The Latest

UPCOMING RELEASES:

PETER McPOLAND: Big Lucky (09/26/25)

GHOST: Meloria 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl (10/17/25)

RADIOHEAD: Hail To The Thief Live Album (10/31/25)

PAUL McCARTNEY: Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run (11/04/25)

PETER MCPOLAND

BIG LUCKY

NEW ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 26th

Today Peter McPoland announces the release of his brand new album, Big Lucky, to be released September 26th. His newest and fourth full-length album, Big Lucky hums with intimacy, homespun details, and emotional clarity. Pre-Order the album HERE.

Following a viral run of hits and over 450 million streams on Spotify alone that began with breakout single “Romeo + Juliet,” and albums Slow Down, Piggy, and Friend, Peter McPoland has opted for a stripped down, foundational reorientation with this latest album. Recently cutting himself off from social media and arming himself with a flip phone and an iPod full of Beatles songs, McPoland set out to create Big Lucky. 

“This is the album I wanted to make when I was 17. It’s very me,” he says. That sense of self reverberates through every inch of Big Lucky, named after a small token that’s followed him from studio to studio: a four-leaf clover, carried since his teenage years which is seen featured in the album artwork painted by McPoland. “It brings me back to the roots of everything,” he says. This latest offering is the project he’s always wanted to make: raw, uncontrived, and singularly him.

Preceded by the release of advance track “Last Looks,” Big Lucky was written, produced, engineered, and performed entirely by McPoland, captured on a reel-to-reel tape machine resurrected from his uncle’s basement. Always fascinated by gear and analog imperfections, McPoland recorded Big Lucky alone in his room with his instruments and a handheld drill. McPoland’s discography is a mixture of unfeigned emotional serenades and confident thundering tracks – a skill that he has showcased over the first four years of his career – finding balance between the sincere and the irreverent. His blend of folk, indie-rock, and what at times feel like hymns, melds into an impressive repertoire.

In a world of TikTok sensations, McPoland stands apart — bucking the industry standard of the one-hit-wonder, single-charting poster child — and carving out something far more lasting. Big Lucky touches on themes of life after death, a sudden rise to recognition, love, fear, nuanced heartbreak, childhood, and a varied array of the human experience. Peter has a knack for honing in on and exploring a moment, a feeling, and unraveling it all the way to the end. Sometimes even feeling like folk tales or parables – maybe an echo of his religious upbringing – the existential never detracts from the fun that also remains. Crafted with equal measures of intention and playfulness, this latest record is steeped in DIY spirit. McPoland equates his process to playtime: a kid with their toys and imagination. “I had fun and I played. It was the most fun I’ve had in a really long time. This album is just me having fun,” he says of the process. Big Lucky is Peter McPoland getting back to himself and the pure writing that began his career, captivating millions – inviting listeners into the room with him.

“It’s what I was when people started paying attention to me. It’s back to me.”

Photo Credit: Cameron Driskill

From Plastic Beach to the Island: Gorillaz Enters a Whole New Universe to Headline New Season of Fortnite Festival!

Gorillaz — the biggest virtual band in the world — has crossed over and crash-landed into a whole new universe. Band members Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals are the new Icons of Fortnite Festival Season 10, making their debut on August 26th.

“It’s an honour for all of you that I am finally to be immortalised in my own fiefdom. Watch out serfs, here I come.” – Murdoc Niccals, Gorillaz

Before we dive into the Season 10 details, be sure to look out for Fortnite Festival IRL at the Fortnite x Gorillaz Pop Up at Hackney Bridge Garden in London. Open now through September 3rd, the Fortnite x Gorillaz pop-up merges the worlds of Gorillaz and Fortnite into an immersive activation filled with gaming stations, giveaways, live game streams and DJ performances.

What’s New in Gorillaz x Fortnite Festival:

  • “DARE,” “Clint Eastwood,” and “On Melancholy Hill” are coming to Fortnite as a playable Jam Track.
    • “DARE” will also be available as an Emote, which is choreographed to and plays part of the song!
  • Fortnite Festival’s “Main Stage” – where players and their bandmates perform – has transformed. Complete with towering buildings, a street train, and enough graffiti to make this band feel right at home, the new Main Stage channels Gorillaz through and through!
  • Gorillaz band members Noodle, 2D, Russel, and Murdoc will all be playable characters in Fortnite (via Outfits), complete with themed matching in-game accessories.
    • Gorillaz in-game Cosmetics will be available in the Fortnite Shop or through the Music Pass as Free or Premium Rewards.

For more details on what’s coming to Gorillaz x Fortnite Festival, check out the blog here. Download assets here.

