelled "Bennie" on the sleeve of the single and the album's track listing, but spelled "Benny" on label of the vinyl album?]

16. Have any recording artists emerged in the last few years that you particularly like?

I really like what Hiatus Kaiyote does. It sounds to me like a Berkley band except they’re from New Zealand and I don’t think the lead singer, although exceptionally gifted, went to music school.

[I hadn't heard of Hiatus Kaiyote, so thank you for the tip.

17. There are two schools of thought about demos: that they should sound like masters or should they be simple, so the listener can project what they’d like to hear. What are your thoughts?

God, I would hate for a listener to project what they’d like to hear on any demo of mine…that thought petrifies me. I’m into production, and instrumentation and arrangement, orchestration. Having a home studio I am able to execute my vision as thoroughly as I possibly can so not to leave much room for interpretation. I like my vision and if a song was intended to be simple, that’s how I would record it initially.

18. Do you have any rituals before you begin a writing session?

Yeah, try to get to the gym, get the blood flowing to the brain. Try not to listen to music, it helps to keep thoughts and ideas more original.

19. Current projects that you’re excited about?

I’m quite proud of the new Little Jackie album Queen of Prospect Park. I’m excited to put it out and make a few videos. Also Mike Mangini, my original producer from back in the day, whom I made my very first record with, well he and I are doing another Chupacabra-style album together. I’m super-excited to start getting into that writing process. I’m trying to channel that innocence and spirit, the whimsy that original album had. Of course, I’m older now, so it’ll be challenging to match the vibe completely, but as my mom said the other day, “You just have to write about what you know.” I’m also excited that I finally took the time to start an all girl punk rock band this past summer. I’ve been wanting to be the drummer in a girl band for EVER! So Pussy Story was born—a collaboration with my friend and fellow artist Nikolitsa Boutieros. It’s been a great learning experience. We track most of the stuff live together, from start to finish. It’s such a nice departure from the normal tracking process.

20. If you could share one piece of advice for an aspiring songwriter, what would it be?

Have integrity…it’s so rare nowadays. Just stay true to who you are…that’s how the best songs are written, in a vibrationally correct manner.

Perhaps to prove Imani’s point of just how much more is required of a recording artist nowadays, you have all these options to learn more about her music:

imanicoppola.com
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/w...ni_Coppola
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImaniCoppola
Little Jackie:
Facebook
Twitter
Soundcloud
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Kat Edmonson Releases The Big Picture Out September 30 On Sony Music Masterworks

OCTOBER TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

TRACK "RAINY DAY WOMAN" AVAILABLE NOW

"A timeless sound…"--NPR "All Things Considered"

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kat Edmonson announces October tour dates in support of her third album, The Big Picture out September 30 via Sony Music Masterworks. A full tour will follow in early 2015. Edmonson's premiere track "Rainy Day Woman" is available via iTunes HERE and for streaming on SoundCloud HERE. Check out her new video album trailer HERE. The album is her label debut and was recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Mitchell Froom (Paul McCartney) in his Los Angeles studio. Of the album, Edmonson states, "There's no particular theme, but there are some commonalities, one of which is my ever-underlying influence from motion pictures and film scores. I have always felt that music and film go hand in hand, because that was how I was first exposed to music—from old movies and musicals—and to me there wasn't a separation between an actor acting, dancing and singing." Presale tickets are available now while general ticketing is available is August 8 at katedmonson.com. See full tour dates below.

This album follows her 2012 release, Way Down Low, her first collection that included original material. The New York Times hailed the album as "fresh as a spring bouquet," and The Boston Globe called it "one of the greatest vocal albums I've ever heard."

The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart and was featured on several major year-end "Best of 2012" lists including Downbeat Magazine, WNYC Soundcheck's
"Best Live Performances" and Daytrotter's "Best Sessions of 2012."

Edmonson performed on Austin City Limits made her Prairie Home Companion debut, and was featured on NPR an impressive five times that same year. The songstress also found herself touring with several well-established acts such as Chris Isaak, Gary Clark Jr. and Michael Kiwanuka.

Prince cover: https://soundcloud.com/anildash/kat-edmonson-the-beautiful

Texas native Edmonson grew up in Houston and sang in the local club scene in Austin for several years before self-releasing Take To The Sky in 2009. A musical kinship developed from performing with fellow Texan Lyle Lovett led to a high-profile duet of the Christmas classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside," which the pair performed together on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Sony Music Masterworks comprises Masterworks, Sony Classical, OKeh, Portrait, Masterworks Broadway and Flying Buddha imprints. For email updates and information please visit www.SonyMasterworks.com.

THE BIG PICTURE TRACK LISTING
1. Rainy Day Woman
2. You Said Enough
3. Oh My Love
4. Avion
5. Crying
6. All The Way
7. You Can't Break My Heart
8. Till We Start To Kiss
9. The Best
10. Dark Cloud
11. For Two
12. Who's Counting



KAT EDMONSON TOUR DATES





October 7

Philadelphia, PA

World Cafe Live

October 8

Boston, MA

Regatta Bar @ The Charles Hotel

October 11

Toronto, ON

The Drake

October 12

Morgantown, WV

Mountain Stage

October 14

Chicago, IL

City Winery

October 16

Minneapolis, MN

Dakota Jazz

October 19

Vancouver, BC

Rio Theatre

October 20

Portland, OR

Alberta Rose Theater

October 22

San Francisco, CA

Great American Music Hall

October 23

Los Angeles, CA

Masonic Lodge

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It's All "UP" for Stanley Clarke
(Published: October 03, 2014)

Legendary bassist Stanley Clarke considers his Mack Avenue Records release, The Stanley Clarke Band’s UP, to be the most energetic, rhythmic and upbeat album that he has ever done—and with more than 40 solo albums under his belt, that’s saying quite a lot. Clarke’s signature bass virtuosity and technical acumen is present throughout, but the enjoyment he had in making this album is also apparent. Unlike his predominantly acoustic bass work on the last few albums, UP is almost equal parts electric and acoustic bass.

“My aim here was to make a record with my friends. Every single recording session was nothing but fun,” says Clarke. “Surrounding myself with people I enjoy being with made the sessions effortless. Everyone came prepared and ready to play. All were great musicians and they came to the studio to give everything they had.”

