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SPOON ANNOUNCES 2015 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

RED ROCKS CO-HEADLINER WITH THE DECEMBERISTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 27

TICKETS FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR ON SALE FEBRUARY 13 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME

Spoon © Tom Hines (LOW RES)
Spoon © Tom Hines (LOW RES)

Coming off a year that saw Spoon conquer the world’s premier venues and festivals, the band is excited to announce a fresh batch of 2015 North American tour dates. Britt Daniel, Jim Eno, Rob Pope, Eric Harvey and Alex Fischel will bring their tenacious live act to cities across the US and Canada which include stops at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, Hangout and Firefly. Additionally, a special co-headlining engagement with The Decemberists at the hallowed Red Rocks amphitheater has been confirmed for May 27. Tickets for the newly announced performances are on sale February 13 at 10am local time. A full itinerary is available below, check http://www.spoontheband.com/shows/ for additional information.

Spoon’s latest album, They Want My Soul (Loma Vista), received unanimous critical acclaim upon its release including innumerable top-tier placements in year-end lists. In their Music Portfolio on stands now,GQ praises Spoon’s ability to reach new heights on their new album: “You’d think the laser-cut songs onThey Want My Soul sprang from the mind of a Zeitgeisty 20-year-old. You’d be wrong…How many indie bands hit another peak on their eighth album? We can think of exactly one.”

SPOON
2015 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

05/09/15 – Dallas, TX – Homegrown Festival
05/15-17/15 – Gulf Shores, AL – Hangout Music Festival
05/17/15 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
05/18/15 – Kansas City, MO – Midland
05/19/15 – Fargo, ND – Fargo Theatre
05/21/15 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma Theater
05/22/15 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater +
05/22-25/15 – Quincy, WA – Sasquatch Festival
05/24/15 –Vancouver, BC – Malkin Bowl ^
05/25/15 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
05/27/15 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks *
05/29/15 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
05/30/15 – Los Angeles, CA – Wiltern Theater
06/01/15 – San Diego, CA – North Park Theatre
06/12/15 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
06/13/15 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
06/11-14/15 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo
06/16/15 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
06/18/15 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
06/19/15 – Portland, ME – State Theater
06/18-21/15 – Dover, DE – Firefly

^ co-headline with Future Islands
* co-headline with The Decemberists, Courtney Barnett supporting
+ co-headline with The Decemberists, The Districts supporting

PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TRACK-BY-TRACK ARCHIVE

JACK WHITE AND THE DAILY SHOW’S JORDAN KLEPPER FULL INTERVIEW NOW AVAILABLE

Jack White and Q-Tip at Madison Square Garden © David James Swanson
Jack White and Q-Tip at Madison Square Garden © David James Swanson

Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, partnered with Jack White and Third Man Records to livestream White’s sold out Madison Square Garden show last Friday. The career-spanning set whichThe New York Post called “obliteratingly brilliant,” included songs from his latest album, Lazaretto, roaring renditions of The White Stripes “Ball and Biscuit” and “Seven Nation Army,” and a sing-a-long version of The Raconteurs’ hit “Steady, As She Goes,” as well a surprise appearance by legendary NYC rapper Q-Tip, is now available to hear as a track-by-track archive on the special Jack White Live Pandora station.

Additionally, Pandora has premiered the full in-depth interview with Jack and The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper on the Jack White Live station. Watch Jack & Jordan discuss the significance of headlining the legendary Madison Square Garden, the origin of Jack’s Third Man label, music and more now.

The Madison Square Garden date was a part of the extensive Lazaretto world tour. Released on June 10, 2014, Lazaretto (Third Man Records/Columbia) was White’s second album to debut at #1 in the U.S., following 2012’s highly acclaimed and #1 debut BlunderbussLazaretto was recently named iTunes Best Rock Album of 2014 and has been nominated for three GRAMMY awards, including Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.

The Madison Square Garden show was a unique opportunity for Pandora listeners to experience Jack White’s widely praised live performances, regardless of where they are. This show is the latest example of the ongoing efforts by Pandora to connect its artists and listeners, having released its Artist Marketing Platform (AMP) late last year.

 

FOR MORE ON JACK WHITE
*MSG Livestream Archive, Third Man Records mixtape, and Jack White Interview: pandora.com/JackWhiteLive
*JackWhiteIII.com

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U2 THE iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR 2015: 7th NEW YORK & 5th CHICAGO DATES ON SALE FEBRUARY 10

Newly Added Barcelona, London & Los Angeles Shows On Sale Now

iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE 2015
iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE 2015

NEW YORK, NY (Tuesday, February 3, 2014) –  Having sold out nearly every one of its 60 previously announced dates, U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 has confirmed additional shows in New York and Chicago: a seventh show at NYC’s Madison Square Garden July 30 and a fifth night at Chicago’s United Center July 2 have been added due to overwhelming demand and will both be on sale to the general public 10 a.m. local time Tuesday, February 10 at livenation.com.

