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Taylor Swift Donating To Local Food Banks Along 'The Eras Tour' Route

Taylor Swift Donating To Local Food Banks Along 'The Eras Tour' Route

Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has been donating to local food banks in cities she has been performing as part of her ongoing "The Eras Tour."

The Grammy-winner was hailed in an Instagram post by the Nevada-based nonprofit Three Square Food Bank last Wednesday after a contribution to the organization described as "generous."

"We don't know about you, but we're feeling grateful on this day, March 22!" the organization said in a social media post with a collage of images of the "Anti-Hero" artist.

The organization said, "@TaylorSwift has made a generous gift to Three Square, allowing us to provide thousands of meals to families and individuals struggling with hunger. Thank you to Ms. Swift for supporting our mission and the local community."

The superstar also made a donation to the Arizona Food Bank Network ahead of taking the stage in Glendale, Arizona.

The food bank shared its reaction with local media outlet AZ Central. "It's not every day that you get a call from someone who works for Taylor Swift, so we were dubious at first, but happily, it turned out to be absolutely real," vice president of external relations Terri Shoemaker told the publication.

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Ellie Goulding Shares New Single 'By The End Of The Night'

Ellie Goulding Shares New Single 'By The End Of The Night'

Ellie Goulding recently released a new single, "By the End of the Night," from her upcoming fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven.

"I feel like we've all been through such a lot over the last few years, we're still processing everything. I don't know if it's just me but I feel like we need music that uplifts us and makes us feel good and that's exactly how I feel about 'By The End Of The Night,'" Ellie said of the new track.

She added, "It gives me a sense of euphoric, sensual escape, like being on a dancefloor on another planet.something that was definitely appealing back in the late 80's. where this track could have easily come from!"

Higher Than Heaven is due out on April 7. Ellie previously released "Miracle," featuring Calvin Harris, from the forthcoming album. The song debuted at No. 2 on the U.K. Official Chart.

The record, which contains several euphoric melodies, features Greg Kurstin, Jessie Shatkin, Koz, and Andrew Wells.

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Shania Twain Teams Up With Producer Malibu Babie On 'Giddy Up' Remix

Shania Twain Teams Up With Producer Malibu Babie On 'Giddy Up' Remix

Shania Twain has teamed up with producer Malibu Babie for a remix of "Giddy Up," a song from Twain's latest album, Queen of Me.

Babie, who has worked with Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj, is the first and only woman to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs as a producer this century.

"I like to work with talented people and its never really been part of my process to consider gender when choosing collaborators but I think it's important to work on closing this gender gap we all feel is still an obstacle," Twain said. "So in this instance I sought out a female remixer - I liked Malibu Babie's style and knew she was a fan from her TikTok mashup of one of my songs."

She added, "I think her 'Giddy Up! Remix' is awesome, she is so talented and I'm so pleased to give a fellow female producer the spotlight. I hope the fans love it as much as me!"

Queen of Me also features singles "Waking Up Dreaming" and "Last Day of Summer," and "The Hardest Stone," produced by Twenty One Pilots' Tyler Joseph.

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Billy Joel Announces 94th Monthly Show At Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel Announces 94th Monthly Show At Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. has announced that by overwhelming demand, legendary musician Billy Joel has added another show as part of his record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden.

The September 10 show will mark Joel's 94th monthly performance as the "Countdown to 100" begins - marking the milestone 100th show of the beloved residency that began 10 years ago.

The September show will mark Joel's 140th lifetime performance at The Garden.

The record-breaking residency began in January 2014 with Joel playing one show every month at The Garden, "as long as the demand continues."

Citi card members will have first access to presale tickets from March 27 at 10 AM (ET) through March 30 at 10 PM (ET) via www.citientertainment.com.

Verizon will also offer an exclusive presale through the customer loyalty program Verizon Up. Members will have exclusive access to purchase presale tickets from March 28 at 10 AM (ET) through March 30 at 10 PM (ET).

For more details and to sign up for Verizon Up, visit www.verizon.com. Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public beginning at 10 AM (ET) on March 31 via www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets will also be available at the Madison Square Garden box office on April 1.

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Demi Lovato Unleashes 'Rock Version' Of Hit Song 'Heart Attack'

Demi Lovato Unleashes 'Rock Version' Of Hit Song 'Heart Attack'

Demi Lovato recently released a "rock version" of her hit song "Heart Attack," in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the track.