Much like his last Grammy® Award-winning album, Stanley Clarke Band, this new release features the inclusion of former bandmates pianist/keyboardist Ruslan Sirota and drummer Ronald Bruner, Jr., who toured with him for seven years and were Clarke’s co-Grammy Award winners for the Best Contemporary Jazz Album of 2011. Two of Clarke’s current touring band members, acoustic pianist Beka Gochiashvili and drummer Mike Mitchell, are also represented on the album. Both are quite young, in their teens, and talented way beyond their years.

Among these other friends Clarke invites to shine on UP are: guitarists Joe Walsh, Jimmy Herring and Paul Jackson, Jr.; drummers Stewart Copeland, Gerry Brown and John Robinson; keyboardist Greg Phillinganes; Phil Davis on synthesizer and keyboards; Chick Corea on acoustic piano; saxophonists Kamasi Washington, Doug Webb and Dan Higgins; vocalists Jessica Vautor, Natasha Agrama and Patrice Quinn; trumpeter Gary Grant and trombonist Andy Martin on horns; percussionist Lenny Castro; Nick Mancini on marimba; and the Harlem String Quartet with violinists Ilmar Gavilán and Melissa White, Jaime Amador on viola and cellist Matthew Zalkind.

The first track on the album, a song with a warm funky and bluesy feel that reminds Clarke of his grandfather, is “Pop Virgil,” featuring Michael Jackson’s session rhythm section: Robinson, Jackson, Jr. and Phillinganes. Clarke considers “Last Train To Sanity” one of the best pieces he has ever written and it is the only track on the album that deals with the music as a film composition. “I’m so glad that the Harlem String Quartet, who I’ve toured with a bit over the last year, was willing to be part of this recording,” says Clarke.

The title track “UP,” is the essence of the album’s sensibilities. “Drummer Stewart Copeland was on my mind with this song,” says Clarke. “His vibe is one of the most upbeat and positive that I know, and that consciousness carries throughout the song.” The bassist also pays homage to George Duke with “Brazilian Love Affair – Dedicated To George Duke,” one of his favorite compositions. A tremendous arrangement augmented by robust rhythms and a vigorous samba predominate the song.

As in previous recordings, Clarke unveils more bass compositions in UP that he has dubbed “Bass Folk Songs.” Clarke says, “They’re very specific compositions. I started writing them when I was much younger and have about 20 now. They are specifically written for a solo bass.” “Bass Folk Song #13: Mingus” is a homage to Charles Mingus done on acoustic bass. “Bass Folk Song #7: Tradition” evolved from thoughts on musicians Clarke played with early in his career including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson and Stan Getz; ironically it’s an Alembic electric tenor bass solo. And “Bass Folk Song #14: Dance Of The Giant Hummingbird/Bass Song #15: Eleuthera Island” are two Bass Folk Songs put together for solo acoustic bass.

The collaboration is intuitive with former bandmates Sirota and Bruner, Jr. on “I Have Something To Tell You Tonight,” with Washington on sax creating a dreamy improvisational jam. “Trust – Dedicated To Nana” is a straight ahead jazz piece dedicated to Clarke’s daughter Nana (Natasha). It arose from a family discussion one evening, and though lyrics would seem appropriate to convey the conversation, here Clarke captures the feel and emotion of the exchange instrumentally. Ramping up the album’s ambiance again, Clarke and the musicians have fun with “Gotham City.” A fan of superheroes in films and comics since childhood, this is Clarke’s homage to the genre.

“I knew the idea of re-recording ‘School Days’ was potentially dangerous, but just because a song is good and deemed to be a classic doesn’t mean you can’t record it again,” Clarke states. The legendary Jimmy Herring does the dynamic guitar lead on this version and is joined by Gerry Brown, who was the original “School Days” drummer in 1975.

The album concludes with “La Canción de Sofia.” Written for Clarke’s wife Sofia, who is from Chile, this track is a live performance of an acoustic duet with Chick Corea recorded in 2013 at the Kitara Hall in Sapporo, Japan.

More Information: http://www.mackavenue.com...ley_clarke

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Reply #64 posted 10/07/14 9:04am

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JoeBalaSaid: Glad you liked it, ID. What you think of the others?





I'm really embracing the songs by Ella Henderson and the Red Headed Indian folk singer. Still streaming the rest.
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Glad you like em' ID. I had a feeling your would. I like the last one(Mize) alot. Her voice is cool.

Meiko's Single "Be Mine" Unveiled, Album Dear You Out October 14th

07 AUG 14 CONCORD MUSIC GROUP

Meiko will offer her highly anticipated third full-length album entitled Dear You on October 14th, 2014 via Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group. “Be Mine,” the album’s glistening first single, premiered today at PASTE.com. You can stream it here: http://bit.ly/1pEnw25

Full Album Listen on Yahoo: https://music.yahoo.com/b...39347.html

Dear You follows Meiko’s acclaimed 2012 release The Bright Side, which climbed to #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart, as the buoyant hit single “Stuck on You” garnered the attention of influential tastemakers worldwide and found numerous placements in film and on television.

The eleven songs on Dear You consist primarily of her private, unsent letters. "I like writing letters: love letters, pissed-off letters, breakup letters," she explains. "I rarely wind up mailing those letters, though. Instead, I turn them into songs. Dear You is an album mostly filled with those unsent notes." Meiko turned her secret letters into a revealing, eclectic collection of songs including infectious alt-pop ("Be Mine"), electronic lullabies ("The Cloud Song"), minimalist indie rock ("Deep Sweat"), and digital folk ("Wake Up").

Dear You’s decidedly darker tone is, in many ways, the flipside to the sunnier disposition fans found on The Bright Side. Longing, betrayal, heartbreak and reprisal are intimately acknowledged and explored here, supported by Meiko’s increasingly stripped down, sophisticated songwriting. Recorded in her adopted hometown of Los Angeles and produced by Jimmy Messer, who also helmed a good chunk of The Bright Side, Dear You’s sparse soundscape beautifully underscores the album’s highly confessional tone and Meiko’s uniquely personal vocals. The pair handled the vast majority of the production themselves only turning to drummer Don Heffington (Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow) and the Grooveline Horns (Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band) for cameos on a handful of tracks.

Meiko professes, “It’s not all candy and roses, but sometimes you just need the grit and that’s exactly how I imagined Dear You being—completely confessional. It was good for my soul and I’m happy to finally let it out into the world.”