These two newest dates follow on the recent announcements of the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour’s third show at Palau San Jordi in Barcelona on October 9, fifth show at the O2 Arena in London onNovember 2, and  fifth show at The Forum in Los Angeles on June 3 — See livenation.com for on-sale details. A complete tour itinerary is below.

“The sales for The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour have been brilliant and we are working to satisfy the incredible demand,” said Arthur Fogel, President – Global Touring and Chairman – Global Music.

The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 will feature the in-concert debut of material from U2’s thirteenth studio album Songs Of Innocence (Interscope Records). Released September 9, 2014, Songs Of Innocence  was recently named #1 album of 2014 by the editors of Rolling Stone and voted #2 album of 2014 by the magazine’s readership, and has been experienced by more than 100 million listeners and counting.

Tickets for the additional U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 New York and Chicago dates will be available early to U2.com subscribers who have not already utilized their code from Weds., Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. through Fri., Feb. 6 at 5:00 p.m.. Tickets will be general admission on the floor and reserved seating in the stands.

U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 is produced by Live Nation Global Touring. UPS is the Official Logistics Provider of the tour.

U2
iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR 2015
New dates in BOLD

05/14/15 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena – SOLD OUT
05/15/15 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena – SOLD OUT
05/18/15 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose – SOLD OUT
05/19/15 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose – SOLD OUT
05/22/15 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center – SOLD OUT
05/23/15 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center – SOLD OUT
05/26/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
05/27/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
05/30/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum – SOLD OUT
05/31/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum – SOLD OUT
06/03/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum – On sale now
06/12/15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre – SOLD OUT
06/13/15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre – SOLD OUT
06/16/15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
06/17/15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
06/24/15 – Chicago, IL – United Center – SOLD OUT
06/25/15 – Chicago, IL – United Center – SOLD OUT
06/28/15 – Chicago, IL – United Center – SOLD OUT
06/29/15 – Chicago, IL – United Center
07/02/15 – Chicago, IL – United Center – On sale Feb. 10
07/06/15 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
07/07/15 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
07/10/15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden – SOLD OUT
07/11/15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden – SOLD OUT
07/14/15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
07/15/15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
07/18/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – SOLD OUT
07/19/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – SOLD OUT
07/22/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – SOLD OUT
07/23/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – SOLD OUT
07/26/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – SOLD OUT
07/27/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – SOLD OUT
07/30/15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – On sale Feb. 10
09/04/15 – Turin, Italy – Palaolimpico – SOLD OUT
09/05/15 – Turin, Italy – Palaolimpico – SOLD OUT
09/08/15 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT
09/09/15 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT
09/12/15 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT
09/13/15 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome – SOLD OUT
09/16/15 – Stockholm, Sweden – Globe – SOLD OUT
09/17/15 – Stockholm, Sweden – Globe – SOLD OUT
09/20/15 – Stockholm, Sweden – Globe – SOLD OUT
09/21/15 – Stockholm, Sweden – Globe – SOLD OUT
09/24/15 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World – SOLD OUT
09/25/15 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World – SOLD OUT
09/28/15 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World – SOLD OUT
09/29/15 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World – SOLD OUT
10/05/15 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau San Jordi – SOLD OUT
10/06/15 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau San Jordi – SOLD OUT
10/09/15 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau San Jordi – On sale Feb. 10
10/13/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis – SOLD OUT
10/14/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis – SOLD OUT
10/17/15 – Koln, Germany – Lanxess Arena – SOLD OUT
10/18/15 – Koln, Germany – Lanxess Arena – SOLD OUT
10/25/15 – London, UK – O2 – SOLD OUT
10/26/15 – London, UK – O2 – SOLD OUT
10/29/15 – London, UK – O2 – SOLD OUT
10/30/15 – London, UK – O2 – SOLD OUT
11/02/15 – London, UK – O2 – On sale Feb. 6
11/06/15 – Glasgow, UK – The SSE Hydro – SOLD OUT
11/07/15 – Glasgow, UK – The SSE Hydro
11/10/15 – Paris, France – Bercy – SOLD OUT
11/11/15 – Paris, France – Bercy – SOLD OUT
11/14/15 – Paris, France – Bercy – SOLD OUT
11/15/15 – Paris, France – Bercy – SOLD OUT