Lovato re-recorded the vocals of the song, with the help of her original collaborators Warren "Oak" Felder and Mitch Allan.

"I'm so happy to be able to give a new life to 'Heart Attack' with a sound that reflects where I am with my music. This one is for the fans who have shown so much love to the song over the last decade, thank you for riding with me!" Lovato said.

"Heart Attack" was released on February 24, 2013 as the lead single for Lovato's fourth studio album DEMI (2013). The song was written by Lovato, Sean Douglas, Nikki Williams and Aaron Phillips.

"Heart Attack" is an electropop song that employs cardiac arrest as a metaphor for lovesickness. The song earned Lovato her third top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lovato first performed a rock version of the song on her 2022 Holy Fvck Tour, which was in support of her album of the same name.

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Darius Rucker, The Black Crowes & More Join Lineup Of Performers At CMT Music Awards

Darius Rucker, The Black Crowes & More Join Lineup Of Performers At CMT Music Awards

Darius Rucker and The Black Crowes are among the artists named to perform at the 2023 CMT Music Awards that will air live from Moody Centre in Austin, Texas, on April 2 on the CBS Television Network.

The Black Crowes will team up with "CMT Performance of the Year" nominee and longtime friend Rucker for a world premiere collaboration of the band's 1991 hit, "She Talks to Angels," at the event to be hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown.

Jelly Roll, Tyler Hubbard, Wynonna Judd and Ashley McBryde are also part of the lineup announced by CMT.

These new performers join previously announced acts Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown + Katelyn Brown, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson.

Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney and Nate Smith are set to perform from the Ram Trucks Side Stage.

The CMT Music Awards will stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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Neal Schon To Release 'Journey Through Time' Live Album, DVD

Neal Schon To Release 'Journey Through Time' Live Album, DVD

Frontiers Music Srl has announced that Neal Schon's Journey Through Time, a 2018 live concert featuring Journey classics and deep cuts, will be released on May 19.

Journey Through Time is a live concert recorded on February 9, 2018, at The Independent in San Francisco, CA.

This is the show where Neal Schon first debuted Journey Through Time along with former Journey and Santana bandmate Gregg Rolie.

Joining Schon and Rolie were joined by current Journey member Deen Castronovo on vocals and drums, Marco Mendoza on bass, and John Varn on keyboards and vocals.

Performing to a sold out crowd for a benefit show to raise money for victims of the North Bay fires, the band played songs spanning Journey's entire catalog, largely focusing on the band's '70s repertoire, including the band's first three albums, Journey, Look Into The Future and Next.

Journey Through Time is available for preorder in both a three-CD/DVD package and on Blu-Ray at https://frontiers-us.shop/search?type=product&q=neal+schon+journey+through+time

Journey Through Time Track Listing:

1. "I'm Gonna Leave You"2. "Look Into the Future"3. "Kohoutek"4. "Daydream"5. "La Do La"6. "Line of Fire"7. "Walks Like a Lady"8. "Feelin' That Way"9. "Anytime"10. "Lights"11. "Still They Ride"12. "Separate Ways"13. "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'"14. "Wheel in the Sky"15. "Patiently" (Medley)16. "Trial by Fire" (Medley)17. "Stay Awhile" (Medley)18. "Mystery Mountain"19. "Of a Lifetime"20. "Just the Same Way"21. "Lovin' You Is Easy"22. "Lady Luck"23. "You're on Your Own"24. "Hustler"25. "Nickel and Dime"26. "People"27. "Mother Father"28. "Any Way You Want It"29. "Don't Stop Believin'"30. "Black Magic Woman"31. "Oye Como Va"

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Eric Church, James Taylor & Imagine Dragons Among Summerfest 2023 Headliners

Eric Church, James Taylor & Imagine Dragons Among Summerfest 2023 Headliners

Eric Church, James Taylor and Imagine Dragons are among the headliners named for the upcoming Summerfest festival, scheduled to take place over three weekends in June and July.

The festival, which will celebrate its 55th anniversary this year, will see performances from over 100 artists.

Church, Taylor and the Zac Brown Band (with Marcus King) are set to headline on the first weekend (June 22-24).

Dave Matthews Band and Odesza are among the artists named to headline on the second weekend (June 29-July 1), while Zach Bryan and Imagine Dragons will headline on the final weekend (July 6-8).