Tracklist:
01 – Bad Things
02 – Lose It
03 – Be Mine
04 – The Cloud Song
05 – Wake Up
06 – Sweeter
07 – Deep Sweat
08 – If He Doesnt Love You
09 – Sittin Here
10 – Dear You
11 – Go To Hell

Buy Meiko’s Dear You: http://smarturl.it/DearYouCD

Meiko on tour: http://smarturl.it/MeikoShows

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Miguel Serves Up Freshly Brewed "Coffee"
Oct 10th


Miguel shares a snippet of new song, "Coffee". He's recording the follow-up to 2012's Kaleidoscope Dream.



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Ooh Baby Baby: New “Opus Collection” Celebrates Linda Ronstadt

LR Opus

Starbucks has unveiled the latest addition to its Opus Collection library, and the subject artist is one who’s always beat to a “different drum”: Linda Ronstadt. Throughout her career, Ronstadt has rocked to Buddy Holly and Warren Zevon, performed Gilbert and Sullivan on Broadway, sang out front of Nelson Riddle’s orchestra, made sweet country harmonies with Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, celebrated her rich Mexican heritage, and explored folk and Cajun traditions. In short, Ronstadt’s remarkable – and remarkably diverse career – can’t possibly be encapsulated on one compact disc, but the new Opus Collection does offer 16 tracks displaying the breadth of Ronstadt’s vocal talents. It follows other recent releases for the artist including Rhino’s volume of Duets and Universal’s budget-priced ICON compilation.

This Opus Collection spans the period between Ronstadt’s second solo album, 1970’s Silk Purse, and 2006’s Grammy-nominated studio farewell, Adieu, False Heart, a collaborative LP with Ann Savoy. Following the usual template of this series, Ronstadt’s edition includes a number of hits but eschews others in favor of lesser-known gems. That the earliest track is Gary White’s ballad “Long, Long Time” is appropriate; with its No. 25 placement on the Billboard Hot 100, it was a milestone for Ronstadt that also earned her a Grammy nomination. (“Different Drum,” from The Stone Poneys, had reached No. 13 in 1967 but “Long, Long Time” marked Ronstadt’s first major solo hit.)

Compilation producer Steven Stolder has selected some of Ronstadt’s most beloved hits from her amazing streak in the 1970s produced by Peter Asher: “You’re No Good” (No. 1, 1975, from Heart Like a Wheel), “Blue Bayou” (No. 3, 1977, from Simple Dreams), “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” (No. 31, also from Simple Dreams), and “Ooh Baby Baby” (No. 7, 1979, from Living in the U.S.A.) Anna McGarrigle’s title track to 1974’s chart-topping album Heart Like a Wheel, featuring an understated piano/string quartet arrangement and the harmony vocals of Maria Muldaur, is also a selection.

Ronstadt’s natural affinity and ability to blend with her fellow singers has never been in doubt. Opus Collection draws on the Grammy-winning Trio II album from Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris for the traditional “Lover’s Return,” first popularized by the Carter Family in the 1930s, and on Adieu False Heart for Ronstadt and Ann Savoy’s delicious reinvention of The Left Banke’s pop hit “Walk Away Renee.” Another favorite duet partner of Ronstadt’s is the great New Orleans soul man Aaron Neville; he’s heard on Tom Snow, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil’s “Don’t Know Much,” a No. 2 Pop/No. 1 AC hit in 1989 from the multi-platinum album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind. From that same LP, this collection reprises Jimmy Webb’s poignant “Adios,” featuring the angelic, multi-layered harmonies of Brian Wilson, and the Eric Kaz-written title track. Kaz also co-wrote the beguiling title song to Ronstadt’s acclaimed 1993 album Winter Light, heard here, with Ronstadt and film score composer Zbigniew Antoni Preisner.

The final quartet of tracks represents Ronstadt’s varied forays into standards. Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Bobby Capó’s “Piel Canela” is derived from Ronstadt’s Grammy-winning Frenesí. Two tracks are taken from Ronstadt’s series of albums with the legendary arranger-conductor Nelson Riddle – “What’ll I Do” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.” Opus Collection closes with “Cry Me a River,” another venerable standard from the Great American Songbook. Ronstadt recorded it not with an orchestra, but with a jazz combo, for her 2004 Verve album Hummin’ to Myself.

After the jump, we have more on this set including the complete track listing!

In typical Starbucks fashion, Opus Collection includes a lavish booklet with an introductory essay in addition to copious track-by-track liner notes and numerous photographs. Unfortunately, as of late, the coffee giant hasn’t been making its releases available online. You can peruse the track listing below, however, and look at your local Starbucks counter for this eclectic and well-curated collection of Ronstadt classics!

Linda Ronstadt, Opus Collection (Starbucks Entertainment SJBQ414PKG-00835, 2014)

  1. Cry Like a Rainstorm

  2. Don’t Know Much – with Aaron Neville

  3. Adios

  4. You’re No Good

  5. Heart Like a Wheel

  6. Poor Poor Pitiful Me

  7. Ooh Baby Baby

  8. Long Long Time

  9. Walk Away Renee – with Ann Savoy

  10. Lover’s Return – with Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton

  11. Blue Bayou

  12. Winter Light

  13. Piel Canela

  14. What’ll I Do

  15. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

  16. Cry Me a River

Tracks 1-3 from Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, Elektra, 1989
Tracks 4-5 from Heart Like a Wheel, Capitol, 1975
Tracks 6 & 11 from Simple Dreams, Asylum, 1977
Track 7 from Living in the U.S.A., Asylum, 1979
Track 8 from Silk Purse, Capitol, 1970
Track 9 from Adieu, False Heart, Vanguard, 2006
Track 10 from Trio II, Asylum, 1999
Track 12 from Winter Light, Elektra, 1993
Track 13 from Frenesí, Elektra, 1992
Track 14 from What’s New, Asylum, 1983
Track 15 from For Sentimental Reasons, Asylum, 1986
Track 16 from Hummin’ to Myself, Verve, 2004

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Noel Gallagher Announces Release Date for New High Flying Birds Album, New Single and UK Tour




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Billy Idol – Kings & Queens of the Underground: exclusive free album stream cool

It’s Billy Idol’s first album for eight years – have a listen and let us know what you think

Billy Idol … Back with a bang. And an album. And a book.
Billy Idol … Back with a bang. And an album. And a book. Photograph: Photo: Tabatha Fireman/Redferns/Photo: Tabatha Fireman/Redferns

Billy Idol’s autobiography has just been published: Dancing With Myself features copious sex, drugs and violence, and that’s before Billy’s even coined his stage name. But this venture into the literary sphere does not mean he’s forgotten about the music, because he releases his first album for eight years on 21 October.