Itinerary subject to change. For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.u2.com & www.livenation.com

Press materials available at: www.u2.com/rmpphoto

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PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN BROADCAST JANUARY 30TH 9PM EST

JACK WHITE AND THE DAILY SHOW’S JORDAN KLEPPER INTERVIEW PREVIEW RELEASED

Jack White © David James Swanson
Jack White © David James Swanson

Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, has partnered with Jack White and Third Man Records to live stream White’s sold out Madison Square Garden show this Friday, January 30th, at 9 PM EST/6PM PST via the special Jack White Live Pandora Station. In advance of his Madison Square Garden show, Jack sat down with The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper to talk about music, the significance of headlining the legendary Madison Square Garden, the origin of Jack’s Third Man label and more. A preview of the interview is now available HERE. The entire interview will be available on February 3rd on the Jack White Live Pandora Station along with a track-by-track archive of the Madison Square Garden Show.

Additionally, Third Man Records curated an exclusive digital mixtape which is also available now on theJack White Live Pandora Station. A replay of White’s Madison Square Garden performance will begin immediately after the live broadcast on the same station for 72 hours.

Following a triumphant headline performance at the 2014 Governors Ball, Jack White returns to New York City to headline the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, as part of the extensiveLazaretto world tour. Released on June 10, 2014, Lazaretto (Third Man Records/Columbia) was White’s second album to debut at #1 in the U.S., following 2012’s highly acclaimed and #1 debut Blunderbuss.Lazaretto was recently named iTunes Best Rock Album of 2014 and has been nominated for three GRAMMY awards, including Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.

The Madison Square Garden show is a unique opportunity for Pandora listeners to experience Jack White’s widely praised live performances, regardless of where they are. This show is the latest example of the ongoing efforts by Pandora to connect its artists and listeners, having released its Artist Marketing Platform (AMP) late last year.

FOR MORE ON JACK WHITE

*MSG Livestream, Third Man Records mixtape, and more: pandora.com/JackWhiteLive

*JackWhiteIII.com

 

Pandora Corporate Communications and Public Relations
Tracy Zamot, 917-579-6704
tzamot@pandora.com
Jack White, Nasty Little Man
Laura Eldeiry, 212-343-0740
Laura@nastylittleman.com

FOO FIGHTERS ADD SECOND CITI FIELD SHOW

JULY 15th DATE ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

Tickets On Sale Friday, January 30th at mets.com/foos

Foo Fighters Citi Field 2
Foo Fighters Citi Field 2

The biggest New York area headline show of Foo Fighters’ 20 year history just became the band’s hugest ever NYC double-header: With tickets for the FF July 16th Citi Field date sold out and fetching exorbitant sums on the secondary market, a second night has been confirmed for July 15th.

Tickets for the  July 15th show go on sale Friday, January 30th at 10am local time at mets.com/foos.

To celebrate their 20th anniversary and their eighth album Sonic Highways (Roswell/RCA), Foo Fighters have unveiled their most massive North American tour to date. Between the multi-platinum FF catalogue of Grammy-winning anthems, the awe-inspiring musicianship of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear, and a consistently amazing live show that just gets better every year, these two nights at Citi Field with the last great American stadium rock band—the sold outJuly 16th show and the newly announced July 15th date–are sure to be legendary.

For further information, stay tuned to Foofighters.com.

PANDORA PRESENTS: JACK WHITE LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

LIVE AUDIO STREAM OF JANUARY 30TH SHOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON PANDORA

9 p.m. EST Live Stream To Be Rebroadcast for 72 Hours Followed by February 3rd Track-by-Track Archive Release with Exclusive Jack White Interview Conducted by The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper

Jack White © David James Swanson
Jack White © David James Swanson

Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, has partnered with Jack White and Third Man Records to livestream White’s sold out Madison Square Garden show on Friday, January 30th at 9 PM EST. In anticipation of the livestream, Third Man Records has curated a digital mixtape for Pandora listeners which is available now via the special Jack White Live Pandora station: pandora.com/JackWhiteLive or by searching Jack White Live in the Pandora mobile/tablet app. White’s first solo show at Madison Square Garden also marks the first time Pandora has worked with a single artist to stream a live performance.

Following a triumphant headline performance at the 2014 Governors Ball, Jack White returns to New York City to headline the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, as part of the extensiveLazaretto world tour. Released on June 10, 2014, Lazaretto (Third Man Records/Columbia) was White’s second album to debut at #1 in the U.S., following 2012’s highly acclaimed and #1 debut Blunderbuss.Lazaretto was recently named iTunes Best Rock Album of 2014 and has been nominated for three GRAMMY awards, including Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.