C.Y.M.
Newest Single “Give Me One Night” Featuring Cherry Glazerr OUT NOW

Visualizer Available HERE

Photo Credit: Steve Gullick

“It sure sounds like a star-studded C.Y.M. album is on the way.” – Stereogum

Michael Greene and Chris Baio, the duo known as C.Y.M., have dropped their latest single, “Give Me One Night,” featuring an enthralling lead vocal turn from the incomparable Clementine Creevy, AKA Cherry Glazerr. The new song is now available across all streaming platforms here: https://www.lnk.to/GiveMeOneNight

“‘Give Me One Night’ is a psychedelic, Motown-influenced song that took shape over the course of 2022. We passed the song back and forth from our respective studios before tracking Robby Sinclair’s heroic drumming at the legendary Motorbass studio in Paris that summer. As longtime fans of Cherry Glazerr, we were thrilled when Clem was down to sing on the song. She recorded the vocals at Chris’ spot in Eagle Rock, coming up with something dark and haunting that perfectly matches the music.”  – C.Y.M.

“Give Me One Night” featuring Cherry Glazerr is the first C.Y.M. track to co-star a featured artist. It follows the release of “Catania” and “Justify” which earned this endorsement from Stereogum: “‘Justify’ is a funky midtempo party track that reminds me a bit of Justice’s ‘D.A.N.C.E.’… but I’m especially smitten with ‘Catania,’ which takes a sleeker and more dramatic approach to electronic music, an almost post-rock sound bolstered by sax from Colin Killalea.”

“Give Me One Night” is the newest manifestation of the C.Y.M. signature sound that Greene and Baio have honed over years of multi-genre exploration. Propelled by a relentless Motorik beat and rhythmic keys accompanied by Creevy’s singular voice serving as the lead instrument, the result is an irresistible atmospheric pull with just the right proportion of indie rock flourishes.

“Give Me One Night” was written by Greene, Baio and Creevy and produced by Baio and Greene, mixed by David Wrench.

GHOST

MELIORA
10th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION VINYL VARIANTS OUT OCTOBER 17th
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW AT https://ghost-official.com/meliora/

Today, August 21, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the release of GHOST’s Meliora, and with it the announcement of an array of limited edition double vinyl variants to be released October 17th and available for pre-order now at https://ghost-official.com/meliora/

GHOST’s classic third studio album, Meliora is packed with fan-favorite tracks that have been raising tens of thousands of voices in unison nightly on the band’s current SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 2025 including “He Is,” “Mummy Dust,” “Spirit,” and 2015 Best Metal Performance GRAMMY winner “Cirice.” From GHOST’s Papa Emeritus III era, Meliora’s themes explore humanity’s pursuit of progress and its potential consequences, often in dystopian or futuristic context. The special 10th anniversary edition of Meliora arrives October 17th as a deluxe 15-song 2xLP featuring the RIAA-certified platinum single “Square Hammer,” pressed on color vinyl and packaged in a double wide spine jacket — and including a commemorative Papa III Mummy Dust buck.

For a full list of color vinyl variants and partners, go to https://ghost-official.com/meliora/

PETER McPOLAND

“LAST LOOKS” SINGLE AND VIDEO OUT NOW

Peter McPoland returns today with his latest single “Last Looks,” a sweet, acoustic song that feels intimate in its simplicity. McPoland’s first offering since the December 2024 release of Friend, “Last Looks” was written in a lonely greenroom in Omaha, Nebraska, and first performed an hour later to a room of mesmerized fans that have since been impatiently awaiting its arrival. Listen HERE.

In the true spirit of DIY, “Last Looks,” and its accompanying music video were forged solely by McPoland himself. The song itself was written, produced, performed, engineered, and mixed by Peter on reel-to-reel tape – a process that McPoland learned concurrent to recording. The video was similarly created over a two-day period in Peter’s own home studio – displaying equal measures of intention and playfulness. The handcrafted claymation video showcases McPoland’s true passion for nurturing art from the initial spark of an idea to the final product – even if it means learning multiple new skills in the process. 

“Last Looks” is laced with the introspective lyrics, entrancing vocals, and enthralling melodies that have defined previous McPoland gems including “Digital Silence,” “Romeo & Juliet” and “Shit Show” – all of which have accumulated streams in the tens of millions. Perhaps McPoland’s most mature composition to date, “Last Looks” hints at a new era for the artist. With lyrics offering insight into the workings of a young and quickly rising artist, listeners can not help but yearn for more from the mind of McPoland. And for fans with attention to detail, there may be clues within the video for what lies ahead….