Kings & Queens of the Underground sees the Idol’s croon-and-sneer returning, and even features, in Postcards from the Past, what we might loosely call a stadium-punk take on It Was a Very Good Year. Have a listen, and let us know what you think.

Free Stream here: http://www.theguardian.co...bum-stream

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Mary Lambert’s ‘Heart On My Sleeve’: Stream The Full Album

When I interviewed Mary Lambert last month, she described debut LP Heart On My Sleeve as being her very own Teenage Dream — a reference to Katy Perry‘s all-conquering pop opus. It’s an extremely well-executed bit to flee a niche that was created for the “Same Love” singer by people who never thought a curvaceous lesbian could be a pop star. She proved them wrong with radio smash “Secrets” and has plenty of other surprises in store for doubters on her very, very good record.

Heart On My Sleeve, which is now streaming in full, is a winning mix of offbeat pop anthems, tender ballads (that will no doubt strike a chord with fans of her earlier material) and even a brilliant cover of Rick Springfield‘s ’80s classic “Jessie’s Girl”. It’s hard to pick highlights but the catchy title track and the moody “So Far Away” have to be in the running. Listen to Mary’s LP (due October 14) after the jump.

The album is now streaming on iTunes.

Get an eyeful of even more pop music coverage, from artist interviews to exclusive performances, on Idolator’s YouTube channel.

Tracklist:

01 – Secrets
02 – So Far Away
03 – Ribcage (feat. Angel Haze & K.Flay)
04 – Dear One
05 – When You Sleep
06 – Chasing the Moon
07 – Jessie’s Girl
08 – Monochromatic
09 – Heart On My Sleeve
10 – Wounded Animal
11 – Sum of Our Parts
12 – Sing to Me
13 – Assembly Line
14 – Sum of Our Parts (Alternate Version)

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“In the Lonely Hour” Tour Dates


Jan. 09 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Jan. 10 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry House
Jan. 12 – Washington, D.C. – Patriot Center
Jan. 13 – Philadelphia, PA – The Liacouras Center
Jan. 15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Jan. 17 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena
Jan. 19 – Montreal, Canada – Bell Centre
Jan. 20 – Toronto, Canada – Air Canada Centre
Jan. 22 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple
Jan. 23 – Chicago, IL – UIC Pavilion
Jan. 24 – St. Paul, MN – Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Jan. 26 – Denver, CO – 1st Bank Center
Jan. 30 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
Jan. 31 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium


Feb. 02 – Seattle, WA – KeyArena
Feb. 04 – Vancouver, Canada – Rogers Arena

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Exclusive: Boyz II Men Return with ‘Collide’ Album

By Jason Lipshutz, New York | September 15, 2014 10:57 AM EDT

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R&B icons Boyz II Men will return this fall with a new album, Collide, that represents a left turn in the group’s 23-year career — specifically, the album includes zero ballads. Listen to the silky-smooth new track “Losing Sleep” from the album, premiering exclusively at Billboard.com:

Since releasing its 20th anniversary album, Twenty, in 2011, the trio has stayed busy on the road and kicked off a residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in March 2013. Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman are total pros at this point, but Nathan Morris tells Billboard that the group was interested in tweaking its style, which accounts for the lack of slower songs on the upcoming full-length.

“I think fans are going to be blown away by that,” says Morris, “because the history of what they know is that Boyz II Men sings ballads and love songs. There’s not a whole lot of that on this album. Unfortunately, people don’t listen to ballads anymore. We listen to them, because we grew up on them and we love them, but radio doesn’t play them. We’re in a very fast society where nobody wants to take time to slow down, so the music has to reflect that.”

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Collide, which will be released through BMG, is a “collection of songs from all over the place — all different type of genres and different types of style,” according to Morris. However, Boyz II Men is excited to share “Losing Sleep” as one of the more “traditional” tracks from the album: “The singing style and the harmonies is typical of Boyz II Men, and that’s one of the reasons why we decided on the song.”


Along with the new album, Boyz II Men is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of II — their landmark album led by the smash hits “I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee” — this year. Since its 1994 release, the album has sold 8.6 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Check out the track list to Boyz II Men’s Collide album below:

1) Me Myself & I
2) What Happens In Vegas
3) Diamond Eyes
4) Better Half
5) Underwater
6) Believe Us
7) Don’t Stop
8) Already Gone
9) As Long As I’m With You
10) Losing Sleep
11) So What
12) Collide

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Dave Hollister Is Back With ‘Chicago Winds…The Saga Continues,’ Talks Family Ties and Friendship With Tupac

Hollister’s In-Studio Jam here.

Soul man Dave Hollister who once was the lead singer in the 90’s group BLACKstreet is back with another solo project. Though he dipped his toe in gospel music for awhile, Hollister is heading back to the solid R&B he’s known for . His latest CD Chicago Winds…The Saga Continues is out on October 21st.

Hollister became a minister during his gospel period and says he returned to R&B to ‘bring the light to all men.”

“The Bible says go be into all the world. You can’t be in all the world, if you’re just in the four walls of the church,” Hollister says. Even his single “Spend the Night” is about getting married. Hollister is known as a great storyteller in his music with songs like “My Favorite Girl” and other records about infidelity and cheating which he admits he was once guilty of. But on this album, he reflects a changed man if not a changed musical sensibility. He’s still a soul singer of the old-fashioned kind with a voice that is equally gifted for gospel and R&B.

Hollister gets his musical lineage through family ties. His cousins are K-Ci and JoJo Hailey from Jodeci, and his brother-in-law is singer Glenn Lewis. One of his brothers is a background singer for Ginuwine.

But what most folks don’t know is that Hollister was also in Digital Underground was once Tupac Shakur’s roommate. He says that’s him on the DU hit ‘Same Song.”

“I was in Japan and they heard me sing with Glenn Lewis and they asked me to come over between our shows and Tupac drug me onstage. After that Shock (G, the leader of DU) said, ‘I’m going to keep him.’ Pac was a cool, laid-back dude. He was one of my closest friends and he was a good guy. He just knew what to do to sell records.”