The Madison Square Garden show is a unique opportunity for Pandora listeners to experience Jack White’s widely praised live performances, regardless of where they are. This show is the latest example of the ongoing efforts by Pandora to connect its artists and listeners, having released its Artist Marketing Platform (AMP) late last year.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Jack White — the foremost rock star of his generation playing the world’s most famous arena — on our first-ever single-artist streaming event. Pandora is committed to helping artists leverage the company’s unmatched scale and connection to listeners, and this embodies that commitment,” said Lars Murray, Pandora’s Senior Vice President Music Industry Group.

How to listen:
The Madison Square Garden show will stream live at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST on Friday, January 30 and will be rebroadcast afterward on a continuous loop for 72 hours for listeners in the U.S. On February 3, U.S. listeners will be able to hear it all again via a track-by-track archive without a limit on the number of times you listen to a track, along with an exclusive video interview with Jack conducted by The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper. Individual live recordings from the show will also be added to the Pandora library for listeners in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

FOR MORE ON JACK WHITE
*Mixtape, live stream and more: pandora.com/JackWhiteLive
*JackWhiteIII.com
ABOUT PANDORA
Pandora (NYSE:P) gives people music and comedy they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single “seed” – a favorite artist, song, or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological “DNA” and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of more than one million tracks. Tens of millions of people turn on Pandora every day to hear music they love. www.pandora.com | Pandora Blog | Pandora LinkedIn | @PandoraPulse

 

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Laura@nastylittleman.com

THIRD MAN RECORDS PRESENTS PARQUET COURTS: LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS

OUT MARCH 3

Parquet Courts: Live at Third Man Records
Parquet Courts: Live at Third Man Records

Third Man Records is excited to announce the March 3rd release of Parquet Courts: Live At Third Man Record – the latest addition to the Live At Third Man series.

Parquet Courts brought a sweltering performance to the hallowed grounds of Third Man’s Blue Room onJune 5th of last year – and very fortunately, TMR was able to lovingly capture it with their one-of-a-kind, direct-to-acetate recording process. The set included a dynamic selection of songs from last year’s critically acclaimed album Sunbathing Animals, as well as the 2013 EP, Tally All The Things That You Broke. The end result? A record that will have your feet stompin’ and body rockin’ as soon as the needle hits. Track listing included below for your perusal.

1. Duckin & Dodgin
2. Bodies
3. Black & White
4. Vienna II
5. Always Back In Town
6. Dear Ramona
7. Descend
8. Instant Disassembly
9. Raw Milk
10. Into the Garden
11. Sunbathing Animal

For a tasty sample, check out clips of “Sunbathing Animal” and “Vienna II” HERE. Look out for the pre-order, which will be available in February at thirdmanstore.com.

Stay tuned to thirdmanrecords.com for the latest.

RYAN ADAMS CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL 2015 HEADLINE & FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

RYMAN AUDITORIUM DOUBLEHEADER PLUS DATES WITH SPECIAL GUEST JENNY LEWIS ON SALE JANUARY 23

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PERFORMANCE AIRING JANUARY 24

RYAN ADAMS (PAX-AM/BLUE NOTE) NOMINATED FOR BEST ROCK ALBUM GRAMMY, “GIMME SOMETHING GOOD” FOR BEST ROCK SONG, BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE

Ryan Adams © Alice Baxley
Ryan Adams © Alice Baxley

“…his most accessible, muscular work since 2001’s Gold… Adams at his most direct and least self-conscious” — TIME Top 10 Albums of 2014

In the wake of multiple GRAMMY nominations, Coachella and JazzFest confirmations and year-end best-of accolades for his recently released self-titled album, Ryan Adams has added another run of headline and festival dates to his current tour. The new dates include a two-night return engagement at Nashville’s hallowed Ryman Auditorium, as well as four shows featuring special guest Jenny Lewis.

Tickets for the newly announced headline shows will be on sale 10am local time on Friday, January 23.

Hailed upon its release as arguably Ryan’s finest work to date by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, EsquireUSA Today, Stereogum and dozens more, Ryan Adams (Pax-Am/Blue Note) recently racked up three GRAMMY nominations: Best Rock Album, plus Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for album opener and lead single “Gimme Something Good.”

Fans can catch a preview of things to come in the form of Ryan’s performance on Austin City Limits, airing January 24 as part of ACL’s landmark 40th season.

Ryan’s band on these dates is, as it was on his enthusiastically received 2014 trek: Freddie Bokkenheuser (drums), Daniel Clarke (keys), Charlie Stavish (bass) and Mike Viola (guitar).

See below for all currently confirmed North American dates and stay tuned to paxamrecords.com for further updates.