Photo Credit: Cameron Driskoll

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No Backstage at Maxwell’s 

New Documentary Seeks Fan Photos and Footage to Help Tell the Story of Legendary Indie Venue That Shaped American Music

Watch the trailer HERE

No Backstage at Maxwell’s is an electrifying new feature documentary that dives deep into the history of Maxwell’s, the unassuming Hoboken bar that became one of the most influential indie rock venues in America. Hosting everyone from REM, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, and Yo La Tengo to The Replacements and Hüsker Dü, Maxwell’s was opened by Steve Fallon and later owned and operated by Todd Abramson. This tight, sweaty, no-frills club served as a launchpad for post-punk, college rock, and the burgeoning alternative scene— and countless underground legends.

The production is actively seeking fan photos and video footage from fans, former patrons, and bands who played Maxwell’s across its storied run. Any and all submissions are welcome – nothing is considered too raw or unprofessional – it’s all part of history.

Directed by Paul Rachman (American Hardcore), and produced by former music industry executive Claudia Sullivan, a long-time fan and patron, the film brings the spirit of Maxwell’s to life through rare archival footage, vivid photography, and intimate interviews with the owners, musicians, bartenders, and die-hard fans who made it a cultural touchstone. It’s a gritty, passionate love letter to the DIY ethos and the power of small venues to incubate big movements.

“Maxwell’s wasn’t just a club—it was a community. It was a proving ground,” said Rachman. “It was where music scenes collided, friendships were forged, and bands found both their audience and their soul” Producer Sullivan added, “Your memories could help preserve the legacy of this legendary space for generations to come. We’re asking for help from those who lived it.”

For music lovers, punk/indie/alternative rock historians, and documentary fans alike, No Backstage at Maxwell’s is a thrilling and heartfelt chronicle of a time and place that played an irreplaceable role in shaping the sound of independent America.

To contribute material or for press inquiries, please contact the producers at info@maxwellsmovie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxwellsmovie/?hl=en

Photo Credit: Michael Galinsky

RADIOHEAD ANNOUNCE NEW HAIL TO THE THIEF LIVE ALBUM 

HAIL TO THE THIEF LIVE RECORDINGS 2003 – 2009 IS OUT DIGITALLY TODAY AND PHYSICALLY ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 31ST

WATCH A LIVE VERSION OF “THERE, THERE” FROM BUENOS AIRES HERE

Radiohead have today announced Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009 – a new live album that allowed the band to re-evaluate their relationship with their 6th studio album, Hail To The Thief. The band have also shared a live video performance of “There, There” from Buenos Aires, taken from the album – watch here.

Out now digitally, and available to pre-order as a one-off pressing, released on October 31st, the album comprises performances of songs in London, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, and Dublin between 2003 and 2009. The album was mixed by Ben Baptie and mastered by Matt Colton.  

Speaking about the new live album, Thom Yorke says:

“In the process of thinking of how to build arrangements for the Shakespeare Hamlet/Hail To The Thief theatre production, I asked to hear some archive live recordings of the songs. I was shocked by the kind of energy behind the way we played. I barely recognised us, and it helped me find a way forward. We decided to get these live recordings mixed and released (it would have been insane to keep them for ourselves). It has all been a very cathartic process. We very much hope you enjoy them.”

The one-off vinyl pressing is also available in a limited-edition red colorway from independent stores and on cyan-colored vinyl, exclusively from Radiohead’s W.A.S.T.E. store.  

Thom Yorke recently co-created the critically acclaimed Hamlet Hail to the Thief, a frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, set to a deconstructed score of reworked songs from 2003’s Hail to the Thief. Rolling Stone UK said of the new production, “The biggest testament to Yorke and his co-writers that these worlds collide so seamlessly, as if they were always meant to be together.” 
 

Hail To The Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009

Side A

2 + 2 = 5
Sit Down. Stand Up
Sail to the Moon
Go to Sleep
Where I End and You Begin
We Suck Young Blood

Side B

The Gloaming
There, There
I Will
Myxomatosis
Scatterbrain
A Wolf at the Door

Photo Credit: Tom Sheehan

DEPECHE MODE: M TO BE RELEASED IN CINEMAS AND IMAX® WORLDWIDE FROM OCTOBER 28th 
BY SONY MUSIC VISION AND TRAFALGAR RELEASING

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 17th 
FURTHER INFORMATION AT www.DepecheModeM.com

“Fernando Frías de la Parra, one of the most exciting filmmakers working today, uses the band’s 2023 Mexico City concerts to ruminate about art, celebrity, and death.”— NEW YORK Magazine 

“The connection between death and music is real. At least in the vision of Fernando Frías … Longtime fans of Depeche Mode will relish the vibrant performances…  While the theme of mortality is threaded throughout the film, it is also balanced with hope, appreciation and more than a dab of realism.”— USA TODAY

Following a rapturous reception at this year’s Tribeca Festival, Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, announce the release of the feature film DEPECHE MODE: M, coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited theatrical event beginning Tuesday, October 28th. The film is expected to screen in 2,500+ cinemas in more than 60 countries, giving fans the world over the opportunity to join Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, director Fernando Frias and co. on this unique cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode. 