Hollister still gets emotional when he talks about Tupac.

“He was really socially conscious and I think he thought about ‘Do I want to do this?’ In his later years, he got tired, but it’s hard to stop what you’ve started.”

R&B singers face a struggle these days. A recent Billboard story says that no artists have gone platinum yet this year in any genre. Hollister says that this album was always meant to continue themes of his most popular release Chicago ’85: The Movie.

This continues in the same vein, though the songs this time show a man who’s grown and matured.

Tracklist:
01 – Spend The Night
02 – I’m Different
03 – I’m Waiting
04 – Cold
05 – Wish You Well
06 – Chicago Winds
07 – Afraid To Lose
08 – Done
09 – Take This Picture
10 – Neverland
11 – Spend The Night (Teddy Riley Remix)

“Chicago Winds” is out on October 21.

Video Interview: http://blackamericaweb.co...continues/

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Bob Seger takes stock with 'Ride Out'

Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press 6:23 p.m. EDT October 13, 2014
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CLARKSTON, Mich. — Bob Seger, the Midwestern meat-and-potatoes rock 'n' roller, is going worldly.

Ride Out, his first album in eight years, features familiar Seger themes of hope, honesty and moving forward. But it also is his most explicitly political work in years, tackling debt, gun violence and what Seger calls "the number one issue," climate change.

"I'm talking to the whole world this time," the singer/songwriter says from his work cabin 40 miles north of Detroit, where the walls are lined with guitars and a fridge is adorned with family photos.

Ride Out, out Tuesday in a standard 10-track edition and 13-track deluxe version, is Seger's first album of new material since 2006's million-selling Face the Promise. A tour with his Silver Bullet Band will kick off Nov. 19 in Saginaw, Mich., with shows scheduled through Dec. 19 at New York's Madison Square Garden and dates to be added through March.

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It follows a run of shows last year that saw Seger looking fresh and fit, the result of a new workout regimen and a cutback in his decades-long cigarette habit.

Seger's music has long focused on the march of time, from the youthful nostalgia of Night Moves to the middle-aged reckoning of Against the Wind. The new album is the voice of a man who figures his own clock is ticking ("I'm not going to be around that much longer," Seger says) while fretting about the world his son and daughter will inherit.

"When you're my age, you're very, very aware of your mortality," says Seger, who will turn 70 in May. "You start thinking, 'I've got to speak up before it's too late and I can't even get a record deal anymore.' "

Seger has gotten political before, with anti-establishment themes during his early career in the '60s and '70s. But the new material may be his most outspoken yet. Environmental matters dominate several new songs, most notably It's Your World, an ominous take on climate change that he knows could prove divisive.

"People are going to be mad at me. There may be a lot of people that won't come to the shows because of it," he says. "But I just feel it's something I've got to say."

Still, Ride Out is a diverse album, with the upbeat blue-collar rock of Detroit Made, the Stevie Ray Vaughan-inspired Hey Gypsy and the poignant fan tribute All of the Roads. It also features the majestic Gates of Eden, an account of spiritual awakening. Seger says friends and family have told him it's his best song in years.

He's a heavy reader, and one recent best seller — Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking — inspired the song Listen for his 21-year-old son, Cole. Country veteran Vince Gill is a guest vocalist.

Seger wrote the tune, now streaming at usatoday.com, when he and his wife, Nita, realized that "we're always giving our kids advice and interrupting them."

"As a parent, sometimes you think they're still 6," Seger says with a laugh, adding: "You never hear the truth if you don't listen."

Keen to stay atop trends and discover new stuff, Seger is a regular at Detroit concerts by everyone from Eminem to Jack White, and spends his drive time diving into the nooks and crannies of satellite radio. And he soaks up his family's tastes: Seger's wife is a devout country listener; his 19-year-old daughter, Samantha, a hip-hop and electronic music fan; his son a vinyl-record connoisseur.

"All sorts of music gets me off. The Jason Isbell song Cover Me Up — that vocal is so spectacular. Same thing with Adele and Rolling in the Deep. It's inspiring," he says. "Or a great song with a lousy vocal can be inspiring. I just look for that inspiration all the time — like, 'God, I want to do something that good.' "

Occasionally a song proves enticing enough to cover, and Seger has several of them on the new album, including Detroit Made (John Hiatt), The Devil's Right Hand (Steve Earle) and California Stars (Billy Bragg and Wilco).

He knows that some people will read extra meaning into his album's title, along with its cover image of a road disappearing into a desert horizon. Indeed, concert promoters have already asked if they can bill Ride Out as a farewell tour to capitalize on ticket sales.

Even if that were the case, Seger says, he wouldn't announce it: "You want to be graceful about it. You don't want to be greedy."

In the long run, it all comes down his vocals: "If my voice sounds bad, I'll be the first one out the door. I will be gone, man. But it's holding up," he says.

"I don't think the Stones, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Bruce (Springsteen), any of us, ever expected to last this long," Seger says. "We thought, oh man, this is going to be over in five years, 10 years, 20 years max. And here I am 50 years later, making a record."

Tracklist:
01 – Detroit Made
02 – Hey Gypsy
03 – The Devil’s Right Hand
04 – Ride Out
05 – Adam And Eve
06 – California Stars
07 – It’s Your World
08 – All Of The Roads
09 – You Take Me In
10 – Gates Of Eden
11 – Listen
12 – The Fireman’s Talkin’
13 – Let The Rivers Run
14 – It All Goes On
15 – Passin’ Through
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Bush: Man on the Run – album stream

Bush release their sixth album Man on the Run on Zuma Rock Records. Listen to it in full with our exclusive pre-release stream

Bush are to release their sixth studio album, Man on the Run on October 21.

And you can listen to it in its entirety in our exclusive pre-release stream.

Man on the Run is the follow-up to 2011’s The Sea of Memories, which was Bush’s first release in 10 years.

To record the album, Gavin Rossdale, Chris Traynor, Corey Britz and Robin Goodridge decided to use Studio 606, which is owned by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, and enlisted the help of the Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains).

Over the course of their career, Bush has sold 20 million records, had 17 consecutive Top 40 singles, including Swallowed, The Chemicals between Us and The Sound of Winter.

