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Rush in high fidelity, Matt B with the London Phil, dancing with DJ Danny Trance, chill string trios, and more.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New and Upcoming Music from Matt B, Heated Rivalry, DJ Daddy Trance, Rush, Mekons, Robyn Hitchcock
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I Shall Be Released (Old School Edition): Rolling Stones, Madonna, Jack White, plus Ariana Grande and Collective Soul
Have the Stones, Madonna, and Jack White still got what it takes? Can Ariana Grande defy gravity? And can Collective Soul ride a new wave?
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Chuck Berry, Jo Dee Messina, Pussy Riot, Renée Fleming & Béla Fleck, and Dinnerstein Plays Glass
"While the world is waiting for the UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House, I challenge President Putin to a cage match," says Pussy Riot.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Neil Young ’90s Classics, The Cranberries, Philly’s Franklin, Held., and the Long-Lost ‘Marina’
Deluxe editions from Neil Young and The Cranberries and a world premiere recording of a long-lost opera highlight this week's new-release news.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Music News from Miley Cyrus, Muse, Motörhead, Third Eye Blind, Ben Folds, Disclosure and More
Plus Gregg Allman, JD Souther, Mick Jones, Indigo Girls and more.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Music News from Mariah Carey, Mika, Slayer, Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard, Martin Gore and More
Plus Adam Lambert, The Who, Smash Mouth, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Esperanza Spalding, The Kentucky Headhunters, Nashville Pu$$y and more.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Music News from Flo Rida, Colbie Caillat, Ed Sheeran, The Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam, Marilyn Manson and More
Plus Christina Perri, Rob Thomas, The Plain White T’s, Nate Ruess of fun., The Smashing Pumpkins, David Sanborn, Mavis Staples, Jeff Beck, James Taylor, and More
Read More »HBO Documentary and ‘Ultimate Sinatra’ CD/LP Collection Mark 100th Birth Anniversary of Frank Sinatra
A new documentary tells Sinatra's story through archived interviews and commentary from friends and family; the new collection 'Ultimate Sinatra' is packed with key recordings from Sinatra's recording career.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from Modest Mouse, Shania Twain, Mumford & Sons, Joan Armatrading, My Morning Jacket, Josh Groban and More
Plus Tori Amos, John Patitucci, Wale, Zac Brown Band, Johnny Winter, Tony Bennett & Bill Evans, and More
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from Rihanna, Kid Ink, Chris Brown, Shelby Lynne and More
Plus Florence + the Machine, Alabama Shakes, The Replacements, Buena Vista Social Club, Larry Coryell, Jorma Kaukonen, Simone Dinnerstein, and The Yardbirds.
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