Tickets for DEPECHE MODE: M will go on sale from September 17th at www.DepecheModeM.com where fans can sign up for event alerts.

Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frias, DEPECHE MODE: M is an expressive and dynamic cinematic experience built around footage from the band’s three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, as the songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeless multi-cultural influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition.

“At its core, our new film ‘M’ is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people—and Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story that through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City,” said Dave Gahan.

Through Frias’ creative lens, DEPECHE MODE: M explores the parallels between the themes on Depeche Mode’s latest album Memento Mori and the deep connection to death and mortality in Mexican culture. Frias is best known for his award-winning film I’m No Longer Here, which won Mexico’s prestigious Ariel Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Picture and Best Direction. The film also earned Frias a DGA nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement. Additionally, it was Mexico’s submission to the Oscars in 2021 and was shortlisted for Best International Feature. His latest film, I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me, premiered to critical acclaim.  

“We’re proud to continue our longstanding collaboration with Sony Music Vision and IMAX to bring DEPECHE MODE: M to audiences worldwide in October,” said Marc Allenby, CEO, Trafalgar Releasing. “This cinematic experience is a perfect celebration of the Memento Mori Tour and the deep connection Depeche Mode has with their global fanbase.”

Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour saw the band play to more than 3 million fans at 112 shows around the world and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a stunning celebration of life and music.” The tour followed Depeche Mode’s 15th studio album, Memento Mori, released in 2023 to wide critical acclaim. An indelible inspiration to fans, critics and artists alike, Depeche Mode continues to forge ahead, with the Memento Mori album and tour representing the latest chapter of a peerless and ongoing legacy.    

LINKS & DETAILS
Global theatrical release date: Limited Screenings Beginning October 28th
Website: DepecheModeM.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/depechemode
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/depechemode
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ABOUT TRAFALGAR RELEASING
Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution, connecting fans through unforgettable cinematic experiences in over 15,000 theaters across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, the company specializes in the production, acquisition, marketing, and worldwide distribution of live and pre-recorded content to cinemas. Trafalgar Releasing’s diverse slate spans chart-topping concert films and live concert broadcasts, award-winning theatre, acclaimed opera, dance, television, podcasts, and music documentaries—featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Chosen and the Royal Ballet and Opera. For more information, visit www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

ABOUT IMAX CORPORATION
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX’s network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. 

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of June 30, 2025, there were 1,821 IMAX systems (1,750 commercial multiplexes, 11 commercial destinations, 60 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1970”. 

IMAX®, IMAX 3D®, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX®, IMAX Live®, IMAX Enhanced® and IMAX StreamSmartTM are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit www.imax.com. You can also connect with IMAX on Instagram (www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/imax), X (www.twitter.com/imax), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
  
ABOUT SONY MUSIC VISION
At Sony Music Vision, we bring film and television storytelling to life for our industry-leading creative talent and iconic music catalog around the world. We pair world class filmmakers with groundbreaking and legendary artists to create, finance, produce and distribute powerful content that features unique access to our archives and vast portfolio of music. A full-service content studio, we collaborate globally across the Sony entertainment companies to engage audiences with premium film and TV projects, including documentary and narrative feature films, as well as television specials and unscripted and scripted series.

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Danger Mouse & MorMor Share New Single “Wonder”

Danger Mouse and MorMor have shared a mesmerizing new single “Wonder,” their first collaboration together. Listen HERE.

“Wonder” is co-written by Danger Mouse and MorMor, produced by Danger Mouse, and released on 30th Century Records. 

Created spontaneously from scratch during an impromptu studio session, “Wonder” draws equally from Danger Mouse’s formative years spent listening to new wave music as it does from the childhood soundtrack of soul provided by his parents’ record collection. Together, with MorMor’s musicianship and beguiling vocals, the pair have made this unlikely yet alchemic blend of musical styles a lush reality.

Reflecting on the genesis of the song, MorMor says: “My relationship with Danger Mouse started when he invited me to meet and play music. From time to time we’d hang out and listen to records or watch films; not necessarily making music – I think we were both seeing if we could find an intersection where it’d make sense to pursue an idea. “Wonder “came from exactly that.” 

Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) is one of the most versatile and prolific talents in modern-day music. His wide-ranging endeavors include; Broken Bells and Gnarls Barkley, collaborative albums with Karen O, Black Thought and MF DOOM; production for A$AP Rocky, Gorillaz, Adele, U2, Michael Kiwanuka and more; plus helming his own label, 30th Century Records. He is a twenty-two-time Grammy nominee and a six-time Grammy winner. 