2014 marks the 20th anniversary of Bush’s debut album Sixteen Stone, which includes Comedown, Glycerine and Machinehead, as well as fan favourites Everything Zen and Little Things.

The album Man on the Run is out October 20 on Zuma Rock Records

Tracklist:
01 – Just Like My Other Sins
02 – Man On The Run
03 – The Only Way Out
04 – The Gift
05 – This House Is On Fire
06 – Loneliness Is A Killer
07 – Bodies In Motion
08 – Broken In Paradise
09 – Surrender
10 – Dangerous Love
11 – Eye Of The Storm
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ID Getting to like his voice more after seeing him do his new single on Fallon this past week. Can't believe this guy is already doing a gig in MSG in Jan 2015. :-o





For me, Smith holds a vague resemblance to a younger Boy George sans makeup. I'm interested in buying his debut, but I want to stream it first.

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ID Getting to like his voice more after seeing him do his new single on Fallon this past week. Can't believe this guy is already doing a gig in MSG in Jan 2015. :-o





For me, Smith holds a vague resemblance to a younger Boy George sans makeup. I'm interested in buying his debut, but I want to stream it first.

Now that you say that I agree. Oh I thought his album was out.


Daley Performs Live Acoustic Cover of Sia’s “Chandelier”

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British soulman Daley has been touring the world since the release of his excellent debut album Days & Nights. With more U.S. dates coming up this November, the singer/songwriter brings us a new acoustic performance, as he covers Sia “Chandelier” for a live session at ‘The Joint’ in London.

Known for his impeccable tone, Daley flexes his falsetto over a single grand piano, delivering a riveting rendition of the pop hit.

Peep the performance video below, and check out his upcoming tour dates here.

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Premiere: Newcomer Kiki Rowe Releases “Be Alright” Music Video

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Many of today’s most prominent and exciting young artists have emerged from outside of the U.S., and our northern neighbors have birthed a large amount of these acts. A brand new name to add to the list of Canada’s rising stars is Kiki Rowe, who will be releasing her self-titled debut album on October 28.

Featuring songs produced by the likes of DJ Mustard and Ivan Barias (of Carvin & Ivan) the 8 song mini album is recommended for fans of smooth, yet powerful ambient R&B a la The Weeknd and Frank Ocean. The album has been preceded by the lead single, “Be Alright,” which instantly intoxicates with its lush production as Kiki professes the power of the love she is willing to give to her man.

“Babe, wait, listen to the words I’m sayin, it seems like me and you be fadin, this ain’t a little game I played in,” she softly coos. The cinematic visual plays off the songs commanding allure and emotion as a camera follows Kiki around the balcony of her building at dawn.

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Born Keandra Shan Lal and raised in Mississauga, Kiki’s given name draws origins from the term “inspirational writer.” In addition to songwriting, which draws heavy influences from Usher and Tori Kelly, Kiki is also an accomplished pianist, taking first place in Ontario’s Conservatory of Music for Best Piano Composition in 2009.

Kiki Rowe will be available for free download October 28.

Check out the premiere of her new video below!

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Faith Evans Talks New Album, Journey Within The Industry, Memories of Biggie, And More

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If you think you really know what the ’90s encompasses of, then you have to know that Bad Boy reigned supreme for a vast majority of it. Not only with Diddy’s supreme business skills or Biggie’s lyricism, but in the artists that the developed and introduced to the world.

One artist that was on the roster of definite talents was that of Faith Evans. Arriving on the scene in 1995 with her self-titled debut album, the seasoned songstress has had her share of triumphs as well as failures. From the loss of Biggie and rumors of drug abuse to the success of the R&B Divas franchise, Faith has been a driving force in the R&B community and music industry.

Sitting down with Power 105’s The Breakfast Club, the famed singer and mother discussed her upcoming album Incomparable – which is due out on November 24 – as well as the rumors that surround her past and her and Biggie’s son, CJ. In addition, the timeless talent touched on her last encounter with former Bad Boy rapstress, Lil’ Kim, her connection with Biggie, working with Keyshia Cole, and more.

Watch as she keeps the Faith below:

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cool cool cool New Music: Charlie Wilson – Goodnight Kisses

Charlie Wilson Goodnight Kisses

Everyone’s favorite uncle is back again with a new addition for your romance playlists. Charlie Wilson is one of the most consistent veterans to ever do it, and he returns today with the brand new single “Goodnight Kisses.”

In prime Uncle Charlie form, the record is a smooth, grown and sexy love song, with enough swing to take you from the dance floor to the bedroom. Charlie debuted the song on The Steve Harvey Morning Show this AM, and explained the concept to Steve and the crew.

“You know the best part about a kiss is the night ones,” said Charlie with a laugh. “It’s when you tryin to say goodnight but you really ain’t going goodnight, cuz it’s the best kiss with them cherry lips all over yours, you just ain’t going to sleep after that.” He continued: “You’re supposed to be like ‘I love you baby’ and roll over…you rolling over but it ain’t gonna be the way you thought you was gonna roll over.”

Charlie is currently working on a new solo album, which is coming soon. Take a listen to his romantic new single below!

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Watch: Chrisette Michele Releases “Super Chris” (Video)

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Chrisette Michele wastes no time delivering a visual for her brand new single “Super Chris.”

The soulful singer feels empowered on the first release from her forthcoming album The Lyricists Opus, which promises heavy live instrumentation. Posted up against a wooden wall, Chrisette coos out with a sultry vocal as a ballet dancer is seen putting down some graceful moves on a city street in the E. Mackey-directed video.

“Am I a superstar, is that who I are? / Some superstar / No not really though, not really at all / I feel a Super Chris,” she sings on the musical tune about self-awareness. While giving fans a glimpse into her morning rituals and flip flopping feelings of insecurity and confidence on the verses.

Chris also recently rocked a stripped down acoustic version of the single in the studio for Vibe. Check out the video and additional performance below!

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Anthony Hamilton to Release First Ever Christmas Album, ‘Home for the Holidays’

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Anthony Hamilton will be returning this year with a new soundtrack for the holiday season! The Grammy Award winner has announced that he will release his first ever Christmas album, Home For The Holidays on October 21 via RCA Records.

The 14-track holiday themed LP will include six original songs including, “Spend Christmas With You,” “Coming Home” and “‘Tis The Season,” and feature appearances from Chaka Khan, Gavin DeGraw and ZZ Ward.