RYAN ADAMS
New Dates in BOLD

04/12/15 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
04/19/15 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
04/25/15 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
04/27/15 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
04/28/15 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
04/30/15 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater **
05/03/15 – Charlottesville, VA – nTelos Wireless Pavilion **
05/05/15 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center **
05/07/15 – Miami, FL – Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre **

05/08-09/15 – Tampa, FL – Big Guava Music Festival
05/08-10/15 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Music Festival
06/05-07/15 – New York, NY – Governors Ball Music Festival

** with special guest Jenny Lewis

PHILIP SELWAY TO PLAY FIRST FULL BAND U.S. DATES PLUS COACHELLA 2015

Philip Selway © Deirdre O'Callaghan (LOW RES)
Philip Selway © Deirdre O’Callaghan (LOW RES)

The fall of 2014 saw the release of Philip Selway’s exquisite sophomore solo album Weatherhouse. Described by Stereogum as “a pop record with an artful touch that further develops his tender emotional spin on expansively moody sounds” and hailed by Rolling Stone as “a sweeping suite full of moody psychedelic arrangements,” the aural accomplishments of Weatherhouse have been embraced by critics and fans alike.

Philip recently made his solo US TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing a moving rendition of “It Will End In Tears” backed by the Dap Kings. Come spring, fans will finally be able to witness the live translation of Philip’s solo catalogue as he hits the road for a run of full band dates around his Coachella appearances. Joining him on the road will be Adem Ilhan, Kath Mann (AKA Quinta) and Chris Vatalaro.

Tickets for the newly announced dates are on sale January 16 and can be purchased here.

Philip Selway
2015 Tour Dates 

(new dates in bold)

04/10/15 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
04/12/15 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
04/15/15 – Seattle, WA – Columbia City Theatre (on sale at 10am PST)
04/16/15 – Portland, OR – The Old Church (on sale at 8am PST)
04/18/15 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent (on sale at 12pm PST)
04/19/15 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

PAUL McCARTNEY: FROM THE RECORD BREAKING VIDEO GAME DESTINY, “HOPE FOR THE FUTURE” TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL

12” VINYL INCLUDING PAUL’S ORIGINAL ANTHEM PLUS FOUR SPECIAL MIXES OUT JANUARY 13

Hope For The Future
Hope For The Future

Paul McCartney’s song “Hope For The Future”, which was released digitally in December, will be released physically on 180-gram 12” vinyl next week. The song was written by Paul for the record-breaking video game Destiny.

Produced by Giles Martin and mixed by Mark “Spike” Stent, “Hope For The Future” is as epic as the game itself which smashed records with its half-billion-dollar first day revenues. The song, which features an orchestra, was recorded between Paul’s Hog Hill Mill studio in Sussex, Avatar Studios in New York, Abbey Road Studios and Air Studios in London.

It goes without saying that Paul McCartney has written countless hit singles, orchestral scores, electronica works, film themes, and has consistently changed the world with his music. Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Most Successful Composer and Recording Artist of All Time, Paul has now added another first to his impressive list: “Hope For The Future” marks the first time that Paul has ever written specifically for a video game — one poised to become the most successful franchise of its kind.

Details of the release are confirmed today and the original version of the track from the Destinycredits will be made digitally available alongside four special mixes.

The vinyl tracklisting is as follows:

SIDE A
A1) Hope For The Future (Main)
A2) Hope For The Future (Thrash)
A3) Hope For The Future (Mirwais Mix)

SIDE B
B1) Hope For The Future (Beatsession Mix)
B2) Hope For The Future (Jaded Mix)

Talking about the writing process Paul said:

“When you’re writing something like “Hope For The Future”, which is custom made, it is like doing a portrait for someone. You have to use your imagination and work out what they need, what they’re going to want and then what you want to give them. Then you’ve got to combine those three things into something that you still think maintains integrity. So in the game you’re basically trying to save Earth from the invaders, the aliens, so that suggested to me the ‘hope for the future’ idea and I went from there. Then I thought it is not just a game song, this will get played outside the game so it has got to be stand alone too, you can’t have references to aliens or people will think ‘what’s he talking about?’ So it had to have its own stand alone meaning and integrity.”

Years in the making, Destiny is one of the biggest entertainment launches of 2014. The launch saw fans queuing through the night to get their first glimpse.  Stores across the world opened early in order to meet the demand. Made by Bungie, the studio behind Halo, and published by Activision, the company that brought you Call of DutyDestiny is expected to change the gaming industry.  The hype surrounding this release demonstrates how the interactive entertainment industry is overtaking Hollywood.

The vinyl will also come with a download card featuring all five tracks.