MorMor (Seth Zara Nyquist) is celebrated for his introspective blend of indie pop, R&B, and dreamlike synth textures. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, MorMor crafts emotionally rich soundscapes marked by vulnerability and sonic depth. “Wonder” is MorMor’s first release since his 2022 debut album, Semblance.

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New opportunity to score exclusive Metallica merch by coming to give blood across the U.S. with the American Red Cross 

Metallica, Red Cross encourage fans to “Give Where You Live”

In an effort to help save even more lives through blood donation for patients in need, Metallica is expanding their recent partnership with the American Red Cross beyond M72 U.S. tour locations – now launching the Give Where You Live campaign.

Those who sign up to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica to make their appointment − and then come to give between July 29, 2025, and Feb. 28, 2026, at any Red Cross blood drive across the U.S. − will be entered to win a one-of-a-kind ESP Snakebyte guitar, featuring the exclusive Red Cross x Metallica design created by famed Metallica artist, Squindo, and personally autographed by all Metallica band members. Those who come to give July 29, 2025, to Feb. 28, 2026, after signing up to donate through RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica will also get a limited-edition T-shirt by mail, while supplies last. 

This new opportunity is a continuation of the impact Metallica fans have made over the past few months. In April, a series of Red Cross x Metallica blood drives kicked off in select locations along the U.S. leg of the M72 World Tour. Since then, members of the Metallica Family have come out to blood drives in full force, ready to roll up a sleeve and help patients counting on critical care. More than 2,000 blood and platelet donations were collected through this lifesaving partnership. Each blood donation can help save more than one life.

“The difference Metallica and their fans have made shows the commitment of the band and their community to patients in need. This partnership has resonated not only with our regular blood donors, but those who have been moved to donate for the first time,” said Darren Irby, executive director of national partnerships for the Red Cross. “The need for blood is ongoing and we are thrilled to continue to offer a brand new, exclusive thank-you to Metallica fans who want to make a difference for those all across our country facing traumatic injuries or chronic illness and need blood to feel better or celebrate another day of life.”

To learn more and to make an appointment to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica.

About Metallica

Formed in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich and including guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica has become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history, selling nearly 125 million albums worldwide and generating more than 17 billion streams while playing to millions of fans on all seven continents—more than 1.3 million of whom belong to the band’s fiercely loyal and consistently growing Fifth Member fan club. Metallica’s catalog of multi-platinum studio albums includes Kill ’Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, Metallica (commonly referred to as The Black Album), Load, ReLoad, St. Anger, Death Magnetic, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, and most recently, the Grammy-winning 72 Seasons, released April 14, 2023, on the band’s own Blackened Recordings label. Metallica’s awards and accolades include nine Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, a 2009 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Sweden’s Polar Music Prize.

About All Within My Hands

In 2017, Metallica established their foundation, All Within My Hands, to give back to communities that have supported the band. Since its inception, All Within My Hands’ collective efforts have raised more than $20 million. The foundation has provided $11.4 million in grants for workforce education, $7.4 million to fight hunger globally, and $5.2 million donated to critical local services worldwide.

About ESP Guitars

Since 1975, ESP has created numerous iconic instruments for legendary players spanning every genre of music. Decades of experience in designing and manufacturing guitars and basses allow ESP to provide the very best options for you as a player. Every guitar that bears the ESP name undergoes a careful and rigorous process of quality control and craftsmanship that culminates in some of the finest instruments on the planet.

PAUL McCARTNEY

SAN ANTONIO DATE ADDED 

Saturday, October 25 — Alamodome

GOT BACK 2025 – THE TOUR CONTINUES

First North American Tour Since 2022

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 In the wake of the incredible reaction and overwhelming demand generated by its first 19 shows, Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour has added an October 25th headline at San Antonio, TX’s Alamodome to its wildly anticipated North American itinerary.

The Alamodome announcement brings Got Back’s 2025 run to a total of 20 dates marking Paul’s first extensive series of shows across the US and Canada since 2022. The tour kicks off September 29th with Paul’s Greater Palm Springs area live debut at Acrisure Arena and runs through to a November 24-25th finale at the United Center in Chicago. Got Back 2025 will feature Paul’s long-awaited return to Las Vegas, Denver, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Tulsa, San Antonio, New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Montreal, and Hamilton – plus a few cities that will be hosting their first-ever Paul McCartney concerts, Albuquerque and the aforementioned Greater Palm Springs area. 

General on sale for Paul McCartney at the Alamodome will begin Friday, August 1 at 10am local time. For further information, pre-sales etc., check paulmccartneygotback.com.