"Celebrating 55 years of live music is a true testament to this festival. Together with the City of Milwaukee, we look forward to hosting music fans from across the globe at Summerfest and delivering a world-class lineup with hundreds of artists during our nine-day run" Milwaukee World Festival Inc. CEO Don Smiley said in a statement.

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Peter Gabriel Announces Additional North American Shows

Peter Gabriel Announces Additional North American Shows

Peter Gabriel has announced 13 additional shows on his massive North America run of "i/o - The Tour."

Newly added shows on the Live Nation produced "i/o - The Tour" include Washington, D.C., Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Palm Springs, Denver, Austin, Dallas and Houston.

Gabriel will play new material from his forthcoming album, i/o, as well as from his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favorites and the unexpected.

For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular bandmates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katche.

Additionally, new music from the i/o album is being released on the full moon of each month. The March song release is called "Playing For Time."

The general onsale for the newly added shows will start on March 24 at 10am Local Time on LiveNation.com. Tickets for all previously announced dates are available at https://petergabriel.com/live/

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Daryl Hall To Support Billy Joel At BST Hyde Park

Daryl Hall To Support Billy Joel At BST Hyde Park

Daryl Hall is set to perform at the 2023 BST Hyde Park festival on July 7, supporting Billy Joel.

Hall will join Joel onstage at the event presented by American Express, giving fans an opportunity to see the iconic rockers performing together.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is also set to perform with Todd Rundren on July 9, headlining a show at London Eventim Apollo.

"So glad to be back in London playing" says Hall. "I always have the best shows there."

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Chlöe Bailey Reveals 'In Pieces' Tracklist Featuring Chris Brown, Future, & Missy Elliott

Chlöe Bailey Reveals 'In Pieces' Tracklist Featuring Chris Brown, Future, & Missy Elliott

Rising R&B star Chlöe Bailey recently revealed the tracklist for her upcoming 14-track album In Pieces.

The record, due out on March 31 via Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment, contains previously released singles "Pray It Away" and "How Does It Feel," featuring Chris Brown, as well as additional collaborations with Missy Elliott ("Told Ya") and Future ("Cheatback").

Bailey revealed the cover artwork for the album last week. The artwork shows the singer holding a colorful, crystalline version of her heart.

"I saw a porcelain doll 3 years ago, holding her heart just like this and from then, I said this will be my album cover." she wrote while sharing the cover.

"IN PIECES is for the ones who behind closed doors are breaking and don't know how much more they can take," Bailey continued. "I hope this project brings healing to those who listen, as it's been completely therapeutic for me and I can't wait to share my heart with you, literally."

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Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish & Red Hot Chili Peppers Among Lollapalooza 2023 Headliners

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish & Red Hot Chili Peppers Among Lollapalooza 2023 Headliners

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers have been announced as headliners for Lollapalooza 2023.

In addition, the festival will feature Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together.

Lollapalooza 2023 is scheduled to take place at Chicago's Grant Park from August 3-6. The festival will take place across nine stages.

The lineup also features Fred again, Noah Kahan, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, J.I.D., Maggie Rogers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Diplo, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Tems, the Rose, Rina Sawayama, Lil Yachty, Rema, Morgan Wade, Lainey Wilson, L'Impératrice, Ivan Cornejo, Sudan Archives, and many others.

Fans can sign up now for the SMS Presale that begins Thursday, March 23 at 10 am CT at the festival's website to secure 4-Day General Admission at the Tier 1 price of $365 as well as 4-Day GA+, VIP, and Platinum Tickets. A public on-sale will follow with any remaining tickets.

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Matchbox Twenty Return With New Single 'Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)'

Matchbox Twenty Return With New Single 'Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)'

Matchbox Twenty announced their first new album in 11 years and shared its lead single, "Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)."

The new album, Where The Light Goes, is scheduled for release on May 26 via Atlantic Records.

The album was produced by Gregg Wattenberg with band members Paul Doucette and Kyle Cook.

The pop-rock band that has sold more than 40 million records has also announced a 50+ date spring/summer tour.

Produced by Live Nation, the "Slow Dream Tour" will begin on May 16 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, and conclude on August 6 at Chicago's Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

The "Slow Dream Tour" will feature support from Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson for the first half of the tour and chart-topping singer-songwriter/producer Ben Rector on the second half.

In addition to the tour dates currently on sale, Matchbox Twenty announced a pair of new concerts - on May 21 at Concord Pavilion in Concord, California, and on May 27 at The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

Fan club members can buy tickets for these newly added shows beginning March 21 at 10 am local time. General sale will start on March 24 at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.