With his signature voice and soulful presence, Hamilton will also deliver unique renditions of the season’s most beloved holiday classics including, “Little Drummer Boy,” “Away In A Manger” and “Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto”. Home For The Holidays features production from Grammy nominated producer Kelvin Wooten, Grammy Award winners The Avila Brothers, Mark Pellizzer and Alex Tanas of the hit band Magic!.

“This album is for the people who really love the holidays and what feelings they bring. For the families that get together and love a good time,” says Anthony. “I wanted to remember every joyful, wholesome, tender, raw moment you feel during the holidays. I feel like some of the things we enjoy most, we can only feel with our hearts. Having an emotional connection to this project was essential because I want my fans to be moved by the music and associate each song with a time where no other feeling mattered but love. This album is for people who love good music.”

Home For The Holidays follows his 2011 Grammy nominated album, Back To Love.

Home For The Holidays‘ Tracklist:

01. It’s Christmas
02. Spend Christmas With You
03. Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto
04. Little Drummer Boy (Interlude)
05. Little Drummer Boy
06. Home For The Holidays feat. Gavin DeGraw
07. ‘Tis The Season
08. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas
09. Coming Home
10. Away In A Manger (Interlude)
11. Away In A Manger feat. ZZ Ward
12. Please Come Home For Christmas
13. The Christmas Song feat. Chaka Khan
14. Spirit Of Love

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New Music: John Michael – Forever Don’t Last (Jazmine Sullivan Cover)

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Indie R&B crooner John Michael follows up his recent mixtape ‘Young & Restless‘ with a cover of Jazmine Sullivan’s new single “Forever Don’t Last.”

The singer/songwriter shows off his soulful vocals with a masculine take on the acoustic guitar laden ballad, as he belts out the emotional lyrics.

Take a listen to his cover below, and let us know how you think he did…


https://soundcloud.com/officialjohnmichael/forever-dont-last-jazmine-sullivan-remix

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New Music: JP Cooper – Satellite

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Well this is a nice surprise.

This past summer we introduced you to an artist by the name of JP Cooper with his EP Keep The Quiet Out, but he’s been a little silent himself since then.

It seems as if the quiet spell is over though as the talented Island Records singer has released a new song titled, “Satellite“. Singing out, “Back against the wall for you, I’ve never felt so small,” the UK crooner belts out about the only woman for him.

Interview: http://www.mobo.com/news-blogs/jp-cooper-mobo-interview

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Natalie Duncan Interview – Artist of the Month

As part of our Artist of the Month feature we always try to deliver an interview and an album review. The incredible NATALIE DUNCAN is our Artist of the Month for July and she kindly agreed to have a little chat with us. Look out for a review of her Debut Album Devil In Me in the next few days.

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Tom: Hey Natalie, how are you?

NATALIE DUNCAN: I’m ok thanks, I’ve just about recovered from the hay fever on Sunday.

Tom: Oh good, that was such a shame you had to cut the gig short, we felt really sorry for you…

NATALIE DUNCAN: Yeah I’ve never had to do that before. It was really embarrassing. I just ran and hid in the toilets afterwards.

Tom: Well if it’s any consolation the added bluesyness to your voice actually sounded pretty cool.

NATALIE DUNCAN: Ha thanks.

Tom: So what are your thoughts on the album, d’you think its been well received so far?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Yeah well I think so, I hope so anyway. It’s had some quite good reviews so I guess so.

Tom: Listening to the album, most of your songs seem to tell a story about a particular experience in your past?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Yes well my songs are pretty much about stuff that has happened to me, like Find Me A Home for example is about trying to find somewhere to live in London.

Tom: So you’re living in London now right?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Yeah.

Tom: Do you miss Nottingham? How does it compare?

NATALIE DUNCAN: I miss Nottingham loads even though I’ve been back quite a lot recently. I get to see all my old friends which is great. Don’t get me wrong I do like living in London, it is impossible to get bored here and I guess for really materialistic people it is great but there is a lot more alone time here.

Tom: How does the London music scene compare to Nottingham?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Well they are very different obviously because London is much bigger but I prefer Nottingham. Obviously I haven’t seen all the London scene but yeah…Nottingham is better.

Tom: I imagine the crowd in Buckingham Palace is a little different to the crowd at The Bodega…?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Haha yeah totally, that show was totally seated and you could feel them all staring at you throughout the gig which was hard. It was good though, we had to make sure we were extra tight during that one. [Natalie is talking about her performance at Buckingham Palace as part of Goldie's BBC programme By Royal Appointment]

Tom: Are you proud of the amount of talent Nottingham seems to be producing at the moment?

NATALIE DUNCAN: I’m so proud to be from Nottingham, I try to tell people how good it is all the time. If I ever here anyone slagging off Nottingham then I will stand up for it.

Tom: So are you currently writing more material or having a little break from it all?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Well I’m sort of having a little break from it without meaning to if that makes sense? It’s strange, for the first time in ages I haven’t written anything for a while. When I was writing the album I was on a bit of a roll and writing maybe a couple of songs a week but right now I haven’t written anything for about 3 weeks which is long for me.

Tom: On your Poddingham Podcast you talk about needing a bit of drama in your life to inspire you to write. Does this mean there isn’t much drama happening in the world of Natalie Duncan right now?

NATALIE DUNCAN: No there is still lots of stuff going on but I guess I don’t think any of it is really worth writing about.

Tom: Natalie, I’ve been looking at some of the venues you’ve played in the past and it’s pretty impressive. I don’t think there is many people that can say they’ve played Buckingham Palace and Ronnie Scott’s…

NATALIE DUNCAN: Haha no probably not, the Ronnie Scott’s thing only happened as a result of the Buckingham Palace thing and I think that was a bit of a fluke anyway.

Tom: Now Natalie I’ve noticed you’re quite self-depreciative on stage as well, d’you mean to be like this or is the modesty just part of your personality?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Well I don’t mean to be like that. I guess it’s just who I am. I’m not a very outgoing sort of person anyway and it wouldn’t be that cool to be very arrogant on stage anyway. No one likes that.

Tom: So having played some pretty prestigious venues, do you have a favourite place to play?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Well even though Ronnie Scott’s is a legendary venue, the sound isn’t actually that good in the upstairs bit where I played. I would probably say The Malt Cross and The Bodega in Nottingham are probably my favourite places.