Irrefutably one of the most successful and influential singer-songwriters and performers of all time, McCartney’s concerts bring to life the most beloved catalogue in music. With songs like “Hey Jude,” “Live and Let Die,” “Band on the Run,”  “Let It Be” and so many more, the Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show and more: hours of the greatest moments from the last 60 years of music – dozens of songs from Paul’s solo, Wings and of course Beatles songbooks that have formed the soundtracks of our lives.

Paul McCartney launched his Got Back tour in 2022 with16 sold out shows across the US that led up to his history-making set at Glastonbury in June 2022. In 2023 Paul performed 18 shows as Got Back rocked through Australia, Mexico and Brazil. In 2024, Paul amazed capacity crowds at more than 20 dates spanning from South America and Mexico to the UK and Europe. 

Paul McCartney’s live shows have continued to wow fans and inspire new levels of acclaim from critics the world over, with recent raves from the U.S. media including:

“Seeing Paul McCartney live remains a bit of a religious experience” — BILLBOARD

“Remarkable… This is the magic trick I was talking about, something The Beatles mastered before anyone else: to be pure showbiz and shockingly new at the same time, to know your biz completely and still, somehow, not be bored… To make genius look effortless, funny and fun… he played piano, bass, guitar and ukulele; he spun out indelible riffs without fuss or fanfare, and when he rolled up his sleeves and leaned into the innuendo of ‘Let Me Roll It,’ the years fell away and his hyper-competence turned into that swag, an unfaded allure.” — NPR

“These songs appear to have a restorative effect on McCartney, as if he draws from the same well of youthful energy and happy memories that all Beatle fans do upon hearing their music… No wonder he never stops. Neither have his fans, who seem to grow younger every year.” — PEOPLE

“It was among the most touchingly normal miracles I’ve ever experienced… ‘Some of us have to get some sleep, you know,’ McCartney said, after ‘Let It Be.’ But he didn’t look like an old man in need of sleep. He looked like Paul McCartney. Forever returning for another curtain call, another formal bow before the crowd, a man soaking in the energy emitted by fans like a cat in the sun.” — PITCHFORK

“Everybody in the room was having the night of our lives — but nobody was having more fun than Paul… all boyish energy and vigor… it was devastatingly powerful to hear Paul sing ‘Now and Then’ in the city where John wrote it, bringing it all back home. It was a moment that felt intensely private — as if we were eavesdropping on the two of them — yet massive… the whole show was a joyful explosion” — ROLLING STONE

“An icon among icons… a vision of graceful nonchalance” — USA TODAY

“As always, McCartney switched between bass, guitar and piano, and he was in strong voice, hitting essential high notes with ease… a once-in-a-lifetime moment” — VARIETY

Paul and his band have performed in an unparalleled range of venues and locations worldwide: From outside the Colosseum in Rome, Moscow’s Red Square, Buckingham Palace, The White House and a free show in Mexico for over 400,000 people to the last ever show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, a 2016 week in the California desert that included two headline sets at the historic Desert Trip festival and a jam-packed club gig for a few hundred lucky fans at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, two Glastonbury Festival headline slots, rocking the Bowery in New York City for a week of spontaneous club shows, and even one performance broadcast live into Space! 

Featuring Paul’s longtime band – Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) – and constantly upgraded state of the art audio and video technology that ensures an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house, a Paul McCartney concert is never anything short of life-changing. The Got Back Tour also features the Hot City Horns — Mike Davis (trumpet), Kenji Fenton (saxes) and Paul Burton (trombone) — who first joined Paul in 2018 to perform at Grand Central Station ahead of embarking on the Freshen Up World Tour in the same year. 

PAUL McCARTNEY – GOT BACK 2025

September 29 — Palm Desert, CA — Acrisure Arena
October 4 – Las Vegas, NV — Allegiant Stadium
October 7 – Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
October 11 – Denver, CO — Coors Field
October 14 – Des Moines, IA — Casey’s Center
October 17 – Minneapolis, MN — U.S. Bank Stadium
October 22 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
October 25 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
October 29 – New Orleans, LA — Smoothie King Center
November 2 – Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
November 3 – Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
November 6 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
November 8 – Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
November 11 – Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
November 14 – Buffalo, NY — KeyBank Center
November 17 – Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
November 18 – Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
November 21 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
November 24 – Chicago, IL — United Center
November 25 – Chicago, IL — United Center

For further information or inquiries please contact:

Steve Martin | steve@nastylittleman.com

Jillian Condran | jillian@nastylittleman.com

C.Y.M.