Tour Dates:

May 16 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers ArenaMay 18 - Auburn, WA @ White River AmphitheatreMay 19 - Ridgefield, WA @ Sunlight Supply AmphitheaterMay 21 - Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion May 22 - Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood BowlMay 24 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart CenterMay 25 - Bakersfield, CA @ Mechanics Bank ArenaMay 27- Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at the CosmopolitanMay 28 - Irvine, CA @ FivePoint AmphitheatreMay 30 - San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air TheatreMay 31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort AmphitheatreJune 2 - Sparks, NV @ Nugget Event CenterJune 3 - West Valley City, UT @ USANA AmphitheatreJune 4 - Boise, ID @Ford Idaho Center AmphitheaterJune 6 - Denver, CO @ Ball ArenaJune 8 - Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center OmahaJune 9 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford Premier CenterJune 10 - Welch, MN @ Treasure Island*June 13 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music CenterJune 14 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music CenterJune 16 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music CenterJune 17 - Moline, IL @ Vibrant Arena at The MarkJune 18 - Kansas City, MO @ Starlight TheatreJune 20 - St. Louis, MO @Hollywood Casino AmphitheatreJune 21 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Zoo*June 23 - Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMPJune 27 - Birmingham, AL @ Oak Mountain AmphitheatreJune 29 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis PavilionJune 30 - Houston, TX @The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by HuntsmanJuly 2 - Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood AmphitheatreJuly 3 - Nashville, TN @Bridgestone ArenaJuly 5 - Jacksonville, FL @Daily's PlaceJuly 7 - West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreJuly 8 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State FairgroundJuly 11 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music PavilionJuly 12 - Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekJuly 14 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star LakeJuly15 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts CenterJuly 16 - Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage PavilionJuly 18 - Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach TheaterJuly 19 - Bethlehem, PA @ The Wind Creek Event CenterJuly 21 - Gilford, NH @Bank of New Hampshire PavilionJuly 22 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun ArenaJuly 23 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity CenterJuly 26 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia BeachJuly 27 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube LiveJuly 29 - Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at LakeviewJuly 30 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts CenterAug 1 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake AmphitheaterAug 2 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser StageAug 4 - Toledo, OH @ Toledo Zoo AmphitheaterAug 5 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music CenterAug 6 - Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

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Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Reaches No. 1 On Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart

Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' Reaches No. 1 On Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart

Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.

"Anti-Hero" is the lead single from Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights, released on Republic Records on October 21. With "Anti-Hero," Swift's earned her eighth No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

"Anti-Hero" debuted atop the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 dated November 5, 2022, as Swift made history by becoming the first artist to log the top 10 songs on the chart in a single week in the 64-year history of survey. The song went on to spend a personal-best eight weeks at No. 1.

Midnights also debuted atop the Billboard 200.

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YES Postpone 2023 Relayer European, U.K. Tour

YES Postpone 2023 Relayer European, U.K. Tour

YES have announced that they are postponing their 2023 Relayer European and U.K. tour due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the band's control.

"YES and their management have explored every possible avenue to arrange insurance cover for the tour in the event of COVID-related exemption or Act of War exclusion. The insurance industry has withdrawn all such insurances which made touring possible pre-COVID and before the Ukraine conflict," the band said in a statement.

YES said that with a view to supporting venues and crew, they toured the U.K. in 2022 by paying a premium to cover against terrorism but added that the band "simply cannot undertake such a large-scale tour with so many risks being uninsured."

YES says insurance coverage was promised for events in 2023 but this has now been withdrawn until 2024, with confirmations of normality in 2024 following representations to the insurance industry to reassess its attitudes to COVID and Act of War insurance.

"Bands at some levels can mitigate against these risks but YES' touring model creates unjustifiable levels of risk," the band added.

The band has also decided to cancel the 2023 Eventim Apollo (London) show and is refunding tickets. The remainder of the tour dates are being rescheduled to 2024 with new dates to be announced shortly. All tickets will remain valid.

"YES wish to express their sincere regrets to their faithful fans and ask for their understanding. The band has now received the necessary assurances for 2024 and is committed to returning to the stage then," the statement says.

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BTS' Jimin Shares New Solo Single 'Set Me Free Pt.2'

BTS' Jimin Shares New Solo Single 'Set Me Free Pt.2'

BTS' Jimin recently released a music video for his new solo single, "Set Me Free Pt.2."