Tom: Good answer! What have you got planned over the next few months? I noticed quite an exciting poster at Splendour with an all Nottingham female line up?

NATALIE DUNCAN: Yeah there’s a few exciting gigs coming up, I’m playing the Theatre Royal on the 22nd of September with INDIANA and NINA SMITH which should be really good.

Tom: Thanks very much Natalie and we’ll make sure we’re there at the Theatre Royal!

You can buy tickets for Natalie’s gig HERE and you can also buy her brand new debut album “Devil In Me” from iTunes, Amazon or any other half decent place you buy music from…

Tracklist:
1. Devil in Me
2. Keep Her Smiling
3. Songbird
4. Sky Is Falling
5. Old Rock
6. Lonely Child
7. Pick Me Up Bar
8. Find Me a Home
9. Flower
10. She Done Died
11. Villain Hands
12. Black Thorn
13. Uncomfortable Silence
14. Became So Sweet

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Album Stream: Neil Diamond’s ‘Melody Road’

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By Kevin Rutherford

Fresh off a homecoming concert in an old high school auditorium in Brooklyn, Neil Diamond has made his new album available to stream online.

Melody Road, Diamond’s new album, is now available via NPR’s First Listen program prior to its full release next week.

Related: Live Review: Neil Diamond...n Brooklyn

The album, his 32nd, marks Diamond’s first as a Capitol Records artist and his first album of new material since 2008’s Home Before Dark. It marks an idea that finally came to fruition: Diamond’s collaboration with producer Don Was, who called the singer 25 years ago to talk making a record.

The result is a return to the 73-year-old’s fuller-sounding, instrumentation-rich releases following stripped-down affairs in the 2000s produced by Rick Rubin. Jacknife Lee also collaborated with Diamond on Melody Road in a producer role.

Melody Road — all 12 songs of it — is due out in stores on Oct. 21.

Tracklist:
01 – Melody Road
02 – First Time
03 – Seongah And Jimmy
04 – Something Blue
05 – Nothing But A Heartache
06 – In Better Days
07 – (OOO) Do I Wanna Be Yours
08 – Alone At The Ball
09 – Sunny Disposition
10 – Marry Me Now
11 – The Art Of Love
12 – Melody Road (Reprise)

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Submotion Orchestra – ''Trust/Lust''

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Q&A: Meet sultry singer Rachel Ann Weiss

Rachel Ann Weiss (Photo : Anna Leah)

Singer-songwriter Rachel Ann Weiss has a smooth, rich voice reminiscent of her influences Adele and the late Amy Winehouse, making a strong case for the next wave of anthems from strong women. In "Carry You" she sings, "I will carry you till your strong enough on your own." And in moments when lyrical vulnerability meets the quivering of her voice, there's a faint tug from one of her biggest inspirations, Jeff Buckley. Weiss's original songs and accompanying guitar has her popping up on the music radar, but she hasn't been blinded by the spotlight yet. There's buzz of the debut album Dear Love, and her artistic roots -- Weiss's mother is actress Kathleen Turner. Weiss has recently played shows on both coasts and gave us a glimpse into what a budding music career is really like. Get in on the ground floor.

Dear Love cover art

MT: Is there an ideal setting you imagine people listening to Dear Love in?

RW: Since one of my favorite things, and something I believe to be a genuinely cathartic activity, is driving around, listening to music, and singing along at the top of my lungs, I think my ideal place for someone to listen to "Dear Love" is while doing just that. If possible, outside of a city, just rolling around with no decided destination and singing their heart out.

MT: Amid writing, singing, playing guitar, performing live in general...do you have a favorite part of the process?

RW: My favorite part of the process would probably be working out new songs with my band members, Jacob Colin Cohen and Dominic Fallacaro. They're truly spectacular musicians and sometimes I'll go to them with a song I'm not very satisfied with, a tune that I have some good ideas for but that I'm struggling to articulate in the music, and we'll talk it out, play it through, play it another way, and talk it out some more. By the end, we'll have made something new, something we're all happy with and proud of. That's a really fantastic feeling.

MT: What's evolved most in your sound since starting?

RW: My voice, my confidence and my ability to perform. That's sort of all one thing, I guess. I certainly take more risks vocally than I used to. I respond more to the cool and interesting little things my band does on stage and I'm learning to work with it, vibe on it, and feed off it far more than I was able to do before.

MT: Do you notice the responses are different depending on where you perform?

RW: Oh, definitely! Everywhere is different and every audience too. I mean, sometimes you're playing a set late on a weekday in a place where fewer people know you than you're used to, it's raining, and there's a drunk guy in the back talking loudly over everything, and it feels like you're playing to a brick wall. But at those times I just do my best, do my job, and rock out and have fun with the guys on stage. Other times, the audience is paying attention to everything, cheering at the end of every tune, there are people staring up from the front and singing my lyrics with me, and that's one of the greatest feelings ever. It's all about making things work, and doing what you can to enjoy every show regardless of what's happening around you.

MT: Which artists are you following now?

RW: Well, frankly, too many to properly list here, but a few of my top favorites are Flearoy, Town Hall, Emily King, the Lascivious Biddies, Punch Brothers, Stefan Weiner, Anais Aida, EMEFE, Hollie Smith, Frank Ocean, John Mayer, and Bernhoft.

MT: What's your "dream rider" item?

I don't really have a "dream rider," but I think it would be great to have an old rocking chair, I guess. I mean, those are the best chairs ever and if I could request one, I think I would.

Hear Rachel Ann Weiss on Bandcamp, songs produced by Mason Jar Music.

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Absolutely beautiful. touched

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Zoë Kravitz's Debut LOLAWOLF Album Is Deep In The Late Night Zone

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New York electronic pop trio LOLAWOLF, fronted by Zoë Kravitz and named after the singer's sister and brother, release their debut album Calm Down tomorrow on Innit Recordings but you can listen to it right here, right now. Full of smoky vibes and lyrical asides, it digs deep into 3am feelings and a broader palette of sounds then their self-titled first EP. "We made this record in the Bahamas and Las Vegas, and it comes through in the sounds: hip-hop beats, tribal elements...electronic rhythm and vibe," the band told The FADER over email. Dig in below and get your hands on it here.

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The SoulBounce Q&A: Goapele Gets Frank About New Album + Touring

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