CHRIS BAIO y MICHAEL GREENE

Present 

NEW SINGLES “JUSTIFY” AND “CATANIA” OUT NOW

C.Y.M., the duo comprised of Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend, Baio) and Michael Greene (Fort Romeau), has released the eclectic and irresistible “Justify” and “Catania.” Both songs are available to stream across digital platforms via C.Y.M.’s own Roma Recordings. “Justify” and “Catania” are the first two songs released since C.Y.M.’s 2019 self-titled EP. They can be heard here: http://lnk.to/justifycatania

“Justify / Catania” is the first taste of a journey that began in January 2020. This journey involves many places (Los Angeles, London, Glasgow, Paris & Lagos) and many extremely talented collaborators (we’ll be telling you all about them soon). There’s a long road ahead, for now we hope you enjoy the beginning of this ride. – Chris & Michael 

C.Y.M. is the result of two friends united in their encyclopedic and impeccable musical tastes, honing their vast and varied well of knowledge into an entirely new sound. With inspiration from krautrock, shoegaze, indie, industrial and soul — and throw in an obsession with Italy — C.Y.M. prove what sounds impossible on paper can, in the right hands, make for masterful song craft. 

“Justify” and “Catania” were written, recorded, and produced by Greene and Baio and mixed by David Wrench (Frank Ocean, blur, Jamie XX, Caribou). “Catania” features an assist from saxophone visionary Colin Killalea. The two songs mark the first music from C.Y.M. since their 2019 self-titled debut EP. 

Both songs can be heard with accompanying visuals by Collin Fletcher (Yves Tumor, Kali Malone) when streaming HERE

For further information on all things C.Y.M., go to: https://www.instagram.com/c.y.m.official/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

Photo Credit: Steve Gullick

Metallica Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands to 75 Schools

Year 7 is the largest grant to date, with $3M committed; University of Southern California (USC) Research Determines Metallica Scholars Initiative Provides 8X Median Return on Investment (ROI)

All Within My Hands (AWMH), the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, proudly announces Year 7 of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3M. Fifteen new schools will join our MSI community in the fall, with each new school receiving $75,000 to enhance the student experience within career and technical education programs. The Metallica Scholars Initiative now has a presence in 75 colleges across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam, and is expected to reach approximately 10,000 students. AWMH continues to work closely with its long-time partner, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), on the Initiative.  

“I could not be any prouder of our Metallica Scholars. We know that our country needs millions of skilled tradespeople, and it warms my heart to know that our Foundation’s efforts are making a positive impact and putting hard-working people on the path to careers in the trades. Whether it’s a school visit or a meet and greet before a show, there is no better feeling than meeting our Metallica Scholars in person and hearing their stories of grit and determination firsthand, along with their pride and commitment. It is truly inspiring. To think we started with a few schools and a couple hundred students, and we’re now in 75 schools nationwide, about to reach 10,000 students. It’s just incredible.”  – Robert Trujillo

Launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges, MSI began with 10 colleges focused primarily on Manufacturing programs. The workforce initiative has since expanded to offer opportunities in diverse fields for students interested in gaining the skills and training necessary to establish meaningful careers that provide family-sustaining wages. Additional curricula in Year 7 include Air Traffic Control, Agricultural Technologies, Fire Technologies, and AI, coupled with conventional trades such as Construction, Welding, Commercial Driving Licensing, and Advanced Manufacturing. To date, AWMH has invested over $13.5M in the American workforce.  

To evaluate the program’s efficacy, the University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy independently researched and quantified MSI’s impact on the skilled trades and the return on investment (ROI) earlier this year. The research extended into all Year 6 community colleges, covering more than 350 fields of study at these institutions, measuring the cost of completion and anticipated salaries post-graduation. The key observation is that the ROI – the ratio of a program’s cost to anticipated median wage – across all MSI-supported programs is a very high and cost-efficient 8.3X. This means that on average, MSI graduates can expect to earn 8.3X the upfront cost of their program during their first year in the workforce. Additionally, the research identified some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying fields of study that Metallica Scholars can pursue to achieve lucrative careers in the trades. Among the former are Information Security Analysts, Software Developers, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, while the latter includes Robotics and Mechatronics, Dental Hygienists, and Air Traffic Controllers.  

“2025 is a watershed moment for the Metallica Scholars Initiative,” stated Peter Delgrosso, Executive Director, All Within My Hands. “With the addition of 15 new schools this fall and USC’s independent research articulating the strength of our results, we are eager to tackle the quantifiable shortage of skilled labor our nation faces. If we extrapolate these ROI numbers over a career, it demonstrates how effective and profitable learning a trade can be for the individual, and how society as a whole also benefits from community college graduates. This insight will profoundly affect MSI going forward, impacting how people view careers in the trades, encouraging more corporate and individual sponsorship, and driving its advancement across the country. We’re thrilled to incorporate these findings into this year’s planning and expansion.”