The video shows a troupe of dancers in a circular room, with Jimin in the middle. The K-pop idol then joins the group to perform intricate choreography.

"Look at me now / I won't hide anymore, even if it hurts / Going insane to stay sane / Raise your hands for the past me / Now, set me free-e-e," Jimin sings on the track.

"Set Me Free Pt. 2" is the pre-release track of Jimin's upcoming debut solo album FACE, due out on March 24.

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Usher Shares First New Single In Three Years 'GLU'

Usher Shares First New Single In Three Years 'GLU'

Usher recently released a steamy slow jam, "GLU," his first new single in nearly three years.

Usher co-produced the song with the Avila Brothers, Lil Jon and Sean Garrett.

"I just love that glue, ooh / That slides down you whenever we start touchin' / It gets all on you, all on me from f-ckin' / That's when that glue done got you," he sings on the track.

"GLU" is from Usher's upcoming ninth studio album, due to arrive later this year via Larry Jackson's gamma.

"GLU" is Usher's first single since his 2020 confessional "Bad Habits," which reached No. 1 at R&B radio.

In 2020, he shared several collaborations with Marshmello, Tyga, Kiana Lede, and Ella Mai, and also teamed up with Lil Jon and Ludacris on "SexBeat."

He also celebrated the 25th anniversary of his second album My Way by releasing a special edition that include six additional tracks.

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Patti Smith Covers 'She's Leaving Home' At Paul McCartney Tribute Concert

Patti Smith Covers 'She's Leaving Home' At Paul McCartney Tribute Concert

Patti Smith covered The Beatles' "She's Leaving Home" at a Paul McCartney tribute concert at New York's Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 15th.

The show, which raised money for music education programs, featured an all-star lineup including Graham Nash, Wings guitarist Denny Laine, Bettye LaVette, Nancy Wilson, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Hornsby, Shovels & Rope, Lake Street Dive, Natalie Merchant, Allison Russell, Ingrid Michaelson, and Christopher Cross.

They were all backed by a house band led by Rolling Stones touring drummer Steve Jordan and Fab Faux bassist Will Lee.

Although Smith wasn't part of the official lineup for the evening, she joined to deliver a stunning rendition of "She's Leaving Home." It was her first time performing the 1967 Beatles classic.

"Dear mother and father," she sang. "I'm sorry if I hurt you/But I had to leave to find what you already have/Companionship, love/To find laughter/To find freedom/And to find, most of all, myself."

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Alanis Morissette, John Mayer & The Lumineers To Headline Oceans Calling 2023

Alanis Morissette, John Mayer & The Lumineers To Headline Oceans Calling 2023

The Oceans Calling Festival has announced its 2023 lineup with headliners John Mayer, The Lumineers, Jack Johnson and Alanis Morissette.

The festival is scheduled to take place at Ocean City Inlet Beach in Ocean City, Maryland on September 29-October 1.

The second edition of the festival will feature over 40 artists across three stages, including Weezer, Incubus, Noah Kahan, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Dirty Heads and more.

Besides three stages for music performances, Oceans Calling is set to feature cooking demos by chefs Robert Irvine and Amanda Freitag.

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U2's Bono, The Edge Cover ABBA's 'S.O.S.'

U2's Bono, The Edge Cover ABBA's 'S.O.S.'

U2's Bono and the Edge covered Swedish band ABBA's classic "S.O.S." during a new edition of BBC Radio 2's "Piano Room."

During the show, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra at the BBC Maida Vale studio, the pair also performed their own "Vertigo."

In an extended interview on BBC Sounds, the Edge said, "We're big fans of this Scandinavian band, appreciators of their work in a way that grew over years. We are fans of the Bee Gees which people wouldn't have imagined. We're fans of lots of great songwriters who aren't necessarily seen as very hip, and I guess we're just appreciators of their work."

"I'll tell you what, they're just better songs," Bono added. "You can't be empirical about everything in art, but sometimes songs are just better."

U2 dropped Songs of Surrender, a companion album to Bono's recent memoir "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story," on Friday, March 17. U2 have reimagined 40 songs from their catalog for the new album.

Songs Of Surrender was curated and produced by The Edge. The band revisits some of the most celebrated songs of their 40+ year career, including "With Or Without You," "One," "Beautiful Day," "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Invisible."

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