Year 7 also marks the renewal of our partnership with the Lowe’s Foundation, which has provided $1 million in support as part of its five-year, $50 million commitment to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers. 

It takes a village to achieve these results, including the continued support from many of our long-time corporate partners, notably workwear manufacturers Carhartt, Wolverine, and our newest partner, CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment. In addition to our corporate partners, we would like to thank our executive and advisory board members and, of course, the Metallica Family, who have staunchly supported AWMH from day one and worked tirelessly to advance our mission.

Newly Added Metallica Scholar Colleges:

For a complete list of all 75 colleges currently supported by AWMH, visit allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars

About All Within My Hands

All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a non-profit, philanthropic organization conceived by the members and management of Metallica and dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. 100% of donations go directly to local organizations that the Foundation supports. To date, All Within My Hands’ collective efforts have granted over $25M— providing $13.5M in grants to career and technical education programs, over $7.5M to combat food insecurity, and more than $5M to disaster relief efforts. To learn more about All Within My Hands, visit AllWithinMyHands.org and follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

About AACC

As the voice of the nation’s community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) delivers educational and economic opportunity for more than 10 million diverse students in search of the American Dream. Uniquely dedicated to access and success for all students, AACC’s member colleges provide an on-ramp to degree attainment, skilled careers, and family-supporting wages. Located in Washington, D.C., AACC advocates for these not-for-profit, public-serving institutions to ensure they have the resources and support they need to deliver on the mission of increasing economic mobility for all https://www.aacc.nche.edu/

ALKALINE TRIO

“OBLIVION”

NEW TRAVIS BARKER-PRODUCED SINGLE AND VIDEO OUT NOW

Alkaline Trio proudly unveils the brand spanking new single “Oblivion,” the first of three songs recently recorded with producer Travis Barker of Blink 182. The first Alkaline Trio studio recording to feature drummer Atom Willard alongside guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba and bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano, “Oblivion” is a devilishly hooky new number that continues the relentless creative tear that kicked off with the January 2024 release of the band’s 10th album, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs (Rise Records).

Available now across digital platforms, “Oblivion” will also be released as a limited edition D2C exclusive vinyl 7-inch. The b-side on the vinyl will be the demo version of the song which will be exclusive to the vinyl and not available digitally. Also unveiled today is the official “Oblivion” music video, directed by Mark Eaton. Watch HERE.

Travis Barker said of the sessions, “Recording with Alkaline Trio was such a treat. Bringing these songs to life from the demos Matt recorded was so exciting. Both Matt and Dan are incredible lyricists, two of my all-time favorites. The studio never feels like work, just a magical place to create. The process was so natural and easy, I could’ve kept going forever. Really proud of these songs me, Matt, Dan, and Atom recorded. Excited for what’s ahead for Alkaline Trio and for fans to hear these special songs we made.”

Trio founder Skiba said of the sessions, “I don’t think I’ve ever had such a great time in the studio. We’d wanted to get into the studio with Atom as soon as he’d joined the band and we finally found the time to do it. The idea to work with Travis came to me after guesting on a project he was producing at his studio. I was blown away by how natural and amazing Travis is in the role of a producer and by the beauty and serenity of his studio. We had initially gone in thinking we would do a cover we’d been playing with, to take the pressure off of our first recording with Atom but ended up with three new songs. I already knew how great Travis is in the studio (from my time with Blink), beyond his great drumming and unique and out-of-the-box songwriting abilities. His vision and talent is the perfect fit for us. I am a drummer at heart so having Atom and Travis working in tandem as drummers and songwriters was absolute heaven for me. Working with two of my favorite drummers was surreal and dreamlike, never mind two of my favorite people in the world. I told Travis that it really feels like he is our fourth member on this.”

Andriano added, “We went into the studio thinking we’d record one new song and maybe a cover as well, ended up tracking THREE new Alkaline Trio originals! Matt’s been on fire lately, between him having so many good ideas and Travis being so easy and cool to work with we could’ve stayed in there forever. It’s always exciting when working with a producer for the first time, but Travis really blew us  all away. He had so many cool and thoughtful ideas for all aspects of the tunes, from structure and writing suggestions to mix ideas… it was awesome. I have a feeling we might just do this again!”

Willard reflects on his first experience recording with the band he’s been playing with for the better part of the last two years, “For me, recording that week was like being 20 years old again. Going into the studio not knowing exactly what we were going be doing or working on made it super fun and exciting. Collaborating on all parts of these songs was really fun and inspiring. I feel like we could have just kept going and going the way everything was coming together so readily.”Alkaline Trio will be supporting Blink 182 across the US in August and September — as well as playing a few select headline shows. For a full list of upcoming dates, go to AlkalineTrio.com

Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner